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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1960

Page

3

Phi Beta Psi Plans Annual Holiday Dance

Phi Beta Psi Mu chapter in Middletown sponsors a semi formal holiday dance to kick off the season. The 1960 event, directed by Mrs Eugene Swiezer, will be Friday Nov 25 at the Manchester Hotel ballroom with Harmony Kings providing music from 9 30 p m to 1 30 a m Proceeds go to the Middletown American Cancer Society chapter Tables reservations are handled by Mrs James Sexton and tickets are available from sorority members or by contacting local officers Decorations follow a Night To Be Remember theme Invitations will be mailed to 175 inactive members and others in the area.

Middletown Phi Beta Psi Sorority Manchester Hotel American Cancer Society Harmony Kings Eugene Swiezer James Sexton Elmo Place Wilma Gade Ardmore Drive Donald Hensler Arnold Drive Sexton Dale Wilson

Miss Timmer Honored at Bridal Shower

Lois Timmer bride elect Mark Watson attended a Sunday shower at The Alameda hosted by her mother Mrs Edward Timmer and Mrs Henry Chuhak. Guests included Mrs John Cox Mrs Walter Wilwirn and others. Timmer to wed November 19 at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church in Terre Haute Indiana.

Lois Timmer Mark Watson Onor Cameda Edward Timmer Henry Chuhak John Cox Walter Wilwirn Thomas Reed al Kremer Robert Mick Larry Kramer Thomas Timner William Amburgey Paul Ruth Howard Sheley Robert Scheibert Mike Mandzak Wenjell Cox Jennifer Cox Thomas Bellaw Timmer

Assembly Plans Dec 10 Dinner Dance in Middletown

Mr and Mrs Richard O Donnell hosted a meeting at 5 Main Street Franklin to organize the Middletown Assembly Dec 10 dinner dance at the Manchester Hotel. Barney Uhl's orchestra will provide dancing music. Other hosting couples included Mr and Mrs B K Feinthel Mr and Mrs L M Taylor Mr and Mrs H C McGraw and Mr and Mrs A Schwarz.

Richard O'Donnell Main Street Franklin Middletown Assembly Manchester Barney Uhl O'Donnell B. K. Feinthel L. M. Taylor H. C. McGraw A. Schwarz

County Near Top In Easter Seal Drive

Butler County ranked high among Ohio counties in meeting the 1960 Easter Seal goal. The achievement was announced by Mrs. Dewey Maddox, executive director of the Butler County Society for Crippled Children, during the Ohio Society for Crippled Children annual meeting in Toledo.

Butler County Dewey Maddox Butler County Society For Crippled Children

Beef Stroganoff Master Recipe From History

A master chef shares the original authentic Beef Stroganoff recipe from history. The November issue of Better Homes & Gardens presents its glamorous appeal as party fare with complete instructions for preparation and serving.

Better Homes & Gardens

Tea Party For Democratic Candidates Wives

The Journal’s society department jumped the gun by publishing the tea details a week early. On Saturday November 5, Mrs Tony Temore hosts at 203 Almond with hostesses Mrs David Dillon Miss Mary Lord and Mrs James Beatty assisting. Honored guests include Mrs R William Patterson Mrs Wade Burns Mrs John W Thomas and others.

The Journal Society Tony Temore Alamond David Dillon Mary Lord James Beatty R. William Patterson Wade Burns John W. Thomas Edward Beckett Richard Wessel Joseph T. Kiep Mark G. Wendel Jesse H. Pochard Arthur J. Fiehrer Harry W. Walsh Bearl A. Joyce

Engagement Is Revealed In Waynesville

Mr and Mrs Earl C Dunham announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia to Robert Howell son of Mr and Mrs R L Howell of Lebanon Patricia Dunham a Waynesville High School graduate works at Kroger Lebanon while Howell a Lebanon High School graduate works at Ralston Purina and studies at the University of Cincinnati No wedding date set.

Earl C. Dunham Waynesville Patricia Robert Howell

Sixty-Two Points Lead Bridge Winners at Middletown Club

Mrs M L Johnston and Mrs Clifford Woodruff topped the Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club with 62 points at Temple Beth Sholom. Ted Forsyth and Jerry Lehman were second, while Mrs Stanley Weinstein and Mrs Howard Wikoff tied for third with 59 as five tables played. Next week’s session will be master point night.

M. L. Johnston Clifford Woodruff Middletown

Comedy Revue at Shubert Cincinnati With Flanders Swann

The Shubert Theater in Cincinnati will host At the Drop of a Hat a satire laden revue starring Michael Flanders and Donald Swann for a week starting Monday November 7. Shows begin at 9 pm with matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2 pm. The act debuted in London New Year's Eve 1956 and later succeeded in New York.

Shubert Theater Cincinnati Michael Flanders Donald Swann New York London Fortunes Theater New York City Golden Theater Flanders and Swann

Local Groups Host District Parley in Middletown Hamilton

Middletown Hamilton Ahepa chapter and Daughters of Penelope hosted the 28th District Conclave, drawing over 200 guests for a Saturday night dance at the American Legion with George Mehas and his orchestra. Speakers included Angela Marrigan and Gust Herouvis, with out of town delegates from North Carolina and Kentucky. Arrangements were led by Peter Laras and Miss Pallas.

Middletown-Hamilton Order of Ahepa Chrysa Daughters of Penelope American Legion George Mehas Sts. Constantine and Eleni Thomas Cavalaris Charlotte M. C Thomas Chase Columbus Penelope George N. George Ahepa Gus Johnson Lexington Peter i Laras George Poolitsan Miss Pallas Gus Mardas

Christian Book Center To Open In Town

The new Christian Book Center at 7 N Main St opens Thursday per manager Rev S C Hoelle and wife. Gifts will be distributed 9 30 am to 5 pm. The non profit center will offer non denominational literature sheet music and records with stored proceeds aiding missionary work.

New Christian Book Center N. Main St S. C. Hoelle Hoelle

Ghost stories replace prayers at North Carolina YMCA camp

In Elkin, North Carolina, an AP report describes a YMCA camp counselor finishing evening scriptures before asking if anyone wants to pray. A small voice replies no and suggests telling ghost stories, sparking a spooky moment as the lights go out and a fire crackles in the fireplace.

Elkin N.C YMCA

Vital Statistics Births Recorded in Several Households

Mr and Mrs George E Motza of German town announce a girl born Monday at 422 E Center St. Mr and Mrs Ernest Linville of Franklin announce a boy born Monday at 135 Ellenridge Drive. Mr and Mrs Roger Shafer announce a girl born Monday at 9615 Manchester Road. Mr and Mrs Glyn F White of Miamisburg announce a girl born Monday at 30 Fifth St. Mr and Mrs Charles L Baker of 614 Richmond St announce a boy born Monday. Mr and Mrs Robert L Hyder of West Middletown announce a girl born today.

George E. Motza E. Center St Germantown Ernest Linville Ellenridge Drive Franklin Roger Shafer Manchester Road Glyn F. White Fifth St Miamisburg Moniday Charles L. Baker Richmond St Robert L. Hyder West Middletown

Hospital Discharges Many Names in Local List

A hospital notice lists numerous patients and new discharges including Mrs. Samuel Baldwin on S. Verity Parkway and Harold Wilson on Lamberton St. Other names cover Franklin and nearby streets with many patients marked as dismissed or admitted, among them Barnie Collier, Arthur Burton, Gregory Back, Joseph Flanagan, Ernest Wills, and James Bober, reflecting a broad roll of local residents in care and travel between wards.

Samuel Baldwin S. Verity Parkway Harold Wilson Lamberton St Barnie Collier Franklin Arthur Burton Burton Road William N. Shaw Frank Lin Gregory Back Alvin P. Back Camden Donald Slusher Carolina St Stanley Chaney Sheffield St Ivan Wilson Flemming Road Paul Bauknecht Catalpa Joseph P. Flanagan Orchard

Three People Treated After Middletown Hospital Incident

Three persons were treated at Middletown Hospital yesterday. Lloyd Cowgill, 33, of Franklin, suffered a fractured foot when a 700 pound paper roll fell on his foot at work. Mildred Brown, 35, of Gratis, received six stitches on two fingers after a knife slipped while cutting string at home. Colin Skidmore, 8, of Franklin, sustained partial amputation of the middle and ring fingers from a door accident at Springboro School.

Middletown Hospital Lloyd Cowgill Maple St Franklin Mildred Brown Gratis Colin Skidmore William Skidmore Rt. 1

Auto Workers honor Ira Saks with Man of the Year award

Kansas City AP reports at the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association 13th convention Ira Saks of Cleveland received the Automotive Man of the Year Award for outstanding industry leadership and service.

Kansas City Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Ira Saks Cleveland

Queen's Kin Appeals For Doomed Boy

London AP The Earl of Harewood first royal family member to publicly urge mercy for Francis Forsyth 18 who faces the gallows Nov 10 for killing a man after a robbery. He joined 29 notables including Kingsley Amis Bertand Russell Michael Redgrave and Augustus John in a Times plea for reprieve.

London Elizabeth Earl of Harewood Earl George VI Times of London Francis Forsyth Norman Harris Kingsley Amis John Collins St. Paul's Cathedral Baron Harmsworth Birmingham Berthand Russell Michael Redgrave Ravensdale Augustus John J. B. Priestly

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Phi Beta Psi Easter Seal Tea Story Shubert Christian Book Center Holy Ghost Democratic Courts of Common Pleas Earl R. Hogan Armed Services Earl Hogan D.A.W., American Legion, Elks, Eagles, Monkey Mutual Aid Society Isaak Walton League Butler County Sportsmen's Club Mark C. Wendel University of Cincinnati King’s Mills Financial Department U.S. Army South Pacific Ann Mary Wendel Mercy Hospital Pol. Adv Eastern Star Order of Eastern Star Ohio Wiliam O. Dunlap Utica Doris Preston Leesville Ernest Wills Finney St. Roman Elmer E. Kelso Fairmount George L. Huber Town Sam Collins Paul J. Berry Monroe Wiliam H. Heath Elizabeth Winkelman Girard Ave Charles Bush Oxford State Road Lucille Crank Lebanon James W. Back Lafayette Ave William Ballard Reynolds Ave Samuel M. Blumberg Central Ave Vernon Buchanan Trenton Franklin Road Ralph Buehl Barbara Drive Ray Chandler Clarence Chapman Bobbie Combs William Combs Earl Cretors Park St Robert Dowrey Robert J. Dowrey Kensington St Freeman B. Fisher Young Jay Friend Poe St Chess Ginter Roosevelt Ave Marsha Glover Jerry Glover 17Th Rance Hunter N. Wall Elmer E. Jeffery William B. Lawson Somerville James H. LeConte Sith Ave Webster Newton N Marshall Road Fred Ransom Elk Creek Road Lyle Ranson Cincinati Richard Shaffer Elm Norman Sharrett Richard Shockey Aeronca Joyce Shockey Dale Shockey Bre Clinton Wright Ralph Zickgraf Mouroe Ohioan Queen U. S Waunane J. Mier Peataes Syndicete Iow Oe John Te Popular Parkas Air Force Boss’ Boyswear Ross’ Hosiery Jacquard & Solid Colors Ross’ Sportawear Selby Arch Preserver Ross’ Shoe Department Lucky Foot Sale AAA Housewares Wagner Sunbeam Ist
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