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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1950

Page

8

Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club luncheon at Blair's

High scorers hosted low scorers as the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club met for lunch at Blair's. Present were Mrs. Stuart Ives, Mrs. Earl Grant, Mrs. William Jones, Mrs. John Wilks, Mrs. Carleton Clark, Mrs. Wade Miller, Mrs. Roy Deardorff, Mrs. Ralph Hunter, Mrs. Sherman Perry, Mrs. Ross Snyder, Mrs. Z. W. Ranck and Mrs. Smith Reed. Fort Lauderdale Florida hosts Middle Tennians for a several weeks visit. The group includes Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith, Mr. and Mrs. William Reedy. Delta Chi Signa alumnae club hosted canasta at Mrs. Robert Petry’s home on Sherman Ave. Winners named as Mrs. A. C. Roberson, Mrs. Carl Rentschler, Mrs. Simon Farquer and Mrs. Orville Morris.

Blair Delta Chi Signa Robert Petry Sherman Ave A. C. Roberson Carl Rentschler Simon Farquer Orville Morris

Women’s LDS group meets at Zela King home

The Women’s Department of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints met at Mrs. Zela King’s home on Howard Avenue. Members set yearly goals, heard reports from officers, planned a February dinner, and reviewed a study chapter. Mrs. Harvey Sheffer of Cincinnati attended as a guest.

Women’s Department The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Zela King Howard Ave Claud Barker

F L and T Attend Neighborhood Social Hour

F L and T met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Lillian Johnson s home on Queen Avenue for a brief business session led by Mrs Margaret Rodefer. A social hour followed with refreshments. The next meeting is planned at Mrs Rodefer s home on Garfield Street January 25.

F. L Lillian Johnson Queen Ave Margaret Rodefer Rodefer Garfield St

Catholic Ladies Rold Meeting At Holy Trinity

Catholic Ladies of Columbia chapter met last night in the school hall. Officers for the coming year were elected led by President Mrs Francis McComas. Vice president Mrs Mary Martin and other officers include recording secretary Mrs Leonard Alderton financial secretary Mrs Frank Smith treasurer Mrs William Jackson monitor Mrs Bertha Lamphier inner guard and trustees Mrs William Bishop Mrs Leo McGuff and Mrs Anna Nil an.

Catholic Ladies of Columbia of Holy Trinity Church Francis McComas Mary Martin Ralph Bender Leonard Alderton Frank Smith William Jackson Monitor Bertha Lamphier William Bishop Leo McGuff Anna Nilan

Marriage of Ruth Schiering to Orval Agnu in 1949

Ruth Schiering, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David C. Schiering of 113 McKinley St, married Orval Agnu of 3005 Goldman Ave on December 31, 1949 at College Corner, Ohio. The bride wore a black suit with grey accessories and was a Middletown High School graduate employed by Ohio Bell. the groom attended Cincinnati schools, served two years in the Navy, and works at Stoutenborough Electric. A miscellaneous shower honoring the bride was hosted by Mrs. Robert Schiering and Mrs. David C. Schiering on Monroe Street with pink and blue decor and games awarding prizes to several guests.

David C. Schiering McKinley St Ruth Orval Agnu Goldman Ave College Corner Opal Dennis Otto MelIntyre Robert Schiering Monroe St Cecil Dane Robert Long Cecil Butts Orie Brown Billie Hadley Brown James Selby Hargus Barker Edward Gordon EF. Rathbun Butts Albert Kramer William Hinkle Jerry Brandenburg Paul Swope George Arkill Ray Hadley Ancel Barrett Dane Ruth Barrett Hadley Arthur Sanderson

Organization’s History Traced at West Middletown Meeting

West Middletown Ladies Aid met at the church with Mrs Frank Gillen in charge. She read a poem Old Years and New and Mrs Carl Burgess presented accordion selections. Mrs Harvey Russelot traced the group history back to 1913, noting events over 37 years. Original members Mrs Gillen Mrs R Brauer and Mrs L Wood attended. Hostesses were Mrs Glenn Tullis and Mrs Charles Stephenson.

West Middletown

Women of the Moose Convene at Moose Hall Meeting

Women of the Moose gathered at Moose Hall with Mrs. Robert Norris presiding. They practiced for the conference in Norwood on January 29 and held a social hour with refreshments after the business meeting.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall Robert Norris Norwood

Executive Board Federated Clubs Convenes For Initial 1950 Meeting

Middletown Federation of Women's Club executive board met at the Girls' Club with Mrs. C. W. Young presiding. Reports covered December business, two months' finances, and correspondence. Plans were outlined for infantile paralysis and Red Cross drives, an upcoming spring art exhibit with Mian University students, and a judge from Miami University.

Federated Clubs Middletown Federation of Women’s Club Girls’ Club C. W. Young Karl Banz H. James Rosing Frances Dodds Young Ralph Rettig Board of Appeals Rettig Middletown Frank Chapman, Jr Mian University M. Hodgins Miami University Fred Brosius Brosius Lawrence W. Schlemann Clara Mae Yorgen William T. Maxwell American Home Committee B. D. Morgan Work of the Blind Ira Kern John Kreml

Recital Invitation for Carolyn Roush in Middletown

Public invited to hear recital by Miss Carolyn Roush presented by teacher Mrs Grace Storey Simmonds. accompanist Mrs Esther Hoover Phillips. Roush, active in Middletown musical circles, sings with First Methodist Church choir and Treble Clef Chorus and belongs to Alpha Chapter of Delta Omicron.

Carolyn Roush Miss Roush Grace Storey Simmonds Esther Hoover Phillips Middletown First Methodist Church Alpha Chapter Delta Omicron National Music Sorority

Miami Valley Council Elects Officers

Miami Valley Council of Daughters of America elected new officers in the Junior Hall. Installed were Delia Marshall as junior past councilor, William Henry associate past junior councilor, James Lukhardt councilor, Percy Kash associate councilor, R. Binnix vice councilor, Ray Collingsworth associate vice councilor, Della Sorrell warden, Clifford Kensworthy conductor, Margaret Heisle outside sentinel, Thelma Holt assistant recording secretary, Allan Gravenstein recording secretary, Benjamin Hivick Jr. treasurer, Fred Hummel financial secretary, Ira Sickle associate financial secretary, William Jolliff pianist, Ray Girard deputy, Arthur Richardson team captain, with state representatives and trustees Sickle Proctor Fox Kensworthy. The team will meet for practice Tuesday to prepare for inspection on January 24.

Miami Valley Council Daughters of America Della Marshall William Henry James Lukhardt Percy Kash R. Binnix Ray Collingsworth Della M. Sorrell Clifford Kensworthy Margaret Heisle Outside Sentinel Dallas Hoppe Inside Sentinel Thelma Holt Allan Gravenstein Benjamin Hivick, Jr Fred Hummel Ira Sickle William Jolliff Ray Girard Arthur Richardson Ira Sickles Sickle Proctor Fox Kensworthy

One Hundred Club Hosts Gay Nineties Themed Party

Last night the One Hundred Club held a Girls Club party with a gay nineties theme. A business meeting decided to entertain members' husbands at the March party. Bridge and canasta followed in straw hats and high top shoes, with lunch served. Mrs Lawrence Kirkpatrick chaired the event.

One Hundred Club Girls’ Club Bridge Lawrence Kirkpatrick

Omega Phi Women Meet at Mrs Jacksons Home

Omega Phi members and Mrs Ralph Jackson met at Columbia Ave last evening with Mrs Joe Miller leading as president and Mrs Robert Conner delivering devotionals. They announced acceptance into Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs and planned a budget of activities including a infantile paralysis booth, a card party, bake sale, and Christmas card sales reports. Mrs Conner won a surprise package during the social hour. Mrs Ray Linville acted as auctioneer and luncheon was served by the host with Mrs Jackson assisted by Mrs Linville. January and February meetings were scheduled under Mrs Hasselbach and Mrs Clarence Lawson respectively.

Omega Phi Ralph Jackson Columbia Ave Joe Miller Robert Conner Middletown Walter Graham Earl Murphy Conner Ray Linville

Daughters of Union Veterans Install New Officers

Daughters of Union Veterans met in the YMCA auditorium with a formal installation of officers as the highlight. Mrs. Florence Hannah was named president, with John Smith as senior vice president and Miss Lois Gray as junior vice president.

Daughters of Union Veterans YMCA Florence Hannah John Smith Lois Gray Cora McKinney Earl D Conklin Flossie Vail Anna Brothers McKinney Bess Millard Pauline Fisher Brothers

Mrs Wilson and Mrs Knight Host Girls Club Meeting

Home Culture Club members and guests gathered at the Girls Club Wednesday with hostesses Mrs Lee Chamberlain and Mrs A C Kiester. Papers were read by Mrs Chauncey Wilson on The Wishing Dime and by Mrs Ralph Knight on Faith of Great Scientists. Twenty three members and two guests attended with a social hour and refreshments.

Home Culture Club Lee Chamberlain A. C. Kiester Charles Arnold Alice Foley Chaancey Wilson Ralph Knight

Church groups schedule meetings in city

The Presbyguild of the First Presbyterian Church plans a meeting with Mrs John Anderson at 600 Stanley St this evening at 8. The Kings Messenger Class of Calvary Methodist Church will meet at Mrs Fletcher E Shoup home at 2305 Superior Ave on Friday January 13 at 7 30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church John Anderson Stanley St King's Messenger Calvary Methodist Church Fletcher E. Shoup Superior Ave

Dorcas Society Meets With Mrs Hagins on Wycoff Street

The Dorcas Society of the Church of the Brethren held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs Dan Hagins on Wycoff Street last evening. Mrs Harold Loxley led the devotionals and prayer as planning for future activities was discussed.

Dorcas Society D. Hagins The Church of the Brethren Dan Hagins Wycoff St Harold Loxley

Weekly Food Review Shows Mixed Price Movements

The Associated Press reports pork and lamb edged up slightly while poultry eggs declined. Fresh vegetables mostly higher, with some items down. Retail eggs and coffee prices moved, and forecasts note large orange and grapefruit losses from freezes. Wholesale Food Price Index rose to 5.76.

Fred Smith Poultry and Egg National

Magazine sold in Cleveland transfer of Great Lakes News

The Great Lakes News magazine changed hands as widow Mrs. Eugene Herman sold it to Wade C Browne the magazine's managing editor for the past year. Browne led the magazine through a 35 year history and now assumes ownership.

Cleveland Great Lakes Eugene Herman Wade C. Browne Browne

Mrs Kyser Wells Hosts Sunday School Class Event

Sunday School Workers Class of First Baptist Church met at Mrs Kyser Wells home on Central Ave. The program opened with singing. Mrs Howard Chrisman president led a brief business meeting. Mrs M Horton gave devotions from the 23rd Psalm. Mrs Floyd Chrisman sang with piano accompaniment by Mrs Earl Moore. A lunch was served by the hostess and assistants. Seventeen members and three guests attended.

First Baptist Church Kyser Wells Central Ave Howard Chrisman M. Horton E. Reynolds Floyd Chrisman Earl Moore Wells Grant Back Gentry Mitchell

Postal sale notice hints February meeting at Mrs Warstler’s home

Fragmentary notice states a postal sale action and schedules a February meeting to be held at the home of Mrs C Walter Warstler. Names appear in partial form, with no further details available in the readable text.

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