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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1948

Page

6

Episcopal Women Discuss Fall Work Program Tuesday Afternoon

More than 60 women from the Dayton region of the Diocese of Southern Ohio met at the Church of The Ascension to discuss fall plans of the Women’s Auxiliary. Principal speakers were Mrs. Ralph Hall Bartlet of Cincinnati and Mrs. Thomas T. Rutherford of Columbus on Christian social relations and religious education. Regional chair Mrs. Thomas Jarvis led the meeting with a tea hour for delegates.

Dayton Diocese of Southern Ohio Episcopal Church Church of the Ascension Ralph Hall Bartlet Cincinnati Thomas T. Rutherford Columbus Howard Wikoff Harry Smith J. R. Bowman Thomas Jarvis

Shower Given For Bride Elect Doris Muchmore

Miss Doris Muchmore is honored at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Bernie Asher and Mrs. Jackie Sheley at 214 Curtis Street. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Howard Bishop, Mrs. Nina Meyers, Miss Orpha Updyke, Mrs. Ruth Gardner, Mrs. Jack Asher, and Miss Muchmore. A streamer labeled Doris and Chalmer August 97 and a miniature bride and groom decorated the scene with a wedding bell and multicolor streamers. A lunch followed, served by a long list of relatives and friends.

Bernie Asher Jackie Sheley Curtis St Doris Muchmore Chalmer Asher Muchmore Howard Bishop Nina Meyers Orpha Updake Ruth Gardner Jack Asher Miss Muchmore Doris and Chalmer Albert Miller Delbert Muchmore Charles Asher Verna Ledford Allen Cormett Miles Gardner Howard Post Joe Ledford

Births at Hospital Reported for Franklin and City

To Mr and Mrs Marion Mey of Franklin a boy born Tuesday To Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Water of 2009 Lamberton a girl born Wednesday To Mr and Mrs Warren Webb of 1610 Hudson a girl born the same period

Marion Mey Franklin Tuesay Ellsworth Wate Lamberton Warren Webb Hudson

Scranton Visitor to Attend Cincinnati Opera Night

Miss Patricia Ann McDaniels of Scranton Pa. visits relatives in Cincinnati and will be guest of honor at the Opera Carmen tonight chaperoned by Mr and Mrs W B Johnston. Her cousins Miss Ruth Eleanor and Richard P Schrock attend as local guests before she returns home next weekend.

Patricia Ann McDaniels Scranton H. H. Schrock Girard Ave Cincinnati Carmen W. B. Johnston

Friends Celebrate Tot's Birthday

Miss Jean Ann Foland daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Foland of Germantown Rd was guest of honor Tuesday afternoon when playmates and friends gathered to celebrate her eighth birthday. Spirited games prizes were awarded and the cake was lit and sung to before gifts were opened. Refreshments followed with many friends in attendance.

Jean Ann Foland Theodore Foland Germantown Rd Penny Lou Stamper Jack Gilbert Eleanor Estes Phyllis Kincaid Mary Joe Hyde David Adrian Tom and Jerry Gilbert Can Lou Stamper Bonnie Kay McNabb Mary Sue Foland Carol Bellow Marcia Brooks Linda Sandra Miller Beverly Larry Peters Rita Patty Wildermuth Ruth Stephen Curtis Lynn Ann Corky McCann Bobby Draut Larry Campbell Karol King Mary Joeyde

Hospital Patients List Medical and Surgical Admissions

In The Hospital Martha Ann Ramsdell daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert on Yankee Rd undergoing surgery. Dale Barker son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Barker of Sherman Ave admitted for medical care. Mrs Kenneth Kirkland of Middletown Route 2 listed for surgical. Lynn Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Smith of Arlington Ave listed for medical. Mrs Herschel Shepherd of West Middletown listed for medical. Wesley Gibson of Middletown Route 1 listed for surgical. Mrs Heber Deardorff of Lawn Ave listed for surgical. Mrs Katherine A Wall of Poplar St listed for medical. Wilson Bailey son of Mr and Mrs Courtney Bailey of Omaha St listed for medical. Barbara Bowman daughter of Hobart Bowman of Tytus Ave listed for surgical. Alice Marie Thatcher daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Thatcher of Central Ave listed for surgical.

Arthur Newkirk Catalpa Dale Barker Elmer Barker Sherman Ave Kenneth Kirkland Middletown Lynn Smith Wayne Smith Arlington Ave Herschel Shepherd West Middletown Wesley Gibson Heber Deardorff Lawn Ave Katherine A. Wall Poplar St Wilson Bailey Courtney Bailey Omaha St Barbara Bowman Hobart Bowman Tytus Ave Surgical Alice Marie Thatcher Paul Thatcher Central Ave

Local residents listed in community directory snippet

Names of residents appear with street addresses including John Moon on Yankee Road Ray Ashton on Manchester Avenue Pete Pendergrass on Lewis Place Burton Hall on Wilbraham Road Thelma Helsinger on South Sutphin Street Donald Creekbaum on Woodlawn Avenue son of Albert and Mrs Creekbaum John W Miller on North Avenue Daniel Day on Baltimore Street.

John Moon Yankee Rd Ray Ashton Manchester Ave Pete Pendergrass Lewis Pl Burton Hall Wilbraham Rd Thelma Helsinger South Sutphin St Donald Creekbaum Woodlawn Ave Albert Creekbaum John W. Miller North Ave Daniel Day Baltimore St

Wildwood Ladies Golf Day Sets August 17 Slate

Wildwood women golfers played the long nine yesterday with Mrs Clarence Mers and Mrs Hugh Wright tying for low gross at 46. Earlier meetings decided to alternate long and short nines. Blind bogey went to Mrs Virgil Clark with 41. Morton Taylor chairs next Ladies Day on August 17, assisted by Mrs Al Leak and Mrs William Schurck.

Wildwood Clarence Mers Hugh Wright Virgil Clark Morton Taylor Taylor al Leak William Schurck

Personal travels fill weeks across multiple states

Mrs. Thomas Galeese returns from a 10 day visit to Louisville Birmingham Indianapolis and Chicago. Miss Elinor Conway toured the west Colorado. Mr and Mrs W B Quail and daughter Helen returned from a Long Island vacation. E A Correa plans Cape Cod with family before returning home. Mrs E A Emerson and Adele Tytus visit Monterey New Mexico. John Carl Auer accompany Miss Daisy Niederlander to Detroit as she recovers from a broken shoulder. Various other locals return from trips to Philadelphia Cape May Smoky Mountains and Washington while Mrs Arthur W Griffith heads east for visits.

Thomas Galeese Bundy Louisville Birmingham Ala Indianapolis Ind Chicago, Ill

Neighborhood Garden Club Meeting at Miss Earnhart Home

Neighborhood Garden Club will meet at 8 o clock tonight in the home of Miss Blanche Earnhart at 920 Malvern Street. Delta Theta Tau Sorority holds a 7 30 p.m. business meeting tonight in the YMCA. American War Mothers convene 2 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Home. attendance urged as it will be the last meeting until September 2. Spanish War Auxiliary Sewing Circle meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs Byrd’s in Dixie Heights at p.m.

Neighborhood Garden Club Blanche Earnhart Malvern St Delta Theta Tau _ Sorority YMCA American Legion Spanish War Auxiliary Sewing Circle Byrd Dixie Heights

School official Ira A. Brown dies in Ironton

Ira A. Brown 63 of Aid, president of the Lawrence County School board, died at General Hospital from a bullet wound ruled personal safety related by Coroner Wilson Lyndh.

Ironton, O Ira A. Brown Aid Lawrence County School Board General Hospital Wilson Lyndh

Churches plan attendance drive from Loyal Friends Class meeting

The Loyal Friends Class of First Church of Christ held its annual covered dish dinner at Mrs. Kenneth Lowe’s Wilbraham Road home. President Mrs. Herbert Spade led the meeting with devotions by Mrs. Otis Byrne and prayer by Mrs. W. D. Brock. A nominating committee was appointed during the business session.

Loyal Friends First Church of Christ Kenneth Lowe Wilbraham Rd Herbert Spade Otis Byrne W. D. Brock

Moose lodge picnic at LeSourdsville Lake honors birthday

The Lodges Graduate Region of the Women of the Moose held a picnic at LeSourdsville Lake on Tuesday with a 6:30 dinner. They celebrated Mrs. Michael Thinnes's birthday and presented gifts. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Charles Bowman on Yankee Rd August 17. Unity Council 241 Daughters of America met at Knights of Malta Hall with 17 members. Mrs. J W Pearch led the business session followed by a social hour.

Women of the Moose LeSourdsville Lake Michael Thinnes Charles Bowman Yankee Rd Unity Council Daughters of America Knights of Malta J. W. Pearch

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Walter Shaffer Franklin

Miss Mary Lou Sorrell and Miss Phyllis Jean Chamberlain hosted a Friday evening stor k shower for Mrs. Walter Shaffer Franklin. Gifts opened by the honoree, pastel decorations with a stork, games with prizes, and a closing refreshment segment marked the event. Attendees offering best wishes included Mrs. Harold Weikel and others.

Mary Lou Sorrell Phyllis Jean Chamberlain Walter Shaffer Franklin Richard Koeppel Lorena Anness Harold Weikel William Dugan Robert Kruse Eugene Fifer Richard Bowper Louis Shaffer Mary Margaret Tuttle Ruth Finney Rexford Silvey Elwood Vennetton John Coddington

Larry Osborne First Birthday At Gardner Park Gala

Gardner Park hosted a Saturday afternoon party for Larry Osborne son of Mr and Mrs Albert Osborne celebrating his first birthday. The scene featured pink blue and white decorations a miniature merry go round cake and prize games with winners Billie Jewell Jill Hammond Sammy Johnston and Karen Botts. Guests included many family friends with motion pictures recorded as keepsakes.

Gardner Park Larry Osborne Albert Osborne Catalpa Dr Billie Jewell Jill Hammond Sammy Johnston Karen Botts Betty Homan Patty Cox Diane Kristian Linda Kay Perkins Linda Hammond Jill

City survey urged for park and pool repairs and funding

Dowling outlined需 repairs for Sunset pool with leaking walls and base and a faulty bathhouse. He noted deteriorating parks and playgrounds, lack of backstops, and called for a parks and playgrounds superintendent with staff. A special tax levy for parks was favored pending a survey to determine needed funding. Also guest referee David Hanton spoke on boxing, and an upcoming open dinner with former governor Lausche was announced. corn roast planned for Aug 17.

Dowling Park Board David W. Hanton Norwood, C Legion Hanton A. J. Frey Manchester Frank J. Lausche Chamber of Commerce Gillen -Crowe Drug Frank Dobrozsi Stoutenborough

Parties Continue for Popular Visitor

Mrs Ernest Brown of New York City has sparked social whirl as luncheon and bridge parties follow her arrival. Mrs J T Schraffenberger on South Main St hosted a group of mutual friends. Mrs John Auer of Elmo Place also hosted a bridge preceded by luncheon. Brown will travel to Columbus next week to meet Miss Lillie Maier who will accompany her home.

Ernest Brown New York City J. T. Schraffenberger South Main St John Auer Elmo Place Columbus Lillie Maier New York

Rainfall Totals 1.3 Inches in City Morning Update

By 11 a.m. today the city had received about one and one third inches of rain with no clear skies in sight. Rain began after midnight and a quarter inch fell before 8 a.m. The forecast calls for showers and cooler weather tonight with partly cloudy skies and moderate temperatures expected Thursday. Record shows 63 degrees at 6 a.m. Tuesday, high of 90 at 5:30 p.m., and a 2 degree drop to 64 at 6 a.m.

Nudists to Hold 17th Convention at Sunshine Park

Nudist enthusiasts from the American Sunbathing Association gathered in Mays Landing New Jersey for their 17th annual convention at Sunshine Park. About five hundred delegates were expected for the first meeting here since 1939. Pat will be strictly in the nude.

Mays Landing N. J Sunshine Park Pat

Legion Delegates Convene Tonight at 7 30 P M

Delegates and alternates to the American Legion State convention will meet tonight at the Legion auditorium in Columbus at 7 30 p m. They will receive information on attendance at the various sessions.

American Legion Columbus Legion Auditorium

Middletown Sees TV Delayed Says Local Radio Chief

Ranny Daly of the local radio stations told Rotarians at their Tuesday noon meeting in the Manchester Hotel that television will not arrive soon in Middletown. He predicted it would be some time before TV becomes established here.

Middletown Ranny Daly Manchester Daly

Local voters defeat charter government proposal in East Liverpool

East Liverpool voters reject a charter form of government by a 2,129 to 1,793 margin yesterday, reflecting preference for the existing municipal structure.

East Liverpool, C

Electric Tool Removes Heat-Resistant Paint

A new electric tool is reported to strip heat resistant paint from wood and metal surfaces. The device reportedly eases removal tasks that previously required harsh methods. Authorities note it could speed up maintenance and restoration projects.

Legion Heads Adopt Rules On Frivolity

Ohio Legionnaires converge in Columbus for the 30th annual convention with strict rules to curb pranks. Drunks outlawed, liquor banned during the Sunday parade, and no commercial advertising allowed as over 5,000 delegates gather for sessions Friday through Monday morning.

Columbus Vality American Legion Legion Ohio Legionnaires

Butler County Keeley Dental Society Outing At Verity Golf

Members of the Butler County Keeley Dental Society enjoyed a relaxing afternoon with soft plain and fancy golf at the Verity Golf Course. Dayts and Cincinnati guests joined a buffet supper in the Verity clubhouse after the golf tournament chaired by Dr. H. A. Sebald. U S researchers sent rockets to 235 miles into the ionosphere.

Butler Counsty Keeley Dental Society Verity Cincinnati H. A. Sebald

Also Mentioned on This Page

News of Society Peg Rosing First National Bank Main St Norcross Lords N. Main St Advance Eagles Butler County Home Tot Martha Ann Ramsdell Mrs. Robertoo Surgica Elinor Conway West Colorado W. B. Quail Helen Long Island Paul E. Turvey Detroit Mrs Ray Sticklen Young St Margaret Griswold Euclid Washington E. A. Correa E. A. Emerson Adele Tytus Monterey, N. M Bruce McDermott John Carl Auer Miss Daisyiederlander Miss Niederlander William A. Kelius Philadelphia Cape May, N.J Jack Hogan North Sutphin St The Smoky Mountains Nancy Neill Linden Ave Pleasoe Clevend Arthur W. Griffith Mr. Griffith A. W. Griffith Virginia Beach Butler County Democratic Hamilton W. Shaffer Larry Porky Osborne Survey OF Open Wilson Funeral Home Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson Sanitone Dental Society U. S Central Big Four Rayette Helene Curtis Lucy M. Fawley Florine Crawford Virginia Pence Ann Nestco
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