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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1953

Page

6

Phyllis Back and Walter Riley wed in Richmond Indiana

Miss Phyllis Back and Walter O. Riley were married Oct. 24 at Evangelical United Brethren Church Richmond Indiana. The ceremony was performed by Rev Elwood Payton in the double ring service witnessed by Mr and Mrs Robert N Back. The bride is a Middletown High School 1950 graduate employed by Community Finance Corp. The groom, an Withrow High School grad, works at Radford Tool Co and attends the University of Cincinnati. They reside at 203 Curtis St.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Richmond Ind Phyllis Back Dora Back Curtis Street Walter O. Riley Martha Riley Cincinnati Elwood Payton Robert N. Back Miamisburg Riley Middletown High School Community Finance Corp Withrow High School Radford Tool Co University of Cincinnati Curtis St

Civic Symphony Season Tickets On Sale In Middletown

Season tickets offered at reduced rates for the Middletown Civic Symphony may be obtained through Oct 31 from Miss Janice Schulz or at the Manchester Hotel cigar stand. The schedule includes the Mannes Gimpel-Silva Trio on Nov 1, Bonnie Murray on Feb 14, and the April 25 finale with Middletown High School Chorus, Peter Paul Loyanich, and Helen Weinberger as soloists. Audition winners will perform at the April 25 concert. Single seats go on sale at the high school box office. first concert tickets available until 8:15 p.m. Nov 1.

Middletown Civic Symphony Janice Schulz Linden Ave Manchester Hotel Mannes + Gimpel - Silva Bonnie Murray Middletown High School Peter Paul Loyanich Helen Weinberger

Churches Officers of Na omi Circle at Calvary Methodist

The newly formed Na omi Circle of Calvary Methodist WSCS lists officers Mrs Arnold Lowe president Mrs Anita Smith vice president Mrs George Peck secretary Mrs Virginia Randall treasurer and Mrs J W Rhoads ways and means chairman The circle meets the third Tuesday each month with Mrs Rhoads 2300 Central Ave designated as first hostess.

Naomi Circle Calvary Methodist Church WSCS Arnold Lowe Anita Smith George Peck Virginia Randall J. W. Rhoads Ways and Means Rhoads Central Ave

Dr Crane speaks to 600 at Middletown Federation dinner

Dr George W. Crane, famed psychologist and columnist, addressed nearly 600 at the Middletown Federation of Worker’s Clubs dinner at the Manchester Hotel. He urged self awareness and making others feel important, urged free enterprise education for youth, and offered married life advice focusing on emotions, recognition, and compliments to reduce friction and divorces.

George W. Crane Manchester Crane Middletown Federation of Worker's Clubs Middletown High School Monroe High School Dr. Crane America

Youth voting shift and warnings on Communism influence

He warned that youth can’t learn by telepathy and that seven million new voters will cast ballots at the next presidential election. He argued subversives understand the need to win youth to their cause while American business assumes youth already knows their story.

Hazel Fay Hill to Leon Wood Vows Announced

Mr and Mrs Harold Hill of Wilbraham Road announce the marriage of their daughter Hazel Fay to Leon Wood son of Mr and Mrs Lenox Wood of Franklin. They exchanged vows Oct 19 at Rev W F Badgetts residence in Richmond Indiana. Mrs Wood a Lemon Monroe High School graduate and student nurse at Middletown Hospital School of Nursing. Her husband is a Franklin High School graduate, attended Purdue, and is stationed at Park Air Force Base California.

Harold Hill Wilbraham Road Hazel Fay Leon Wood Lenox Wood Franklin W. F. Badgett First Baptist Church Richmond Ind Wood Lemon- Monroe High School Middletown Hospital School of Nursing Franklin High School Purdue University Park Air Force Base California

Washington couple announces Oct 19 wedding in D C

Thelma McKee and Alan B. David were married in Washington on October 19. Mrs. David is sister to Arthur W. Moore of North Verity Park Way. After a wedding trip to New York City the pair will live in Washington where Mr. David practices law.

Middletown Washington, D. C Thelma McKee Alan B. David David Arthur W. Moore N. Verity Parkway New York City Washington

Sorority Hears Hugh Butler Guest Speaker at YMCA

Hugh Butler spoke to Delta Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at the YMCA about the school tax levy. A tea for rushees will be hosted by Mrs Bergmann on Highland Street Sunday. Mrs Raymond Wooddell announced a bake sale at Filson's Saturday. Rushees present included Mrs Carl Elam Mrs Richard Yost and Mrs Charles Ortman.

Hugh Butler Delta Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority YMCA Bergmann Highland Street Raymond Wooddell Filson Carl Elam Richard Yost Charles Ortman

Travelers Return From Seven Weeks in Europe Aboard Queen Mary

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Deardorff of 14th Avenue and Dr. and Mrs. E. T. Storer of First Avenue with Dr. and Mrs. C. G. Barton of The Alameda sailed home recently aboard the ocean liner Queen Mary after a seven weeks tour of Europe.

Roy Deardorff 14Th Avenue E. T. Storer First Avenue C. G. Barton The Alameda Queen Mary Europe

Community levy debate highlights teacher salaries and take-home pay

Dr. Crane urged a positive life outlook while Mrs. Sebald spoke for the school levy set for Tuesday. She detailed current and post levy take-home pay for teachers with a 11 year experience and a college degree, and named the event officials and program leaders including Mrs. Britt Kendrick and Mrs. William Carson.

Edward Sebald Earle Leidner Sebald Britt Kendrick William Carson Crane William H. Yarber William C. Miller John I. Parr First Baptist Church E. H. McCandlish H. H. Belknap

Civic Chorus Plans Nov 8 Auditions for Messiah Soloists

Middletown Civic Chorus will hold auditions on November 8 at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church for solo parts in the Christmas portion of Handel's The Messiah. The Messiah concert will be December 13 at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.

Middletown

Masked Halloween Parties Planned at Local Churches

A masked Halloween party is planned for Friday 2 to 4 p.m. for the nursery and kindergarten at St Pauls Evangelical and Reform Church. Tomorrow evening a party is set for Willing Workers Class members at First EUB Church. Nu Phi Mu sorority Unit 1 will hold a masked Halloween par-

St. Paul's Evangelical and First Eub Church Nu Phi Mu Sorority Unit 1

Club Welcomes New Members at Welcome Wagon Meeting

Last evening at Geckler's Hearth the Welcome Wagon Club welcomed Mrs. G F Souer Miss Pat Wert Mrs. Joseph Dixon Mrs. Donald Oldfield Mrs. Fred F ynter and Mrs. Ronald Edel as new members. President Melvin Dawson praised the group and the benefit card party for Edison School.

Welcome Wagon Club Geckler G. F. Souer Pat Wert Joseph Dixon Donald Oldfield Fred F Ynter Ronald Edel Melvin Dawson Edison School Leonard Minnich Stanley Hood Eden Clark Carl Morris Earl Pressler

Laniel Urged To Negotiate In Linden

Paris reports the National Assembly backed a government resolution by 315 to 251 urging Premier Laniel to pursue negotiated peace in Indochina. The vote called for strengthening the Viet Nam Laos and Cambodia forces while keeping the Associated States within the French Union as independence.

Paris French National Assembly Joseph Laniel Indochina Viet Nam Laos Cambodia Laniel France

New Rules Proposed for Eating Places in Ohio

Ohio health department sent proposed regulations to district boards of health. Responsibility for restaurant inspections moved to the health department from the state fire marshal’s office. Proposals require health department approval for new restaurants and upgrades after January 1. Existing restaurants must apply for yearly licenses each December. The rules cover serving food in public places, institutions, clubs, schools and vending machines. A public hearing is set for November 28.

Columbus Ohio Boards of Health State Health Department Health Department

His Big Story So Long 37th Maj Booher Announces Release

Maj Larry A Booher former Middletonian and division public information officer for the 37th Infantry Division at Camp Polk La reveals news after months of preparing lists of Ohio National Guard personnel released from active duty. The release includes Maj Larry A Booker division public information officer 2220 Inchcliffe Rd Columbus among Ohioans restored to civilian status after 19 months at Camp Polk.

Larry A. Booher 37Th Infantry Division Camp Polk Booher Ohio National Guard 37Th Division

Gravett Serviceman Begins Advanced Training at Pendleton

Pfc. Frederick D. Gravett son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gravett of Middletown Rt. 2 is in advanced Marine training at Camp Pendleton California after completing basic training at San Diego. He plans to be sent overseas in December and recently had a two week furlough at home.

Frederick D. Gravett William Gravett Middletown Rt. 2 Camp Pendleton Calif Pfc Gravett San Diego

Skaters Parents Association Halloween Party Date Corrected

The Skaters Parents Association will host a Halloween party on November 1 at 7 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium, correcting an earlier misprint that listed October 31. The event is at the home of Mrs. Frank Lengyel, 1122 14th Ave.

Frank Lengyel 14Th Ave Skaters Parents Association Civic Auditorium Journal

New Licensing Procedure For Middletown Restaurants

Middletown adopts a state law requiring all eating establishments to obtain local licenses from the Health Department. About 140 establishments were notified. The local license costs about 25 dollars with a 3 dollar inspection fee, funding the inspection program.

Paving of Turnpike Begins in Mahoning County

The first cement was poured at 8:15 a.m. on the Northern Ohio Turnpike at the Pennsylvania border. Harrison Construction Co. won the 5.1 mile first section bid at 3,519,250 dollars. The project will run 241 miles to the Indiana line as the Pennsylvania commission prepares for an additional 60 feet at about 2,000 dollars and seeks bids for nine more miles in Ottawa and Sandusky counties.

Columbus Ohio Mahoning County Indiana Harrison Construction Co Pittsburgh Turnpike Commission Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Ohio Line Pennsylvania Commission Harrison Ottawa Sandusky

Auto Skids and Crashes. Driver Injured in Ohio 73 Incident

Louis Rausch Jr., 56, of Hamilton, was treated at Fort Hamilton Hospital for three fractured ribs and minor abrasions after his eastbound car left Ohio 73 two miles west of Trenton and struck a fence. Moderate damage reported. Gary Baker, 18, of Chris to Avenue, cited for failing to stop within the assured clear distance after his car collided with John Lee Burke’s car at U.S. 25 and Ohio 73 northeast of Middletown. minor damage.En.

Fort Hamilton Hamilton Ohio Trenton Louis Rausch Jr Virginia Ave Rausch Gary Baker Christo Ave U.S. 25 Ohio 73 Middletown Baker John Lee Burke Dayton

Steffey in Serious Condition After U S 25 Crash

Lacy Steffey, 34, of 809 4th Ave Middletown, is listed in serious condition at Middletown Hospital after a one car crash on U S 25 south of Franklin early Saturday.

Middletown Hospital Lacy Steffey 4Th Ave U. S. 25 Franklin

Former Editor Dies in Columbus

A former editor publisher of the Catholic Columbian died in Columbus today. James T. Carroll, 86, a native of County Kerry Ireland, passed away in the city.

Columbus Ohio Catholic Columbian James T. Carroll County Kerry Ireland

Halley’s Comet Passes Sun in 1910 Flight

In 1910 Halley’s comet approached within 54,870,000 miles of the sun and then orbited it at roughly 24 miles per second.

Mishaps Send Four To Hospital In Middletown

Four people were rushed to Middletown Hospital's emergency room after separate incidents yesterday and today. Elmer Reed 26 suffered finger injuries from a rewinder at Sorg Paper Co. Victor Sparks 20 cut his left index finger on a printing press. Mrs Clara Bogan 34 fractured her left arm in a home garage door incident. Carl Brewer 14 fractured his right leg playing football at Roosevelt Junior High. The reference to the Statue of Liberty head notes it can hold 40 people upright.

Middletown Hospital Elmer Reed Wilbraham Rd Sorg Paper Co Victor Sparks Sheridan Ave Clara Bogan John St Trenton Carl Brewer Earl Brewer Woodlawn Ave Roosevelt Junior High School

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