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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1948

Page

6

Seventh Birthday Celebrated Sunday

A gay birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Slezak of 412 Charles St. yesterday afternoon, celebrating their son Jimmy's seventh birthday. The house was decorated with blue and white streamers. Guests included Jewel Mulligan, Ann Roberts, Susan Kerschher, Judy Rhoades, Robbie Bowline, Mickie Herold, Tommy Herold, Billy Ernst, Billy Doyle, Richard Doyle, Timmy Hill, Gaylen Kennedy, and the honored guest.

Joseph Slezak Charles St Jimmy Jewel Mulligan Ann Roberts Susan Kerschher Judy Rhoades Robbie Bowline Mickie Herold Tommy Herold Billy Ernst Billy Doyle Richard Doyle Timmy Hill Gaylen Kennedy

Births in Trenton Area This Week

Mr and Mrs Sam Jackson Trenton welcomed a girl Saturday. Mr and Mrs L M Proffitt 2421 Burbank St have a boy Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Bors 700 Buena Ave have a girl Saturday. Mr and Mrs Henry Dennis Zio Garfield St have a girl Sunday. Pfe and Mrs Kenneth Palmer 1389 Central Ave have a boy Sunday. Mr and Mrs Richard Tuttle 2002 Yankee Rd have a girl Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joseph Capozzi 219 McKinley Sr have a girl Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Ringo 1949 Central Ave have a boy Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Elrod 1120 Central Ave have a boy Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Dalton 1802 Plum St have a girl Monday.

Sam _ Jackson Trenton L. M. Proffitt Burbank St John Bors Buena Ave Henry Dennis Zio Garfield Kenneth Palmer Central Ave Richard Tuttle Yankee Rd Joseph Capozzi McKinley

Middleton Baby Born to Aniston Couple

Out of town Mr and Mrs George W Jordin Jr Elaine Hursh of Anniston Alabama welcomed a son Richard Allan on March 27 Maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs L H Hursh Sr formerly Middletonians now in Springboro

George W. Jordin, Jr Elaine Hursh Anniston Ala Richard Allan L. H. Hursh Springboro

War Mothers Invite Birthday Cards for Polio Victim

American War Mothers request cards to honor Bob Vanderveer a polio victim in Rochester Minnesota confined to an iron lung. His birthday falls on April 11 and is being observed with card messages from readers and members.

Bob Vanderveer Vanderveer Rochester Minn

Community Club Meetings and Social Gatherings Schedule

A list of upcoming events shows women’s clubs, sororities, and civic groups meeting tomorrow at various homes and venues. Notable gatherings include Women Teachers Club at Miss Edna Elam’s home and Nu Phi Mu sorority installing officers in the Manchester Hotel ballroom.

Women Teachers’ Club Edna Elam Yankee Rd Nu Phi Mu Sorority Manchester

Scouts Entertained At Dodds Residence

Mr and Mrs Hale Dodds of Hill Ave entertained Saturday for their son Hale Dodds Jr who turned ten. Cub Scout friends attended an animal show at Strand Theatre with Don Chief Eddie Halsey. Afterward the group visited the Dodds home for gifts and refreshments. Guests included Byron Strassburger Bert Sheard John Dorenbusch Joe Christman Proctor Hill Sammy McAdow Charles Gehron Tim Draut Perry Hoffpauer David Velte Arthur Draut David Albanese Jerry Leak and the honoree.

Hale Dodds Hill Ave Hale Dodds, Jr Strand Theatre Don Chief Eddie Halsey Dodds Byron Strassburger Bert Sheard John Dorenbusch Joe Christman Proctor Hill Sammy McAdow Charles Gehron Tim Draut Perry Hoffpauer David Velte Arthur Draut David Albanese Jerry Leak

Harris family returns from Boston meeting trip

Dr. and Mrs. Jack L. Harris and children Jackie Jo and Deborah of Princeton Street have returned from Massachusetts where Dr. Harris attended for one week the annual meeting of the American Association of Industrial Physicians and Surgeons in Boston. They also visited Mrs. Harris' family in Beattlesboro. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Vigor of 2617 Central Avenue are at the Barclay Hotel in New York City.

Jack L. Harris Jackie Jo Deborah Princeton St Massachusetts Harris American Association of Industrial Physicians and Surgeons Boston Beattlesboro Mass F. E. Vigor Central Ave Barclay Hotel New York City

Bontrager Home Scene Gala Celebrates Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Bontrager hosted friends and relatives Saturday night in Germantown for a birthday party. Winners named in games included Mrs. John Jerry Jr and Walter Perry. A luncheon followed for numerous guests including the Perry and Emerick families and others.

Bontrager Germantown Oliver Bontrager John Jerry, Jr Clifford Emerick Everett Chalk Walter Perry John W. Perry Joseph Brown Russell Dill James Highley Robert Gutshall James Blaine Earl Emerick Jacob Gephart

Homemakers Circle meetings and local club events plan

Mrs. Herbert Hofmann will present a Rio de Janeiro travel talk for Franklin residents. Homemakers Circle No. 1 meets at 8 p m with Mrs. M Block. Circle No. 2 meets at 7 30 p m with Mrs. Richard Marks bury. Unity Council No. 241 Daughters of America gathers at Knights of Malta Hall with a cake walk. Fidelis Bible Class meets 7 30 p m at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church social room. Loyal Women’s Class meets at 8 p m at Mrs Harold Dennis 1109 Fourteenth Ave with a household hint contest. Team practice also listed.

Franklin-Carlisle Herbert Hofmann Franklin Rio de Janeiro Homemakers’ Circle No Unity Council No Daughters of America Knights of Malta Orville Wills Ways and Means Committee Fidelis Bible St. Paul's Evangelical First Church of Christ Harold Dennis Fourteenth Ave

Middletown Little Theater Sets April 14 Meeting

The Middletown Little Theater membership gathers Wednesday April 14 at 8 p m in the Girl Scout room Civic Association building. Discussion will include proposed new constitution final form, a financial report, plans for the current season and future dates for the recent stage play Twin Beds including possible out of town productions.

Middletown Little Theater Group H. James Rosing Civic Asstation Rosing

Further Cuts In Output Of Steel Seen

The Magazine Steel reports production of steel is set to fall further this week as a coal miners strike deepens national ingot output. Pig iron and coke losses exceed steel, with national ingot rate likely to drop below 60 percent within 10 days unless the strike ends.

Steel Birmingham Youngstown Cleveland Pittsburgh Chicago East St. Louis Wheeling

Real estate deeds show rise in March activity

Hamilton reports March real estate deeds rose to 516, up 23 from 1947. Mortgage cancellations edged up to 402, while new mortgages fell to 453. Chattel mortgages totaled 1530 versus 1138 in March 1947. The recorder processed 351 discharge papers for veterans.

Hamilton Earl R. Hogan Butler County Recorder Hogan

County to Receive 1500 From State Treasury

Butler County will get 1500 from the state under a law paying counties where probate judges also serve as juvenile court judges. The total 115,500 is distributed to 77 eligible counties, with the money going to the judge as part of his compensation. In Butler County, Probate Judge Oscar R. Leiser serves as juvenile court judge in addition to probate duties.

Hamilton Butler County Columbus Joseph T. Ferguson Oscar R. Leiser

Hospital List Of Patients In The City

In The Hospital Mrs. Irvin Combs of Omaha St medical John Terry Johnson son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson of Germantown medical Mrs. Raymond Selby of Mi amisburg Route 1 medical Albert L. Watkins of Franklin medical Don Donegan son of Mr. and Mrs. Tomas Donegan of Germany medical Elva Van Gorder of Crawford St medical Carrie Graff Clinton St Edward C Rowe Waite St Mrs. James Riddle Central Ave medical Mrs. William C. Apple Central Ave Edward Wayne Hall son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hall of Hill Ave. Mrs. Burl Harris of Lebanon Miss Audrey Ketron of Franklin St Andy Argo of West Middleton Valery Mail daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Mail of Baltimore St Douglas Sherron son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sherron of Oxford Ave Milton Roby son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Roby of Somerville Donna Click daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor R Click Jr of Grenada Ave

Irvin Combs Omaha St John Terry Johnson Earl Johnson Germantown Raymond Selby Miamisburg Albert L. Watkins Franklin Don Donegan Tomas Donegan Elva van Gorder Crawford St Carrie Graff Clinton St Edward C. Rowe Waite St James Riddle Central Ave Burl Harris Lebanon Audrey Ketron Franklin St. Andy Douglas Sherron Everett Sherron Oxford Ave Milton Roby Alfred Roby Somerville Donna Click Victor R. Click, Jr Grenada

Middletonian Injured After Car Collision in Franklin

A Middletown man Roy Barnett suffered leg injuries when his car struck the rear of a car driven by Mr. and Mrs. George T. Turner of Richmond Indiana as they slowed to turn onto River Street in the north end of Franklin. Barnett received treatment from a Franklin physician for a possible leg fracture.

Franklin Middletown George T. Turner Richmond Ind River St Roy Barnett Barnett

Youth Returns Lost Billfold with $102 Reward Given

Donnie Griffin of West Middletown found a billfold containing $102 and returned it to Mrs. Roy Miller at 2124 Winton St yesterday. The youth received a reward for the honest act. Real estate Mon Benton

Donnie Griffin West Middletown Roy Miller Winton St Benton

Buechner Ruling Set Amid City Hall Contention

The week builds toward a Tuesday ruling by Judge Fred Cramer on Buechner’s injunction to block a council hearing on charges against him. Wednesday’s meeting is to decide his suspension, with factions led by Beckett and Wilson still opposing each other and the Independent Charter League undecided. If recalls are upheld, a drive to oust Beckett, Rosendahl, Emminger and Bruck could follow. Buechner, suspended Feb 18, hopes for a St Petersburg managerial offer, hinting at resignation.

Hamilton Frank R. Buechner Fred B. Cramer Buechner Council William Beckett Howard Hack) Wilson Independent Charter League Joseph Toerner Wilson Toerner Supreme Court Edward Beckett Frank Rosendahl Vincent Emminger Andrew Bruck St. Petersburg Fla

Kempf Improves After Serious Brain Operation

City Clerk Harry C. Kempf is reported improved at Cincinnati Bethesda Hospital after a serious brain operation. He has been hospitalized for about a month. The article notes 19,000 auto tourist motels exist in the United States.

Kempf Harry C. Kempf Cincinnati Bethesda Hospital United States

Patrolman Injured in Motorcycle Crash Near West Middletown Bridge

Patrolman Edward Poling, 40, riding off duty on Central Ave skidded on gravel and crashed into a car driven by Ger aldine Himburg, 46. He was taken to Middletown Hospital for two broken ribs, chest and groin injuries and bruises and will remain hospitalized several days.

Edward Poling Queen Ave Geraldine Himburg Elwood St Central Ave West Middletown Bridge Poling Miss Himburg Middletown Hospital

Mayfield PTA Meets Tuesday Program by Girl Scout Troop

The Mayfield PTA will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Mayfield School. The program will be presented by the Girl Scout troop sponsored by the PTA group.

Mayfield Pta Mayfield

Ex-Coroner Dies in Columbus at 74

Dr Louis C Benkert longtime Franklin County coroner from 1913 to 1917 has died in Columbus age 74. The former official known for public service passed away yesterday. His career spanned local medical and legal duties during a formative era.

Columbus Louis C. Benkert Franklin County

Even Acting Mayor Forgets The Meter

Franklin reports that acting mayor Charles C. Black, substituting for Mayor J. T. Riley, parked on Main Street and found a parking ticket after forgetting to feed the meter. He paid the $1 fine at the Municipal Building amid light laughter from colleagues.

Franklin Charles C. Black J. T. Riley Black Main St

Toledo Law Student Named President of Ohio Catholic War Veterans

Columbus AP reports Donald J. McQuade of Toledo, a WWII Coast Guard torpedoman and 24 year old University of Toledo law student, was elected yesterday to lead Ohio's Catholic War Veterans, succeeding Cleveland’s Richard J. McManus.

Columbus Donald J. McQuade Toledo Coast Guard Ohio Catholic War Veterans University of Toledo Richard J McManus Cleveland

Monroe Alumni Meet Wednesday

The Monroe Alumni Association will hold a special session at Monroe School on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Business of importance will be transacted

Monroe Alumni Association Monroe

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News of Society House Jeweler An. Trust Women's Society of World Service First Evangelical United Brethren Church Howard Price William Call L. K. Henderson Winfield Arnold Stella Lane Women of the Moose Howard Schneider Excallo Ray Monor Fifteenth Ave Jolly Eight Club Women's Association of Oakland Presbyterian Church J. L. Livzey Woodlawn Ave John Catching R. E. Craig Clara Grover Philathea First Methodist Church Charles Kling Progressive Mothers’ Circle Russell Dempster Bellomonte St James G. Purvis Aberdeen Dr Cincinnati Art Museum Elizabeth Wilson Marvin Clark Robert Baker George Davies Howard Wilson South Main St Thei Daughters of American Revolution Howard Mon Dot Crawford Erle A. Hanson Homemakers’ Circle No. 1 Grand Ave Lumbago CTI HFC Little Theater William C. Apple Edward Wayne Hall Mrs. William Hall Middletonian Billfold Kone Kavern Moore ST Borden Miri Florida Valencia Alberly Bread Mott’s Jellies Stokely Phillipe Fancy Texas Magic Mary Quart Freesen Barlow California Arizona Sizse Texas Sauerkraut Alberly Albers Jane, Cran Kutol John Dobrozsi, Jr General Insurance Bellemonte ST Sulfsted Bakery
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