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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1953

Page

5

Nancy Byrd and William Baker to wed November

Miss Nancy Byrd and William Baker receive multiple showers ahead of their November 14 wedding at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church. A Sunday personal shower hosted by Dayton hosts honored the couple with men presenting gifts to the prospective groom and women complimenting the bride elect. A buffet meal featured white chrysanthemums as the centerpiece.

Nancy Byrd William Baker St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Park Bolan Dayton Robert Lubberger William Lubberger Franklin Street

Current Events Club Meets At Mitchell Home

Mrs. Wylie Mitchell hosted the Current Events Club at her Stanley Street home assisted by Mrs. R. C. Todd Mrs. Charles W Beck and Mrs. J. P. Butterfield. Joseph W Pick gave a talk Valley of Great Mi ami followed by E. K Smith on Thanksgiving Customs. Refreshments were served with Mrs. Smith and Mrs. J. N. Christiansen presiding at the tea table.

Club Meetings Set for UB Church and YMCA

The Mothers' Club of UB Church Jacksonburg will meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Ethel Higgins's home in Jacksonburg. Upsilon chapter Nu Phi sorority will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. at the YMCA.

Mothers’ Club of UB Church Jacksonburg Ethel Higgins Upsilon Nu Phi My Sorority YMCA

Oct 27 Vows Unite Couple Miss Brewer and Gibbs

Miss Illa Verne Brewer daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Brewer of Middletown Rt 1 and Eugene R Gibbs son of Mr and Mrs Lexie Gibbs of Gilmore Ky were married Oct 27 in Lawrenceburg Ind The bride attended Lemon Monroe High School works at Schiff s shoe store The groom a Wolfe County Ky graduate and serviceman will reside with his parents while he is overseas

Illa Verne Brewer Willie Brewer Middletown Rt 1 Eugene R. Gibbs Lexie Gibbs Gilmore, Ky Lawrenceburg Ind Lemon- Monroe High School Schiff’s Wolfe County Kentucky Gibbs

Auxiliary Party Plans Completed at Welfare Auxiliary Benefit

Auxiliary patronesses preside at tea tables at tomorrows Welfare Auxiliary annual benefit card party from 2 to 5 pm in the Manchester Hotel ballroom. Mrs. Ross Snyder handles tea table arrangements. The event features gift nook items, a handmade lifelike baby doll donated by Mrs. Frank Vigor, and prizes including an outdoor grill. Tickets available at the door.

Frank Vigor Gardner Board and Carton Co

Miss Kehm speaks on History of High School Literature in Ohio

Century Club guests heard Miss Charlotte Kehm dean of girls at Norwood High School discuss The History of High School Literature in Ohio at the annual guest night. Hostesses included Mrs C F Bailey Miss Jetta Goldman Mrs J D Satchet and Mrs Ellen Aubley. President Mrs Harry Phillips welcomed members and guests while a musical program by Mrs W C Thompson was offered. Charter member Miss Jetta Goldman, affiliated with the club 57 years, was honored.

Charlotte Kehm Norwood High School Ohio Women’s Century Club C. F. Bailey Jetta Goldman J. D. Satchet Ellen Aubley Harry Phillips W. C. Thompson

Voters League Plans Program With Speaker At Home

The League of Women Voters invites the public to a meeting at 8 p.m. Thurs at 510 S Main St hosted by Mrs E A Correa. Richard Koehler county civil defense coordinator will discuss Women in Civil Defense. Women and men interested in hearing the speakers or joining may attend.

League of Women Voters E. A. Correa S. Main St Richard Koehler Cecil Kindred

Skaters Parents Plan Halloween Party For 70 Members

The Skaters' Parent Assn held a Sunday Halloween party for 70 competitive skaters and friends after a polio benefit show practice. Lunch was served in the Girl Scout club room, followed by games, contests, and dancing with prizes awarded to both groups. Co-presidents Douglas Boxwell and partners organized the event to foster fellowship among children.

Parent Assn Girl Scout Club Room Douglas Boxwell

Travel Notes Among Middletown Residents

Mrs. Martin A. McHale returns to Hatboro Pa after visiting son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs G H Klouman of 16th Avenue. The Middletonians and guests spent last weekend in Michigan City Ind with Mr Klouman’s parents Mr and Mrs Henning Klouman Otto Dell of Los Angeles departed by plane this morning after a month’s visit in Middletown. Dur ing his stay he was guest of Mrs J N Kimball of Central Avenue and H L Dell of The Alameda. Mr and Mrs John Martin of Linden Avenue and Mr and Mrs Albert Sherman of Central Avenue have returned after spending weekend with the Charles Sherman in Latrobe Pa. Home from DePauw University for weekend was Miss Robyn Byrd daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Byrd of Sutphin Street.

Martin A. McHale Hatboro G. H. Klouman 16Th Avenue Middletonians Michigan City End Klouman Henning Klouman Otto Dell Los Angeles Middletown John Martin Linden Avenue Albert Sherman Central Avenue Charles Shermans Latrobe DePauw University Robyn Byrd Tom Byrd Sutphin Street

Shirley Jean Wenzel to Burl Wilson Jr in Liberty Indiana

Mr and Mrs Robert R Wenzel announce the marriage of their daughter Shirley Jean to Burl Wilson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Burl Wilson of Yankee Road The ceremony took place Oct 30 at the Church of Christ Liberty Ind with Rev R E Dowden officiating Attendants were Rex Wilson and his wife The bride wore blue nylon with black accessories and red rosebud corsage He is employed by Middletown Ice and Coat Co The bride attends Middletown High School.

Robert R. Wenzel Baltimore Street Shirley Jean Burl Wilson Jr Burl Wilson Yankee Road Church of Christ, Liberty Ind R. E. Dowden Rex Wilson

Sorority Holds Model Meeting at Omicron Chapter

PAS History and traditions of Beta Sigma Phi were explained to prospective members at a model business meeting at the home of Mrs. Donald Perkins. The discussion covered the sorority project and gifts for Otterbein Home children. a tea for rushees was announced for Nov. 15 at Mrs. Dale Converse’s home.

Beta Sigma Phi Omicron Donald Perkins Otterbein Pat Goonan Ways and Means Dale Converse Jack Edgington Frank Néel Herman Erbacher Patricia Cooie Bert Profitt John C. Dorsey F. W. Schneider Bill Eisele

Creamery Butter Output Drops Since 1940 in US

US dairy data show about 700 million pounds less creamery butter produced in 1952 than in 1940. The decline reflects shifts in demand, production practices, and farming patterns across the nation during the postwar period.

United States

Armco Association To Vote On Amendment Plan

The Armco Association will meet Thursday at 4 p.m. to vote on a constitutional amendment increasing districts from 10 to 11. A new director would join the board to represent Open Hearth No. 2, scrap preparation and the coke plant, announced Secretary-Treasurer Mark Walke.

Armco Assn Mark Walke Armco Assa

Bahais to hear of Wilmette temple significance

Local Baha'is meet Friday at 8 p.m. in the YMCA to discuss the national temple in Illinois. The session, led by Mr. and Mrs. Jozef McCoy of Waynesville, notes the temple’s nine sides and nine gardens guiding visitors to an auditorium for 1200. Nine symbolizes perfection in Bahaist belief.

YMCA Illinois Jozef McCoy Waynesville

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