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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1952

Page

6

Mungers to Move to Milan Soon on International Assignment

Dr and Mrs H P Munger and daughter Nancy of Columbus spent the weekend with Munger's father Carl Williamson at 131 Baltimore St They plan to sail for Milan Italy on September 6 from New York Dr Munger will work for Battelle International and the family will live there at least two years Nancy Munger will continue her schooling abroad The family plans farewell gatherings in Columbus and Warren before departure

H. P. Munger Nancy Columbus Munger Carl Williamson Baltimore St Warren

Hadassah Board Sets Leadership Training Start

Mrs Richard Grund announced at a Hadassah board meeting that a Speakers Leadership Training Course will begin before the September board meeting. Mrs Harold Canin hosted the group Tuesday evening with Mrs Harry Aronoff, no presiding and Mrs Louillips reading minutes. Program chair Mrs Robert Nerenberg presented the year schedule and announced the first meeting for September 16. Mrs Stanley Weinstein reported on the Bonds for Israel reception at her home.

Richard Grund Hadassah Board Harold Canin Harry J. Aronoff Louillips Robert Nerenberg Stanley Weinstein Israel

Engagement of Patsy Young and Robert J. Scott Outlined

Mrs. Paul Young of Lebanon announces the engagement of their daughter Patsy Young to Robert J. Scott son of Mrs. Marian Scott of Wellston. Miss Young is a Lebanon High School graduate and former Wilmington College student now employed as secretary at the Oregonia Bridge Company. Mr. Scott is a Wellston High School graduate and works in the engineering department of the Oregonia Bridge Company. The wedding is planned for October.

Paul Young Lebanon Patsy Young Robert J. Scott Marian Scott Wellston Miss Young Lebanon High School Wilmington College Oregonia Bridge Company Scott Wellston High School

Mrs Peterson Hosts Ardmore Drive Bridge Club

Mrs. Margaret Peterson hosted her bridge club at Ardmore Drive last evening. Prizes went to Mrs. John Murphy Mrs. Charles West and Mrs. Gilbert King. The club welcomed new bride Miss Tam Newton formerly Martha Williamson with a gift presentation. Other members included Mrs. John Hensel Mrs. Harry Bach and Miss Hazel Carter.

Margaret Peterson Ardmore Drive John Murphy Charles West Gilbert King Tam Newton Martha Williamson John Hensel Harry Bach Hazel Carter

Luncheon Honors Monroe Visitor from Dublin Ohio

Mrs. J. M. Anderson of Monroe hosted a luncheon at the Ranch Inn honoring Miss Martha Miller of Dublin Ohio. Miller, a houseguest of Virginia Hill, and sophomores at Otterbein College, joined guests Miss Pat Byers Miss Virginia Hill Miss Byers and Mrs. R A Hill.

Martha Miller Dublin J. M. Anderson Monroe Ranch Inn

New Mirrin Foot Antiseptic advertised for relief

Irregular promotional copy claims New Mirrin with Dermium relieves burning feet and athlete’s foot instantly. It promises cooling comfort, skin friendly antiseptic action, and prevention benefits with quick results, urging purchase at drug stores.

Shower Honors Phyllis Barker Before Her Wedding

A bridal shower for Phyllis Barker was held Tuesday evening with twenty guests. Miss Barker received gifts amid games and streamers over the gift table. a personal shower was hosted by Mrs. Harold Sherron of Elmo Pi and others including Mrs. William Ord, Mrs. Joseph Gividen, and Miss Mamie Barker. A linen shower occurred last week in Erie hosted by Miss Pat Bessye.

Harold Sherron Elmo Pi

Pre School Partys Back To School Bash At Home

Miss Louise Hall hosted a back to school party at her Grand Ave home last evening. More than forty guests attended including Middletown High School football basketball and baseball players as well as cheerleaders and a band member. The gathering also honored Cliff Hafer with a surprise birthday party.

Louise Hall Grand Ave Cliff Hafer Middletown High

Attendants Named For Friday Wedding

Miss Dorothy Monce will wed David E. Smith Friday at the Trenton Nazarene Church. Maid of honor is Miss Wilma Monce, bridesmaids Miss Ethel Smith and Miss Fern Amplesh. Best man Don Scott. ushers Normal Barnes and Marvin Lil. Assisting hostesses at the reception are Mrs. Ralph Kinser, Mrs. Donald Burdge and Mrs. Raymond Monce. The Rev. A. M. Wilson will perform the ceremony.

Dorothy Monce David E. Smith Wilma Monce Ethel Smith Fern Amplesh Smith Don Scott Barnes and Mavin Lil Ralph Kinser Donald Burdge Raymond Monce Miss Monce Mr. Smith Trenton Nazarene Church A. M. Wilsor

Dinner Given A Surprise Birthday for George Rothwell

A surprise family birthday dinner was held Tuesday evening at the home of Wilma Rothwell and guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rothwell with Nora and Joan, and Mrs. Scotty of Washington Ill.

George Rothwell Wilma Rothwell Young Chester Rothwell Nora Joan Mrs Scotty Washington, Ill Howard Ravio

Travel Notes Highlight Local Visit Patterns

Travel notes record visits by Bloomfield residents to Ottumwa Virginia and Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hahn with kin attend Hogg-Back reunion while visiting New York firms. L E Byrum trip to Ottumwa and Eugene Mack with daughter join them.

L. E. Byrum Central Ave Ottumwa Eugene Mack Orchard St

Otterbein Class of Calvary Methodist Meet at Church

The Coming Up Otterbein Class of Calvary Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at the church. Hostesses will be Mrs Edna Weaver and Mrs Emanuel Clifford.

Ex-Secretary Ties Jelke To Vice Case In New York

New York reports identify Martha Raye's former secretary Patricia Ward as the jilted girlfriend who sent vice probes into society circles, aiding in the arrest of 22 year old Jelke. Ward, held on $10,000 bail as a material witness, testified before a grand jury after a May 21 overdose note.

New York Comediennet Martha Raye Vice Case Society Minot F Mickey) Jelke Jelke New York City Patricia Ward Miss X Miss Ward Miss Raye Hampshire House Nick Condos Sandra Wisotsky Ward

Births Report for Somerville and Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs James Gault of Somerville Route 1 welcomed a girl yesterday. Mt and Mrs Corwin Talbert of West Elkton welcomed a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Corbin Lovelace welcomed a baby yesterday. Mr and Mrs Robert Liggett of 810 The Alameda had a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs William Cope of Franklin welcomed a boy today. Mr and Mrs B E Phillips of Middletown Route 2 welcomed a boy today.

James Gault Somerville Corwin Talbert West Elkton Corbin Lovelace Robert Liggett Alameda William Cope Franklin B. *E. Phillips Middletown Ledford Adams West Middletown Shirley Ann Brewer Wallace Brewer Fleming Rd Terry Bush Edward Bush Yankee Rd Oscar Chance Woodlawn Dan Cline South Main Betsy Dean Robert Dean William Gilmore First Ave Tiff Glossip Doris Heflin Arlington Ruth Ingram Logan

Hospital Listed Local Names and Dismissals

A sequence of patient and resident mentions appears with names and street addresses followed by medical or surgical status. Several individuals are noted as dismissed from hospital lists, including Mrs Ledford Adams and others across multiple streets such as Moore Garfield and Winton.

Barbara Sargent Marshall Rd Eric Tankersley Moore St Ao Moore Garfield St Vance Walton Sycamore St Elbert Judd Ardmore Ray Ramsey Winton St Arthur Monette Earl Hayes, Jr Hamilton Homer Henschen Columbus George Adams Shafer St Joseph Mason Harold Mason Germantown Roy Hatfield Franklin Floyd Ellison

Collision With Car Kills Bull on Port Union Road

James Strickland, 28, of Hamilton, struck an 1,800 pound black Angus bull that wandered onto Port Union Road in fog. The collision killed the bull and severely damaged his car. Strickland said he was traveling about 30 mph near Leeward Road. The Fairfield Farm, owned by Ernest Ach, supplied the bull.

Hamilton James Strickland Foster Port Union Rd Strickland Leeward Rd Fairfield Farm Ernest Ach

Friends Turn Thieves After Hamilton Bar Meet

Edward Topmiller and Charles Christy reported four acquaintances robbed them of a $75 watch and $19 in cash after a ride from a Hamilton barroom. The men were forced from the vehicle on the Darrtown Pike and the suspects fled after the robbery. Topmiller and Christy pursued the car, then struck it with rocks as it departed.

Hamilton Edward Topmiller Charles Christy Covington Topmiller Christy Darrtown Pike

Damage Is Slight In Two Fires Here

A minor fire at 1011 Fourteenth Ave caused estimated damage of 35 dollars as an overheated hand iron ignited an ironing board. firefighters from two companies contained the blaze by 4 44 p m with no damage to the 10 500 home. A second dump fire near Gardner Board and Carton Company burned waste material but caused no damage after one company responded. alarm at 3 18 p m, controlled by 4 12 p m.

Carlos Cohoon Fourteenth Ave West Accesson Ave Gardner Board and Carton Company

Beaver Skin Trades For Brass Kettle In Fur Trade Era

In fur trapping heyday a single beaver skin could exchange for a brass kettle illustrating the barter economy. The note highlights how valuable pelts were to traders and households relying on trade goods.

Doctor Sentenced in Cincinnati Abortion Case

Dr. Clarence A. Meeker, 68, was sentenced by Judge Louis J. Hetiettar to one to seven years in the penitentiary for probation violation on an abortion charge.

Cincinnati Clarence A. Meeker

Middletown Area Jobs Rise to 14 100 in July

The State Employment Center reports 34 major Middletown firms employed about 14,100 in July, up over May. Non manufacturing payrolls rose while wholesale and retail trade declined. Over 1,300 job seekers, including 600 men, were active in August, with engineers and machinists in demand despite layoffs outside the city.

Middletown P. F. Johnson State Employment Center Johnson

Flying Squadron Delivers Iron Lungs Across Hospitals

The Flying Squadron of the Butler County Chapter NFIPIC operated with little rest, delivering iron lungs daily last week. Paul Cretors Willard Gill transported a lung from St Elizabeths Hospital Covington to Riley Hospital Indianapolis Monday night. William Bach Martin Thomas and Charles Reuthe moved a portable lung from Middletown to Lima Memorial Hospital last night.

Butler County National Foundation For Paul Cretors Willard Gill St. Elizabeth's Hospital Covington Riley Hospital Indianapolis William Bach Martin Thomas Charles Reuthe Middletown Lima Memorial Hospital

Two Sought Men Are Arrested In Franklin Raids

Warren County sheriff deputies aided by Franklin police and a constable captured Frank Johnson 20 and Herschel Ray McGuire 29 at their homes in a 2 am raid. They were jailed in Lebanon to face statutory charges. Johnson and McGuire had eluded arrest for some time.

Franklin Warren County Dick Satterthwaite Ralph Palmer Frank Johnson Lake Ave Hollywood Herschel Ray McGuire Pennyroyal Hill Lebanon O. E. Chamberlain Walter Stephens Carlisle Johnson McGuire

Child On Bike Hit By Car Injures Two Youths

Jerry Lucas 12 of Grand Ave was struck while biking and treated at Middletown Hospital for bruises and abrasions before release. David Langworthy 14 of 1608 First Ave was pellet injured in the left hand by an air gun after an accident along the Little Miami River. he was red after hospital treatment.

Jerry Lucas Mark Lucas Grand Ave Middletown Hospital David Langworthy Roy Langworthy First Ave Little Miami River Young Langworthy

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Ly, News Society Ss H. P. Mungers Milan Italy Mrs. Peterson Crawford Gillen-Crow Pharmacies New School Nbaghs Phyllis Barker Miss B Rker Harden Joyce Edward T. Hahn Bloomfield N.H Hahn South Sutphin A Company Robert Hess Downers Grove, I Albert Kocsis Parkview Ave Anson Hayes Stanley St Virginia Iowa Indiana A. Mack Hayes Shenandoahalley Blue Ridge Mountain Ey Mas Perry Lou Pitts Memphis Tenn Craik Hale the City SEC Kintor Zemo Wwitt Dry Cleaners Sorg South Main ST McDowell Annis C. Mdowell South Broad ST
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