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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1957

Page

16

Trenton 4-H Club Elects All Officers From Five Members

Karen Alispach was elected president of the Senior 4-H Food Club of Trenton with five members. Officers include Kehr as vice president, Judy King secretary, Mary Moore treasurer, Marilyn Graham news reporter and recreation leader, and Kehr health and safety officer. The group named The Trenton Big Five and will attend a county meeting in Fairfield on April 29 at 8 p.m. A regular meeting is set for April 30 after school, and a dance every two weeks is planned for the summer.

Trenton Karen Alispach Donald Burk Butler County Fothear aAffinase Avn Ava Kehr Judy King Mary Moore Marilyn Graham Health and Safety Oficer Fairfield School

Housing Inspection Starts Today In Franklin

Franklin begins a county wide effort to inspect blighted housing led by Dr Arch Harvey health commissioner and staff along with city officials. Areas cited include Thirkield Addition Penny Royal Hill and Mentz Addition with reports of deplorable conditions. The move aims at condemnation and sewer, police and school system extensions.

Martha Edmiston Franklin Arch Harvey Warren County Franklin City Harvey Dr. Harvey Thirkield Addition Penny Royal Hill Mentz Addition Peg Ruffner Ada Miller Hollywood Addition John Hoffer Health Department West Side Arch D. Harvey Floyd Gebhart Charles C. Black Journal Edmiston

Seven Mile Achievement Day May 2 at Lindenwald Church

Mrs. Howard Wirtley and Mrs. Charles Gault lead the local home council in selling tickets for the Butler County Achievement Day program on May 2 at Lindenwald Methodist Church starting 10 30 AM. The event features morning and afternoon sessions with a noon luncheon and reservations due by April 29.

Seven Mile Howard Wirtley Charles Gault Home Council Butler County Lindenwald Methodist Church

Franklin Junior High PTA Sets Second 50 50 Dance

Franklin Junior High School PTA announced a second 50 50 dance to be held Saturday night at the school from 8 30 to 11 30 with The Musicmasters providing music. Tickets cost 75 cents and are on sale at Philips Appliances House of Drugs and Rossman Sharer Insurance Co. Mrs Stetson Kindred is convalescing at home after a recent heart attack.

Franklin Franklin Junior High School PTA Philips Appliances House of Drugs Rossman-Shera Insurance Co

O.M.T Club Hosts Miss Lillian Eldridge Evening

Miss Gwen Matthews leads discussion on Zorora bitanism and Islam at the O.M.T Club gathering hosted by Miss Lillian Eldridge. Tally-Ho Eight Club schedules meeting tonight at Mrs Regas Marianos home.

Lillian Eldridge O.M.T. Club Gwen Matthews Tally-Ho Eight Club Regas Marianos

Easter Dinner Guests and Local Moves Reported

Lebanon households share holiday meals with Dill family and Roberta Hart. Ed Clingan relocates from Loeher apartment to Stubbs Mills Road. Dan Brant party from Washington DC and Carrie Coburn from Dayton visit Alfred Brant family for several days.

Harold Dill Kathy Willie Larry Norwood Roberta Hart Earl Dill Ed Clingan Loeher Orchard Avenue Stubbs Mills Road Dan Brant Washington, D. C Carrie Coburn Dayton Alfred Brant

Easter guests in Dayton area host couple and families

Orville Hollingsworth remains a patient at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton for observation and treatment. Regas Marianos with his wife and son Kenny visited with Miss Catherine Thiel and Raymond Thiel in Miamisburg, while Harry Geckler and his son Doug from Seven Mile joined the Easter gathering.

Orville Hollingsworth Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Regas Marianos Kenny Harry Geckler Doug Seven Mile Catherine Thiel Raymond Thiel Miamisburg

Poasttown Grange Celebrates 97th Anniversary

Poasttown Grange marked its 97th anniversary in a regular meeting held last Tuesday at the school auditorium. Seven of the twelve charter members were present for the covered dish dinner and celebration.

Poasttown Poasttown Grange

Weekend Visits Highlight Middletown Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Raymond Paullin spent Sunday in Middletown with Mr and Mrs Robert Marts and family. Mrs Marts celebrated a birthday. Mrs Ruth Weaver of Springfield visited Mr and Mrs G O Michael Wednesday. Mrs Walter Wirtley visited Mrs William Mulholland in Middletown Wednesday morning. Mrs Don Pelfrey of Oxford State Road spent Saturday with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Tilton. Misses Linda and Donna Marts of Middletown are visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Raymond Paullin for several days.

Raymond Paullin Middletown Robert Marts Marts Ruth Weaver Springfield G. 0. Michael Walter Wirtley William Mulholland Don Pelfrey Oxford State Road Harry Tilton Linda Donna Marts

Community Notes From Hamilton and Surroundings

The Philathea Class met with Mrs. Violet Klink on Tuesday afternoon. The Watama Club held an anniversary luncheon at Banker's in Hamilton on Saturday. Miss Mary Ann Berhany of Middletown shared slides and a talk on a 10 week Japan visit. Mrs. Blanche Ogden attended the Home Council meeting at the Butler County fairgrounds. Mr and Mrs Michale Urban plan a move to Overpeck. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Krause relocated to Hamilton.

Philathea Methodist Church Violet Klink Watama Club Banker's Hamilton Mary Ann Berhany Middletown Japan Blanche Ogden Butler County Fairgrounds Michale Urban Overpeck Kenneth Krause

Local social visits and birthday noted in community

Mr and Mrs Bruce Stinger visited Mr and Mrs George Fair child of College Corner. Mr and Mrs Thomas Cave and family of Camden visited with Mr and Mrs Joe Witham and family. Mr and Mrs Ora Teckman entertained Miss Ada Wilson on her 93rd birthday. The Womens Guild of the Presbyterian Church met Thursday with Mrs Herbert Paulin. Assisting her were Mrs Warren Truster, Mrs Paul Hoffman, Mrs Buell Huber, Mrs Martin Heinzelman, and Mrs Ernie Jones.

Bruce Stinger George Fairchild College Corner Thomas Cave Camden Joe Witham Ora Teckman Ada Wilson Womens Guild of the Presbyterian Church Herbert Paulin Warren Truster Paul Hoffman Buell Huber Martin Heinzelman Ernie Jones

Ogden Family Entertains Guests At Copper Kettle

Hamilton residents Mr and Mrs Richard Ogden hosted Mr and Mrs Sherman Ogden for dinner at the Copper Kettle in Morris town Indiana. Edith Chapin of Somerville visited Mrs Paul Grollmus. Ed Malcom and daughter Nancy spent Easter weekend with relatives in Jefferson City Tennessee. Warren County Achievement Day attendees at Lebanon included Mrs Howard Wirtley Mrs Ray Davis Mrs Mabel Beiser Mrs Sherman Ogden Mrs Hattie Brown and Mrs Violet Klink.

Richard Ogden Hamilton Sherman Ogden Morristown Ind Edith Chapin Somerville Paul Grollmus Ed Malcom Nancy Jefferson City Tenn Lebanon Howard Wirtley Ray Davis Mabel Beiser Hattie Brown Violet Klink

Birthday gathering honors Charlie Pyles in Dayton

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Pyles and Mr. and Mrs. John Beatty of Williamsdale spent Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. George Pyles and daughters of Dayton entertained in honor of their son Charlie's birthday. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stinger Miss Myrtle Stein Miss Pearl Stein Mr. Boyd Green and family and Mr. Arthur Moore with daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berk attended a birthday dinner at the home of Cincinnati hosts S. A. Miller in honor of Mrs. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Irwin and daughters spent the evening with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reiff.

Gilbert Pyles John Beatty Williamsdale George Pyles Dayton Bruce Stinger Charlie Charles Stinger Myrtle Pearl Stein Reily Boyd Green Arthur Moore Near Milville Walter Berk S. A. Miller Cincinnati

City faces money shortage delaying sanitation measures

County Nurse Ruffner questioned how to enforce cleanliness as sewers and water are provided. Councilman Floyd Gebhart urged education first to teach residents home and child care, followed by enforcement.

Hollywood Ruffner Floyd Gebhart

Councilman backs mass condemnation of rental properties

A city council discussion voices support for condemning many distressed rental homes. One speaker notes much property is rental and unmaintained, urging action on two dozen or more sites. Councilman Clarke agrees, saying they would be guilty if they did not condemn.

Dr. Harvey Ed Clarke

City Weighs Building Code Revisions and Inspections

Council members discussed revising the building code and tightening inspections for new and old structures. Mayor C C Black said the planning and zoning committee favored a building code and inspection provisions. He pledged full enforcement cooperation from all city departments and the police. Dr. Harvey praised cooperation from Police Chief Frank Harbach and Mayor Black, citing joint efforts with the health department to clean the city dump.

C. C. Black Hoffer Black Harvey Frank Harbach Health Department

Monday Meeting Adopts Decisive Resolutions

Report notes that the Monday meeting closed with decisive resolutions. Details on the resolutions and the meeting context are limited in the fragment.

Driver Pays Kine For Recklessness

Willie Sims 24 of Middletown paid a 35 dollar fine plus costs in Eaton Municipal Court for reckless operation after his car ran off U S 127 at the south edge of Eaton, damaged a utility pole, and struck a Emrick Motor Sales lot vehicle. William Croseley Jr 18 of Camden Route 2 was fined 10 dollars plus costs for driving left of center after an April 15 accident near the state line. Richard Lynch 26 of Dayton faced a 50 dollar fine with 40 suspended for reckless operation in an April 14 crash on U S 35 east of here. Alvin Smith of New Hope paid 50 dollars with 40 suspended for assault and battery, pled guilty before Municipal Judge John Burke.

Eaton Willie Sims Middletown Eaton Municipal Preble John Stover Sims U.S. 127 Emrick Motor William Croseley Jr Camden State Line Richard Lynch Dayton U.S. 35 Here Croseley Lynch Stover Alvin Smith New Hope Lula Mae Muncipal John Burke

First Aid Classes Run Mondays at Trenton High

Mrs. Carl Ennis announced Monday night sessions from 7 to 10 at Trenton High School auditorium. Cub Pack 25 sponsors with instructors Ted Wood Florence Minch and Joe Priest from Middletown Red Cross. 18 hours of study. Volunteers including firemen policemen Girl Scout leaders mothers urged to attend.

Trenton Trenton High School Carl Ennis Cub Pack 25 Ted Wood Florence Minch Joe Priest Middletown

Springboro Lions host Easter egg hunt and Scouts events

One hundred thirty children from Clear Creek Township joined the Lions Club Easter egg hunt on the Ernest Arnold farm on Ridgeville Road. Fifty eggs remained unfound, while eleven $1 prize eggs were captured. The event drew many families and pets, and the club plans another such hunt next year. Scouts pursue God and Country awards with Rev Rondley Vernon Friday at the Methodist parsonage. Youth Fellowship meets Sunday for a district institute at First Methodist in Middletown. Sunday School Council of the EUB Church meets Sunday evening. guests Willard and Mrs Mann hosted at Germantown.

Springboro Clearcreek Township Lions Club Ernest Arnold Ridgeville Road Rondley Vernon Methodist Parsonage The Methodist Church First Methodist Church Middletown

Springboro Career Day and area social notes

The junior class of Springboro High School attended Career Day at Carlisle on April 23. Easter weekend guests included Rev Rodney Vernon and his Mt Vernon parents at the Golden Lamb in Lebanon. Local society events featured Warren County Historical Society dinner at the Golden Lamb and Rainbow Girls activities in Middletown.

Springboro High School Carlisle Rodney Vernon Paul Vernon Mt. Vernon Golden Lamb Lebanon W. E. Stanton John Kruer I. B. Doyle Warren County Historical Society Andrew Shawhan Cleo Harevey Freida Harvey Clarksville Margaret Shawhn Oregonia Fred Mayne Earl Mayne Fairborn Hazel Bennett Dan Mayne Robert Coble Dayton Janet South Rainbow Girls Judy Zecker Middletown Robert South Eastern Star Findlay

Fish and relatives visit Dayton and Carlisle gatherings

The page lists visits and family connections among the Fish, Greenup, Adams, Logan, Hunter, Miller, Bogan, Morgan, and Jackson families. Social notes show Sunday and Friday visits with relatives in Dayton Carlisle Cincinnati and Cincinnati area.

Local families enjoy weekend visits across towns

Mr and Mrs V C Howser and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Freida Howser in Franklin. Mr and Mrs Ralph Lay of Columbus Indiana spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs C R Bledsoe. Mr and Mrs Huber Lodge of Dayton visited Mr and Mrs George Barlow and daughter on Sunday.

V. C. Howser Freida Howser Franklin Ralph Lay Columbus Ind C. R. Bledsoe Huber Lodge Dayton George Barlow

Weekend Visits Highlight Regional Social Roundup

Miss Mary Stanton of Miami University visited her parents Mr and Mrs W E Stanton over the weekend. Mrs Reba Rosnagle of Miamisburg and several Dayton couples called on Mrs I B Doyle. Horace McColgan of Dayton spent Sunday with the Kearneys. Urschel family visitors from Chillicothe joined Mrs Elizabeth Wade. Margaret Brumfield of Lexington Ky visited Cecil Brumfield Orville Birchfield and family and Lula Ratliff.

Mary Stanton Miami University W. E. Stanton Reba Rosnagle Miamisburg Paul Kuhn William Crander A. D. Jones Dayton I. B. Doyle Horace McColgan Russell Kearney Robert Urschel Chillicothe Elizabeth Wade Margaret Brumfield Lexington, Ky Cecil Brumfield Orville Birchfield Lula Ratliff

Easter Visits and Family Gatherings Across Dayton Area

Mr and Mrs Robert Allen were Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Webster in Dayton and Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Brown at West Milton. Miss Jane Eshman spent the Easter holidays with relatives in Cincinnati. Charlotte Lubberman of Cincinnati returned home after two weeks with grandparents Mr and Mrs Stanley Fry Mr and Mrs Fd Leisz and family. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Leisz of Miamisburg Mr and Mrs Charles Leisz and family Mr and Mrs Don Chariton and family and Mr and Mrs Wardisz. Mr and Mrs Don Hunter and daughter of Dayton spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Frank Hunter and daughter.

Robert Allen Richard Webster Dayton Charles Brown West Milton Jane Eshman Cincinnati Charlotte Lubberman Stanley Fry Fd Leisz Russell Leisz Miamisburg Charles Leisz

Local Families Share News of Births and Visits

Mr and Mrs John Hackman are great grandparents of Samuel Gordon born to Mr and Mrs Boyd Arnold of Hamilton on April 17. Mr and Mrs James Dinus and daughter were dinner guests at Peerless Pantry in Miamisburg Sunday. The Dinus will have Tuesday dinner with Mr and Mrs Don Mitchell. Mr and Mrs Howard Lozan and their son of St Marys are spending the weekend with Mr and Mrs John Fish Sr.

John Hackman Samuel Gordon Boyd Arnold Hamilton James Dinus Peerless Pantry Miamisburg Dinus Don Mitchell Middletown Howard Lozan St. Marys John Fish Sr

Student to Speak at Lebanon Kiwanis Meeting

Marjorie Prout, a Miami University student, will speak at the Lebanon Kiwanis Club on April 30 at noon. The Golden Lamb Hotel will host the event as she discusses the life of a Congressman.

Lebanon Marjorie Prout Miami University Lebanon Kiwanis Club Golden Lamb Hotel

Trenton 4-H Club Holds Second Meeting at Frisby Home

The Trenton Livestock 4-H Club met at Jeff and Alan Frisby's home for its second meeting of the year. Jeff conducted a demonstration and officer books were distributed. New member Johnny Huston was welcomed. Demonstrations by Jim Graham Bill Chalk and Dale Chalk are planned for the next meeting on April 30 at the Graham home.

Trenton Livestock 4-H Club Jeff Alan Frisby Johnny Huston Jim Graham Bill Chalk Dale Chalk Grahome

Gerry Alexander elected president of Hasty Pastries club

Gerry Alexander becomes president of the Trenton Junior 4-H Food Club at its first meeting. The group plans biweekly gatherings with officers including Gerry Wil hoit as vice-president Marcia Shan non as secretary Linda Lindsay as treasurer Carlene Ennis health and safety leader Susan Fall recreation leader and Sally Jo Hopkins as news reporter.

Gerry Alexander Trenton

Miss Edith Chapin Visits Sister at Seven Mile

Somerville resident Miss Edith Chapin spent a few days with her sister at Seven Mile. Mr and Mrs C Ray Withrow of near Middletown visited the former s parents Sunday.

Edith Chapin Seven Mile C. Ray Withrow Near Middletown

Electric 1 H Club Organized

Hamilton Gary elected president of the Fairfield 4 H Electric Club with Associate County Agent Donald Burk announcing new officers Kenneth Webb vice president Billy Wirsing secretary and treasurer Dennis Glenn news reporter and Gerald Glenn recreation leader.

Hamilton Gary Hamilton Fairfield 4-H Electric Club Donald Burk Kenneth Webb Billy Wirsing Densnis Glenn Gerald Glenn

Fairfield Junior Clothing Club Names Officers

Susan Schul elected president of the Fairchild Junior Clothing Club with 25 members. Wilma Webb is vice president, Carol Farlow treasurer, Cherry Madox the news reporter, Sandy Maxwell health and safety officer, Patti Anness and Karen Couch recreation leaders. The club named Fairfield Seamstresses and will meet at Fairfield Central School at 1 p.m.

Susan Schul New Fairchild Wilma Webb Carol Farlow Cherry Madox Sandy Maxwell Patti Anness Karen Couch Fairfield Seamstresses Martin Clawson Fairfield Central School

Mr and Mrs Paul Richardson Visit Mrs Mary Richardson

Mr and Mrs Paul Richardson spent Sunday with Mrs Mary Richardson in Middletown remembered with family visit and local travel by residents.

Mrs Paul Richardson Mary Richardson Middletown

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Miss Graham Main‘ville Shell Furnace Oil Middletown Ice & Coal Curtis Dial Grange Seaboard Finance Company Ivan Thacker Sales & Service Melampy's EUB Church Willard Mann Germantown Howard Logan St. Mary George Greenup Earl Adams John Fish Jr Sam Fish Herbert Jackson Frank Hunter Chester Miller Yvonne Bogan Everett Morgan Darrel Bogan Charles Logan Joe Logan Manchester Ave Bell-Ans Central Avenue Middletown, Ohio Goa Wome Loans
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