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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1950

Page

9

Vacation Bible School Ends Gratis Sessions

Vacation Bible School closed for the year with a Sunday program of group singing and readings by the children. Awards for perfect attendance went to a long list of named students and staff included numerous teachers and assistants.

John Johnson Jean Lantis Bertha Mitchell William Morrow Carol Morrow Judy Mullendore Toni Zimmerman Donna Barry Bob Bevington Barbara Carton Roscoe Eikenberry Judy Hollenbaugh Larry Hollenbaugh Carol Johnson Grace Kalter Nancy Patton Bob Coleman Clara Michael Sandra Miller John Donson Fred Johnson Eugene Miller

Ice Cream Social Set For Friday

WEST ELKTON A Friends Church ice cream social is scheduled for Friday evening. The menu will include coffee pie iced tea cake sandwiches baked beans potato salad and ice cream.

West Elkton

Midweek Meetings Halted at Kings Mills Baptist Church

Kings Mills Baptist Church suspends evening and midweek prayer services during the pastor's vacation. Morning worship continues as usual. Rev. A. V. Schmal of Calvary Baptist Church Covington Ky will preach this Sunday. Young People's Group led by Mrs. Guy Culberson Jr will meet Sunday at 6 15 PM.

Kings Mills Kings Mills Baptist Church A. V. Schmal Calvary Baptist Church Covington Young People’s Group Guy Culberson, Jr

Camden Social Roundup From Vacation Trips and Moves

Mr and Mrs F A Bousman return from Canada while Mr and Mrs William Matt and family and Miss Jean Ann Fouts come back from a week in New York City. The Rev and Mrs James Misheff move into the Methodist Parsonage vacated by the Sweat couple. Lou Siebert and daughter host a weekend with Mrs Siebert’s sister and family, William L Moore of Louisville, Ev Sunday, William L Scott and family, and Emma Scott in observing Mrs Siebert’s birthday and the couple’s wedding anniversary.

Camden F A. Bousman Canada William Matt Jean Ann Fouts New York City James Misheff Norman Sweat Lou Siebert Siebert

Jacksonburg Society Notes And Local Health Update

Mrs Eli sword was taken to Middletown Hospital and underwent emergency surgery on Monday. The Women’s Society of World Service held its July meeting at the home of Mrs Helen Geiver with vice president Mrs Iva Marts presiding due to illness of president Mrs Abbie Brelsford. A ceremony was led by Ms Jean May. Two new members were initiated. Mr and Mrs John Sparks were mentioned.

Jacksonburg Elisha Sword Middletown Women’s Society of World Service Helen Geiver Iva Marts Abbie Brelsford Seerem Jean May John Sparks

Jamboree Talent Prizes Awarded at Gratis Booster Club

Gratis Booster Club held events at the school auditorium awarding prizes for talent and a baby contest. Mary Knabe and Gary Paxon won second prize for Me and My Teddy Bear, Larry Brandenburg placed third for humorous readings, and Butch Zimmerman won first with the baby contest followed by Neica Hollenbaugh for second.

Gratis Mary Knabe Gary Paxon

Warren County Fair prize lists ready for distribution

Premium books for the ninety ninth Warren County Fair are prepared this week for distribution. The event runs September 19 to 22 with day and night attractions promised to be bigger and better.

Maxine Maxine Lebanon Warren County

Local neighbors host social gatherings across Trenton area

Mr and Mrs Maurice Guy entertained at dinner with guests from Jacksonburgh Germantown and Hamilton. Linda Willsey visited Hamilton as Jim White and Don Goebel returned from Arizona. Garrett reunion at Turkey Run State Park and Camp Hook participants are noted. Otto Proeschel home hosted reunion with multiple families attending. Kyle Caldwell attended state Grange meeting Otterbein home. Various local households welcomed guests and extended families through Sunday and Monday events.

Trenton Maurice Guy William Pummill Jacksonburgh James Browning Germantown Harry Stretcher Anna Howe Eugene Sloneker Hamilton Arizona Carl Goebel Merle Garrett Garrett Turkey Run State Park C. D. Fisher California George Krug Ray Leaf Houghton Lake Michigan Mark Goebel Youngstown Ralph Ritter Ed Bellaw Albert Comstock Middletown Kenneth Allan Cincinnati Kyle Caldwell State Grange Otterbein Herbert McComb Dale George Pippert Harold Woodrey Jr Harold Woodrey Sr

Lutherans to Meet Trenton

The Lutheran Brotherhood will hold a meeting Thursday evening at 8 p.m. at the parish house.

Trenton

Trenton Nazarene Church Elects Officers at Meet

At the annual reorganization meeting of the Nazarene Church the following officers were elected to the board of trustees Roy Brown Winifred McClain Richard Freeman C C Goff and Harvey Green. Homer Sorrell Fred Harback Charles Benton Andrew Combs and Mrs Oscar Ferguson were elected to the board of stewards. Richard Freeman named Sunday School Superintendent and Lloyd Shackelford Roy Brown Orville Short Winifred McClain Mrs Jacob Root and Mrs John Evans named to the Sunday School board. Harvey Green and Mrs A M Wilson were elected delegates to the Western Ohio District Assembly.

Trenton the Nazarene Church Roy Brown Winifred McClain Richard Freeman C. C. Goff Harvey Green Homer Sorrell Fred Harback Charles Benton Andrew Combs Oscar Ferguson Lloyd Shackelford Orville Short Jacob Root John Evans Sunday A. M. Wilson Western Ohio District Assembly

Warren County Seeks Teachers For School Roster

Lebanon area schools need two teachers to complete the county roster. A vocational home economics post at Harveysburg and a music and English position are to be filled. Lebanon schools report the Leba non roster is complete, according to Supt. H H Druhot.

Lebanon R. F. Hatfield Harveysburg H. H. Druhot

Franklin Couples Wed in Justice Office Nuptials

Franklin residents Miss Virginia Hilliard and John Worrell were married Thursday at 7:30 PM in Justice Norman Locke’s office on East Second Street with a double ring ceremony. Worrell works at Oxford Miami Paper Co. Corinna Roach and Harold Crabtree, also of Franklin, wed Saturday at noon in Locke’s office, with the bride’s parents as witnesses. Jim Bishop and his son Howard are taking a vacation to Georgia and other states this week.

Franklin Virginia Hilliard John Worrell Justice of the Peace Norman Locke East Second St Worrell Oxford Miami Paper Co Corinna Roach Harold Crabtree Jim Bishop Son Howard Georgia

Nearby Briefs Show Local Church and Club Meetings

The Mennonite Ladies Society meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Paul Ehresman’s home. Lutheran Brotherhood gathers Thursday at 8 p.m. in the parish house. Women’s Society of Christian Service convenes Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Methodist Church annex. Methodist Sunday School plans a church annex party Wednesday evening. Springboro Grange meets Wednesday evening at the Grange Hall. Christian Service of the Red Lion Methodist Church gathers Thursday afternoon. Evangelical United Brethren Church sponsors a lawn fete at the Grange Hall Saturday. Married Circle meets Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. William Culbertson’s home. Ladies Aid Society of the EUB Church meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Smith’s home. North Clearcreek Farm Council meets Thursday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zeckman’s home.

Trenton Mennonite Ladies Society Paul Ehresman Lutheran Brotherhood Women's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Annex Methodist Sunday School Church Annex Springboro Grange Hall Red Lion Methodist Church Evangelical United Brethren Church William Culbertson Ladies Aid Society EUB Church Frank Smith North Clearcreek

Ice Cream Social Planned at West Elkton Friends Church

An ice cream social is scheduled for Friday evening on the lawn of the Friends Church in West Elkton inviting residents to join in a community gathering with treats and fellowship on the church grounds.

West Elkton Friends Church

Presbyterian Church Ice Cream Social Saturday Social

Seven Mile The Presbyterian Church School sponsors an ice cream social on the church lawn starting at 5 p.m. Saturday.

Seven Mile the Presbyterian Church School

Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society to meet Thursday

The Women’s Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church will gather at 7 30 p m Thursday at the church. The Germantown American Legion Auxiliary will convene at 8 p m this evening at the Legion Home.

Women's Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church Germantown American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home

Monroe Christian Service Meeting at Amanda Methodist Church

Monroe Christian Service of the Amanda Methodist Church will meet at 0 p.m. on Wednesday at the church.

Monroe Women’s Society of Christian Service Amanda Methodist Church

Lebanon party marks Martha Du puy ninth birthday

Martha Lee Dupuy celebrated her ninth birthday with a party for neighborhood girls at her Wright Ave home from 3 to 5 30 pm. Guests included Nan Lesan Joan MacCallum Jean Augsburger Jean Armitage Brenda Wilson and Patty Womack. Many relatives and friends attended the event.

Lebanon Martha Lee Dupuy Wright Ave Nan Lesan Joan MacCallum Jean Augsburger Jean Armitage Brenda Wilson Patty Womack G.H. Townsley South Broadway James Townsley Richard Middletown R. E Springfield Everett Schwartz North Broadway Harry Schwartz, Jr Centerville Schwartz East Mulberry St Robert Taylor Morrow Holly Taylor Richard Gress Dayton Harold Rosencrans Ralph Simpson Carol Ft. Thomas, Ky Elizabeth Eulass New York City B. H Blair William R. Blesch Laura Jeanne Dilatush Columbus S. A. Bouton Frankfort Frieda B. Dilatush Edward C. Bahr ST. E. Bowen O. G. Bowen Ligonier Ind Delmar Chaney Margaret Ann Fred Kelso Sabina

Builders Class Ice Cream Social at Red Lion Church

The Builders Class hosts a homemade ice cream social at the Red Lion Church Friday evening. Local attendees are invited to enjoy desserts and fellowship in a community event highlighting church activities and youth group outreach.

RED Lion

Women’s Society meeting hosted by Mrs Denver Noggle

The Women's Society of Christian Service will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Denver Noggle as hostess.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Denver Noggle

Club Meeting Schedule Sets Late Evening Dates

The Young Ladies Working Club will meet at 7 30 this evening at Mrs John Brudge home. The Couples Club of the Presbyterian Church will meet Saturday at 8 p m at Mr and Mrs Walter Stephens home.

John Brudge The Presbyterian Church Walter Stephens

Lebanon Grange Meeting At 8 30 P M Thursday

The Lebanon Grange will convene at 8 30 p m Thursday at the hall for its regular gathering. The session will cover planned activities and community notices.

Volunteer Fire Competition Starts Saturday Evening

A volunteer fire competition begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, drawing teams from local stations to test speed and response in a public event.

Jacksonburg Congregational Meeting Set for Thursday

The Jacksonburg Congregational Church will host a meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday. The Mothers Club will be with Mrs. Wagner at the event.

Jacksonburg Mother's Club Wagner

Be Held Friday Evening at the Friends Church

An upcoming community gathering is scheduled for Friday evening at the Friends Church. The event details are limited in the readable text, but it is described as a local church gathering or service. Further particulars such as time and program are not available in the fragment.

Franklin social news highlights visits and farewells

Franklin residents and friends exchange visits across states, hosting and traveling. Tucson visitor Frank Evans returns home after a Lees Creek stay. extended kin visits connect Franklin, Dayton, Hopkinsville, and Middletown. Social events include dinners and a birthday surprise for Mrs McCreary. England guest Mrs Eels departs after two years.

Valley Press Club Postpones Meeting

The Miami Valley Press Association postpones its bi monthly meeting to September 8 at 6 30 p m at the Bee and Thistle in Fairborn after a state wide newspaper meeting with Senator Robert A Taft in Columbus on August 11. C E Oldfather president announced the change. J C McMillan publisher of the Fairborn Herald will host the rescheduled event.

Lebanon Miami Valley Press Association Fairborn C. E. Oldfather Nwspapermen Deshler-Wallick Columbus Robert A. Taft MVPA J. C. McMillan Fairborn Herald Bee and Thistle

Franklin Police Arrest Drivers Reported Today

Franklin officers report two arrests: Frank Weaver of Cincinnati charged with careless operation and William Webb Elifritz of Troy charged with reckless operation.

Franklin Frank Weaver Cincinnati William Webb Elifritz Troy

Mason Street Fete Scheduled Saturday

Lebanon notes the fourth annual street fete sponsored by the Mason Volunteer Fire Company will run Saturday from 4 p.m. Awards reach up to 100 dollars and food will be served in the afternoon and evening. Games and entertainment will be provided for all ages.

Lebanon Mason Volunteer Fire Company

Germantown People Share Weekend Visits and Travels

A roundup of social visits and travels from Germantown and nearby areas. Albert Rettich Jr and family hosted. Mrs. Ida Moses stayed in Dayton with the Moses family. George Small and daughter Janice attended a Hamilton picnic. Elsie Bell visited Charles Fowler family. Helen Emerick and daughters planned a Savannah trip. Various families sent members on trips to Hagerstown, Dayton, Washington state, Buffalo, New York City, and the West, with births announced and relatives noted.

Germantown Albert Rettich, Jr Ronald Richard Ida Moses Dayton Carlos Moses George Small Janice Hamilton Elsie Bell New Lebanon Charles Fowler Bell Rd Helen Emerick Cpl Frederick Emerick Savannah John Torrence, Jr Springfield John Torrence Jimmy Stull James Stull Miami Valley Hospital Glenn Stiver Johnny Crane Hagerstown Sam Crane John Bond William Bond E. C. Alberts Marvin Kofroth Lon Lebecan Indian Lake Lydia Layman Kemper O'Neil Washington State Bernice Poorman Buffalo New York City Paul Fox West Clifford Kelly Sandusky Lake Erie Frank Wilson Oregon James Ingbrand Albuquerque N. Mex Lawrence Neeble Fanny

Red Cross Seeks Gifts and Volunteers in Warren

Lebanon reports the local Red Cross Chapter needs about 150 birthday gifts monthly for the Day­ton Veteran Hospital. Donations and entertainment are requested at Red Cross HQ in the courthouse basement. Gray Ladies and sewing volunteers are also needed, with contact via Mrs. Durnham at the courthouse.

Lebanon Red Cross Veteran Hospital Dayton Louise Fred Fred Durnham Court House Patterson Field Hospital Red

Lebanon Grange to stage health program and contests

The Lebanon Grange Home Economics Committee plans a health program with a cotton robe coat and cotton format contest at the Grange Hall Thursday at 8 30 p m Ed Allum master announced yesterday All Grangers are urged to attend Refreshments will be served after the meeting

Lebanon Grange Ed Allum

Church Election Set Thursday in Jacksonburg

Jacksonburg voters attend a church congregational meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday to elect officers. The church council and administration official board will meet afterward to conduct the officer election.

Jacksonburg Church Council of Administration Official Board

Speeding case nets $10 fine in Lebanon

Gerald Latham of near Layton was fined $10 and costs after a speeding arrest by local police. The Mayor William Fraser handled the case Monday in Lebanon. Separately, Mrs. Lester Chenoweth and family attended a Goodwill Open House in Dayton, while Mrs. F. J. Sloat of Slidell La. arrived in Franklin to spend the summer with Clyde and Mrs. Darragh. Mrs. Edwin Bowling and son Eddie visited Union Road hosts, with other local families from West Carrollton Mans field and Franklin also at the picnic.

Speeder Lebanon Gerald Latham Near Layton William Fraser Monday Lester Chenoweth Middletown Dayton F. J. Sloat Slidell Franklin Hamilton Clyde Darragh John Elam Jimmie Union Rd Edwin Bowling Eddie West Carrollton Gene Little Mansfield Decorsie Begley Charles Dyas Beverly

Gratis resident Jessee Fudge dies in Michigan home

Former Gratis resident Jessee Fudge died at his Michigan home and will be transported by Zimmerman ambulance to Zimmer men Sons Funeral Home. The service is set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. C. N. Crick officiating. Burial will follow in Gratis Cemetery.

Gratis Jessee Fudge Michigan Zimmerman and Sons Funeral Zimmerman Ambulance C. N. Crick Gratis Cemetery Lloyd Coleman Donna Barbara Michael LeSourdsville Lake Rebekah Lodge Alva Albaugh Dayton Sadie Apple Ralph Dull First Brethren Church Twin Valley Red and Gun Club Bertha Street Good Samaritan Hospital Orville Barley Miami Valley Hospital Armina Ward Charles Ward Berema Club Fort St. Clair Park Everette Keplinger Dayton Brethren Church N. Keplinger Gratis Brethren Miami Valley Brethren

West Side Bible Class Meeting Planned For Thursday

FRANKLIN The West Side Bible Class will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m in the home of Mrs Dan Day on Spring Ave All interested ladies will be welcome at this meeting.

Franklin West Side Bible Dan Day Spring Ave

Red Lion community notes and birthdays

Red Lion society items report Judy Mote’s first birthday celebration hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Don Mote. Birth announced for a daughter at Middletown Hospital. Various visits and meetings include Christian Service meals, Brotherhood meeting, elephant sale, and a guest speaker from Middletown. Other notes mention youth camp, relatives in Indiana, and Mayo Clinic trip to Minnesota.

RED Lion Ted Mote Don Mote Judy Gladys Morgan Dayton Frank Leight Charles South Middletown Hospital Clarence Baker Florida Ralph Lane Jackie Green Methodist Sabina Laura Wilkerson Dora Mote Indiana Wilbur South Robert South Minnesota Mayo Clinic

Auxiliary to Meet Germantown Tonight at Legion Home

The Germantown American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. at the Legion Home this evening to discuss upcoming activities and support for veterans.

Mothers Club Meeting In Jacksonburg Tonight

The Moth ers Club will meet with Mrs. A N Wagner at 8 p m this evening in Jacksonburg.

Mothers Club Jacksonburg Mother’s Club A.N. Wagner

Workers to Convene in West Elkton Meeting

Workers will hold a regular meeting on August 9 with Mrs. Elena Riner in West Elkton.

West Elkton The Elena Riner

Three at Conference Ohio State University

Mrs Ralph Ford Foster and Mrs Elmo Wilson of near Lebanon attend a state 4-H advisors conference at Ohio State University in Columbus this week.

Lebanon Ohio State University Columbus Ralph Ford Foster Elmo Wilson Near Lebanon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Warren Fair Mma Central Ave Trenton Church Somerville Carlisle Lebanon Grange Mason Franklin Social News Frank Evans Tucson Ariz Walter Evans Lees Creek Norman Locke and Sons Herman Hilty Bluffton Harold Parris Miami Fla Hopkinsville Jesse Mentz Mr. Parris Arthur Parris Glen Patrick Laurens South Carolina D. D. Patrick Mabel Sinnard Decorise Begley Ella King Joseph Gribble Frances King Marion and Wabash Pat Hazelwood Mary Chenoweth Don Sellers Robert Go America Rossman-Shera Insurance Office Eels Carolyn Mr Harry Clendening Art Ave McCreary Ina Martin Nora Sales Dorothy Roberts Blue Ball Freda Riddell Carrie Eberhart Colonial Kitchen Eaton Will Schultz Ralph Horner Norman Swatek Nancy Beloit Mis Jean Montgomery Milo Beck Miamisburg Mattress and Furniture CO. Inc Reynolds Ave Springfield ST Valley Press Club Mason Street Warren Gibby's Care Charles ST Methodist Men's Brotherhood David Jacot American Legion Auxeiliary Carey Chex Underwriters'laboratories, Inc Bacade C& Grimes
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