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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1949

Page

5

Mock Wedding Excites Guests at Mason Silver Anniversary

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mason on Queen Ave a mock wedding marked their silver anniversary. Jack Wilkinson officiated as vows were exchanged by a bride in white and a groom, with Mrs. Dennis Smith as matron of honor and Mr. Dennis Smith as best man. The table featured a three tier cake and 35 guests attended with Dharma Mason on piano. Out of town guests included Dr and Mrs R H Caplan of Dayton and Mr and Mrs O E Ross of Akron.

Ralph Mason Queen Ave Jack Wilkinson Dennis Smith Mason Dharma Mason Clifford van Gilder R. H. Caplan Dayton The Masons O. E. Ross Akron

St Pauls Guild Opens Fall With First Meeting

St Pauls Women's Guild schedules fall revival meeting after summer recess for Thursday September 1 at 2 30 p m. Devotions and entertainment lead the agenda with committee members listed. Circle 5 of Homemakers Club to meet with Mrs Dougherty at 2304 Superior Street on Thursday September 1 at p m.

St. Paul’s Women's Guild Car! la- Pole E. Switzer A. Ross William Sebald M. Sebald R. Sebald A Sheets Robert Sheley Charles Redman L. Francis J. Weber

American War Mothers Meet Set for September 1

The American War Mothers will gather Thursday September 1 at 3 p m in the American Legion auditorium. A military funeral is planned as part of the agenda.

American Legion Auditorium

Notable Return Trip Traverses Historic Virginia Sites

Mrs. E. A. Badger and son Robert of 507 The Alameda aborted a historic road trip through West Virginia Virginia and North Carolina. They visited Greenbrier Inn Williamsburg Natural Bridge Roanoke Island Nags Head Inn Ft Raleigh Yorktown Jamestown and Chimney Rock before hurricane warnings shortened the journey and they returned via Asheville Lexington and Cumberland Gap.

E. A. Badger and Son Robert Alameda West Virginia Virginia North Carolina Greenbrier Inn Williamsburg Natural Bridge Lake Matoaka Roanoke Island Nags Head Inn Ft. Raleigh Lost Colony Yorktown Battlefield Jamestown Chimney Rock Ashville N. C Lexington Cumberland Gap

Northwestern Fraternity Guests Vacationing with William Jones

Charles Stein of Port Washington Wisconsin and Robert Blomquist of Jamestown New York were hosts over the weekend at Euclid Street home of William Jones. The trio planned a trip to Jamestown Niagara Falls and New York City before returning to Northwestern.

Northwestern William Jones Euclid St Charles Stein Port Washington Wisc Robert Blomquist Jamestown N. Y Niagara Falls New York City

Mrs William Snider and daughter return from Clear Lake

Mrs William T Snider and her daughter Travis Ann of Linden Avenue have returned home after a five week stay at Clear Lake.

William T. Snider Travis Ann Linden Ave Clear Lake

Windsor brothers cut Palm Beach fishing trip short by hurricane

Ted and Hank Windsor of Central Ave along with their father Mrs. Louis Hunter Windsor were returning home from Palm Beach Florida where they were deep sea fishing when a hurricane shortened the trip.

Ted Hank Windsor Louis Hunter Windsor Central Ave Palm Beach Fla

Mrs. E A Badger Visits with Sabina Relative

Mrs E A Badger of Alameda hosts her visiting mother Mrs A Darbyshire of Sabina in a family visit noted in the social column.

E. A. Badger the Alameda A. Darbyshire Sabina

Miss Barkley on East Tour Visits

Miss Helen Barkley returned from a trip in the east visiting friends and attending Chautauqua in New York Somerset and Indiana Pennsylvania during her journey.

Helen Barkley Chautauqua N. Y Somerset Indiana

Harold Gaw Family Readies for Major Event

Mr and Mrs Harold Gaw and their children Charles and the daughter travel to a community gathering. The article notes family presence and local ties, with emphasis on the siblings and parental role.

Harold Gaw Charles

Visitor’s Two Week Colorado Trip Includes Leadville

Sarah returned from a two weeks trip to Colorado visiting relatives in Leadville. The remainder of the stay focused on sightseeing and local exploration.

Sarah Colorado Leadville Colo

Mrs Shaw and children visit Fleming Road relatives

Mrs. Irving Shaw and her sons Hank and Micky from Akron spent the past week with her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Bender of Fleming Road.

Irving Shaw Hank and Micky Akron Ben Bender Fleming Rd

Simon couple visits Swamproot region

Dr and Mrs Frank Simon of Central Ave are visiting Swamproot, with a local greeting noted for the occasion.

Swamproot, Mags Frank Simon Central Ave

Mrs Mildred Snyder Nell Blackford Return From Soieen Visit

Dr Mildred Snyder and Miss Nell Blackford return after a ten day visit in Soieen Maine as guests of Rev Dan Fenner and his wife.

Mildred Snyder Nell Blackford Soieen Dan Fenner

Mrs G L Bynum and son visit in Madisonville Ky

Mrs G L Bynum and her son Keith spent last week in Madisonville Kentucky visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J A Crowe.

G. L. Bynum Keith Madisonville, Ky J. A. Crowe

Bailey Returns Home After Dayton Visit

Kent Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lammie Bailey of South Main Street, has come back home after spending several days with his uncle Frank Phillips and family in Dayton.

Kent Bailey Lammie Bailey South Main St Frank Phillips Dayton

Visiting Relations Unite Families in Monroe Street

Mr and Mrs 0 J Meadows of Monroe Street hosted Mrs Susie Wainscott and Mr and Mrs O D Payton of Louisville Kentucky plus Mr and Mrs Noah Meadows and Mr and Mrs Fred Spellman of West Carrollton. Mrs Wainscott stayed a week visiting her daughter.

0. J. Meadows Monroe St Susie Wainscott O. D. Payton Louisville, Ky Noah Meadows Fred Spellman West Carrollton Wainscott

Cincinnati couple honored at wedding anniversary

Sunday evening Mr and Mrs David Fiieman of Cincinnati were honored for their wedding anniversary. They are the parents of Mrs I A Casper Fleming Rd. Attending the ceremony and dinner were Mr and Mrs I A Casper and sons Arthur Brandeis and Sheldon Robert, Mr and Mrs Alex Casper, and Mr and Mrs Jack A Casper.

David Fiieman Cincinnati I. A. Casper Fleming I. A. Casper and Sons Arthur Brandeis Sheldon Robert Alex Casper Jack A. Casper

Barlow Shilt Marriage Performed Saturday

The wedding of Mrs. Jane Louis Barlow and Edward Forest Shilt took place Saturday August 27. Justice Lammie Bailey presided at the noonday ceremony at his home on South Main Street. The couple, both employed by Morain Products in Dayton, plan to reside in Dayton.

Jane Louis Barlow Sycamore St Edward Forest Shilt Ottawa St Lammie Bailey South Main St Fred Carnes Philipsburg Walter Shilt Dayton Merchant Marines Shilt Morain Products That City

Surprise Shower For Miss Mary Williams Before Wedding

A weekend event honored Miss Mary Williams bride elect of Orville McQueen with a pink and white shower at the Wilson home on Fifteenth Ave. Prizes went to Mrs. Jack Williams Jr and others. The wedding is set for September 10 at 7 p.m. at Trenton Mennonite Church with an open church custom.

Mary Williams Orville McQueen J. Green Jeanne Wilson Wilson Fifteenth Ave Jack Williams, Jr Edward Beachler Benzel Howard Williams Alonzo Wilson Dorothy and Jean John Walker Clarence Green James Evers Earl Meeks John Ejkhorn

Lodges to Convene Julia T. Roth Era Council

The Julia T. Roth era councils will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Maggie Egelston's home 112 North Grimes Street. The announcement came today.

Julia T. Roth Maggie Egelston North Grimes St

Banana Fan Salad with Fresh Fruit and Sour Cream Dressing

Slice a banana lengthwise and arrange the flat slices in a fan over greens. Add in season fruit such as melon berries and peaches. Serve with a sour cream dressing for a fresh, attractive salad.

Round Of Parties Get Underway For Bride-Elect

Miss Margie Stalls daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Stalls of 425 Yankee Rd will wed Mark F Ware on September 24 at Holy Trinity Church. First to honor the popular bride elect were Mr and Mrs Edward Fitzgerald the grooms uncle and aunt who hosted supper and a miscellaneous shower at their Dayton home. Family and close friends who brought gifts numbered 30 with showers continuing Sunday night at the R B Ware home on South Main St. where arrangements of chrysanthemums and thistles were displayed.

Margie Stalls J. W. Stalls Yankee Rd Mark F. Ware Holy Trinity Church Edward Fitzgerald Dayton R. B. Ware South Main St

Engaged Couple Fetes Get Together With 26 Guests

Twenty six friends and relatives joined the engagement celebration for the couple. The evening featured a cheerful shower with varied gifts and warm wishes for the future.

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