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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1954

Page

12

Local piano pupils pass auditions and Reed elected Phi Beta Kappa

Middletown students completed piano auditions with 67 passers and a slate of district and state winners listed. Nancy Lou Reed, Middletown High School alumna and Ohio State junior, will join Phi Beta Kappa in ceremonies May 21 marking OSU chapter's 50th anniversary. Reed hails from Grand Avenue and participates in multiple honors and social groups at OSU.

Nancy Lou Reed Phi Beta Kappa Osu C. J. Hughes Middletown National Guild of Piano Teachers Roger Starkey Marcia Walter Wally Driever Mary Elizabeth McGraw John Ford McGraw Jeannette B. Sechrist Margaret Ann Billett Juletta A. Miracle Jane Ann Malcolm Reed Grand Avenue Ohio State University Middletown High School Reed Alpha Lambda Delta Chi Delta Phi Miss Reed Pleiades

Camden Couple Weds at EUB Parsonage

Wanda Jean O Abanion and Marvin Barnhart were married last Saturday at the EUB parsonage with Rev Hert Lohr officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs E C Mann Jr. The couple plans to reside at Camp Campbell Kentucky where Barnhart is stationed with the U S Army.

Wanda Jean O’banion Eat O’banion Camden Rt. 1 Marvin Barnhart Manard Barnhart Eub Hert Lohr E. C. Mann Jr

Nu Phi Mu Mother Daughter Dinner Honors Mothers

Members of Psi chapter Nu Phi Mu sorority hosted a mother daughter dinner at Meadows last evening. Each member introduced her mother and gave a corsage while Delores Rhoades led the program. Dale Riffe entertained with pantomime. Middletown High Boys Quartet sang and Molly Rossi pupils danced. The group formed a friendship circle and repeated the closing oath. Mary Harris chaired the event.

Psi Chapter Nu Phi Mu Sorority the Meadows Delores Rhoades Dale Riffe Middletown High Molly Rossi

Miss McLane To Present Pupils Recital At Girls' Club

Miss Wilhelmina McLane curates a Sunday afternoon piano recital featuring junior and senior high students. Scheduled performers include Dennis Block John Brooks Ro dra Brooks Carol Curry Paul Edward Doebier Carol Fry Marilyn Fry Toni Gardner Sonia Gingrich Ronnie Mullen Ann Murray John Shetter Sara Simpson Janeta South Jim Spindler Gary William Sturgis Jo Ann Thomas Carolyn Wagoner and Gene Young.

Wilhelmina McLane Dennis Block John Brooks Rodra Brooks Carol Curry Paul Edward Doebier Carol Fry Marilyn Fry Toni Gardner Sonia Gingrich Ronnie Mullen Ann Murray John Shetter Sara Simpson Janeta South Jim Spindler Gary William Sturgis Jo Ann Thomas Carolyn Wagoner Gene Young

Shower Honors Barbara Gross Bride Elect

Miss Barbara Gross bride-elect of Donald Huckins was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Jack Sprinkles on Grand Avenue. Games featured prizes for Mrs. E. W. Harris Mrs. Lawrence Wetzel and Mrs. O. W. Swaney. The couple will marry May 29 at St. Mary's Church.

Barbara Gross Donald Huckins Jack Sprinkles Grand Avenue E. W. Harris Lawrence Wetzel O. W. Swaney Jack O’pesky W. B. Lantis Wanda Johnson Ralph Gabbard Roy Walton Clay Craft Jahet Walsh Miss Gross Huckins St. Mary's Church

Phyllis Whitman Elected ESA Beta Zeta Leader

Mrs. Phyllis Whitman was elected president of the Beta Zeta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha at a YMCA meeting. Mrs. Herbert Carr is vice president and Mrs. John Tischer recording secretary. New pledges include Mrs. Wetzel Miles Cummings Little.

Phyllis Whitman Epsilon Sigma Alpha YMCA Herbert Carr John Tischer Robert Marts Dudley Inwood Carr Columbus Donald Yenser

Miss Joanne Hatton Bride Elect to Wed Sauter

A miscellaneous shower was hosted at Renee Drive for Miss Joanne Hatton bride elect of John Sauter. Attendees included Mrs. Hatton, Mrs. Monroe, Mrs. Barner, and others. The couple are set to exchange vows May 15 at the First EUB Church.

Ray Pergram Derald Hatton Renee Drive Joanne Hatton John Sauter James Hatton Richard Monroe Frank Barner Robert Booker Robert Schneider Miss Hatton Clarence Lowe

League Conclave in Denver Reaffirms LWV Goals

Middletown League of Women Voters president reports on the national convention in Denver attended by over 1,000 delegates from across the states Alaska and Hawaii. Guests included Begum Anwan G Ahmed and Girl Scouts leader Mrs Winston Howard. Delegates will study U S trade policy and the link between individual liberties and the public interest. The first priority is U S support of the United Nations and its agencies with better funding and procedures.

Cecil Kindred Middletown League of Women Voters Denver Colo Union Alaska Hawaii Begum Anwan G. Ahmed United Nations Human Rights Commission Winston Howard Littleton Girl Scouts of America United States League Kindred U. S United Nations

Sorority Elects Audre Jewell Gamma Chapter President

Audre Jewell was elected president of Gamma chapter Delta Theta Tau at a Civic Association building meeting. Other officers named include Mrs. Ernest Myers vice president Miss Carole Bowman recording secretary and more. The Delta Theta Tau national convention is set for Chicago July 7 10 with Miss Jewell namedGamma chapter delegate. Officers to be installed at the next meeting during a dinner at Holiday House.

Audre Jewell Gamma Delta Theta Tau Civic Association Ernest Myers Carole Bowman Thomas Haney John Gibbs Ralph Barbour Homer Leffler William Back James Schreiber Chicago Miss Jewell Gamma _ chapter Holiday House

Couple Weds in Paris A E McClure and S Set Christiansen

Announcement of Airman Avis E. Mc Clure daughter of Mrs. Martha McClure Eaton and S Set. Charles Christiansen son of Mrs. Agnes Colantis Brooklyn wed in SHEAF Chapel Paris France on April 3. They plan to return to the United States in August.

Avis E. McClure Martha McClure Eaton S. Set Charles Christiansen Agnes Colantis Brooklyn N.Y Paris France Sat. Christiansen United States

Homemakers Circle Elects New Officers at Geckler’s Hearth

The Homemakers Circle One meets at Geckler's Hearth with Mrs. Charles Coatney named president and Mrs. Alan Rock as vice president. Mrs. Richard Polleys will be secretary and Mrs. Carroll Baxter treasurer. They plan the annual banquet on May 20 at First Presbyterian Church.

Homemakers Circle One Geckler Charles Coatney Alan Rock Richard Polleys Carroll Baxter First Presbyterian Church

Garden Club program features Klein and Whitehurst speakers

Neighborhood Garden Club members heard Mrs. Earl Klein discuss Lily of the Valley and shade needs while Mrs. Whitehurst reviewed John Chapman known as Johnny Appleseed. She noted Chapman's birth in 1774 and death in 1845, plus the Johnny Appleseed Memorial Highway project and Ohio tree plantings by federated Garden Clubs. Awards were given to several members for flower arrangements and specimens.

Earl Klein David Whitehurst Neighborhood Garden Club Walter Spindler Ardmore Drive Klein John Chapman Johnny Appleseed Whitehurst Mr. Chapman Federated Garden Clubs of Ohio

Prophet by Kahlil Gibran reviewed at Bethlehem Lutheran

The Churches Circle Five at Bethlehem Lutheran Church reviewed The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran last night at Mrs. George Slade’s 10th Avenue home. Gibran, a Lebanese poet and artist, is seen as presenting a farewell to his people. Mrs. Joseph Woodruff attended. hostesses were Mrs. Reinartz and Mrs. Hagan. Next meeting set for June 2 at Mrs. Ralph Gilbert’s home.

Kahlil Gibran Minnie Chalfin de Groat Circle Five Bethlehem Lutheran Church George Slade 10Th Avenue Gibran Lebanon Near East DeGroat Joseph Woodruff Herbert Reinartz Richard Hagan Ralph Gilbert

Mothers Club Meeting At Mrs Fall Home

Members of the Mothers Club at Jacksonburg EUB Church plan a Friday gathering at the home of Mrs. Charles Fall for community fellowship and framing notes.

Mothers Club Jacksonburg EUB Church Charles Fall

Co Workers Honor Adele Schlayer at Breakfast Shower

Miss Adele Schlayer, bride elect of William Anson, was honored by her savings department coworkers with a breakfast at the Manchester Hotel and a gift. The couple plans to wed May 22.

Adele Schlayer William Anson First National Bank Manchester Miss Schlayer Mr. Anson

Travel Notes on Gerbers Aboard Queen Elizabeth

Dr and Mrs David M Gerber of Stanley Street sailed for Europe yesterday aboard the Queen Elizabeth Their home will be occupied during their absence by Mr and Mrs William Rose former Middletonians now residing in Italy Mr Rose is with Armco International Corp Mrs and Mrs C M Dwyer of Los Angeles arrived yesterday for an extended visit with Mr and Mrs Dale Chamberlain of Franklin Mrs Dwyer is the former Miss Pauline Hyams of Middletown

David M. Gerber Stanley Street Europe Gerbers William Rose Italy Mr. Rose Armco International Corp C. M. Dwyer Los Angeles Calif Dale Chamberlain Franklin Dwyer Pauline Hyams Middletown

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