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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1950

Page

6

Middleton Social Set Attends Regional Gatherings

A gala evening for Mr. and Mrs. G. W. A. Wilmer and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Kingsbury. Middletonians drove to Wyoming Ohio for a dance. Dayton Presbyterial held an all day meeting at Westminster Church. Mrs. Howard Wilson attended from Middletown with several others. Mrs. G. W. Breiel of South Main St. joined a three day convention with the League of Women Voters in Dayton.

G. W. A. Wilmer C. L. Kingsbury Middletonians Wyoming Dayton League of Women Voters G. W. Breiel South Main St

Churchwomen Plan World Day of Prayer for Middletown

Middletown Council of Church Women met in the YMCA directors room with 25 members representing five churches. Friendship Baptist joined to bring the federation to 28 churches. World Day of Prayer events were set for February 24 at First Presbyterian with Rev. Eric Hill to speak on Faith for Our Time. Nominating committee chaired by Mrs. Foreman to report in March.

Ralph Mull Middletown First Presbyterian Church J. L. Blass Eric Hill First Baptist Church of Madisonville Mull Howard Price R. B. Hushes R. W. Thomas Glass Fred Stein Cecil Kindred Pearl Spurlock Fred Foreman Hughes Clara Morgan

Otterbein Class Meeting At Calvary Methodist Church

Otterbein class of Calvary Methodist met at Mrs. Nell Bachelor’s East Central Ave home last evening with Mrs. Ray Weaver presiding. A devotional period opened the program of readings featuring Mrs. Mabelle Fitzgerald, W. 8. Conklin, and Mrs. Mabel Dance. Eight members were honored for January birthdays. Dainty refreshments were served with Mrs. Rhea Forkner and Mrs. Edna Weaver assisting Mrs. Bachelor.

Unity Council Daughters of America Meet At Nelva Center

Twenty-one members of Unity Council Daughters of America convened at Nelva Center for a business session led by councilor Mrs. Courtney Tibbs. Deputy Mrs. Leslie Cremer stood in as outside sentinel. a social hour followed with games and prizes won by Mrs. Leroy Mehl and Mrs. Arthur Waites. refreshments served late.

Unity Council, Daughters of America Nelva Center Courtney Tibbs William Hahn Seninal Leslie Cremer Leroy Mehl Arthur Waites

Modern Mothers Circle meets for charity and talks on books

Foureen members of the Modern Mothers Circle met at Mrs. Hursh's home to plan a February 14 benefit card party for needy children. The meeting included a lecture on beauty in literature by Mrs. Robert Perry, baby-picture fun, a bridge session, and a Valentine party planned for February 21 at Mrs. Shull's home with 7:30 arrival to view a TV show.

Paul Mullendore Penjamin Gray Floyd Duffey Robert Perry Earth Mrs. Petry Elliott Perkins

Meeting of Middletown Mothers Study League Hosts

The Middletown Circle of Mothers Study League met at Mrs Clarence Taylor 11 Aberdeen Dr with Mrs J P Johnston as hostess. Guest night featured Rev Hughes Garvin on Religion in the Home and music by Mrs Edward Barker and Mrs Robert Sutton. Twenty eight members and guests attended with a February 14 card party announced.

Middletown Robert Sutton Barker Gilbert Hahn Manning Sutton Arthur Frey Arthur Johnson James Howard League

Interesting Variety Highlights Business and Pro Meet

Miss Lillian Eaton presided over a Middletown Business and Professional Women's Club event at the Girls' Club. A lavish dinner and greens decor set the mood as Mme Katherine Courey and Miss Ramona Tabor performed. other members spoke on hobbies, genealogy, tourism, writing, photography, and textile art while displays showcased hobbies. The group also endorsed UNESCO highlights and opposed compulsory health insurance or doctor-controlled national medical policy.

Lillian Eaton Middletown Business and Professional Women's Club J. Seastrom Katherine Courey Cori School of Dance Lula Revelos Madame Courey Mabel Eldridge Marie Augspurger Yellowstone Park C. R. Crawford Maude Horne Strodtbeck Calista van Horn Ruth Sebold Lydia Augspurger R. Kash Garnet Church M. Shartle Martha Swinehart E. Kieswetter Veda McCray Selah Halli Frances Murray Health and Safety Committee The Safety Council Burke and Professional Women’s Club Mabel Gardner

Auditions Slated For January 25 For Civic Symphony

Mrs. J H Waxweiler chairs auditions on January 25 at Roosevelt Junior High School for teens to perform with the Middletown Civic Symphony at the April concert. Entry blanks distributed to interested musicians not over high school age. Two winners chosen, a vocalist and an instrumentalist, with judges Jack Strawbridge Miami University, Lip Dreyfus Cincinnati Symphony, Louis McCallay, and Miss Valda Wilkerson.

J. H. Waxweiler Amon Middletown Civic Symphony Orchestra Waxweiler Iuavnee Roosevelt Junior High School Aubums Jack Strawbridge Miami University Ilip Dreyfus Cincinnati Symphony Louis McCallay Valda Wilkerson

Mrs Graham Hosts Trenton Circle Meeting

Trenton Circle of the Mothers' Lady League met at Mrs Joseph Graham's home with Mrs Morton Lawson assisting. Fifteen members attended, discussed a February 14 league card party at the American Legion to fund a milk program, and heard Mrs Thomas Dell on children's quarrels before a canasta lunch. Next gathering set for February 23 at Mrs Cecil Ash's home.

Trenton Mothers’ Lady League Joseph Graham Morton Lawson American Legion Ways and Means Homer Taylor Thomas Dell Cecil Ash John Evans

Twelve and One Club Meets in Franklin

Mrs Crawford Copenhaver hosted the Twelve and One Club at her Franklin home last night. Prize winners were Mrs Edward Windsor Jr and Mrs Quinten Hale. New member Mrs John Bauer was welcomed amid a group including Mrs Hargus Barker and Mrs Harold Mullens among others.

Crawford Copenhaver Franklin Edward Windsor, Jr Quinten Hale John Bauer Copenhaver Hargus Barker Harold Mullens Hale Windsor Herman Laubach Arthur Sanderson Larry Wardlow

Mothers Group Meeting at Kincaid Home

January gathering of the Young Mothers' Circle of Mothers' Study League met at Mrs Roscoe Kincaid's home with Mrs Harry Campbell helping. President Mrs Elmer Barker led the business session. A February 14 Mothers' Strame card party was announced at the American Legion Home.

Young Mothers Circle of Mothers’ Study League Roscoe Kincaid Harry Campbell Elmer Barker Wilbur Gregory American Legion H. J. Heinz Company

Delta Theta Tau Met At Neva Center For Dinner Meeting

Delta Theta Tau sorority meets this evening at 6 30 p m for a covered dish dinner at Neva Center with Mrs Ben Brock serving as chairwoman. The gathering was originally slated for the Gas and Electric Building.

Delta Theta Tau Sorority Neva Center Ben Brock Gas and Electric

Character Education Talk At Corona Circle Meeting

Corona Circle of the Mothers' Study League held its January meeting at Mrs. Eugene Lewis's home on Poplar Street with 14 members present. George Hill, psychologist, spoke on character education as an acquired trait shaped by family church and youth group influence. The president, Mrs. Chester Stickweth, led the business session with committee reports and plans to fund an extra milk for a child, as the group already provides one daily. A card party at the American Legion on February 14 was announced, and refreshments were served during social time by the hostess and Mrs. Robert Kontmier.

Corona Circle of the Mothers’ Study League Eugene Lewis Poplar St George Hill Hill Chester Stickweth Circle American Legion Robert Kontnier

New Dance Club Plans First Event At Sportsman Club

The Sportsman Club on Michael Road will host the inaugural dance Saturday January 21 led by Bob Farmer and orchestra. Dances include square and round styles with Duffy's Tavern theme. A name reveal and membership prize will occur at intermission. steering committee appointments to guide the club year.

Sportsman Club Michael Rd Homemaker One Hundred R. V. Christ Bob Farmer Duffy’s Tavern George Brecht Erwin Walker Ira Bishmian Glenn Berndt Raymond McNeil W. K. Monroe Charles Deisier William Carson William Yarber

Meeting Social Enjoyed by Progressive Circle

Mrs. Joseph Aley hosted the Progressive Study League at Glen Lane last evening with sixteen members and guest Mrs. D. L. Stark. An announced parliamentary law class by the Federation of Women's Club will be held in February at the high school. Mrs. Tom Sander spoke of a Mothers' Study League benefit card party at the American Legion. Mrs. Robert Ritter won the prize as guests enjoyed refreshments.

Joseph Aley Mothers Mothers’ Study League Glen Lane D. L. Stark Federation of Women's Club Tom Sander American Legion Robert Ritter

Meat Topics Highlight Highland Circle Meeting

Highland Circle of Mothers and Study League met at Mrs. R A Hill's Ardmore Dr home with seventeen members and fifteen guests. After business, drummer Tommy Wiley performed with Mrs. Dale Wiley at the piano as Krog­er meat trainer Arthur Lewin presented a film Never Keep A Good Steak Waiting and spoke on beef selection cutting and trimming. Five beef cuts were displayed and awarded to winners amid refreshments provided by the hostess and assistants.

Highland Circle of Mothers’ Study League R. A. Hill Ardmore Tommy Wiley Dale Wiley Arthur Lewin Kroger Company Hillard S. J. Kuderer J. R. Bowman Howard Price M. Schiebert J. M. Leighton

Prosser Chapter of Eastern Star Meeting and Others Soon

Prosser Chapter Order of Eastern Star plans initiation at 7 30 p m tomorrow. Ladies Auxiliary to the Letter Carriers Association hosts a 6 pm covered dish dinner at Mrs Karl Schirm 216 Aberdeen Dr with officer installation and member service. Sunshine Circle of First Evangelical United Brethren meets Friday January 2 at 7 30 pm in church classroom led by Mrs Dan Davis. American War Mothers meets at Legion Home tomorrow at 2 pm. Mayflower Past Councilors gathers at Mrs James Griggs 608 Baltimore St tomorrow at 7 30 pm.

Prosser Chapter Order of Eastern Star Karl Schirm Aberdeen Dr Sunshine Circle First Evangelical United Brethren Church Dan Davis Mayflower James Griggs Baltimore St. Terrorrow

Steel Industry Fortifies Coal Stocks in Cold War

The Iron Age reports major steel firms built up coal and coke stocks to avert production halts, boosting the industry and downstream demand. Mills remain cautious, aiming for regular coal mining and tighter inspection as prices rise. Industry critics argue price shifts reflect cost allocations and buyer subsidies under the old schedule.

Lewis Steel Magazine NEW York John L. Lewis Metalworking Trade Weekly Iron Age Trade Weekly Sen

Military Chiefs To Back Truman On Policy

Washington AP Secretary of Defense Johnson and Gen Omar Bradley were said by some senators to be ready to challenge the idea that Formosa is essential to U S defenses. They are due to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on January 26 with Johnson reportedly backing the president’s decision to stop military aid to the Chinese Nationalists and Bradley likely to emphasize that political factors outweigh any possible military gains from aiding the Nationalists at this time.

Washington Johnson Omar Bradley Formosa Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Senate Foreign Relations Committee Truman

Graduate Women Meet With Mrs Edith Arpp

Women of the Moose enjoyed an evening at the home of Mrs Edith Arpp last night after a business meeting. Games followed with prizes awarded to Mrs Jenny Basset Mrs Howard Newcomb Mrs Lester Keeler and Mrs Howard Schneider. Refreshments closed the gathering.

Hadassah Middletown Chapter Screens Szold Life Film

Twenty five members attended the Middletown Hadassah meeting at Beth Sholom Synagogue. Program chairman Mrs Louis Phillips arranged a film about Henrietta Szold. Leo Berman presented the movie and refreshments were served after.

Middletown Hadassah Beth Sholom Louis Phillips Henrietta Szold Leo Berman H. Haeckel Zeno Mendel Milton Schatz Robert Cohen

Tunnel under Mt Blanc cuts Rome Paris route by 107 miles

A new tunnel under Mt Blanc will shorten the Rome to Paris corridor by 107 miles. The project aims to improve travel times and freight movements between the two major capitals, boosting regional connectivity and economic potential for France and Italy.

Mt. Blanc Rome-Paris

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