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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1964

Page

8

Rehearsal Dinner Fetes Bridal Party For Woodruff Vail Nuptials

The rehearsal dinner honoring Miss Carolyn Woodruff and Robert E. Vail Jr. and their wedding attendants will be at Peerless Mill Inn Miamisburg after rehearsal at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The couple wed tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Hosts are Mr and Mrs Robert E Vail Sr of Columbus.

Carolyn Woodruff Robert E. Vail Jr Peerless Mill Inn Miamisburg Bethlehem Lutheran Church Robert E. Vail Sr Columbus Jack Bovlan Cincinnati Charles Castle Holly Hudson London Beverly Graff Cindi Graff Karen Shaffer Herbert Reinartz James Saver Charles

Methodist Groups Meet for Woman's Society Activities

Three groups of the Woman's Society for Christian Service held meetings across different homes. Circle One at Mrs. R. C. Beam's Euclid Street featured a program on A Place in Tomorrow and a community problems discussion. Circle Two at Mrs. Sam Moore's Erie Avenue included a talent auction and welcomed new member Mrs. George Arnold. Mary Harrison Guild met at Miss Gladys and Dorothy Radabaugh's Stratford Drive home. a pledge service was conducted and a Wesleyan Guild Weekend urged for June 28. Mrs. Arnold Lowe was re elected president.

Circle One R. C. Beam Euclid Street Walter Sheffer C. E. Wintringham Sam Moore Erie Avenue Circle Two Chester Freeze George Arnold Mary Harrison Guild Gladys Dorothy Radabaugh Stratford Drive Roy Bunnell

Homemakers Circle 11 celebrates 10th anniversary

Last night Homemakers Circle 11 marked a decade with a program hosted by Mrs. W D Bryant and Mrs. Boris Zulauf at the Oxford Avenue home of Mrs. Robert McGehean co hosted by Mrs. Herbert Davis. Bryant noted the circle's origins from the 1953 Girl's Club meeting led by the late Mrs. Neva Christ founder of the Homemakers Club and Christonian groups. The circle was among the last three formed and Christ's work was continued by Mrs. William Boast after her death in 1957. Community contributions include the Children's Music Room at Middletown Library a memorial for Christ and support of Doty House a donation to Doty House was voted and officers were installed with Mrs. McGehean as president Mrs. Zulauf as vice president and other officers named. Members presented gifts to retiring officers and a white milk glass candle memento was given to each member.

W. D. Bryant Boris Zulauf Oxford Avenue Robert McGehean Herbert Davis Bryant Girl's Club Neva Christ Homemakers’ Club Christonian Circle 11 Crist William Boast Homemakers Clubs Middletown Library Doty House Zulauf Circle McGehean Lynn Mose‘man Donald Staggs Robert Evans Neil Pappas Jack Cook Manchester Road Mothers’ Study League Golden Lamb Inn Lebanon Robert Boyd Richard Newman Waler Welch Paul Fox Arthur Mount Russell Davidson

Recital by Miss Joanne Brooks Sunday Afternoon

Miss Joanne Brooks presents a piano recital Sunday at 2 30 PM at 2403 Christel Ave the home of Mrs D C Solem. Participants include Debbie Buckley Doafy Gloeckler Cathy Kerr Beverly Peters Bil Ray Jeff Reer Melody Repper Tom Wolf and Nancy Wolf. Brooks belongs to Music Educators National Conference and Ohio Music Teachers Association.

Joanne Brooks D.C. Solem Christel Ave Debbie Buckley Doafy Gloeckler Cathy Kerr Beverly Peters Bil Ray Jeff Re~er Melody Repper Top ‘m Nancy Wolf Brooks Music Educators National Conference Ohio Music Teachers Association

War Mothers Report On Trip To Washington

At the May Ameri can War Mothers meeting in the American Legion auditorium, Mrs. Charles Bolton and three others reported on their Washington trip to attend Mothers Day Services at Arlington Cemetery. The Army band played, Arthur Sylvester received the Distinguished Service Award, and Stuart Symington gave the main address. Members placed flowers at the Unknown Soldier tomb and voted a donation to the Salvation Army Kiddies Picnic. Memorial Day markers and flags were to be distributed, with next meeting set for June 4.

American War Mothers The American Legion Charles Bolton Jesse Trent Robert Petry Homer Anthony Washington, D.C Arlington Cemetery U. S. Army Band Mary Breuer Arthur Sylvester Stuart Symington U.S Missouri Salvation Army Kiddies Anthony

Girl Scout District Meeting At Camp Stonybrook

More than 200 troop leaders and assistants gathered for a district wide meeting at Camp Stonybrook near Waynesville. Speaker Mrs Tony Huber of Cincinnati spoke as adviser to the program committee while representatives from nearly all 150 area troops discussed troop fundraising budgeting and coordinating programs with district funds.

Camp Stonybrook Waynesville Tony Huber Cincinnati

Nutmeg Suspicion Raises Questions in Candyed Sweet Potatoes

A reader wonders if adding a hint of nutmeg to candied sweet potatoes is a prudent choice. The query hints at balancing spice with sweetness, seeking guidance on traditional seasoning for the dish.

Pre-Nuptial Parties Begin For Miss Grier

Miss Carol Ann Grier, bride elect of Fred David Herzog Jr., was honored with a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. George F. Nardin on Arlington Avenue. The event, the first in a series, featured recipes from guests. the couple plan to wed June 27 at the First Presbyterian Church.

Carol Ann Grier Fred David Herzog Jr George F. Nardin Arlington Avenue E. Cal Grier Arliington Avenue Fred David Herzog Villa Park Ill Miss Grier Roosevelt Junior High School Herzog First Presbyterian Church John Balaz Karl Banzhaf Leo Berman Richard Brandenburg Perry Grier John Halbig Carmen Lindsay Arthur Johnson Helen Larson Charles Leasure Charles McGraw Jean Nardin Dimitrijs Rubenis I. J. Souers Charles Terhune James Tewel Edwin Tyson Frederick Tyson Kenneth Wyatt

FTTF Club Ends Season With Luncheon

The 1963 64 activities of the FTTF Club closed with a luncheon at Chautauqua Community Hall attended by 44 members and guests. Iris motifs appeared in place cards and décor while retiring president Mrs Ira Focht passed the gavel to new president Mrs Perry Hoss. L J Ragland played piano as Mrs Earl Margerum led Beautiful Dreamer and group singing followed. The executive board planned the luncheon roles.

Fttf Club Ira Focht Perry Hoss L. J. Ragland Earl Margerum Harvey Augspurger Hoss Ray Heck

Torch of Beauty pageant set by Pi Mu at Girls' Club

Pi Mu chapter Ohio Beta Theta will present its annual pageant The Torch of Beauty Saturday at 7 30 pm at the Girls Club with Diane Kline as Beauty and cast members Roger Stamper Elizabeth Zornes Joan Long Tim Fowles Carl Flory and others in roles and ensembles. New members Paul Weidle Leah Shillinglaw will be welcomed and awards will be given for theory work outlines and piano audition results.

Pi Mu Beta Theta of Ohio Girls’ Club Diane Kline Graphic Arts Roger Stamper Elizabeth Zornes Joan Long Tim Fowles Carl Flory Karen Profitt Janet Aldridge Charlene Mannon David McConnell Debbie West Irma West Paul Weidle Leah Shillinglaw Brenda Zornes Vanca Campbell James Johnston Tom Johnston Billy Terhune Dick Rothman Cindy Willson Reid Streifthau Chris Streifthau Robin Hayes

St. Marys PTO Elects Officers at Bidwell Home

St Marys PTO held a meeting at 211 Highland St home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bidwell last night and elected the Bidwells as co presidents. First vice presidents are Mr and Mrs Fred Stokes, second vice presidents Mr and Mrs Pete Trepanier, secretaries Mr and Mrs Paul Farquis Jr, treasurers Mr and Mrs Anthony Hampel, and advisers Mr and Mrs Paul Bruggeman.

St. Mary’s

Firemen aid woman ill at Garfield Street

Fire department responders assisted Eleanor Hardeman, 28, of 1321 Grove Street, after she fell ill at 1231 Garfield Street. Emergency squad treated her with oxygen at 1:38 p.m. and she was transported to Middletown Hospital.

Eleanor Hardeman Grove St Garfield St Middletown Hospital

Sorority Sponsors Ward Party at Longview Hospital

Delta Theta Tau sorority sponsored a ward party for BE patients at Longview Hospital in Cincinnati. The event, one of several by the Longview Cheer Guild, featured many volunteers including Mrs. Burdsall who played auto harp and led songs. Guild president Mrs Hinsch reported donations from various groups to fund similar parties.

Delta Theta Tau Sorority Longview Hospital Cincinnati Longview Cheer Guild James LaPierre C. T. Dagenbach George Hoover Robert Vokes Berriel Pickerill Bobby Adkins Emma Starr George Montgomery Rowland Hinsch Arnold Boxwell Ada Stone Murray Merchant Annie Balden Ruth Shoupe John Burdsall Louise Howard Burdsall Guild Hinsch

Churches Election of Officers at Betsy Drive Home

At the Friends Circle meeting hosted by Mrs. Lanford Craft last night at her Betsy Drive home, Friendship Circle and Woman's Mission Society of First Baptist Church elected officers. Mrs. Lawrence Moyer was named president with Mrs. Mary Thatcher as vice president, Mrs. Wells as secretary, and Mrs. Harry Keiser as treasurer. Derald Hatton was chosen love gift chairman.

Friendship Circle Woman's Mission Society First Baptist Church Betsy Drive Lanford Craft Lawrence Moyer Mary Thatcher Wells Harry Keiser Derald Hatton Love Gift Frank Wells Donald Cross Steve Graban Craft Lora Johannes Edward Brewer

Fresh Snap Beans Counted For Four To Six Servings

A pound of fresh snap beans is planned to feed four to six people. The quantity suggests a standard side dish portion per person with potential for leftovers.

Vital Statistics Birth Notices Gathered From Local Homes

Birth notices list several families with newborns and locations including Carlisle Franklin Seneca Street and Keays Avenue. Names include Wellman Rob inson Miler Loyer Crase and Crase family. out of town entries mention Barnes Hoffman Fink Harris Harville Stamper Jackson Henderson Pierce Gibbs Carpenter Downing McClain and Taylor among others.

Rex Harris Dayton Wilbur W. Harlan Blanchester Danny Harville Coy Harville Franklin James G. Stamper Trenton Betty Jackson Yankee Road Robert Henderson Cincinnati-Dayton Road Richard A. Pierce Keays Ave Dale Gibbs Wildwood Howard Carpenter William M. Downing Lebanon Harold Thomas John McClain Floyd Taylor Queen St Richard McClain

Local Names in OCR Snippet Highlight Personal Details

Fragments list several individuals with ages and addresses, including Ng AE Boon 216 olds 4 x te oe 6 we ty 21 Arm a a Drive and 21 2006 Sherman Ave Fred David Herzog Jr 21 Villa Park Ill Caroline Grier 28 teacher 2200 Arlington Ave Joseph D ne truck driver 22 06 Garfield St.

Ng AE Boon Arma Sherman Ave Fred David Herzog Jr Villa Park Ill Carolinn Grier Arlington Ave Joseph D. Ne Garfield St

Local Residents Named in Address List

Henry Howard of Bexley Drive and William Jarbo of Baltimore Street appear in a community address roster. The list includes Mrs. Leonard Keith, Mrs. James Adams, Mrs. Earl R. Simpson, Arthur McClure, Mrs. Herman Gabbard, Troy Coomer, Mrs. James Kelly, Mrs. Norman Sears, Mrs. Lewis Shaffer, Mrs. Lucille McMillan, Mrs. Nellie Minton, Rocky Burns, Mrs. Wilson Welch, Mrs. Charlotte Timberman, Forrest Vance, Mrs. William L. Robinson, Danny Collins, Walter Phipps, and Charles Burton among others. Names are tied to various streets in Bexley, Win ton, Franklin, Fleming, and nearby towns.

Henry Howard Bexley Drive William Jarbo Baltimore St Leonard Keith Winton St James Adams Smith Ave Earl R. Simpson Manchester Road Arthur McClure Franklin Herman Gabbard Holly Ave Troy Coomer Oxford State Road James Kelly Leslie Lane Norman Sears Flemming Road Lewis Shaffer Lucille McMillan Church

I Wedding Attendants Are Named

Miss Carolyn Gabbard and John W. Boehm plan a 7 30 p m wedding at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Matron of honor is Mrs Harold Williamson with bridesmaids Mrs George Short Mrs Varon Thompkins and Mrs Estill Crase. Best man is Don Morris with ushers Roy Gabbard Harold Williamson William Ash and Varon Thompkins. Ring bearer LaVone Tompkins. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Jeff Gabbard of Malvern Street. Parents of the groom are Mr and Mrs John L Boehm of Midway Street. Engagement announced July 1963.

George Short Varon Thompkins Dayton Estill Crase Springfield Don Morris Roy Gabbard Harold Williamson William Ash LaVone ‘Tompkins Miss Gabbard Jeff Gabbard Malvern Street John L. Boehm Midway Street

Local Names Enter Wedding and Home Notices

Hilda McClain of Woodlawn Avenue and Ralph F Ulrich of St Clair Michigan visit Grand Avenue Chester Robinson of Grand Avenue for a community notices listing.

Hilda McClain Woodlawn Ralph F. Ulrich Mich Chester Robinson Grand Ave

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