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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1950

Page

6

Kent State Fraternity members attend Winder wedding

Richard Banker and Samuel Fraley from Kent State University attended the wedding of Charles Kendig in Winder Pennsylvania during spring break. Banker sang and Fraley acted as head usher. Relatives and friends from Dayton Columbus and Richmond, Indiana visited, with Elizabeth Elek and Charlet Jones of Columbus staying several days.

Richard Banker Samuel Fraley Winder, Pa Charles Kendig Banker Robert Banker Elmo Pl Fraley Kent State University Sigma Theta Epsilon Elizabeth Elek Charlet Jones Columbus Tnesis

Two Smith sisters visit during Easter holidays

Miss Elizabeth Smith of Dayton and Miss Patricia Smith of Cincinnati are home for the Easter holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Royal Smith of Linden Avenue.

Elizabeth Smith Dayton Patricia Smith Cincinnati Mrs Royal Smith Linden Ave

Stiles Family Plans Hershey Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles Stiles of Stanley Street visit Hershey with their son Charles Jr for several days.

Charles Stiles Stanley St Charles, Jr Hershey

Stone Couple Guests of Alameda Circle Family

Mr and Mrs S George Stone of Sault Sainte Marie Ontario were guests of Mr Stone's sister and family Mr and Mrs S Shoemaker of Alameda Circle They have just spent four months at Lake Worth Florida.

S. George Stone Sault Sainte Marie Ontario Mr. Stone Mrs S. Shoemaker Alameda Circle Lake Worth Fla

Storers and Rehse and Storers visit Franklin family

Spending Sunday in Franklin were Dr. and Mrs. E. T. Storer, Mr. and Mrs. William Rehse and Ann and Dr. and Mrs. William Storer and Betty Ann. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Roeeman and family of Franklin Street.

Franklin E. T. Storer William Rehse Ann William Storer Betty Ann R. W. Roeeman Franklin St

Hook Family Returns From Maples And Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles Hook have returned home after a month away at Maples and the west coast of Florida. They were joined for several weeks by their grandchildren Kathryn and Harry Baetier.

Charles Hook Maples Florida Kathryn Harry Baetier

Mrs Harris Parmele and Daughter Visit from New Jersey

Mrs Harris Parmele and her daughter Sally of Glen Ridge New Jersey, former Middleton residents, are visiting friends for several days and staying at the Manchester Hotel.

Harris Parmele Sally Glen Ridge N. J Manchester Hotel

New York Couple Returns From Mirchdle Visit

After several days in Mirchdle town Mr and Mrs Joseph Mahler have returned to their home in New York City. They were guests of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Victor Mahler of 1609 Park Dr.

Mirchdletown Joseph Mahiler New York City Victor Mahler 1609 Park

Garden Club Meets With Mrs Edwards in April Meeting

The Middle town Garden Club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs A R Edwards home on South Main. Mrs Newman Ebersole and Mrs Charles Hook assisted. Mrs Louise Windsor presided. A fas cinating legend of early spring flowers was given by Mrs Geonderwood. prizes were awarded for high and law arrangements, miniature arrangements, and a specimen of the day. An idea hour and refreshments followed.

Middletown Garden Club A. R. Edwards South Main St Newman Ebersole Charles Hook Louise Windsor Geonderwood Hook Charles Fendersmith Ebersole Douglas Robbins Charles Beck Philip Reinartz Edwards Minnie Greter Howard Lawrence SRC8

Sorority Elects Officers at Middletown Meeting

The Sigma Phi Gamma sorority held a 7:30 p m meeting led by president Mrs jyeorge Frye at the YMCA Barnetz room. Officers elected included Mrs Frye as president and Miss Jean Wallick as vice president with other posts filled. plans mention a round table event in Cincinnati April 17 and a June convention in 1945.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Jyeorge Frye Barnetz YMCA Cincinnati Hotel Gibson Gamma Phi Cancer Fund Netherland Plaza Middletown Frye Jean Wallick Howard Schneider Ray Welsh Jean Gras Elizabeth Rock William Whitesell Lobart Meehan

Church Women Council Plans May Luncheon

The Middletown Council of Church Women met at First Methodist Church to finalize plans for the May fellowship luncheon at First Baptist on May 5 at 1 pm. Ticket requests go to Theodore Griss of Calumet. program chair is Mrs Melzo Gaw, with helpers Mrs Forest Bowman Mrs Howard Watson Mrs Odell Wize and Mrs Russell Thomas.

Middletown Council of Church Women First Methodist Church First Baptist Hieoh Mae Theodore Griss Calumet Melzo Gaw Forest Bowman Howard Watson Odell Wize Russell Thomas Ralph Mull

Mrs Paul D Galeese Elected '50 President of University Women

Mrs Paul D Galeese was elected president of the local chapter of the Association of University Women at the Girls Club meeting last evening. Also chosen were Mrs Robert McConaughy as vice president Mrs R B Kramer secretary and Mrs Louis J Brown treasurer. Music by Charles Moore preceded a dramatic program by Miss Frieda Frazier of Columbus who reviewed No Other Star by Jane Williams. Refreshments followed served by committee members.

Paul D. Galeese Association of University Women Robert McConaughy R. B. Kramer Louis J. Brown Tirs. D. C. Osborne Charles Moore Monroe

Mrs Wilson Speaker to Winmore Class

Winmore Bible Class of the St. Paul Evangelical and Re formed Church met for a business session and social hour led by president Mrs. Russell DeBolt. Devotionals titled The Easter Story opened the evening, with Mrs Howard Wilson reviewing A Guide to Confident Living by Norman Vincent Peale.

Winmore Bible Class St. Paul Evangelical Thelma Gibbs Howard Wilson Norman Vincent Peale Jordan Russell Gehm William Thompson Harold Vorhie FE. G. Layer Pauline Miller

Salvation Army Auxiliary Plans April Lunch at Citadel

Salvation Army Woman's Auxiliary met at the citadel to plan the annual lunch on Monday April 1 at 12 30 pm with Home League in charge. Proceeds will aid the League's work and the highlight is the election of officers.

Salvation Army Womans ‘Auxiliary The Citadel Costa

Community club dinners and society meetings listed

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Knights Templar will hold a covered-dish supper Friday April 14 at 6 15 p m at the Masonic Temple with a business meeting to follow. Sarah Thompson Missionary Society of the First Church of Christ meets this evening at 7 45 p m at Mrs Henry Yount 2317 Erie Ave. Ladies of Letter Carriers Auxiliary meet at Mrs Phrl Whisler 12 Mc Kinley St Friday April 14 at 7 30 p m replacing the previously announced venue at Mrs George Kempe.

Knights Templar Masonic Temple Sarah Thompson Ladies of Phrl Whisler McKinley St George Kempe

Keystone Social Guild Meeting At First Methodist

The Keystone Social Guild of the First Methodist Church will meet Thursday April 13 at 6 30 p m in the church social hall. A variety program is planned with Mr and Mrs Ed win Johnsen in charge.

Keystone Social Guild First Methodist Church Edwin Johnsen

Symposiarch Order To Meet Thursday

The April meeting of the Order of Symposiarchs will be held this Thursday at 6 30 p m. at the Hotel Manchester. Richard Wilmer, member of the program committee, will lead this week's session.

Order of Symposiarchs Manchester Richard Wilmer

Vital Statistics Noted for Local Residents

Kent M. Sprinkel, 45, Louisville Ky. Clem infant of 1506 Columbia Ave. Edward R. Castle, 59, of 2141 Brentwood St.

Kent M. Sprinkel Louisville Clem Columbia Ave Edward R. Castle Brentwood St

Baby Girls Reported at Two Homes

Mr and Mrs James Echols of 1407 Garfield Street welcomed a girl today. Mr and Mrs Euclid Neal of West Elkton welcomed a girl today.

James Echols Garfield St Euclid Neal West Elkton

Pairings Listed in Hamilton Area Social Notes

The notice lists couples from Hamilton and surrounding towns including Earl Gadd a steel worker aged 27 and Mary Anne Beelman 21 a nurse. John F. Dietz Jr 30 a sales administrator of Cincinnati and Margaret Jean Holman 27 of Middletown. Arthur D. Donges 22 a student and Georgia Siple 21 of Hamilton. Carl J. Heaselbrock 22 a farmer of Harrison and Marjorie J. Arnold 20 of Okeana Route 1. Harold Back 24 a shipping department employee and Mary Kathryn Lyons 16 a student of Middletown Route 1. Paul Philipson 41 a clerk of Dayton and Alma Fraley 29 of Middletown. Louis Thomas Knezich 23 a line column mechanic of Niles and Rose Marie Piedel 20 of Middle town. James Dennis Brockman Jr 20 a laborer and Ruby Estelle Rob inson 17 a student of Hamilton. Paul S Farquis Jr 31 an Armco employee and Winifred L Hartness 25 of Middletown.

Earl Gadd Mary Anne Beelman Hamilton John F. Dietz, Jr Cincinnati Margaret Jean Holman Alameda Co Middletown Arthur D. Donges Georgia Siple Fauver Carl J. Heaselbrock Harrison, O Marjorie J. Arnold Okeana Harold Back Shipping Department Garfield St Mary Kathryn Lyons Paul Philipson Dayton Alma Fraley Vanderveer

Hospital Census Notices Include Dismissals and Names

List of individuals with hospital status noted as medical or surgical. Names include William Johnson Kenneth Jones Mrs Cora Worman Charles E Stutenroth Arthur Mitchell Mrs John Smith Ronald Lee Thorpe Walter Schaaf Mrs Harry Garver Mrs James Alexander Carrie Arnett Frank Ellis Mary Arnold and others. Several entries show dismissals and multiple residences such as Seven teenth Ave Clark St Flem ing Rd Germantown Route 1 North Ave Tytus Ave and more.

William Johnson Seventeenth Ave Kenneth Jones Clark St Cora Worman Fleming Rd Charles E. Stutenroth Germantown Arthur Mitchell North Ave John Smith Grand Ave Ronald Lee Thorpe Edward Thorpe Whoeff St Walter Schaaf Yankee Rd Harry Garver Tytus Ave James Alexander Franklin, Surgical Carrie Arnett Logan Ave Frank Ellis Mary Arnold Curtis St Surgical John Burggraf Franklin Homer Long Central Ave Dewey Roberts Middletown J. EF. Welsh Harveysburg Ray Spellman Illinois Ave Walter Back West Middletown John C. Lockmeyer Highview Rd Elmer Weikel Edward Castle Brentwood Chestes Back Monroe

Monroe Lions Hear Talk On Tobacco

Nickel Niagio of the American Tobacco Company spoke on cigarette production at the Monroe Lions Club meeting. Robert Mitchell introduced him. William Boggess reported on sight saving efforts and Thomas Linn described the upcoming Easter egg hunt at the Church of the Seven Dolors.

Monroe Nick Niagio American Tobacco Company Monroe Lions Club Niagio Robert Mitchell William Boggess Thomas Linn Lions’ Club Church of the Seven Dolors

Marriage Course To Open Tonight At YMCA

The 1950 Spring Informal School opens its marriage course tonight at 7 20 at the YMCA with Ralph Knight YMCA secretary as principal speaker. Courses in marriage and family living will be held each Tuesday evening for the next four weeks.

YMCA Ralph Knight Speacker

Little Theater to stage My Sister Eileen April 20 22

Middletown's Little Theater presents its fourth season production of the gay comedy My Sister Eileen at Roosevelt Junior High School from April 20 to 22. Susan Breiel stars as Ruth Sherwood with Jean Anne Young as Eileen in the roles, directed by Glenn R. Webster. The cast also includes Tom McCain as Appopolus, Lou Frank as Jensen, Jim Harpring as Wreck, Catherine as Mrs Harping, Guy W. Lanon Sr. in uniform as Fletcher, Jimm Fay as Frank Lippencott, Bill Webster as Chuck Clark, Peg Rosing as Violet Shelton, George Garlinger as Walter Sherwood, Tom Downs as Robert Baker, and Dorothy Yoder and John in supporting roles.

Middletown Little Theater Roosevelt Junior High School Eileen Glenn R. Webster Tom Downe New York Ruth Sherwood Susan Breiel Mise Breiel Ruth Jean Anne Young Appopolus Lou Frank Jim Harpring Georgia Tech Hme'en Catherine Guy W. Lanon USAF Fletcher Air Force Jimm Fay Frank Lippencott Bill Webster Chck Clark Gene Hayes Pirate Violet Shelton Peg Rosing George Garlinger Walter Sherwood Robert Baker Tom Downs Dorothy Yoder John

Americans See Buying Boom Despite Cautious Hopes

The Federal Reserve Board reported Americans plan robust buying in 1950 and into 1951 with strong housing and auto demand. The survey shows rising incomes expected by more people, but less optimism about business prospects and prices, while many expect price declines for cars and major household goods.

Washington Federal Reserve Board

Butler County Court Goes Over Johnson Motor Assets

Maxwell Finkelman as receiver filed a report valuing the Johnson Motor Company assets in Middletown at 127915.47 total. The breakdown lists cash on hand 1753.80 new cars 17064.16 used cars 9026 office equipment 1467.50 shop equipment 20102 real estate building 69552 and other items completing the nearly 128000 sum. Appraisers named Homer Mitchell George Fies singer and Sol A. Finkelman contributed to the valuation.

Johnson Motor Company Middletown Maxwell Finkelman Homer Mitchell George Fiessinger Sol A. Finkelman

Am An American Day Committee To Meet

The general committee of the Am An American Day group will meet Wednesday evening at 8 in the American Legion Home. Legion secretary Edward Portsmouth announced this morning.

General Committee of the American Legion Edward Portsmouth Legion

Longview League Reports Ward Party Donations and Plans

A Longview League report notes a war party at Longview Hospital with 282 patients treated in Wards 4 4A and 6 by Beth Sholom sisterhood, lifting total ward patients treated to 4060. Armco Steel donated 20.50 for a ward party, next party May 4 by Home Makers Circle No. The Semper Fidelis Close and Sunday School workers sponsor a party Saturday.

Longview Hospital Wen Longview Social Service Lear Beth Sholom Wilber Cohen Max Cohen Armco Steel Corporation Armeco Home Makers Circle First Baptist Church

Desiowen Brick Homes Offer Comfort and Value

Desiowen advertises solid brick homes with full basement attic expansion and hot water heat. It promotes 29 years of builder support and invites readers to request plan books and nationwide home designs for affordable, well planned houses with photographic illustrations.

Desiowen TSR CO#T America Hiaan Hg Conein Wallcoe Mod Ee Homes Company Wothiegtes

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