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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1950

Page

6

Society News Peggy Rosing and Jeanne Frazier Go South

Miss Jeanne Frazier and Miss Carolyn Roush depart for several weeks in sunny Florida. They will base in Miami and visit St Augustine Daytona Beach Ft Lauderdale and other points of interest. Mr and Mrs William Sebald of Columbus visited their parents this weekend Mr and Mrs Ralph W Sebald and Mr and Mrs William Doebler were also guests.

Florida Jeanne Frazier Carolyn Roush Middletonians Miami St. Augustine Daytona Beach Ft. Lauderdale William Sebald Columbus Ralph W. Sebald William Doebler

Stardust Ball plans discussed at E S A meeting

Epsilon Sigma Alpha held a publicity meeting at Mrs Clyde Davis home in Delaware Street to organize the Stardust Ball on February 25 at the Sportsman Club. Music by Bob Armstrong and his Indiana orchestra. Committee chairs include Mrs Joseph Klamo and Miss Irene Amatulli.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Clyde Davis Delaware St Sportsman Club Auricular Foundation Bob Armstrong Indiana Joseph Klamo Davis Irene Amatulli Klamo Harlan St

Homemakers Circle 3 Reports and Social Highlights

Homemakers Circle 3 met the Girls Club last night with Mrs Edward Erlandson presiding. Reports and discussion covered the group project and upcoming Federation of Women's Clubs meeting on January 24 with the Homemakers as hostesses. Mrs Gordon Nein introduced Mrs William Corson who reviewed Raising a Riot by Alfred Toombs.

Homemakers Circle 3 Girls’ Club Edward Erlandson Home Makers Federation of Women’s Clubs Gordon Nein William Corson Alfred Toombs Marcus Marshall C. W. VanGilder Lillian Cook John Dow Henry Miller Jack Dick H. R. Jones VanGilder

Community meetings and club notices

South School Mothers Welfare Association meets Wednesday January 18 at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium. LeSourdsville Ladies Aid gathers Thursday January 19 at noon at United Presbyterian Church Monroe for a luncheon in honor of Mrs Charles Shafer turning 81. Delta Theta Tau Sorority plans a January 18 6 30 p m meeting at the Gas and Electric Building with a covered dish dinner chaired by Mrs Ben Brock.

South School Mothers Welfare Association LeSourdsville Ladies Aid United Presbyterian Church Monroe Charles Shafer Big Sisters Delta Theta Tau Sorority Gas and Electric Ben Brock

Emmett Sherron’s Wife Improves at Cincinnati Hospital

Mrs. Emmett Sherron wife of Middletown juvenile court officer is reported improving at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati.

Emmett Sherron Middletown Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati

Sorority Omicron Chapter Combines Meeting at Home

A combined business and social gathering of Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was hosted by Mrs. Dale Converse. President Mrs. Charles Goforth led the business session with a special report by Mrs. Melvin DeMaris. Guest Miss Marian Spotts from Rochester, Minnesota, and winners of canasta and bridge were Mrs. Jack Sebald, Miss Agatha Evers, and Miss Margaret Miles.

Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Dale Converse Thomas Chamberlain Dorothy Miles Converse Charles Goforth Melvin DeMaris Marian Spotts Rochester Minn Jack Sebald Agatha Evers Margaret Miles

Winter Luncheon for Manchester Salvation Army Auxiliary

Members and guests of the Women's Auxiliary to the Salvation Army meet at noon Monday January 23 at Manchester Hotel for their winter luncheon. Capt. Kenneth Sharp will speak on Salvation Army Christmas cheer funds usage. reports on baskets and dressed dolls by members. Reservations info is sent by president Mrs. John Aull Jr.

Women's Auxiliary Salvation Army Manchester Clarence Mers Auxiliary Kenneth Sharp John Aull, Jr

Percussion and Old Glass Topics Highlight Critique Society

Last evening Critique Literary Society explored percussion instruments in orchestras and Early American glass. Speakers Mr. Howard Wren and Mrs. Howard Wilson discussed instrument origins and glass history with slides, patterns, and notable makers.

Critique Literary Society Howard Wren Howard Wilson Reid L. Kenyon Kensington Ave J. J. Canfield Kenyon Wren Asia Minor Mr. Wren China Africa Rhea Mansfield Knittle Ruth Webb Lee Minnie Watson Kamm Pennsylvania

Officers Installed for Viola Rebekah Groups

Viola Rebekah Lodge at Knights of Malta Hall with 32 members and one guest. Deputy president Mrs. Joseph Dumver and deputy marshall Mrs. George Knott installed officers including noble grand Mrs. Mervyan Snethen and vice grand Mrs. Lillian Johnson. Other officers named: recording secretary Jesse Monroe, financial secretary Bertha Raab, treasurer Joseph Beck, warden Elmer Triplet, conductor Laura White sell, chaplain Francis Dearth, musician Howard Hoover, color bearer Margaret Rodefer, supporters Bess Beard and Arthur Tyng, guardians George Randall and George Steed. Short meeting followed by lunch hosted by the social committee.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Knights of Malta Joseph Dumver Marshall George Knott Mervyan Snethen Noble Lillian Johnson Knott Jesse Monroe Bertha Raab Joseph Beck Elmer Triplet Laura Whitesell Francis Dearth Howard Hoover Margaret Rodefer Bess Beard Richard Dearth Arthur Tyng George Steed Guardian George Randall

Society deadlines set to avoid post-press confusion

The Society Department outlines strict rules and deadlines for items. Reports must reach by 10 30 am the next day, Saturday by 9 30, and Sunday pictures by Thursday noon. Reserve space a week ahead. Wedding or engagement photos must be within ten days. Friday 3 pm is the calendar deadline. Children’s parties and stork showers are not used.

Society

Vandenberg Steps Aside from Policy Drafting

Washington AP reports Senator Vandenberg of Michigan has stepped aside to allow Senate colleagues to draft the foreign policy portion of the upcoming Republican campaign platform. Senator Taft of Ohio, head of the 14 member Policy Drafting Committee, said Vandenberg will not submit language but will be consulted before final wording. Taft plans to convene the committee on Thursday.

Washington Vandenberg Mich Senate Taft Ohio Republican Policy Drafting Committee Michigan

Invited To Tax Sessions In Middletown

Several Middletown residents were invited to attend a Friday noon meeting at the Dayton Engineers Club to discuss state and local tax and revenue problems. Roy L. Paterson said invitations went to H. H. Tullis of Armco and State Sen. Richard A. Wilmer, with other commission members expected to attend. The session, arranged by the Ohio and Dayton Chamber of Commerce, aims to study tax issues noted by the state tax commission.

Dayton Engineers Club Roy L. Paterson Chamber of Commerce Middletown Industrial Council Patterson H. H. Tullis Armco State Tax and Revenue Study Commission Frank Lausche Richard A. Wilmer Ohio J. L. Glass Middletown

11 Year Old Star Appears On Eight TV Shows

Dale Riffe of Manchester Road will appear tomorrow on Teen Canteen WLW-T at 4 p.m. During the holiday the 11 year old boy appeared on eight different TV shows.

Dale Riffe Manchester Rd Teen Canteen Wlw-T

On the Air Waves HORIZONT 1.5 Depicted radio performer

A radio performer is depicted on the horizon segment 1.5 with clues referencing roles, sounds, and sounds associated with broadcasting. The puzzle lists varying terms from ratings to actions and objects including exclamations and seating directives.

Crossword Clue Answers From Era Puzzle

A compact list of solutions matching a cryptic style puzzle. Entries include ages numbers roman bronze artifact onager and terms like surrender attempt Egyptien as sun god Bast and withered hastens paid notices in newspapers afternoon social event and near and any.

Humorist to Speak at Crippled Children’s Society Dinner

Louise Baker humorist and author of Out on a Limb will speak at the Butler County Society for Crippled Children annual dinner January 25 at the YMCA in Hamilton. Limited to 250 attendees. reserve by calling Paul Kordenat or L A Waldner or the Hamilton YWCA.

Crippled Children’s Society Hamilton Louise Baker Butler County Society For Crippled Children YMCA Paul H. Kordenat Butler County C. A. Lindquist West Los Angeles Los Angeles Police Kordenat L. A. Waldner Hamilton Ywca

Credit Refund Expected for Ohio Public Employee Fund

Middletown and other Ohio cities are set to receive credits from excess contributions to the public employee fund totaling 808,439 dollars. The refund will be a percentage reduction in contributions rather than a direct monetary payout, based on auditing by Woodward and Fondiller, Inc. of New York.

Middletown Ohio State Industrial Commission Fred J. Schatzmann Law Woodward and Fondiller, Inc New York

Kiwanis History Program Set by Middletown Club

A half hour musical history of Kiwanis International will air on WPFB Wednesday at 7 30 pm. The Wichita Kiwanis Chorus will sing state song medleys and brief speeches by Floyd H Starr Middletown Kiwanis president and J Hugh Jackson Kiwanis International president promote the club's 35 year timeline.

Kiwanis International Kiwanis Club of Middletown WPFB Wichita Kiwanis Chorus Floyd H. Starr J. Hugh Jackson Stanford Ca.i

Washing coal reduces sulfur content for coking

Washing coal lowers its sulfur content enabling cleaner coke production. The process removes sulfur compounds, improving quality and reducing emissions during steelmaking.

Obituary Notices Include Three Local Deaths and Ages

Frank Duke 84 of Lytle D Mrs Minnie B Hastings 74 of Lebanon O and Robin Wright 6 of 3900 Jewell Ave are listed with ages and residences in a brief obituary item from a local paper. The fragment notes individuals and locations without further details.

Frank Duke Lytle Minnie B. Hastings Lebanon O. Robin Wright Jewell Ave

Franklin Couples Welcome Two Daughters This Week

Mr and Mrs George Greenup of Franklin welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Vincent Kennedy of Franklin welcomed a girl today. Mr and Mrs Artie Sandlin of 9211 Ottawa Street welcomed a girl today.

George Greenup Franklin Vincent Kennedy Artie Sandlin Ottawa St Irl

Hospital notices list patient status by name and residence

A hospital notices list includes multiple patients with statuses medical or surgical, giving names and street addresses such as Ida Penick Charles St and Russell V. Martin Franklin Route 1. The list also names relatives and origin towns, with several patients marked as discharged.

Prenda Hatton Seldon Hatton West Middletown Russell V. Martin Franklin Don Dazevy Middletown Pertella Watkins Euclid St Clad Kennedy YMCA

Pinball Operators Storm Lorain City Hall Over Licenses

About 30 pinball operators and distributors stormed Lorain City Hall yesterday on the last day to buy licenses under a city ordinance. Operators face $60 licenses and distributors $100 fees. Mayor Patrick J Flaherty presided during the confrontation.

Lorain Patrick J Flaherty

Virginia Declaration of Rights in 1776 shaped Bill of Rights

The Virginia Declaration of Rights adopted in 1776 influenced the framework of the federal Bill of Rights, shaping fundamental protections. The document, foundational to American liberty, fed into the later constitutional guarantees ensuring individual rights and limited government power.

Franklin May Receive Dial Phone System

Ohio Bell representatives led by Hugh Hervey says a preliminary study of Franklin’s telephone needs is underway, with no definite dial service announcement yet. Dayton reports indicate plans were filed for a brick and concrete building at 10 East Third St in Franklin, with bids sought from Dayton contractors. The Middletown division already serves all other communities except Franklin.

Franklin Ohio Bell Hugh Hervey Middletown Dayton Builders Exchange Dayton East Third St Dayton Contractors

Bonds Set For Tho Held In Robberies

Bonds were set at 2500 dollars each for two men and a 17 year old held on charges of robberies and a burglary in Middletown. Kinney Singleton and a 17 year old face preliminary hearing tomorrow. Kinney and Lykins also charged with burglary and larceny. another 18 year old linked to a November 18 strong arm robbery.

Middletown John Richard Kinney South Third St Trenton Ivan B. Singleton West Middletown Kinney Edgar Lykins Reynolds Ave Hamilton Thurman Jones Farmersville Jones Richmond Inc Singleton Route 4 John Methven Central Ave

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