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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1955

Page

6

Butler County Now and Then Inspired Flower Fair Rules

May 21 22 Flower Fair in Hamilton uses Butler County life and history for classes. Exhibits to Hamilton Armory May 1 8 10:30 am. Contests include 19th century containers bearded iris bulbs and singles, with special wedding table centerpiece and children and men only divisions.

Butler County Oxford Steel Industry Middletown Hamilton Hamilton Armory 5Th Dayton Streets Benjamin Harrison Caroline Scot

Antique Show Opens Friday In Sidney Armory

The Third Annual Sidney Antique Show and Sale runs Friday to Sunday at the Sidney Armory in Ohio. Twenty dealers from four states display antiques for sale, including a 1908 Kiblinger Automobile valued at 5000 dollars and a unique Country Store exhibit by Veronica and Flavious Bullock. The event supports the Soroptimist Club scholarship program. hours are Friday and Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 10 p.m. Food will be served all three days.

Sidney Ohio Armory Soroptimist Club of Kiblinger Veronica Flavious Bullock Owensville

Miss Harpring Is Honored At Bridal Kitchen Shower

A kitchen shower for Miss Liddy Harpring, bride to be of Paul Fox, was hosted yesterday by Miss Marilyn Welk and others at Holiday House. The June 4 wedding at Holy Trinity Church was the planned event. Decorations featured blue and white streamers and pink balloons, with hidden gift clues inside balloon cards. Winners of the party games were Mrs. Jack and Mrs. Miles Fox and Miss. Several relatives and friends attended, including Mrs. Robert Fox, Mrs. Heb er Fox, Mrs. Tom Fox, Mrs. John Welk, and Miss Beverly Whiteted among many others.

Liddy Harpring Paul Fox Holy Trinity Church Marilyn Welk Hamilton Don Horn Charlotte Horn Holiday House Jack Om Miles Fox Robert Fox Henry Vogler Heber Fox Tom Fox Tom Fox Jr G. C. Norris Richard McLaughlin John Welk Everett Millard E. F. Harpring Robert Olinger Norbert Harpring Gerald Horn Lee Whiteted Dale Miller Jean McGuire Beverly White

Friendship Club party honors members and mothers

Mrs Ralph Evans hosted a Saturday evening Friendship Club event at her Lowell Street home with co host Mrs Malcolm Profitt. Activities included group singing games and contests with prizes awarded to Mrs Phrl Whisler Mrs James B Cochran Sr Mrs Clarence DeHart Mrs Gerald Pieratt Mrs Paul Sebastian and Mrs Clarence Armitage.

Ralph Evans Lowell Street Friendship Club Malcolm Profitt Phrl Whisler James B. Cochran Sr Clarence DeHart Gerald Pieratt Paul Sebastian Clarence Armitage

Housewarming for Ed Lampe at Sherman Avenue home

A group of intimate friends held a 4 PM housewarming at Ed and E A Lampe’s new 2913 Sherman Ave residence. Cocktails preceded a buffet supper as guests presented monogrammed linens. Attending were Dr. and Mrs. Pierson, C W Elliot, and many neighbors. several could not attend.

E. A. Lampe Sherman Ave Lampes Lampe Hugh Wright Martin Coffey Harry Moore George Denny Harold Jones Ray Sebald C. T. Atkinson J. D. Sawyer D. M. Blizzard W. S. Wilmer L. E. Howe

Dinner marks anniversary at Wilson home

Mr and Mrs Cecil Wilson Jr hosted a dinner party celebrating the 35th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Cecil Wilson Sr of Eldora Drive. Guests at the Wilsons Erie Avenue home included Mr and Mrs Ralph Bauer and David and Jimmy Wilson.

Cecil Wilson Jr Cecil Wilson Sr Eldora Drive Wilson Erie Avenue Ralph Bauer David Jimmy Wilson

Engaged Couple To Wed June 3

Mr and Mrs Roger Brown of Waynesville announce the engagement of their daughter Doris Angela to Alfred L Henderson son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Henderson of Lebanon. The bride elect a graduate of Waynesville High School attends Miami Jacobs Business College Dayton. The wedding will take place June 3 at the Ferry Church of Christ.

Roger Brown Waynesville Doris Angela Alfred L. Henderson Stanley Henderson Lebanon Waynesville High School Miami-Jacobs, Business College Dayton Henderson Lebanon High School Fisher Body Division General Motos Corp Hamilton Ferry Church of Christ

June 11 Wedding Planned in Camden Church

Mr and Mrs Clarence Bailey of Camden Rt 1 announce the engagement of their daughter Alice Jean to James O Lucas son of Mr and Mrs Roy Lucas of Martins Ferry Ohio. The couple will be married June 11 at 7 p m at the First Presbyterian Church in Camden.

Clarence Bailey Camden

Libs Fans All Alone By Telephone

Liberace fans in Chicago waited three hours for a call from their idol on his 36th birthday. A fanclub president said his secretary explained Liberace could not break away from filming. He will send a letter soon, fans were told.

Chicago Liberace Helene Janecke Lee

Kitchen Drain Weekly Germ Treatment Guide

The kitchen sink drain should be treated about once a week with an approved chemical drain cleaner. Pour a tablespoon down the drain to prevent clogging and kill sewer germs. This is advisable after washing greasy frying dishes to keep pipes clear.

Crazy Topping For Salad Dressings Guide

A fruit salad dressing recipe uses a salty sweet mix. Combine 2 teaspoons salt with 2 tablespoons sugar then blend 1 cup peanut butter with 1 cup evaporated milk. Stir in 1 cup orange juice and heat until smooth to yield about 3 cups of dressing.

LeSourdsville Ladies Aid Meeting Schedule

Members of LeSourdsville Ladies Aid will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Harvey, 2707 Fleming Road. Hostesses are Mrs. Val Apple and Mrs. Roy Bake.

LeSourdsville Ladies Aid Harvey Fleming Val Apple Roy Bake

Weekend Guests Visit From Mansfield

Travel notes report weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Regan of Fleming Road were Mr. and Mrs. Otis Rich of Mansfield.

Dave Regan Fleming Road Mrs Otis Rich Mansfield

Local Births and Notable Medical Notices in Franklin Area

Vital statistics record multiple births at Franklin households with Saturday and Sunday arrivals. Out of town entries list newborns and medical notes for families in Hamilton, Archbold, and Miami Valley areas, with names including McNary, Henson, Davis, and Duvall among others, plus several hospital and surgical or medical status updates.

Marriage Licenses List From Hamilton Oxford and Middletown Areas

A digest of marriage license registrations shows numerous couples from Hamilton Oxford Middletown and surrounding areas. Names include Robert A Schwegman Helen T Kaes Thomas G Hissem Rosa J Jackson Earl Thrasher Alamay Finnell Jane Winiker Glendon Drake Jane etc. Ages range from early twenties to forties with varied occupations and local addresses.

Robert A. Schwegman Helen T. Kaes Hamilton Weldon W. Wolf U. S. Army Trenton Dorothy L. Richardson Longfellow Thomas G. Hissem Rosa J. Jackson Walter L. Shelton RCA Estate Pauline Evans Glendon Frank Drake Middletown Marvin L. Wray N. Sutphin Sr Virgie Delores Sturgill West Middletown Luther Watshm Woodlawn Ohio Corena Jackson Gerald Conover Gardner Board Princeton Ave Thelma Louise Hensley 1St Ave Glen’ M. Kling Tytus Ave Grace E. Mann Winton St

Hospital Census Mixed Patient Notes Across Streets

In The Hospital Mrs. Theodore Clark of Garfield St medical. Mrs. J. L. Glass of Euclid St George Davies of 11th Ave Mrs. Mary Schilling of Franklin surgical. Charles Blevins of Arlington Miss Ruby Joslin of Hill Ave James Dalton of Franklin surgical. Thomas Helrigle of Erie Ave medical. Mrs. Walter Farquis of Brent Dr surgical. Miss Mary Ellen Edwards of McKnight Dr surgical. Miss Marjorie Stiles of Ellen Dr medical. Mrs. Theodore Blevins of Sheridan Ave medical. Mrs. Christine Crist of Yankee Rd medical. Mrs. Anna Smith of Christel Mrs. Ernest Tatro of Monroe St medical. Mrs. Darwin Goble of Bellemonte

Theodore Clark Garfield St J. L. Glass Euclid St George Davies 11Th Ave Mary Schilling Franklin Charles Blevins Arlington Ave Ruby Joslin Hill Ave James Dalton Thomas Helrigle Erie Ave Walter Farquis Brent Dr Mary Ellen Edwards McKnight Dr Marjorie Stiles Ellen Dr Theodore Blevins Sheridan Ave Christine Crist Yankee Rd Anna Smith Christel Ave Ernest Tatro Monroe St Darwin Goble Bellemonte St

Critiquers Hold Annual Picnic Welcomes New Members

Critique Literary Society gathered at the Fire Fighters Clubhouse for its annual family picnic as Dr and Mrs Martin Rush were welcomed as new members. Barbara Johnson celebrated a birthday with cake and favors while Owen Barr announced the next meeting the annual banquet on Sept 19. Committee members named include Mr and Mrs Robert Sutton Dr and Mrs Rush Miss Blanche Earnhart and Mr and Mrs Reid Kenyon.

Martin Rush Critique Literary Society Fire Fighters Barbara Johnson Owen Barr Robert Sutton Rush Blanche Earnhart Reid Kenyon

John Butler Dances To Success Choreographer Thinks

John Butler explains his creative method as he leads the John Butler Dance Theater. The choreographer relies on outline structure and on dancers to flesh out movement, blending Broadway, NBC and City Opera assignments with a seven-member team and a studio repertory habit.

W. G. Rogers New York John Butler Choreographer Butler Butler NBC CBS New York City Opera Dance Theater

Shrimp Low In Calories Raises Diet Friendly Seafood Claim

Shrimp, America's favorite shellfish, is described as low in calories. An average serving of four to six shrimp contains 64 calories, 13 fewer than an egg, 44 fewer than a half cup of cottage cheese, and 37 fewer than a lamb chop or slice of roast beef.

America

Doily Quickies Pattern 697 From Needlecraft Dept

Crochet three easy doily designs in under a day using mercerized cotton No 50. To enlarge, substitute No 30 or bedspread cotton. Send 25 cents per pattern plus 5 cents for 1st class mail. Include name, address, zone and pattern number to Needlecraft Dept. 178 Middletown Journal, New York. 1955 Laura Wheeler catalog advertised.

Needlecraft Dept Middletown Ohio P.O Chelsea Station New York N.Y Laura Wheeler Needlecraft

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