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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1955

Page

6

Shovel And Hoe Garden Club Elects Mrs J R Baker Jr

Mrs J R Baker Jr was elected president of Shovel and Hoe Garden Club at season end luncheon at the Manchester Hotel. New officers include Mrs C C Clark Jr vice president and Mrs Norman Cole recording secretary with Mrs James Waxweiler treasurer.

Shovel and Hoe Garden Club J. R. Baker Jr Joseph R. Baker Jr Manchester Hotel C. C. Clark Jr Norman Cole James Waxweiler Sarold Anness

Delta Chi Sigma Hosts Rush Party for Seven Rushees

Mrs. Fred Ziegier's Sherman Avenue home hosted Delta Chi Sigma sorority's first rush party of the season last evening. Rushees included Lois Jane Volarich Ethel Ponder Carol Reynolds and several others with bake sale and auction led by Miss Margaret Elieff. Prize winners were Mrs Alex Slamka Miss Elieff and Mrs Don Daly. Hostess committee included Mrs Martyn Hackney Mrs George Letts and Mrs Allen Wombold.

Fred Ziegier Sherman Avenue Delta Chi Sigma Sorority Lois Jane Volarich Ethel Ponder Carol Reynolds Alvin Chambers William McMahon Charles Adkins Vangie Facta Ziegler Margaret Elieff Alex Slamka Elief Don Daly Martyn Hackney George Letts Allen Wombold

Travel notes for wedding guests arrive for Saturday ceremony

Mrs. H. O. Aigeltinger and James J. Harpring of Miami Florida are due to arrive by plane tomorrow to attend the wedding of Edward Harpring Jr. and Miss Marilyn Weik of Hamilton, set for Saturday.

H. O. Aigeltinger James J. Harpring Miami Fla Edward Harpring Jr Marilyn Weik Hamilton

B P W Meeting Opens With Smorgasbord in Evans Auditorium

Middle town Business and Professional Women's Club kicked off the 1955 56 season with a smorgasbord at the Girls' Club. Mrs Luther Morrison president led a business session after an informative panel moderated by Miss Mabel Eldridge as theme Investigate Before You Invest.

Middletown Business and Professional Women’s Club Girls’ Club Evans Auditorium Ways and Mabel Eldridge Les DuErmit Mary Strodtbeck Cora Markham Mary Lord Luther Morrison A. E. Rammel Elizabeth Schenck Gladys Alexander Eugene Augspurger da Louise Weishaar John Acton Mabel Gardner Edna Elam Ann Eldridge John Akerman Morrison Helen Keating Carl Burgess Norval Diver A. C. Barnes

Ann Simpson and Charles Beach Set Wedding Date

Miss Ann Thirkfeld Simpson and Charles T. Beach Jr. plan to wed October 1 at 11:30 a.m. at the bride's Franklin home with limited attendees. Matron of honor is Mrs. Charles R. Asher Jr. and best man Capt. Richard Beach. A luncheon follows at the Manchester Hotel.

Ann Thirkfeld Simpson Charles T. Beach Jr Capt Richard Beach Colorado Springs

Rosell and Knott Wed in Lebanon Church Ceremony

Miss Linda Rosell daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Rosell of Lebanon married Richard Knott son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Knott of Dayton in a Sept 9 double ring ceremony at Lebanon Presbyterian Church Rev J T Mc Henry officiated Attending were Carol Knott and Richard Rosell A reception followed at the Rosell home on E Mulberry Street The couple will live in Coral Gables Florida where Mr Knott will attend the University of Miami.

Linda Rosell Frank Rosell Lebanon Richard Knott Raymond Knott Dayton Lebanon Presbyterian Church J. T. McHenry Carol Knott Richard Rosell E. Mulberry Street Coral Gables, Fla Mr. Knott University of Miami

Crocheted Cape Pattern 833 For Needlework Fans

The notice promotes pattern 833 Crocheted cape with lacy pineapple design in sizes small to large. Uses 3 ply fingering yarn or mercerized cotton and costs 25 cents plus mailing. Send name address and zone to Needlecraft Dept at the Journal New York address to receive catalog and designs.

Needlecraft Dept Middletown Ohio P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Laura Wheeler Needlecraft

Community Circles Plan Fall Events And Socials

The September Cor ona Circle meeting at Mrs. Kilburn's on Michael Road included a covered-dish dinner and new program booklets. Trenton and Longview Circle members hosted social gatherings, bake sales, and masquerade plans with dates in October. Prize winners thanked by members were Mrs. Ralph Baker and Mrs. Everett Chalk.

Corona Circle MSL Robert Kilburn Michael Road Russell Stevens Leslie Clawson Ruth Cherry Jarvis Circle Trenton League Ralph Baker Everett Chalk

Sorority Meeting at Cox Home Plans Rush Party

Omicron chapter of Beta Sigm Phi met last evening at the Manchester Road home of Mrs. Donald Cox. They announced a October 26 card party at 8 p.m. at the Aviation Club. Mrs. Donald Perkins and Mrs. Cox were named to the social committee. The group will start all future meetings at 8 p.m. instead of 7:30.

Omicron Beta Sigm Phi Manchester Road Donald Cox Aviation Club Donald Perkins Cox

Middletown White Shrine Meeting and Imperial Court 34 Dinner

The Middletown White Shrine meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with Richmond Indiana Shrine members as guests. Imperial Court 34 Order of the Amaranth holds a covered dish dinner Saturday evening at Ells Temple with a 7 30 p.m. business session highlighted by a deputy grand matron and district 22 assistant grand lecturer visit. A 6 p.m. dinner is planned in the dining room.

Middletown Masonic Temple Richmond Ind Imperial Court 34 Order of the Amaranth Ells Temple

Bride-Elect Marilyn Welk Honored Before Sept. 24 Wedding

Miss Marilyn Welk of Hamilton, bride-elect to Edward F. Harpring Jr. of Middletown, was guest of honor at two pre-nuptial parties. Mrs. Don Hon and Mrs. Paul Fox hosted a Dixie Highway shower with 30 guests, prizes awarded to Linda Olinger, Mrs. Norbert Harpring of Cincinnati, and Mrs. Miles Fox of Miamisburg. A second luncheon was hosted by Mrs. William Deutemeier on Central Avenue with 12 guests.

Robert Holly Charles Buchert Ben Riley Holly William Harrison Ward Browning Paul Day Cole Butler County Fair Robert Whitehurst Kensington St George Hutchinson Day Anness Marilyn Welk Hamilton Edward F. Harpring Jr Middletown Don Hon Paul Fox Elizabeth Harpring Dixie Highway Linda Olinger Norbert Harpring Cincinnati Miles Fox Miamisburg Miss Welk William Deutemeier Central Avenue

Coterie Plans Oct 22 Dance Fall Frolic

The Coterie selects Fall Frolic as the theme for its October 22 dance at the American Legion. Saum Brothers Orchestra of Dayton will provide music with reservations due by October 18. The Allen and Holt families lead the organizing team with several couples as committee members.

Coterie American Legion James E. Allen Elmo Place Saum Brothers Orchestra Dayton Allens Bruce Baty Weldon Baker Carl Trout Wayne Hursh Kenneth Monroe Ralph Holt

Friends Honor Miss Swigart in Shower for Bride-Elect

A miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Marlene Swigart, bride-elect of Louis Andres, was hosted by Mrs. Thomas Sauter and Miss Nancy Swigart at the Shantyon Verity Parkway. Prizes went to Mrs. Harry Andres, Mrs. John Sebastian and Mrs. Edward Williams among attendees including Miss Helen Pallas and others.

Marlene Swigart Louis Andres Thomas Sauter Nancy Swigart Shantyon Verity Parkway Harry Andres John Sebastian Edward Williams Helen Pallas Christine Andres Thomas Graler Roy Swigart Arthur Lotz David Clark Robert Nicholson

Lebanon Couple Announces Betrothal of Reva Stacy

Mr and Mrs James Stacy of Lebanon Rt 2 reveal the engagement of their daughter Reva to Rudy Hockman son of Mr and Mrs Ben Hockman of Lebanon The bride elect a Lebanon High School graduate works for RCA Corp in Cincinnati The groom to be is employed by Ohio Central Telephone Co Lebanon No wedding date set

James Stacy Lebanon Rt. 2 Reva Rudy Hockman Ben. Hockman Lebanon High School RCA Corp Cincinnati Hockman Ohio Central Telephone Co

Y Teen Council Opens Fall Session At Home Of President

The Y Teen Council held its first fall meeting last night at Mrs Earnest Graffs home with 12 members present. Miss Veda McCray and Miss Mabel Eldridge attended as advisor and dean of girls. Plans for the Y Teen Retreat October 22 23 at Camp Louella May Sormerville were finalized. A UN trip to New York October 26 30 was approved for three girls. The next meeting is set for October 17 at Middletown High School.

Y-Teen Council Earnest Graff Veda McCray Mabel Eldridge Middletown High School Camp Louella Sormerville New York

Vital Statistics Births and dismissals listed in local notes

A column of birth announcements notes several newborns: a boy to Mr. and Mrs. William Neal at 1211 Pine St yesterday. a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Williams of Lebanon yesterday. a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Murphy of West Middletown Rt. 1 yesterday. a girl to Mr. and Mrs. William Hurst of 600 Park Ave Franklin yesterday. a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McMonigle of 2132 Lamberton St today. a boy to Mr. and Mrs. George A. Schneidler at 13% Clark St yesterday. a boy at Mercy Hospital Hamilton to Mr. and Mrs. William R. Griffin today. Grandparents listed for maternal and paternal lines. Other names appear in the dismissal notes, including Miss Patricia Ellis, Herbert Neatherly, Miss Louise Bell, Ralph Davis, William Gallaher, Miss Barbara Graff, Mrs. Donald Hensler, Mrs. Susan Johnson, Robert Holiday, Mrs. John Krasnowski, Benton Osborne, Gilbert Resser, Janice Ryan, Gregory Thomas, and Mrs. James Ryan, with out-of-town references and Mercy Hospital Hamilton.

William Neal Pine St Virgil Williams Lebanon Woodrow Murphy West Middletown Rt. 1 William Hurst Park Ave Franklin Lawrence McMonigle Lamberton St George A. Schneidler Doris Kennel Clark St Mercy Hospital Hamilton William R. Griffin Ft. Hamiton Hospital Howard H. Hoffman Middletown Richard W. Griffin Huntington W. Va Robert Holiday Taylor Ave John Krasnowski Flemsing Benton Osborne Florence St Gilbert Resser Franklin Rt Janice Ryan James Ryan Trenn Gregory Thomas Joseph Thomas Bexley Dr

Hospital Notes List Local Residents

In The Hospital several residents are noted as patients including Mrs Earl Roberts of Logan Ave Mrs Fred Dalton of Franklin Samuel Moore of Ashland Ky Clara Christopher daughter of Mr and Mrs Howell Christopher of Wells Rd Mrs Claude Roark of West Elkton Mrs Charles Combs of Woodlawn Ave Mrs Ben Baker of Carlisle Mrs Chester Banks of Malvern Valerie Agner daughter of Mr and Mrs James Agner of Bexley Dr Mrs Owen Cash of West Middletown Rt 1 Mrs Susan Welsh of Garden Manor and Se Groninger of Miamisburg.

Earl Roberts Logan Ave Fred Dalton Franklin Samuel Moore Ashland Clara Christopher Howell Christopher Wells Rd Claude Roark West Elkton Charles Combs Woodlawn Ave Ben Baker Carlisle Chester Banks Malvern St Owen Cash West Middletown Susan Welsh Garden Manor Se Groninger Miamisburg

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