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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1949
Page
6
Miss Bess Mitchell leaves for Sharon. Peg Rosing hosts winter visits weaving a long distance kin network. Travelling guests include Eve from border to border and coast to coast and a cast of relatives and friends from Mexico to Colorado and beyond.
Elizabeth Singleton united in marriage with Edwin Morrow Wilhoit in a private ceremony at seven last evening at the Bailey home on South Maine. Lemmie Bailey read the service as the couple exchanged vows witnessed by a small gathering. the bride wore aqua taffeta.
The editor reminds reporters that society coverage must be submitted by the 19 38 deadline and notes that weddings and photographs older than one day should not be published.
A cheerful bridal shower honors the bride elect with color theme decor and white streamers. Guests enjoy a display of gifts and a sequence of games. Prizes are awarded to Mrs. Laws Yoder and Mrs. Zarnet Freeman. A buncheon is served late in the evening to Mrs. Mary Freeman.
The Executive Board will meet at the Girls' Club tomorrow at 1 p.m. The annual Hogg and Back reunion is set for Sunday January 14 at Armco Park with each family asked to bring a basket dinner.
Eugene McKinney and Turtle Warren Road near Lebanon tied the knot at Bethany Methodist Church. After vows a large reception followed at Union Township Hall in West Chester Lebanon as the groom works in farming.
Middletown Cubs and their parents are advised to contact den mothers by Friday for game information. For details call Mrs. Harry Beeschon at 27 6021.
The Food Show committees are rounded out with Bart Fist Eeter Weendeid ry a a Polteini Mexmper Patties Alerm Adams Mrs Maraizg Seeler Herman and David Riley. Trucker sponsors include the Cincinnati Union Stockyards. Sendar will be Amateur Day and Monday marks the opening of Fashionse in Modern.
A scrambled review discusses competing fashion waves of the era praising new looks and old staples. It teases a comparison of modern styles with the 1920s back-to-back, noting dramatic silhouettes, tight skirts, dramatic necklines, and shifting social trends.
Fire officials from Company No 1 were dispatched to a blaze after a 12 32 a m air alert. The incident involved a clean up operation and caused a brief disruption in the Egg area as firefighters worked to control the fire and prevent further damage.
A morning weather report predicts fair skies and warm temperatures ahead. Limited details mention a calm pattern with no major storms expected through midweek.
Six residents are enrolled in summer classes at Middleton. The list includes Tepe Dando a special student in arts living at 211 McKinsey St and James F. Hasselbeck a senior in Commerce at 1406 Yankee Ed. Asa M. Mectatire a special student in education at 714 Sh X. W. Meirtire a senior in commerce and West Middletown resident Wiliam EFrae Mani rt merce at Middletown Rocte I.
Analysis of mental health among Butler County residents through school and community interviews. The study, conducted by the Division of Mental Hygiene Ohio, involved Hamilton Middletown schools and local agencies, with data from the Butler County Mental Hygiene Association and related groups.
The Family Service Bureau reports July relief cases down from June. Miss Helen Davis notes 27 active cases, 14 rejected and seven pending, with total expenditures $2,101.48. Medical costs were $923.23, direct relief $6,979.06 and admin $243.1.
Chicago AP reports University of Chicago sociologist Prof Ernest W Burgess at the First Institute on Problems of Age says fashion and social roles for grandmothers have shifted. He notes older people feel loneliness and need activities to cope, with prior church and bonnet norms gone forever.
Chairmen of the Girl Scout committe will present their plans at 7 30 p m in the council office. All chairmen will appear before the committee with their figures to outline a workable program for the coming year.
Doctors found Lifebuoy Health Soap reduces body odor on 18 areas and cleanses skin better than rival brands. The leading soap claims a purifying ingredient gives a longer lasting protection and a milder formula suitable even for babies. Lifebuoy’s coconut oil lather promotes a fresh feeling and broad protection, from Lever Brothers.
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