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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1957

Page

6

John Blackfords Honored At Teachers Dinner Party

Mr. and Mrs. John Blackford were guests of honor at a dinner in the American Legion auditorium attended by 290 teachers and spouses. The event featured centerpieces, favors, entertainment by a German band, and a skit by Maple Park teachers. Mr. Blackford, superintendent of schools, will relinquish his post July 31.

John Blackfords John Blackford American Legion Veda McCray Ethel,Reno Mary Dillon Jeannette Roush Joseiphine Roush Orville Bowker Robert Truck William Ramsey Joe Franklin Robert Mucha Harold Koerberg Bill Francis Bess Mitchell Cynthia Boeke E. H. McCandlish Mabel Eldridge N. A. Smucker Hugo Butler Glenn Ellison Stan Lewis Helen Weinberger Maple Park

Pre-Nuptial Party for Nan Ingels and Donald Pembers

Holiday House hosted a luncheon and shower honoring Miss Nan Ingels ahead of her June 1 wedding to Donald Pembers at First Methodist Church. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Joseph Shepperd and Miss Roberta Shafer. many relatives and friends attended from local and Anderson, Indiana.

Nan Ingels Donald Pembers First Methodist Church Joseph Shepperd Roberta Shafer Robert Balger John Diefenbach Ralph Mull Ron Russell Ray Young Ellison Young Chester Hagan Carl Lewis Herschel Day Fred Johnson Betty Lou Riner Everett Sherron Virginia South Shirley Crawford Elinor Conway Barbara Bowman Waneta Garrett Mary Ingels Cathryn Sugg Anderson Ind

Travel Notes from Hazelwoods' Birmingham Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hazelwood of Sierra Road return from a week in Birmingham Alabama visiting their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hamlin and daughter Margo.

Roy Hazelwood Sierra Road Birmingham Ala Tom Hamlin Margo

Designer Styles Furs For Petites

Adele Simpson, a 4 foot 10 designer, creates petites friendly furs for fall to balance elegance and restraint. Her line includes capes stoles jackets belts and bags plus full coats cut to avoid overwhelming small frames and emphasize smooth lines. She notes most designers are men and argues furs should flatter without looking tortured or overpowering.

Dorothy Roe Press Adele Simpson Adele

Homemakers Circle 12 installs officers at dinner

Mrs. Robert Taylor was installed as president of Home makers Circle 12 at a dinner meeting at Mrs. William Drake's home on Vannest Avenue with co hostesses. New officers include vice president Mrs. Boyd Fout secretary Mrs. James Sorenson treasurer Mrs. Drake.

Robert Taylor Homemakers Circle 12 William Drake Vannest Avenue Pete McGee Boyd Fout James Sorenson Drake John Rosenberger Ray Schmidt Gene Barber Charles Zimmey Fout David DeCamp Ways Gene Ham Schmidt Thomas Greathouse Sunshine Francis Rudokas Barber Zimmey Federation Salvation Army Kiddies Pictic Rudokas Rosenberger YMCA

Miss Marlene Elsner Fetes Before June Wedding

Miss Marlene Elsner honored at a Sunday gathering hosted by Mrs. E. J. Polisini on Coles Road with 15 guests playing games and prizes to several hostesses. A second pre nuptial linen shower was given by Mrs. Earl Achberger on Arnold Drive with twelve attendees.

Marlene Elsner David A. Polisini St. Mary's Church E. J. Polisini Coles Road Charles Elsner Frank Holpuch James Lezonni Albert Frebis James Vitori Angelo Rossi Guy Giordano Eugene Lolli O. C. Griffis Norbert Kittel Guido Quinn Anna Ballerion Howard Lipscomb Nick Marchetti Dewey South

Couple Weds in Hamilton at St Stephen Church

Miss Mary Kay Beer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Beer and James J. Wiegand grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Meyer were married May 18 at 9:30 a.m. in St Stephen Catholic Church Hamilton. The groom is from Gardner Board and Carton Co rotogravure department and the Rev. Marcian Schneider OFM uncle of the bride officiated. The couple will reside at 1054 Noyes Ave Hamilton.

Mary Kay Beer Robert P. Beer James J. Wiegand George H. Meyer Hamilton St. Stephen Catholic Church Edwin W. Wiegand Gardner Board & Carton Co Marcian Schneider Noyes Ave

May 25 Bride Is Honored for Petrocy Flavin Wedding

Miss Rebecca Ann Petrocy, bride-elect of Charles Flavin, was honored with a miscellaneous shower at the Stabler home on Monroe Street. Winners in the games were Mrs. Robert Mangold, Miss Mary Sullivan, Miss Barbara Snowden and Mrs. C. J. Flavin. Guests included Miss Mary Sayers and Mrs. John Petrocy. The wedding will be held Saturday at St. John’s Church.

Rebecca Ann Petrocy Charles Flavin Gail Pierson Russell Stabler Jeanne Stabler Stabler Monroe St Robert Mangold Mary Sullivan Barbara Snowden C. J. Flavin Mary Sayers John Petrocy Rudolph Singhoffer Julanne i McGuff

Viola Rebekah Lodge Plans Family Night Dinner

Twenty seven members of Viola Rebekah Lodge met at Oddfellows Hall to finalize plans for a family night covered dish supper at 6 30 p m on June 1. Mrs Ralph Robinson led the meeting and the social committee served refreshments. Deputy president commission was presented to Mrs J B Monroe by Louise Marriott president of the Ohio Rebekah Assembly.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Oddfellows Hall Ralph Robinson Noble Igrand Elmer Triplett Homer Miller L. A. McLaughlin Lucian Jones Howard Hoover J. B. Monroe Louise Marriott Ohio i Rebekah Assembly

Couple Plans August Wedding in Hamilton and Collinsville

Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Huesman announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Ann to Paul E. Grolimus, son of Mrs. Anna Grolimus. Carol Ann Huesman graduates from Notre Dame High School and works at Alioa's Pet & Garden Store. Paul Grolimus, a Seven Mile High School alumnus, served two years in the U.S. Navy and will graduate from Miami University in June. The couple plans an August 17 wedding.

Albert J. Huesman Hamilton Carol Ann Paul E. Grolimus Anna Grolimus Collinsville Miss Huesman Notre Dame High School Alioe's Pet & Garden Grolimus Seven Mile High School U. S. Navy Miami University

Vital Statistics Hospital Notes Summary

Daily notices list births at 1809 Germantown Rd and Windsor Rd plus hospital arrivals in Hamilton and Trenton areas. Names include Robert and a mother’s initials, Lacy Sturgill family, Nickell family, Frye family, and multiple locals cited as in hospital or out of town care.

Robert Blackmore Germantown Rd Lacy Sturgill West Middletown Rt. 2 Lawrence Nickell Windsor Rd William Frye Lafayette Ave

Betrothal Told

The engagement of Miss Mary Ethel Keith to David Allen Hockenberry is announced by their families. Miss Keith works for Ohio Casualty Insurance. Hockenberry is employed by Economy Loan Co. in Middletown. The couple plans a September 28 wedding.

Mary ‘Ethel Keith David Allen Hockenberry Opal Keith Hamilton Hockenberry Economy Loan Co Middletown Lewis Hockenberry Cambridge Ohio Keith Hamilton High School Ohio Casualty Insurance Co Cambridge High School Ohio State University

Workshop Planned At Chautauqua

Miami Valley Women's Christian Temperance Union plans a two day workshop June 12 13 at Chautauqua Beggarman opens at 10 Wednesday in the auditorium election of officers during the business session Directors of six departments explain division functions in the afternoon meeting from 1 30 p m A memorial service will be held Red Turner former WLW radio and TV entertainer will be guest speaker at the banquet at 6 15

Miami Valley Women’s Christian Temperance Union Chautauqua Beggarman Audicaine Red” Turner WLW

Owens-Osborne Nuptials Planned

Miss Sondra Owens daughter of Mr and Mrs George T Owens of Franklin and Donald Osborne son of Mr and Mrs L C Osborne of Dayton will exchange marriage vows Saturday at 7 pm in the First Church of God Franklin. Ma tron of honor Eugene Egelston bridesmaids Mrs William H King flower girl Janice Egelston ringbearer David King best man Charles Osborne groomsman Gerald Mullins ushers Eugene Egelston William H King reception hostesses Shelby Moore Carolyn Gustin.

Sondra Owens George T. Owens E. 2Nd Street Franklin Donald Osborne L. C. Osborne Dayton First Church of God Eugene Egelston William H. King Janice Egelston David King Charles Osborne Gerald Mullins Union Shelby Moore Carolyn Gustin

Local clubs schedule meetings and drives

Te Dorcas Society of the Seventh Day Adventist Church meets tomorrow at 7 p.m. to collect sheets for disaster bandages. Middletown Hadassah donor branch holds a June 13 lunch at 11 30 a.m. at Mrs. Ben Benders home. Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs executive board meets tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Mrs. A E Cockmans home. Dictionettes Toastmistress Club gathers tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. in the Civic Association library.

Dorcas Society Seventh-Day Adventist Church Middletown Hadassah Ben Bender Fleming Rd Civic Association

Local adults and teens named in Hamilton and West Middletown area list

Eden W. Green 22 and Geraldine Lucille Davis 18 of Hamilton. Alva Back 28 and Joyce Slusher 17 of West Middletown Rt. 2. Ronald Velde 19 painter of 2212 Baltimore St and Betty Marshall 17 of 1808 Meadow Ave.

Eden W. Green Geraldine Lucille Davis Hamilton Alva Back Joyce Slusher West Middletown Ronald Velde Baltimore St Betty Marshall Meadow Ave

56 Points Lead Middletown Bridge Win at Temple Beth Is

Mrs Bryan Philips and Jerry I Lehman won first place at the Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club session at Temple Beth Is Sholem with 56 points. Ernest Bowen and Gene Coker earned 55, while Mrs Howard Wilcott and Mrs William Maxwell took third with 53 percent as the field averaged 48 at five and a half tables.

Bryan Philips Jerry i Lehman Middletown Temple Beth iSholem Ernest Bowen Gene Coker Howard Wilcott William Maxwell

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