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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1948

Page

8

Cincinnati Speaker Scheduled By Group

Mrs. C. FE. Burke and Mrs. E. E. Grant hosted the Woman's Club gathering at the Girls' Club on a Wednesday afternoon. Two papers on study for the year were given: "The Art of Living in a Global Community" and "Soviet Politics at Home and Abroad." Jean Phillips performed two piano pieces, and H. S. Mulford of Cincinnati will speak at the annual guest day on February 18 with members to confirm guest counts.

C. FE. Burke E. E. Grant Woman's Club C. H. Martin Carl Banzhaf China Jean Phillips McDowell

National Officers Attend Local Meet Daughters of America celebrate 54th anniversary

Miami Valley Council No 30 Daughters of America hosted a joint meeting with state and national officers from Unity Council No 941 Silver Link No 223 Twin Valley No 119 Cedar City No 132 Pride of Miami No 79 Day tonia No 8 Patterson No 36 and Victory No 61. Presentation of colors by twelve members. The program opened with God Bless America and songs. Janet Sickle and Shirley Scearse served as pages. A flag was presented in memory of Mrs. Sophina Klapper. Members enjoyed pastel gowns and a four tier cake with candles. The lodge will not meet February 19 to attend a Dayton union meeting.

Arthur Richardson Miami Valley Council Daughters of America Tev Unity Council Silver Link Twin Valley Cedar City Pride of Miami Daytonia Patterson Victory Janet Sickle Shirley Scearse Ray Grard Elsie Klapper Sophina Klapper Richardson Della Marshall America Jdeseph Sabo

World Day of Prayer Events Planned by Local Groups

Federated Council of Church Women led by Mrs. Vance Cribbs organizes a World Day of Prayer service at First Baptist Church on Friday February 13 at 2 p m. Miss Helen Barkley directs youth activities at the Methodist Church 7:30 p m with Rev How ard Mumma speaking and the Bover Glee Club singing. McKinley Junior High hosts a 2 30 p m session directed by Mrs. Alice James. Roosevelt Junior High holds the third observance under Mrs. Ralph Mull.

Federated Council of Church Women Vance Cribbs First Baptist Church Helen Barkley Methodist Church Howard Mumma Franklin Methodist Church Bover Glee Club McKinley Junior High School Alice James Roosevelt Junior High Ralph Mull

Daughters of Penelope Chapter Initiates Four New Members

Chrysa Chapter of Daughters of Penelope met last evening at the YMCA auditorium. Four new members were formally initiated with a candlelight ceremony. Members later discussed church aid and sewing at George Poolitsan’s home. Refreshments featured a valentine table and a decorated cake. Serving on the refreshment committee were Mrs. Chris Papnas, Mrs. Poolitean, and Miss Srostine Thomas.

Chrysa Chapter Daughters of Penelope YMCA George Poolitsan Keane Chris Papnas Poolitean Srostine Thomas

Temple Choir Hosts Gay Party for Members’ Spouses

Members of the Temple Choir of First Methodist Church entertained their husbands and wives with a party at the church last evening attended by 40 people. The program opened with selections by the Clos aires of the barber shop locale. Lois Walke, Hale Dodds, and Mrs. J. T. Orr presented a leap year drama. Mrs. J. T. Orr led the event with help from choir members and a light lunch was served under Mrs. Curt Strodtbeck’s direction.

Temple Choir First Methodist Church Closaires Lois Walke Hale Dodds J. T. Orr Curt Strodtbeck

Birthday Celebration for Dale Riffe Turns Ten

Dale Riffe celebrated his tenth birthday with a Manchester Road party hosted by Mr and Mrs H G Riffe. Friends played games and shared gifts and refreshments. Attending were Sue Anne Youtzler Sharon Moore Judy Greer Johnnie Davis Freddie Miller Jimmie Joe McIntosh Chuck Bunkies and Mrs J B McIntosh Mrs R W Bankies and Mr and Mrs W L McIntosh. An aunt Mrs A L Smith of Indianapolis sent a gift.

Dale Riffe H. G. Riffe Manchester Rd Dale Sharon Moore Johnie Davis Sue Anne Youtzler Judy Greer Johnnie Davis Freddie Miller Jimmie Joe McIntosh Chuck Bunkies J. B. McIntosh R. W. Bankies W. L. MclIntosh A. L. Smith Indianapolis

Valentine Dance Plans Progress for Co-Operative Clubs

Reservations are being taken for the annual Valentine Dance on February 14 at the Manchester Hotel ballroom. The event, a benefit for the Butler County Children's Farm, will run from 9 to 1 with Mar shall Reed and his Dayton orchestra providing music. The Co-Operettes expect 250 guests with decorations by Mrs. Thomas Brown and committees led by Mrs. R. E. Dempster.

Manchester Hotel Co- Operative Club Co-Operettes Club Thomas Brown Marshall Reed Orchestra Dayton Butler County Children’s Farm Middletown Hamilton Co- Operettes R. E. Dempster Jack Christy Thomas C. Giles Arthur Frey Joe Sickles Louis J. Brown

Suburban Card Club Hosts Prizes and Refreshments

Suburban Card Club met at Mrs. Morgan Neal's home last evening with prizes awarded to Mrs. Russell Oglesby Mrs Maggie Curtis Mrs Arthur Schmidt and Mrs Paul Wilch. Refreshments followed for a group including Mrs. Lou Stultz Mrs George Frye Mrs Loretta Bendel Mrs Oglesby Mrs Wilch Mrs Curtis Mrs Schmidt and Mrs Neal. Mrs Frye plans a Valentine party next week.

Surburban Card Club Morgan Neal Russell Oglesby Mar Garet Curtis Arthur Schmidt Paul Wilch Lou Stultz George Frye Loretta Bendel Oglesby Wilch Curtis Schmidt Neal Frye

Antique Display Attracts 200 For Cancer Research Fund

Hazardous weather did not stop more than two hundred men and women from attending a bridge evening hosted by the Middletown Business and Professional Women's Club at the Manchester Hotel ballroom. Guests enjoyed an antique china display and purchased items to raise funds for cancer research. Mrs. Erle Hanson, club president, urged rapid returns so donations can be promptly turned over.

Middletown Fund For Cancer Research Manchester Erle Hanson

Births in the area announce nine new arrivals

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sullivan 513 Fifteenth Ave report a girl born Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Rider Franklin a boy born Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Van Ostrand South Sutphin St a girl born Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur West Franklin a girl born Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Draxier Jr 304 South Sutphin St a girl born Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Greenfield 1705 Germantown Rd a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Harrison 410 Young St a girl born Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hallar Miamisburg a boy born Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Hartbarger Middletown Route 2 a boy born Thursday. Mr. and Mrs Irving Wise 2425 Hill Ave a girl born Thursday.

Robert Sullivan Fifteenth Ave Owen van Ostrand Af South Sutphin St Tuesay Arthur West Franklin John Draxier, Jr South Sutphin St Jack Greenfield Germantown Rd Elwood Harrison Young St Warren Hallar Miamisburg John Hartbarger Middletown Irving Wise Hill Ave

Tillman Snowes Welcome Baby Daughter at 1229 Sycamore

Mr and Mrs Tillman Snow of 1229 Sycamore Street welcomed a baby girl on Thursday. The announcement notes the birth and the couple's home, with no further details provided.

Tillman Snow Sycamore St

Mothers Club Meeting at Calvary Methodist Church

The Mothers Club of Calvary Methodist Church will meet at Mrs. Arnold Lowe’s home 2108 Lilbraham Road Friday evening at 8 p.m.

Mothers Club Calvary Methodist Church Arnold Lowe Wilbraham Rd Pp. m

Silver Chain Sewing Club Meeting Tomorrow Evening

The Silver Chain Sewing Club will hold a meeting tomorrow evening with member Bessie Barnes at 1108 Young St.

Silver Chain Sewing Club Bessie Barnes Young Stats

Women’s Christian Service to Meet at First Methodist Church

The Women’s Christian Service at First Methodist Church will meet tomorrow with a board session at 10 30 a m a luncheon at 1 pm and the general meeting at 2 pm The event was moved from Friday February 13 World Prayer Day falls on the original date.

Women's Christian Service First Methodist Church

Ladies Auxiliary No. 178 Meeting Announced

Ladies Auxiliary No. 178 Na cenal Association Letter Careers will meet at the home of Mrs. Aldie Lioyad 2408 Hill Ave tomorrow evening.

Nacenal Association Aldie Lioyad Hill Ave

Hospital notices list surgical patients by name and address

In The Hospital Mrs. William Miltenberger of Germantown surgical. Miss Jeanette Kelly of Balti more St surgical. John and Roger Blair sons of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blair of Aberdeen Dr surgical. Benny Ernst of Franklin surgical. Mrs. Mary Omehil of Lafayette St surgical.

William Miltenberger Germantown Jeanette Kelly Baltimore St John and Roger Blair Charles Blair Aberdeen Dr Benny Ernst Franklin Surgical Mary Omehil Lafayette St

Local residents travel to Cincinnati to see Oklahoma

Elmer Demery of Howard and Dr. John Palmer of South Broad, Donald Irwin of Seven Mile, Everett Armstrong of Auburn, Charlies Madden of Oxford State Rd, Slay Satterfield of Linden Ave, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dunagan of 108 State St, and Mrs. Verna Ledford of 1827 Wayne Ave motored to Cincinnati last evening to see Oklahoma.

Charlies Madden James Madden Oxford State Rd Slay Satterfield Linden Ave Stanley Dunagan State St Verna Ledford Wayne Ave Cincinnati Oklahoma

Sorority Plans Gay Spring Dance

Epsilon Sigma Alpha's recent meeting appointed chairmen and committees for the spring dance. Reservations go to Miss Marie Aldridge with a committee, decorations to Miss Peggy Grimes with a full team, and publicity to Miss Naomi Profitt with several members. The next meeting is February 10 at 7 30 p m in the YMCA for further plans. Refreshments were served to several members.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Joe Duerr Marie Aldridge Carl Brown Ben Botts Virginia Cretors Peggy Grimes Virginia Niederaure Phillis Evers Jean Frazier Janet Frazier Howard Cohen Naomi

Personal notices on Jo Brannon and Knight family travel

Convalescing at her home after a three weeks illness is Mrs. Jo seph Brannon 1211 Pospect Ave. Mr and Mrs John Knight of Woodlawn Ave left this morning for Louisville Ky to attend the funeral of Mrs Knight s brother in law Clarence Mc Elroy who was fatally injured in an automobile accident Monday.

Joseph Brannon Pospect Ave John Knight Woodlawn Ave Louisville

Local Nurse Lois Baird Gains Registered Nurse Status

Mr and Mrs Lee M Baird of 200 Garfield St announce their daughter Lois a nursing student at University of Cincinnati has passed state board and is a registered nurse Mise Baird will receive her B S degree in May Mrs Bennett Chapple Jr of Pittsburgh Pa visits Middletown with her mother Mrs Florence Sanders 226 Shafor St

Lee M. Baird Garfield St Lois School of Nursing University of Cincinnati Mise Baird Bennett Chapple, Jr Pittsburgh, Pa Middletown Florence Sanders Shafor St

Johnsons head for Mardi Gras then Miami visit

Kenneth and Everett Johnson of 1404 Girard Ave left yesterday for New Orleans to attend Mardi Gras and plan a later trip to Miami to visit friends there.

Kenneth and Everett Johnson Girard Ave New Orleans Miami Fla

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