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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1949
Page
8
Roosevelt Junior High auditorium hosts Little Theatre's mystery thriller The Ninth Guest tonight at 8 15. Owen Davis Broadway hit delivers an unusual plot with a uniformly strong cast and vivid lighting effects elevating suspense and shocks.
Mr and Mrs Weber Sebald are at home on Florence Ave after a month in Palm Beach Florida where they resided at the Breakers Hotel.
A Valentine's Day themed party and birthday surprise were arranged Monday evening at the Miller home on Winton Street for Roy Miller and Mrs Walter Lowe. Mrs F B Cummings, whose birthday is this month, was the honored guest. The event featured red hearts, cupids and arrows, with 36 guests enjoying tea and a luncheon later.
Mr and Mrs Robert Tallon and son and Mr and Mrs William Tallon and daughter together with Charles Lumpkins returned after a several day stay in North Vernon Indiana as guests of Mr Tallon s sister Mrs James Corya Middletown visitors Mr and Mrs T A D Jones returned to New Haven Connecticut while here they stayed with Mr and Mrs F B Greathouse of 104 Stanley St
Sunshine Circle of First Evangelical United Brethren meets in the class room Friday at 7 30 p m with Hattie Runyan as chair and devotionals by Runyan. Haas in charge of program a Valentine party. WCTU held monthly meeting at First Methodist with President Burt presiding. Ruth Yost sang Ave Marie and The Lord's Prayer. L Patterson gave devotional from Psalms on adversity and living as an example. Discussion on alcohol science and social psychology noted young people must be temperate. Two million Americans are chronic alcoholics and fifty million drink socially. Refreshments with Valentine theme served by Methodist members. Otterbein Sunday School Class met at Mrs J F Seibold's on Milton Rd with Ray Weaver presiding.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Palmer hosted a pre nuptial dinner for niece Miss Lois Irons bride elect of James Shackelford. Guests included Ralph Irons B B Shackelford Ben J Slone John Irons and many Slone family members. The evening featured gift opening card games and television viewing.
American War Mothers will mark their 28th anniversary with a high noon dinner tomorrow at the American Legion auditorium. World War I War Mothers will be honored guests. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McComb of 14 Ardmore Dr. host and hostess to Progressive Mothers' Club members and husbands for a 6 30 p.m. covered dish supper and social evening.
A church gathering featured scripture and a song, followed by a business session and the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. W. S. Conklin read about Abraham Lincoln, with Mrs. Mable Dance delivering short readings. Hostesses Mrs. Ray Weaver and Mrs. Emanuel Clifford provided refreshments.
Mrs C M Kruger of Pretoria South Africa spoke to the Middletown Business and Professional Women at the Girls Club last night detailing her homeland history education and little known facts about South Africa. She answered questions as the Krugers plan to return home next week after months abroad. Music by Mrs Murray Jacobs accompanied by Mrs George Brooks followed a dinner meeting with red carnations white snapdragons and patriotic decor.
The Highland Circle of the Mothers' Study League met at Coles Rd with Mrs. Roy Stutz hosting. Seventeen members and two guests attended as Lois Stutz and her mother provided music. Guest speaker Mrs. Ralph Mull spoke on Home Sweet Home, stressing home school and church cooperation for balanced adult life. A social lunch followed, hosted by Mrs. Stutz and Mrs. E.O. Long, with George Washington birthday themed decorations.
Scout Council members organized a sewing circle Tuesday to craft new drapes for the Girl Scout club room. Mrs. Garnet Church, executive director, noted ten volunteers created a brown, rust, green and white plaid fabric to match the green walls. assembly is set for next Monday. Mrs. Nell B. Blackford provided lunch as cateress for the day.
Mrs Ruby Helton 35 of Dayton was killed and her husband J B Helton 29 seriously hurt when their truck left the road and went down an embankment near Hillsboro Ohio yesterday. The accident occurred on the south side of the town.
Mr and Mrs John Siebert of 1313 Fairmount Ave hosted a seven oclock birthday surprise dinner for their son Arthur Siebert last evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Shirey Mr and Mrs Carl Siebert Dayton Mr and Mrs Raymond Whitman Miss Mary Jane Dredge Fred Schuller and the hosts.
The Corona Circle of Mothers Study League met at Mrs. Rex Redman home in LeSourdsville Addition. President Mrs. Robert Konthier led the regular business meeting and the group honored member Mrs. Richard Helm who is moving to Tomahawk Wisconsin. Guests Mrs. Herbert Kueck and Mrs. Mike Creager attended. card prizes went to Mrs. Iller Schrope Mrs. Richard Higham Mrs. Richard Helm Mrs. Creager and Mrs. Kueck. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her assistant.
The Young Mothers of the Mothers' Study League met at Mrs. Stanley Reed's Kenwood Drive home with Mrs. Donald Spring assisting. Committees reported during the meeting while members sewed extensively for Middletown Hospital, followed by a social hour and refreshments.
Mrs S J Propopoulos was surprised by co workers at Mrs Ralph Montgomery s home in honor of her birthday An evening of music and chat followed with a heart shaped birthday cake at a decorated table Gifts and best wishes came from Mrs Montgomery Mrs DeWitt Thompson Mrs Clair Hayes and Mrs Donald Dearth
A naturalist records swifts reaching speeds up to 200 miles per hour, noting extraordinary aerial velocity in birds. The observation highlights impressive acceleration and flight capabilities among swift species.
United Mothers Circle of Mothers Study League met at 2000 Tytus Ave home of Mrs H E Knell. Emmett Sherron of Middletown Juvenile Office spoke on A child and his mother. Guests included S W List M E Ashcraft Margaret Wallace Reba Craig and others. A buffet luncheon followed.
Middletown Circle of Mothers Study League met at the home of Mrs. H H Belknap with Mrs. J T Johnston assisting A book review by Mrs Cecil Kindred covered Dr Bertha Van Hoosen Petticoat Surgeon describing her early experiences as one of the first women doctors The review notes Van Hoosen has been in Middletown and is well known locally
Draft Board No. 10 met at the Legion Home and continued classifying registrants led by chairman Wylie Mitchell. About 100 men aged 19 were added to the single non veteran list up to the 1930 birth date. New office hours were set from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. The office will be closed all day next Tuesday for George Washington's Birthday.
Refreshments concluded the evening with a pleasant social hour enjoyed by all as Dr Mabel Gardner noted in the book.
An advertising item promotes a new sinus remedy from Castell Drug Co claiming relief without sniffing or smearing. It urges sufferers not to give up hope and touts daytime alertness and peaceful sleep, referencing a physician's prep and the phrase Sueshiee Awaits You.
L A Pomeroy acted as master of ceremonies as the Rouders, Close Airs and Miamian Quartets of SPEBSQSA serenaded the Germantown Adult Class with old and new songs last night. Afterward the group joined at the Middletown VFW Hall for two and a half hours of singing with the rest of the club.
Urges readers to try GEO MINERAL with a one week trial and refund policy. Claims to help health, appetite, sleep, and energy. Advertising copy lists prices in Middletown Ohio and postage details.
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