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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1954

Page

10

Federation Plans City Officials Reception in Middletown

The Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs completed plans for a reception to meet city officials and their families. General chairman Mrs. E H Wideman said the February 25 gathering at the Girls' Club from 7 to 9 p.m. aims to help club women understand city government. Co chair Mrs. Howard Wilson and hostess Mrs. Dave Regan were named with sub committee chairs handling refreshments tea table program decorations guest identification and publicity.

Middletown Federal Women’s Clubs Yesoe E. H. Wideman Federation William Yarber William Corson

Ladies Receive Daughters of America Honor in Dayton

Mrs Harry Roby and Mrs Les Warnock were inducted into the Miami Valley Council 30 Daughters of America during Tuesday’s meeting at the Jr OUAM Hall. Plans were set for a Valentine party on February 12 at Patterson Hall Dayton. A flag and 12 Bibles will be presented at Lemon Monroe High School during the basketball game.

Harry Roby Leslie Warnock Order of Miami Valley Council Daughters of America Jr. Ouam Hall Patterson Hall Dayton Lemon-Monroe High School

PTA Members Meet at Holy Trinity School

PTA members met in the Holy Trinity School assembly room Tuesday evening with Mrs. Clyde Dineen as chairman. After a short business session the group played games with a Valentine motif for refreshments. Assistants included Mrs. Freeman Sauter Mrs. William Angel Mrs. Don Christman Mrs. Robert Wagner Mrs. Charles Skinner Mrs. Henry Kennington and Mrs. Jack Hogan. A covered-dish dinner is planned for Mar. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

Holy Trinity School PTA Clyde Dineen Freeman Sauter William Angel Don Christman Robert Wagner Charles Skinner Henry Kennington Jack Hogan

Middletonians Entertain Vet at Wright Patterson AFB Hospital

About 150 patients and guests at Wright Patterson AFB Hospital enjoyed a Tuesday evening variety show organized by Mrs Lawrence Dugan, entertainment chairman of the Middletown American Red Cross. Miss Marguerite Rose hosted with Gene Young and his Rhythm Youngsters, Bill Stiehl, Gene Dennis and Hubert Steele. Marilyn Thomas sang, Betty and Ann Fullen tap danced, and Don Abbott, Marilee Olsen, and Dick Sticklin performed acrobatics. Accompanied to Dayton by Mrs Clara Mae Braden and William and Roland Euler.

Wright-Patterson Afb Hospital Lawrence Dugan Middletown American Red Cross Marguerite Rose Gene Young Bill Stiehl Gene Dennis Hubert Steele Marilyn Thomas Betty Ann Fullen Don Abbott Hamilton Marilee Olsen Dick Sticklin Dugan Miss Rose Dayton Clara Mae Braden Middletown Chapter Motor Service William Euler Roland Euler

Kemp Ends Congo Trip Extends Sightseer Tour

Mr and Mrs G L Kemp of Eaton Drive report their son Tom Kemp has left the Belgian Congo and is on an extended sightseeing tour. His route includes Cairo and Athens with travel through Italy to Naples Rome and Venice then to Paris. In Athens he rode a boat through the Dardanelles to Istanbul.

G. L. Kemp Eaton Drive Tom Kemp Belgian Congo Africa Cairo Egypt Athens Greece Tom Italy Naples Rome Venice Paris France Dardanelles Istanbul Rkey

Voyage To Indies Depicted By West Indies Theme Club

Mrs. Vorhis and Mrs. Brawley described a imagined voyage to the West Indies in dialogue form at Mrs. C. E. Burke's Kenwood Drive home. They highlighted Puerto Rico, Cuba, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago with notes on exports, capitals, and culture, plus local club reports and a Valentine tea setup.

West Indies Woman's Club C. E. Burke Kenwood Drive W. D. Vorhis M. A. Brawley Puerto Rico Ponce de Leon San Juan United States Jamaica Antilles Cuba Havana Paris New World Trinidad Columbus Tobago Robinson Cruso Royal Smith Girls’ Club J. W. Holman Federation Herbert Frantz Burke G. H. Suhs

Campbell Brubaker Vows Exchanged at Fairhaven Church

Miss Rorie Ann Campbell and Roger Eugene Brubaker united in marriage at Fairhaven United Presbyterian Church last Thursday evening at 7 30. The bride wore a white chromespun gown trimmed with pearls and carried an orchid cascade bouquet. Attendants Mrs Barbara Reynolds and Mrs Joann Campbell wore green taffeta gowns with red and white carnation bouquets.

Rorie Ann Campbell James Campbell Camden Roger Eugene Brubaker Clarence Brubaker Carlisle Fairhaven United Presbyterian Church Frank Brownstar New Carlislest Barbara Reynolds Joann Campbell

Mothers Study League card party set for Feb 11

The Mothers' Study League schedules its annual benefit card party for February 11 at 8 p.m. in the American Legion Auditorium. Proceeds aid mentally retarded children in Butler County and local charities. Prizes, tea-table refreshments, and games of guests’ choice accompany the event with Mrs Herbert Kelhoffer as general chairman and ticket chair Mrs Raymond cidie.

Mothers’ Study League American Legion Butler County Herbert Kelhoffer

Finney Hackney Wedding Guests From Lincoln Ala

Mr and Mrs Hackney and Mrs Amos Canada Jr of Lincoln Ala arrive as Kenwood houseguests for the Finney Hackney wedding set for Saturday evening. Mrs E T Hackney is the prospective groom's mother.

Pplackney Kenwood Dame Hackney E. T. Hackney Amos Canada Jr Lincoln Ala Finney-Hackney

Garden Club Sees Winter Recess End with Plans

Neighborhood Garden Club resumes after a three month break with 32 members at George Shafer's home. They report an anti litter campaign earning city and county awards for Middletown art students. Civic project includes planting Manchester parking lot and eradicating poison ivy at a Girl Scout Camp. James Howard notes violet variety. Blanche Earnhart discusses new plants. Homer Weikel outlines best vegetables and weed control tips. Flower arrangement winners named.

Neighborhood Garden Club George Shafer Fleming Road Homer Weikel James Howard Blanche Earnhart Jack Hose Mary Dell Emmett Sherron

Button Collection Displayed At Auxiliary Meeting

Miss Marc Horn spoke to the Lions Auxiliary last evening at the Girls' Club. She showcased an antique button collection including items from foreign countries and modern rare pieces. Roy Granger was named March Meeting chairman, and Mrs. George Holtz heads the April nominating committee with aides. Prize winners were Mrs. Luff Laundy and Mrs. Harold Leichty. Hostesses included Mrs. John Blust and others.

Marc Horn Lions Auxiliary Girls’ Club Ray Miles Miss Horn Roy Granger George Holtz Tom Fenton William Long Raymond Moore Luff Laundy Harold Leichty John Blust Ray Richter Mark Walke Clarence Strassburger Oliver Sitter

Wives of Police Officers Club Elects Palmer President

Mrs Wilford Palmer was elected president of the Wives of Police Officers Club at a meeting last evening at Mrs Ralph Trimble's home. Also named were Mrs Paul Judd vice president Mrs Marvin Amburgey secretary Mrs Joseph Newkirk treasurer and Mrs James Howerton corresponding secretary.

Wilford Palmer Wives of Police Officers Club Ralph Trimble Paul Judd Marvin Amburgey Joseph Newkirk James Howerton Judd Robert Nunamaker Newkirk Howerton Lester Keeler Amburgey James Combs James Staton

Circle Four Bethlehem Lutheran hosts circle meeting

Mrs John Follmer of Linden Avenue hosted Circle Four Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Mrs Joseph Woodruff assisting. Mrs John Winkleman Mrs Carl Nicklas and Mrs Woodruff spoke. A car review titled Angel Unaware was given by Mrs Wood.

John Follmer Linden Avenue Joseph Woodruff Circle Four Bethlehem Lutheran Church John Winkleman Carl Nicklas Woodruff Angel

Homemakers Circle reports meet notes and plans

Members voted to donate to the Longview League for April hospital party expenses and asked to bring toilet soap for Longview patients. Demonstrations of floral arrangements by Mrs. Dave Armbruster followed. Spaghetti supper planned for Feb 20 at Mrs. Ray Minter’s home. future meeting at Mrs. Ervin Riesz’s home. Junior Achievement program presented by William Hadley. Banquet and tea announced for Feb 28. Guest night planned for March 4 at the Girls Club. Mrs. G R Grove gave a talk on Music History at a Glance and played Clair de lune. Several members introduced and attendees listed.

Alaska Leonard Rothe Circle Four Nue Longview League Longview Dave Armbruster Ray Minter Glen Lane James Burton Ervin Riesz Roosevelt Avenue Middletown William Hadley G. R. Bingham Stanley Street Girls’ Club G. R. Grove Homemakers’ Circle II W. D. Law Hampton Place Grove Debussy D. O. Meese P. J. Gianacake T. M. Maddox Victor Shur K. E. Bliven W. D. Bryant R. V. Crist

Sorority Plans Future Events at Local Meetings

Mrs. Donald Yenser reports Beta Zeta chapter plans for the international convention June 18-20 in Columbus. A rummage sale February 6 and a candy sale February 27 are set, with Stardust Ball details to be finalized for February 13 at the Feld Manchester Hotel. Tickets support the hard of hearing fund. The February 16 social at Mrs. Phyllis Whitman’s home is planned with Miss Betty Tuttle as co host.

Donald Yenser Beta Zeta Epsilon Sigma Alpha Washington Court House YMCA Columbus Alpha Epsilon Chapter Manchester Phyllis Whitman Betty Tuttle

Births Report From Local Area Families

Local births announced for yesterday and today include a girl to Mr. and Mrs. George Moore of 1710 Carolina Street, a boy to Mr. and Mrs. James Ferguson of Trenton, a boy to Mr. and Mrs. John Blaylock of West Middletown, a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Back of Trenton Franklin Road, and a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Roark of Trenton. Additional births listed for Franklin Route 2 and Tacoma, Washington. Also noted are grandparents and prior residents tied to Middletown and Mansfield families.

George Moore Carolina St James Ferguson Trenton John Blaylock West Middletown Walter R. Back Trenton-Franklin Rd Lawrence Roark William Caldwell Franklin Rt R. E. Sheley Tacoma Wash William Nixon Middletown Wallace Eley Charles Rogers Cleveland Otis Rich Mansfield

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples in Hamilton Area

Walter Anderson aged 59 a steel worker and Dorothy Smith aged 49 of 1520 Fleming Rd. Leroy Price aged 19 and Lucille Philpot aged 18, both of Hamilton. John William Blevins 27 warehouse worker and Martha Pey 41, both of 1121 Central Ave. Mark Cook 24 accountant and Dorothy Louise Kayse 21 secretary, both of Hamilton. Clarence Dailey 38 and Patricia Ann Neinaber 25, both of Hamilton. John Grass 21 Armco employee of 1814 Sheffield St and Phyllis Bailey 20 medical stenographer of 34 Crawford St. Melvin Cook 29 and Marguerite Cook 31, both of Hamilton.

Walter Anderson Dorothy Smith Fleming Rd Leroy Price Lucille Philpot Hamilton John William Blevins Martha Pey Central Mark Cook Dorothy Louise Kayse Clarence Dailey Patricia Ann Neinaber John Grass Armco Armco Employe Sheffield St Phyllis Bailey Rawford St Melvin Cook Marguerite Cook

Hospital patient list items and names are discharged

Dismissed entries show a mix of surgical and medical cases across multiple streets and towns. Names include Robert Barnett Tineh Herbert Short Clell Richarson Ja Sweeney Ray Tyler Robert Hardy Ernest Willman Katherine Riley Robert Quinlan Ernest Cox John McCain Mrs Eugene Mosely Mrs Thomas Earl Leight J F Seibold Jess Raleigh Burnett Mikesell Ernest Lawson Pauline Gee Merritt Gamble Burt Duckett Pearl Chenoweth Margaret Bechtolt among others with affiliations to Hamilton Mercy and Hughes Memorial Hospitals.

Robert Barnett Navaho St Tineh Franklin Herbert Short Sheridan Ave Clell Richarson Wilbraham Rd Ja Sweeney Lincoln St al Ray Tyler Yankee Rd Robert Hardy S. Sutphin St Ernest Willman Hill Ave Katherine Riley John Riley Robert Quinlan Dayton Ernest Cox West Middletown Rt. 1 John McCain N. Clinton St Eugene Mosely 17Th Ave Thomas Earl Leight Scipio Rd Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital J. F. Seibold Sr Mercy Hospital Jess Raleigh Miamisburg Rt. 2 Burnett Mikesell Tren Ernest Lawson West Elkton Pauline Gee 14Th Ave Merritt Gamble Grand Ve Burt Duckett Vandervee

Pleasant Ridge EUB Church February Meeting Set

The Coming Up Willing Workers Class at Pleasant Ridge EUB Church will hold its February meeting Saturday at 8 p.m. at the church. Mr and Mrs Richard Walters will act as hosts.

Pleasant Ridge EUB Church Richard Walters

Food supply link to U S cows explained

A historical note states that one fourth of all food consumed in the United States is supplied by dairy and beef from cows, through various channels and products.

United States

Jesse James quits job in Abilene over pay

In Abilene Texas yesterday Jesse James announced his resignation from his police position stating that a policeman’s pay was not enough to justify continuing in the role. He thanked the department and asked for a smooth transition while he seeks other work opportunities.

Abilene Tex Jesse James

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