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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1948

Page

6

Nightingale Club guests discuss hospital program

Miss F Evelyn Beck director of nursing Middletown Hospital spoke to the Nightingale Club at the high school about a three year hospital program. Thirty club students volunteer to trim Christmas trees at the hospital and lunch with student nurses. Weekend guests and family visits are listed for several Middletown residents including the Bleeker and Cruse households.

F. Evelyn Beck Middletown Hospital Fred Brosius Miss Beck

Eversharp Group Plans Holiday Party at Manchester Hotel

The Eversharp Company hosts a Christmas party and dance at the Manchester Hotel with 800 to 1000 attendees. Victor Cook directs a 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. event featuring the Don Juans, prizes, and talent entertainment. Executives from Chicago and New York are expected, marking the plant’s first Middletown party.

Eversharp Company Manchester Victor Cook Don Juans Eversharp H. D. Beutlich Walter Hewell Chicago New York Charles Rogow Martin L. Strauss

Unity and Silver Link Councils Hold Xmas Dinner

Nine members from Unity Council No 224 and Silver Link Council No 228 attended a Past Councilors Christmas dinner in Dayton Ohio. The group watched movies sang carols and nine members were initiated into District 15 Councilors organization. Initiates from Silver Link included Mrs Ferris Gutshall Mrs Joe Ditmyer Mrs James Griss Mrs John Williams Mrs Howard Hoover Mrs Victor Click Sr Mrs Elmer Triplet and Mrs Maude McChesney. Mrs Charles Gregory was the sole initiate from Unity Council.

Unity Council Silver Link Council Dayton Co. Councilors’ Organization Ofistrict 15 Ferris Gutshall Joe Ditmyer James Griss John Williams Howard Hoover Victor Click Elmer Triplet Maude McChesney Charles Gregory

Delightful Party Opens Festivities For Bride-Elect

One of the first showers for Miss Louise Turman bride elect of James Eliopoulos was held Sunday at Mrs. George Eliopoulos home on Girard Ave. The event combined a birthday party and a miscellaneous shower with a buffet lunch and a bride replica cake. Attendees included relatives from Cincinnati and Eaton, with several guests sending gifts. Hostesses were Miss Nina and Miss Dena Eliopoulos.

Louise Turman James Eliopoulos George Eliopoulos Girard Ave Turman Cincinnati Deno Marianos Charles Niklas Miss Turman Eugene Newkirk Porter Krouse Eaton Hamilton Kachiroubis Martha Poulemanos Ernest Weaver Paul Courey Nick Eliopoulos Helen Propopoulos Nick Revelos Claude Revelos John Revelos Peter Laras Pete Vradelis Zella Revelos Mary Revelos Beatrice Revelos Lula Revelos

Linen Shower Honors Bride Elect Miss Wilda Clendenin

Mrs. Howard Sheley hosted a festive linen shower for Miss Wilda Clendenin, bride elect of Camden, N J. Christmas decor flourished as red and white carnations and greenery framed the table, candles flanked the centerpiece, and a late buffet luncheon followed games with winners Joyce Fordyce and G Hickey among the guests and hosts listed.

Howard Sheley N. Sutphin St Wilda Clendenin William Pettit Camden N. J Joyce Fordyce G. Hickey Frank Clendenin Francis Seeman Harold Weikel Hickey Eugene Davis Dwight Meehan Lorena Anness Rexford Silvey Robert Kruse Louis Schaffer John Singhoffer Eugene Fifer Molly Davis Donna Grubbs Wanda Keller Marguerite Rose Charlene Price Norma Mallow Lois Lawson Mary Harrison Mary Louise Ballard

Community notices rise from local clubs this week

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m with drill practice at 6 30 p m A Jolly Eight Bridge Club gathers at 707 Fifteenth Ave Wednesday 6 30 p m for a Christmas dinner Mayflower Past Councilors host a Christmas party 6 30 p m Wednesday December 15 at Knights of Malta Hall Central Ave A Guided Study Club Christmas party is Thursday 2 30 p m at 409 Stanley St hosted by Mrs Don Cleveland with committee members Mrs George Brooks Mrs R A Hill Mrs H A Long and Mrs James Young Epsilon Sigma Alpha meets tonight at the YMCA at 7 30 p m.

Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Jolly Eight Bridge Club Donald Turner Fifteenth Ave Mayflower Knights of Malta Central Ave Don Cleveland Stanley St George Brooks R. A. Hill H. A. Long James Young

Future plans made by Sigma Phi Gamma

The December business meeting of the Sigma Phi Gamma sorority was held at the YMCA Monday evening. A Christmas party will be held at Holiday House Monday December 20. Each member will bring canned goods toys or clothing for a needy family at Christmas. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs Ray Welsh Mrs Roger Gei Mrs Ira Harter Mrs Alfred Schwing.

Sigma Phi Gamma YMCA Ray Welsh Roger Gei Ira Harter Alfred Schwing

Post-Nuptial Party For Mr and Mrs Martin

A post nuptial party was held Sunday evening for Mr and Mrs Raymond F Martin at Route 4 Middletown with 18 guests. The couple recently wed after returning from a honeymoon in Washington DC and Dorothy Burns was her maiden name. A shower featured Christmas tree ornaments and gifts to decorate their first Christmas tree. The dining room displayed gleaming silver and white decor. a large white candle and tiny white trees reindeer and bells highlighted the table. The Martins now reside at Martin Meadows.

Carl Martin Route 4 Middletown Raymond F. Martin Washington, D. C Martin Martin Meadows

Yuletide Party By United Mothers Circle

The United Mothers Circle of Mothers' Study League held its annual Christmas dinner at the Colony. Table decorations featured holly, red carnations, and poinsettia kerchiefs. After a short business meeting, members enjoyed games, gift exchange, and group singing led by Mrs. Clayton Huber with organist Mrs. R. E. Helsinger. A toy collection was taken for Butler County Home.

Yuletide United Mothers Circle of Mothers’ Study League Butler County Clayton Huber R. E. Helsinger Helsinger J. P. Davis

Association of University Women Demonstration Evening

Members of the Association of University Women gathered at the Girls' Club for an art demonstration by three Miami University faculty. Oil portraits, water color still life, and landscape studies showcased by Marston Good, Miss Mary Miller, and M. Easton drew guests close to view. Vocal solos by Mrs. R. B. Ramsdall preceded the program, with remarks on a new national committee. The annual Opportunity School party is planned for December 20 at 1 30 p.m. with Mrs. James Purvis in charge.

American Association of University Women Miami University Marston Good Howard Hoffman Mary Miller M. Easton R. B. Ramsdall Edward Jones Christ Child Combs Jesus Jesus Jesu Bambino C. H. Perrine R. A. Pierce Opportunity School Young St James Purvis Robert McConaughy Walter Coppess Royal Smith Georgia Charles Janet Frazer Alice Hawkins Jeanette Niederlander Ellen Stahl Florence Powell

Births at the Hospital and Out of Town

Mr and Mrs Edward Taylor of Trenton Route 1 welcomed a girl on Monday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson of Fleming Road have a boy born Tuesday. Out of town, Mr and Mrs Charles R Day of Cleveland Heights share twin daughters born Monday morning. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs J S Day of North Avenue and Mr and Mrs Arthur Hauselman of Kenwood Drive. Mr and Mrs Robert P Bauer of Wyoming Ohio announce a daughter Barbara Jo born Saturday at Jewish Hospital Cincinnati, with Wade Miller and Ione Bauer as grandparents. Mr and Mrs Charles Brosh of Newport Arkansas report a boy, with maternal grandparents M S Proctor of 311 Vanderveer Street and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Brosh of 319 Vanderveer Street.

Edward Taylor Trenton Arthur Johnson Fleming Rd Charles R. Day Dorothy Hauselman Cleveland Heights J. S. Day North Ave Arthur Hauselman Kenwood Robert P. Bauer Alice Miller Wyoming, C Barbara Jewish Hospital Cincinnati Wade Miller Ione Bauer Chautauqua Charles Brosh Newport Ark M. S. Proctor Vanderveer St

Scouts Hold Court Of Honor At Christmas Dinner

A troop Court Of Honor was held last evening at Eagle Hall during the annual Eagle Troop 11 covered-dish dinner. Merit badges were presented to Scouts John McGee Jerry Green Richard Clem Robert Sayers Edward Doench Franklin Dean Tom George and Ross Hurley. New scouts inducted included Ray Rose Ernest Sallie and James Trimble. Presentations were by Cecil Dane Eagle president and Leonard Helm with Jerry Green as master of ceremonies and Junior Dearth giving the invocation. Santa arrived to hand out gifts after a carol sing led by Jerry Kinsworthy. The event was attended by about 140 scouts and parents. The skit Who is Christmas was enacted around the Christmas Tree by junior leaders. Approximately 300 jigsaw puzzles, to be given to Longview Hospital patients, were collected by the scouts, with more needed.

Eagle Hall John McGee Jerry Green Richard Clem Robert Sayers Edward Doench Franklin Dean Tom George Ross Hurley Ray Rose Ernest Sallie James Trimble Cecil Dane Eagle Leonard Helm Junior Dearth Jerry Kinsworthy Dane James Selby Longview Hospital Elza Abraham Santa Claus

Central PTO Group Plans Christmas Party Meeting

The Central School Parent-Teacher Organization will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday December 16. The program includes recitations songs and plays supervised by Miss Mary Sulfsted a second grade teacher at the school.

Central School Mary Sulfsted

Jolly Ten Club elects officers at Christmas dinner

Mrs. Paul Franz was elected president and Mrs. Orville Wills secretary treasurer Monday evening when the Jolly Ten Club held its Christmas dinner at the Clock. A gift exchange was enjoyed and Mrs. Howard Johnson supervised the dinner with lovely table decorations fitting the season.

Paul Franz Orville Wills Jolly Ten Club Howard Johnson

Society Meeting Notices Deadline Rules

Notices of club lodge and church meetings and social events must be received by the Society Editor before 10 30 am the morning after the event to appear in the paper. Events several days old cannot be used. Photos for Sunday editions must reach the office by Thursday noon. Either an engagement or wedding picture will be used.

Society

Hospital Listings Show Local Residents Receiving Care

A compiled list from The Hospital notes numerous Crawford St Dwellers Loyd Cox Germantown Route 1 and others including Mrs Arthur Hauselman Kenwood Dr Mrs Charles Shoemaker Manchester Ave Janett Zickgraf Winton St daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Zickgraf Mrs Glenn Taylor Jr Trenton Route 1 Lando Fortner Eaton Ave Vincent Maze Eaton Ave son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Maze Charles Noble Plum St Mrs Azel Short Malvern St surgical cases include Miss Pamela Bennett South Broad St and John Cottrell Winton St among others Charles Hoskins Grand Ave son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Hoskins medical.

Christopher Nagel Crawford St Loyd Cox Germantown Arthur Hauselman Kenwood Charles Shoemaker Manchester Ave Janett Zickgraf Winton St Ralph Zickgraf Glenn Taylor, Jr Trenton Lando Fortner Eaton Ave Vincent Maze Arthur Maze Charles Noble Plum St Azel Short Malvern St Pamela Bennett South Broad St Charles Hoskins Grand Ave Clarence Hoskins John Cottrell

City Hall Decorated for Holidays by City Workers

City workers yesterday decked the hall with wreaths and prepared to trim two trees, one on each side of City Building. The festive look tops prior efforts. Tomorrow some city employees will receive bonus checks, with all permanent staff getting $240 for over a year or $20 per month of service for shorter tenures, paid with or after this week's pay.

Local names listed in abbreviated notices

George Leonard of Eaton Mrs. Floyd Elrod of Wood lawn Ave Charles Pate of West Middleton Mrs. Millie Ann Bryant of Oxford State Rd Robert Van Cleve son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Van Cleve of Navaho St Mrs. Trulen Carroll of Franklin Route 2.

George Leonard Eaton Floyd Elrod Woodlawn Ave Charles Pate West Middletown Millie Ann Bryant Oxford State Rd Robert van Cleve Curtis van Cleve Navaho St Trulen Carroll Franklin

Middletown Firm Incorporation Announced in Columbus

The R. S. Stewart, Incorporated, was announced in Columbus today. It lists 240 shares of no par common stock. Incorporators are Howard H. Pearson, H. Thomas Yandle, and B. S. Dawson. Kautz, Holbrook and Bosch of Hamilton act as attorneys. The company will be at 700 Charles St and handle refrigeration, air conditioning and heating equipment and installation.

Middletown R. S. Stewart, Incorporated Columbus Howard H. Pearson H. Thomas Yandle B. S. Dawson Kautz, Holbrook and Bosch Hamilton Charles St

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Neus OF Sachey Ls i Peg Rosing Douglas Bleecker C. V. Bleecker Bloomfield, N. J John Cruse Birmingham Ala James Holt W. Cracraft J. T. Schraffenberger S. Main St Schraffenberger Henry Beck Blue Island, Ill Norman Trisler Fourteenth Ave Butler Trisler Armco Yale Emrick TYTUS Arthur Osborne Leonard Emrick New Hinds Lane Gallaher Drug Store Central Broad Epsilon Sigma Alpha Main ST Mothers Club Association of University Women Scouters Central Pto Group Mayo Mace Sanstone Middletown Ice & Coal CO Curtis ST Rogers Central
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