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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1952

Page

3

Ohio Federation Convention Dates Set for April at Dayton Biltmore

Official call to the 55th annual Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs delegates from the area will gather April 23 to 25 at the Dayton Biltmore. Theme Perpetuating Our Individual Liberties highlights a packed program with talks on Middle East politics, economic education, and home life. The event features officers elections, district presidents, installation banquets, and guest speakers including Dan T. Moore and Dr. Kenneth McFarland.

Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Carl E. Swanbeck Dayton Biltmore Richard Marksburg Ralph Kah Hiram C. Houghton General Federation of Women’s Clubs Walter V. Magee Middle East Dan T. Moore Turkey Egypt Palestine Yugoslavia Ralph M. Besse Council On World Affairs Robert K Burns University of Chicago Kenneth McFarland Topeka Kan General Federation Houston Tex McFarland General Motors Jay Laurence Lush Ames Iowa American Home Department Dayton Boys’ Choir Dayton Federation of Women's Clubs Pioneer Roland Originals Dayton Dayton Art Institute van Cleve Miami Headquar

Travel Notes Highlight Easter Visits and Church News

Douglas Stallsmith of Miami University spent Easter holidays with his parents Jack Stallsmith of Jewell and Mrs. Millard Schrote of Fleming Road. Mr and Mrs Sam Selby and son David from Columbus visited Mrs Selbys parents on Superior Avenue. Maxine Jones returned to Mt Vernon Academy after spring vacation with parents Leslie and Jones Yankee Road. Paul Kilgore from Rochester New York joined as weekend guest. both seniors at Mt Vernon Academy.

Douglas Stallsmith Miami University Jack Stallsmith Jewell Sam Selby David Columbus Mrs. Selby S. H. Kitchen Superior Ave Maxine Jones Mt. Vernon, C. Academy Leslie Jones Yankee Rd

Mrs Katherine Becker Returns From Phoenix Visit

Mrs Katherine Becker of Monroe Street returned from a five week visit in Phoenix Arizona where she was hosted by her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs William R Becker.

Katherine Becker Monroe St Phoenix Ariz William R. Becker

Gloria Glass Performs Music Recital at Wayland Academy

Miss Gloria Glass of Wayland Academy Beaver Dam Wisconsin appeared in a student music department recital on April 12 in Beebe Auditorium. Daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Glass of Euclid Street she sang a solo What's In The Air.

Gloria Glass Wayland Academy Beaver Dam Wis Beebe Auditorium J. L. Glass Euclid St

Coming Up Meetups Use Home Venues for Tuesday Plans

Regents of Women of the Moose will convene Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Lester Keeler s Sherman Avenue residence. Willing Workers Class of First EUB Church meets Tuesday evening at Mrs Ira Sickle s 1809 Manchester Avenue home to elect officers.

Regents of Women of the Moose Lester Keeler Sherman Avenue First Eub Church Ira Sickle Manchester Ave

Altar Society Meeting At Monroe Church

The Altar Society of the Seven Dolores Church in Monroe will meet at 8 a on Tuesday in the recreation hall.

Altar Society of the Seven Dolors Church of Monroe Recreation Hall

Junior clubwomen set April 24 25 program dates

Readable text notes a junior clubwomen program scheduled for April 24 and 25. Details on participants or venue are scarce in the fragment but indicate a community event by local club members and planned activities or performances across two days.

Evelione Meahl Enthroned In Amaranth Royal Court

Evelione V Meahl was crowned royal matron by Imperial Court 34 in Manchester Hotel, with Mrs. Harry Pratt Sr uncrowning, a song by Miss Marilyn McCutcheon, and an installation led by Karl Wilkinson. Officials installed include John Taylor royal patron and Mrs Karl Wilkinson associate matron. Guests from Dayton Cincinnati and Columbus attended.

Imperial Court Manchester Hotel Evelione V. Meahl Harry Pratt Earl Moore Marshall A. A. Worman Hursh Earl Miss Meahl George Schueller Vaughan Duvall David Whitehurst W. S. Conklin M. L. Hackney Melvin Ashcraft J. Earle Conover Albert Meahl Margaret Petersen Marcellene Thompson Harley Hodson Ralph Scott Alma Evans James Harris Edythe Taylor Pratt Karl Conklin Karl Wilkinson C. C. Hursh Albert Seitz Cincinnati Herbert Moll Columbus Hockman D.G.R.M Albert Meyer A.G.L This City Leonard Helwagen Robert Weavler Dayton Norma Reisert Florida Willard Prose Wisconsin Wilbur Redding Evelione V., Meahl John Taylor Karl D

Notable Officers and Aides Listed for Installation

The document names officers and staff for an installation ceremony. Conklin serves as secretary and Mrs William Gillespie as treasurer with a large roster of conductress associate roles and marshals. Other roles include prelate truth faith wisdom charity and musician, along with a long installation committee lineup.

Conklin William Gillespie St. Clair Leavell Luff Laundy Harold Hannah Roger Hockman Alma Evans Earl Moore Marshall Mildred Crawford Earl Flint Charles Egelston John Taylor Jack Reeder James Lang

OSU Alumni Meet Tuesday Kickoff for 1952 Campaign

Butler County Ohio State University alumni plan an 8 p.m. Tuesday meeting at Greene and Ladd brokers in the First National Bank basement to launch the 1952 Development Fund drive. Kenyon Campbell will lead the kickoff and present color views of new campus buildings. Mrs. William Jay and Susanne Ramsey will attend.

Butler County Ohio State University Greene and Ladd First National Bank Kenyon Campbell Fund General Assembly William Jay Area Development Fund Campaign Susanne Ramsey Campbell

Charles Smith veteran Armco employer dies at 85

Charles Smith 85 a founding Armco Steel employee died at Middletown Hospital. He joined Armco in 1900 at Central Works as an engineer and received a 50 year pin in 1950. Survived by wife Nettie and a large family, he moved from Kentucky 68 years ago and was active in church and veterans groups. Funeral arrangements planned in Middletown and nearby at Riggs and Stubbs funeral homes with services Wednesday.

Charlies Smith Armco Steel Middletown Hospital Mr. Smith Armco Central Works Manchester Charles R. Hook Smith Kunz Ave Middletown Kentucky First Methodist Church Armco Veterans’ Club Eagles Lodge Nettie Smith Elmer Dayton Allen Englewood Calif Carl Smith City Russell Hill William Smith John Enright Evah Meahl Bertha Conners Phena Lake Earl Weikel Riggs

Clarence Davidson Dies at 72 After six weeks illness

Clarence Davidson known as Duck, aged 72, died at his home 500 Buena Ave after a six week illness. Born December 1, 1879 in Danville, Highland County, he lived in the city for 71 years and worked 36 years at Wrenn Paper Company. Surviving are his widow Ida May, two stepdaughters Flora Garman and Bernice Dakin, two stepsons Samuel McLaughlin and James W. McLaughlin, one brother Robert Davidson, and six grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are complete at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Clarence Duck) Davidson Buena Ave Mr. Davidson Danville Highland County Wrenn Paper Company Ida May Flora Garman Bernice Dakin Greenville Samuel McLaughlin California James W. McLaughlin This City Robert Davidson Here McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Mrs Ida B Hammond obituary notes Sutphin Ave ties

Mrs Ida Mae Bailey Hammond 48 of 410 Sutphin Ave died at 2 45 am today at her parents home on Sutphin St after eight months illness. She worked 25 years at P Lorillard Co. Survived by son Virgil two sisters Mrs Samuel Cottongim and Mrs Hubert Hannah both of this city and brother William E Bailey of Trenton. Funeral 2 pm Thursday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev Howard E Sears officiating. Burial Woodside Cemetery. The family receipt friends 7 9 pm today and 2 5 and 7 9 pm Wednesday.

Ida Mae Bailey Hammond Sutphin Ave Robert Bailey Sutphin St Trenton McCoy- Leffler Howard E. Sears Grace Baptist Church Woodside Cemetery

Mrs Mary C Dechant 91 Germantown Resident Dies

Mrs Mary C Dechant 91 lifelong Germantown resident died at 3 30 am Sunday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton from complications after a fall March 27 at her daughter's home in Germantown She was daughter of the late Abraham and Mary Clark pioneer residents of Germantown last of seven children She was a member of St John Evangelical and Reformed Church Surviving are two daughters Mrs Moyer and Mrs Irene Frazier Dayton two grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral by Arpo Funeral Home in German town with Rev Richard Witz officiating Interment in German town Cemetery Visitation 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm Tuesday at the funeral home

Germantown Mary C. Dechant German Township Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Roy Moyer Dechant Abraham and Mary Silver Clark St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church Moyer Irene Frazier Arpo Funeral Home Richard Witz

Obituaries for Byers Miller and Rees

Three local deaths announced with service details for Donald Byers a 43 year old chief X ray technician from Venice Route 4 Mer cy Hospital to be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Webb Funeral Home Elisha P Miller 72 from Mounted Route 60 grocery operator to be buried or cremated with service Monday at Irvine Ky Mrs Laura Rees 77 of Oxford rest home to have services 2 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home College Corner

Donald Byers Venice Mercy Hospital Webb Funeral Home Elisha P. Miller Mounted Irvine Laura Rees Oxford Rest Home Miller Funeral Home College Corner

Notable Obituaries From Cities Across The Nation

Obituaries report the deaths of Harry S Day in Cincinnati at 71 after a brief illness. Leonard Insley 69 editor of Worthington News dies in Columbus. Courtland Townsend 65, retired actor and director once allied with Cohan and Fields. Carle John Blenner 90 artist famed for portraits. Mrs R F McWilliams 76 wife of Manitoba’s lieutenant governor. Adm Sah Chen Ping 94 former Imperial Navy commander and later official. Maurice Bouvier 88 New York industrialist. Helium noted to be named from helios meaning sun.

Hong Kong Sah Chen- Ping Imperial Chinese Navy Republic of China

Hardin death announced in Waynesville at 79

Thomas S and S Hardin 79 a retired farmer died after a short illness at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton. Survived by wife Rose three daughters Mrs R. Conrad Covington Ky Mrs Roma McCormick Dayton and Virginia Hardin Waynesville.

Waynesville Thomas S&s. Hardin Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Rose

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LD News Society Millard Schrote Feming Rd Findlay S. Schrote Evelione Meahl Order of the Amaranth Lincoln-Hmercury CO Arthur Murray N. Third ST Hamilton OSU Charles Smith Ronald Lansing Louisville Tressler Stubbs Funeral Home J. W. Wedgewood Miami Cemetery Corwin Clarence Davidson Ida B. Hammond The Associated Press Harry S. Day Fuse & Mfg. Co Good Samaritan Hospital Day Steubenville H. Douglas Day Webster Grove Helen Francis Day Leonard Insley Worthington News Worthington Buckeye Press Association Beacon N. Y Courtland Townsend George M. Cohan W. C. Fields New Haven Conn Carle John Blenner Richmond Winnipeg Man R. F. McWilliams Manitoba New York Maurice Bouvier Thomas S. Hardin Norris First Ave Music Store Coats
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