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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1952

Page

6

Kiwanis Ohio District Governor Installed in Cincinnati

Karen Klopp and others attended a dinner at the Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati honoring H. O. Danner who was installed as Ohio District Governor of Kiwanis International. Mr. and Mrs. Adrian J. Mayer hosted relatives from California including Clarence Bruck of Los Angeles and Earl Bruck of Wilmington yesterday.

D. T. Selvar Stanley St Netherland Plaza Cincinnati H. O. Danner Ohio Kiwanis International Adrian J. Mayer Monroe St California Clarence Bruck Los Angeles Earl Bruck Wilmington

Guidance Center Talk Opens Women’s Club Dinner

Dr Edward Kezur director of Miami Valley Guidance Center Hamilton spoke to the Business and Professional Women’s Club last evening at the Girls' Club on Mental Hygiene A Community Affair He reported on county work and future plans Music by Student Nurses Chorus Middles town Hospital under Mrs Ramsdell Accompanist Mrs Clifford Hist Selections included Serenade Through the Years The Viennese Waltz My God and I Song of Love The speakers table featured white snapdragons carnations and blue tapers Mrs W H H Jones announced the card party date February 21 at the American Legion Hostesses were Health and Safety and Bulletin committees with members serving.

Edward Kezur Miami Valley Guidance Center Hamilton Business Middletown Hospital Robert Ramsdell Clifford Hist Romberg Youman Sergi Shubert W. H. H. Jones The American Legion Health and Safety Committee Bulletin Committee Roxie Sanders Ella Grafton William Goad John Bunn Edward Swaim Marie Huelsebusch Mollie Howland Homer Jones Britt Kendrick Ruth Sebald Mildred Jones

Parties Begin For Miss Frisch

Last evening, Mrs. Jesse Mayabbe Jr. hosted the first of several parties honoring Norma Frisch, bride-elect of Cpl. Billie D Smith, at Frisch’s Sherman Ave. home. A miniature bride and groom decorated the gift table, a white wedding bell hung from the chandelier, and colorful streamers adorned the room. Prizes were awarded to Jeanne Barker and Carolyn Combs before refreshments, as guests including Beverly Whiteted, Jacqueline Tolson, Judy Scott, Barbara Pierett, Janet Wilhoit, Joan Brachen, Mary Eliopoulos, Doris Brumagen, and the honoree joined the festivities. The couple is set to be married February 9.

Norma Frisch Cpl Billie D Smith Jesse Mayabbe, Jr Miss Frisch Sherman Ave Jeanne Barker Carolyn Combs Beverly Whiteted Jacqueline Tolson Trudy Scott Barbara Pierett Janet Wilhoit Joan Brachen Mary Eliopoulos Doris Brumagen

Recital By Miss McLane To Feature School Pianists

Miss Wilhelmina McLane presents her piano students in a Sunday 3 p.m. recital at the Girls' Club auditorium. The first in a trio of annual recitals, the program is open to the public and includes Barbara Benner Markie Crow Phyllis Jeanne Davidson Lawrence Arthur Doebler Paul Edward Doebler Carol Jean Fry Dudley Fry Marilyn Fry Sonia Gingrich Martha Ann Malcom Ann Murray Sally O Friel Jimmy Spindler Gary Sturgis Sharon Sturgis Jean Timberlake Judy Whitt Carolyn Wikoff June Martin Woodward and Gene Young.

Wilhelmina McLane Girls’ Club Barbara Benner Mardie Crow Phyllis Jeanne Davidson Lawrence Arthur Doebler Paul Edward Doebler Carol Jean Fry Dudley Fry Marilyn Fry Sonia Gingrich Martha Ann Henz Sara Ann Malcom Ann Murray Sally O’friel Jimmy Spindler Gary Sturgis Sharon Sturgis Jean Timberlake Judy Whitt Carolyn Wikoff June Martin Woodward Gene Young

Wedding Date Revealed At Shower For Miss Fisher

Last evening Mrs. Joe Fisher and others hosted a personal shower for Miss Mary Ann Fisher at the home of Mrs. Peter Fisher on Baltimore Street. The wedding date with fiancé Robert Kehr was announced for February 2 at 2 30 p.m. at St. Peter Claver Church.

Joe Fisher Frank Peter Fisher JoAnn Patterson Mary Ann Fisher Baltimore St Steve Toth Fred Slezak, Jr Don Lehman Mary Dinus Miss Fisher Lucy Fisher Joseph Fisher Ohio Bell Telephone Company Kehr Fred van Allen Clayton, O Ohio State Highway Patrol Xenia

Attendants Named For Dredge Siebert Wedding

Miss Mary Jane Dredge revealed attendants for her January 23 wedding to Arthur Siebert at First Methodist Church. Rev. Louis Walter to officiate at 7:30 p.m. Double ring ceremony with Grover C. Thomas as best man and Martha Miltenberger as matron of honor. Ushers include Howard Smith, Robert Odum, and George Gibbs. Reception helpers listed. rehearsal set for January 22 at Mrs. Lester Dredge’s South Sutphin Street home.

Mary Jane Dredge Arthur Siebert First Methodist Church Louis Walter Miss Dredge Grover C. Thomas Martha Miltenberger Howard Smith Robert

Sgt Nickell Honored At Farewell Dinner

Last evening a farewell dinner party honored M Sgt Henry C Nickell. He will leave for Camp Polk Louisiana January 23 with the local National Guard unit. Guests included Sergeant and Mrs Nickell and daughters Kay and Karen, Mr and Mrs S Woods, Mrs D C area, Miss Ruby DeHaven, Miss Donna Witt, Kenneth Witt, and the hosts.

Henry C. Nickell Ernest Witt Sheffield St Nickell Camp Polk National Guard Kay Karen S. Woods D. C Ruby DeHaven Donna Witt Kenneth Witt

Circle Women Hold Meeting At Oxford Road Home

The Today's Women Circle met at Mrs. Carl Reffitt's home on Oxford State Rd. The project committee submitted two needy families for free school lunches. Mrs. Naomi Anthony was named chair of the ways and means. A Valentine party for husbands is planned. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Reffitt's Lylburn Rd home.

Carl Reffitt Oxford State Rd Naomi Anthony Circle James Reffitt Lylburn Rd

Modern Mothers Hear Plans For Holiday Center Trip

Mrs Harold Figley hosted Modern Mothers Circle of the Mothers Study League. Mrs Walter Coddington announced plans for a trip through Holiday Center. Mrs C C Hursh reported on project plans and a benefit card party set for February 5 at the Manchester Hotel. Miss Jeannette Niederlander dramatized The Spur. Mrs Benjamin Gray spoke on New Horizons in Education and Mrs Robert Petry Sr described The Evolution of Shoes. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs John Robinson.

Harold Figley Shafer St Modern Mothers Mothers’ Study League Walter Coddington Holiday C.C. Hursh League Donald Turner Manchester Hotel Jeannette Niederlander Kennelly Benjamin Gray Robert Petry, Sr John Robinson

Nu Phi Mu selects committees at YMCA meeting

Nu Phi Mu Unit Two met at the YMCA in the Director's room last evening. Miss Ruby Collins was appointed to the means committee while Miss Jean Burgess becomes the new service committee chair. Tickets were handed out for a Valentine contest. Mrs. Richard Marshall presented a program on Manners.

Nu Phi Mu YMCA Ruby Collins Jean Burgess Richard Marshall

Silver Link Council Members Attend Dayton District Meeting

Members of Silver Link Council No. 223 traveled to Dayton for the Dayton District Past Councilors meeting. Installation of officers for the new year followed with Mrs. J.P. Ditmyer as trustee, Mrs. Ferris Gutshall as conductor, and Mrs. Victor Click Sr. as inside sentinel. Mrs. Click also leads music. Mrs. William Waldo, state councilor, served as installing officer. The event concluded with a nine o'clock gathering at Victory Hall in Dayton.

Silver Link Council No. 223 Dayton J.P. Ditmyer Ferris Gutshall Victor Click Inside Sentinel Click William Waldo Victory Hall

Eastern Star Chapter 367 Meets Thursday at Masonic Temple

Chapter 367 Order of the Eastern Star plans a 7 30 p m meeting at the Masonic Temple for initiation and the regular gathering. Also Phi Mu Unit One hosts a 7 30 p m gathering at Miss Charlotte Pergram’s home 317 Baltimore St with a white elephant gift exchange. American War Mothers meet Thursday at 2 p m at the American Legion home for business, all members to attend. Mrs Chester Mall 2403 Queen St hosts C L C Class West Midwen Baptist Friday at 7 p.m.

Presser Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Phi Mu Charlotte Pergram Baltimore St American Legion Chester Mall Queen St C.L.C West Midwen

Firms Receive ECA Citations for Cooperation

Three industrial firms Armco Steel Corporation the Sorg Paper Company and the Gardner Board and Carton Co received certificates of cooperation from the Economic Cooperation Administration for aiding European visitors. The citations credit them with furnishing technical assistance to Marshall Plan nations to promote liberty free institutions and peace.

The Economic Cooperation Administration ECA Armco Steel Corporation Sorg Paper Company Gardner Board and Carton Company

Watchman Shoots at Intruders at Laundry Company

Hamilton special: A night watchman, David Adams, says two intruders rummaging through laundry bags at the American Sanitary Laundry Company were shot at after being discovered. He fired six shots and believes one man was wounded.

Hamilton American Sanitary Laundry Company David Adams Monument Ave

Rubinoff to Perform for Sertoma in Middletown

Virtuoso violinist Dave Rubinoff and accompanist will headline a Sertoma concert at Middletown High School auditorium on Friday March 21 at 815 pm with a 230 pm matinee for students and staff Proceeds fund schoolboy patrol equipment Admission is 150 plus tax for the evening and 75 cents for the matinee The Sertoma board named a committee to arrange the event including J K Morgan Ben Kitchen Jack Christy Elmer Melampy and Russ Dempster

Hasselback Rubinoff Sertoma Board of Directors J.K. Morgan Ben Kitchen Jack Christy Elmer Melampy Russ Dempster

Forest Hills Board In First 52 Parley

New Forest Hills Country Club board members attended the opening 1952 meeting with W.T. Thorn presiding. Officers include W.B. Nixon vice president Roy Granger treasurer Roy L. Patterson secretary and Andrew E. Roper as manager.

Forest Hills Country Club W.T. Thorn W.B Nixon Roy Granger Roy L. Patterson Andrew E. Roper Walter Evans Harry Holiday Lodge Nixon Rodger Cotter Kent Little Paul Logan McKnight Kinne J.D. Sawyer Jay Terry

Middletonian Fined For Passing Halted School Bus

Magistrate Harda Lnz in Fairfield Township fined Willie Sims of 150 Baltimore St Middletown ten dollars on Monday night after he was found guilty of passing a halted school bus on Route 4. Sheriff's deputies arrested him.

Harda Fairfield Township Willie Sims Baltimore St Middletown

Draft Board Seeks Locating Registrants Not Reached by Mail

Local Draft Board No. 10 reports mail to several registrants returned unclaimed. Citizens with information on the whereabouts of Lawrence Stamper John Lovely Robert Newwan Gene Ronto James Patrick Emmett Williams Herman Hallow or James Miller are urged to contact the draft board. The sole non Middletown address is James Miller of Excello.

Draft Board No. 10 Lawrence LeRue Stamper First Ave John Black Lovely Burton Rd Robert Tytus Newwan Harlan St Gene Martin Ronto Veterans Village James Denver Patrick Yankee Rd Emmett Williams Herman Jack Hallow Brentwood St Middletown James Morton Miller Excello

Ohio Society luncheon sets Sunday gathering in Hamilton

Reservations remain for the annual Ohio Society for Crippled Children luncheon meeting this Sunday hosted by the Butler County chapter at the Anthony Wayne Hotel in Hamilton at 1 30 p m. Maj Norman Imrie humorist will speak as the event caps a year of services to crippled children in the area with five adjoining counties Clermont Clinton Preble Warren and Greene attending.

Ohio Society For Crippled Children Butler County Clermont Clinton Preble Warren and Greene Anthony Wayne Hamilton Norman Imrie

Local Man Sentenced for Forgery in Ohio

Jerry Ausberry Jr of Middletown was sentenced to the Ohio Penitentiary after pleading guilty to forging a $61.15 check. Judge P. P. Boli of the Common Pleas Court administered the sentence.

Jerry Ausberry, Jr Middletown Ohio Penitentiary Today Ausberry P. P. Boli Common Pleas Court

Burglary Loot At West Middletown Home Reported

Deputy Sheriff reports forced rear door at George Finkbone residence Sleebig Road West Middletown. Loot valued at 680 dollars includes a television set 250 dollars radio two shotguns rifle two pearl sets ring wrist watch costume jewelry.

George Finkbone

Scout Training Group Will Meet Thursday

A Middletown Girl Scout Council training committee meeting is set for 1 p.m. Thursday at the Civic Association office. Mrs. William Johnson, the chairman, said the committee will schedule five volunteer leader training sessions to be held throughout 1952.

Middletown Girl Scout Council Girl Scout The Civic Association William Johnson

Lions Club Venison Dinner Planned at Sportsmen’s Club

Middletown Lions Club completes plans for a venison dinner to be served at the Sportsmen’s Club at 7 p.m. Thursday with television stars Ernie Lee and Lee Jones entertaining after the meal.

Middletown

Maude Thatcher Listed at Middletown Address

Maude B Thatcher of 2 Shafer Street Middletown is noted in the record with a hiccoughing detail that appears incomplete, suggesting a clerical or transcription issue needing clarification.

Order of the Good Time Club Founded by Champlain

The Order of the Good Time was one of America’s first social clubs formed by explorer Champlain to cheer his men during the winter of 1606 07.

Order of the Good Time America Champlain

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