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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1949

Page

8

Johnsons Sail to Germany for Two-Year Assignment

Lt. and Mrs. Charles M. Johnson and infant son left for New York City to sail for Germany where they will spend two years. They have been guests of Mrs. Johnsons grandmother Mrs. Elizabeth Schenck for eight weeks. Mrs. George Soter and two children returned to Beckley West Virginia after visiting relatives in Middle Town. Mrs. Ernest Beaver and Mrs. Paul Courey accompanied her home from North Bound Street and Minnesota Street respectively, remaining in West Virginia about a month. Mrs. William Stewart hosted a Knott Company event with a covered dish dinner and games at 5609 Highland Street. En route to New York Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cooper of Tulsa Oklahoma are visiting Gordon Shockley and Mrs. Cora Brown in town. the Coopers arrived Sunday by plane.

Charles M. Johnson New York City Germany Johnson Elizabeth Schenck Middletown George Soter Beckley W. Va Ms. Soter Ernesteaver North Bound St Paul Courey Minnesota St West Virginia

Local social note on Mrs Ola Potts visiting Miss Hoover

Been house guest of her sister Miss Bess Hoover of 1310 Girard Ave. Mrs. Ola Potts of Eaton has been visiting, with no further details provided in the readable text.

Bess Hoover Girard Ave Ola Potts Eaton

Mr and Mrs Arnold Lowe Stay at Beekman Tower Hotel

Mr and Mrs Arnold Lowe of 2108 Wilbraham Road were recent guests at Beekman Tower Hotel in New York City.

Arnold Lowe Wilbraham Rd Beekman Tower Hotel New York City

Mrs Sloan Visiting In Richland Washington

Mrs. Larry Sloan of 1823 Fleming Road is spending three weeks with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Obie Amacker in Richland Washington.

Larry Sloan Fleming Rd Obie Amacker Richland, Wash

Willing Workers Meet at Pleasant Ridge Church

The Willing Worker's class of Pleasant Ridge Evangelical United Brethren Church will gather in the social room with Mr and Mrs Richard Walter in charge on Saturday evening at 8.

Pleasant Ridge Evangelical United Brethren Church Richard Walter

Wells Family Reunion Sets Dinner at Armco Park

The Wells family reunion is scheduled for Sunday August 7 and will feature a noon dinner at Armco Park.

Wells Armco Park

Bride Elect Honored With Gala Shower in Montgomery Home

Bride-elect Miss Alline Montgomery, of Franklin, was feted at a Carrol Avenue gathering hosted by Mrs. Green Montgomery. Guests played games, shared lunch, and presented gifts from a long list of relatives and friends. The couple, Miss Montgomery and William Purvis, plan to marry Saturday August 6 at First Baptist Church of Franklin.

Green Montgomery Alline Montgomery William Purvis Carrol Ave Ben McIntosh Louis McCandless Nanny Lowe William Loew Marion Kershner R. Cooper Jesse Drake Jack Clem Raymond Lloyd Oscar Pelfrey Albert Hall William Wright Mildred Ontgomery Harold Parks James Reed George Peck Lucille Wells Charles Purvis Melvin Kinser Gertrude Cooke Kyle Cooke Clara Jordan Mary Hummel Miss Montgomery Mr. Purvis First Baptist Church of Franklin

Miss Marie Dishon Brides Paul Slezak Aug 6

Miss Marie Dishon names Mrs Robert Sigl sister of the groom as maid of honor for her wedding to Paul A Slezak set Saturday August 6 at five fifteen in St John s Church Father James F Frommeyer will officiate Bridesmaids will be Wilma Slezak Betty Rudder and Mary Hummel Best man will be Robert Sigl Ushers are Charles Purdum Al Nori and John Esposito

Marie Dishon Robert Sigl Paul A. Slezak James F. Frommeyer St. John’s Church Wilma Slezak Betty Rudder Reept Mary Hummel Charles Purdum al Nori John Esposito

Jolly Eight Bridge Club Seals Prizes At Mrs Spi Bach Home

Last evening the Jolly Eight Bridge Club met at Mrs Andrew Spibach s home. Prizes were won by Mrs Joe McClain Mrs Donald Turner and Mrs A A Thomas. A late lunch was served.

Jolly Eight Bridge Club Andrew Spi- Bach Paulach Joe McClain Donald Turner A. A. Thomas

Suburban Card Club Holds Country Fish Fry

A noon yesterday fish fry at Mrs. John Straight's country home drew Suburban Card Club members. Prizes went to Mrs. Louis Stultz, Mrs. Straight, Mrs. Paul Wilch Sr., and Mrs. Russell Oglesby. Attending were Mrs. George Fry Sr., Mrs. Gladys Margerum, Mrs. Ed Graft, and Mrs. Lorene Waites.

John Straight Suburban Card Club Louis Stultz Straight Paul Wilch Russell Oglesby George Fry Gladys Margerum Ed Graft Lorene Waites

Neighborhood Garden Club Meets With Mr and Mrs Heller

Mr and Mrs R S Heller hosted the Neighborhood Garden Club for the August meeting. The president led a business session while members participated. A letter from Peggy Richardson Day Camp director thanked the club for spraying poison ivy at Camp Middlemoor.

Neighborhood Garden Club Mrs Roland Heller R. S. Heller Peggy Richardson Middletown

Georgia bootleg fee tied to campaign fund allegations

Special Investigator Charles Blaum cited a 50 cent per case fee added to the bootleg liquor list price to fund a political campaign. Elton Bishop recalled an organized operation selling tax paid liquor in dry counties with state official knowledge and directives not to interfere. Redwine noted Blaum witnessed a meeting of Georgia liquor wholesalers in May 1947 under Governor Thompson and Revenue Commissioner Phillips.

Charles Blaum Elton Bishop Alcohol Control Unit Redwine Blaum Georgia Thompson Phillips Revenue Department Musgrove

New Organization Holds Family Picnic

The Wel come Wagon New Comers' Club held its first large social event at LeSourdsville Lake with 125 members and families attending a 6:30 p m picnic. Mrs Ira Bishman chaired the affair and officers include Mrs Richard Slade president with Mrs V Blank vice president Mrs R E Day secretary and Mrs G Grandel treasurer. The new group, consisting of Middletown newcomers, plans monthly meetings.

Welcome Wagon New Comers LeSourdsville Lake Ira Bishman Middletown Richard Slade V. Blank R. E. Day G. Grandel

Ladies Moose Club Reports Dayton Visit at 7:30 Meeting

The Ladies Ladies of the Moose held their regular meeting at the Moose Hall at 7:30. Mrs. John Arnold spoke on her trip to the Dayton chapter last Thursday evening.

Ladies of the Moose Moose Hall John Arnold Dayton

Society deadline rules for notices and photos

The Society Department sets deadlines to avoid confusion for social items. Reports must be in by 10 30 a m the next day with a Saturday 9 38 deadline. Sunday pictures require Thursday noon arrival and one week advance booking. weddings over 10 days old not used. engagements or weddings only. Sunday calendar items call in after 3 pm. Friday is the deadline. children birthday parties and stork showers are not used.

Hamiltonians Win Ohio Medical Certificates

Two Hamilton residents are among 213 medical graduates and nine astropathic graduates awarded certificates by the State Medical Board in Columbus. Certificates issued after exams conducted June 15 and 18. Recipients include Eric Wolfgang Ringel and Ernest Segnalla Jr with other honorees across several health professions.

Hamilton State Medical Board Columbus Hamiltonians Eric Wolfgang Ringel Haven Ave Ernest Segnalla, Jr

ACCORD ian chief of staff said at Northolt airport

Ian chief of staff said at Northolt airport his group was in observation and preparing to move. No further details were provided about the group’s purpose or plans.

Ian Northolt

Classified Ads Highlight Atlantic Pact Cooperation Plans

Readers are invited to explore ads discussing cooperation under the Atlantic Pact, sourcing equipment for all three services from Britain and the United States, and exchanging ideas on military training. The items reflect a focus on Allied collaboration and modernization efforts.

Britain United States

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