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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1966

Page

6

New Officers Assume State Responsibilities At War Mothers Meet

Mrs. Robert Petry transferred the state president sash to Mrs. Elmer Magruder as the 21st biennial convention opened at the Manchester Motor Inn. Over 100 War Mothers from across the state attended a Sunday dinner, with James Curry presenting a framed proclamation naming the event American War Mothers Days. Lloyd Nolan of Armco Steel spoke at a banquet that followed.

Robert Petry Elmer Magruder Ravenna Manchester Motor Inn William Pieratt Tracy DeLong Chillicothe Bruce MacPherson Kettering Clara Bales Akron Ann Thomas Grace Broggin Copley Mildred Loris Sandusky Will Annie Copeland Nina Rudd American War Mothers Chapters American Legion Auditorium Paul Galeese Bob White Chamber of Commerce Allen Treadway Stanley Sorrell Veterans of Foreign Wars Vernon McKinney Legion Auxiliary al Decatur American Legion Richard Lehman Norman Elam Sam Warmoth VFW James Curry Lloyd Nolan Armco Steel Co Virgil Combs Luna Dell Horton

Socialite Neva Rockefeller to Wed Harvard Professor Kaisers

New York AP reports midwinter wedding plans for Neva Goodwin Rockefeller 22, daughter of David Rockefeller, and Walter J. Kaiser Harvard professor son of Walter O Kaiser of Bellevue Ohio. Engagement announced by Miss Rockefeller’s parents.

New York Neva Goodwin Rockefeller Harvard Walter J. Kaiser Walter O. Kaiser Bellevue Ohio Miss Rockefeller David Rockefeller Chase Manhattan Bank Nelson A. Rockefeller

Party luncheon for Longview hospital patients hosted by First EUB Church

More than 100 patients at Longview State Hospital enjoyed refreshments and a dessert luncheon Saturday, the 18th annual event organized by First EUB Church combined classes. The Longview Social Service League and local church members led by chairwoman Mrs. Meredith Pate and cochairman Mrs. Black Little arranged the party with help from numerous league members.

Longview State Hospital EUB Longview Social Service League Meredith Pate Black Little Cochairman Ralph DeBord Charles Conarroe Anna Joe DeBord Bessie Keller Lee Pohlable John Pendleton Fred Garver Thomas Dunn Elizabeth Johnson Elizabeth O'Neil League

Jordan Family Marks Golden Anniversary During Columbus Visit

Travel notes report Mr and Mrs Jordan from Germantown and Miss Clara Jordan of Middletown visiting Columbus for Capital University homecoming. They visited their son John a Capital University senior and celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Willard s Restaurant in Bexley.

Oakwood Jordan Jean Germantown Clara Jordan Middletown Columbus John Capital University

Duplicate Club Meets at Temple Beth Sholom Bridge Session

The Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club held a Mitchell movement for 10 tables with 40 players. North–South winners included Mrs Vernon Jones with Mrs M L Johnston and others with scores from 120 to 136. East–West top pair was William Childers and Tom Fraley with 127 percent, with several second place ties and other high scorers listed per readerable results.

Middletown

Gertrude Berg Estate Valued At 346000 In Probate

Actress Gertrude Berg who died at 66 on September 14 leaves an estate estimated at 346000. Will filed in Surrogates Court names Lewis Berg executor. She leaves 10000 to secretary Gannie Merrill and 1000 to servant Louise Hoff. Daugher and son-in-law Mr and Mrs A David Schwartz receive one quarter. Remainder goes to son Cherney Berg in Manhattan in trust.

New York Gertrude Berg Berg Mollie Goldberg Lewis Berg A. David Schwartz West Nyack N.Y Cherney Berg Manhattan

Music Like Time Changes Speaker Tells Critique Group

Mrs. Donald Orts told the Critique Literary Society that music reflects its era and should express personal life. She traced postwar trends from neoclassicism to jazz, bebop, rock and roll, folk, and electronic music, stressing open standards for all styles.

Donald Orts Literary Society George Brooks Locust Lane New Orleans Chicago

Nov 9 Food Fair Chairmen Named

Mrs. Jack Ashman of Ken sington Street will chair the Food Fair and Luncheon on Wednesday November 9 at the First United Presbyterian Church with co chairwoman Mrs Norman Kerr The event opens at 10 a m in the church recreation room Lunch is served at 11 a m noon and 1 p m Tickets are available from Mrs Robert Cordray Fulton Lane The fair and luncheon feature many committees and decorations as a fund raising project by the Women’s Association

Jack Ashman Kensington Street First United Presbyterian Church Norman Kerr Women's Association Fellowship Hall Robert Cordray Fulton Lane Booth A. E. Roper William Barnes D.J. Denzer Raymond Moore Ron Swisher Louise Ferlise Earl Bonniville Donald Darey Vernon Jones Ray Minter Cordray William Rehse Eugene Blair

Wedding Attendants Announced for Betty Lawwill Nuptials

Miss Betty Cheryl Lawwill and her fiancé Pfc. Thomas C. Senf plan a October 29 ceremony at Parkway Church of Christ. Rev. Sherwood Smith will officiate at 7 30 p.m. with a reception in the church social room. Maid of honor Mrs. Ronald Klapper. bridesmaid Miss Kay Senften. best man Don McCracken. ushers Paul D. Lawwill and Ronald Klapper. Music by Mrs. Wiley Senften and Jenny Lawwill.

Betty Cheryl Lawwill Pfc Thomas C. Senften Parkway Church of Christ Sherwood Smith Lawwill Dempsey Lawwill August Avenue Ronald Klapper Wiley Senften Jenny Lawwill

Luncheon Honoring Mrs Jack Ferguson Held in Middletown

Mrs Horace Hunter hosted a covered-dish luncheon at Niederlander Lane for Mrs Jack Ferguson of San Bernardino visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Russell Canney. Guests included numerous Middletown residents and visitors from Franklin.

Horace Hunter Niederlander Lane Jack Ferguson San Bernadino Calif Ferguson Russell Canney Richard Beebe Lemon Willoughby Don Fies Singer Ralph Trimble Paul Trimble Estill Dennis William Colwell Lisa Billy Colwell John F. Kinder Middletown Taylor C. Dennis Earl Dennis Shelby Howard Robert Roth Franklin

Easy Fixin Sausage Boosts Weekend Fun at Farm

Bob Evans promotes Farm Boy Sausage as a quick, easy fix for fall meals. He cites sausage as time saving for breakfasts sandwiches dinners and cookouts. Production rises during fall at three Ohio and Michigan farms and is shipped by refrigerated trucks to stores.

Bob Evans Bob Ohio Bob Evans Farms Michigan

Friendship Circle meets at Ter race Drive residence

Mrs Derald Hatton hosted Friendship Circle members from First Baptist Church at her Ter race Drive home. Mrs Garland Williams directed the session with committee reports. Mrs James LeGrand spoke on God's Mission in a Changing World. Co hostess was Mrs Ray Pergram.

Derald Hatton Friendship Circle First Baptist Church Ter Garland Williams James LeGrand God Ray Pergram

LeSourdsville Ladies Aid Meeting Announced

LeSourdsville Ladies Aid will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Helen Neu 2112 Tytus Ave.

LeSourdsville Ladies Aid Helen Neu Tytus Ave

Church Women Set Card Party Plans

Mrs. Arthur Bidwell leads the Altar Rosary Society of St. Marys Church planning a card party on Wednesday Oct 26 at 8 p.m. in the church auditorium. Members, guests, and reservations details are listed with Edward Kuper and Mrs Allan Heckler.

Arthur Bidwell Altar Rosary Society St. Mary's Church Edward Kuper Central Ave Allan Heckler Kensington St Bidwell Thomas Barkley David L. Smith Paul Clifton Mary Murphy Paul Farquis Jr John Rolfes

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