Society Notes Highlight Local Travel and Events
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Reed returned from New York City after a week, seeing As the Girls Go and Mr. Roberts. Ginny Sue Reese arrives from St. Louis for spring vacation. Mrs. Charles Harmon returns from Hollywood and Florida sojourns. Florence Sanders visits Pittsburgh. Mothers' Study League plans spring banquet. Perky Kaffe Klatsch meets at Garden Ave. Shrine meeting at Masonic Temple. Grandson James Butterfield of Harbor City wins a PTA scholarship. he is a Narbonne High School freshman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Reed
Kenwood Dr
New York City
Mr. Reed
New York
Reed
Mr. Roberts
Ginny Sue Reese
Walter Reese
St. Louis
C. J. Nicol
Clark St
James Butterfield
Harbor City
Calif
Narbonne High School
Lomita
Charles Butterfield
Fourteenth Ave
Attendants Named By Bride-Elect Miss Irene Wesselman
Miss Irene Wesselman bride elect of Francis M Fuller announces her bridal party. Matron of honor is Mrs Edward Oliver, bridesmaids Pat Barnes Audrey Wesselman and cousin Eileen Hilvert. Best man is Edward Oliver with ushers Paul Martin Robert Zirkle Eugene Blakley and Obert Keener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Wesselman
Francis M. Fuller
St. John's Church
Edward Oliver
Pat Barnes
Audrey Wesselman
Eileen Hilvert
Paul Martin
Oxford
Robert Zirkle
Troy
Euene Blakley
Hamilton
Obert Keener
Middletown
Delta Chi Sigma Elects Officers
Delta Chi Sigma members met at the YMCA in the directors room at 7 30 p m. Mrs Carl Bauer, president, named committee chairmen for the year including good cheer charity finance purchasing social and program dance and delegate to the Federation of Women s Clubs. Mrs Fred Ziegler was chosen recording secretary. The group noted the International Convention in San Francisco June 23 26 and voted to support the local cancer drive. April social committee named Mrs Robert Nickell chair with assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Chi Sigma
YMCA
Carl Bauer
Quinton Reeder
H. E. Lawson
Howard Ward
Vera Fugate
Douglas Barrett
Thomas Stubbs
F. E. Troutvine, Jr
Federation of Women's Clubs
Fred Ziegler
Bauer
San Francisco
Robert Nickell
Donald Spears
John Dooley, Jr
Local Group Meetings Announced for Week
The American War Mothers will gather Thursday at 2 p.m. in the American Legion Auditorium. Mrs Glen Tullis and Mrs C R Stephenson host the C E C Class of West Middletown Church at the latter's Manchester Road home Friday at 8 p.m. A "hobo party" invites costumes. Epsilon Sigma Alpha meets tonight at 8 at The Shack on Erie Ave. Phi Beta Psi sorority meets tomorrow at 7 40 p.m. in YMCA Barnitz Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American War Mothers
American Legion Auditorium
Glen Tullis
C. R. Stephenson
West Middletown
Manchester Rd
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Erie Ave
Phi Beta Psi Sorority
Barnitz
YMCA
Jolly Fortnighters Meet At Miss Mattson Home
The Jolly Fortnighters gathered last evening with Miss Jane Mattson at Woodlawn Avenue. Cards and games provided the main entertainment, group pictures were taken, and dainty refreshments were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Mattson
Woodlawn Ave
Pretty Shower Honors Recent Bride Mrs Harold Wray
Mrs C E Wray and Mrs C O Townsend hosted a misc shower for Mrs Harold Wray at Townsend s South Sutphin St apartment. Bride of two weeks received many gifts. games and social chat filled the evening with prizes awarded to numerous guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Wray
C. O. Townsend
Harold Wray
South Sutphin St
Wray
Walter Evans
Harold Martin
Walter Oakes
Eddie Wallace
Duane Townsend
Willard Horn
Initiation Held At YMCA Monday By Sigma Phi Gamma
Sigma Phi Gamma sorority members met at the YMCA with officer elections the main event. Mrs. George Frye Jr was named president and Miss Jean Wallick vice president. Others include Elizabeth Rock treasurer and Mrs. Alfred Schwing editor. Formal initiation for Mrs. Frank Diver and Miss Jean Gray was set for Sunday April 24 at United Brethren Church Baltimore St. at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Phi Gamma _ sorority
YMCA
George Frye, Jr
Jean Wallick
Elizabeth Rock
William Whitesell
Alfred Schwing
Ira Harter
Robertlei
Gene Weidner
Howard Schneider, Jr
Robert Meehan
Hallie Haines
Rachael Smith
Corwin Nixon
Schwing
Frank Diver
Edward Moore
Jean Gray
United Brethren Church
Baltimore St
Fire at Colonial Smoke Shop Controls. No Damage Reported
Firemen responded to an alarm at 31 South Main Street Monday night when an overheated refrigerator motor in the basement sparked a small blaze. Fire crews reported no damage. A separate note mentions Illinois experiments claiming modified exposure to X rays could enhance a dog's hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Smoke Shop
South Main St
Geet Io
Illinois
Garden Club Opens 1949-50 Season in Middletown
Middletown Garden Club launched its 1949-50 year with a luncheon at Mrs. J. J. Hallowell’s South Main Street home. President Mrs. R. G. Adair presided as Mrs. Phillip Reinartz was named club treasurer and members showcased early spring blossoms in prize exhibits won by Mrs. Hook and Mrs. Hallowell in flower arrangements and by Mrs. Beck, Mrs. E. S. Myers, and Miss Minnie Greter in the specimen class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
R. G. Adair
Phillip Reinartz
Hamilton
Charles Hook
Hallowell
Beck
E. S. Myers
Minnie Greter
Friday Deadline For Middletown Art Exhibit Entries
The Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs sponsors an art exhibit April 24 to 30 at the Civic Association with four sections including fine arts and school art. Entries must be returned by April 15 to Mrs Canfield or Mrs Kindred, with details on artist name and number of works. Hours vary daily, with public viewing on opening day at 2:30 to 5 and weekday noon to 1, 2 to 5, plus 7 to 9 evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs
The
Civic Association
Cecil Kindred
Art Study Club
Federation
Middletown
Camera Club
J. J. Canfield
Canfield
Orlando Ave
Hess Lindon nuptials announced in Dixie Heights set
Announcement of the marriage of Catherine Hess daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Martin Hess Sr of Dixie Heights to Arnold Lindon son of Mrs Mary Lindon of Netty Ky. The single ring ceremony occurred April 5 in Newport Ky. They will reside at 125 Grimes St. Lindon works for Shartle Brothers Machine Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Hess
Martin Hess, Sr
Dixie Heights
Arnold Lindon
Mary Lindon
Netty, Ky
Newport, Ky
Grimes St
Lindon
Shartle Brothers Machine Company
Party At Hospital Planned By League
Ten board members of the Longview Social Service League met at the Whitesell home and outlined a party Saturday at Longview Hospital in Cincinnati. The Semper Fidelis Class of the First Baptist Church will run this week's event. The board voted $25 to aid expenses for a recent pamphlet. Chocolate Easter eggs will be given to 130 patients at the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview Social Service League
Roy Whitesell
Scout executive to resign for new post in Youngstown
E Katschke will resign June 1 as executive of the Tri-State Boy Scout Council in Huntington to become executive of the Mahoning Valley Council in Youngstown. He has 30 years in scouting and will succeed Kenneth L Brown, who retires. Also notes about fish surviving freezing depends on duration and ice melt conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muntington
W. VA
E. Katschke
Tri - State Boy Scout Council
Mahoning Valley
Young Ulrich Wedding Unites Donna Jean Young and Arthur Ulrich
The ceremony was held Saturday evening April 9 at St Marys Church in Hamilton. Miss Donna Jean Young and Arthur J Ulrich Jr were married in a double ring ceremony attended by immediate family. They reside at 800 Crawford Street. The bride is a Hamilton High School graduate. the groom, Middletown High School graduate, works with Ulrich Dry Cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Donna Jean Young
Don Young Hamilton O
Arthur J. Ulrich, Jr
Arthur
J. Ulrich
Central Ave
Sylvester Huser
Clarence Rowsey, Jr
Phil Lock
Anthony Wayne
Hamilton
Cleveland
Crawford St
Hamilton High School
Middletown High School
Ulrich Dry Cleaning
Association Women Hear Dr Chatterjee of Antioch
The Association of University Women met to elect officers and set committee appointments. Dr M N Chatterjee of Antioch College spoke on India in the world situation, contrasting religious groups and noting India’s potential for peace. Refreshments followed as Mrs Clinton Boyd led hostess duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle
Wash
Columbus
Don Unger
Helen Weinberger
Gene Phillips
M. N. Chatterjee
Antioch College
Yellow Springs
India
Chatterjee
Mahatma Ghandi
Relief figures show 27 new direct aids approved
Illness and lay offs drove 27 new direct relief cases approved by the Civic Association Family Service Bureau last month. Miss Helen Davis reports bureau processed 56 applications, with 27 direct relief approvals, 6 medical hospital care only, 16 rejections, and 7 pending. Total incumbrance March 10,247.99, down from February 11,422.76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Service Bureau
the Civic Association
Helen Davis
Miss Davis
Middletown
Hamilton
Eas
Moose Lodge District Conclave Planned at Hamilton
A Moose Lodge district meeting outlined a two day conclave set for April 23 and 24 at the Hamilton lodge. The program includes a panel, business session, a Saturday banquet with Herb Spade and orchestra, Sunday officers nominations, a parade and district initiation by Frankfort Indiana champions. Principal speakers are Gordon Jeffries and Harold Shaeffer. John Bullock presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Lodge
Hamilton Moose Lodge
Herb Spade
Frankfort
Ind
Gordon Jeffries
Harold Shaeffer
John Bullock
Bubbles for Europe soap drive by Church youth groups
Church of Brethren youth organizations across Illinois Indiana Ohio Michigan and Wisconsin plan a Bubbles for Europe drive to collect soap for Europe. The goal is three bars per person with soap from all members at local services until May 1. Donations can be picked up by calling Rev. and Mrs. C W Wartsler at 2 4794.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Church of Brethren
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Eversole
Church of the Brethren
New Lebanon
C W. Wartsler
Fatally Burned Man In Portsmouth Hotel Fire
Paul J. Kidwell a 56 year old shoe salesman from Muncie Indiana died in his bed after a hotel fire in Portsmouth. Fire officials say smoking likely started the blaze. Six teen guests on the sixth floor evacuated as smoke spread through Hurth Hotel. The article also notes a remark about scarce leather in Soviet Russia with workers often barefoot or in bedroom slippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Paul J. Kidwell
Muncie
Ind
Hurth
Kiebler
Kidwell
Soviet
Russia
Light Showers Predicted with Cooler Air Across Region
The weatherman forecast light showers and mostly cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday. A high near 70 yesterday, low 45, with early morning readings around 56 to 60 degrees. Rain anticipated in the south portion.
North Middletown and Community Group Meetings Schedule
A Tuesday city brief lists meetings for the North Middletown Fire Association at 7 p m at the North Middletown House and Manchester Road, Cancer Clinic at 7 p m in Middletown Hospital, Middletown Personnel Association at 6 30 p m at the Manchester Hotel, Camera Club at 7 30 p m at the Civic Association, Fraternal Order of Eagles at 8 p m, Sportsmen's Club at 8 p m, Middletown SPEBSQSA at 8 p m at the VFW hall, organizational meeting for the 1949 I Am An American Day parade at 8 p m at the American Legion, and St Johns PTA at 8 p m in the school basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Middletown Fire Association
North Middletown House
Manchester Rd
Middletown
Spebsqsa
VFW Hall
Amercian Legion
Community club and fraternal meetings listed
Moose Club meets at 8 p.m. in the hall. Knights of St Johns convene at 7 p.m. in St Johns School basement. Holy Trinity Athletic Association gathers at 8 p.m. in Holy Trinity School assembly room. Kiwanis board meets at 7:45 p.m. at the Gas and Electric Building. Fraternal Order of Police and Associates at 7:30 p.m. at the Police Range. Blythe Williams Post 231 House Committee and executive board meet at 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Miami Chapter Ohio Society of Professional Engineers noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of St. Johns
St. John’s School
Holy Trinity Athletic Association
Holy Trinity School
Board of Directors
Kiwanis
Gas and Electric
Fraternal Order of Police and Associates
House
Blythe-Williams Post
Miami
Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
Manchester Hotel
Kathy Fiscus Tragedy Prompts City and State Sympathy
Autopsy suggests the child died from fright as a well rescue ended in tragedy. Mr and Mrs David H Fiscus receive thousands of condolence messages and urge gifts to the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. California Assembly adopts a sympathy resolution. Los Angeles County launches a campaign to cap abandoned wells. Deputy Coroner weighs whether an inquest will be held to assess responsibility for the unsecured well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Fiscus
Kathy
Children's Hospital
Los Angeles
California State Assembly
Sacramento
Fiscus
William S. Smith
Los Angeles County
National Safety Council
Victor Wallace
Braille Bible First Complete English Copy Totals 39 Volumes
Britannica records the first complete English Bible in Braille, a milestone finished in 39 large volumes. This historic achievement highlights earlier efforts to make scripture accessible to the blind and the evolution of tactile reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encyclopedia Britannica
Audubon Condemns Wasteful Slaughter From Incorrect DDT Use
The National Audubon Society reports DDT and other insecticides kill birds bees fish and crabs when used in excess or improper places. Tests show fatally reduced bird numbers and harmed aquatic life, urging careful spring spraying and limited application over water and marshes to protect wildlife and human health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Audubon Society
C. H. Curran
American Museum of Natural History
Audubon Society
John H. Baker
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Maryland
Baker
Fish and Wildlife Service
Federal Security Agency
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Audubon
Curran
Conditional pay increase granted to Cleveland teachers
The Cleveland board of education approved a conditional $300 raise for about 3,200 teachers next school year. $100 of the raise will be paid between September and year end, while the remaining $200 depends on voter approval of a one mill levy to raise $1,550,000 in November. If the levy fails, salaries revert to current levels on January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Board of Education
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News of Society
Peg Rosing
Charles E. Harmon
Tytus Ave
Hollywood
Fla
Harmon
Florence Sanders
Mothers’ Study League
Raymond Moore
Eldora Dr
Raymond Palmer
Garden Ave
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
Mary Litsch
Optometrist
Ganiront
Gough Lamb
Esther L. O’neil
M. A
U. of C
Schaeffer
Garden Club
Young-Ulrich
American Association of University Women
Ross A. Hill
R. C Baker
Robert Truck
Doris Kronberg
Millicent Bender
R. B. Ramsdell
W. L. Johnson
Marjorie Gardner
Mary Hankinson
D. C. Osborne
Earl Klein
Ren Matchuk
Esie Hofmann
Hill
St. Street
Church
Middletown Hospital
Middletown Personnel Association
Manchester
Order of Eagles
St. John’s Pta
Moose Club
Heroes
Central
Pearl's
Pearl
Georgia
United States
Railway Express
Central Avenue
Capital Finance Corp
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