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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1963

Page

6

Bridal Showers Begin For Melinda McGraw

The first pre nuptial shower honoring Miss Melinda McGraw bride elect of James Edward Armbruster was held at Mrs Carl A Tudor home on Carolina Street. Hostesses were Mrs Jeffrey McGraw Mrs Frank Troutvine III and Miss Suzanne Troutvine. The couple plan an Oct 19 wedding at St Marys Church.

Melinda McGraw James Edward Armbruster Carl A. Tudor Carolina Street Jeffrey McGraw Frank Troutvine Suzanne Troutvine Miss McGraw Eugene V. McGraw Erie Avenue David E. Armbruster Grand Avenue St. Mary's Church

Neighborhood Cook-Out At Leichty Home

A Jackson Lane gathering was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Norval Leichty with co hosts Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lewis. The event featured a covered dish supper and group singing under Japanese lanterns and a bonfire with neighbors and local families in attendance.

Leichty Jackson Lane Norval Leichty Leichtys Eugene Lewis Eugene Haney Jerry Miller Clyde Stottelmeyer Earl Arthur James Bruner

Bride-Elect Ruth Ann Tankersley Is Honored at Shower

Miss Ruth Ann Tankersley fi ancee of Gary Hausman was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by her grandmothers on Logan Avenue. Autumn themed decor included green yellow and white streamers and a white wedding bell. Attendees include Linda Tankersley Clyde Tankersley and many relatives. wedding set for November 16 at Crawford Street First Church of God.

Ruth Ann Tankersley Gary Hausman E. 0. Tankersley Moore Street Reese Hughes Logan Avenue Linda Tankersley Clyde Tankersley Charles Hausman John Gullette Dora Hausman Mary Wells Luellen Gullette Helen Lawson Lillie Campbell Raish Lovelace F. G. Parker Josephine Duke Homer Sheppard Zerilda Hanks Emma Whisler William Heizer Wiliam Bryant Boyd Standafer Myrtle McCray Joe Hogan Ada Griffith Everett Egleston C. i Armitage Nora Barker Omer Blevins Highland Street Hausman Monroe Crawford Street First Church

Coming Events at Christ Methodist and Related Circles

The King's Messengers at Christ Methodist Church meet Friday at 7 30 p m at 2003 Wilbraham Road. WSCS Five Circles hold Friday meetings including James Lang Circle and Reiner Circle with home hostings and set times around early afternoon. Other circles meet at homes on Fleming Road Highview Road Milton Road Stolz Drive and 113 Stolz Drive plus a Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting at First EUB Church with officer elections. Miami Valley Council 30 Daughters of America gather Tuesday at 8 p m in the D of A Hall 19 N Broad St for initiation.

King’s Messengers Christ Methodist Church Wilbraham Road WSCS First Methodist Church James Lang Raymond Greene Nelson Road Reiner Gilbert Wagoner Flemming Road B. Young L. J. Long Highview Road Horn Circle Women’s Christian Temperance Union EUB Miami Valley Council Daughters of America D of A N. Broad St

Civitans To Hear Minister Speak At Luncheon

Reverend Charles Lovell of North Methodist Church Columbus will give a humorous talk Nuff Said at the Civitan Club luncheon tomorrow noon at Manchester Motor Inn. Emmitt Sherron is program chairman. Lovell, former Middletown First Methodist associate minister, will also address the church Men’s Club tomorrow night on A Circuit Rider Without a Horse.

Nuff Charles Lovell North Methodist Church Columbus Civitan Club Manchester Motor Inn Emmett Sherron Middletown First Methodist Church Lovell

Circus Theme Opens ESA State Council Meeting in Ohio

More than 80 ESA members from 18 Ohio chapters gathered at the Manchester Motor Inn for the state council luncheon styled The Greatest Show on Earth. Delegates checked in at a ticket booth hosted by Mrs. Green and Mrs. Popper, with Alpha Epsilon of Middletown as the hostess chapter.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Ohio State Council Manchester Motor Inn ESA Ohio Rose Room Manchester Robert Green Alice Popper Dare Devil ESA Circus Middletown Alpha Epsilon Alpha Epsilon Chapter Cincinnati State Council J-J Lanes

Middletonians Attend B&PW District Parley

Middleton B and PW members from District 13 joined about 250 delegates at the Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women Clubs meeting at West Junior High School Xenia. Edith Strommer Bellevue spoke on leadership, stressing ideas acceptance and four key traits. Marian Weinland Dayton defined leadership as service that earns cooperation. Jeanne Squire Berea cited Jane Addams’ quote and urged B P W to reinforce “Better Prepared Women.” Grace Stewart Wilmington led the District 13 discussion with four sessions and an Q&A.

West Junior High Xenia B&pw Marian Weinland Dayton Jeanne Squire Berea Jane Addams B & PW Fech Ohio Federation

Trust Officer Named To Post In Ohio Bankers Association

David L. Raine, trust officer at The First National Bank of Middletown, is named to the public relations committee of the Ohio Bankers Association trust division for 1963 64. Announcement by Division Chairman Josiah T. Herbert of Toledo Trust Co. notes it's among the first committee appointments since the division formed in 1962.

David L. Raine First National Bank of Middletown New Trust Division Ohio Bankers’ Association Josiah T. Herbert Toledo Trust Co New Trust

Woman Treated After Sleeping Pill Overdose

A local housewife, age unavailable, overdosed on sleeping tablets last night. Police awakened her and she was treated and released from Middletown Hospital after officers transported her to the facility.

Middletown Hospital

Mrs Walter Smith Attends National Hair Meeting

Mrs Walter Smith of 817 Elwood Street attended the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association meeting yesterday at the Biltmore Hotel in Dayton.

Walter Smith Elwood St National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association Biltmore Hotel Dayton

Cotillion dance set for October 26 at Manchester Inn

The Cotillion Committee plans a dance on October 26 at the Manchester Motor Inn with music by the Earl Holderman Orchestra from Dayton. The planning group met at the Breiel Drive home of co-chairs Donald Goodman and wife and Ray Craycraft on decorations. Reservations are led by Robert Hayden and refreshments by Harlan Romans. Publicity directors are J Edward Fay and wife.

Cotillion Manchester Motor Inn Earl Holderman Dayton Plansing Committee Donald Goodman Breiel Drive Ray Craycraft Robert Hayden Harlan Romans J. Edward Fay

Sunday Musical Draws Fifty Five Attendees in Monroe

Fifty five persons attended the annual autumn musical at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul E Doebler Sr in Monroe. A new feature showcased piano and organ students of Mrs Doebler with solo and ensemble pieces. The Kid Concerto on two pianos was performed by Paul and Larry Doebler, sons of the hosts. Larry and Paul performed piano and violin selections, and Larry sang three numbers. Student solos and duets included Connie Shipley Glenn Williams Robin Neu Mary Ann Lamphier and Meline Snyde. Socials followed with refreshments. Larry Doebler attends Oberlin College majoring in voice. Paul Doebler studies at Juilliard School of Music majoring in flute.

Paul E. Doebler Sr Monroe Larry Paul Connie Shipley Glenn Williams Robin Neu Mary Ann Lamphier Meline Snyde Oberlin College Juilliard School of Music New York City

Honor Court Attracts 80 Boy Scouts and Parents

About 80 members of Troop 11 and their parents attended the round up court of honor and covered dish dinner at Camp Hook. New inductees include Richard Mannon Danny Mannon Robert Sortman and Paul Sortman. Awards went to William Flannery Richard Weber David Schaff Keith Brandenburg Paul Sortman James Gross Tom Brown Mike Mannon James Gross Edward Hogg Dickie Hogg Paul Hogg Steve Raines Mike Murphy Pat Murphy Larry Shiverdecker Dan Brown Fred Armitage and Louis West. Edward Hogg received the Silver Eagle Palm with Silver Macassin trial medals awarded to David Schaff and Richard Weber. Pat Murphy Mike Mannon and Steve Raines were named Junior Leaders with Elza Abraham as program director and scout master.

Troop 11 Camp Hook Richard Mannon Danny Mannon Robert Sortman Paul Sortman William Flannery Richard Weber David Schaff Keith Brandenburg James Gross Tom Brown Mike Mannon Edward Hogg Dickie Hogg Paul Hogg Steve Raines Mike Murphy Pat Murphy Larry Shiver

Vote Appeal From Knights' Social Club Urges Registration

The Knights' Social Club urges all eligible residents to register and vote in the November 5 election. The group, formed two years ago for community understanding, has 17 members and is based in a barber shop on Garfield Street. Albert Barnett of Armco serves as acting president with Elder Rudolph Pringle and Wayne Commodore as advisers.

The Knights’ Social Coub Garfield Street Al‘bert Barnett Armco Rudolph Pringle Wayne Commodore

Squad Aids Woman After Illness At Home

Emergency squad treated Suzanna Rhule, 35, of 319 Garfield Street, at Middle town Hospital yesterday at 10 18 a m after she became ill at her residence and had difficulty breathing.

Suzanna Rhule Garfield St Middletown Hospital

Autumn Leaves of Fashion Highlight ABWA Tea

The Middletown ABWA enrollment tea at Holiday House Inn drew 33 members and 18 guests. Tea chairwoman Mrs Joseph Sibo and committee led events with a style show featuring homespun models and remarks on the scholarship fund by officer Mrs Arthur Richardson.

Holiday House Inn Joseph Sibo Mary Jane Hummel la Verne Patterson John Stromquist Margearite Rose William Schafer Larry Beckwith Arthur Richardson Middletown Harry Terry AWBA Beckwith James Blaine Ruby Hancock Don Hensler Ernest Judd Thurman We. Quinn Kenneth Monroe Hubert Moyer E. J. Polisini Don Turner Ruthelle Vallance Berry

Coterie Club Plans Fling

The Coterie Club votes on its October 19 dance The Singapore Fling with committees led by Mr and Mrs Al Groves and advisement by Mr and Mrs Maurice Angel Reservations by Mr and Mrs Robert Bunn Publicity by Mr and Mrs Ray Yelton Decorations by Mr and Mrs Ralph Abney and Mr and Mrs Wendell Voss The next meeting is at the Bunns home on September 29

Coterie Club Singapore al Groves Garfield Street Maurice Angel Robert Bunn Ray Yelton Ralph Abney Wendell Voss

Luncheon Honors Mr Carr On 88th Birthday At Home

A buffet luncheon Saturday honored William W. Carr Sr. on his 88th birthday at his Locust Road home. Daughters Evelyn Carr and Ben Carrington hosted with guests including William M Carr and family, Charles Carr, James Carr, Ed Layton and son, Gwen Cheeseman family, and Amanda and Trulin Williams.

William W. Carr Locust Road Mr. Carr Evelyn Carr Ben Carrington William M Carr Billy Johnny Charles Carr Charles L. Carr James Carr Ed Layton Jimmy Gwen Cheeseman Ameda Williams Trulin Williams

Miss Tyler Honored At Shower Before Wedding

Miss Phyllis Tyler daughter of Mrs James Tyler of Trenton Franklin Road and bride elect of W C Halsey was honored at a Sunday shower hosted by Mrs Thomas Hahn on Poppy Drive. Decorated mantel centerpiece featured a bride doll and pink white accents. Invitations list many guests. the upcoming wedding is set for September 28 at 7 30 p m at Crawford Street First Church of God.

Phyllis Tyler James Tyler Trenton- Franklin Road W. C. Halsey Thomas Hahn Poppy Drive Hahn Marvin Hall Vola Phelps Charles Hobbs Clyde Harp Robert Horton Nancy Kitchen R. D. Kitchen William Shockey Bertha Tyler Verco Daniel Ophelia Kincaid Paul Banks James Blevins Anna Collier John Fulks Ray Sewell Glenda Peters Miss Tyler Trenton - Franklin Road Crawford Street First Church of God

Like New Life for Fall Wardrobe with Sanitone Cleaning

The ad urges readers to gather fall coats and kid’s clothes for Sanitone cleaning at Gough Lamb Cleaners. It touts fabric revival, oils restored, and a like new feel, claiming smart grooming and economy by keeping wardrobes fresh longer. Call 422 5431.

Gough Lamb Cleaners

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Earl McGraw Harold McGraw David Armbruster Frank FE. Troutvine Jr Robert L. McGraw Eugene V. McGraw Virgil Yenser Alfred Wilson Ron Clark Ernest Romans Raymond Steele Marsha McGraw Tudor Kenneth Lowe Larry Moore Emer McGraw Joy Sleebig William Hickman William Sweeney Julie Stevie Miller Ron Nancy Haney Kristie Kathie Lewis Joan Bobby Stottelmeyer Ann Mark Mary Jane David Bruner Steven Arthur Marilon Ledford Bob Regina Mangold Woma Tls Blue Cross & Iucn Civitans Brands West Green Poppel Stauble Dillman Bill Hart WPFB Chardelle Weber Middletown Journal Sidney ESA State Council Joanne Moore Wayne Lindsay Royle Fox Kent Stubbs Max Porter Booth Alice Poppel Maaan the Bake Shop N. Verity Parkway William Tucker Reynolds Electric Co Reynolds Electrical Opaic Tucker Tucker's Appliance N. Verity Middletonians Aileen Sheley Alva Andre Dorotha Secrist Edith Strommer Bellevue Grace Stewart Wilmington Miami Valley Anchester Otor Iniddletown, D Paul D. Galeese Cotillion Committee Lefferson RD ABWA Bell-ans Orangeburg N. Y Ady Dave Francis Commonwealth Central Ave Main
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