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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1963

Page

6

Shower Honors Patricia Ann Wendt Before September Wedding

Miss Patricia Ann Wendt as sister in law and fiancé Phillip Mat Beryl Ralston receive a miscellaneous bridal shower at the Wendt home on Bellemonte Street. Guests include Mrs. J Rob Russell and Mrs. Elgin Storey among others. Decor featured dolls at the refreshment table and fall flowers with a crystal candleabra. Prize winners included Mrs. Arthur Frey and several Wendt family members.

Patricia Ann Wendt Frank Wendt Phillip Mat Beryl Ralston Faith Yingst Paul Ritter James Bithlehem Chester Wendt Bellemonte Street Kellemonte Street Matson Arthur Frey Sam Tutt Emerson Wendt Marvin Pierse Kay Monroe Kenneth Monroe Richard Wendt Sam Morning

Cotillion Board Sets Oct 26 Dance at Manchester Inn

Mid dletown Cotillion board met at the Weatherwax home to plan the fall dance scheduled for October 26 at the Manchester Motor Inn. Coordinating chairs are Mr and Mrs Donald Goodman with several committees including Leroy Fay Craycraft and Hayden assisting.

Board of Governors Middletown Weatherwax William Barnes Richard Nein Richard Dell Henry Miller Huber Newcomb

Family Party Honors Sullivan Bride Elect in Pre nuptial Shower

A family party at the Barton home on Baltimore Street honored Miss Susan Sullivan bride elect of Cpl. Donald Lee Henson. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Sullivan and Mr. and Mrs. William Barton with many Sullivan relatives attending. The honoree received a set of daily china as gifts.

Susan Sullivan Cpl Donald Lee Henson Cornelius Sullivan William Barton Barton Baltimore Street Miss Sullivan Paul Kunze Mrs Ar~ Holden Charleston, W. Ia

Club Events Homemakers Circle 11 Fall Picnic

Homemakers Circle 11 opened its fall program with a family picnic at Armco Park yesterday afternoon. Mrs. John Schrote and Mrs. W. D. Bryant led refreshments and games. About 60 attendees included members their husbands and children. The circle will meet September 17 at Mrs. J. C. Farney's home.

Homemakers Circle 11 Armco Park John Schrote W. D. Bryant J. C. Farney

Plans Readied For LaSoiree Dance Opening Season

Plans for LaSoiree Dance Club’s first event of 1965 64 were formed at a committee meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs Hal Stevens on N Heinkel Road. The Sept 28 dance at the Sportsmen’s Club features chair couples Bishop and Smith assisting with reservations and decorations. Jack Walton’s orchestra will provide music after a buffet dinner, with Stevens and bishops as sponsors and another committee meeting set for Sept 22 at the Bishops’ Elmer Drive home.

LaSoiree Hal Stevens N. Heinkel Road Charles Bishop Boyd Smith Robert Kruse Bill Evans Decrations Smith Evans Kruse Beattys Jack Walton Mrs. Stevens Bishops Elmer Drive

Shower Kicks Off Pre Nuptial Festivities for Miss Bryant

The first pre nuptial shower for Gloria Bryant daughter of Mr and Mrs Hayward Bryant of Pershing Avenue was held Saturday evening at the home of Miss Sharon Diver on Middletown Hamilton Pike Hostesses for the miscellaneous shower honoring bride elect Larry Sexton were Miss Diver and Miss Susan McKinley A miniature bridal doll procession topped the buffet which was decorated in pink and white Pink candles accented the refreshment table and centered with bride dolls Others who attended included Crystal Young Elaine Wells Linda Kash Paula Hudson Cheryl Gorsuch and Mrs Hayward Bryant Miss Bryant will marry Charles Sexton Jr of Amity Lane on September 26 at the First Methodist Church.

Mary Sullivan Sally Sullivan Kathy Sullivan Tim Sullivan Larry Sullivan Edward Sullivan Kunze Middletown Lewis Campbell Bill Wally Leila Greenville Ruth Kemp Richard Kemp Harold Neher Marcia Karen Dayton Gloria Bryant Hayward Bryant Pershing Avenue Sharon Diver Middletown-Hamilton Pike Larry Sexton Miss Diver Susan McKinley Crystal Young Elaine Wells Linda Kash David Cope Paula Hudson Cheryl Gorsuch Miss Bryant Charles Sexton Amity Lane First Methodist Church

New Rabbi At Temple Feted With Reception

Members of the Sisterhood and temple council hosted a Sunday reception at Temple Beth Sholom 610 Gladys Drive to welcome Rabbi and Mrs William L Gordon who were recently elected to the pulpit Co chairs were Mrs Harlan Grund and a committee including Mrs Ruth Annenberg Mrs Bernard Annenbeg Mrs Ted Cohen Mrs Wilbur Cohen Mrs Fred Cramer Mrs Manny Garlikov Mrs Richard Gund Mrs Ed Helfman and Mrs Barry Levey.

Sisterhood Frank Kushner Temple Beth Sholom Temple Wiliam L. Gordon Gordon Gladys Drive Harlan Grund Ruth Annenberg Bernard Annenbeg Ted Cohen Wilbur Cohen Fred Cramer Manny Garlikov Richard Gund Ed Helfman Barry Levey

Recent Bride Is Honored At Holiday House Shower

A post nuptial shower honored Mrs. John Margerum Judith Fabing at Holiday House with Miss Brenda Day as hostess. Pink and white decor framed prizes won by Crystal Young and Mrs. James Price. Guests included Lynn Rosenfelder, Paule Hudson, Linda Kash, Judy Cronkrite, Billie Day, Diane Cape, Sam Skeens, Dan Pasley and Donna. Mrs. Margerum, daughter of Edward Fabing of Pinta Avenue, wed July 20 in Wise, Va., and the couple live on Verity Parkway.

Holiday House John Margerum Judith Fabing Brenda Day Crystal Young James Price Lynn Rosenfelder Paule Hudson Linda Kash Judy Cronkrite Billie Day Diane Cape Sam Skeens Dan Pasley Donna Margerum Edward Fabing Pinta Avenue Howard Margerum Dixie Highway

Coming Events for Middletown Women’s Association Meeting

Middletown chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet tomorrow at 6:45 p.m. at the Manchester Motor Inn. A feature of the gathering will be a talent auction with items donated by members.

Middletown American Business Women's Association Manchester Motor Inn

Pantry Shower Brunch Honoring Bride Mrs Wells

A pantry shower and brunch honored bride Mrs James R Wells formerly Marianna Jacobs. Hosted by Mrs T O McDonald Sr at Hannah Drive guests included former Girl Scout Troop 125 members and Dayton residents. Winners were Miss Carol Coburn and Miss Kay Lipton. Bride and groom married August 29 at First EUB Church.

James R. Wells Marianna Jacobs T. O McDonald Sr Hannah Drive Girl Scout Troop 125 Wells McDonald Carol Coburn Kay Lipton Dayton Kathi Phillips Mary Helen Tyson Marlee Jaques Ann Nardin Jane Long Kay Lawrence Sherry Melampy Judy Davis Peggy Lorig Marilyn Jacobs Judy Voegele Murray Jacobs Superior Avenue Mr. Wells Robert Wells South Vienna Ohio First Eub Church

Tea at Flanagan Home Introduces Middletown High Staff

Women teachers and office employees of Middletown High School were entertained at a tea hosted by Mrs. Ruth Flanagan on Moorman Drive. The Sunday gathering introduced the new staff members with reports on their summer activities. Hostesses included Mrs. Clemens Shull Miss Veda McCray and assistants Mrs. Baskin Harrison and Mrs. Robert McConaughy.

Middletown High School Ruth Flanagan Moorman Drive Clemens Shull Veda McCray Baskin Harrison Robert McConaughy

Middletown Visitors Return From travels to Rome and Florida

Travel notes report Miss Ida Petersen and her mother Mrs Mary Petersen have returned to Rome New York after visiting Middletown and Dayton. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ball, formerly of Middletown now residents of Bradenton Florida, are spending two weeks visiting relatives and friends in Middletown. They stay with Mr and Mrs John Knapp on Sherman Avenue.

Ida Petersen Mary Petersen Middletown Rome N. Y Dayton Lloyd Ball Bradenton, Fla John Knapp Sherman Avenue

Kennedy Wishes Jews on New Year

President Kennedy extended best wishes to Americans of Jewish faith observing Rosh Hashanah on Sept. 19. He voiced hope for reduced international tensions and reaffirmed commitment to liberty and justice, urging all citizens to support the basic national effort.

Washington Kennedy

Michigan highway deaths rise with weekend toll

Detroit AP reports twelve people were killed in Michigan highway accidents over the weekend, according to State Police. The fatalities highlight a deadly stretch of travel as authorities continue to investigate the crashes and urge motorists to drive cautiously.

Detroit Mich Michigan

Indiana kills nine in Indianapolis

AP report notes week of traffic accidents in Indiana claims nine lives in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Authorities review crash data and safety measures as fatalities rise this week.

Indianapolis Indiana

Countryside Get-Together Draws Local Residents

More than 100 Countryside homeowners gathered after a 1963 golf tournament for a buffet supper hosted by Vince Peters and Fred Yoder. Guests included George Harvey and Robert Nelson, with awards to Mrs. Brecht, Dr. Steele, and several net and special prize recipients. Entertainment featured Charles Reeder and The Stanley Street Stompers.

Vince Peters Fred Yoder George Harvey Robert Nelson W. R. Steele George Brecht Dr. Steele Bruce Thomas Richard M. Wilson Morris Smith

CPA Convention Slated This Week in Columbus Ohio

The 35th annual convention of the Public Accountants Society of Ohio will be held in Columbus Thursday Friday and Saturday at the New Christopher Inn. Technical sessions cover management services and proposed changes on the new tax laws.

The Public Accountants Society of Ohio Columbus New Christopher Inn

Tokyo population rises to 10.4 million in August

Tokyo's population reached 10,419,388 as of August 1, an increase of 5,695 in a month, the metropolitan government announced.

Tokyo

Vital Statistics Births and Residents Listed in Franklin Monitor

Vital statistics note multiple births with addresses in Franklin and nearby towns. Girls born to Brown Hughes Street Smith Lawn Avenue Feltner Ferrer Street Curfman Vanderveer Street Clelven ger Franklin Turner Carter and others. Boys reported for Mescher Caudill and Switzer families. Several residents named with addresses and spouses. Names include Leasure Lolli Peyton Pitts, Smith, White, Adkins, McGraw, Shearer, Mason, Walker, McCarty, McDonough, Requarth, Barrett, Glosson, Treadway, Chandler, Egelston, Starkey, Bennett, Read, Dougherty, Mays and others.

Terry L. Brown Hughes St Walter Smith Jr Lawn Ave Venia Ray Feltner Ferrer St Marvin Morris Icerreantown William S. Curfman Vanderveer St Ralph R. Clelvenger Franklin Dennis Mescher Lebanon William Abney South Ave Eugene Switzer Monroe Darreil Caudill N. Main St

Obituary Style Visitor List From Local Addresses

A list of resident names and addresses appears to be readied for a local hospital notice. Included are Mrs Laura Ludwick of Lebnon Jeckie Alspaugh German town road Mrs Ruth Minge 16th Ave Ispie Schultz German town Mrs Edward Bliss Excell Mrs William Greer Sophin St Edward Wilson 20th Paul Carpenter Sherman Ave Estil Sargent Somerville James Lezzoni Baltimore Weller Dalton Franklin Emma Powell Manchester Ave John Salter Trenton Lula McQuinn Glenme Ave Merle Hinkle Windsor Thiad Theodore White German town Evelyn Hartzog Aberdeen Drive Donald Murphy Vannest Ave Farl Mull Sheldon Rd Glenn Cal Lamson Frank Marvin Thomas Lisa Lane Roger Crase Franklin William Roberts Central William Harrison Loretta Drive Gregory Little Grant Little Franklin Jerry Sexton Otis Sexton Dickey Rd Chester Carroll Waite r St Henry Mitchell Young St Jacob Root Oxford Out Of Town Hazel Selby German town Rt 1 Grandview Hospital

Jeckie L. Alspaugh Germantown Road Ruth Minge 16Th Ave Ispie C. Schultz Germantown Edward Bliss Excell William C. Greer S.ophin St Edward Wilson 20Th Ave Paul Carpenter Sherman Ave Estil Sargent Somerville James Lezzoni Baltimore Weller Dalton Franklin Emma Powell Manchester Ave John Salter Trenton Lula McQuinn Glenme Ave Merle Hinkle Windsor Thiad Theodore White Evelyn Hartzog Aberdeen Drive Donald FE. Murphy Vannest Ave Farl T. Mull Sheldon Road Glenn Cal Lamson Frank Marvin Thomas Lisa Lane Roger Crase William Roberts Central Ave William Harrison Loretta Drive Gregory Little Grant Little Jerry Sexton Otis Sexton Dickey Road Chester Carroll Waite

Ohioan Chosen Miss Teen Ager 1963 Queen

Paul ette Breen, 16, of Rossford Ohio, captured Miss American Teen-ager of 1963 at Palisades Amusement Park New Jersey. She bested 34 finalists on poise personality beauty and scholastic achievement.

Fort Lee N.J Paulette Breen Rossford Ohio Palisades Amusement Park

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