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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1948

Page

10

Camden Homecoming Opens August 16 Week of Festival in Camden

Plans for Camden's 16th Annual Homecoming announce August 16 start with a weeklong program August 17 to 21. The Camden Progressive Club Inc sponsors the event with W R Garen's Mighty Hoosier State Shows providing midway rides, 50 concessions, six shows, and moonlight dancing run by the American Legion. Hugo Zacchini Cannon Act, featuring a circus veteran shot from a cannon over two ferris wheels, is highlighted each evening. Zacchini, Life Magazine subject, headlines the midway with 95 local concessions and a small admission to offset costs. Harry E Neff presides as club president, Robert West as secretary.

Camden Camden Progressive Club, Inc W. R. Garen America American Legion Hugo Zacchini Zacchini Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Life Magazine Harry E Neff Robert West

Cow Wire or Metal Stuck in Stomach Warns Dairymen

A Country Gentleman report by North Carolina veterinarians Dr. Christian and Dr. Shuford details signs of a cow consuming wire or metal, urges early diagnosis, and describes a surgical procedure called operation hardware with a 90 to 95 percent success rate when done promptly on the left flank incision to remove the object and allow rapid recovery.

Arthur B. Christian F. L. Shuford North Carolina Biltmore Asheville Christian

Franklin Officer Resigns Position

John Shotwell of the Franklin Police Department resigns, effective September 1, with Frank Harbach to fill the vacancy. Harbach, employed by George Jeffery, will serve at a salary of 1900 dollars per year while Jeffery recovers from a knee injury at home.

Franklin John Shotwell Franklin Police Department Frank Harbach George Jeffery Shotwell Harbach

Camden social notes include visits and trips

Mr and Mrs Earl Maddock of near Richmond and Mr and Mrs Jack Garst of Dayton visited Mrs Etta Maddock on North Main. Cecil Reeve of Cincinnati spent time with his father Charles Reeve. Elsie Fisher and daughter and Michael shopped in Richmond. James Horrigan of Dayton visited his mother. I N Gabriel of Hamilton visited Horrigan. Jean Herbster spent days at a Cleveland clinic. Dr C E McKinley and son Charles returned from a Michigan fishing trip. Julia Deem and Mrs Fred J Rapp attended an Eastern Star picnic near New Paris. Camden Beauty Shop, run by Mrs Mary Shields, will close August 7 to 17.

Camden Earl Maddock Richmond Jack Garst Dayton Wree Etta Maddock North Main St Cecil Reeve Cincinnati Charles Reeve Elsie Fisher Harvey Long Michael James L. Horrigan Dayton John Horrigan I. N. Gabriel Hamilton State Park New Paris Mary Shields

Convention Plans Public Program at Pollock Talk

Delegates to the Associated Bible Students International Convention at Chautauqua will hear G Russell Pollock speak on Gods Plan for man Friday at 8 p m in the auditorium Pollock known for California radio programs will headline a program starting with a musical prelude at 7 30 p m Open to the general public with no admission charge or collection, per the program chairman.

Chautauqua Associated Bible Students International G. Russell Pollock Pollock God California

Germantown Weekenders and Local Appointments Highlight News

Germantown residents visit relatives in Germantown and elsewhere as Dr. P A Kemper and son and James Bond return from a westward month long trip. Robert Poorman named head of English at Center High School in Center Colorado. Linda Sue born to Dennis Bolinger and wife at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton.

Germantown Gene Smith Woodville Emma Smith P. A. Kemper Robert James Bond West A. L. Stingley Cincinnati Clarence Kurtz Ernest Kepler George Robert Adams Will Troxell Myra Bruner Wilbur Sprinkel Wes Russell Baker Great Lakes Naval Station C. A. Baker N. Main St Dennis Bolinger Linda Sue Miami Valley Hospital Daymn Clayton Garner Grandview Hospital Dayton

Family gatherings and visits across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky

Local notices record Helen and Barbara Haven with Mrs Lucille Dalheimer in Ashland Kentucky and others attending a Indiana sun ny reunion. Several families including Kennels Rau and Stabler vacationing in Virginia Beach, shopping trips described and guests visiting in Cincinnati Hamilton Middletown and Madera. A final note explains New Hebrides natives bind newborn heads to create a slanted skull, viewed as beauty.

Helen Barbara Haven Lucille Dalheimer Ashland Gertrude Price Homer Carter Eugene McKinney Indiana Ralph Kennel Charles Olliver Clifford Kennel F Ed Rugarb Fred Rau Barbara Chucky Rau Midletown Mikelarrh Charles O. Everson Paul Stabler Virginia Beach Harry Fee Lois Jean West Chester Edna Billingslea David Bishop Martha Bishop Marie Lebanon Ted Bishop Springboro Harold Narsh Pat Bishop Hamilton Floyd Bishop Middletown Martin Bishop Jerry Madera Ec. Bishop Elmer Long Leta Gorsuch Cincinnati Ed Wallace Joseph Condon Jack Shannon Kenneth Stewart Buckeye Lake Stella Elliott Grace Clawson New Hebrides Islands

Delegates Named To Ohio Grange Convention

Monroe Grange elected delegates for the December Ohio State Grange sessions at a Monday meeting with 70 members in attendance. Roy Kettman and Eugene McKinney were named delegates and alternates, while plans for an August 30 meeting and a picnic at Harmon Park Lebanon were announced.

Monroe Ohio State Grange Monroe Grange Monroe School Ray McKinley Lester Kennel Joe Baird McKinley Harmon Park Lebanon Roy Kettman Eugene McKinney The Grange Eleanor Baird Mildred Baird Window Viper Ray McKinney Elma Belle Francis Zelma_ Barnthouse Boyd Smith Helen Campbell Patricia Rosselot Edward Rosselot Rosselot Eileen Magic

Local groups plan events across nearby towns

Springboro Grange meets at the grange hall Wednesday evening. Carlisle Working Club of the New Jersey Presbyterian Church gathers at Mrs. Howard Peast’s home. Trenton hosts the Butler County 4-H Round-Up at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Trenton High School. Lebanon plans Moose Society talks in Memorial Hall Wednesday evening. Jacksonburg Wayne Township Livestock Club meets at the De Bord residence Wednesday evening. Hamilton holds Farm Bureau and Pomona Grange picnic at LeSourdsville Lake Thursday. Franklin Ladies' Aid Society meets at the Anspacher country home near Germantown Thursday. Seven Mile Kitchen Kids host a jenic at LeSourdsville Lake Thursday. Katun purebred ram sale at Preble County Fairgrounds Thursday afternoon. Carlisle PTA ice cream social at the school grounds Friday evening. Gratis lawn fete at First Brethren Church lawn Friday evening. Red Lion MYEK

Carlisle New Jersey Presbyterian Church Howard Peast Franklin Ladies’ Aid Society St. Pauls Lutheran Church Clarence Anspacher Germantown

Liquid gas fertilizer gains traction on southern farms

Farmers adopt liquid nitrogen injection using anhydrous ammonia stored in high pressure tanks. The method, applied via nozzles on planters, ties nitrogen to roots and reduces costs. Mississippi cotton and corn tests show higher yields with this liquid form versus solid ammonium nitrate, as nitrogen content differs 81 percent vs 32 percent.

Capper Farm Magazine Mississippi California Arizona The

Franklin Police Chief Returns Parolee From Ohio Penitentiary

Franklin Chief of Police O E Chamberlain traveled to Columbus and back with parolee Ed Gadd who served a year at the Ohio State Penitentiary for driving without the owners consent. Gadd will face a charge related to one of three minor children upon his return to Franklin.

Franklin O. E. Chamberlain Columbus Ohio State Penitentiary Ed Gadd Gadd

Tiny ocean life to unlock Atlantic history in study

Amherst Massachusetts scientists prepare summer research on foraminifera tiny marine animals that populate the sea in vast numbers. Dr Fred B Phleger will lead the project examining shells embedded in the ocean floor to infer conditions during the formation of ancient marine rocks.

Amherst Mass Atlantic Ocean Fred B. Phleger

Ice Cream Social Planned at Red Lion Church

Franklin notices report an ice cream social at the Red Lion church Saturday starting at 7 p.m. A Loyal Class August meeting of Congregational Christian day is set for 1 30 p.m. in the area of Mrs Hazel Barca low.

Red Lion Church

Overpeck picnic planned by township group

The Overpeck Improvement and Protective Association schedules its annual picnic for Saturday at the Township Grounds. The event will feature community fellowship and outdoor activities for residents and neighbors.

Overpeck Overpeck Improvement and Protective Association

Butler County Building Permits Total 198,050 in July

Sixty two building permits issued in Butler County areas outside municipalities total 198,050 dollars for July. The figures from acting building inspector John Kiesewetter show most permits were for new homes or dwelling remodeling, with detailed listings by township and applicant across Lemon Fairfield Hanover Oxford Milford St Clair Liberty Ross Madison Union and other townships.

Butler County Hamilton John Kiesewetter Lemon Township O. L. Lawson Oneida John E. Chamberlain Carson Rd James R. Weir Marshall Rd Merritt Gambill Grand Ave W. M. Moreling Mohawk Waneta Orville Wright Eldorado Emmett Muterspaw Lamberton St Matt B James Crouch Rose Lawn Subdivision Wells Lyle Route 173 Velina Gentry Home Acres William Williams Winona Drive Avalon O. L. Lansow Oberon Drive George Geary Blue Ball L. Guiter Warren Rd Clifton Farms Garrett Brewer Minnesota St Buena Vista Raymond F. Allen Sheffield St Mayfield Subdivision Edwin Moore George Halsey Fred Newton Winton St Fairfield Township Tony Viicena Anthony Wayne Roscoe Phillips Parkamo Ave Elbert Cook Tuley Rd Albert Morris Milton St Homewood Addition Howard Huff Gray Rd Frank Hubbard J. J. Stephenson Wyoming St Symmes Corner James Dixon Greenlawn Theodore Kirby Homewood Donald Weiss William E. Agee Morris Rd Smith Garland Parrish Ave Jesse L. Fields Mack Rd Hanover Township Andrew Pabst Darrtown Pike Donald Winkler Minton Rd Kennedy Rd Woodsdale Liberty Township Harry Brown Millikin Harrison Fields Country Club Heights Ross Township William Amiot Venice Madison Township Tailored Homes, Inc Lee Morris Brown Run Abe Emma Young St. Clair-Madison George Stokes Elk Creek Union Township Ernest Driver Dunkirk

Gratis Livestock Club July Meeting And Planned August Party

The Gratis Livestock club met July 22 at the school building. A social event is planned for August 19 with the Gratis Sewing Club as guests. The Stitch and Chatter Club held a picnic at Road Park, then visited Mrs Mable Bookwalter. Next meeting set for Mrs Daisy Coleman’s home. Mrs Lucille Pugh of Dayton visited Uncle Hubert Coleman’s family. Albert Houser spent the weekend with relatives in Gratis.

Gratis Gratis Livestock Club Gratis Sewing Club Stitch and Chatter Club Road Park Mable Bookwalter Helen Carter Daisy Coleman Lucille Pugh Dayton Hubert Coleman Albert Houser

Overpeck Association Plans Annual Picnic

The 34th annual Overpeck Improvement and Protective Association picnic schedule was announced by chairman John Reif. The event at the Township grounds features a lunch stand, country store, games, contests, and dancing with Sheik Coyle and his orchestra from 9 to 12 p.m. The committee includes Mr. and Mrs. William Coox and many local members.

Overpeck Overpeck Improvement and Protective Association John Reif Sheik Coyle William Coox Eugene Stempfley Adramn Fallert Charles Stempfley Clarence Flory Hubert Urban Charles Billingslea Walter Sipp Earl Housefield Dell Howse Ardy Tinler al Beaudoin Violet Wise R. T. Hill Floyd Rawlins George Armoure

Rotary Golf Tournament In Germantown

Germantown Rotary Club conducts an open amateur golf tournament with participants including Donald Moyer Ross Brewer George Emley Emory Moyer Boyd Askins George Huber Lawson Phillabaum John Largen Dennis Bolinger George Shaffer Maurice Getter Paul Bressler Thomas Frisby Robert Reason Charles Hodson Charles Kuch John Swartzel Robert Swartzel Ott Millett Eugene Winglewich Robert Coghill and Dick Boyer.

Germantown

Weekend Socials Around Franklin Rural area

Mr and Mrs Clyde Helsinger of Wester ville visited his farmer parents Mr and Mrs Fred Helsinger over the weekend. Numerous neighbors and relatives shared Sunday afternoons with families including the Deardoffs and Stoutenboros. Several households hosted guests from Dayton Columbus Middletown and Camden as they visited towns across the region this past Sunday.

Franklin Clyde Helsinger Westerville Fred Helsinger Fred Helsi Lester Dunlap Camden

Church Class Meeting Change Notices local church

TRANKLIN The meeting of the Local Class of the Congregational Christian Church will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Hazel Bare along Allen Street. There will be a business meeting and a covered dish supper. Members are asked to note the date has been changed from August 12 to August 5.

Tranklin Congregational Christian Church Hazel Barealow Allen St

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