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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1961

Page

3

Juvenile Detention Center Topic Of Talk

Sanford Wyman, newly appointed superintendent of the Butler County Juvenile Detention Center, spoke to the Middletown AAUW about humane detention for youths aged 11 to 17. He described staff, counseling, classes, and programs, noting 500 yearly entrants and average stays of 10 days. Local AAUW business reported $224.81 from the Book Fair and plans for education association leadership and future meetings.

Sanford Wyman Butler County Middletown American Association of University Women Wyman Charles Ewart N.C. Nichols Status of Women R. G. Guthrie Marietta Ohio Education Association Guthrie Marietta Aauw AAUW J. H. Stalker Great Decisions Group Glenn Hempstead

Business Women Attend Conclave In Columbus

Middle town Business and Professional Women's Club members Miss Happye West Mrs Lay ton Goodman and Mrs Douglas Harrison attend the Small Business Clinic and Economic Seminar in Columbus at the Nationwide Inn. Topics include Keys to Success and Open Doors. Glenn Cowan of B F Goodrich spoke at the Saturday banquet.

Happye West Layton Goodman Douglas Harrison Middletown

Delta Pi Chapter Meets At Doty House

Members of Delta Pi chapter Sigma Phi Gamma sorority met at Doty House last night and voted a donation to the Little Friends Health Fund, aiding health and dental clinics run by the Council of the Southern Mountains Inc. By-laws were discussed and reports given on rummage sale and roundtable at Seven Nations Motel. The November social is planned as a guest night at Holiday House with hosts Jeane Butler George Frye and Mrs Laurence.

Delta Pi Sigma Phi Gamma _ sorority Doty House Little Friends’ Health Fund Council of the Southern Mountains, Inc Ray Welsh James Gutshall Charles Laurence Seven Nations Dayton Holiday House Jeane Butler George Frye Laurence

Comina Events and Local Society Meetings Today

Comina American War Mothers meet at noon for a covered-dish luncheon at the American Legion with installation of new officers. St John’s Rosary Society sewing and discussion at 1 p.m. in the St John School conference room, led by Mrs John Bachus on How to Spot Communist Traps. LeSourdsville Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for a luncheon at Mrs Ray Gerard’s Middletown Hamilton Road.

American Legion St. John’s Rosary Society St. John School John Bachus LeSourdsville Ladies Aid Ray Gerard Middletown Hamilton Road

Achiever Board Set To Hear Reports At Meeting

The Junior Achievement Board of Directors will hear committee reports at the regular monthly meeting tomorrow at 12 10 p m at the Manchester Motor Inn. Dale Constiner, board president, will conduct the session.

Junior Achievement Board of Directors Manchester Motor Inn Dale Constiner

Oberlin appoints UC Riverside educator as Education chair

Oberlin College will install Dr Frank Laycock of the University of California Riverside as chairman of the Department of Education in June. President Robert K. Carr announced the appointment and noted Laycock's credentials and expected leadership.

Oberlin, Ohio Frank Laycock University of California Riverside Oberlin College Department of Education Oberlin Robert K. Carr

LWV Unit Meetings Schedule in Middletown

The November unit meetings of Middletown League of Women Voters are set for morning, afternoon, and evening sessions at homes of Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Nardin, and Mrs. Cromwell. The topic is How the Trade Winds Blow and foreign economic policy to spur growth and world trade amid next year’s congressional debate. Committee head is Mrs. Robert Boni with members including Mrs. Barton, Mrs. Bechtel, Mrs. Easton, Mrs. Ewart, Mrs. Grier, Mrs. Merritt, and Mrs. Peters.

Middletown LWV World Tradte League Congress Robert Boni John Barton Millard Bechtel David Easton Charles Ewart C. Grier John Merritt Richard Peters

Mrs Leighton Elected Garden Club President

Mrs Leighton was elected to lead the Middletown Garden Club for the 1961 62 season at yesterday's officer voting Also chosen were Mrs Wilson first vice president Mrs Warren second vice president Mrs Hallowell recording secretary Mrs Richardson corresponding secretary Mrs Grover assistant corresponding secretary and Mrs Lawler treasurer The meeting hosted by Mrs Myers featured a talk by Mrs Grover on preparing gardens for winter A Pilgrim hat centerpiece held a dry arrangement and refreshments followed the business portion

George Leighton Middletown Garden Club Thomas Wilson E. A. Ned Warren J. J. Hallowell Robert Richardson Robert Grover John Lawler E. S. Myers Howard Lawrence S. Main Street Grover Robert Vorhis Margery Snider Chapple Leighton Calvin Verity Myers Ment Verity Hallowell

Longview Social Service League Reports Activities

Nine members gathered at Mrs. Lee Pohlable’s home on Stanley Street. The Philathea Class of First Baptist Church will sponsor a Saturday party for Butler County patients at Longview Hospital in Cincinnati with Mrs. Harry Montgomery and Mrs. Effie Dooley chairing. Corona Mothers’ Club of the Seventh Day Adventist Church will give Christmas gifts to patients. Mrs. Alex Slamka joined as a new member. A covered-dish dinner will highlight the next meeting.

Longview Social Service League Lee Pohlable Stanley Street First Baptist Church Butler County Longview Hospital Cincinnati Harry Montgomery Effie Dooley Corona Mothers’ Club Seventh Day Adventist Church Alex Slamka

Homemakers Circle Three Hosts Meeting at Mrs Ellifritt’s Home

Mrs Duane Ellifritt hosted Homemakers Circle Three on Seventh Avenue last night. During the session directed by Mrs Luther Barnard, Mrs Michael Strong was welcomed as a new member. Five members and one guest attended.

Duane Ellifritt Seventh Avenue Circle Three Luther Barnard Michael Strong

Travel Notes Report Miss Irene Mullins Home Return

Miss Irene Mullins returns to her Hill Avenue home after a week away visiting New York City Atlantic City Newark and Plainsfield Mississippi.

Irene Mullins Hill Avenue New York City Atlantic City Newark Plainsfield

Birthday party set for Agers older November honoree

A birthday party for 35 members of the Golden Age Club born in November will be held in the Girl Scout room of the Civic Association building tomorrow at 1 30 p m. Mrs Alma Roof of 1924 Woollawn Ave will be guest of honor observing her 85th birthday as the oldest November born member.

Golden Age Club Girl Scout Civic Association Alma Roof Woodlawn Ave

Duplicate Club Average Reaches 84 at Middletown Bridge Night

Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club met last night at Temple Beth Sholom using the Mitchell movement with eight tables. An 84 average was recorded. North-South winners were Mrs Kenneth Shafer and Mrs George Coomer 103, Mrs Vernon Jones and Mrs M L Johnston 99, and Mrs Paul Gallagher and Mrs Bryan Philips 85. East-West winners were Mrs J T Lamb and Mrs Del Meyer 121, Mr and Mrs Philip Cade 92%, and Mrs Richard Fialho and Mrs Russell Anness 36.

Middletown J. T. Lamb del Meyer Philip Cade Richard Fialho Russell Anness

King of Kings lacks spectacular qualities

Cincinnati critics say King of Kings falls short of past epics. Jeffrey Hunter portrays Jesus with dedication while standout scenes include the Sermon on the Mount, Last Supper, and Crucifixion but the film missteps in writer choices, casting accents, and reliance on limited sets. Robert Ryan, Harry Guardino, and Brigid Bazlen also star.

Jeffrey Hunter Christ Capitol Theater Cincinnati Jesus Hunter Robert Ryan John the Baptist Harry Guardino Barabbas Brigid Bazlen Salome Ron Randell Sea of Galilee Temple Judas Siobhan McKenna Hurd Hatfield Viveca Lindfors Rita Gam Rip Torn Royal Dano Carmen Sevilla Cecil B. DeMille

Vital Statistics Births and relatives listed with names and addresses

Outgoing birth notices show multiple families welcoming girls and boys this week. Names include Lloyd Fletcher, Charles Howard, Charles Morgan, Ronald Irvin, Johnnie Flack, Gerald Smith, Eugene Clark, Harry Trusty, with locations from Morgan Street to Riverview Drive and beyond. Separate notes list out of town entries and accompanying relatives or guardians.

Lloyd Fletcher Morgan St Charles L. Howard Riverview Drive Charles E. Morgan Hannah Drive Ronald Irvin Dale Ave Miamisburg Johnnie Flack Oxford State Road Gerald A. Smith Michael Road Carlisle Eugene Clark Waynesville Rt. 1 Harry Trusty Jewell St

Marriage Licenses for Seven Mile Residents and Nearby Areas

William J. Gault a 38 General Electric employee of 405 Ritter Street Seven Mile and Maffey Hampton a 25 of 406 North Main Street Seven Mile. Charley Adkins 24 US Marine Corps West Middletown Route 2 and Patricia F. Sisco 20 nurse aide 1916 Wells Road. Robert Allen Strassburger 21 Armco employee 1306 Curtis Street and Katherine Gay 19 clerk 7385 Germantown Road.

William J. Gault General Electric Ritter St Seven Mile Maffey Hampton N. Main St Charley Adkins U. S. Marine Corps West Middletown Patricia F. Sisco Wells Road Robert Allen Strassburger Armco Curtis St Katherine Gay Clerk Germantown Road

Names of patients and residents listed for hospital care

In The Hospital Mrs. Florence P. White of Mc Gee Ave. Mrs. James E. Amburgey of Trenton. Otto G. Anders of Trenton. Nancy Jean Barnes of Franklin. Mrs. Carl D. Boyce of 15th Ave, Dewey Birch of Franklin. Albert Bradshaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bradshaw, Somerville. Mrs. Lucinda Brooks of Can ton. Earnest Burcham of Sheffield Mrs. Walter Corbin of Oxford Brent Crockett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Crockett, Waneta Ave. Boche Elieff of Lafayette Ave. Harry F. Ellis of Central Ave. Mrs. Charles R. Gierzak of S. Main St. Oscar A. Hagan of Fillmore, by Mrs. Theron J. Howell of Tren

Florence P. White McGee Ave James E. Amburgey Trenton Otto G. Anders Nancy Jean Barnes Franklin Carl D. Boyce 15Th Ave Dewey Birch Albert Bradshaw John W. Bradshaw Somerville Lucinda Brooks Canton Walter Corbin Oxford Brent Crockett Ned Crockett Waneta Boche Elieff Lafayette Ave Harry F. Ellis Central Ave Charles R. Gierzak S. Main St Oscar A. Hagan Fillmore Theron J. Howell

Oxford photos exhibit by Edward Weston on loan

Miami University's Hiestand Hall gallery continues The World of Edward Weston exhibition through November 22 featuring 100 photographs loaned from the Smithsonian Institution.

Oxford Edward Weston Miami University Hiestand Hall Smithsonian Institution

Eisenhowers Celebrate Mamie Birthday At Augusta

Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie prep for her 65th birthday while on a 10 day retreat at Mamie’s Cottage near the Augusta National Golf Club. Eisenhower began a round of golf but quit after two hours due to a heavy rain, the first in the area since September.

Augusta Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Mamie Augusta National Golf Club Washington

Coffee Cocoa and Tea Imports Rise in United States Trade

Coffee, cocoa and tea accounted for 16 percent of all United States merchandise imports in 196. The data highlights the role of these staples in the nation’s import mix and may reflect shifting consumer demand and agricultural trade patterns.

United States

Burned Girl Encouraged By Mrs JFK

SPokane Washington AP Kathy Morton a four year old from Portland Oregon has lived in a hospital since August 27 following a carnival explosion that killed five. A letter from Jacqueline Kennedy reads in part about her courage and wishes for early recovery. Doctors expect she can go home by month end.

Spokane Wash Kathy Morton Portland Ore Kennedy Jacqueline Kathy Odessa

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Juvenile Detention Center Ray Everett Columbus Comina Events Miami Valley Anchester Otor Iniddletown Paul D. Galeese Mrs. Leighton Garden Club California Irene Barr Peter Mary Magdalene Virgin Mary John E. Zeller Ironton General Hospital William L. Zeller Grand Ave Gloria Hymer Cora Hymer Hamilton Donald James Seneca St Elsie M. Jordan Ninth Ave James Ketchem Willis Laut S. Marshall Road Margaret Murphy Cleo Murphy Lamberton St Ford Needham Yankee Road Retta Oney Charley Oney Flemming Road Euclid Pierce Sheffield Lewis Dale Reffitt Lewis Reffitt Burbank St Jerry Stahl Kenneth F. Vance Brentwood Russell E. van Cleave Mohawk Maurice Angel Asa C. Barker Sherman St Jack Byrd Glenmore Drive John Hall Oregonia Betty Herndon Calumet St Terr Hocz Andrew Hocz Dixie Highway Sarah Holder Waneta Ave Stephen Howard N. Broad Duluth Carroll Samuel Carpenter Billy B. Manley Jefferson Road Walter Hatcher Park St Rodney Lainhart Rufford Lainhart John Hilton S. Sutphin Rodger R. Lindwall Logan Ave Russell Parks Lebanon Teresa Polley Kenneth A. Polley Harry Shartle Earnest Burcham Rose Toyland U. S Wiliam J. Miller King Features Syndicate Ing He JO Ross Siti Orion Beacon ORLON Ross Westminster Jfk Ross’ Boyswear Mrs. Stevens Candy Notions
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