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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1949

Page

8

First Lady and Margaret to Wear Colorful Inaugural Gowns

Mrs. Truman and daughter Margaret prepare for inaugural events with distinct gowns. Margaret, blond and 2% appears in a pale pink “Margaret Pink” gown with silk tulle, white gloves, and full skirt. Mrs. Truman debuts black panne velvet at the ball, a pearl grey satin for the National Gallery reception, and a moonstone hat. Margaret also has a red gabardine dress for the Capitol oath ceremony with black accessories.

Mrs. Truman Margaret Ruth Cowan Mr. Truman Margaret Pink Alice Roosevelt Longworth Alice Blue Capitol

Middletonans in Florida and Washington D C notices

Mrs Ross A Kramer and children Joanne and Harold return from Florida to 2207 Linden Ave. Mr Kramer, North School principal, and daughter Charlotte were guests of the Kramers. Dr Glenn Miller of 130 N Broad St leaves for Washington to study ENT surgery with US Public Health Service. Martin V Coffey of Ardmore Dr and his wife plan to attend Washington inauguration. Mrs Earl Emerson returns from a East trip with son-in-law Francis Tytus family in New Haven Conn. Lloyd Hoover family return from Lauderdale to 2500 Elmo Place Jacksonville Daytona Beach stopovers for Guerney Coles on trip to Coral Gables.

Florida Ross A. Kramer Joanne Harold Linden Ave Pricees Kramer North School Charlotte C. E. Kramer Ft. Lauderdale Lakeland Columbus Glenn Miller N. Broad St Washington, D. C Miller United States Public Health Service Earl Emerson St. Main St Francis Tytus New Haven Conn Jacksonville Daytona Beach Guerney Coles Central Ave Coral Gables Fla Middletown

Bride Elect Dena Balli of Cincinnati Showered With Gifts

Miss Dena Balli of Cincinnati was entertained at a bridal shower Sunday evening hosted by Mrs. Gus Christy of 2845 Burbank Ave. The event featured a pink white and silver motif, a musical cake centerpiece, and a decorative mirror stating Dena and Harry February 26. The bride-to-be, birthday celebrant that day, read and thanked guests as gifts were opened. The couple plan to wed February 26 at the Greek Orthodox Church on Reading Rd Cincinnati with a reception at the Marie Antoinette Ballroom. Attendees included Mrs. Steven Ponticos and daughter Mercene. Mrs. Thomas Gianogolu and daughter Helen from Dayton. numerous Cincinnati friends and relatives including Mrs. Esther Bourges, Mrs. George Nicklas, and the hostess.

Dena Balli Cincinnati Gus Christy Burbank Ave Miss Balli Dena Harry Reading Rd Marie Antoinette Steven Ponticos Mercene Thomas Gianogolu Helen Dayton Peter Moriates John Moriates Spear Moriates Steven Moriates Esthér Bourges George Nicklas Steven Thomas Christine Helen Propopulis John Pantel Gus Valen George Bugitzedes Gus Mardas Peter Laras John Demetrion George Garofalos Mary Christy

Busy Bee Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Wills Home

Community groups schedule meetings in West Middletown and nearby areas. Busy Bee Sewing Club gathers January 19 at 2 pm at Mrs Orville Wills on Michael Road. Other groups including Middletown Circle Mothers' Study League and Hadassah announce evening sessions and open meetings with speakers, films, and socials.

Busy Bee Sewing Club West Middletown Orville Wills Michael Rd

Hamilton Chooses Celebration For Delta Kappa Gamma Birthday

The Delta Kappa Gamma Chi chapter marked its tenth anniversary at the YWCA in Hamilton with 41 Butler County members at a noon luncheon. President Mrs. Carolyn Hammerle led a brief business meeting after a birthday cake display in crimson and gold.

Chi Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary YWCA Hamilton Butler County Carolyn Hammerle Hazel Spyker Oxford Spyker Ernestine Roudebush Margaret Young Chi Chapter Lois Ware Leaf Margaret Salzman Middletown Blagche Earnhart Lillian Eaton Mabie Eldridge Elsie

Lodge Ladies Auxiliary Installs New Officers in Colony

The Lodges Ladies Auxiliary of the National Association Letter Carriers met in the Colony for their annual installation of officers Saturday evening. Fourteen members attended. New officers installed for the coming year were Mrs. John Pendleton president Mrs. Ronald McDaniel vice president Mrs. Walter Stull secretary Mrs. Roy Whitesell chaplain and Mrs. Chester Hollenbaugh color bearer. America will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m in Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs. C Jackson presiding and team practice to follow. Nu Phi Mu Sorority Unit 2 meets Tuesday January 18 at YMCA 7 30 p m. Graduate Regents of the Women of the Moose meet Tuesday January 18 at the home of Mrs. Charles Bolton Yankee Rd at 7 36 p m.

Ladies Auxiliary of National Association Colony John Pendleton Ronald McDaniel Walter Stull Roy Whitesell Chester Hollenbaugh America Knights of Malta C. Jackson the Women of the Moose Charles Bolton Yankee Rd

Rainbow Girls Install Officers in Middletown Assembly

Middletown Assembly No. 68 Order of Rainbow for Girls held its installation Saturday night January 15. Miss Shari Kah was installed worthy advisor with officers from Dayton, Franklin, and other area assemblies in attendance. gifts and tributes were given to outgoing and incoming leaders as the ceremony concluded.

Order of Rainbow For Middletown Order of the Rainbow Sally Pomeroy Miss Pomeroy Ficer Joy Mac Mahher Mary Jane Buchanan Florence Eckhart Marshall Pat Lester Marshal Marilyn Gehm Macher Golden Assembly of Dayton Eckhart Franklin Assembly Shari Kah Virginia Hill Janet Moyer Camilla Lindsay Jackie Lester Ruth Marie Statenroth Robyn Byrd Jenny Kendrick Joan Rusk Betty Riggs Carol Frye Suzanne Mack Judy Snook Suzanne Young Sandra Siegfried Shirley Lawson C. Observer Jane Mattson Charma Mason Louise Hall Sue Bailey Shirley Snyder Ralph Bauer Glenn Ellison Lovely Ralph Prosser Order of the Eastern Star Ellison Lebanon Carlisle Franklin Farmersville

Pretty Shower Fetes Miss Vitori

Miss Josephine Vitori, bride-elect of Peter Fisher, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by her grandmother Mrs. Guy Giordano at Mrs. James Vitori’s Yankee Rd home. Pink and white decor featured a pink white umbrella and streamers. Guests totaled 32 with prizes and refreshments served after games. Church wedding planned February 12 at St. John’s.

Josephine Vitori Guy Giordano James Vitori Yankee Rd Miss Vitori Peter Fisher St. John’s Church Joseph Fisher Angelo Rossi John Madaffin Howard Luscomb Nick Vitori James Riccio M. Riccio Steven Lettich, Jr Emanuel Nori

Epsilon Alpha Sigma Sees Cincinnati Game

Chartering a bus, Epsilon Alpha Sigma society members traveled to Cincinnati to witness the AHEPA basketball game at the Friars Club. After the game, they joined Day ton, Cincinnati, Hamilton and Oxford crowds for refreshments and dancing. Middletown attendees included numerous named members.

Epsilon Alpha Sigma Society Cincinnati Friars’ Club Dayton Hamilton Oxford Middletown Nina Bugizides Georgia Comminos Stella Bugizides Thalia Thomas Mary Garafolos Sue Mardas Cleo Garafolos Mary Eliop

Arlington Park Circle Missionary Meeting Recap

Eighteen members and one guest gathered at Mrs Edgar Picklesimer home with Mrs E C Murphy assisting. Mrs Bernard Drant led a brief business session followed by devotions by Mrs E Palmer. Mrs Thomas Baird reviewed the study book and Hawaii religion customs. Meeting closed with refreshments. February gathering planned at Mrs B Halsey on S Main St.

Arlington Park Circle Missionary Group Edgar Picklesimer E. C. Murphy Bernard Drant E. Palmer Thomas Baird Hawaii B. Halsey S. Main St

Hospital Patients List Service and Surgery Notes

A partial roster lists individuals receiving medical or surgical care including Earl Klapper on Yankee Rd. and Mrs. Robert Bone on Franklin. Other names include Pete Lakoff Ardmore Dr Mildred Hollar and Linda Hamm Bello monte St with relations noted. Continued on Page 10.

Earl Klapper Yankee Rd Pete W. Lakoff Ardmore Dr Kenneth M. Highley Mooroe St Mildred Hollar Lee Hollar Trenton Robert Bone Franklin Surgical Linda Hamm A. L. Hamm Bellomonte St Algin Tincher Charles St Frances Kit

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