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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1952

Page

6

Oberlin freshman Pat Lockard in Modern Dance program

Miss Pat Lockard a freshman piano major at Oberlin College performed in a Saturday program by the Modern Dance Club and Sophomore Dance Class in Hales Memorial Gymnasium. The student directed group with faculty advisor create their own dance routines. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Lockard of Fleming Road.

Pat Lockard Conservatory of Music Oberlin College Hales Memorial Gymnasium Oberlin Miss Lockard Floyd Lockard Fleming Rd

Coming Up Women’s Society Meeting at Mrs Charles Alls Home

The Coming Up Women’s Society of the World Service Jacksonburg United Brethren Church will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Charles All.

Women’s Society of World Service Jacksonburg United Brethren Church Charles All

Arbor Day seedling program plans 6000 trees in Middletown

On Arbor Day April 24, Middletown kindergartners to sixth graders will receive 6000 wrapped seedlings. The project, sponsored for six years by the Middletown Federation of Women's Club Civic and Legislative Committee, with funding from Ben Bender, aims to foster love of nature. Y Teens will prepare and count the seedlings, then teachers will instruct on care before distribution.

Middletown Arbor Day Middletown Federation of Women's Club Ben Bender Richard Marksbury Frank J. Lausche Oril Veda McCray Carl Bauer

Convention Roles Assumed By Two Local Clubwomen

Mrs. Richard Marksbury and Mrs. Ralph Kah will attend the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Dayton as Mid dletown delegates. The event at the Biltmore Hotel, 23 24 25, features General Federation president Red Oak Iowa, installation of officers, a keynote address titled Together We Serve, and a slate presentation by Mrs. J Burlin Johnson. An innovation session Help Your Neighbor opens Wednesday, with a panel of moderators and consultants, followed by district OFWC presidents as advisers. Guest speakers include Dr. Robert K. Burns, Dr Kenneth McFarland, and Martha Morello among others, with multiple project reports and morning departmental meetings Thursday and Friday.

Richard Marksbury Ralph Kah Middletown J. Burlin Johnson Ohio Federation GFWC Chester A. Smith Floyd A. Dewey Eugene D. Merkel Richard S. Horan Club Institute Clarence J. Goldthorpe General Federation District Ofwc Robert K. Burns University of Chicago Kenneth McFarland Topeka Kansas Jay ‘Erence Lush Ames Iowa American Home Cleveland Dan T. Moore Ralph M. Besse Council of World Affairs Buckeye Federation Extension Ofwc Plns Memorial Forest Ohioana Library Penny Art Fund APLL U. S. Defense Martha Morello Argentina

Parties Begin For Miss Baird Bridal Shower Highlights

Miss Mildred Baird, soon to wed Carl D Holl on May 17, was guest of honor at the first of a series of bridal showers hosted by the groom’s mother Mrs Clayton Hollon of Manchester Road. Spring flowers adorned the room as gifts filled the table. Prize winners included Miss Betty Whitt and several Mrs. and Miss guests. The couple will exchange vows at the First Baptist Church with Rev Bryan H Sprague officiating.

Mildred Baird Carl D Holl Clayton Hollon Manchester Rd Betty Whitt Clarence Hollon Leo Derksen Dan Denisi Elijah Hollon Clyde Hollon Roy Curryer Walter Sorrell, Jr Ernest Brothers Clarence Whitt L. Barker Joe Giiden Joe Baird James Barker Bonnie Tannreather Kathy Hollon Joanne Baird Ruth E. Baird Mamie Barker Baird Hollon First Baptist Church Bryan H. Sprague

Local Families Welcome Babies This Weekend

Vital statistics list eleven newborns born to couples in multiple towns including Mr. and Mrs. Combs in 30 South Sutphin Street and Mr. and Mrs. Neff in 2025 South Avenue. Others include Snively in Monroe Tyra Middletown Route 3 Fairchild Lamberton Street Taulbee Sixth Avenue Rogers Taylor Avenue Peters Penfield Avenue Stacy Franklin Route 2 Fox Sixteenth Avenue and out of town Jones Centerville. Grandparents Corwin Mehl of Monroe Ohio are named.

Arthur Combs South Sutphin St David Neff South Ave David Snively Monroe Corbet Tyra Middletown Robert Fairchild Lamberton St Alvin Taulbee Paul Rogers Sixth Ave William Clemons Taylor Ave Jack Peters Penfield Ave Woodrow Stacy Franklin Bay Ernest Fox Sixteenth Ave

District 8 B and PW Clubs Elect Director at Lebanon Meeting

At the annual meeting of presi dents of Business and Professional Women's Clubs of District 8 held in Lebanon on Sunday afternoon Mrs. Eugene Augspurger of Middletown was elected to serve as District Director for the ensuing year. A tea followed at Mrs. M. F. Holthaus's home with Mrs. Fern Flint of Cincinnati as guest of honor.

Presidents of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs District 8 Lebanon A. Yinger Lebanon Club Eugene Augspurger Middletown

Club entertains members for Chit-Chat luncheon

Mrs Reese Nickell hosted the Chit Chat Club weekend event with a luncheon followed by games contests and bingo. Prize winners included Mrs Russell Burgess and Mrs Nelson Horn.

Reese Nickell Russell Burgess Nelson Horn

Marine Officer School Deadline Announced for College Seniors

June 1 is the deadline for college seniors and graduates aged 20 to 27 to enroll in a 10 week Marine Corps Schools course at Quantico Virginia. Upon completion starting July 14 they earn a second lieutenant commission in the reserve and receive five months of specialized training at Quantico. Applications are available at the Legion home recruiter office.

Marine Corps Schools Quantico O. E. Pennington Sergent Pennington Legion Home

Health Program Set For Canteen Workers

The Health Department will provide a program for Red Cross Canteen workers. A lecture and film were to be given at 1 p.m. today with Dr. L. C. Neer and John Otterbein in charge. Thursday canteen workers will tour Mayer Meat Packing Company.

The Health Department Red Cross

German Rocket Expert Jailed By Egyptians

Cairo reports a German rocket scientist held under house arrest after ousting two other research team members five days earlier. An informant says the group spent about 150000 pounds in seven months on chemical research linked to a rocket project but produced no results.

Cairo Egypt

Hospital Patients Listed by Names and Hometowns

A hospital list records numerous patients and family designations across many streets and towns. The entries include medical and surgical cases for individuals including Mrs. Frank Ellis Fernwood Street residents Janice Peters Brentwood Street Charles Dell and others from Excello Midletown and Omaha areas along with several children such as Susan Wedekind and Connie Younger. The page names numerous households and address details indicating patient status without describing treatment specifics.

Frank Ellis Tytus Ave Janice Peters Wilbur Peters Fern Iwood St Charles Dell Richard Dell Brentwood St Luther Brumfield Queen Ave Sandra Kay Young James Young Excello Valentine Brewer Oxford State Rd Mary Lou Becraft Harve Becraft Fleming Rd Edwin Bleedow Monroe St Henry Warmoth Pearl St John Manker Browning St Frank Mahone Seventeenth Ave Amador del Castillo, Jr Waynesville Leroy Gibbs Omaha St Janine Smith Robert Smith Middletown Raymond Brown Fourteenth Ave Sheridan Ave Marie Hall Manhattan St Louis Gaston Stanley Hall Susan Wedekind George Wedekind Route 122 Surgical Connie Younger Thomas Younger Manchester Rd Richard Beachler Robert Beachler Auburn St

Build Freedom with Youth Contest prizes to be awarded

Mrs. John L. Pavlik of the OFWC will announce the results of eight district legislation days held across Ohio in March during the second day program. Literature drama and yearbook awards will be presented, with art awards and prizes for the Build Freedom with Youth Contest given on Friday.

John L. Pavlik Ofwc Legislation Legislation Ohio

Contributions For Red Cross Flood Aid Urged

Ames Gardner, chairman of the local Red Cross chapter, urges Middletonians to donate to the 10 million dollar flood relief appeal for Missouri and Mississippi river victims. More than 26,000 families are homeless, and the Red Cross is conducting its seventh disaster operation. The national treasury has been drained by 22 million dollars in relief spending this year. Government flood funds cover basic facilities only, not personal relief provided by the Red Cross.

Ames Gardner Red Cross Missouri Mississippi National Red Cross

Choir director requests meeting for Girls’ choir members

Mrs Fletcher Brate, director of The Boys' choir, calls all members to meet at 7 30 Tuesday at the YMCA. The choir will perform at 8 pm during the Federation of Women's Club meeting at the Girls' Club. Members will receive yearly certificates after the program.

Fletcher Brate Boys’ Choir Y.M.C Federation of Women's Club

Garfield Plans For Lawnfete

Garfield School's Parent Teacher Organization will plan their annual lawn fete in May at 7 30 p m in the Garfield gym. Mrs Ralph Rusk president says Marie Augspurger of Cincinnati Gas and Electric will give a travel talk and show Yellow stone National Park films. A nominating committee will be appointed and a kitchen shower for the Garfield School kitchen is planned. Parents are urged to send at least one kitchen item and children may attend with parents. Refreshments will be served.

Garfield School Garfield Gym Ralph Rusk PTO Marie Augspurger Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company Yeblowstone National Park Garfield

Police Briefs From Piqua Warrant Charged Non Support

Earl Rhodus, 32, of Piqua was picked up on a warrant for non support and turned over to J. P. Elems of Preble County where the charge was filed. Rhodus was arrested at a Central Ave restaurant. Herbert Haller reported $25 damage by vandals to a window at the rear of his garage on Clarendon Ave. A billfold stolen from Mrs. Robert Woodward was found in a garbage can with $20 missing.

Earl Rhodus Piqua J. P. Elems Preble County Rhodus Central Ave Herbert Haller Clarendon Ave Haller Robert Woodward

Zion Lutheran Women Move Meeting To April 30

The Women's Missionary Society of Zion Lutheran Church will convene on April 30 instead of April 23. Mrs. G A Freeze will host the gathering.

Women’s Missionary Society Zion Lutheran Church G. A. Freeze

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