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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1950

Page

8

Miss Martha Widau goes to Zurich for two years service

Neu II of Neu II of A vacation in Switzerland impressed Miss Martha Widau who chose Zurich assignments with the State Department Foreign Service. She previously worked at Aeronca Aircraft and served two years at the American Embassy in Cairo. She just left Washington en route to Zurich after a Santa Monica visit.

Switzerland Martha Widau Department of State Foreign Service Zurich Miss Widan Luther Morrison Middletown-Eaton Rd Aeronca Aircraft Corporation Washington Cairo Egypt Middletown Oxford

Butler County Court Notices Involving Multiple Neglect Cases

A series of Butler County court notices lists parties including Trene Adella Ferguson of Middletown and William Ferguson, Clarence Ward and Dessie Ward, Walter Mandzak and Waldean Mandzak, Addyston O, Margie Spivey and William H. Spivey Jr, Ethel Ausberry and Willie G. Ausberry, Verna Farthing and Clarence Farthing, Helen Salee and Cecil Salee. The filings allege neglect and cruelty across Middletown Hamilton and surrounding addresses with minor parties named.

Trene Adella Ferguson Burton Rd Middletown William Ferguson Clarence Ward North Clinton St Dessie Mae Ward Walter Mandzak Yankee Rd Waldean Mandzak Addyston O Margie Spivey Hamilton William H. Spivey, Jr Ethel Ausberry Grove St Willie G. Ausberry Verna Farthing Clarence Farthing Helen Salee Church St Cecil Salee Clark St

Names and Places in Obscure Neighborhood Notices

Frances Neglect and Harold Kirkpatrick are linked to 810 Yankee Riddletown with Rena Rhodis of Hamilton from George F. Rhodes Sr. This fragment notes a chain of names and addresses in a local notice context.

Frances Yankee Riddletown Harold Kirkpatrick West Elkton Rena Rhodis Hamilton George F. Rhodis

Mail-Peniwit Engagement Announced

Mrs. John Mail announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Virginia Mail to William H. Peniwit of Xenia. Mary Virginia attended Holy Trinity School and works at the Frigidaire Division in Dayton. The couple plan a February wedding at Holy Trinity.

John Mail Mary Virginia William H. Peniwit Miss Mail Holy Trinity School Frigidaire Division General Motors Corporation Dayton Mr. Paiwit J. BR. Peniwit Xenia Belbrook High School Holy Trinity

Suburban Card Club Hosts Evening of Cards at Mrs. Oglesbys

Members met at Sherman Ave residence of Mrs. Russell Oglesby for a pleasant evening of.card playing. Prizes went to Mrs. Louis Stultz Mrs. George Frye Sr Mrs. Morgan Neal and Mrs. Marie Waites. Lunch followed with prize winners and guests including Mrs. Edward Graft Mrs. Paul Wilch Sr Mrs. John Strait and the hostess.

Suburban Russell Oglesby Sherman Ave Louis Stultz George Frye Morgan Neal Marie Waites Edward Graft Paul Wilch Sr John Strait

Veterans Party Planned for Patrick Hospital February

Women’s Christian Temperance Union members met at First Presbyterian Church with Mrs J L Glass presiding. Mrs Lawrence Dugan announced a February 8 veterans party at Patrick Hospital Dayton Soldiers Home. Next meeting set for United Brethren Church.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union First Presbyterian Church J. L. Glass Lawrence Dugan Patrick Hospital Dayton Soldiers Home United Brethren Church

Innocent Bystander Entertains Physicians

Ollie James Cincinnati Enquirer editorial writer entertained the Butler County Medical Society Women’s Auxiliary guests at a dinner meeting. His humorous description of hospital confinement sparked laughter. Local physicians came from Middletown Hamilton Oxford Harrison Monroe and guests were welcomed by Mrs Roehll with other hostesses assisting.

Ollie James The Cincinnati Enquirer Butler County Medical Society Fred Brosius H. Roehll W. H. Henry L. H. Skimming Cutler County Medical Society David Heusinkveld Cincinnati Middletown Co. T. Atkinson John Bauer Charles Buchert John Carter Martin Decker R. Dunn Mildred White Gardainer Leo Reinartz, Jr David Gerber John Perkins Hamilton Azel Ames R. F. Antonio H. J. Baker Harry Burdsall C. J. Chamberlain W. A. Davis A. Gross W. F. Hume Paul Ivins Edward Keating Edward Keznor Earl Leyrer J. A. Mackie R. W. Martz M. Millikin George I. «A Edward Robinson Paul Schumacher Judd Uhl Hubert Warm

Turkey Dinner Attended by Ladies Auxiliary Officers

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Letter Carriers Association met at Mrs Karl Schirm's home for a covered dish turkey dinner. A business meeting installed officers led by Mrs Harold Hannah including President Mrs Ronald McDaniels and others. They voted to donate to the polio drive and support the Longview Association, then enjoyed social hour and refreshments.

The Letter Carriers Association Karl Schirm Harold Hannah Ronald McDaniels Webster Newton James Layer Roy Whitesell Aldie Lloyd Della Foster Longview Association

Delta Theta Tau Covers Dish Gala At Nelva Center

Delta Theta Tau hosted a covered dish gala at Nelva Center last evening. After dinner a business meeting asked Mrs. Myron Snethen to pursue charitable ton­sillectomy cages in the city where needed. Canasta and bridge with prizes awarded to several members, guests listed, and Mrs. Ben Brock led the event with a committee of aides.

Delta Theta Tau Nelva Center Myron Snethen A. C. O'Connor John Snider Minnie Weir Mildred Brandenburg Morton Taylor William Raines E. C. Peck Melvin Kelso Roy Snyder Marilyn Cronk Bert Feinthal Laura Smith Gordon Potts William Carson Ben Brock W. H. H. Jones Richard East Vincent Sisson

Hughes Home Recital Saturday At Mrs Hughes Residence

Mrs C J Hughes presents younger pupils in a piano recital on Saturday January 21 at 3 pm at 2709 Central Ave The event features Helen Lowry Nancy Emrick Louise Spinney Linda Sue Heck Marilyn Edwards Phyllis Edwards Patty Leak Jerry Leak Susan Griswold Marilyn Woods Bonnie Long Elizabeth Gould Margot LeRoy Becky Lockard Barbara Ellison Nita Lou Ellison Billie Neel Patricia Hillman Becky Jo Stone Faye Taylor Eugenie Millan Beth Millan.

C. J. Hughes Central Ave Helen Lowry Nancy Emrick Louise Spinney Linda Sue Heck Marilyn Edwards Phyllis Edwards Patty Leak Jerry Leak Susan Griswold Marilyn Woods Bonnie Long Elizabeth Gould Margot LeRoy Becky Lockard Barbara Ellison Nita Lou Ellison Billie Neel Patricia Hillman Becky Jo Stone Faye Taylor Eugenie Millan Beth Millan

Women of the Moose Celebrate January Birthdays

Women of the Moose held a birthday dinner at Moose Hall honoring members with January birthdays. A brief business meeting followed and practice was held for the mid winter conference slated for January 29 at Norwood.

Women OF the Moose Moose Hall Norwood

Community Groups Schedule Ahead of Weekend Meetings

Guiding Star Class of the Calvary Methodist Church meets Friday January 20 at 7 30 p.m with Mrs Harold Gillespie 2118 Queen Ave. Perky Kaffee Klatsch holds an evening meeting at Mrs Russell Hixon 1618 Tayle Ave at 7 30. The Rainbow for Girls business meeting Saturday at 7 30 led by Miss Janet Moyer with officer installation at 9 p.m. Bring formal wear and lamb skins. Officers practice Saturday at 1 30 p.m.

Guiding Star Calvary Methodist Church Harold Gillespie Queen Ave Russell Hixon Tayle Ave Order of the Rainbow For Girls Janet Moyer Rainbow Girls

Two Piano Concert Is Set Friday at Miami University

Miami University presents a two piano concert Friday at 8 p.m. in Benton Auditorium featuring Bach concerto in C major Mozart sonata in D major Rachmaninoff Fantaisie Opus 1 and two Britten works Mazurka Elegiac Opus 23 No 2 and Introduction and Rondo al Burlesca Opus 23 No 1. The program marks the bi centennial death anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Oxford Miami University Johann Sebastian Bach Miami School of Fine Arts Louise G. Erickson Charles T. Smith Benton Auditorium Miami Bach Mozart Rachmaninoff Conservatory Benjamin Britten Padrewski

Cottagers Annual Meet Set for Saturday Eve

Approximately 100 members of the Miami Valley Chautauqua Cottagers Association will meet for a dinner at Manchester Hotel Saturday night to discuss yearly business. Evan Hamilton, association president, will chair the session. The highlight will be the year’s financial report by business manager H. H. Lawrence.

Miami Valley

Luckman resigns as Lever Brother Company president

Charles Luckman, 40 year old noted business figure, steps down as president of Lever Brothers Company over policy disagreements with its British and Dutch owners. The decision surprised financial circles though the specifics of the dispute were not disclosed. The article also notes Russia's Trans-Siberian Railway as the world’s longest line at 8,000 miles.

New York Charles Luckman Lever Brother Company Lux Soap Rinso Luckman Wonder Boy Russia

Woman's Club Discuses Medicine at Sooy Home

The Woman's Club met at Mrs. Walter Sooy's Fleming Road home for a program on medicine led by Mrs. Fred Schatzmann and Mrs. H. A. Long. Talks traced medicine from primitive to modern science, highlighting preventive care and new drugs, with musical offerings by Earl Hall Robin and a piano solo by Mrs. Robert St. Clair. Hostesses were Mrs. Sooy and Mrs. C. A. Hagen.

Five Hundred Club Earl Day Jefferson St Edgar Day Paul Schmidt Dave Armbruster Glenn Lyons Arthur Moon Gilbert Lafayette Robert Douglas E. E. Grant Walter Sooy Fleming Road Fred Schatzmann H. A. Long Italy Earl Hall Robin WSAI Lord Parks Alivin Rhodeheaver Robert St. Clair Greig

Times Hikes Price to Five Cents in New York

The New York Times will sell in New York City for five cents a copy starting Monday, rising from three cents. The paper cites rising costs in all phases of operation as the reason for the nickel increase, becoming the last standard-size city paper to do so.

New York The New York Times New York City the Times

Cleveland man dies after being struck by car in 1950 toll rises

Cleveland AP reports Steven Curlain, 64, died of injuries after being struck by a car last night. He becomes Cleveland’s 10th traffic fatality of 1950, compared with 11 at this time last year.

Cleveland (Ap Steven Curlain Cleveland

i Y S To Hear Federal Agent L Alfred Obenshain

L Alfred Obenshain of Cincinnati FBI special agent will discuss experiences since joining the bureau fifteen years ago at the Hi Y joint meeting. The program is set for 7 15 p m at the YMCA.

L. Alfred Obenshain Cincinnati Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Harry Ter Braak YMCA

Lebanon resident files for county commissioner seat

Wylie Montgomery of Franklin Township Warren County filed petitions to run in the May primary for county commissioner. Incumbent H. D Bailey of Franklin has not indicated if he will seek reelection.

Lebanon Wylie Montgomery Franklin Township Warren County H. D Bailey Franklin

Local Names Listed In Coffee County Notices

Lucille Johnson of Middletown is named by Johnnie Johnson. Betty Ann Flynn of 2708 Crescent Blvd Middletown is named by Richard Daniel Flynn. Opal Spivey of Hamilton is named by William Bertchel Spivey.

Lucille Johnson Middletown Johnnie Johnson Betty Ann Flynn Crescent Blvd Richard Daniel Flynn Opal Spivey Hamilton William Bertchel Spivey

Will of Michael Nicol names two cash bequests and six shares

Michael Nicol of Middletown leaves Anna Z Beard 3000 dollars and Caroline Bowman 500 dollars. The remainder goes in one sixth shares to Mary Gerber Louella Rhodes Edna Seibold Ernest Moon and Charles Nichol nieces and nephews. The other one sixth share is to Calvin Lee Moon Paul Moon and Helen Moon Hill children of Carl Moon. Will drawn April 18 1937 witnessed by Fred J Schatzmann and Harold W Jones. Testator died January 9. James J Beatty widower appointed executor for the estate of Wilhelmina Beatty Wayne Township estimated at 3000 in realty. She died January

Michael Nicol Middletown Anna Z. Beard Caroline Bowman Mary Gerber Louella Rhodes Edna Seibold Ernest Moon Charles Nichol Calvin Lee Moon Paul Moon Helen Moon Hill Carl Moon

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Neu II of Santa Monica Calif R. C. Stewart H. A. Tegner Robert D. Stewart Walter Bender Superior St Robert Davidson Dan Hayes Don Grimes Russell Nein Clara Mae Yorgen Helen Lockmeyer Ruth Liesenhoff Ben Sharp Golda Edmonston Columbus Karl D. Conklin Aberdeen Edmonston Ohio Federated Republican Women's Club Republican Women's Club Frances P. Barker Louisville, Ky E. F. Harpring Dixie Highway William J. Miller King Features, Inc Butler County Courts Central Store KR. Oglesby William L. Porter J. N. Christiansen Harrison J. M. Anderson Monroe Roehll Carter Buchert Skimming Bauer E. McCall Morris Cottagers R. A. Pochel G. H. Sahs C. A. Hagen Federal Ces James J. Beatty Wilhelmina Beatty Wayne Township Eddie Cantor Memorial Hall Dayton, Ohio Corner Mens Shop Acame American Legion Burnett Is. Ai Central & Main
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