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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1954

Page

5

Miss Mary Lackey Weds Glenn F. Dixon in Richmond Church

Mary Lackey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence C. Lackey of Tytus Avenue, married Glenn Frederick Dixon son of Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield Dixon of Birdseye Ind. The ceremony was May 7 at 7 30 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Richmond Ind. The Rev Neil Anderson officiated in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Vivian McDowell. Mrs. Dixon is a Middletown High School and Hospital School of Nursing graduate and works as supervisor of insulin therapy at Dayton State Hospital. Mr. Dixon attends the University of Dayton. The couple will reside in Dayton.

Laurence C. Lackey Tytus Avenue Mary Glen Frederick Dixon Mansfield Dixon Birdseye, Ind Neil Anderson Richmond Ind Vivian McDowell McDowell Dixon Middletown High School Middletown Hospital School of Nursing Dayton State Hospital University of Dayton Dayton

Miss Virginia Neal and Wilson Penquite Betrothed

Engagement announced for Virginia Neal daughter of Judson Neal and Wilson Penquite son of J and Mrs James Penquite Blanchester. Dinner party at Mary Etta street home to confirm plans for August wedding. Virginia a Midletown Middle and Ohio State University graduate and clinical instructor. Wilson a Blanchester High and Ohio State graduate and Manchester High School faculty member.

Judson Neal Virinia Wilson Penquite

Nardiello Reappointed ESA President at Local Chapter

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Alpha Epsilon chapter reelects Mrs Jerry Nardiello as president for next year marking a first in the chapter's history. New officers include Mrs Roger Dillman vice president Mrs Leo Schinner recording secretary Mrs Ray Nicholas corresponding secretary Mrs Durward Snow parliamentarian and Miss Irene Amatulli treasurer.

Alpha Espilon Epsilon Sigma Alpha Jerry Nardiello YMCA Roger Dillman Leo Schinner Ray Nicholas Durward Snow Irene Amatulli Gene Popper Fremont

Pastor and family honored at farewell dinner

The Rev and Mrs Lloyd Davis and family were honored by the Willing Workers Class of Pleasant Ridge EUB Church West Middletown at a farewell dinner at the Pfeiffer home near Jacksonburg The Davises leave June 1 for the EUB national conference in Illinois where he will be assigned to a new church The class presented them with an electric appliance and lamps for their future home Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ed Banks Mr and Mrs Robert Wetzel Mr and Mrs J C Whitman Mrs Carl Weidle Mr and Mrs Howard Kelhoffer Mr and Mrs Webster Bradshaw Mr and Mrs Howard Hartman Mr and Mrs Richard Walter Mr and Mrs William Hinkle Jr Mrs Carl Carter and Mrs John Gilmore plus Charlene Boyd Dwight Hall and Dwain Hall

Lloyd Davis Pleasant Ridge EUB Church West Middletown Herbert Pfeiffer Jacksonburg Davis EUB Illinois Ed Banks Robert Wetzel J. C. Whiteman Carl Weidle Howard Kelhoffer Webster Bradshaw Howard Hartman Richard Walter William Hinkle Jr Carl Carter John Gilmore Charlene Boyd Dwight Hall Dwain Hall

Sorosis Club Elects Mrs Frey President at Luncheon

Mrs Arthur Frey was elected president of the Sorosis Club at the annual luncheon meeting held at Forest Hills Country Club. Also chosen were Mrs Ross A Hill as vice president, Mrs George Shafer secretary, Mrs Carl Nicklas treasurer, and Mrs Walter Spindler program chairman amid 32 members. Colorful spring decor and miniature Mexican hat favors marked the event hosted by Mrs B F Sawyer Mrs Hill and Mrs S H Kitchen.

Arthur Frey Sorosis Club Forest Hills Country Club Ross A. Hill George Shafer Carl Nicklas Walter Spindler B. F. Sawyer Hill S. H. Kitchen

Grace Greble and Arch Robison Wed in Presbyterian Chapel

Grace Greble of Hamilton married Arch Robison former manager of Cincinnati Gas and Electric northern division and ex city manager of Celina in a quiet First Presbyterian Church ceremony. The couple, attended by close family and friends, will reside at 9 Kenwood Drive after an eastern honeymoon and were entertained at Eaton Manor in Hamilton.

Grace Greble Hamilton Arch Robison Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Celina First Presbyterian Church Russell Galloway Eaton Manor Robison Kenwood Dr

Church groups share programs and elections in village meeting

The text recounts church women groups at First Church of God First EUB and First Christian Church holding programs shows and meetings. It notes officers elected for several circles cycles and dinners and social events. The Rev Charles Miller's past role and class activities are detailed along with hostesses and volunteers.

Wildwood Hosts Get Acquainted Dance This Saturday

Wildwood Golf Club invites new and longtime members to a spring dance at the Sportsmen's Club Saturday night. Frankie Coyle's orchestra will play from 9 p.m. Reservations are being accepted by Mrs. George Brecht, Mrs. Joseph Fallanca, and Mrs. B. K. Feinthal.

Wildwood Golf Club Frankie Coyle Sportsmen's Club George Brecht Joseph Fallanca B. K. Feinthal

Travel Notes Mrs Newman Ebersole Returns Home

Mrs. Newman Ebersole returns to her S Main Street home after a two month Mediterranean cruise aboard the Exeter. She traveled with Mrs John Bystone of Beverly Hills and Mrs George Johnson of Columbus visiting Egypt Greece Lebanon and the Holy Land with a 20 day Italy stay. Mr and Mrs Ed Rusk attended the Lazarus Co eighty year old party in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Charles Chapman of Casper Wyoming visit the Chapmans of Franklin Street.

Newman Ebersole S. Main Street Ed Rusk Dixie Highway The Lazarus Co Columbus

Mrs Phillips Piano Recital At Girls Club

Mrs E L Phillips presents a program of piano music Friday at 745 p m at the Girls Club. Participating are a large list of pupils and awards from recent National Piano Guild Auditions will be recognized. Mrs Phillips is a member of the Ohio Music Teachers Assn and the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Public invited.

E. L. Phillips Joyce Wright Billie Stone David Banker Debbie Banker Jean Nardin Ann Nardin Johnnie Fisher Beverly Fisher Linda Whitehead Kathy Phillips Ronald Lawrence Terry Lawrence Donald Beasley Ronnie Beasley Linda Waldner Craig Kerkow Joan Roberson Linda Isroff Sidne Whitehead Becky Stone Norma Jean Smith Judy McKinney Linda Nein Janet Thomas Beatrice South Jean Smith Sylvia Doty Joan Morris Linda Lou Morris Janet Sue Carr Sue George Betsy Crawford National Piano Guild Girls’ Club Phillips Ohio Music Teachers Assn National Guild of Piano Teachers

Engaged Couple Dwight Garber Bar Barbara of New Paris

Mr and Mrs Dwight Garber of New Paris announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to John M Shyrigh son of Mr and Mrs Robert Shyrigh of New Lebanon Rt 1 The bride elect a Jefferson Township High School graduate of New Paris works at Preble County National Bank The groom to be is serving with the U S Navy in San Diego California

Dwight -Garber New Paris Barbara John M. Shyrigh Robert Shyrigh New Lebanon Rt. 1 Jefferson Township High School Preble County National Bank U. S. Navy San Diego Calif

Patent Advisor Exams Announced at Wright- Patterson AFB

The U S Civil Service Commission announced an exam for patent advisor posts at Wright Patterson Air Force Base with salaries from 5940 to 7040 dollars annually. Full information is available at the Middletown post office or from the Board of Civil Service Examiners Department of the Air Force at the base.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Wright- Patterson Air Force Base Middletown Board of Civil Service Examiners Department of the Air Force

White Shrine Meeting and related Masonic events

The White Shrine of Jerusalem meets tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple with supreme session reports during the business session. Kings Messenger class of Calvary Methodist Church meets Friday at 7 30 p m at 314 Moore Street Mrs Gerald Beekman’s home. Ladies Auxiliary Middletown Commandery 71 Knights Templar meets Friday at 6 30 p m at the Masonic Temple with a covered dish dinner and annual officer elections.

White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Kings Messenger Calvary Methodist Church Gerald Beekman Moore St Ladies Auxiliary Middletown Knights Templar

Firefighters Respond to False Alarm at Catalpa Drive

Middletown firefighters answered a box alarm at Catalpa Drive and Tytus Avenue at 9 42 p m but made only one trip as the alarm proved false.

Middletown Catalpa Drive Tytus Avenue

Coal dominates airlift cargo into locked Berlin

During the 1948 Soviet blockade, about 64 percent of the cargo flown into Berlin was coal. The coal share underscored the immediate fuel needs in the divided city as Allied forces organized relief operations.

Berlin

Lawnfete Friday At Jefferson School

Jefferson School hosts Lawnfete Friday with 5 p.m. start. Refreshments and a large crowd are promised. Chairmen are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ballard with co chairmen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leichty and a long list of committee members.

Jefferson School Joe Ballard Richard Leichty Richard Grubbs Ted Foland Walter Cobaugh Marion Hershner Russ Nichol James Sexton Lillard Lee John Carmody Donald Cross Robert Roberts Ernest Romans Louis McCandless John Howard Kenneth Lowe Paul McCane Otto Long Robert Truck

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nellie Evans Mary Lackey Glenn F. Dixon Miss Neal Tobias Dean & Barry Kuverite Dean & Barry Mans Bari Roy A White Nardiello ESA Mrs. Frey Presbyterian Chapel Charles Miller Wedding Band Club First Church of God Scout Hall Miller Fred Howard Clayton Combs Carl Little Harry Evams Woodrow Barnett Luther Arnold Denville Lovelace Corbin Lovelace Mildred Long Willard Kyle Clifford Cook Fred Lehmkuhl Cook Anna Jefferson Orie Earhart Ramey Lenna Frisch Bess Millard Win Arnold R. A. Hill Meredith Pate Forest Glen Drive L. B. Emrick Black Little Harry Ward Ralph DeBord Lloyd Murphy William Hubbard Ralph Mason C. R. Schneider Howard Tindall Lenora McQuinn Hubbard Eugene Smith Charles R. Bell Wilbur Gregory Charles Foutz Tedrow Circle First Christian Church Henry Yount Buford Goad Raymond Richardson Wingrove Circle Curryer Road Church Richardson Harold Jackson Cleveland Williams W. T. Sample John Wingrove Charles Moore Frances Gossett Lewis Hamilton William Horn Williams Wingrove Charles Egelston McCandless Jackson Donald Keffer Richard Gray Professional Circle Christian Women's Fellowship of Ray Barr K. W. Flint Brooks Circle Douglas Young James Lyons William Mack Warren Hale Harold Brooks First Methodist Church Emma van Atta William Gillespie Stella West J. F. Mills C. L. Ramey Mills Gleaners Russell Cunningham Wildwood Charles Chapman Casper, Wyo Frank Chapman Franklin Street Robin Hood Dillman’s DIAL Young ST Ise Sara Canal Ph Will Jefferson Mag AL Ves Chiffon NAVY Brown Raspberry Melon Jonathan Logan Coats
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