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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1952

Page

6

Piano Recital At Mrs Hughes Home Saturday

Mrs C J Hughes presents a piano pupil recital Saturday at 3 PM at her Central Ave home. Participants include Marilyn Edwards Carolyn Cribbs Pat Hillman Elizabeth Gould Bonnie Long Joyce Parr Nancy Emrick Nita Lou Ellison Becky Koeppel Judy Philips Margot LeRoy Janice Johnson Marilyn Turner Barbara ck.

C. J. Hughes Central Ave Marilyn Edwards Carolyn Cribbs Pat Hillman Elizabeth Gould Bonnie Long Joyce Parr Nancy Emrick Nita Lou Ellison Becky Koeppel Judy Philips Margot LeRoy Janice Johnson Marilyn Turner Barbarack

Chief Justice Weygandt Dinner Host at Wooster College Event

Mr and Mrs E H McCandlish entertained Chief Justice Carl V Weygandt of the Ohio Supreme Court at their home last evening. Judge Weygandt spoke at the Federation meeting and attended Wooster College with the McCandlishes and their daughter Betty, along with Richard Weygandt. Also present were Mrs Charles Proxmire and Miss McCandlish.

E. H. McCandlish Ohio Supreme Court Carl V. Weygandt Judge Weygandt Federation Mr. McCandlish Wooster College McCandlishes Betty McCandlish Richard Weygandt Charles Proxmire McCandlish

Davis family visit marks 11-year reunion in Manhattan St

Mr and Mrs John R Davis and children from San Lorenzo California arrived to visit Mr and Mrs Richey Davis of Manhattan Street. It is the first reunion visit of their son John with his father in eleven years.

John R. Davis San Lorenzo Calif Richey Davis Manhattan St John

Benefit Card Party for Polio Fund Tonight

The Beta Zeta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha hosts a polio drive card party at Elks Lodge Hall at 8 o'clock. Proceeds benefit the Polio Fund. Mrs Lillard Lee, local chapter president, announces refreshments and prize awards. Admission is 50 cents and guests should bring their own cards.

Elks Lodge Hall Beta Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha, International Sorority Lillard Lee

Weygandt Speaks at Middletown Federation Meeting

Supreme Court Justice Carl V. Weygandt addressed the Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs meeting at the Girls' Club on the topic The Place of the Local Community in the Nation. He urged education for good government and individual responsibility in a democratic system.

Weygandt Ohio Supreme Court Cuyahoga County Appeals Court Floyd Starr Alva Andre C. L. McClandish

Viola Rebekah Lodge Meets in Malta Hall

Viola Rebekah Lodge met Monday evening in Malta Hall. Mrs. Vernon Walker was installed as right supporter to the Noble Grand. Mrs. Harold Flatter, installed two weeks ago, resigned due to illness. Mystery pals drawn for 1952. Lunch by social committee including Mrs. George Shephard, Mrs. Margaret Rodefer, and Mrs. Howard Hoover. Next meeting February 4.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Malta Hall Vernon Walker Harold Flatter George Shephard Margaret Rodefer Howard Hoover

Toll Bridge Pawn Shop Lets Drivers Pawn Security on Toll

Delaware River bridge toll collectors in Philadelphia and Camden accept any item as security from motorists who cannot pay 20 cents to cross. Items left include a policeman's badge, a baby carriage, a car seat, hats, rings, and more. Security pledged remains in storage, not for profit, with many people returning years later to redeem their belongings.

Philadelphia Delaware River Bridge Camden N. J Horace J. Stradley Bridge Commission Stradley

Bridge toll operators relay messages for motorists

On a typical day about 10,000 cars pass the bridge while toll collectors watch for stolen vehicles and relay messages for drivers. Capt Ephraim Sharp notes drivers forget loads or cars, and wives call to inform husbands or relay family news such as eyeglasses, illnesses, or hospital arrivals. The toll bureau handles calls from firms about abandoned trucks and other requests.

Capt Ephraim Sharp

Middletown Shrine to Observe Good Neighbor Night

Middletown Shrine No. 25 will observe Good Neighbor Night Thursday at 7 30 PM in the Masonic Temple. Guests from Norwood Hillsboro andCovington Kentucky will be entertained. George Schueller chairs with assistants Albert Meyer Russell Murphy Harry Davison Ralph Bauer Leonard Owings Earl Flint Earl Moore Louis Waldner George Zecher and Vaughn Duvall.

Middletown Shrine No. 25 Masonic Temple Norwood Hillsboro Covington, Ky George Schueller Albert Meyer Russel Murphy Harry Davison Ralph Bauer Leonard Owings Earl Flint Earl Moore Louis Waldner George Zecher Vaughan Duvall

Rainbow Girls installation at Franklin Assembly evening

Rainbow Girls Middletown Assembly assisted in installing at Franklin Assembly last night. Installing officers included Shari Kah first marshal Ruth Marie Stutenroth chaplain Donna Lester musician and Betty Riggs treasurer. Rainbow Acapella sang three songs. Participants included Betty Vice Nancy Berkey Sue Steiger Mary Jane Spies Zelma Kah Kathleen Pierson Jodell Tucker Joan Frazier Mary Jane Roof Eugenie Kunze Barbara Bowling and attendees Frances Cogan advisor Kah mother advisor A D Lester past mother advisor Beulah Squires Barbara Flint Mary Jo Davidson Donna Dennis Leslie Dennis and Ralph Kah.

Middletown Rainbow Girls Franklin Assembly Shari Kah Ruth Marie Stutenroth Donna Lester Betty Riggs Rainbow Acapella God Charles Egelston Betty Vice Nancy Berkey Sue Steiger Mary Jane Spies Zelma Kah Kathleen Pierson Jodell Tucker Joan Frazier Mary Jane Roof Eugenie Kunze Barbara Bowling

Homemakers Circle Meets at Girls Club With Guest Speaker

Homemakers Circle Three met Monday evening at the Girls Club. Members gave roll calls on how they spent New Year's Eve. Guest speaker was J.F. Seibold, Juvenile Court officer. Mrs. Joseph Dickey joined as a new member. Guests included Mrs. Frank Ludwig, Mrs. Garland Williams, Mrs. Thomas C. Smith, and Mrs. James Hoehn. Refreshments were served during social hour by hosts Mrs. C. J. Johnson, Mrs. Jane Thompson, and Mrs. Celest Bennington.

Middletown Federation of Women’s Clubs Girls’ Club Ohio Supreme Court Carl V. Weygandt S. J. Kuderer Civic Associaion Margaret Frisch Highland Circle Mothers Study League Middletown Lirary Woman Club Homemakers Circle Nine Longview Social Service Board Fed Robert Baker Bert Blair Blair Mendelssohn Baker Middletown High School Ros Homemaker's Circle J.F. Seibold Joseph Dickey Frank Ludwig Garland Williams Thomas C. Smith James Hoehn C. J. Johnson Jane Thompson Celeste Bennington

Coming Up Gleaners Class 9 First Methodist Meeting

The First Methodist Church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 in the social rooms. The Middletown Music Club active members will hold a business meeting at Mrs C J Hughes home 2709 Central Ave tomorrow evening at 8 o clock.

First Methodist Church Middletown Music Club C.J. Hughes Central Ave

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