Mrs Greathouse Hosts Bridge Luncheon At Stanley Street
Mrs F B Greathouse of 104 Stanley Street entertained her bridge club today with a luncheon followed by cards. Participants included Mrs Joe Ayres, Mrs Milton Johnston, Mrs Charles Beck, Mrs G W Breiel, Mrs Don Holstein, Mrs Clyde Davies, Mrs Howard Cheney, Mrs E H Bindley, and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Greathouse
Stanley St
Bridge Club
Joe Ayres
Milton Johnston
Charles Beck
G. W. Breiel
Don Holstein
Clyde Davies
Howard Cheney
E. H. Bindley
Greathouse
Prize Painting Awarded to Middletown Federation
The Mill Pond by Mary McCallum Pearce won first prize for Middletown Federation of Women’s Clubs for art projects. It will tour exhibit in the Civic auditorium this week. Pearce, an instructor at Dayton Art Institute, has shown works in Akron Cleveland and Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Pond
Mary McCallum Pearce
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Middletown Federation
Civic Auditorium
Dayton Art Institute
Hesperia
Mich
Oberlin College
Cleveland School of Art
Akron
Cleveland
Dayton
Penny Art Fund
Middletown
Jumping Beans Not Jumping In San Antonio
Mayor Alfred Callaghan refused Birmingham Michigan Mayor J Mallender's request to air mail 2000 Mexican jumping beans for study. Callaghan said none were available and the beans do not jump this time of year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
U.P
Alfred Callaghan
J. Mallender
Birmingham
Mich
Mallender
Callahan
Mrs. Hoffman Visits Tarrytown Kin in New York
Mrs. Thomas Hoffman of Tarrytown New York is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Douglas Bleecker at 3007 Central Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hoffman
Tarrytown, N. Y
Douglas Bleecker
Central Ave
Miss Olivia Harlan Visits Colorado Springs Family
Miss Olivia Harlan of Colorado Springs, daughter of Mr and Mrs David E Harlan of 604 South Main Street, is a house guest of her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia Harlan
Colorado Springs, Colo
David E. Harlan
South Main St
Mrs Dakin Visits Friends in Middletown Area
Mrs. W C Dakin of Sabina Ohio is visiting at the home of Mrs A K Lewis on South Main Street. She has a wide circle of friends here and formerly lived in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Dakin
Sabina, O
A. K. Lewis
South Main St
Dakin
Middletown
Den tistry College hosts Post College Assembly at OSU
Dr. H A Sebald attends a two day Post College Assembly at the College of Dentistry Ohio State University today and tomorrow on the Columbus campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Sebald
College of Dentistry
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ayres Couple Return From Denver Business Trip
Mr and Mrs Joe Ayres of 9208 Sherman Ave returned Monday after a few days in Denver Colo where Mr Ayres was on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ayres
Sherman Ave
Denver
Colo
Mr. Ayres
Attendees from Calvary Methodist at Dayton District Conference
Delegates from the Calvary Methodist Church include Millard Bechtel, Mrs. William Housh Sr, Mrs. C L Dakin, Mrs. Marie Gates, Mrs. Mabel Dance, Mrs. Bessie Harrison, Mrs. D O McLaughlin, Mrs. Rhea Forkner, Mrs. Harold Waller, Mrs. Arnold Lowe and daughter Linda June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
The
Methodist Church
Calvary Methodist Church
Millard Bechtel
William Housh
C. L. Dakin
Marie Gates
Mabel Dance
Bessie Harrison
D. O. McLaughlin
Rhea Forkner
Harold Waller
Arnold Lowe
Linda June
Earth curvature spans about eight inches per mile
An old geological claim states that the curvature of the earth yields about eight inches of drop per mile of distance. The line suggests a practical rule of thumb for long sightlines and surveying.
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Whitlock at Park Drive House
Mr and Mrs Clifford Crawford Jr hosted a birthday gathering for Mrs John B Whitlock at their Park Dr home last evening. The decorated rooms featured yellow gladioli tulips and snapdragons. Guests included John R Wilks D H Bleecker Thomas Hoff man Donald Montville Guerney Cole Sr Clifford Crawford Sr John B Whitlock Jr John B Whitlock Sr and Mrs Whitlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Crawford, Jr
Park Dr
John R. Wilks
D. H. Bleecker
Thomas Hoffman
Donald Montville
Guerney Cole
Clifford Crawford
John B. Whitlock
Whitlock
Lodges Pythian Sisters Celebrate 29th Anniversary Event
The Lodges Pythian Sisters marked their 29th anniversary with decorated tables, yellow and white ribbons, blue flowers, red tapers, and paper colonial favors. Mrs John Alfin hosted the toast mistress Virgil Webster gave the invocation, Mrs Roy Stutz performed accordion selections, and Mr W Klopp shared travels in Europe. Pete Jones played piano as a memory of his mother Mrs Katie Jones, former grand chief in 1947, ending with Love's Old Sweet Song. Committee in charge included Mrs Alflin and others. Unity Council Daughters of America met with Mrs Lester Cremer presiding and social hour led by Mrs Robert Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alfin
Virgil Webster
Roy Stutz
W. Klopp
Europe
Pete Jones
Katie Jones
Pythian Sisters
Alflin
C. W. Davis
Lenna Frisch
William Augspurger
Ray Mehl
Nettie Keister
Society Department Deadlines And Regulations Noted
The text lists deadlines and rules for the Society Department and provides a contact number for the Society Editor 2 3411 for doubts. It emphasizes timely submission as old items cannot be used.
Scheduling Notes for Sunday Edition Submissions
Reports for all functions due by 4 30 am next day. Sunday pictures due by Thursday noon. Reserve space a week ahead. Wedding photos over ten years old unusable. Engagement or wedding photo only. Sunday calendar items by 3 pm Friday. No Sunday edition on dead line.
Egyptians Kept Beer Craft Through Ancient Days
Ancient Egyptians practiced beer making, keeping a long tradition of ale production. The craft was known and valued in daily life and ceremonial contexts.
Allstetter Addresses Federation Women on Child Welfare
Dr Mabel Allstetter of Miami University urged Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs to focus on preventing juvenile problems rather than only treating them. She warned that many children lack trained teachers and that dramatic awareness drives action. The meeting included officer elections led by Mrs E H McCandlish and vocal performances by Mrs J C Kmeyer and Mrs V C Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Allstetter
Miami University
Middletown
Hitler
Germany
Allstetter
Dr. Allstetter
Ple
Ohio
J. C. Kmeyer
V. C. Thompson
C. W. Young
Ralph Rettig
Edward Barker
Carl Banzhaf
Frances Dodds
H. James Rosing
Phi Beta Psi Sorority
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Donal Spring
W. H. 4. Jones
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Hosts Model Meeting at YMCA
The Clubs Epsilon Sigma Alpha held a model meeting at the YMCA with a sorority history program for rushees Mrs. Huntsbarger Kuhn Wilson Jukis Whitt Lambert and Miss Marilyn Adams. A tea for rushees is set for April 30 and a formal dinner for May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
YMCA
Robert Huntsbarger
Robert Kuhn
R Wilson
Pete Jukis
Bethel Whitt
Robert Lambert
Marilyn Adams
Founders Day Dinner for Delta Sigma Beta Sigma Phi
Delta Sigma Chapter celebrated Founder's Day with a Meadows dinner. Yellow roses and canning lines decorated the table. After dinner, the Ritual of Jewel degree was conferred on Lois Walke and Mary Tabor. Kathleen Hannah presided, assisted by Angglo Amatulli, Jean Withrow, and Betty Rohads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Sigma Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Sigma Sisters
Lois Walke
Mary Tabor
Kathleen Hannah
Angglo Amatulli
Jean Withrow
Betty Rohads
Co-Operettes Hold Meeting At Alameda Home
Members gathered at Mrs. Harlan Hessel of Alameda for a business session led by Dr. Kruger president of the Children's Farm Inc. Reports progress of the home, notes sponsorship by Middletown and Hamilton Co-Operative Clubs, and announces the June Cincinnati international convention. An inaugural dance is planned for Saturday at the Hotel with officer nominations at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Hessel
Alameda
Kruger
Children’s Farm, Inc
Children’s Farm
Middletown
Hamilton
Hessel
Chester Skillman
John Snider
David Armbruster
Otterbein Calvary Methodist Church Class Meets
The Otterbein Calvary Methodist Church class met for its regular monthly business meeting in the church social rooms. Vice president Mrs Walter James opened with song scripture and prayer followed by readings by Mrs W S Conklin and Mrs Ray Heck and a question and program. Hosts Mrs Ray Weaver and Mrs Walter James served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterbein
Calvary Methodist Church
Walter James
W. S. Conklin
Ray Heck
Ray Weaver
Hadassah Elects New Officers At Annual Meeting
Members met in the synagogue for their regular session and annual election. New officers for the coming year include Mrs. Ted Cohen as president and Mrs. Al Ann enberg as first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadassah
Ted Cohen
al Annenberg
Lawrence Blumberg
Max Fleishman
Evelyn Cohen
al Rubin
Incoming meetings of Roth and Richardson with Mrs
Julia T. Roth and past councilors plan a gathering with Mrs Richardson at 24 Grimes. Omega Phi Tau sorority schedules a meeting with Mrs Walter Graham on South Main Street at 8 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia T. Roth
and Richardson
Grimes
Omega Phi Tau Sorority
Walter Graham
South Main St
Women's Bible Class Meeting at United Presbyterian
The Women's Bible Class of United Presbyterian Church will meet with Mrs. W. W. Gray at 1322 Manchester Ave tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. The event invites all members to attend a study session in a home setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Bible Class
United Presbyterian Church
W. W. Gray
Manchester Ave
Mayflower Past Councilors Meet at Mrs Triplett Home
The Mayflower Past Councilors will gather tomorrow evening at 7 30 at 1005 Lafayette Street to meet at the home of Mrs Elmer Triplett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayflower
Elmer Triplett
Lafayette St
Silver Link Council Meeting And Practice Night
Silver Link Council Daughters of America will meet at 7 30 tonight in the Knights of Malta Hall A practice follows for the demonstration at the district meeting on May 21
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Silver Link Council
Daughters of America
Knights of Malta
Gleaners of First Methodist to Meet at Church
The Gleaners of the First Methodist Church will meet at the church at 2 15 p m tomorrow. Members are to bring contributions for a community project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Cou
Vicksburg Circle to Meet Mrs Smith at 1106 Columbia Ave
Vicksburg Circle plans a gathering with Mrs John N Smith Jr at 1106 Columbia Avenue Friday evening at 7 o clock. The town group invites members to attend the social event and discuss upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg Circle
John N. Smith, Jr
Columbia Ave
Card Party by Altar Rosary Society at Knights Hall
The Altar Rosary Society of St. Mary’s Church hosts a benefit card party this evening at Knights of Columbus Hall. General chair Mrs. Robert Bendel coordinates helpers including Mrs. Krebs Sanders Kommenovich Dick Fiessinger Carmody Paul Hummel Bendel Mulligan Sedge Ritter Villella Kniesel Agoston Martin. Public invited. tickets sold at the door. attractive prizes to be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Rosary Society
St. Mary's Church
Knights of Columbus
Robert Bendel
Robert Krebs
R. Sanders
Eli Kommenovich
John Dick
George Fiessinger
Clarence Carmody
A. E. Paul
Frank Hummel
William Bendel
Glen Mulligan
James Sedge
Robert Ritter
Nick Villella
Norbert Kniesel
Gazel Agoston
Alma Martin
Final Young School Frolic Friday at Middletown High
The last year end play frolic will be held Friday evening in the Middletown High School gym announced by D W Jacot. It will include pupils from Young St School and begins at 7 30 P M The probable turnout is expected to be good and the public is invited to attend the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown High School
D. W. Jacot
Young St. School
Young St
Jacot
Bitter End Anchors Nautical Origin Phrase
The phrase to the bitter end derives from a ship’s anchor chain fixed to the bitt. When the chain ran out to the bitter end, nothing more could be done, explaining the nautical origin of the expression.
Golf on Horizon Wildwood Ladies First Meeting
Wildwood ladies golf group held opening meeting with president Mrs. Melvin Kelso presiding. Officers announced for the season include Mrs. Kelso as president, Mrs. Morris Smith as vice president, Mrs. M. B. Sanders secretary, Mrs. Eugene Coker treasurer, and Mrs. Owen Combs on the board. The first ladies day is set for June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildwood Ladies
Melvin Kelso
Evening social hour and Bible translation progress
A social hour with refreshments followed by note on the Bible translation reaching over 900 languages. The text highlights cultural gathering and the milestone in linguistic outreach.
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Castell Drug
Toni
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Onir
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Federation Women’s Clubs
Mayo Mercer Canores
Dial
Surflex
Long
Warren
Main ST
Ray N. Walker
Sheffield St. Dial
Booth Bay
Cincinnati
Theodore Marty
Tval Goodman
O'Neil
Kyles
Crendren
Roderers
Strand Theatre Bldg
Golf On Horizon
Gough Lamb
G. P. Lewis
Mgr
Wilson Funeral Home
Howard A. Wilson, Jr
Thomas H. Wilson
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