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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1959

Page

10

Babylon By Candlelight opens at Cincinnati Playhouse

Stuart Bishop's new play stars Lyle Talbot and Priscilla Morrill in a tale of two writers contending for a woman’s affections. Strong turns by Morrill and McCue elevate acts two and three though first act drags with background dialogue. A hopeful finale ends with a flat monologue. Broadway potential remains with a rewrite.

Stuart Bishop Babylon Cincinnati Playhouse Bishop E. Parrkington Smythe Lyle Talbot Priscilla Morrill Talbot Miss Morrill Tallulah Bankhead Ray McCue Parrkington Smythe Irene Kane Allen Nourse Diana St. Clair Deen Meyer Broadway

Six Guests Attend Welcome Wagon Meeting

Six guests were welcomed at a Welcome Wagon Club meeting at the Sports Bowl. Attendees were Mrs. Homer Wilson, Mrs. Edward Morris, Mrs. Don Sieckel, Mrs. Nick Zikos, Mrs. Kenneth Bixler, and Mrs. Robert Butcher. Proceeds from the club's Sept 17 card party at the Elks Temple will aid Edison School. prizes were awarded in card games including first and second places in bridge canasta pinochle.

Welcome Wagon Club Sports Bowl Homer Wilson Edward Morris Don Sieckel Nick Zikos Kenneth Bixler Robert Butcher The Elks Temple Edison Allen DeFord Joseph Canclla Bridge John Henderson William Schraer Canasta Richard Zehring Marge Rahmiow

Delta Chi Sigma Plans Fall Fundraisers and Events

Delta Chi Sigma members met at J J Bowling Lanes to discuss upcoming fundraisers including a rummage sale on Sept 29 and a Toy Party on Oct 13. Co chairs Margie Combs and Helen Moorman announced proceeds from the Oct 31 dance at the American Legion go to the Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation.

Delta Chi Sigma Sorority Alex Slamka Nicholas Cornella Margie Combs Helen Moorman American Legion Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation Josef Reintjes Cleveland Reintjes Ohio Province Columbus Desmond Dineen William McMahon

Marilyn Sennet Feted At Party Bridal Shower Details

Miss Marilyn Sennet, bride elect of Howard L Johnson Jr, honored at a Central Avenue shower by Miss Margaret Kimball. Guests included Sally Jackson and several Sennet family members. gifts followed colonial themes and yellow chrysanthemums. The ceremony is set for September 12 at Holy Trinity Church Mercury, with the couple exchanging vows later.

Margaret Kimball Central Avenue Marilyn Sennet Howard L. Johnson Jr Sally Jackson Jack Harris Breck Lutes Dorothy Shaffer Walter Zecher William McGuire Howard L. Johnson Sr Mary Etta Street Holy Trinity Church

Perky Miss Proves Size No Factor For Future Bowlers

Sylvia Wene, 4 feet 11 inches, known as the first lady of bowling, travels the country giving exhibitions and lessons. She has the all time high average in the Women's International Bowling Congress and urges women to join bowling as a family sport with centers offering care for children.

Dorothy Roe Associated Press Sylvia Wene Sylvia Philadelphia International Bowling Congress Hawaii Puerto Or Newfoundland Union Alaska Mom Pop Baby

Pigg Shyers Rites Planned

The wedding of Ruth Pigs and Steve Shyers is set for Friday at 7 p.m. at the Church of Christ on Gideon Road. Miss Beulah Pigg will be maid of honor with Glenda Rupe as bridesmaid. Ray Trenan serves as best man and ushers are Scoby Ratliff and Don Benny. reception at the parents’ home follows.

Miss Ruth Pigs James Pigs N. Main Street Steve Shyers Eddie Shyers Breiel Boulevard Church of Christ, Gideon Road Beulah Pigg Glenda Rupe Ray Trenan Mr. Shyers Scoby Ratliff Don Benny

Bridal party named for Sept wedding at St Pauls

Judith Ann Sabo and Charles Robert Curtis plan a September 25 ceremony at St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church. Maid of honor Patricia Trimble and bridesmaids Wil liam Clippinger, Marolyn Graf, junior bridesmaid Jennifer Curtis. best man George Voegele. Ushers Don Stokes Jim Adams Jack Gilbert. Reception helpers Mrs Woodjrow Manning Mrs Terry Bowman Miss Edwina Graham Mrs William Black. Curtis resides on Christel Avenue. son of Charles J. Curtis of Louisville Kentucky.

Judith Ann Sabo Charles Robert Curtis St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Sabo Bernard Sabo Fairmount Avenue Patricia Trimble William V. Clippinger Waynes Ville Marolyn Graf Lancaster Jennifer Curtis George Voegele Mr. Curtis Don Stokes Jim Adams Jack Gilbert Woodjrow Manning Terry Bowman Edwina Graham William Black Christel Avenue Charles J. Curtis Louisville, Ky

First Methodist Philathea Class Opens Fall Season

The Philathea Class at First Methodist Church held its first fall meeting in Epworth Hall with 30 members present. A covered dish dinner organized by Mrs. Russell Cunningham and others preceded a business session led by president Mrs. J. A. Hamm. Mrs. J. S. Day spoke on Tomorrow, followed by group singing directed by Mrs. O. R Cecil. Guests included Mrs Atwell Wilson of Mechanicsville N Y and Mrs. Duane Frayer with daughter Linda Sue of Kent.

Philathea First Methodist Church Epworth Hall Russell Cunningham Ada Lindsay Stella West Jack Livzey J. A. Hamm J. S. Day 0. R Cecil Luff Laundy Atwell Wilson Mechanicsville N. Y Duane Frayer Linda Sue Kent

Eastern Star to hold fall meeting at Masonic Temple

Order of Eastern Star chapter 367 will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. Mrs Horance Hunter serves as refreshment chairman for the organization s first fall gathering.

Presser Order of Eastern Star Norow Masonic Temple Horance Hunter

Vital Statistics Bulletin Names Multiple Newborns and Residents

Birth notices record twin boys for Mr. and Mrs. Theola King at 906 17th Ave and a series of newborn girls and boys linked to various families. Additional listings include residents and relatives such as Mrs. Joseph Gebhardt, Edward Smith, and Miss Evalee Carmichael, with witnesses across multiple streets and towns.

Theola King 17Th Ave Alva R. McCloud Well Rd Eugene A. Eckler Germantown Rt. 1 William Carrington Middletown Edward Smith Garfield St Farl Jay Manchester Clarence Thomas Jerry Ingram Central Ave Corbet Tyra Franklin Edward Hogston Howard Ave Willard Johnson Trenton Evalee Carmichael Bradley Cooper Richard Cooper Somerville Will Jackson Lincoln St Ate Ireland Germantown W. R. Phillips

Mrs Peter Rouster and Mrs Robert L Kelly Noted

Readable names list shows Mrs Peter Rouster of Wilbra ham Road and Mrs Robert L Kelly of Woodlawn Avenue appearing in a local notice or social record. No additional context provided.

Peter Rouster Wilbraham Rd Robert L. Kelly Woodlawn Ave

Gay Young Mothers Club Hosts September Meeting

Mrs. James Cummings presided at her Corta Via home for the Gay Young Mothers Club and Mothers Study League. Mrs. Donald Fiessinger assisted as hostess as plans for an upcoming bake sale were discussed. Mrs. Robert Nelson led a program on Children's Art outlining stages of child art development and ways to foster imagination.

James Cummings Corta Young Mothers’ Club Mother's Study League Donald Fiessinger Robert Nelson

Travel Notes of Mr and Mrs C R Schneider

Mr and Mrs C R Schneider returned home on 15th Avenue after a three week tour of western states. They visited relatives in Pocatello Idaho and traveled through Silverton and Eugene Oregon, attended the Oregon Centennial in Portland, and stayed in Seattle with Mrs Schriders parents Mr and Mrs J P Ballantyne and sister Mrs E L Folsom. On the return they visited Yellowstone National Park and spent two days in Aberdeen Idaho with Mrs Schneiders brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Tom Ballantyne. Their trip also included St Cloud Minnesota to see relatives including Miss Claire Richardson.

C. R. Schneider 15Th Avenue Pocatello Idaho Oregon Silvertons Eugene Portland Seattle Middletonians Yellowstone National Park Aberdeen Schneider Tom Ballantyne St. Cloud Minn Claire Richardson Schneiders

Burns, Allen's Daughter Weds Rod Amateau in Mexico

Sandra Burns Wilhoit daughter of comedians George Burns and Gracie Allen married writer producer Rod Amateau in Tijuana Mexico on Tuesday. Burns praised the couple and joked they should have eloped if they had known. Amateau was previously married to Coleen Gray and Joan Andre.

Hollywood George Burns Gracie Allen Sandra Burns Wilhoit Rod Amateau Tijuana Mexico

Quick Dessert: Doughnut A La Mode With Sauce

A simple dessert idea pairs a warm doughnut with ice cream and a drizzle of sauce. The combination offers immediate sweetness and a contrasting cold finish.

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