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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1948

Page

8

One Hundred Club Hosts Social at Girls' Club

The Girls' Club hosted the One Hundred Club gathering with members playing cards. Prizes went to Mrs. Henry E. Miller, Mrs. William Yarber, Mrs. Jack Dick, Mrs. Gilbert King, Mrs. Peter Rooster, and Mrs. H. R. Jones. A snow scene centerpiece and candle lighting highlighted the event. Table decor was by Mrs. George Brecht, with a planning committee led by Mrs. G. R. Bingham and assistants.

Henry E. Miller William Yarber Jack Dick Gilbert King Peter Rooster H. R. Jones George Brecht G. R. Bingham G. P. Skillman Weldon Baker J. Howard Smith Brecht

Hospital Tea and Birthday Dinner At Verity Hall

Tea was served in the hospital recreation room for supervisors and student nurses with a floral table arrangement. Miss Audra Mesarvey, Miss Phyllis Painter, Miss Vivian Sturm, and Miss Joyce Fryburger presided. A birthday dinner for January celebrants followed in the private dining room with a cake, favors, and gifts presented by Dr. Mable Gardner. Honorees included Miss Bertha Kerkommer, Mrs. Gladys Thompson, Miss Geraldine Patterson, Miss Vivian Sturm, and Miss June Baird. hostesses were Miss Dorothy Hadley, Miss Emily Cook, and Miss Patsy Bowling.

Verity Hall Audra Mesarvey Phyllis Painter Vivian Sturm Joyce Fryburger Mable E. Gardner Bertha Kerkommer Gladys Thompson Geraldine Patterson June Baird Dorothy Hadley Emily Cook Patsy Bowling

Middletown Co-operettes Celebrate Tenth Anniversary

Past presidents were honored as Middletown Co-operettes marked ten years since their 1938 charter. Presiding officer Mrs Hale Dodds led roll calls and reflections on work done, goals ahead, and tributes to visiting internal presidents.

Middletown Co-operettes H. O. Roberts Oklahoma City E. Norwood Clark Cooperettes Stident Joan Middletown Cole Hale Dodds B. Norwood Clark Clark Andrew Spinney O. J. Hileman John Miller Bevis

Dance Scheduled at Manchester Hotel by Merry Married Mixers

Dinner dance set for Saturday January 17 in the Manchester Hotel ballroom at 7 p m. Chairmen Mr and Mrs Clifford Woodruff lead arrangements with assistants Mr and Mrs W W Jointire Mr and Mrs John Molloy and Mr and Mrs Tom Wilson.

Merry Married Mixers Manchester Hotel Clifford Woodruff W. W. Yointire John Molloy Tom Wilson

Burma Missionary Heard By Group

Twenty six members of Mrs R A Hills Sunday school class of Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs E R Schneiders home for a regular business meeting and program. They decided to undertake a sewing project for the children ward of Middletown Hospital. Mrs Hill led devotionals and letters from Holland were read about food and clothing sent. Mrs J H Stalker a former Burma missionary spoke and showed native costumes. Refreshments were served by Mrs Schneider with assistance from several members.

R. A. Hill Evangelical United Brethren Church E. R. Schneider Middletown Hospital Hill Holland J. H. Stalker Burma

Ann Judson Circle Meets at First Baptist Church

The Ann Judson Circle of First Baptist Church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Gordon Pflanzer's on Erre Ave. Devotions and the program led by Mrs. Sam Morningstar featured a story titled Weaving the Tapestry of Nations. A luncheon followed the meeting.

Ann Judson First Baptist Church Gordon Pflanzer Erre Ave

First Baptist Sunday School Workers Class Hosts Devotion Night

Mrs Kiser Wells welcomed members of the Sunday School Workers Class at First Baptist Church for an evening focused on time. Devotions led by Mrs Edgar Pickle-simer, with Rev John Par and Mrs Parr as guests. Refreshments served by the hostess Espa Geary and Mrs Grant Ack.

Kiser Wells First Baptist Church Edgar Picklesimer John Par Parr Espa Geary Grantack

Benefit Tea and Card Party For Middletown Hospital

The Welfare Auxiliary of Middletown Hospital asks reservations for a benefit tea and card party hosted by Mrs. Howard Wilson. It will be on Friday January 23 at 2 p m in the bail room of Manchester Hotel. Proceeds support hospital equipment and needs. Reservations by calling 22 2084.

Welfare Auxiliary Middletown Hospital Howard Wilson Manchester Welfare Ogre of

Pythian Sisters Install Officers at Lafayette Temple

In Lodge meeting at Castle Hall Mrs James Bolser presided as Most Excellent Chief. Installations named Mrs Haida Russell as chief and other officers including Mrs James Matson, Mrs Max Wise, Mrs Glen Tullis, and Mrs Ross Stephenson. Past Chiefs certificates awarded to Mrs Bolser and Mrs Clarence Warris. Committee appointments made and a covered dish dinner set for January 20 with initiation February 24.

Lafayette Temple Castle Hall James Bolser Wayne Back Ray Mehl C. W Davis Haida Russell James Matson Max Wise Glen Tullis Ross Stephenson Norman Dole Chester Brandenburg Harold Knepshield Clarence Warris Earl Knepshield

Federation of Women's Clubs Meets Tonight at 7:30

The Executive Board of the Federation of Women's Clubs will meet at 7 30 p m in the Girls' Club.

Federation of Women’s Clubs

Women of the Moose Plan Academy Night Visit

Women of the Moose met in Moose Hall and outlined plans to attend the Academy of Friendship night in Miamisburg on January 2. The group will assist with initiation during the event.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall Academy of Friendship Miamisburg

Births and club notes in Lebanon area

Birth notices report a series of births including a girl for Mr and Mrs Floyd Jones in Lebanon, a boy for Mr and Mrs John Pelfrey Middletown Route 1, a boy for Mr and Mrs Elbert Moland, and additional births for Warren Mitchell, Alford Nolan, and Harold Radaugh with addresses. Colored births listed for Thomas Massie at Lincoln Street. Friendship Club met at Mrs Joseph Atkinson’s home with a covered dish dinner and elected officers for the coming year. Mrs Charles With was elected president and Mrs George Chapman secretary. Attendees included Mrs John Seeger and others. next meeting set for January 14 at Mrs Eddie Fendall’s home.

Floyd Jones Lebanon John Pelfrey Middletown Elbert Moland Sycamore St Warren Mitchell Fairmount St Alford Nolan West Middletown Harold Radaugh Shaffer St Elects Officers Friendship Club Joseph Atkinson Lawn Ave Njoy Durne Charles Wth George Chapman John Seeger Robert Hart Charles Hixon Lioyd ‘Wells Roy Hardin

Middletown Soprano to Sing in Musicale at Dayton Art Institute

Miss Ada Louise Weishaar a Middletown lyric soprano and Dayton Public Schools music supervisor joins Miss Gertrude Huber violinist of the Dayton Philharmonic for a Sunday musicale at the Dayton Art Institute January 18. Accompanist Herschel Linstaedt and flutist David Vornholt assist. program features works by Bach Handel Kreisler Debussy Glazounow and Puccini among others. Sponsored by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce the event is open to the public.

Ada Louise Weishaar Middletown Dayton Public Gertrude Huber Dayton Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra Dayton Art Institute Herschel Linstaedt Christ Church Fort Thomas Weishaar David Vornholt Dayton Miss Weishaar Donaudy Bach Jeptha Handel Miss Huber Miss Wisehaar Kreisler Debussy Ecstasy Rogers Friend Malotte Charles Sarasate Glazdunow Lotus Land Scott Kreisler Capriccio Valse Wieniawski

Poasttown PTA Meeting Tonight With Judge Cramer

The Poasttown School Parent Teachers Association meets tonight at 8 p m in the auditorium. Judge Fred B Cramer will give a highlight talk. A large attendance is expected and a delicious lunch will be served.

Parent Teachers Association of Poasttown School Fred B. Cramer

Guiding Star Class Meeting at Hill Avenue Home

Calvary Methodist Church guiding star class meets Friday at 7 30 pm at 1904 Hill Ave home of Mrs Harold Gillespie. Mrs F Schmidt and Mrs Carl Smith are hostesses for the gathering.

Guiding Star Calvary Methodist Church Harold Gillespie Hill Ave Gillespie F Schmidt Carl Smith

Sunshine Circle meeting at First Evan gelical U B Church

The Sunshine Circle of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church will meet tomorrow evening at 7 30 in the classroom. Committee in charge includes Mrs Grover Haas and Mrs George Knott with devotions by Mrs Elmer Combs and the entertainment program arranged by the committee.

Sunshine Circle First Evangelical United Brethren Church Grover Haas George Knott Elmer Combs

Daughters of Union Veterans Install 1948 Officers

Daughters of Union Veterans held their first meeting of the year at the YMCA with 1948 officers installed led by Mrs. Anna Brothers as president and Mrs. A O Harter as senior vice president. Several officers were honored, gifts presented to the retiring president, and guests from Hamilton and Lebanon attended.

Daughters of Union Veterans YMCA Anna Brothers A. O. Harter Ralph Kah Bess Millard Lida Roberts Karl Conklin Flossie Vail Vaughan Duvall H. H. Schrock Pauline Fisher Mildred Crawford John N. Smith Howard Hannah Schrock Florence Hannah Cora McKinney

Women’s Society circles meet at homes at 2 p.m

W S W S Circles of First Methodist Church plan tomorrow meetings at listed addresses with 2 pm start times and one 1 pm church gathering. An open Middletown Little Theater meeting at Civic Association Building Auditorium begins at 8 pm with public invited.

Middletown Little Theater Civic Association

Sans Souci Club Plans Dance At Home Meeting

Members of Sans Souci Club met at Miss Rosemary Swaim's Harrison Street home Tuesday to plan a forthcoming dance. The gathering included a social hour and a buffet lunch after the business portion.

Sans Souci Club Rosemary Swaim Harrison St

Mrs Thomas Martin Hosts Jolly 8 Bridge Night

Mrs Thomas Martin entertained Jolly 8 Club members at her home Tuesday evening for several hours of bridge. Guest Mrs Frank Kartavish attended. Prizes went to Mrs Joe McClain Mrs Mayme Fisher and Mrs Martin. Refreshments were served at the end.

Eby Dougherty Dietz Mason Flory Dayton Dodds Thomas C. Giles J. K. Morgan Russel E. Dempster Thomas Martin Jolly “8” Club Frank Kartavish Joe McClain Mayme Fisher Martin

Dr Ted B Martin to Join Lt Hudson for Chicago Wedding

Dr. Ted B Martin left yesterday for St Louis to join Lt Hal Hudson of San Diego. They will motor to Chicago where Martin will act as best man at Hudson and Edna Harbeck's wedding. They were Northwestern roommates. Mrs John Daley Jr visits her mother in East Orange. Mrs Charles Russell returns to Los Angeles after a visit with the Wilmer family.

Ted B. Martin St. Louis Hal Hudson San Diego Cal Chicago Martin Hudson Edna Harbeck Dr. Martin Northwestern Univerity John Daley, Jr Washington Terrace East Orange N. J Anna Quinn Charles St Charles Russell Los Angeles Calif G. W. A. Wilmer

Hospital admissions and surgical cases listed

In The Hospital Vincent Pat Ryan of North Leibee St medical. Mrs Clark Weimer of Lowell St medical. Mrs Bev Noble of Middletown Route 1 surgical. Mrs Orville Moyer of West Alexandria Route 2 surgical. Mrs James Miller of Miamisburg Route 1 medical. Mrs Patrick Dyas of Carlisle medical. Dale Gaunt son of Mr and Mrs Ulric Gaunt of Middletown Route 3 surgical. Miss Kathryn Chrismer of Ardmore Dr surgical.

Vincent “Pat” Ryan North Leibee St Clark Weimer Lowell St Bev, Noble Middletown Orville Moyer West Alexandria James Miller Miamisburg Patrick Dyas Carlisle Dale Gaunt Ulric Gaunt Kathryn Chrismer Ardmore

Home Culture Club Meets Wednesday

Home Culture Club met yesterday afternoon in the Girls' Club with Mrs. Lee Chamberlain and Mrs. A Kiester as hosts. Mrs. Otto Augspurger, president, opened with a greeting. After a brief business session, Mrs. E H Weyman and Mrs. Albert Sherman presented the program followed by refreshments.

Lee Chamberlain A. ©. Kiester Otto Augspurger E. H. Weyman Albert Sherman

Sorority Meeting Corrected By YMCA Error

Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority met Tuesday evening at the YMCA. An earlier listing inaccurately named the group as Epsilon Alpha Sigma.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha YMCA Epsilon Alpha Sigma

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Thrifty Burnett’s Annual Central Ave Pythian Sisters Federation OF Clubs Women OF THE Thomas Massie Lincoln St Friendship Club W.S.W.S. Circles Women's Society of World Service First Methodist Church Jasper Kiever Shafer St C. T. Atkinson Park Dr David Horn Glen Lane Reed Kenyon Elmo Pl H. E. Harvey Linden H. E. Lawson Christel Ave Roy Deardorff Fourteenth Ave Little Theater Sans Souci Club Business Meeting Home Culture Club Trimble House of Flowers Yankee Rd Dial Vialentine the Book Shop North Broad ST SEARS Pilgrim Monty CKETS S. Main ST Middletown’‘S Finest
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