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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1956

Page

7

Women Voters Convene in Cincinnati for Ohio State Meet

Six Middletown League of Women Voters members attend the state convention at the Sheraton-Gibson Hotel in Cincinnati. A banquet features national president Mrs. John G. Lee with talk on Is Freedom Free. Delegates will hear sessions on voters service legislation finances and public relations while considering a current agenda on Ohio state taxes and school funding.

Middletown League of Women Voters Cincinnati Sheraton-Gibson Hotel G. W. Breiel William T. Maxwell Edgar Haselton Richard Harfst Cecil Kindred Harry J. Aronoff Ing John G. Lee League Breiel Maxwell Sheraton-Gibson A. A. Treuhart Shaker Heights League of Women Voters of Ohio Board of Education

Friends Fete Joanne Riddell

Miss Joanne Riddell guest of honor at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Paul Finney and Mrs. Leroy Stewart at the Girls' Club. Twenty five guests attended as prizes went to Mrs. Joe Allen Mrs. Paul Swope Mrs. John Tipton and Mrs. Howard Cottom. Bridal date set for June 1 at 7 30 p m at the First Church of God Crawford Street.

Joanne Riddell Edgar Tipton Jr

Wikoffs Win Bridge Honors at Middletown Club

Mr and Mrs Howard Wikoff took first at Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club with 6442 points at the Manchester Hotel five tables participated. Phil Cade pair finished second with 59 points while Gordon Nein and Lars Sjodahl with Del Meyer tied for third on 58 points. Overall average was 54.

Howard Wikoff Middletown

Bride Shirley Staggs to Wed June 16 after shower

Betty Ware and Alma Vaughn hosted a Sunday afternoon miscellaneous shower at Alma Vaughn house on Baltimore Street for Shirley Staggs who will marry Joe Powell on June 16. Gifts were in a wicker basket with a pink bow. game winners included Mrs. Charles Powell, Mrs. Robert Pierce, Mrs. Robert Johnson, Mrs. Horace Lawson, Mrs. Arlie Vaughn, Mrs. Allie Bailey and Mrs. Harvey Middleton.

Betty Ware Alma Vaughn Baltimore Street Shirley Staggs Joe Powell Charles Powell Robert Pierce Robert Johnson Horace Lawson Arlie Vaughn Allie Bailey Harvey Middleton

Middletown Shrine Meeting Set At 7 30 P M

Middletown Shrine 25 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem schedules a 7 30 p m Thursday session at Masonic Temple with a Mother s Day program chaired by Mrs Carl Hovel. Refreshments by Mrs David Fisher committee. American War Mothers to assemble at 9 30 a m tomorrow for an all day wreath making session at the Legion Home for Memorial Day.

Middletown Shrine Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Carl Hovel David Fisher Legion Home

Damn Yankees charms Cincinnati crowd in touring show

The Shubert Theater hosted a full house opening night for the Damn Yankees tour. Joe Boyd’s deal with the Devil to help the Senators beat the Yankees unfolds with hit numbers and standout performances by Sherry O’Neil as Lola and Sid Stone as Van Buren. The musical, featuring a cherubic Mr Applegate and lively choreography, continues this week at the Shubert and moves to Dayton’s Victory Theater May 28.

Shubert Theater Damn Yankees Cincinnati Joe Boyd Redleg Ty Cobb Nashville Joe the Devil Mr. Applegate Washington Senators New York Yankees Lola Sherry [O'Neil Sid Stone Texaco Milton Berle van Buren Washington Bobby Clark Mephistopheles Nero Marie Antoinette Shubert Victory Theater Dayton

New Officers Installed in Homemakers Circle Events

Homemakers Circle 12 held a Fulton Lane meeting at Mrs. David Douglas home last night. Mrs. John Rosenberger was named president with Ray Schmidt as vice president and Gene Barber as secretary. Treasurer was Charles Gephart and Peter Rudokas joined ways and means. Federation delegate will be Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. Russell Hewitt joins the official board. Plans for summer parties and a picnic were discussed.

Circle Three Douglas Beebee James Hardwick John Harbaugh Beebee Thomas Wakefield Claude Brown Circle 12 David Douglas Fulton Lane William Drake John Rosenberger Ray Schmidt Gene Barber Charles Gephart Peter Rudokas Ways and Douglas Federation Russell Hewitt Harold Kinney

Monroe Alumni Plan June Dance

Monroe Alumni Association officers met at the Tawbee home to finalize plans for the annual dance on Saturday June 9 at the Sportsmen's Club. Taulbee, Nabergal, McNabb, Steigerwald, Lindsay and Gordon Lindsay distributed tickets and arranged music by the Paul Stevenson Combo.

Monroe Alumni Assn Wilbraham Road Ewing Tawbee Taulbees Paul Nabergal Howard McNabb Paul Steigerwald Gordon Lindsay Taulbee McNabb Nabergall Paul Stevenson Combo

Viola Rebekah Lodge Initiates One Candidate Tonight

Last night at Odd Fellows Hall on S Main Street Viola Rebekah Lodge held initiations for one candidate, Mrs Max Woods, in the presence of 32 members and 5 guests. The meeting was led by Mrs Homer Miller as noble grand. Mrs Howard Hoover was named deputy president for the coming year. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Ralph Morgan, Mrs Glen Taylor and Mrs Harold Overpeak. Initiation is announced for the June 4 meeting.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Max Woods Odd Fellows Hall S. Main Street Homer Miller Noble Grand Howard Hoover Ralph Morgan Glen Taylor Harold Overpeak

Garlic Rubbed Pork Chops and Buckwheat History

A brief note explains rubbing pork chops with a cut garlic clove before browning and braising, with chili powder as another seasoning option. It also records buckwheat arriving in Europe in the 10th century.

Europe

Church Women Install Two New Officers

Middletown Council of Church Women's final meeting of the fiscal year saw Mrs. Orville Bowker installed as treasurer and Mrs. Robert Jones as second vice president. Mrs. Howard Price led in president-less duties. Mrs. Leslie Dixon called for leper relief material. Mrs. Grace Lawson continues collecting nylon hose for Japan relief. 180 women attended the May Fellowship Luncheon on May 4.

Orville Bowker Robert Jones Middletown

Cole Harris Wedding Vows Exchanged in Springboro

The marriage of Miss Fama Cole to James Harris of Dayton was announced by the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. Graydon Cole of Whittier Street. The ceremony took place at 7 30 p m Friday at Springboro EUB Church with Rev Myron Ketron officiating in the presence of immediate families and close friends. Attendants were Miss Joyce Peck and John Miller. The Harrises will reside in Dayton.

Fama Cole James Harris Dayton Charles Harris Springboro Graydon Cole Whittier Street EUB Myron Ketron Joyce Peck Middletown John Miller Chautauqua Mrs. Harris

Travel Notes On Armco Men In Genoa Italy

Myron Beck and Cliff Cassidy Armco employees have arrived in Genoa Italy to stay several months in the service of Armco International. They left New York by plane for Paris and arrived the following day by air in Genoa.

Myron Beck Cliff Cassidy Armco Genoa Italy Armco International New York Paris

Vital Statistics Births And Out Of Town Notices

The notice reports multiple births and names of parents with addresses in Dayton area including 2120 Wells Rd 1300 Girard Ave and others plus out of town entries listing Dave on Tytus Ave Miami Valley Hospital and several named individuals with residences on Clayton St Jefferson St Dayton and Central.

Densmore Brewer Wells Rd Robert Hetzler Girard Ave van Hobert Thomas Oregonia Rt. 1 Stanley Gibson Ross St Drexel William Hood Ave James Rawlins Robert Rawlins Taylor Ave Charles Arnold Ellen Noval Jackson James Ringer Franklin St. Elmorett Young St Arthur Armitage Vanenest St Sam McCreary Hamilton Herbert Kuelenberg Linsden Ave Barry Moore George Moore Franklin St David Coleman Tytus Ave Miami Valley Hospital Dave ‘On

Local Names Highlight Monroe and Franklin Residents

Homer Atchley of Monroe Randall Vaughn son of Mr and Mrs Reuben Vaughn of Franklin Bruce Perry son of Mr and

Homer Atchley Monroe Randall Vaughn Reuben Vaughn Franklin Bruce Perry

Two Hostesses Entertain For Barbara Piedel

Miss Barbara Piedel bride elect of Roger South was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Sunday at the VFW Hall hosted by Mrs. Steve Piedel and Mrs. Glenn South. Prizes were won by a list of guests including Mrs. Gentry Combs and Mrs. Elisha Abner among others.

Barbara Piedel Roger South Steve Piedel Glenn South VFW Hall Gentry Combs Elisha Abner Louis Knezick Ralph Curtis Frank Cavanaugh Arthur Nicely Rose Sizecan Henry Orth Andrew Kipus Steve Heggs

Reunion Planned for Ingram Blevins Wilhoit Families

A reunion of the Ingram Blevins and Wilhoit families is set for June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lions Club Park on Kendall Springs Road in Owingsville Kentucky. For information contact Mrs. Helen Woods at 1604 Florence Street.

Ingram-Blevins- Wilhoit Lions Club Park Kendall Springs Road Owingsville Ky Helen Woods Florence St

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Socnery Wikoffs the Bake Shop N. Verity Pkwy S. Broad ST Central Ave Charles Central Pease G.E Reece Dan Barkin Cole-Harris Cameron Perry Aberdeen Crawford Branson Franke Lin John Adams Clayton St Lee Allen Arlington Ave William Egelston Waite James Gross Forest Hale West Middletown Rt Donald James Cristel Ave Phillip Taulbee Roger Taulbee Jefferson St Danny Taylor Howard Taylor Leone Walshield Music House Ave Mercury Montereys Montclairs Big Channel 1 Lincoln Mercury CO Bryan Philips TYTUS Ken Philips
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