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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1948

Page

7

Position Of Women As Policy Makers Discussed By Group

A Middletown history teacher and the Business and Professional Women’s Club hosted a meeting at the Girls Club on topics of women in policy making. The program opened with the Staircase Quartet, followed by remarks naming women who shaped government policy from Queen Elizabeth to Frances Perkins and Dolly Madison.

H. H. Lawrence Middletown Senior High School Business and Professional Women's Club Girlsub Veda McCray Mark Scheibert Jay Beatty Troy Hall Gilbert Egelston Queen Elizabeth Queen Victoria Pandit Nero India Chiang Kai-Shek Generalissimo China Martha Washington Dolly Madison White House Frances Per

Middletown Shrine No. 25 Meets Tomorrow at Masonic Temple

Middletown Shrine No 25 will convene at 7 30 p m tomorrow in the Masonic Temple for business.

Middletown Masonic Temple

Circle 4 Meeting Plans at First Methodist Church

The Women's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church will hold a meeting tomorrow at 12 30 p m.

Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church

Woman's Music Club hosts Shura Cherkassky at Roosevelt Junior High

The Woman's Music Club presents pianist Shura Cherkassky at 8 15 p m tomorrow night in the Roosevelt Junior High School auditorium. Hostesses include Mrs E Norwood Clark Mrs Dale Wiley Mrs Fletcher Brate and Mrs Ernest Rathman.

Woman's Music Club Shura Cherkassky Roosevelt Junior High School E. Norwood Clark Dale Wiley Fletcher Brate Ernest Rathman

Harmony Mothers Meet To Nominate Officers

Mrs. Richard Henderson of Coles Road will host Harmony Mothers tomorrow at 8 p.m. The gathering will include the nomination of officers.

Richard Henderson Coles Rd Harmony Mothers

Park Arlington Circle Meeting at Mrs Ross Home

The Park Arlington Circle of First Presbyterian Church will meet at the home of Mrs C A Rossfeld at 2812 Tytus Avenue on Friday at 2 p m.

Park Arlington Circle First Presbyterian Church C. A. Rossfeld Tytus Ave

Presbyterian Women Meet Tomorrow Evening at Randall Home

The Women's Bible Class of United Presbyterian Church will gather at 7 30 p m tomorrow in the home of Mrs William Randall 1212 Yankee Rd for a reading and discussion session.

Women's Bible Class United Presbyterian Church William Randall Yankee Rd

Calvary Methodist Woman's Society Luncheon and Bible Study

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Calvary Methodist Church hosts a covered dish luncheon tomorrow at noon at Mrs. William Housh’s Elwood Street home. Afterward a study program titled Great Prayers of the Bible will be led by Mrs. Millard Bechtel. Members bring their own service.

Women's Society of Christian Service Calvary Methodist Church William Housh Elwood St Millard Bechtel

Births at Hospital Report

Mr and Mrs Hubert Bunch Middletown Route 2 announce a girl born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs William Hughes 1910 Logan Ave announce a boy born Tuesday.

Hubert Bunch Middletown William Hughes Logan Ave

Polly Family Welcomes a Daughter

Mr and Mrs Joseph Polly of 1307 Walnut Street announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday.

Joseph Polly Walnut St

Mothers' League Circles Elect New Officers

United Circle of Mothers Study League held officer elections last evening at Mrs. Clayton Huber's home. New officers are Mrs. Huber president Mrs. Jack Christy vice president Mrs. Gilbert King secretary and Mrs. Ray Sams treasurer.

United Circle of Mothers Study League Clayton Huber Huber Jack Christy Gilbert King Ray Sams

Highland Circle of Mothers League Elects Officers

Mrs. Leon Wolfe hosted the Highland Circle of Mothers League meeting on Wilmore Drive. Officers elected were Mrs. Wolfe as president, Mrs. E. O. Long as vice president, Mrs. W. Huntzinger as secretary, Mrs. J. Bowman as treasurer, with Mrs. Mark Scheibert and Mrs. J. M. Leighton on the advisory board. A talk on summer camps followed with plans for the May dinner and refreshments by the hostess and Mrs. Amelia Harris.

Leon Wolfe Wilmore Dr Highland Circle of Mothers’ Study Léague FE. O. Long W. M. Huntzinger J. R. Bowman Mark Scheibert J. M. Leighton Ross Hill Amelia Harris

Progressive Mothers Circle Meeting Report and Awards

The Progressive Mothers Circle gathered at Mrs. Ralph Hummel's home last evening for a business session and a program by R. McDade of Junior Achievement summarizing the year's work and achievements. Prize winners included Mrs. Willis Whitman Mrs. Otto Hein and guest Mrs. Robert Ritter. Lunch concluded the event.

Progressive Mothers Circle Ralph Hummel R. McDade Willis Whitman Otto Hein Robert Ritter

Middletown Mothers Study League Plans May Banquet

The Middletown Circle of Mothers Study League met at Mrs. Frey’s home with Mrs. Banzhaf assisting. Mrs. Johnson led the business session as nominating committee reports and ballots for May officers were read. Tickets for the May 11 banquet were distributed. D. W. Jacot presented a film on cancer development and Dr. Mabel Gardner urged complete medical exams and praised local doctors and nurses. The Middletown clinic, open Tuesday evenings, funds ongoing cancer research through a clinic drive.

Middletown Mothers’ Study League Arthur Frey Karl Banzhaf W. S. Johnson D. W. Jacot Mabel Gardner Gardner

Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Convention Attendees

Mrs. Don Osborne, Mrs. S. J. Kuderer, Mrs. Ira Kern, Mrs. G. W. Breiel and Mrs. Ralph Rettig travel to Columbus for the 54th annual convention at Deshler-Wallick Hotel. Leslie F. Raine of Harrison St. returns from a Miami vacation with relatives. Ralph B. Roe and wife fly to New York City for a combined business and pleasure trip. he returns soon, she plans a three week stay visiting friends in New York, New London and Philadelphia.

Don Osborne S. J. Kuderer Ira Kern G. W. Breiel Ralph Rettig Columbus Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Deshler «- Wallick Hotel Leslie F. Raine Harrison St Miami, Fla Ralph B. Roe Arlington Ave New York City Mr. Roe Mrs. Roe New London Conn Philadelphia

Mrs Margaret Kimball and Mrs Henry Hayes Leave for Daytona Beach

Miss Margaret Kimball and Mrs Henry Hayes departed this morning by plane for Daytona Beach Florida to visit Mrs Charles Chalfin as guests.

Margaret Kimball Henry Hayes Daytona Beach, Fla Charles Chalfin

Mrs John Gibson Jr at The Homestead during spring stay

Mrs John Gibson Jr is at The Homestead in Hot Springs Virginia for a spring visit staying at the Manchester Hotel.

John Gibson, Jr Manchester Hotel Homestead Hot Springs

Swinehart Recovers at Home After Operation

After a major operation, Mrs F H Swinehart rests at her residence 1017 Midway as she recovers at home.

F. H. Swinehart Midway

Otterbein Sunday School Class Plans May 1 Rummage Sale

The Churches Otterbein Sunday School Class of Calvary Methodist Church met for April activities. Devotionals included prayers scripture and song. Plans were made for a rummage sale on Saturday May 1. Readings by Mrs. W. S. Conklin and Mabelle Fitzgerald. Mrs. C. A. Forney shared a story. Prizes awarded to Mrs. W. S. Conklin and Miss Rachel Ashton in a treasure hunt. Refreshments were provided by hostesses Mrs. Emanuel Clifford Mrs. Nelle Bachelor and Mrs. J. F. Seibold.

Otterbein Calvary Methodist Church W. S. Conklin Mabelle Fitzgerald C. A. Forney Rachel Ashton Emanuel Clifford Nelle Bachelor J. F. Seibold

Meeting Postponed for War Mothers Drill Team Practice

The drill team practice for the American War Mothers has been postponed. It will now be held Thursday April 29 at 1 p.m. in the Legion auditorium. An all day War Mothers meeting is planned for that date.

American War Mothers Legion Auditorium War Mothers Echaduiad

Program Ends After Discussion With Dr Gardner

The event featured a general discussion with questions answered by Dr Gardner to close the program. Dainty refreshments were served during the social hour. Three guests attended: Mrs W W Thomas, Mrs Steve Grabin, and Mrs Russell Nichols.

Gardner W. W. Thomas Steve Grabin Russell Nichols

Mothers Study League discusses Parental Affection topic

The Trenton Circle of Mothers' Study League met last evening with Mrs. Robert Sundo. Routine business was discussed and the topic What We Mean by Parental Affection was led by Mrs. Joseph Graham. Cards were enjoyed during the social hour.

Trenton

Young Mothers Circle Celebrates Tenth Anniversary Evening

The Young Mothers Circle of Mothers' Study League met at Mrs. Clair Tieman's home with Mrs. Elmer Barker assisting. Celebrating ten years, members heard a resume by Mrs. Ross Kramer recounting club activities. Bridge was the main diversion.

Clair Tieman Elmer Barker Ross Kramer Bridge

Modern Mothers Circle Sees Revised League Constitution

The Modern Mothers Circle of the Mothers Study League met at Mrs. Charles Wolfe's home after an art exhibit. Mrs. Ralph Mull spoke and a revised constitution was distributed. Officers to be installed in May include Mrs. Paul Mullendore, Mrs. Robert Petry, Mrs. Fred Cox, Mrs. Glenn Neville, and Mrs. Carl Holschuh.

Modern Mothers’ Circle of Mothers’ Study League Charles Wolfe The Civic Association Ralph Mull Study League Walter Coddington Garfield School Carl Holschun Manchester Hotel Paul Mullendore Robert Petry Fred Cox Glenn Neville Carl Holschuh League Clifford Cook

Bake Sale Planned by Unity Council D of A

The Unity Council No 241 Daughters of America met at Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs Arnald Hiatt presiding Plans for a bake sale were completed for Friday April 23 at Reed Klopps Mrs Mario Donisi will oversee the sale A covered dish dinner was served during the social hour

Unity Council Daughers of America Knights of Malta Arnald Hiatt Reed-Klopps Mario Donisi

Graduate Regents Women of the Moose Meet at Crawford Street

The Graduate Regents and Women of the Moose gathered at Mrs. Michael Thinnes home on Crawford Street. Mrs. Charles Bolton, president, formed committees for the year and a Dutch auction raised funds for the cancer society. Prizes were won by Mrs. Bolton, Mrs. Howard Newcomb, Miss Thelma Young, and Mrs. Edith Arpp. Mrs. Jennie Bassett celebrated a birthday with gifts from members and a mystery pal.

Women of the Moose Michael Thinnes Crawford St Charles Bolton The Cancer Society Bolton Howard Newcomb Thelma Young Edith Arpp Jennie Bassett Bassett

Homemakers Circle No 3 Elects New Officers At Meeting

Homemakers Circle No 3 met at the Girls Club with 25 members and 12 guests. Two new members were introduced and annual reports heard. A bake sale for Garfield Mission is planned and a May 17 picnic is set with husbands invited. New officers were elected: president Mrs Fred Yoder, vice president Mrs Roy N Johnson, recording secretary Mrs John Murphy, social secretary Mrs James Hardwick, treasurer Mrs Walter Guthman. Mrs Vernon Mercer gave a talk on the Fiji Islands. Refreshments followed.

Girls’ Club Robert Gade Gordon Nein Ernest Peach Garfield Mission Fred Yoder Roy N. Johnson John Murphy James Hardwick Walter Guthman Fiji Islands Vernon Mercer Mercer Islands Jack Dick Harlan Helsel Charles Buchert

Emanon Club Meets At Mull Home For Social Evening

The Emanon Club gathered at Mrs. Chester Mull's home for hours of activity. Prizes were won by Mrs. R Stephenson Mrs. Retsel Aime and Mrs. Clyde Peck. A lunch followed. The next meeting is set for May 4 at Mrs. Dennis's home.

Emanon Club Chester Mull R. Stephenson Retselaime Clyde Peck Dennis

Pieratt Carpenter Vows Exchanged in Lebanon

In a noon Saturday ceremony at the Methodist Church parsonage in Lebanon Miss Mae Pieratt and Russell Carpenter united in marriage with Rev. Paul D. Chiles officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Rhoads. After the ceremony the couple drove to Indianapolis for a wedding dinner and will reside on South Main Street.

Lebanon Methodist Church Mae Pieratt Milton Pieratt South Main St Russell Carpenter Wilber Carpenter Paul D. Chiles Car Rheads Miamisburg

City Commissioners Schedule Early Meetings Tonight

City officials will convene at 6 p m for a caucus and at 7 45 p m for an open session due to two member speaking engagements. The agenda includes a second reading of the sewer outside-city user charge, a progress report on the fire alarm system, and receipt of the state examiner’s report.

Bake Sale Sponsorship by Kings Daughters Class

Kings Daughters Sunday school class of Blue Ball Presbyterian Church will sponsor a bake sale Friday at the May Stern Store on South Main Street.

Kings Daughters Blue Ball Presbyterian Churen South Main St

Marriage rate fluctuations in the United States 1918–1923

The marriage rate fell sharply in 1918, surged in 1920, declined to a low in 1922, recovered in 1923, and then stayed within a narrow range for several years.

United States

Hospital Patients Listed by Condition and Location

In The Hospital W. A. Hahn of South Sutphin St medical. Mrs. Charles Nolan of Curtis medical. Andrew Estridge of Franklin medical. Robert Kimble of First Ave medical. Mrs. Ottie Hoffman of Franklin Delores Griffith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Griffith of Franklin surgical. Mrs. Herbert Huffman of West Middletown surgical. Robert L. Reedy son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Reedy of Springboro surgical.

W. A. Hahn South Sutphin St Charles Nolan Curtis St Andrew Estridge Franklin Robert Kimble First Ave Ottie Hoffman Delores Griffith Herbert Griffith Franklin, Surgical Herbert Huffman West Middletown Robert L. Reedy Robert W. Reedy Springboro Surgical

Local Residents Named in Community Directory

A list of residents appears including Mrs Louis Gaston of Oxford State Road George Neibel of Girard Avenue Mrs Forest Swinehart of Midway Street Mrs Herbert Long of Central Avenue Mervin Scofield of Mason Mrs Robert L Clark of Baltimore Street Mrs Adrian Justice of Lind Street Mrs Edward Taylor of Germantown Mrs Lloyd Lacey of Wilson Street Mrs Mary W Adams of South Main Street Mrs Gerald Murphy of Franklin Imogene Keyser of Sixth Avenue

Louis Gaston Oxford State Rd George Neibel Girard Ave Forest Swinehart Midway St Herbert Long Central Mervin Scofield Mason Robert L. Clark Baltimore Adrian Justice Lind St Edward Taylor Germantown Lloyd Lacey Wilson St Mary W. Adams South Main St Gerald Murphy Frank

Girl Scout Cookies Arrive From Dayton Bakery

The first batch of 12 445 boxes arrived today with over a thousand delivered to Mrs. Garnet L. Church executive director of the Civic Association. Cookie stations will distribute Fridays with booths downtown on April 20 May 1 and May 3. Mrs. Church expects total sales around 15 900. Revenue from 40 cent per pound cookies funds troops and the council camp fund.

Dayton Garnet L. Church Civic Association Church Middletown Girl Scout Council

Mother's Group Hears JA Head

Robert McDade of Junior Achievement Inc told the Progressive Mothers Circle in Middletown that JA provides city children with activities like 4-H. He described how boys and girls form business-like companies and make products to sell in a home meeting setting.

Junior Achievement Robert McDade Junior Achievement, Inc Middletown Progressive Mothers Circle McDade

Local Democrats Attend Columbus Jackson Day Dinner

Thomas A. Galeese treasurer of Butler County Democratic Central and Executive Committees travels with W J O Brien and Secretary Harry Grevey to the Columbus Jackson Day dinner. More than 400 Ohio Democrats expected. Senator Brien McMahon of Connecticut to speak. Common Pleas Judge Thomas H Morrow of Cincinnati to toastmaster.

Thomas A. Galeese Butler County Democratic Central and Executive Committees W. J. O’brien Harry Grevey Hamilton Columbus Ohio

Eagles Officers Drafted in Open Meeting Next Tuesday

Nominations for Eagles officers for the coming year will be made at an open meeting next Tuesday evening at the Eagles Hall. Election will occur the following week. Also announced were a Mothers Day meeting on Sunday May 9 and the regular weekly dance on Saturday evening.

Eagles Eagles Hall

Hummel of Manchester City Faces IRS Notice

Ralph H. Hummel of Manchester appears in a local IRS case involving tax notices and regulatory actions. Authorities reportedly seek clarification on income and filings connected to his business activities.

Columbus Woman Drops 24 Pounds and 8 Inches

Tam 29 years old, Mrs. G. R. Thomas, of Columbus Ohio, reports losing 24 pounds and 8 inches off her waist with Rennel Concentrate. She claims her waist shrank from 34 to 26, with many others seeing similar relief from overweight and related discomfort. The ad touts Rennel as the original grapefruit juice fat burner and promises no hunger or diet lists, urging readers to buy from their druggist and return the bottle for a money back guarantee.

Tam MM. G. R. Thomas E. Long Sr Columbus Ohio Reinel Rennel Adv

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