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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1950

Page

11

Lebanon High School Spring Concert Presented Tonight

The Lebanon High School concert choir and symphonic band perform at Town Hall under R. Earl Snapp. The program features two sections with saxophone and trombone quartets and a second half with the choir and mixed groups. About sixty-eight students participate with various staff helpers and Band Mothers Club officers assisting.

Lebanon Lebanon High School R. Earl Snapp Band Mothers Club Oe de Conteng Make Thane Sra Joanne Gallaher Lee Miller

Mary Jane Newman Celebrates Birthday in Maustown

A birthday party honored Mary Jane Newman in Maustown with attendees including Shirley Bicknal Carol Ashton Sand Savers Barbara Bingen Ricky Bingen Gloria Hale Delores Hale Barbara Hale and Mary Jane's grandmother Mrs Panner. Mr and Mrs Fedver Hale visited over the weekend with Mr Hale's relatives the Wilburns.

Mary Ane Newman Shirley Bicknal Carol Ashton Sand- Savers Barbara Bingen Ricky Bingen Gloria Hale Delores Hale Barbara Hale Mary Jane Mrs. Panner

Franklin Rural Social Roundup Shows Numerous Weekend Visits

Local families and guests attended multiple gatherings including a Married Circle meeting at the Robison home, a shower for Mrs. Pursiey near Lebanon, and Alreoy Club hostings. Weekend visits included Wilbur South and Charles Seth at a Bailtsore cattle show and many trips to Dayton, Marion, and Ohio Caverns.

Fred Helsinger Ivy Peast Ada Rausch Alreoy Club Helsinger Wilbur South Charles Seth Bailtstore Richard Stoutenbero J. L. Coy Dayton Barbara Jean Coy Wiley Montgomery Omer Montgomery Marion Ind Walter Taylor Springboro C. W. Montgomery Franklin Paul Fry James Glosser William Hartman Ohio Caverns Kyle Cook Harry Jones Eugene Scott

Weekend social rounds in Elk and nearby towns

Mr. and Mrs. Ramond Schull hosted relatives during a Sunday Indiana visit. Numerous families from Middletown Somerville and Franklin joined dinners and visits with local residents including the Cox Stamper and Zinck households. A series of Friday and Monday calls featured residents from Hamilton Dayton West Carrollton and Springboro.

Elk Creek Ramond Schull Indiana Jack Chambler William Sowell Comer Stamper Somerville Mellie Cox Darce (Cox

Springboro Girl Scouts Wrap Up Cookie Sale and Events

Springboro Girl Scouts sold 943 boxes of cookies in the recent sale and aid the Middletown council with surplus cookies. Troop 64 members with Mrs R Hawthorne and Mrs Howe hosted a Dayton skating party Friday evening, with a Brownie cook-out planned at Eshman's Grove Saturday.

Springboro Middletown R Hawthorne Howe Dayton Eshman’s Grove

Franklin PTA Head Urges Executive Board Meeting

Franklin Mrs. V C Hooser, PTA president, calls a special Executive Board meeting for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at treasurer Mrs. Sam Bassett's Park Avenue home. All members urged to attend.

Franklin V. C. Howser Franklin Parent Teachers Association Sam Bassett Park

Current Events Group Holds March Meeting in Seven Mile

The Current Events and Civic Club met at the Presbyterian Church in Seven Mile on a Saturday. Mrs. Cathe Watkins Mrs Willam Cook and Mrs. George Truster arranged the program featuring Mary Lots Snively and Phyllis Adams in a duet with accompanist Mrs. Walter Berk. Mrs. Ronald Smith of Hamilton spoke as guest, with hostesses Mrs. Clarence Schubert Mrs. aa Shipp and Mrs. Jesse Man assisting.

Seven Mile Presbyterian Church Cathe Watkins Willam Cook George Truster Mary Lots Snively Phyllis Adams Walter Berk Ronald Smith Hamilton Clarence Schubert Aa Shipp Jesse Man

Seven Mile Team Sees Cage Tilts at State Tournament

Seven Mile High School Boosters sent the local basketball team to the state tournament in Columbus. Players include Don Mann Joe Joni Tom Joni Terry Lakes Ron Herring Wilmer Wooten Bill Wirtley Jim Steck John Meak Paul Grosimus Melvin Grosimus and Fred Stoneker. Managers Wendell Beatty Bob Sams attended with Coach Marvin McCollum and William Steed. Mrs. Glenn Snively of Houston Texas visits her mother Mrs. Margaret Jarrett for a few weeks.

Seven Mile Seven Mile High School Columbus Don Mann Joe Tom Joni Terry Lakes Ron Herring Wilmer Wooten Bill Wirtley Jim Steck John Meak Paul Melvin Grosimus Fred Stoneker Wendell Beatty Bob Sams Marvin McCollum William Steed Glenn Snively Houston Texas Margaret Jarrett

Miami Book Group Sets 1950 Program

A committee met Monday evening to arrange the 1950 Miami Book Club program chaired by Mrs. C. C. Johnson with Mrs. Morton Lawson as chairman and committee members including Mrs Maurice Guy and Mrs Johnson.

Miami Book Group Trenton Miami Book Club C. C. Johnson Morton Lawson Maurice Guy Johnson

Seven Mile Union Easter Services Planned

Seven Mile Union Sunrise Services on Easter morning will be held at 7 in the Methodist Church. Mrs. Harvey Martin will direct the choir Sunday at 7 a.m. in an Easter Musical.

Seven Mile — Union Harvey Martin A. m

Social News from Springboro and Nearby Areas

Local residents attend dances weddings and family gatherings in Springboro Wamplers Barn event at ngton Middletown and Franklin. Numerous guests visit relatives enjoy birthdays and weekend visits at homes across Dayton Middletown and Cincinnati areas.

Australian robber flies documented with three inch wingspan

Britannica notes show Australian robber flies possessing a three inch wingspread and elongated bodies. The entry emphasizes distinctive wing size as a key identification feature.

Local Club Meetings and Church Activities This Week

Germantown Garden Club meets Wednesday at 2 at Mrs Arthur Immei Cieh home. Camden Methodist Church Women’s Society to hold all day meeting Wednesday. Franklin Ministerial Association planning Week of Services Monday through Thursday at First Methodist. Clara Condon Council of Daughters of America meets Tuesday night. Wheaton Chapel Choir to present concert at First Baptist Church Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Springboro Grange to meet Wednesday evening in the Grange Hall. West Middletown PTA to meet Thursday evening at 8 in the school. Young Ladies Working Club meets at Mrs Willard Ledford’s home Wednesday. Ralph P Snook Post American Legion meets Tuesday at Memorial Hall at 8 pm.

Germantown Garden Club Arthur Immei Germantown Garden Cieh Wil Mra Arthur Imsei Camden Women's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church Camden School Pranklin Franklin Ministerial Association Ifneen First Methodist Church Clara Condon Council Daughters of America Ne 9 Devuchters of America Wheaton Eatred Fue First Baptist Church Springboro Grange Sywingboro Grange Grange

Lebanon Mason To Be Honored At Masonic Temple

G F Brown a Warren County and 33rd degree Mason will be honored Friday at the Masonic Temple in Lebanon with a silver medallion presented by William R Pringle Grand Master of Masons and LG William Fraser district deputy. Twenty five year men will receive awards to a slate of Masons in attendance.

Lebanon G. F Brown Warren Couty Masonic Temple William RR. Pringle Cleve William Fraser

Estate and Real Estate Transfers in Warren County

Estate of AnnielL Mult deceased and other estates file inheritance tax matters. Real estate transfers list addresses and acreages from multiple townships including Salem Loveland Deerfield Union Clearcreek Hamilton Morrow and Franklin. Numerous executors and grantees named with parcels ranging from one lot to hundreds of acres.

Anniell Mult Rebecca Smith Surface James Muir Madeline C. Muir Annie Haynes Charles E. Lewis W. Chester Maple James FE Leoda Horton Floyd Helen Garner Salem Township Loveland Park Association Ine William Kine Deerfield Township Leonard C Vanda Ler Anderson Amos Pay Alice Jean Fairchild Union Township Clayton Leona Gabbard Mary Chester Lele Franklin Township John W Rella Turner Edward R. Loneford Horton Township Walter E Hare Knox Horton Helen Harrett Mandel Cline Robert Mabel Wyong Massie Calvin Edna Kirk Helen JC. Ward Clearcreek Louis Jacob Rummage Mae Mery) Hoentsbarger Franklin Wilbur Bud Thelma Jefffery Russell A. Allen Clear Wayne Township Ralph William Wheeler C Edward Florence G. Stanforth Jeanette Lamb Marvin M Mabel L. Burke Mason Albert E Leona P. Wintrow Springboro Ella B. Cook Amos Cook Herbert Edna Mae Bronk W. W. Whitaker Morrow Eugene H Nettie G. Carter Jonas M Lois A Eant Morrow Janes Ballard Bera Iaan Ballant Harrah Township Edwin S Jane F. Payne David Furnas Donald Loretta Marie Harper David Harper, Jr Washington Township Viela R. C. Lewis John C. Ant Nora M. McCray Clayton A Mildred B.smith Russell Bo Ward Lebanon Grace Wariness Courtner J ‘Combe Turtlecreek Chester Anna Lee Meadows William KE Samples Peortches Clarence Bo Bowman Elwood Laura Potters Turtlecreek Township Leonard Edith W. Mounts Peter Frieda Anna Sturm Hamilton Township Loure C Evelyn Lehr Florence M. Foxbower Harlan Township Addie Brandenburg Carl Gami Reba Gadd John Antoinette Madden Russell Rosemary Perry Fern J. Turkelson Vernon C Geneve Mae Wood Robert D. Chapman Carolyn S. Rettatick Wayne Ruth Fryburger Arthur Clark Walter Clark Alice Whitaker Marian Township G. F Brown Ee Wadsworth Reers Josephine Weitzel Mitchell V Flora Lamb Anne Township Cecil D Delia M. Lamb Nolte Grace Powell John M Logan Evelyn Powell Washington Towns Ada Burton Ployd Julia Turner John EB Mae Patrick Grubler Robert S. Turner Aenon Balon John FE Bessie Harrison Eugene W Lela M. Emirck Franklin Ee Wi der ‘Annen Glenn P Moore Hubert Duff

Warren School Head Will Talk In Springboro

Warren County Methedtiat diesel meeting will be held Monday evening at Springboro Methodist Church. Court superintendent of schools Rayn and Matfield will speak. Clostcreek Gordes Club met with 12 attendees. The April meeting will be hosted by Mrs Walter Byrd and Mrs Ro M. Weather.

Springborg Warren County Spormeborn Methodist Church Rayn and Matfield Clostcreek Gordes Club Kurt Prickett Walter Byrd

Seven Mile Class Meeting at Ore Teckmen Home

The Presbyterian Church Seven Mile Class met at Mr. Ore Teckmen’s home on Wednesday. Mrs Clarence Gingerich led devotion aided by Mrs John Moyer with Mr Walt Berk playing. Parade items were shown by Jedy Baker. Officers included Mrs Teckman Mrs Williars Raster Mrs Stanley Steneker and Mrs John Meyer.

Seven Mile Presbyterian Church Ore Teckmen Devet Clarence Gingerich John Moyer Walt Berk Jedy Baker Hotterers Mre_ Teckman Williars Raster Stanley Steneker John Meyer

Mothers' Club Hosts Tuesday Meeting at Mrs Lay Lote Mere

The Mothers' Club held a Tuesday evening gathering at the home of Mrs Lay Lote Mere with Harry Stretcher assisting as hostess. The newly formed Second Treviton Circle of the Mother Stily League met with Mrs Woo lard Neubrander at her home on Tuesday.

Trenton Mothers’ Club Lay Lote Mere Harry Stretcher Second Treviton Circle Mother Stily League Woolard Neubrander

Church Group Plans Good Friday Meal

The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church schedules a Good Friday sacrificial feast Friday at 6 p.m. Mrs. John Ramey and Mrs. Lee Mendenhall lead the program with Miss Valerie Illich of New Queensland Avettana as narrator.

Women's Society of Christian Service Selal Methodist Church John Ramey Lee Mendenhall Valerie Illich New Queensland Avettana

Local Social Roundup Through Middletown and Columbus

Franklin residents Mr and Mrs Lester Huson spent Saturday in Columbus visiting Ralph Gray and enjoyed a dinner in town while celebrating their 17th wedding anniversary. Kathryn Hurley hosted callers. Pud Seeman enroute from Maryland visited his parents. Various neighbors and relatives paid calls in Middletown and nearby areas, with hospitalizations and upcoming surgeries noted for Lee Rey Taylor and Mrs John Flinspach.

Franklin Lester Huson Columbus Ralph Gray Kathryn Hurley Thirfield Ave Pud Seeman Maryland Seeman June Grayeard Mariah Henge George Marelwood Red Lion I. F Mra Wilberster Rm Harley Carpenter and Sone Union Hadames Ferst Arlington Ferst Margaret Hamilton Marc Upsyke Josephine Scholl Indiana Robert Shotwell Dayton John Flinspach Middletown Hospital Same Bassett Jon Dayene Ernest Tinch Owens Charlene Sandra Richmond Charles Hichmond John Timberlake Maple Ave

Warren County Speech Contest Offers Wrist Watch Award

A Warren County contest sponsored by the Derlavy Chapter offers a wrist watch to the winner from nine high schools. The victor advances to a regional event for a chance to represent Ohio at the national SAR convention in Atlantic City in May. Lebanon and Franklin high schools are invited to enter, with details from Fr. Hatfield and the Gray, Iusineer & Gray firm.

Uie County-Wite Inherlee Or Derlavy Arcerein William Mason Phillins Tha Warren County Ohio Atlantic City Lebanon Franklin High Hatfield

Family Night Meeting Held In Franklin

Franklin residents attended a Missionary Society Family Night in a Brown Kindred home. Officers installed include Ralph Knos president and Pauline Eaton treasurer. Guests from nearby towns joined the devotional service and gifts were exchanged for a newlywed couple.

Franklin The Missionary Society of the Fire Church of God Wag Brown Kindred Ralph Knos LR Calwell Spiritual Life Fred Kinder Mrearty Miller Pauline Eaton Treavewer Stetson Kindred Eltenbeth Hesett Walter Patrick

Church Class Elects Officers At Meeting

The CIC Class at United Presbyterian Church in Trenton elected officers at the March meeting. Leaders include Mrs Albert linger and Mrs St Phillips with a program by Mrs Uh and Mrs St Phillips. officers named include Mrs Daniel Kroger Mrs Robert King Mr Joseph Cohen Mrs R Phillipe Mr Charles Cramer Mr Harley Reinneger and Mr Maine Davis.

Trenton Albert Linger Tuenlay United Presbyterian Church St. Phillips Daniel Kroger Robert King Joseph Cohen R Phillipe Charles Cramer Harley Reinneger Maine Davis

Community Notes From Trenton Social Gatherings

Mrs Cecil Ash and Mrs Russell Weidel led a program at the 3M meeting held Wednesday at Mrs Frank Kelly’s home. Several couples attended the School theaters Dinner in Monroe and the Wil son’s wedding anniversary was celebrated Friday in the school cafeteria. Attendees included Rev and Mrs A M Wilson. Joe Kohn joined the F D party at Hamilton YWCA. Robert Flickinger Willard Schenck C D Ayresman and Sem Flickinger attended the Butler County Cooperative Association annual meeting in New Miami Thursday. Mr and Mrs John R Funk and C K Funk of Hamilton visited the Roscoe Funk household Sunday.

Trenton Cecil Ash Russell Weidel Frank Kelly Daniel Drueger Herbert Myers Date Beckett Ralph Hofstadter Monroe A. M. Wilson Joe Kohn Hamilton Ywca Robert Flickinger Willard Schenck C. D D. Ayresman Sem Flickinger Butler County Cooperative Association New Miami John R. Funk C. K. Funk Hamilton Roscue Funk

Springboro EUB Party For Rev and Mrs Barkalew Held

One hundred members of the Sprt FUR Church attended a farewell party for Rev and Mrs Gale Barkalew and their sons at the high school building on Friday evening.

Springnoro Sprt Fur Church Gale Barkalew

Methodist Society Postpones Meeting

The Women's Society of Christian Services at Amanda Methodist Church postpones its meeting scheduled for Wednesday. Officials say the time and date of the meeting will be announced as soon as possible.

Women's Society of Christian Services Amanda Methodiet

Weekend guests scattered across towns in Ohio and Michigan

Numerous families hosted visitors from Dayton Princeton Monroe Portsea and Port Elgin during a weekend. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Herry Hughes Mr and Mrs Irvin Jacoby College HIN Mrs Florence Mr Mrs BE Rosen and many others. A funeral in Portelaw Virginia was attended by several locals.

Linenty Township Robert Reed Dayton Herry Hughes Princeton Jerry Ole Polson Mont Florence Irvin Blanche Alien Viola Jans W.S. Gorcockh James Scott Portelaw

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Mary Jane Verbyke Ed Behymer John Wirsh James Enfield B. M. Butterworth Girls’ Glee Club John McClure H. H. Druhot Carl Gallaher Cecil Grest Mary Jane Newman Mrs. Fedver Hale Mr Hale Mrs. Wilburn Franklin Rural Laura Taylor Emma Jean Darce Cox Arthur Schul Trimble Chester Clifton George Dingman J. ©. Dingman West Chester Ruth Null Melvin Rhodes Charles Pallman Luther Willoughby Robert Wolfe Grays Zack Taylor Mrs Fred Snyder Cecil Logedon Stanley Moore West Carrollton Joe Zinck Ray Kinder Howard Price Orba Thomas Kellum Henderson Anna Chenoweth Rebel Fox Wilfred Fox Northway Inn Tytus Ave the Northway Inn Robert Caldwell PROP Seven Mile Union Lynn Eaton Wamplers Barnngton Milo Beck Ruth Yost Earl Miller Howard Stitzel Earl Fry Chalmer Brandenburg Don Cootterall Eugene Kesling Oral Saunders William King Denver Noggle Gale Barkalow Mary Leighty Will Hutt Ridgeville Clint Hutt Fart Shiflett Manford Hutt Ralph Hutt Clara Richards Hazel Hutt Walter Tay Horst Glagowski Effie White Clifford Giest Ri Oe Stringer Wilmington Robert Montgomery A. H. Montgomery William Rueth and Son and Snetterly and Sons B. H. Eshman Robert McCarthy Clara Mae Hill Ruth Leisz Ernest Rosnagie London Harvey Fees Lytle Anna Louis Harmell Heber Throckmorton Bellbrook Paul Hunter Germantown Chirts Grand Feati Amee Nene Porter Tom Pasion Weissmuller Perbow Gibson Warren Mre Ro M. Weatner Francis Duslevy Ofor Kh Otay Gray, Iusineer & Gray Broadway Gerald Fridenmaker Atuneh Attemdence Wither Fridenmeaker Middle Fown Afi Andrew Strowth Lebanot Fugene Kewetston Rive Ball Caldwell Pedwardt Huppert Joseph Smith Me Steteen Joseph Morton George Eee and Oughter Jean Eilzabeth Hassett Ay Miller Cletus Mary Logsdon Norma Jean Garrison Pauline Parba Phoyn Sanden Owens Vile Norma Jean Dwyer Hoet and Hosteues Drown Iieeed Wad Ralph Kew S. Dept. OF Llegal Woward Marta Cronet Duff -Toren Brent Coo Hit Methodist Society Liberty Township Tyrone Power Wanda Hendrix Prince OF ParamouNt Shutton Tokewerd Witham Demarest
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