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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1957
Page
6
Mrs Howard Wikoff and Mrs Philip Cade won first place at the Middle town Duplicate Bridge Club meeting. Their score was 51. Ernest Brown pair placed second with 494 points. Woodruff and Meyer pairs tied for third with 46 points. The group met at Temple Beth Sholom and averaged 42 across four tables.
LeSourdsville Ladies Aid invites members to a 1 30 p m gathering at the home of Mrs Ray Gerard on Hamilton Road Middletown.
The Clubs Homemakers Circle Ill resumed after summer with a kickoff dinner at the Driftwood Room hosted by Mrs. Thomas Wakefield and Mrs. James Naylor. Members were reminded of the Sept. 24 federation meeting and the Oct. 14 meeting at Mrs. Charles Zimmey’s home, with plans announced for an Oct. 15 card party at the American Legion.
Critique Literary Club opened its 37th season with a banquet at the Golden Lamb Hotel in Lebanon. Incoming president Dr. Martin Rush introduced program chair Miss Blanche Earhart who announced the year's theme Know Ohio. Toastmaster Mr. Kenyon led the program with music by Mrs. Sutton and Mrs. Wren and appearances by Mrs. Kenyon Jack Hose Mrs. Johnson Miss Florence Powell and Dr Rush.
Mid dletown Civic Symphony Orchestra plans its 1957 58 season after a meeting at Mrs. Melvin A. Dawson’s home. Committees include Carpenter Dawson Diver Gould Howard Ismourt Martin Ride nour Shafer with tickets on sale for the year’s programs and a patron drive under way.
In a double nuptial ceremony at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Germantown, Shir ley Ann Boyer wed James Omer Kraus and Judith Ann Miller wed Melvin Gene Bell. Rev. John W. Bench officiated August 23 at 7 30 p.m. The Kraus and Bell families are listed with Germantown Dayton and Kenton connections.
Mr and Mrs Bob Curtis former residents of Middletown entertained 50 guests at a buffet dinner party Sunday at their Cincinnati home. Among the adults present were Mr and Mrs Hubert Deaton Mr and Mrs Harlan Banks and Mrs Lester Elrod of Middletown. Mrs Roger Rogers and Mr and Mrs George Rogers of Franklin attended.
Twenty six family members and their children gathered Sunday at Mrs. Adam C. Palmers Lafayette Street home for the Palmer Brumfield reunion. Attendees included Raymond and Raymond S Palmer Herman Palmer Floyd Palmer Bill Palmer Brumfield and Brumfield relatives along with friends. Next year the reunion will be at the Brumfield home in Franklin Furnace Ohio.
Twenty seven members gathered last night with Mrs. Ralph Robison as noble grand directing the session. Several members attended the organization's school of instruction in Hamilton on Sept. 10. Refreshments were served by the social committee led by Mrs. Harold Flatter, Mrs. Glen Taylor, Mrs. Ralph Morgan and Mrs. George Steed.
A list of births and dismissals with names and addresses across Franklin Hamilton Trenton and Dayton areas. Newborns include a girl for Mr and Mrs Ralph Bush Jr and a boy for Mr and Mrs Robert Davis. Several adults are noted as discharged or associated with Mercy Hospital St Elizabeth.
Mrs Lula Duff of Carlisle Estel Wright of Franklin Mrs Osa Lee Barnett of West Middletown Louis Murphy of Moore St Mrs Ernie Long of Central Ave Mrs Earle Johnson of Taylor Mrs Marie Rice of 9th Ave noted in community notice listing residents and addresses.
Los Angeles based singer Jacqueline Thomas sues for divorce from Richard H. Thomas after alleging he threw two knives at her during a dispute. The court ordered her husband to move out and pay $150 monthly support for her and their 15 month old son Jeffrey plus $200 for home upkeep.
Butte report says Gary Cooper, famed cowboy film star, will move from studio life to a Montana ranch after purchasing a substantial interest in the 25,000 acre T Bar 3 Ranch owned by W T Studdert. Cooper, native of Montana, notes his aim to become a cattleman when his film career ends.
Among prize displays in the women's building are a needlepoint picture by Andrew Doyle, a Nashville city judge, and hooked rugs and a needlepoint pocketbook by Sidney Ritter, chief of detectives.
Local organizations schedule Tuesday and Wednesday gatherings across Middletown and area venues. Includes YMCA Y Board, Sertoma and American Citizens clubs, fire departments, Legion, VFW, IOOF, SPEBSQSA, Knights of Columbus,Order of Ahepa, and other civic groups with times and locations.
Al Ahram reports U S Sixth Fleet aircraft conducted maneuvers near Alexandria and close to Egypt’s territorial waters. Egyptian authorities warn planes to stay clear of the coast without prior permission or be responsible for consequences.
Three children were burned seriously Monday when they poured gasoline on a fire they started in a garage behind Donna Nickles home in Willowick. David Clark nine Carol Aumann seven and Donna Nickles ten were hospitalized at Euclid Glenville Hospital with burns.
Miami University reports growing off campus freshman enrollment at Dayton Piqua Norwood Hamilton Middletown centers. About 100 in Dayton and 50 in Piqua signed up before classes, with sessions at area high schools and Central and Col. White high schools in Dayton.
In quiet ceremonies in Istanbul a 16 year old princess Fazilet, descendant of Egyptian and Ottoman monarchs, received diamonds and emeralds from King Faisal II of Iraq. Premier Ali Jawdat and palace chief Abdulla Bakir presented jewels at a Bosphorus villa. The king, 22, sent a letter proposing marriage after a two month visit. The wedding is not expected until she finishes school next year.
Israeli cultural attaché Elyahu Hazan arrived in Tel Aviv with his wife and daughter after claiming he was kidnapped and held by Soviet security police in Moscow. Foreign Ministry officials protested to Moscow and Hazan described threats to kill him unless he disclosed secrets.
Ohio Auditor James A. Rhodes reported that Harry W. Holmes, village clerk of Lucas in Richland County, satisfied findings for recovery of 1018 dollars. Audit covered 2.5 years to May 4, listing 165 dollars salary overpay, 710 dollars illegal expense payments, and underdeposits of electric water and sewer bill collections.
Joseph Rathbun a 59 year old editor of the Zanesville Times Recorder died at Bethesda Hospital Monday night He served in the Marine Corps in World War I and earned decorations in France He remained active in the state Marine Corps League.
The year’s program plans will be discussed tomorrow at a Juliette Low Girl Scout committee meeting. Mrs. H. E. Burdick will lead the business session at 9 30 a m in her home at 619 7th Ave.
Houses will be sold separately to the highest bidders. Each successful bidder must remove or raze the purchased house. Keys to inspect property are at the Board of Education Office Senior High School. Hugh Buehr, Clerk.
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