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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1953

Page

6

D A R Chapters Abroad Highlight International Service

The Colonel Bayard Smith Chapter met to discuss D A R overseas work with branches in Hawaii England France Puerto Rico Italy the Philippine Islands Cuba China Panama Alaska and Shanghai. Browning’s paper covered overseas hospital work memorials education and youth programs plus local acts of patriotism and defense.

United States Bayard Smith Louise Windsor Ward Browning Carl Roess Browning National Congress of Hawaii England France Puerto Rico Italy Philippine Islands Cuba China Panama Canal Alaska Rome San Francisco Shanghai Panama Forest Service Forest Service Program Are Chief Projects Mrs. Browning D.A.R The Ohio Society Columbus H. B. Harvey Ralph Schleich Clyde Pence J. C. Thompson

Teachers' Club Meets At Center Shows New Kitchen Appliances

At Holiday Center last night Teach ers' Club members viewed demonstrations of new kitchen appliances. Representatives from the Gas and Electric Company explained how the devices operate and offered tips on home lighting effects. Club meetings were led by Miss Virgie Browning and Miss Florence Everhart.

Holiday Center The Gas and Electric Company Virgie Browning Florence Everhart

Church societies and club meetings update in St John’s and First Baptist

St John’s Church almanac notes Mrs Robert Nunlist Sr stalls as Altar Society president with Mrs Richard Lehman Sr as vice president and others. East Nacht Party planned for February 17 at St John’s. Winmore Bible Class hosts and committee appointments announced by Mrs Harry Davies new president. First Baptist Circle Six hosts guests. Christmas basket to a needy family discussed. Star-Touched program led by Mrs Ed Howe. Senior Philothea class dinner at First Baptist with Rev John I Parr showing Green Lake slides. Women’s Society of World Service at First EUB hosted by Mrs Zeno Brandon with Africa themes and partner hostesses.

Robert Nunlist, Sr Altarosary Society St. John's Church Ichard Lehman, Sr A. J. Hampel C. Arey St. John’s Church Sement H. H. Jung Kenwood Winmore Harry Davies Roy Woods Albert Rothfus Kenneth Berry Earl Flint Ernest Myers John Conn Jung Ralph Line Lewis Shaffer William Havemann Virgil Meehan Circle Six First Baptist Church Harry Hayes Finley Ward Alva Taylor Ed Howe Walter Rogers Poinciana Rd Philothea John I Parr Arthur Poole R. W. Scott Ross Crim Parr Green Lake Wis Baptist Conference Zeno Brandon Kunz Ave Women's Society of World Service First Eub Win Arnold Our Church Africa Emory Ross Brandon Lelia Sagger Hattie Runyan Robert Barnett

Aeronca Employees Plan Weekend Dance

Aeronca employees and guests will gather for a Saturday evening dance at the American Legion Home. Sponsored by Aeronca-Ettes, with Miss Phyllis Venetton as general chairman. Layton Whitesell's Orchestra of Dayton will provide music.

Aeronca American Legion Aeronca - Ettes Phyllis Vennetton Layton Whitesell Dayton

Roof Family Hosts Birthday and Wedding Plans

Travel notes describe Mr. and Mrs. B A Roof Sr Miss Mary Jane Roof and Richard Roof visiting at Clayton C Hurshs home in Indian Lake. The Hurshs held a party in Miss Roofs honor and for the return of Clayton Jr to Western Michigan College. Wedding to be held in June. Also mentions Mrs Clyde Slifer returning from Florida and attending Ohio Day in St Petersburg.

B. A. Roof Mary Jane Roof Richard Roof Clayton C. Hursh Miss Roof Clayton C. Hursh, Jr Florida Clyde Slifer Jefferson Rd Lewis Hayes St. Petersburg Thomas Galvin Miami Beach Gulf Port Center

Ministers' Wives Feted By Council Of Church Women

Ministers' wives attended a tea hosted by the Council of Church Women at the Church of the Ascension. Episcopal Guild members served as hostesses with Mrs. Ralph Kah and Mrs. J. H. Stalker presiding. Co chairs were Mrs. C. W. Young and Mrs. Don Malcolm. reception committee included several named ladies.

Board of Council of Church Women Church of the Ascension Episcopal Guild Ralph Kah Guild J. H. Stalker Council C. W. Young Don Malcolm Joseph Holton Harold Gaw Ernest Graff H. J. Phillips Edmond Wideman E. D. Rathman Colin Gardner

American Designers Compete With Paris For Fashion Honors

Miss Millicent Bender spoke to the Art Study Club at Mrs. W. D. Walker’s home on Euclid Street about American dress designers. She noted the 1932 start by Lord and Taylor to promote American designers and that Paris remains a design capital due to fabrics and labor costs. She cited Hattie Carnegie as dean of American designers and named Maurice Rentner, Nettie Rosenstein, Phillip Magnin, and Adrien as notable figures. The talk described new spring materials for 1953 in vivid colors and designs.

Art Study Club W. D. Walker Euclid St Millicent Bender Lord and Taylor New York Paris America France Hattie Carnegie Maurice Rentner Nettie Rosenstein Phillip Magnin Adrian

Miss Powell Delivers Speech Tips to Sorority Chapter

Miss Florence Powell of Middle Town High School spoke to Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in the Barnitz Room at the YMCA. Introduced by Mrs. Donald Cox, she offered practical hints for any member asked to give a talk. The next meeting, a social, is set for January 19 at the Gas and Electric Auditorium on Mary-Etta Street.

Florence Powell Middletown High School Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Barnitz YMCA Donald Cox Powell Gas and Electric Mary-Etta St

Installation of 1953 Viola Rebekah Lodge Officers

Mrs. Harold Flatter, deputy president, installed new officers for 1953 at The Lodges. New officers included Elmer Trepplett as noble grand, Howard Hoover as vice grand, George Knott recording secretary, Vernon Walker financial secretary, Bertha Raab treasurer, with G T Sanders, George Steed, Joe Ditmeyer, Nettie Collins, Harold Radeneimer, Harry Rodefer, Bess Beard, Flatter, Homer Miller, Ralph Morgan and Jess Monroe also serving. Mrs. William Randall received a past noble grand pin as refreshments followed the ceremonies.

Harold Flatter Viola Rebekah Lodge Elmer Triplett Noble Grand Howard Hoover George Knott Vernon Walker Bertha Raab G. T. Sanders George Steed Joe Ditmeyer Nettie Collins Harold Radenheimer Harry Rodefer Bess Beard Flatter Homer Miller Ralph Morgan Jess Monroe William Randall

VEW Post Hosts First Dance Friday by VFW

The Golden Helmet Post No. 7230 VFW will stage its first dance Friday in the fourth floor clubrooms of the Commercial building. Maus Brothers orchestra of Dayton plays 9 to 12:30 with a buffet lunch after midnight. Tickets from members. George Pierce chairs. The post also announces a regular meeting at 8 p.m. today.

Golden Helmet VFW Maus Brothers Orchestra of Dayton George Pierce

Sports Wear Turns Casual and Colorful for Slim Year

New York fashion editors report a coronation year vibe with slim tailored coats, casual yet colorful sportswear, and elegant evening gowns. Monte Sano, Claire McCardell, Carolyn Schnurer, and Ceil Chapman present vertical coats, playful fabrics, daring color, and striking ensembles aimed at youthful buyers.

New York Monte Sano Pruzan Claire McGardell Townley Carolyn Schnurer Ceil Chapman Monte-Sano Claire McCardell Carolyn Schnarer South Africa Gold Coast

Health Permits Now Available

Health Department permits are now available at Room 315 Clerk's Office Doris Kronborg said. She reminded vendors such as peddlers and used car dealers that they may not operate in 1953 without licenses from the clerk's office.

Health Department Doris Kronborg Commission Miss Kronborg

NRA backs park study findings in city survey

NRA representatives H. W. Starick city manager announced early termination on playfield locations as G. Leslie Lynch and John J. Collier arrived to begin park program surveys. They met with the Park Board after noon yesterday as plans for a Park Board organization were outlined.

National Recreation Association H. W. Starick G. Leslie Lynch John J. Collier NRA Starick Harold Goetz Lynch Collier Park Board

Servicemen William McClain Returns From Furlough

Marine Cpl William Bob McClain husband of Lois Long of 3023 Tytus Ave returns by plane to Santa Ana California after a 27 day furlough He reports to Marine AFB El Toro California and will be assigned to Far East Command soon The Middletown High School graduate attended Miami University and worked for Shartle Brothers before enlisting December 18 1951

William Bob” McClain Lois Long Tytus Ave Pearl McClain Fairmount Ave Santa Ana Calif Marine Afb el Toro McClain Far East Command Middletown High School Miami University Shartle Brothers

Holy Trinity PTA Hears Psychologist

Holy Trinity PTA met Tuesday night with psychologist and Dayton University professor William Calahan leading a presentation on child psychology. An upcoming Fenwick High School card party is set for January 28 at Knights of Columbus auditorium, with a covered-dish supper for PTA members on February 3. Fourth grade mothers served refreshments.

William Calahan Butler County Dayton University Holy Trinity Pta Joseph Herr Fenwick High School Knights of Columbus PTA Don Christman Freeman Sauter Edward Smith C. E. Skinner Robert Wagner Clarence Abell Emmett O'Donnell

Woman breaks arm after ice fall near home

A 65 year old woman slipped on ice near 1208 Yankee Rd yesterday afternoon causing Mrs John Krasnowski, also 65, to fall within a short distance of her home. Mrs Krasnowski suffered a fractured left arm and was admitted to Middletown Hospital.

John Krasnowski Yankee Rd Middletown Hospital

Two Thefts Reported By Local Residents

Police were told of two thefts valued at about $200. Myron Pyle reported a green tool box worth 150 stolen from his car parked on Cleveland Street between 12 and 6 p.m. Monday. Dick Hagan reported two tires and a wheel from a trailer in his yard valued at 40 stolen on Sunday or Monday.

Myron Pyle Cleveland St Dick Hagan Garfield St

Police Briefs Spark City Arrests

Police report three arrests. Benjamin Little, 31, of 3123 Ottawa St., detained at Columbia Ave and Charles St at 1 10 a.m. for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Fred L. Dennis, 31, of 624 Auburn St., arrested on a warrant for failure to report an accident. Virgil Rogers, 31, of Franklin, arrested on South Main St yesterday for speeding.

Benjamin Little Ottawa St Columbia Ave Charles St Fred L. Dennis Auburn St Herbert Fawley Dennis Virgil Rogers Franklin South Main St

Seven Cubs From Pack 2 Earn Awards At Meeting

Seven Cub Scouts were honored as Pack 2 met at the First Presbyterian Church. Recipients included Marty Galloway Mike Graney Darrell Stutz Philip Huber Teddy Hill Dick Schuyler and Dwight Sutton.

First Presbyterian Church Marty Galloway Mike Graney Darrell Stutz Philip Huber Teddy Hill Dick Schuyler Dwight Sutton Harry Newlin Robert Sant Otto Long, Jr Robert McIntyre Robert Sutton Jack Stutz

Lebanon Man Bound Over In Mortgaged Property Case

Silas Vance of South Lebanon was bound over to the Warren County grand jury on a charge of selling mortgaged property in Franklin Municipal Court. Bond set at $200. Several traffic offenses led to forfeited bonds for Jesse Scott Paul Ridinger and Bobby Veals. Charles Hastings fined for begging. Richard Minge’s assault case continued 60 days.

Franklin Silas Vance South Lebanon Warren County Grand Jury T. Riley Clifton Hawthorne State Highway Patrol Jesse Scott Cincinnati Paul Ridinger Greenfield Bobby Veals Knoxville Paul Caltenbach Dayton State Patrol Charles Hastings Warren County Richard Minge

AEIF Urges Members to Attend Thursday Meeting

The Armco Employees Independent Federation will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. at the AEIF Hall 116 North Broad St. All members are urged to attend for the second reading of a constitutional amendment and a Property Committee report. The executive board meets at 7 p.m. beforehand.

Armco Employees Independent Federation AEIF North Broad St

Jaycees Hear Gordon Hughes Speaking Tonight

Gordon Hughes, former Middletown resident now Armco International branch manager at Puerto La Cruz Venezuela, will address Jaycees at the Colony. A 7 p.m. dinner follows a 6 p.m. social hour, with reports on committee projects including Bosses' Night and the Christmas tree sale.

Gordon Hughes Armco International Puerto la Cruz Venezuela End of Commerce Middletown Armco Jaycee Colony Robert Lubberger

Damage Small In Two Auto Blazes

Two car fires kept firemen busy yesterday. At 9 42 a m a panel truck owned by Fenton Cleaning Co and driven by Gene Rice of Dayton burned under the dash from a shorted wire at 2105 Woodlawn Ave. A second blaze at 10 24 a m in the 1400 block on Central Ave involved an unoccupied Parkway Motors car whose radiator boiled alcohol.

Woodlawn Ave Fenton Cleaning Company Gene Rice Dayton Central Ave Parkway Motors

Deadline Set for Girl Scout Symphony Tickets

Girl Scouts have until 5 p.m. tomorrow to obtain tickets for the Cincinnati Symphony Concert scheduled for Sunday. Miss Yvonne Wellman, executive secretary, announced the event. Scouts will perform numbers and a square dance during the program. Tickets are sold at the Girl Scout office in the Civic Association building.

Cincinnati Girl Scout Symphony Yvonne Wellman Girl Scout Civic Association

Republic Furniture to Open at Central Ave in Cincinnati

Republic Furniture Company signs lease for exclusive use of 1363 Central Ave Cincinnati transforming former Zinner Republic. Remodeling and re decorating to start immediately with completion aimed in 60 days. Store will offer living room dining room and bedroom furniture rugs carpets and more with reopening planned around February 1 at 65 South Main Street location. Kenneth M. Tewell named manager.

Central Ave Phillip Ganson Republic Furniture Company Cincinnati Dayton Zinner Republic Company Ganson Zinner’s South Main Republic Carter Conroylevn South Main St Kenneth M. Tewell

Cardinal Designate Heads To Rome For Consistory

Archbishop J. Francis A. McIntyre departs Los Angeles by plane for Rome with a party of over 50 en route to the January 12 to 15 consistory where he and 23 other cardinals designate will receive the red hat.

Los Angeles J. Francis A. McIntyre Rome McIntyre Idlewild New York

Legal stone weight equals fourteen pounds

A legal measure of stone weight is set at fourteen pounds, equating to the avoirdupois standard used for general weight. The sentence confirms the conversion between stones and pounds within common commerce or legal contexts.

Mrs. Churchill Arrives in Jamaica for Visit

Mrs Winston Churchill arrived in Kingston with her daughter Mrs Christopher Soames for a West Indies vacation while awaiting her husband.

Mrs. Churchill Jamaica Kingston Winston Churchill West Indies Christopher Soames

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