Co-Operettes Guest Night Features Treble Clef Chorus
Middletown Co-Operettes hosted a guest night at Girls' Club with two soloists JT Howard Wren violinist and Tom Giles vocalist. Treble Clef Chorus directed by Mr Gils performed in two groups including songs by Katchers Edwards Friml and Youmans. Mrs Wren and Mrs Clark sang solos with Esther Hoover Phillips at the piano. A social hour and tea followed with women serving as hosts and hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Co-Operettes
Howard Wren
Tom Giles
Mr. Gils
Mr. Giles
Youmans
Mrs. Wren
Esther Hoover Phillips
Treble Clef
Katchers
Edwards
Friml
E. Norwood Clark
Carmen Cast Hosts Open House After Performance
Miss Gloria Kievit sang the role of Carmen at the high school production. An informal afterglow at the Kievit home followed, with roses on display and candles providing soft light as friends congratulated Miss Kievit and enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Kievit
Pen House
Kie- Wit
Ievit
Hospital Notices Listing Local Patients
In The Hospital to Mrs. Douglas Whitaker of Clifton Farms medical. Mrs. Wesley J. Beck of Highland St. medical. Jerry Thomas Blevins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blevins of Germantown, medical. Jerry Brewer, Jr., of Baltimore St. medical. Mrs. Tross Coulter of Miamisburg surgical. Mrs. Herbert M. Clark of Franklin surgical. Earl Frisby of Franklin surgical. Barry Michael Laubach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laubach of Germantown Rd. medical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Whitaker
Clifton Farms
Wesley J. Beck
Highland St
Jerry Thomas Blevins
Thomas Blevins
Germantown
Jerry Brewer, Jr
Baltimore St
Tross Coulter
Miamisburg
Herbert M. Clark
Franklin
Earl Frisby
Barry Michael Laubach
Robert Laubach
Germantown Rd
Local Obituaries and Family Notices
Mrs Harmon Hughes of Lebanon. Carl David Cooper, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Cooper of Chester Street. Robert Hembree of Lincoln Street. Harry Perkins of Woodlawn Avenue. William Sample, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Sample of Jewell Street. Terry Lee Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson of Germantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Hughes
Lebanon
Carl David Cooper
Mrs
Carl Cooper
Chester St
Robert Hembree
Lincoln St
Harry Perkins
Woodlawn Ave
William Sample
Edward Sample
Jewell St
Terry Lee Johnson
Mrs. Earl Johnson
Germantown
Sorosis Club Observes Guest Day With Music and Tea
A large crowd attended the Sorosis Club Guest Day at the Girls' Club yesterday afternoon. Mrs. E. N. Clar welcomed guests and introduced program chair Mrs. Glenn Miller. Mrs. I. O. Focht read The White Cliffs with violin and piano by club members H. D. Wrenn and Herbert Frantz, followed by a social tea hour hosted by Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Walter Sheffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Club
Sorosis Club
E. N. Clar
Glenn Miller
the White Cliffs
Alice Duer Miller
I. O. Focht
Clark
Walter Sheffer
E. T. Cross
A. F. Gardner
E. N. Clark
S. P. Moyer
George Davies
W. W. Bowman
Church Groups Elect Officers and Host Talks
A church community roundup notes officers reelected for the Sunday School Workers Class at First Baptist, talks by Mrs. Parr and Mrs. Harkrader, and a covered dish dinner. Other group reports include Gleaners at Evangelical United Brethren, a Bible class at First Presbyterian, and Ann Judson Circle activities with guest speaker Doris Stansbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Harry Barr
Thomas McGill
Harley Hodson
Anna Albaugh
John S. Parr
Northern Baptist Convention
E. J. Harkrader
Lawrence Reynolds
Ann Judson
Alva Taylor
West Middletown
Gordon Pflanzer
Doris Stansbury
Grandville, O
Ohio Baptist Convention
Children For Christ
New Friends For Christ
Taylor
Edward Jones
Lily family spans almost sixty species in northern hemisphere
The lily family comprises nearly 60 species confined to the northern hemisphere. This distribution highlights a wide yet geographically limited set of flowering plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemisphere
Sorority Elects Officers For Year
Sigma Phi Gamma sorority elected officers last night with Dorothy Lyle as president and Juanita Roebuck as vice president. Other posts filled include Jean Wallick treasurer Marilyn Schwall editor Dorothy Alphen organizer and Elizabeth Rock corresponding secretary. Delegates to the 1948 Pasadena convention are Miriam Willoughby and Mary Carroll with alternates Mrs Robert Meehan and Mrs Welsh. A donation to Middletown High School art foundation continues. A round table is set for May 16 in Auton. Delegates include Mrs William Neuenswander and Mrs Welsh. April party at Girls Club April 26 features hostesses Lyle Roebuck Willoughby and Yelton. Pledge service for new rushees follows the social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority
Dorothy Lyle
Juanita Roebuck
Jean Wallick
Ray Welsh
Marilyn Schwall
Dorothy Alphen
Roger Glei
Elizabeth Rock
Betty Jefferson
Howard Schneider
Pasadena
Calif
Miriam Willoughby
Mary Carroll
Robert Meehan
Welsh
Art Foundation
Middletown High School
William Neuenswander
Girls’ Club
Miss Lyle
Ray Yelton
Miss Roebuck
Miss Willoughby
Pythian Sisters Hold Meetings Plan Fundraiser
Lafayette Temple No 369 Pythian Sisters met in Castle Hall with Mrs Harold Russelo in charge. Reports from Good Cheer and Birthday committees preceded plans for a rummage sale on May 1 and a 38th anniversary dinner on April 29. Unity Council No 241 Daughters of America met at Knights of Malta Hall presided by Mrs Arnald Hiatt planning a bake sale for Reed Klopp on April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Temple
Pythian Sisters
Castle Hall
Harold Russelo
Russelo
James Matson
Max Wise
Glen Tullis
Chester Brandenburg
Harold Knepshield
Matson
Edith Arp
Earl Coddington
Earl Lytle
Osita Brown
Arthur Foutz
Perry Watson
Unity Council No. 241
Daughters of America
Knights of Malta
Arnald Hiatt
Reed-Klopp
Mario Donisi
Mrs. H. Stallman Addresses Guild Meeting
The Guild of Church Women of the Church of the Ascension met in the parish house for an April gathering with luncheon at 1 p m. Mrs. Spencer Ashton elected president and Mrs. Ernest Graff as vice president in charge of activities. Speaker Mrs. Howard Stallman of Columbus spoke on United Thank Offering and its 50 year history with images showing its growth domestically and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild of
Church Women of the
Church of the Ascension
Edward Sickle
Carleton Eldridge
Clifford Elliott
Henderson Estes
Frank Fanning
H. P. Gaw
C. G. Gray
F. B. Greathouse
Robert Griswold
D. E Harlan
B. F. Harwitz
W. S. Johnson
Kenneth Jones
D. E. Harlan
Arthur Griffith
Spencer Ashton
Ernest Graff
Harold Neill
Harry Phillips
L. C. Lackey
Margaret Griswold
Ashton
Howard Stallman
Columbus
United
Thank Offering
Southern ‘Ohio
Episcopal Churches
Stallman
United Thank Offering
United States
Akron Woman Fatally Injured Near Youngstown
Mrs. Elsie M. Brown, 28, of Akron, was fatally injured when a car she rode in b ran off the road near Youngstown and struck two utility poles. Her husband and another couple also sustained injuries in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Elsie M. Brown
Akron
Here
Sorority D W Jacot Program Promotes Cancer Fund
Delta Chi Sigma members in the YMCA viewed an informative cancer film and heard Mrs. Howard Wilson discuss cancer. Miss Mary Lou Mills, as president, led the meeting which approved a donation to the cancer fund and continued the home economics award at the high school. Committees were appointed. The group noted the international convention in Long Beach California in June with headquarters at Wilton and Robinson Hotels. Mrs William Apgar will be a business delegate and Miss Etheline Heflin the social delegate. A report covered the June 5 dance at Manchester Hotel with Tony Cappa and his orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Jacot
Delta Chi Sigma
YMCA
Howard Wilson
Mary Lou Mills
Cancer Fund
Long Beach
Calif
Wilton and Robinson Hotels
William Apgar
Etheline Heflin
Manchester Hotel
Tony Cappa
Miss Patty McLaughlin feted at W T Grant gift shower
A mixed shower for Miss Patty McLaughlin by W T Grant Co. staff unfolded before store hours. The girls lounge glowed pink and white with gifts as hosts served a breakfast among early spring tulips to a guest list including Mrs. Ruby Back and Miss Thelma Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty McLaughlin
W. T. Grant Co
McLaughlin
Francis McFeeters
Flora Robison
Earl Williams
Ruby Back
Sylvia Pieratt
Vera Bennett
Jean Hazelton
William Ditmyer Birthday Honors at Crawford Street
Mrs Gertrude Lewis and Mrs William Ditmyer hosted a luncheon at 44 Crawford Street to celebrate William Ditmyer's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Ditmyer and daughter Helen, Mrs Carrie Ditmyer, Mr and Mrs Howard Ditmyer and sons John and Frank, Mr and Mrs John Brannon and son Dick, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ditmyer, Mr and Mrs Gordon Reed, and Mr and Mrs Hilbert Habig. The table featured tulips and jonquils and gifts were opened by the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Lewis
William Ditmyer
Crawford St
John Ditmyer
Helen
Carrie Ditmyer
Howard Ditmyer
John
Frank
John Brannon
Kenneth Ditmyer
Gordon Reed
Hilbert Habig
Local Birth Announcements for Five New Arrivals
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Johnson at 02 Liebee Street welcomed a boy on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Claude Rhea of 104 Magnolia Drive reported a girl born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Elmer Blevins of Franklin welcomed a girl Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ames Gardner at 436 North Broad Street announced a boy Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Paul Clark of 2702 Roosevelt Street welcomed a boy Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Johnson
Liebee St
Claude Rhea
Magnolia Dr
Elmer Blevins
Franklin
Ames Gardner
North Broad St
Paul Clark
Roosevelt St
Daggett Couple Welcome Son Ronald William
Mr and Mrs Robert Daggett announce the birth of a son Ronald William on Tuesday. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Homer Lefferson of 607 Yankee Rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Daggett
Francis Lefferson
Ronald William
Homer Lefferson
Yankee Rd
Recent Bride Feted At Pretty Party
South School teachers hosted a midweek social at Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kramer home on Linden Ave to honor Mrs. Ivan Whisler Vera Pratt a bride of a month. Guests enjoyed cards at individual tables and spring flowers adorned the room. The gift reveal showcased a complete place setting of her chosen silverware pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South School
Ross Kramer
Linden Ave
Ivan Whisler
Vera Pratt
Paul Bailey
Allen Kinsley
Ethel Reno
Whisler
Helen Hawkes
Carl Nicklas
Bess Harb
Florence Everham
Loree Hagan
Agnes Bechtel
Lillian Batton
Margaret Allen
Francis Heilman
Fthel Reno
Personal News From Local Residents
Mr and Mrs J Kievit returned home on Shafer Street after a two week stay in Ft Myers Florida. Andrew Hocz son of Frank Hocz was admitted to Veterans Hospital Dayton for surgery. Merritt Gambill Jr son of M A Gambill promoted to supervisor of general accounting at GE Electronics Park Syracuse. Gambill served four years in World War II with the Army Air Forces. Mr and Mrs Harry Tisdall of Winchester Mass are visiting Cliff Crawford. Mrs Z W Ranch and Mrs Glen Reed returned home after two months in Bradenton and St Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J. Kievit
Shafer St
Ft. Myers, Fla
Andrew Hocz
Frank Hocz
Pearl St
Veterans Hospital, Dayton
Merritt A. Gambill, Jr
M. A. Gambill
Arlington Ave
General Electric _Electronics Park
Syracuse
Gambill
General Electric
Army Air Forces
Harry Tisdall
Winchester, Mass
Cliff Crawford
Fuelid St
Community club notices and meeting reminders
Multiple local groups schedule meetings and activities tomorrow and tonight. Lonestar Past Councilors at Elwood Street 7 30 p m with Mrs Harry Hall and assistants. Ladies of the Athlete Association host a 3 p m card party in Holy Trinity lounge. Oakland Circle of First Baptist with Mrs Herman Mehl at 1214 Curtis Street 7 30 p m tomorrow. Guided Study meets at the Girls Club 9 45 a m. The Chinese Cuisine topic presented by Mrs Henry Price. F T T F Club hosts at Girls Club with Mrs H McCullough and Mrs F Brown. Roll Call Grandma's Household Furnishings with old floral greeting cards requested for the Opportunity school. Eastern Star Friendship night in Masonic Temple 7 30 p m with guests from Washington Chapter Hamilton and W A Reighter Chapter Miamisburg. salad contributions requested. American War Mothers meet tomorrow at 2 p m in the Legion Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
First Baptist Church
Herman Mehl
Curtis St
Laura Hayes
Henry Price
R. A. Hill
F.T.T.F
H. McCullough
F. Brown
Opportunity School
Masonic Temple
Washington
Hamilton
W. A. Reighter
Miamisburg
Florida Residents Attend With Bender Family
Florida joining them includes Mrs Ranch, her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs Walter Bender.
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Ole
the Bake Shop
US Jewelers
Central Avenue
Alee
Atla Ar Ar Aar
Benrus Watch Co
Jewelers
Traub Orange Blossom
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Robert Brown
Aberdeen Dr
E. R. Turner
Brown
First Presbyterian Church
E. H. McCandlish
Franklin St
Clara Gulick
Ida Morningstar
Vance Cribbs
Margaret L. Runbeck
Hope of Earth
Lloyd Murphy
Sheffield St
William A. Greenfield
Murphy
Homer Getz
Charles Connaroe
Audrey Parker
Norcross
America
N. Main St
Sorority
Miss McLaughlin
Trimble
House of Flowers
Dial
Wilson Funeral Home
South Main ST
Howard A. Wilson, JR
Thomas H. Wilson
Lonestar
Harry Hall
Elwood St
Robert Hart
Marie Hart
Holy Trinity
Ladies of the Athlete Association
Earl Flint
Tom Portsmouth
Dave Fisher
Herbert Frantz
Ernest Gehm
Earl Geyer
E. Cal Grier
Maude Griffith
Edna Grubbs
C. A. Hagan
Harold Hannah
Legion
Kobak Fir
Central Ave
Deller
Kathryn
Kathryn, Inc
Michigan
Chicago
Gallaher
McDowell
McDowell’s Storage and Fur Service
Middletown
C.mcdowell
Furs
Middletown and Vicinity
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