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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1948

Page

6

Slough Sheets Vows Scheduled This Week

Slough-Sheets wedding planned for Thursday evening at 7 30 in United Brethren Church Baltimore Street with open church custom. Miss Janet Slough and Jack J Sheets of Middletown Route 2 will wed. Dr R Turner and Rev Clarence Smith officiate. Bill Sheets best man. Pat Cornett matron of honor. Dick Hoskins and Victor Cornett ushers.

Janet Slough Walter Slough Elwood St Jack J Sheets Middletown United Brethren Church Baltimore St R. Turner Clarence Smith Xenia Smith Wes Bill Sheets Pat Cornett Dick Hoskins Victor Cornett

BIRTHS AT SEVERAL FAMILIES IN TOWN

Mr. and Mrs. James Moorman welcome a boy at 14th Avenue Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James McLaughlin report a girl at Armco Drive Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Moore greet a girl at Glenmore Drive Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Fryman announce a boy at Ottawa Street Sunday. In the Colored column Mr. and Mrs. James Lindsay at 18th Avenue report a boy Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Marshall of Main Street greet a girl Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Green of Grove Street welcome a boy Sunday.

James McLaughlin Armco Dr Sam Moore Glenmore Dr William Fryman Ottawa St James Lindsay Eighteenth Ave Elgin Marshall Main St Andrew Green Grove St

Ladies Auxiliary Install Officers 1948 Dinner

The Ladies Auxiliary No. 178 of the National Association of Letter Carriers Middletown held its 1948 installation dinner on Saturday evening January 3 at the Peerless Pantry in Miamisburg. Seventeen members attended as officers were installed by Mrs. Harold Hannah with Mrs. Aldie Lloyd assisting. New officers include Mrs. Walter Stull president Mrs. John Pendleton vice president Mrs. La Verne Knox secretary Mrs. Walter Montgomery treasurer Mrs. Chester Hollenbaugh color bearer Mrs. Milford Pendleton mistress-at-arms and Mrs. Arthur Stubbs chaplain.

Ladies Auxiliary Ladies Auxiliary No. 178 National Association of Letter Carriers of Middletown Peerless Pantry Miamisburg Harold Hannah Aldie Lloyd Hanah Walter Stull John Pendelton LaVerne Knox Walter Montgomery Chester Hollenbaugh Milford Pendleton Arthur Stubbs

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals List

In The Hospital Mrs. William Thompson of West Middletown Route 1 surgical. Mrs. Laurence Jeffery of Baltimore St medical. Mrs. Vel Spence of Crawford St surgical. Mrs. H. L. Breisford of Monroe Mrs. Lawrence Hannah of Elmo Pl medical. Mrs. Robert Weatherby of Jackson St medical. Richard Caskey son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Caskey of Michigan Ave surgical. Terry Lee Kelly son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kelly of Trenton surgical. Mrs. Samuel Conley of Germantown Route 1 medical. James J. Guyler of West Middletown dismissed. John Morgan of Lewis Ave dismissed. Levi Hodge of Pershing Ave dismissed. Harry George of Central Ave. Mrs. Paul Leppich of Woodside Ave dismissed.

Laurence Jeffery Baltimore St Vel Spence Crawford St H. L. Breisford Monroe St Lawrence Hannah Elmo Pl Robert Weatherby Jackson St Richard Caskey Clyde Caskey Michigan Ave Terry Lee Kelly Clarence Kelly Trenton Samuel Conley Germantown James J. Guyler West Middletown John Morgan Lewis Ave Levi Hodge Pershing Ave Harry George Central Ave Paul Leppich Woodside Ave

Excello Couple Weds in Covington Church Ceremony

Miss Martha Ann Smith and Earl Cockerham unite in a Friday noon ceremony at the First Church of Christ parsonage Covington Rev William H Hale officiates witnesses Mrs Sam Lawson and Mrs Ida Crosbie. The bride from Excello wore a brown trimmed rose wool dress with a white carnation corsage. The groom served two years in the European theater with the infantry and works for Armeo.

Excello Martha Ann Smith Eva Smith Earl Cockerham Clarence Cockerham Wolfe County First Church of Christ Covington William H. Hale Sam Lawson Ida Crosbie Cockerham Middletown Armeo

Hadassah Dorer Dinner Dazzles Manchester Hotel Crowd

Hadassah members and guests filled Manchester Hotel for the annual Dorer Dinner. Rabbi Jerome Folkman of Temple Israel spoke on Palestine and the effort of Hadassah, Beth Sholom Quintet performed, and the audience joined in singing America to close the event.

Hadassah H. O. Finkieman L. J. Newman Sam Bartell Jerome Folkman Temple Israel Columbus Holy Land Palestine Rabbi Folkman Middletown Bessie Schomer Beth Sholom Rabo Marton Ronald Agronin David Feinstein Marie Marton Max Marstein Larry Schaps J. A. Casper L. Blumberg Louis Phillips Nandor Marton America Cohen

Personal notices of travel and family visits

Mr. and Mrs. Meizo Gaw and children David and Ricky return home after two weeks in St. Petersburg and Tampa Florida. Mrs Jewel Cunningham returns home after two weeks with her daughter in Louisville Kentucky. William B H Gillespie travels to Butler Pennsylvania for his brother F Scott Gillespie’s funeral and will visit his daughter in Holiday Cove West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Frederick W Nessler return from Ft Wayne Indiana to visit Mrs Nessler’s parents and the Lincoln National Life Insurance office in town.

Meizo Gaw David and Ricky Howard Ave St. Petersburg Tampa Fla Jewel Cunningham Kunz Ave E. G. Summers and Family Louisville William BH. Gillespie Butler F. Scott Gillespie W .E. Steakley Holiday's Cove W. Va Frederick W. Nessler Stanley St Ft. Wayne Ind

Little Theater Board Convenes in Middletown

The Board of Governors of Little Theater of Middletown convened Sunday for policy planning. Members present included Mrs. L. Joe Rolles, Tom Giles, Glenn Webster, and chair Mrs. H. James Rosing. They set regulations for meetings and membership, with four additional plays planned, including a February staging of Twin Beds. An open meeting for all members and prospective joiners was announced for Thursday January 15 at 8 p.m. in the Civic Association Building.

Board of Governors Little Theater of Middletown L. Joe Rolles Tom Giles Glenn Webster H. James Rosing Giles

Art Study Club Meeting With Mrs Zellec

Members of the Art Study Club will meet with Mrs G H Zellec at 211 Aberdeen Drive to discuss Contemporary Artists as the meeting theme.

Art Study Club G. H. Zellec Aberdeen Dr

Women Teachers' Club Meeting at Miss Hawkins Home

The Women Teachers' Club will meet at Miss Alice Hawkins residence 1004 Nelbar Street tomorrow at 7 45 p m. The straightforward notice notes a local gathering hosted by a named person with a precise time and address.

Women Teachers’ Club Alice Hawkins Nelbar St

Middletown White Shrine hosts program at Masonic Temple

The Middletown White Shrine of Jerusalem will entertain past high worthy priestesses and past watchmen of the shepherds Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. Mrs Chester McCutcheon arranged an interesting program with refreshments supervised by Mrs Russell Murphy and her committee.

Middletown White Shrine of Jerusalem the Shepherds Masonic Temple Chester McCutcheon Russell Murphy

Homemakers Circle No 2 to Meet at Mrs Cramer's Home

Homemakers Circle No 2 will gather at Mrs Eugene Cramers residence 501 Aberdeen Drive at 7 30 p m tomorrow for an evening meeting with neighbors and club members in attendance

Homemakers’ Circle No. 2 Eugene Cramer Aberdeen Dr

Philathea class dinner at First Methodist Church

The Philathea Class of the First Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p m for a covered dish dinner with Mrs Charles Timmons in charge. The Daughters of Revolution Col Jonathan Bayard Smith Chapter will meet tomorrow at 2 30 p m at the regent's home Mrs H B Harvey Miss Millicent Bender in charge of the program Display of Jewelry Hostesses are Mrs M H B Harvey Mrs Aurelia D Smith Miss Julia Dillman and Mrs W B Klopp.

Philathea First Methodist Church Charles Timmons Daughters OF Revolution Jonathan Bayard Smith National Society Daughters of American Revolution Regent H. B. Harvey Millicent Bender MH. B. Harvey Aurelia D. Smith Julia Dillman W. B. Klopp

Panel discussion on comparative religions at Women's Century Club

The Woman's Century Club will host a panel discussion on comparative religions at the Girls' Club today. The event features speakers from local religious groups and aims to explore faith perspectives for community members.

Woman's Century Club Toay

Women’s Association Plans All Day Meeting and Luncheon

The Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church will hold an all day meeting and luncheon on Friday January 9.

Women’s Association Women's Association of First Presbyterian Church

Progressive Mothers Circle Meeting at Mrs Sander Home

Progressive Mothers Circle of Mothers Study League will convene at Mrs Thomas Sander 520 Young St tomorrow at 8 p m.

Progressive Mothers Circle of Mothers’ Study League Thomas Sander Young St.y

Graduate Regents Meet With Mrs Keeler At Thinnes Home

The Graduate Regents of Women of Moose will meet with Mrs Les ter Keeler at her mother Mrs Michael Thinnes home tomorrow evening at 7 30 p m.

Graduate Regents of Women of Moose Lester Keeler Michael Thinnes

Goodwill Mothers Club to Meet at Fletcher Home

The Goodwill Mothers Club will convene at Mrs George S. Fletcher 4114 A Ren Rd Friday at 7 30 pm. Mrs Raymond Bell will be program chairman.

Goodwill Mothers Goodwill Mothers Club George S. Fletcher Aren Rd Raymond Bell

Fidelis Bible Class Meeting Notice

Fidelis Bible Class members will gather tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the church for a business and social meeting. In charge are Mrs Enis Marshall Mrs Ray Askins Mrs Peter Becker Mrs Fred Bayha Mrs Edna Baskins Mrs Arlo Weber Mrs Hattie Atkinson and Mrs Ray Brubaker.

Fidelis Enis Marshall Ray Askins Peter Becker Fred Bayha Edna Baskins Arlo Weber Hattie Atkinson Ray Brubaker

Busy Fingers Sewing Club Meeting Notice

Busy Fingers Sewing Club will meet with Mrs. Arthur Johnson on Easmere Street Tuesday January 6. Homemakers Circle No 1 meets at 609 Garfield Street at 8 p.m. Mrs L W Schlemann to speak on health. Unity Council No 241 will convene tomorrow at 7 30 p m in Knights of Malta Hall with installation of officers and team practice on January 20.

Busy Fingers Busy Fingers Sewing Club Arthur Johnson Easmere Homemakers Circle Homemakers’ Circle No Carton D. Hammond Garfield St L. W. Schlemann Unity Council Unity Council No. 241 Daughters of America Knights of Malta School of Instruction

Maple Park Mothers Plan White Elephant Sale

Maple Park mothers schedule a white elephant sale for Thursday January in the Maple Park School. Beginning at 1 p m all mothers are requested to bring a white elephant.

Maple Park

Alumnae Association Meets at Home of Betty Long

The Middletown Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association will meet tomorrow at 108 Monroe Street the home of Mrs Betty Long for officer elections and installation ceremonies Hostesses include Mrs Long chairman Mrs Douglas Barrett Mrs Marie Shaffer and Mrs Walter Fall A Miami Valley Council No 30 Daughters of America plans a party for outgoing officers afterward.

Alumnae Association Middletown Hospital School of Nursing Betty Long Monroe St Douglas Barrett Marie Shaffer Walter Fall Miami Valley Council No. 30 Daughters of America

City Briefs United and civic group meetings lined up

Monday events include the Amercan Legion Executive Committee 7:30 p m and Blythe Williams Post 8 p m at 836 Eighth Ave Holy Trinity In formation Organization convenes 8 8 p m in Assembly Room Manchester Hotel hosts a March of Dimes recruitment at 7:30 p m. Tuesday schedules cover Sportsmen Club Trustees 8 p m at the clubhouse US National Guard drill 7 p m Eagles 8 p m at the hall Munter Clark Post V F W 8 p m at Silver Leaf Social Club Legion Band p m at the Legion Home Cancer Clinic 7 p m Middletown Hospital Co-Operative Club 6:30 p m Manchester Hotel Civitan Kiwanis Lions Rotary joint meeting headlined by N J Lawler with revue and preview at noor Manchester Hotel Tuesday 8 p m junior hall N Broad St includes business session covered dish dinner and officer installation.

N. J. Lawler The News- Journal Civitan Kiwanis Lions Rotary Clubs Noor Manchester Lawler N. Broad St

Trustees Meeting Scheduled for 7 30 P M at Sorg Blog

Trustees will meet at 7:30 p m in the Sorg Blog for the regular monthly meeting. The agenda remains to discuss standard governance items and organizational matters.

Sorg

Loyal Women's class meets at Mrs Figgins home

The Loyal Women's Class of First Church of Christ will gather at 7 30 p m on Tuesday January 6 at the home of Mrs Robert Figgins 2304 Sherman Ave for a group meeting covering church affairs and fellowship.

Loyal Women First Church of Christ Robert Figgins Sherman Ave

Veterans Auxiliaries to Meet at Legion Home Tomorrow

Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Legion Home for their monthly gathering Initiation is planned and all officers are urged to attend Senior Philathea Class of First Baptist Church will meet tomorrow in the church social rooms at 6 80 p m It will be a covered dish and members should bring their own service

Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Legion Home First Baptist Church

Junior Music Club Meeting At Girls' Club Tomorrow

The Junior Music Club will convene tomorrow at the Girls' Club at 7 PM. Members are reminded to bring items for the rehearsal and to arrive on time.

Beauty Salon Ransacked In Early Morning Break-In

Police report a break-in at Parlay Beauty Shop at 1708 Central Ave with rear-window entry and no missing items. Nearby, others report car burglaries including Dan Doty at 2113 Logan Ave with valuables worth 15 dollars, and Richard Lovelace at 1719 Carolina St with seat covers and a suit stolen from his vehicle at 2006 Woodlawn Ave. Roberson Sporting Goods Store and C W Murray Beauty Shop on Central Ave also seen with attempted entrance.

Aes Parlay Central Ave Dan Doty Logan Ave Richard Lovelace Carolina St Woodlawn Ave Roberson Sporting Goods C. W. Murray Beauty Shop

Spanish American War Veterans meeting announced

A meeting of the Spanish American War Veterans will be held at the Legion Home at 7 30 p m with attendees to discuss post activities and veterans affairs.

Legion Home

Middletown Aviation Club Installation Meeting

Middletown Aviation Club will hold an installation of officers at a meeting scheduled for p.m. in the Research Conference com.

Middletown Aviation Club

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News of Society Rosing James Moorman Fourteenth Ave Sun KANT William Thompson Press IN Pale A. Hanson Charles ST Little Theater Board ART Homemakers’ Circle Century Club Mmiai Valley Schoor Trraree Amerccan Legion Legion Blythe-Williams of Legion Eighth Ave Holy Trinity Catholic Information Organization Sportsmen's Club U. S. National Guard Eagles Munter-Clark Post, V. F. W Silver Leaf Legion Band Middletown Hospital Co-Operative Club Manchester Hotel Veterans of Foreign Wars Seumitr Wen LA Hill Rossville Ty Quey Ot Wa Y Vagau Zelmaa George Canton Ohio Post Headquarters Lemon Township Board of Junior Music Club Jumemia American Fat Salvage Committee Ing Kancha Jan Albers Libby Thic Texian Florida Texas Seedies Maine Life Patsy Ann U. S Jaxson Alberly Lydia Gray Sanitary DBC Hales Lydia Gray Fordhook New England Neale John Dobrozsi, Jr Neral Insurance Bellemonte S&t
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