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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

Page

10

Little-Bodman Wedding Planned For June 24

Miss Elizabeth Anne Little will wed Samuel W. Bodman Jr. of Akron at the Church of the Ascension with sister Catherine Little as maid of honor and James Bodman as best man. Attendants include Virginia Buchanan, Lucinda Lowry, and several ushers. reception to follow in the church Great Hall.

Elizabeth Anne Little Samuel. W. Bodman S. W. Boiman Jr Akron Church of the Ascension Catherine Little Thomas L. Wiley Virginia Buchanan Winnetka Lucinda Lowry Nancy Lawrence Williamsville N. Y Nancy Bodman Margaret Farrell Evanston, Ill Julie Sloop Cuyahoga Falls Mary Perdman

Annual Tour Of Homes Planned For June 4

Five Middletown homes will be open for inspection June 4 in the second annual House and Garden Tour sponsored by the Miami Valley Humane Assn for the Animal Shelter near Trenton. Homes feature varied architecture and interior decor with proceeds aiding shelter work. Notable residences include Colin Gardner at Gardner Place and W B Quail on Main Street among others. Continuous 2 to 5 pm tickets available from local hosts and area pharmacies and stores.

Middletown Wil le Miami Valley Humane Assn Trenton Colin Gardner Gardner Place W. B. Quail Main St Newman Ebersole S. Main St Martha Harrison Euclid St James Kunler Schirm Drive Earle Turvey Knoll Woods West Middletown John Griffin Richard Fialho Orchard Street Russell Anness Central Avenue Gillen - Crow Pharmacies Lewis Drug Stores Rathman - Troup Furniture Co Dave Regan Howard Wilson Robert Millan Elaine Siegel Benjamin Sawyer Humane Association Wilson D. M. Yost Richard Wilson Miami Valley Humane Assa

Garden Club Tours Dayton Audubon Center

Middletown Garden Club members toured Dayton’s Aullwood Audubon Center a 70 acre sanctuary dedicated to conservation education and child involvement Miss Dorothy Freet guided the group outlining facilities and activities They visited Mrs John Aull’s adjacent garden and shared a picnic lunch Hostesses were Mrs Robert Vorhis Mrs H V Mercer and Mrs Murray Wilson

Middletown Garden Club Dayton Aullwood Audubon Center Bullwood Center Dorothy Freet John Aull Robert Vorhis H. V. Mercer Murray Wilson

Miss LeRoy and William Robertson Plan Summer Wedding

Miss Margot Ann LeRoy and William Robertson Jr. have completed wedding plans for Sunday, June 11 at 4 30 p.m. The ceremony takes place at the LeRoy home on Oxford Road in Franklin with matron of honor Mrs. Robert Sepessy of Haddonfield and flower girl Lona Lynn. Best man will be Thomas Robertson, brother of the groom, followed by a wedding supper at the LeRoy home. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. W C Robertson Sr. of Manchester Road.

Margot Ann LeRoy William ©. Robertson Jr R. E. LeRoy Oxford Road Franklin LeRoy Fort Lauderdale Robert Sepessy Haddonfield N. J LeRoy Home W. C. Robertson Sr Manchester Road

Supper Party For Bridal Pair In Franklin

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Daniels hosted a supper Sunday at their Deardoff Road home to honor Miss Linda Johns and her fiancé Denver Redman who plan to wed June 3 at Franklin First Baptist Church. Guests included numerous Franklin area residents and families. Johns is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Johns of Franklin and Redman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Redmon of Mt. Orab.

Herbert Daniels Deardoff Road Franklin Linda Johns Denver Redman Franklin First Baptist Church Allan Parr Glenn Kessier Mickey McCade Henry Leckrone James Haynes William Beruiti Thomas Benny Clyde Helsinger James Wells Don Reedy Craig, Gifford Charles Mayer Gene Griffith Jack Tracy Thomas Sawyer Miss Johns James Johns L. L. Redmon Mt. Orab

Insurance Agents Meet In Dayton At Hotel Van Cleve

Mrs. Mabel Fornshell and Miss Barbara Benner of Franklin Street attended Buckeye State Mutual Insurance Association's annual agents meeting last night at the Hotel Van Cleve in Dayton.

Mabel Fornshell Barbara Benner Franklin Street Buckeye State Mutual Insurance Association Hotel van Cleve Dayton

Sorority Delegates Named for June International Convention

Delta Pi chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma announced last night that Mrs Jeane Butler and Mrs William Newenswander will serve as delegates to the sorority’s International Convention in June in Buffalo New York. Also reported at Doty House were details of the recent Round Table meeting in Franklin, presented by Miss Mary Carroll and Mrs George Combs. The group plans to buy a therapy book for the Doty House library and assist with interior painting for the center for handicapped children. Next meeting will be at Mrs Howard Schneiders Central Avenue home. A bald man was caught stealing a hair dryer from a Louisville drugstore.

Delta Pi Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Jeane Butler William Newenswander Buffalo N. Y Doty House Franklin Mary Carroll George Combs Center Howard Schneider Central Avenue

Trenton Lions Auxiliary Elects Leaders for Coming Year

Twenty four members met in the Community Social Room Trenton and chose Mrs Harold Poplin as president Mrs Bernard Grueser as vice president Mrs Gerald Alexander as secretary and Mrs Wilbur Livsey as treasurer for the year. They planned a husband dinner party June 26 at Candle Gow Inn Sharonville and heard Mrs Charles Taylor review Aku Aku by Thor Heyerdahl. Prize winner was Mrs Willard Newbrander. Hostess committee included Mrs Poplin Mrs Alexander and Mrs Carl Chamberlain.

Trenton Lions Auxiliary Trenton Harold Poplin Bernard Grueser Gerald Alexander Wilbur Livsey Candle Gow Inn Sharonville Charles Taylor Thor Heyerdah Willard Newbrander Poplin Alexander Carl Chamberlain

Church Marks Anniversary at Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 1502 Baltimore St observes its 34th anniversary this week with services at 7 30 p m tomorrow through Saturday and Sunday afternoon. The church pastor is Rev. F H Hampton.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Baltimore St F.h.hampton

TV A Women World Audience Skews Female

A Nielsen study finds women dominate TV audiences from morning to midnight except 5 to 6 pm kiddie hour. Women outnumber men in Westerns and mystery suspense, drama, variety, and situation comedies. Daytime viewing is very feminine, with 2 to 3 pm at 63 percent women for soaps. Peak viewing for all is 8 to 10 pm.

New York A. C. Nielsen Co

OSU To Honor Miami President In Graduation

Ohio State University will award honorary degrees at June 9 graduation. John D. Millett, Miami University and State Universities Association president, receives a Doctor of Law. Other honorees include John S. Knight, Albert B. Sabin, Glenn T. Seaborg, and Howard Mumford Jones.

Oxford John D. Millett Miami University State Universities Association Ohio State University Millett Ohio State John S. Knight Akron Beacon Joural Albert B. Sabin University of Cincinnati Glenn T

Tragedy Strikes Camden Families Twice Over

In Camden New Jersey AP tragedy struck three households on Monday James and Helen Sweeney with five children were affected Barbara Sweeney five was killed when she ran into a car driven by Mrs Charlton widow who also lost her husband Edward in Memorial Day 1958 auto crash Charlton survived and became hysterical after the incident Police said Charlton’s family suffered repeated losses across years creating a somber, interlinked tragedy.

Camden N. J James Helen Sweeney Florence Charlton

Mamie Gets King Sized Meal Ticket

Mamie Eisenhower receives a large ticket to a June 1 Washington fundraising dinner where her husband, former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, will speak. At Gettysburg, Eisenhower met with Lewis L. Strauss and Banboku Ono, who urged a potential presidential visit to Japan.

Gettysburg Mamie Eisenhower Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Lewis L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission Banboku Ono Ono Japan

Bridge Players Hold Master Point Session

Seven tables with an average score of 4 participated last night at the Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club session using the Mitchell movement in Temple Beth Sholom. East-west winners included Mrs Joe Novara and Arthur Osborne, Mrs Russell Anness and Mrs Richard Fialho, and Mrs Fred Cramer and Mrs Don ald Rich. North-south honors went to Mr and Mrs C M Woodruff, and Mr and Mrs Del Meyer, with Mrs Vernon Jones and Mrs M L Johnston also placing. Next session set for May 29.

Middletown

Woman Hurt In Fall Down Steps

A woman suffered a fractured arm and possible knee injury from a fall at Club Miami on Rt. 4 south of town and was treated at Middletown Hospital along with two other injured people. Beulah Doench, 3, of Central Avenue, and Nola Gault, 31, of Somerville, also received care for cuts and abrasions after separate incidents nearby.

Middletown Hospital Beulah Doench Central Ave Club Miami Rt. 4 Here Nola Gault Somerville Rt. 1 Michael Hutchinson William R. Hutchinson Orchard St Dorset Drive

New Bride Dead Husband Is Held

Warren Ohio AP John Duncan 69 confessed fatally shooting his 41 year old bride of three weeks Trumbull County Sheriff Robert Barnett reported Duncan was charged with second degree murder He said Duncan admitted shooting his wife twice during an argument over guests staying late at an open house to celebrate their marriage Duncan was shot in the left wrist in a scuffle after firing at the ceiling to dismiss guests from the ceremony

Warren Ohio John Duncan Trumbull Robert Barnett Duncan Barnett

Seal of the United States placed on about 3000 documents annually

The Great Seal of the United States is affixed to roughly 3,000 formal documents each year, reflecting a steady ceremonial practice across government operations.

The United States

Duchess Credits Duke For Happy Marriage

In a two part McCall's Magazine interview, the American-born duchess of Windsor credits her husband for 24 years of a happy marriage despite public vilification. She says adversity strengthened their bond and that they remain close friends as they approach their 24th anniversary on June 3.

David Edward VIII England McCall's Magazine

Vital statistics births and names in Middletown area

A string of birth notices lists several couples from Middletown area with newborns including girls and boys born on Monday and today. Names include Morris Dennis Sizemore Peck Murray among others plus a roster of residents with no reported outcomes.

Marriage Licenses Listed for Numerous Couples Across Towns

The notice records marriage license applications for pairs including John D. Rossi and Mary Ann Swarez in Ohio street listings, plus Philip Grant Perkins with Colie Etta Osborne, Robert Edward Stevens with Kay Marlene McComb, and several other couples from Camden, Somerville, Miamisburg, and nearby areas. It lists ages, occupations, and exact residential addresses for both partners.

John D. Rossi Charles St Mary Ann Swarez Lafayette Ave Philip Grant Perkins Main St Colie Etta Osborne Sawyer Road Robert Edward Stevens U. S. Naval Warren Kay Marlene McComb Ardmore Drive Bobby Earl Philbeck Hamilton Freda Mae Horsley Leonard Era McGraw Miamisburg Mary JoAnn McClain Page St Trenton David C. Ballinger U. S. Public Health Department Chicago Ill Mary C. O'Friel Florence St. Marcus Guy Jr Prospect St Edith Jones Garfield St Robert Earl Rush Camden Peggy Marie Colclasure Somerville Sterling Dishman West Middletown Norma Elaine Beatty Brentwood St

Hospital notes list residents and visitors in area

In The Hospital several local residents are mentioned including Robert Wade of Springboro Samuel Wills son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Wills of Finley Street Mrs Victor McCullough of Park Edgar Deem of Second Avenue Mrs Paul Hoffman of Franklin and Dee F Hansford of Franklin Andrew Isaacs of Franklin Charles Tutt son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Tutt of Carroll Avenue Pamela Nickell daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Nickell Frank Dale Curtis of Fulton Lane William Kennedy son of Mr and Mrs Fay Kennedy of Croydon Lane Mrs Clive Redkey of West Middletown Mrs Thomas Goodpaster of Howe Road Gayhart of Somerville Rt Ave Howard of Grand Ave Thrashley Collins of Winona Dudley Barrett of Park Street Eugenio Lolli of Goldman Elven Raney of Miamisburg and Mrs Joyce Ulimayer of West.

Edgar Deem Second Ave Paul Hoffman Franklin Dee F. Hansford Andrew Isaacs Charles Tutt Raymond Tutt Carroll Ave Pamela Nickell Harold Nickell Dale Curtis Fulton Lane William Kennedy Fay Kennedy Croydon Lane Clive Redkey West Middletown Thomas Goodpaster Howe Road Gayhart Somerville Ave

Meetings Hit Various Local Groups This Tuesday

Central School PTO meets 7 30 pm in the school auditorium. VFW Miami Valley Post 380 gathers at 7 30 pm at post headquarters. 100F Miami Lodge meets at 7 pm Monroe IOOF hall FOE Lodge 523 8 pm Eagles Hall. SPEBSQSA holds 3 pm at Legion Home. Al Anon Family Group 10 pm WEYNESDAY Exchange Club noon at Manchester Hotel. Golden Age Club 1 pm Civic Association. Girl Scout Leaders Association 7 30 pm Civic Association Girl Scout Room. Alcoholics Anonymous 4 pm.

Miami Valley Miami Lodge Monroe Ioof FOE Lodge Eagles Hall Legion Home Al-Anon Family Group Weynesday Exchange Club Manchester Hotel Golden Age Club Civic Association Girl Scout Room Girl Scout Leaders Association Girl Scout Alcoholics Anonymous

Middletown High Band Sets Camp and Labor Day Plans

The Middletown High School band group will finalize plans for band camp at Camp Campbell Gard in August and the Labor Day celebration at Barnitz Field. The final meeting of the MHS Band Associates occurs tonight in the new band room, with a 7 p.m. board meeting in the high school band room preceding the general session.

Middletown Camp Campbell Gard Barnitz Field At & Ai MHS

Gardner woman marks 112th birthday milestone

A Gardner Massachusetts resident recently celebrated her 112th birthday. She has witnessed a century and more of changes in the town, sharing memories with family and friends on the special day.

Gardner, Mass

Women Of Churches Elect 3 Leaders for Middletown Council

Mrs. J. C. Lockmeyer was elected president of the Middletown Council of Church Women, with Mrs. Leslie Dixon as first vice president and Mrs. James Sloan as secretary. Other officers include Mrs. William Commodore and Mrs. Este Dietz continuing as second vice president and treasurer. The group met at Fellowship Hall, First Baptist Church, and reported more than 0 pounds of clothing sent to Church World Service. Delegates were chosen to attend the 35th annual Conference of Church Women at Wittenberg University. plans were announced for the ninth annual National Assembly of United Church Women in Miami Beach. Upcoming events include World Community Day, World Day of Prayer, and the May Fellowship Luncheon.

Leslie Dixon James Sloan William Commodore Este Dietz Fellowship Hall First Baptist Church Church World Service Council Conference of Church Women Wittenberg University Springfield National Assembly of United Church Women Miami Beach Fla

Boy treated for hand cuts after bat injury at Smith Farm

Billy Warmoth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Warmoth of 2211 Pearl St., was treated for hand cuts received when struck between the fingers by a bat at Smith Farm. The Journal yesterday reported Betty.

Billy Warmoth Betty Smith Farm Billy Mrs Henry Warmoth Pearl St

Hosler Confirmed as U.S. Marshal for Northern Ohio

The Senate confirmed R. Ben Hosler for the post of U S marshal for the Northern District of Ohio. The nomination clears a key federal law enforcement role in Ohio with Hosler assuming duties after confirmation.

Washington R. Ben Hosler Senate Ohio

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