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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1948

Page

6

Pretty Shower For Bride-Elect Carmella Iezzoni

Miss Carmella Iezzoni bride elect of Walter Just received gifts at a shower hosted by her sister Miss Lucille Iezzoni. The event included games and a luncheon with many guests, and the wedding is set for Saturday August 21.

Carmella Lezzoni Walter Just Lucille Lezzoni John Hopkins Fred Fetzer Thomas Faeta Art Wellinghoff Melvin Steele Rachel Diorio Mary Lezzoni Rosy Just Hamilton Naomi Faye Frazier Teresa Nori Frances Jean Scotti Geraldine Vitori Joan Kobaul Lucille Iezoni Carmella M. Iezzoni

Industrial Fire Course Proposed for City Firms

Safety Council fire prevention division discussed a two session firefighting course to test firm interest. Paul E. Wilson said letters were sent to local firms and a plant supervisors meeting may be called to set up talks. The group also considered tying the sessions to a six session accident prevention program and no action was taken on a No Smoking ordinance. William F. Fishbaugh noted a thousand junior fire chief pins ordered for fifth and sixth graders who aided in the spring cleanup.

Safety Council Paul E. Wilson Council William F. Fishbaugh Wilson

Serviceman Serves Aboard Coral Sea During Practice Cruise

John W. Cornele gunner's mate third class USN, son of Mrs. J W Cornele of 1800 Woods lawn Ave, is serving aboard the USS Coral Sea CVB 43 which is participating in the annual Midshipmen's Practice Cruise.

John W. Cornele USN J. W. Cornele Woodslawn Ave

Muchmore-Asher Nuptials At New Jersey Presbyterian Church

Doris Jean Muchmore and Norris Chalmers Asher united in a candlelight ceremony at the New Jersey Presbyterian Church on Saturday August 7. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert E. Muchmore of Franklin and the groom son of Mr. and Mrs A Asher of Carlisle. The couple's reception followed as Rev. Carroll Kitts officiated with organist Orpha Updyke and soloist Mrs. Donald Ingabrand. The bridal party included Miss Bernice Asher as maid of honor and bridesmaids in satin gowns. the groom’s party featured Robert Rhodes best man and ushers Wallace Sheley Glenn Stanifer Maurice Muchmore and Harold Dyas. The bride wore white satin with seed pearls and a fingertip veil. she carried white roses and baby's breath. Both families noted Carlisle High School graduations. The bride was employed in Armco International’s accounting department. the groom works in the well drilling business.

New Jersey Presbyterian Church Doris Jean Muchmore Delbert E. Muchmore Franklin Norris Chalmers Asher A. Asher Carlisle Carroll Kitts Orpha Updyke Donald Ingabrand Robert Rhodes Maurice Muchmore Harold Dyas Wallace Sheley Glenn Stanifer Bernice Asher Geraldine Kuhns Jane Updyke Lois Bishop Re Bride Mrs. Asher Carlisle High School Armco International

Calvary Methodist Church Otterbein Class Meets for Covered Dish

The Otterbein class of Calvary Methodist Church gathered for a covered dish supper at the church last evening. Mrs. Walter James led the business session after group singing. Ruth Marie Davies, Peggy Mann, Linda Sue Heck and others performed songs readings and a doll display accompanied by a small quartet.

Women of the Moose Hold Meeting and Games

The Lodges Graduate Regents group met last evening with Mrs. Charles Bolton. After the business session, games awarded prizes to Mrs. Lester Keeler, Mrs. Michael Thinnes, and Mrs. Howard Schneider.

Women of the Moose Charles Bolton Lester Keeler Michael Thinnes Howard Schneider

Business and Professional Women Host Picnic

The Business and Professional Women’s Club members held a picnic at Chautauqua Shelter House replacing their usual dinner. Miss Lillian Eaton, president, and Miss Ernestine Roudebush, co hostesses, shared insights from their July trip to the biennial Ft Worth convention.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Chautauqua Lillian Eaton Ernestine Roudebush Ft. Worth

Shower Arranged For Miss Norris

Mrs. Harley Dennis and Mrs Robert Hollenbaugh hosted a shower at the latter’s Tytus Avenue home last evening for Miss Mary Norris bride elect of Charles Ortman. The event featured clever decorations a wee bridal doll centerpiece and a scrapbook for the guest of honor with many attendees listed.

Harley Dennis Robert Hollenbaugh Tytus Ave Mary Norris Charles Ortman Lee Ortman Chester Hollenbaugh William Hollenbaugh Elmer Conn Herbert Lawson Edward Fabing Russell Weatherwax, Jr Laurence Moyer Betty Norris Ruth Crout Ruth Gillespie Audrey Mcsarvey Kathleen Jones Betty Gallager Joy Roberts

Hospital Era Names Surgery and Medical Admissions

In The Hospital era multiple patients are listed with their origins and relation to the head or guardians, along with the type of care. The list includes Mrs. Homer Flaugher Carolyn Drake Barbara Jane Isbel Carol Phipps Mrs. Paul Gullett David Mullins Mrs. William Shrout Pauline Stamper James Stuck Helen Heflin Franklin Hayes Arthur Llewellyn Robert Conrad Anna May Marshall Mrs. Clarence Gray and others, indicating various admissions for surgical or medical care.

Homer Flaugher South Main St Carolyn Drake Blaine Drake Charles St Surgical Barbara Jane Isbel Donald Isbel Carol Phipps Charles Phipps Franklin, Surgical Paul Gullett Boulevard Gardens David Mullins Harold Mullins Franklin Medical William Shrout Pauline Stamper Hill Ave Day Trenton James Stuck Stanley Helen May Heflin Queen Ave Franklin Hayes James Hayes Minnesota Ave Arthur Llewellyn Tytus Ave Robert Conrad Manchester Ave Anna May Marshall Springboro Clarence Gray Middletown

Local Residents Named in Community Notices

Oma Nease daughter of Mr and Mrs Mack Nease Franklin Sohen C Pence of Columbia Ve Mrs Earl Peck of Winton St Mrs Daisy Fraser of Kunz Ave George Morris Meadow Eunice Kennel daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Kennel Middletown Route 1 Mrs Andred Birchfield of Columbia Ave

Oma Nease Mack Nease Franklin Sohen C. Pence Columbiave Earl Peck Winton St Daisy Fraser Kunz Ave George Morris Meadow Ave Eunice Kennel Ralph Kennel Middletown Andred Birchfield Columbia Ave

Women of the Moose Meet Tomorrow at Moose Hall

The Women of the Moose will gather tomorrow evening at Moose Hall at 7 30 p m for a regular meeting with members urged to attend.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Busy Bee Sewing Circle Plans Picnic at Le Sourdsville Lake

The Busy Bee Sewing Circle schedules its annual picnic at Le Sourdsville Lake tomorrow with lunch served at noon and asks members to bring their own service. The Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Sewing Circle meets tomorrow at 1 p.m. with Mrs. Frank Byrd.

Busy Bee Sewing Circle LeSourdsville Lake Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Sewing Circle Frank Byrd

American War Mothers Drill Team Practice Planned

Members of the American War Mothers drill team will practice in the Civic building auditorium tomorrow at 2 P.M.

American War Mothers Civic Building

Federated Women’s Clubs Hold Executive Dessert Meeting

Miss Bess Hoover presided over the Federation of Women’s Clubs executive session at her Girard Avenue home. Guests were seated at card tables with fall nasturtium centerpieces and candles as Beth Ann McKinnon was introduced for a state art scholarship.

Bess Hoover Federation of Women’s Clubs Federation Girard Ave Card Miss Hoover Beth Ann McKinnon Middletown Federation of Women’s Clubs Beth Ann Bach Ralph Rettig Ira Kern Donald Osborne C. C. Canfield S. J. Kuderer Calvin Young Donald Cleveland Fred B. Cramer L. J. Long Motion Picture Council G. W. Breiel Civic Ernest Graff Howard Wren American Homes Howard Hoffman Erle Manson Sam Bartel Cora Markham Ben Brock Ola Potts Eaton

Kitchen Shower for Bride-Elect Virginia Kraft

Miss Patricia Weatherwax hosted a kitchen shower for bride-elect Virginia Kraft of Eugene Chippendale at Forest Hills. Sixteen friends gathered with lilac red and white décor, an embroidered apron keepsake, and a bridge game awarding prizes to Phyllis Wells Marjorie Stalls and Jackie Sheffer. A luncheon followed the festivities.

Virginia Kraft Eugene Chippendale Patrice Weatherwax Forest Hills Phyllis Wells Marjorie Stalls Jackie Sheffer

Wildwood Ladies Day Highlights Golf and Bridge

The Wildwood Ladies Day drew many members and guests for a nine hole golf event and bridge. Mrs. Owen Combs won low gross with 42 while guests tied for second with 50. Blind Bogey went to Mrs. George Ritter and Mrs. Morton Taylor. A 12:30 lunch followed with continued activities and plans for a two-ball foursome on August 22 led by the Taylor and Combs families.

Wildwood Owen Combs Fred Hoff M. S. Johnston Hoff Paul Lawson J. Herr John Murphy C. Mers, Jr Marie Brackett H. B. Royce Morton Taylor Morris Smith A. C. O’conner

Local Births Report Three Boys and One Girl

Mr and Mrs Robert Birch on Sheffield Street welcomed a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Allison Smith of Middletown Route 2 welcomed a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Dorsey Williams of Camden welcomed a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Homer Noble of South Lebanon welcomed a girl Tuesday.

Hospital Robert Birch Sheffield St Tuesay Allison Smith Middletown Dorsey Williams Camden Homer Noble South Lebanon

Republican Women to Honor Mrs Burke

Butler County Republican Women from Middletown and Hamilton will travel by chartered bus to Dayton for a reception and tea honoring Mrs Raymond Mr Burke wife of the Republican congressman from the third district. The event is at Van Cleve Hotel ballroom with Middletown gathering at Manchester Hotel at 1 p.m. tomorrow.

Butler County Middletown Hamilton Dayton Raymond Mr. Burke van Cleve Hotel Manchester Hotel

Crosley Adopts Plastic Cemented Brake Linings

Crosley Motors Inc announces plan to use brake linings fastened by plastic cement instead of brass rivets. President Powel Crosley Jr says rivetless linings wear deeper and provide more positive braking action.

Cincinnati Crosley Motors Inc Powel Crosley, Jr

Copp couple returns from Chicagoland Music Festival

Mr and Mrs Herman J Copp of Christel Ave returned from Chicago where they attended the Chicagoland Music Festival. Copp is supervisor of music in the Middletown schools. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Jack Small and Mr and Mrs Glenn Swick of Columbus with Mr and Mrs Morris Small of South Main St for a few days. Mrs John Lloyd left to visit relatives in Warren and Niles Ohio.

Herman J. Copp Christel Ave Chicago Copp Middletown Jack Small Glenn Swick Columbus Morris Small South Main St John Lloyd N. Sutphin St Warren and Niles

Seven Middletown Girls Camp At Camp William Butterworth

Seven Middletown girls enjoy a two weeks camping trip at Camp William Butterworth state Girl Scout Camp at Foster Ohio. The group includes Connie Brown Judy Sander Ellen Kenny Kay Kenny Ann Murray Jane List and Ellen Heil.

Middletown William Butterworth Foster, O Connie Brown Judy Sander Ellen Kenny Kay Kenny Ann Murray Jane List Ellen Heil

Miss Lillian Connley Visiting Friends in Martinsville

Miss Lillian Connley of Bundy Apts visits friends in Martinsville Indiana.

Lillian Connley Bundy Apts Martinsville, Ind

Mrs Williams to Visit Son in Long Beach

Mrs. Williams of 511 Garfield Street will travel to Long Beach California to visit her son Charles Williams. She plans to stay for two months.

M. Williams Garfield St Long Beach Calif Charles Williams Williams

Kinney Family Visiting Monroe From Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs B D Kinney and their children Martin and Francis Ann visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert E Highley of Monroe for a two week stay. Francis Ann Kinney is from Fort Worth Texas and the group travels to see relatives.

B. D. Kinney Martin Francis Ann Ft. Worth Texas Robert E. Highley Monroe

Tarr Family Visits Nearby Relatives in Bedford Visit

Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Tarr along with daughters Barbara and Sue from Bedford Ohio are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tarr on Auburn Street and Mrs. Nettie Korn on Calumet Street.

O. L. Tarr Barbara Sue Bedford, O Warren Tarr Auburn St Nettie Korn Calumet St

Return of Tytus Avenue Family After Three Weeks Away

Former residents Mrs. Preston Rothwell and daughter Marilyn Jean return to their Miami home this evening after a three week stay in Middletown. They visited Mrs. Stephen Bates of Baltimore Street and Mrs. Fred Augspurger Jr. of Trenton during their trip.

Tytus Ave Preston Rothwell Marilyn Jean Miami, Fla Middletown Stephen Bates Baltimore St Fred Augspurger, Jr Trenton

City Quiet Despite Communist Warnings in Rangoon

Rangoon remained calm as Communist pamphlets were distributed last night proclaiming today as D Day. The leaflets urged residents to stay away from government offices, appearing in markets and business districts.

Rangoon Burma

Air Force Surpassed 243 War Strength Air Groups

At the height of World War II the United States Air Force maintained 243 war strength air groups, reflecting the vast scale of aerial power deployed during the conflict.

Air Force

12 Year Old Hurt In Baseball Game

A 12 year old boy was injured at Armco ball park after colliding with 14 year old Jack Carter. Junior Snow of 1229 Sycamore Street suffered a laceration to the right eyelid from Carter's teeth. He received two stitches at Middletown Hospital.

Armco Ball Park Junior Snow Sycamore St Jack Carter Walnut St Carter Middletown Hospital

Ashland Sets Early Return to Standard Time

Ashland will switch from daylight time to Eastern Standard Time on September 7 due to early school openings on September 8. The City Council approved an emergency ordinance last night after parental requests for the change.

Ashland

Moore Promoted to Technical Fifth Grade in Austria

Orville Moore son of Mr and Mrs Grover Moore 315 Harlan J is promoted from Private First Class to Technical Fifth Grade by the Public Information Office at Camp McCauley Austria. T 5 Moore belongs to A Troop 24th Constabulary Squadron and has served in the European Command for one year and 11 months.

Orville Moore Grover Moore Harlan J Public Camp McCauley Austria

Postwar Rise of New Four Year Colleges Across the Nation

In the postwar era more than a dozen new four year colleges have been established in the United States and more than twenty others have opened in the last two years. This reflects a national trend toward expanding higher education access and capacity.

United States

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New Jersey Mrs. N. C, Asher KODAK Noland Camera Shop Central Ave HFC First National Bank Main St Wilson Funeral Home Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson Miss Norris Brandenburg GRAYS Clinton Brandenburg Furs, Inc Federated Women’s Clubs John J. Palmer Nat'l. Bank Mrs. Burke Crosley Trozzo Central Big Four Fine Foods Ream Norcross Sanitone
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