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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1961

Page

16

Lebanon Chamber To Elect Two Directors

The Lebanon Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting at Fellowship Hall of the Presbyterian Church on Monday February 27 at 7 p.m. Two directors for three year terms will be elected from Almon S. Davis Don Gallagher Robert Kaufman Joe Muennich Robert Olson Lou Romohr William W. Shorts and others. The session includes talks on regional planning and finance with Dayton Chamber participation. Bricker to keynote the April 4 event.

Lebanon Lebanon Chamber of Commerce Fellowship Lou Romohr Romohr Real Estate William W. Shorts Lebanon Citizens National Bank Dayton Chamber of Commerce Marvin Park Dayton Chamber James Obrig

Eaton Council Hires Bond Attorney For Sewer Plan

Eaton council in regular session hired John Fisher of Peck Shaffer and Williams to advise on storm sewer financing as part of a Woolpert survey. Council discussed bond types, retainer fees, and two proposed sewer projects priced at 960000 and 255000. The meeting also covered bids for a new police cruiser, center improvements, and a county mayor association meeting set for Feb 23.

EATON Eaton Council Ralph L. Woolpert Co Dayton Glenn G. Moysey, Jr John Fisher Cincinnati Peck Shaffer and Williams Ohio Fisher Woolpert Company Council Jeft Barron Beech Street Valley Main Somers Preble County

Franklin Buttons and Spoons Club Hosts February Meeting

Franklin FRANKLIN The Misses Car jole, Margaret and Becky Lucas, hosted the February Franklin Buttons and Spoons 4H Club meeting at their Howard Drive home. Five new members joined Martha Moore, Donna Gabbard, Lana Gabbard, Betty Steed, and Madeline Moore, with safety talks by Car ole Lucas and Sarah Minge, demonstrations by Myra Mason, and hostesses Kathy Alexander Celeste Townsend and Sarah Minge assisting. Guests included Ellen Grove and Mary Anne Ralston. Next meeting set for March 6 at Donna and Lana Gabbard. TWENTY-TWO members of the Tuesday Trotters met at Mrs. Howard Wright’s Union Road home last Tuesday with full attendance. each member received a Valentine gift from their secret sister. Mrs. Kent Libecap led the business session. Mrs. Willard R. Klaber hosted the February Choc-a-boo Card Club at her home last Wednesday. guest was Mrs. Regas Marianos. Evening prizes went to Mrs. Marianos and Miss Viola Millard.

Franklin Car Jole Margaret Becky Lucas Franklin Buttons Howard Drive Martha Moore Donna Gabbard Lana Gabbard Betty Steed Madeline Moore Carole Lucas Sarah Minge Myra, Mason Kathy Alexander Celeste Townsend Ellen Grove Mary Anne Ralston Donna Howard Wright Union Road Kent Libecap Willard R. Klaber Regas Marianos Marianos Viola Millard Lebanon Marion Mulford Golden Lamb Robert Jones Francis Drake Jones John Peck Jack Jones Carl Moser Tipp City Marilyn Moser Thomas Kyle Don Willoughby Newport Marian Willoughby Line Sheets Marion Leer Gilbert Jameson Pleasant Street Pta S. M. Crane Southwest District Dental Health Consultant Dayton Pleasant Street Brass Band William Donovan Howard Cooke Card Club Harry Holmes Herbert Fogle Rezin Meloy Mery B. Gray S. Mechanic Street Ed Herrick Warren C. Nelson Albert Herrick Stanley Markey Thelma Banta Eva Ellis Rebecca Beckett

Bond issue on ballot for storm sewers in 1961 election

Council must pass a resolution of necessity by July 20 to place the storm sewer bond on the November ballot. The amount and decision rest with council. The Board of Public Affairs handles the sanitary sewer improvement project and a Fish er letter was discussed but not released. Local social notes report numerous visits, hospital updates, church meetings, a PTA gathering, and community club activities in Lebanon Valley News.

Board of Public Affairs Fisher Bill Noble Dearth

Eaton Council Discusses Parking Meters and New Bank Window

William H. Hiestand spoke on relocating two meters and removing two to clear space for a drive-in bank window at Preble County National Bank. Ed Rank protested potential meter removal from his storefront while Mayor Moysey governs under the parking meter ordinance.

Eaton Council William H. Hiestand Preble County National Bank Ed Rank Moysey

Visits and tributes mark Camden area mentions

Dr and Mrs W Clinton Jackson of Connersville Ind visited Mrs E C Newton and daughter Mrs Bessie Coon. Mr and Mrs Bert Umbaugh spent Sunday in Columbus with their grandson at Ohio State University. Otis Thompson and daughter of Alley W Va were called to Camden by the death of his father Ed Thompson. John Armstrong of Mansfield was called home by the death of his grandfather Ed Thompson. H R Brown cashier of the First National Bank in Camden attended the Ohio State Bankers Association midwinter meeting in Columbus. During the meeting Brown and other Group Executive committee members were honored for contributions to organized banking.

Bert Umbaugh Columbus Ohio State University Otis Thompson Alley W. Va Camden Ed Thompson John Armstrong Mansfield H. R. Brown First National Bank Ohio State Bankers Association Brown Association Neil House

Regional meeting of Ohio Garden Clubs at Central High

The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs regional meeting will be held at Central High School on East Church Street in Xenia at 9 30 Saturday March 11. Three speeches are scheduled Mechanics of Flower Arranging More Effective Speaking and Good Design.

Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Central High School East Church Street Xenia

Blue Ball Local Couple Honored With House Warming

Mr and Mrs Walter Oakes were honored with a surprise house warming at their Popular Street home on Saturday. A covered dish banquet followed. Numerous neighbors and relatives attended including Mr and Mrs Arthur Schul and Mrs Floyd Saks. Pvt Ted Williams returned from Ft Dix to join his mother Mrs Anna Williams.

Blue Ball Walter Oakes Robert Hanson Roosevelt Avenue William Emmert Williamsdale

Infirmary Upgrade Considered by Preble County Officials

Preble County commissioners met with architects J E Holland and Alex Burns who reported the Eaton Gettysburg infirmary is dilapidated and a new facility would be wiser than renovating. Officials seek public opinion on options for 60 plus residents as a Delta Theta Tau committee plans outreach in March to explain conditions.

Board of Delta Theta Tau Sorority

Camden Crew Forms Softball Association in Camden

Pete Buchanan elected president of the Camden Athletic Association to run a summer slow pitch league under lights at the high school field. Jim Beasley and Gerald Withrow named VP and secretary treasurer, with Clarence Beasley Jim Coleman Dick Buchanan Red Rader and Carl Hawkins as directors. Improvements include a portable outfield fence financed by fence ads. Also notes Delta Theta Tau entertaining, a house warming for Miss Hattie Reed, and Heart Fund canvassing plans by Legion Auxiliary and Delta Theta Tau volunteers.

Camden Pete Buchananj Camden Athletic Association Jim Beasley Gerald Withrow Clarence Beasley Jim Coleman Dick Buchanan Red Rader Carl Hawkins

Red Lion Dr Weaver Addresses Methodist Conference

Red Lion church hosts Fourth Quarterly Conference on Sunday February 26 at 2 p.m. with Dr Robert Weaver Dayton District Superintendent as speaker and leading morning worship. WSCS meets March 2 at 7 p.m. in Springboro. Revival planned March 10 11 and 12 with Rev George Roads from Rainburg.

Red Lion Red Lion Methodist Church Robert Weaver Dayton Weaver WSCS George Roads Rainburg

West Elkton Scouts Banquet Set For Tuesday Evening

West Elkton The Cub Scouts of the West Elkton Community will hold their annual Blue and Gold Banquet Tuesday evening February 28 at the local school. Included are notices of local residents visiting relatives and hospital observation for David Gault son of Mr and Mrs William Gault who has rheumatic fever and has been homebound for months.

West Elkton Cub Scouts Marjorie Williams Clifford Moore Danny Linda Sue Robby Linda Vork Columbus Clyde Alvey David Gault William Gault West Elkton School Middletown Hospital David

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Lebanon News Chamber Marvin Hollingshead Edward Herrick Eldon Zuercher Mildred Crane Miller Lebanon High School John W. Bricker U. S Karl B Pauly Columbus Dispatch Pearl Ross Washington Community Club E. Mulberry Street Pleasant Plain Clarence Dunham Delight Pinochie Club Hilda Buckman Cynthia Fulberth Dunham Jean Fogle Everett Banta Amicitia Circle East Main St Lou Romahr Jo Ann Carrie Holliday Hugh Howard Little Son Perry Romohr John Zettel Harold Hines John Zettel, Jr Norwood Helen Cook Miarmisburg Sue Marshbarger Welton Hizar Teir Ben Lambert Monroe, Mich James Hills New Jersey Martha Shumaker Ruth Crane Sadie Simpson Kenneth Groves Richmond Indiana A.E. Ruckman Earl Ellis Moyley Lloyd B. Bennett Hiestand Don Charlton James Snowden Emery Charlton Waynesville Roxie Jones Mildred Springboro Mark Green Springfield Ralph Green Ted Mote St. Elizabeth Hospital Drexall Fugatt Elmer Parker Grandview Hospital Ed Parker Ralph Taylor Live Stock Association Wilmington Klob James E. Dewry Wilbur South Frank Bunnell Will Hunt Valley News W. Clinton Jackson Connersville Ind E. C. Newton Bessie, Coon Mason Ruth Lyons Espa Geary Lily Slaughter Bunion Ambergy Maxwell Cox Debbie Townsend Michelle Johnson Donald Sorrell Ft. Sheridan Ill Russell Sorrell Well Road Chester Ashley le Roy Fletcher and Campton S. D.cox W. B. Ashley Stanton, Ky Hurber Hendrickson Jefferson Road Lucille Hendrickson Princeton Pike S. G. Hogan New Athletic Association Harold Browning al Kiracofe Don Buell Delita Theta Tau William White Kenneth White Esther Sullivan Florence Gwynne Jessie Roberts Richard Cunningham Herschel Brown Eleanor Sparklin Julia Deem Hattie Reed County Infirmary Dale Borts Hettie Ward Charles Taylor Hazel Iseman Bessie Coon Harry Neff Genevieve White Herschel] Brown Robert Duskey Heart Fund Drive American Legion Auxiliary Somers Township Marty Mote Jeanie Shumaker Debbie Mark Alspaugh Middletown Simon Shumaker Roy Nunn Gary George Dudley Pisgah Don Cramer Hamiltton Delbertoo Ashland, Y Mile’s Chenworth Ollie Elam Car Elam Russell Elam Della Webb Jack Webb Webbs Paul Noble Charles Wilson Eugene Wood Bill Nobel Walter Noble THE Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company
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