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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1953

Page

8

Friends Shower Miss Eve Walsh At Hanson Home

A warm shower for Miss Eve Walsh was hosted by Mrs. Erle Hanson on Euclid Street with guests embroidering initials on towels and a pink and white hyacinth centerpiece luncheon. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Gibbs and many local ladies. the bride to be is Miss Eve Walsh, with a planned April 18 wedding at First Presbyterian Church.

Eve Walsh Erle Hanson Euclid St Miss W Walsh Miss Walsh Robert Gibbs George Wedekind A We Harris Wilbur Huffman Rhediar Jones Frances Franklin Jon Brock B. E. Brock Cora Markham Joseph Baker Crebs Walsh

Bride-Elect Honored With Surprise Shower

Miss Dolores Rhodes and Mrs. Charles Stultz hosted a Monday evening shower at Dix Rd for Miss Jo Ann Massey bride elect of Jack Keller. Guests included Mrs. Kenneth Heiland and others. they plan to wed at Grace Baptist Church on June 19.

Dolores Rhodes Charles Stultz Dix Rd Jo Ann Massey Jack Keller Jimm Routt John Schaffer Lois Lindsay Virgil Hammonds Kenneth Heiland al Mason Mary Enright

Auxiliary Will Sell Carnations

A hospital unit reports its gift of Easter cards to the Soldiers Home in Dayton. The Auxiliary, meeting at the American Legion Armory, announces the annual inspection on June 2 and finalizes plans for a carnation sale this Saturday. Members helping are asked to assemble at the Civic Association at 8 a.m.

United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Dayton American Legion The Civic Association

Viola Rebekah Lodge marks 134th Odd Fellows anniversary

The Viola Rebekah Lodge held a Monday evening meeting to plan an April 20 observance of the 134th anniversary of the Founding of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in America. Twenty five members attended the post meeting social hour and white elephant sale.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows America

Hotels rely on foam to clean rugs and upholstery

Hotels use foam for carpet cleaning more than any other method. They claim constant cleaning, noting that the method matters more than the technique. For finest foam rug and upholstery cleaners, use Fina Foam available downstairs at The Central Store.

Adv

Vows Spoken By Area Couple In Formal Wedding

An informal wedding on April 3 at 6 o clock united Miss Sharon Pergram and Pvt. Roy Earl Johnson Jr in the First Church of God. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Pergram of Sunbury, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Johnson Sr. of Germantown, exchanged rings in a double ring ceremony. Attendants were Miss Lauretta Baker and Jack Wolfenberger. The bride is a Germantown High School senior. the groom, a Germantown High School graduate now at Fort Leonard Wood. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home before a short Southern trip.

Church of God Sharon Pergram Roy Earl Johnson Wallace Pergram Sunbury Private Johnson Roy E. Johnson Germantown Lauretta Baker Jack Wolfenbarger

Hollingshead Edwards Nuptials in Lebanon Church

Miss Minnie Hollingshead and Wilburn Edwards, both of Lebanon, announced their marriage by the Rev Dean Mance in the Lebanon Church of Christ. A reception followed at the Lebanon Grange Hall.

Raymond Hollingshead Lebanon Minnie Hollingshead Wilburn Edwards Daniel Edwards Dean Mance

Card Party Planned At Lincoln School PTA Benefit

Lincoln School PTA sponsors a benefit card party tomorrow evening at 8 o clock at the Manchester Hotel. Tickets are available from Mrs W A Havemann Jr or at the door.

Lincoln School Pta Manchester W. A. Havemann, Jr

Travel Notes Highlight Easter Visits and Weddings

Travel notes list Miss Marjorie Winkler Delta stewardess based in Atlanta visiting Miami and Chicago flights, Miss Marian Laren returning from Eustis, Fla, and other locals enjoying winter escapes in Ft Lauderdale. Couples C. R. Fendersmith and family, Mary Jane Roof with Clayton Hursh plan June wedding at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church.

Marjorie Winkler M. G. Winkler Franklin Miami Rene Wells Winkler Delta Airline Atlanta Chicago Clayton C. Hursh, Jr C. C. Hursh Indian Lake B A. Roof Woodlawn Ave Mr. Hursh Western Michigan College Kalamazoo Mary Jane Roof St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church

Coming Up Rosary Altar Society at St Marys

St Marys will host an 8:00 p.m. meeting in the school cafeteria as the Rosary Altar Society gathers. Knights Templar and Auxiliary 71 plan a 6:30 p.m. covered dish dinner at the Masonic Temple with past presidents to be entertained. règles

Rosary Altar Society St. Mary's St. Mary's School Knights Templar Auxiliary Masonic Temple

Dean Appeal Set

Mrs Davie Dean appeals her death sentence for poisoning her husband in a case heard in Cincinnati. The appeal is scheduled in Batavia Ohio on April 21 before the First Court.

Lennie Addresses DAR on Industry Education Link to Communism

Miss Mabel Eldridge hosted Colonel Jonathan Bayard Smith Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in Franklin. Armco director A. M. Lennie spoke on Education in Industry, detailing Armco Steel’s work with teachers and a Miami University summer course. The event highlighted local industry sponsorship and Easter devotionals.

Mabel Eldridge Jonathan Bayard Smith Daughters of the American Revolution Franklin A. M. Lennie Armco Miami University Lennier Butler County Industries J. C. Thompson James Cast Ohio Society of the Organization Columbus Louise Windsor Continental Congress Washington, D. C Howard Monger Ruth Rees Helen Brown W. C. Thompson H. B. Harvey

Art Study Club Elects Officers For Next Season

Mrs. R. E. Bennett was elected president of the Art Study Club for the coming season. Nellie Losh became vice president, Mrs. George Davies secretary, and Mrs. Marvin Clark treasurer. New members include Mrs. A. C. Neff and Mrs. J. K. Billman. Speaker Mrs. Harvey Apple discussed floral prints, noting botanical and floral portrait traditions and citing artists like Redoute and Sartain as notable figures.

R. E. Bennett Art Study Club Nellie Losh George Davies Marvin Clark W. B. Nixon Robert Burns Tom Wilson A. C. Neff J. K. Billman Harvey Apple Redoute John Edwards Mary Lawrence Brughal Bostelman Emily Sartain

District Court of Appeals Sets Date With Tuesday

The District Court of Appeals fixed a hearing date for Tuesday, scheduling arguments and related motions. Court records show the panel will review filings from involved parties and issue a ruling on appeal proceedings.

District Court of Appeals

Birthday dinner honors Lydia Shearer at First Baptist Church

Senior Philothea Class members gathered at the First Baptist Church social rooms for a birthday dinner with pastel doll place settings and spring flowers. The highlight was a This Is Your Life style program honoring Lydia Shearer, who taught the class 41 years, featuring childhood slides and church memories. Mrs. W A Whitman praised Shearer’s faith and fellowship as hostesses Mrs. George Wedekind and Mrs. John Dooley assisted. 24 members and one guest attended.

Philothea First Baptist Church Lydia Shearer Old South School W. A. Whitman First Methodist Church John Buehl

12 In Cub Pack Receive Awards

Cub Pack 2 at the First Presbyterian Church awarded 12 cubs last evening including Robbie Bender Bill Truck Ted Hill Phillip Huber Richard Schuyler Darrell Stutz Dwight Sutton Greg Smith Tom Sant Jerry Gilbert John Harris and Sammie Bell. New members John Adams Ronnie Beasley David Banker and Michael and Tommie McMurray joined with den mother Mrs M T McMurray as cubmaster Robert Sutton succeeds Robert McIntyre after three years. The group plans a visit to a television station this month and presented several television skits.

First Presbyterian Church Robbie Bender Bill Truck Ted Hill Phillip Huber Richard Schuyler Darrell Stutz Dwight Sutton Greg Smith Tom Sant Jerry Gilbert John Harris Sammie Bell John Adams Ronnie Beasley David Banker Michael Tommie McMurray

New York Woman Fined for 59 Parking Tickets

Chief Magistrate John M. Murtagh fined or jailed a New York woman for ignoring 59 parking summons over three years. Mrs Lee Maggio, 29, cried unable to pay the $2,950 and was released on $1,000 bail with a deadline of April 24 to raise the money or face jail.

New York John M. Murtagh Lee Maggio Murtagh

Early Leaders Named in YMCA All Around Boy Contest

Results from the first week show top times in the midget boys 50 yard dash with Bill Gross leading at 7.7 seconds and Bill Wilkinson close behind. In jump and reach events Bill Gross leads in several categories, while Phil Alexander, Ray Lucas, and Tom Campbell headline prep and junior high results as 147 boys participate and makeup rounds run April 1 through 18.

William Wetzel Red Cross Bill Gross Bill Wilkinson Bill Truck Gross Truck Charles Helman Spring Board Jack Koeppel John Walner Jerry Fiscus Phil Alexander Ray Grose Jim Forester Ricky Mynhier Fred Hollen Alexander Hollen Ronald Trosper

Taft Pre School Clinic Set for September Start

Middleton families are told to report for Taft School pre clinic tomorrow or Friday to register. Hours are 9 to 11 a.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult. Other schools host clinics on April 13 14 Garfield April 16 Lincoln April 17 Sherman April 20 Wilson April 21 Central and April 23 25 Jefferson.

Little

Chevrolet Leads Butler Car Sales in March

Chevrolet led Butler county new car sales in March with 138 units versus Ford 89. Chevys also topped truck sales at 14, while Buick and Plymouth followed with 44 and 41 respectively. Other brands included Pontiac 41 Nash 33 Mercury 30 Oldsmobile 29 Dodge 24 Chrysler 18 Studebaker 14 Packard 11 Cadillac 10 De Soto 8 Willys 7 Kaiser 6 Hudson 6 Lincoln 5 Henry J 1. Trailing Chevy in trucks were International 13 Ford 10 GMC 10 Dodge 9 Studebaker 3 and Hyster 1.

Chevrolet Butler County Joseph T. Kiep Chevry Ford Cheveolet Buick Plymouth Pontiac Nash Mercury Oldsmobile Dodge Chrysler Studebaker Packarrd Cadillac de Soto Willys Kaiser Hudson Lincoln Henry J International G.M.C Hyster

UC Names Registrar First Male Appointed in 50 Years

The University of Cincinnati announces Kenneth Ray Varner as its first male registrar in at least 50 years. Varner, born in Marion, Ohio, will assume duties July 1 and comes from the registrar's office at the University of Tennessee.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Kenneth Ray Varner Varner Marion University of Tennessee

No Settlement Reached In Akron Bus Strike

Akron bus strike enters its second week with no negotiations or settlement talks scheduled and no end in sight.

Akron Akron, O

Watch Lines When Parking Warns Drivers

Lt James Combs head of the Traffic Bureau urges motorists to stay within painted lines in parking stalls. He notes some cars encroach on neighboring spaces, hindering others from parking or exiting. Tickets have been issued for improper parking. fines mentioned as two dollars.

James Combs Traffic Bureau Lt. Combs

Taxi cab quarterly safety check completed

Patrolman Herbert Fawley conducted the quarterly taxi cab inspection on South Main Street. Of 38 cabs checked, two were taken out of operation until faulty meters are repaired, with a recheck planned after changes are made under the taxi inspection ordinance enforced by the Traffic Bureau.

Herbert Fawley Fawley South Main St Taxi Inspection Traffic Bureau

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