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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1953

Page

5

Marriage Announced for Mary Lou Hickman and Dale Wysong

Mary Lou Hickman of Camden wed Pvt. Dale Wysong son of Eaton in a ceremony at the grandparents home. The Rev. S. L. Lowman officiated the double ring service. The couple plans to live in Camden while Wysong serves at Fort Lewis Washington.

Robert Hickman Camden Mary Lou Hickman Eugene Hickman Pvt Dale Wysong George Wysong Eaton S. L. Lowman

Sorority Holds State Council Meeting in Columbus

Epsilon Sigma Alpha held its state council meeting yesterday at the Deshler Hilton Hotel in Columbus. Betty Tuttle served as delegate for Beta Zeta. Mrs. Herbert Carr was alternate. Other attendees included Mrs. Phyllis Whitman, Jackie Asher, Mrs. John Griggs, Mrs. Donald Yenser, and Lillard Lee.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Deshler - Hilton Columbus Betty Tuttle Beta Zeta Chapter Herbert Carr Phyllis Whitman Jackie Asher John Griggs Donald Yenser Lillard Lee

Engagement of Regina Tompkins to Jack Combs Announced

Dayton couple Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tompkins announce the engagement of their daughter Regina to Jack Combs of Middletown. Miss Tompkins is a York Institute graduate in Jamestown Tennessee. The prospective groom attended Middletown High School and served in the U S Navy.

Lawrence Tompkins Dayton Regina Jack Combs Middletown Miss Tompkins York Institute of Jamestown, Tenn Middletown High School U. S. Navy

East Coast trip highlights for Phillips and guests

Travel notes report Mr. and Mrs. E L Phillips of Kenwood Drive returned from a week in the East with their son Gene at Princeton University. They visited Mrs. Florence Wenzel of Sparta New Jersey, once a popular local singer. Also returning were Mr. and Mrs. F W Chew of Fleming Road from a West Virginia tour including Monticello Williamsburg Yorktown and James River views.

E. L. Phillips Kenwood Drive East Gene Princeton University Florence Wenzel Sparta N. J F. W. Chew Fleming Road West Virginia Monticello Williamsburg Yorktown Jamestown

Dinner Hosted by Zecher Family in Middletown Area

Mr and Mrs Glenn Zecher of Middletown Hamilton Road entertained with a family dinner party Sunday at their home. Present were Mrs Frank Zecher Mr and Mrs Ford Eck Mr and Mrs Richard Eck Mr and Mrs Charles Zecher and Ruth Ann and Barbara Ann Zecher.

Glenn Zecher Middletown - Hamilton Road Frank Zecher Ford Eck Richard Eck Charles Zecher Ruth Ann Barbara Ann Zecher

Church Circle Groups Meet This Weekend

In The Churches First Methodist Church groups met over the weekend Circle 1 hosted by Mrs. George Strodt beck of Monroe Street Circle 4 gathered at Mrs. C. H. Taylors Aber den Drive. Programs featured Mrs. Robert Turvey Circle 1 and Mrs. Ralph Schleich and Mrs. B. D. Morgan Circle 4.

First Methodist Church Circle 1 George Strodtbeck Monroe Street Circle 4 C. H. Taylor Aberden Drive Robert Turvey Ralph Schleich B. D. Morgan

Pie a la Made Mishap Hits Kenyon Avenue

In Baltimore the Kenyon Avenue area recalls a bakery truck and an ice cream truck collision that left the street piled with desserts. Both drivers were the sole occupants and were treated for minor injuries.

Baltimore Kenyon Avenue

Poasttown Grange Booster Program At Grange Hall

Forty five members and friends of the Poasttown Grange gathered at the Grange hall Sunday for the annual Booster Program chaired by Worthy David McKeever. The open meeting started at 1 pm with a basket dinner and entertainment arranged by Mary Graves Al bert Bolling and the committee. A musical trio Mary Ann Weikel John David Weikel and Homer Weikel performed with Dale Buchholzer and Bernard Kesling. The program closed with a comic magic act by Bernard Kesling. Grange will meet again tomorrow evening.

Poasttown Poasttown Grange Grange Hall David McKeever Hubert Arthur Lloyd Yoho W. E. Long Mary Graves Albert Bolling Mary Ann Weikel John David Weikel Homer Weikel Dale Buchholzer Bernard Kesling Mark Kent Selby Grange

Fire Destroys Piketon Milling Firm

Fire yesterday leveled the Patterson Milling Co in Piketon Ohio the village's oldest business. Plant firemen aided by Piketon volunteers and nearby Waverly and Beaver streamlined the blaze to the mill. Damage cited at about 80000 dollars.

Piketon Ohio Patterson Milling Co Waverly and Beaver

Cleveland PR man resigns to join peerene group staff

James M. Black, who has served five years as public relations director for the Associated Industries of Cleveland, resigns to join the staff of the peerene Management Assn. November.

AMA Cleveland James M. Black Associated Industries of Cleveland Peerene Management Assn

Beverly Ann Rossman Weds Walter A. Reese Jr in Franklin

The Franklin couple Beverly Ann Rossman and Walter Albert Reese Jr wed at the First Presbyterian Church Franklin in a Saturday ceremony. The Rev John V Edwards officiated as families attended and the couple then traveled to Granville for college plans at Denison University.

James Bergen Rossman Franklin Beverly Ann Walter Albert Reese, Jr Walter Albert Reese el Paso Avenue John V. Edwards First Presbyterian Church Franklin High School Middletown Hospital School of Nursing Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg University of Virginia Kappa Sigma

Miss Sue Steiger Installed As Rainbow Worthy Advisor

Miss Sue Steiger daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Steiger of Highland Street was installed as worthy advisor of Middletown Assembly Order of Rainbow for Girls in a ceremony at the Civic Association auditorium Saturday evening before a large gathering of members and friends. The event featured rainbow decorations and white carna tions corsages. Father of the honoree presented the white gavel and roses were given by her brothers. Other officers installed included Miss Grace Bogerholm associate advisor Miss Stephany Moore Charity Miss Eugenie Kunzie Hope and Miss Mary Hilton Faith. Distinguished guests included Mrs Lioyd Murphy Jr mother advisor Mrs Ralph Kah district 12 deputy and others from area chapters and Ohio grand officers. Refreshments followed.

Sue Steiger J. R. Steiger Highland Street Middletown Assembly Order of Rainbow Civic Association Strere Steiger Ronnie Donnie Frances Cogan Grace Bogerholm Stephany Moore Charity Eugenie Kunzie Hope Mary Hilton Faith Lioyd Murphy, Jr Ralph Kah District 12 Vernon Gose OES Ralph Bauer Chesteer McCutcheon Myrtle Grimes Ohio Bogenholm Lawrence Richards Dayton Miamisburg Franklin Wilmington Hamilton Xenia Lebanon Okey Jackson Margaret

Sloan-Herman Vows Exchanged

Beatrice Ann Sloan and Second Lt. John Lawrence Herman wed at St. Mary of Woods Church Russells Point Ohio officiated by Father Anthony Wolf. Guests included William Herman ushering sister Joan Herman maid of honor Rita Sloan attended nursing alumna Beatrice. Reception at Beatleys Hotel followed by Florida trip.

St. Mary of Woods Church Russells Point Anthony Wolf Beatrice Ann Sloan Earl Sloan Lakeview John Lawrence Herman A. G. Herman Waynesville William Herman George Kramer Donald Herman Joan Herman Vangeline Faeta Dayton Rita Sloan Beatleys Hotel Russell Point Florida Sloan Bellefontaine High School Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Herman Campion Jesuit High School Prarie du Chien Wis University of Dayton Adjutant General's Corps

Community Meeting Schedule Notices

Coming Up La Sertoma will hold a meeting tomorrow at 8 PM at the Girls' Club. Community Circle MSL plans a Wednesday 8 PM gathering with Mrs. T M Allen at 1119 Kunz Ave. Women's Society of World Service of Jacksonburg EUB Church meets Thursday at 2 PM in the church social room.

Community Circle, Msl T. M. Allen Kunz Ave Women’s Society of World Service of Jacksonburg EUB

Humane Association opens Trenton-Hamilton dog shelter

More than 3,000 people toured the new shelter on Trenton-Hamilton Road opened by the Humane Association of Miami Valley. Open house ran 2 to 7 pm with 500 visitors Saturday. 20 dogs and 4 cats found homes. The shelter cost over 20,000 to build, with 14,500 funded for construction.

Trenton-Hamilton Road Humane Association of Miami Valley Marvin Heltman Butler County Hamilton Middletown the Humane Association McGraw Construction Co McGraw Company

Church Women Host Patients at Longview Hospital Party

Members of the B and L Class of the First United Presbyterian Church hosted a party at Longview Hospital on Saturday for about 250 patients. Mrs. Hubert Arthur chaired the event, assisted by Miss Dorothy Radabaugh, Miss Gladys Radabaugh, Mrs. Howard Haskins, Mrs. Murray Jacobs and Mrs. Richard Shockley. Ten Longview Social Service League board members, sponsors of the party, joined the group.

First United Presbyterian Church Longview Hospital Hubert Arthur Dorothy Radabaugh Gladys Radabaugh Howard Haskins Murray Jacobs Richard Shockley Longview Social Service League

Red meat intake per American drops since 1909

The Agriculture Department reports Americans have reduced their annual red meat consumption by more than 16 pounds per person since 1909, reflecting changing dietary habits and food availability.

The Agriculture Department

Two Injured Workers Admitted To Middletown Hospital

A 36 year old man Audley Adams of 306 Van derveer St. and a 23 month old child Michael Johnson were admitted after weekend accidents at Aeronca Manufacturing Corp. and an illness from drinking. William Schafer 49 of 1606 Park Dr. suffered a fractured right arm at Parkway Motors and was treated and dismissed.

Middletown Hospital Audley Adams Vanderveer St Aeronca Manufacturing Corp William Schafer Park Dr Parkway Motors

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