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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1952

Page

6

Sorority Rush Party Embraces Hawaiian Theme

Beta Zeta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held a rush party last evening with soft lights, dreamy music, grass skirts, and a style show. Miss Martha Proctor and Mrs. Gordon Aldridge won prizes in a hula contest. New rushee is Mrs. Charles Farquer. Model meeting set for May 6 at YMCA.

Beta Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Gordon Aldridge Martha Proctor Aldridge Charles Farquer Beta Zeta YMCA

Wildwood Ladies Golf Class A Match Highlights

Women of Wildwood Golf Club played a Class A 18 hole Ladies Day match returning for lunch. Mrs M B Sanderson won low gross in Class A and Mrs Alton Combs took low net. Class B saw Mrs Robert Smith with low gross and Mrs J C McClure low net. Class C winner was Mrs Gordon Nein with low gross and Mrs Edgar Westfall low net.

Wildwood Golf Club M. B. Sanderson Alton Combs Robert Smith J. C. McClure Gordon Nein Edgar, Westfall

Mrs Poppel Speaks at ESA Founders Banquet

Mrs Gene Poppel president of Ohio State Council of ESA was guest speaker at the Founders Banquet of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority at the Springfield Entry Club. She officiated a pledge pin ceremony and installed seven new members with Mrs Lillard Lee assisting.

Gene Poppel Ohio State Council of Esa Epsilon Sigma Springfield Poppel Lillard Lee Beta Zeta Epsilon Sigma Oe

Senior Choir Honors May 17 Bride-Elect

Blue Ball Presbyterian Church Senior Choir honored Miss Mildred Baird with a kitchen gadget shower hosted by Mrs. Paul Fisher on Blue Ball Pike. Prizes went to Miss Baird Miss Marlene Swank and Miss Jan Treadway. The couple to be wed May 17 includes Carl D. Hollon and Mildred Baird with Rev. Bryan H Sprague officiating at First Baptist Church.

Blue Ball Presbyterian Church Mildred Baird Paul Fisher Blue Ball Pike Miss Baird Marlene Swank Jan Treadway Mary Lou Baird Lucy Sprague Barbara Shatto Bernice Hendrickson Robert Hinkle Barbara Taulbee Delores Deck Patty Frame Erlene Davis Beverly Whitehed Joanne Baird Baird Carl D. Hollon First Baptist Church Bryan H. Sprague

Travel Notes from Cincinnati University Club Visit

Mr and Mrs Roland Hess of Aberdeen Drive visited the University Club in Cincinnati last night with Mr and Mrs B J Auburn Mr and Mrs J R Erbe and A T Lesnick all of Pittsburgh Pa Also visiting were Mr and Mrs F Morris Witt of Houston former Middletown residents and Mr and Mrs Harold W of Central Ave A few days later Mr and Mrs Russell Weatherwax of Central Ave returned after a three week vacation in North Redington Beach St Petersburg Fla

Roland Hess Aberdeen Dr University Club Cincinnati B. J. Auburn J. R. Erbe A. T. Lesnick Pittsburgh F. Morris Wittlinger Houston, Tex Middletown Harold W Central Ave Russell Weatherwax North Redington Beach St. Petersburg Fila

Picture Couple Visit Returns Home From Kansas City

Pic and Mrs. Boyd Smith of Manhattan Kansas returned home after visiting their parents Mrs Austin Smith of Monroe and Mr and Mrs John Collinsworth of Greentree Road Private Smith is stationed at Fort Riley Kansas

Pic Boyd Smith Manhattan Kan Austin Smith Monroe John Collinsworth Greentree Rd Smith Ft. Riley, Kan

Mrs Hurst Hosts Monthly Club Social With Bingo

Mrs. Richard Hurst entertained the Once-a-Month Club at her Curtis Street home last evening. A social hour featured bingo and clever prizes. Mrs. Hurst won the door prize. Announced for the next meeting, Miss Roberta Gephart will be hostess.

Richard Hurst Curtis St Hurst Roberta Gephart

St Mary's Church Buys Cramer House for Investment Use

The St Marys Catholic Church at Oxford has purchased the H L Cramer house and lot south of the church. Rev A L Schreck said the property will be rented for investment until a definite use is planned.

Oxford St. Mary’s Catholic Church H. L. Cramer A. L. Schreck

Mrs R Gardner Speaks At Spring Council Meeting

Middletown Regional Council of National Council of Catholic Women met at the Girls' Club where president Mrs Robert Gardner traced the groups founding in World War I and described its growth to youth, family life, and displaced peoples work. The council plans housing for three government sponsored foreign exchange students in Cincinnati Archdiocese and reported a large layette shipment overseas plus a clothing drive yielding over two hundred garments. Germantown hosted a tea with Mrs W Weese and Miss Catherine Miller at the table. Trenton will host the July 29 gathering.

Middletown National Council of Catholic Women Thier Robert Gardner National Catholic Welfare Conference Cincinnati Archidoceses Germantown W. Weese Catherine Miller Trenton

Health Day Hostesses Named for Civic Association Exhibit

Mrs. Jack Hose and Mrs. Fred Brosius announce hostesses for Health Day Exhibit to be held Friday in the Civic Association auditorium. Medical Auxiliary aids with displays as the event becomes an annual affair. Hostesses include Mrs. Clarence McDonald, Mrs. William Neel, Mrs. Joseph Teil, and many others. Civic Association Health Day opens Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Jack Hose Fred Brosius Federation of Women’s Clubs Civic Association Clarence McDonald William Neel Joseph Teil Gordon Nein Roger Williams Maurice Rohrkemper Glenn Dougherty Ralph Parmenter George Staley Garwood Wells James Finley Clarence Crout R. C. Dunn Charles Jay Carl Rentschler Lawrence Lackey Clair Tieman Edgar Morman E. H. McCandlish Paul Berry Charles Maertz The

Founder's Day Dinner Celebrates Beta Sigma Phi Chapter

Delta Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held its Founder s Day dinner last evening at the Peerless Pantry in Miamisburg. The group marks its twenty first year as a cultural and philanthropic organization for young women with yellow rose corsages at every plate. After dinner short talks were delivered by Mrs. William Bergmann Mrs. Anthony Hurr and Mrs. Richard Monrow. The Ritual of the Jewels ceremony for members who finished their pledge period was conducted and Mrs. James South Mrs. Robert Curtis and Miss Loriie Hampton received jeweled pins signifying full membership. Mrs. Bergmann the president led the ceremony, with guest Mrs. Paul Richardson from the South Dakota chapters attending.

Delta Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Peerless Pantry Miamisburg Beta Sigma Phi William Bergmann Anthony Hurr Richard Monrow James South Robert Curtis Loriie Hampton Bergmann Paul Richardson South Dakota

Coming Up Assembly 68 Rainbow for Girls Program

The Prosser chapter OES holds a meeting on May 3 at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple followed by a variety program led by Miss Betty Riggs with Rainbow officers serving refreshments. Homemaker Circle Seven meets at Mrs. A M Laren 2904 Armco Drive for a 6 30 p.m. covered dish dinner and installation of new officers.

Assembly Order of Rainbow Prosser Chapter OES Masonic Temple Betty Riggs Rainbow Homemaker Circle Seven A. M. Laren Armco Dr Ronald Smith

Legion Committee Sets Today Meeting on Roads and Cox Home

The Community Service Committee will meet at the Legion Home at 4 p.m. to discuss improving Middletown highway approaches and building a home for George Cox Middletown’s only World War II paraplegic veteran. A subcommittee report is promised and funds exist to start Cox's home though contracts and planning details remain undecided.

Community Service Committee Legion Home Middletown George Cox John A. Ingwersen J. S. Paxton Division 8 Ingwersen Cox

Boy 11 Involved In Theft Of Car Gets Suspended Term

An 11 year old from Hamilton received a suspended sentence to Boys Industrial School after appearing before Judge Oscar Leiser on a case connected to the theft of a car from Lawrenceburg Indiana. He was arrested April 8 with a 13 year old companion who has already been sent to BIS. State Patrol noted the younger youth was not the ringleader but present during the theft.

Hamilton Oscar Leiser Lawrenceburg Ind B.I.S Route 4 Cincinnati

Grease Fire Damages Truck Load of Junk Scrap

A grease covered load of scrap iron and steel caught fire around 1:30 pm Tuesday, ignited by a cigarette butt. Damage to the bed of Garrett Brewer’s truck occurred at the Garfield Street and Hudson Avenue corner, with two fire companies responding.

Garrett Brewer Garfield St Hudson Ave

Candidates For Legion Will Be Selected Tonight

The Post 218 nominating and advisory committees meet at the Legion Home at 8 p.m. to choose a slate for the June election. Russell Stevens Jr. chairs the nominating panel. They will name a commander three vice commanders a finance officer a chaplain and three executive committeemen. Any candidate off the slate may file a petition with 25 member signatures within 10 days.

Post 218 Legion Home Russell Stevens Tony Post Stevens

Wednesday and Thursday Meetings for Local Organizations

A listing of events including National Guard Company D meetings at 7:30 p.m. at 2100 South Main Street on Wednesday and various group gatherings on Thursday such as the Council of Churches breakfast at Calvary Methodist Church and multiple club meetings at Manchester Hotel the YMCA and other venues with times from noon to 8 p.m. plus a Dog Training class at South Main Street Armory and additional lodge and Auxiliary sessions.

National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry South Main St Council of Churches Calvary Methodist Church Kiwanis Club Manchester Lions Club Longview Social Service League Board Y.M.C.A. Toastmasters Club Gardner Alpha Council 326 Jr. O.U.A.M North Broad St C.F. Lodge Hall Alcoholics Anonymous Moose Officers and Lodge

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