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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1955

Page

5

Girl Scout Council Marks 35th Birthday

Iona Blevins reports Middletown Area Girl Scout Council marked its 35th anniversary with a Legion Home gathering of nearly 150 members. Longtime and charter members honored include Mrs. Bennett Chapple Dr. Mildred Snyder and Mrs. Nell Blackford. President W F Johnston praised their dedication as a foundation for the council. Service pins were awarded to members with ten, fifteen, and twenty-year milestones. The business portion approved a 19260 budget, re-elected officers, and named board members and delegates to the national council. The Senior Girl Scout chorus performed and the group planned tribute and parade participation on Memorial Day.

Nell Blackford Bennett Chapple Mildred Snyder Council Journal Photo—Blevins Middletown Area Girl Scout Council Legion Home W. F. Johnston Wade Ex Tilman Ellison Ernest Cracraft James Wikoff Walter Bender D. M. Collette Tom Galeese Earl Klein George Mehl Mario Prosperi Andrew Roper Edward Brown Frank Herd Elwood Killworth Robert Kruse Myron Mulford Robert Ridpath Howard Wren Ed Barker Howard Price Jack Byrum National Council Johnston Yvonne Wellman Middletown

Travel Notes Ties Wax to Midstate Guests and Outings

Mrs. Cecil Wilson returns home from Wichita where she visited her grandson Robert Edward Wilson recovering from a playground accident. The Culbertsons plan a Richlands Va visit and stop at points of interest before Woodlawn Ave. Middletonians tour Williamsburg Smoky Mountains and Carolina regions. Mr and Mrs. Stanley Vail of Washington DC arrive in Middletown for 10 days at the Manchester Hotel. Vail, a Middletown native and GAO veteran, plans to settle in Hollywood after this trip. his last Middletown visit was a decade ago.

Cecil Wilson Eldora Drive Wichita Kan Robert Edward Wilson Wilson Lloyd Andy Culbertson Richlands Woodlawn Avenue Stanley Vail Washington, D. C Middletown Manchester Hotel Mr. Vail General Accounting Office Moietown Mrs. Vail Hollywood Calif

Dinner Hosted by Mrs Allie Keasling on Auburn Street

Mrs Allie Keasling was hostess for a dinner party at her Auburn Street home last evening. Guests included Mrs Oscar Taylor, Mrs Carl Orth, Mrs William Kramer, Mrs Charles Perry, Mrs James Harmon, Mrs A R Egelston, Mrs Harry Weidle and Mrs Ernest Faulkner.

Allie Keasling Auburn Street Oscar Taylor Carl Orth William J. Kramer Charles Perry James W. Harmon A. R. Egelston Harry J. Weidle Ernest Faulkner

Alumnae Aid Heart Fund Boosted by Chapter Drive

Hamilton Middletown Alpha Phi Alumnae report four thousand two hundred dollars raised for the American Heart Association through a sorority drive. Announcement by former philanthropic chair Mrs. Max Petty at May meeting. Attendees included Miss Mary Strodtbeck and Mrs. William Neel. June meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Stark Baker at 8 p.m.

Hamilton- Middletown

Shower Honors Miss Luechner

Miss Esther Luechner bride elect of Morris Stone of Beth Ind received a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. William E. Coyle on Fulton Lane. A wedding cake with a miniature bridal doll highlighted the gift display and the couple plan to marry May 26 at 7 30 p m in Beth.

Esther Luechner Morris Stone Beth, Ind William E. Coyle Fulton Lane Luechner Mr. Stone Beth

Middletown Commandery Knights Templar to elect officers

The Ladies Auxiliary will meet Friday at 6 30 p m for a covered fish dinner at Masonic Temple. The monthly session will be highlighted by election of officers.

Ladies Auxiliary Middletown Knights Templar Masonic Temple

Irene Amatulli Heads Sorority

Miss Irene Amatulli was elected president of Alpha Epsilon chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority at the YMCA. New officers include Mrs. Donard Snow vice president Mrs. Richard Kraft recording secretary Mrs. Antho Moore corresponding secretary Mrs. Howard Cohen treasurer and Mrs. Kenneth Walton parliamentarian. Mrs. Jerry Nardiello past president was elected a board member. Donations were voted to the Cancer Fund and 55 Prom Jubilee. Founder's Day honors include presenting a book to the dedicatory library. Mrs. Roger Dillman was named delegate to the Ohio state council meeting May 22 in Cincinnati.

Irene Amatulli Alpha Epsilon Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority YMCA Donard Snow Richard Kraft Antho Moore Howard Cohen Kenneth Walton Jerry Nardiello Roger Dillman Ohio State Council Netherland Plaza Hotel Cincinnati

Mrs. Arthur Frey Elected President of Sorosis Club

Mrs. Arthur Frey was elected president of Sorosis Club at a Preston Party House luncheon in Waynesville marking the end of the season. Newly chosen officers include Mrs. Ross A. Hill as vice president, Mrs. George Shafer secretary, Mrs. S. P. Moyer treasurer, and Mrs. George Fahrenholz executive committee chair.

Arthur Sorosis Club Preston Party House Waynesville Ross A. Hill George Shafer S. P. Moyer George Fahrenholz George Davies

Community church groups host May events and plan bake sale

Women from Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian and First Church of God gathered for socials and programs on Wilbraham Road and Ellen Drive. Plans included a May 31 bake sale at Central Store and a June 25 law wete on Wilbraham Road and Winona Drive, with several readings, plays, and prize awards. Members from Bethlehem Lutheran and Oakland Presbyterian held meetings, reports, and a joint Mother’s Day event featuring a pantomime and student performances. A census drive and a movie night capped the varied church activities with hostesses and new members welcomed.

Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church Wilbraham Road Charles Osborne Winona Drive Miami Valley Women’s Missionary Federation Middletown Joseph Ritter Circle Six Bethlehem Lutheran Church Melva Nock Ritter Sherman Avenue Lawrence Reynolds Joseph Clark Richard Shaffer Charles Maier Lebanon-Hamilton Road Women’s Missionary Society Mary Kyle Society United Presbyterian Church Mary Kyle Jerome Schulz Edward Sorrell Peasttown William Randall Lester Trew Charles George Brezsenyi Clipper Club Oakland Presbyterian Church Francis Blair Oakland Blair Holly Lawson Richard Rick Bob Newlin Russell Oglesby Dick Lovelace

Auxiliary Officers Elected at Salvation Army Meeting

The annual Salvation Army Auxiliary election named Mrs. Kenneth Coburn president, with Mrs. Gilbert Sheard and Mrs. Cecil Kindred as vice presidents, and others to service roles. A new station wagon was purchased, and guest speaker Mrs. Senior Major William Chamberlain discussed Booth Home work in Cincinnati.

Salvation Army Auxiliary Kenneth Coburn Donald Malcom Coburn Gilbert Sheard Cecil Kindred Ben Brock Jerome Garrett Roy Murbach Charles Timmons Malcom The Citadel Salvation Army Auxiliary William Chamberlain Booth Home Cincinnati

Sorority Installs Six New Officers at Holiday House

Delta Sigma chapter Beta Sigma Phi installed six officers including Mrs Anthon Hurr as president and Mrs Darrel Hatton as vice president during a ceremony at Holiday House. A covered-dish dinner followed with games and prize winners named. A white elephant sale was planned for the May 24 YMCA meeting.

Delta Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Holiday House Anthon Hurr Darrel Hatton James Ronto Art Snowden Sue Summer Richard Monroe William L. Bergmann James Conrad Carl Elam Leona Hurst YMCA

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