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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
8
A bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Guy Compion on Millville Ave Hamilton honored Miss Patty Colyer and her upcoming marriage to Robert Sharke. Guests enjoyed a picnic, towels shower, and a slide show after a boasted supper and gift presentation by multiple friends and relatives.
Mrs. Wilbur Martin formerly Miss Shannon McClean of Trenton received a linen shower at Miss Jane Mattson’s home at 1317 Woodlawn Ave. The yellow and white motif featured a umbrella bouquet of gifts and late summer flowers. Prizes went to Miss Oggy Mattson Miss Georgia Clem Miss Aileen Clem and Mrs. Wilbur Martin.
A two bride to be combo shower at the Meadows gathered Gardner-Richardson co workers to honor Miss May da Deger and Miss Inez Lamb. Organizers Miss Jerry Mize Miss Shirley Hinkle and Mrs. Dale Moore presented gifts at the Moore home on Goldman Ave. A large wedding ring centerpiece framed the display. Deger is set to wed Thomas Sayers on September 4 and Lamb to wed Carl Miller on September 18.
Friends gathered at Miss Audrey Frey home last evening for a personal shower in her honor. Mrs. Douglas Hobart assisted. Guests played cards with prizes won by Miss Mary Catherine Curtis.
A rehearsal for the forthcoming marriage of Miss June Baird and Charles W. Smith Jr took place at First Methodist Church at 6 15 p m. last evening. Afterward guests including families and out of town attendees gathered at the groom’s parents home on Linden Avenue for a buffet lunch.
The Lodges to Silver Link Council No 223 Daughters of America met last evening in Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs Victor Click Sr presiding Fourteen members answered roll call Routine business was transacted with a social hour to follow The next meeting is September 1 in charge of the ways and means committee with a covered dish planned
Viola Rebekah Lodge plans a picnic dinner for members and friends including Odd Fellows and families at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Flatter located at 3111 Illinois Ave this Saturday at 5 30 p m.
Mrs. A. E. Hohl leaves the city for Detroit and Mrs. Richard Franklin plans a move to Newport Rhode Island as friends gather at Mrs. Fred Yoder’s home 504 Aberdeen Drive. Assistants include Mrs. Arthur Frey Mrs. Homer Jones and Mrs. Russell Nicols. Guests enjoy garden flower decor a dinner and social games.
An informal gathering was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Earl Stein to honor Mrs. C. A. Stetter who was married August 13 at Dover Del. The party was a Surprise linen shower with Mrs. Stein and six others extending best wishes.
Mrs. George Frye was celebrated with a cover-dish birthday dinner hosted by the Suburban Card Club at Mrs. Edoward Grait's Blue Ball Road home. Prizes went to Mrs. Lou Stultz, Mrs. Marie Waites, and Mrs. Graft. Next week Mrs. Lou Stultz will entertain for Mrs. Schmidt’s birthday.
Mr and Mrs Paul Morghan welcome a son Excello a boy. Mr and Mrs William Zimmerrman West Middletown welcome a boy. Mr and Mrs Omer Ross Franklin welcome a boy. Mr and Mrs Mortimore Hazzlett Franklin welcome a girl. Mr and Mrs Jess Bush 22 Clinton St welcome a girl.
Mr and Mrs Richard Marr of Detroit announce the birth of a boy on Tuesday.Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Boykin of 919 Fourth Ave.
Mr. and Mrs. Ora Emrick announce the marriage of their daughter Betty to Thomas H. Corcoran son of Mr and Mrs. Thomas Corcoran. The wedding took place Saturday August 21 in Richmond at the Inn.
In The Hospital Mary Ann Cain daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Cain Fleming Rd medical. Joseph Guthrie Sixth Ave medical. Mrs Robert E Wood Carolina St surgical. Mrs Cecil Forney Lylburn Rd medical. Thomas Lee Richards son of Mr and Mrs Foster Richards Franklin medical. Mason J Riddle Woodlawn Ave medical. Mrs William Abner Oromegonia O medical. Marcia Ann Chenoweth daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Chenoweth Oxford St surgical. Sharon Amburgey daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Amburgey Richmond St medical. John Thornsburg Middle town Route 2 medical.
Jerry Blanton of West Middle town Route 1 Virginia Owens of Franklin daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Owens Mrs Clair Tieman of Superior Ave Mrs Lavosa Patterson of Central Ave Mrs Thomas DeHart of Franklin James Stuck of Stanley St Carter Day of Trenton Floyd Cline of Woodlawn Ave John Helton of Somerville son of Mr and Mrs Hervert Helton
The report describes Martin Coyle filing a second independent petition for Oscar R. Leiser, creating a legal dilemma for Butler County Board of Elections with two valid petitions. A withdrawal was not allowed, forcing the board to act. potential Republican charges could threaten board members over declaring the petition surplus. Gardner disputed press criticism of his actions, while W. J. O’Brien provided press details from the Executive Committee.
The Churches Swidom group met in the Sunshine Circle room with Mrs. John Sticklin as hostess. They planned a rummage sale in the church basement for Saturday September 18. Eleven members attended and socialized afterward while Mrs. Gordon Shockley won a prize in the games. Refreshments followed.
Guests from the United States Navy Joseph C. Volrich and Harry Hooper of Quonset Point Rhode Island attend the wedding of Miss Josephine Slezak and Robert Sigel at 201 Baltimore Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Elmer Reed.
Robert Duff age 10 of 43 South Broad Street ran into the side of a car driven by Harry F. Duane age 39 of 1304 Elm Street. Duane said he was traveling north on Broad Street near First Avenue when the boy darted into the vehicle. Duane transported the youth to his home.
Sheriff report says thieves broke into Myron Morlatt’s camp along the Little Miami River near Morrow, removing door hinges. Loot valued about $125 includes a U S A F pontoon boat, fishing tackle, poles and a wool blanket. Morlatt found the scene yesterday afternoon.
The committee objected to Gardner's action saying it would harm Democratic candidates this fall and was not taken for the Executive Committee. O'Brien, after Sunday's meeting, quoted Gardner claiming he was acting as a private citizen.
Two large lounge chairs discounted by 20, each with tufted back. One in wine tapestry and one in blue, originally priced at 69.50.
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