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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1948
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Donald C Osborne of Fleming Road Fleming Rd Fleming Rd Fleming Rd returned home after a long air trip from Honolulu enjoying the smooth travel and vast territory covered in a short time. They circled Vandalia airport 24 hours after departure awaiting landing clearance.
A Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Cecil Wilson Sr. honored bride-elect Betty Evans of Ralph Knight Jr. with a misc shower. Nineteen relatives and friends gathered around a Christmas tree for games and gift-tag questions that told her romance story. Prizes went to Mrs. John Rice and Miss Jennie Martinek. Refreshments featured a snowy-white table with holly and red tapers.
In The Hospital Mrs. Harry Nuss of Lebanon Route 3 surgical. James William Jelks of Princeton Ave medical. Marvin Lane of Yankee Rd medical. Mrs. Alger Stickelman of Franklin surgical. Mrs. George Beckman of Harrison St medical.
John Cottrell of Winton St Michael Riley is the son of Mr and Mrs Don Riley of Middletown Route 1. Betty Louise Smith is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Smith of Glen Ave. Miss Marie Berns of Curryer Hilbert Beck of Stanley St James Lakes of Hamilton. Out-of-town Steve Botes Sr of Young St Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati reported as surgical.
In St Louis Harry Lake found his car immobile when thieves stripped the vehicle. They stole the radiator, fan, generator, fuel pump, water pump, and battery from the garage, leaving the engine useless.
Mrs. Osborne praises the country climate enabling year round summer wear. Capt. and Mrs. John Frye host Middletonians. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Cressman return from Pittsburgh and plan a Philadelphia Christmas trip. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Crawford Jr honeymooned in Fort Lauderdale and Nassau and will move to 1505 Park Dr. by year’s end. Mrs. Elliott D. Levey departs for Ann Arbor with son Barry. Rex Linkous family heads to Lake Worth for two weeks, visiting relatives.
Mrs Dan Butt Mrs Barbara Miller and Miss Helen Robinson hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Butt home to honor Betty Bailey bride elect of Bruce Ralston. Guests enjoyed gifts and refreshments after a evening of admiring the presents. The marriage is set for Saturday December 18.
The Highland outlaw Rob Roy was born a Macgregor but was called Roy for his red hair and later adopted the Campbell surname. This summary notes the origins of his first name and the surname change reflected in historical accounts.
The Women's Guild of the Church of Ascension held a 1 PM luncheon in the Parish Hall followed by a Christmas musicale in the church auditorium. Mrs. Esther Hoover Phillips organized the program with Mrs. E. H. McCandlish violinist and a trio featuring Mrs. Frances Dodds Helen Maysilles and Mrs. Stella Martin. The program included Handel and Senftleber-Riegger pieces, Christmas stories, and Silent Night. Mrs. Harold D. Neill chaired, with co-hostesses and luncheon chairs assisting. luncheon tables were decorated by Mrs. Paul Long and others.
Central Lakeside Circle of First Presbyterian Church meets Friday at 2 30 p m with Mrs J B Dieffenbaugh 912 Malvern St A Christmas program and gift exchange will be enjoyed Assisting the hostess will be Mrs William Beard and Mrs George Zeller Women’s Bible Class of United Presbyterian Church meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in church social rooms Members bring a gift for the exchange Mystery pals revealed after the meeting Hostesses are Mrs John McFeeters and Mrs Robert Logan LeSourdsville Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Don Carey home Thursday Dec 16 1 30 p m Devotionals by Mrs C L Dakin program by Mrs Owen Albaugh There will be a gift exchange Willing Workers Class of Evangelical United Brethren Church has a Christmas party at the Girls Club Thursday 7 30 p m with a gift exchange Members should bring a food item for the Christmas basket Vincent Society Christmas party at Church of Ascension parish house Thursday December 16 at 8 p m
Delta Chi Sigma sorority held its annual Christmas party in the Hotel Manchester junior ballroom last evening with an amusing book review by Harold Brooks, a Pringle family vocal group, and Mrs. Robert Nickell singing carols. A gift exchange and refreshments followed. Roller skating lore notes J. L. Plimpton’s 1863 four wheeled rubber pad skate invention.
Westminister Guild hosted a Christmas program at Mrs. Reuben Pieters home featuring a Monroe triple trio and a reading of the Nativity by Mrs. Cal Grier. Mrs. Carl Nicholas led readings from Happy Christmas by Daphne DuMaurier. Several other church groups held holiday gatherings with church members, gift exchanges, carols, and festive refreshments.
Jimmy Wilber and his WLW Orchestra will furnish music for the 1948 Charity Ball in Middletown. Proceeds go to the Middletown Hospital fund with photographs sold for charity. Dress is optional and facilities at the Manchester Hotel are repurposed for ball events and teen coke bars. Senior Boy Scouts operate the check room and donate tips to the fund.
Bethlehem Lutheran Ladies Society held their annual Christmas pageant at the church with red and white carnat ions pine boughs and lighted tapers as a centerpiece. Mrs. Little and Mrs. Foutz assisted pouring. Mrs. C. Funk read the Christmas story and Mrs. Karl Banzhaf directed the pageant. Musical background featured violin music and Christmas songs under Mrs. Moyer. General committee led by multiple members oversaw the event, followed by a short meeting and a Christmas charity collection. Social hour and luncheon ended the gathering.
Mrs Vance Cribbs hosted the Gleaners Class of First Evangelical United Brethren Church for a Christmas gathering. President Mrs Robert Brown led a business session followed by a program by Lucille Snyder. Ele nora Parker gave Yuletide devotions and piano duets by Carolyn Cribbs and Marilyn Turner. Doris Kromberg spoke on travels in Denmark with a Q and A. A gift exchange and buffet luncheon with Christmas decor concluded the evening.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha met at the YMCA to finalize events including a Christmas party on December 16 at 7 30 p m hosted by Miss Virginia Creters 120 Park St and a Stardust Ball charity dance February 5 at the Manchester Hotel with Bob Armstrong and his orchestra providing music. Social committee members were reminded of a December 21 meeting at Mrs Carl Brown 7 30 p.m. The session adjourned to a films program.
The St Johns School PTA held its regular meeting with a Christmas party yesterday afternoon. Sister Clara Marie directed a musical program before a brief business session. Santa Claus distributed gifts to parents, who enjoyed a luncheon afterward. Committee chairs were Mrs Ella Williamson and Mrs Theresa Roeder.
One hundred seventy five attended a Holy Trinity PTA Christmas Party with a turkey dinner and festive table decor. Santa greeted guests as performers from Linda Evans to Rosemary Swaim wowed the crowd. Honors included Msgr James F. McNary as a guest.
Father Walter Steinert and Father Paul Golembiewki attended the event alongside Mrs. Leo McGuff, president of the PTA who had been ill but was an honored guest at last night’s party.
Mr and Mrs Jack Hillman of 507 Highview welcomed a son on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Millard Walters of Girard Avenue announced a daughter on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Charles Slamka of Fifteenth Street reported a boy on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Robert Allen of 1614 Sheridan Avenue welcomed a daughter on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jay G Terry of 3309 Wildwood Drive announced a daughter on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Roberts of 1616 Lafayette Street reported a daughter on Wednesday.
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