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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1955

Page

10

La Sertoma Club Elects New Officers

La Sertoma Club elected Mrs. Carl Jay as president with Mrs. Gilbert Sheard and Mrs. J. K. Morgan as vice presidents and other officers named at a Girls' Club meeting. The group installed officers, voted a library fund contribution for Middletown Hospital, and hosted a social hour with Mrs. Paul Stoutenborough and Mrs. Francis Dumyer assisting.

la Sertoma Club Girls’ Club Carl Jay Gilbert Sheard J. K. Morgan Lloyd Miller Arden Swope Elmer Melampy Warren White White

When Chips Are Down Father’s Picnic Plan Revealed

A casual note hints at a father inviting cronies to a cookout featuring hot potato salad, steaming frankfurters, and plenty of pickles and mustard. The plan suggests a simple, hearty gathering with familiar faces.

Mrs. Calvin Skinner Heads Butler County Auxiliary

Mrs. Calvin Skinner was installed as president of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Butler County Medical Society at an alfresco luncheon hosted by Mrs. Edward Kezur in Hamilton. Installations also named Mrs. Richard Hardin as president-elect and other officers. retiring president Mrs. Gregory Gressel received a silver tray.

Calvin Skinner Butler County Medical Society Edward Kezur Hamilton Alfresco Ross Hill Skinner Richard Hardin Robert Tennant American Medical Education Fund George Riggs Edward Keating Earl Leyrer Ralph Leyrer

Mrs Ebersole Showcases Mexico Trip At Garden Club

Middletown Garden Club met Monday with Mrs Murray Wilson and Mrs Dean Phillips hosting. Mrs George Underwood and Mrs Robert Richardson presided at tea as members answered roll with Songs of Springtime. Louise Hunter Windsor won first in high arrangement of peonies and iris. ties for second included Mrs Charles Hook and Mrs Ebersole. Windsor led high garden arrangement with Mrs Thomas Wilson second. Low and unusual class winners listed alongside miniature and specimen awards with multiple ties.

Newman Mexico Middletown Garden Club Murray Wilson Dean Phillips George Underwood Robert Richardson Louise Hunter Windsor Charles R. Hook Ebersole Hook Windsor Thomas Wilson G. W. A. Wilmer Bennett Chapple Chalmers Todd Robert Parker DeWitt Chapple Harold Anness Fred Vorhis Fred Greathouse Richardson

Pythian Mother Bertha Wikoff Receives Gift

Mrs Wayne Back presented Bertha Wikoff known as Pythian Mother with a gift at the LaFayette Temple 379 mother-daughter dinner. Back led the event with other committee members including J L Livzey Ray Mehl Clara Ober Homey Jefferson Glenn Tullis and Josephine Arnold handling arrangements.

Bertha Wikoff Wayne Back LaFayette Temple Back J. L. Livzey Ray Mehl Clara Ober Homey Jefferson Glenn Tullis Josephine Arnold

Water Cress Garnish for Cold Meats

A simple garnish idea uses water cress sprigs slipped through carrot rings and scallions threaded through radish rings to decorate a platter of sliced cold meats.

Delta Sigma Phi Plans October Dance

Delta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Psi plans an October dance. Miss Sue Summer reported on a kickoff dinner for the mental health drive. A white elephant sale closed the meeting in the YMCA Barnitz Room. Members will meet again in June for a social gathering.

Delta Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sue Summer YMCA

Opti-Mrs Club Plans Banquet and Meetings

Club events outline installation banquet for Opti-Mrs Club set for June 18 at the Manchester Hotel. Post cards will notify members of future meetings. A pot luck supper for members and families is planned for June 28 at Chautauqua.

Colony Manchester Chautauqua

Women of First Baptist elect new church officers

The Women’s Society at First Baptist Church elected Mrs. Donald Cross as president succeeding Mrs. Howard Stalker at its annual dinner. Officers for two years include Mrs. Owen Albaugh as vice president Mrs. James Wilkins as secretary and Mrs. Ernest Peach as treasurer.

Donald Cross Howard Stalker Women’s Society First Baptist Church Owen Albaugh James Wilkins Ernest Peach Earl Evans Glenn Perry Christian Service Alva Taylor Earl Manning Howard Chrisman Luther Brumfield Albaugh G. Walter Weber Bacone College Muskogee Okla

Community meetings planned for Wednesday and Thursday

Local groups schedule meetings including National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry at 7 30 p m Armory Franklin FOE Auxiliary Fenwick Welfare FOPA at police range Germantown Road Lions Kiwanis Optimist Toastmasters Blythe Williams Legion Alpha Council 326 Jr OUAM 1000F Lafayette Lodge Moose BPOE and Alcoholics Anonymous with times from noon to 8 30 p m at various venues in town

National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry Franklin Foe Fenwick Welfare Fenwick High School Germantown Road Lions Club Manchester Kiwanis Club Optimist Club Colony Toastmasters Club Bedford's Trenton Lions Club AEIF Blythe-Williams American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Day Committee Legion Alpha Council 326, Jr. Ouam N. Broad St 147Th Infantry Regiment Armory Trades and Labor Council AFL S. Main St Pythias Lafayette Lodge Castle Hall Moose Lodge Elks Temple Alcoholics Anonymous

Vital Statistics Notes Births in Several Areas

Listing of numerous births yesterday and today across Lebanon Franklin and Hamilton regions with names and addresses of parents, plus several hospital notes and personal announcements including marriages of workers and residents from Middletown Trenton and Oakwood. The report compiles newborns and patient notes from Mercy Hospital and local locales.

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples in Ohio

The notice lists multiple marriage licenses including Albert Angel and Velma L Mapes. William Eugene Clemmons and Mary Frances Ribar. Albert Cotton and Alphia Baker Smith. Kenneth Eugene Stewart and Mary Lou Archer. Orrin O Bradley and Amelia J Matton. Donald E Coulter and Carol Jean Davish. Locations span Hamilton Norwood Oxford Burton Ohio and Oxford. Names include occupations such as city employe accountant inspector teacher student stenographer. The pairs reside in or near Hamilton and surrounding towns.

Albert Angel Oxford State Rd Velma L. Mapes Orchard St William Eugene Clemmons Oxford Rt Mary Frances Ribar Hamilton Albert Cotton Alphia Baker Smith Kenneth Eugene Stewart Norwood Mary Lou Archer Orrin O. Bradley Burton Ohio Amelia J. Matton Roosevelt Ave Donald E. Coulter Carol Jean Davish Oxford

Sauce and Marshmallows Dessert From Applesauce

A quick Sunday dessert uses applesauce in a pie plate topped with marshmallows and broiled until the mixture is heated and the marshmallows puff and lightly brown.

Hospital notices list Buckner and McCoy in medicals

The hospital notices include Stephen Buckner son of Mr and Mrs Monroe Buckner of Superior Ave medically treated. Lucie McCoy of Fairmount Ave also listed as medical. Other patients Mrs Robert Watson of Yankee Judith Fetzer daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Fetzer of Armco Dr., and Chester Fugett of McKinley St with Mrs Irvin Turvey of S Main St, Mrs Morris Renick of 14th Ave, James Sorrell of Young St, Deborah Lawwill daughter of Mr and Mrs Dempsey Lawwill of Highland St, and Mrs Thomas Wallace of Franklin, all noted as surgical cases.

Stephen Buckner Monroe Buckner Superior Ave Lucie McCoy Fairmount Ave Robert Watson Yankee Rd Judith Fetzer Fred Fetzer Armco Chester Fugett McKinley St Irvin Turvey S. Main St Morris Renick 14Th Ave Surgical James Sorrell Young St Thomas Wallace Franklin, Surgical Deborah Lawwill Dempsey Lawwill Highland St

Missing mother Mary Willis sought for abandoning children

Mrs. Mary FE Willis also known as Mary Hipsher is believed living nearby. If seen, contact local police. Warrants for her arrest have been signed by her husband, necess Willis of Miamisburg.

Mary FE. Willis Mary Hipsher Nece Willis Miamisburg

Modern students rival old timers in spelling and schooling

The author argues against nostalgia for past schooling, contending today’s students receive far broader fundamentals and better education. He cites spelling, reading, and general lessons as stronger now than decades ago, noting many old critics misjudge past curricula and abilities.

Siam Thailand

Unsalted Butter Blends Best With Fresh Herbs

Fresh unsalted butter absorbs delicate herb flavors well when blending butter with herbs for sandwiches. The natural butter taste carries the herbs without added salt altering the aroma.

Birds Sighted Over Two Hundred in Shenandoah Park

Volunteers and park rangers report observing more than 200 bird species across Shenandoah National Park. The sightings span various habitats from valley floors to ridge tops, reflecting the park’s rich avian diversity and ongoing bird surveys.

Shenandoah National Park

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