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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1957

Page

6

Auxiliary Appoints Chairmen for Next Season

Wel fare Auxiliary to Middletown Hospital named chairmen for committees at Verity Hall luncheon. Delbert Meyer furnishings chair, assisted by Aiken and Bohman. Gift Nook co-chairs Thorn and Jelks. Thrift Shop co-chairs Brock and Hill. nurses welfare chair McGuire with Winslow Maupin and Brown. scheduling chair Robinson with Nardin, Danner, Tewell, Hofmann and Dillon. Buchert completes list as member.

Middletown Hospital Verity Hall Delbert Meyer William Aiken William Bohman Gift Nook William Thorn William Jelks Ben Brock Lee Hill Thrift Shop William McGuire Fred Winslow A. R. Maupin Duncan Brown William Robinson George Nardin Don Danner James Tewell Herbert Hofmann J. Don Dillon Charles Buchert Mem

Shower Honors Anita Swift at Alameda Laundry Shower

Mrs. Charles Bailey and Mrs. Fred Stein Sr. hosted a laundry shower for Anita Swift at the host’s Alameda home. Guests included many, gifts featured a pink umbrella and pink rose arrangement with matching tapers. game winners were Mrs. B. D. Morgan, Mrs. Robert Liliestrand, Mrs. David Horn, and Mrs. Ralph Mull.

Charles Bailey Fred Stein Sr the Alameda Anita Swift Duane R. Miller B. D. Morgan Robert Lilliestrand David Horn Ralph Mull L R. Walter C. W. Lovell Robert Tucker R. W Young Ellison Young F. R. Swift Earl Stegemiller G. K. Berkey Charles Palmer J. J. Canfield J. J. Hain

New Members Welcomed to Local Club

Mrs Robert Bowman and Mrs John Weber were welcomed as new members. Mrs Robert Holly and Mrs William Bergmann joined, with Mrs Robert Bowman and Mrs John Weber listed among the new names.

Dr Walter Reese Speaks On Cancer Program At Local Club Dinner

Dr Walter Reese discussed the cancer program in Middletown during a joint La Sertoma and Sertoma Clubs dinner at Manchester Hotel. Two cancer research films preceded the talk as three Sertoma members were named to the Boys' Farm board of trustees. Proceeds from La Sertoma's card party were given to Tom Brown for the School Boy Patrol Fund.

Walter Reese Middletown la Sertoma Sertoma Manchester Reese Chester Skillman Elmer Melampy Tom Brown Boys’ Farm Paul Hess School Boy Patrol Fund

Surprise Bridal Shower for Betsy Phillips Before June 16 Wedding

Miss Betsy Phillips, soon to wed Floyd Bender on June 16, enjoyed a surprise bridal shower and lawn party hosted by Middletown Hospital office coworkers at Mrs. Robert Crow’s West Middletown home. Attendees included Miss Mabel Richardson, Miss Mae Brower, Miss Evelyn Baker, Miss Nancy Helsinger, and others.

Betsy Phillips Floyd Bender Middletown Hospital Robert P. Crow West Middletown Mabel Richardson Mae Brower Evelyn Baker Nancy Helsinger Donald Dearth Walter Fugett Pat Ratcliff Marian Kreagher William Spencer Ruth Clark Robert White Arthur Romans Ruth Burnside

Installation of Alpha Epsilon chapter officers

Mrs Kenneth Walton was installed as president of Alpha Epsilon chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority at a special meeting hosted by Mrs Howard Cohen on Florence Street. Also installed were Mrs Durward Snow as outgoing president, Mrs Paul Bach as vice president, Mrs Tony Tenore as recording secretary, Mrs Roger Dillman as corresponding secretary, Mrs Wendell Proffitt as treasurer, and Mrs Lewis Sanders as parliamentarian.

Kenneth Walton Alpha Epsilon Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Howard Cohen Florence Street Durward Snow Paul Bach Tony Tenore Roger Dillman Wendell Profitt Lewis Sanders Snow the Legion Cohen James Chappell Irene Amatulli Tenore

DUs Name Nancy Nelson Dream Girl at Ohio State

Nancy Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson of Lebanon was chosen Dream Gift of 1957 by the Delta Upsilon fraternity at Ohio State University. A sophomore in the College of Radio and Television she is a member of Alpha Phi sorority and plans secretarial work at Miami University this summer.

Nancy Nelson Warren Bud) Nelson Lebanon Delta Upsilon Fraternity Ohio State University College of Radio and Television Nancy Alpha Phi Sorority Miami University

Friends Fete Susan Horn Ahead of June Wedding

A dessert shower hosted by Mrs. Dale Wiley and daughter at 5 S Main Street honored Miss Susan Horn on the eve of her June 22 marriage to Donald T. Kjerland at the First Methodist Church. Clues hid gifts in sprinkling cans on pastel streamers. centerpiece featured wedding bells roses and syringe. Prizes went to Mrs. W. H. Franzmann of Hamilton and Miss Horn. many relatives and friends attended.

Dale ‘Wiley John Kuckuck Detroit Susan Horn Donald T. Kjerland First Methodist Church Wiley S. Main Street W. H. Franzmann Hamilton Miss Horn R. A. Hill Joseph T. Riley O. W. Hern C. R. Greathouse R. L. Davidson Forrest Swisher Heber Jones W. E. McLaughlin D. G. Horn Murrel Charles B. Timmons Betty Lou Riner

Church Women Install Officers in Middletown Council

Mrs. Howard Price was installed as president of the Middletown Council of Church Women at the final meeting of the season. Also installed were Mrs. George Letts as vice president and Mrs. Ross Kramer as secretary by outgoing president Mrs. Ernest Graff. The council adjourned until September after reports on the year's meetings, the nylon hose project, leper work, and migrant aid, with books purchased for Middletown Public Library and a weekday Bible School scholarship donation. The session was held in the Barnitz Room of the YMCA.

Howard Price Middletown

Travel Notes Mention Elbert Crowes Return Home

Travel notes report Mr and Mrs Elbert T Crowe returning to El Paso Texas after a week with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert P Crow of West Middletown. Also Mrs Charles Kerr and Mrs David Harlan return from a visit with Mr and Mrs Justus Wilcox in Toledo.

Elbert T. Crowe el Paso Tex Robert i P. Crow West Middletown Charles Kerr David Harlan Mrs Justus Wilcox Toledo

Tobias Studio Bridal Sitting Prices

A local studio lists engagement sittings from five dollars and bridal sittings starting at ten dollars. The notice provides contact details at 41 So Main Dia GA 2 1171 for more information.

Tobias Diai

Meetings Wednesday for National Guard at Armory

Meetings of National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday at the Armory.

National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry Armory

Cranbrook Names Two Middleton Boys in Graduation

Cranbrook School Bloomfield Hills to graduate 60 seniors on June 8. Middleton youths Douglas McKnight and Stephen Smith are among the graduates. McKnight is a post graduate student son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. McKnight. Smith is son of Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Smith and has been accepted for Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.

Middletown Cranbrook School Bloomfield Hills Mich Douglas McKnight C. J. McKnight Eaton Drive Stephen Smith Kenneth M. Smith Stephen Lentrance Wesleyan University

Marriage Is Announced Vivian Smith Weds Claude Riley

Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Matt B. Smith of Franklin states their daughter Vivian married Claude Riley of Franklin on April 27 at 1 30 p m in the bride’s home. Rev Robert Brown officiated with Vada Smith as maid of honor and George Hollon as best man. The couple resides at 72 Stadia Drive Franklin.

Matt B. Smith Miami Avenue Franklin Vivian Claude Riley Bitha Riley Gayscreek Robert ¥. Brown Vada Smith George Hollon Riley Moraine Paper Co West Carrollston Franklin High School Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Stadia Dr

Rehearsals for Moose Initiation Set Sunday in Lebanon

The Lodges Women of the Moose rehearse for initiation rites to be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Lebanon. Members planning to attend meet at 12 30 p.m. Sunday at the Ohio Bus Station. The Pythian Sisters annual mother daughter banquet last night at Lafayette Temple featured spring decor and a program including Mrs. Roy Bowling and Mrs. Arthur Fouts with a reading titled Mother. Arrangements were led by Mrs. Glen Tullis and others. The next regular meeting is June 11.

Women of the Moose Lebanon Ohio Bus Station Pythian Sisters Lafayette Temple Temple Roy Bowling Robert Wood Arthur Fouts Dayton Glen Tullis Elva Sutton Wood William Gallop Albert Mehl Winford

Camden Couple to Wed in June Ceremony

Mrs. Cora Overholser of Camden announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Linda to Riley Sorrell son of Mr and Mrs Roy Sorrell Camden. The couple will exchange vows June 1 in Camden Methodist Church.

Cora Overholser Camden Linda Riley Sorrell Roy Sorrell Camden Methodist Church

Evening Vital Births and Dismissals Reported

Vital Statistics notes multiple births with addresses in Franklin and Trenton areas including boys for Agoston Curry Buchheit Arrowood and girls for Roby Collins and others. Hospital notes list Roslyn Fay and Stanley Ward among patients. several individuals discharged from Dismissed section with various Franklin and West Middletown addresses.

Louis Agoston Grand Ave Crossan Curry West Middletown Robert Buchheit Trenton Rt. 1 Richard Roby Franklin St Thomas Arrowood Earl Collins Roberts Ave Franklin

Hospital Bulletin Names Local Residents

In The Hospital Edward Tharp, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Tharp, Trenton Rt. 1. Mrs. Emma Hansell of Franklin Rt. 1. Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald of Franklin. Mrs. Elmer Knott of Franklin James Roth of Franklin. Mrs. Dorothy Radabaugh of FE. wood St. Kermit Vincent of Excello. Mrs. Ronald Brown of Middle stown Trailer Plc. Mrs. Elmer Miller of German John Morris of S. Broad St. Jerry Campbell, son of Mr. and my Clarence Campbell, Franklin.

Edward Tharp John Tharp Trenton Emma Hansell Franklin Edward Fitzgerald Elmer Knott

Man wins divorce over dog sleeping between spouses

In Bristol England Arthur Wallbridge aged 36 wins a divorce after testifying his wife Peggy 37 kept their dog between them at night to prevent intimacy. The case highlights domestic strain and a pet factor in marital disputes.

Bristol England Arthur Wallbridge Peggy Arthur

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