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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1961

Page

5

Two Day Flower Show Attracts 800 Viewers

The third annual Flower Show sponsored by the Middletown Council of Garden Clubs drew about 800 attendees at the National Guard Armory. Mrs. Ashland Howard Germantown won sweepstakes in Horticulture and the Tri-Color Award. Mrs. Walter Mischley and Mrs. Leroy Wagner earned sweepstakes and Tri-Color honors in Artistic Arrangements. Awards listed span numerous divisions with judges from Cincinnati and Ohio State Association of Garden Clubs.

Ashland Howard Walter Mischley Leroy Wagner Middletown Council of Garden Clubs National Guard Armory Howard Germantown Mischley Men's Horticulture Society Edwin Bolenhaugh A. Robert Schroeder Cincinnati W. A. Cordes Loveland Ohio State Association of Garden Robert Tennant Tom Moon Robert Vorhis Bend In the River Charles Goforth Jack Hose James Stewart C. C. Clark Robert Reiner H. H. Schrock Clear Waters Harry Waldner Victor Wootan Louis Waldner Willows William Harrison James Cast Goforth Wagner Schrock Frankland R. S. Kenyon Germantown —Conservation Dam Nicholas Ka Albert Osborne Trenton Holy Name Church H. M. McClellan Fitzwater Monroe Sound of Music Midley Armco Steel O. W Middletown Mary Stewart Craig Moon Bruce Stewart Linda McDade Nmrs W. C. Cordes Joseph Peil Journal Barr

Vital Statistics List Births Across Multiple Families

A roundup of newborns reported by numerous couples in towns including Ma son, Trenton, Miamisburg, Franklin, and Carlisle. Names, addresses, and birth days Sunday Saturday and Friday noted for each family, with out of town entries in San Diego California.

Donald FE. Distler Lamberton St Richard J. Clark Hill Ave Paw Jenkins Franklin Rt. 1 John W. Grass Carolina St Henry Napier Carlisle Richard C. Bender Winton St Alex Smith Deardoff Road Franklin Lomnie Schraer Charles St

Open House Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Peter Balzer

Mrs Reiner Balzer hosted an open house at her Linden Avenue home from 3 to 6 pm to honor her son and daughter in law Peter A Balzer and Marcia Lynn Lowe Balzer Nearly 100 guests from Dayton Cincinnati Hamilton Brookville Ind and Middletown attended The couple who wed May 6 at St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church plan to live on Arlington Avenue The tea table featured pink and white motifs with spring flower arrangements.

Reiner Balzer Linden Avenue Peter A. Balzer Dayton Cincinnati Hamilton Brookville Ind Middletown Balzer Lowell Fich Stanley Street Arlington Avenue

Floral prize winners list includes Iris and Peonies parade

A long readable list names numerous exhibitors and winners across iris peonies roses and other plants. Notable names include Louise Denny Reid Kenyon Mrs Ashland Howard Mrs Knepshield Mrs Norbert Werner Blanche Odgen and Charles Schneider with multiple first second and third placements in varied categories.

Ashland Howard Ralph Irons Wesley Rowles Howard Irons C. W. Beck Harold Knopshield Louise Denny Victor Wootan L. C. Lackey Ned Warren Rowles Reid Kenyon Knepshield Norbert Werner Robert Reiner Ferne Smith Jack Hose Lutie Hale Harold Shaw John O'Conner M. C. Clark Blanche Odgen Charles Schneider Joe Baker Sr Beck Frank Hoffman H. H. Schrock John Lawler Columbine Paul Day Charles R. Schneider Ferner Smith Frank Shinn George Leighton J. F. Hinkle Robert Francis

John E. Millers Host Farewell Picnic for Van Guelpen Family

Mr. and Mrs. Louis C. Van Guelpen and children were honored guests at a surprise farewell picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John E. Miller on Ardmore. The Van Guelpens will move to Montreal as Mr. Van Guelpen transfers with Black Clawson Co. Neighbors and relatives attended and a gift was presented to the family.

Louis C. van Guelpen Louise Van John E. Miller Ardmore Drive van Guelpens McKinley Street Montreal Canada van Guelpen Black Clawson Co Karen John Miller M. G. McCall Julie Lynn Bill Robert E. Gloeckler Tom Don Virgil Oliver Dale

Lodges Installation Rites Highlight Imperial Court Meeting

Imperial Court M4 of the Amaranth held a Saturday session in the Commercial Building with Fern Sharp of Ohio installing appointed officers including Roy Jordan and Mrs. Muriel Beatty. Memorial services were led by Mrs. James Holt and Harry Pell. refreshments run by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson. Nine rear-town guests attended.

Imperial Court M4 Order of the Amaranth Grand Court Ohio Fern Sharp Roy Jordan Muriel Beatty John Taylor Sharp William Jolliff Harlan Carpenter Herbert Appleton Jack Edgar Reeder James Holt Harry C. Pell Frank Wilson

Crossword clues curious jumble hide clues and errors

A list of crossword clues with many typos and misprints including Swiss, Asiatic, Gypsy, Indochit, New Hampesh, Europea country, and other scrambled terms. The page reads as a puzzle prompt with numbered hints and partial solutions, likely from a newspaper crossword section.

New Guinea City English Cathedral City

Tea Shower Held in Dayton Honors Miss Reichelderfer

Mrs Russell Sweetman hosted a pink and white tea shower in Dayton for Miss Gretchen Ann Reichelderfer bride elect Mick Gretchen Ann Reichelderfer. Guests included Mrs Howard Shull and many local residents. The wedding is set for June 10 at 7 30 p m at the First Presbyterian Church.

Russell Sweetman Leycross View Dayton Mick Gretchen Ann Reichelderfer James E. Skull Miss Reichelderfer Howard Shull D. E. Reichelderfer Randolph Mockbee Edward Keever James Reichelderfer Thomas Hensey Dale Little Don Farquer Tom Sizer Jerry Frachette Martha Sorrell Saralee Harvey Marcia Mauer Nicki Nichols Martha Nelson Joanne Roberson Linda Elsner Ann Lawson Linda Nein Sharon McKnight Ann Grine Verna Highley Shull First Presbyterian Church Countryside J. L Shull Barnitz Street

Power Cut Off At Germantown After Barn Fire

Electrical service near Germantown was cut for about 20 minutes when a blaze spread from a barn on Rosa Dechant and Oma Brixner property to a Dayton Power and Light pole at Weaver Road and Dayton Pike. Fire Chief Richard Zechar said the cause is undetermined. The barn, several wagons and hay were destroyed and a surrounding wheat field was damaged.

Germantown Dayton Power and Light Co Weaver Road Dayton Pike Rosa Dechant Oma Brixner Corporation Limita Ricard Zechar

Two Skaters Triumph at Dayton Inter-Rink Meet

Roller Haven Skating Club of Middletown sent two 13 year old skaters to the all-Ohio inter-rink event at Skatemoor Rink in Dayton. Carl Hovel won first place gold in sub-novice figure skating while Doyle Whisler captured third in free style, representing their club and families listed in the records.

Roller Haven Skating Club of Middletown Skatemoor Rink Dayton Carl Hovel Central Ave Doyle Whisler Robert Whisler Wilbraham Road

Britain Abolished Slavery Across Empire in 1833

A historic act ended slavery in the British empire in 1833, freeing enslaved people and marking a turning point in anti slavery efforts across colonies. The law established gradual emancipation and set a framework for compensation to former slaveholders.

Great Britain British Empire

Pre nuptial party honors Arien Frey ahead of Aug 26 wedding

Mrs Martin Littmann hosted the first in a series of pre nuptial events for bride elect Arien Frey and fiancé James L Imes. Guests included Mrs Chester Wend Mrs Richard Linkins and other local spouses. The couple, daughters of Arthur Frey and Roy Imes families, plan to marry August 26 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Martin Littmann Knoll Woods Arien Frey James L. Imes Chester Wend Richard Linkins Donald Ashial A. J. Frey Robert George Fred Good David Douglas Harry Pratt J. ©. Young Clifford Sampson Donald Wolford Emerson Wendt Franklin Kresheck Ronald Lane Arthur Johnson Arthur J. Frey Glen Lane Imes Roy Imes Franklin Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Shower Honors Delores Goodman Before Aug. 12 Wedding

The first pre nuptial party for Missa Delores Goodman bride elect of David Young was hosted by J. E. Windsor Jr. in Middletown. Hamilton Read Myre and Charles Hall organized the personal shower with a white bride doll and umbrella as decorations. Winners were Becky Finney and Kathy Hoover. Guests included Mrs. Larry Anderson, Becky Lowe, Mrs. Russell Pence, Marilyn Kramer, Vera Bennett, Mrs. Stanley Goodman, Mia Goodman, Charles Goodman, and Sandy Smith. The couple, children of local families, will wed August 12 at the First Baptist Church.

Missa Delores Goodman David Young J. E. Windsor Jr Middletown Hamilton Myre Charles Hall Becky Finney Kathy Hoover Larry Anderson Becky Lowe Russell Pence Marilyn Kramer Vera Gay Bennett Stanley Goodman Mia Charles Goodman Sandy Smith Miss Goodman Winona Drive Mr. Young Raymond Young Stole Drive First Baptist Church

Friday Last Day For MU Signup

Miami University announces final day for summer session pre-registration with all remaining registrations opening June 17. Summer classes start June 19 and late registration requires a five dollar penalty. First term registrations end at 4 p.m. June 2.

Oxford Miami University

Flying fish fins do not vibrate in air

Contrary to popular impression, the fins of flying fish do not vibrate in air. Spectacular glides delight travelers in warm seas and result from momentum from sharp underwater bursts of speed. Up drafts catch the rigid winged gliders and carry them forward 1 000 feet or more above the water.

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