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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1962

Page

6

Banquet Ends Season of University Club

The American Association of University Women closed its 36th year with humor as Doris Wipert of Washington Court House spoke on language use and slang at St. Laure’s United Presbyterian Church. Her talk covered English usage, public opinion shifts, and humorous stories. The business session installed two new officers, Nancy Slattery as vice president and Mrs. Thomas Braun as assistant treasurer, with guests and reports guiding plans for Trade Week Dinner and branch activities.

American Association of University Women Doris Wipert Washington Court House Charles Ewart Nancy Slattery Thomas Braun Treasur Betty Fikenberry Paton AAUW John Akerman

Duplicate Players Meet At Temple Bridge Event

Duplicate Bridge session at Temple Beth Sholom in Middletown featured North South winners Jerry Lehman and Ted Fogsh with 80 points. East West top pair was Mrs Vernon Jones and Mrs ESL Johnston. Second place went to Mrs Herbert Doves and Mrs CM Wanda with 68 points.

Te Mitchell Middletown Duplicate Bridge Temple Beth Sholom Jerry Lehman Ted Fogsh Howard Wise Stanley Versatem Fred Dabald Rich aVerale Vernon Jones Esl, Johnston Fata CM Wanda Wes Gordon Leland Lynch, Jr

Sams Greenup wedding vows set for June 30

Miss Kay Sams and J Randle of Greenup announce their wedding June 30 at 4 30 p m in the First Methodist Church. Attendants include maid of honor Mrs Bobby Stanley, bridesmaids Miss Barbara Bunnell and Miss Gail Darragh of Dallas Texas, flower girl Susan Greenup, best man Roger Williams, ushers Phil Sams and Danny Proctor. Reception hostsesses include Miss Dorothy Sams and several relatives.

Kay Sams J. Randle Greenup First Methodist Church Bobby Stanley Barbara Bunnell Gail Darragh Dallas Tex Susan Greenup Decatur Sr Roger Williams Miamisburg Phil Sams Midland Mich Danny Proctor Fellowship Hall Dorothy Sams J. T.sams Columbus Lucian Thomas Cleveland Barbara Mann

Reservations Deadline Set For Mixers Dance

Mr and Mrs Jack Meeker chair the Merry Married Mixers Space Hop a formal dinner dance Saturday at the Manchester Motor Inn Festivities start 730 pm with dinner and dancing from 9 pm to 1 am Music by Charlie Kehrers orchestra Reservations for members and invited guests end 11 am Thursday by the Meekers Knoll Woods West Middletown or Mr and Mrs Thane Downmann 5 Euclid St Other committee members include Mr and Mrs Glenn Kraft and Mr and Mrs Jerry Lehman

Jack Meeker Merry Married Mixers Manchester Motor Inn Charlie Kehrer Meekers Knoll Woods West Middletown Thane Dovnmann Euclid St Glenn Kraft Jerry Lehman

Area Couple Plans June 16 Wedding at Springboro Church

Marilyn Ann Fry and Harold McFarland announce their June 16 ceremony at 7 50 p m in the Springboro EUB Church with maid of honor Barbara Fry and bridesmaids Dudley Fry Norima McFarland flower girl Teresa Ann Hirschbach and best man Richard McFarland Ushers include Lester Hirschbach Dudley Fry and Gary Fry A reception will follow at the church This is followed by a pre nuptial miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Sam Fish and Mrs Larry Johnson with many Middletown and Springboro residents invited

Marilyn Ann Fry Harold McFarland Springboro Eub Allen Fry Weidiner Road Franklin Rt. 1 Barbara Fry Dudley Fry Mason Norima McFarland Teresa Ann Hirschbach Mr. McFarland Lorain McFarland Weidner Road Richard McFarland Lester, Hirschbach Gary Fry Miss Fry Sam Fish Larry Johnson Fellowship Eur Church Lester Hirschbach Frank Woodward John Alspaugh Middletown Jerald Saunders Lobaxon Lioyd Legsdon Dayton Mirs William Noble Franklin Kuwene Purdy Jack Poff Carl Hirschbach All Millard Gil Burson Robert. Eaton Jr Jerry Harris Earl Brickley Chester Ballard Everett Taylor Sharon Thomas Donna Kesling Susan Phillips Springbord

LeSourdsville Ladies Aid Meeting Scheduled

LeSourdsville Ladies Aid to meet Thursday at 1 20 p m at Mrs Floyd Reed's home on Su Third Street Monroe for a neighborhood gathering and discussion.

LeSourdsville Ladies Aid Floyd Reed Su Third St Monroe

Middletown Garden Club Hosts Meeting at McKnight Drive

Mrs T Atkinson hosted a Middletown Garden Club gathering on McKnight Drive with assist ing hostesses Mrs H V Mercer Mrs Louise Hunter Windsor and Mrs Robert S Grover. Papers recalled past meetings and programs while plant auctioneer Ned Warren led a sale whose proceeds fund city beautification projects. The tea table was presided by Mrs Louis Gaker and Mrs Richard Haller. Next meeting is May 24 at Mrs G W A Wilmer’s Alameda Circle home.

McKnight Drive Middletown Louise Hunter Windsor Robert S. Grover Ned Warren Robert Renick Australia J. J. Hale Jowell St. Main Street Louis Gaker Richard Haller G. W. A Wilmer Alameda Circle

Toastmasters Discussion At Middletown Exchange Club

The Middletown Exchange Club hosts a noon meeting at Manchester Motor Inn where Joe Delon and Max Pemberton will answer what Toastmasters is and its objectives. Lavoy Meier, TV secretary and exchange member, will act as toastmaster.

Joe Delon Max Pemberton Middletown Exchange Club Manchester Motor Ino Lavoy Meier The Xchange Club

Middletown Educational Planning Committee Meets Tomorrow

The Middletown citizens committee on long range educational planning will hold its fourth meeting at 7 00 tomorrow night in the Board of Education headquarters 15th Girard Ave. Knight Goodman heads the committee and will lead the discussion on school finances.

Mittee Board of Education Girard Ave

Playhouse Meeting Scheduled New Officers Take Duties Tonight

New Middletown Actors Playhouse officers assemble at the Fine Arts Center. William Riggs will chair the session at 7 30 p m. Officers include Mrs Dale Wilson president Winston Higham VP Mr Riggs business manager Charles Shields recording secretary Mrs Harlan Grand corresponding secretary and Mrs Bass Brandenburg Jr treasurer. New board members are Ed Seamon and Mrs Brandenburg. Plans cover a summer schedule and annual banquet. Ballot deadlines appear for May 15 and May 21 for master of ceremonies and reservations. Ohio Community Theater Assoc convention June 16 17 at Holiday Inn Cincinnati will feature Ed Wright as guest speaker. Granville groups will present 10 minute cuts this year.

Middletown Actors’ Playhouse Fine Arts Center American Legion William Riggs Dale Wilson Winston Higham Riggs Charles Shields Harlan Grand Bass Brandenburg Jr Ed Seamon Brandenburg Midway “Lodge Miamisburg Maclyn Tobias Douglas Faulkner Ohio Community Theater Association Holiday Inn Cincinnati Ed Wright Denison University Granville Community Theater Groups Ohio

Monroe Band Rated High in Ohio contest

The Monroe 67 piece seventh and eighth grade band earned a superior rating at the weekend district junior high school contest. They performed Honor Band March Dep River Suite and Forest Shadows Overture. Monroe is the only junior high band in Clermont Butler and Hamilton counties to top nine years running. Band director is Paul Morrow. The event at Woodward High School Cincinnati included thirteen bands ten choruses and one orchestra.

Monroe Ohio Music Education Association Clermont Butler Hamilton Paul Morrow Woodward High School Cincinnati

Ohio Nominees To Meet Kennedy In Washington

Ohio Democratic congressional nominees will meet President Kennedy in Washington May 25 and 26. State Democratic Chairman William L. Coleman said Kennedy will address the group and cabinet members will brief the nominees on the administration’s position for the upcoming November election issues.

Columbus Ohio Ohn Kennedy Richard Kennedy Kennedy Washington William L. Coleman

Boy Breaks Ankle After Fall From Picnic Table

Michael Beck the 15 year old of Franklin Ait fractured his right ankle when he toppled from a picnic table at home last night. He was treated at Middletown Hospital and listed in stable condition.

Michael Beck Franklin Ait Middletown

Middletown Vital Statistics Highlights Multiple Births

Local birth notices list numerous new arrivals in Middletown and out-of-town entries. Parents include Wade Carlisle Young Franklin Beecham Brew er Criss Snelling Kenworthy Wessman Jones Manning Malott Strain Piersall Beil Chapman Louemman Deem Highley Hinkle Holbert Mayes Naegelsen Nock Squires Ashby Thomas Wallen Whisman Mooney Melton Brate and others, with dates and addresses noted.

William H. Wade Carlisle Freddie Young Dixie Highway Franklin Beecham Richardson Yankee Road James A. Brewer Flemming Road Ronald F. Criss Regent Drive Truman Snelling Boylston St Boylston St., Boy, Today Mr. and Mrs Dale Kenworthy Oxford State Road Robert Beil 14Th Ave Fred Chapman Illinois Louemman Wayne Ave Faluar Deem Second Ave Rhonda Highley Millard Highley St. Martin Hinkle Mark Hinkle Jr Robert Holbert Bessie Mayes Charles

Hospital Names and Residents in Franklin Area

A list of residents and relations in Franklin area hospitals and towns. Names include Mrs. Robert Banks, Mrs. William Hamacher, Edward Carberry, Deann Whitt, Betty Bush, Grace Sowers, Samuel Runnels, Mrs. Hannon Carter, Mrs. Chester Brancenburgh, Mrs. William Ferguson, Eric Gilbert, Miss Mary Lily, Kelly ONeill, Delbert Barker, Mrs. Sidney Phipps, Mrs. Alex Lackey, Luther Morrix, Arthur Gray, Charlies Perry, Marilyn and Kathy Smith, Mrs. Bernard Payne, Mrs. Carrie Deering, Leslie Canady, Mrs. Clara Locke, J. Richard Grubbs, William Theiss, Mrs. Curtis Campbell, Mrs. Irvins, Mrs. Dan Pennington, and others.

Robert Banks Franklin William Hamacher West Middletown Edward Carberry Deann Whitt Daghter Lee Whitt Middletown Betty Bush Elbert Bush Park Ave Grace Sowers Richard Sowers Chester Brancenburgh Grand Ave William Ferguson Eric Gilbert Robert Gilbert Mary Lily Lopane Ave Franklin White Kelly O'Neill John DD. O'Neill Mohawk Delbert Barker Wrenn Court Sidney Phipps Moore Arthur Gray Charlies Perry Sawyer Road Marilyn Kathy Smith David Smith Moore Road Bernard Payne Prank

Navy Chief and Wife Expect 19th Child in Carmel

Francis Louis Beardsley, a Navy Chief Warrant Officer, and his wife Helen, already raising 18 children from prior marriages, announced another baby is on the way. The clan, ages 2 to 17, has endured past tragedies and now anticipates a July birth at Ft Ord hospital, with possible name John Joseph if male.

Beardsley Helen Beardsleys Monterey Navy Ft. Ord Hospital John Joseph

Naming Of JA Royalty Set Tonight

The Junior Achievement awards dinner starts at 6 30 tonight at the Manchester Motor Inn. Roberta Hartzog, 1960 JA queen, will speak on Mirror of the Future as JA honors top officers and best annual report, with Jeff Gilbreath as toast master.

Manchester Motor Inn Roberta Hartzog Jeff Gilbreath

Post 218 Set Meeting for Legion Officers Candidates

A slate of seven candidates for offices in American Legion Post 218 and three executive committeemen will be announced at the post's annual meeting at 3 tomorrow night. A dinner honoring membership campaign workers will precede the business session. Local winners in an essay contest on citizenship and their parents will be guests at the dinner.

American Legion Post 218 The Post Citizenshup

Hillsdale suspends teacher over paddling incident

Hillsdale Board of Education suspended 7th grade English teacher Theodore Potts after a Hayesville student Lester Bassler was paddled so severely he needed medical care. A 15-parent delegation pressed for action as Potts, Yeater, and Carr were ordered to next appear at a public hearing.

Ashland Ohio Hillsdale Board of Education Hayesville Theodore Potts Lester Bassler Hillsdale Potts Gene Yeater Jack Carr Tomeet

New Hair Trends Feature Softer Lines for Teens

Soft curving coiffures replace buoyant teen sets with Haase styles following ed silhouette fashion. No single high fashion style dominates though the look remains wearable. The basics stay expert cutting and a good body wave. Dorothy's Beauty Service, 1931 Central Avenue, Middleton Garden.

Haase Efort Dorothy Central Avenue Middletown Garden

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Detroit Akerman State Higher Education Ewart Robert Schanke Fred Johnson Johnson David Morgan Ada Louise Weishaar Sams Trenton Barbara Dempster Miss Sams Ray Sams Coop I Bea T. Atkinson Dres the Middletown Citizens Com Knight Goodman Boy Peter Constantini Anne Kennedy Karengelen Seattle Fair Carl Wessman Maxine Jones Hialeah Fla A. E. Thomann Winton Street Roger Manning Niversity Hospital Ronard L. Brown Sondra Malott Floyd Malott Arnold Somerville Paul Strain Keays Ave Robert B. Piersall Hill Ave Veteran’s Hospital Dora Meckler Arlington Ave Kenneth Miller Charles Naegelsen Wilbraham Road Walter Nock Leonard Squires Howe Ashby Thomas Paul Wallen Webster Eugene Whisman of Vine Mr. and Goes Mooney John Mooney Waite Walton Wallace Sherman Ave John Melton Curtis St Edward Brate Long Hellow St Samuel Runnels Gideon Road Hannon Carter Gerimantown Alex Lackey Carolina Luther Morrix Lisi Lane Carrie Deering Leslie Canady Aberdee Clara Locke Franklies J. Richard Grubbs Ross Wiliam Theiss Curtis Campbell Frank Robert Irvins Lebanon Dan Pennington West Sanitone Dey Charles ST Central Ave Middletown, Ohio David M. Francis N. Broad Dorothy G. Huff Ohio Bell
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