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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1949

Page

6

Why Of Modern Art Discussed At Christmas Club Meeting

Current Events Club held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Bennet Chapple’s McGee Street home. Mrs. Arthur Griffith welcomed guests as Sigfried Weng of Dayton Art Institute explained modern art’s roots in impressionism and its aim to evoke emotion and ideas rather than lifelike rendering.

Current Events Club Bennett Chapple McGee St Arthur Griffith Sigfried Weng Dayton Art Institute John Wilks Weng Wong George Leighton William Bricel

Faris Family Notes Reach Home After Visit and Christening

Mrs. Rachel Faris completes a holiday from Rapid City South Dakota visiting son Charles Faris and family and attends the christening of grandson Eric John Faris. In Rochester Minnesota Norton Hotel registers Charles Wagner Ray Spellman and others. Mr and Mrs John Aull Jr return from trip via Chicago and Vancouver British Columbia.

Rachel Faris Rapid City S. D Charles Faris Eric John Faris Norton Hotel Rochester, Minn Charles Wagner Warren Rd Ray Spellman Maple Park John Aull, Jr Chicago Vancouver British Columbia

Middletown party attends Cornell basketball opener

Mrs E R Turner Miss Merilyn Turner Mr Walter Kilburn and families from Middletown Cincinnati Columbus travel to Ithaca New York to visit Mr Thomas R Turner and Mrs Rayner C Greene and attend Cornell's open basketball game season opener.

E. R. Turner Merilyn Turner Walter Kilburn Middledtown Eugene R. Turner Cincinnati Katherine Johnson Columbus

Mr Williams Honored With Birthday Party

Mr H Williams was feted at a birthday party hosted by his wife Mrs Williams and daughter Fionna Anne at their Winona Drive home. The gathering featured decorated cakes, candies, cards, and an evening meal with guests including Mrs Katie Williams and the Steed and Windle families.

Williamsh. Williams Williams Fionna Anne Winona Dr Katie Williams Charles Steed, Jr Fred Baird Jerry Lee Pembles Judy Betty Steed Franklin

Be In The Lodges Viola Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers

Be In The Lodges Viola Rebekah Lodge met last evening in the Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs Harold Frater presiding. Officers were elected including Meryvan Snethen noble grand and Charlies Johnson vice grand. Installation is set for January 16. Thirty eight members attended.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Knights of Malta Harold Frater Meryvan Snethen Noble Grand Charlies Johnson George Knott James Monroe Bertha Rabb Vernon Walker Joe Dimyer Margaret Rodefer

Turner Guests Highlight Social Visit

Star is a member of the team. Mr and Mrs Donald C Turner of 707 15th Ave guest at Mr and Mrs Joseph Fultz of 05 Innis Ave Columbus.

Star Donald C. Turner 15Th Ave Joseph Fultz Innis Ave Columbus

Women’s Day Observed by The Sarah Thompson Missionary Society

The Sarah Thompson Missionary Society of First Church of Christ held Women’s Day with a covered dish dinner. Mrs. Henry Barker led devotions and Mrs. Richard Gray covered six months of work. Mrs. J. O. Focht displayed a patchwork quilt as the trio hummed Diana’s Quilting Party. Dr. Earle O. Owen gave the evening address from Argentina. Solos were by the Loyal Friends Class and several soloists. The service included call to worship, scripture, prayer, and benediction.

Sarah Thompson Missionary Society The First Church of Christ Henry Barker Richard Gray J. O. Focht Diana John H. Brooks Albert Lowe Earle O. Owen Argentina Loyal Friends Joseph Sabo Carol Sue Fagan June Fagan Charlotte Ferguson Gilbert Egelston

Yuletide Theme Carried Through Women’s Century Meeting

Christmas program at the Women’s Century Club in the Girls’ Club featured Mrs. M. H. Dennis’s discussion on American Christmas traditions with pagan roots, Whittier’s Christmas Carmen read by Miss Anna Metzler, and music by students under Miss Helen Weinberger. The Nativity narrative concluded with Hallelujah Chorus as Jean Phillips accompanied, followed by a social hour hosted by Mrs. S. J. Kudered and Miss Ella Robieno.

Woman's Century Club M. H. Dennis Anna Metzler Fred Stein Metzle L. J. Ragland William Steidger Jimmy Helen Weinberger Jean Phillips

Servicewoman Exchanges Vows In California

Honeymooning in Long Beach California AM and Mrs. Sven Willhelm Carlson Jr wed a few days ago in Alameda California. The bride Mil dred Corrine Blankenship PR2 USN daughter of Charles Blankenship of West Middletown. She is stationed at Alameda Naval Air Station with the Waves. The groom is son of Sven Willhelm Carlson of Chicago. He serves at the Alameda base in the Overhaul and Repair Division of Aircraft Maintenance. After the honeymoon the couple will live at Carrier Courts on the station.

Long Beach Calif Sven Willhelm Carlson, Jr Alameda Carlson Mildred Corrine Blankenship PR2 Usn Charles ©. Blankenship West Middletown Alameda Naval Air Station The Waves Sven Willhelm Carlson Chicago Alameda Base Carrier Courts

Community groups schedule December gatherings and parties

Several local clubs post December events including Perky Kaffee Klatsch at 1100 Madison Ave hosted by Mrs. Stephen Zulock on December 7 at 7 30 PM with gift exchange. Homemakers Circle No 7 holds a Christmas party at 806 Tenth Ave at 8 PM. Various other clubs plan Christmas gatherings with gifts, book donations, and charity drives across December 8 9 and 10. Rehearsal for inspection is noted.

Stephen Zulock Madison Ave Homemakers Circle No. 7 Harold Blank Tenth Ave Goodwill Turner H. Powers Christel Ave White Masonic Temple J. C. Thompson Santa Claus

Police Unlock Home For Lockout With Ladder Aid

Patrolmen Jim Combs and Leonard McFeeters helped Grace Barker by borrowing tools, removing a window, and unlocking the back door at 1512 Forrest Ave. The rescue left the homeowner and neighbors grateful as officers went to extra lengths to keep residents satisfied.

Jim Combs Leonard McFeeters Grace Barker Forrest Ave

Hamilton Pupils Send Candy to Acton England

Monroe Elementary School sixth graders vote to give up their Christmas candy to British pupils in Acton. Mrs. Fern Keltner mails thirty six pounds of mixed hard candies after Ruth Lewis requests treats. The England children typically receive only a quarter pound of candy weekly.

Aid payments reach ninety two thousand nine hundred ninety five

Butler County recipients of Old Age Assistance in November totalled 1965 with county payments at 92 905.60. R E Tracy of the Hamilton office explains eligibility rules including home ownership and property limits, noting trustees protect lifetime use while safeguarding state claims after death.

Butler County R. E. Tracy Hamilton Tracy

Bond Suit Hearing Set For Wednesday In Hamilton

Hearing on a bond suit in Common Pleas Court at Hamilton before Judge P. P. Boll is slated for Wednesday at 1 30 p m City Attorney Fred J Schatzmann said The suit filed yesterday aims to clear a legal technicality before issuing 1 5 million in mortgage revenue bonds to fund water distribution system improvements Cleveland bond attorneys said the suit seeks to resolve wording in the city charter

Common Pleas Court Hamilton P. P. Boll Fred Jd. Schatzmann Cleveland

Eaton Rotary hears T C Venable on Middletown Civic Association

About 60 Eaton Rotary Club members gathered at Wagner's Colonial Restaurant to hear Tom C. Venable, managing director of the Middletown Civic Association, explain the organization. Robert McDade, Junior Achievement executive director, showed colored slides and motion pictures of the Association's agencies.

Middletown Civic Association Eaton Rotary Club Tom C. Venable Wagner Colonial Robert McDade Junior Achievement

World's longest burning lamp claims 25000 hours

Engineers say a tiny neon glow lamp could emit light for over 25 000 hours about three years a record for long lasting electric lighting with minimal energy use and high reliability.

Manchester Hotel Event Postponed to December 11

A meeting at the Manchester Hotel is scheduled for 2 p.m. on December 11. Attendees will be advised of any changes prior to the event.

Phi Beta Psi YMCA Salvation Army Manchester

Doctors May Pay Dues To Fight Considered Socialized Medicine

Washington AP doctors face a proposed dues system by the American Medical Association to fund an educational campaign against federalized compulsory sickness insurance. The House of Delegates debated details as 1500 doctors would contribute, while Dr Francis Borzell argued funds would defend medical standards and progress.

Washington American Medical Association House of Delegates AMA Board of Trustees Francis Borzell Philadelphia Borwell Morris Fishbein Edina Fishbein

Sportsman's Club Receives Deed To Township Land

The Middletown Sportsmen's Club obtains a deed from the State of Ohio for most of the Rosehill subdivision in Madison Township, including the clubhouse. The 79 acre tract sold for 2500 dollars, state officials signed by Gov. Lausche and Secretary Sweeney. The parcel was taken from Butler County as delinquent land and later conveyed for conservation. The club hosts a premier skeet range and scenic setting, with sale authorized in the last legislative session.

Middletown Sportsmen's Club Rosehill Madison Township Hamilton State of Ohio Frank J. Lausche Charles F. Sweeney Butler County

Achievers Association Elects Officers Tomorrow

The Achievers Association will hold an officer election tomorrow at 4 p m at the Civic Association. Jane Mattson chair reports the ballot ready. The meeting also covers the Achievers Dance Saturday with a 6 30 p m covered dish supper and a floor show. The newly elected president will be presented by current president Pansy Jones.

Achievers Association Robert McDade Middletown Pansy Jones Delores Rhodes Norma Viel Dina DeBoit Frances Cogen

Locker Plant Changes Hands

The Middletown Locke Plant at 910 West First Ave has new management with John and Mrs. Broski taking over on a three year lease. Charlies A Price disclosed the change as he retires from active business. The plant houses 1120 steel food lockers and a meat curing and butchering service.

Middletown Locke West First Ave Charlies A. Price Monroe St The Journal John Groski Cherryville Kans Price Broski Kansas City Kansas South Main St

Ohio License Fees Distributed to Counties Townships

State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson announced a third quarterly distribution of motor vehicle license fees totaling 4,274,008 dollars. The funds will be divided among counties, townships and municipalities across the state.

Columbus Joseph T. F

Fire at Armco plant damages department

Damage was estimated at $500 after a fire in the Pickling Department at Armco Fast Works. Firemen traced the blaze to a short circuit in an electric motor that started a fire in an oil stove in the Inspection Department building. Fire Companies No. 2 and No. 3 responded to the alarm at 7 45 and 7 48 a m with the ladder truck on standby.

Armco Fast Works No. 2 No. 3

New Yorkers Cut Water Use By 75 Million Gallons Daily

New York City reduced daily water consumption by 75 million gallons since the week ended October 8. Water Commissioner Stephen J. Carney credited public cooperation with a city of 6 million residents and industries using 1.117 billion gallons daily, down from 1.192 billion nine weeks earlier. He warned more cuts are needed to bridge the emergency and noted ongoing drought and limited reservoir capacity.

New York New York City Stephen J. Carney Carney

Water Tank Collapse Injures Two at Sun Oil Refinery

A steel tank holding 40,000 barrels of water collapsed during a test at the Sun Oil Company Refinery in Toledo Ohio. Two workers, Dale Bishop aged 39 and Eugene Stiles Jr aged 31, were injured and treated on site with Bishop hospitalized for shock and bruises while Stiles received care for an arm injury.

Toledo, O Sun Oil Company Dale Bishop Eugene Stiles, Jr Bishop Stiles

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Mr. Williams Winmore Bible St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Earl Flint Ralph Muir Middletown Federation of Church Women H. H. Jung Junior Achievement Company William Thompson Alva Long Herbert Pfeiffer Earl Mar Ge Harold Voorhis Illiam Bailey Albert Rothfuss David Shaffer Thomas Bellaw John Bellaw Dennis Rogers DutaPower Elgin Cz Ace California O. J. Meadows Alert Club James Nichols Union Rd Ralph Hines Acton England Coedee Sixth Ave Sportsman’s Club Ie Oe Esther L. O'Neil B. S M. A Spo Gororn Office Outfitters Westmoreland Milburn Rose Lady Hilton George & Martha John Priscilla Steve Lazaron
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