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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1957

Page

10

Springboro Lions Get Outplayed by Their Wives on April Fool's Night

The Springboro Lions Club meeting on Monday April First turned chaotic as wives took control after seizing the president's gavel. Men were fined for motions and ruled out of order while the women staged their own This Is Your Life segment, stunning most attendees. Only two members knew of the prank.

Springboro Springboro Lions Club Lynn Eaton Eaton Claude Nelis Charles Gummer Eveniing

Withrow Herd Tops Preble County Dairy Tests in January

Virgil Withrow and sons lead the January dairy tests with a 20-cow Holstein herd averaging 1162 pounds of milk and 43.6 butterfat. The top five lists include Stiver Guernseys, Burdsall and Heltfield Holsteins, Murray and Gilmore, and Fudge and Moore with strong milk and butterfat figures. The top cow produced 1840 pounds of milk and 103 butterfat.

EATON Virgil Withrow Murray and Gilmore Fudge Aukerman

Trenton Lions Attend Ohio District Convention in Cincinnati

Nineteen members of the Trenton Lions Club traveled to Cincinnati for the Ohio Lions district convention held at the Sheraton Gibson Hotel. Mrs. W Howell and other couples, including Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kirchner, attended with the Lions Ladies visiting Eden Park Museum and Conservatory before a Sunday dinner at the hotel.

Trenton Trenton Lions Club Ohio Lions District Sheraton Gibson Cincinnati W. Howell Ernest Moore Paul Kirchner Willard Neubrander Maurice Pedenaur Gerald Alexander Phillip Stahlevy Willard Schenck Lawrence Shafer Robert Swig Lions Eden Park Museum Sheraton Gibson Hotel

South Madison Fireman Auxiliary to Host Tuesday Party

The South Madison Fireman Auxiliary plans a party Tuesday evening at the Miltonville fire house. Weekend activities included 22 Scouts from Troop 235 visiting Clinton County Air Force Base Wilmington for tours, chapel services, base amenities, and meals with Air Force personnel. Scout leadership and a court of honor for six new Scouts were noted.

South Madison Miltonville John Jacquar Percival Johnson Middletown Paul Blore Dayton Alva Shafer Merie McClain Fd Striebick Opal Allison Lawrenceburg Ind Clinton County Air Force Base Wilmington Air Force Homer Taylor Dean Suthen Harry Keith Bill Moore

Springboro Boy Scouts To Meet With Pastor

The Springboro Boy Scouts seeking God and Country awards will meet Rev. Rodney Vernon at the Methodist Church. Prof Bartner of United Theological Seminary of Dayton will preach at the Lenten service tonight at the Evangelical and Reformed Church. High School students held a paper drive to fund a Washington DC trip. Local gym filled for basketball games. Band Boosters raised half the needed funds. Several court fines and suspensions were imposed in municipal court as well.

Springboro Rodney Vernon Bartner United Theological Seminary of Dayton Evangelical and Reformed Church Rodney Vegnon Springboro High School Washington, D. C Hch Malcolm Doty Peasttown Rt Council of Administration of 1 Doty Gurmantown Road Ohio 4 Thomas Road Homer Spencer Howard St Franklin Robert Dell Benjamin Ligon Hamilton Willie Ligon Curtis St Horton Carter

Springboro Church to Reopen Easter With New Minister

Springboro Universalist Church plans to reopen on Main Street Easter Sunday after four years without a resident pastor. Sunday evening Kermit Brock of United Theological Seminary will present a magic performance at the Springboro church meeting of the youth fellowship groups from Springboro and Red Lion Methodist churches. Mrs. Ralph Carnes and sons and Mrs. Wilbur Beltz were guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Cunningham on Union Road near Blue Ball Sunday.

Springboro

Shawnee High Banquet Scheduled Friday Evening

Camden special reports Shawnee High School teams including players coaches and cheerleaders will hold their annual banquet Friday at 6 30 pm in the school auditorium. Mrs Mary Brown of Dayton was weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Oscar Wade and they visited Lebanon Willard Taylor attended a Masonic dinner in Dayton Friday evening with a carry in meal offered to the public.

Jean Marcum Sue Farmer Jesse Norton Harry Gordon Melvin Ryder Farmer Baker Faye Henry Ken Davidson Camden Shawnee High School Mary Brown Dayton Oscar Wade Gilbert Jamerson Lebanon Willard Taylor Ohio University Athens Temple John Vernetti

Weekend Guests Visit Area Couples

Mr and Mrs Curtis Reedy of Germantown and Mr and Mrs Walter Ruble of Middletown spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Beltz. Mr and Mrs Glenn Ross of Greenbush were guests of Mr and Mrs Jesse Brandenburg. Mr and Mrs James Glosser stayed with Mr and Mrs Eugene Evans at Waynesville Friday and with Mr and Mrs Charles Hartman and sons at Harveysburg Sunday.

Curtis Reedy Germantown Walter Ruble Middletown Wilbur Beltz Glenn Ross Greenbush Jesse Brandenburg James Glosser Eugene Evans Waynesvile Charles Hartman and Sons Harveysburg

Local Social Roundup From Greenfield and Middletown

Mrs. William Rasey spent Saturday with her parents Mr and Mrs EF J Streitenberger in Greenfield. Her father recently returned home after surgery at White Cross Hospital in Columbus. Charles Logan and daughter joined Mr and Mrs Rasey and sons for Sunday dinner. Robert Allen visited Mr and Mrs Virgil Condon in Middletown Saturday. Keith Combie and daughter of Middletown stayed with Mr and Mrs Lorville Birchfield and family Thursday. James Hough and Willis House of Middletown watched The Ten Commandments and had dinner in Dayton Sunday.

William Rasey EF. J. Streitenberger Greenfield White Cross Hospital Columbus Charles Logan Rasey Robert Allen Virgil Condon Middletown Keith Combie Lorville Birchfield James Hough Willis House Dayton

Dayton visitors share Sunday with local families

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hacke and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chenoweth of Dayton were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Shetterly and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Allen spent Sunday with Taylor Dunn and daughter at Ansonia. Mrs. Mary.

Carl Hacke Robert Chenoweth Dayton H. E. Shetterly and Sons Willard Allen Taylor Dunn Ansonia Mary

War Ren County Historical Society Banquet Set

The War Ren County Historical Society will hold its annual banquet April 22 at the Lebanon Presbyterian Church. Marion Snyder announces the dinner to members, friends, and history enthusiasts. Certificates will be awarded to county history students. three winners will be guests of the society. Reservations are requested and Mrs. Edward F. Herrick will help with bookings.

Lebanon Warren County Historical Society Lebanon Presbyterian Church Marion Snyder Miami Valley

Excello Church Women Plan Tonight’s Meeting

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Excello Methodist Church meets at 7 30 this evening. Mrs Marie Huffman leads worship and Mrs Howard Schneider Jr presents the mission topic Home Missions in the National News. After business, Mrs Ted Gilbert assists.

Excello Women’s Society of Christian Serviice Excello Methodist Church Marie Huffman Howard Schneider Jr Ted Gilbert

Akron Woman Guests At Osborns Dinner

Mrs. Mabel Henderson of Akron and Mr and Mrs Phillip Coffey of Cincinnati were Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Osborn. Mrs Henderson is a former Middletown resident.

Mabel Henderson Akron Phillip Coffey l Cincinnati Harry Osborn Henderson Middletown

Lebanon Virs Williams Hostess To Bridge Club Party

Mrs William Williams hosted a bridge club gathering with dinner at the Golden Lamb then bridge atSummit Street home. Guest Mrs Richard Graham attended the event and a separate birthday dinner honored Ann Armitage with multiple friends.

Williams Lebanon William Williams The Golden Lamb Summit Street Richard Graham

Somerville WSCS To Meet Tomorrow At Mrs Keller

The WSCS of the Methodist Church will meet tomorrow at the home of Mrs. Glen Keller. The Westminister Fellowship met in Presley Hall Sunday evening and will sponsor a telephone food market this weekend. The Rev. Martin's sermon Sunday is titled Jesus and Sinners.

WSCS Keller Somerville Methodist Church Glen Keller Westminister Fellowship Presley Hall Rev. Martin Jesus

Social visit rounds reported around Cincinnati and area

Mrs Ruth Baker and Mrs Ruth Bergamyer joined Mrs Martha Muff and Elsa and Flo Zelly of Eaton for a Cincinnati luncheon. G H Oren is a patient at Ft Hamilton Hospital. Lon Matix of College Corner with Mr and Mrs Roy Matix and Mr and Mrs Alva Beach of Liberty visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Beckett and family.

Ruth Baker Ruth Bergamyer Martha Muff Elsa Flo Zelly Eaton Cincinnati G. H. Oren Ft. Hamilton Hospital Lon Matix College Corner Roy Matix Alva Beach Liberty Arthur Beckett

Family visits mark weekend gatherings in Oxford and Gratis

Mrs. Arthur Harris called on her cousin Mrs. C. A. Barr in Oxford last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Chapin spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. James Beckett and Jerry Lynn of Gratis visited Arthur Beckett family for Jenny Lynn's fifth birthday.

Arthur Harris C. A. Barr Oxford Will Chapin George Hamilton James Beckett Jerry Lynn Gratis Arthur Beckett Jenny Lynn

Sunday Supper Guests Visit Hamilton Family

Harry Garrett was a Sunday evening supper guest of Mr and Mrs Ray Garrett and family in Hamilton.

Harry Garrett Ray Garrett Hamilton

Local Birthday Dinner Honors Bill Corson and Mrs Van Camp

A birthday dinner Saturday night at the Corson home on West Park Avenue honored Bill Corson and also celebrated Mrs. Van Camp's birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beckett of Columbus visiting Cliff Beckett's family. Mrs. Harold Drake remained under observation at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Hazel Phillips returned home after a month with her daughter in New York City.

Robert Hawkey Albert Herrick T. J. van Camp William Corson Bill Corson Corson West Park Avenue van Camp Richard Beckett Columbus Cliff Beckett Harold Drake Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Hazel Phillips Charles Matz New York City

Lebanon High seeks National Geographic issues for library

The Lebanon High School library requests National Geographic magazines in any condition. Donors may bring issues to the school or call for transportation. volunteers will repair covers and return them to good condition.

Lebanon Lebanon High School National Geographic Magazine Aes

U S Eyes Suez Plan of Egypt

U S officials study Egypt’s reply to revised Suez Canal plans. Dulles weighs whether negotiations promise an agreement satisfactory to the United States and Western nations. Egypt’s plan would place full canal operation under the Egyptian authority, risking collective user rights and economic pressure on oil-dependent Western Europe.

Washington Egypt U. S Suez Canal Raymond A. Hare Cairo Dulles United States Caid Gamal Abdel ‘Nasser Europe Suez

Preble Council Achievement Day Set for April 12

The Preble County Home Demonstration Council schedules its annual achievement day at the Grange hall on April 12. Morning session chair is Mrs. Robert Yost of Gratis Township, with Mrs. Clem Piper of Lanier Township leading the afternoon program. Luncheon costs $1.15 with reservations due to the county extension office or council members.

Preble Council Robert Yost Gratis Township Clem Piper Lanier Township County ‘Extension Home Council

Lions Name Nomination Committee and Easter Egg Hunt Plans

P B Stockman Don Cotterill Claron Suppinger and Eaton named to a nominating committee for April 15 elections. The club will sponsor an Easter egg hunt for Clearcreek Township children 10 and under at 3 p.m. Easter Sunday at the Ernest Arnold farm, weather permitting. A committee for the event includes Mr and Mrs Arnold Mr and Mrs Eaton and others. John Fish Sr. was named chair of the Memorial Day parade. At the Cincinnati district convention Stockman was elected junior deputy governor of District 13 G, which comprises 35 clubs and 1,700 members, and the club received an achievement certificate for meeting January membership quotas.

Lions P. B. Stockman Don Cotterill Claron Suppinger Eaton Clearcreek Township Ernest Arnold Springboro-Ridgeville Road Arnold al Milliard Richard Chenault Don Rhodehamel John Sheehan John Fish Sr Cincinnati Stockman

Men to Take Army Physicals in Warren County

Fifteen Warren County men will travel to Cincinnati for pre induction physicals on April 17 and three men report for induction on April 9. Clerk Marjorie Kevenaugh announced the figures noting a sharp increase over recent months with names not released.

Lebanon Warren County Cincinnati Marjorie Kevenaugh Revenaugh

Appraisal Underway In Warren County

Warren County begins a year and a half revaluation of real estate. The firm Cole Layer and Trumble of Dayton leads 20 plus appraisers surveying Lebanon Frank and rural areas before town property. Residents seeing strangers in yards are advised to confirm with officials before calling police.

Lebanon Warren County Marvin Stahl Frankin It County Cole, Layer Stahl

Monroe Grange Schedules White Elephant Sale

Monroe Grange will hold a white elephant sale at the April 15 meeting with Mrs. Alvin Bennett heading the ways and means committee. A scrap iron drive boosted funds for the Monroe Grange building program. A Hanover Grange fish fry is set for May 6 from 5 to 8.

Monroe Monroe Grange Alvin Bennett Ways and Means Hanover Grange Lester Kennel Syracuse N. Y Donald Settlemire

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Lions Club Boy Scouts Lara Snapp John Fish Jr Everett Morgan Carlisle Darrel Bogan Minnie and Ethel Fliedman Harrison Epent W. J. Fox Robert Gloeckler and Sons FE. H. Gloeckler Iva Gloeckler Allen John Woods Greenville Hazel Bennett Oakwood Dan Mayne Fred Mayne Herbert Mullen Layton Rook Dale Hollow Brydston Tenn Sarah Burnett Anna Hormel Joseph Hoffman Wesleyan Columbia Ave Ohio Mr. and Mrs Jack McMahan G. 1. Nerman Edward F. Herrick Ann Armitage Kay Sue Beckett Barbara Sherwood Barbara Brewer Barbara Morningstar Ann Malford Carolyn Reichel Mary Jane Bradford Joanne Hollingshead Nancy Henderson Priscilla Mullens Billie Pierce, Carole Kite, and Shirley Bishop Oliver Lowe Five Hundred Club West Silver Street Hart Community Club Marjorie Markley Lavone Kerby Frances Jameson Carlyle Baker Muff Baker Ft. Lauderdale Inman Cross WSUS First Methodist Church Will Noe David Dunkenbarger W. A. Roberts Gifford West Elkton U.S Warren Seaboard Finance Company Old Dominion Phillips Pharmacy & W State ST Realtor Middletown Real Estate Board Middletown Federal Central Ave
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