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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1949

Page

6

Guild Of Episcopal Church To Sponsor Work Of Artist

Senior Philathea of the First Baptist Church held its December meeting last evening in the church social rooms. Thirty-eight members attended a covered dish dinner as Mrs. Guy Smethers led the business session and Mrs. Al Varin led the devotion with the Christmas story. The program, led by Mrs. E. N. Gilbert, included carols and a gift exchange sending a toy to a Christian center in Ohio. Plans were announced for an exhibit by artist Marston Hodgin, sponsored by the Women’s Guild of the Episcopal Church, opening December 11 from 2 to 5 and December 12 with additional hours. Hodgin, head of the Miami University Art Department, will show about 100 paintings. He studied at Indiana University and the University of Chicago, with summers in Provincetown and Europe. he has taught at Miami since 1927. Mrs. Robert Nelson arranged the Guild’s contact with Hodgin.

Philathea First Baptist Church Guy Smethers al Varin E. N. Gilbert Bethlehem Ben Osborne Marston Odgin Middletown Women’s Guild of Episcopal Church Hodgin Miami University Ohio Cape Cod Indiana University University of Chicago Provincetown Mass Far West Europe Miami Robert Nelson J. R. Baker Manchester Ave Walling Corwin Owen Albaugh Paul Neish Cincinnati Museum of Art Garfield Mission Baker Otis Peak H. Sears Robert I. Miler

Extended Family Trip Ends With City Visits

Mrs. Louise Windsor and her mother Mrs. Ella Hunter have returned home after weeks away. They visited Hank Windsor in Chicago, then traveled to New York City for Thanksgiving. Louis Martina of West Middletown returned from two months in Sicily. Guests visiting from Key West are Mr. and Mrs. Don R. Wilson, while Floridians Mrs. Wilson’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Martina host them in West Middletown.

Louise Windsor Ella Hunter East Central Ave Sicily Louis Martina West Middletown Martina Mary Grace Martina Key West Fila Don R. Wilson

Newlywed Hall Welcome Planned by Friends at Elk Creek Grange

Mrs Ray Weber invites friends of Mr and Mrs Edward Hall to Elk Creek Grange on Saturday at 8 p m to greet the newlyweds returning from their wedding trip. Mr and Mrs Hall were married Saturday afternoon December

Ray Weber Edward Hall Elk Creek Grange Mrs. Hall

Davis Family Trip Between Eden Ton and Sebving Fla

Mr and Mrs C H Davis returned from a visit with Capt and Mrs C Davis Jr and family in Eden ton NC. They then traveled to Sebving Florida to see other relatives before returning home.

C. H. Davis Capt Mrs. C. Davis, Jr Edenton N. C Sebving, Fla

Montgomerys Visit St Petersburg

Mr. Davis' sister and brother in law, Mr and Mrs O M Montgomery, visited St. Petersburg during their trip.

Mr. Davis O. M. Montgomery St. Petersburg

Lone Star Past Councilors Plan Christmas Party in Nelva Center

Lone Star Past Councilors meet Thursday evening in Nelva Center for an annual Christmas party. Dinner at 6 p.m. members to bring own service. Committee: Mrs John Seeger Mrs Robert Hart Mrs Marie Hart. Vicksburg Circle Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic meets Friday at Civic Association auditorium for regnar business session led by Mrs Lawrence Ragan. Election of officers and a social hour follow.

Lone Star Nelva Center John Seeger Robert Hart Marie Hart Vicksburg Grand Army of the Republic Civic Association Lawrence Ragan

American War Mothers Meet Tomorrow at Legion Home

American War Mothers will hold a meeting tomorrow at 2 p m in the Legion Home. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and activities.

Legion Home

Silver Chain Sewing Club Plans Christmas Party

The Silver Chain Sewing Club will hold its annual Christmas party on Thursday December 8 at Mrs. Joe Dimyer's home 1102 Grove St with dinner served at 6 30 p m.

Silver Chain Sewing Club Joe Dimyer Grove St

Keystone Social Guild Christmas Dinner at Church

The Keystone Social Guild of First Methodist Church will hold its annual Christmas dinner at the church at 6 30 p m on Thursday.

Keystone Social Guild of First Methodist Church

Omega Phi Tau meeting at Hasselbach home

Members of Omega Phi Tau Sorority will meet at the home of Mrs. John Hasselbach Jr. at 512 14th Ave at 8 p m this evening.

Omega Phi Tau Sorority John Hasselbach, Jr 14Th Ave

Philathea Class Christmas Dinner at First Baptist Church

The Philathea Class of First Baptist Church met in the social room for a covered dish dinner with a Christmas theme. Dinner chairman was Mrs. Arthur Fouts and Santa distributed gifts after the meeting conducted by president Mrs. Luff Laundy.

Philathea First Baptist Church Keening Arthur Fouts Charles Wolfe Adam Sink Albert Maier Fred Wiggington Luff Laundy Maude Crout St. Luke Carolyn Rousch P. Knepshield Santa William Yarber LaVerne Cheney Victor Mackall Yarber Frank Herzog Wells Collett Martin R. V. Crist

Christmas party notes from local church and club groups

The report outlines various holiday gatherings in Middletown area churches and clubs. Fi delis Bible class hosted a film night and decorations, Amamia Class heard a Madonnas lecture, Loyal Friends met with 42 members, Homemakers Circle and Progressve Mothers Circle shared Yuletide games and gifts, Nurses Alumnae held a cantata and Christmas fund drive, with displaced-person speakers and a charity corsage for the president.

Opening Local Music Club program Thursday

The Woman's Music Club presents an artist series at First Baptist Church tomorrow at 8 15 p m featuring Middletown musicians. An instrumental trio led by Mrs E H McCandlish opens Mietzkes Meditation with vocal solos by Miss Agatha Evers and Mrs Helen Gerber Ramsdell. Charles Boyle and Theodore Repper join for a piano backed group. Mrs C J Hughes closes with three organ numbers. Hostesses are Mrs Floyd Lockard and Mrs Harry Pratt.

Woman's Music Club First Baptist Church Middletown E. H. McCandlish Edward Jones Dale Wiley Mietzke Agatha Evers Helen Gerber Ramsdell Charles Boyle Theodore Repper Robert Sutton C. J. Hughes

Lodges Unity Council initiates member at Nel va Center

The Lodges Unity Council Daughters of America met last evening in Nel va Center with Mervan Snethen presiding. Mrs Ralph Williams was initiated into the order. Plans were completed for a Christmas party for members and their families. A social hour followed.

Unity Council, Daughters of America Nelva Center Mervan Snethen Ralph Williams

Christmas Social With Civic Hostesses

A holiday gathering unfolds around a mirror framed table and evergreen decor. Hostesses include Mrs Francis Bierman chairing with Mrs John Hy son Mrs Walter Zecher Mrs William Hannah Mrs Arthur Beichler Miss Sue Ingham Miss Mary Kay and Miss Marcella Deizeith in a festively arranged living room.

Francis Bierman John Hyson Walter Zecher William Hannah Arthur Beichler Sue Ingham Mary Kay Marcella Deizeith

Yule Musicale at Thompson Home A Christmas Recital

Mrs. V C Thompson hosted a D A R Chapter musicale at her residence with Richard Jones, Daniel Lloyd, Mrs Joseph Sabo, and Susan Hagen performing a festive program. The event featured piano pieces, arias and duets including works by Marryott Beyer Verdi Tchaikovsky and Debussy.

V. C. Thompson Jonathan Baynard Smith Daughters of the American Revolution Verdi Richard Jones McDonald Willo Wisp Mrs. Sabo Pauline Tchaikovsky Niles Poff Debussy

Christmas program delights with carols and onstage solos

Mr. Lloyd presented the Frim number You Are Free from Rose Marie while Mrs. Clyde Pence led devotions. Refreshments followed at an attractively set table behind a centerpiece Christmas tree. Attendants included Mrs. Thompson and helpers Mrs. McCoy Mrs. Newlin and Mrs. Velte.

Lloyd Rose Marie Clyde Pence Frankly E. S. Myers

Slow Cooking of Egg Dishes for Tender Results

Most dishes made with egg should be cooked slowly at a low temperature so that they will be tender when they are done.

Perky Kaffee Klatsch Meeting With Mrs Zulock Tonight

Members of the Perky Kaffee Klatsch will meet Mrs Stephen Zulock at 1100 Madison Ave this evening at 7 30. They are asked to bring a guest rather than a gift as originally listed.

Perky Kaffee Klatsch Stephen Zulock Madison Ave

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