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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1948

Page

6

Original Play Presented To Club By Literary Society

The Literary Society met at Mr and Mrs Ravy Mond Hovel home on Woodlawn Ave to discuss Beethoven born December 17 1770 and died 1827 He wrote music for concerts not just homes and started young composing the ninth symphony deaf at 42 Juliette was one of two women he loved but did not marry due to ill health Miss Florence Powell presented an original play Dr Blackwell's Victory about a woman denied medical school admission who later entered Geneva NY and graduated top in 1849 The social hour featured a patriotic February supper

Critique Literary Society Ravy- Mond Hovel Woodlawn Ave Beethoven Hovel Ludwig Beethoven Juliette Moonlight Benata Florence Powell Dr. Blackwell Geneve

Lovely Shower For Bride Elect Margaret Fraser

A miscellaneous shower at 1127 Kunz Ave celebrated bride elect Margaret Ann Fraser ahead of her March 27 wedding to Leroy Ballard. Guests included Mrs. E. J. Polisini and Mrs. James Polisini. gifts and prizes highlighted the event with refreshments served later.

Margaret Ann Fraser Leroy Ballard Daisy L. Fraser Kunz Ave E. J. Polisini Floyd Ballard Carl Jay Charles Bolton James Polisini Walter Oliver Donald Broughton H. B Hunt Edward Moore Irene Smith Anne Steele Paul von Stine James Balser C. A. Moore Tom Carmody E. J. McNair Iva Downs J. N. Frasier Mise Marie Polisini Jean Ritter Ruth Rempe Evelyn McNair Patricia Fraser Jean Withrow Virginia Lee Moore Fraser

Eighth Birthday Observed Saturday at Broad Street Home

Joseph Andreotta celebrated his eighth birthday with a Valentine party on Saturday afternoon at 323 North Broad Street. The event featured a table with heart decorations and a large cake. Winners included Marjorie Ann Engle, Bob Berry, Sonny Case, Keren Sue Schwing, Larry Sears and Bobby Swank. numerous relatives and friends participated.

Joseph Andreotta William Andreotta North Broad St Valentine Cen Marjorie Ann Engle Bob Berry Sonny Case Keren Sue Schwing Larry Sears Bobby Swank Rosemary Andreotta Swain Robert Berry David Armbr

Engagement Announcement From Middletonian Family

Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mrs Buerkle on Firet Avenue at sunset to celebrate the engagement of the daughter of Mr and Mrs John McLaughlin of 861 North Detroit Street Kenton. The couple Willes Milton Jaqua of Fremont will wed April 18, marking the 24th wedding anniversary of the bride to be's parents. An afternoon and evening of reminiscence and social chat concluded with a dinner.

Mise Buerkle Firet Ave

Bride Elect Shower Honors Helen Cowan at Penfield Ave Home

Mrs. George St John hosted a linen shower for Miss Helen Cowan bride elect of R Donne Young at 1412 Penfield Ave. Guests including Gloria Johns and Grace Taylor received prizes. a lunch followed. Attendees listed include Franklin Mrs. Charles Soutl Red Lion and many others from Excello Oneida Young Ellison and family.

George St. John Helen Cowan R. Donne Young Penfield Ave Lylburn Fleming Grace Taylor Goldie Burnett Gloria Johns Ellison Young Margie Rice Cowan Ma Rice Howard Kohr Lillian Lipond Flavia Phillabaum Elmer Knott Grace Tayior Ail Franklin Charles Soutl Red Lion Linburn Fleming Excello Robert Young Jack Fisher Oneida Young Ellison Marcia R. Y. Young Suzanne Minnie Young J. F. Sebald Arthur Cowan de Hamlin Lynn Young Gien Gingerich Manford Buchman Mark Johns Charles Banta Robert Banta

Woman's Club Guest Day Set at Girls' Club

The Woman's Club announces its Guest Day program at the Girls' Club tomorrow at 2 50 p m with hostess Mrs Herbert and helpers including Mrs K Allen Mrs H Belknap Mrs D M Gebhart Mrs E J Herkrader Mrs O Kendle Mrs C Kimball Mrs N A M Ralston Mrs N W Stahl Mrs Walter Sooy and Mrs C Pierce.

Woman's Club Herbert K. Allen H. Belknap D. M. Gebhart E J. Herkrader O. Kendle C. Kimball N. A. M Ralston N. W. Stahl Walter Sooy C. Pierce

Delta Theta Tau Plans Business Social Meeting

Delta Theta Tau Sorority members will convene for a combined business and social meeting tomorrow. The event aims to discuss upcoming projects and coordinate member activities.

Delta Theta Tau Sorority

Federation of Church Women to Meet at YMCA

Executive Board to convene in the directors room at 3 30 Thursday afternoon. Reports will be given on all World Day of Prayer services, followed by an election of officers for the coming year.

Federation of Church Women YMCA

Middletown Civic Chorus Holds Evening Rehearsal at Church

Middletown Civic Chorus will rehearse this evening at First Presbyterian Church at 7 45 p m as preparations continue for the concert planned for April 14.

Middletown First Presbyterian Church

Co-Operettes to Hold Board Meeting Tomorrow Evening

The Co-Operettes will convene a board meeting at 8 PM tomorrow in the home of their president Mrs Hale Dodds. All members are urged to attend.

Co-Operettes Hale Dodds

LeSourdeville Ladies Aid Meeting Notice

LeSourdeville Ladies Aid holds an all day meeting on Thursday February 18 at 1017 Kune Ave hosted by Mrs Roland Kohr. Lunch will be served at noon and each member should bring their own service. Mrs Don Carey leads the program.

LeSourdeville Ladies Aid Mra Roland Kohr Kune Ave Don Carey

Omicron Chapter Plans Bake Sale and Social

Omicron chapter of Beta Si Phi met in the YMCA nnte Room to plan a bake sale next month and a social on Monday February 23 at Mrs Ronald Lane home Middletown Eaton Rd Members will meet at Mr John Harkrader 1103 Columbia for transport to Mrs Lane residence.

Omicron Beta Si Phi Nnte YMCA Ronald Lane Middletown-Eaton Rd John Harkrader Columbia Lane

Dismissed Patients and Family Notices From Frenklin and Grimes St

A list shows multiple individuals including Mrs Eva Smith of Frenkite surdices and Mr James F R Houseley of Fernwood surgical, along with others such as Mrs Robert E Brown of Ger manteewn and Judith Long daughter of Everett Long. The notice records dismissals and family connections across Frenklin, South Mein St, Mohawk, and Grimes St.

Mew Lowe Davie South Mein St. Medicel Robert E Brown Germanteewn James FR M Houseley Fernwood St Mark F Denny Sounth Main St Robert Rowland South Lebanon Dale Melton Dennie Melton Frenklin Surgical Orville Grow Mohawk Surgica Donald Irwin Sower Mile Wire Dixie Come Brown Ave View Elizabeth Lindsay Mon Judith Long Pverett Long Ebucelic Micheel Richardson Bruce Picherdean Grimes John Parks Rice John Rice Finley Robert Purnmill Fred Purnmill Grand Ave

Trammell Hartman Vows Exchanged in Home Ceremony

Miss Ruby Kathleen Trammell and Harold Eugene Hartman exchanged vows Saturday February 14 in a home ceremony on South Main Street. Justice of Peace Lammie Bailey officiated with family members and relatives attending. The couple now resides at 1120 Baltimore Street.

Justice of Peace Lammie Bailey South Main St Macy Birch Harry Trammell B. Hartman Jean Hartman Jimmy Trammell Middletown High School Harlan Shartle Brothers’ Machine Company Poho Armored Division Armco Baltimore St

Valentine Birthday Party for Sally Ann Schultz

Sally Ann Schultz celebrated her Valentine birthday Sunday afternoon at home on Aberdeen Drive. Hazel Schultz arranged a decorated recreation room with hearts and valentines. Guests enjoyed bowling and games, gifts, and a red white birthday cake while singing Happy Birthday. attendees included Lois Cramer, Martyn Helen, Grete Feie singer, Carol Burns, Susanne Jaques, Judy Hagen, Michael Stidham, Karen Ann Begley, Mr and Mrs Jack Begley, Mrs Floyd Begley, Mrs W H Stedham, Mrs Raymond Stedham, and Mrs Hugh Stedham.

Sally Ann Schultz Hazel Schultz Aberdeen Dr Valentine Day Lois Cramer Martyn Helen Grete Feiesinger Carol Burns Susanne Jaques Judy Hagen Michael Stidham Karen Ann Begley Jack Begley Floyd Begley W. H. Stedham Raymond Stedham Hugh Stedham

Social Workers Club to Meet Friday at Manchester Hotel

The Social Workers Club announces a bi weekly meeting this Friday at noon at the Manchester Hotel. James Saunders, director of Armco Colored Center, will lead the program.

Social Workers Club Flar Manchester James Saunders Armco Colored Center

Wellington Byrd Nuptials Highlight Sunday Ceremony

Miss Dortha Jane Wellington daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Norris married Clinton Byrd son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Byrd of Beattyville Kentucky at First United Brethren Church in a Sunday candlelight ceremony performed by Rev E R Turner Attendants included sister of the bride Mrs Charles Short and Chester Byrd A reception for immediate family followed at 2201 Hill Ave The couple will reside at 128 N Broad St and both served in the armed forces during the war.

First United Brethren Church Dortha Jane Wellington R. E. Norris Clinton Byrd Curtis Byrd Beattyville E. R. Turner Charles Short Dayton Chester Byrd Short Arents Hill Ave Byrd P. Lorillard Co Byrd Barber Shop N. Broad St

Wedding Anniversary Celebrated Sunday At Home

Mr and Mrs Samuel Lykins hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering at 629 Auburn St to mark another wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Millard Calhoun and family, Mr and Mrs Ramon Calhoun, Mr and Mrs Edward Doench and others, who received many gifts.

Samuel Lykins Auburn St Millard Calhoun Ramon Calhoun Phillip and Roger Dayton Edward Doench Latla Roe Mise Wands Keller

Kings Daughters Sunday School Meet at Blue Ball Home

Kings Daughters Sunday School class of Blue Ball will meet at the home of Mrs Allie Fischer Thursday evening.

Kings Daughters Blue Ball Allie Ficher Thurstay

Mary Ellen Dunn Hosts Twelfth Birthday Party

A group of Mary Ellen Dunn’s school friends gathered Saturday at 806 Malvern St to celebrate her twelfth birthday. Red and white Valentine decorations set a festive mood as guests played themed games and awarded prizes to Allen Martin Donnie Gibbs and Joanne McLain.

Mary Ellen Dunn Howard Dunn Malvern St Mary Ellen Allen Martin Donnie Gibbs Joanne McLain Donald Gibbs John Stark Allen Karschner Ronnie Nickell Martin Short Harold Risner Jimmy Yenser Keith Bynum Richard Cottle Dale Petry Franklin Dean Ronald Smith Phillip Brewer Jimmy Dunn Jackie McChesney Virginia Puckett Donna Lowe Charlotte Horn Patty Chaille Jodell Tucker Patty Emerick Marilyn Martin Rebecca Yenser Carol Reynolds Peggy Mann Betty Lyons Mrs. Dunn Miss Hazel Long

Hobo Hop Planned by Local Alpha Epsilon Sigma

Members of Alpha Epsilon Sigma Society met at Miss Irene Buguedes home to plan a hobo hop set for Saturday March 13 at the Middletown Gas and Electric auditorium. Committees were asked to prepare reports for the next meeting. Refreshments were provided by Mrs George Bugitedes and Miss Nina Bugitedes. The group sang Happy Birthday to advisor Mrs Stephen Popopoulos and presented a compact. The evening continued with dancing and social chat. The next meeting is set for Saturday February 21 at Miss Georgia Commines home 215 Clinton St.

Alpha Epsilon Sigma Society Irene Buguedes Middletown Gas and Miss Georgia Commines Clinton St

Births Reported From Local Families

Mr and Mrs Arthur Allen Franklin welcome a girl born Monday. Mr and Mrs Domineck Albi Route 1 announce a boy born Monday. Mr and Mrs Richard Cowgill 906 Sixth Ave welcome a girl born Monday. Mr and Mrs Orlie Wells West Middletown announce a girl born Monday.

Arthur Allen Franklin Domineck Albi Monay Richard Cowgill Sixth Ave Orlie Wells West Middletown

Lafiar Couple Welcome Ruth Ellen at Maple Knoll

Mr and Mrs Albert M Lafiar announce the birth of Ruth Ellen at Maple Knoll Hospital Glendale Ohio Marjorie Jacoby was present for the delivery and the family reports all are well.

Albert M. Lafiar Marjorie Jacoby Maple Knoll Hospital Glendale, O Ruth Ellen

Fifth Birthday Party for Gail Ann Hopper

Gail Ann Hopper celebrated her fifth birthday with a gala party at 1719 Yankee Rd. Family and friends attended including Mr. and Mrs. John E. Hopper and multiple named guests. The event featured pink and white streamers, many gifts, prizes for Linda Van Dyne Richard Van Dyne Nancy Bowling and Gail Ann, and late afternoon refreshments.

Gail Ann Hopper John E. Hopper Yankee Rd Linda van Dyne Richard van Dyne Nancy Bowling Gail Ann Carol Ann Cox Marilyn Brown Linda van Dynes Marty Kay Reed Judy Page Bonnie Igo Janet Reiner Esther Reiner Paulette McBane Mary B. Whiteman Dale Strauss Eddie Fleisher Dickie Rice Ronnie Whiteman Tommie Whiteman Bruce Hopper H. J. Hopper J. M. Hopper Mildred Reed Margaret McBain Charles Whiteman Donald van Dyne Harry Whiteman William van Doyne John Whiteman

Meeting Postponed for Middletown Club Event

The Middletown Business and Professional Women's Club meeting set for tonight is postponed due to the death of Mrs Erle Hanson’s father.

Mertine Middletown Business and Professional Women's Club Erle Hanson

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