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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1950

Page

11

Home Demonstration Week Proclaimed by Governor Lausche

Ohio Governor Lausche proclaims April 30 to May 6, 1950 as Home Demonstration Week to honor 84 of 88 counties and 160000 participating families in the Agricultural Extension Program. The proclamation highlights homemaker education, community health, and the role of home demonstration work in shaping Ohio's future citizens.

Preble County Ohio Rank J. Lausche Vio State University Frank Lausche Citens of

Goodyears? No. US flag bought for veterans park

Germantown reports the Daughters of America Lodge have purchased a new American flag to fly over the Veterans' Memorial Playground. The flag will be raised during the playground dedication ceremonies.

Germantown Daughts of America Lodge Vetans

Future Teachers Club Meeting at Germantown High

Germantown High School Future Teachers of America Club held their April meeting at the home of Jean Phelps. After the business session, refreshments were served to 10 members and their advisers Miss Anderson and Miss Helen Fuier.

Germantown Eachers of America Club Germtown High School Jean Phelps Anderson Helen Uier

Jacksonburg Church Club Plans Meeting

Jacksonburg The Women's Piety of World Service of the Jacksonburg Evangelical United Brethren Church will meet Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Marl Talbee with Mrs. Helen Garr as leader.

Jacksonburg World Service of Thecksonburg Evangelical Unitedrethren Church Mrl Talbee Helen Gerr

Wonder Salve advertised for skin conditions in Middletown

A damaged ad touts Wonder Salve for itching eczema psoriasis infections and athlete’s foot. It claims army origin and home use with money back guarantee and notes Castell and Jallaher Drug Stores as local outlets.

Middletown Castell Jallaher Ady

Missionary Society Presents Japanese Fashions Program

Union Guild at Chapel Evangelical United Brethren Church hosted a Missionary Society program led by Mrs. Marion Myers on Japanese fashions. Girls wore costumes, lanterns and blossoms festooned the dining room, and mini umbrellas with flowers decorated a low seating area as rice tea and rice cakes were served. Dr. Mable Gardner and Mrs. Walter Driever received fans from Japan, with participants including Martha Louise Myers and Edith Ann Pate presenting stories and customs of Japan.

Poasttown Heights Evangelical United Brethren Church Missionary Society Marion Myers Mable Gardner Japan Walter Driever Martha Louiseyers Edith Ann Pate Myrtle Cottonin Willow Dean Cottongin Ay Praetor Elizabeth Wills Shirley Wiliams Barbara Williams

New Deputy Named For Warren County

Henry W. Brady is appointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff Erald W. Condon and begins duties immediately. Brady previously served many years with the Lebanon police and resigned a few weeks ago. The department now includes Chief Deputy Richard Satterthwaite and Deputies Charles Tietmeyer and Brady.

Lebanon Henry W. Brady Erald W. Condon Brady Richard Satterthwaite Charles Tietmeyer

Veterans Classes Plan Joint Meeting in Lebanon High School

A joint meeting of Lebanon and Waynesville veterans classes will be at Lebanon High School Thursday evening at 8. Instructors are Eldon Banta Ray Schwartz Jr of Lebanon and Ellis Back of Lytle. Armco farm specialists of Middletown will report on extensive research including a nationwide survey in a discussion titled The Modern Trend in Farm Buildings. All farmers and farm owners are invited.

Lebanon Waynesville Lebanon High School Eldon Banta Ray Schwartz

Franklin Church Father-Son Banquet Program

Franklin Church announces a Father-Son Banquet at Con ee Christian Church Friday at seven p m. Dinner will be prepared and served by church ladies. reservations requested via the parsonage. Dr Bruce Behney of Dayton will be guest speaker. Short movies will interest the younger attendees.

Franklin Conee Christian Bruce Behney Dayton

Church Group Veets Elects New Officers

KINGS MILLS The Grace R. King Guild held an all day meeting in the church basement with a noon covered dish lunch. Honored guest Mrs. C L Holden, who left the community, attended. Officers elected: A W Drake president, Paul Harbaugh vice president, A Edwards secretary, Raymond Swigert assistant secretary, C L Holden treasurer, Grover Green assistant treasurer, Elgar Enfield pianist. Present were Mary Allen Edward Bevans W Cline Dora Curran A E Edwards Elgar Enfield Grover Green Paul Harbaugh Elva Heston C L Holden W C Newcomb Elizabeth Newcomb Wilson Terry Everett Truman Frank Wilson William Wilson.

Kings Mills Grace R. King Guild C. L. Holden Mary Cline Mabel Edwards A. W. Drake Paul Harbaugh A. Edwards Raymond Swigert Grover Green Elgar Enfield Mesdames Pe Allen Edward Bevans W. Cline Dora Curran A. E. Edwards Elva Heston W. C. Newcomb Elizabeth Newcomb Wilson Terry Everett Truman Frank Wilson William Wilson

Minister To Attend Mennonite Meeting

The Rev and Mrs J E Amstutz will leave Wednesday to attend the Mennonite Middle District Conference at Wadsworth for several days. During his absence no services will be conducted at the Mennonite Church and the church will be redecorated.

Trenton J. E. Amstutz Mennonite Middle District Wadsworth Mennonite

Preble Chorus Invited to Southwest District Program

The Preble County Women's Chorus directed by Mrs. Dan Nenaleigh has been invited to perform at the Southwest District program at Hamilton YWCA. This marks the chorus's third cooperation with Southwest district meetings hosted by the home group.

Preble County Hamilton Ywca Dan Nenaleigh

Germantown Church Group Sets Meeting

The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church in Germantown will hold its May meeting Monday at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Ed Duersch. Assisting hostesses are Mrs Goldie McIntosh Mrs James Hughes and Mrs Don Sliver. Mrs Lester Kurfis leads the program focused on the exchange of May items.

Germantown Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church Ed Duersch Goldie McIntosh James Hughes Don Sliver Lester Kurfis

Tiny Tot Contest Winners Named in Trenton

In a Mothers Club event, Carol Poplin and Herbie Kelhoffer won top trophies in the tots division while Danny Kelihoffer Jerry Kruse and Neal Stretcher earned ribbons and prizes in the amateur contest.

Trenton Mothers Club Carol Poplin Herbie Kelhoffer Danny Kelihoffer Jerry Kruse Neal Stretcher

Church Women to Meet at Greenbush

The Ladies' Aid will meet May 3 at Mrs. Forrest Gaul's home with Miss Myrtle Mull assisting the hostess.

Greenbush Ladies’ Aid Forrest Gaul Myrtle Mull

PTA Unit Closes Year With Varied Program

Franklin High School hosts the final PTA meeting of the term led by Don Cro in Rev. Ray Thompson's absence. Officers elected at the March meeting were installed by past president Ira Brown. A minstrel- and song-filled program followed, featuring the school chorus, instrumental groups, and a large student cast performing multiple numbers.

Franklin Ray Thompson Don Cro Franklin High School Franklin Parent Teachers Association C. Howser Howser Franklin Wallpaper PTA St. Paul's Lutheran Church Ira Brown A. S. Bogers Jacob Scholl

Community meetings and events in Germantown area

The Geneva Fellowship meets at 8 p m Wednesday at the Hall home of Mr and Mrs Ted Hall. Germantown Chamber of Commerce convenes at 8 Wednesday evening in the Anslinger room. The Germantown Chapter Order of the Eastern Star gathers Wednesday at the Masonic Hall. Louis St John lives on South Mechanic Street. Eaton High School spring concert occurs Thursday evening in the school auditorium. Holy Name Church Ladies Society meets Wednesday at 8 in the parish house. Circle Two of the Women’s Society of Christian Service sells chicken noodles Wednesday at 10 am at the post office. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union holds Friday afternoon at Mrs Charles Harris’s home.

Germantown Ladies Society of Holy Name Women's Society of Christian Service Women's Christian Temperance Union Charles Harris

Phi Beta Psi to Convene Tuesday in Flying Club Rooms

The Franklin Chapter will meet Tuesday evening in the Flying Club rooms. United Lutherans will gather at St. Pauls Lutheran Church for services and related activities as announced.

Franklin Phi Beta Psi Flying Club

Circle Four and society circles meet this week

Circle Four of the Women s Guild meets at 8 p m Thursday in church parlors Circle One meets Thursday 2 p m at Mrs Turton s Circle Two Thursday 2 p m at Mrs Miller s Circle Three Thursday 7 30 p m at Mrs Van Ness s Circle Four Thursday 2 p m at Mrs Worley s annual Warren County Spelling Bee Thursday 7 30 p m at Morrow High School auditorium Union Ridge Community Club meets Friday 1 30 p m at Mrs (incomplete)

Women's Guild of the Presbyterian Church Women's Society of Christian Service W. C. Turton Harvey Miller Charles van Ness Dellas Worley Warren County Morrow High School Union Ridge Community Club

50-50 Dance at Wayne Township School Friday Evening

A 50-50 dance will be held at Wayne Township School Friday evening from 4:00 to 11:00 PM. Students and attendees are urged to follow school policies and supervision guidelines.

Wayne Township

Clearcreek Township High School Prom This Friday

Clearcreek Township High School will host the junior and senior prom Friday evening in the high school building.

Clearcreek Township

Students to Attend Columbus Meeting

Kings Mills sends Mary Buchanan Beverly Koellipse? No. Mary Lou Schutter Rita Ford Joann Short to attend Future Homemakers of America convention in Columbus on Friday April 28. Teachers Mrs. Buchanan and Miss Koellble accompany as escorts.

Kings Mills Homemakers of America Columbus Mary Buchanan Beverly Koelble Mary Lou Schutter Rita Ford Joann Short

Student Musicians Plan Spring Concert

Kings Mills students in the music department under William J. Hayes plan a spring concert on Tuesday May 2 at 8 p m in the school auditorium. The public is welcome with no admission charge.

Kings Mills William J. Hayes

West Elkton Prom Plans Reception at Oaks and Gym

WEST ELKTON The Junior- Senior Prom of West Elkton High School is set for Friday evening with a reception at The Oaks in Eaton and the prom later in the high school gym. Music will be provided by Dean Puppenger's Orchestra.

West Elkton West Elkton High School the Oaks Eaton Dean Pottenger

League to Meet Camden for Final Spring Meeting

The Home and School League will hold its final spring meeting Monday evening at 8 p m in the High School building. Election of officers will be held at this meeting.

Camden

Trenton Women To Attend Meet In Dayton

A group of Lath eran women from Trenton will attend the 19th Annual Convention of the Miami Valley Group Okta District Women’s Missionary Federation to be held Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dayton. Representatives from the Trenton church include Mrs. Carl Fisher, Mrs Clifford Burns, Mrs Harold Woodrey, Mrs Carl Goebel, Mrs Marvin Shannon, Mrs Anna Theiss, Mrs Marry Specht, Mrs Roy Wolfe, Mrs Jane Dickerson, Mrs Ralph Bader, Mrs Pauline Hoizer and Mrs Mary House.

Trenton Miami Valley Group Oktm Women's Missionary Federation St. Paul Lutheran Church Dayton Carl Fisher Clifford Burns Harold Woodrey Carl Goebel Marvin Shannon Anna Theiss Marry Specht Roy Wolfe Jane Dickerson Ralph Bader Pauline Hoizer Mary House

Frankin High School Speech Class Plans Three Play Program

The first year public speaking class at Frankin High School will stage three one act plays in the high school auditorium. The troupe features Reneald Ballew Wicarar Beewell Jayce Benge Janet Gow Judy Alley and Faye Childers in a hilarious opening comedy. A second act “For Whom the Telephone Rings” stars Beverly Rossman Carolyn Robinson Delores Swablow Scott Logan Anne Harding and Charles Brown. The burlesque melodrama “Timorous Tommy and Bad Bill” features Mary Jo Cafferty Rachel Gregg Ethel Brandenburg and Sarah Lee Rose. Posters were made by first year art students and prize winners named. The second year class will provide a skit between plays with Cecil Harville Helen Robison Jo Ann Larick taking part under close supervision.

Frankin Frankin High School Ri Nm Reneald Ballew Wicarar Beewell Jayce Benge Janet Gow Judy Alley Faye Childers Alee Come Clue Beverly Rossman Carolyn Robinson Delores Swablow Scott Logan Anne Harding Charles Brown Tommy Mary Jo Cafferty Rachel Gregg Ethel Brandenburg Sarah Lee Rose Sarah Sehornel Beulah Lykins Shirley Allman

Kings Mills School District Community Club Plans Last Meeting

Kings Mills The Community Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at the school Monday evening. This will close the school year’s meetings. A covered dish supper is at 6 30 p m in the cafeteria and the officers for the ensuing year will be elected. The Twenty Mile Stand 4 1 Club led by Mrs Floyd Ford will run the program. Members and friends are urged to attend.

Kings Mills Floyd Ford

Elizabeth area shower honors Doris Leach at weddings

Mr and Mrs Clarence Luck hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday night for Doris Leach on her marriage to Lester Brown of Franklin. Guests included numerous Lebanon area families and friends joining Sunday dinners and a reception at Eagles Hall for the newlyweds. Iain Banta returned home improved after hospital stay. local attendees shared gatherings with the Mittlestdts and Barr families.

Lebanon Clarence Luck Doris Leach Lester Brown Franklin Junior Luck Lynchburg Morton Dukorn Nelson Dukorn Morrow Clarence Brown Lou Brown Virgil Luck Butlerville Charles Luck Morton Luck Hillsboro Marry Whitacre Trixie Leach Mary Ward Leila Hormel M. G. Mittelstedt Warren St Edmund Mittelstedt Los Angeles Calif F. G. Barr Dayton Herbert Lengefeld Centerville John Paul Eagles Hall St.Bernard William Paul St. Clemens Church John Stuart Paris J. L. Roberts Iain Banta Mercy Hospital Hamilton Hugh Magee Lois Haskins Wallace Magee Warren Wood

Dramatic Middletown High guests visit local school

The dramatic class from Middletown High School will be guests at the local school Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jim Ballard and family and Mr and Mrs Donald Francis visited Gerald Silvey in Chautauqua Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Wallace Sheley entertained Mr and Mrs Chester ee family and Mr and fs aggoner of Joplin Mo Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Kirk and Mrs Alice Phares were shopping in Middletown Monday afternoon and visited Mr and Mrs Ray Withrow.

West Elkton Middletown High School Jim Ballard Donald Francis Gerald Silvey Chautauqua Wallace Sheley Chesteree Fs. Aggoner Joplin George Kirk Alice Phares Middletown Ray Withrow

County Agriculture Agent Alerts Farmers To Spittle Bug Danger

County agriculture agent warns farmers about a spittle bug threat to crops. The alert outlines identification tips and recommended control measures for vulnerable fields and ongoing pest monitoring.

Spittlebug infestation warned for Preble County crops

Eaton reports warn that spittlebugs, small yellow insects, are ready to attack pastures and crops. C C Brown, Preble County agent, notes a favorable winter for a large carryover and expects heavy numbers soon. Early control with Hexachloride is advised, with guidance from the County Agent’s office.

Eaton C. C. Brown Preble County

Butler County Garden School Lectures Set

The Butler County Garden School will be held Friday at the Hamilton YWCA auditorium. The morning session starts 10:30 with a lunch at 12:40 and the afternoon session opening at 1:30. Topics include weed control by County agricultural agent RK Farst and garden design by Victor HM. Ries with remarks by Mifs. FE M. Heder son and address by regional district director MYys. FE. M. Heder son.

Hamilton Butler County Garden School Hamilton Ywca RK Farst Victor HM. Ries Myys. FE. M. Hederson Ohio Association of Jem Clubs

Pre-School Clinic Set In Carlisle

Carlisle aims to begin first grade screening May 10 at the school building starting at 9 30 a m. Dr. Robert Secrest and county nurses will examine the new students.

Carlisle Robert Secrest

Kings Mills Alumni Set May 3 Meeting

Kings Mills Alumni Association meets May 3 at 7 p.m at the school to finalize plans for a public 50 50 dance at Hoppes Island on May 20. All graduates urged to attend.

Kings Mills Hoppes Island

Kings Mills School Lecture Postponed

Kings Mills postpones the high school seniors talk on Medical Technology Looks to the Future by Mr J Richard Miller of the Carnegie Institute Corporation of Cleveland. The talk now set for Friday April 24.

Kings Mills J Richard Miller Carnegie Institute Corporation of Cleveland

Kings Mills names spelling contest reps for county bee

Kings Mills Superintendent J Forrest Barnes announced the students to represent Kings Mills School at the Warren County spelling bee. The event will be held Thursday evening in the Morrow High School auditorium. Named are Phyllis Mayne Joan Holland and Ben Blackburn.

Kings Mills J. Forrest Barnes Warren County Morrow High School Phyllis Mayne Joan Holland Ben Blackburn

Mother Daughter Banquets Planned in Two Towns

GERMANTOWN and WEST ELKTON prepare Mother-Daughter banquets sponsored by church groups. In Germantown the Fidelis Class of the Methodist Church hosts an event on May ? at 6 p.m. inviting all mothers and daughters with a program arranged by a committee. In West Elkton the Evangelical United Brethren Church banquet is set for May 12 with reservations through Mr. Clara Eby.

Germantown Methodist West Elkton Evangelical United Brethren Church Clara Eby

Franklin Chapter No 535 Meeting Planned Thursday Night

Franklin Chapter No 535 Order of the Eastern Star schedules a meeting for Thursday night, inviting members to attend the session at the stated lodge location and time.

Franklin Franklin Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall

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