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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1951

Page

6

Recording Of Civic Symphony Concert Tonight

A recording of the Middletown Civic Symphony Orchestra concert will be played tonight at 7 30 p m at 228 South Main Street. Attendees include Civic Symphony members and the Women's Committee. The February 1 program featured violist Eric Kabison and Louis Frank with Handel's Viola Concerto in B minor and Copland's Lincoln Portrait performed respectively.

Middletown Civic Symphony Orchestra McCaliay S. Main St Civic Symony Orchestra Eric Kabison Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Louis Frank Kabison Handel Mr. Frank Lincoln Aaron Copeland

N S A Celebrates Second Anniversary

Mid dletown chapter of the National Secretaries Association marks its second anniversary with a birthday dinner at 6 30 p m in the Meadows party room. Marguerite Conover heads the program and new member Pearl Cassidy will be welcomed. A business session leads to a round table on The Incoming Mail, followed by a social hour.

Middletown National Secretaries’ Association the Meadows Marguerite Conover Pearl Cassidy

Engagement Announced for Donna Dichott and Ross Yeary

Mr and Mrs Pete Dichott of Trenton announce the engagement of their daughter Donna to Ross Yeary son of Franklin Yeary of Lafayette Ave Donna attended Trenton High School and works at The Central Store Yeary attended Middletown High School is a Navy veteran of two years and works at the Manchester Hotel No date set for the wedding.

Pete Dichott Trenton, C Donna Ross Yeary Franklin P. Yeary Lafayette Ave Miss Dichott Trenton High School Central Store Middletown High School U. S. Navy Manchester Hotel

Delta Sigma chapter meeting highlights new project

The Delta Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma sorority held a meeting last night. Miss Virginia Nickell was named chairman of the ways and means committee and Miss Bette Hope Hampton was placed in charge of publicity. Miss Jean Withrow led the cultural program with a talk on Home Decoration offering tips on furniture, color schemes, and arrangements.

Delta Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Sorority Virginia Nickell Ways and Bette Hope Hampton Jean Withrow

St Marys Church women bus to Cincinnati for TV breakfast club

One hundred ladies of St Marys Church with friends took a chartered bus to Cincinnati on Monday to join a TV breakfast club. They toured Eden Park Conservatory and had lunch at the Colonial Cupboard in Mariemont with chairman Mrs George Kampschaefer and assistants Mrs John Downey Mrs Charlies Fay and Mrs James Sedge.

St Mary's Church Cincinnati Eden Park Colonial Cupboard Mariemont George Kampschaefer John Downey Charlies Fay James Sedge

Evening Guild Holds Second Meeting at Parish House

The Evening Guild of the Church of the Ascension met in the Parish House library Monday with Rev. Sidney McCammon and Mrs. Ernest Graff speaking. The group invites parish women who cannot attend afternoon meetings and plans to meet the fourth Monday each month. Refreshments were served by Mrs. James Moorehead and Mrs. Franklin Hofer.

Church of the Ascension Sidney McCammon Ernest Graff Dayton Women's Auxiliary The Episcopal Church James Moorehead Franklin Hofer

Community events schedule at local churches and clubs

Beth Sholom Sisterhood hosts a card party at the synagogue at 8 p.m. tomorrow. Eastern Star meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with initiation and refreshments. Rainbow for Girls Assembly No 68 holds initiation Saturday at 7 30 p.m. Rehearsal for officers Saturday at 1 p.m. Ladies Aid of First Evangelical United Brethren meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Clyde Hall's home in Franklin Ohio. Ramblers Club hosts members at 104 Franklin Street for an evening gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs FE H McCandlish. Dr David Gerber speaks on The Ohio with Mrs Russell Galloway discussing Animals Animals and Animals.

Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Order of the Rainbow Aid of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church Clyde Hall Franklin, O FE. H. McCandlish Franklin St Ramblers’ Club Tomorow David Gerber Ohio Russell Galloway

Medical Auxiliary Luncheon Held at Blair's Restaurant

The Butler County Medical Society auxiliary held a noon luncheon at Blair's Restaurant with colorful ramram arrangements. Mrs. William Porter of Oxford spoke, performing humorous sketches titled If the Shoe Fits. Planning for the next meeting on March 27 at the Anthony Wayne Hotel, Hamilton.

Anthony Wayne Hotel Hamilton Carl Wizbach Health Missioner of Cincinnati

Post-Nuptial Shower for Mrs. Keller at Holiday House

A post-nuptial linen shower honored Mrs. Shirley C. Keller Jr. at Holiday House. Hosts were Miss Joan Norris and Miss Mary Ann Holland. Attendees included Mrs. Shirley Keller Sr and several Miles and Goonan relatives with prizes awarded to Elizabeth Miles Vera Craig and Patricia Goonan.

Shirley C. Keller Holiday House Joan Norris Mary Ann Holland Keller Janet Miles Elizabeth Miles Vera Craig Patricia Goonan Shirley Co. Keller, Sr W.,d Miles Dorothy Miles Marguerite Miles Zana Keller Goonan Joseph Witch Robert Robillard Craig

Party Celebrates 80th Birthday of Mrs Sophie Van Cleve

On her 80th birthday yesterday Mrs Sophie Van Cleve of South St was the guest of honor at a surprise party at her home planned by Mr T E McPherson and Mrs Peggy Miller Gifts were presented and games were played Prize winners included Mrs Dale Porter.

Sophie van Cleve South St T. E. McPherson Peggy Miller

Selective Service Ruling Eases Pressure on College Men

Draft board chairmen say many students leave college early to join the service of their choice rather than risk June drafting. The rule allows time after June for eligible students to enter preferred branches if openings exist. otherwise 1-A delinquents may still be drafted. Graduating seniors get 30 days post graduation to find employment before draft. FBI has 15 delinquents under investigation with G men active in Middletown.

Wylie Mitchell Army Department of Defense Selective Armed Service Mitchell Poin Mitchell FBI Middletown

Gray Ladies Unit To Meet Tonight In Middletown

Gray Ladies of the Red Cross convene at 7 o clock tonight led by Mrs. Margaret Crane and Mrs. Frank Sample at 116 South Main St. The meeting will review recruitment and Blood Procurement and Civilian Defense volunteer work following guidance from national Volunteer Services consultant Mrs. John Geyer.

Gray Ladies of the Red Cross Margaret Crane Volunteer Services Frank Sample Gray Ladies Crane John Geyer National Headquarters Red Cross Middletown Hospital South Main St

Girl Scouts Plan Cookie Sale and Juliette Low Birthday Observance

The Middletown Girl Scout Council PR Committee chaired by Mrs Vera Chap man discussed the annual Cookie Sale starting March 9 and plans to observe Juliette Low's birthday on March 12. Window displays will be prepared in city windows and the Speakers Bureau held auditions for membership at the Girl Scout headquarters with five girls accepted.

Middletown

Community ladies attend evening gathering and cake toast

Climax of the evening came when Mrs Van Cleve was presented with a beautifully decorated cake. Attendees included Mrs W G Denham Mrs Blaine Nickell Miss Judy Nickell Mrs Everitt Dykes Miss Debbie Dykes Mrs Mary Lindsay Mrs Martha Frazier Mrs Donna Kroger Mrs Elvira Hounshell Mrs Robert Hobillard Mrs Iva Powers and Mrs Monroe Buckner.

Cone Newkirk Lydia Curtis van Cleve W. G. Denham Blaine Nickell Judy Nickell Everitt Dykes Debbie Dykes Mary Lindsay Martha Frazier Donna Kroger Elvira Hounshell Robert Hobillard Iva Powers Monroe Buckner

Hamilton Soldiers Wounded In Korea

Two Hamilton families were informed by the Department of Defense that their sons were wounded in the Korean War. Pfc. Louis Strauss of Symmes Road was wounded February 14 and is in a Yoko­hama hospital, Japan. Pfc. Earl E. Reece of South Fourth Street was wounded February 8 and recuperating in a Japanese hospital. The county total reaches 42 wounded, 13 killed, and 13 missing.

Hamilton Department of Defense Louis Strauss Symmes Rd Yokohama Japan Earl E. Reece Martha Reece South Fourth St Butler County

Lawmaker Clarence J. Brown Ill With Flu

Rep. Clarence J. Brown of Ohio is ill with the flu. His office says he expects to return to the House on Thursday.

Washington Clarence J. Brown Ohio

Suez Canal Minimum Depth Cited at 34 Feet

A report states the Suez Canal maintains a minimum depth of 34 feet, ensuring safe passage for vessels at the shallowest point. The datum reflects engineering benchmarks used in navigation planning and maritime operations.

Suez Canal

Patrol Post Here Will Interview New Candidates

Corporal O J Simmons of the State Highway Patrol Post in Middletown says Colonel George Mingle orders interviews for Middletown area applicants for an April Columbus training class. Applicants must be 21 to 35, American citizens, five years Ohio residents, with high school education or equivalent, 68 inches tall and 165 pounds. Trainee pay is 152 dollars monthly with uniforms meals and quarters provided. upon graduation pay rises to 228 dollars monthly.

O. J. Simmons State Highway Patrol Middletown George Mingle Columbus Simmons Ohio

Franklinite Worker Suffers Finger Amputation in Industrial Accident

Willis Mathews, 21, of Franklin, was injured at Miami Valley Coating Paper Co. in Franklin when a drum of casein fell and crushed his left hand. The third finger was amputated and his condition was listed as good by Middle town Hospital attendants.

Willis Mathews Franklin General Delivery Middletown Mathews Miami Valley Coating Paper Co

State Patrol to Pick 40 New Training Recruits

Simmons said a new training session will begin after 40 candidates are chosen. The announcement came last Sunday and outlines the selection process for the next training cohort.

Simmons State Highway Patrol

Woman Hospitalized After Stairway Fall In Kensington

Mrs Louitia Brice aged 46 of Kensington Avenue fell down a stairway this morning. She was taken to the hospital for x rays and was released.

Louitia Brice Sol Kensington Ave

Hamilton Cafe License Suspended for Liquor Violations

A Hamilton cafe on 53 S. Front St faced a 60 day liquor license suspension after violations including Sunday sale and after hour sale. Langdon held D-1 D-2 and D-3 permits for beer wine and liquor at the establishment.

Hamilton Ve Langdon S. Front St. Hamilto Langdon

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DP News Susan Breiel Paramount Theater Ls Ig Osborne Miss Donna Dichoff Style Shop DIAL Beta Sigma Phi St. Mary’s Church Beth Sholom Sisterwood Tobias St. Main St Office Outfitters N. Main ST Medical Auxiliary Gray Ladies Unit Girl Scout Ulbant Santtone Dry Cleaning Service Charles ST Frie Hanson Korea Patrol Post Hamilton Cafe Crawford Tytus Beauty Shop Tytus Ave Monthru Mattye Bailey Helen Curtis Lucy Mae Bullock
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