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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1957

Page

6

Nervous Tempest Debuts In Bus Stop At Memorial Hall Dayton

Actress Nervous Tempest debuts in Bus Stop at Memorial Hall Dayton portraying Cherie amid a flawed performance. Her stage jitters show in line readings yet she gains from singing interludes and strong supporting cast including Brad Olson Patty Garber Gordon Howard Vito Carbonari Maggie Task. The Kenley Players summer show receives mixed reviews with potential for future improvement.

Kenley Tempest Miss Storm Broadway Brad Olson Dayton Gerald Lyman Olson Patty Garber Gordon Howard Cowboy Decker Cherie Howard Memorial Hall Vito Carbonari Will Masters Maggie Task Carl Lee Warren John Kenley

Sorority Meeting at Adrian Home Reports Planned Events

Delta Chi Sigma members gathered at patroness Mrs Edna Adrian's home. Miss Margaret Elieff and Mrs Phillip Jones reported on the international convention in Chicago. Mrs Mary Jane Stampler announced committees and plans for October dance. An October social meeting features a bake sale. Tickets for upcoming shows and season closer are available.

Delta Chi Sigma Sorority I Edna Adrian Margaret Elieff Phillip Jones Chicago Mary Jane Stamper Joe Sabo Margueri Te Rose Jones

Miss Duncan and Gividen Plan Sept wedding at United Presbyterian

Miss Shirley Duncan and J B Gividen announce a church wedding set for September 15 at 3 30 p m in the United Presbyterian Church with Rev E H Hammond officiating. Matron of honor is Mrs Charles McChesney and bridesmaids are Miss Carolina Sue Gividen and Miss Hickman. Attendants include Mrs Ke Brown and others. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Hun of Renee Drive and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Earl Gividen of Charles Street.

Shirley Duncan J. B Gividen United Presbyterian Church E. H. Hammon Charles McChesney Carolina Sue Giiden

Coming Events for War Mothers and Letter Carriers Auxiliary

War Mothers will meet tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Legion auditorium. The Ladies Auxiliary of Letter Carriers Branch 178 will meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Girls' Club. Hostesses include Mrs. Charles Flavin, Miss Clara Jordan and Mrs. James Layer.

War Mothers Legion Auditorium Charles Flavin Clara Jordan James Layer

Fling Ends 57 Season At Antioch Festival

Antioch Shakespeare Festival closes its 1957 season with a Festival Fling featuring master of ceremonies David Hooks. The event promises vaudeville acts from Lyric players plus songs, choruses, and Broadway tunes. Performers include Shirley Carter, John Fleming, Ray Gilbert, Evelyn Greene, and Judy Bakker with Ed Call directing.

Antioch Hooks Lyric Company Arthur Lithgow Tahiti Lucretia G Jazz Shirley Carter John Fleming Ray Gilbert Evelyn Greene Nancy Hall Gwen Walters Ed Call Robert Alexander Judy Bakker Peter Stuhldreher C. John Duffy David Epstein Edwin London Ruth Mense

Notice of Appointment in Two Butler County Estates

Case No 30076 Estate of Dora A Long. Albert J of Middletown Ohio named Executor. Creditors must file claims within four months. Probate judge Harry F Walsh issues notice. Sept 4 11 18. Case No Estate of Everett L Denniston. Anna Mae Denniston of Middletown named Executrix. Creditors to file claims as required. Alton H Combs, Attorney. Sept 4 11 18.

Dora A. Long Albert J Middletown Ohio Butler Harry F. Walsh Said Wilmer & Milmer Everett L. Denniston Anna Mae Denniston Butler County Alton H. Combs

Puzzle fortune game from Willem 2 with letters read

A small word puzzle titled Willem 2 presents a daily fortune game. It instructs counting letters in a first name, adjusting by four or three, to obtain a key number. Start at the rectangle’s upper left and read letters under checked figures left to right to reveal a message.

Willem

Fidelis Class Opens With 21 Members At St Pauls

The Fidelis Class at St Pauls Evangelical and Re formed Church opened with 21 members attending the first meeting. Mrs Charles Wagner spoke on You Can Build Your Home On The Bible. Mrs H C Grunewald directed guessing games. October plan set for a covered dish dinner and bazaar. Refreshments served by a committee led by Mrs Albert Schirmeyer. Loyal Friends Class met at First Christian Church for a business session then a back to school party. Senor Philathea Class First Methodist had 27 members at Epworth Hall with Emmett Sherron speaking on Building A Strong Foundation. Members shared their summer vacations.

St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Charles Wagner H. C. Grunewald Albert Schirmeyer Chaiman W. H. Hopper Harley Waits Clara Knepshield Charles Moehring Loyal Friends First Christian Church Senor Philathea First Methodist Church Epworth Hall Emmett Sherron

Mrs Cook Speaks to Middletown Nursing Alumnae

Mrs Koneta Cook administrator of a Hillsboro nursing home spoke at the Alumnae Association of Middletown Hospital School Nursing meeting. She discussed Planning a Nursing Home. Twenty five members attended at University Hall with a covered Jewish dinner. Hostess committee included Mrs Louis Hess chairwoman Mrs Robert Lehmkuhl Mrs William Mann and Mrs Louis Samuels. All professional nurses invited to Oct 1 meeting at Verity Hall.

Koneta Cook Hillsboro William Mann Louis Samuels Verity Hall

Barnhart Family Europe Trip Ends in Trenton Return

Mr and Mrs F L Barnhart returned to Trenton after five weeks in Europe visiting their son Capt Robert Barnhart and his family in Glenhausen Germany. They toured the Louvre Eiffel Tower gondola ride in Venice La Scala opera and other historic sites in Holland Belgium France Luxembourg Austria Italy and Switzerland. Mrs Mattie McGraw and Miss June McGraw also returned from Silver Bay Minnesota after visiting Norval McGraw and his family.

F. L. Barnhart Trenton Europe Capt Robert Barnhart Glenhausen Germany Holland Belgium France Luxembourg Austria Italy Switzerland Louvre Museum Eiffel Tower Venice la Scala Mattie McGraw June McGraw Yankee Road Silver Bay Minn Norval McGraw

Reunion Planned At Follmer Home Near Hamilton

The annual Hinkle reunion will be held Sunday at Mr and Mrs Harold Follmer s home near Hamilton starting at noon. A picnic dinner a brief session and several games for children and adults are planned. Arrangements are led by William Baird president N E Long vice president and Mrs Maude Bake secretary treasurer.

Hinkle Harold Follmer Hamilton William Baird N. E. Long Maude Bake

Vanderbilt Jr Marries Again in Reno This Time Last

Cornelius Van derbilt Jr., 59, son of the railroad family, wed Ann Needham, 25, his sixth bride and former secretary, at the home of attorney John Sinal in Reno Nevada. Gov. Charles Russell and Sen. George W. Malone attended. Vanderbilt declared this marriage “This time is the last.” His prior brides included Patricia Murphy Wallace and four others described as the world’s most beautiful women.

Reno Nev Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr Ann Needham Nevada Charles Russell George W. Malone R-Nev Vanderbilt John Sinal Patricia Murphy Wallace Rachael Littleton Mary Weir Logan Helen Warner Anderson Land Maria Feliza Pablos

Welcome Wagon Club Plans Sept 25 Benefit Card Party

The Welcome Wagon Club met at the Colony Restaurant and outlined a card party to be held Sept 25 at Elks Temple to benefit Edison School. They also planned a Welcome Wagon bowling team and named winners from recent games including Mrs. David Walker and Miss Marjorie Bosworth.

Welcome Wagon Club Colony Elks Temple Edison School David Walker Stanley Caldwell Marjorie Bosworth Stephen Ordog Jack Weith Clayton Ashcraft Weith Ordog Geoffrey Martin Troy Taylor

Engagement and Sept. 28 Wedding Planned for Brooks Chapman

Miss Helen Jewell Brooks of Dayton and Harlan Gene Chapman, son of Mrs. Harlan Chapman of Oxford State Road, announce their engagement. Miss Brooks is a Graham High School and McLaing Business College graduate employed by Dayton Power & Light Co. Mr. Chapman, Lemon Monroe High School graduate, U.S. Air Force veteran, now with Household Finance Corp in Middletown. The couple will wed September 28 at the Christian Tabernacle in Dayton.

Helen Jewell Brooks Dayton Harlan Gene Chapman Harlan Chapman Oxford State Road Chapman J. Frank Brooks Bluefield Brooks Graham High School McLaing Business College Dayton Power & Light Co Lemon-Monroe High School U. S. Air Force Household Finance Corp Middletown Christian Tabernacle

Community meeting calendar of military and service groups

A listing of Wednesday and Thursday meetings for the National Guard 107th Armored Cavalry, Blythe Williams American Legion Post, Highview Encampment IOOF, Golden Helmet Post 7200, Order of Ahepa, Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis Club, Optimist Club, Toastmasters, and other fraternal and civic organizations with times and locations around Armory, Manchester Hotel, Colony Restaurant, and local lodges. notes on auxiliary and reserve training groups and a final advisory on cheese storage.

National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry Blythe-Williams American Legion Highview Monroe S. Main St Order of Ahepa Nelva Center Knights of Columbus Kiwanis Club Manchester Hotelvening Optimist Club Colony Restaurant Manchester Blythe-Williams American Legion Auxiliary Toastmasters Club Ivie Association 147Th Infantry Regiment Armory Alpha Council N. Broad St Knights of Pythias Lafayette Edge Castle Hall Orioles Nest Middletown-Hamilton Pike Moose Lodge Hall Middletown Lodge IOOF S. Main Masonic Lodge AFL Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron Legion Alcoholics Anonymous

Chevalier Plans Film Arrival From Paris for Movie

Maurice Chevalier, appearing much younger than his 68 years, arrived yesterday from Paris to begin work on a Hollywood film project.

Hollywood Maurice Chevalier Paris

Vital statistics births across several families

Mr and Mrs Thomas Hyde welcome a son at 2012 Lowell Street Monday. Mr and Mrs Donald Flischel report a boy at 12986 Deblin Drive Cincinnati yesterday. Mr and Mrs Walter Steway announce a son at 1707 Park Drive yesterday. Mr and Mrs Carl Ballinger have a daughter at 1109 Thirkield Street Franklin today. Mr and Mrs Walter Sparks greet a daughter at 709 Clark Street today. Out of town notes list multiple families including Joan Whitlock Jr of Fremont Michigan with a daughter born yesterday at Fremont Hospital and several named relatives in Staten Island Middletown Lebanon Massillon Allison Park and other locations.

Thomas Hyde Lowell St Donald Flischel Deblin Dr Cincinnati Walter Steway Park Dr Carl Ballinger Thirkield St Franklin Walter Sparks Clark St Joan B. Whitlock Jr Fremont, Mich Fremont Hospital William McBride Young Staten Island, N.Y John B. Whitlock Middletown

Hospital births and residents listed in local notices

In The Hospital Danny Proctor son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Proctor Vanderveer ee Mrs. Crawley Osborne of Mc Kinley St Raymond Hieatt son of Herman Hieatt Otterbein Home Mrs. Mason Centers of German town Rt. 1 Mrs. Morgan Neal of Carolina Mrs. Lester Kennel of Middle town Rt. 3 Mrs. Daniel Taulbee of Lamberston St. Mrs. Paul Szabo of Brentwood Mrs. Elmer Bair of West Middletown Rt. 1 Earl Cockerham of Franklin Rt. Mrs. Lee Rose of Oxford State Isaac Deaton of Camden Xi Steven Weikert son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Weikert Carolina St Mrs. Carrie Thomas of 9th Ave. Mrs. John C. Miller of Dayton Walter Menz of Lebanon A L Yingst of Aberdeen Dr. Dwight Fultz of Renee Dr. Algin Horn of Yankee Rd Mrs. Leo L. Bronnenberg of West Middletown Rt. 2 Mrs Ralph Sexton of Bryant St Shade White of Franklin Rt. 2

Crawley Osborne McKinley St. Raymond Isaac Deaton Camden Steven Weikert Ernest Weikert Carolina St Carrie Thomas 9Th Ave John C. Miller Dayton Walter Menz Lebanon A. L. Yingst Aberdeen Dwight Fultz Renee Algin Horn Yankee Rd Leo L. Bronnenberg West Middletown Rt. 2

Band Leader Seeks End to Alimony Order

Los Angeles Ina Ray Hutton, band leader, petitions Superior Court to set aside a 95 weekly alimony order to Randolph E Brooks. She says a Las Vegas divorce from Brooks, filed a month earlier, was awarded prior to the alimony order issued July 26. Brooks, 41, cited illness and claimed cruelty in separate maintenance suit. They wed April 10, 1949.

Los Angeles Ina Ray Hutton Randolph E Randy) Brooks Superior Court Miss Hutton Las Vegas Brooks

Ford Unveils Edsel Car Named New Family Member

Ford Motor Company announces the birth of a new car model in Michigan. The Edsel debut invites the public to view the latest addition to the Ford family at local dealerships nationwide.

Ford Motor Company Iborn Michigan Ford Edsel

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