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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1961

Page

2

Various Middletown clubs elect officers and plan events

The Clubs report several leadership changes and upcoming activities. Delta chapter Cristonians elected Mrs. Wallace Stacy president to fill the unexpired term, with Mrs. Yonkers hosting on Aberdeen Drive. Gay Young Mothers and Mothers Study League heard Lawrence Johnson discuss Testing in the Middletown School System. Additional notices include Home Committee appointments for the Middletown Safety Council and a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family. Plans cover the Middletown Federation of Women’s Clubs luncheon, the Nov. 22 auction, and LaSeriama’s 25th Anniversary Ball on Nov. 18 at the Manchester Motor Inn. Aeronca-Ettes named committees for Christmas projects, with a Dec. 3 party at the Manchester Motor Inn and prize awards to several members. A film show and discussion by James Sons at Aeronca preceded decoration plans for the Christmas event.

Wallace Stacy Delta Cristonians Gerald Yonkers Aberdeen Drive Stacy Yonkers R. L. Wallace The Equitable Life Insurance Co Lawrence Johnson Middletown Public Young Mothers’ Club Mothers Study League Robert Grimes Glenmore Drive Johnson Middletown Donald Roberson Middletown Safety Council Thomas Strait Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs Phillip Morrow Kathleen Hoover Harold Dorn LaSeriama Lioyd Miller Cincinnati William J. Walker Los Angeles LaSertama International Manchester Motor Inn Donald Burgess Jack Abner Arthur Netherly Chester Frashier Wayne Hursh Pearl Steel Dean Williams James Agoston James Sons Aeronca Florence McLain Donald Majors

Off-Campus Enrollment Up, Says MU

Miami University reports off campus centers in Dayton Middletown Norwood Hamilton and Piqua totaling 3353 this semester after a recheck found oversights. When added to the main campus 7484 enrollment the university serves 10861 students this term.

Oxford Miami University Miami Dayton Middletown Norwood Hamilton Piqua Earl V. Thesken Thesken

Christmas Exhibit By Garden Clubs At Rathman Store

Middletown Council of Garden Clubs and eight area clubs plan a Christmas decoration show titled At Home For Christmas from Nov 27 to Dec 11 at Rathman Troupe Furniture Store 1049 Central Ave. Judy judging will occur Nov 27 morning with blue ribbons and best of show prizes. Directors include Mrs Charles L Johnson with aides Mrs James Cast and Mrs William B Rehse. Representatives from Jo-Ba-Lena Frankin Clear Creek Twin Creek Germantown Shovel and Hoe Green Thumb Town and Country Countryside Designer's East End Progressive Middletown Sunnee Neighborhood Monroe and others selected pieces to use as backgrounds.

Middletown Council of Garden Clubs Rathman Troupe Rathman Troup Carl Bauer Charles L. Johnson James Cast William B. Rehse Central Ave Jo-Ba-Lena Victor Wootan Franklin Garden Club Fred Stivers Clear Creek Roy Hayes Twin Creek John B. McGuff Germantown G. E. Kuch O. W. Ireland Green Thumb Orville Fitzwater Loren Pratt Jr Harry Erbaugh Harry Waldner East End Libby DeFord Carl Wilson Middletown Harold Anness Monroe Swartz Lutie Male Monroe F. P. Mulligan

Forest Hills Bridge Luncheon Yields Six Prize Winners

Mrs Thomas Wenzel Mrs Howard Steele Mrs Richard Head Mrs Vincent Sisson Mrs William Kash and Mrs Walker Carl topped yesterday s Forest Hills Country Club ladies day bridge luncheon at the lodge on Manchester Road. Twenty eight members and guests attended the social with card party arrangements by Mrs Wenzel Mrs Kash and Mrs Mark Hodapp.

Thomas Wenzel Howard Steele Richard Head Vincent Sisson William Kash Walker Carl Forest Hills Country Club Manchester Road Wenzel Kash Mark Hodapp

Chapter Elects 2 Officers for Phi Upsilon Chapter

Miss Sheila Coldiron was elected corresponding secretary Shimer at a social meeting hosted by Miss Nikki Nicols on Ross Street. Miss Suzanne Newton to represent the chapter in the sorority’s Valentine Girl contest. Card games provided entertainment. Next meeting set for November 1 at 7 p.m. at Miss Coldiron’s home on Henry Avenue.

Sheila Coldiron Shimer Shimmer Phi Upsilon Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Nikki Nicols Ross Street Suzanne Newton Wilbur Peyton Jeanie Jay Jenny Sallie Robert Egelston Miss Coldiron Henry Avenue

Mooseheart Day Women of the Moose dinner and fashion show

In The Lodges a covered-dish dinner highlighted Mooseheart Day observance of Women of the Moose last night. Mrs Mae Selby chaired arrangements for the dinner and evening's entertainment a fashion show. Birthday observances were held for Mrs Howard Johnson Miss Helen Green Mrs Amos Wells and Mrs Bessie McGonigle at 7 30 p.m. in Moose Hall.

Women of the Moose Mae Selby Howard Johnson Helen Green Amos Wells Bessie McGonigle Moose Hall

Miami University Listings in Ohio Regions

A fragment lists Miami University campuses by area codes: Middletown 547 Norwood 519 Piqua 419 and Hamilton 305. The OCR snippet notes geographic distribution without surrounding context or dates.

Versity Middletown Miami University Norwood Piqua Hamilton

Women Of Wildwood Elect New Board For Year

Women of Wildwood held their annual meeting at the Aber deen Drive clubhouse Tuesday evening featuring a social hour, dinner, and a film of the 1960 Masters Tournament. The group elected a new board including Mrs. Kenneth Bell and others to direct activities for the coming year.

Wildwood Aberdeen Drive Kenneth Bell James G. Gearing Charles L. Johnston Richard Keeler Eugene Mack Wilbur Noble M. H. Weinstein Augusta

Traffic Safety Topics At 3 LWV Unit Meetings

League of Women Voters unit meetings in Middletown discussed traffic safety under Middletown Traffic Safety. Presentations used dramatic safety facts and a film Safe ty Through Seat Belts. Participants proposed seat belt use driver re evaluation inspection lanes higher fines and traffic court education projects for lighting school safety and driver training.

League of Women Voters David Thompson Milton Road William Bailey Alameda G. W. Breiel S. Main Street Middletown United States Edward Forsyth Donald Richter William Rathman Floyd Starr Jack Merritt William Harrison Robert Francis Richard Haller Middletown I

Garden Club session hosts three guests at East End meeting

Mrs. Robert Fossett, Mrs. Weldon Baker and Mrs. Franklin Kresheck attended the East End Garden Club gathering at Mrs. Wilson Sherman’s home on S Marshall Road. Harvey Apple spoke on Mums with color slides. A committee was formed for the Middletown Council of Garden Clubs Christmas display at Rathman Troup Furniture Co. Mrs. Russell Wilde assisted the hostess and reported on a recent Council meeting.

Robert Fossett Weldon Baker Franklin Kresheck East End Wilson Sherman S. Marshall Road Harvey Apple Middletown

Bridge Club Hosts Quiet Meeting at Milton Road

Mrs. Philip Cade hosted the bi monthly Wednesday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club at her Milton Road home. Three tables played to a 48 average with top honors going to Mrs. Murray Wilson at 57 points. Mrs. Stanley Weinstein scored 55 and Mrs. Walter Evans 53. Guests included Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Joseph Novara.

Philip Cade Milton Road Murray Wilson Stanley Weinstein Walter Evans Wilson Joseph Novara

Shower Fetes Miss Ferguson Bride Elect

Miss Faye Ferguson bride elect of Keith Van Winkle was honored at a mixed shower hosted by Mrs. Richard Frisch and Mrs. Harold Ferguson at Fleming Road. Guests included Mrs. John R. Frisch, Mrs. David Logan, and others. Decorations featured white bells and pink and white streamers. Winners: Miss Margaret Lawson, Mrs. Jack Reuter, and the honoree. The couple, daughter of Harold Ferguson and son of Bert VanWinkle, plan to wed in December.

Faye Ferguson Keith van Winkle Richard Frisch Harold Ferguson Flemming Road Margaret Lawson Jack Reuter John R. Frisch David Logan Linda Vanderport William Murphy Glen Kennard VanWinkle Bert VanWinkle Pinta Avenue

Ohioan elected grand Rapids church leader president

The Rev. Dr. William C. Nelson of Akron Ohio has been elected president of the United Church Board for World Ministries in Grand Rapids Michigan AP report.

Grand Rapids, Mich William C. Nelson Akron, Ohio United Church Board For World Ministries

Church groups hear missionary nurse speak on life abroad

Twenty five members of the Red Couples Class at First EUB Church heard Patrolman Jack Crocker discuss juveniles. Miss Emma Palm, retired missionary nurse, spoke at a combined First Methodist and lodist Church meeting, detailing twenty eight years in Hong Kong Singapore and ten years in Sarawak Borneo. Seventy nine attended the dinner in Fellowship Hall. A study course led by Dr. Donald Cryer is set for November with Meaning of Suffering by Ralph Sockman. WSCS coaching conference slated for November five at Grace Methodist lodge in Dayton with speaker Mrs. R. J. Pees of New Castle Pa.

EUB Ralph Jones Jack Crocker Jim Stump Frank Troutvine Norman Lambert Cecil Sebright Bill Berryl Tom Mauk Emma Palm Eppa Long Mary Harrison Lydia Guilds First Methodist Church Lodist Fellowship Hall Miss Palm Hong Kong Singapore Sarawak Borneo Donald Cryer Ralph Sockman World Society of World Service Officers Grace Methodist

Vital Statistics Birth Notices From Franklin and Surrounding Areas

A list of birth announcements from Franklin and nearby towns reports several newborns and parents. Names include Ronald Hartbar ger and a girl at 2017 Woodlawn Ave, and multiple families with listed addresses in Franklin, Monroe, and West Middletown. Some entries note corrections and out of town references.

Ronald Hartbarger Woodlawn Ave Charles C. Borland Wildwood Road Bradley L. Gibson Linden Ave Fred Allen Dianne Ave Franklin Delbert Nickell Burton Road

Hospital notices list residents and relatives

In The Hospital Mrs. Grant Wilmot of Frank Andrew C Downey of Princeton Mrs Kenneth Schuchter of Mor row. Mrs. Everett P Beedle of Moore Mrs. Thomas V French of Keis ter Road.

Grant Wilmot Frank Andrew C. Downey Princeton Ave Kenneth Schuchter Morrow Everett P. Beedle Moore Thomas V. French Keister Road

Veterans Enjoy Program Planned By RC Chapter

Middletown chapter of the American Red Cross sponsored a program for patients at the Veterans Administration Center in Dayton. Ray Brandhoff and his Nortones presented orchestral music. Performers included Melanie Snyder and others, Debby Schultz sang, Jimmy Storck played piano, and the Joan Ritter Dancers also appeared. Local chapter representatives attended.

Middletown American ‘Red Cross Veterans’ Administration Center Dayton Ray Brandhoff Nortones Melanie Snyder Jerry Snyder Dana Watts Jim Tier Terry McFeeters Bruce Glass Doug Morgan Jan Keathan Wayne Bohen Linda Click Jeep Green Tom Hardin Brenda Yarmouth Richard Hackney Benny Terrill Debby Schultz Jimmy Storck

Luncheon Menu Details From Fellowship Hall Dinner

A luncheon gathering in Fellowship Hall featured dinner served by members of Schneider Circle. The event highlighted community fellowship and prepared dishes for attendees.

Fellowship Hall Schneider Circle

Coming Events Presser Chapter 367 Meeting

Eastern Star chapter meets at the Masonic Temple tonight at 7 30 for initiation of nine candidates. Mrs Marion Tutt leads the social hour.

Presser Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Marion Tutt

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