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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1955

Page

5

Circus Party Honors Two Engaged Couples at Hallowell Home

Miss Marilyn Jones and Dr. Don Douglas join Miss Nancy Myers and her fiance Robert William Hawk as the couples celebrated at a circus themed party hosted by Miss Mary Hallowell and Mr. and Mrs. William Horner. A lawn pavilion served cocktails and supper amid circus posters balloons and streamers.

Marilyn Jones Don Douglas Nancy Myers Robert William Hawk Mary Hallowell William Horner St. Louis J. J. Hallowell S. Main Street Hallowell

Travel Notes Mention Grand Avenue Guests and Local Ties

Travel notes detail weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Douglas Barrett of Grand Avenue hosted Dr and Mrs George W Davis of Franklin Indiana formerly of Middletown. Dr Davis worked with Dr L H Bremer while Janet Davis served as staff nurse at Middletown Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Kent Alexander recently wed at First Presbyterian Church and returned from a wedding trip to McCormick Creek Indiana. They reside at 35 W 2nd St Franklin.

Douglas Barrett Grand Avenue George W. Davis Franklin, Ind Middletown Dr. Davis L. H. Bremer Janet Middletown Hospital Robert Kent Alexander First Presbyterian Church McCormick Creek Ind 2Nd St Franklin Alexander Gloria Alane Schenck C. G. Schenck Betty Schenck Marietta W. H. Alexander

Misses Weskit and Overblouse Pattern 9010 Ad

Light yardage and sewing time to fashion tops. Pattern 9010 offers a weskit and overblouse in Misses sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 with yardage for 35 and 39 inch fabrics. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents per pattern for first class mailing to Marian Martin Middletown Ohio Journal Pattern Dept New York.

Marian Martin Middletown Ohio Journal Pattern Department W. 18Th St New York N. Y

Middletown Clubs Plan Fall Gatherings

Middletown Music Club members will meet Thursday at 125 N Broad St for a 6 30 p m covered dish first fall session. WCTU hosts Dr Russell Galloway tomorrow at 7 30 p m at First Presbyterian Church on Men of Distinction.

Middletown Music Club J. D. Riggs N. Broad St WCTU Russell Galloway First Presbyterian Church

Betrothal Told in Eaton and West Alexandria

Mr and Mrs Clarence Wilson of Eaton announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Kay to James F Godson son of Dr and Mrs H H Govd of West Alexandria Miss Wilson is a Lanier Township High School graduate and works in the Preble County extension office Godson a West Alexandria High School graduate will enter Ohio State University this fall to study dentistry

Clarence Wilson Eaton Margaret Kay James F. Godson Pers. H. H. Govd West Alexandria Lanier Township Miss Wilson Preble County Good Ohio State University

Reception Held At Young Home In Oxford

More than 100 members of the Western College for Women faculty and staff attended a reception at Patterson Place, the Western president's residence in Oxford, hosted by Dr and Mrs Herrick B Young. Special guests included their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Henry Polowy who were en route from their wedding tour to Hoboken New Jersey, where Mr Polowy teaches in the mathematics department at Stevens Institute of Technology.

Western College For Women Herrick B. Young Patterson Place Oxford Young Henry Polowy Hoboken, N.J Polowy Stevens Institute An! Technology

Shower honors Miss Starling before October wedding

Miss Car men Starling, bride elect of Edgar A. Day, was feted at a miscellaneous shower and buffet supper hosted at the home of Mrs. Robert Reuthe on Dix Road. Attendees included numerous Reuthe Knapp and Webb family members and friends. the couple plans to marry October 1 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Lena Knapp Robert Reuthe Carmen Starling Edgar A. Day Reuthe Dix Road Charles Reuthe Charles Reuthe Jr Herman Ventre Pam Ventre Virginia Reuthe Louis Boehm Allen Collier Arthur Knapp James Knapp Herbert Knapp

Church Sponsors Longview Party

United Presbyterian Church hosted a party at Longview Hospital for 275 patients with a 1 p.m. luncheon. Attendees included the Rev. J. C. Schulz and several church members plus nine Longview Social Service League board members.

United Presbyterian Church Longview Hospital J. C. Schulz Murray Jacobs Marie Draut Helen Shockley Hazel McIntyre Virginia Hampton Frank Bachett Howard H. Haskins Longview Social Service League Board

Meetings schedule round up for local clubs

Monday executive committee meeting of American Legion Post 218 at 8 p.m. at the Legion. Tuesday events include Civitan and Rotary at Manchester Hotel noon, Sertoma at 6 30 p.m. at Manchester Hotel, North Middletown Fire Association 7 p.m. at North Middletown Fire House, South Middletown Wire Association 8 p.m. at Scotty s Tavern, Amanda, Mayfield Fire Department 7 30 p.m. at Sheffield Street Fire House, American Citizens Club 7 30 p.m. at 30 Broad Street, Battery A 180 AAA Gun Battalion 7 45 p.m. at the Armory, Middletown Grocers and Meat Dealers Association 8 p.m. at Chatter dine, Unity Council 241 D of A 8 p.m. at OOF Hall, FOE 8 p.m. at hall, SPEBSQSA 8 p.m. at Legion.

Civitan Club Manchester Hotel Rotary Club Sertoma Club North Middletown

Fashion and Value Drive Fresh Home Furnishings

A store touts new items that emphasize fashion and value for complete homes or quick room refreshes. Shoppers are urged to visit soon to compare prices and finds.

A L Swatts Weds Virginian At Youngs Chapel Church

Arthur L Swatts and Eula Griffin Swatts wed Sept 10 at Youngs Chapel Church Mouth of Wilson Virginia. The couple will reside at 701 7th Ave after a southbound wedding trip. Officiant Rev L J Shuman Jr. was among attendees in a formal ceremony with family and church reception.

Arthur L. Swatts Young's Chapel Wilson, Va 7Th Ave L. J. Shuman, Jr

Party Fetes Recent Bride at Woodlawn Avenue Home

A post nuptial shower honoring Mrs. Keith Norris the former Patricia Ann McGill was hosted by Mrs. Kenneth Norris and Mrs. Garland Norris at Garland Norris’s Woodlawn Avenue home. Fifteen guests attended the party for the August 28 bride.

Keith Norris Patricia Ann McGill Kenneth Norris Garland Norris Woodlawn Avenue

Just Move Over Lady Let The Lion Drive

Jessie Rhodes at a Ventura School for Girls found a mountain lion in her car and screamed. The big cat leapt from the window and vanished into foothills after a watchman tracked its tracks.

Ventura Calif Jessie Rhodes Ventura School For Girls

Notice of Appointment and Tax Levy Election in Butler County

Notice that Henry McGlaughlin of Excello Ohio is appointed Executor of Anna E McGlalin deceased of Excello Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Also notice of an election in Trenton Local School District Butler County Ohio for a tax levy exceeding ten mills at a rate up to two mills for five years beginning 1955 with polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Henry McGlaughlin Excello Ohio Anna E. McGlalin Butler County Board of Education Trenton Board OF Elections Harry B. Grevey Ben D. Worcester

Notice to contractors on Ohio Route 4 project bids

Sealed proposals will be received in Columbus by September 27 1955 for improvements in Butler County Ohio including section BU 4 8 48 15 02 on State Route 4. Work covers grading drainage paving reinforced concrete and bridge work on BU 4 151 BU 4 152 with specific spans and dimensions. Wage rates follow state schedules. bid bond of 10000 required. plans on file in Ohio Department of Highways. The director reserves right to reject bids. Sept 12 19.

State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio State Highway Director of Butler County Hamilton Fairfield Liberty Lemon Gregory Cree Gregory Creek Department of Industrial Relations Department of Were Linzell

Love Calls May Lure Vicki Elephant Escape

In Charlotte a plan to lure Vicki the runaway Asian elephant uses an Indian love call by Louis Reed of Ringling Barnum and Bailey. The 2,300 pound animal wandered from an amusement park eight days ago and has resisted capture while seeking refuge in a wooded area. Reed, flown in from California, believes the call may draw her out.

Charlotte N.C Vicki Louis Reed Ringling Bros Argi Barnum and Bailey Circus Reed California

Eden On Feet Again After Influenza Attack

Prime Minister Eden returned to activity after several days confined to bed by influenza. He appeared up and about in Chequers, England, signaling a recovery from illness that sidelined him.

Chequers England Eden

Convicts Support Bruce Williams By Helping Local Boy

In Dallas a group of Seagoville Federal Correctional Institution inmates from the Personal Development Group contribute to juvenile aid. They fund YMCA membership shoes and clothes for Bruce Williams, a 10 year old boy whose family faced hardship. Warden Gollaher recommended the charity through the Salvation Army with Maj Moss. Bruce celebrated his birthday at the prison and awaits another visit from Ralph Hendrick who vows to oppose crime.

Bruce Williams Dallas Seagoville Federal Correctional Institution Here J. W. Peterson Peterson Luster P. Gollaher Salvation Army Army Kenneth Moss Bruce YMCA Ralph W. Hendrick Hendrick

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Soctely BY Ellie Evans Music House First Ave Young Home Miss Starling Longview Party American Legion Legion Pitsit A. L. Swatts Virginian Linda Boone Phoebus Marcella Winn Martinsville Swatts Dewey Cooper Pennington Gap Earl Repass Knoxville, Tenn John Gindlesperger Mouth of Wilson M. C Sears Raye Boone Oak Hill Academy Armco Steel Corp Harry F. Walsh C. H. Taylor William J. Miller King Features Studso Harriett Moore Roselawn Beauty Shop Princeton ST Dept AENT
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