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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1951

Page

6

Dr Shideler to Speak Tonight Before Women’s Group

Dr William H Shideler a geology professor at Miami University will address the American Association of University Women tonight at 8 o clock at the Girls Club He will discuss his gem collection regarded as among the nation s finest Shideler born 1886 West Middletown earned BA 1907 Cornell PhD 1910 Program committee listed with several hostesses named.

William H. Shideler American Association of University Women Miami University Shideler West Middletown Cornell University William Rehse Clinton d D. Boyd Vaida Wilkerson Sherman Perry Campbell Allen Francis Drake Lebanon Kathryn Griffis W. L. Johnson Miamisburg Edith Matson Perry Ank

Freight traffic returns to normal after strike relief

Freight shipments from Eddietown are back to normal as the switchmen's strike eased over the weekend. Outbound cargo cleared, while inbound delays persist with two weeks projected to clear nationwide, and several plants resume full schedules. Hardest hit include Armco Steel Gardner Board Carton Inland Container Aeronca Manufacturing.

Eddietown J. A. Ryan New York Central Ryan New York Central Today Gg A Middletown Dletown Armco Steel Corporation Gardner Board and Carton Company Inland Container Corporation Aeronca Manufacturing Corporation

Dinner honors grandson at Troy Country Club

Dr. and Mrs. Fred Brosius hosted a noon dinner for their grandson John Sanders at Troy Country Club in Ohio. The Sanders family of Troy, including Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sanders, attended the event. Visitors G. T. Geran and Merrill German from Indiana plan midsemester trips and visits with college friends in Rushville. Mrs. Joseph Reese Jr. returned from a 10 day San Francisco trip to see her son Gilbert Owen Watton and family.

Fred Brosius Central Ave John Sanders Troy Country Club Troy, O Albert Sanders Troy G. T. Geran Tytus Ave Indiana University Merrill German Angola Ind Geran Edward A. Geran German Rushville Joseph Reese, Jr First Ave San Francisco Gilbert Owen Watton

Memorial Visit Highlights Foster Memorial at White Springs

Three children accompanied by Mr Walton of the government engineering department in Oakland California and Mr and Mrs Albert Creekibaum with Mr and Mrs James Stamper recently toured the Stephen Foster Memorial at White Springs Florida. The memorial honors the 19th century composer on the Suwannee River made famous in song.

Walton Government Engineering Department Oakland Calif Albert Creekibaum James Stamper Stephen Foster White Springs Fla Suwannee River Foster

Post Ball Meeting held for 1950 Charity effort

Mrs Ralph Kah chaired the final 1950 Charity Ball committee meeting at her Christel Ave home with a Valentine decor theme. Local donations chair Louis M Phillips and mailing chair Robert Crooke reported sending follow up letters to ticket nonrespondents to boost funds for Middletown Hospital's labor and delivery room air conditioning project.

Ralph Kah Christel Ave Louis M. Phillips Robert Crooke Middletown Hospital Fred Brosius Robert Raine Orville Morris Robert Lubberger

Girl Scout Program Discussed At Parleys In Hamilton

Plans and activities for a national and regional Girl Scout program were formulated at meetings in Hamilton last week. Mrs Gary Church, local executive director, said the sessions included the National Association of Girl Scout Executives in sectional groups, a regional meeting, and a training session of the Girl Scout Finance Institute.

Hamilton Gary Church National Association of Girl Scout Executives Girl Scout Finance Institute

Knife or Grater Approach for Uniform Shredded Cabbage

A sharp knife or vegetable grater yields uniform cabbage shreds for best cole slaw. Shredding consistency enhances texture and flavor in the dish.

Civic Symphony Improves in Second Middletown Concert

The Civic Symphony, at Middletown High School Auditorium, showcased guest soloists Eric Kahlson of the Cincinnati Symphony and Louis Frank with Copland's Lincoln Portrait. Tschaikowsky’s Swan Lake suite and Debussy Gigues opened and closed the program, highlighting improved coordination though balance remains an issue. conductor Valda Wilkerson guides a hopeful rise.

Civic Symphony Orchestra Middletown High School Eric Kahlson Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Kahlson Cincinnati Symphony Handel Louis Frank Copland Coplan Frank Civic Symphony Tschaikowsky Valda Wilkerson Iss Marian Quintile Philip Dreifus Victor Rice Donizetti Debussy Gardiner Comsistaagner Middletown

Barbara Fagan and Jack Combs Wed in Fragrant Church Ceremony

Barbara Fagan and Jack L. Combs wed Friday evening February 9 at 7 30 p m in the First Evangelical United Brethren Church. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Fagan of Howard Ave wore a navy blue gown and carried an orchid on a white satin Bible. Willard Spies was best man and Betty Mae Click served as maid of honor. Out-of-town guests came from Malmisburg Springfield Blanchester Dayton and Wilmington. The couple planned a wedding trip to an undisclosed destination.

Barbara Ann Fagan Jack L. Combs E. R. Turner First Evangelical United Brethren Church Gerald Fagan Howard Ave Combs Clyde Combs Young Betty Mae Click Willard Spies George Meloy Fagan

Community groups schedule meetings this Tuesday evening

Christian Women fellowships meet at 7 45 at 2110 Logan Ave and at 8 p m Westminister Guild houses at 2907 Elmo Place Alpha Epsilon chapter holds a 7 30 p m Tuesday meeting in the YMCA Director's Room National Council for Jewish Women Middletown section hosts a Valentine party at 8 p m Tuesday at 2804 Central Ave with gifts for a European student an orphan girl from Athens Greece to be donated.

Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Church of Christ W. D. Brock Logan Ave Westminister Guild of The First Presbyterian Church P. P. Johnson Elmo Place Middletown National Council For Jewish Women Frank Simon Central Ave Athens Greece

Overheated Blower Triggers Fire Call on Crawford Street

Fire department responded to a home on Crawford Street after an electric furnace blower overheated and began smoking. Occupants called in the incident reported yesterday evening.

Middletown Crawford St

Lois Walke Prepares for March 31 Wedding Shower

Miss Lois Walke bride elect of Maclyn Tobias receives a personal shower at the Walke home on Lowell Street. Valentine motif decorates tables with a white heart centerpiece and red bows. Clues hid gifts. winners named. guests listed include Mrs. Mark Walke and Mrs. Joseph Canter among others.

Lois Walke Maclyn Tobias Richard Leichty Donald Walke Walke Lowell St Cansata Glenn Strubie Nadine Orr Eileen Corwin Miss Walke Mark Walke Joseph Canter Thomas Ortman James Schriber Miss Orr Harold Leichty Lulu Gephart Hayden Tobias Mary Strodbeck

Post-Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs Drake in Iowa

A post nuptial shower for Mrs. Robert K. Drake, formerly Miss Aileen Sullivan, was hosted Friday at Mrs. William Moore's home on Goldman Ave with Mrs. Harold Canter and others. Prizes went to Mrs. Handel, Mrs. Clendenin, and Miss Hummel. 25 guests attended. A second bathroom shower for Mrs. Drake is planned for Wednesday by Miss Dolores Root on Yankee Rd.

Robert K. Drake Aileen Sullivan William Moore Goldman Ave Harold Canter Kelly Borders Lyle Edinger Charles Handel Curtis Clendenin Mary Hummel Drake Dolores Root Yankee Rd

Cocktail Party Honors New Middletown Arrivals at Ingwersens

Over thirty-five Middletown youths attended a cocktail party at Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ingwersen for Mr. and Mrs. John Harper recent arrivals. Nan cy Greggson of Chicago is Mrs. Harper’s maiden name. they reside on Grand Ave with ties to Armco Steel. The event featured a buffet and yellow carnation décor.

Middletown John A. Ingwersen John Harper

Books Reviewed by Guided Study Club Members

Members of the Guided Study Club met at the Girls' Club with Mrs. Cecil Kind in charge. Mrs. David Seivar reviewed two books on the West, The Missouri Valley by Rufus Ferral and Seventy Miles from a Lemon by Hadie Yates, detailing exploration from Marquette in 1673 to modern agricultural and industrial progress and a pioneer water rights saga.

Guided Study Club the Dent Cecil Kind Millard Bechtel David Seivar Missouri Valley Rufus Ferral North America Missouri River Selvar Marquette Hadie Yates New York City Wyoming

Junior Music Club Holds First Meeting in Mrs Sutton Home

The newly reorganized Junior Music Club met yesterday at Mrs. Robert Sutton’s Kensington Street home. Sixteen members welcomed, with Miss Mary Harris president and Miss Karen Rautio secretary, Miss Carel Thomas treasurer. Contests awarded to Miss Beth Dieterly and Miss Harris.

Robert Sutton Kensington St Sutton Agatha Evers Mary Harris Karen Rautio Carel Thomas Beth Dieterly Harris Marilyn Thomas

Mrs E Norwood Clark on South Main Street

A brief item noting Mrs E Norwood Clark located on South Main Street. The readable text provides her name and street but no additional context or actions.

Mrs. E. Norwood Clark South Main’ St

Goodwill Mothers Club Elects Officers At Friday Meeting

Goodwill Mothers Club met Friday at Mrs. Everett Denniston's Shafer Street home. Officers chosen were Mrs. Thomas Craycraft president, Mrs. C. R. Bell vice president, Mrs. R. E. Streifthau secretary, and Mrs. John Derbrough treasurer. Seventeen members attended with Valentine verses, plus guests Mrs. Robert Blevins and children, Mrs. Gerald Ward and Miss Denniston.

Goodwill Mothers Club Everett Denniston Shafer St Thomas Craycraft C. R. Bell R. E. Streifthau John Derbrough Valentine Verses Robert Blevins Gerald Ward Janet Denniston Bell Rays Iliam H. Harrison Miss Denniston Maude Guess LaRue Ginter C. E. Fakes Blevins Streifthau Craycraft Gideon Rd

Middletown School District Seeks Bids for Cafeteria Equipment

The Middletown City School District invites bids for cafeteria kitchen and lunchroom equipment for Jefferson Wilson and South schools. Bids due by 12 00 Noon February 14 1951 at the Board of Education office. accompanied by a 10 percent certified check and a 100 percent bond. bid opening at 12 15 p.m. with right to reject any or all bids.

Barnite Field Middletown Ohio R. H. Snyderdent Board of Education Middletown City First National Bank Wihes Ores Ve R. H. Snyder Caleera Jefferson School Wilson School South School R H. Snyder The of Education Aes Snyder

Dimes Idea Sparks Polio Drive Gift from Soldier

Hamilton O. soldier Benjamin Stacy placed 50 water glasses in Company B barracks to raise funds for the March of Dimes. Each glass represented a state plus Brooklyn and Washington, D. C. New York led with $98, followed by Ohio.

Trieste New York Ohio

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