Converse Home Scene Of Sorority Tea
Mrs Dale Con verse hosted a Beta Sigma Phi Ohio Omicron tea on Manchester Road to welcome new pledges Miss Mina Jacot and Mrs Joseph Petes presiding over a yellow rose centerpiece. New members Mrs Frank Neel Mrs William Schneider Mrs Herman Erbach Miss Bert Profitt Miss Pat Cooke Miss Marie Griffith and Mrs John C Dorsey were welcomed. Miss Jacot announced initiation at Colony Restaurant Monday Nov 23 at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Converse
Manchester Road
Ohio Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Mina Jacot
Joseph Petes
Frank Neel
William Schneider
Herman Erbacher
Bert Profitt
Pat Cooke
Marie Griffith
John C. Dorsey
Peters
Andrew Mittenholzer
Wanda Johnson
Jacot
Colony
Friends fete the John Millers on 24th anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Miller of North Avenue were honored by Elks Socialites and guests at the November dance with congratulations for their 24th wedding anniversary. A cake cutting followed a ballroom table and cake ceremony. The reception then moved to the home of Mr and Mrs William Reardon on Ellen Drive for cocktails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
North Avenue
Elks
Millers
William Reardon
Ellen Drive
Pioneers Scout Mothers' Club Luncheon Tomorrow
Members meet at 12 30 p m for a covered dish luncheon at Mrs M J Wise 15 N Sutphin St Viola D Romans Chapter WCTU meets at 2 p m at Oakland Presbyterian Church Garfield St Wade E Miller to speak Middletown Hadassah meets at 8 p m at Beth Sholom Synagogue program features a musical skit A Date With Hadassah narr Mrs Emanuel Bennet accompanist Mrs So Cohen to serve as accompanist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneers Scout Mothers’ Club
M. J. Wise
N. Sutphin St
Viola D. Romans
WCTU
Oakland Presbyterian Church
Garfield Street
Wade E. Miller
Middletown
Hadassah
Beth Sholom Synagogue
Emanuel Bennet
Narator
al Rubin
Leo Berman
Isadore Shapero
So Cohen
Conrad Mitchell Attendants Plan Open Presbyterian Church Wedding
Miss Car ole Marie Conrad and Carl Mitchell announce their open wedding at United Presbyterian Church on Saturday. The bride is the daughter of Velma Conrad of Manchester Avenue. the groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mitchell of Trenton. Maid of honor is Clara Conrad with Wanda Lee Mitchell as bridesmaid. Best man is Phil Robertson. ushers are William Delaney John Evans and Don Conrad. A reception in the church social rooms will follow with Barbara Wilson of Trenton Elizabeth Spencer and Mrs Don Conrad as hostesses. The vows are set for 7:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Carole Marie Conrad
Carl Mitchell
Conrad
Velma Conrad
Manchester Avenue
Lawrence Mitchell
Trenton
Clara Conrad
Wanda Lee Mitchell
Mitchell
Phil Robertson
William Delaney
John Evans
Don Conrad
Miss Barrara Roberts Hosts Evening with Six Guests
Guests entertained six girls, guests of Miss Barrara Roberts, as they moved through plans for a pleasant Saturday evening. They gathered at the Roberts home on Smith Avenue before heading to Dayton for supper at Longo's. Goodnights were said at the Colony by Miss Beverly Pate, Miss Betty Newkirk, Miss Wright, Miss Peggy Cox and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrara Roberts
Roberts
Smith Avenue
Dayton
Longo’s
Colony
Beverly Pate
Betty Newkirk
Miss Wright
Peggy Cox
Local Teachers Attend Meeting in Hamilton YWCA
Middletown educators played a key role in the Chi chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society’s November meeting at the Hamilton YWCA clubrooms. Miss Veda McCray led the session, reporting funds used to buy food for a former member teaching in England to aid local schoolgirls in a Christmas project.
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Middletown
Chi
Butler County
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
YWCA
Hamilton
Veda McCray
England
Dorothy Whitworth
Whitworth
Clara Sixt
Fletcher Brate
Elizabeth Lawrence
Margaret Lockwood
Eloise Midghall
Brate
Lillian Eaton
Shower Honors Janice Lee Rich Bride Elect
A kitchen shower for Janice Rich bride elect of Lawrence Wetzel was held at the Latters home in Trenton. Guests made pot holders after games and prize recipient was Mrs Chris Pappas for the most unusual handmade article. Final notes confirm vows set for November 28 at Pleasant Ridge EUB Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Kruger
Kenneth Warstler
Trenton
Janice Rich
Lawrence Wetzel
Chris Pappas
John Selby
Robert Fogle
William E. Wetzel
John Gilmore
Charles Whiteman
Brunch at Lamb Residence Ahead of Byrd Baker Wedding
In the final hours before the nuptials of Miss Nancy Byrd and William G. Baker a brunch for 16 guests was held at Mrs. George Lamb’s Euclid Street home. The gathering featured bridal motifs and centered on the upcoming wedding day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Byrd
William G. Baker
George Lamb
Euclid St
Keep Ground Coffee Fresh in a Tight Lidded Container
Preserve aroma and extend freshness by storing ground coffee in a tightly sealed container away from light heat and moisture. Choose opaque glass or metal canisters and avoid frequent opening to reduce oxidation and flavor loss. Regularly clean the container to prevent residue buildup.
Informal Party At Blizzard Home
Dr and Mrs D M Blizzard continue a series of informal gatherings at their new Euclid Street home. Saturday night’s function again mixed old time hospitality with the new surroundings and offered guests a relaxed social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Blizzard
Euclid Street
Blizzards
Harkrader House Hosts Welcome Party
Countryside hosts Dr. John Harkrader and family opened their Nelson Road residence Saturday night for a gathering of longtime friends. The home was warmed by hospitality and the enjoyment of associated friends who have known each other for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countryside
John Harkrader
Nelson Road
Travel Notes Chronicle Family Moves and Trips Across States
Travel notes recount visits and moves of multiple families. Mr. and Mrs. James Conrad of Central Avenue and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams of Grimes Street attended the Ohio State Purdue football game in Columbus. Evansville, Indiana based relocations involve Mrs. Urban Kurry and daughter’s family, the Flynn family at 1406 S. E. 1st St. The Flynn move follows a promotion to Multigraph agency. Other items cover trips to Lake James, Indiana. a Madeira church festival. a 19 day Miami vacation related to a National Bunkers meeting. Ohio State game attendance by Gutshall South Chapman party. trips to Williamsburg and Fayetteville. and a DePauw wedding entourage. The column notes University Band involvement and Dad’s Day activities in Columbus plus a Grace Kentucky weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Conrad
Central Avenue
Charles Wiliams
Grimes Street
Columbus
Evansville
Ind
Urban Kurry
Baltimore Street
Robert J. Flynn
Flynns
Multigraph
S. E. 1St St
Flynn
Peg Kurry
The
Journal
James Gutshall
Donald South
David Chapman
Columbus Saturay
J. H. Harrington
David
14Th Avenue
Jack
University
Grace
Dinner Hosts on Elwood Street Feel Welcoming Vibe
Mr and Mrs Arthur Armitage hosted a dinner at their Elwood Street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs H T Wigginton Mr and Mrs Charles Conley of Lebanon and Dr and Mrs Homer Van derpool and family of Dayton. A tip mentions chilling croquettes before baking or frying to preserve shape.
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Arthur Armitage
Elwood Street
H. T. Wigginton
Charles Conley
Lebanon
Homer Vanderpool
Dayton
Shellabarger Succeeds With Historical Novels Against Advice
Dr. Shellabarger, once warned against historical fiction, has authored four such novels including Lord Vanity. All are Literary Guild selections, with two adapted to films. His sales across editions and languages total about 14 million copies. He argues historicals illuminate the past and offer an escape from present problems, provided the author is careful. He has also written The Chevalier Bayard and Lord Chesterfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Rogers
New York
Samuel Shellabarger
Dr. Shellabarger
Shellabarger
Castile
Romola
Henry Esmond
Two Cities
Scott
Hervey Allen
Anthony Adverse
Margaret Mitchell
Literary Guild
Jay Tower
Soviet Women Do Work But Do Not Rule The Roost
London dispatch by Tom Whitney surveys Soviet female labor, noting women power most industry and agriculture, yet excluding women from top government posts. It contrasts high participation in construction and farming with few women in politics, while praising education and opportunities for advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U. S
Soviet Union
Germany
Moscow
USA
Central Committee
Stalin
Russia
Equality slogan works one way only in communism
The fragment notes that the Communist slogan of gender equality appears to apply in only one direction, with some women experiencing outcomes that reflect this bias rather than true equal treatment.
Jr Optimist Club Planned Meet Tonight
Middletown forms its first Junior Optimists Club with 10 to 15 year olds meeting at 6 30 p m at First Baptist Church. Henry F Bohne says about 15 participants from last summer's Opti derby will lead the group under adult supervision, with soft ball indoor activities and an oratorical contest aiming at district state and national meets in Dallas next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
First Baptist Church
Henry F. Bohne
Optimists Club
Earl Dale
Bohne
Dallas
Tex
Come As You Are Party at First Baptist Church
Thirty six members of Semper and Fidelis Class gathered at Miss Betty Leasure's Central Avenue home for a Come As You Are party and meeting. Hazel Duvall won a prize for the most unique attire. After a business session led by class president Mrs. Frances Franklin, members drafted letters to their vacationing teacher Mrs. J W Holman in Hot Springs Arkansas. Prize winners included Mrs. Agnes Bauer Mrs. Fred Neal Mrs. Le Roy Miller Mrs. Cecil Richardson and Mrs. C E Ward. Miss Leasure and Mrs. Lester Pfeiffer organized the program. The group plans a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family and a Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the church on December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semper
Fidelis
First Baptist Church
Betty Leasure
Central Avenue
Hazel Duvall
Frances Franklin
J. W. Holman
Hot Springs
Ark
Agnes Bauer
Fred Neal
LeRoy Miller
Cecil Richardson
C. E. Ward
Carl Popp
Leasure
Lester Pfeiffer
Lightning Laundry Quick Service Delivers Fast Dry and Wash
Lightning Laundry advertises 24 hour service at regular prices with tailored options. A Fluff Dry offers washing drying and folding at 11.7 cents per pound. The ad notes a 10 discount for cash and carry and mentions an economy dry wash option.
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Lightning
Youths Said Not Church Goers at Conference
Dr Gerald B Harvey of Los Angeles told the National Methodist Conference on Education that three of four youths belong to no church. He urged church leaders to redouble efforts to reach young people. Dr Homer N Clark of Pittsburgh succeeded him as president.
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Cincinnati
Gerald B. Harvey
Los Angeles
Harvey
National Methodist Conference On Education
Homer N. Clark
Pittsburgh
AEC appoints public information officer in Portsmouth
The Atomic Energy Commission announced the appointment of Jonathan Wayne Range of Knoxville Tennessee as public information officer for the commission’s Portsmouth area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Ohio
The
Atomic Energy Commission Today
Jonathan Wayne Range
Knoxville
Tenn
Commission
Lord Vanity Reimagines 18th Century intrigue with modern touches
Literary figures discuss historical novels and reader tastes. Miss Jay Tower notes four historical picks in 12 annually, while Dr. Shellabarger explains popularity wanes in peaceful eras and cites his three-year study for Lord Vanity. He used four languages and New York trials to craft 18th-century Venetian details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Vanity
Princeton
New York
Lord Chesterfield
Philip Stanhope
Little
Brown
Cape and Sword
Tested Actors Get Key Roles In MHS Play
Middletown High seniors stage The Enchanted Cottage in the school auditorium on November 24 with director Miss Florence Powell guiding a cast including Nancy Berkey in the title role. Previous performers Sally O Friel Ben McIn tire and Kennth Blount bring prior stage experience from recent school and theater festival shows.
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Arthur Pinero
Middletown High
Florence Powell
Sally O’friel
Ben MclIntire
Nancy Berkey
Ben
Elizabeth
Southwestern Ohio
Kennth Blount
la Vonne Fugett
Ohio
Indiana
Manchester College
Ind
Polio Unit Meets at Mercy Hospital Today
The Butler County National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis chapter will hold a meeting at Mercy Hospital at 8 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Mercy Hospital
Hamilton
Burmese Alphabet Uses Nineteen Letters Only
Linguistic note explains that Burmese uses just nineteen letters while most languages deploy twenty four to twenty eight. It contrasts the compact alphabet with broader scripts and mentions implications for writing and literacy in Burmese.
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Nellie Evans
Converse
John Millers
Conrad-Mitchell
Eady
Engles Corner
Janice Lee Rich
Lamb
Stanback
Helena Rubinstein
Gallaher’s Drug Store
Harkrader
West Coast
E. L. Frisch
Yankee Road
Christel Sharp
Pasadena
Calif
San Francisco
R. C. Trout
Val Baltz
Madeira, C
Cominetes Quartet
Miamith
Fla
R. H. Snyder
Linden Avenue
National Bunker
Mr. Snyder
John Pendleton
Brentwood Street
L. T. Piersall
Elkhart, Ind
Glen Mears
E. S. Myers
S. Main Street
Williamsburg
Fayetteville
N. C
William R. Hutaff
Robyn Byrd
Sue Harvey
DePauw University
Greencastle
Barbara Davis
Auburn Street
Charles Carpenter
Ohio State University
Franklin
Maytag Sales & Service
Melampy
Pleasant &S
Monsieur Beaucaire
By Tom Whitney
Tare
N. Clinton
AEC
Wes. Thur
Melvyn Douglas
Shepard Traube
Founger
Ronald Alexander
Edith Atwater
Laura Pierpont
Barry Trufe
Nancy Malone
Qinger
MHS
Popular Demand
Jane Russell
Marilyn Monroe
Howard Hawks
Guy Madison
Rory Calhoun
Massacre River
the Strand
Jeanne Crain
ley \ PETERS
Orester
Sailor King
Jeffrey, Michael, Wendy Hunter
Rennie Hiller
Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
Tom & Jerry
M-G-M
Safari
Africa
Gable
Gardner
Grace Kelly Can Tee Manin
Fey
Mate Colusga
John Ford
Sam Zimbalist
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