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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1953

Page

6

Wedding Announcement for Elizabeth Leeson and Rev. John Howard

Miss Elizabeth Helen Leeson of Bethany plans to wed Rev. John Roger Howard of Nashville on June 12 at Ark Methodist Church Newark. The ceremony at 4 30 p m will be led by Rev E A Leeson former Bethany pastor. Leeson holds arts and divinity degrees and pursues a masters in Christian thought. Howard serves as pastor of a Jersey Georgia church.

Elizabeth Helen Leeson Bethany John Roger Howard Nashville E. A. Leeson Newark Methodist Church Leeson Howard Jersey

Western College Celebrates Centennial Of 1853 Founding

Western College for Women in Oxford marks its centennial with a weekend of events. A Saturday 3 p.m. reception honors former president Dr Lilian Wyckoff Johnson and other guests, followed by a Sunday address by Rev George A Buttrick. Dr Benjamin Fine will give the commencement speech on education in a free society at Presser Hall Monday at 10:30 a.m.

Western College For Women Oxford Lilian Wyckoff Johnson Bradenton Fla John Molyneaux Alice Hill ‘Byrne Palo Alto Calif Daniel Tenney George A.buttrick Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church New York City Life Magazine Kumler Chapel New York Times Benjamin Fine Presser Hall Western College Peabody Hall Westiern College

Benevento Club Ends First Year Progress and Gifts

A dinner at Geck ler's Hearth closed the Benevento Club's first year. Mrs. Don Denisi became president with Mrs. Jack Stethem, vice president. Mrs. Fred Fetzer, secretary. and Mrs. William Murphy, treasurer. Retiring officers Mrs. Kam Denisi and Mrs. Robert Manning received gifts for their service.

Geckler Benevento Club Don Denisi Jack Stethem Fred Fetzer William Murphy Kam Denisi Robert Manning

War Mothers and Busy Week Activities Highlight

War Mothers held a Cincinnati luncheon with Middletown members as guests of the Cincinnati Chapter. They met at the American Legion Home to prepare wreaths for graves. A Lions Club luncheon at the Manchester Hotel hosted 74 War Mothers, followed by a Legion meeting. Next gathering is June 11 at 2 p.m.

American War Mothers Cincinnati Middletown American Legion Home Graves Memorial Lions Club Manchester Legionne

Clara Mae Yorgen Honored At Phi Beta Psi May Party

Miss Clara Mae Yorgen the upcoming summer bride was honored at Phi Beta Psi May Party at the Girls Club. The event featured bridal themed decorations and a prize table with a miniature bridal party. Members voted to donate to United Cerebral Palsy and the Prom Jubilee fund. Yorgen, past national president, conducted installation of Mu chapter officers. Prizewinners in bridge and canasta included many members such as Mrs. Tom McGraw and Miss Pat Gade. Party organized by local sorority officers.

Clara Mae Yorgen Phi Beta Psi Yorgen Bridge and Canasta Tom McGraw Pat Gade Thane Doellmann Jim Cahill George Bingham Robert Kramer William Harrison Edward Cockman Russell Galloway Tom Bair Tilman Ellison David Raine William Lakoff

Camden Couple To Wed June 20

Miss Phyllis Ann Feix and William R. Snively Jr plan to wed on June 20. Parents Mr and Mrs Fred Feix of Camden are the bride's and Mr and Mrs William R Snively of Camden are the groom's. Wedding details set for Camden.

Camden Phyllis Ann Feix William R. Snively, Jr Fred Feix William R. Snively

European Women Serving reviewed by Zion Lutheran society

In The Churches European Women Serving by Marcia B Bachmann was reviewed by Mrs Charles Thompson. Wednesday evening the Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs E M Reed's Grand Avenue home. Bachmann's husband teaches at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. The book aims to build bridges of understanding between Christian women in Europe and America. Refreshments were served.

Marcia B. Bachmann Charles Thompson Women's Missionary Society of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church E. M. Reed Grand Avenue

Travel party joins Selvars family visit in town

Arrived yesterday for a weeklong visit with Mr. and Mrs. David Selvar on Stanley Street are Mrs. Selvar's mother Mrs. H. A. Krostue of Detroit Lakes Minnesota and her brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Krostue and family.

David Selvar Stanley Street

Four To Receive Degrees June 8 At Miami Rites

Four honorary degrees will be awarded at Miami University commencement on Monday morning June 8. Dr. William F. Russell and Rabbi Philip S. Bergstein will be among the recipients, along with Rear Adm. Sidney W. Souers and Dr. Clyde Hissong. Russell will deliver the commencement address and Bergerstein the baccalaureate address. Admiral Souers is executive vice president of General Life Insurance Co. and a Miami graduate.

Oxford Miami University C. W. Kreger William F. Russell Teachers College Columbia University Philip S. Berstein Rochester N. Y Sidney W. Souers St. Louis Miami Clyde Hissong Columbus Admiral Souers General Life Insurance Company Dayton Dental Intelligence Agency

Silk Worm Produces Remarkable Long Silk Thread

A silk worm spins a single thread that measures about a mile and a half in length, astonishing observers with its extreme length and the insect’s spinning capacity.

Man Receives Armco Suggestion Award For Cost Saving Idea

D S Holstein of Armco East Works presented 2444 Wilbraham Rd resident Luth er Hall with a 645.50 check yesterday as final payment for a cost saving idea in the companys suggestion plan. Hall, a 25 year Armco veteran and father of four, has won a second major award after sharing 1490 last fall with the late Andrew Majcher. The plan pays a portion of savings in the first year after adoption and includes safety improvements. Halls idea improved lubrication of bearings on the hot strip mill and reduced maintenance. Also Wednesday Holstein presented 100 checks to Samuel Carozza John Tatman Huey Riley Dee Harlan and Boyd Rupe, with further payments to follow after one year for some.

Luther Hall Wilbraham Rd D. S. Holstein Armco East Works Hall Andrew Majcher David Donald Air Forces Holstein Samuel T. Carozza John Tatman Huey Riley Dee Harlan Boyd Ru H. L. Schueller East Works Hall Don Brown

Worry Clinic answers on spastic paralysis and epilepsy

Dr. Crane discusses stigma faced by spastic and epileptic individuals like Harold H. a 20 year old with one year of college who cannot find work due to his condition. He urges understanding and offers guidance on psychology and medicine, noting careers and social support as paths to happiness and inclusion.

Harold H General Electric Korea

Boy Leaves Home For Dog. Dog Runs Away

In Wilmington California an 11-year-old boy David Leon Neill found a stray pup named Lightning and cared for it. When told to part with the dog the boy and bicycle disappeared. police found the boy but Lightning was gone.

Wilmington Calif David Leon Neill David Lightning

Monroe Pastor Speaks For Mayfield Revival

The Rev. Daniel C. Campbell of Monroe Presbyterian Church will preach at Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sheffield and Plymouth Streets tonight Saturday and Sunday at 7 30 PM Special music by the Monroe Choir A Summer Bible School runs June 1 to June 12 for children aged 4 to 15 daily 9 to 11 15 AM Reverend W H Redland is the pastor.

Daniel C. Campbell Monroe Presbyterian Church Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sheffield Plymouth Sts Monroe Choir Summer Bible School W. H. Redland Pasor

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