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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1948

Page

9

Personality Hair-Dos For Men From Madcap Coiffurist

JOHN ROSENBURG reports Mark a Manhattan coiffurist advocates three men hair styles to suit faces and imperfections. The Personality Hair-do for athletic types is short sides and longer top with wind blown look. Artistic Hair-do swirls and waves sometimes covering one eye. Face Distinctive style echoes Revolutionary era with modern touches. Prices for the complete service are $25 including consultation and initial trim.

New York U.P Mark Manhattan Maccap Coiffurist

Christmas Dinner Gatherings At Local Homes

Dinner at 5 will spotlight Christmas festivities at Mrs. A. C. Sheets home 312 Yankee Rd with guests from Louisville Ky Dr and Mrs H A Sebald and family 3404 Central Ave Mr and Mrs J C Winger 206 Stanley St and Mr and Mrs W T Porter. A second gathering will be at Mr and Mrs R C Bogan Sheldon Rd with Mrs Bogans parents Dr and Mrs H G Schmidt Capt and Mrs L C Pritchett siblings and Chaplain and Mrs C P Schmidt Milwaukee.

A. C. Sheets Yankee Rd R. C. Bogan Sheldon Rd

Hospital Updates From Local Ward Notes

In The Hospital Mrs. Kenneth Henderson of Wilbraham Road is listed in medical care. Mrs. Robert Tolson of Grand Avenue is under surgical care. Mrs. Charles Alexander of Garfield Street is in medical. Mrs. Emma Gilbert of Park Street is in medical. Billy Joan Crum, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elbert Crum of Somerville Route 1, is noted under surgical care.

Kenneth Henderson Wilbraham Rd Robert Tolson Grand Ave Charles Alexander Garfield St Emma Gilbert Park St Billy Joan Crum Elbert Crum Somerville

Local Residents Named In Community Directory Snippet

The notice lists residents and addresses including Glen Grafton Grand ve Mrs. Paul Zigler Hamilton Walter Worrell German town Route 1 Jack Wilkinson Highview Rd Robert E Conrad Manchester Ave Mrs Thomas South Franklin Route 2 James H Hanks Central Ave Mrs O R Cecil McKinley St Mrs Glenda Johnson Fairmount Ave Mrs J L Green Franklin Route 1 as part of a local community directory snippet.

Glen Grafton Grand Ve Paul Zigler Hamilton Walter Worrell Germantown Jack Wilkinson Highview Rd Robert E. Conrad Manchester Ave Thomas South Franklin James H. Hanks Central Ave O. R. Cecil McKinley Glenda Johnson Fairmount Ave J. L. Green

Christmas Party Hears Gleaners Of First Methodist

The Gleaners of the First Methodist Church held a Thursday afternoon Christmas party at the church with about 42 attendees. President Mrs. Walter Johnson led a brief business session. Mrs. Ben Hannah gave devotionals and Mrs. Robert Tucker with Mrs. Charles Palmer sang two Christmas duets, accompanied by Mrs. Earl Margerum.

First Methodist Church Walter Johnson Ben Hannah Robert Tucker Charles Palmer Earl Margerum Margaret Freeman Frank Cox Arthur Snyder Charles Drake Andrew Mehl George Colyer

Births at Hospital Reported for Three Families

Mr and Mrs Marion Pusley 2200 Highland Ave announce a daughter born Thursday. Mr and Mrs Don Wallace 2000 S Main St report a daughter born Thursday. Mr and Mrs Howard Mullins Forest Ave Franklin announce a daughter born Friday.

Marion Pusley Highland Ave Don Wallace S. Main St Howard Mullins Forest Ave Franklin

Regular meeting of local war mothers convenes

American War Mothers met in the American Legion auditorium with nineteen members. A letter announced the twenty third National Defense Conference in Washington DC January 27 to 29. President A O Harter and past president R Bowman elected as delegate and alternate. Hospitalization chairman C F Fakes reported on boxes and flowers for veterans and shut in mothers. A contribution was sent to the Salvation Army. Next meeting set for January 13.

American Legion Auditorium National Defense Washington D.C A. O. Harter Robert Bowman C. F. Fakes Salvation Army

Christmas Houseguests Note Holiday Visits Across Cities

A list of regional households hosting Christmas guests across Boulder Cleveland Indianapolis Louisville Columbus Franklin Toledo and Rochester. Notable names include Mr. O. O. Neill Mrs. A. J. Neill Mrs. S. T. Richards Mr. Joe Richards Dr. and Mrs. M. S. Mills Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Green the Morningstar family and the Schanke couple among others. Penny Kay Boyd and other relatives are mentioned visiting relatives for the holidays.

O. O. Neill Boulder, Colo A. J. Neill Cleveland H. D. Neill Linden Ave S. T. Richards Indianapolis Joe Richards Marjorie Puckett Louisville M. S. Mills Arnold Green Mary Lou Mills Columbus John Mills Lewis Reiner Rosanna Flory Long Beach Calif Penny Kay Boyd

Lummis Family to Stay with Carsons Over Holiday

Mr and Mrs W P Lummis and children Nancy and Bill of Canton Ohio will be guests of Mrs Lummis mother and father Mr and Mrs Orville Carson of 17 Monroe Street. They are expected to arrive tonight and will spend the holiday here.

S. I. Smith Canton, O Harlan Combes Charles St

Car ringtons host Christmas guests from Route 4

Mr and Mrs William A Car rington of Route 4 entertain as Christmas guests Mr and Mrs Lee Streicher and son and Mr and Mrs Richard Seale.

William A. Carrington Route 4 Lee Streicher and Son Richard Seale

Merit Shoe Store Manager Hosts Christmas Party

Richard D. Wills, manager of Merit Shoe Store, entertained employees at a December 22 party at his Avalon Drive home. A buffet luncheon was served by Mrs. Wills and gifts were exchanged among attendees including Jack Crocker, Mack Meadows, Imogene Halsey, Sally McGill, Robert Wills, Jo Ann Willis, George Bach, Emily Myers, Andrew Stephens, Dale Alderton, Harold Aoy, and the hosts.

Richard D. Wills Merit Shoe Store Avalon Drive Richard Wills Jack Crocker Mack Meadows Imogene Halsey Sally McGill Robert Wills Jo Ann Willis George Bach Emily Myers

Family Gathers for Dinner Across States and Cities

Ludlow Kentucky and Hamilton Ohio area families join in a large dinner. Von H Patrick Jr travels from Ludlow to Pittsburgh to visit Gerald and Gladys Adams. Ardmore Drive couple Sol Schneider hosts an extended guest list including Banker family from Chattanooga and Thomas family from New York City.

von H. Patrick, Jr Garfield St Pittsburgh Gerald Adams Sol Schneider Ardmore Dr P. G. Banker Schneider Cornelius Sauter Van P. G. Banker, Jr van Gordon Chattanooga Tenn Richard E. Thomas Richey P. G New York City Warren Wood Dorothy Lebanon

Girl Scout Troop 56 Christmas Party at Maple Park School

Girl Scout Troop 56 held a Wednesday afternoon Christmas party at Maple Park School featuring a court of awards. Barbara Ely read a Christmas poem, Nedra Blankenship and Suzanne McCann sang in Latin, and Janet Deniston outlined troop history.

Girl Scout Troop 56 Maple Park School Barbara Ely Nedra Blankenship Suzanne McCann Janet Deniston Troop 56 Jo Barbara Larsson Mary Barker Nancy Romans Elizabeth Tusing Jane Hughes Barbara Flint Barbara Post Sally Kemp Delores Green Wanda Morningstar Arthur Romans Leslie Blankenship

Fire damages gas stove in residence on Plum Street

A loose gas pipe caused a fire yesterday afternoon at 1502 Plum Street. Firemen answered at 1 53 pm and put out the stove fire in a one story frame house owned by Miss Laura Robinson at 1709 Fleming Road. No damage was estimated and inspectors noted the stove lacked a vent pipe to the flu.

Jack Taulbee Plum St Laura Robinson Fleming Rd

Columbus Zionist drive aims to raise 30000 pounds of food

The Columbus Zionist District Council plans a two week campaign starting January 1 to collect 30 000 pounds of food for Palestinians.

Columbus Columbus Zionist District Council

Roehlls Invite Busy Gay Open House Christmas Day

Roehlls plan a large Christmas open house on Euclid Street from 4 to 8 p m with Janet and her husband from Chapel Hill N C and Betty Jane and Walter from Miami University among about 100 expected guests. Dr and Mrs Walter Roehll have decorated in green and gold with a large Santa display. A buffet luncheon will be served as guests come and go during the four hours.

Roehll Euclid St Janet Chapel Hill N. C Betty Jane Walter Miami University

Anniversary Observed by Marguerite Quinn

Miss Marguerite Quinn, Middletown Hospital treasurer, returned from vacation for the office Christmas party. Staff celebrated her 25th anniversary with 25 American beauty roses and a special luncheon in the hospital cafeteria.

Marguerite Quinn Middletown Hospital Miss Quinn

Lions Club Hears Rev H H Jung Christmas Talk

The Rev H H Jung pastor of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church spoke to the Lions Club about Christmas in the world versus American Yuletide. He noted many Europeans lack basic needs as Santa Claus struggles to reach children. The club honored Charles Stewart on his 85th birthday with a cake and gifts after nearly 25 years of membership. Mrs Helen Ramsdell provided the musical program singing Jesu Bambino and leading carol singing.

H. H. Jung St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Lion's Club Jung America Europe Santa Claus Charles Stewart Helen Ramsdell Carol

Body Found Near Sandusky Bay In Medusa Area

The body of Clarence J. Hess, 55, missing from his Sandusky home since November 14, was found on the Sandusky Bay shore near Medusa yesterday. Acting Coroner Harrison Pratt ruled the death accidental.

Sandusky, O Clarence J. Hess Sandusky Bay Medusa Harrison Pratt

Railroad Gives Widow Reward for Keen Ears

Steward Illinois report: Glen Wesson Burlington official rewards Pearl Cole of Steward with $50 and an official note after she alerted a rail line to a chipped rail. Her warning helped dispatchers order immediate repairs before the trains passed, keeping the Chicago Twin Cities Zephyrs and Trans Continental Empire Builder safe.

Cole Burlington Wesson Aurora Chicago

Fire Chief Warns on Wastepaper Wrapping Dangers

Assistant Fire Chief Robert Bell who chairs the Fire Prevention Committee warned residents today to be careful with wastepaper wrappings. He cited risks from storing large amounts of Christmas wrappings in basements or other parts of homes to ensure a safe Christmas holiday for all.

Robert Bell

Christmas Eve Services at First Presbyterian Church

The church hosts a public Christmas Eve service from 10:30 to 12 with organ music by Mrs. Margaret Clapp, The Hushing Carol by Countz, Sleep Holy Babe by Matthews, a brief meditation by Dr. Reuben Pieters, candles lit by the congregation, and Silent Night. A special Christmas offering supports the New Church Building Fund.

First Presbyterian Church Margaret Clapp Countz Matthews Reuben Pieters

Forests store more solar energy than coal mines release

Forest trees of the United States capture and store more of the sun's radiation than is released by all the coal that is mined.

United States

Carols Serenade City Shut-Ins by 40 Voices

Forty SPEDSQ SA carollers brought Christmas cheer to Middle Town shut-ins and invalids, touring homes with an Ortman Stewart bus and loudspeakers. The 4 hour serenade included Santa in a sleigh, started from Fire Station No. 1 at 7 15 p m, with four missed stops on the outskirts.

Middletown Spedsqsa Ortman- Stewart Santa

Gifts Stolen From Wintersville School Basements

Wintersville grade and high school will hold a Christmas party despite thefts of several hundred gifts from the school basement Tuesday night. Superintendent R B Webster said Cross Creek School Board provided funds to replace the stolen items.

Steubenville, O Wintersville R. B. Webster Cross Creek

Captain James Cook Reaches Hawaiian Islands in 1778

The British navigator Captain James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands and landed there in 1778, charting its shores and adding it to European exploration records.

James Cook Hawaiian Islands

Also Mentioned on This Page

By John Rosenburg Trudy Knesh Miami Fla B. Logan Franklin St Ernest Cruse George Morningstar Moore St Thomas Morningstar Jack Morningstar Craig Robert E. Snuff John David Akron W. O. Thompson Tytus Ave C. W. Kerr Toledo, O C.J. Wilcox Mrs Ercel Lawson Mrs. Everett Jones Sycamore St., Franklin, O Robert Schanke Pat Colyer Rochester, Minn Schanke Louis Schanke North School Ludlow, Ky Arthur Morgan Los Angeles Willard Hancock Calvin Barnes John Sundo Ray Gilbert Charles Hancock Charles Lemons Ristmas Lions Club Rev Railroad
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