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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1952

Page

6

Gleaners Class Reviews A Man Called Peter and German Visitor

Mrs Vance Cribbs led the Gleaners Class of the First EUB Church in a review of Kathryn Marshall’s A Man Called Peter. The session included discussion on Matthew, with Mrs Loren Maxwell hosting and Marianne Schlitt speaking about Germany and her Rhine life. The 180 German students will reunite in June and return to Germany, praising the Marshall Plan and American hospitality amid a busy afternoon of music and social contributions.

Vance Cribbs Gleaners EUB Peter Kathryn Marshall Mathew Loren Maxwell Mildred Redding Marianne Schlitt Germany America Rhine Miami University Taft School H. D. Wren Herbert Frantz M. A. Brawley Golde Freeze H. A. Smith Carl Nicklas Lewis Reiner

Valentines Dinner for S S W Class at First Baptist

In a Valentine setting the S S W Class of First Baptist Church held a covered dish dinner. Tables displayed plastic trees red candy hearts and candles. Tiny Valentines served as place cards. Group singing and violin selections by Miss Anne McGill and Mrs. Thomas McGill concluded the evening. Mrs. Howard Chrisman to host the March meeting.

S.S.W First Baptist Church Anne McGill Thomas McGil Howard Chrisman

Akira Yamamoto Speaks on Christianity in Japan

Akira Yamamoto an Armee engineer gave an inspiring talk to members and guests of the Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Church of Christ on Christianity in Japan through his experiences. He will return to Japan after studying with Armco Steel Corporation. The group will provide clothing to needy people in Korea and Jamaica.

Akira Yamamoto Armee Japan Christian Women's Fellowship The First Church of Christ Yamamoto Armco Steel Corporation Korea Jamaica

Evangelism talk guides Lutheran Women meeting

Bethlehem Lutheran Women Missionary Society heard Rev Bernard Hevery talk on Evangelism. He emphasized sincere belief warmth toward others and praying from the heart. Members voted to send sheets pillow cases and soap to Martin Luther Home for the Feeble Minded in Sterling Neb. World Day of Prayer was announced for February 20.

Bethlehem Lutheran Women's Missionary Society Bernard Hever Hever Martin Luther Home Sterling Neb

Miss Mary Lord Speaks on Lincoln for Willing Workers

Middletown's only woman attorney Miss Mary Lord gave a talk Tuesday evening for the Willing Workers Class on Abraham Lincoln. She drew parallels between his efforts to preserve the union and contemporary ideals, with Mrs. William Arkill hosting and assistants including Mrs. Filmer Jewell, Mrs. Fred Garver, and Mrs. Arthur Lord helping.

Mary Lord Middletown Abraham Lincoln

Sorosis Club Meeting Brief for Tuesday Afternoon

Sorosis for Sorosis Club members and guests meets Tuesday afternoon, with Mise slated as the agenda focus and refreshments to follow. Members are reminded to bring reports and preparations.

Sorosis Sorosis Club

Discipline discussed by church women's group study

The Department of Women of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints explored discipline as an attitude guiding conduct for highest good. Hostesses were Mrs. Ray WicKoff and Mrs. Charles Osborn. The March meeting is set for the twelfth at Mrs. Mayen Stethem’s home, 2449 Wilbraham.

Department of Women of Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints Ray Wicoff Charles Osborn Mayen’ Stethem Wilbraham

Mrs Hills Class Debates Russia US Role at Miami University

Mrs Hill's Sunday School class heard Mrs Howard Huffman and Mrs Fred Winslow discuss Rusela's view that Russia faces no breakdown. They debated keeping a standing army abroad and foreign trade in satellite nations. The class favored signing the Japanese Peace Treaty. Plans include bake sales and a birthday party hosted by Mrs Clifford Beedle.

Miami University Howard Huffman Fred Winslow R. A Hill Rusela Russia America United States Clifford Beedle

Delta Sigma A tale of a white missionary in Africa

Mrs Ralph Mull reviewed Tuesday evening a story titled The White Witch Doctor by Louise Steinstarf. The reading described a white medical missionary in Africa and was presented as part of a local program on the topic.

Africa Ralph Mull Louise Steinstarf

Surprise Shower Honors Two Local Brides to Be

A dinner party last evening transformed into a surprise personal shower for Miss Loretta Kramer’s guests of honor Miss Nancy Barnes and Miss Vera Schirmeyer. They plan to marry Stanley Gibson and Gordon Carr in early spring. Guests included Mrs. Mildred Roush Mrs. Robert Smallwood Mrs. Lawrence Reynolds Jr and Miss Mildred Kramer. Prize winners were Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Smallwood.

Loretta Kramer Nancy Barnes Vera Schirmeyer Stanley Gibson Gordon Carr Mildred Roush Robert Smallwood Lawrence Reynolds, Jr Wilbur King Mildred Kramer Reynolds Smallwood

Shower Honors Bride-Elect Barbara Tannreuther

Miss Barbara Tannreuther was honored at a Baltimore Street shower hosted by Miss Patricia Goonan and Miss Mary Lou Schoppelier with a green and white scheme and white bells over the gift table. Winners included Mrs. Les Pugh and Mrs. Elbert Tannreuther Sr. The couple, Barbara Tannreuther and John Singleton, plan to wed March 1 at Calvary Methodist Church with Rev. Fletcher Shoup officiating.

Barbara Tannreuther Patricia Goonan Mary Lou Schoppelier Baltimore St Les Pugh Elbert Tannreuther Margaret Hartman Tannreather John Singleton Calvary Methodist Church Fletcher Shoup

Pleasant Party for 12 Guests at Greathouse Home

A midweek dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Greathouse on Vanderveer Street featured 12 guests. Winners in bridge and canasta included Mr. and Mrs. J. Les DuErmit, Mrs. F. W. Chew, Mrs. D. T. Regan, and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Lawler as vivid red carnations and Valentine place cards added seasonal color to the reception rooms.

C. R Greathouse Vanderveer St J. Les DuErmit F. W. Chew D. T. Regan J. J. Lawler Valentine

Delta Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority

Delta Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority is mencionado in the text as a local Greek organization. The note references chapter activities and affiliations within the sorority network.

The Delta Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

Clipper Club Plans Include Canasta Party and Gala

Clip per Club of Oakland Presbyterian Church schedules a Canasta Party on February 29 and a white elephant gale at the next meeting. The Price of Freedom was shown by the stewardship commission after the business session Tuesday. Co hosts for the evening were Mr and Mrs Louis Van Guelpen and Mr and Mrs Glenn Taylor.

Clipper Club Oakland Presbyterian Church Stewardship Commission Louis van Guelpen Glenn Taylor

Sixty On The Go Needlecraft Pattern Variety

A vintage advertising blurb offering Pattern 87 sixty iron on transfer designs in three colors with twenty five cents to News Journal Middletown Ohio Needlecraft Dept. P.O. Box 169 New York NY. Includes instructions to send name address and zone and mentions Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog with patterns for toys dolls and household accessories.

News Journal Middletown Ohio Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Laura Wheeler Needlecraft

Valentines Given to Hospital Kiddies by Sorority Chapter

Beta Zeta of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority visited Middletown Hospital's children's ward to give valentines favors and candy. The group runs monthly and annual philanthropy projects including polio fund-raising and plans for the Stardust Ball benefiting local hard of hearing.

Beta Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Middletown Hospital Alpha Epsilon Chapter

Spindlers Host Brother Visit in Ardmore Drive Home

Travelers Mr and Mrs Clarence Spindler of Los Angeles arrived Wednesday for a visit with his brother and family Mr and Mrs W H Spindler at 113 Ardmore Dr. From Lexington Ky hospital learn Mary Cain mother of Paul Cain 3117 Central Ave is slightly improved from a serious illness.

Clarence Spindler Los Angeles W. H. Spindler Ardmore Lexington Mary Cain Paul Cain Central Ave

Urban Circle of Mothers' Study League Meeting and Shrine Guests

Coming Up Urban Circle of Mothers' Study League meets today at Mrs. David Barrett's home 2110 Wilbraham Rd. Middletown Shrine past officers will be guests tonight at 7:30 p m at the Masonic Temple for final plans for the officers' covered dish party on February 17.

Mothers’ Study League David Barrett Wilbraham Rd Middletown Shrine Middletown Masonic Temple

Local Births Report Across Lebanon and Nearby Areas

Vital statistics record multiple newborns. Families listed include Garland Hines of Lebanon with a girl yesterday. Donald Castle at 2114 Brentwood St. with a girl yesterday. Odine Brown of Manchester Ave. with a girl yesterday. Wilbert Woodward of Dixie Heights with a girl yesterday. Tommy Townsend at 918 Sixth Ave. with a boy yesterday. Elzie Shrout of 105 Shafor St. with a girl today. and Harry Holliday of 15 Shafor St. with a girl today.

Garland Hines Lebanon Donald Castle Brentwood St Odine Brown Manchester Ave Wilbert Woodward Dixie Heights Tommy Townsend Sixth Ave Elzie Shrout Shafor St Harry Holliday

Marriage Licenses Reported In Hamilton Area

Kenneth Miller 18 and Shirley Couch 18 both of Hamilton. Earl Weber 54 132 Curtis St Middletown examiner. Nova Viola Propps 41 Monroe cook. Paul Proeschel 18 Trenton Route 1 farmer and Vera Muntz 20 Hamilton. Dean G Newton 34 and Linda S Holmes 28 both of Hamilton.

Kenneth Miller Shirley Couch Hamilton Earl Weber Curtis St Middletown Examiner Nova Viola Propps Monroe Cook Paul Proeschel Trenton Farmer Vera Muntz Dean G. Newton Linda S. Holmes

Hospital Notices Listing Local Patients And Dismissals

In The Hospital Elizabeth Schneider daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Schneider of Veterans Village surgical. Mrs Kenneth Steele of Central Ave surgical. Paul Kordenat of Highland St medical. Mrs Cecil Bishop of Middletown Route 3 surgical. Nancy Witt daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice Witt of Mohawk St medical. Mrs Kathleen Collins of Mc Knie Dr medical. Don Shafer son of Mr and Mrs Walter Shaffer of Burton Rd surgical. Donald Yenser of Fairmont Mrs H Clayton Peck of Germantown Route 1 medical. Mrs Ann Cecil of Lafayette St medical. Mrs John Kemplin of Columbia Leroy Roman of Trenton medical. LaFern Johnson granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Clark of South Clinton St medical. John Hess son of Mrs Margaret Hess of South Broad St medical. Mrs Stanley Maleski of Sheridan Ave medical. Miss Nell Higgins of Columbia Thomas Lee Black son of Mr and Mrs William Black of Orlando Ave surgical. John Lafayette of Malvern St surgical. OUT-OF-TOWN Mrs Gus Christy of Brentwood St Cincinnati Christ Hospital Paul Craig of Granada Ave Hamilton Mercy Hospital surgical. DISMISSED Mrs Garrett Long of Bruton Rd Jess Keller of Girard Ave Miss Rose Hergert of Franklin Stephen Kirk son of Mr and

Elizabeth Schneider Robert Schneider Veterans Village Surgical Kenneth Steele Central Ave Paul Kordenat Highland St Cecil Bishop Middletown Nancy Witt Maurice Witt Mohawk St Kathleen Collins Mc Knie& Dr Don Shafer Walter Shaffer Burton Rd Donald Yenser Fairmont Nell Higgins Columbia Ave Thomas Lee Black William Black Orlando Ave John Lafayette Malvern St

Pleasant daily puzzle yields your fortune key number

A compact description of a 1952 William J Miller puzzle game where you count letters in your name, adjust by rules, scan a rectangle left to right, and read letters under checked figures to reveal a message.

Local residents named in community social notes

George Kirk of West Elk and Nelson Hughes of Crawford Street. Mrs. William Edwards of Franklin. James Dinus of Charles Street. Thomas Wills son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Wills of Fleming Road. Mrs Clyde Bryant of Iglehart Street. Mrs Henry Blevins of West Middletown. John Murback of Superior Avenue. Sam Runnells of Andrew Street.

George Kirk West Elk Nelson Hughes Crawford St William Edwards Franklin James Dinus Charles St. Thomas Wills Mr. and Ernest Wills Fleming Rd Clyde Bryant Iglehart St John Murback Superior Ave Sam Runnells Andrew St

Hi Y Club Plans Joint Meeting At YMCA Tonight

Four of five Hi Y clubs of Middletown High schedule 7 15 pm meetings in the YMCA boys department. Torch Hi Y will join Iota Triangle of Y-Teens for a joint session. Discussions cover rules for the Hi Y basketball league and distribution of registration credentials. A Friday night dance is canceled due to a Middletown Hamilton basketball game in Cincinnati.

Middletown High School YMCA Harry Ter Braak Boys Work Torch Hi-Y Iota Triangle Jer Braak Hi-Y Middletown Hamilton Cincinnati

Dangerous Game African buffalo hunter peril described

The African buffalo is labeled the most dangerous African animal to hunt by many big game hunters. A buffalo bull can trample and paw a victim for hours, despite less publicity than elephants, lions, or rhinos.

Also Mentioned on This Page

LD News Society S. S. W. Class Hill Delta Sigma Sauna Whedr Valentines Gus Christy Christ Hospital Paul Craig Granada Ave Hamilton Mercy Hospital Garrett Long Bruton Rd Jess Keller Girard Ave Miss Rose Hergert Stephen Kirk And Gem Woot Peev Myo Jewelers S. Patent Office William J. Miller King Features, Inc Henry Blevins West Middletown Home Furnishings McAlpin’s Malpin
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