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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1951

Page

8

Nurses Hear Dr. Walter A. Reese Memoirs Speech at Middletown Hospital

Dr. Walter A. Reese spoke at the January session of the Alumnae Association at Middletown Hospital, sharing humorous travel tales from Gibraltar Italy and Spain and observations on Europe’s regimes and postwar affairs. He linked his WWII Army experiences to urging independent thinking and unity, then officers for 1981 were installed and a luncheon followed Verity Hall hosted by Florence Beck and others.

Walter A Alumnace Association Middletown Hospital Reese Gibraltar Italy Spain Hun Studing Emi Europe U. S Soviet Union Trey Dr. Reese Esther Swinehast Betty Long Nadine Miss Crout Mir

Miss Hiteshue and Miss Garver Bridal Shower

Bridle shower events were held at Miss Garver's home for Miss Hiteshue and Mrs Wanita Hiteshue. Miss Jage Garver and Mrs Russell Hiteshue attended with a miscellaneous shower. Guests enjoyed a dinner, decorations, and contests with prizes awarded to Albert Meyer and the Hiteshues. Duty will wed in January at a Monroe Methodist Church.

Wanita Hiteshue Dom Allen Doty Jage Garver Russell Hiteshue Miss Garver Albert Meyer Monroe

Second Coffee Hour At Girls' Club Highlights Classical Decor

The Girls' Club hosted the second Coffee Hour with Albert W. McCurdy from the Pogue Company in Cincinnati. He traced decorative history from the 1500s to today, citing Chippendale and Sheraton, and discussed modern design trends, fabrics, and practical home materials.

These & Ams Albert W. McCurdy Pogue Company Cincinna Chippendale Sheraton Durcng Phryte Lloyd Wright McCurdy Girl's Club Mabe Mabel Gardner L. J. Long Howard A.wilson Erna Kaser Fo Wilson

Hills Region of Nebraska Devoted to Cattle Raiding

Readable text notes the Hills region of Nebraska is largely focused on cattle raiding activity. It highlights recurring livestock theft concerns among local ranchers and residents. Authorities report ongoing investigations and calls for vigilance, cooperation, and reporting of suspicious incidents.

Send Hills Nebraska

Frances Robinson to Attend Scout Training in Lennox Mass

Miss Frances Robinson field director for the Girl Scouts departs today for Lennox Massachusetts where she will take part in a month long training course in scouting skills and organization.

Frances Robinson Lennox Mass

Westminster Guild Meeting at Mrs Weite Home

The Westminster Guild of the First Presbyterian Church met Tuesday evening at Mrs Robert Weite's Stanley S Mere home. C H Harris led devotions on An ma the Devout from Glimpses of Grace. Miss Clare Whitman sang with Mrs Lucy Werner, performing three pieces.

Westminster Guild First Presbyterian Church Robert Weite Stanley S Mere C. H. Harris Anma Clare Whitman Lucy Werner Don Carey Hostecees Grge Breens Fret Gerber Ed Drayer Alvi Bell Rees Kramer

Sunday School Meeting at First Baptist Church

The Sunday School Workers' Class of the First Baptist Church held its January meeting at Mrs Jefferson Howard's Aberdeen Drive home. A covered-dish supper preceded devotions by Mrs Rey Kraft on Matthew. Mrs Kraft spoke on "What a Parade" as her subject.

First Baptist Church Jefferson Howard Aberdeen Dr Rey Kraft Mathew William Sarr Harley Hodson Edgar Picklesirner

Meeting Report of Elsie Pratt Circle at Mrs Robertson Home

The Elsie Pratt Circle of the First Baptist Church met on Tuesday evening at Mrs Robertson's home. Devotions were led by Mrs Worcester and the prayer was offered by Mrs Selter and Mrs Parr with assistance from Mrs Kitchen and Mrs Campbell.

Elsie Pratt First Baptist Church Robertson B. D. Worcester Robert Selter John Parr Ben Kitchen Henry Campbell

Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Mil ler Home

The Sewing Circle met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mil ler. Mrs. Albert Canter, president, led the meeting. The next gathering will be at Mrs. J. B. Monroe’s on Tytus Ave on January 34, followed by a social hour.

Sewing Circle Mer Miller Albert Canter J. B. Monroe Tytus Ave

Latter Day Saints Women Meet at Mrs Gomer Stethem Home

The Latter Day Saints Department of Women of the Reorganized Church met Tuesday at Mrs Gomer Stethem's home. Mrs Robert Hel singer led the study and outlined the group’s aim to promote the church’s material and spiritual welfare. Miss Roberta Treber, Mrs Russell Rockwell and Mrs Hel singer sang "Guard The Temple." A social hour followed with refreshments by the hostess.

Department of Women The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Gomer Stethem Robert Helsinger Roberta Treber Russell Rockwell A Helsinger Temple Merideth

Miami Valley Council No. 1 Installs Officers at Meeting

The Miami Valley Council No. 1 held a Tuesday evening session at Hal Hallon Hall on Bread Street. New officers were installed including Ruth Bennett as jr. past councilor Catherine Collinsworth as associate post councilor Delia Sorrell as councilor Anna Smith as associate councilor Dshe Gilbreath as vice councilor Georgia Fullen as conductor Orpha Manneh as warden Marie Gravenstine as recording secretary Margarette Acklen as assistant recording secretary Myrtle Pummills as financial secretary Ida Jewell as assistant financial secretary Neida Hivick as treasurer Martha Hoppe as inside sentinel Jane Horn as outside sentinel Margarette Sticklen as trustee Ethel Kash Nellie McGee as trustees Mary Richardson as team captain Ollie Gilbreath as assistant team captain Rachael Richardson as flag bearer and Evelyn Jolliff as pianist. Anniversary celebration planned for February with a social hour following.

Miami Valley Council No. 1 N. Bread Ruth Bennett Catherine Collinsworth Delia Sorrell Anna Smith Dshe Gilbreath Georgia Fullen Orpha Manneh Marie Gravenstine Margarette Cklen Financia Myrtle Pummills Ida Jewell Neida Hivick Inside Sentinel Martha Hoppe Outside Sentinel Jane Horn Margarette Sticklen Ethel Kash Nellie McGee Mary Richardson Ollie Gilbreath Rachael Richardson Josephine Turlakis Evelyn Jolliff

Phi Beta Psi Sorority Holds January Meeting

Phi Beta Psi met in the Barnitz Room at the YMCA for its January gathering. A memorial service honored Mrs. Fred Schatzmann, longtime active member. A memorial foundation will fund a senior Middletown High School girl in her memory.

Phi Beta Psi Sorority Barnitz Room YMCA Fred Schatzmann

Silver Link Council Daughters meet. officers chosen

Silver Link Council No. 223 met in the Knights of Matta Hall. Mrs John Williams hosted the Liver Chain Sewing Club after the session. Officers elected include Mrs Mary Sharp vice president Mrs Cartie Triplett recording secretary and Mrs Adol Roberts treasurer. Luncheon followed and next meeting set at Merc Bessie Barnes home in February. Mayflower Past Councilors gather January 17 at 7:30 PM at Mrs Adolph Roberts 1408 Winona Dr.

Silver Link Council No Daughters of America Knights of Matta Mayflower Adolph Roberts Winona Dr

January meeting of Ron Judson Circle at Morningstar home

The Ron Judson Circle of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday night at Mrs. Sam Morningstar’s home. Mrs. Clyde Kelbaugh reviewed an engaging autobiography titled Sam Hidgin bottom-Farmer. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and Mrs. Jessie Clements. The next gathering will be a Valentine party at Mrs. W. E. McComb’s home.

Ron Judson First Baptist Church Sam Morningstar Clyde Kelbaugh Sam Hidginbottom Jessie Clements W. E. McComb

Displaced Persons Family Speaks at Local Christian Women Meeting

The Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Church of Christ held a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. Woodlawn Avenue home. A displaced persons family sponsored by Oakland Presbyterian was introduced and shared experiences before arriving in Middletown after time in a German DP camp.

Christen Women's Fellowship First Church of Christ John Woodlawn Middletown Oakland John Kapat George Tattman Laura Moore

Bethlehem Lutheran Women Hear Mission Reports and Plans

Lutheran Women Bethlehem Lutheran Women's Missionary Society met at the Parish House with new president Mrs Clarence Popp leading devotions. Mrs Lionel Mc Feeter spoke on New Guinea Missions and Miss Eleanor Hauseisen spoke on India Mission work was presented by Pastor Bernard Never and Miss Bertha Zimmerman served as accompanist. Committee appointments were made for the year.

Bethlehem Lutheran Women's Missionary Society Clarence Popp New Guinea

Wanita Hiteshue Honored At Party

Mrs D Doty and Mrs Charles Drake hosted a bridal shower at the Doty home on Woodlawn Ave for Miss Wanita Hiteshue bride elect of Gordon Allen Doty. Miss Hiteshue daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Hiteshue Monroe, will wed January 20 at Monroe Methodist Church. Games and contests delighted guests with a delightful lunch and many gifts as Mrs John Hoffer and Mrs Roy Burrough of Franklin attended.

D. &. Doty Charles Drake John Hoffer Roy Burroughe Franklin

Community group meetings announced for Friday evening

Goodwill Mothers gather at 7 30 p m at 1108 Fourteenth Ave the home of Mrs Brown Shaffer. Beth Sholom Sisterhood meets at 8 p m at 2304 Arlington Ave with Mrs Leo Berman hosting a book review by Dayton’s Mrs Burick. Lone Star Past Councilor convenes at 7 30 p m at Mrs Robert Weaver’s Hill Ave with Mrs ao as assisting host.

Goodwill Beth Sholom Leo Berman Arlington Ave Burick Dayton Mack Fleischman Alex Casper Fred Cramer H. A Finkelman J. Faust Abe Korroe Julius Levy Lone Star Robert Weaver Hill Ave

Local Club Names New Members and Committees

Mrs Karl Banzhaf adds life membership while Mrs Maynard Mills heads junior mission band and bank offering. New member Mrs Lionel McFeeters joins. Special needs volunteers include Mrs J F Winkelman and Mrs Emil Kolodzig. Sewing committee forms under Mrs Bernard Heuer and Mrs George Fahrenholz.

Maynard Mills Misson Karl Banzhaf Bernard Heuer Christian Service George Fahrenholz Lionel McFeeters J. F. Winkelman Emil Kolodzig

Circle 1 Homemakers' Club Welcomes Three New Members

Circle 1 Homemakers' Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Harry Bach's home on Young St. Three new members were welcomed: Mrs. W. E. Barber Mrs. Alva Farmer and Mrs. Howard Whiteway. Guest speaker Mr. Bach spoke on The Community Hospital. Federation events were announced with a best Frays set for March 14-15 and a February study course on What Every Woman Should Know About Investments. The next meeting is planned for February at Mrs. Keister's 1100 Fourteenth Ave.

Homemakers’ Club Circle 1 Harry Bach Young St W. E. Barber Alva Farmer Howard Whiteway Lawrence Schliemann Federation Keister

Women of the Moose Hold Regular Meeting

Women of the Moose met Wednesday at the Moose Hall. Escorts and committee chairmen prepared for the Midwinter Conference on January 28 here. Officers received new regalia presented by the committee chairman and voted to order regalia for the chapter's chair. A covered dish and birthday party will be combined with the next meeting.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Nebraska Name Origin Tied to Otoe Word for Platte River

Nebraska derives its name from an Otoe Indian word referring to the Platte River meanings shallow water flat water or broad water. The assertion ties the state's name to Indigenous language and local geography.

Nebraska Platte River

Federation Board Plans New Year Activities in Middletown

The Middle town Federation of Womens Clubs executive board met at the Girls Club for 1951 plans with ten men presenting reports. Mrs. C. W. Young presided. reports were given by Mrs. Karl Banzhaf and Treasurer Mrs. Fred Brosius. a detailed education program and junior lessons were outlined for January through March. the Boys Choir offered Christmas carols. the tuberculosis mobile unit will visit March 4–15. paraphlets on civic operation will be mailed. Arbor Day pine trees are being ordered for schools.

Middletown Federation of Womens’ Clubs C. W. Young Karl Banzhaf Fred Brosius Robert Nelson The Civic Association B. D. Morgan Cecil Kindred Girls’ Club Education Department Lawrence Schiemann Robert Millan Oclesby-Barnitz Bank Mary Strodbeck Federal Savings and Loan Company Robert Brown Greene and Ladd Health Department Schliemann Butler County Tuberculosis Middletown Civic and Legislative Department Richard Marksbury Allite

Margerum Hosts Suburban Card Club Soiree

Mrs Margerum opened her Oberon Drive home Wednesday evening for the Suburban Card Club. About five hundred dollars in prizes were awarded to Edith Smith Edward Grafton Strait and George R. Other members included Louis Stults Marie Waites Russell Ogiesby and the hostess with George Frye to host next.

Paul Margerum Oberon Dr Edith Smith Dward Graft On Strait George *R Louis Stults Marie Waites Russell Ogiesby George Frye

10-Cent Pay Hike For City Workers In Cuyahoga Falls

AP reports city workers in Cuyahoga Falls receive a 10 cent early pay boost and salaried staff gain a seven percent raise today. The move aims to ease costs and reward staff ahead of payroll.

Cuyahoga Falls

Tides Help Harbors Function Without Moon

Without the moon the tides would vanish affecting harbor efficiency and navigation as coastal ports rely on tidal flows for boats mooring and movement. The text underscores the moon's gravitational role in driving tides key to harbor usability.

Lots Of Room For Recruits Marines Say

Marines say no enlistment cap yet as recruiting expands. Local officer A A Hanger reports open enlistment for war duration and three to four year terms. Women aged 18 to 30 may join. Raymond G. Pergram of Trenton Route 1 is tentatively accepted as a private and will be sworn in on January.

U. S S. Marine Corps A. A. Hanger Sgt Hanger Marine Corps Raymond G. Pergram Marmne Pergram Trenton Pergram

Police Briefs Arrest for Fleeing Accident Scene in Hamilton

Detective Captain Ralph Bauer and Patrolman John Combe arrested L. F. Steverling, 69, of 117 N Fourth St Hamilton on a charge of fleeing the scene of an accident. He posted 200 bond and will appear in Municipal Court May afternoon. Steverling allegedly left an earlier collision and was caught after a police check. Myrtle Button reported theft of her car license plate from the Interstate Folding Box shop lot. Glenn Phillips reported theft from his car on Charles St. Robert Hagins reported shoe skates stolen from his car on Wycoff St. Mrs Bertha Perkins reported a missing wristwatch while downtown.

Ralph Bauer John Combe L. F. Steverling N. Fourth St Hamilton Steverling Myrtle Button Penfield Ave Interstate Folding Box Shop Glenn Phillips W. Silver St Lebanon Charles St Robert Hagins Wycoff St Bertha Perkins Eighteenth Ave

Auto hits 72 year old man in Strutherskilling Mahoning County death

An automobile fatally struck Mike Bukovac 72 of Struthers last night in Youngstown Mahoning County marking the county's second traffic fatality of the year.

Youngstown Mike Bukovac Struthers Mahoning County

Bigger payroll checks issued by city on new billing machine

City employees received larger checks today as the city introduced a new billing machine. Dennis, supervisor at City Disposal Grounds, noted the first payroll with a long stub detailing deductions. Ivan Crawford, city treasurer, said all workers will receive the new checks once the program rolls out.

Dennis Ivan Crawford

Warmer Weather Expected After Cool Thursday Outlook

The U S Weather Bureau at Vandalia forecast clear skies and warmer weather for the area following a cool Thursday. A high near 38 was predicted, with temperatures dipping to 30 near noon and a low around 15 tonight. Warm weather with a high about 42 was forecast for Friday.

U. S. Weather Bureau Vandalia

Wage Study Underway In City Departments

Action begun on a city wage study with two members from each department forming a steering committee to address compensation problems. City manager H. W. Starick says representatives from other departments will join as the program progresses and a classification system will be chosen. Department heads compile budgets using current salary figures, subject to later adjustment.

Geanaeen Genermittee H. W. Starick

Sales Tax Aid To Help Merchants

Mrs E D Gray of the State Sales Tax Office will visit merchants to assist with filing Form ST-10 for the period July 1 to December 31 1950. She will be at the Deputy County Treasurer's office second floor City Building from 9 a m to 4 p m with the proper papers.

E. D. Gray State Sales Tax Office

Weather fragment mentions low 30s and high 38 in 12 hours

Fragmentary forecast notes a morning low around 30 degrees and a 12 hour interval rising to about 38 degrees by 6 p.m. Indicates a mild warming but incomplete data.

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