Middletown residents travel during spring break
Mrs G E Norris of 2351 Tytus Ave wintered in St Petersburg Florida for five months making trips to Lake Worth St Cloud and Tampa returning with Mrs Clara B Jordan of Carroll Ave who flew to St Petersburg three weeks ago Norris grandson Tim McLaughlin a Miami University student flew down and back from St Petersburg during spring vacation Dr J L Harris of 2006 Princeton Dr left for Detroit to attend a five day conference Mrs Paul Erb of 321 Vanderveer St has been in California for three months returning home via Chicago and Los Angeles visits her uncle D M Butler and trips to Glendale Santa Ana and Pasadena Otto Doring and daughter Emilie Anne of 108 Bellemonte St left for Fort Lauderdale Florida for three weeks Miss Magdalen Faries and Mrs Fred Johnson of West Middletown returned from Fort Lauderdale where they vacationed for a month Weekend guests of Dr and Mrs Maynard S Mills were Arnold Green of Columbus Walter Hees home from Case University for spring break Katherine Courey returned from Detroit taking dance studies with Nikolas Tsoukalas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Norris
Tytus Ave
St. Petersburg
Fla
Paul Erb
Vanderveer St
California
Chicago
D. M. Butler
Los Angeles
Glendale
Santa Ana
Pasadena
Amarillo
Tex
Albuquerque
New Mexico
T. J. Butler
Middletown
Otto Doring
Emilie Anne
Bellemonte St
F' Lauderdale, Fla
Magdalen Faries
Fred Johnson
West Middletown
Ft. Lauderdale
Viola Rebekah Lodge Holds Meeting In Knights Hall
The Viola Rebekah Lodge met last night in Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs Harold Flatter presiding as Noble Grand. A candidate was initiated. Picture taking of the degree staff followed. Lunch was served to 36 members and one sister. Six Middletonians attended a district meeting at the YWCA in Dayton, presided by Mrs Edgar Screechfield. Plans were made for a district rally in Miamisburg on May 21. Attendees included from Silver Link Council and Daughters of America members Mrs Ferris Guthall Mrs James Griggs Mrs Howard Hoover Mrs Victor Click Sr and Miss Betty Mae Click. From Unity Council attended Mrs Charles Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Rebekah Lodge
Knights of Malta
Harold Flatter
Noble
YWCA
Dayton
Edgar Screechfield
Elan
Miamisburg
Silver Link Council
Daughters of America
Ferris Gutshall
James Griggs
Howard Hoover
Victor Click
Betty Mae Click
Unity Council
Charles Gregory
Winmore Bible
St. Paul's
Norman Trisler
Everett Sams
Alfred Bishop
Russell Gehm
Homer Meyer
Francis Ditmeyer
Society Department Deadlines And Regulations
The Society Desk sets deadlines for social items to avoid confusion. Reports must be in by 10 30 a m the next day with Saturday items by 9 30 a m Pictures for Sunday edition arrive by Thursday noon Reserve space for Sunday pictures at least one week in advance Weddings and pictures older than ten days cannot be used An engagement or wedding picture will be used not both Items for Sunday calendar can be called in after hours
Clark County appoints Evva E. Stabler as auditor
Springfield Ohio AP reports Evva E. Stabler was named Clark County auditor by the County Commission to succeed Ward Sellers who died last week. Stabler, a World War I veteran, has served in the auditor’s office for 23 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield, O
Evva E. Stabler
County Commission
Clark County
Ward Sellers
Stabler
Treble Clef Chorus Hosts Gay Meeting and Elections
The Treble Clef Chorus met at E Norwood Clark’s South Main Street home to wind up year business and prepare notes for new officers. Election for the coming year is set for Monday April 18 at the annual Manchester Hotel dinner. Guests included Miss Valda Wilkerson and Thomas C. Giles with a social hour and refreshments following formal meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Valda Wilkerson
Middletown
Hortense Badger
A. H. Baldwin
R. C. Beam
William Beard
Donald Broughton
T. A. Brown
Hilda Crooke
J. P. Dean
James Diefenbaugh
Francis Dodds
R. R. Frazier
Herbert Frantz
John Fisher
C. A. Hagan
E. A. Heck
Vernon Jones
E. F. Jackson
Arthur Linkins
Floyd Lockard
C. H. Martin
Robert A. Baker
Ralph Rettig
H. James Rosing
R. Russell
J. D. Riggs
Walter Sheffer
Howard Smith
Raymond Young
Donna Broughton
Agatha Evers
Marilyn Graham
Helen Maysilles
June McCracken
Bess Mitchell
Linkins
Clark
Church Groups Meet With Bentley House Hosts
The Amama Class of First Baptist Church met at Mrs. J. H. Stalker on Kenwood Dr with 22 members. Mrs. Foreman presided and devotionals from John and First Corinthians were given. Miss Ve da McCray discussed Y-Teens progress while spring flowers framed lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
J. H. Stalker
Kenwood Dr
Fred Foreman
Howard Beltz
R. S. Burns
Veda McCray
Middletown High School
Beta Sigma Phi elects officers at YMCA meeting
In The Clubs Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority held its monthly meeting at the Barnitz Room of the YMCA last evening. Officers for the coming year were elected: president Mrs. Charles Goforth, vice president Miss Betty Montgomery, recording secretary Miss Frances Rivers, corresponding secretary Mrs. Robert Hoppe, and treasurer Mrs. E. S. Mittenthalzer. Doctor Robert Wilson spoke on the Evolution of Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Barnitz
YMCA
Charles Goforth
Betty Montgomery
Frances Rivers
Robert Hoppe
E. S. Mittenholzer
Robert Wilson
Man
Local Events Schedule Aimed at Civic Groups
American War Mothers Drill Team plans drill practice at Civic Auditorium Wednesday at 2 p.m. Graduate Regents Women of the Moose meet tonight at Mrs Walter Bassett Park Street at 7 30 p.m. Silver Link Council Daughters of America meets tomorrow at Knights of Malta Hall at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Auditorium
Women of the Moose
Walter Bassett
Park St
Silver Link Council
Daughters of America
Knights of Malta
Cleveland Opera Opens in 24th Cleveland Season
The Metropolitan Opera opened its 24th Cleveland season last night with Lily Pons in the title role of Lucia Di Lammermoor by Donizetti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Metropolitan Opera
Lily Pons
Gaetano Donizetti
Sleep, Philosophy And Psychology Club Topics Of Day
Middletown Current Events Club met at Mrs. J R Wilks home on Fleming Road for a short business session and afternoon program. Three talks were presented Sleep Habits by Mrs G E Leighton covered sleep theories and habits. My Personal Philosophy by Mrs David Harlan outlined mental serenity and growth. The New Old Psychology by Mrs C J McKnight discussed Dr Norman Peale and confident living with religion and psychology. Tea followed with hostesses Mrs Wilks, Mrs A J Cheek, Mrs E J Sebald, and Mrs Ronald Solomon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleep
J. R. Wilks
Fleming Rd
Middletown
Current Events Club
G. E. Leighton
C. J. McKnight
Norman V. Peale
Peale
Marble Collegiate Church
Fifth Ave
New York
Wilks
A. J. Cheek
E. J. Sebald
Ronald Solomon
Women’s Century Club Holds April Meeting Program
Members met last night at the Girls' Club with hostesses Mrs. L. J. Ragland and Mrs. W. W. Becker. The program featured piano selections by Gerald Ragland and a reading on The Old Woman Who Lived in the Shoe. Mrs. Cribbs reviewed John Gould’s The House That Jacob Built, recounting Maine’s early home and customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Century Club
Girls’ Club
L. J. Ragland
R. L. Rettig
American Legion Auditorium
Federation of Women's Clubs
Gerald Ragland
Bach
Rolfe
Bess Mitchell
W. W. Becker
Vance E. Cribbs
John Gould
Jacob
Maine
President Truman Defends New Alliance for Peace
President Truman spoke at a signing ceremony praising a regional pact as a shield against aggression. He argued the voluntary association of free nations could achieve peace and that war is not inevitable. He blamed Russia for blocking broader UN peace efforts.
Russians eye UN move as Pravda hints wider plan
In a discussion on the Gromyko debate the Soviet press resumes attacks seen as prelude to a formal move in the UN. Pravda reported plans to transform Western Europe’s military system into a branch of the U S Army, signaling broader Soviet aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pravda
Moscow
Western
Europe
U. S
Cleveland teacher Jessie Hoffman dies at 81
Mrs. Jessie Haskins Hoffman longtime Cleveland teacher died yesterday at age 81. Widow of Ira Hoffman former city editor of the Cleveland Leader and later the Cleveland Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland (Ap
Jessie Haskins Hoffman
Cleveland
Ira
Cleveland Leader
Cleveland Press
Connally Eyes Hearings On North Atlantic Treaty Pact
Connally predicts a month of hearings on the North Atlantic treaty as senators press for full inquiries. Donnell Watkins urge witness examination while most committee members back the pact, George calls for open hearings to inform the public, and St George criticizes the move as expanding U S influence. Thomas, a treaty supporter, concedes a shift in U S alliance policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connally
Donnell and
Watkins
Utah
George
Senate
St. George
R-Ny
United States
Elmer Thomas
Dokla
Camden Druggist Denies Narcotics Charge
J Malcolm Webb a Camden druggist was arraigned in federal district court on a grand jury indictment for violating narcotics law He pleaded not guilty to the charge of selling narcotics without a doctor's written prescription The hearing occurred yesterday in Dayton Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Camden
J. Malcolm Webb
Boy Scout Who Helped Is He Off the Hook
In Columbus Samuel McKain was knocked down by a bicyclist who acted as a Good Samaritan. A nearby doctor tended to him, but McKain says the youth who helped should not get credit. The rider was the Scout who caused the accident. Missouri leads the union in lead production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Samuel McKain
McKain
Missouri
Union
Scouters Hold Court of Honor at Eagles Hall
More than 100 parents and scouts attended the 11th annual Court of Honor. A new troop charter was presented by Jerry Brandenburg to Frank Kartovich. William Billett was installed as master of ceremonies. Inductions, second and first class awards, merit badges, and new patrols were announced with several veterans and training keys awarded. A covered dish dinner preceded a film showing and songs as Scouts debated the law, Obedient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Hall
Jerry Brandenburg
Order of Eagles
Frank Kartovich
William Billett
Elza Abraham
Donald Armstrong
James Burges
Richard Cummins
Glenn Curtis
David Ellis
Eddie Green
Winfred Lawson
Glenn Hall
Charles Pieratt
James Trimble
William Sticklen
George Velte
Bransford Elam
Ralph Hafer
James Calhoun
Douglas Alder
Jerome Dearth
Franklin Dean
Danny Roberts
Robert Sayers
Morton Short
William Smith
James Yenser
LeRoy Dearth
Robert Dearth
Norman Elam
Tom George
Jerry Green
Two Chairmen Are Appointed For May Programs
Hugh Wright former American Legion commander is reappointed chairman of the I Am An American Day parade and program on May 15. Al Decatur is named chairman of the Memorial Day program at Woodside Cemetery on May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Wright
American Legion
al Decatur
Woodside Cemetery
Remodeling bids tabbed for Franklin firehouse work
Franklin village council last night reviewed bids for remodeling the city building used by the Franklin Fire Department. William E Reynolds Co of West Carrolton bid 3085 dollars while B D Morgan Co of Middletown bid 2995 dollars. The council also approved Carl Tinch as truck driver in the street department at 90 cents an hour. Council President Charles C Black presided in Mayor J T Riley’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Franklin Fire Department
William E. Reynolds Co
West Carrolton
B. D. Morgan Co
Middletown
Carl Tinch
Charles C. Black
J. T. Riley
Middletown Reports Zero Accident Deaths in March
Middletown Hospital monthly accident report to the Safety Council shows no accidental deaths in March. Total patients treated rose to 193 from February. 23 were admitted, down seven. Home accidents rose to 73 from 53, with 50 uncategorized, 40 auto, one playground, three school, ten public net vehicle and 16 industrial accidents, all below February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Middletown Hospital
Middletown Safety Council
Tax payments top two million in Warren County records
AP report notes Warren County real estate tax payments exceed 2,000,000 for the first time, signaling a historic revenue milestone. Taxpayers face ongoing bills as the county shows rising assessment values and steady collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren, C
Trumbull County
Scout Planning Board Outlines New Activities
The Senior Planning Board met Monday evening in the Civic Association, led by Middletown Girl Scout Council director Mrs. Garnet L. Church. Twenty representatives discussed horseback riding, skating, and archery for Girl Scouts, with plans to finalize instruction at a Thursday committee meeting chaired by Mrs. A. E. Roper. The group also noted intermediates advancing to senior troops and postponed the May 9 city-wide court of awards to Circus day. Day Camp and Play Day on May 21 were added, with a goal of 25 participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Association
Middletown
January February fire losses down in Middletown
Fire losses in Middletown through February 1949 totaled 4253 dollars, less than half of 1948’s same period, according to Chief William Fishbaugh. February saw 25 alarms, with six emergencies and two false alarms. the Coolidge Corporation blaze on February 7 caused the month’s largest damage at 1329 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
William Fishbaugh
Central Ave
Coolidge Corporation
North Leibee St
Fishbaugh
Budenz testifies on Communist control and party trials
Former Communist Budenz describes how the National Committee and Politburo governed, noting conventions were controlled like fascist bodies and that editing hid the party from public view. Judge Medina rebukes defense tactics while threatening stricter evidence practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Worker
St. Patrick’s
Communist Party
Budenz
Coch Party
Richard Gladstein
Medina
Badenz
Communist National Review Commission
Longshoremen Get 25-Cent Raise in New Contract
In Ashtabula Ohio thirty CIO Longshoremen receive a 25 cent daily pay increase under a contract with Barcelona and Lake Erie Fish Companies. The raise is retroactive to March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtabula, O. (Ap
CIO Longshoremen’s Union
Barcelona
Lake Erie
Rent ceilings removed for 29000 homes nationwide
Federal rent ceilings were lifted from 29000 dwelling units in eight states. Ohio West Virginia areas accounted for 1542 of the decontrolled units. Exclusions include Gallia and Meigs counties in Ohio and Wetzel County in West Virginia with specified townships and districts exempted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetzel County
Steubenville- Wheeling
Ohio Legislator Married Saturday Honored By House
In Columbus the Ohio House adopted a resolution congratulating Rep. Bertha A Huston now Mrs. Edward H Schreiner. The surprise Greenup Ky wedding last Friday drew four lawmakers to escort the couple forward and share a kiss as the chamber applauded the union and Huston’s continued service in her fourth term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
House of Representatives
Bertha A. Huston
R-Henry
Edward H. Schreiner
Greenup
Schreiner
New York
California
Huston
Patrick J. Dunn
Tuscarawas
Virgil Perrill
Fayette
Newton B. Chapman
Geauga
Mark McElroy
Cuyahoga
Sam B. Nicely
Clinton
One Sister Weds Other Divorcing In Hollywood Scene
Actress Eva Gabor announced plans to divorce her second husband Charles Isaacs after a five and a half year marriage and to file suit soon. She will keep their present home as part of a settlement. Meanwhile sister Sari honeymooned with her third husband. Sam Hilton, ex wife of Conrad Hilton, wed British actor George Sanders in Las Vegas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Eva Gabor
Sari
Charles Isaacs
Sam
Conrad Hilton
George Sanders
Las Vegas
Nev
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Walter R. Hees
Case University
Walter Hees
South Sutphin St
Katherine Courey
Minnesota Ave
Detroit
Mich
Nikolas Tsoukalas
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Walter Beatty
Dudley Fry
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Patricia Sharp
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Arline Fry
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Ronald Mullins
Robert LeRoy Knell
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James Spindler
Kenneth Crawford
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Sue Ann Fisher
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Charlotte Kern
Marilyn Bunn
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Ellen Kenney
Katherine Kenney
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Gene Young
Aristocrat Nchester Hotel
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Powder Puff
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St. Louis
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Joy Fugett
Mark E. Denny
Treble Clef Chorus
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South Main St
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Gough Lamb
Robert M. Wilson
Castell
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U. of C
Scout Planning Board
Highview
Highview Rd
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Fast Service Co
Finance & Acceptance
Central Avenue
Ariel
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