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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1950

Page

17

Methodist Day at Chautauqua Opens With Choir and Talks

Sunday features Methodist Day at Miami valley Chautauqua with 65 voice Daytona Choral Club under William H. Rapp performing a 20 minute program. Rex Kissack of Oxford England speaks. Dr. Robert Kennedy directs the Dayton District event followed by a Youth Fellowship institute led by Donna Morris and staffed by district and church leaders. Morning sessions in Chapel In The Woods run 9 to 12 with daily varied programs through Friday.

Chautauqua Miami Valley Uaytona Choral Club Daytona Choral Club William H. Rapp Madonna Wine Goff Rex Kissack Wesleyan Memorial Church Oxford England Kissack British Isles Robert Kennedy Dayton Methodist Youth Fellowship of Donna Morris Jesus Richard P. Coad St. Paul's Methodist Church Eaton Lloyd C. Zoller Methodist Church of Tipp City Chapel In the Woods Sydney C. G. Everson Ohmer Methodist Church

Poasttown Grangers Meet Tuesday Evening

Fifty Poasttown Grange members gathered in Grange Hall Tuesday for a regular session directed by Mrs. Glen Selby. John Michael showcased baton twirling medals while Donna Lou Kesling performed Gypsy Camp on piano. The Nonsense School was staged by Junie Ledford Jim Michael Dora Long Sara Long Paul Allen Hoover and Delilah Bolling. Refreshments were provided by the August refreshment committee headed by Master Lawrence Michael including William Buchholser Glenn Southard and Verco Daniels.

Poasttown Grange Hall Glen Selby Bernard Kessling John Michael Donna Lou Kesling Junie Ledford Jim Michael Dora Long Sara Long Paul Allen Hoover Delilah Bolling Lawrence Michael William Buchholser Glenn Southard Verco Daniels

Ladies Aid Group Meets Thursday in Presby Hall

SOMERVILLE The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society gathered in Presby Hall Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Bert Withrow and daughter Roberta as hostesses. Mrs. George Summan led the devotional service. Attending were Mrs. Edward Snavely, Mrs. W. E. Inman, Mrs. Luther Warner, Mrs. Isaac Baker, Mrs. E. C. Muff, Mrs. George Snman, Mrs. Chelsa Dill, Mrs. James Paul, Mrs. Fred Bergammyer, Mrs. Clarence Stubbs, Mrs. Stella Withrow, and Rev. A. J. Kelsey.

Somerville Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Presby Hall Bert Withrow Roberta George Summan Edward Snavely W. E. Inman Luther Warner Isaac Baker E. C. Muff George Snman Chelsa Dill James Paul Fred Bergammyer Clarence Stu

Cleveland Held Franklin Arrest of Jim Randall Gil bert

Cleveland man Jim Randall Gil bert was arrested Tuesday night by Franklin police and is being held for investigation.

Cleveland Franklin Jim Randall Gilbert

Charles West to Speak at Chautauqua August 19

Charles West former under Secretary of the Interior and Roosevelt aide will address the Chautauqua audience Saturday evening August 19 at 8 p.m. He backs Ferguson against Senator Taft in the 1950 Ohio race. A week later Taft will speak at 8 p.m. The talks likely touch on key senatorial issues, aligning with Chautauqua’s aim to bring national figures to the platform.

Chautauqua Charles West the Interior Roosevelt Chautauqua Auditorium West Ferguson Robert Taft Taft Ohio H. H. Lawrence Miami Valley

Lebanon Police Continue Drive To End Speeding

Lebanon police chief W. H. Fulberth said the campaign against speeding reckless driving and stopping violations continues. Four motorists cited for speeding pled guilty before Mayor William Fraser and were fined ten dollars plus costs. Franzie Blanton Dayton Charles D Blair Dayton Harvey E Stradley Ft. Knox Ky and Jack N Bucknor Newport Tenn were fined.

Lebanon W. H. Fulberth William Fraser Franzie Blanton Morrow Charles D. Blair Dayton Harvey E. Stradley Ft. Knox Jack N. Bucknor Newport

Gratis Gratis Win One Class of the Methodist Church Event

Saturday evening activities at Chautauqua home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Frazier with a basket dinner. Sunday school class hosted by Virgil Barnhart at his home with a basket lunch. Several local residents and visitors are noted, including Brubaker and Bookwalter families, flu illnesses, and travel to Ithaca NY and Cincinnati Zoo. Russell Ford from WLW Family Prayer Period preached Sunday eve at the school building.

Cora Brubaker Azel Kenneth Forrer Franklin Maple Bookwalter Lloyd Coleman Ralph Dull Albert Shaeffer Miamisburg Ralph Shaeffer Luther Kiracofe Wilson Goldie Burk Marvin Willis

Germantown Social Roundup and Visits Across Town

Germantown residents share weekend and weekday visits with relatives and friends from Lancaster Dayton Eaton Troy and beyond. People travel for vacations to West Virginia Georgia Oklahoma and Texas with several households hosting gatherings and a card club meeting.

Marriage of Miss Car ol Jean Henson and Irvin Stevens

Miss Car ol Jean Henson daughter of Mr and Mrs Virgil Bradley and Irvin Stevens wed Saturday in Lebanon The groom works with the Frigidaire Division in Dayton The couple will reside in South Lebanon The week saw visits and gatherings as members of the Women's Society of Christian Service met in Franklin and a Miami Bridge Club event occurred at Mathers Mill Several locals including Mrs Elvin Horne from California and Mrs Virgil Bradley spent time with relatives in nearby towns A lawn fete was planned for August 25 with a committee led by Mrs John Beedle and others The Rev Robert Meredith and Miss Thelma Sue Philpot Amelia Girton and Shirley Honaker returned from Methodist Youth Camp in Sabina Other brief notes mention vacations visits and weekend trips by residents

South Lebanon Carol Jean Henson Virgil Bradley Irvin Stevens Lebanon Frigidaire Dayton James Honaker Springfield George Sacker John Beedle Women’s Society of Christian Service Franklin Miami Bridge Club Corwin Nixon Mathers Mill Walter Haines Howard Keever William Titus Joseph Meyer Nara Banta Manon Taylor Kenneth van Meter Teresa Hamilton Robert McClain Elvin Horne North Hollywood Cal Brancister George Holmes Clayton Doughman John Philpot Frank D. Belanger Dudley Senis Kenneth Pursley Robert Collier Gilbert Smith, Jr Robert Whitaker Robert Meredith Mary Little Sue Haun Thelma Nuss Connie Honaker Mabel Edwards Viola Whitaker Roxie Shorts Thelma Sue Philpot Amelia Girton Shirley Honaker Nancy van Meter Jack Bradley Sabina Manon Willoughby Oregon Mabel Gates Middletown Charles Hopkins Indian Lake Allie Starn Alice Butchie Jean Huntington Beach Bill Henson Howard Pursley Canada Indiana

Warren 4-H Activity Day Set in Lebanon Friday

Warren County 4-H Activity Day returns to Lebanon High School with hundreds of youth. The program begins at 10 a.m. with a style show and safety speaking contest for boys. Health and judging events will follow, with county winners advancing to the Ohio State Fair and state winners earning a trip to Chicago.

Lebanon Warren County Lebanon High School Mary C. Wiseman Berman Ross Vivian Work Arthur Asley Eaton Cincinnati Livestock Producers Association Dale Bee Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co Jean Nock Franklin Columbus Chicago Ill

Baked Goods Sale by Germantown Church Group

The Young People of the Church of God in Germantown will hold a bake sale Saturday morning at the Dayton Power and Light Co offices starting 8:30 am. A variety of baked goods will be offered for sale. The notice mentions a birthday on January 1, 1950, with three years of club work completed, including this year.

Germantown Church of God Dayton Power and Light Co

Lebanon YMCA Plans Glee Club

Harmony hosts a planned YMCA glee club to be formed in September under director John Vian. Open to graduates of high school not affiliated with any musical organization, announced by secretary James Shedd.

Lebanon Harmony James Shedd Toay John Vian

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