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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1948

Page

17

Franklin Troop 12 To Celebrate Friday

Franklin Boy Scout Troop 12 sponsored by the Russel McElfresh Post American Legion invites scouts parents and enthusiasts to a Friday dinner meeting at the Legion Home on Fourth. The troop organized 30 years ago and a history will be presented by Schenck Simpson. E J Goldschmidt Jr of Middletown will attend while John Rutledge Post Commander presides. James Jeffery will receive the Eagle award with service by William Clark. two tenderfoot awards for Harold Callahan and William Adkins will be presented.

Franklin — Scouts Franklin Boy Scout Russel McElfresh Post American Legion the Legion Schenck Simpson E. J. Goldschmidt, Jr Mid Dletown Mound Builders John Rutledge James Jeffery William Clark Harold Callahan William Adkins

Local church groups host bake sale and meetings in Lemon Township

The Altar Society of Seven Dolors meets in Recreation Hall with prayer led by Reverend James Krusling and business chaired by Leo Rossolet. Eighteen Lemon Township women begin slip cover making, with next gathering Feb 25 at Mrs. Earl Steward. Numerous church groups hold meetings, dinners, and plans including a Fish Fry on Feb 20 and Lenten services weekly.

Earl Steward Loyal Daughters of the Presbyterian Church Lenna Matson Middletown

Party for three year old son held at Kings Mills

Mrs Walter Kipp hosted a party for her three year old son on February 4. Attendees included Stephen McDowell Sheila Kiiling Judy Holden Steger Carol Hagemeyer Sanda Green Spone and other mothers. Also noted were gatherings by Mrs Clarence Swigert for the Ladies Union Willing Workers and visits among local families including the Swigerts Shoemaker Duggins and Cham bers families. Mary Louise attended the Shrine circus in Dayton with grandparents.

Kings Mills Walter Kipp Stephen McDowell Shiela Kiiling Judy Holden Steger Carol Gary Hagemeyer Sanda Jack Greenspon Clarence Swigert Ladies Union Ralph Stouder Clara Bishop Mason Minnie Oser Wilbur Peirson Walter Campbell Ray Swigert Russel Dill Stanley Epp Stanley Epp and Raymond Swigert George Duggins Hamilton Ed Shoemaker Pleasant Ridge Estel Truman Everett Truan William Newcombe Dayton H. M. Coyne Milton Chambers Walter Surface Suricoe Billie Stouder Ace William Hancock Mary Louise Walter Shields Maineville

Preble Association Sets Tuesday Meeting for Hog Breeders

Eaton ohio The Preble County association of Hampshire hog breeders will hold its second meeting Tuesday at 8 oclock in the Preble County courthouse Eaton It was formed at the suggestion of C C Bowen Preble Agricultural Agent In this meeting William E Goodheart Jr is elected president Williard Gickian vice president Willis R Johnson secretary Roy Sourbeer treasurer and Harry Aydelotte publicity manager

Eaton Preble County Association of Hampshire Preble County Court House C. C. Bowen Preble Agricultural William E. Goodheart, Jr Williard Gickian Willis R. Johnson Roy Sourbeer Harry Aydelotte

Chautauqua social notes include gatherings and dinners

Mr. and Mrs Jack Turner entertained their card. Mrs. Fred Akers has been invited to visit the Wood Will Indus. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Blair hosted dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blair of Cincinnati and Mrs. Lena Kelck of Chicago.

Jack Turner Fred Akers Herman Blair Robert Blair Cincinnati Lena Kelck

Fuel Oil Shortage Hits Chick Incubators After Short Demand

Washington reports that incubator chicks once called mechanical mothers suffer from a fuel shortage. The Agricultural Department notes demand drop for commercial chick output reduces incubator efficiency and lowers chick survivals compared to January 1947.

Washington Agricultural Department Department

Local Luncheon Club Hosts Bridge Day At Henkle Home

Mrs. George Henkle hosted a Tuesday luncheon at the Golden Lamb and a bridge afternoon at her Orchard Avenue residence. Guests included Miss Jean Hamilton and Mrs. Stanley Markey. top bridge prizes went to Mrs. Charters Maple and Mrs. Francis Drake with consolation to Mrs. Randall Ivins.

Lebanon George Henkle Golden Lamb Henkle Orchard Ave Jean Hamilton Stanley Markey Charters Maple Francis Drake Randall Ivins Estel Banta Phyllis Galbreath Mariel Linkous Frances Brown Mary Louise Hartz Ralph Foley John Lane Robert F. Roth Jules Panfile David Zink Seville Dayton Phillip Zink Marian Willoughby West Mulberry St Dorotha Lodge Duke Dayton Jeanette Williams Ernest Ferris Albert Schuhol Mason Orville Keever Eugene Copp West Alexandria Charles Perrine Thomas Taylor Cincinnati Holly Taylor

Local residents host weekend guests across towns

Mr. and Mrs. Ames Johnson Jr. and guests from Middletown, Somerville, Nay, Rockdale and Rockdale area visit relatives this weekend. Names include Johnson, Cook, Blackly, Deenters, Burger and Ferber spanning multiple households and Sundays.

Ames Johnson, Jr Everet Rudicial Middletown James Johnson, Jr H. W. Pate Somerville Jack Cook Graf Oliver Blackly Blackly Nay Lee Shelby Sparks Nelly Deenters Rockdale Frank Burger Anna Burger Aene Burger Wrong Burger Arizona I — Ferber Frank Ferber

Carlisle Hometown Notes Highlight Local Parties and Illnesses

Mrs Warner Conover and daughter Mary Louise attend a new look party at Miamisburg school auditorium sponsored by the PTA. Mr and Mrs Carl Updyke celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary with guests at Church Rd home. Carlisle residents join a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Thomas Mount at Beavertown for their 32nd anniversary. Mrs John Landis of German town is ill at home. James Predmore of Franklin, formerly of Carlisle, ill in Middletown hospital. Mr and Mrs John Shupert near Farmersville visit Walter Squier. Thomas Mount visits Squier in Beaver town. Marie Phillips of Miamisburg is mentioned.

Ray Mount Richard VanDerver Geraldine Kuhns Jane Updyke Carlisle Thomas Mount Beavertown John Shupert Farmersville Walter Squier Squier Marie Phillips Miamis

Church Fish Fry in Monroe Friday Evening

A Monroe Methodist church hosts a fish fry in its social rooms on Friday from 5 to 8 pm. Mrs Sta Harmon, president of the sponsoring organization, announced the event and said Mrs Archie Owens oversees arrangements. The public is invited.

Monroe Methodist Church of Sta. Harmon Archie Owens Rs. Harmon

Hueber couple take two week Florida trip

Ralph and Lewis Hueber left Tuesday for a two week trip to Florida. Mrs Homer Hodson, Mrs Dan Anslinger and Sr Phyllis Anslinger will attend a style show at Rikes. Mrs Robert Rettich will entertain the club at her S Walnut St home Thursday evening. The EUB church will hold covered dish dinners each Thursday through Lent. Hugh Gebhart was called to the city by the death of his mother Ella Gebhart. burg was the weekend guest of Miss Mary L Conover.

Germantown Ralph Lewis Hueber Florida Homer Hodson Dan Anslinger Phyllis Anslinger Pat Hodson Rike Robert Rettich S. Walnut St EUB Hugh Gebhart Bend Ind Ella Gebhart

Gratis Social Ties Highlight Community Visit and Tea

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Koonts spent Sunday evening with Burhl Apple and Faye Dull. The Hileman girls Doris and Lois and Mrs Sadie Apple visited the Hill family in Faton. Verneta Hileman was burned by a stove explosion and got first aid from Fire Marshal Stanley Dwyer. The Soubrette Society of Gratis met for a silver tea in the school auditorium to acquaint women with the group’s aims. Funds from the event were earmarked for school repairs.

Gratis Kenneth Koonts Burhl Apple Faye Dull Hileman Girls Doris Lois Sadie Appie Hill Faton Verneta Hileman Stanley Dwyer Soubrette Society of Gratis

Sheriff Seeks Return Of Pair In Extradition Bid

Newark AP report says Sheriff Roe Francis heads to Taladega Alabama to seek the return of Mr and Mrs Jack Smith to face charges of conversion of property and grand larceny. He notes the couple is resisting extradition over a $3000 alleged fraud against residents.

Newark Roe Francis Taladega Ala Jack Smith Francis Smiths

Trustees renamed for Columbus historical society

Freeman T. Eagieson, Columbus attorney, and Fred D. Coppock of Greenville were reappointed as trustees of the historical society by Gov. Thomas J. Herbert. The ceremony occurred as part of state recognition of the organization.

T. Eagieson Columbus Fred D. Coppock Greenville the Historical Society Thomas J. Herbert

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Franklin Troop Missionary Society of the Yterian Church Erma Jones Grace Eppler Helen Steward Helen Boggess Bernice Stewart Beulah Smith Methodist Church Robert Soreis Winton Rd H. F. Stafford Ae and Dumford Gomahbe Martyn Rebecca William Murphy Margaret Kettman Dick Schultheiss Harold McFeeter Christ Hospital Lawrence Ymca Presbyterian Busch Frank E. Wiley Ogden Utah Wiley Preble Association Maustown Ross Motors, Inc Tytus Burg Mary L. Conover Freeman Central Ave A&&p Haad Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Company
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