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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1948
Page
6
Alfred C. OConnor told the Rotary Club that hospitals face their greatest deficits as operating costs rise. He noted a 14.20 daily cost and 60 cent hourly rate, with funds due equal to nearly two months of gross business. He urged patient payments to sustain staff and services.
Increased hospital use stems from Blue Cross and similar coverages which bring the hospital within reach of everyone by expanding affordable care.
Ohio governor Frank Lausche’s wife Mickey is highlighted as a powerful political asset in Middletown. She toured with Co-Operettes, trained her husband in target shooting, managed wartime household duties, and impressed locals with charm and wit. The piece notes her influence, social support, and plans for public life in the state.
About 100 guests from Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton and Middletown attended the midsummer dance of the Epsilon Alpha Sigma Society in an open air pavilion. Couples danced to recorded music and enjoyed mixers and folk dancing. The next society meeting is set for Saturday August 21 to plan fall gatherings.
The hospital lists several patients by name and relation. Fanny Gath of Oben Drive and Winifred Townsend of Franklin are noted for surgical cases, while Junie Litton and Edna Thirkield are listed as medical cases. Other patients include Mrs. Thomas Tincher of Warren Road and Nancy Hedger of West Middletown with surgical status, Jenera Whitt of Omaha Street with medical status, and Anna May Lindsay of Middletown Route 3 listed for surgical care.
Loyd Wood of Malvern and Billy Sample son of Mr and Mrs Edward Sample of Jewell Street are listed among residents. Also named are Sexton of Highland and Mrs Heber Deardoff Lawn Avenue Mrs Kenneth Kirkland Middletown Route 2 Martha Ann Ramsdell daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Ramsdell Yankee Road Mrs Woodford Combs North Broad Street Mrs William Sanders Glen Co Avenue Dayton Ringle Fleming Road.
Mrs Carl Garrett and Joan Adams attended a Tuesday night shower at Aunt Mrs Homer Burton’s Second Ave home. Garden flowers set the scene as guests played games and contests with prizes awarded to Mrs Ralph James, Mrs Atha Pegg, Mrs Myrtin Hamlin, Mrs James Garrett, Mrs William Rothfuss, Miss Nancy Adams, Miss Emma Burton and Mrs Lester Burton. Gifts at refreshment time came from numerous participants including Mrs George Phillips, Mrs Raymond Pummill, Mrs Boyd Combs, Mrs Raymond Cox, Mrs Simon Farquer, Mrs Kelly Law son, Mrs Myrtle Lawson, Mrs Charles Back, Mrs Earl Go forth, Mrs Clyde Lawson, Mrs E West, Mrs Michael Phillips, Mrs John Adams, Miss Edna Burton, Miss Marilyn Lawson, Miss Cheryl Neuens wander, James and Michael Phillips.
Mrs Owen Combs hosted a farewell gathering on McKinley Street for Mrs Edward DuErmit. West Middleton School teachers attended and presented a traveling bag for her winter in Southern California. They depart this weekend for San Diego. Guests included Mrs Jacob Halle Mrs Elbert Wood Mrs E A Badger and Mrs Glen Zecher.
Michael Patton hosted a birthday party at 2209 Van Ave for his fourth birthday. Guests enjoyed multi colored balloons attached to pink and blue streamers forming a square around the cake with table decorations in the same color motif. Prize winners included Billy Parker Tom Howard Sally Walt Peggy Hall and Paul Turner. Attendees included Steve Vanderpool Sherrill Santoro Dan Howard Ron and John Little Nancy Pfeiffer Linda and Donna Million. Mothers present included Mrs Henry Million Mrs Kelly Little Mrs Lester Pfeiffer Mrs J F E Howerton Mrs A L Turner and Mrs John Newman.
Friends of the First Church of God hosted a farewell for the Rev. and Mrs. W Curtis Lee at the John Schmidt residence on Wilson Street. Gifts were given in appreciation of their service before the couple leaves for Florida. The Staircase Four Quartet performed part of the entertainment.
The United Brethren Church Gleaners Class gathered at LeSourdsville Lake for their annual dinner. Attendees included Mrs. Hart Graff, Mrs. Gale Huon, Mrs. Scott Cooley, Miss Marie Gorsch, Mrs. Wilbur Kiester, Mrs. Robert Kilburn, Miss Eleanor Parker, Mrs. Delman Witt, Mrs. Douglas Barrett, Mrs. Robert Brown, Mrs. George Dingman, Mrs. Loren Maxwell, Mrs. Robert Stamper, and Mrs. John Conger.
Friendship Class of United Brethren Church held its annual picnic at LeSourdsville dining room with entertainment led by Mrs. Whitesell and Mrs. Flatter. Prizes went to several members. Willing Workers chose Armco Park for August and Florence Hannah chaired the dinner event. Officers installed include Brandon, Cali, Hannah, Schneider, Craig, and Anderson. Women's Missionary Society hosted a picnic and meeting on the Midletown Hamilton Pike with Drs. Draut presiding and Yocum in charge of the program.
Nancy Price of Ironton Michigan, fiancee of William Allan Harrison Jr., was the guest of honor at a Forest Hills clubhouse dinner party. Attendees discussed her August 28 wedding to a Middletown family son and invitations were issued this week. Guests included Mrs H L Dell, Mrs Ben Worcester, and others who hosted a miscellaneous shower for the list of brides and bridesmaids.
Mrs J H Daniels was surprised on her birthday with a dinner by relatives at LeSourdsville dining room. Green and yellow decorations adorned the table center cake and a corsage from her husband was given. Guests included Mrs Bert Floyd of Lexington Ky Mrs 8 J Propopoulos Mr and Mrs Donald Dearth and daughters Donna Stephanie Mr Daniels and their son Bob.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Darrell of Crawford Street returned from a visit with their daughter Mrs Ray Ortel of North Collins New York. They visited Niagara Falls and border points in Canada. They also visited Corenne Evans and friends in Lexington and Paris Kentucky.
Mr and Mrs Carl Punk Etter and family of Hodge La visit Mrs Etter's parents Mr and Mrs Albert Etter of Dixie Heights and plan to remain in the area for three weeks.
Mr and Mrs H B Parmele of 524 Kensington St host Mrs Parmele sister and her family. Mr and Mrs W B Leverle of Chicago entertain Miss Sally Parmele who stayed with the Lev ers and accompanied them home.
Mrs. Edgar Schreechfield district deputy and Mrs. W H Waldo state councilor both of Dayton paid an unstipulated visit last night to Unity Council 241 Daughters of America. They with Mr Waldo were the council’s guests at a business and social evening. Later hours were credited to Mrs Mervin Snethen's committee.
At Mrs. Andrew Spisak's residence last night the Jolly 8 members held a card game. Winners were Mrs. Welton Fisher, Mrs. Joseph McClain, and Mrs. Thomas Martin. Guest of the evening was Mrs. Leroy Miller.
At Tuesday night meeting Miami Valley No 30 Daughters of America finalized plans for the state session to be held at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel in Columbus on August 16 17 and 18. Delegate Mrs Allen Gravenstein will be accompanied by Mrs Nelson Smith Mrs William Apple Mrs Arthur Richardson and Mrs Lucien Jones.
Mrs. Harry Willer was soloist and Mrs. Yocum presented a talk on Alaska illustrated by north country movies by Jack Wilkinson. He showed his Tennessee and Kentucky travel movies. Hostesses were Mrs. Yocum Mrs. Asher Mrs. Ledford and Mrs. Draut at the Wendt home on Marshall Road.
The War Mothers drill team will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. for their regular practice at the civic auditorium.
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