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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1961

Page

10

Mrs Coburn Elected To Head DAR Chapter

Mrs Kenneth Coburn will direct the Col Jona than Bayard Smith chapter Daughters of the American Revolution for the coming year, succeeding Miss Jean nette Niederlander retiring regent. Mrs Hankinson gave a review of national defense work and annual committee reports were read.

Mrs. Coburn Dar Kenneth Coburn Col Jonathan Bayard Smith Daughters of the American Revolution Jeannette Niederlander Howard Monger Franklin-Carlisle Road Herbert Fall Mary Hankinson Mary Strodtbeck Frances Dodds Victor Wilson Carl Roess James E. Taylor J. P. Johnson Paul Ruth J. Les du Ermit Board of Managers Hankinson Society Monger Sarah Eldridge Maud Bell Harold Tasker Mabel Eldridge

Playhouse Officers Elected in Middletown Arts Group

Douglas Faulkner was chosen president of Middletown Actors' Playhouse at a Fine Arts Center meeting. The 1961 62 slate includes Mrs Dean Kohlhepp as vice president Arnold Ambergery recording secretary Mrs Lars Hicks corresponding secretary Cor Bennett treasurer and Harlan Grund business manager. Directors named were Mrs Douglas Faulkner Mrs Kohlhepp John Schraffenberger and Mrs Robert Glass.

Douglas Faulkner Middletown Actors’ Playhouse Fine Arts Center Dean Kohlhepp Arnold Amburgey Lars Hicks Cor) Bennett Harlan Grund Kolhlepp John Schraffenberger Robert Glass

Gifts for a Gall Birthday Club Meeting Highlights Winners

Mrs. Robert Walton was prize winner at the Gifts for a Gall Birthday Club meeting held Monday at Holiday House. Hostess Mrs. Virginia Lawson was assisted by Mrs. Robert Braun and Mrs. Kenneth Walton. A report by Mrs. Braun covered a birthday party for Butler County Home residents. Next gathering is set for June 5 at Mrs. Charles Lickliter's Germantown home.

Robert Walton Holiday House Virginia Lawson Robert Braun Kenneth Walton Braun Butler County Charles Lickliters Germantown

Kitchen Peg Panel Delights With Utility and Decor

A pegboard panel for kitchens offers practical utensil handling plus decorative options. The item combines organization with style, featuring numerous decorative variants to suit different kitchen aesthetics.

402 Points Wins Bridge Honors at Brown's Run

Four tables played a Howell movement yesterday at Brown's Run Country Club. 15 members and guest Mrs Vernon Jones formed the field. winners were Mrs Walter Evans and Mrs M L Johnston 40 percent, second Mrs Paul Woodward and Mrs Wikoff 38 percent, third Mrs Sidney Yaeger and Mrs Ken C Thomas 34 percent. Ladies day duplicate bridge parties are planned for the first and third Tuesdays in summer. next meeting May 16 at the clubhouse.

Brown's Run Country Club Milton Road Howard Wikoff Vernon Jones Howell Walter Evans M. L. Johnston Paul Woodward Wikoff Sidney Yaeger Ken C. Thomas

Current Events Club Luncheon Ends Season

The Moraine Country Club hosted the final meeting of the Current Events Club season with Mrs. George Leighton Mrs. Logan Johnston and Mrs. Murray Wilson as hostesses Mrs. Louis Gaker joined as a new member A tribute to Mrs. Fred Sutphin was read by Mrs. J T Sebald recalling her years in the club and minutes excerpts noted long-time members Retiring president Mrs R N Richardson passed the gavel to president-elect Mrs Edgar Huselton at the close of the luncheon.

Moraine Country Club Current Events Club George Leighton Logan Johnston Murray Wilson Louis Gaker J. T. Sebald Fred Sutphin Edgar Huselton

Mrs Tutt Describes Disneyland for Beta Sigma Phi

Mrs Tutt described Disneyland with color slides during a meeting of Omicron chapter Beta Sigma Phi at the home of Mrs Edward Forner in West Middletown. The sorority announced its annual convention will be May 19 to 22 at the Sheraton Hotel in Cleveland and its May breakfast on May 13 at 9 30 a.m. at Mrs James Sloan’s Aberdeen Drive home with Mrs Kenneth Lott as assisting hostess.

Sam Tutt Omicron Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Edward Forner Shotten Road West Middletown Tutt Disneyland Sheraton Hotel Cleveland James Sloan Aberdeen Drive Kenneth Lott

Miss Lowe to Wed Balzer in St Paul’s ceremony

Miss Marcia Lowe daughter of Mr and Mrs Lowell Fichner and Peter Balzer son of Mrs Ruth Reiner Balzer and Edward Balzer will marry at 3 30 p m at St Paul s Evangelical and Reformed Church. A linen shower honored the bride last night hosted by her aunt Mrs Jack Keller and grandmother Mrs William Massey with prize winner Mrs Robert Cooper and attendees listed.

Marcia Lowe Peter Balzer Jack Keller William Massey Henry Avenue Robert Cooper Bryan Dineen Lawrence Reynolds Sr Carol Reynolds Arthur Draut Grant Lowe Dillard Pierce Robert Carmody Luther Massey Lowell Fichner Ruth Balzer Lewis Reiner Miss Lowe Stanley Street Mr. Balzer Ruth Reiner Balzer Linden Avenue Edward Balzer Riverside, Conn St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church

Roman Emperors Bathed Frequently Without Modern Soaps

The text notes that some Roman emperors bathed seven or eight times daily, suggesting that the lack of today’s efficient soaps influenced their cleansing habits. It contrasts ancient bathing practices with modern cleaning products.

Welcome Wagon Club Meeting At Sports Bowl

Fourteen guests attended the Welcome Wagon Club gathering at the Sports Bowl hosted by new president Mrs. Thomas Moore. Mrs. Douglas Clifton announced a June talent auction while Mrs. Alton Hallam reported on Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs. Card game winners included Mrs. Clifton, Mrs. Ervin Riesz, Mrs. Tackett, Mrs. Hatfield, Mrs. Moore, and Mrs. Morgan as twenty three members were present.

Wesley Brisben Thomas Wellhoff Ted Mad 4Ox Evan Evans Welcome Wagon Club Sports Bowl Thomas Moore Douglas Clifton Alton Hallam Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs Clifton Ervin Riesz Ibridge John Tackett Roy Hatfield Canasta Moore Frank Morgan

Chapter Assists In Initiation Ceremonies in Cincinnati

Members of Chrysa chapter Daughters of Penelope joined initiation and installation rites of Calipso chapter in Cincinnati last night. District governor Mrs Peter Lares directed the meeting with assistants from Columbus Hamilton and Springfield. The local degree team included Miss Helen Pallas and several officers. A social hour followed.

Chrysa Daughters of Penelope Calipso Cincinnati Peter Lares Tom Chase Columbus Zone 2 John Cavalaris Hamilton George Soter Springfield Helen Pallas Gus Valen John Revelos Charles Jonson Crist Pappas John Demetriou Speros Hag Jias William Netsos Louis Nick Gus Mardas

Eastern Star Observance and War Mothers Meeting

The Prosser Chapter 367 Eastern Star holds a Mother’s Day event for ages 65 and up at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with Linda Lowe from Lebanon leading assisted by Joyce Hilton and Stephanie Bell. American War Mothers meet at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow in the American Legion auditorium with refreshments served.

Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Linda Lowe Lebanon Rainbow Ohio Joyce Hilton Stephanie Bell Middletown American Legion Auditorium

Church groups host varied meetings across area churches

Twenty seven members and one guest attended a Sheafor Philathea Class dinner at First Baptist Church with a Maypole theme and a Mothers Day program. Fidel’s Class at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed held a combined meeting with twenty four members, a Sanctuary talk by Mrs Bailey, and games. Ichdombe Class at First EUB planned activities and a new church catering chair. fundraisers included banquet cloths and choir support for Sunday School. Afternoon Circle WSWS at First EUB featured Home and Church Working Together theme with reports from Camp Miami and youth council election. Evening Woman’s Society of World Service hosted May activities and a May Fellowship Luncheon at First Presbyterian. migrant worker clothing drive planned by Middletown Council.

Frank Gillen Sheafor Philathea First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall John Dooley Carl Ross Roy Hardin Luther Hoskins George Chapman Guy Smothers A. E. Duvall C. A. Burnett Graham Layer Albert Meyer Besse Barnes Esther Nickell Fidel St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Clayton Bailey First Eub Roy Nickell William Back Curtis Clendenin William Tunnell Henry Lauth Woman's Society of World Service First Eub Church First Presbyterian Church Middletown Council of Church Women

Vital births and listed residents in regional notices

Vital statistics note multiple birth announcements from Miamisburg and Kings Mills including Roy E Johnson Troy Baker James Brewer Delmas Napier and Merida Bowles. Several adult residents and relatives named with addresses across Franklin Middletown Harrison Marion and surrounding areas in a community notices listing.

Roy E. Johnson Jane Ave Miamisburg Troy Baker Willard Ave James Brewer Kings Mills Merida Bowles Morrow Rt. 1

Hospital Notice Names Several Local Residents

In The Hospital Mrs. Lizzie Turner of Hamilton. Benjamin H. Linville of Yankee Mrs. Otis Frank of Franklin, George Smith of Lebanon, Melody Groves daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Groves, Lewis John H Whiteman of Monroe Mrs. James C Mynhier of Man.

Dudley Keen Charles E. Keen Meadow Ave Charles E. Leonard Mohawk John Madaffori Jr North Ave Linville Manns Oxford State Road Charles Matthews Franklin Dale Moffett Dayton Charles Musgrave S. Main Floyd Nickell S. Sutphin St Donald Perkins Manchester Road Arthur R. Staggs Frank George Redd Trenton Danny Parker Larry Parker Jerry H. Ricketts Fernwood St Abe Smith Lockland Frank J. Sohn Somerville Lizzie Turner Hamilton Benjamin H. Linville Yankee Road Otis Frank George Smith Lebanon Melody Groves William Groves Lewis St

Mother’s Day Vesper Fellowship Dinner Plans

Rev William C Calvert will be guest speaker and Mrs CE Wintringham will present the program for the Mother Day Vesper Fellowship dinner May 7 at 4 pm at the church. June meeting will be at Mrs Clifford Stearns home on Baltimore Street. Executive meeting May 10 at 9 30 am at the church. Leaders Training Course for WSWS officers May 19 at 7 pm at Otterbein Home. "Home and Church Working Together" was presented by Mrs Charles Foutz with participants including Mrs Clifton White head Mrs Keith Abney Mrs Charles Conarroe Mrs Sam Ivins and Miss Marie Draut. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Russell Davidson and Mrs Ivins.

William C. Calvert CE. Wintringham Clifford Stearns Baltimore Street WSWS Otterbein Charles Foutz Clifton Whitehead Keith Abney Charles Conarroe Sam Ivins Marie Draut Russell Davidson Ivins

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Mom Pr Rmerivan Ding Gillen-Crow Mrs. Tutt Lowe Clyde Hall Esther Aniinett Goebel Conrad Zeno Brandon EUB L.K. Henderson Flemming Road Grover Hoss Vance Cribbs Camp Miami David Trout Youth Council of Churches Harold Kesslering Boys and Charles Dagenbach Hall Holloware China Sterling Platter Wath China Pepper Mill John C. Dillon N. Main St JFK Kennedy Helen Adams Cumberland Wis White House Russell E. Moore Omaha St William McCarty Lin Ottis Bailey Harrison St Clarence Burns Leon Campbell Katherine Beard Monroe Arnold Fisse Lloyd Asa Wells Elmer Martin Elsmere St Don Bailey Roosevelt Ave Jeffery Watson Alvin Watson Young St Alfred Allen Middletown Trailer Park Leonard Back Grand Ave Louis Kramer G.F. Carter Iglehart St Paul Fisher William Ramsey Minnesota Michael M. Adams Barney Alder Charles St Harry Bartlett Tytus Ave Floyd E. Cline Garfield St Sheila K. Coldiron Charles Herbert Wayne Crockett Neg Crockett Waneta Ave Woodrow Dixon Robert L. Forsythe Lamberton St Bernard Gibbons Ross Howard Gill Sherman Ave Howard Glass Lillian Goodrich Young John H, Whiteman James C. Mynhier Osborne N. Verity Parkway Manchester Duncan Hines the Meadows Yankee RD
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