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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1961

Page

14

Alaska Mission Theme Highlighted at Ladies Lunch

The November meeting of the Women's Association of First Presbyterian featured a program on Alaska missions with guest speaker Mrs. John B. Baker of Germantown. She spoke on Alaska education challenges, shared Sitka memories, and illustrated the need for boarding schools due to high travel costs and limited students' access to high school. New Circle chairmen were installed, and a chorus performed.

Missions Women’s Association Firs Presbyterian Church John B. Baker Germantown National Missions of Miami Presbyterial Alaska Sheldon Jackson School Baker Louis Brown Association Robert Cordray Brown Ben Brock William Forkner JA. Carter John Walker James Bruner Ralph Knight

Pecks Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary in Lebanon

Mr. and Mrs. Harley Peck Sr. of Lebanon observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Golden Lamb Inn. Married in Syracuse, they have lived in Lebanon their entire married life. Mr. Peck runs Peck Dahlia Farm near Lebanon. They have five children Harley Jr. of Middletown John Peck Mrs. Robert Kaufman Mrs. Robert Olsen and Dr. Lyman Peck of Oxford plus thirteen grandchildren.

Harley Peck Sr Lebanon Golden Lamb Inn Peck Syracuse N. Y Peck Dahlia Farm Harley Peck Jr Middletown John Peck Robert Kaufman Robert Olsen Lyman Peck Oxford

SPG Chapter Dinner at Franklin Thanksgiving

The Iota Nu chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma held a Thanksgiving dinner at Mrs. William Fink’s home on S Main Street Franklin. Prize winners included Mrs. Perry Wilson Mrs. Christopher Margerum Mrs. Kenneth Smith and Mrs. Alger Stickelman. Members and guests attended with plans announced for a bake sale in the Central Store lobby on December 4 and a meeting at Waynecrest Lanes November 21. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. William Whitese and Mrs. Walt.

William Fink S. Main Street Franklin Lota Ny Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Perry Wilson Chris Margerum Kenneth Smith Alger Stickelman Stan Tsakaris Gene Chamberlain Thomas Taulbee Lylburn Cummins Bernice Jones Grant Bradley Waynecrest Lanes William Whitese Walt

Travel Notes on McGoughs Boston Commissioning

Mr and Mrs Kenneth D McGough of Tytus Avenue recently returned from Boston Massachusetts after attending the commissioning of the USS MacDonough newest addition to the sixth fleet They were entertained at a reunion aboard ship as the parents of their son McGeawh a missile technician in the crew

Kenneth D. McGough Tytus Avenue Boston Mass Uss. MacDonough Sixth Fleet McGeawh

Bride-Elect Louann Merrick Feted at Shower and Bridge

Mrs. Alvin Bel and Mrs. Donald Williams hosted a bridal shower and bridge party at the Bel home on Erie Avenue for Miss Louann Merrick fiancée of Ronald Lee Drew. Pink and white decor featured honeycomb paper and a miniature bride and groom. Bridge winners were Mrs. W. S. Geckeler, Mrs. William Brooks, and Mrs. Louis Brown.

Alvin Bel Donald Williams Columbus Bel Erie Avenue Louann Merrick Ronald Lee Drew Bridge W. S. Geckeler William Brooks Louis Brown Robert Bookwalter Donald Dieterly Norman Kerr James Merrick H. E. Newlin David Selvar Robert Truck Merrick Orchard Street Mr. Drew Elmer Drew New Madison

Butler County ZTA Alums Plan Scholarship Party

Butler County ZTA Alumnae Club discussed plans for the annual scholarship party for active Beta Delta members at Miami University. The event was set for Tuesday March 6 at Mrs. John Thompson's home in Oxford with officers named for the coming year and reports on Pan-Hellenic activities.

Butler County ZTA Beta Delta Chapter Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Miami University C. R. Schneider Alice Hawkins Fifteenth Avenue John Thompson Oxford John Hartleb Hamilton Hawkins Hamilton Cerebral Palsy Center Doty House Middletown Zeta Suite Richard Hall William Saunders Edward Norris Saunders Middletown Group Yacklie J. M. Yoder Warren Cunningham Walter Samuels

Wedding Attendants Honored In Pre-Wedding Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Duff Sr. hosted a rehearsal dinner at Brass Rail Dining Room Parkway Motel to honor Joan Duff and Jack Martin’s wedding attendants. The Meadowlawn Church of God ceremony was planned for 7:30 p.m. Attendees included Rev. J. Herschel Caudill and Rev. J. David Grubbs along with other relatives and friends.

Courtney Duff Sr Highview Road Brass Rail Parkway Motel Joan Jack Martin Meadowlawn Church of God Miss Duff Mr. Martin Hiram K. Martin Tipler Wis J. Herschel Caudill J. David Grubbs Barry Raut Cincinnati David Swisher David Young Courtney Duff Jr Millie Waugh Lelah Cruse

Four Charged In Accidents In City

No injuries reported in a four-vehicle crash at Grand Avenue and Moore Street last night. Ima J. Walters 129 Lamberton St. charged with failure to yield. Walters car hit Elmer Downs 2125 Hill Ave. car, spun it into a parked Emrick Oil Salvage Co. truck, then struck a second parked car owned by Edwin Birkhimer. Damage estimated at 400 to Downs, 25 to Walters. other two vehicles undamaged totals not listed. Police cited Tom Sims Jr. 1712 Calumet Ave. for insufficient brakes and no operator's license after a one-car crash at Middleton Hospital entrance, with 150 damage to the car and 200 to a light standard. Also cited: Ernest Davis 52 charged with failure to yield after a collision with Harold Wilson 37 at Grand Ave and Orchard St. damage 80. Betty Clark 9016 Greenbush Rd Somerville charged with changing lanes unsafe after collision with William Wilson 51 at S Broad St and First Ave. damage 100. Police also investigated three minor accidents yesterday.

Grand Avenue Moore Street Ima J. Walters Lamberton St Walters Elmer Downs Hill Ave Tom Sims Jr Calumet Ave Superior Avenue Middletown Hospital Sims Hospital Ernest Davis Goldman Ave Harold Wilson Middletown Rt. 3 Orchard Street Betty Clark Greenbush Road Somerville William Wilson Michigan Ave S. Broad Street First Avenue

Thief Leaves Cash, Then Calls It A Quiet Heist

In Cincinnati an AP report says a thief visited Green Line Steamers Inc on Friday and took only $2.40 from the cash drawer while leaving $4,000 in plain sight. Office manager Caldwell told police the incident appeared unusually considerate.

Cincinnati Green Line Steamers, Inc Caldwell

Middletonians Attend Meeting In Oxford

Three Middletonians Mrs. Paul Christiansen Mrs. Thomas Leight and Mrs. Earl J. Hicks attended a Butler County Theta Upsilon Alumnae Club meeting in Oxford. Plans for Founders Day in January were discussed and Miami University Mu chapter president Miss Carol Storm spoke. She noted 22 girls are pledged and Theta Upsilon's Homecoming float won third place.

Theta Upsilon Miami

Stabler Smith Wedding Set for December in Local Church

Miss Joyce Ann Stabler and John Smith announce their wedding for Saturday December 23 at First Methodist Church. Maid of honor is Donna Ferlise and best man is cousin Jerry Oldfield. Minister Dr Donald W Cryer will officiate the double ring ceremony followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall. Stabler is daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Stabler. groom is son of Mr and Mrs Langley Smith.

Joyce Ann Stabler John Smith Donna Ferlise Smith Jerry Oldfield Donald W. Cryer Fellowship Hall Kay Sams Miss Stabler Hubert Stabler Manchester Road Langley Smith Todhunter Road

Come as You Are Party Hosted by Good Will Mothers Club

The Good Will Mothers Club held a “come as you are” gathering for 17 members at Mrs. George Fletcher’s home. Three guests Luetta Fletcher, Bonnie Leonard, and Mrs. William Smith attended. Members were treated to programs by Mrs. James Armitage and Mrs. Paul Kirchner and gifts were given to several members by secret pals. A Thanksgiving fruit basket for shut ins was planned, and a Christmas party was slated for the Fishing Clubhouse in Trenton.

Good Will Mothers Club George Fletcher Lucetta Fletcher Bonnie Leonard Willian Smith James Armitage Paul Kirchner Larue Ginter John Derrough Verna Anthony Elmeda Dunagin Trenton

Domina Events Board Meeting in Longview Tonight

Domina Events Longview Social Service League board members will meet Monday at 7 30 pm at the home of Lee Pohlable 409 Stanley Avenue Local notice lists meeting time and venue for members only.

Longview Social Service League Lee Pohlable Stanley

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