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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1948

Page

6

Local Artists To Perform At Oman's Music Club

Tomorrow evening at 8 15 p m in the ris Club Auditorium the program features local artists under the Oman's Music Club banner Two vocalists Agatha Evers and Mrs Joseph Sabo with pianist Mrs Howard Jen violinist Mrs Hugh es and the duo piano team of Mrs V C Thomp son and Mrs Robert Sutton They will be joined by Miss Vaida Wilkerson conductor of the Middletown Civic Symphony Orchestra and Mrs C J Hughes opens with Sibelius Romance and other pieces followed by Madam Butterfly arias and lighter numbers The concert closes with violin selections and the Bohm Scionti Golliwogg and Fledermaus paraphrase pieces This is the second in a series sponsored by the Womens Music Club featuring local artists.

Ris’ Club Agatha Evers Joseph Sabo C. Hughes Howard Jen V. C. Thomps Robert Sutton Thompson Sutwill Aingements Jenoun Vaida Wilkerson Theiddletown Orestra C. J. Hughes Torrow Sibelius Krauss Capriccio Dohnany Hughes A the Evers Czarskoe Gliere Hoik" Moussorgsky Thomp Sutton

Triple Celebration At Eckhardt Home

A triple birthday gathering occurred Monday at the West Middletown home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Eckhardt. Celebrants were Mr. Eckhardt, his twin sister Mrs. Clara Conarroe, and grandson Billie Lee Richardson, age four. Nineteen relatives attended a lunch around a decorated birthday cake as gifts were exchanged. Present were Roy Canarroe and Staniey Henning families from Summerville and Camden, Jacksonburg, Middletown, and nearby relatives.

Charles W. Eckhardt West Middletown Roy Canarroe Summerville Staniey R. Henning and Sons Camden Charles C. Richardson Jacksonburg William D. Richardson Middletown Sekhar

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Don Butts at Highland Street

Miss Billie Hadley and Mrs. Charles Combs hosted a stork shower at Mrs. Stanley Anderson’s home on Highland Street honoring Mrs. Don Butts. The pink and blue decor featured a centerpiece cake with a stork and a baby carriage gift filled with presents. A buffet luncheon followed for the hostesses and guests.

Billie Hadley Charles Combs Stanley Anderson Highland St Don Butts Anderson Phyllis Mise Julia Stamper Lou Smith Stella Sebald William Hayes Jack Robinson

Jolly Eight Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Chapman’s Home

Jolly Eight Bridge Club met last evening at 304 Franklin Street with eight members and one guest. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Joe McClain Mrs Donald Turner and Mrs A A Thomas. A delicious lunch followed the games at the close of the evening.

Jolly Eight Club Chapman Jolly Eight Bridge Club Frank Chapman Franklin St Joe McClain Donald Turner A. A. Thomas William Roberson

Women's Club Hears B. D. Worcester

B D Worcester, chairman of the American Legion Universal Military Training committee, spoke at the Women's Club meeting to urge support for H R 4287. He outlined the training program and emphasized safeguarding trainees welfare including religious and recreational aspects. addressed questions and noted National UMT week January 6 to 12.

Women’s Club B.D. Worcester American Legion Universal Military Training Committee Congress Worcester The Legion

Progressive Mothers Circle Meeting Highlights Button Display

The Progressive Mothers Circle of Mothers Study League met with Mrs. Thomas Sander for a brief business session. Miss Maude Horn presented a program on buttons with a display, followed by games and prizes for Mrs. Frank Swift, Mrs. B. D. Morgan, and Mrs. Ralph Hummel, with refreshments to end the evening.

Progressive Mothers’ Circle of Mothers’ Study League Thomas Sander Maude Horn Frank Swift B. D. Morgan Ralph Hummel

Homemakers Circle 2 Meeting at Mrs Cramer’s Home

Mrs Eugene Cramer hosted Homemakers Circle 2 and guests at 502 Aberdeen Dr Eleven members answered roll call President Collett Martin led the business session Donald Unger spoke on child guidance after which discussion followed A pleasant lunch was served to members and guests Mrs Brecht and Mrs Victor Mackall The next meeting will be hobby night at Mrs George Skillman’s 3912 Lebanon Coles Rd February 3.

Eugene Cramer Circle 2 Aberdeen Dr Collett Martin Donald Unger Brecht Victor Mackall George Skillman Lebanon Coles Rd

Homemakers Circle No 1 Meets at Hammond Home

Homemakers Circle No 1 met at Mrs. Carlton D. Hammond’s 609 Garfield St with ten members and two guests, Mrs. Robert Osborne and Mrs. John Hensel. President Mrs. Paul Conley reported on the executive board meeting and members voted a donation to the infantile paralysis fund. Mrs. L W Schliemann led a first aid in the home discussion. A lunch was served and the next meeting, guest night, set for February 3 at Mrs. Robert Stultz’s 606 Wyco St with Mrs. G R Bingham assisting.

Carlton D. Hammond Garfield St Robert Osborne John Hensel Paul Conley L. W. Schliemann

Engagement of Anna Isabel Tucker to Charles Kistner

Mrs Anna Tucker Woods announces the engagement of her youngest daughter Anna Isabel Tucker to Charles Kistner. The wedding is planned for February 7 at St John’s Church at 8 30 am. Miss Tucker attended Holy Trinity School and works for Shartle Brothers Machine Company. Her fiancé attended St John’s School and is an interior decorator in business.

Anna Tucker Woods Anna Isabel Tucker Charles Kistner St. John’s Church Miss Tucker Holy Trinity School Shartle Brothers Machine Company St. John’s School

Delegates Selected At D A R Meeting

Delegates to the National Continental Congress were chosen by Colonel Bayard Smith chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. Julia Dillman will attend in Washington in April. Mrs Harvey and Mrs Clyde Pence will represent the Ohio Conference in Toledo in March. Kate Duncan Smith School received its annual pledge, and Miss Millicent Bender presented a jewelry collection.

Bayard Smith H. B. Harvey Linden Ave Harvey Julia Dillman Washington, D. C Ohio Toledo Clyde Pence Kate Duncan Smith School National Organization Millicent Bender Roosevelt School

Women Teachers Meet Tuesday at Hawkins Home

The Women Teachers' Club met at Miss Alice Hawkins's home Tuesday evening with Miss Pearl Marshall, president, presiding. Members contributed to the infantile paralysis fund. A program by Misses Veda McCray Florence Everhart Celia Long and Betty Smith titled Evening Matinee followed, patterned after Ruth Lyons Morning Matinee, and refreshments were served.

Women Teachers’ Club Alice Hawkins

Maple Park Mothers Host White Elephant Sale

Maple Park Mothers schedule a white elephant sale at the school on Thursday starting at 1 p.m. All mothers are asked to bring a white elephant to contribute to the event.

Maple Park

HarmoNy Mothers Host Come As You Are Party

HarmoNy Mothers host a come as you are party tomorrow evening starting at 8 p m. Jerry Crawford is hostess and has planned an engaging program. A business session will be held and refreshments served.

HarmoNy Mothers Jerry Crawford

Bethlehem Church Ladies to Convene Tomorrow Meeting and Social

The Ladies Society of Bethlehem Lutheran Church meets at the Parish House on South Broad Street at 2 30 p m tomorrow. The business session will be followed by a social hour led by Mrs John Banzhaf with assistance from Mrs Firman Shir Mrs Carl Roe and others including Miss Barbara Miller Mrs Karl Banzhaf Miss Elizabeth McClellan Mrs Earl Beard Miss Em ilie Banzhaf and Miss Mary Augs Burwer.

Ladies’ Society of Bethlehem Lutheran Church South Broad St John Banzhaf Firman Shir Carl Roe John McFeeters Barbara Miller Karl Banzhaf Elizabeth McClellan Earl Beard Emilie Banzhaf Mary Augs Burwer

Guided Study Club Meeting at Girls' Club Tomorrow

The Guided Study Club will convene at the Girls' Club tomorrow at 9 45 a m. The meeting theme is Land of the Future. Mrs F H Starr will review Covering the Mexican Front. Mrs R E Hockman will review Free Men of America.

Guided Study Club F. H. Starr R. E. Hockman

Silver Chain Sewing Club Meets Tomorrow At Mrs Adams Palmer

The Silver Chain Sewing Club will hold its first meeting of the year tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs Adam Palmer on Lafayette Street. All members wishing to rejoin are requested to be present.

Silver Chain Sewing Club Adam Palmer Lafayette St

Guild of St Pauls Church Meeting Notice

Members of the Women s Guild will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 p m in the social rooms of the church. Serving on the committee are Mrs H Vance Mrs Charles Johnson Mrs Marie Oakes Mrs Charles Keuthan Mrs Edward Long Mrs F Laut Mrs P Lamb Mrs Charles Leppich Mrs A Lockmeyer Mrs George Perry Mrs K Liesenhoff and Mrs Guy Minge.

Women's Guild of St. Paul's Church H. Vance Charles Johnson Marie Oakes Charles Keuthan Edward Long F. Laut P. Lamb Charles Leppich A. Lockmeyer George Perry K. Liesenhoff Guy Minge

Ramblers Club to Meet With McCandlishs Tomorrow

The Ramblers will meet tomorrow evening with Mr. and Mrs. FE McCandlish. Included on the program will be two papers presented by Mr. and Mrs. P F Johnson.

the Ramblers FE. H. McCandlish P. F. Johnson

Double Celebration At Wyatt Residence

Mrs Mable Wyatt hosted a family dinner at 1907 First Ave on Monday at 6 p m. Honored guests were her grandson Dear Peck and another grandson’s wife Mrs George Peck Jr. Centerpiece was a decorated birthday cake. guests included Lydia Peck Ruth Ann Peck and William Peck along with the hostess.

Dear Peck George Peck, Jr Mable Wyatt First Ave Lydia Peck Ruth Ann Peck William Peck

Stampers Observe Golden Wedding Day

Mr and Mrs James H Stamp er hosted a family gathering on Glenn Ave last evening for their golden wedding anniversary. Gifts came from their children and dinner was served to the Stamper family including Robert Stamper and Datny Penny Marie Owens Bobbie Junior, and James Stamper with Timmie Mike. Absentees were Wendell Stamper of Genese Til and Ruth Adkins.

James H. Stamper Glenn Ave Robert Stamper Datny Penny Marie Owens Bobbie Junior James G. Stamper Timmie Mike Wendell Stamper Genese Til Ruth Adkins

Women’s Church Meeting With Speaker Rev Tobey Planned

The Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church will hold an all day meeting on Friday. Luncheon is at 1 p m served by Central Lakeside Circle. Rev G Hamlin Tobey, head of Christian education for the Synod of Ohio, will speak. Miss Gay Vargo will supervise nursery care.

Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church Lakeside Circle G. Hamlin Tobey Christian Education of Synod of Ohio Miss Gay Vargo

Lions Auxiliary Meet Tonight at Girls' Club

Lions Auxiliary members will convene this evening at 8 p m in the Girls' Club to discuss club affairs and upcoming community service plans.

Lions

American War Mothers Meet Tomorrow at Legion Home

The American War Mothers will gather tomorrow afternoon at 2 PM in the Legion Home for their scheduled meeting. Members are urged to attend and discuss chapter affairs and community service plans.

Legion

Married Ladies of St. John's Church Elect New Officers

The Married Ladies of St. John's Church met in the church basement last evening and elected new officers for the coming year. Mae Fay was chosen president with B H Henry as vice president, Joseph Shumard as financial secretary, and Dorothy Reider as recording secretary. A luncheon followed and the group enjoyed an evening of games and social chat.

St. John’s Church Mae Fay B. H. Henry Joseph Shumard Dorothy Reider

Fidelis Bible Class Meets for Devotions and Games

Members of Fidelis Bible Class at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church gathered with Rev H H Jung for devotions then held a brief business session followed by games. Lunch was served by a group of volunteers including Enis Marshall Ray Askins Peter Becker Fred Bayles Edna Baskins Arlo Weber Hattie Atkinson and Ray Brubaker.

Fidelis Bible St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church H. H. Jung Enis Marshall Ray Askins Peter Becker Fred Bayles Edna Baskins Arlo Weber Hattie Atkinson Ray Brubaker

Beth Sholom Sisterhood Re-elects Officers for Term

Beth Sholom Sisterhood met at the Synagogue and re elected officers for another term led by president Mrs Sam Feinstein and vice president Mrs S Mendlin. A family tree program for children was announced for Sunday January 25 with readings and songs by several members.

Beth Sholom Sam Feinstein S. Mendlin Tony Agronin Robert Cohen Yetta Blumberg Marton Max Fleishman

Lodge Unity Council 241 Holds Regular Meeting and Installations

The Lodges Unity Council No 241 Daughters of America met last evening in Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs Walter Cavolt Sr presiding. Officers for the next six months were installed including Junior Past Councilor Mrs Lawrence Dugan and Treasurer Mrs Hattie Snethen. Mrs Cavolt received her jewel on leaving office and a social hour followed the meeting.

Unity Council No Daughters of America Knights of Malta Walter Cavolt Lawrence Dugan Arnard Hiatt Howard Johnson Frank Loop J. W. Pierce Cathryn Jackson Courtney Short Mervin Sneethen Inside Sentinel W. D. Witherspoon Outside Sentinel Hattie Sneethen Robert Weaver Mary O. Denisi Mervyan Snethen Orville Wills Cavelt Jewel

Spanish War Auxiliary Installs Officers for 50th War Anniversary

Spanish War Auxiliary met in regular session at the Legion Home last evening. One new member was initiated and officers were installed with Mrs. James Balser as president and Mrs. Frank Byrd as senior vice president. Plans are set for activities marking the 50th anniversary of the war with Spain. Retiring president Mrs. Melvin Rogers received a cameo pin and each retiring officer a gift. Weekly sewing is scheduled for tomorrow at Mrs. E. R. Carr’s home on Woodside Ave.

Spanish War Auxiliary Legion Home James, Balser Frank Byrd James Campbell Curtis Powell E. R. Carr Melvin Rogers Betty Wilson Gilbert Coats J. W. Boyd Jean Wilson John Hamlin W. W Gray Spain Woodside Ave

Surgical and medical admissions and dismissals from Hospital

The Hospital lists multiple patients with origins in Germantown Crawford West Middletown Frankin Kenwood Baltimore Oregonia Lebanon and Wanata Street. Names include Kathleen Neal Betty Smith Lonzie Taulbee Marie Garrison Robert Eugene Bernheisel Emily Back and others with status surgical or medical and several patients dismissed from care.

Albert Chilton Germantown Kathleen Neal Crawford St Betty Smith West Middletown Lonzie Taulbee Glyn White Franklin Ralph Bowling Eugene Barr Kenwood Marcie Lynn Lawson Leonard Lawson Queen Ave Marie Garrison Earnest Garrison Springboro Reese Nickell Navaho St Donald Linton Bessie Linton Church St Arthur Swatts Seventh Ave

Art Study Club program on early 20th century American art

Mrs. George H. Zeller hosted the Art Study Club meeting with Mrs. Edward Barker in attendance. Mrs. Robert L. Solter gave a detailed talk on The Background for Contemporary Modern Art, tracing American art from 1900 through Impressionism, The Ash Can School, and French influences, noting artists Sloan Eakins Bellows and Cézanne and urging American independence and initiative.

George H. Zeller Aberdeen Dr Edward Barker Robert L. Solter The National Academy of Art Armory New York City Sloan Eakins Bellows Cevanne Cezanne

Births Report From Franklin and Middletown Areas

Mr and Mrs Wayne Pender grass Franklin welcomed a boy on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John L Brooks 613 Hudson St welcomed a boy on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Haggard Middletown Route 1 welcomed a boy on Tuesday.

Wayne Pendergrass Franklin John L. Brooks Hudson St Lewis Haggard Middletown

Walter Stubbs Return After Holiday Visit to Cuba

After two weeks with relatives in this vicinity Mr and Mrs Walter Stubbs of Cuba New York have returned home They will travel through Cleveland where Mr Stubbs will meet an Acme Electric Corp area representative Robert Hannah Jr has returned to studies at the Bobby Christian School of Percussion Harmony and Rhythm in Chicago following the holidays Dr E C Peck of South Main St attends the 64th annual Ohio State veterinary meeting in Columbus January 7 to 9 Lloyd Murphy Sr of 1921 Sheffeld St is recuperating from an operation in a Cincinnati hospital

Walter Stubbs Cuba New York Cleveland Stubbs Acme Electric Corporation Robert Hannah, Jr Hav Bobby Christian School of Percussion Harmony Rhythm Chicago E. C. Peck South Main St Ohio State Veterinarian Meeting Columbus Lloyd Murphy, Sr Sheffield St Cincinnati

Sink Stolen After Two Months of Delay

Baltimore report says Mrs. Mildred McQuaid bought a new 100 pound sink two months ago and waited for a plumber to install it. After fruitless attempts the owner gave up and found the fixture missing during the night, marking the first time in two months she has not waited for service.

Baltimore Mildred McQuaid

Best contemporary artist blends lessons of past and progress

Mrs Edward Brown and Mrs Frank O Neil assisted the hostess during the social hour after the program.

Edward Brown Frank O'Neil

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News Rosing Oman Armbruster’s Floral Shop Eckhardt Virgil T. Clark, C. P. A Marlan L. Helsel, C. P. A Clark & Helsel Certified Public Accountants TAX Service Savings and Loan Middletown, Ohio Florine Crawford Inia Ballard Pence B. D. Worcester Cramer Homemakers Circle Anna TL. Tucker Westinghouse Laundromats Melampy Maple Park Mothers Ladies’ Society Guided Women's Guild the Ramblers Club Wyatt Women’s Association Lions’ Auxiliary Vogue Studio Midd Business College Zelda Barre Directrese Fidelis Bible Class Women’s Society Women's Society of World Service Sunshine Circle United Brethren Church Wilbur Kiester Delman Whitt E. R. Turner Dan Davis Anna Brothers Frank Troutvine, Sr Mario Prosperi Oakland Harrison, O J. van Guelpen Unity Council Wilson Funeral Home Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas‘h. Wilson Norcross America N. Main St Cal MARTS Alice Greyhound Main Miami Fla Tucson Ariz Los Angeles Key West St. Petersb’g Biloxi Miss Phoenix Jacksonville America Mexico Dixie News
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