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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1948

Page

6

Linen Shower Honors Bride Elect Dorothy Perry

A group of friends hosted a linen shower for Dorothy Perry at 10 Shafer St. last evening. The event, part of a sequence ahead of her September 9 wedding, featured a pink and white umbrella, flowers, and a memory game won by Marilyn Adams, Eva Louderback, and Beverly Smith.

Dorothy Perry Harold Sherron Bette June Dingess Grover Dingess Shafer St Perry Marilyn Adams Eva Louderback Beverly Smith Louderback Everett Sherron Marvin Sherron Emmett Sherron Robert Petry Elmer Boos Mar Louise Harvey Rut Brock Miss Adams Jane Garvin Margaret Gibbons Barbara Bach

Daughters of America Meet in Junior Hall Miami Valley

The Lodges Miami Valley Council No. 30 held a meeting in Junior Hall with Mrs. William Perry presiding. Mrs. Allen Gravenstein reported on the 54th annual convention in Columbus. She was accompanied by Mrs. William Apple, Mrs. Nelson Smith, Mrs. John Sickle, and Mrs. Arthur Richardson. A social hour followed.

Miami Valley Council No. 30 Daughters of America William Perry Allen Gravenstein Columbus William Apple Nelson Smith John Sickle Arthur Richardson

Postponed Meeting of Julia T Roth Past Councilors Now Set

The Julia T. Roth Past Councilors meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. The group will meet September 30 with Mrs. Walter Stephenson and Frank Lin from route 2. Mrs. Alma Richardson will preside.

Julia T. Roth Walter Stephenson Franklin Alma Richardson

Unity Council 241 Daughters of America Meet in Knights Hall

Unity Council 241 with Mrs Frank Loop presiding held a meeting at Knights of Malta Hall. Nineteen members attended and Mrs Charles Gregory state representative gave an account of the recent convention in Columbus.

Unity Council No. 241 Daughters of America Knights of Malta Frank Loop Charles Gregory Columbus

Open Church To Be Observed Wedding at First Methodist

The First Methodist Church hosts an open church ceremony tomorrow as Miss June Baird marries Charles William Smith Jr. The bridal party includes sister bridesmaids Patty Baird and Mrs. O. A. Jones with Betty Evans as maid of honor. Best man Allen Miltenberger leads ushers Allen Jones Jacob Seibold Ralph Knight Phillip Knight Albert Osborne Lawton E. Osborn Jr. Reception hostesses include Mrs. Woodrow Wilk inson Mrs. Russell Weatherwax Jr. Mrs. Derald Hatton Ruth Gillespie Ruth Van Cleve Audra McBarvey. The double ring ceremony begins after seven o'clock with Rev. John S. Parr and Rev. Kenneth S. Leavey officiating.

Miss Baird Patty Baird O. A. Jones Betty Evans Allen Miltenberger Allen Jones Jacob Seibold Ralph Knight Phillip Knight Albert Osborne Lawton E. Osborn, Jr Woodrow Wilkinson Russell Weatherwax, Jr Derald Hatton Ruth Gillespie Ruth van Cleve Audra McBarvey John S. Parr Kenneth S. Leavey

Adam Adrion Celebrates 91st Birthday With Open House

Adam Adrion marked his 91st birthday yesterday at his home on Yankee Road with an open house. Neighbor Elizabeth Zimmerman, who was 91 last June, joined the celebration as friends and relatives stopped by throughout the day to offer congratulations.

Adam Adrian Yankee Rd Elizabeth Zimmerman

Bride-Elect Alice Page Fetes Pre-Wedding Party

Miss Alice Page bride-elect of Gene Popper celebrated with a gay pre nuptial gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert P McGill on Route 63. Guests viewed white decor and gladioli bouquets, opened gifts, and enjoyed an old fashioned hay ride ending with a wiener roast on the McGill farm.

Alice Page Gene Popper Michael Kaurich Robert P. McGill Route 63 Miss Page McGill Farm Seldon Mullins Russell Page Jack Harris Frank Diver Jane White Hazel Holland Norma Morrison Elsie Smith Sue Kindred Jane Fleming Bertha Williams Eva Riley Jack Dulli Eldon Burns Charles Newton Ronnie

Visitors Enjoy Gala Evening at Colyer Home

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Colyer hosted friends at 2517 Fleming Rd in honor of Mr. and Mrs. L P Schanke Virginia and Robert Schanke of Rochester Minn A video slide show followed by refreshments was served Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Hazelwood Mr and Mrs C B Hope Mr and Mrs Earl Davis Mr and Mrs Norman Dole Mr and Mrs Emmett Sherron Miss Vivian Henry Richard Monroe Mrs Pauline Burton Bryan Burton Mrs Annabel Colyer and Miss Patty Colyer

Donald Colyer Fleming Rd L. P. Schanke Virginia Robert Schanke Rochester Minn Schankes Roy Hazelwood C. B. Hope Earl Davis Norman Dole Emmett Sherron Vivian Henry Richard Monroe Pauline Burton Bryan Burton Annabel Colyer Patty Colyer

Births Reported From Local Hospitals

Mr and Mrs Robert Boyer of Trenton welcome a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs James Price of Carlisle welcome a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Clifford Van Gilder of 2401 Grand Ave welcome a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Edward Carter of Middletown welcome a boy Tuesday.

Robert Boyer Trenton James Price Carlisle Clifford van Gilder Grand Ave Edward Carter Middletown Tuesay

Bussards Observe 90th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Alva Bussard of West Market Street Germantown celebrated their 50th anniversary with a dinner at Peerless Pantry in Miamisburg. Their sons Harold and Albert hosted and guests from Farmersville Middletown Germantown attended including Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Cline and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Clives.

Germantown Alva Bussard West Market St Harold Albert Peerless Pantry Miamisburg Bussards Sanford Cline Forrest Clives Herbert and Wayne Farmersville Lulu Gephart Harold Leichty Middletown Arthur Miller Violet Boyer Pauline Wetta Harriett Pearl Steller Ada McCarthy Ira Rec

South Americans Honeymooning In Middletown

Mrs. Tibor Kessler, a Rio de Janeiro bride two months married, with husband Tibor, toured the United States after arriving July 4. Affiliated with Armco International, the couple spent weeks in Middletown exploring western states and expressing admiration for the country before returning to Rio on Friday.

Tibor Kessler Rio de Janeiro United States Kessler States Middletown Armco International Corporation

Personalities Tobiases Attend Chicago Photo Convention

Mr and Mrs Hayden Tobias of Orchard Street are in Chicago this week as Mr Tobias attends a photographic convention there.

Hayden Tobias Orchard St Chicago Mr. Tobias

St Paul Combs Admitted as Patient at Walter Reed Hospital

St Paul Combs of 1209 Yankee Road is listed as a patient at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington District of Columbia.

St. Paul Combs Yankee Rd Walter Reed Hospital Washington, D. C

Donna Kaurich Returns to Cincinnati Nursing School

Miss Donna Kaurich has returned to Good Samaritan School of Nursing in Cincinnati after spending three weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Karl Kaurich of Lawn Avenue.

Donna Kaurich Good Samaritan School of Nursing Cincinnati Karl Kaurich Lawn Ave

Mrs Turvey and Daughter Leave for Green Bay

Mrs. Geraldine Turvey and her daughter Babs, who have been staying with friends and relatives for a week, plan to return to their home in Green Bay Wisconsin tomorrow.

Geraldine Turvey Babs Green Bay Wisc

Mrs Walter Smith Returns Home From Mt Sterling Hospital

Mrs Walter Smith of 817 Elwood St has returned home after visiting her mother who had been confined to Mary Chile Hospital in Mt Sterling Kentucky for several weeks.

Walter Smith Elwood St Mary Chile Hospital Mt. Sterling, Ky

Mrs Lehman to Stay Four Weeks with Levy Family

Mrs. Trudy Lehman of Birmingham England visits Mr. and Mrs. Julius Levy at 14 Monroe Street and will stay about four weeks.

Trudy Lehman Birmingham England Julius Levy Monroe St Lehman

Slifer Couple Tour Includes Niagara Falls Visit

Mr and Mrs Jack Slifer of 3304 Jefferson Rd returned from a Canada tour enjoying a vacation. On the return they visited Niagara Falls and stayed in Weathersfield Conn with Gene Slifer their brother where they saw the submarine base at New London Conn.

Canada Jack Slifer Jefferson Rd Niagara Falls Weathersfield Conn Mr. Slifer Gene Slifer New London

Mrs Catherine Walters Returns From Canada Visit

After a two week stay at Gordon Lake in Canada with Mr and Mrs Charles Lehnman and Roy and Donald Craig of West Alexandria Mrs Catherine Walters has returned home.

Gordon Lake Canada Charles Lehnman Roy Donald Craig West Alexandria Catherine Walters

Fay Family Returns From Bar Harbor Trip Highlights Boston NY Tour

Mrs. D. E. Fay and her daughter Betty return from a three week stay at Bar Harbor Missouri. En route home they are joined by D. E. Fay and J. Edward Fay of Franklin for two days of sightseeing in Boston and New York City.

D. E. Fay Betty Coles Rd Bar Harbor J. Edward Fay Franklin Boston New York City

Myers Hostcard Party For Twelve Friends

Mr and Mrs C F Myers of 3512 Tytus Ave entertained twelve friends with a card party last evening at their home.

Mor ris welcomes Gene McAdoo and Stephen from Union City

Dr and Mrs E McCall Morris of Milton Road host their daughter Mrs Gene McAdoo and son Stephen of Union City Tennessee as guests this week in a family visit noting visitors from Tennessee.

E. McCall Morris Milton Rd Gene McAdoo Stephen Union City, Tenn

Jolly Eight Club Meets At Mrs Ray Minor Home

The Jolly Eight Club gathered at Mrs. Ray Minor's home last evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Minor Mrs. Andrew Spisack and Mrs. Frank Chapman. A luncheon followed the games.

Jolly Eight Club Ray Minor Minor Andrew Spisack Frank Chapman

Louisiane Solon 1 8 Pictured U S Senator Ee 88

A fragment mentions Louisiane Solon and a pictured U S senator aged 88, with references to Calvin and an architect. The text is garbled OCR and lacks a clear incident or event.

Young Women's Society Meeting at Miss Heck Home

The Young Women's Society of St. Paul's Evangelical and Re formed Church will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m at 1116 South Main Street. Hostess assisting Miss Heck will be Miss Margaret Renner and Miss Lois Lindsay.

Young Women’s Society of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Betty Heck South Main St Miss Heck Margaret Renner Lois Lindsay

Neighbors Enjoy Picnic at Fulton Park Yesterday

A group of neighbors visited Fulton Park near Eaton for a picnic dinner yesterday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs. Carl Guido, Mrs. Curtis Lawson, Mrs. Elsie Lefference, Mrs. William Fouts, Mrs. Harrison Spade, and Mrs. Elmer Gilbreath as they chatted and took pictures.

Fulton Park Eaton Carl Guido Curtis Lawson Elsie Lefference William Fouts Harrison Spade Elmer Gilbreath

Women of the Moose Plan Meeting at Moose Hall

The Women of the Moose convene tomorrow at 7 30 p m in Moose Hall. Initiation will be in order and all officers escorts and committee chair men are asked to attend.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Women’s Auxiliary convenes in greeting district president

The Women’s Auxiliary of Post 38-09 met last evening and extended greetings to district president Mrs. Velma Bleier. Guests from Cincinnati attended as plans were set for the convention in St. Louis from August 29 to September 3.

Women’s Auxiliary of Post 38- 09 Velma Bleier Cincinnati St. Louis

Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Sewing Circle Meet

Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Sewing Circle will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. James Balser. A bazaar is being planned, and all members are urged to participate.

Spanish War Veterans’ Auxiliary Sewing Circle James Balser

Women's Bible Class of United Presbyterian Church

A note about the Women's Bible Class at United Presbyterian Church indicates an upcoming program or meeting. Details on date time or topics are not provided in the fragment.

Women’s Bible Class United Presbyterian Church Will

Church Social Rooms Meeting Thursday Evening

A meeting will be held in the social rooms of the church on Thursday evening at 7 30 p m Hostesses are Mrs Flossie Radabaugh Mrs Lily Aylstock and Mrs Anna Forbich.

Flossie Radabaugh Lily Aylstock Anna Forbich

Hospital Notes List Patients by Admission Status

The Hospital records list Janet Clemons daughter of Mr and Mrs Ambrose Clem Poe of Franklin Route 2 as surgical. Henry Hart of Middle town Route 1, medical. Harold Emrick of West Middletown Route 1, surgical. Arnold Daniels Crescent Blvd medical. Alice R Kennedy Baltimore St surgical. Whitney Young Franklin Route 2 surgical. Henry Warmoth Pershing Ave medical. Vincent Maze Eaton Ave medical.

Janet Clemons Ambrose Clempoe Franklin Route 2 Surgical Henry Hart Middletown Harold Emrick West Middletown Arnold Daniels Crescent Blvd Alice R. Kennedy Baltimore St Whitney Young Franklin Henry Warmoth Pershing Ave Vincent Maze Arthur Maze Eaton Ave

Village Notices and Names in Local Assembly

Mrs Chandus Dakin of Tytus versus Mrs Richard Coyle of Oberon Phyllis Crouch daughter of Lucille Crouch of Ottawa ee Miss Anna Rizzo of Stanley St Mrs Homer Flaugher of South Main St Mrs Paul Gullett of Woods id e Ave Mrs Price Booth of Trenton rn Shirley Puckett daughter of Ph 24651

Chandus Dakin Tytus Ve Richard Coyle Oberon Phyllis Crouch Lucille Crouch Ottawaee Homer Flaugher South Main St Paul Gullett Woodside Ave Price Booth Trenton Shirley Puckett

Trenton Road Couple Featured in Local Notices

Mr and Mrs John Puckett of Trenton Road and Mrs Alex White of South Lely are listed in a local social notices snippet. The brief mentions household residents and addresses without further details.

John Puckett Trenton Rd Alex White South Lelyanon

Traffic surveys record 390000 vehicles throng Mai streets

Traffic surveys show a total of 390,000 vehicles crowding Mai’s congested streets, illustrating heavy urban mobility and recurring congestion patterns in the area.

Maine

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