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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1950

Page

14

Franklin Rotary to Bring Boys Choir to Franklin

The Franklin Rotary Club schedules the Davi Boys Choir concert next Wednesday at 5 pm in Franklin High School auditorium with free admission. A Rotarian dinner precedes the event in the high school cafeteria. Sponsored by Dayton Rotary Club, the choir committee is chaired by John Sweeterman and directed by S Norman Park. Stanley Garber will be the accompanist.

Franklin Franklin’ Rotary Club Davi Boys’ Choir Spm Franklin High School Rotary Club Dayton Rotary Club John Sweeterman S. Norman Park Stanley Garber

Harold Brooks to Speak to Monroe Parents Club

Harold Brooks of McKinley Junior High, Stvvelor at Middletown, will address Monroe Parents Chair Tuesday evening. He will deliver a humorous talk on the Sears Roebuck catalogue in the Monroe School cafeteria at 8 pm. A report from the wars and means committee on an upcoming dance is on the agenda.

Monroe Harold Brooks McKinley Junior High School Stvvelor Middletown Brooks Sears-Roe- Buck Monroe School Wars and Means

Franklin council meeting set with supper

The Clara Condon Council 92 D of V of Franklin will meet Tuesday night at the hall. A payee dish supper will be held during the session, as reported Saturday.

Franklin Clara Condon Council 92 D of Va

Lebanon Chapter Meeting Planned for February Twenty First

Lebanon Chapter No 434 OFS plans their regular meeting on Tuesday February 21 at 8 pm with initiation of candidates and refreshments afterward. Nearby, Lebanon Farmers Co-operative members and friends enjoyed an annual meeting and dinner at Grange Hall the prior Wednesday with programs including remarks by Dr and Mrs Mulford.

Lebanon O.es Lebanon Farmers Co-operative Assn~ Eigtim Grange Hall V. Atulford Wright Ave Mulford Lawrence Shuter Columbus Harlan Campbell Charles Perrine Francis Drake Ars WC Testerman A.A .W Middletown Mondag Willam Newton Curtis Caldwell Harold Stroud Paul Nixon Howard Price Richard Wond Dessart Bridge South Broadway Zane Bant Elmer Tony Orville Keever Harold Rosencrans Marvin Florida Ralph Young Toledo Young Ghia Osteopathic Association Charles Newton Carl Crane William Newton Kay Newton J. M. Greene Owensville Ernest Girod Greene Orchard Ave Dolores Williams Bert Goddard Camp Lee WAC

Fireworks Display Tops Camden Homecoming Plans

Camden Progress reports a Fourth of July celebration with a fireworks display, band concert, and an all day homecoming event. The Camden club confirms the 20 year return of a major civic celebration, featuring The Mighty Hoover Sisters as a highlight.

Camden E Club von Audetile Hoover Haguens

Community Notes Highlight Local Families and Events

Franklin area residents share news of gatherings, illnesses, and visits. Families like Burns, Horner, and Gaynor are mentioned with social events and health updates. Mrs C W Montgomery and others visit Cincinnati. Jerry Harville has measles. Linda Dishun recovers from scarlet fever. Lutheran Women’s Council meeting planned in Dayton.

Franklin Heavy Bucs Cacinpau J C Burns Tom Burns Frea Burns Sr. Ali Donald House Som Dayton Reipa Horner Ligouer Catler Frank Horner C W Montgomery Claude Harville Paul Gaynor Peerless Pantry Miamisburg Gaynor Huber Newcomb A. S. Bowers Wall Lake Ave First Methodist Church Robert Eaton Delbert Bentley Patty Maddux Guy Bugs Washington C Linda Dishun Pavel Dishun Franklin Lutheran Parish Women's Council The Lutheran Inner Mission League Lutheran Center Commercial St Dayton

Employee Honored at Lebanon Store for Service

Joe Gene, manager of the meat department at the Lebanon Route 2 store, received a 20 verpin and a large bouquet of red roses from the company Thursday in honor of his service. The note references currency details and a silver content description, mentioning the firm’s tribute gesture.

Lebanon Joe Gene Lebanon Route 2 Ioralroger

Fort Hamilton Scout Council to Complete Lodge by June

Camden area Camp Myron Kahn will get a new lodge for Fort Hamilton Council BSA costing about 20000 dollars. The facility will replace temporary dining rooms and serve as a year round hub for training, meetings, winter activities, and rainy day recreation for 120 Scouts. Funding honors Myron Kahn memory with a council site dedicated by Mrs. John Tuteur.

Camden Myron Kahn Fort Hamilton Boys Scouts of America John Tuteur Cleveland Clarence Wehr P. P. Bach Earl H. Thompson Dwight Thomson Hamtan

Community clubs schedule meetings in Franklin and surrounding areas

Local Legion and Auxiliary members attend a covered dish supper at Legion Hall in Franklin. Lebanon Farmer Club and other groups plan February 22 activities at various homes, including devotions, talks, and social events. Additional meetings feature Sun shines Circle, Garden Club, rural Garden Club, church supper, WCTU, C E Society, Neighbors Club, Five Hundred, and Pinochle with trophy winners noted.

Springboro American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Franklin Charles Atlen Andson Jesse Brindenhurn Lebanon Farmer Club Wilbur Earnhaat Lebanon Chiff Beckett Leslie Barnhart Elenor Hat Field Lons Pebriuiry Perry Lawson Five Pot Farm Council Walter Kruer Reformed Sunday School Sunshine Circle of the Reformed Church J. C. Shultz Middletown Reason Davis Chalmer Brandenburg Methodist Church WCTU Louis Fry C. E. Society E.W. B Sarah Allen Stanley Fry Clyde Campbell George Lahman Ernest Pickering Willard Allen John Moore

Valentine Party and Local Social Notes from Brethren Church

The Marion Lawrence lass hosted a Valentine party in the church basement with Vergil Barnhart as host. Luther Kiracofe and family returned from Bridgewater Va after attending his brother's funeral. WMS met at Adessa Burd's home while Mrs Ivan Denlinger attended a reception for Vernetta Elaine Hileman, fiancée of Robert Deimer. Mrs Asa Agee is a patient in Middletown Hospital.

Thei Vernetta Elaine Hileman Robert Deimer Asa Agee Middletown Hospital

PTA To Meet In Carlisle School Tuesday Afternoon

The Carlisle PTA schedules a meeting Tuesday at 3 pm in the school. The notice lists local families and residents connected to the group and mentions a child’s tonsillectomy performed by a Middletown physician. Several residents are noted as ill or confined at home.

PTA Carlisle Parent Teachers’ Association

Germantown Club Hosts Dinner and Drive Opening

The Germantown Business and Professional Club met Thursday at the EUB Church with a Health and Safety Committee serving dinner. Guest speaker Mrs. William Siwaitz spoke on Occupational Therapy as group singing occurred and the Red Cross Drive in Germantown was officially opened.

Germantown

Greenwood social visits listed in local notices

Greenwood residents hosted and visited multiple families including the Harkloos, Binsticks, Moores, Canters, Rapps, and Hetzlers. Guests came from Middletown Cincinnati Gratis West Kiklon Hamilton and Forest Terrill areas during Sunday to Thursday gatherings.

Glenn Toss June

Blue Ball School Gets New Fencing and Desks

Blue Ball Rural School board met in regular session and accepted a donation of 40 used desks from Carlisle District. They discussed fencing the property to curb after hours abuse and parking on grass and courts, planning two large car gates and a pedestrian gate kept open for court access.

Blue Ball — Board of Education Blue Ball Rural School Foster Hansell W. Wilson Russell Martin Virgil Frame Richard Beebe Ralph Weaver Carlisle Weaver

Local Social Roundup from Germantown and Nearby

Mrs Martha Hopkins stays at Good Samaritan Hostel in Cincinnati. Numerous gatherings spread through Germantown with visits from Mich and Ohio residents. Prizes awarded at Card and Chatter Club with Mrs Bolinger and Mrs Gephart among winners.

Germantown Martha Hopkins Good Samaritan Cincinnati Robert Baker and Scott,Keller Middletown Herbert Ankerby Dayton William Buckholzer and Harry Selby Chifford Selby and Sons Glenn Selby Marion Wallace Wro William Knogle Ruth Fleming Toronto Canada Lionel Fleming Ida Moses Davion Airs Carlos Moses Lowrie Shaffer Tefm Club Evert Emrick Earl Sliver Rhea Borchers Charles Heitzmen Union City Ind R. C. Hucker Marcus A Buck Marina Mark Lukinshoal New York City Mina Buck Sylvia Trone Seat Pierson Belle Phillabaum Herbert Phillabau

Richardson Son Returns Home After Medical Operation

Charles Foldiel Richardson, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Richardson of Jacksonburg, has returned home convalescing from an operation at Middletown Hospital in January. Moore attended a Stanley party at the time of Mrs Clarence Eck Hardt.

Charles Foldiel Richardson Charles Richardson Jacksonbure Middletown Hospital Moore Stanley Clarence Eck~ Hardt

Jaycees At Franklin Will Honor Athletes

Franklin Y1 Junior Chamber of Commerce will honor local athletes in a community ceremony. Event honors present and past contributors from Franklin area sports and youth programs.

Jaycees Franklin Frankliny1 Junior Chamber of Commerce

Anthony Wayne Display To Be In Lebanon

Warren County hosts traveling exhibit by Anthony Wayne Parkway Board detailing Indian Wars era. The display, previously at Golden Lamb Hotel, moves to Manchester Hotel and Hamilton's Hotel Anthony Wayne after two weeks at Lebanon. Events include remarks by Lawwill and plans for an athletic banquet at Frankie High School with Wesley Fesler as principal speaker.

Lebanon Warren County J. Richard Lawwill Anthony Wayne Parkway Board Wayne Harmar Ft. Wayne Ind Parkway Board Golden Lamb Manchester Middletown Anthony Wayne Hamilton Robert H. Jones The Harry C. Schwartz Warren County Historical Society William Mason Phillips Glendower Warren County Museum Phillips Lawwill Warston County Historical Society Frankie High School Charles Hineline Maroh Masonic Hall Wesley Fesler Ohio State University

iTwo Garden Clubs To Be Organized

Warren County residents are invited to organize two new garden clubs. Meeting one is Thursday February 23 at 1 30 pm in the home of Mrs Chalmer Brandenburg Red Lion Rd. Meeting two is Friday February 2 at 1 30 pm at the home of Mrs Reason Davis Springboro. Mrs B M Henderson regional director of Dayton will assist.

Canussar Warner Conover Warren County Chalmer Brandenburg Red Lion Rd Reason Davis Springboro B. M Henderson Dayton

Abroy Club Elects Secretary. Ramblers Win Publicity Award

Mrs Donald Taga was elected secretary of the Abroy Club in Franklin. Carlisle Ramblers Garden Club placed third in publicity in District Three. Mr and Mrs Verner Simmons and others hosted a supper and bridge party at the Conover home. Ada Baker entered a drum mainrette contest at Memorial Hall in Dayton on February 25. Mr and Mrs Don Ingabrand and daughter visited the Ingabrand home in Gratis.

Carlisle Donald Tagabrand Abroy Club Franklin Carlisle Ramblers Garden Club Verner Simmons Ray Mount Charles Borger Wir Warner Conaver Ada Baker Memorial Hall Dayton Mroo Don Ingabrand Mrr Carl Ingabrand Gratis

Live And Learn Club To Meet Wednesday

Carlisle community group the Live and Learn Club gathers at Mrs. Ray Mounts home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Joseph Spink will read a selection and Mrs. Mabel Sinnard will read a poem. Mrs. Laura Spink provides music and entertainment for the gathering.

Carlisle Live and Ray Mount Joseph Spink Mabel Sinnard Laura Spink

Newspaper Woman Speaks At Germantown Tea

Women of the Methodist Church in Germantown attend the Kings Daughters Class annual tea. Dayton columnist Mrs. Chesia Fulmer spoke on Know Your Weaknesses. Hostesses included Mrs. Lester Kurfiss Mrs. H A Rothrock Mrs. Roy Anderson and others.

Germantown Methodist Church Kings Daughters Chesia Fulmer Dayton Lester Kurfiss H. A. Rothrock Roy Anderson Glenn Hardin Virgil Minnich Marion Wallace

Brookville Man Fined In Court

Harry Murray of Brookville Route 2 pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Camden. Justice C. M. Smith fined him 200 dollars with costs and placed a six month Workhouse sentence, suspended on condition he keeps away from Miss Haven. Another charge by Haven is pending. Nearby resident Jerry McIntosh faces grand larceny charges with bond set at 1000 dollars.

Camden Harry Murray Brookville C. D. Neanover Kentucky McIntosh Common Pleas John M. Kiracofe

Fidelis Class Plans Monday Meeting at Ammerman Home

The Fidelis class of the Methodist Church will hold its meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. William Ammerman. Hostesses include Mrs. Russell Storer Mrs. Edna Brockman and Mrs. Ruth Cricket with Mrs. Clifford Friend in charge of devotions. A Valentine verse will respond to roll call.

Gehmantow Orne Fidel Methodist Church William Ammerman Russell Storer Edna Brockman Ruth Cricket Clifford Friend

Miltonville Social Notes Echo Local Visits

Margaret Hunsicker visited in Dayton on Wednesday. William and Cortney Dennis of Middletown and Monroe spent Sunday with Herman Myers and family. Mrs. Myers was honored at a stork shower Friday. Harry Specht visited Arthur Gentry recently. Corbett Thomas’s children are recovering from illness. John and Fred Shafer were shopping in Middletown recently.

Miltonvile Marigaret Hunsicker Dayton William Dennis Middletown

WHHH to Boost Power and Shift Frequency

WHHH Warren will raise output from 2500 to 5000 watts and change from 1400 to 1440 kHz. The Tribune Company owns and operates the station, publisher of the Warren Tribune Chronicle. Ford’s Theatre in Washington remains standing but unused for theatre.

Warren, O WHHH The Tribune Company Warren Tribune Chronicle

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