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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1960

Page

3

Kappa Delta State Day Election Highlights Ohio Day

Mrs. Burnell C. Roberts of Cuyahoga Falls was elected president of the Kappa Delta Alumnae Assn of Ohio at the second bennial Ohio State Day event in Columbus. Miss Susann Sigler of Silver Lake was named vice president, Mrs. E. A. Leatherman of Cuyahoga Falls secretary, and Mrs. J. A. Bennett of Akron treasurer. The Columbus alumnae welcomed guests including Mrs. J. Allen Frear, wife of the Delaware senator and past national VP, who spoke on keeping the Kappa Delta pin in place. Delegates came from Miami Valley, Ohio State, Miami, Cincinnati, Ohio University, Toledo and Wittenberg, with 101 college chapters planned after East Texas State College joins Commerce, Texas.

Burnell C. Roberts Cuyshoga Falls Kappa Delta Alumnae Assn Ohio Columbus Susann Sigler Silver Lake E. A. Leatherman Cuyahoca Falls J. A. Bennett Akron J. Smith Hoffman Kappa Kappa Delta Miami Valley Alumnae Assn Robert Marvin George Fudge Edward F. Herrick Lebanon Frederick W. Nessler Middletown Ohio State University Miami University University of Cincinnati Ohio University University of Toledo Wittenberg University East Texas State College Commerce, Tex Kapha Delta

Holy Trinity Card Party Plans Completed

Mrs Joseph Herr and Mrs Clad Kennedy co chairs have completed final plans for the Holy Trinity card party at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Wednesday at 8 pm Guests bring their own cards and may play any game Tickets can be obtained by calling local organizers at listed addresses and numbers.

Joseph Herr Clad Kennedy Holy Trinity Knights of Columbus Hall Jeannette Thompson Chardelie Weber Mary Enright Carl Burgemeier Thei Thomas Burney Jackson Lane Charles Murphy Curtis St Julanne McGuff Ross St Dan Donisi Jackson St

Miami University bands elect new officers and board

New MU Band officers are J Earl Jones president from Middletown Rt 3 and Linda Fording secretary of North Ridgeville with Cormeton as vice-president. Executive board includes J Dallae Smith of Oxford and Steven L Murray of Bradenton Fla. Riwades served as president last year. All are juniors except Murray who is a sophomore.

Oxford Miami University J. Earl Jones Middletown Rt. 3 William L. Rhoades Cormeton Linda Fording North Ridgeville J. Dallae Smith Steven L. Murray Brandenton Fla. Riwades Miami School of Education Murray

Playhouse To Honor Best Performances

Middle town's Actor's Playhouse votes on top performances of the year at a meeting held in the basement of the Mid dletown Fine Art Center. Ed Seamon announces annual banquet May % at the Sports Bowl where awards will be presented. Members will also discuss summer workshop plans.

Middletown Actor's Playhouse Middletown Fine Art Center American Legion Ed Seamon

Outdoor Concert at Miami Canceled

An outdoor concert by the Miami University Symphonic Band listed for May 13 has been cancelled due to unusually heavy activities preventing time for preparation. Conductor A D Lekvold announced the cancellation.

Oxford Miami University Symphonic Uuniversity A. D. Lekvold

McElroy Elected to American Democratic Action Board

Washington AP reports newly elected board members of the Americans for Democratic Action include Mark McElroy attorney general of Ohio and Morris Riger Cleveland regional director of the Textile Workers Union

Washington The Americans For Democratic Action Mark McElroy Attorney Genera Ohio Morris Riger Cleveland Textile Workers 'Union

Former Middletonian Mrs Michigan crown highlights local roots

Mrs Geraldine Scott, 35, a Middletown native and wife of Dr John E Scott, was crowned Mrs Michigan after winning state finals. The Traverse City area resident, a Catholic lay teacher and PTA volunteer, will compete in Mrs America in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June 2 to 14, with prize packages including a home furnishings package and a two week all expenses paid trip for her and her husband. The Scotts own a 300 acre Christmas tree farm and raise four children Deborah, Diana, Maureen, and Kathleen.

New Michigan Geraldine L. Scott Traverse City Mich Middletown Fred A. Kaiser Michigan Consolidated Gas Co Scott Fort Lauderdale Fla John A. Berry Curtis St Geraldine Scott John A Berry Curtis Sr John E. Scott Tri-County Health Department Grand Traverse Leelanau Benzie Rom Flora Allendda Frankfort PTA Grand Traverse Safety Council County Medical Society Scotts Deborah Diana Maureen Kathleen

Play Slated By Hamilton Civic Theater

The Greater Hamilton Civic Theater will present The Dough Girls May 2 through 28 at Washington High School in Hamilton. The wartime housing shortage farce will be directed by C. C. Fracker, with tickets via Nirad Music Co or Mrs Joanne Maye at 1 S. Gersam Ave or the theater box office.

Greater Hamilton Civic Theater Washington High School Hamilton Washington C. C. Fracker Nirad Music Co Joanne Maye S. Gersam Ave Buler County

Contestants Accepted For String Congress

Eight young string musicians from Ohio and Kentucky were accepted as contestants in the second annual String Congress. The audition is May 4 at 1 p.m. in Cincinnati to select a scholarship for the International Spring Congress in Puerto Rico June 21 to August 15. Participants include Martha Edwards Dayton Dennis Kennedy Bowling Green Christine Louis Louisville Jacquelin Mastes Groveport Joseph Pival Lexington William Stocker Richmond Karl Van Ausdale Dayton Kathleen Vester Chillicothe. Sponsorship covers eight weeks of study with 99 other talented players at the Cincinnati Musicians' Academy. The contest and Congress are tied to the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music and the American Federation of Musicians. The Summer Congress will be at Inter-American University San German Puerto Rico.

Ohio Kentucky Cincinnati Puerto Rico Martha Edwards Dayton Dennis Kennedy Bowling Green Christine Louis Louisville Jacqueline Mastes Groveport Joseph Pival Lexington William R. Stocker Richmond Karl H. van Aus

Shower Honors Sarah O'Neil Bride Elect

Mrs Warvin Monroe and Mrs Richard Monoe hosted a Miscellaneous shower Saturday night at the latters home on Roosevelt Avenue for bride elect Miss Sarah O'Neil of South Main Street. Guests included Miss Judy Burgess, Miss Heather Hidy, Miss Peggy Billett, Miss Mary O'Neil, Miss Betsy O'Neil, Miss Leo O'Neil, Mrs Homer Mill, Mrs J B Monroe, Mrs John Owen, Mrs Terry Bowman, and out of town guests Miss Donna Tartar of Cincinnati and Miss Treva True of Dayton. Carl Monroe is son of Mr and Mrs J B Monroe of Tytus Avenue. The wedding is set for June 10 at the Church of the Ascension.

Warvin Monroe Richard Monoe Latters Roosevelt Avenue Sarah O'Neil Carl Monroe Mause McCabe Darrell Basters Carol Head Cleveland Judy Burgess Heather Hidy Peggy Billett Mary O'Neil Betsy O'Neil Leo O'Nei Homer Mill J. B. Monroe John Owen Terry Bowman Donna Tartar Cincinnati Treva True Dayton O'Neil South Main Street Monroe J.B. Monroe Tytus Avenue Church of the Ascension

Surprise housewarming for Cornet couple at Carol Ann Lane

A surprise party was held Saturday night for Mr. and Mrs. Victor Cornet at their new home on Carol Ann Lane. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Akernion, Mr. and Mrs. William Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sheets.

Victor Cornet Carol Ann Lane Jack Akernion Wiliam Howard Paul Smith Jack Sheets

Gibbs Win First Prize at Mayfield Fire Dept Event

At the Mayfield Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Hobo convention held Saturday in the firehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibbs won first prize for costumes. Games awards were given to Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Roof, and Mr. and Mrs James Kein. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Wells, Mr. and Mrs Robert Ryan, Mr. and Mrs Pete Guido, Mr. and Mrs John Fish, and Mr. and Mrs Joe Miller.

Robert Gibbs Mayfield Fire Department Donald Bulls Gibbs Ben Roof James Kein Winfred Wells Robert Ryan Pete Guido John Fisha Joe Miller

Vital Statistics Births and Dismissals Across Towns

Saturday births list multiple couples from Lebanon to West Middletown noting boy or girl outcomes. Yesterday births include numerous Franklin addresses with several families, plus out of town entries and hospital notes. Dismissals list Virgil Adkins and Pearl Baigley among discharged patients, with others noted by town and hospital affiliations.

Eugene Dunn Lebanon Robert E. Burton Sheffield St James Chappell S. Broad St Boyd Hackney S. Clinton St Robert Beil Graitts David Lawson Franklin Rt. 2 Ralph Newton Union Rd Franklin Hobart L. Chase Hetzler West Middletown Harry Patla Spring Ave Gary L. Cooper Keister George W. Dixon Mounted Rd Herschel Campbell Springboro Pk Robert Faulkner Arlie Reynolds iExcello Harlden E. Simpkins West Middletown Rt Mis. Russell Baker West Middle Own Freda Howser Grandview Hospital Dayton Virgil Adkins Yankee Pearl Baigiey Earl Barret Staten Vernon Breitenbecher Mary &. Brown Detroit Lich

Community Events Commitee Meeting Noted

Mrs James Cole of West Mid getown Mrs Crawford Copenhaver Germantown Rt 1 Sisterhood Council of Beth Sho William Cox Manchester Rd Temple will hold its annual election meeting tomorrow at 1pm The session will be preceded by a board meeting The Jewish Hospital reference and addresses are listed.

James Cole West Midgetown Crawford Copenhaver I Germantown Sisterhood Council of Beth Sho William Cox Manchester Rd Lem Temple John Edwards Vander Temple William Garvin S. Sutphin St Theodore Glancy Ing

Mrs Clarence Jones and Mrs Gary West In The Hospital

In The Hospital Mrs Clarence Jones of Trenton and Mrs Gary West of Central Ave are listed as patients. The note provides no further details about their conditions or wards.

Clarence Jones Trenton Gary West Central Ave

Travel Notes From Diverse Cities Span Ohio Visit

Travel notes recount Robert Sherer of Las Vegas and Mrs Frank Conlon of Norfolk visiting with their sister Mrs Ruey Sherter of Jackson Street. They came because their mother Mrs Virgil Sherer of Eaton was admitted to Middletown Hospital for surgery. Judge and Mrs Fred B Cram ler of Aberdeen Drive returned from Cleveland after attending a three day Ohio State Bar Assn convention at the Sheraton Cleveland Hotel.

Robert Sherer Las Vegas Nev Frank Conlon Norfolk Ruey Sherter Jackson Street Virgil Sherer Eaton Middletown Hospital Fred B. Cramler Aberdeen Drive Cleveland Ohio State Bar Assn Sheraton

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