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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1949

Page

6

Middleton vacationers tour the west and north by Banner Tour

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cade of Orlando Ave. return from a two week Banner Tour that traced a route through the southwest west coast and back via the Northwest visiting Colorado Springs Santa Fe Los Angeles San Francisco Vancouver and Lake Louise. In Seattle they were visited at their hotel by Dr. and Mrs. Ambrose A. Bailey former De Bey residents and interim pastor of the First Baptist Church.

West Middletonians W. C. Cade Orlando Ave Southwest West Coast Northwest Colorado Springs Santa Fe New Mexico Los Angeles San Francisco Vancouver Lake Louise Canadian Rockies Seattle Wash Cade

Visit With Former Middle Tonian Couples Travel Log

A visit with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Charles of West Augusta Virginia and a vacation trip by Mr. and Mrs. J O Focht traverse Kentucky Tennessee the Smoky Mountains the Carolinas the Black Mountains Virginia and West Virginia on a regional tour.

Floyd Charles West Augusta J. O. Focht Kentucky Tennessee Smoky Mts Carolinas Black Mts Virginia West Virginia

Dinner at The Meadows Honors Out of Town Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Barnhart hosted a dinner at The Meadows for their out of town guests Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. James Shepard of Liberty Indiana as well as Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ludwig of Trenton.

the Meadows Hershel Barnhart Fleming Rd R. L. Roberts James Shepard Liberty Ind Kenneth Ludwig Trenton

Hayes Couple Makes Canadian Side Trips Amid Visit

Mr and Mrs Harry Hayes of Stanley Street enjoyed side trips to Canada during a visit with Mrs Hayes sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Ranel Moltz of Buffalo New York.

Canada Harry Hayes Stanley St Ranel Moltz Buffalo, N. Y

Ruth Lyon at Albee Theater and Roseanna McCoy premier

Ruth Lyon performed a morning matinee at the Albee Theater in Cincinnati. The same day the premier of Roseanna McCoy drew Mrs. David Morningstar and Mrs. Clark Brothers to the event.

Ruth Lyon Albee Theater Cincinnati Roseanna McCoy David Morningstar Clark Brothers

Mrs Coretta Coulthard Returns From 16 Day East Visit

Mrs Coretta Coulthard of South Main Street returned from a 16 day trip to visit her brother and family Mr and Mrs William Wilsey in Attleboro Massachusetts. She toured Nantucket Island Worcester Salem Boston Lexington and Concord Massachusetts Peterboro and Greenfield New Hampshire by air, extending her vacation with relatives.

Coretta Coulthard South Main St William Wilsey Attleboro Mass Nantuckett Island Goucester Salem Boston Lexington and Concord Peterboro Greenfield N. H

Mull family motor trip ends after two weeks

A two week motor journey by Mr and Mrs Ralph W Mull and daughter Lynn from Winton Street concluded Monday. They started August 7 visiting Niagara Falls Montreal Quebec then moved through Maine Vermont and New Hampshire with stops in Bar Harbor and the White Mountains.

Ralph W. Mull Lynn Winton St Niagara Falls Montreal Quebec Maine Vermont New Hampshire Bar Harbor Green and White Mountains

Adele Tytus Returns to Visit Emer son Family

Mrs. Adele Tytus arrives from New Haven Connecticut for another visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E A Emerson of South Main Street. She was here earlier in the summer and her return will be welcomed by friends.

Adele Tytus New Haven Conn E. A. Emerson South Main St

Millans and Bauers Plan Lake Weekend Getaway

Joining Mr and Mrs Robert Millan and family at a cottage on Clear Lake Ind will be Dr and Mrs John L Bauer and family for the weekend. This is the second vacation at the Lake this summer for the Millans.

Robert Millan Clear Lake Ind John L. Bauer Millans

Chicago Vacation for Wilbur Egelston Family

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Egelston of 15th Ave enjoy a week at the Stevens Hotel in Chicago with their daughter Linda Lee visiting her grandmother Mrs Jack Kent on Clark St during the parents absence.

Chicago Wilbur Egelston 15Th Ave Stevens Hotel Linda Lee Jack Kent Clark St

Sprague Pair Arrives From Flatrock Mich

From Flatrock Michigan Dr and Mrs Frank Sprague arrive to visit relatives and inspect local sites in the city. No further details provided about purpose or duration.

Flatrock, Mich Mrs Frank Sprague

Visit to relatives and Canadian trip described

A party led by Mr and Mrs Donald Garrison and their daughter Barbara Lynn toured the Sprague family in Michigan New York and Canada. They visited Mackinaw City Buffalo Niagara Falls Callander Ont the Dionne quintuplets home and Detroit meeting Leah Belle Rowley formerly of Tenth Ave. They traveled Canada’s six lane Queen Elizabeth Roadway.

Michigan New York Canada Donald Garrison Barbara Lynn Mackinaw City Buffalo Niagara Falls Callander Dionne Quintuplets Detroit Leah Belle Rowley Tenth Ave Queen Elizabeth

Mrs. Quinn Hosts Daly Guests In East Orange

East Orange New Jersey host Mrs. John J. Quinn on Charles Street welcomes her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. John Daly as visitors in a family gathering.

East Orange N. J John J. Quinn Charles St John Daly

Boyd couple vacationing in California stops in major cities

Mr and Mrs C D Boyd of 2 The Alameda visited California for a month traveling through Los Angeles San Francisco Long Beach Monterey and the redwood region to enjoy a coast tour during their holiday season.

California C. D. Boyd the Alameda Los Angeles San Francisco Long Beach Monterey Redwood

Visitors from Middletown Enjoy Michigan Stay

After a visit with two Middle town families in Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bake and children Betty Jane Gussy and Don have returned home. They stayed at Sutton's Bay with Mr. and Mrs. Davis Weikel and at Lake Leelawau they fished with Mr. and Mrs. E R Early of Middletown.

Middletown Michigan Everett Bake Betty Jane Gussy Don Sutton’s Bay Davis Weikel West Middletown Lake Leelawau E. R. Early

Cretors to Visit Relatives in Chicago and Woodside

Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Cretors of Chicago stay a fort night with relatives Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cretors of Woodside Ave and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Butts of North Broad St. in a family visit noting shared surnames and addresses.

Paul F. Cretors Chicago Paul Cretors Woodside Ave R. E. Butts North Broad St

Brehany Family Completes Two-Week Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs C J Brehany and daughter Mary return from a two week sightseeing motor trip visiting Niagara Falls Canada New York Pennsylvania and West Virginia points.

C. J. Brehany Mary Niagara Falls Canada New York Pennsylvania West Virginia

Post-nuptial Shower Honors Mrs Troy Taylor

Mrs Winfred Taylor hosted a post nuptial shower at Mrs Wilmer Smiths Baltimore Street home for bride Mrs Troy E Taylor formerly Miss Patricia Martin married August 13. Blue white and pink streamers and red roses decorated. games earned prizes for Mrs Gilbert Reider Mrs Bryan Whaley and Mrs Troy Taylor. Luncheon served buffet style for a group including Mrs Clarence DeHart daughter Betty Mrs George Wallace and other guests.

Winfred Taylor Wilmer Smith Baltimore St Troy E. Taylor Patricia Martin Gilbert Reider Bryan Whaley Troy Taylor Clarence DeHart Betty George Wallace Glendon Taylor Albin Taylor Thomas Strinko, Jr Ralph Martin Delbert Adams Reider Edward Day Martha Bauer Russell Whaley

Weatherman Goods To Family Reunion

Thirteen relatives gathered at Mrs. Margaret D. Klopp’s home for a casual reunion. A large backyard fireplace, a picnic table with food, summer flowers, and blue skies set a cheerful scene. Attendees included the Greeley Smiths of Fort Worth, E. B. Smith and daughters, Greenville residents, Ansonia visitors, and the Klopp family.

Margaret D. Klopp H. Greeley Smith Ft. Worth Tex E. B. Smith Frances Smith Jeanne Smith Patricia Smith Greenville Lawrence Martin Larry Hans Barger Ansonia Karen Ann Klopp William DeFord Klopp

Bridal Party Entertained For Miss Ann Buford George Mitchell

The bridal party at Seventh Presbyterian Church Madison Road was entertained at dinner by Wilson Breiel South Main. Eighteen guests enjoyed hospitality at the Breiel home as intimate friends joined the bridal group and festivities heralding the upcoming nuptials.

Ann Buford George Mitchell Seventh Presbyterian Church Madison Rd Luna Wilson Breiel South Main G. W. Breiel

Busy Bee Sewing Club Picnic at LeSourdsville Lake

The Busy Bee Sewing Club plans its annual picnic on Wednesday August 24 at 12 noon. The event will be held at LeSourdsville Lake and welcomes members to attend.

Busy Bee Sewing Club LeSourdsville Lake

War Mothers drill team hosts covered dish Thursday

The War Mothers drill team plans a covered dish event Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Don Gravenstine on Curryer Road. If weather permits, they will hold a drill.

War Mothers Don Gravenstine Curryer Rd

Meeting of Julia T. Roth Past Counselors Postponed

The Lodges announce Julia T. Roth Past Counselors meeting rescheduled from August 25 to an Interdate to be announced.

Julia T. Roth

Delta Chi Sigma Sorority Hosts Fall Rush Party

A Delta Chi Sigma rush gathering left at 4 30 p m for a wiener roast and picnic supper at Germantown Dam. Guests included Juanita Hulsman Gladys Giss Bette Gallagher Marie Wehrle Mrs Dennis Wolfe John Hoffer and patroness Mrs Lucy Ralston with organizers Mrs Leonard Reedy Mrs William Apgar and Mrs Jerome Haas.

Delta Chi Sigma Sorority Germantown Dam Juanita Hulsman Gladys Giss Bette Gallagher Marie Wehrle Dennis Wolfe John Hoffer Franklin Lucy Ralston Leonard Reedy William Apgar Jerome Haas

Liberty Township X-Ray Program Starts Thursday

Liberty Township will start a free chest X gosh program Thursday in Bethany at the Methodist Church from 2 to 5 and 6 30 to 8 30 p m. The Butler County Tuberculosis and Health Association mobile unit will X ray residents over school age with Miss Edna Billinggren and Mrs Leland Chapman in charge. Charles G Greig said the service is free to all adults and takes only a few minutes. The unit will also visit Liberty Township School for X rays of pupils and staff. date to be announced.

Liberty Township Bethany Methodist Church Butler County Tuberculosis and Health Association Edna Billinggren Leland Chapman Charles G. Greig Tuberculosis Association Greig Billingslea Chapman H. A. Moore

Local Man's Future Bride Honored At Linen Shower

Miss Helen Deisher of Mayfield Heights Ohio began a sequence of pre wedding parties with a linen shower hosted by Mrs Howard Johnson. Guests enjoyed bingo and a luncheon as preparations continue for her September 3 wedding to Omer W Johnson of Middletown.

Helen Deisher Mayfield Heights Omer W. Johnson Middletown Howard Johnson Mary Etta St Ro Beatty William Nicholéls Alice Pearce Rosalia Kennedy Earl Conover Robert Donahue Bert Nichols Charles Walter John McGonigle Charles Monce Mario Donisi James Price Carlisle Jo Ann Rodefer Audrey Truesdale Adele Schlager Doris Johnson Marjean Conover

Auxiliary to Meet Alongside VFW Post September 6

Mrs. Ray Phillips president of the agent Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars announced the next meeting will be held September 6 at the post headquarters.

Ray Phillips Agent Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars

September 1 Deadline For Student Withdrawal From School

Butler County pupils must obtain necessary papers to be legally excused before September 1 to work or for other exemptions. Under 18 must attend unless excused. turnout often delays. Students should request withdrawal at their local school, then file through the County Superintendent’s office between 9 and 11 a.m. on days before September 1.

Butler County High School Lewis Bolser Ohio Bolser

Churches Scidombe Class Meeting Set for August 24

The Scidombe class of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church will meet Wednesday August 24 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs Gordon Shockley 1004 Garden Ave. The gathering aims to discuss church affairs and plan forthcoming activities.

First Evangelical United Brethren Church Gordon Shockley Garden Ave

Geologist J. Elmer Thomas Found Dead in Fort Worth

J Elmer Thomas 57 a noted oil geologist and Ohio native was found dead in a Fort Worth hotel room. His physician attributed the death to a heart attack.

Fort Worth Tex J. Elmer Thomas Ohio

Weather Forecast: Cloudy Mild Across Regions

Partly cloudy and mild with scattered showers in the south and extreme east tonight and north Wednesday. Yesterday’s high reached 41 degrees at 5:30 pm, low 58 at 5 am. today’s low 64 at 6 am and 72 at 10 am.

North Middletown Fire Association Meets Tuesday

The North Middletown Fire Association will gather at 7 p.m. The Manchester Cancer Clinic will be open at 7 p.m. at Middletown Hospital.

North Middletown Fire Association North Middletown Fire A Manchester Middletown Hospital

Rotary noon meeting at Le Sourdsville Lake

A noon Rotary Club gathering is scheduled at Le Sourdsville Lake. Members are expected to attend and discuss club matters and local service projects.

Middletown Co-Operative Club Meeting Set

Middletown Co-Operative Club will convene at 6 30 Pm at the Manchester Hotel for its regular gathering.

Middletown Co-Operative Club Manchester Hotel

Veterans of Foreign Wars Miami Valley Post Meeting

Veterans of Foreign Wars group Miami Valley Post will convene at 7 30 p m at post headquarters to discuss community affairs and upcoming events.

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Miami Valley Post Post

Civitan Club Noon Session Set for Manchester Ho

The Civitan Club holds its weekly noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel today. Members planned a brief agenda including announcements and upcoming events at the luncheon gathering.

Civitan Club Manchester

Local 112 Union Meeting Tonight at Union Hall

Local 112 TPA CIO will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. at Union Hall. Members are urged to attend for union business and updates.

Tpa-Cio Will Union All

Weekly Eagles meeting set for eight in hall

The Fraternal Order of Eagles will convene at 8 p m in the hall for a weekly meeting. Members are urged to attend as routine business and community affairs will be discussed.

Order of Eagles

Legion group to convene at Blythe-Williams Post hall

The house committee and executive board of Blythe-Willams Post 232 of the American Legion will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the post hall.

House Committee Blythe-Williams Post American Legion

Two Injured In City Car Crash At Charles And Clarendon

Police said two persons suffered injuries last night in a two vehicle collision at Charles Street and Clarendon Avenue. Mrs. Clifford McCappe 1107 Wilmore Drive had leg injuries and head bruises while Mrs. Lyda Peck 1188 Clarendon Avenue had leg bruises. Ruth Ann Peck 18 of 1188 Clarendon Avenue was turning left when her car was rear ended by Mrs. W G Printz 32 of 1105 Wilmore Drive who was driving north on Charles Street. A parked car owned by Mary Boyd 62 of 1603 Manchester Avenue was struck by an unknown driver who left the scene leaving the left front of Boyd car damaged.

Charles St Clarendon Ave Clifford McCappe Wilmore Dr Lyda Peck Ruth Ann Peck Clarendon W. G. Printz Mary Boyd Manchester Ave Boyd Iglehart St

Jasmine and Rose: Key Perfume Notes in Most Scents

Jasmine and rose appear in almost every high quality perfume providing floral core notes. The pair commonly anchors blends across brands and seasons, contributing fragrance depth and allure recognized by perfumer ateliers worldwide.

Radio Station WARL Plans New Prize Giveaways Despite FCC Move

Washington area station WARL Arlington announced a new prize broadcast for Arlington County Hospital fundraisers despite the FCC set to outlaw most prize programs. The station will solicit cash letters from listeners and select three daily writers to receive calls and identify a melody played backwards for a $1,000 merchandise prize.

Washington WARL Federal Communications Commission FCC Arlington Washington, D. C Commission Washington Metropolitan

Indiana Woman Dies of Infantile Paralysis in Hamilton

Mrs Ruth Henry 47 of Brownsville Indiana Route 1 died yesterday at 2 p m of infantile paralysis at Wha res Hospital in Hamilton She was admitted to the polio ward last Thursday and placed in an iron lung on Sunday She is survived by husband James C of Brownsville

Ruth Henry Brownsville Ind Wheres Hospital Hamilton Charles J. Reuthe Butler County National Infantile Paralysis Foundation Henry James C

Former Columbus Safety Director George Ward Dies at 56

AP reports George M. Ward a former Columbus safety director and leader in the Ohio National Guard and veterans affairs died yesterday of a heart ailment while walking in downtown Columbus.

Columbus (Ap George M. Ward Columbus Safety Ohio National Guard and Veterans Affairs Columbus

Missing executive secretary in dog pound dispute case

Kansas City police theorize that Fenby S. Webster, 50, executive secretary of Wayside Waifs, vanished after a dispute over Independence Missouri dog pound. Her panel truck was found abandoned with a note reading Lay off Indep. Abduction or distress over the pound are considered.

Kansas City Fenby S. Webster Wayside Waifs, Inc Coral L. Denison Missing Webster Erskine Dehone

Taft to Speak at Westminster Club Dinner

Sen. Robert A. Taft will address the annual shore dinner at the Westminster Club of the Presbyterian Church in Warren Ohio on September 10. The event gathers local residents and church members for a evening program.

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