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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1958
Page
6
Numerous births recorded yesterday and today across several families at local and out of town hospitals. Names and addresses listed for both parents and newborns reflect a broad set of communities and facilities.
Harold Thomas of West Middleton Rt 2 Theodore Thompson of Waite Street Mrs Peter Hummel of Manchester Road Harry Barr of 6th Avenue John Tackett of Jefferson listed in local notices referencing residents and addresses in town.
Dick Hundley, assistant youth work secretary, announced two Saturday programs. Boys leave the Y at 11 15 am for an outdoor corn roast at Armco Park, while girls tour the Dayton Museum of Natural History. Bus rides begin at 9 am for the boys trip and 10 am for girls.
Actress Marie McDonald and stockbroker Blake Garner plan a Christmas wedding in Hollywood after meeting at a Linda Darnell party. McDonald’s fourth marriage follows divorces from Harry Karl Vic Orsatti. Garner faces a past kidnapping claim from Encino, now unresolved by police.
Phillip Crosby announced he will marry Sandra Diamond a 20 year old dancer from Las Vegas. The couple met through Phillip’s twin Dennis who married Pat Sheehan. The Tropicana show in Las Vegas connected the pairs. Bing Crosby was away and may miss the debut due to Sandra preparing to join the Catholic Church.
Golden Age Club invites all members aged 60 and over with birthdays or anniversaries in September to a meeting tomorrow at 1 30 p m in the Girl Scout room of the Civic Association building. President Harry Gordon says the program includes music singing and games.
Japan produced about 6000 cameras in 1937 and expanded to a total of 750000 cameras by 1955, reflecting rapid postwar manufacturing growth and industrial expansion in the electronics sector.
Middletown Business and Professional Women's Club starts its 1958-59 season at 6 15 p m with a smorgasbord at the Girls Club. Mrs Carl Burgess presides over the meeting. Officers for 1958 59 include Miss Sally Jackson first vice president Mrs Thomas Brown second vice president Mrs Bohdan Chemerys recording secretary Mrs John Akerman corresponding secretary Miss Mary Koogle treasurer Mrs Willard Bowling auditor and Mrs Luther Morrison parliamentarian. Co chairs of the ways and means are Mrs Floyd Starr and Mrs Norval Diver. The session will announce programs for the year and discuss plans for the Public Affairs Dinner Oct 21 at the First Presbyterian Church. Hostesses are ways and means committee members and the executive board.
Miss Carol Anne Jackson and Kenneth C Flora have completed plans for their open church wedding to be held October 4 at 7 30 p m in the First Baptist Church Franklin with Dr H S Gessner officiating The bride elect is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Jackson and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Orville Flora of Camden Maid of honor is Nancy Buehner Flower girls include Shirney Spaulding Henrietta Kern Sheila Jackson and Mary Sue Brock Ushers include Charles Flora James Beham Wayne Jackson and Philip Jackson ringbearer is Philip Jackson The ceremony will include Carl Flora and Roger Flora as best men.
The Merry Married Mixers announce a dance on October 11 at the Manchester Hotel with Indian Summer as the theme. Cincinnati's Charlie Kehrer's Orchestra will play. a buffet supper starts at 7 30 p.m. Committee chairs include Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Griest and others.
Middletown Civic Symphony rehearsals begin Monday September 29 at 7 30 p m in Room 202 Middletown High School. First concert planned for November 23. Open to all musicians. contact Miss Valda Wilkerson 618 The Alameda for information.
Viola Rebekah Lodge held a brief anniversary program in Add Fellows Hall on S Main Street. Deputy president Mrs Harold Radenheimer led the program with assistors Miss Marilyn Bell and several lodge members. Twenty eight members and five guests attended and refreshments followed. Social committee helpers included Mrs George Knott Mrs Homer Miller Mrs Harold Radenheimer and Mrs Joseph Ditmyer.
Announcement about Mrs J Clinton Thompson's celebration lacked hours for an open house. It notes friends were to be received Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the home of her son and daughter in law Robert and Velte on Stanley Street.
Middletown Garden Club opened the fall season with a meeting at Mrs. Robert Richardson’s West Middletown home. A garden tour in Oxford is planned for Sept. 2 with chartered bus travel luncheon and a visit to Miami University gardens. Awards honored several club members for flowers and garden arrangements.
The Critique Literary Society founded in 1921 started its 37th season with a banquet at Miami University Center Oxford. Themed Traveling With Critique the program included a geography quiz led by Robert Sutton and a taped feature Around the World In 80 Days. Committee members were Mrs Nevin Smucker Miss Blanche Earnhart and Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson. President Mrs Reid Kenyon announced October’s meeting at the Hose home on Locus Lane. Florence Powell to lead program on Quebec and the Gaspe Peninsula.
Mrs. Stanley Weinstein and Ms Howard Wikoff won first place with 65 percent at the Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club meet hosted by Mrs. Wikoff on Milton Road. Vernon Jones and M. L. Johnston took second with 63 points, James Martin and partner claimed third with 57. Next week’s session moves to Temple Beth Sholom.
Mr and Mrs Robert L Bookwalter hosted a Sunday night gathering on Marshall Road for Middletown Assembly's new board of governors. The board includes Mr and Mrs Paul Baker Mr and Mrs W W Carpenter Mr and Mrs Bookwalter and Mr and Mrs Harry Campbell. Also present were Mr and Mrs Chester Wendy chairs for the Dec 5 dinner dance planning session.
Cubbers to meet at 7 30 at Sorg Paper Co to select a committee for the Nov 8 pow wow a one day leaders training event for about 150 cub leaders covering admin games ceremonies entertainment and handicraft. Russell Efker scout executive says the pow wow is the first in the council in recent years.
Members of the Homemakers' Circle met at the president Mrs Ray Schmidt's home to discuss the annual card party slated for October 21 in the Legion auditorium. Proceeds will benefit the Nova Crist Memorial Fund. Mrs John Rosenberger and Mrs Dwight Meehan spoke on relationship and understanding between parent and teacher. Guests Mrs Malcom Burnside and Mrs Prank Stakneys attended. Next meeting set for October at Mrs Peter Rudokag's home.
LeSourdsville Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs C L Dakin’s home on Tytus Avenue. Naomi Circle WSCS of Calvary Methodist Church will meet tonight at 7 15 at Mrs Q O E Vice’s home, 305 Highview Road.
Mr and Mrs Ed Sickle of Lake Wales Florida arrived last night for a month long visit staying at their apartment on Grand Avenue.
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