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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1948

Page

6

Farewell Party Honors Uruguay Guest Alberto Guayat

Mr and Mrs Edgar Moore of Wildwood Ra entertained Saturday evening for Alberto Guayat of Montevideo Uruguay. She has been visiting since December 19, marking her first trip home in seven years. Guests included Mrs Lee Allen and daughter Carolyn Sue, Mrs Eva Johnson, George Casky, and many others. Nancy Guayat and Mrs Mollie Moore joined the host family as they left for New York to stay at Hotel Victoria with plans to stop at the city.

Edgar Moore Wildwood Ra Alberto Guayat Montivedo Uruguay S. A Lee Allen Carolyn Sue Eva Johnson George Casky Michael Hocz Ray Wills Eugene Hughes Robert Wills Joe Holman Guayat Nancy New York Quayat Mollie Moore Michigan Ave Hotel Victoria

Plans Formulated By New Society Members Of Epsilon Alpha Sigma

Members met at Miss Delores Revelos home on Central Ave to install officers and adopt a new constitution. Miss Mary Garoflos presided as president with Miss Sue Mardis as VP and Charles Revelos as treasurer. A hobo party planned for early March was announced, with committees named and chaperones to be announced later. A luncheon followed the meeting. Next gathering set for Miss Irene Baguillezdes home on Crawford St. February news notes report New York City bank deposits averaging 1,000,000,000 annually in recent years.

Epsilon Alpha Sigma Delores Revelos Central Ave Mary Garoflos Sue Mardis Mary Eliopoulos Irene Baguzedes Charles Revelos Jim Demetriou Thalia Thomas Pete Eliopoulos Terry Comminos John Ga John Revelos YAHO Mem Irene Bugivedes Crawford St New York City

Mrs Mildred Childress and daughter visit Lexington

Mrs Mildred Childress and her daughter Joyce of 1814 Woodlawn Ave spent the weekend with friends in Lexington Kentucky.

Mildred Childress Joyce Woodlawn Ave Lexington

Philadelphia Visitors Greet Acquaintances

In honor of Mr and Mrs Maurice Twigg of Philadelphia a buffet was held at Mrs Ruey Shetter’s home on Aberdeen Drive. Old friends attended including Mr and Mrs Millard Keebler and son Dickie Oxford. Mr and Mrs J R Baker Jr and son Joey. Mr and Mrs William Wilmer and daughter Jan. Mr and Mrs Harry Ward and daughter Nancy. plus Mr and Mrs Twigg and Mr and Mrs Shetter for an evening of reminiscence and social chat.

Maurice Twigg Charlene Shetter Philadelphia Joey William Wilmer Jan Harry Ward Nancy Twigg Shetter

Women of the Moose Prepare Initiatory Work and Academy

Officers escorts and members of Women of the Moose travel to Miamisburg for initiatory work and the academy of friendship program. Middletown chapter plans class initiation with Mrs. Charles Bolton leading the academy night. The program aims to raise funds to assist Mooseheart graduates with $1000 for college. Mrs Valley Roll of Greenville is grand dean and Margaret J. Stein quest of Toledo is associate dean.

Women of the Moose Miamisburg Academy of Friendship Middletown Charles Bolton Mooseheart Valley Roll Greenville Margaret J. Steinquest Toledo

Sorority Plans Dance Committee Outline Meeting

Epision Sigma Alpha president Mrs Joseph Duerr and advisor Mrs James Sloan Jr held a Thursday meeting to outline committees and duties for a spring dance. The outline will be presented at the regular meeting tomorrow evening in room 105 at 7 p.m. at YMCA.

Epision Sigma Alpha Sorority Joseph Duerr James Sloan, Jr YMCA

Treble Clef Chorus Rehearsal With Tom Giles

Members of Treble Clef Chorus under Tom Giles will rehearse at 7 30 p m in Giles and Link Music Shop this evening.

Treble Clef Chorus Tom Giles Giles and Link Music Shop

Iwidombe church meeting moved to Routt home

The Iwidombe Class of Evangelical United Brethren Church plans a Wednesday evening gathering at the home of James Routt located at 813 Auburn Street. A white elephant sale is scheduled as part of the event.

Evangelical United Brethren Church James Routt Auburn St

Pythian Sisters Meet Tuesday Evening in Castle Hall

Pythian Sisters will convene Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Castle Hall for a regular meeting. Members are reminded to attend and participate in planned activities and discussions.

Pythian Sisters Castle Hall

Presbyweds Postpone Truth or Consequences Event

The Presbyweds of First Presbyterian Church have postponed the Truth or Consequences party that was set for Thursday January 29. The Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs will meet tomorrow at 7 45 PM in the Girls Club to hear Dr. Miriam B Urban speak on current events with Mrs Joseph Sabo as soloist and the Mother's Study League as hostesses.

First Presbyterian Church Middletown

Daughters of America Meet In Local Halls Tomorrow

Unity Council No 241 meets in Knights of Malta Hall at 7 30 p m with Mrs Arand Hiatt handling business. Miami Valley Council No 30 meets in Junior Hall at 8 p m with Mrs Ray Girard announcing fancy drill team practice.

Unity Council No. 241 Daughters of America Knights of Malta Arand Hiatt Miami Valley Council Ray Girard

Jacksonburg church women’s society meeting at home

The Women’s Society of World Service of Jacksonburg United Methodist Church will meet at a member’s home for the planned gathering. Attendees will discuss church service needs and local outreach efforts.

Jacksonburg Women's Society of World Service of United Brethren Church

Miss Drucilla Graft Weds Harold Gross in Lebanon Church

In a double ring ceremony at Lebanon Methodist Church on Wednesday January 21 Rev Paul D Chiles officiated as Miss Drucilla Graft daughter of Juls and Mrs Graf Deerfield Rd became the bride of Harold Gross son of Mr. and Mrs E C Gross East Main St The service began at 3 30 p m with 100 guests present Maid of honor was Helen Neil Cincinnati Best man was Jack Ross Music was provided by Fred Zimmerman A reception followed at the parish house and the couple then left for a brief honeymoon to Chicago.

Paul D. Chiles Lebanon Methodist Church Drucilla Graft Juls Graf Deerfield Rd Harold Gross E. C. Gross East Main St Helen Neil Cincinnati Jack Ross Fred Zimmerman Chicago

Hospital Notices of Local Residents Listed by Status

A list of area residents with hospital statuses including medical and surgical admissions and dismissals. Names tied to addresses such as Hill Ave Sycamore Street Middletown Route 2 Germantown Woodlawn Wilbraham Road Plum Street West Middletown Route 1 Franklin Baltimore Street North Leibee Street South Main Street Lowell Street First Avenue Crawford Street and related family links.

Sarah DePalma Hill Ave Herbert Henson Sycamore St Leroy Lyons Woodlawn Ave Thomas Lafayette Middletown Suzette Ingham Germantown Allen Gorrell Woodside Ave Emmett Sherron Wilbraham Rd Henry Reeves Plum St Stanley D. Dennis, Jr Stanley D. Dennis West Middletown George Owens Franklin Curtis Nickell North Leibee St Cora McConnell South Main St Andy Silver Lylburn Rd Dorothy Kemplin Gerald Vance Troy Vance Maud Lawrence Jeffery Baltimore St Clark Weimer Lowell St Henry Hopkins Howard Corwin Elmer Piersall First Ave Charley Moehring Crawford St

Lodges meeting postponed by weather in The Lodges

The Thursday gathering of Julia T. Roth Past Councilors is postponed due to weather. It will be held February 26 with Mrs. Allen Gravenstein of 1024 Columbia Ave assisting and Mrs. Wren Hannah helping.

Julia T. Roth Allen Gravenstein Columbia Ave Wren Hannah

Middletown Hospital Reports Due At Annual Board Meeting

The Middletown Hospital Board of Directors will present yearly reports at the annual meeting. The event is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Civic Association.

Middletown Hospital Board of Directors Civic Association

Mrs Cathryn Brelsford's Thursday Appointment Details

A fragment notes a scheduled event for Mrs Cathryn Brelsford on Thursday at 2 30 p m, with no further context or identifying location.

Cathryn Brelsford

F.W. Auxiliary Meeting Set for Reynolds Street Home

The Ladies' Auxiliary will meet tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at their home on Reynolds Street to hold an evening gathering and discuss upcoming events.

F.W F. W. Ladies’ Auxiliary Reynolds St

Births noted in Trenton and nearby areas

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jacobs Trenton welcomed a boy Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins Orgonia welcomed a girl Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Richard 1130 First Ave welcomed a girl Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Skinner 13 Bellemonte St welcomed a boy Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stubbs 1400 Grove St welcomed a boy Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Strickland Franklin welcomed a boy Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Davis 3228 Mohawk St welcomed a boy Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Anders 616 Granada Ave welcomed a girl Monday. Mr. and Mrs. William Back 3004 Navaho St welcomed a girl Monday.

Joseph Jacobs Trenton Robert Jenkins Orgonia Joseph Richard First Ave Richard Skinner Bellemonte St Charles Stubbs Grove St Edward Strickland Franklin James Davis Mohawk St Allen Anders Granada Ave William Back Navaho St

Friends Club Hosts Chicken Dinner at Seeger Home

Members and husbands gathered for a chicken dinner hosted by Mrs John Seeger at 1704 Taylor Ave. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Chapman and daughter Shirley. Mr and Mrs Eddie Kendall and son Eddie Lee. Mr and Mrs Roy Mardin and son Roger. Mr and Mrs Carl Orth and son Robbie. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wells and son Deanie. Mrs and Mrs Joseph Atkinson. Mr and Mrs Carl Perry and son Jimmy. Mrs Robert Hart. Mrs Charles Hixon. Mrs Ruth Binnix. and Norman Seeger.

John Seeger Taylor Ave George Chapman Shirley Eddie Kendall Eddie Lee Roy Mardin Roger Carl Orth Robbie Lloyd Wells Deanie Joseph Atkinson

Bank Meeting Set Tuesday

Stockholders of the First National Bank will meet tomorrow at 2 p m for the annual meeting and election of officers. Officers will present complete reports on the bank’s 1947 activities, followed by the directors’ election. The board will convene later to elect officers, E F Shively said.

First National Bank News-Journal E. F. Shively

Foreman George Novotny Killed in Cleveland Yard

Cleveland AP reports George Novotny aged 44 a foreman for New York Central was struck and killed by an electric engine in the Cleveland terminal switch yards last night.

Cleveland (Ap George Novotny New York

March of Dimes Nears $4,000 Mark in City

Middletown polio drive nears four thousand with 3941.05 reported by Martin Thomas and John Fitzgerald from diverse local contributions. Moose Lodge Elks Lodge Lutheran Church dentists and business groups boosted totals as planners expect envelopes and coin boxes to raise more next week. Reuthe urged residents to donate and noted underserved city sections will gain attention with house to house campaigns and upcoming events.

Elks Lodge Lutheran Church Congregation Martin Thomas John Fitzgerald Dayton Mets Armco Charles Buthe Butler County Infantile Paralysis Foundation Reuthe Middletown Hamilton

Methodist Youth Certs Highlight Dayton Midyear Institute

Fifteen youths from Middle town received graduation certificates at the Dayton District Youth Fellowship midyear Institute held at St. Paul’s Methodist Church. Nearly 200 attended despite weather. sessions included reports on the Cleveland Conference of 11,000 Methodist Youth and talks by Dr. John Danford and Dr. James Thomas.

Middletown Dayton St. Paul's Methodist Church Cleveland Virginia Highes Oslo Norway John Danford James Thomas Calvary Methodist Church Earl Moore Catherine Hillard Marjorie Hawkins Marilyn Mann Frances @layes Ben Roof Kenneth S. Learey Gretchen Minnich Herbet Laund Margaret Bailey Lynn Teavey Duane Frayer George Schueller Wanda Perry Marilyn Day Karen Klopp Mary Jane Roof Nobel Rompell Mason Chattauqua Mary Jane Vandevort Cleveland International Conference First Church

Safety Groups Convene Three Divisions In Town

Three divisions of the Middle town Safety Council will meet this week to review activities and plan programs. On Tuesday the School Division meets at the Civic Association at 4 p.m. Walter S. Geckeler chairs. The Board of Control meets Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Gas and Electric Company with Leo F. Reinartz presiding. A school patrol meeting is Thursday at 4 p.m. led by Sargeant Joe Black More. The Board’s primary business is plans for the Butler County Safety Conference on February 10 at the Manchester Hotel.

Middletown Safety Council Paul Wilson The Civic Association Walter S. Geckeler Board of Control of the Safety Council Gas and Electric Company At & P.m Leo F. Reinartz Sargeant Joe Black More Board of Control Butler County Safety Conference Manchester

YMCA appoints Donnell as national chairman again

James C. Donnell of Findlay Ohio was re elected chairman of the national board of the YMCA at the end of a two day meeting yesterday.

New York James C. Donnell Findlay, C National Board The YMCA

203 JA Members to Get Awards

Achiever awards will be presented to 203 members of local Junior Achievement companies. The award includes a lapel pin and a certificate of advancement. Awards honor meritorious work in company projects. Presentations will occur at company meetings throughout the week by individual company advisors.

Robert McDade

Also Mentioned on This Page

News of Society New Griffin Ake Union Sanitary Davenport Cham Women OF Epsilon Sigma Alpha Federation Unity Council Miami Valley Mrs Hospital Board Friendship Club MR. and Mrs. Seeger Middletown Civic Valda Wilkerson, Conductor Glauco D’attili Mozart, Liszt, Prokofieff, Mendelssohn, Dukas Jnc Reeve Jewelers, Inc Moose Lodge Methodist Dial HFC WuHistLer CBS My First National Bank Main St GRA Beauty Shop Grace Smith Elwood ST Middletown Gas & Electric Service Sanstone Stevice Charles Erle A. Hanson
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