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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1957

Page

6

Mrs Baxter and daughter sweep Dayton flower show

Mrs George Baxter of Dixie Highway and her daughter Shirley Ann won top honors at the Miami Valley Chrysanthemum and Tulip Society show in Dayton. Baxter took ten first prizes including four exceptional, plus the gold cup for best arrangement and the sweepstakes cup. Shirley Ann earned three first prizes and the junior best arrangement cup as well as the sweepstakes cup. Warren Conover of Franklin also won three first prizes and one second place.

George Baxter Dixie Highway Shirley Ann Miami Valley Riebenthaler Garden Center Dayton Baxter Jo- Ba-Lena Garden Club Franklin Warren Conover

Mrs McCandlish Presents Pupils in Home Musical

Mrs E H McCandlish presented a group of her pupils in a home afternoon concert at her Franklin Street residence. Soloists and duets included David Huntsbarger, Marie Collart, Susan Bell, Gretchen Huber, Sharon Long, Sandy Steele, Faith Sanders, Joy Sheley, Eugene Kelley, Mary Robbins, Lillian Moore, Betty Jeanne Webb, Merrily Day, Sally Carruthers, Find Schoen, and Myra Lou Getz. Accompanists were Mary Watson, Norma Smith and Mrs McCandlish. Refreshments were served by Myra Lou Getz and Joy Sheley at a tea table with spirea and tulips. Mrs MacCandlish is a member of the Ohio Music Teachers Assn and concert mistress of the Middletown Civic Symphony.

E. H. McCandlish Franklin Street David Huntsbarger Marie Collart Susan Bell Gretchen Huber Sharon Long Sandy Steele Faith Sanders Joy Sheley Eugene Kelley Mary Robbins Lillian Moore Betty Jeanne Webb Merrily Day Sally Carruthers Find Schoen Myra Lou Getz Mary Watson Norma Smith McCandlish MacCandlish Ohio Music Teachers Assn Middletown

Shower Honors Miss Hawkins at Main Street gathering

Miss Donna Rae Hawkins, chosen pride-elect of Ronald McKenzie, was guest of honor at a spring shower hosted by Mrs. Lammie Bailey and daughter-in-law Mrs. Kent Bailey on S Main Street. Twenty-one guests attended. prize winners named. the couple plans to marry June 1 at the first EUB Church.

Donna Rae Hawkins Ronald McKenzie Lammie Bailey Kent Bailey Bailey S. Main Street Dwight Phillips Franklin Carl Gephart Clinton Reffitt Glenn Whisman Lela Cottle Carl Ristanee William Karras Carolyn Bailey Miss Hawkins Howard Bauman Cincinnati C. W. Crawford Hamilton Alton Combs Sally West Middletown Raymond C. Hawkins Helen O'Conner Taylor Bashaw Ralph Bailey William Tunnell Donna Sue Neideraurer Glenna Whitman Hawkins Hawkins and Mr. McKen_2 EUB

Miss Glenatsis Crowned May Festival Queen in Middletown

Miss Katherine Glenatsis of Youngstown was crowned queen of the 11th annual May Festival by escort George Kantarze at the Manchester Hotel ballroom before more than 450 guests. The event featured eight entrants, judges, attendants, and a post coronation dance with Jack Carr's orchestra, with winners receiving cash prizes of 350, 100 and 50 dollars.

Chardelle Weber Katherine Glenatsis Youngstown Middletown-Hamilton Order of Ahepa Manchester Glenaisis George Kantarze Michael Gier Youngstown College Glenatsis Warren Delores Revelos Middletown Mike Matthews Frieda Kourlas Cinemajnati George Sarakatsanis Helen Tsitouris Huntington W. Va Diane Yon‘kos Lexington Doreen Chakeres Columbus Joan Loukos Helen Vianos Fred B. Cramer William Deutemeier Robert Odson Hamilton Nicholas Despotopoulos Clinton Mass The Gus Lazares George T. Poolitsan Richard Roof Ross Finkelman Tula Laras Zoetsa Laras Ahepa Gus A. Skalkos Eleni Laras Jack Carr Journal Weith

Forty Three Pupil Piano Auditions Held at Girls Club

Thirty nine pupils passed a three day piano auditions ending Saturday at the Girls Club announced by Mrs. C J Hughes Middletown Chapter National Guild of Piano Teachers. Adjudicator Bret Sears Milwaukee named National winners plus state district and local winners with memorized works and pieces.

C. J. Hughes Middletown Chhapter National Guild of Piano Teachers Bret Sears Milwaukee Barbara Bauer Donna Birch Ellen Cain Elaine Dannis Margaret Dannis Walter Driever Jr Dianne Easton Deborah Franklin Elizabeth Gould Kathy Gould Andy Granger Sharon Lee Huff George Hutchinson Ricky Johnson Susan Kitchen Betty Marshall Mary Elizabeth McGraw Susan Mynhier Dian Osborne Elaine Ringgenberg Betty Ann Storer Jack Sutter Anne Swisher Sally Thornberry Sheila Vice Susan Wedekind Kathy Barnett Pamela Bayes Patty Miller Terry Starkey Jennifer Wedekind

Couple Wed In Camden At Camden Methodist Church

Miss Eleanora Heitfield and Charles Douglass exchanged vows in Camden Methodist Church with Rev. Louis A. Bangerter officiating. The bride wore chantilly lace and net over satin, veil of illusion net, and hat. Bridesmaids and ushers included family members. the couple will reside in Camden after both are Camden High School graduates.

Eleanora Heitfield Charles Douglass Harvey Douglass Camden Edgar Heitfield St. Petersburg Fla Camden Methodist Church Louis A. Bangerter Fred Davis Chantilly Faye Dunford Mason Alice Heitfield Janet Heitfield Richard Deem Ville Otte Willis Ratliff Douglass Camden High School

Free Schools in a Free America at May Fellowship Lunch

In The Churches H. R. Cromwell spoke on Free Schools in a Free America at a May Fellowship Lunch sponsored by the Church of the Ascension through the Middletown Council of Church Women. Mrs. Frank Hidy welcomed guests and Mrs. George Letts delivered the invocation.

H. R. Cromwell Eon Church of the Ascension Middletown

You Get the Best for Less at Ranft's Furniture

Luxurious living at lower cost. Ranft's invites you to browse a storeful of nationally advertised furniture and compare prices to see why customers enjoy great value and quality.

Ranft’s Ranft's

Miss Campbell Feted At Mayfield Shower Before Wedding

Miss Marjorie Campbell bride elect of Douglas Whitaker was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Loma Fletcher and Mrs. Robert R. Myers. Thirty two guests attended in the church social room at Mayfield with spring bouquets and yellow and white bells. Winners in games were Mrs. Joseph H. Guthrie Christy Draxller and Mrs. Floyd Coyle.

Marjorie Campbell Douglas Whitaker Loma Fletcher Robert R. Myers Mayfield Joseph H. Guthrie Christy Draxller Floyd Coyle

Coketail Party Precedes Dance at Superior Avenue

Miss Janet Snaffer hosted a coketail party Saturday night at her Superior Avenue home before the Junior Cotillion spring dance at the National Guard. Attending were Kathy Gould Marlee Jaques Ann Nardin Marianna Jacobs Bob Ward Bob Taylor Eddie Bauer James Martin and Donald Voorhis.

Janet Snaffer Superior Avenue National Guard Kathy Gould Marlee Jaques Ann Nardin Marianna Jacobs Bob Ward Bob Taylor Eddie Bauer James Martin Donald Voorhis

Miss Darmody Honored At Dayton Linen Shower

Mrs. William Hubner and Mrs. Milton McQuire hosted a linen shower for Miss Gene Ann Darmody bride elect of Kelly P. Smith at the former's Dayton home. Prize winners were Miss Patricia Walsh and Mrs. E. W. Morey. The guest list included Honora Darmody and several local women. The couple will wed May 18 at St. Mary's Church in Franklin.

William Hubner Milton McQuire Dayton Gene Ann Darmody Kelly P. Smith Patricia Walsh E. W. Morey Honora Darmody Hugh Farrel Russell Lambert Howard Bowman Katherine Farrell A. C. Bird Harry Darmody Edith Norris

Mothers and Daughters Banquet at WSWS Church

The annual WSWS First EUB Church banquet for all mothers and daughters will be held tomorrow at 6 30 p m at the church. Mrs Win Arnold leads the program with Mrs Paul Engle speaking on Mothers I Have Known. The Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem will not meet Thursday evening at Masonic Temple due to members attending the Supreme Shrine.

WSWS First Eub Church Win Arnold Paul Engle Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Supreme Shrine

Open House at Dayton Hospital Hosted by Red Cross Members

Middletown chapter of the American Red Cross hosted an open house at Brown General Hospital Veterans Administration Center in Dayton yesterday afternoon. About 150 patients and guests attended in the hospital auditorium. Hosts included Mrs. Allen Gravenstein Mrs. Howard Brandenburg Mrs. Ruth Sprague and Mrs. Lawrence Dugan local chapter chairman of entertainment supply and production services.

Dayton Hospital Middletown American Red Cross Brown General Hospital Veterans Administration Center Dayton Allen Gravenstein Howard Brandenburg Ruth Sprague Lawrence Dugan

Brides Bridal Sitting and Engagement Sessions Price List

Tobias Studio at 41 St. Main, Diai GA offers bridal sittings from $10 and engagement sittings from $5. Phone number 2-1171 provided for appointments.

Tobias St. Main

Scholarships Awarded At Miami University Phi Beta Kappa

Miami University picks Carole Ann Crossett of Hinsdale Illinois and Conrad R. Sturch of Laura Ohio as Phi Beta Kappa junior scholars for next year. The award covers the junior year registration fee of 150 dollars. Sturch’s is honorary as he already holds a four year General Motors Scholarship.

Oxford Miami University Carole Ann Crossett Hinsdale Conrad R. Sturch Laura Ohio W. Marion Miller Miami Phi Beta Kap Sturdh General Motors

Clinton Group Wins Navigation Contest in Miami

Clinton County Ohio airmen led by Maj. Ted Gary Berea Ohio won top honors in a Continental Air Command navigation contest held in Miami Fla The victory showcased skilled navigation by Navigators from Clinton Base Ohio led by Maj Gary in a regional event

Miami Fla Clinton County Air Force Base Ohio Ted Gary Berea Continental Air Command

Palm tree diversity and coral species counts noted

A report lists 1,500 different palm tree kinds and 2,500 coral species, highlighting biodiversity.

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