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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1951

Page

5

Local Travelers Return from Atlantic City Convention

Mr and Mrs Erle A Hanson of Grand Ave return from the national cleaners and dyers institute convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. Bidding farewell to Middletown friends during the weekend are Mr and Mrs Clarence Dieterich and children Bonnie Sue and David. They move to Dayton where Mr Dieterich joins Arnold Hawk and Cuthburtson CPAs at 3311 Lenon Dr Short Hills Dayton.

Erle A. Hanson Grand Ave Atlantic City N. J The National Institute of Cleaners and Yers Middletown Clarence Dieterich Bonnie Sue David Dayton Dieterich Arnold, Hawk and Cuthburtson Certified Public Accountants Lenon Dr Short Hills

Class Party At Wilson Home Brings Teens Together

Naz arene Church Teen-Timers from Naz arene Class of Naz arene held a Valentine party at R. T. Wilson home on Blueball Pike. Miss Margaret Snodgrass led devotions. Activities included jigsaw heart puzzles and quiz games with Valentine exchanges. New officers elected: Donald Duff president, Gayle Snodgrass secretary, Shirley Wilson treasurer. Guests included Bob Stites Jr, Pauline Wilson, Beulah Lykins, Nola Holland, Margaret Mays, Bob Rhodes, and Miss Snodgrass. A lunch was served, and closing prayer by Pauline Wilson.

Nazarene Church R. T. Wilson Blueball Pike Margaret Snoodgrass Donald Duff Gayle Snodgrass Shirley Wilson Wilson Bob Stites, Jr Pauline Wilson Beulah Lyk

Rehearsal Dinner Held For Barbara Egels ton and Charles Cowan

Mrs. Roger Young and Mrs. Edward Egelston hosted a rehearsal dinner for the bridal party at the Young home on Bellemonte Street. Mies Egelston and Mr. Cowan are set to marry tonight at 7:30 at the First Church of God. The bride and groom gave gifts to attendants including silver bracelets cuff links and tie clasps. Attendants listed include Billie Fay Egelston Ann Lovelace Margaret Cowan Virginia Curtis Irma Haven Mona Egelston Roger Young Martin Egelston and Charles Gaw

Roger Young Edward Egelston Barbara Egelston Charles Cowan Young Bellemonte St Mies Egelston Cowan Ann Lovelace Margaret Cowan Virginia Curtis Irma Haven Misa Mona Egelston Martin Egelston Charles Gaw

Armco and Armco International Win Defense Contracts

Armco Steel and Armco International were awarded government defense contracts this week per a Commerce Department synopsis. Armco International will supply 341 279 steel corrugated sheets costing 31 956.39 dollars, while Armco secures a 999 ton order of cold rolled steel sheets totaling 122 477.70 dollars.

Armco Steel Corporation Armco International Corporation Department of Commerce Armco International Armco

Shower Honors Recent Bride

A wedding shower last evening at the Wright home on Marshall Rd celebrated Mrs. A. R. Williams Jr., formerly Carolyn Routh, married January 21 in Allentown Pennsylvania. Guests included Mrs. Fred Johnson, Miss Anna Margaret Wright, and many listed attendees.

A. R. Williams, Jr Carolyn Routh Alentown Fred Johnson Anna Margaret Wright Wright Marshall Rd Robert Baker Roy Russell Robert Tucker Leo Schinner

Unity Council 241 Observes Valentine Party and Meeting

The Clubs Unity Council 241 met last night in the Knights of Malta Hall for a Valentine party and regular business session. Members conducted routine society business and shared fellowship in a community gathering.

Unity Council Knights of Malta

Dorcas Society Hosts Valentine Party at Brethren Church Home

The Dorcas Society of the Church of the Brethren held a Valentine party last evening at the home of Mrs. Luther Fichiken Berry. Devotions and entertainment were led by Mrs. Martha Hoppe.

Dorcas Society of the Church of the Brethren Luther Fichikenberry Martha Hoppe

Keystone Guild Dinner Held at First Methodist Church

The Keystone Guild met at the First Methodist Church for a covered dish dinner with a Valentine theme. Everett Sherron led the business session while the Middle town High School Quartet performed.

Keystone Guild First Methodist Church Thureday Everett Sherron Fach Middletown High School Charles Revelos Robert Housh Robert Dunn David Morgan Aaa Hank Jones Frank Swift Howard Johnson Jack Prium Claude Morrison

Homemakers Circle Holds Meeting In Wilbraham Road Home

Homemakers Circle met Thursday at Mrs William Yarber s home on Wilbraham Road. Members urged to participate in the Federation X ray campaign on March 14 and 15. An open meeting with Mr Robert Van Rosen was announced for February 28 at the Girls Club. A Sandwich Box Social followed with Mrs Frank Herzog as auctioneer. Guest was Mrs James Finley. Next gathering will be at Mrs Donald Unger s home 1020 Garden Ave.

Homemaker’s Circle James Finley Donald Unger Garden Ave

Homemakers Circle 4 meets at Mrs Davidson's home

Members gathered Wednesday evening at Pom eiana Drive home of Mrs. William Davidson. Mrs. Barbara Poolitson spoke on children’s books. Guests included Mrs. Carl Miller and Mrs Rosalie O'Friel. Next meeting scheduled March 7 at Mrs Harold Smith’s Carolina Street home.

William Davidson Pomeciana Barbara Poolitson Carl Miller Rosalie O'Friel Harold Smith Carolina St

Maple Park Mothers Club hears polio talk at meeting

Maple Park Mothers Club met Thursday afternoon at Maple Park School. Mr Shirley Thomas spoke on polio. plans were made for a spring bake sale and a minstrel practice set for February 14 at 2 p.m. Mrs John Bunn showed a movie and a lunch was served in the cafeteria. Valentine motif noted with Mrs Clarence Frye as chairman.

Maple Park Shirley Thomas John Bunn Clarence Frye En Valentine

Delta Theta Tau hears reports at Civic Association meeting

Delta Theta Tau sorority met Wednesday evening at the Civic Association to hear reports on province convention and the chapter's activities.

Delta Theta Tau Sorority The Civic Association

Five Local Firms Honored For Drivers Safety Records

Five local firms were honored as winners of the 1950 commercial vehicle safety contest at a Civic Association meeting. Awards went to Middletown Sand and Gravel, Central Meat Market, Sorg Paper, Railway Express, and Crystal Tissue. A total of 426 drivers logged 7,089,432 miles with 78 accidents, a rate of 1.16 per 100000 miles, reported safety director Paul Wilson. Drivers represented 36 concerns.

Civic Association C. E. Statenroth Middletown Safety Council Middletown Sand and Gravel Company Central Meat Market Sorg Paper Railway Express Crystal Tissue Company Aotal Paul Wilson

1951 Butler County Real Estate Appraisals Vary

The 1951 tax realty appraisal shows countywide variation due to uniform standards under Ohio Tax Commission guidance. About 60,000 parcels were adjusted with some increasing in value and others decreasing. total county real estate value rose to 1,424,2680 from 1,412,752,700 last year. City and village totals are listed for New Fairfield Hanover Lemon Liberty Madiconn Milford Morven Oxford Reily Rees St Clair Union Warren, with village totals also shown for Monroe Trenton Somerville Orford Cal Corner Millville Seven Mile New Miami Jacksonburg and others. Hamilton and Middletown valuations are given as comparisons.

Ohio Tax Commission Butler County Re County Anc New Fairfield Hanover Lemon Liberty Madicomn Milford Morvan Oxford Reily Rees St. Clair Union Warne New Old Monroe Trenton Somerville Orford Cal. Corner Millwille Seven Mile New Miami

Youth Sentenced To Reformatory At Mansfield

Samuel Lee Hill, 22, of near Franklin, was sentenced to the Ohio State Reformatory at Mansfield for a term of one to 15 years. He pled guilty to a burglary charge on indictment by Warren County grand jury. The youth, linked to cottage break-ins along the river, was sent to the reformatory by Sheriff Gerald Couden.

Lebanon Samuel Lee Hill Franklin Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Hill Warren County Grand Jury Alton Brown Reformatory Gerald Couden

Middletown Soldier Named Outstanding Trainee at Camp Breckinridge

Pvt. Charlee Clickner, son of Mrs. Fila Lawson of 813 Elwood St in Middletown, was named outstanding trainee of his battery at Camp Breckinridge Kentucky after six weeks basic training. His citation praised leadership, initiative and enthusiasm, presenting him with agitation by Cal. E. Mackey of the Mist Airborne Division. Clickner previously attended the University of Cincinnati and worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co in Akron.

Middletown Camp Breckinridge Charlee Clickner Fila Lawson Elwood St Cal Clickner University of Cincinnati Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Akron

Fire at Sorg Paper Company Triggers Early Morning Alarm

Firefighters were called to the Sorg Paper Company at 5 50 a m when static sparks from a paper machine ignited debris No damage was reported The report covers a January benefit card party in Camden and notes sermons and inspections led by Mrs J M Edwards with a social planned for February 21 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Ben Brock's home.

Sorg Paper Company Camden Ben Brock Carmen Starling Elk’s Club Perry Plank J. M. Edwards

Television Listings for WLW Channel 7 Schedule

The page lists WLW Channel 7 programs including wrestling from Dayton News, Nature of Things, One Man's Family, Midwestern Hayride, Wrestling matches, Magic Window, Paul Dixon music, Ken Murray, Frank Sinatra, News and sports updates, and various theatre and variety shows with times spanning morning to late night. Notable names include Paul Cowie, Paul Dixon, Jack Brickhouse, Frank Sinatra, and Madison Square.

Paul Cowie the Enquirer Dayton Yale Army Cinn Lucky Pup Sam Levinson New York Ken Murray Frank Sinatra Smith Times Square Paul Dixon Leo Cincinnati Holiday Hotel Stu Erwin Paul Whiteman Madison Square Jack Brickhouse

Radio Schedule Highlights and Hosts of 1718 Tyrus Ave

Broadcast listing for TYTUS AVE shows WSAI 1160 programming including Met Opera productions Siegfried and fund events. Notable names: Harry Ismer Robert Nathann Buzzy Adiam and host Jean Shepherd. Shows Shoot The Moon Merry-Go-Round What Makes You Tie Nat Demo. Comm.

Sports Roundup From Saturday Highlights and Parades

Saturday digest highlights local events and broadcasts including Coast to Coast parade segments and radio features. It lists names such as Vaughn Monroe Gene Autry Buck Jones and Jerry Gray alongside program notes like Jamboree and Swing Club.

Citizens Urged To Reregister After Voter Clean-Up

The county election board plans reregistration for 5 163 voters whose names were stricken in the annual check. Secretary Harry Grevey says postcards warn those affected they must re register to vote in future elections. Official notices will be mailed per state law, and registration is available at the election board office on the first floor. Estimates show up to 1 500 removals in Middletown and about one twelfth county wide for the 1950s election total around 61 006.

Election Board Harry Grevey Ganization Middletown Grevey Hamilton

Tightening Body Bolts Eases Trouble in Automobiles

A report notes that many automobile troubles are eliminated by tightening body bolts, shackles, and engine bolts. The guidance emphasizes checking underbody connections to improve reliability and reduce rattles and misalignment.

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By Susan Breiel Sa Ee Coles RD Vance Russell AIC Melampy Diat Village Gardens Ohio Pete Jones His ORCH Dorcas Society Homemakers Delta Theta Tau William J Miller King Peatures, Inc Hamilton Realty Chanari WLW Wkec—Tv Wwcpo RADIO Tytus Opera Siegfried Met Opera Fund Harry Ismer Robert Nathann Buzzy Adiam Jean Shepherd Voice of Enquirer Eddie Arnold Fist Patn Dennis Day Judy Canova Pete Grant WKRC News Sports Eye Vaughn Monroe Gene Autrey Hopatong Cassidy Jrenestra Jerry Gray Preston Sellers Screeche Newport Cos CHS WPFR Stars On Parade Miss Parade Wayte Hoyt College Swing Chuck Swain WMOH Night Watch Music Si Ranel Sunset Park Sun Captain Blood Randolph Scott Technicolor Adele Jergens Raymond Massey Paramount Rory Calhoun Peter Graves Moose Happy Jack Blue Rhythm Boys Featuring Lucky Lynn Campbell Wlapstar Lexington Mickey Leyman Hamilton, O Elza Gilbert Western Rhythm Boys Wonfe Dayton Chic
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