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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1953

Page

8

Sorority Pledge Ceremony At Holiday House

Eight rushees of Psi chapter Nu Phi Mu sorority pledged at Holiday House in a candlelit ceremony. Mrs. James Conrad presented the badge ritual, Miss Jackie Cornwell pinned the pledges, and Mrs. Gerald Pratt gave pink roses. New pledges and committees were announced. next meeting is November 17 at 7 30 p.m. at YMCA with a white elephant sale.

Holiday House Psi Chapter Nu Phi Mu Sorority James Conrad Jackie Cornwell Gerald Pratt Pratt Ray Pendergraft Nancy Polleys Nancy Barr Kathleen Sullivan Betty Jo Carl Faye McPherson Lucille Crout Shirley Gates YMCA

Parties Continue For Nancy Byrd Bride Elect

Included in the series of parties honoring Miss Nancy Byrd bride elect of William Baker was a pantry shower by Mrs Edward Baker at her Excello home. Fifteen guests joined in games and celebration. The couple will marry November 14 at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church.

Nancy Byrd William Baker Edward Baker Excello Miss Byrd Mr. Baker St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church

Travel Notes Visitants Share Hotel Statler Stay

Mr and Mrs Ernest Ruble of Wilmore Drive recently stayed at the Hotel Statler in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Howard Monger of Franklin and Mr and Mrs John Begard of Germantown were guests of Mr and Mrs Lammie Bailey of S Main Street.

Ernest Ruble Wilmore Drive Hotel Statler Cleveland Howard Monger Franklin John Begard Germantown Lammie Bailey S. Main Street

Sorority Plans Thanksgiving Basket Aid Through Alpha Epsilon

Members of Alpha Epsilon chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha voted at the YMCA meeting to send a Thanksgiving basket to a needy family. Executive board appointments included Irene Amatulli historian Howard Cohen contacts Robert Braun ways and means and Leo Schinner plus William Ferguson social. The Buckeye Jonquil will be edited next year by the chapter. A social at Mrs Cohen’s home 2104 Central Ave is set for Nov 24.

Alpha Epsilon Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority YMCA Irene Amatulli Howard Cohen Robert Braun Leo Schinner William Ferguson Jerry Nardiello Washington Court House Buckeye Jonquil Nardiello Clyde Davis Michael Kaurich Roger Dillman Jack Barrett Ray Nicholas Amatulli Cohen James Connelly Central Ave

Friends fete Doris Blackmore bride elect

Miss Doris Blackmore, bride elect of Jack Robinson, was honored last evening with a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. C. H. Lane on Hamilton Trenton Road. Thirty five guests participated in games with prizes awarded to Miss Carolyn Horton, Mrs. Kenneth Vance, Mrs. Paul Lawwill and Mrs. Charles Byrum. The couple will be married December 4.

Doris Blackmore Jack Robinson C. H. Lane Hamilton - Trenton Road Carolyn Horton Kenneth Vance Paul Lawwill Charles Byrum Miss Blackmore Robinson

Church Women To Hear Missionary

The First Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service holds a November 13 luncheon at 12:30 p.m. in the church social rooms with Calvary Methodist guests. Mrs. Glenn Miller leads worship, music by Mrs. L. J. Ragland, and Miss Bertha Starkey speaks on Laborers for Christ. Starkey, a missionary in Fukuha Japan, is from Williamsburg Ohio. Hostesses are Allen Circle members with evening circles aiding.

First Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service Calvary Methodist Church Glenn Miller L. J. Ragland

Barbara Guy and Bill Fairchild to Wed December 5

Mr and Mrs Maurice Guy of Trenton announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Bill Fairchild son of Mrs Lon Fairchild of Buena Avenue The bride to be is a Trenton High School graduate and works at Crystal Tissue Co The groom attended Lemon Monroe and Hillsboro high schools served two years in the Army and works for Bordens Dairy The couple will marry in an open church ceremony December 5 at 2 30 p m at Trenton United Presbyterian Church.

Maurice Guy Trenton Barbara Bill Fairchild Lon Fairchild Buena Avenue Guy Trenton High School Crystal Tissue Co Lemon - Monroe Hillsboro Borden's Dairy Trenton United Presbyterian Church

Oakland church clubs hold November events and talks

The Oakland Presbyterian social room hosted the monthly Oakland Clipper Club meeting with co hosts Mr and Mrs William Van Guelpen and Mr and Mrs Harley Beckett. Rev Francis Blair spoke on Bible History and Sid Medley showed color motion pictures of club activities. Twenty four members of United Presbyterian Women met for Thanksgiving dinner with Miss Marie Draut and Miss Mary Ann Asher performing. Mrs Jerome Schulz spoke on Negro missions across several states and cited Booker T Washington Marion Anderson and George Washington Carver. The program closed with a Negro spiritual led by Mrs Edward Sorrell and Mrs Harold Draut as stockings were collected for Christmas missions. Mrs Templyn Maffett presided with hostess duties by Mrs Lin Mendenhall. Mrs Wilbur Marlowe hosted the Cottongim Circle at her Carolina Street home with a program Live By Faith and Christmas boots making. The December Fellowship meeting will be at the church, hosted by circle members. Mrs Mildred Phipps and Mrs James Elizer Jr assisted. Business and Professional Circle met at Mrs Earl Whitton S.

Oakland Presbyterian Church Oakland Clipper Club William van Guelpen Harley Beckett Francis Blair Sid Medley Women's Missionary Society of United Presbyterian Church Marie Draut Mary Ann Asher Jerome Schulz Alabama North Carolina Tennessee Virginia Booker T. Washington Marion Anderson George Washington Carver Edward Sorrell Harold Draut Templyn Maffett Lin Mendenhall Wilbur Marlowe Cottongim Circle First Church of Christ Carolina Street Chet Cottongin Marlowe Mildred Phipps James Elizer Jr

Bride Shower For Nancy Roper’s Bride Elect

Sixteen children taught swimming by Miss Nancy Roper at Sunset Pool gathered at Mrs. W. E. Marshall’s Central Avenue home for a kitchen gadget shower honoring the bride elect. Prize winners included Carolyn Woodruff, Susan Kersher, and Susan Anness. The guests were served in the dining room where a bride doll, cookbook, and skillet adorned the table. Ens. Thomas Strait is to wed November 21 at First Presbyterian Church.

Nancy Roper Sunset Pool W. E. Marshall Central Avenue Carolyn Woodruff Susan Kersher Susan Anness Miss Roper Ens Thomas Strait First Presbyterian Church

Viola Rebekah Lodge Holds Meeting and Initiates Members

Last evening at Knights of Malta Hall Viola Rebekah Lodge met with thirty members and six visitors present. Mrs Wanetta Dillon of Lebanon District No 54 led the first officer nomination and inspection. The noble grand charge earned a perfect rating and the lodge received an excellent grade as candidates were initiated by the degree staff.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Knights of Malta Wanetta Dillion Lebanon

Community Circle and Church Groups Plan Holidays

Main Street hosts and hostesses guide a Grove Circle meeting with Mrs Chester Tomilson and Mrs Bill Apple assisting. Members heard a program on Faith by Miss Naida Stalls and others, and planned Thanksgiving and Christmas projects. Gossett Fellowship, First Christian Church, and Maple Park EUB Church groups held sessions with prize winners, games, and upcoming bazaars and dinners.

Coming Up Ladies Auxiliary Knights Templar Meet Friday

The Ladies Auxiliary Knights Templar 71 will meet Friday at the Masonic hall at 6 30 p m for a covered dish dinner to plan the Christmas meeting Lone Star Past Councilors meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Mrs Kenneth Duff home 3807 Grand Ave

Knights Templar Masonic Ge Lone Star Kenneth Duff Grand Ave

St Johns PTA Plans Yule Party For December 8

The St Johns School PTA completed plans for its annual Christmas party at a November meeting in the school cafeteria. The event is set for December 8 and baskets will be provided to the needy for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Open house is scheduled for November 17 through 19 with hours 8 30 AM to 2 45 PM. Luncheon was served by eighth grade mothers led by chairwoman Mrs John Dobrozsi.

St. John’s School PTA John Dobrozsi

Turkey Dinner Set For Students At Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity students will be served a free turkey dinner the day before Thanksgiving. PTA meeting noted the event and listed performers from Leubbers School of Dance. Arrangements were led by Mrs William O'Conner and other PTA officers.

Holy Trinity PTA Christine Santoro Gae Redkey Barbara Kidd Hope Neuenswander Mary Angelo Lois Ann Koeppel Gary Perkins Michael Kidd John Mary Jo Jurkowitz Virginia Mulligan Margaret Brehem Nancy Jackie Noonan Leubbers School of Dance William O’conner Clifford Garski Howard Wendt John Patrick Carl Burgemeir M. H. Rohrkemper

Miami Student to Speak on Ohio Sesquicentennial

Philip Stevens of Miami University will address the Lions Club on The Ohio Sesquicentennial Story and Histories of Ohio tomorrow at noon in the Manchester Hotel. Joe Canter is program chairman.

Philip Stevens Miami University Ohio Lions Club Manchester Joe Canter

Pops To Blame For Many Ifl Of Teen Drivers

National safety expert Paul Jones told about 2,000 Hamilton students that parents often set a bad example for teen drivers. He urged high school driver training as key, likening teen motoring to athletics with rules, teamwork, and emotional control while urging youths to respect older drivers. The talk concluded with a curious Britannica note about drums.

Hamilton National Safety Ohio Paul Jones Chicago National Safety Council Pop Jones

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