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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1952

Page

6

Mexican Life Studied By Karen Klopp Literary Society

The Karen Klopp Literary Society opened a Mexican life study series at the Smucker home on Girard Ave. Edna Elam outlined Mexico from prehistoric times to 1952, noting Aztec culture, Spanish conquest, independence, and modern progress. Mrs. Robert Sutton reviewed Mexican music highlighting Aztec instruments and Carlos Chavez. Guest Horst Poetzl of Goppingen observed Middletown schools during the gathering.

Critique Literary Society Nevin Smucker Girard Ave Florence Powell Mexico Edna Elam Cortez Montezuma Robert Sutton Carlos Chavez Horst Poetzel Goppingen Germany Middletown

Couple Is Wed 50 Years Today

Celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today are Mr. and Mrs. Louis Haag of State St Trenton. They were married January 22 1902 and lived in Hamilton before moving to Trenton. Mrs Haag is Elizabeth Rinck. They have 10 children 35 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A family gathering is planned at their Trenton home Saturday evening.

Louis Haag State St Trenton Hamilton

Mrs Nunn Honored With Mixed Shower at Red Lion

Mrs Delbert L Nunn formerly Miss Phyllis Pergram was honored with a miscellaneous shower Sunday at Red Lion Methodist Church. Sixty friends gathered as gifts were displayed around a three tier wedding cake. Mr and Mrs Munn wed January 19 at Red Lion Methodist Church with Rev Denver Noggle officiating.

Delbert L. Nunn Phyllis Pergram Roy Nunn George Pergram Red Lion Methodist Church Munn Denver Noggle

Local clubs set meetings for tonight and tomorrow

Delta Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets at 8 p m in Barnitz Room YMCA. American War Mothers celebrate 31st anniversary with a 1 pm covered dish dinner at the American Legion. Middletown High School Band Associates open year at 7 30 pm with Frank Simon as speaker. Dorcas Society of Seventh Day Adventist hosts 7 30 pm at Mrs James Burgin 305 Franklin St. Women's Bible Class plans 6 30 pm covered dish dinner before Thursday meeting.

Delta Sigma Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Barnitz YMCA The American Legion George Fletcher Middletown High School Band Associates, Inc Middletown High School Frank Simon Armco Band College of Music Cincinnati Howard Watson Ernest Gehm Robert Bell D. Polisini Grant Pettit Morgan Hammond al Sickle Dorcas Society Seventh Day Adventist Church James Burgin Franklin St United Presbyterian Church

Middletown Daughters of Penelope Install New Officers

Newly elected officers of the Middle town Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of Penelope were installed in Springfield. George Nick George of Akron served as installing officer and oath giver, with Pauline Paffilas of Akron installed as district governor and head of the Ladies Auxiliary. About 40 Middletown and Hamilton chapter members attended. Honorable Senator Gray attended as guest.

Middletown Order of the Daughters of Penelope Springfield Columbus George Nick George Akron Order of Ahepa Pauline Paffilas The Daughters of Penelope Senator Gray Ohio Hamilton

Guided Study Club Plans Morning Meeting at Girls' Club

Guided Study Club will meet tomorrow morning at the Girls' Club. Joseph Lindeman will speak on Antique Glass and China. A discussion on the Middle East will be led by Mrs. R. A. Hill with Mrs. Charles Bailey as moderator. Members urged to attend by 9 45 a.m.

Joseph Lindeman Middle East R. A. Hill Charles Bailey

Pythian Sisters to Install Officers at Castle Hall

Pythian Sisters hold regular meeting at Castle Hall this evening at 7 50 to install officers.

Castle Hall

YMCA Boys Work Committee Meeting Postponed

The Boys Work Committee of the YMCA postponed its meeting set for this evening. Secretary Harry ter Braak said the gathering will convene at 6 p.m. in Room K at the YMCA on Tuesday, January 29.

Boys Work Committee YMCA Harry Ter Braak Ter Braak

Easy to Sew Pattern 9089 Misses Two-Piece Ensemble

Misses two piece ensemble pattern 9089 for sizes 12 through 42. Paneled waistless jacket and streamlined skirt with two main pattern parts. Three quarter or winged cap sleeves. Requires 5% yards of 35 inch fabric for size 16. Includes illustrated Sew Chart and pattern details. Send 30 cents to Marian Martin at News Journal Middletown Ohio and pattern dept New York address.

Marian Martin News Journal Middletown Ohio Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y

Teenagers develop taste for smarter shopping guidance

The article urges teen shoppers to plan purchases with parental and sales staff guidance. It advises separating shopping days by purpose, making a list, avoiding group buying, and prioritizing conservative, useful clothing to build a lasting personal style.

Home kitchen shift boosts orange juice processing

The Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes Florida orange marketing to processors rose from 14 percent to over 62 percent in a decade, with Arizona and California processing also rising. Consumers now use more than twice as much frozen concentrate than two years ago and buy more canned single-strength juice. Orange juice remains a strong vitamin C source.

Bureau of Agricultural Economics U. S. Department of Agriculture Florida Arizona California

American Citizenship Based On Privileges And Duties

Mr and Mrs Douglas Beckwith of Little Falls New Jersey winners of an essay prize argue citizenship rests on duties alongside rights. They urge teaching youth responsible participation, respect for government, property rights, and constructive criticism to foster Americanism.

David Taylor Marke United States Douglas Beckwith Little Falls N. J The New Jersey Educational Review

New Mental Health Film Board Releases Fears of Children

The Mental Health Film Board funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Association for Mental Health has released Emotions of Everyday Living films. Fears of Children follows Paul a five year old whose fears challenge parents and highlights how family dialogue and understanding can ease emotional burdens.

Mental Health Film Board National Institute of Mental Health The Public Health Service National Association For Mental Health Ace International Film Bureau Chicago Thomas A. C. Rennie Cornell University Paul

From Nursery to Home Use Thrifty Toy Reuses

US Department of Agriculture specialists urge families to reuse outgrown toys and items. Blackboards on doors aid shopping lists. coaster wagons or sleds ease laundry trips. toy brooms assist with dust pans and entryways. small cooking sets serve trays. crayons label boxes. cement blocks weight patterns. small carpenter tools become reusable workshop items.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Harold Sterwerf dies at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton

Harold F Sterwerf 34 would have turned 35 this Wednesday died at 6 48 am today at Mercy Hospital Hamilton after an arm infection from a bruise in a recent fall on ice. He served in World War II and lived with his father 856 Forrest Ave. Surviving are three sisters Janet Ruth Mary Peter and two brothers Russell and Father Walter. Funeral services incomplete with Boxwell Davies Lang as pallbearers and visitations after 4 pm today.

Harold F. Sterwerf Mercy Hospital Hamilton Sterwerf Joseph Sterwerf Freda Fallert Sterwerf Mr. Sterwerf Forrest Ave Janet Sterwerf Ruth Hoelle Mary Peter Old Monroe Russell Sterwerf Walter Sterwerf Holy Trinity Church

Sixt Rites Set for Butler County Resident

Fred Sixt 66 longtime Butler County resident died at Middletown Hospital at 7:50 a.m. after eight months in declining health He was born November 18 1885 to John and Mary Schurz Sixt Survivors include sisters Louise Carrie and Mrs Margaret Weikel all of this city brothers Mathias Germantown Ind and the Rev George Sixt Courtland Ind Funeral Thursday at 2 30 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev Bernard E Heuer officiating Burial in Woodside Cemetery Visitations Wednesday 2 5 and 7 10 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home

Fred Sixt Butler County Middletown Hospital Mr. Sixt John and Mary Schurz Sixt P. Lorillard Company Louise Carrie Sixt Margaret Weikel Mathias Sixt Germantown George Sixt Courtland Ind Bethlehem Lutheran Church Bernard E. Heuer Woodside Cemetery Wilson Funeral Home

Dan Hall 83 Ex cello carpenter dies at Hamilton Hospital

Dan Hall aged 83 formerly of Excello died at 7 a.m. at Hamilton Hospital. He was a retired carpenter and contractor who lived in Excello for many years. Surviving are two sons Edgar Hall of Anderson Indiana and Dudley Hall of Trenton a step son Charles Shartle of Redondo Beach California a sister Mrs Ida Thompson of Fort Wayne Indiana seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the McCoy Leffler Funeral Home followed by cremation at the Cincinnati Crematory.

Dan Hall Excello Hamilton Hospital Hall Jeanette W. Hall Edgar Hall Anderson, Ind Dudley Hall Trenton Charles Shartle Redonda Beach Calif Ida Thompson Ft. Wayne Ind McCoy-Leffler Cincinati Funeral

Thomas Hill 81 Funeral Set at Riggs for Wednesday

Thomas Hill of 131 South Broad Street dies after a heart attack at Middletown Hospital. Services are 2 p m Wednesday at Riggs Funeral Home with a Christian Science reader officiating. Burial follows at Woodside Cemetery. Knights Templars hold services at 7 30 p m today at Riggs Funeral Home. Ernest Darnold and others named.

Thomas Hill South Broad St Riggs Funeral Christian Science Woodside Cemetery Mr. Hill Arma Middletown Hospital Knights Templars Riggs Ernest Darnold Albert Singhoffer Lester Henderson Arthur

Say a Box of Toys Entertains Young Visitors at Home

A box of toys in the house proves useful for entertaining young visitors who come with their parents. The simple playthings help keep children engaged and happy during visits.

Mrs. Faye Cavanaugh Rites Set After Middletown Death

Mrs. Faye Cavanaugh 65 of 1212 Manchester Ave died at 1 a.m. after a year of poor health at Middletown Hospital. Born in Washington Court House she lived in town 57 years and belonged to First Evangelical United Brethren Church. Survived by husband John a daughter Fern Schmidt son Charles Willis a brother Fuller Knowlton 12 grandchildren six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Duction 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Joseph R. Baker and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. E. H. Hammon officiating burial in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today.

Faye Cavanaugh Manchester Ave Middletown Hospital Cavanaugh Washington Court House Silas Knowlton First Evangelical United Brethren Church John Fern Schmidt Franklin Route 1 Charles Willis Fuller Knowlton Detroit Joseph R. Baker and Sons Funeral Home E. H. Hammon Woodside Cemetery

Donald C. Tiny Dwire dies at 53 in Sharonville

Donald C. Tiny Dwire died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his Sharonville home. He operated a Mason cafe for years before taking over a US 42 business near Sharonville. Survived by widow Esther two sons Walter and William a daughter Emma Mae Wells, a sister and a brother. Services 9 a.m. Thursday Gallimore Funeral Home. Lebanon Elks Lodge held services at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Mason Donald C Tiny) Dwire Sharonville Dwire Esther Walter Dwire Mason High School William Daugher Emma Mae Wells William Bishop Farland Norwood Gallimore The Lebanon Elks Lodge

Funeral services for George Geisler near Somerville

George Geisler 83 a farmer from near Somerville will have funeral services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Inman Funeral Home Somerville burial at Carrtown He was born September 31 1868 son of Jacob and Mary Geisler He belonged to Darrtown Knights of Pythias Lodge 578 Survived by wife Louise Schreimer Geisler son Clyde Geisler of near Somerville daughter Mrs Roscoe Mize Hamilton and aoy Sene Moa Cleveland of Oxford Rou ford Route 1 Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.

Somerville George Geisler Butler County Inman Funeral Home Carrtown Mr. Geisler Jacob and Mary Haag Geisler Darrtown Knights of Pythias Louise Schreimer Geisler Clyde Geisler Roscoe Mize Hamilton Aoy Sene Moa Cleveland Oxford Rouford

Death notices of Gertrude Manrod Peter Knaus and Asa Fowler

Mrs Gertrude Manrod 61 of 538 Sycamore St dies Sunday services 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brown Dawson Funeral Home. Peter Knaus 91 former Morgan Township resident dies Saturday services 9 a.m. Wednesday at St Aloysius Church Shandon. Asa Fowler 62 former resident dies Saturday in Cincinnati services to be announced.

Gertrude Manrod Sycamore St Brown- Dawson Funeral Home Peter Knaus Morgan Township St Aloysius Church Shandon Asa Fowler Cincinnati

Red Cross appeals for furniture after Oneida fire

Mrs Ila Hammons of the Red Cross appeals for bedding and furniture for the Fleming family burned out at 3012 Navaho Street. They now live at 2609 Stanley Street with only a stove and a few items. The Red Cross warns its furnishings stock is low and asks calls to 29628 or the Red Cross office. The Payton family also lost their home in the same fire and stays with a sister on Wayne Avenue.

Ila Hammons The Red Cross Milla Fleming Navaho St Oneida Stanley St

Boy Injured When Car Hits Stop Sign Incident

Young Michael Presta son of Mr and Mrs Mike Presta of 1519 Lafayette Ave suffered a nose abrasion yesterday after being thrown against a car windshield. Police say the boy was hurt as he braked to avoid a stopping vehicle that ran a stop sign.

Michael Presta Mike Presta Lafayette Ave Presta

Mrs Cora Edith McCormick 79 Dies. Services Planned

Mrs. Cora Edith McCormick 79 wife of A B McCormick of Symmes Road died Sunday. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p m Tuesday at Proeschel Funeral Home.

Proeschel Funeral Home Cora Edith McCormick A. B. McCormick Symmes Rd

Deaths Elsewhere

Edwin S. Thomas eighty former federal judge died after resignation in 1939 amid a loan-while-litigation case. Donald Dame thirty four tenor of the Metropolitan Opera and longtime radio figure. Mrs Matt Sandwina Heyman sixty eight strongwoman of circus fame born in Germany and appeared worldwide.

Columbia Edwin S. Thomas Lincoln, Neb Donald Dame Metropolitana Opera Company Titusville New York Matt Sandwina Heyman Germany

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Karen Klopp Penelope Guided Ivory Soap Laundry Quality Family Logan Ave Alici”. Hartner Beauty Editor AP Newsfeatures Ted Bi Persilene Sherman Ave Charles Franklin Central Ave Dial Louis F. Jones Mgr Harold Sterwerf Boxwell George Davies Harry Lang YY LI Karloff Resion Pictures Film Classics Tre Donald C. Dwire Robert Taylor Denise Darcel Jope Emerson John McIntire Paramount Associated Press Ist Barbara Stanwyck John Lund Edward G. Robinson Loretta Young Hedevised EDT Ag
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