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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1948

Page

6

Holy Trinity Clubroom Opening Planned for Friday

The Holy Trinity Athletic Association schedules a Friday opening for the new clubroom on the first floor of the Trinity Gym building. A dance with Harold Norris and his orchestra will run 8 30 p m to midnight, with the Middletown Hamilton basketball game broadcast. The room memorializes World War II dead and features a new lounge, snack bar, ping pong and checkers, upgraded locker rooms, acoustic ceiling, lighting, and public address system.

Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Athletic Association Harold Norris Middletown-Hamilton

Cap Is Awarded To Local Student At Nursing School

In a candlelight ceremony at Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Dayton Miss Donna Kaurich daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Kaurich joined forty two classmates receiving their caps after six months of training She is now eligible to become a student nurse and is a 1947 Middletown High School graduate who entered training in June 1947.

Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Dayton Donna Kaurich Carl Kaurich Kaurich Middletown High School

Births Reported From Local Homes This Week

Mr and Mrs Everett Hall 2910 Yankee Rd welcome a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Claude Brewer Lebanon report a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Vincent Cardarella 2317 Central Ave announce a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs James Mays 209 Gideon Rd welcome a girl Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Walter Reynolds 1609 Grand Ave announce a boy Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Paul Hess 4 The Alameda report a boy Wednesday.

Everett Hall Yankee Rd Claude Brewer Lebanon Vincent Cardarella Central Ave James Mays Gideon Rd Walter Reynolds Grand Ave Paul Hess the Alameda

Wolfs welcome daughter in Antioch California

Mr and Mrs Clark H Wolf Jr of Antioch California welcomed a girl on Sunday Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clark Wolf of Catalpa Drive and the family announced the birth in the local notice

Clark H. Wolf, Jr Antioch Calif Clark Wolf Catalpa

Interesting Paper Presented To Group

Mrs Earl D Conklin spoke to the Business and Professional Women's Club on the Equal Rights Amendment describing its impact on career women and modernization of laws. The event featured a style show by Mrs W H Jones and a New Look interpretation with models including Christine Sheley and Elizabeth Schenck. Plans for a February 4 benefit bridge at the Manchester Hotel for the Cancer Fund were announced along with an antique sale.

Earl D. Conklin Business Professional Women’s Club Conklin W. H. Jones Federation Committee Richard Coleman Emily Sams Lenna Frisch L. T. Wilmore Helen Weishaar Manchester Cancer Fund

Pioneer Scout Mothers Elect New Officers

Pioneer Scout Mothers met at Mrs. George Knott's home for a covered dish luncheon yesterday. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. Fred Lehmkuhl president, Mrs. Frank Crocker vice president, Mrs. George Knott secretary, Mrs. William Jackson treasurer, and Mrs. William Bailey corresponding secretary. Eleven members and one visitor attended. The February meeting will be with Mrs. Lehmkuhl.

George Knott Fred Lehmkuhl Frank Crocker William Jackson William Bailey Lehmkuhl

Corona Circle of Mothers Meeting At Mrs Stichweh Home

The Corona Circle of Mothers Study League met for their regular monthly gathering at the home of Mrs. Chester Stichweh with Mrs. Rex Redman presiding. Bandages for the hospital were folded during business, and Mrs. Robert Stewart showed movies on Williamsburg Virginia. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Stichweh and Mrs. Robert Kontnier.

Corona Circle of Mothers’ Study League Chester Stichweh Stichweh Rex Redman Robert Stewart Williamsburg Robert Kontnier

Hospital Patients and Dismissals List

A hospital notice lists patients with their ailments and addresses. Names include Mrs Hawke Cornwell Seneca Street medical and Mrs Walter Hartman Camden Route 3 surgical, plus others such as Su Ann Lakes Cleveland Street medical and Bernard Wlosinski Baltimore Street dismissed.

Hawke Cornewell Seneca St Walter Hartman Camden Newton L. Egleston Franklin Su Ann Lakes John Lakes Cleveland St Bradley Hillard Katherine Mayer Garfield St William Nichol Middletown John Broders Young St Surgical Gail Boyer Herbert Boyer Germantown Richard Trudy Rogers John S. Rogers Franklin, Surgical Shirley Reedy Robert Reedy Springboro Robert Fink Eldora Dr Betty Smith West Middletown Harold Gibson Woodlawn Ave Bernard M. Wlosinski Baltimore St Lester Keeler Sherman Ave

Homemakers' Circle No 3 Welcomes New Members

Homemakers' Circle No. 3 met at the Girls' Club with twenty six members present. Four new members joined and plans were made for guest night in February featuring a covered dish dinner. Mrs Sam Goettman spoke on Fashions of 1948 and Mrs R L Laundy reviewed The Bishop's Mantle by Agnes S Turnbull.

Circle No. 3 Girls’ Club Sam Goettman R. L. Laundy Agnes S. Turnbull Fred Yoder C. W. van Gilder Byron Swainey

Highland Circle of Mothers' Study League Meeting Notes

The Highland Circle of Mothers' Study League met at Mrs. W. M. Huntsinger on Superior Ave. C R Troup and A Atchley presented slides on home decoration including color harmony and furniture arrangement by room size. Mrs. J L Glass spoke on the influence of women’s clubs, noting clubwomen’s reach yet limited impact on veterans housing, juvenile delinquency, and health programs. Mrs Roy Stutz ended in Gibson Girl dress with an accordion medley. refreshments were provided by the hostess and committee.

Highland Circle of Mothers’ Study League W. M. Huntsinger Superior Ave United States Roy Stutz Frank Hidy Lynn Young Ralph Irons Bil Long J. M. Leighton Glenn Perry Clyde Bradshaw M. W. Hodgdon William Black J Booth K. Moffett L Jenkins H. Pieratt D. Imhoff

Progressive Mothers' Circle Speakers On Homes Of The Future

Progressive Mothers' Circle of Mothers' Study League met at Mrs. Frank Swift's home. Kepple O. Small of Miami University spoke on homes of the future. Guests included Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Small, and Mrs. Thompson. Prizes went to Mrs. Hein, Mrs. Dempster, and Mrs. Hummel. Lunch followed later.

Progressive Mothers’ Circle of Mothers’ Study League Frank Swift Kepple O. Small Miami University R. S. Burns Kepple Small Thompson Otto Hein Russ Dempster Ralph Hummel

United Mothers Circle Opens Year With Charity Vote

The United Mothers Circle of Mothers Study League met at Mrs. George Hancock home. President Rob ert Helsinger led a vote to donate to the March of Dimes and plans for a February 17 George Washington party at the YMCA Barnitz Room were discussed as a family event with children providing entertainment. Guest speaker Mrs. Clayton Huber reviewed Children One to Six. Desert luncheon followed hosted by Mrs. Hancock with assistance from Mrs. J. D. Christy.

United Mothers’ Circle of Mothers’ Study League George Hancock Robert Helsinger Barnitz YMCA Clayton Huber J. D. Christy

Welfare Benefit Plans Completed for Middletown Card Party

Welfare Auxiliaries of Middletown Hospital announce a benefit card party and tea at the Manchester Hotel ballroom on Friday at 2 p.m. Proceeds fund hospital equipment. Mrs. Fred Schatzmann is general chairman with cochairman Mrs. T. L. Jarvis. tea led by Mrs. Martin Coffey. reservations led by Mrs. Howard Wilson. publicity by Mr. Dave Regan. other committees include ticket, reservations, and assisting members.

Fred Schatzmann Welfare Auxiliary Middletown Hospital Manchester Hotel Howard Wilson Merchants of Middletown Welfare Schatzmann Cochairman T. L. Jarvis Martin Coffey DeWitt Chapple Mike Mandzak C. T. Atkinson EB Sickle Carl Webber Joe Ayres Howard Harry Mercer Merlin Schrock Joe Thomas Dave Regan

Modern Mothers Fundraiser and Book Reviews Recap

The Modern Mothers Circle of the Child Study League met at 1405 Fairmont Ave with fourteen members. Harold Brooks of McKinley School gave a book review, and Mrs. Clifford Cook reviewed Out On a Limb by Louise Baker. Donations to the March of Dimes were raised and a rummage sale planned with Girl Scout Troop 12.

Modern Mothers’ Circle The Child Study League Coddington Fairmont Ave Harold Brooks McKinley School Clifford Cook Louise Baker March of Dimes Girl Scout Troop 12 Modern Mothem John Robinson

Otterbein Circle hosts surprise birthday party

Members of Otterbein Circle of Calvary Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. Frank Troutvine’s Shafer Street home for a surprise birthday party honoring sister Miss Daisy Weisel. Mrs Ray Weaver led a short business meeting, devotionals were by Mrs Mabella Fitzgerald, and social hour included games and prizes for Mrs W S Conklin and Mrs Carrie Rugs. Readings by Mrs W S Conklin and Mrs C J Brehany. Twenty five members and guests attended and refreshments were served.

Otterbein Calvary Methodist Church Frank Troutvine Shafer St Daisy Weisel Ray Weaver Mabella Fitzgerald W. S. Conklin Carrie Rugs

Mothers' Study League Meeting Set at YMCA Barnitz Room

The Mothers' Study League will meet in the Barnitz Room of the YMCA Thursday at 1 30 p m Representatives of all circles are urged to attend.

Mothers’ Study League Barnitz YMCA

American War Mothers to Meet at Legion Home

American War Mothers will meet at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the American Legion home to plan the anniversary dinner.

American Legion

Guided Study Club Reviews Two China Topics Thursday

Members of the Guided Study Club will convene on Thursday to review two works. Mrs. Vance Cribbs will discuss The Making of Modern China while Mrs. R. S. Shoemaker leads a review of China's Geographic Foundations.

Guided Study Club China Vance Cribbs R. S. Shoemaker

St John's PTA Plans Evening Meeting and Musical

St John's PTA will meet tonight in the church basement for its monthly business session. Members are urged to attend and husbands are invited. after the meeting a musicale will be held and refreshments will be served.

St. John's Pta

Ramblers Club to Meet Tomorrow at Chautauqua

The Ramblers Club will meet tomorrow with Mr. and Mrs. Wade Miller at Chautauqua. Mrs. D. Gerber will give one paper, and C. C. Clark will present the second.

The Ramblers Club Wade Miller Chautauqua D. Gerber C. C. Clark

Townsend Club Meeting At Miss Rachael Ashton’s Home

Townsend Club No 1 plans a 7 30 p m meeting at 122 Franklin Street hosted by Miss Rachael Ashton. Speaker for the evening is Mrs M I Wentz of Dayton and a pie social will follow the business session. Public invited.

Townsend Club Rachael Ashton Franklin St M. I. Wentz Dayton

Meeting of Gleaners of First Methodist Church Postponed

The Meeting of Gleaners of First Methodist Church has been postponed and will be held Thursday January 29 in the church.

First Methodist Church

Women’s Bible Class to meet at Mrs Crauder’s home

Mrs Dorothy Crauder will entertain members of the Women’s Bible Class of United Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 7 30 p m in her home 411 Garfield St Mrs Charles Griest will be assistant hostess

Dorothy Crauder United Presbyterian Church Garfield St Charles Griest

Delightful Luncheon Honors Mrs Ranck Before Florida Trip

Mrs. J D Riggs hosted a refined luncheon at North Broad Street in honor of Mrs Z W Ranck who departs for a month in Florida. An unusual miniature railway centerpiece circulated the table with guests adding handkerchiefs to the flats and a telegram announced the trip at the final stop. Prizes for cards went to Mrs Clarence Rust Mrs J W Beck and Mrs Frank Fanning.

J. D. Riggs North Broad St Z. W. Ranck Florida

Personal News Note From Ruth Upton Family Visit

Mrs. Ruth Upton and family from Los Angeles California returned home after a ten day visit with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Morris at 510 South Sutphinstreet. Mrs. O L Tarr returned to Bedford Ohio after a weekend with her mother Mrs. Nettie Korn at 1113 Calumet.

Ruth Upton Los Angeles Calif Everett Morris 510 South O. L. Tarr Bedford, O Nettie Korn Calumet

Luncheon Tendered Bride-Elect Miss Marie Jenks

Mrs. Fred Brosius hosted a luncheon at the Town House Franklin for Miss Marie Jenks former Mid dletown Hospital supervisor and bride-elect of Oscar Huelsebusch. Attendees included Evelyn Beck nursing director Margaret Thomas Gladys Thompson Margaret Quinn Olga Cunningham Nadine Orr Kathryn Sixt Bertha Herkammer and others. The group later visited 3317 Central Ave to present a gift.

Marie Jenks Middletown Hospital Oscar Huelsebusch Fred Brosius Miss Jenks Franklin Brosius Central Ave Evelyn Beck Margaret Thomas Gladys Thompson Margaret Quinn Olga Cunningham Nadine Orr Kathryn Sixt Bertha Herkammer

Births and Departures Noted in Local Gazette

Ave observed her 88th birthday Monday. Mrs. Sidney Graff and children John and Sidney, who left Middletown last Saturday, sail today on the S.S. America for their home in England.

Ave Sidney Graff John Sidney Middletown S.S. America England

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oakley Beauty Salon Juanita Havens Oakley Mer Charles St Dial Coca-Cola Company Dayton Coca-Cola Bottling Company the Cove Cole Company Homemakers’ Circle Highland Circle Progressive Club Armbruster’s Floral Shop Calvary Methodist Guided ST. John’s Pta the Ramblers Doellmann’s Tweedies Drew Arch Best Reg. Price Price Wilson Funeral Home South Main Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson
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