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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1952
Page
6
Mrs James Boyd of Yankee Road returned from a visit with her daughter and son in law Clyde Knoll and his wife at Summit New Jersey.
The Girls' Club observed its thirty-ninth founding anniversary with a dinner in the auditorium. Mrs. Erna Kaser welcomed guests and announced donors of a grand piano and a planned painting for the auditorium now named Evans Hall in honor of Florence Evans. Guest speaker Mrs. Edna E. Haight urged active women in public affairs and reflected on women’s rights, independence, and education.
Miss Karen Ann Klopp was feted at a linen shower hosted by Mrs. Harold Sherron of South Main Street. The couple, Sgt. Robert F. Perry Jr. and Klopp, plan to marry February 9 at the First Methodist Church. Blue and white decor included a heart sprig sprinkler and a mantel centerpiece. Prize winners included Miss Esther Lee Baxley and several Mrs. and Miss guests.
The Clubs W S W S of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs. Charles Conarroe's home on South Sutphin Street. Mrs. Charles Foutz led the gathering with a program built around a poem from Tear Down the Walls and a story from Doors to the South. Her second chapter of We Americans North and South was discussed, with assistant hostesses Mrs. Ernest Jackson and Mrs. Florence Hannah.
St. Ann's Sodality held a February meeting at St. John's Church cafeteria. Final plans were made for the Fascht Nacht Party on February 26 with cards and bingo. Members were asked to pledge blood donations for the Middletown Regional Council of Catholic Women and Council Day was tentatively set for April 23 and 24.
Silver Link Council No 223 Daughters of America met last evening in Knights of Malta Hall. District Valentine party scheduled for February 18 in Germantown. Mayflower Past Councilors to meet at Mrs Adolph Roberts home 1408 Wingna Dr February 20 at 7 30 p m. Active for School of Inspection March 4 at next meeting February 19. Meetings set for the first and third Tuesdays each month.
The Art Study Club met at Mrs. Robert Davidson on Eaton Dr last evening. Mrs. Charles Troup spoke on Contemporary Designs in Decorating, noting 20th century trends blend with antiques and are practical, beautiful, and well suited to early century furniture. She used pictures and fabrics to illustrate. Tea was served afterward by assistants Mrs. L. R. Kendall and Mrs. A. E. Roper.
The Senior Philathea class of the First Baptist Church met in the social rooms for a covered dish dinner. Hosts Mrs J L Glass and Mrs S C Danner arranged a Valentine motif with wishing trees, heart decorations, and mint heart baskets. Mrs Carl E Combs led devotions and Dorothy Tucker was welcomed as a new member. Ben Osborne organized heart cards for guest name and address, with names drawn to be remembered with a Valentine.
The Women’s Association of the First Presbyterian Church meets Friday at the church. Librarian Jeanette Niederlander of Middletown Public Library will review the early chapters of Greatest Story Ever Told by Fulton Oursler. Luncheon at 12:45 hosted by Group Nine. Mrs. Wren leads music, Mrs. Purvis the worship service. Homemaker Circles meet Thursday and Friday evenings at member homes. bring white elephants.
Members of the Ramblers Club will convene at Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Baker residence 2007 Fleming Road Thursday at 8 p.m. The meeting location is changed from the Miller home previously listed.
Paris fashion reports designer Jacques Griffe debuts a bold waistline rise just under the bust or hip height, moving away from natural waists yet avoiding full abolition. The redefined midriff uses inverted brackets in tucks, with no belt or seam, as Griffe claims to break with constraining fashion norms.
The Intermediate Planning Board of the Middletown Council of Girl Scouts will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Civic Association to rehearse troop meeting procedures. Board members will relay the session's lessons to intermediate troops and council members.
A burglar entered a home on 1243 Lane Street and stole two guns, including a $70 service revolver owned by James Hoskins, a Hamilton city patrolman. The bold act marks a notable theft in the area.
Thelma Gradan read aloud Room for One More by Army Perrott Rose as valentines were sent to shut in members of the class.
Fidelis Bible Class of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church met last evening for a business and social session in the church social rooms to observe the class thirty fourth anniversary with a covered dish dinner. Devotions by Mrs Bessie Barnes themed Faith. Mrs Martha Gillman led entertainment with a color scheme of red and white and a color film The Family Album of Cheese.
Viola Rebekah Lodge met Monday evening at the Knights of Malta Hall. Mrs Norman Knott was installed as color bearer during the business hour. After bingo, lunch was served by Mrs George of Margaret Rodefer and Mrs Emma Hoover.
Darling new Marian Martin pattern promising easy care and perfect fit for jackets dresses and bonnets. Attached applique instructions and sew chart guide, with yardage for size six and directions to mail thirty cents to the News Journal pattern dept. in Middletown Ohio and New York City.
Vital statistics list births for a boy and a girl. The boy is born to Mr. and Mrs. James Hitte at 1806 Highland Street today. The girl is born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sorrell at 1800 Highland Street yesterday at East Orange Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs. Anna Quinn of 309 Charles Street and Mr. and Mrs. John Daley of New York, with out of town recipient Mr. and Mrs. John Daley of East Orange.
Stanley F. Maleski age 29 and Viola F. Elam age 28 both of Middletown receive marriage licenses in Richmond Indiana. Walter Griffin Jr age 24 and Marilyn L Brown age 21, both of Middletown, also licensed.
In The Hospital con Denton of Charles St medi ca Mrs Glenn Pratt Columbia Ave surgical Ralph Ashton Pearl St medical Mrs David Weikel West Middletown Route 1 surgical Lloyd Estridge Franklin Route 1 surgical Mrs Garrett Long Burton Rd medical Mrs James Ratliff Fleming Rd surgical Sheila Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Logan Franklin surgical Mrs Maud Sherrick Garfield St Fred Ward son of Mr and Mrs Fred Ward Sr Franklin Route 2 surgical Mrs Mattle Doggett Logan Ave medical Mrs James Crouch German town Route 1 medical Gale Ann Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Otis Patterson Sheridan Ave medical Jonathon King son of Mr and Mrs Paul King Vanderveer St Marion Mehl of Logan Ave medical Mrs Harry Bach of Young St Teresa Calkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Craig Calkins Franklin Route 2 medical Mrs James I Harris South Sutphin St Hamilton Mercy Hospital surgical Dissmissed Mrs Thomas Calloway Bex ley Dr ee Harry Walburg First Mrs Glenn Cook Franklin Mrs Fred Dalton Jr Franklin Route 2 Mrs Charles Doebler Middletown Route 3 Mrs Marvin Egelston Dore Mrs George neock thetown Route 1 Miss Rosa Kreiger Aberdeen Dr Wanda Lambert daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lambert Oxford Carl Mockbee Ottawa St Whitney Ratliff Sixth Ave Walter Schachinger Day
President Truman will attend Harold S. Ickes funeral services today. The former interior secretary died Sunday and the President arranged to pay final respects at the church services for his onetime associate.
Middletonians gathered Tuesday evening at the Civic Association to form a permanent Citizens' Committee to study the pros and cons of calling a state constitutional convention. H. H. Lawrence was elected chairman and Mrs. J. H. Stalker secretary of a five member executive group alongside Richard Wilmer Ralph Knight Francis Carmody Mrs. Ralph Kah and Judge Fred B. Cramer. Dr. Howard White of Miami University urged that a convention offer a practical path to modernize obsolete provisions and improve government without disregarding unaffected sections. About 50 citizens attended the League of Women Voters session which sponsored the event to study Ohio’s constitution for four years.
The Middletown Classroom Teachers Association formed a nominating panel to draft a new officer slate. An achievement award committee selected members to report local accomplishments to the State Association. An area conference is set for Hamilton on February 18 at 6:30 p m with Edward L. Hoon as speaker. A general meeting is planned for April 8 at the Girls' Club featuring Dr. Burton French of Miami University. Other conferences and fund drives for UNESCO and National Education Association campaigns were noted, with sick-leave and pension matters referred to the teacher welfare committee.
Mrs. Claire Johnson Rice, social director for Cunard liners, travels 500000 miles in 15 years shaping shipboard culture. She hosts bridge and canasta for ladies on voyages, using games and activities to foster friendships across nations. Her upcoming itineraries include the Britannic and Caronia cruises through the Mediterranean, South Africa, West Indies, and Scandinavia.
The Associated Press reports near freezing conditions across North Florida with lows of 35 in Cross City and 37 in Jacksonville. Miami dipped to 52 while Tuesday reached 75, with cooler air sweeping the Middle Atlantic and north central regions though no severe cold or heavy snow was observed. Grantsburg Wisconsin logged 1 degree as light snow touched the lower Great Lakes and Northern Appalachians.
U S Army agents search for 28 year old Pvt Eugene F Walters of Harrod Ohio missing since AWOL with jeep and pistol in connection with the kidnapping of 18 year old Mamie Ruth Shelton in Frankfurt Germany. Walters is the prime suspect as the girl was abducted at pistol point while en route from Hanau to Frankfurt and later released after a threat.
Colorful iron-on transfer pack offers 32 motifs in red yellow and green for kitchen towels curtains aprons potholders. Includes size range from 1x1 to 3x4 inches and costs twenty five cents sent to News Journal Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York. Also promotes Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog with sample patterns and a handbag pattern printed in the book.
State Liquor Director William C. Bryant said no disciplinary action will be taken against Francis K. Cole head of the liquor permit division after he pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Lancaster. Cole was fined 100 dollars, his driving rights suspended 90 days, and Bryant said he admonished Cole with assurances of no further reproach.
Washington Senate Banking Committee prepared for a tug of war with the White House over Harry A. McDonald’s nomination to head the Reconstruction Finance Corp. House and other panels scrutinize his Securities and Exchange Commission tenure as they seek a White House interview. Senator Maybank said the situation is embarrassing due to the House investigation surrounding McDonald.
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