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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1958

Page

6

Bert Sheard Named Top Honorary At Northwestern

Bert Sheard son of Mr and Mrs Sheard will join Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Beta Kappa in a joint initiation at Northwestern University Evanston Ill A junior in the School of Economics he was tapped by Beta Gamma Sigma the business school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa The Middletonian blends campus life including marching band intramural sports and student government activities with academic honors and professional affiliations, highlighting his selection and the banquet details.

Bert Sheard Aoe Ae A Mos Reet Ec 265 Beta Gamma Sigma Phi Beta Kappa Northwestern University Evanston Ill Sheard Chicago Middletown High School Northwestern School of Economics Bert American Assn. of Collegiate Schools of Business

Homemakers Circle 12 installs officers and plans banquet

The Homemakers Circle 12 met at Mrs. Robert Taylor home with Mrs. Eugene Hor as co host. Past president conducted the installation of Roy Schmidt as president and Gene Roberts as vice president. Committees named including Roberts Rosenberger Rudokas Drake Beasley Fout Ward Wibler Meehan De amp Soven son Barber Meehan Sorenson Zimmey Taylor Ward. An original skit featured Beasley and Fout. A donation to Neva Crist Memorial Fund was approved and plans for the May 22 banquet at Le Sourdsville Lake were set.

Robert Taylor Eugene Hor John Rosenberger Roy Schmidt Gene Roberts Lawrence Kibler Chester Ward Roberts Rosenberger Pete Rudokas William Drake Donald Beasley Boyd Fout Hom Ways and Jeans Wibler Dwight Meehan Ift and Sunshine David De‘amp Gene Barber Meehan James Sovenson Federation

May vows planned for Carolyn Johns and Paul Coates

Dayton couple Mr. and Mrs. George Johns announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn Mae to Paul David Coates son of Mrs. Ada Coates of Lebanon Franklin Road. A late May wedding is planned by the couple.

George Johns Dayton Carolyn Mae Paul David Coates Ada Coates Franklin Road Lebanon

Church Group Plans Auction at Excello Methodist WSCS

An auction sale directed by Mrs. Paul Craig Sr. will highlight tomorrow night at 7 o'clock during the Excello Methodist Church WSCS meeting. A program on The March of Mission Dollars will be presented by Mrs. Howard Schneider and Mrs. Charles Wagner. Several members will be honored at the birthday table, with hostesses named.

Paul Craig Sr Ist WSCS Howard Schneider Charles Wagner Mary Kohr Jack Trimble Marie Huffman

Western Club Sponsors Tour

The Hamilton Western College Club conducts its sixth annual tour of five homes this Sunday from 2 to 5 PM to raise funds for sending a Hamilton girl to Western College. Tickets are available by calling Mrs. Clarence Hawk or Mrs. Franklin Kyle. Homes listed include Arthur C. Mason 410 Columbia Ply William Beckett 35 Orchard Dr George E. Schauerte 355 S Washington Blvd Richard M. Davis 1955 Old Oxford Rd and James A. Stephenson Hamilton Richmond Rd.

Hamilton Western College Club Hamilton Western College Clarence Hawk Franklin Kyle Arthur C. Mason Columbia Ply William Beckett Orchard Dr George E. Schauerte S. Washington Blvd Richard M. Davis Old Oxford Rd James A. Stephenson Hamilton-Richmond Road

Theme Named For Cotillion's May 24 Dance

The Cotillion committee met at the Hauselman home to finalize plans for a formal dinner dance May 24 at 7 30 p m in the Manchester Hotel ballroom with a theme 500 Classic Barney Rapps orchestra of Cincinnati will play Reservations for the spring formal are handled by Mr and Mrs Stevens Jr and other chairmen plus their spouses.

Cotillion Robert ‘Hauselman Creekview Drive Manlchester Hotel Barney Rapp Cincinnati Hauselman R. D. Stevens Jr Ralph Parmenter Russell Weatherwax Jr Jack Browning Stevens

Salem Antiques Show slated in Memorial Building

Salem to stage its fourth annual Antiques Show and Sale May 23 25 with twenty dealers exhibiting furniture jewelry silver old prints lamps glassware china brass and copper at the Memorial Building Salem Ohio Tickets available at the door Sponsored by the Salem Federation of Women’s Clubs and managed by H Ogden Wintermute of Mt Vernon Ohio

Antqiues Salem Ohio Memorial Building Salem Federation of Women's Clubs H. Ogden Wintermute Mt. Vernon

Taft School Faculty Dines at Covered-Dish Dinner

Taft School hosted a covered-dish dinner for 41 attendees including teachers, their husbands, and Principal Ross A. Kram er at the Bailey residence on Todhunter Road. Committee organizers were Mrs Richard Shaffer Miss Bess Harb Miss Viigie Browning and Mrs Robert Walters.

Paul Bailey Nnew Todhunter Road Taft School Ross A. Kramer Richard Shaffer Bess Harb Viigie Browning Robert Walters

Sorority Holds Rough Initiation at Longman Home

Sigma P Gamma held a meeting last night at Mrs. Roy Longman’s Henrick home where several members were initiated. Those initiated included Mrs. Robert Gutshall Mrs. Gene Wells and Mrs. William Burton. Formal initiation is planned for June 1 at the Driftwood Party Room with hostesses Miss Helen Wilkinson and several sisters.

Longman Home Sigma P Gamma Roy Longman Henrick Drive Robert Gutshall Gene Wells William Burton Driftwood Helen Wilkinson Curtis Lewis Charles Joy Don Mitchell Ralph Clevenger

52/2 Points Wins Bridge Honors at Temple Beth Sholom

Jerry Lehman and Harve Wak en won first place at the Club session last night. Their score was 52 points. Vernon Jones and Delbert Meyer were second with 51 points. Stanley Weinstein and Howard Wikoff took third with 47. The club averaged 42 across four tables.

Jerry Lehman Harve Wak‘en Temple Beth Sholom Vernon Jones Delbert Meyer Stanley Weinstein Howard Wikoff

Ike Votes In Primary

President Eisenhower votes in Pennsylvania and plans a major address in New York on ending the business slump. Harold Stassen runs in a three way Republican governor nomination race as Eisenhower speaks at a nationwide TV and radio broadcast and a two day economic mobilization conference.

Washington Eisenhower Gettysburg Pennsylvania New York Harold &. Stassen Stassen White House American Management Assn

Ancient California pines near White Mountains reach 4600 years

Scientists identify Methuselahs as bristlestone pine trees in the White Mountains of California that can live up to 4600 years, indicating extraordinary longevity among conifers and offering clues to ancient climate stability in the region.

White Mountains California

Travel Notes Highlight Middletown Residents And Beta Sigma Phi Convention

Mr and Mrs James J Agoston returned home on Marshall Road after a two week vacation including a nine day stay in Fort Myers Florida. Mrs Joseph Alexander, Mrs Anthony Hurr, Mrs Robert Gray Jr Delta Sigma chapter and Mrs Donald Cox of Omicron chapter represented Middletown at the Beta Sigma Phi state convention May 17 18 at the Netherland Hilton Hotel in Cincinnati.

James J. Agoston Jon Marshall Road Fort Myers, Fla Joseph Alexander Anthony Hurr Robert Gray Delta Sigma Donald Cox Omicron Middletown Netherland-Hilton Hotel Cincinnati

Disc Jockey Freed to Return on WABC in June

Alan Freed, indicted in Boston for allegedly inciting a riot after a May 3 concert, will spin records on WABC starting June 2. ABC announced a long term contract for a weekday 7 15 PM program, after Freed quit WINS citing lack of backing in the controversy.

New York Alan Freed Boston American Broadcasting Co Freed WABC ABC WINS Boston Arena

Paris Police Ban Old Newspapers for Food Wrapping

Paris police announced that from June 1 old newspapers may not be used to wrap fish meat or deli products. The move targets sanitation concerns citing outdated news print as unfit for consumer packaging.

Paris

Book Gives Sage Advice

Diane Zang, a ninth grade student from Annapolis, reviews the book Going Steady. She says the book is very good and teaches not to marry until she is older and wiser.

Annapolis MD. W Diane Zang Diane

Seaman Rescued After Five Hour Swim Near Panama Canal

A Danish seaman, Vagn Astrup, 43, aboard the Norwegian tanker Anne, swam five hours after an overboard fall 14 miles off the Panama Canal north entrance. The ship alerted traffic, Cristobal rescued him with a lifeboat, and he was reported in good condition at Canal Zone hospital.

Panama Panama Canal Vagn Astrup Anne Cristobal Astrup Canal Zone

Surgeon predicts lower auto insurance rates with better plastic surgery

Detroit surgeon Dr. Claire L. Straith told the Detroit Insurance Adjusters Assn that improved cosmetic procedures could reduce scar severity. She argued that smaller scars would lead to lower jury damage awards, potentially easing auto insurance costs.

Detroit Claire L. Straith Straith Memorial Hospital Detroit Insurance Adjusters Assn

Church Women Hear Reports in Middletown Session

Middletown Council of Church Women met at the YMCA for the final session of the year and voted a contribution to the Overland Scholarship Fund for teachers in religious training. Mrs. Howard Price announced the June 23 to 25 summer conference at Otterbein College. The group reports on bandages and dresses for lepers, with the World Service truck to collect July 20. Mrs. Earl Manning spoke on the drive. Mrs. William Garrett was elected second vice president and Mrs. Arnold Lowe treasurer.

Middletown

Atomic Heat Tests Aim to Improve Plastics Rubber

A Senate House Atomic Energy subcommittee preliminarily approves expansion of plastic and rubber irradiation experiments. The plan includes a plastics and rubber project costing 1.6 million as part of a 193.379 million AEC construction request for the year starting July 1.

Washington Senate House Atomic Energy Subcommittee Atomic Energy Commission Frank K. Pittman AEC Office of Industrial Development Subcommittee Pittman

Monroe Couple to Head Golden Age Club Meeting

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Reed of Monroe will be the guests of honor at the Golden Age Club meeting in the Girl Scout room at the Civic Association at 1 30 p m to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Club president Harry Gordon says many birthdays will be celebrated and about 100 members are expected.

W. L. Reed Monroe The Golden Age Club Civic Association Harry Gordon

Circus Tickets On Sale In Middletown May 28

Tickets for the Hagen Brothers Circus go on sale sponsored by Legion Post 218. Shows are at 3 30 p m and 8 p m in Gordon Park Amanda with proceeds benefitting Legion Post 218 youth activity fund. Tickets available at Elame News Gillen Crow stores and J B Strickland 1900 Central Ave.

Hagen Brothers Circus Middletown Legion Post 218 Elame News Gillen-Crow J. B. Strickland Central Ave Gordon Park Amanda

Attention Newlyweds Protect Your Gifts and Jewelry

Dobrozsi Insurance Agency at 1820 First Ave offers in surety services to protect wedding gifts and jewelry. Call GA 3-6496 for details and coverage options.

Dobrozsi Insurance Agen First Ave

Births In Region Reported At Local Hospitals

Mr and Mrs Lynn Young 801 Seibert Ave Miamisburg welcomed a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Estell Duncan 30 Ollawa Sr welcomed a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs George Jackson of Clark Sr welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Joseph Hayes Franklin Rt 1 welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Joel Aldridge welcomed a child yesterday.

Lynn Young Seibert Ave Miamisburg Estell Duncan Ollawa Sr George Jackson, & Clark

Local residents listed with addresses and names

A long list of residents and family members from Franklin and nearby towns includes several individuals with their street addresses, names, and relations. Names such as Mrs. Jacob Root, Everett Lacy, Ronald McKenzie, Mrs. Burt Staggs, William Johns, Miss Josie Greene, Henry Haddix, Eric Kent Root, Anthony Perry, Rebecca Jo Hauseman, and many others appear, with locations across Trenton, Franklin, Jefferson, Plain S1, Middletown, and surrounding areas. The list also notes several dismissed individuals and a fragmentary last entry Frank.

Jacob Root Jefferson Ave Everett Lacy Plain Ronald McKenzie Yankee Rd Burt Staggs West Middletown William Johns and i A. R. Johns Trenton Beulah Smith Manchester Rd Josie Greene S. Main Henry Haddix Lamberton St Eric Kent Root Harold Root Vannest Ave Anthony Perry Creed Perry Franklin Rebecca Jo Hauseman Leonard Hauseman Frances Coatney Frank

Lockheed Unveils Jet Transport With 2000 mph Speed

Lockheed Aircraft Corp announces a new jet transport able to cruise at 2000 mph. A prototype is expected in three years. Hall L. Hibbard says the plane will fly at 79000 to 80000 feet yet land on current runways. The jet will carry 100 passengers.

Los Angeles Lockheed Aircraft Corp Hall L. Hibbard Lockheed

Intruders Enter Amanda School. Loot Includes Ice Cream Bars

Amanda School principal William Ramsey told deputies intruders entered the building yesterday and took two cartons of ice cream bars and 10 lunch tickets worth 1.50 dollars each. Total loot valued at 17 dollars. Method of entry could not be determined.

William Ramsey Amanda School

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Phi Beta Sigma Hinman House Interhouse Council Alpha Delta Sigma Elec Laos OTETL Church Group Western Club Ike Davidson Atta Pinta Street U. S Patent Office William J. Miller King Features Syndicate Plastic Surgery Formica Nutone F.H.A. Financing 9Th Ave Lin Earl Moore Curryer Rd Edward Waddles Malvern St Elmer Lee Bigler Rd Raymond Lee Woodlawn Ave William Walton Garfield Ist Paul van Ostrand Grand Ave Teresa Marie Chapman Chalmer Chapman 6Th Ave Fstal Collins Glenn Ave George H. Helton Lake Ave Robert Neece South Lebanon Chester Wilson Burton Rd W. A. Harrison Raleigh Bailey Morgan St Wes Robert Bradford Carollina St. James John Honchul Howard Curtis Oxford Samuel Jaeger Taylor King Illinois Ave Charles Miller Baltimore Patricia Moncrief Raphael Moncrief S. Main St James Newkirk Finley Leonard Shackelford Hangley Smith Todd Hunter Rd John Sturgeon N. Main St Edyth Taylor Midway Harold Tucker Somerville Kim Tutt Mrs. Tutt Skokiaan Music House Mr. Eli Whitney U.S Cash & Carry U.S. GA Central Avenue Strand West Central Avenue 1St National Bank Second Avenue Broad & Verity Pkwy Grand Avenue Gideon Road Luion Sanilana U.S. Middletown
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