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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1952

Page

6

Barbara Howard Returns to Baycrest Homes Florida Visit

Miss Barbara Howard arrived home at the Baycrest Apartments in Clearwater Beach Florida after visiting relatives in Middletown since Christmas Day. She stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Howard and Mr. and Mrs. William Drake and family during her Middletown visit while her parents Jefferson and Barbara Howard recently moved from Middletown to Florida. Miss Howard attends Florida Southern College Lakeland. Bill Riggs leaves North Broad Street to attend Ohio Wesleyan University as a freshman in Delaware.

Baycrest Apts Clearwater Beach Fla Barbara Howard Middletown Lewis Howard Tytus Ave William Drake Peasttown Heights Miss Howard Jefferson Howard Florida Florida Southern College Lakeland

Annual Tea Dance Attracts Nearly 400 Middletonians

The Episcopal church’s annual Tea Dance drew almost four hundred Middleton residents and guests to the Manchester Hotel Ballroom yesterday. Jimmy Wilbur’s orchestra played from 4 30 to 9 p.m. The event featured holly centerpieces, Paris scenes from the Charity Bail and red poinsettias, with Mrs. Robert A. Wilson as general chairman and a long list of committee helpers. Tables were reserved for many local names as decorations and service stations enhanced a festive start to the new year. Green peas and cauliflower with cheese sauce accompanied corned beef hash, with cole slaw or hearts of lettuce and Thousand Island dressing for salad.

Manchester Episcopal Church Jimmy Wilbur Paris Charity Bail Frank McGraw Harold Neill Fred Danford Arthur Griffith Robert Grover Ernest Graff Ed Cohn John Robertson Harold Anness Robert A. Wilson Graff L. E. Welshofer Alma Easter E. A. Lampe Ralph Kah W. S. Wilmer, Jr Richard Logan E. B. Sickle

Gala Tea Dance Hosts and New Year Parties at Manchester Hotel

Bill Riggs entertained over 30 guests at a coke tail party at his North Broad Street home preceding the Episcopal Tea dance at the Manchester Hotel. Honorees included Peggy Morris of Columbus and Betty DeBeck, with a New Year’s Eve gathering for Morris and Beck. Shrimp snacks and refreshments were served to about 50 guests.

Manchester Bill Riggs North Broad St Mr. Riggs Peggy Morris Columbus Ken Feinthal Betty DeBeck Riggs Miss Morris Miss Beck

Openhouse Hosts Calvary College Students at Bechtel Home

Mrs. Millard Bechtel and Mrs. Earl Moore hosted a New Year open house for Calvary Methodist College students home for holidays at the Bechtel residence on Seventh Ave. About 50 guests attended as post-high students Janet Sebald and Marilyn Mann helped at the refreshment table with a white Christmas tree and red poinsettias decorating the room.

Millard Bechtel Earl Moore Bechtel Seventh Ave Calvary Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service Moore WSCS Janet Sebald Marilyn Mann

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by Bell Family

Mr and Mrs James E Bell hosted a turkey dinner at their Sherman Avenue home during the holiday weekend. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Brelsford and Mrs Katherine Brelsford of Jacksonburg Mr and Mrs John Jacquart of Trenton and Mrs Clara Walter.

James E. Bell Sherman Ave John Brelsford Katherine Brelsford Jacksonburg John Jacquart Trenton Clara Walter

Homemakers Circle Two to Meet at Mrs Berry Home

Homemaker's Circle Two gathers Thursday at 8 p.m. at 1901 Winona Drive hosted by Mrs. Paul Berry. A book review by Mrs. A M Laren is planned.

Homemaker’s Circle Two Paul Berry Winona Dr Charles Maertz Tytus Ave Homemaker’s Circle William Shawhan A. M. Laren

Final Count Due In Chamber Vote

The tellers' committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the chamber office at the Manchester Hotel to tally votes for the Middle town Chamber of Commerce board. Balloting by mail ended December 28 and results will be announced at the meeting.

Tellers Middletown

Two Area Servicemen Return Via Rotation

The Navy transport Gen. Si mon B Buckner arrived Monday at Seattle with rotation troops from the Far East. Among the passengers were Cpl. Lewis D Creager Blanchester and Seaman 1c Jimmie Lipps Hamilton, both area servicemen returning home.

Navy Simon B. Buckner Seattle Wash Far East Hamilton Blanchester Cpl Lewis D. Creager Jimmie Lipps

The Prettiest Two-Piecer Pattern 9152 34-50

Westin Masti presents pattern 9152 34-50 for a flattering two piece dress with yoke gathers and paneled skirt. Sizes 34 to 50 include 36 requiring 4 parts of fabric. complete Sew Chart and assembly steps provided. Send 30 cents to Marian Martin pattern department at News Journal Middletown Ohio and New York address with name address size and style number.

Marian Martin Care News Journal Middletown Ohio West 18Th St New York N.Y

Beauty On The Ice And Indoors In Winter Sports

A beauty editor urges winter readers to take up indoor and outdoor sports to slim hips and thighs, improve posture, and tone muscles. Ice skating, skiing, bowling, tennis, squash and badminton are recommended for fitness and social benefits, with participation prioritized over expertise.

Alicia Hartner

Quiet Carry Hosiery Holder Promises Emergency Stockings

A clear vinyl self sealing container offers an extra pair of stockings stored in a compact holder for handbags. The airtight envelope protects against snags and soil while remaining discreet and quickly accessible for emergencies.

Give This to a Mother-to-be Pattern 731 Embroidery

Casera Whedon offers a baby room embroidery pattern with transfer details and outline stitches. Send twenty five cents for pattern 731 to News Journal Middletown Ohio and include name address and zone. Also advertise Learn Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog with patterns and a free handbag pattern.

News Journal Middletown Ohio P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Learn Wheeler Needlecraft

Hi Y Meet Thursday Middletown High clubs schedule

Five HI Y clubs of Middletown High School hold meetings at 7 15 p m Thursday in the YMCA boys department. Harry ter Braak boys work secretary reported the plan.

Middletown High School Boys YMCA Harry Ter Braak Boys Work

Driver Escapes As Train Smashes Truck In Camden

George Gray, 38, of Alexandria Kentucky, escaped with minor scratches when the Pennsylvania Railroad Southland train struck the rear of his hay truck at the South Main Street crossing in Camden. Gray told police the crossing flasher lights were not working. The southbound train demolished the truck. accident occurred at 6 25 a m.

Camden George Gray Alexandria Pennsylvania Railroad South Main St Gray Eaton

Polio Drive Starts in Ohio With 100000 Volunteers

The 1952 March of Dimes campaign opens in Columbus as Ohio mobilizes 100000 workers to top the previous year's $1,766,835 raised in the state.

Columbus Ohio

Car Talk Prompts Ethical Question at Dance

The excerpt discusses whether a girl should offer her car for a date at a dance. It contrasts proper and improper phrasing and mentions casual reference to sharing transport. The passage notes the rarity of quadruplets and provides a numeric birth figure.

Sports Participation Promotes Social Outlook

The article asserts that active involvement in sports enhances social perspective more than passive observation, noting there is substantial discussion on the topic but emphasizes personal engagement as more enjoyable and beneficial.

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