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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1951

Page

5

Local Families Return from Visits with Columbus and State

Mr and Mrs S H Kitchen of Superior Ave return from a visit with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Sam T Selby of Columbus. Mr and Mrs Eugene Neel of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs W C Neel of Santa Fe Rd. Neel is in dental school at Ohio State and recently pledged to Delta Sigma Delta fraternity.

S. H. Kitchen Superior Ave Sam T. Selby Columbus Eugene Neel Neel W. C. Neel Santa Fe Rd Ohio State Delta Sigma Delta National

Mrs Pierson Recovers at Home After Injury

Mrs R M Pierson of South Broad Street returns home to convalesce after sustaining a broken hip in a injury received several weeks ago.

R. M. Pierson South Broad St

Newman to Hawaii to visit seriously ill mother

Mr Richard H Newman of Auburn Street departed yesterday for Hawaii to visit his mother who is seriously ill There is no further detail in the brief note from the local desk.

Richard H. Newman Auburn St Hawaii

Mrs Sharkey and Mrs Brown Plan Extensive Southern Trip

Mrs. William Sharkey of Arlington Ave and Mrs. Ernest Brown once Middletown residents are making an extensive journey through southern countries and are now underway.

William Sharkey Arlington Ave Ernest Brown New York Middletown

Missionary Society meeting moved to Saturday

The Coming Up Women's Missionary Society of World Service at Jacksonburg Evangelical United Brethren Church will meet Saturday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Pearl Buchheit instead of Thursday afternoon.

Women's Missionary Society of World Service Jacksonburg

Renne Concentrate Promises Quick Home Weight Loss

Mrs. Marion Netter of Chillicothe Ohio touts Rennel a weight loss aid claiming 46 lb loss after use. She urges mixing Rennel with Grapefruit juice and taking two teaspoonfuls twice daily with a money back guarantee if no loss after the first bottle.

Marion Netter Mechanic St. Chillicothe Ohio Rennel

Tour Route Includes Ft Lauderdale to Mexico and Guatemala

The voyage starts in Ft Lauderdale Florida and proceeds to Mexico and Guatemala before returning around mid March. The travelers plan to resume activities upon their return.

Ft Lauderdale Fla Mexico Guatemala

Parties Continue For Miss Gross

A miscellaneous shower at Shafer Street honored Miss Sue Gross bride elect of Captain Marion Scott of Atlanta Georgia. Guests included Suzanne Conrad Jo Ann Dulili and others. The January 27 wedding at First Baptist Church was noted with guests and decorations in green and white.

Paul Smith Shafer St Sue Gross Marion Scott Atlanta Ga First Baptist Church Suzanne Conrad Jo Ann Dulili Miss Conrad Paul Wikoff Howard Wikoff Stella Barrett

Home Tables For Welfare Card Party

Over 100 tables reserved for the Welfare Auxiliary to Middletown Hospital annual card party at the Manchester Hotel tomorrow. Reservations chairman Mrs Tom Brown invites home groups to form tables and join tea at 4 pm to place tickets for prizes. Proceeds fund hospital equipment.

Middletown Hospital Manchester Tom Brown Brown Heber Jones John Carter

Akron man escapes unhurt as train hits truck near Tiro

Herman Walter, 32, of Akron, escaped unharmed when a Pennsylvania freight train struck his truck trailer near Tiro in Crawford County. Workmen used torches to cut the wrecked trailer from the tracks.

Tiro Herman Walter Akron Pennsylvania Crawford County

Nuthatch Chooses Decayed Trunks for Nesting

The nuthatch builds its nest in the decayed trunks of trees to provide its young access to insects that flourish in that habitat.

Benefit Card Party Plans to Aid Hard-of-Hearing Children

A benefit card party hosted by Epsilon Sigma Alpha at the Elks Temple on North Main Street starts at 7 30 p m tomorrow. Admission is 50 cents with proceeds to the Auricular Foundation for teaching hearing and speech, chaired by Miss Irene Amatulli with co chair Mrs Michael Kaurich and committee members listed. Players should bring their own cards.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Elks’ Temple N. Main St Auricular Foundation Irene Amatulli Michael Kaurich Sam Woods Marie Aldridge Robert Kuhn Karl Brown

Girls' Club Board Plans Annual Dinner Meeting

The Executive Board of the Girls' Club discussed the February 6 dinner at the club house. Miss Erna Kaser announced the program led by Miss Mabel Eldridge and noted officer elections and other matters for member consideration. A committee reported membership gains and the House committee indicated rising club center use and future planning trends.

Girls’ Club Civic Association Erna Kaser Mabel Eldridge D. T. Regan J. L. Glass House X. CC. Crist

Federation Day Meeting For Middletown Women

Members of the Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs will meet at the Girls' Club at 8 p.m. for Federation Day and January gathering. John Dolibois, secretary of Miami University's Alumni Association, will speak on World Affairs Are Your Affairs. Local musicians Lydia Hoffman, Jane Wiley, Rita Iske will perform. A nominating committee will be chosen for April elections. Hostesses are the National Council of Jewish Women and the Co-Operettes.

Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs John Dolibois Miam University Lydia Hoffman Jane Wiley Miami Rita Iske National Council of Jewish Women

Lions At Monroe Hear Eagle Scout Talk

Lions Club in Monroe heard Eagle Scout Bills Hill speak on What Scouting has Meant to Me. Keith Tannehill of Mound Builders Area Council showed a scouting film. O W Bennet national director attended and will attend Pokey Griffith District Committee meeting tonight at the Boy Scout office. Harold Sebald will introduce new district committee men.

Bills Hill Eagle Scouts Post Middletown Monroe Lion's Club Monroe Keith Tannehill T Mound Builders Area Council O. W. Bennet Boy Scout Explorers Bennet Pokey Griffith Boy Scout Civic Association Harold Sebald

Reserves to Attend Compulsory Summer Field Training

Organized reserve units in the Cincinnati area will undergo compulsory summer field training this year, a change from prior voluntary drills. Theis, Ohio Military District chief, said the camps will be in the Second Army area and aim to supplement winter and spring armory training. Reservists must arrange leave with employers or schools. exceptions require 90 days notice and distance approval. Employers are urged to support unit training effort.

Cincinnati Cal. H.jordan “Theis Ohio Military District Second Army Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky Theis Army of the United States

Civil Service Announces Job Examinations Nationwide

The U S Civil Service Commission lists openings for dietetic intern budget examiner and organization and methods examiner. Apply by March 1 for dietetic intern with 12 month VA hospital training. wages 1470 annually. Exams and applications handled in Washington and Middletown with veteran preference waivers.

United States Civil Service Commission Commission Paul H. Habig Middletown Civil Service Washington D. c Veterans Administration Habig Los Angeles Bronx N. Y Hines Ill Memphis Washington, D. C

Three Dayton institutions named in will of Middletown man

William Roscopf's will filed for probate names three Dayton beneficiaries the Widows' Home Barney Community Center and Stillwater Sanitarium each receive one fourth of the estate valued at about $19 250 in fee property. Edith M Deller and Eugene B Bacher are listed as heirs with Bacher named executor. Will dated July 16 1947.

Dayton William Roscopf Middletown S. Findlay St Barney Community Center Stillwater Sanitarium N. Main St Edith M. Deller Eugene B. Bacher

Widow Named Administrator of Maxie Pendergraff Estate

Cory Pendergraff was named administratrix of the estate of Maxie Pendergraff of New Miami who died March 8 1950.

Cory Pendergraff Maxie Pendergraff New Miami

Divorce Suits Filed for Mitchells in Hamilton

Bessie Mitchell of Hamilton files for divorce from James Mitchell citing neglect and desertion. Agnes Hiler of Hamilton is granted a divorce from Alfred W. Hiler for neglect in a ruling by Judge P. P. Boll.

Bessie Mitchell Hamilton James Mitchell Agnes Hiler Alfred W. Hiler P. P. Boll

Municipal Court Fines and Suspensions In Local Case

Gordon Smith aged 74 of 103 High Street South Lebanon paid 100 dollars and court costs, with a six month driving suspension after appearing before Judge Alton H Combs. He was arrested at Clinton Street and Vail Avenue police said a separate intoxication and resisting arrest charge cost Sister Conly 30 dollars and costs. He was arrested on Central Avenue.

Gordon Smith High St South Lebanon Alton H. Combs Smith Clinton St Vail Ave Conly Garfield St Central Ave

Man receives suspended sentence for carrying concealed weapon

Thomas Lapsiey, 25, of 707 Lewis Pl., ordered to pay court costs and given a 30 day suspended sentence after police say he carried an open knife when arrested at York Ave. and Garfield St.

Thomas Lapsiey Lewis

Pearl diver chiefs lead Cheju Island workers

Chief wage earners on Cheju Island off Korea are women pearl divers and women far outnumber men on the island.

Cheju Korea

Insurance Office Looted in Noon Break In Totals 412

The D Snider and Son Insurance office at 303 First National Bank Building was robbed at noon yesterday. A lock was pried, $212 in cash and $258.91 in checks were taken from the unlocked safe before staff returned from lunch. detectives FitzGerald and Fouts reported.

D . Snider and Son Insurance First National Bank Officersonnel John Fitzgerald Paul Fouts

Local theft report cites lunch hour and owner’s absence

Police say the incident occurred while the office girl returned at 1 p m and owner William Snider was out to lunch, outlining the basic timeline of the event.

William Snider

Theft reported of sidewalk bicycle from James McClain home

A bicycle valued at $10 was stolen yesterday from the residence of James McClain at 2109 Finley Street. Police urged residents to report suspicious activity and provided basic details for the investigation.

James McClain Finley St

Ice Cutters Near Boston Harvest Thick Winter Supply

Ice cutters around Boston and northward can harvest two thick ice seasons, producing two feet of ice in one year, enabling ample storage for markets and households.

Boston

Watch the ammeter to prevent generator damage

Readers are advised to monitor the ammeter closely to avoid inconvenience. If the device fails to work, there is a real risk the generator may burn out, causing substantial trouble and repair costs.

First nonstop transcontinental flight in 1923

In May 1923 a single engine Fokker T 3 completed a New York to San Francisco nonstop flight in 26 hours and 540 minutes marking the era of sustained transcon air travel.

New York San Francisco

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