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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1951

Page

8

Camden Faculty Completes Roster for Next School Year

Camden Schools confirm a 21st full time teaching staff as new hires join the lineup. R. O. Davies notes additions include Amanda Taylor, Lenore Seals, Harmon Seals, Lewis George, Phyllis Stevens, Miriam Bode, and Roland Huss. Staff gather Labor Day for organization. classes start September 4 with half day first.

Camden R. O. Davies Amanda Taylor Miami University Richmond Indiana Lenore Seals Hamilton Westchester Harmon Seals Dixon Lewis George Fountain City State of Wilmington College Phyllis Stevens Eaton Defiance College Miriam Bode Pittsburgh Muskingum College Roland Huss Luckey

Juries Named for September Court Term

Lebanon Jury Commissioners Sarah M Williams and Zain Banta will pick grand and petit juries from the jury wheel in the Clerk of Courts office. On August 20 at 9 30 a m 35 names will be drawn for the grand jury and 40 for the petit jury.

Lebanon Sarah M. Williams Zain Banta Cliff C. Beckett

Chautauqua Players Present I Like It Here Comedy

The Miamisburg Theater group stages a three act comedy I Like It Here by A B Shiffin at the Chautauqua Auditorium Saturday night. The 1946 New York debut centers on Willie Kringle a European refugee who becomes an American citizen and embraces democracy. Directed by Miss Elizabeth Cade.

A. B. Shiffin Autauqua Auditorium Miamisburg New York Willie Kringle Elizabeth Cade

Fokker Aircraft Said To Cause Half Allied Casualties

An Anthony Fokker designed WWI plane used by Germany reportedly accounted for about 50 percent of Allied casualties, a claim reflecting its feared impact in aerial combat.

Anthony Fokker Germany

Five From Camden Will Attend Methodist Youth Group Meet

CAMDEN The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Camden Methodist Church sends five members Ed Cline Bob Shields Esther Kochenfell May Jane Field and Dixie Major to the MYF Institute at Chautauqua for the week beginning August 12. They raised funds with a paper drive bake sale and other projects. Mr and Mrs James Misheff will accompany them with Mr Misheff serving as dean of men and Mrs Misheff as dean of women. The church choir also held a wedding gown parade Friday evening to benefit the organ fund.

Camden Methodist Youth Fellowship The Camden Methodist Church MYF Institute Chautauqua Ed Cline Bob Shields Esther Kochenfell May Jane Field Dixie Major James Misheff Misheff Institute

Local residents report travels and visits across states

Overpeck residents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Scheid returned home from Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Stephens entertained her aunt and uncle from Phoenix. Mrs. George Meirs returned from Wisconsin. Joyce and Fred Davis visited grandparents in Eldorado. Arthur Curr and family vacationed in Celina. Russell Houston and children visited St. Louis relatives. Clarence Miller and family hosted Bernice and William Huff and Raymond and Edna Miller and Horace and Pearl Huff. Mrs. George Downy is home from Fort Hamilton Hospital. Mrs. James Young hosted her sister Miss Ann Maury Friday. Mrs. James Cameron visited Hamilton. Roscoe Elton returned from Muncie to assist at revival. Herbert Kiem of Richmond spent Saturday with Andrew Wiley and family on vacation in Miami.

Jake Davis Oscar Scheid Michigan Courtney Stephens J. F. Bailey Phoenix Ariz George Meirs Wisconsin Joyce Fred Davis Eldorado Arthur Curr Celina Russell Houston St. Louis Clarence Miller Bernice William Huff Raymond Edna Miller Horace Pearl Huff George Downy Fort Hamilton Hospital James Young Ann Maury James Cameron Hamilton Roscoe Elton Muncie Ind Herbert Kiem Richmond Andrew Wiley Miami, Fla

Two South Lebanon Men Held On Bonds

Finley Noe and Allen Noe of South Lebanon were bound over to the grand jury by Squire Welton Hizar on non support charges. Finley Noe faced assault in a menacing manner with a $500 bond, while Allan Noe was held under a $1,500 bond.

Lebanon Finley Noe Allen Noe Squire Welton Hizar Allan Noe

Local Dinner Clubs and Visits Report Weekend Socials

Lebanon society pages detail gatherings across Lebanon and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Earnhart hosted a dinner party at Midway Restaurant and their Deerfield Rd home with card playing. Mrs. Charles Cooke led a Two Table Bridge Club evening on East Main St with several guests. Various clubs and families enjoyed tea, desserts, and buffet suppers at homes on Drake Rd, Deerfield Rd, South Broadway, and Dayton. Guests included Elmer Terry Jear Spivey Orville Keever and others, with top scores and galloping prizes noted.

Lebanon Charles Earnhart Midway Miamisburg Earnhart Deerfield Rd Charles Cooke East Main St Elmer Terry James Rodgers Harry Schwartz, Jr Walter Lutl Terry Dudley Graham Ames Earnhart Jear Spivey Orville Keever Ann Mavity Drake Rd Elvis Nixon John Paul Robert Peach Herbert Fogle Roland Hazen J. L. Roberts Charles Blackmore Dayton Richardee Robert Haas Joseph Back Herschel Williams South Broadway Richard Wood Harry Miller West Alexandria Herman Hostepler Margie Kay Zanesfield Ohio W. J. Koch Margaret McClure Otterbein College Pat Fisher Warsaw Mary Lou Hoffer Wooster Walter O'Nan

Local Groups Gather for August Meetings and Picnic

Nearby Briefs note the Lilliput Garden club meeting at town hall on August 16 at 10 am followed by a noon picnic lunch. The Carlisle Ramblers plan a regular session at Miss Edna Chamberlain's home this week and a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Leonard Harbaugh's home. The Ninety and Nine Class of the Methodist Church meets Wednesday evening at the church, and North Clearcreek Council gathers Wednesday evening at the Eaton home. EUB Church and Sunday School members host a picnic Sunday at Wald Rue Park.

Lilliput Garden Club Carlisle Ramblers Edna Chamberlain Leonard Harbaugh Methodist Church North Clearcreek

Picnic notices from local church groups

The Lutheran Ladies Society plans a Thursday noon picnic at the parish house. The Ladies Aid Society of the Universalist Church will hold a picnic dinner Wednesday evening at Chautauqua. The Ladies Aid Society of the Reformed Church also plans an event.

Lutheran Ladies Society Ladies Aid Society of the Universalist Church Chautauqua Ladies Aid Society of the Reformed Church

West Elkton lawn fete planned by Friends Church

The Friends Church will stage a lawn fete on Friday from 5 to 9 30 p m on the church lawn.

West Elkton

Scout Leaders Meet in Lebanon Town Hall

Warren County Boy Scout unit leaders will gather Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Lebanon Town Hall for a planning meeting.

COBA Buys Farfields Excellency Sire for Local Holsteins

Central Ohio Breeders Association purchased Farfields Excellency from Charles Lewis and Sons of Fairfield Township to provide Holstein service across the region. Excellency, siring the 1950 All American Junior Bull Calf, boosts milk and butterfat with a 17 daughter dam. Contact Ray Friday or the County Agent in Hamilton for COBA service details.

Hamilton— Farfields Central Ohio Breeders Association Charles Lewis and Sons Butler County Fairfield Township COBA Pabst Paul Premier Johanna Prilly Pick Spring Farfields Pietertje Rag Apple Farfield Excellency Indianapolis Ray Friday Federal Building Hamilton

Germantown Social News Births and Travels Highlight Community

Mr and Mrs John Devilbliss announce the birth of a second daughter at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Rebecca Reason visits relatives in Walnut Hills Cincinnati men and women travel for vacations leave and visits include Virgil Winglewich Paul Fox and others attend funerals and church activities the Evangelical and Reformed Church Junior Choir plans a Wednesday picnic Mrs Heaton hosts Card and Chatter Club and families of Torrence and Brixner visit friends and relatives

Germantown John Devilbliss Doris Bowman Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Rebecca Reason Robert Reason Walnut Hills Cincinnati Homer Flinspach Richard Kemper Cpl Virgil Winglewich Floren Winglewich Langley Field John F. Torrence Elizabeth Torrence Paul Fox Friendship Gardens Michigan City Evangelical and Reformed Church Paul Rex Mount Lima Darrell Lewis Arthur Brixner Catherine Brixner Angela Earl Heaton Card and Chatter Club Mary Corey Chardon John Torrence Springfield

Henderson children visit grandparents in Kentucky

Billy and Tommy of Henderson Kentucky spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred James.

Billy Tommy Henderson, Ky Fred James

Preble County Women's Camp Plans Revealed

Eaton Ohio The Home Demonstration Groups released final plans for the Preble County Women's Camp after delaying to let the Senior 4-H Club Camp finish. The program includes singing crafts and campfire programs with a featured talk on Good Lighting in the Home by Miss Freda Thompson of Dayton Power and Light. Reservations are handled by Miss Bernice J. Tharp, camp director, with contact through the County Extension Office.

Eaton Preble County Freda Thompson Dayton Power and Light Company Bernice J. Tharp

Friends Church Lawn Fete Planned in West Elkton

The Friends Church lawn in West Elkton hosts a Friday fete from 5 to 9 30 p.m. A full menu of sandwiches side dishes and desserts and beverages will be served. The public is invited to attend.

West Elkton the Friends Church

Chautauqua residents share news and travels

Mr and Mrs William Fregman spent a few days in Chicago. W A White Jr returns from a six week Sweden trip. Berners sell Ride A Wee cottage to Satterwaite of Dayton. Imperial Court Amaranth picnicked at Chautauqua. James Gill serves in the U S Army. Tausia sorority stays at Cabin Row Cincinnati. Gerald Silvey family on two week Michigan trip. Helen and Bertha Paris host Cincinnati guests. Paul Wilch Jr hosts Middle town guests at cottage. Jessie Schenk and mother go to California. Veda McCray former pool manager visits Viola Himes. H A Blair and daughter Rita vacation at Lake James Ind. Friends celebrate Daddy King’s 90th birthday. Built in World War II the Jme Highway cost 138000.

William Fregman Chicago W. A. White, Jr Sweden George Berner George Satterwaite Dayton Imperial Court Order of Amaranth Middletown James Gill Chautauqua Tausia Hughes High School Cincinnati Cabin Row Gerald Silvey Michigan Helen Bertha Paris Paul Wilch, Jr Jessie Schenk California Veda McCray Viola Himes H. A. Blair Rita Lake James Ind Daddy” King Shelter House

Canning Season Starts Soon On Better Crop

Lebanon reports the Tom Corwin Canning Company will begin canning sweet corn around August 15 as the crop is a little better than average. With adequate rainfall, the harvest could reach bumper class, lasting four to six weeks. Tomato crops also look good with above average yields. Burnell seeks applicants for seasonal help as the canning season approaches. Only two canneries operate in Warren County this season: Tom Corwin and Mason Canning Companies.

Lebanon Tom Corwin Canning Company Herschel N. Bunnell Cannery Burnell Mason Canning Company Warren County

County Scout Leaders Plan Centennial Fair Meeting

Warren County thirty Boy Scout unit leaders will meet Thursday at 7:30 in the Lebanon Town Hall to plan scout activities for the centennial county fair. Scoutmaster William Gilbert of Troop 43 Mason will lead the session.

Lebanon Warren County Lebanon Town Hall William Gilbert Mason

Monroe Church Women Meet at Garver Home

WSCS of Monroe Methodist Church will gather Thursday afternoon at Mrs. William Garver’s home with Mrs. Frank Fitzwater and Mrs. Alfred assisting hosts. Sales tax stamps will be collected. Several locals and military families are noted as visiting or stationed nearby.

Monroe WSCS Monroe Methodist Church William Garver Frank Fitzwater Alfred Mason Russell Hiteshue

Scientists unveil ultra sensitive air molecule pressure gauge

Scientists claim a new pressure gauge detects a single air molecule in a vacuum system, boasting 200 times greater sensitivity than any prior device. The breakthrough promises breakthroughs in precision vacuum experiments and advanced engineering applications.

Local social roundup from Greenbush area

Greenbush residents record a flurry of visits and family news. Calls at Jake Velte’s home include Mrs James Van Alta and others while Margaret Hunter vacationed at Niagara Falls. Several reunions and visits unfold among the Eckhardt Crauder Lane Shoemaker Adams and Francis households with trips to Fort St Clair Indian Lake and Kentucky. Edward Shoemaker’s son is mentioned in the family note.

Walter Lane Mr. Shoemaker Edward Shoemaker John Francis Clarence Crauder Winfred Adams Kelly Adams Kentucky Indian Lake

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