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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1957
Page
6
The Associated Press columnist profiles Nata Lee a 20 year party expert who says success begins with selecting guests. She urges simple buffet meals, careful seating, and lively conversation over elaborate menus.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra under Thor Johnson will feature two Cincinnati artists as soloists. Harpist Anna Bukay and soprano Louise Dieterle Nippert will perform in Friday and Saturday concerts. Nippert, wife of Louis Nippert, is active in civic music groups and teaches at the College-Conservatory.
Mrs. Donald Cox presided over the pledge ritual for Miss Dorothy Oswald and Mrs. Edward Forkner. Assistants included Miss Shirley Crawford and others as dinner preceded the rites at the Colony Restaurant. A talent auction was announced for the December 2 meeting at Mrs. Donald Perkins’ Manchester Road home.
Mrs William Bales and Mrs F R Coker won first with 49 at Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club last night. Delber Meyer and others took second with 48 while Balizell and Bower tied for third at 47. A 42 average marked four tables at Temple Beth Shélom. Dec 2 will be master point night.
Members of Sigma Phi Gamma sorority met at J and J Lanes to plan a Christmas dinner for December at the Colony. Mrs. Donald Lewellyn and others headed the arrangements while Miss Marion Willoughby and Miss Mary Carroll described and showed Europe films.
A December 14 wedding is planned for Grace Anne Bogenholm and William J. Sayers after a first in a series of pre nuptial showers. Hostesses Mrs William Dietz and Mrs Clinton Hancock Jr led a miscellaneous shower at the Dietz home with guests including Mrs William Moore Mrs Robert Johnson and others. Prizes were awarded to several attendees and the couple will marry December 14 at St Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church.
Mrs William Brice was elected president of the Firefighters Wives I Club at its meeting at the Firemen's Clubhouse on Germantown Road. Elected with her were Mrs Albert Neris as vice president, Mrs William Murphy secretary, Mrs Jack Williamson treasurer, and Mrs Raymond Nicholas corresponding secretary. The flower and card committee stays through December 1958. Plans unfold for the Christmas dinner December 9 at 6 30 pm at Mealy's Ranch Inn with a gift exchange. A Christmas party for members' children is set for December 15 at 3 pm at the clubhouse. Prize winners included Mrs Floyd Johnson, Mrs Curtis Peck, and Mrs Nicholas. Hostesses were Mrs Berns, Mrs Robert Perry, and Mrs Ted Huntsbarger.
Household tip advises soaking salt cod in cold water overnight. Begin with a five minute warm water stand to soften, then drain and use the soaking water for rehydration and flavor.
The American Association of University Women formed a Transitional Study Group and held its first meeting at Mrs. Kenneth Klein's Rosedale Road home. Dr. Walter Fening spoke on hypnosis in childbirth as 16 members listened. Miss Catherine Cornett assisted. A social gathering is planned for December 20 at Miss Jean Diver's residence.
Mrs. Orville Haire Jr. and Mrs. John McAlister hosted a post-nuptial miscellaneous shower at Navaho Street for Mrs. Leonard Wilson, a Nov. 8 bride, attended by 30 guests. Prize winners were Miss Veronica Presta, Miss Sandra Van Ostrand, and Mrs. Marie Bales.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Turnbull announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Louise Turnbull to Richard Lee Davenport of Hamilton. Davenport, an employee of Pollock Paper Corp in Middletown, is the son of Mr and Mrs Harold Davenport. He is an Ohio Wesleyan graduate affiliated with Beta Theta Pi. Mary Louise Turnbull attended Ohio Wesleyan and Syracuse University and belongs to Gamma Phi Beta. The couple plans a January 25 wedding.
Travel notes describe Mr. and Mrs. Harry Largent of Taylor Street hosting his brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. Fred Largent of Garfield Idaho. Their daughter Loretta Lee, a student at Ohio State University, joined for a weekend visit and escorted aunt and uncle on a campus tour. Loretta returns to Columbus Sunday for Thanksgiving. Fred and wife plan December homecoming via Washington D C Chicago and Oregon.
A puzzle by William J. Miller distributed by King Features Syndicate explains a daily fortune game. It uses the length of a person’s name adjusted by rules to produce a key number, then reads letters aligned under checked figures to reveal a message.
U S WAC director Col Mary Louise Milligan rejects any need for padding or girdles in WAC uniforms saying independence in such matters is preferred. She notes WACs could be trained for combat if necessary and praises their efficiency and ladylike conduct.
A list of local meetings and events for Tuesday evening across Middletown and nearby towns. Activities include Men’s Club at the YMCA, Personnel Association at Colony Restaurant, several fire department gatherings, and community group meetings at churches schools Armory and halls.
Golden Age Club at 1:90 p.m. Civic Association Franklin FOE Auxiliary officers and membership meet at 7:30 p.m. National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry at 7:30 p.m. Armory FOPA at 8 p.m. Police Pistol Range events listed.
Reno reports Tommy Manville, an asbestos heir in his sixties, divorces his tenth wife Pat Gaston, a 27-year-old former showgirl, on grounds of extreme cruelty. The couple had wed last May and arranged a Thanksgiving dinner date afterward with orchids sent on divorce day. Previous settlements have totaled about ten million dollars.
The Fenwick Welfare Association has postponed its December gathering due to Thanksgiving. An open house starts at 7 p.m. followed by the business session at 8 p.m.
Hospital notes list multiple births and parental details from Franklin and neighboring areas. Names include Townsend, Taylor, Hensley, Gevedon, Waken, Mahany, Staley, and others with birth outcomes boy or girl yesterday or today. Grandparents, hospital locations, and street addresses are mentioned among the reported events.
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