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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1961

Page

3

Births Reported for Rex Banks Holt Mobrey and Lansow

Vital Statistics notes births at multiple addresses including Rex Banks at 3900 Jewell Street a girl Lloyd Holt at 30 West Sixth Street Franklin a girl Richard Mobrey at 301 Vanderveer Street a girl and Larry K Lansow Germantown route 1 a boy. An out of town birth is C Martin Carter Jr Memphis Tennessee a boy with maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Brosius of Central Avenue listed.

Rex Banks Jewell St Lloyd Holt W. Sixth St Franklin Richard Mobrey Vanderveer St Larry K. Lansow Germantown Rt. 1 C. Martin Carter Jr Memphis Tenn Bay Robert 9. Brosius Central Ave

Local Residents Named in Hospital List and Recipes Mentioned

A long list of Franklin area residents appears under hospital notices and dedications, naming Walter Patrick Myrtle Fitzpatrick Elmer Meeks Robert Boggs George M Staley Paul Morton Geral Million Robert Davidson Virginia Martin Julia Purcell Mildred Dennis Fred Hampton Clearinda Martin Miamisburg Tomas Massie William Harrison Joseph Hamilton Tren ton Theresa Mathis George Wright William Marion Kissick Ernest McCarty Edward Cornett Anna Richter David Housh Bruce Branham Calumet Thomas Bechorner John Bolen Nina Burton Calvin Cole Sammy Frazier Mamie Grimes Arthur Kash Marvin Lane Roger Mays Raymond Parker John Price Henri Seinabl plus a stray culinary note about utterly delicious greens cooked with scallions and butter.

Fred Hampton Winton Clearinda Martin Finley St Harold Hudson Miamisburg Tomas Massie Thomas Massie Lincoln William Harrison Shartle St Joseph C. Hamilton Orchard St William T. Jarbo Trenton Theresa Mathis Marion W. Mathis Franklin George E. Wright Frank Thomas Bechorner Joseph Bechorner Sheridan Ave John Bolen Hamilton Nina Burton Wildwood Road Calvin Cole Hill Ave Sammy Frazier Milford Frazier Jacksonburg Road Mamie Grimes Lebanon

Critique Society Elects New Officers After Dinner

Critique Society held its season end dinner at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Martin Rush on S. Dixie Highway. Mrs. Howard A. Wilson was elected president, Florence Powell vice president, Blanche Earnhart secretary, and Jack Hose treasurer.

Critique Literary Society Martin Rush S. Dixie Highway Howard A. Wilson Florence Powell Blanche Earnhart Jack Hose Arthur M. Johnson Bryant Tennyson Shakespeare Riley

Sorority Appoints Committees for Coming Year

Omicron chapter Beta Sigma Pi sorority names new committee chairs and members at its annual May Breakfast held at Mrs Sloan’s Aberdeen Drive home. Appointments include chairs for Ways and Means Social Program Communications and Publicity with designated co-chairs and delegates.

Omicron Beta Sigma Poi Ray Stidham Dale Converse Paul Mullendere Peter van Horn James Carter John Burley George Sowards William Voorhees James Burley Douglas Cofield Ray Sherman Jr Jack Prichard Kenneth Lott Donald Cox Jacque Lint James Sloan Joseph Peters Edward Forkner Middletown

Local Club and Civic Meetings Listed for Tuesday and Wednesday

Dense schedule of meetings includes Sertoma Club at Manchester Hotel, Middletown fire associations, Amanda Fire House Battery AH74A GunBn at Armory, Mayfield Fire Dept and various AA and Legion events. Also includes Maple Park PTO, MHS Band Associates, SPEBSQSA, Al Anon, Exchange Club, Knights of Columbus, and Ahepa at local venues.

Sertoma Club Manchester South Middletown Fire Association Amanda Fire House Mayfield Fire Department Sheffield Street Alcoholics Anonymous American Citizens Club Maple Park Pto Middletown Grocers & Meat Dealers Association Golden Age Club Civic Association Blythe - Williams American Legion McElfresh American Legion

Bride-Elect Gretchen Reichelderfer Honored in Shower

Miss Gretchen Ann Reichelderfer bride-elect of James E. Shull was honored at a miscellaneous shower and dessert-bridge hosted by Mrs. Simon Farquer on Aberdeen Drive. Guests included Mrs. Loren Kennard and others. decor featured a pink parasol and spring floral centerpieces. The couple, daughter and son of Countryside and Barnitz Street residents, will wed June 10 at First Presbyterian Church.

Gretchen Ann Reichelderfer James E.schull Simon Farquer Aberdeen Drive Bridge Loren Kennard Dayton Frank Otter Reichelderfer Wesley Rowles Joseph Swisher Mary Jane Stamper Eric Jordan George Zellers R.K. Reichelderfer William Vorhees Donad Farquer James Purvis Jerry Brandenburg Wiliam Andreotta Allen Groves Roy Hazelwood James Reichelderfer Tom Hensey Howard Shull D.E. Reichelderfer Countryside Mr. Shull Barnitz Street First Presbyterian Church

Eastern Star and Ladies Aid Planned Meetings

Ida Morningstar chapter 572 scheduled a 7 30 p m meeting in the Commercial Building with Mrs Mary Wilson in charge of refreshments LeSourdsville Ladies Aid will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs W S Reed Monroe

Ida Morningstar Order of the Eastern Star Mary Wilson LeSourdsville Ladies Aid WS. Reed Monroe

Snappy Cheese Sauce and Macaroni Recipe Card

Cook elbow macaroni with a snappy cheese sauce then top with tomato slices and grated cheese. Broil until the cheese melts and the tomatoes are hot.

Soap Moves 227-Ton Turbine Generator Transition

General Electric describes moving a 227 ton turbine generator from a railroad car onto a flatbed truck. They coated four 35 foot wooden beams with household soap and used two winches to pull the machine.

General Electric

Garden Club Hostesses Lead Guest Day Luncheon Start

Town and Country Garden Club hosted the annual Guest Day luncheon at the Ranch Inn with Mrs. Thomas Stubbs directing the business session. Mrs. Charles Goforth outlined Butler County Fairs exhibits for Aug. 19 while Mrs. Ed Cockman introduced a chalk talk by Mrs. C. E. Winteringham.

Richard Lewis Vincent Sisson Loren Pratt Town and Country, Garden Club Ranch Inn Thomas Stubbs Charles Goforth Butler County Ed Cockman

League Elects Mrs Hinsch as President of Longview League

The Longview Social Service League elected Mrs Rowland Hinsch president at a meeting held at Mrs Ronald Gill's home on S Main Street. Other officers include Mrs William Call first vice president, Mrs W F Winkelman third vice president, Mrs Fred Garver secretary, and Miss Elizabeth Johnson treasurer. Bethlehem Lutheran Church women will sponsor a Saturday party for Longview Hospital patients, with arrangements chaired by Mrs Emerson Wendt. Donations to support League activities came from Homemakers Circle Eight and Armco Steel Corp cold strip department.

Longview Social Service League Ronald Gill S. Main Street Bethlehem Lutheran Church Longview Hospital Cincinnati Emerson Wendt Rowland Hinsch William Call W. F. Winkelman Fred Garver Elizabeth Johnson League Homemakers Circle Eight Cold Strip Armco Steel Corp

Duplicate Club Average Reaches 84 at Middletown Bridge Session

The Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club met at Temple Beth Sholom and used the Mitchell movement across eight tables. An 84 average was posted. North-South winners were Ted Forsyth with Dr. Louis Gaker scoring 97 2. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Meyer achieved 9 2, and Mrs. M L Johnston with Mrs. Vernon Jones 87. East-West winners were Donald Rich and Gerald Yonkers with a $4 score. Second place tied were Mrs. Joe Novara with Arthur Osborne and Mrs. Donald Rich with Mrs. Robert Glass on 989 points.

Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club Temple Beth Sholom Mitchell Ted Forsyth Louis Gaker Delbert Meyer M. L. Johnston Vernon Jones Donald Rich Gerald Yonkers Joe Novara Arthur Osborne Robert Glass

Lodges Initiation Ceremonies Highlight Viola Rebekah Lodge Meeting

Viola Rebekah Lodge met in Odd Fellows Hall with Mrs. Howard Hoover in charge of initiations directed by the degree team. Refreshment committee included Mrs. George Knott Mrs. Jess Monroe and Mrs. George Steed. A School of Instructions is planned for June 2 in Monroe.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Howard Hoover George Knott Jess Monroe George Steed Monroe Marylin Bell Ralph Roberson Roy Tanner Noble Grand Harold Flatter

Mrs Day Hosts Garden Club Meeting at Flemming Road

Mrs. Day entertained Shovel and Hoe Garden Club at her home on Flemming Road with assistance from Mrs. Norman Cole and Mrs. L J Gibboney. Mrs. James Stewart spoke on Color Harmony in Flower Arranging and awards were given for Hogarth and crescent arrangements to several members.

Paul Day Flemming Road Shovel and Hoe Garden Club Norman Cole L.J. Gibboney James Stewart Hogarth and Crescent Charles Johnson William Harrison Hogarth C.V. Ireland Robert Holly Crescent Harrison

Homemakers Circle 12 Elects Officers at Final Meeting

The final meeting of Homemakers Circle 12 was held at Mrs. John Rosenberger’s home with Mrs. John Larson installed as president and officers including Mrs. Lee Lynch vice president and Mrs. Edwin Zickgraf treasurer. Plans for the annual Homemakers Banquet on May 18 were announced.

Homemakers Circle 12 John Rosenberger Lawrence Kibler John Larson Lee Lynch Thomas Wilihoff Edwin Zickgraf Ray Schmidt Boyd Fout Homemakers

Travel Notes on the Leinbach Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Philip FE Leinbach and son Jonathan visit Mrs Leinbachs parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Yocum on Superior Avenue After a stay they plan to head to Winston Salem NC for the summer The fall sees Mr Leinbach entering Indiana University Bloomington for graduate study at the Russian and East European Institute He was stationed at the US Naval Security Group Activity Kami Seya Japan prior to retirement

Philip FE. Leinbach Jomathan

Flower Drum Song Shubert Cincinnati Delights Audiences

An Eastern production opened at the Shubert Theater in Cincinnati to a capacity crowd. Gene Kelly directed with Rodgers and Hammerstein music and lyrics. the plot follows a Chinese American family near Grant Avenue seeking balance between tradition and modernity. Cast highlights include Arlene Fontana as a gleeful night club performer and Keye Luke as the father choosing a bride for his son.

Shubert Cincinnati Gene Kelly Richard Rodgers Oscar Hammerstein Grant Avenue San Francisco Chinatown USA Jon Leoffs Arlene Fontana Miss Fontana

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walter Patrick Myrtle Fitzpatrick Elmer Meeks Highland St Robert Boggs Arlen Boggs George M. Staley 18Th Ave Paul Morton Geral L. Million Garland Million Howe Road Robert Davidson Park Drive Walter Carr Orchard Virginia Martin Miamie Julia C. Purcell Seventh Ave Mildred Dennis Elwood Lin William A. Marion James W. Kissick Moore St Hubert Addison Ernest McCarty Edward D. Cornett Stanton St Anna E. Richter Tren David Housh Robert Housh Robert William Young Frankin Bruce Branham Germantown Charles Arnett Calumet Arthur Kash Marvin Lane Windsor St Roger Mays Roosevelt Ave Raymond Parker John C. Price First Ave Henri Seinabl Erie Ave SU Cibif Chardelle Weber Critique Society Johnson Peter Marshall Mrs. Rush Legion American Legion Legion Home Knights of Columbus K of C Highview Monroe Ioof Order of Ahepa Greek Orthodox Church Gillen Chow Dees Garden Club C. E. Wintringham John Harkrader Robert Harris Frank Hoffman Stubbs Hinsch Mrs. Day I Homemakers Circle David White Johns Road Thomas Wakefield Wakefield Luther Barnard Robert Young Duane Ellifritt Cliff van Gilder Robert Mapes Robert Boonstra Robert Hofford Vincent Rivizzine Rivizzine Hofford John Keye Jake Caly Carrillo Mei Li Cal Gene Castle Ray Bolger Nancy Andrews Gold's Alun Harold W. Jones Insurance Agency Just Insurance Ross’ Jewelry Ross’ Housewares Park Street Old Dominion Lewis East End Gp Ine Ben Cals
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