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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1950

Page

5

Mother Daughter Dinner Presented By First Presbyterian

A church Women’s Association banquet for 115 mothers and daughters was hosted by the Westminster Guild and Presleyguild at the First Presbyterian Church social room. Officers for 1950-51 were installed by Rev. Russell Galloway. Doris Kronborg spoke of Denmark, family life, Danish customs, and emigration, ending with a Danish land of church and a July 4 celebration tradition. The program included toasts to mothers and daughters and songs by youth members.

Women’s Association First Presbyterian Church Westminster Guild Howard A. Wilson Russel Galloway Dorcas, Mary Lydia Bible Times Dorcas Maryroup A. B. Roper Nancy Roper James Whitcomb Riley George Brooks Robert McIntyre Over the Meadows Lonesome Valley Denmark Miss Kronborg United States

Attendants Named For May 20 Vows

Miss Elizabeth Torok and Paul B Richardson plan a May 20 wedding at First Presbyterian Church to be conducted by Rev Russell W Galloway. Matron of honor is Mrs Albert Melter. bridesmaids include Mrs James Harris and Betty Ann Sarshock as junior bridesmaid. Best man is Fred Richardson with ushers Sam Richardson Millard Foster James Pelly and Robert Sparrow.

Elizabeth Torok Julia Torok Paul B. Richardson Marjorie Richardson First Presbyterian Church Russell W. Galloway Albert Melter James Harris Betty Ann Sarshock Dayton Fred Richardson Sam Richardson Millard Foster James Pelly Robert Sparrow

Miss Middleton Hosts Gala Shower For Arzetta Middleton

Mrs. Robert Pierce hosted a gala shower at the Middleton home in West Middletown Route 1 for Arzetta Middleton, bride elect of Robert K Johnson Jr. Prizes were won by Mrs. Herman Chaney, Mrs. Jannard Mack, and Miss Virginia Brooks. luncheon followed with guests listed including Miss Jeannette Middleton and Miss Judy Franklin.

Robert Pierce Arzetta Middleton Robert K. Johnson, Jr Middleton West Middletown Herman Chaney Jannard Mack Virginia Brooks Arzetta Bob Don Johnson Clarence Taylor Keen Johnson, Sr Lois Lambert Margaret Combs Pauline Gres Jack Clay Harvey Middleton Judy Tulle Anna Ledford Dorothy Miles Virginia McQuire Jeannette Middleton Judy Franklin Mabel Borders Mabel Cox

Miss Jenny Booth Honored Guest Shower Details

Mrs. Jack Slifer and Mrs. William Hahn Jr hosted a miscellaneous shower at 2121 Moore St for bride elect Miss Jenny Booth of Joseph Elam. Guests opened gifts beneath a wedding bell with pink and white streamers, enjoyed a three tiered cake, and included many local hosts and out of town attendees such as Mrs. Joseph Vail and Mrs. Edward Wittenburg.

Jack Slifer William Hahn, Jr Moore St Jenny Booth Joseph Elam John Wood Carteen Renard Wittenburg Go Pigg Ren Lykins Lloyd Miller Eked Deusen Thomas Hahn William Hahn Edmond Booth Carl Lawson B. Weikel Thomas Elam Kenneth Harrington Anna Kessler Arn Murphy Max Combs Clyde Slifer William Thompson Joseph Vail Edward Wittenburg Mable Brookshire Kay Keichner

Monthly Session of Woman's Society at First Methodist

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church held a luncheon for 150 members and three guests with circle 3 as hostesses. Mrs. William T. Snyder led devotions on Women of the Bible Eunice and Lois, as Mrs. Forrest Bowman played violin. Mrs. Charles F. Bailey presided over business and honored officers for 1949–1951, with memorial service for members who died. An afternoon talk by speaker Mrs. Kenneth S. Learey linked state and national Methodist youth projects to Utah, followed by prayer. Executive committee met at 11 a.m. in the chapel with devotions by Mrs. Clarence Taylor.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Circle 3 William T. Snyder Gilbert Sheard Women of the Bible Eunice Lois Timothy Raymond W. Young Proam Forrest Bowman Thelma Debussy EF. L. Phillips Charles F. Bailey Bailey Kenneths. Learey Bingham Gen Utah Learey Clarence Taylor

Elizabeth Torok Fetes with Shower for Bride-Elect

A shower in honor of Miss Elizabeth Torok bride-elect of Paul Richardson was hosted by Miss Patty Fisher and Miss Audrey Frey at Miss Frey’s home. Guests included Mrs. Mary Fisher Mrs. Herbert Carter and many family members as bridge prizes were awarded and lunch served.

Elizabeth Torok Paul Richardson Patty Fisher Audrey Frey Miss Frey Mary Fisher Herbert Carter Torok Robert Shierers Marorie Richardson Fred Chardson Donald Fenton Carter Shierers Alam Evans James Harris Mildred Jones Raymond Willis Kenneth Eversole Julia Torok Katherine Richardson Francis Conrad Barbeara Conrad Fern Jones

Semper Fidelis Holds Annual Banquet

The Semper Fidelis Class of the First Baptist Church held its annual Mother and Daughter banquet in the church social rooms last evening. Music by Dick Monroe, dinner by Calvary Methodist women, with prayers by Mrs. Franklin Stiles and Mrs. John I. Parr. Awards, tributes, readings, and floral honors marked the program under Mrs. Lewis Turner and Mrs. Clarence Lowe.

First Baptist Church Dick Monroe Calvary Methodist Church Finley Lykins Franklin Stiles Steve Graban J. W. Holman Merle Lathey Bob Moore Bill Minnich John I. Parr Francis Spangler Richard East Ed Timmer LeRoy Miller

Television Programs Saturday Schedule Notes

Channel listings for WLW T and WKRC TV outline a day of shows including news, sports, films, and entertainment. Program titles feature Cold War era hosts and local personalities, with time slots across afternoon to late evening and a test pattern at 10:00.

WLW Channel 4 Voice of the Enquirer Wytervese Kenny Roberts Hopa Cassidy Paul Dixon Dave Albritton Buck Rogers Ken Murray WKRC Channel 1

Challenge of the MGM tier MGM Theater Hollywood

Rayburn and Finch report on the Sentory Club as MGM Theater in Hollywood faces a tier challenge. The feature discusses production, venue status, and industry response, highlighting implications for upcoming screenings and management decisions.

MGM MGM Theater Hollywood

Mother Daughter Banquet Held at First Evangelical Church

The mother daughter banquet at First Evangelical United Brethren Church began at 6 30 pm with dinner music by Mrs Herbert Duvall on piano Miss Eleanor Shartle on flute and Mrs Bernard Duckwall on violin Invocation led by Miss president Mrs Homer greet The event honored Mothers Day with music and a speech by Mrs C M Lots.

First Evangelical United Brethren Church Herbert Duvall Eleanor Shartle Bernard Duckwall Homer Greet Pao Virginia Anna Hill Gardear Firef Ana Ardner Rayer Inal Diane Ng Bers Lockard C. M. Lotspeich

Knights of Malta Unity Council Meeting Brief

Unity Council Daughters of America met at Knights of Malta Hall with four members present. Councilor Mrs Courtney Tibbe presided. Deputy Mrs Leslie Cremer presented prize money won from the district rally for the largest gain in membership. Plans made for class initiation May 26 and team practice next week.

Knights OF Malta Scene OF Unity Council Unity Council Daughters of America Courtney Tibbe Leslie Cremer

Anna Trout Dies at 103 in Urbancrest Georgia Slave Heritage

Columbus report says Mrs. Anna Trout aged 103 died yesterday in Urbancrest after being born into slavery in Georgia. Her long life spanned eras of change, and she was remembered by family and community for resilience.

Columbus Georgia Anna Trout Urbancrest

Conference Decisions On Germany Left To High Commissioners

The text outlines that the exact methods and pace of measures in Germany are to be determined by occupation powers and their aides. High commissioners are to report to ministers later, with decisions not expected to be public but conveyed to Chancellor Adenauer's government. Before the conference opens, Italian Foreign Minister Count Carlo Sforza met with Bevin for a half hour.

Germany Konrad Adenauer Count Carlo Sforza Bevin

Ex-hotel owner Edward Wilbern linked to Trieste ties

AP reports former Cincinnati tobacco magnate Edward V. Wilbern once owned Milner Hour MK and was associated with an influential role in Trieste and Italian Yugoslav relations, details unresolved.

Dike Cincinnati Edward V. Wilbern Cincinnati Tobacco Manefacturer The Milner Trieste

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