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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1951

Page

6

Weekend guests and visits noted in local society page

Mrs. Susan Breiel reports weekend visitors and travels of local residents. James Raw of Sidney, Australia, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gade, is in Detroit as a Parke-Davis representative and a neighbor of Mrs. Gade’s Sidney relatives. Dr. H. Schmidt and family left for Charleston W Va after visiting, while Dr. G. B. Schmidt’s brother, others, and Denison University guests appear in Mother’s Day weekend notices. Leona Baker returned from Arizona and Mexico visiting Wilma Rose.

Robert Gade Admore James Raw Sidney Australia Raw Detroit Mich Parke-Davis Drug Co Gade George Schofield J. H. Lawrence Denison Univerity Sue Lawcute Leona Baker Park St Arizona Mexico Nogales Ariz Wilma Rose

Engagement Told At Lovely Party

Mr and Mrs Arthur Vorys of Black Lick Columbus Ohio hosted a cocktail and supper party Saturday evening where their daughter Lucia announced her engagement to Robert Driscoll son of Mr and Mrs Donald Driscoll of Highland Street. The couple plan a summer wedding after Roberts OSU graduation in June.

Arthur Vorys Black Lick Columbus Lucia Robert Driscoll Donald G. Driscoll Highland St Middletown Driscoll Robert J. 4. Aull J. A. Aull Sr Colin Gardner, Jr Colin Gardner Ames Gardner Robert Millan Charles Aull Richard Kingsbury Miss Vorys Mr. Driscolling Ohio State University Vorys

Dinner Honors Mrs Proxmire on Mother's Day Weekend

A Mother's Day dinner honored Mrs. Charles Proxmire hosted by her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. E. H. McCandlish. Daughter from Cleveland with her husband Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Wallace traveled to surprise. Guests included Miss Betty MacCandlish Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Youngkin and Johnny Tyler and Sara.

Lovery Charles Proxmire E. H. McCandlish Cleveland Proxmire Fred B. Wallace Betty MacCandlish Harry L. Youngkin Johnny, Tyler and Sara

Tea and Shower Fete for Joan Doring at Lewis Avenue

Mrs Edward Cockman Jr Mrs Howard Schueller Jr and Mrs Richard Lewis hosted a tea and shower yesterday afternoon at Lewis 1on Itieman Ave for Miss Joan Doring honoring her upcoming marriage to David L Raine Miss Doring wore a smart attire and the dining room was decorated with a large wedding bell and all white florals Guests included Mrs Rob Gloeckler Mrs Clifford Hist Mrs Doring Mrs Leslie Raine and several Misses. The event precedes the marriage set for this Saturday at the Church of the Ascension.

Edward Cockman, Jr Howard Schueller, Jr Richard Lewis Itieman Ave Joan Doring Otto Doring Rob ‘ Gloeckler Clifford Hist Doring Leslie Raine Kenneth "Yt. Myer Frank Vigor Mary Jane Sheets Betty McCandlish Wilma Gade Pat Gade Mable King Patricia Patton Emilie Doring Miss Doring David L. Raine Church of the Ascension

Local Group Honored With Appointments by Imperial Court

Imperial Court No. 34 of Middletown honored members during the weekend with appointments for the coming year. Mrs. Roger Hockman is named Deputy Grand Royal Matron and Albert Meyer Deputy Grand Associate Lecturer at the 29th annual Grand Court session at Deshler-Wallick Hotel Columbus. Mrs. Clayton Hursh served Grand Court as Grand Faith. Local attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Wilkinson, Mrs. John Stricklen, Mr. and Mrs. William Gillespie, Mrs.

Imperial Court Order of the Amaranth of Middletown Roger Hockman Albert Meyer Grand Court Order of Amaranth Deshler-Wallick Hotel Columbus Clayton Hursh Harry Pratt Karl Wilkimson John Stricklen William Gillespie

Kindergarten Mothers Plan Reception at Woodrow Wilson School

East district kindergarten mothers arrange a reception Thursday at 3 p m in Sherman School auditorium to meet the new Woodrow Wilson School kindergarten class. Mrs W V Lantis serves as chairman and the new teacher will be introduced.

East E.d Woodrow Wilson School Sherman School W. V. Lantis

Costume Recital Presented by Mrs. Thompson's Students

A costume recital was presented yesterday afternoon by piano students of Mrs. W. C. Thompson at the Girls' Club. Floral baskets decorated the stage. The program featured individual pieces by Patty Jones, Joyce Lowe, Sally Mason, Mary Hinsch, Linda Daniel, Charlene Reedy, Sherry Carpenter, Janet Phibbs, Penny Boyle, Marleen Apple, Linda Ratliff, Katherine Pritchett, Jill Shrote, Jerry Davis, Mike McLaughlin, Caroline Hamilton, Jane Ann Hembree, Susan Hagen, Richard Jones, and others, spanning works from Elfinson Parade to Hopak.

W. C. Thompson Raezer Patty Jones Conklin Joyce Lowe Eric Sally Mason Holland Avant Mary Hinsch Carmelita Cowles Linda Daniel Smith Charlene Reedy Katrina and Hans Miles Sherry Carpenter Wigham Bill Wallace Ward Judy Abernathy Janet Phibbs Penny Boyle Hayes Marleen Apple India Jane Ann Hembree Russia Grann Susan Hagen

Xenon Extracted From Air by French Scientist

A French scientist reports successful extraction of xenon from air. The gas occurs at a ratio of one part in ten million, highlighting a rare find in atmospheric composition.

Local social notes list notable residents present

Evelyn Conklin, Mr. Clayton Hursh, Mrs. Albert Meyer, Mrs. Herman Engle and Miss Eveline Meahl were among attendees at the community gathering.

Evelyn Conklin Clayton Hursh Albert Meyer Herman Engle Evelione Meahl

Betty Roehl Bridal Linen Shower Before May Wedding

A Saturday afternoon linen shower honors Miss Betty Roehl ahead of her May 26 marriage to John Katterheinrich at First Methodist Church. Guests enjoyed a story book bridal party display, soft spring decor, fragrant flowers, and a dessert and game session with prizes.

Betty Rooehls John Katterheinrich First Methodist William Jones M. C. Patton Russell Beam Beam Euclid St Roehl G. W. Breiel Frank Visor Patricia Patton Roehll Joseph '. Ayres J. P. Butterfield T. F. Olt J. S. Thomas Fred Dorner Fred Bryan C. McKnight P. J. Jacques Clarence Taylor Merlin Schrock Charles Beck Stuart Ives Louis Skimming E. McCall Morris Fred Brosius Dave Tranter W. H. Roehll George Shafer

Recordings of Middle Town Civic Symphony Concert

Recordings will be played of the April 15 concert by the Middle Town Civic Symphony. The orchestra performs this evening at 7 30 at Louis B McCallay home 228 South Mein St. Orchestra personnel and others are invited to attend.

Middletown

Suburban Card Club Hosts Dinner and Card Winners

Suburban Card Club members traveled to the Sportsman's Club for dinner on Friday evening and enjoyed card games afterward. Winners included Mrs. Russell Oglesby, Mrs. George Frye, and Mrs. Marie Wattes, with other members present such as Mrs. Paul Wilch Sr., Mrs. Paul Margerum, Mrs. Louis Stultz, Mrs. Edward Graft, and Mrs. John Strait.

Card Club Sportsman's Club Russell Oglesby George Frye Marie Wattes Paul Wilch Paul Margerum Louis Stultz Edward Graft John Strait

Knights Templar Auxiliary 71 Holds Mothers Day Dinner

The Knights Templar Auxiliary No 71 met for a covered dish dinner in the Masonic Temple. Officers elected included Thelma Laundry president Myrtle L Worman vice president Emma Meyer secretary and Mable Smith treasurer. Thelma Laundry received retiring president Jewel from Mrs Owings. First Church women hosted a mother daughter banquet with spring flowers, readings, music and recitations by many members culminating in a choral goodnight and playlet.

Knights Templar Masonic Temple H. H. Jung L. S. Owings Thelma Laundry Myrtle L. Worman Emma Meyer Mable Smith Donna McC First Church of Christ Emery Dunlap Henry Barker Henry Yount Nancy Phillips J. H. Brooks Betty Wardlow E. Lucas Barbara Flint Nannie Lowe Edwin Bobbitt Forrest Bowman Esther Hoover Phillips Fannie Gorsey J. H. Stalls Robert Figgins Jeannine Jarvis Phillips Carol Sue Fagan Gail Apple Janice Apple Judy Whitt Cathy Muthert Becky Lowe

Mother's Day Dinner Held at Manchester Road Home

Dr. and Mrs. Roger Bennett hosted a Mother's Day dinner on Manchester Road. Honored guests included Mrs. Bennett's parents, Dr. Meo S. Gippen al Marion, Dr. Bennett's sister, and Dr. W D. Henceroth and family of Grove City, with Dr. Henceroth's mother Mrs. J. W. Henceroth of Washington D. C. Also present was Mrs. W. D. Henceroth, the hostess's sister.

Roger Bennett Manchester Rd Bennett Meo S.gippen al Marion T. Bennett Western College Oxford W D. Henceroth Grove City Dr. Henceroth J. W. Henceroth Washington D. H W. D. Henceroth

Iota Eta Sigma sorority meeting update at Pearl Street

Iota Eta Sigma met at Miss Barbara Chupka's Pearl Street home last Thursday evening. Plans for summer events were discussed including a June swimming party. Peggy Henning reported on the recent Spring Dance and Molly Habig on the treasure hunt. A social hour and refreshments closed the meeting. the next session will be at Miss Mary Ann Temmens' Henry Street home.

Iota Eta Sigma Sorority Barbara Chupka Pearl St Peggy Henning Molly Habig Mary Ann Temmens Henry St

Woman's Society Enjoys One O'Clock Hour

Members of the Woman's Society of gathered Friday afternoon for a one o'clock program. The event featured fellowship and readings, with attendees from the community sharing refreshments and conversation after the sessions.

The Woman's Society of

Missionary guest speaks at church service on Mother’s Day

At First Methodist social rooms a Mother’s Day program featured Rev Kenneth S Learey with devotions and Dr G G Crozier a long time medical missionary to Assam India as speaker. Music by Forest Bowman and E L Phillips plus organ accompaniment framed the event. Circle leaders drew members for two years and the new budget was discussed.

First Methodist Church B. A. Roof Circle Two Kenneth S. Learey Forest Bowman Pelma Franck E. Ll. Phillips B. D. Morgan G. G. Crozier Assam India

Mine cited for safety award at Barberton limestone mine

The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company's limestone mine at Barberton Ohio received a certificate of honor for notable safety achievements. The award was presented by the Joseph A Holmes Safety Association sponsored by the Bureau of Mines.

Washington Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Barberton, O Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Bureau of Mines

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Susan Breiel H. G. Schmidt Harleston W. Va Schmidt G. B Apito E. O. Long Fytus Ave Gerald Phi Mu Delta Mrs. Proxmire Betty Roehl Suburban Card Club National Research Council RERY Wonder Continental Baking Company, Inc sUscre Wanda Bailey Rebecca Frisby Carol Ann Thomas Mother O Beulah Squires Joseph Sabo Robert Kirby Marilyn Justice Eula Steele Chester Fugett Harlan Jarvis William Frisby Iota Eta Sigma C.S Lles Florida Maine Valencia del Monte Alberly Soe Patel
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