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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1948

Page

8

Nickell-Botts Vows Exchanged in Newport Ceremony

Mr and Mrs R S Nickell announce the marriage of their daughter Barbara to Ben Botts in a Friday January 23 Newport Kentucky ceremony. Rev John Bishop presided. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Charles Schumann and best man Philip Lytle. The couple celebrated at Hotel Metropole Cincinnati.

R. S. Nickell Grand Ave Barbara Ben Botts A. B. Botts Columbia Ave Newport John Bishop Newport Tabernacle Church Cincinnati Metropole

Music Teachers Recital Postponed in Middletown

The Middletown chapter of the Ohio Music Teachers Association postponed the recital scheduled for Saturday January 24 due to weather. The event will be held Saturday January 31 at 3 9 p m in the Girls Club with certified teachers performing.

Teachers of Middletown Ohio Music Teachers’ Association

Three Year Old Ha Gay Birthday Party

Three year old Eddie Profitt son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo H. Profitt hosted a birthday party at home with playtime and a Valentine luncheon. Guests included Gail Fausnaugh Nance Pressley Carol Ann Shock and several Profitt relatives. attending mothers listed and gifts were sent by additional family members.

Eddie Profitt Leo H. Profitt Eddie Gene Gail Fausnaugh Nance Pressley Carol Ann Shock Linda Lee Morris Louanne Ni Ifell Sandra Barnett Beverly Ann Profitt Gary

World Day of Prayer Observed by Council of Church Women

The Federated Council of Churches of Middletown designates February 13 as World Day of Prayer with public gathering at First Baptist Church at 2 PM. The observance, tracing a long history of women in prayer, emphasizes united prayer and missionary support across nations and communities.

Federated Council of Churches of Middletown First Baptist Church Mary Jesus Ann Hutchinson England New World Tremont Street Boston William Butler H H. Peabody Helen Montgomery Canada United Council of Church Women India China Japan

Plans Completed For Benefit Card Party By Mothers Study League

Final plans were made for a benefit card party sponsored by Mothers Study League in Trenton. The event on Thursday January 29 starts at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Home auditorium on South Main St. Proceeds go to the Fresh Air Camp and league philanthropy in Middletown and Butler County.

Mother's Study League Joseph Graham Trenton Mothers Study League American Legion Jack Christy John Irons John Kiley Sam Murray Thomas Sanders Ernest Graff Fresh Air League Middletown Butler County

Jolly Eight Bridge Club Meets at Mrs. Fisher Home

Members gathered last evening at 108 South Clinton Street for a Jolly Eight Bridge game hosted by Mrs. Mary Fisher. Prizes were won by Mrs. Frank Chapman Sr, Mrs. Paul Back, and Mrs. Fisher.

Jolly Eight Bridge Mary Fisher South Clinton St Frank Chapman, Sr Paul Back Fisher

Daughters of America Council Elects Officers in Lodges Meeting

The Lodges MIAME COUNCIL Miami Valley Council No 30 elected Mrs Arthur Richardson as councilor and Mrs Proc tor Fox as warden at last night s session in Junior Hall. Richardson announced a February 2 program celebrating the council s 54th anniversary.

Miami Valley Council No. 30 Daughters of America Arthur Richardson Proctor Fox Richardson

Unity Council No 241 Meets for Weekday Session in Dayton

Unity Council No 241 Daughters of America met at Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs Arand Hiatt presiding. They planned the February 10 Dayton union meeting entertainment shared by fifteen district councils and a short business session next Tuesday followed by the 54th Miami Valley No 30 anniversary party. A social hour closed the meeting.

Unity Council No Daughters of America Knights of Malta

Women of the Moose Visit Miamisburg for Initiation Work

Thirty five members of Women of the Moose journeyed to Miamisburg last evening to perform initiatory work for the Miamisburg chapter. The class honored Mrs. Charles Bolton, Academy of Friendship chairman of the Middletown chapter, as Mrs. Bolton spoke on the Academy’s object and purpose. Myrtle Carbaugh, Academy of Friendship chairman of the Miamisburg chapter, led the chapter night program.

Women of the Moose Miamisburg Charles Bolton Academy of Friendship Middletown Myrtle Carbaugh Bolton

Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Sewing Circle Meeting

Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Sewing Circle will meet with Mrs. W. W. Gray on Manchester Avenue tomorrow afternoon.

Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Sewing Circle W. W. Gray Manchester Ave

Church Groups Set Meetings Across Town Tomorrow

Gleaners Class of First Methodist Church will meet at 2 15 p m tomorrow at the church. Young Women's Society of St Pauls Church gathers at 7 30 p m tomorrow in the home of Miss Barbara Conrad and Miss Frances Conrad 406 McKinley St. Women’s Missionary Society of Zion Lutheran Church plans to assemble with Mrs Mark Leight 1502 Columbia Ave tomorrow at 4 p m.

First Methodist Church Young Womens Society Young Women’s Society St Paul's Church Barbara Conrad Frances Conrad McKinley St Women's Missionary Society of Zion Lutheran Church Mark Leight Columbia Ave

Harmony Mothers' Circle to Welcome Helen Banzhaf Tomorrow

Harmony Mothers' Circle invites members to an 8 p m gathering featuring Helen Banzhaf as the entertainer. The event aims to provide an evening of music and socializing for attendees.

Helen Banzhaf Harmony Mothers’ Circle

Benton Pythian Sisters Tie Evening Social

Lafayette temple No. 739 Py thian Sisters met at Castle Hall with officers present. Mrs Harold Russel presided and announced weekly doughnut sales through spring. Mrs Earl Coddington announced dress samples for the degree staff. practice set for next Tuesday in February. The group enjoyed games and social chat, with lunch served by Mrs Frank Gallagher and Mrs Nor-.

Lafayette Temple Castle Hall Harold Russel Ways and Means Earl Coddington Earl Lytle Frank Gallagher Nor

Farewell Festivities For Mrs Brenner In Hamilton

A series of farewell events marks Mrs. John Brenner as she and her son prepare to move to Milwaukee Wisconsin on February 28. The social round includes a Sunday tea at Mrs. A C Davies Crescent Dr Hamilton and a surprise gift from the Kunz Avenue bridge club. A family dinner is set for Sunday February 1 at Mr and Mrs H Abbott Millville Avenue Hamilton.

John Brenner Wil Milwaukee Wis Marquette University A. C. Davies Crescent Kunz Ave Mrs. H. Abbott Millville Ave Hamilton

Hospital admissions and surgical cases listed

A list of individuals with admissions or surgeries at local hospitals. Names include Francis Wetzel Edward Williams Fletcher Wells Jo Ann Hoskins Dorothy Mefford and others, with addresses in Jefferson Middletown Ottawa Vanderveer Germantown Armco Dr and Trenton. Several entries show medical or surgical designations.

Francis Wetzel North Ave Fletcher Wells Middletown Edward Williams Ottawa St Donald Taylor Alva Taylor West Middletown George Clayton Vanderveer St Adrian Tannreuther Iglehart St William Rice Armco Dr Louise Hemmock Franklin, Surgical Jo Ann Hoskins Dorothy Mefford Mark Mefford Germantown Merida Brewster Curtis St., Medical

Dr. Miriam Urban Addresses Middletown Women’s Group

The Middletown Federation of Women’s Clubs met at 7:45 in the Girls’ Club with Miss Bess Hoover presiding. Dr. Miriam Urban of the University of Cincinnati spoke on America’s Foreign Policy, discussing goals, the Atlantic Charter, and avoiding territorial changes. The event included vocal solos by Mrs. Joseph Sabo and Arbor Day tree plans.

Middletown Miriam Urban University of Cincinnati Urban America United States Social Democrats Britain Russia Mothers Study League

Delta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Phi meeting at YMCA

Delta Sigma Phi members met in Barnitz Room YMCA at 8 p.m. led by president Mrs. John Minor. They voted a donation to the March of Dimes and set February 17 at Holiday House for the next social. Plans for a spring dance were begun and Miss Maude Horn was announced to speak at the February 10 meeting.

Delta Sigma Beta Sigma Phi Barnitz YMCA John Minor Holiday House Maude Horn

Mary Parshall Weds William Linley in Jacksonburg Ceremony

Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Mary Parshall daughter of Mr and Mrs William Parshall Jacksonburg to William Linley both of Jacksonburg. The quiet ceremony took place at 6 30 p m Sunday at the bride’s home before 20 immediate family members.

Jacksonburg Mary Parshall William Parshall William Linley

Dole and Four Women Named in Local Social Notes

Mrs. Elsie Perry Mrs. Essie Mullins Miss Betty Gallagher and man Dole appear in a local social column noting gatherings and community ties. The brief item highlights names and relationships among residents without additional events.

Man Dole Elsie Perry Essie Mullins Betty Gallagher

Regular meeting of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority

The Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority held a 7 p m meeting at the YMCA with Mrs. Joseph Duerr presiding. Reports came from Marie Aldridge Naomi Profitt and Peggy Grimes. A spring dance plan was outlined and a special meeting for officers and committee chairs scheduled for Sunday at 2 p m at 131 North Broad Street. A baby gift was given to Mrs. James Sloan Jr. after which ice cream and cake were served.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority YMCA Joseph Duerr Ways and Means Marie Aldridge Naomi Profitt Peggy Grimes North Broad St James Sloan, Jr

Local Personal Notices From Franklin St Widow and Sister In Law Death

Mr and Mrs Howard Martin of Franklin Street are called to Cincinnati for the death of Mrs Martin sister Mrs Harry Tuttle of College Hill. Mrs Gertrude Jackson 901 Auburn Street will accompany her sister Mrs Dorothy Kerrick home to Tampa Florida tomorrow and will stay for an indefinite period.

Howard Martin Franklin St Cincinnati Martin Harry Tuttle College Hill Gertrude Jackson Auburn St Dorothy Kerrick Tampa Fla Jackson

Thatcher couple heads for three week Florida vacation

Mr and Mrs Howard Thatcher left today on a three weeks vacation to Miami and other parts of Florida.

Howard Thatcher Miami Florida

Sebalds Return From Ft. Lauderdale Visit

Mr and Mrs W W Sebald of 200 Florence Ave report returning home after a three week stay in Ft Lauderdale Florida.

W. W. Sebald Florence Ave Ft. Lauderdale Fila

Local Student Suffers Broken Arm During Sunday Basketball

James Cummings an 18 year old Middle Town High School student sustained a broken arm while playing basketball Sunday at Holy Trinity gym. He is the son of Mrs. J W Cummings of 1609 Columbia Ave.

James Cummings Middletown High School Holy Trinity Gym J. W. Cummings Columbia Ave

Births at Hospital Reported in West Alexandria and Forest Ave

Mr and Mrs Gerald Garwood of West Alexandria welcome a girl on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Fred Chapman of 1516 Forest Ave welcome a boy on Tuesday.

Gerald Garwood West Alexandria Fred Chapman Forest Ave

Busy Fingers Club Holds First Anniversary Dinner

Mrs Lester Pfeiffer hosts the Busy Fingers Sewing Club at Elsmere Street to celebrate its first anniversary with a covered dish dinner. Mrs Robert Bowman received birthday gifts. A mystery prize drew for the coming year. Meeting planned for next Tuesday at Mrs Robert Miller’s home.

Busy Fingers Sewing Club Lester Pfefer Elsmere St Clu Robert Bowman Robe Miller

Rennel Concentrate Promises Quick Slimming Claim

Springfield woman reports losing 30 pounds using Rennel Concentrate and says her husband is pleased with her new figure. The ad targets overweight readers with a simple 4 ounce preparation mixed with grapefruit juice to take two tablespoonfuls daily, promising no hunger and money-back guarantee.

Wm Walke Catawa Ave Springfield Ohio Tameo Rega Manuface

Also Mentioned on This Page

William Barnet Mise Kathy Barnett Jame Ofitt Thomas Kidq Council OF Church Women Olty Fight Bridge Club Mandas Oakley Juanita Havens Oakley Mer Wilson Funeral Home South Main ST Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson Gladys Diaz de Los Arcos Wilson College Chambersburg Cuba Pennsylvania Federation of Business and Professional Women Miame Council Panty Council Women OF THE Gleaners Jion Lutheran Harmony Mothers Society Benton Pythian Sisters Armbruster’s Floral Shop Mrs. Brenner Robert Walton Jefferson Rd William Cooper Mason Herman Tigges Zana Stephenson North Main St S . Women’s Federation Dr. M. Urban G. W. Breiel Federation Delta Sigma Chapter Parshall-Linley Florine Crawford Virginia Ballard Pence Lester Pfeiffer Cisco Liniment Ast A&p Glan BOKAR L-th
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