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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1951

Page

11

Camden Home and School League Plans Book Campaign

The Camden Home and School League held its third meeting in the high school auditorium with Mrs. C. E. McKinley in charge. The program included the high school band and chorus under Miss Goldie Lenning, and speakers from the Miami University Speakers Bureau.

Camden C. E. McKinley San Goldie Lenning Miami University Mary Ann Brawley Dayton Paul Lawrence

Group Receives Award Of Merit At Safety Meet

The Butler County Farm and Home Safety Committee earned an award of merit at the Southwestern Ohio District Safety Conference in Xenia in February for 1950 safety program efforts. Otto C. Croy presented the honor to Everett Hoy, committee chair, with other district counties Miami Darke Brown Madison and Union also honored.

Hamilton Butler County Farm and Home Safety Committee Southwestern Ohio District Xenia Ohio Farm and Home Safety Committee Otto C. Croy State Safety Committee Everett Hoy Butler County Miami Darke Brown Madison Union

Lebanon Mayor Fines Speeders

Daniel E. Hunter of Springfield and David Long of Cincinnati pleaded guilty to speeding charges cited before Mayor William Fraser Friday. Each was fined $10 and costs.

Lebanon Daniel E. Hunter Springfield David Long Cincinnati William Fraser

Mountain Climbing Lecture Shown To Kings Mills Club

James Wert of Covington Ky gave a slide illustrated lecture titled Mountain Climbing at a Kings Mills School District Community Club meeting. The Pacific Northwest photos were shown. Mrs John Becker presided as club president and appointed Mrs Helen Alexander as secretary to fill a vacancy. Refreshments followed in the school cafeteria with Valentine themed decorations from Miss Nobles pupils.

Kings Mills James Wert Covington Pacific Northwest John Becker Helen Alexander Murphy Taylor

Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Nixon Home

The Ladies Aid of the Evangelical United Brethren Church will meet at the home of Mrs Prudence Nixon on Wednesday. After the business hour members will reveal secret pals and draw names for the next year.

West Elkton Ladies Aid The Evangelical United Brethren Church Prudence Nixon

Gratis Trojans to Meet West Alexandria in Richmond Tilt

The Gratis Trojans basketball team travels to Earlham College in Richmond Indiana to face West Alexandria in a tournament showdown on Wednesday.

Tractor Group Meeting Set for March 1 in West Middletown

The Lemon and Madison Township Tractor Club will meet March 1 at Velte's Implement Store in West Middletown at 7 p.m. The gathering resumes after a two week pause due to the Butler County basketball tournament. The club aims to train boys from two townships in tractor operation and repair.

Lemon and Madison Township

Warren County Basketball Tournament Plans At Kings Mills

Kings Mills students focus on the Warren County Basketball Tournament set for February 16 17 20 21 23 24 at Lebanon yn The FHA Club will host an assembly February 15 for grades 7 through 12 Miss Evelyn Beck director of nursing at Middletown Hospital spoke to juniors and seniors about nursing as a career and answered questions

Kings Mills Warren County Supt J. Forrest Burns Lebanon New FHA Evelyn Beck Middletown Hospital Miss Beck

Wimodausian Club Meeting Set for February 21

Carlisle report says the Wimodausian Club will meet February 21 at Mrs. Clarence Eckhart's home with Mrs. Owen Gross and Mrs. Roy Shaffer assisting. Members Mrs Otto Kruse Mrs Lial Kuhns and Mrs J B Simpson will prepare papers.

Carlisle Wimodausian Club Clarence Eckhart Owen Gross Roy Shaffer Otto Kruse Lial Kuhns J. B. Simpson

Germantown Notables Share Weekend Visits and News

Mr and Mrs Dan Anslinger and Mrs C E Scott of Dayton visited Germantown relatives Sunday. Dayton visitors included Mr and Mrs William Weaver and sons and Mr and Mrs Paul Kindig. Bruce Shuey and son stayed with his mother Mrs Bessie Shuey in Cincinnati. Mrs Dennis Bolinger is ill in Miami Valley Hospital Dayton. The list notes births and family events including a Columbus hospital birth and a Wolf Dillon wedding in Johnsville with Dr John Torrence as soloist.

Germantown Dan Anslinger C. E. Scott Dayton William Weaver Paul Kindig Bruce Shuey Cincinnati Bessie Shuey Dennis Bolinger Miami Valley Hospital James Fox Earl Heaton Kenneth Woodard Amos Fox Glenn Wilcox Robert Black Columbus Herman Clasen Carolyne McClain Mary Emley John Torrence Wolf-Dillon Evangelical United Brethren Church Johnsville

Groups to Convene West Elkton

West Elkton groups of social workers from the Friends Church will meet Wednesday afternoon in the church due to illness among committee members.

West Elkton The Friends Church

Farmers Co-Op to Hold Annual Meeting February 21

Lebanon Farmers Cooperative Company invites stockholders to a 7 p.m. meeting at the Grange on Wednesday February 21. Ray Sloan of Armco Middletown will present a movie Land of the Free, an American Legion promotion. Directors will be elected and other business conducted. stockholders urged to send in reservations and proxies promptly.

Lebanon Lebanon Farmers Cooperative Company The Grange William P. Miller Ray Sloan Armco Middletown Land of the Free American Legion Rotary Kiwanis Lee White Farmers Coop

Lenten Speaker JL Slack At Camden Methodist Service

Lenten series continues with JL Slack pastor of Miamisburg Methodist Church as guest speaker at Camden Methodist Church. Slack formerly led the Wesley Foundation at Miami University and pastored Oxford Methodist Church. He helped push the Ohio Conference Wesley Foundation Expansion. He is Boston University theology graduate and MST holder, former Delta Sigma Theta executive member. An additional feature will be Miss Kockentiet’s solo work.

JL. Slack Miamisburg Methodist Church Cuest Camden Methodist Church Mr. Slack Wesley Foundation Miami University Oxford Methodist Church Slack Boston University School of Theology Delta Sigma Theta National Methodist Miss Kockentiet

Local couples host dinners and bridge clubs in Lebanon area

A busy weekend of social entertaining appears across Lebanon with Mr and Mrs Ernest Kite hosting on Summit Street and Mrs Earl Snapp along with her Two Table Bridge Club at Oakwood Avenue. Additional gatherings include Mrs Jear Spivey and Mrs R E Van Camp hosting at West Main Street and Golden Lamb venues with guests from Columbus Dayton and beyond.

Lebanon Ernest Kite Summit St Harold Yergin Robert McGranahan Albert Herrick Tom Gambill William Johnson Dave Hines Earl Snapp Oakwood Ave al Armstrng Ernest Girod Foster Edens Jear Spivey West Main St Elmererry Dudley Graham Zane Brant Jack Casner Hartwood Farm Joe Gray R. E. van Camp Earl D. Dakin Forest Smith Joseph Smith Columbus A J. Bush Dayton Corwin Fred Banon Charles Warren Wood Helen Wood Warren Nelson Nelson South Charleston

Jacksonburg Residents Return From Florida Vacation

Mr and Mrs Shafer Schenck and Mr and Mrs Donald Schenck returned after a one month vacation in Florida. Mr and Mrs Hubert Breisford of Middletown and Mr and Mrs John Breisford visited. Paul Stavern and Burns Tabler hosted Dayton and Sunday guests Norman Weigand and his mother. The fire department sponsored a fish fry with about 500 attendees. The Mothers Club met at Mrs Robert Buchheit's home.

Jacksonburg Shafer Schenck Donald Schenck Florida Hubert Breisford Middletown John Breisford Paul Stavern Dayton Burns Norman Weigand Fire Department Mothers Club Robert Buchheit

Gratis PTA to stage mock wedding at February meeting

The Gratis PTA announces a February 28 meeting featuring a mock wedding performance. The event aims to entertain members and showcase planning and stage skills.

Gratis Gratis Pta

Seven Mile Student Council Leads Lifeblood of School

Seven Mile School forms a active student council with representatives from each class led by Superintendent Paul Needles. Officers include Joe Hood president and Virginia Zehler treasurer. The group sponsors fundraisers like dances and a Hearts’ Desire Supper to finance high school letter awards.

Sondra Stewart Seven Mile School Seven Mile Paul Needles Joe Hood Fred Joneker Virginia Coe Virginia Zehler Phyl

Franklin Women’s Club Sees Travel Pictures

An appreciative audience enjoyed a February Mexico travel presentation by the Franklin Women’s Club. Dr. T. P. Grosvenor assisted with the films, Mrs. Leo Ward sang four numbers with accompanist Mrs. Roy Eldridge, and Mrs. A. T. Easton led the hospitality committee. A Valentine Day themed refreshments table complemented the event.

Franklin Mexico T. P. Grosvenor Leo Ward Roy Eldridge A. T. Easton

Germantown Rotary Hears About Korea Visit

Germantown Rotary met at Mom and Dad's Restaurant with visitors including Jim Carrollton J N Inwood and Jim Ingram Patt Patterson and teachers Ernest Kern introduced Howard Weisenbonn who spoke on two years in Korea detailing local lives and traditions Warren Slifer will lead next program.

Germantown Rotary Club Mom and Dad's Ae Ten Ot Wilson Jim Carrollton J. N. Inwood Middletown Jim Ingram Farmersville Patt Patterson Dayton Ernest Kern Howard Weisenbonn Lanier School Weisenbonn Korea Warren Slifer

Local Residents Active With Navy Enlistment and Community Events

Richard Bothe enlisted in the US Navy and trains at Lane California. Dayton visitors include Ward Warner, George Garrett, and others. A baby boy was born to Fred Bailey in Grandview Hospital Dayton. Hale Burdge also welcomed a son. Samuel Gerber recovers at home. Several couples and families from Franklin and nearby towns visited, hosted parties, and attended events. Notable wedding: Ruby P. Edmunds and Martin A. Bisher married by Justice Norman C. Locke.

Franklin — Richard Bothe Arnold Bothe US Navy US Naval Training Center Lane Calif Ward Warner Dayton George Garrett Fred Bailey Grandview Hospital Hale Burdge Columbus 5. S. Burdge Robert Harrison Samuel Gerber Eighth St Leomar Bennett Peasttown John Flinspech Anton Scibilia Pittsburga Frank Scibilia Amelia Bine C. Null D. L. Hagedorn Sarah Ann Southern Hills John Dwinell Roberts Ave Blanche Baker Clyde DeWegse Harry Slewsen Paul Dishun Lottie Newcomb Rahn Rest Miamisburg L. F. Edna H. S. Albaugh Mary Sue Edwards Bee Pat Richard Edwards Fairview High School Ann Edwards Edwards Walter Hines Glen Cook Martin Reese Herman Sanders Middletown O. E. Chamberlain Harold South Frank Harbach John Flinspach Roille Oatley Maumee Joe Zullo

Ice Fall Injures Man Visiting Parents in Camden

Jacob E. Howerton fell on the ice Sunday in Camden and sustained a serious knee injury. He is in Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton with his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Howerton nearby.

Camden Jacob E. Howerton Fort Hamilton Hospital Hamilton William Howerton

Business Women To Hear Doctor

Germantown Business and Professional Womens Club holds regular meeting Thursday with dinner at 6 30 p m at Evangelical and Reformed Church An open meeting follows at 8 p m featuring Dr Cox of Dayton speaking on Socialized Medicine Committee members include Mrs Raymond Decker Mrs Walter Phaillabaum and Mrs William Anderson

Germantown

Gleaners Class study and social at Mrs Pierstorff home

Kings Mills residents attend a Gleaners meeting focusing on a Hebrews study and prayer. Guests include Rev C H Foster and A W Drake. social hour serves refreshments. Weekend visits feature Miss Wilson with Middletown, and Denison student Shirley King with her parents.

Kings Mills Frank Pierstorff Gleaners A. W. Drake Martin Wademan Paris France C. H. Foster Stanley Ellis Elgar Enfield Mose Finn Margaret Wilson C. E. Stephenson Pierstarff Middletown J. R. Hunter Shirley King Denison University Este Truman Patty Hamilton Ellen Hacker Alice Tarvin Ernestin Shirley Lebanon John Roark George Buchanan Harry Foulk Mason Paul Everett Lee Maple St

Bowling Green visit ends. students return to campus

Orange resident Wayne Fisher Park Ridge Ill Vince Rosetti Cleveland and Jack Woerner Kenmore N Y returned to Bowling Green State University after a visit with A W Kolb and family Mr and Mrs Donald Hawthorne hosted a family dinner for Donetta's birthday Sunday J and Mrs Don Chew Xenia were guests and Mr and Mrs J D Schoane and sons plus Mr and Mrs J K Groninger and sons were Monday guests

Orange N. J Wayne Fisher Park Ridge Ill Vince Rosetti Cleveland Jack Woerner Kenmore N. Y Bowling Green State University A. W. Kolb Donald Hawthorne Donetta Don Chew Xnenia J. D. Schoane J. K. Groninger and

Lebanon Raider Awarded Medals In Korean Fight

Pfc. James E. Cramer of Lebanon earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart while serving with the First Raider Company Corps in Korea. His unit, trapped for three days, fought out with Air Force aid and heavy losses. Cramer is now in a Japan Army hospital for frostbite feet. He previously lived with Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Moler at 12 Mound St. before enlisting on October 18, 1949.

Lebanon James E. Cramer Korea Cramer Air Force Japan R. C. Moler Mound St Waynesville

Masonic Council to be Chartered in Lebanon

Local petitioners prepare to receive a dispensation to open a Council of Royal and Select Masters at the Lebanon Masonic Temple on Tuesday February 27 at 7 50 pm. The York Rite body plans to start with 46 signers from Lebanon Franklin Mason Loveland Morrow and Waynesville with officers including Arthur Cox master and Leroy Switzer steward.

Lebanon Ray Emmick Springfield Nesl Ohio Franklin Mason Loveland Morrow Waynesville Arthur Cox

Local church groups schedule midweek meetings

The Social Workers of the Friends Church meet Wednesday afternoon. The Ladies Aid of the Evangelical United Brethren Church will gather at Mrs. Prudence Nix’s home on Wednesday. The Ninety and Nine Class of the Methodist Church plans a Wednesday meeting. The Ladies and Society of the Reformed Church meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. C. D. Crockett’s home. WSOS of the Methodist Church meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Null’s home. The Gratis Trojans face West Alexandria Wednesday at Earlham College gym in Richmond, Indiana.

West Elaton The Friends Church Ladies Aid Evangelical United Brethren Church Prudence Nixon Methodist Church Ladies and Society of the Reformed Church C. D. Crockett WSOS Charles Null

Thursday Prayer Services at Local Church

Prayer services are planned at the church this Thursday at 7 30 p m. The event invites community members to join in reflection and communal worship.

Church Women Hold Tea and Meetings Across Town

Kings Daughters class will host an annual tea for women of the church Thursday at 7 p m in the church. American Legion Post 408 plans a 7 30 p m meeting Wednesday at the Legion Home. Germantown BPW Club meets Thursday at 6 30 at the Evangelical and Reformed church.

Germantown Kings Daughters Methodist Church American Legion Post 408 Legion Germantown Business and Professional Women's Club The Evangelical and Reformed Church

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting Announced

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Missionary Society will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Trenton.

Trenton Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Missionary Society

Stork shower honors Mrs Roth at Lutheran parish house

Mrs George Schmidt and Mrs Homer Taylor hosted a stork shower for Mrs Carl Roth at the Lutheran parish house. 24 guests enjoyed games and prizes won by Mrs Marie Miller Mrs Irma Moore Mrs Dorothy Roth and Mrs Herbert Kelhoffer with a valentine themed room and a hovering stork over the gift table.

Trenton Sherman Lindsay Florida George Schmidt Homer Taylor Carl Roth Marie Miller Irma Moore Dorothy Roth Herbert Kelhoffer Lutheran Christian Service League Marvin Shannon Estella Stanley Schaefer Iry Vennefron Cincinnati Alvin Vennefron Jacob Sellars Detroit Mich Carl Goebel Jacksonburg Myron Gardner Camp Atterbury Pvt Marvin Gardner Indianapolis Harold Woodrey Lou Hall Butler County Hamilton

Local social notes and illnesses in Gratis and nearby towns

grat is Mr and Mrs Ralph Dull and family visited Mr and Mrs Claude Hill on Saturday. Miss Rosetta Hill from Eaton called on Mr and Mrs Clem Angie Sunday. arolyn Hedger remains ill at home and Mrs Bertha Street likewise ill at L. R. Zimmerman suffered a heart attack last week. Viola Coleman Lois Hileman Helen Crouch Phyllis Brown James Becket and Fred Winters attended an evangelist meeting Sunday in Miamisburg. Donald Brown remains ill at home. Miss Leonia Young visited her sister Mrs Daisy Bernizel in Germantown over the weekend. Mae Mullen a former Gratis resident was buried in Fairview cemetery Tuesday.

Gratis Ralph Dull Claude Hill Rosetta Hill Eaton Clem Angie Arolyn Hedger Bertha Street L. R. Zimmerman Viola Coleman Lois Hileman Helen Crouch Phyllis Brown James Becket Fred Winters Evangelist Meeting Miamisburg Donald Brown Leonia Young Daisy Bernizel Germantown Mae Mullen

Services Planned in Jacksonburg Church

Prayer services will be held at the church on Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Jacksonburg

Lebanon Boosters Club Meeting Planned in High School Café

The Lebanon Boosters Club dates a 6:30 p m Wednesday gathering in the high school cafeteria to discuss upcoming events and support for school activities.

Lebanon The Lebanon Boosters Club

Valentine Dance Ties to Butler County Rural Youth

The Valentine dance sponsored by the Butler County Rural Youth will be held in the Liberty Township School at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Bethany Valentine Butler County Liberty Township

Collinsville Grange meeting at Seven Mile School

Collinsville Grange to meet at 6 39 p m on Wednesday at Seven Mile School venue listed for the gathering.

Collinsville

Father Son Banquet Planned In Carlisle

Carlisle event details the annual father son banquet set for February 22 at 6 30 p m in the Presbyterian Church parlors. Reservations are to be made with Jon Ingabrand.

Carlisle Presbyterian Church Jon Ingabrand

Weekend visits and military moves in West Elkton

Mrs. Gertrude Shubert spent the weekend with her daughter and family. George Frazier was home for the weekend from Camp Atterbury Indiana. David Francis Lannie Bailey and Matt Ballard Jr depart Wednesday for Sampson New York to join the Air Corps. Mrs Lillian Kirk is ill at home. The Schooleys from Hamilton visited the Francises. The Donald Francis family and baby were guests of the Orville Thomases. Jackie Heffron remains ill.

West Elkton Gertrude Shubert William Carson George Frazier Camp Atterbury Ind Lillian Kirk Edgar Schooley

Carlisle Birthday bash honors Jim Moore

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Moore hosted a party for their son Jim on his 17th birthday with a large guest list including Rita Blair Helen Rietz Peggy Martz and many others. Visits included Jack Sharritt s Cleveland grandparents and Signet Club luncheon plans in Franklin. Other local gatherings featured Chuck Minge housewarming and family friends from Middletown Dayton and Franklin.

Carlisle Lewis Moore Jim Rita Blair Helen Rietz Peggy Martz Charlotte Phillips Margaret Stephens Delores Eby Maxine Tyler Doris Moore Loretta Hammock Gene Fogle Frank Pena Bob Shupert Jerry Oglesby Dewey South Cicero Feltner Bob Feltner Don Moore Dean Shupert Jack Sharrits Cleveland William Freeman R. Moore Springboro Jack Sharritts Harry Mount Don Ingabrand Becky Signet Club Clifford Berger Franklin Chuck Minge Sammy Earnhart Lee Earnhart Sammy Guy Minge Sue Ellen Dick Minge Middletown Charles Minge Chuck Dayton Gordon Tinch Dick Marshall Sam Minge Joe Baxter Car

Hindenburg Disaster At Lakehurst Claiming 36 Lives

Thirty six people died when the dirigible airship Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed at Lakehurst New Jersey in 1937. The tragedy halted airship travel and prompted investigations into the disaster.

Lakehurst N. J A

Warren County Auto Sales Rise During January

Warren County reports a strong January with 187 new vehicles sold, up from 133 in December. Chevrolet led with 531 units, followed by Mercury, Pontiac, Chrysler, Studebaker, and others. 980 tithe certificates and 406 liens filed that month.

Warren County Lebanon

Franklin Council Extends Sewer Project Agreements

Franklin village council extends contracts with J A Craven and the New York Central railroad for the storm sewer program. Craven will supervise construction with total engineering fees at six and a half percent of project costs. The rail line right of way at the south end is used during canal aqueduct teardown.

Franklin

Hadacol praised by Fayetteville mother and child

Mrs Charles Reynolds of Route 2 Fayetteville Arkansas and her late daughter endorse Hadacol daily for its vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and iron noting improved health appetite and sleep after a bottle They say doctors recommend Hadacol and urge others to try it in hope of preventing deficiency ailments Copyright 1980 The LeBlanc Corp

Charles Reynolds Fayetteville, Ark Haracol

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