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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1949

Page

6

Dieterich Family Vacation Nearby Scenic Points Visited

Mr and Mrs Clarence A Dieterich and their children David and Bonnie Sue returned home to Highland Street after a vacation in the Allegheny Mountains New York and visits to the Chenango Valley and other scenic spots.

Allegheny Mountains New York State Clarence A. Dieterich David Bonnie Sue Highland St Chenango Valley Ralph E. Scott Robert N. Scott and Nelson II Jacksonville Fla Scotts St. Augustine Miami Atlanta Nelbar St

Boston Wedding Of Interest Here

Miss Shirley Bennington of West Middletown returns from Boston where she attended the wedding of her sister Patricia Ann Bennington to David Bradley Newell Jr. The ceremony took place Saturday August 20 in Osterville at the garden home of J and Mrs Edward Gould Jr. Best man was James Clemmens and maid of honor Mrs Robert Heard. The bride wore pale blue dotted swiss with white accessories and carried white chrysanthemums. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Bennington.

Shirley Bennington West Middletown Boston Mass Patricia Ann Bennington David Bradley Newell, Jr Gould Newell Chestnut Hill David B. Newell Wianno Thearden Osterville Edward Gould Jr James Clemmens Stamford

Crawford Street class party and church reception planned

The Willing Workers Class of Crawford Street First Church of God will host a class party at the home of Everett and Egleston on West M Town Route 1 Thursday September 1 at 630 PM with guest speaker Associate Pastor Duane White. A reception for Miss Joanne Kidd and Miss Shirley Barr leaving in September for the Baptist Missionary Training School in Chicago is set for 8 PM Thursday September 1 at the church inviting all congregation members and friends.

Crawford Street First Church of God Everett Egleston West Middletown Duane White Woman's Society of First Baptist Church Joanne Kidd Shirley Barr Baptist Missionary Training School Chicago

Peky Katfee Kintsch Hold Evening Meeting at White Home

The regular meeting of the Peky Katfee Kintsch will be at Mrs. Law rence White's residence at 2949 Wilbraham Rd this evening at 7 30.

Lawrence White Wilbraham Rd

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Addie Bailey at Gideon Rd Home

Mrs Thomas Cracraft honored her sister Mrs Addie Bailey with a birthday party at the Cracraft home on Gideon Road last evening. The back lawn hosted merriment with a decorated cake and a display of gifts as family and friends joined in. Participants included Mr and Mrs Jack Stahley and son Butch, Mr Curt Brewer, Mrs Earl Lacey, Miss Phyllis Bailey, Jimmie Bailey, and the host and honored guest.

Thomas Cracraft Addie Bailey Gideon Rd Cracraft Jack Stahley Butch Curt Brewer Earl Lacey Phyllis Bailey Jimmie Bailey

Middleton Area Social Notes From Many Visitors

Local residents hosted guests from Akron Detroit Yankee Road and Columbus plus visitors from Houston and Cincinnati. Trips included Lake James Indiana Ontario Niagara Falls and Cypress Gardens with several attending conventions and family gatherings at Alber's Super Club.

General Retires After 41 Years of Service

Maj. Gen. Sidney P. Spalding, a leading Army ordnance expert, retires after 41 years in uniform. During World War II he headed the Supply Division of the U.S. Military Mission to Russia.

Washington Sidney P. Spalding U.S Russia

Treble Clef Chorus plans busy season and social events

Treble Clef Chorus officers outlined a busy schedule for the coming months. Two social events are planned, a chicken supper at Mrs. Frazer’s in West Middletown on September 6 and a covered dish gathering at Mrs. Jiggs’ on October 4. The group will host more programs, rehearse weekly, and introduce new members after auditions.

Treble Chef Chorus Vernon Jones Stanley St R. R. Frazer West Middletown Jiggs North Broad St E. Norwood Clark R. A. Heck Chautauqua Clark South Main St Hilda Crooke Arthur Linkins R. V. Russell H. James Rosing Heck Jones

Personal Gifts Presented at Norma Mallow Shower

Miss Norma Jean Mallow bride elect of Clifford D. Ramseyer opened gifts at a shower hosted by Mrs. Donald Pergram Mrs. Ray Marshall and Miss Yolanda DeChristoforo. A pink and blue umbrella decorated the table and games furnished light humor while winners included Mrs. Louis Shaffer Miss Mallow and Miss Clementine Gordon.

Norma Jean Mallow Clifford D. Ramseyer Donald Pergram Ray Marshall Yolanda DeChristoforo Louis Shaffer Mallow Clementine Gordon Carl Rhinehart Shaffer Eugene Fifer Robert Kruse Beatrice Logan Miss Gordon Juanita Haddix Jean Luff Ruby Flough Betty Hogg Mary Louise Ballard Betty Osborne

Lodges Unity Council Meeting and Prosser Chapter Plans

In the Lodges Unity Council Daughters of America met in Knights of Malta Hall with Mer vin Snethen presiding Mrs Les lie Cremer was named deputy for the coming year A social hour followed and lunch served to fifteen members Prosser Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will meet after summer at the Masonic Temple tomorrow at 7 30 Plans for a June covered dish were canceled due to remodeling and redecorating After the business meeting plans for the 35th anniversary will be discussed Mrs J H Brooks and Mrs Gentry Mitchell will direct an interesting radio program featuring Prosser Chapter talent with Mr Albert Meyer announcing

Unity Council, Daughters of America Knights of Malta Mervin Snethen Leslie Cremer Prosser Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple J. H. Brooks Gentry Mitchell Albert Meyer

Friday Affair Opens 1949 50 Club Season

Friday marks the opening of the 1949 50 season for Middletown federated women's clubs with a luncheon at Forest Hills Country Club at 1 p.m. Mrs. C W Young, federation president, and officers will host 40 club presidents and representatives. The event introduces the executive board, outlines new projects, and shares aims and programs for the year. Mrs Edward Barker organized the luncheon as general chairman.

Federated Clubs Middletown Forest Hills Country Club C. W. Young Middletown Federation of Women’s Clubs Middletown Federation Iny Young Edward Barker

Bride Hooned Tuesday Night Honoring Miss Ella Mae Walters

A linen shower in Carlisle honored Miss Ella Mae Walters who will wed John A. Kay on September 7. Hostess Mrs Clyde L Cruse Jr displayed gifts with wedding bells and streamers. Prizes were awarded to Miss Barbara Duckett Miss Emily Cook Mrs Charles Ortman and Mrs Marvin Walters.

Ella Mae Walters Carlisle John A. Kay Clyde L. Cruse, Jr Wycoff St Barbara Duckett Emily Cook Charles Ortman Marbin M. Walters

Miss Virginia Smith Weds Roy Holaday in Covington

On August 25 Miss Virginia Smith became the bride of Roy Holaday in Covington Kentucky. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Rev. Arthur T. Tipton. The couple were joined by Gene Malicott and Mrs. Susan Smith mother of the bride and Mrs. Richard Fetters sister of the bride. They now reside on Young Street.

Virginia Smith Roy Holaday Covington, Ky Arthur T. Tipton Gene Malicott Susan Smith Richard Fetters Holaday Young St

Middletown Catholic Women Meet in Quarterly Session

Middletown area council of the National Council of Catholic Women held a quarterly meeting at the Church of Seven Dollars in Monroe. Miss Edith Bergen reported on the diocesan conference last June where she was named diocesan treasurer. Mrs. John Roche discussed her Shrine of Our Lady visit at Carey Ohio. New appointments named general chairmen for Catholic Action and six co chairs from local parishes.

Middletown National Council of Catholic Women Church of Seven Dollars Monroe The National Council Edith Martha Westrick Holy Name Church Wilber Fox St. Johns Edna Fink St. Peter Claver Mark Neu Rose Bowen Harold Norris St. Mary’s Church St. Francis DeSales Church Lebanon St. Susanna Church Germantown Camden Will

Dessert Bridge Arranged For Bride-Elect Shirley Goetz

Miss Shirley Goetz bride-elect of Charles Gilbert was honored at a dessert bridge shower at L H Skimming home on Central Ave. Guests included Miss Mary Ann Lane Miss Patsy Elliott Miss Naida Jean Jones and Mrs James Smith among others. Prizes went to Mrs J R Bevis Miss Audrey Luff and Miss Peggy Martin.

Shirley Goetz Charles Gilbert Mary Ann Lane Patsy Elliott Naida Jean Jones James Smith L. H. Skimming Central Ave Jolene Laut Peggy Denny Beverly Laut Fred Baker C. A. Elliott Helen M. Lane W. H. H. Jones Iss Martin Doris Heller Frances Sedge Roush Victoria Oar Byrd Missulanne McGuff Luff Mise Goetz

Labor Day Picnic Buses Arranged for LeSourdsville Lake

The Labor Day outing of the Mi town Trades and Labor Council will use scheduled buses to LeSourdsville Lake. Transportation chairman Freeman Soute announced first departures from Dixie News terminal at 8 45 a m with additional pickups and returns throughout the day and evening. An extra late bus is being sought to extend service.

Mitown Trades and Labor Council LeSourdsville Lake Labor Day Freeman Soute Transportation Dixie News the Ark LeSourdsville Sauters

Be Appointed Later Announced By Mrs Constander

The report notes that the appointment is to occur later and that the second quarterly meeting will be held on November 29 at 8 p.m. in the assemble hall of Holy Trinity Church in Middletown.

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