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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1957

Page

22

Springboro Seeks State Help On Site for New Wells

Springboro officials plan a meeting with James C. Smith of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to identify a best site for new wells as the village faces water shortages. An option on five acres backing Clear Creek and Parker Drive could host the new wells, with a state probe possible early next year.

Max Summers Springboro Fred Mayne James C. Smith Division of Water Ohio Department of Natural Resources Mayne C. B. Youngquist Smith Mitchell Parker Clear Creek Parker

Warren County 4-H Youths Enter Ohio State Fair

Fourteen 4-H youths from Warren County compete at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus while 18 total county entrants attend. Participants include Sandra Gross Carol Hangan Marilyn McGorman Donna Compton Bonnie Bates with demonstrations on patterns grooming and wiring and exhibits in the 4-H Building. Livestock entries list Angus and Ayrshire cattle along with rope work and clothing projects from various Warren County towns.

Warren County Columbus John Mowbray Mary Clingan Sandra Gross Carol Hangon Carlisle Marilyn McCarnan Mason Donna Compton Bonnie Bates Donna Bonnie Allan Daniels Dana Henderson David Scholl Franklin Leroy Wilson Gurnsey Cattle Vincent Rakestraw Ayrshires Thomas Easton Donna Henderson Chuck Perrine Rebecca Whitaker Lytle Linda Schwein Hallie Jc

Judge Burke seeks injunction to block Eaton tree removal

In Prebley County, Judge John P. Burke files suit in Common Pleas to stop removal of a tree between West Main Street sidewalk and his law office. Plaintiffs name Vern Miller board appointees and Elbert Druley alleging approval by Druley empowered removal. Case set for hearing soon. A second case claims Albert Smith seeks 25000 dollars for eye injuries from a farm accident involving James Cahill.

John P. Burke Prebley Common Pleas John Kiracore Eaton Albert Smith Eaton Route 3 James Cahill New Paris

Germantown Firemen Win Three Parade Prizes

Germantown Fire Department won three cups and three blue ribbons at the New Paris sesquicentennial parade for oldest equipment longest distance and best restored gear. They staged a brief parade upon return to Germantown Saturday night. Numerous local visits and events follow, including trips to Cincinnati Dayton Richmond and Florida and a Germantown High School 1955 graduates picnic.

Germantown New Paris Preble County

Seven Mile Youths Attend Camp At Sabina

Seven Mile Methodist Church youths attended Junior-Hi Camp at Sabina with Nancy Banker Linda Cox Linda Wilson Barbara Feiler Judy Moore Don Gault David Fawcett Mike Readnower Edward Stoffregen and Rev E J Gilford. Senior Camp participants were Cynthia Wilson and Andrew Stang.

Seven Mile Sabina Seven Mile Methodist Church Nancy Banker Linda Cox Linda Wilson Barbara Feiler Judy Moore Don Gault David Fawcett Mike Readnower Edward Stoffregen E. J. Gilford Cynthia Wilson Andrew Stang

Germantown Post Office to Dedicate Sept 12 14

A three day Germantown celebration Sept 12 14 marks the dedication of the new post office. The event called Germantown's Celerama features street light switch on, speeches by Congressman Paul Schenck, music by barber shop quartets bands from area towns and high school, plus store specials.

Germa Hate Dodds Germantown Dodds Paul Schenck Germantown Chamber of Commerce

Waynesville Open House At School Next Month

Wayne Township Board of Education will hold open house at the new Waynesville elementary building on Sunday September 1 from 2 to 5 pm. Everyone is invited. Mr and Mrs Charles Day of Dayton visited with Mr and Mrs Lyman Day. Miss Sara Moran visiting with Mr and Mrs Charles Day in Robert Gingerich and Gary of Seven Mile visited with Mr and Mrs Clarence Gingerich and Kenny Saturday evening.

Waynesville Wayne Township Clearcreek Township Texas Gas Transmission Corp James Dinus Sigma Phi Gamma Middletown Dinus William Frederickson Hamilton W. E. Stanton Owen Rice Stantons Carl Skurkowich Los Angeles Rices Nelson Rice San Diego Calif Mary Branfield

Local Farm Girl Finalist in State Queen of the Furrow

Jane Mitchell an 18 year old Plain City farm girl is named central area winner and will represent Franklin Union Morrow Pickaway Madison Delaware Marion Fayette counties at the state finals September 6 at Veterans Memorial Building Columbus Nine other finalists from across Ohio will compete The area winner will be chosen next Saturday night at 8 at the Montgomery County Fair Dayton Girls from Butler Clark Clermont Greene Hamilton Montgomery P rkeley Warren counties also compete for the trip to the state finals and the 1957 Worlds Conservation Exposition Queen of the Furrow title in Peebles next month

Jane Mitchell Plain City Franklin Union Morrow Pickaway Madison Delaware Marion Fayette Veterans Memorial Building Columbus Ohio Montgomery County Dayton Butler Clark Clermont Greene Hamilton Montgomery Peble Warren Peebles

Gratis Homemakers Party at Gwen Blake Pool

Modern Homemakers Club held a swimming party at Gwen Blake’s country home on Aug. 15 with members including Helen Bru baker Betty Buehner Helen Clevenger and many others. Next month’s meeting will include officer elections. The Hedger reunion followed at Aubrey Hedger’s Centerville home with family members from Ohio Kentucky Illinois and Town attending.

Gratis Gratis Modern Homemakers Club Gwen Blake Helen Brubaker Betty Buehner Helen Clevenger Della Hedger Lucy Hedger Margie Justice Nita Kirakofe Velma Long Betty Miller Betty Morrow Margie Stone Marjorie Slough Dorothy Vance Betty Willis Jean Zimmerman Janet Buehner Hedger Aubrey Hedger Centerville Ohio Kentucky Illinois Town Lafe Hedger Sam Chapman Harry Chapman Harold Hedger James Hedger Charles Payton Dwight Clarence Hedger Tommy Milford Hedger Larry Dorothy Phillips Molly Leveras Ricky Harlan Hedger Will Hedger Curtis Howard Ady Hedger Jean Wilbur Ambergy Elsie Hayes Edmond Loveland Pat Davis

Legion post cited for outstanding youth work

The Ralph P. Snook Post of the American Legion in Lebanon has been cited by national headquarters for outstanding service in youth work. Announcement came this week from local commander Jack Whitaker.

Lebanon Ralph P. Snook American Legion Jack Whitaker

Soil Bank Payments In Preble County

Preble County farmers will receive over 200000 dollars for 1957 Acreage Reserve Program payments, with about 3600 acres in 236 contracts. October checks will cover corn and wheat totaling 45333.99 for 1600 acres across 122 farmers on 103 contracts, with tobacco payments due similarly. Sign-up for 1958 wheat crop begins, contract deadline September 1.

EATON Preble County Agriculture Stabilization Office Lee Izer Izor Preble

Elk Creek Grange Schedules Booths and September Meeting

Elk Creek Grange met Tuesday with Ronald Ebel as acting master. A committee was formed to set up Grange and Pomona booths for the Butler County Fair next month. The home economics chair announces the next meeting at Union Grange the first Thursday in September.

Elk Creek Ronald Ebel Grange Pomona Butler County Union Grange Pleasant Ridge William Hollenbaugh Steven Samies New York Hollenbaugh Greenville City Park Ronald Eby Louella Mae Somerville

Springboro clergy to speak at two churches today

The Rev. John Ferick of the EUB Church preaches at the Evangelical and Reformed Church at 9 30 AM then leads the 10 45 service back at his own church. Also noted are Scout Troop 50 activities, social visits, and local family reunions around Springboro with regional guests and church events.

Ferick Springboro John Ferick EUB Evangelical and Reformed William K. Messmer Dayton Miami John Ferick Sr Camp Miami Germantown Glenn Wade Wald Rue Park Orden Robert Urschell Chillicothe Jerry Zeck Franklin Charles Logan James Hough Ralph Wade Richard Wade Robert Wade Robert Lahman Raymond William John Moore Howard Bell Jr Harry Hannah John Masoner Willard Klaber Jr Charles Day Robert Meyers Middletown Harry Harris Tony Julian

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