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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1950

Page

6

Middleton Returns from Extended Florida and Europe Trips

After vacations in Fort Lauderdale St Petersburg Sarasota Miami Cuba and Miami Beach Mr and Mrs R G Adair and others report returns home. Ohio Wesleyan students Phyllis Hazelwood and Marilyn Banker are back for spring break at Delaware and several Middletonians joined a fishing trip on Florida's gulf coast. An antique show in Cincinnati drew Mrs Kremi and Mrs Karl Banwhat.

Fort Lauderdale Fla R. G. Adair South Main St Adairs Robert L. Jordan John Cincinnati Florida Albert Gingerich West Middletown Maude Bake Dixie Highway St. Petersburg Neal Jones Middletown Sarasota Miami Dave Gin- Berich Cuba Phyllis Hazelwood Marilyn Banker Roy Hazelwood Fleming Rd F. E. Banker Kenwood Dr Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, O Tom Kemp Tom Jones Carl Lanson Bill Lakoff Miami University Gulf Coast of Florida Kremi Karl

Miss Stork and Rolla Harrison Exchange Vows

In a quiet April 1 ceremony in Richmond Indiana at the parsonage of Rev John Cairns Miss Ernestine Stork daughter of Mr and Mrs William Stork Broad St united in marriage to Mr Rolla Harrison of Columbia Ave The attendants were Mr Richard Cravens and wife The bride wore navy with pink rosebud corsage and the couple will reside at 1717 Columbia Ave after a wedding dinner in Middletown

Half Tor Ernestine Stork William Stork Broad St Rolla Harrison Columbia Ave Richmond Ind John Cairns Richard Cravens

Omicron chapter elects new Beta Sigma Phi officers

At the regular meeting the Omicron chapter announces 1950 1951 officers led by president Betty Louw Smith and includes Marguerite Miles Katherine Anderton Dale Converse and others. The group plans a donation to the international cancer research fund and the founder's day dinner slated for May 1 at Blair's Restaurant with jewels ceremony for pledges.

Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Henry Paland Betty Louw Smith Marguerite Miles Katherine Anderton Dale Converse Joseph Cornetta Melvin DeMoeris Charles Goforth Beta Sigma Phi International Endowment Fund For Cancer Research George Montgomery Blair's Gordon Hughes Margaret Renner

Amoma Class Meeting Highlights China Mission Talk

The Amoma Class of First Baptist met at Mrs. Sam Morningster’s home on South Broad Street. President Mrs. Walling Corwin led the session and devotional. Mrs. J Homer Bright, a returned missionary from Union, spoke on thirty years in Shans, displaying jade silver lacquer silk articles and Chinese linens. The headwork was supervised by Mrs. Bright. refreshments were served for 24 members and one guest.

Amoma First Baptist Church Sam Morningster South Broad St Walling Corwin J. Homer Bright Union Shans Bright Morningstar Mildred Kain Howard Sheley

May Dance Plans Discussed At Delta Chi Sigma Meeting

Mrs W G Apgar and co chair Mrs Tom Stubbs led a committee to plan the Delta Chi Sigma annual spring dance. The event is set for May 6 at the Sportamen's Club with Mrs Apgar, Mrs Stubbs, Mrs Kenneth Dumeyver, Mrs Carl Bauer, Mrs Donald Spears, Miss Marguerite Hose, and Miss Eleanore Conway listed as planners.

W. G. Apgar Tom Stubbs Delta Chi Sigms Sportamen Mra Apgar Stubbs Kenneth Dumeyver Carl Bauer Donald Spears Marguerite Hose Eleanore Conway

Plans for Wildwood Ladies Golf Season Preview

The executive committee of the Ladies of Wildwood Golf Club met to plan the season. A cooperative luncheon at Blair's is set for April 2, with the first ladies day on May 9 and the initial two-ball foursome May 14 featuring a box lunch. Mrs. E. R. Coker urged new members to join the activities.

Ladies of Wildwood Golf Club E. R. Coker Blair's FE. R. Coker

Planning Commission Discussion At Local Club

The Current Events Club held its monthly meeting at Mrs. J. Thomas Sebald’s Dixie Highway home. Mrs. E K. Smith led the program with Mr. G W Breiel detailing the City Planning Committee work and Mr. R Combs from Cincinnati presenting maps. Tea followed at a prettily set table.

J. Thomas Sebald Dixie Highway Wylie Mitchell Phillip Williams J. W. Whitlock E. K. Smith G. W. Breiel Breiel R. Combs Cincinnati L Segoe City Commission

Science and Medicine Topic Of Century Club Meeting

April meeting of the Women's Evening at the Girls' Club featured talks on science and medicine. Mrs. Howard Wilson traced nursing from pioneer days to today and Mrs. H. T. Phillips presented a personality sketch of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, highlighting her struggle to enter medicine and her role in establishing women in the field.

Howard Wilson H. T Phillips Elizabeth Blackewell United States Blackwell Harriet Howard Beecher R. V. Crist Bess Mitchell

Three Authors Battle Shakespeare Mystery

Three new books fuel debate over Shakespeare origins and identity. Duff Cooper, Leslie Hotson, and Marchette Chute offer conflicting theories from possible military service to dating the sonnets.

W. G. Rogers Associated Press Arts Reporter NEW York Avon W. H Dark Lady Shakespeare Bacon Oxford Rutland Derby Countess of Pembroke Duff Cover Viking

Society Deadline Rules for Photos and Notices

The Society Department sets deadlines to avoid confusion for social items. Reports must be in by 4 30 a.m. the next day, Saturday deadline 9 20, Sunday pictures arrive by Thursday noon, space reserved a week prior, weddings or pictures over 10 days old cannot be used, either engagement or wedding photo used, not both, Sunday calendar items by post 3 p.m. Friday, and children's parties or stork showers are not used.

Rain Confuses Mr. Opossum

Health department official John Otterbein reports a large opossum perched on a shop corner at 517 South Sutphin Street. The animal, about a foot long, clung rigidly and refused to move while Otterbein noted its “possum” demeanor despite rain.

Health Department John Otterbein Otterbein Sutphin St

Cowboy Ranch Brings West Fad to John Ross Store

The JR Ranch department opens on the John Ross Store third floor featuring Lone Ranger Cassidy styled hats shirts neckerchiefs dungarees six guns boots and spurs. Cowboy gear and Western accessories attract many youths and adults to a West themed display in Middle Town.

Middletown John Ross JR Ranch Lone Ranger Cassidy

Night Photos Boost Visibility of Pavlof Volcanoes

It is easier to photograph the Pavlof volcanoes on the Alaskan peninsula at night. Fog hides them in Govlighe, but the midnight sun improves visibility, making nighttime shots clearer.

Paviof Alaskan Peninsula Govlighe

Absolute Zero Never Reached in Universe

The article states that absolute zero cannot be achieved anywhere in the cosmos, even in the vast emptiness between galaxies. It emphasizes the universal limit of cooling and the unattainability of zero Kelvin across space.

Christ on Calvary by Gustave Doré: Core Bible drawing 1865

A note on Gustave Doré 1830s masterful engraving work places Christ on Calvary from the Core Bible image drawn in 1865. The text cites Luke 23 32 38 detailing the crucifixion scene and the mocking crowd with the inscription THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Tomorrow’s feature previews the crucifixion image.

Gustave Dore

Obituary of Emmett Faulkner 61 Newport Ky

Word was received of Emmett Faulkner's death at Spears Hospital Dayton Ky. He was 61 and a former Newport resident. He worked 20 years for Armco in Newport before moving here 16 years ago. Survivors include Clemnie his widow. two daughters Mrs John Tharp and Mrs McClain. six sons Jim Lindon Levi Eldred C J Donald all of Newport. Funeral services and burial will be held at Newport.

Emmett Faulkner Newport Spears Dayton Armco Corporation Clemnie John Tharp McClain Jim Lindon Levi Eldred C. J. Donald

Death of George R. Hill Noted in Russellville

Ward announces the death of George R. Hill owner operator of the Hill Hotel in Russellville Alabama and father of Mrs Rhediar Jones manager of the Artwell Dress Shop. He died Saturday morning at the Hill Hotel.

Ward George R. Hill Rhediar Jones Artwell Hill Hotel Russellville Ala

Lebanon Man Charles Ruck Dies at 35

Charles Ruck, 35, of Lebanon, died yesterday from a heart attack. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John Kindred of Lebanon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Oswald Funeral Home with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Rev. Taylor McHenry will officiate.

Lebanon Charles Ruck John Kindred Oswald Taylor McHenry

Elder Brewer Dies at 74 in Cincinnati

Elder Brewer 74 father of Dr Rosell M Brewer of Lebanon died yesterday after an extended illness at Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati He was born in Mason and lived with his son He belonged to Lebanon Masonic Lodge and the Methodist Church He survived by his son Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm Oswald Funeral Home Rev Paul Chiles to officiate Masonic rites planned Wednesday at 8 pm at the funeral home Burial in West Chester Cemetery

Lebanon Brewer Rosell M. Brewer Good Samaritan Cincinnati Mason

Mrs Barbara Schlecty Dead At 81 In Germantown

Mrs Barbara Ellen Schlecty of Germantown died at 1 30 a m Monday at 18 North Cherry Street aged 81 after four months illness. She was an active member of the Methodist Church and the Grace Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Alpha Longfellow of

Germantown Barbara Ellen Schlecty North Cherry St Methodist Church Grace Rebekah Lodge Alpha Longfellow

Obituary Notice for Garnett Wood of Lon don and Family

Mantown reports the death of Garnett Wood of Lon don aged male with two grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Charles Wood of Miamisburg and Mrs Susan Fry of Dun kirk Ind Funeral arrangements are pending at John Arpp Funeral Home awaiting arrival of the son from Florida.

Mantown Garnett London, Q Rs. Charles Wood Miamisburg Susan Fry Dunekirk Ind John Arpp Florida

Obituary of Mrs. Peirl Oblinger of Germantown

Mrs. Peirl Oblinger 81 wife of Emery C Oblinger president of First National Bank Germantown died Monday at 6 p m at West Market Street residence She was a longtime Methodist Church organizer a member of Germantown Chapter OFS and Grace Rebekah Lodge Survivors include husband son David two grandchildren and three great grandchildren Services were conducted at the residence by Rev HLA Roth Rock with burial in Germantown Cemetery The family will receive friends.

Germantown Peirl Oblinger Emery C.oblinger First National Bank of West Market St Methodist Church Chapter Ofs Grace Rebekah Lodge David Hla. Roth Rock

Moose Lodge Boosters Night At Central Ave Hall

Members of the Moose Lodge host Boosters Night at the hall at 014 West Central Ave. The event starts at 8 and invites prospective members to attend and learn about lodge activities.

Moose Lodge West Central Ave

Funeral arrangements announced after residence service

The notice states funeral arrangements are being handled by Swartzel Funeral Home following a service at the residence later today.

Swartzel Funeral Home

Deaths Last Night Highlight Kurt Weill and Notable Figures

The Associated Press reports Kurt Weill, 50, German-born composer of Broadway scores such as Lady in the Dark One Touch of Venus and The Firebrand of Florence, died last night. Other obituaries note John Logg former president of K Kellogg Co sponges Crook Michigan, and William M Warren about 75 general manager Steubenville Ohio.

New York Kurt Weill Florence John Logg Ee . K. Kellogg Com Crook, Mich William XK. Kellogg Battle Creek

Worker Killed in No 3 Seamless Mill Accident

James Meloff, 55, was killed last night at the National Tube Company No 3 seamless mill. Authorities said he was crushed between a bumper and a piece of pipe. Meloff was unmarried.

Lorain, D James Meloff National Tube Company Meloff

Wadsworth C. Gets Four-Cent Hike in One-Year Ohio Contract

AP reports 800 workers at Ohio Match Company will receive four cent hourly raises under a one year contract with the AFL Matchworkers Union. The deal covers wage increases and terms agreed yesterday.

Wadsworth Ohio Match Company Yestercoe AFL

Notable Industrialist From Steubenville Dies

Obituary notes the Wheeling Steel Corporation executive, born in Mobile Alabama, who spent most of his life in the steel trade and managed the Steubenville plant.

Ager Wheeling Steel Corporation Steubenville Mobile Ala

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miami Beach Mike Mandzak and Son C. C. Clark Mr. Clark H. A. Orrell Pia E. S. Sawtelie Kendall E. F. Shively Charles Munsey Worcester Mass Europe Munsey Paul Hudson Franklin St Miss Stork Beta Sigma Esther L. O'Neil B.S M.A Office Outfitters, Inc Main Planning Commission Science and Medicine Topic of Century Club Cooper Stratford London Earl of Leicester Miss Chute Hotson Venus Adonis Lucrece Ampton Henry Wriothesley Pembroke William Herbert W.H Society Deadline Rain Mr. Opossum Night Pictures Louis F. Jones Mor Christ ON Calvary Jesus Father Elder Brewer Barbara Schlecty Mrs. Peirl Oblinger Armco Veterans John W. Mack New Era Baptist Church Don Brown Armco Veterans Club Sparrow Sixth Ave
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