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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1949

Page

8

Sunday concert honors Middletown grads by Civic Orchestra

The Middletown Civic Orchestra hosts a two hour Sunday gathering at The Alameda honoring high school graduates with members and spouses attending. Valda Wilkerson hosts as Joan Heyer Jane Beyerlin and Sue Ellen White pour. Local club activities include a Morning Club meeting and several residents traveling or attending events in Cincinnati and Akron.

Valda Wilkerson Alameda Middletown Civic Orchestra Joan Heyer Jane Beyerlin Sue Ellen

Marriage Revealed By Young Couple

Mr and Mrs J S Lyons announce the secret wedding of their second daughter Martha Ann to William Leroy Irving. The couple were married in Cynthiana Kentucky on January 7 1949 and now reside with the bride’s parents.

J. S. Lyons Martha Ann William Leroy Irving W. W. Irving Cynthiana

Safety Talk By Safety Director At Women’s Club Dinner

65 members of Business and Professional Women attended a dinner at the Girls' Club with spring decor. The program featured Paul Wilson, Middletown Safety Director, on Your Health Is You and a safety film. Miss Mary Strodtbeck seeks state auditor. convention May 21–23 in Cincinnati. talents by Mr and Mrs H H Harrison and Mrs V C Thompson. Hostesses were health and safety and ways and means committees. Middletown reported zero auto fatalities in 1948.

Te Girls’ Club Netherland Plaza Cincinnati Mary Strodtbeck H. H. Harrison V. C. Thompson Paul Wilson Middletown Wilson Safety Council Health and Safety Committee Ways and Means Committee

Advanced Piano Recital By Mrs Thompson Sunday Program

Mrs V C Thompson presents the second recital in the series this Sunday April 24 at 3 30 p m at her South Main Street home. The program features solo pieces and two piano numbers by advanced students Carolyn Wilton Charlotte Kramer Joan Bishop Richard Jones Susan Hagen Janet Johnston Mrs Carl Roess and Mrs Marvin Clark. Thompson is a National Guild of Piano Teachers member and a certified Ohio Music Teachers Association member.

V. C. Thompson South Main St Carolyn Wilton Charlotte Kramer Joan Bishop Richard Jones Susan Hagen Janet Johnston Carl Roess Marvin Clark Thompson National Guild of Piano Teachers Ohio Music Teachers Association

Society deadlines and rules for notices and pictures

The Society Department sets deadlines: call the editor at 2-3611 for doubts, reports must be in by 10:30 a m the next day, Sunday pictures arrive by Thursday noon, reserve space a week ahead, weddings and photos over 10 days old cannot be tied, only engagement or wedding pictures used, Sunday calendar items by 3 p m Friday, and stork showers or children's parties not used.

Stork

Informal Party by Middletown Nursing Students

A clever informal afternoon social was held yesterday by Middletown Hospital School of Nursing students at Verity Hall. Attendees watched the opening game between the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals on television. Tables featured baseball themed decorations with bats gloves balls and trophies. Committee members were Mrs. Charles Broyles and Miss Marjorie Lenz.

Middletown Hospital School of Nursing Verity Hall Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Charles Broyles Marjorie Lenz

Mothers' Study League groups meet across Middletown area

Franklin and surrounding towns host Mothers' Study League circles with fourteen to seventeen members each. Activities include officer elections, bake and rummage sales, banquets, and guest speakers on education, Bible study, and parent child guidance, with refreshments and social hours following meetings.

Meeting Cancelled for Vicksburg Circle Event

The general meeting of the Vicksburg Circle Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic scheduled for Friday evening has been canceled. It will be held on May 13 at 7 30 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium.

Vicksburg Circle

Termites Use Leaf Heaps for Nest Warmth

Central heating by heaps of leaves and decay matter that give off heat is used by termites or white ants to warm their nests.

Church groups hold temperance, Bible class and social events

In The Churches Church of God the Women’s Christian Temperance Union hosted a regular meeting with Mrs. N W Burt presiding. A program featured soloist Lloyd Christmann and readings, followed by an Easter devotion and a Salvation Army talk by Capt. Sharp. Legislative bills were explained and urged for letters to lawmakers. The Willing Workers of the Evangelical United Brethren met at Mrs. Edward Behrens and discussed their May 21 Longview party, with devotions and a student play during social hour.

Middletown Mr. Schulz Middletown High School William Forkner Edward Peck Win Arnold Millard Bechtel Oak Jordan Bruce Peters Church of God Women's Christian Temperance Union N. W. Burt Lloyd Christmann Burt Charles Draxler H. C. Hancock St. John Church Evangelical United Brethren Church Edward Behrens Central Ave Zeno Brandon Ralph Montgomery St. Mark Longview Fred Schneider Kathleen Hall South School Jill

Local Play Debut Notices Refreshments Served

Cast members Schrote Bert Sheard Carolyn Horton Billy Dennis Patty Sor rel Mary Wilkin Anna Ward Martha Ramsdell Judy Stalls Barbara Centers are listed after a play's presentation along with a committee serving delicious refreshments. Committee in charge includes Mrs Elmer Jew ell Mrs Robert Banker Mrs Harrison Upton and Mrs Cleve Jones.

Community sewing events and initiations listed

Tomorrow evening from 7 to 10 members of Women’s Auxiliary to Salvation Army will sew at the Citadel. Central Lakeside Circle of First Presbyterian Church meets Friday at 11 a.m. with a covered dish luncheon followed by sewing and a program. Sunshine Circle of First Evangelical United Brethren Church meets Friday at 7 30 p.m. Mrs Clara Woodward chairs the committee for Silver Link Council Daughters of America initiation at 7 30 with a covered dish to follow.

Women’s Auxiliary Salvation Army Lakeside First Presbyterian Church Sunshine Circle First Evangelical United Brethren Church Clara Woodward Silver Link Council Daughters of America

Slot Machines Taxed US $8 Million In One Year

Slot machines paid the federal government eight million dollars in taxes within a single year, highlighting strong revenues in the gambling sector and the government's tax intake from gaming operations.

United States

Regular Meeting of The Lodge s The Graduate Regents

The Women of Moose gathered at Mrs. Michael Thinnes home for their regular meeting. Officers were reelected: President Mrs. Charles Bolton, Vice President Mrs. Cilftford Emerich, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Lester Keeler, Chaplain Mrs. John Perry Sr. Mrs. Walter Bassett received birthday greetings and gifts from her mystery pal and the group.

Women of Moose Michael Thinnes Lester Keeler Charles Bolton Cilftford Emerich John Perry Walter Bassett

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