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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1951

Page

6

Kitchen Shower Fetes Bride-Elect Barbara Frisby

Mrs. Richard Lewis and Mrs. A Edward Cockman Jr hosted a kitchen shower at the Lewis home on Goldman Avenue for Miss Barbara Frisby bride elect of Richard Brumley. Gifts included recipes with a luncheon featuring red decor and centerpieces. Prizes went to Miss Carol Minch and Mrs. Dan Humphreys. The couple plans to wed February 10 at the First Church of Christ.

Richard Lewis A. Edward Cockman, Jr Lewis Goldman Ave Barbara Frisby Richard Brum Frisby Ests Carol Minch Dan Humphreys Viet Virgil Perry Howard Schueller Humphreys Robert Goeckler Joan Doring Clarabelle Grier Georgia Brumley Minch Miss Frisby James Frisby Kenwood Dr Brumley Frank Brumley Milton Rd Church of Christ

Party Honors Miss Beryl Orr at Manchester Hotel Dinner

Lincoln School teachers honor Miss Beryl Orr the principal with a Monday evening dinner at the Manchester Hotel Green Room. Attendees include Mrs. Helen Tyson, Miss Mildred Beacom, Mrs. Ethel Evans, Miss Margaret Fisher, and others. Canasta followed the meal.

Lincoln School Beryl Orr Manchester Hotel Canasta Miss Orr Helen Tyson Mildred Beacom Ethel Evans Margaret Fisher Marie Woodruff Pauline Shetter Nell Leasure Mildred Thrasher Elsie Ellison Mayme Barker Ann

Return from Florida Barlow Couple Returns to Trenton

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd S. Barlow of Trenton have returned from Florida. They visited coastal resorts and reported pleasant weather and a relaxing trip.

Florida Floyd S. Barlow Trenton

Post Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs Drake at Whitman Home

Miss Clare Whitman Miss Phyllis Patton and Miss Nancy Slattery hosted a post nuptial shower for Mrs Robert K Drake former Miss Aileen Sullivan at the Whitman residence on Central Ave. An alarm clock gift hunt and games earned prizes for Miss Leif Volrich Miss Donna Stark Mrs Ernest Kirkendall Mrs William Moore and Mrs Peter Laras. Thirty guests enjoyed refreshments at the close.

Clare Whitman Phyllis Patton Nancy Slattery Whitman Central Ave Robert K. Drake Aileen Sullivan Drake

Federation Study Course Opens With Investing Talk

The Federation of Women's Clubs holds the opening forum of this year's study course tomorrow evening at Oglesby Barnitz Bank. Miss Mary Strodtbeck will conduct the session titled What Every Woman Should Know About Investing Money starting at 7 45 p.m.

Federation of Women's Clubs Oglesby-Barnitz Bank Mary Strodtbeck

Eastern Star Chapter 367 Set to Meet at Masonic Temple

The Order of Eastern Star Chapter 367 will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with initiation and refreshments planned. The Rainbow for Girls No. 68 holds a regular meeting Saturday with drill team performance. members urged to attend. Mrs John Carr hosts Ladies of the Letter Auxiliary Friday at 7:30 p.m. at 1415 High Ave.

Presser Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Order OF the Rainbow Tee John Carr

Extensive Florida Trip Taken Since New Year

A party traveled across Florida spanning from early January, remaining away for an extended period. Details of their route and purpose are sparse in the readable text.

Florida

Rotary Wives Entertained at Manchester Hotel Dinner

A record turnout of over 100 couples attended the Rotary Club regular meeting last evening. Members entertained their wives at a dinner in the Manchester Hotel with floral centerpieces and corsages. President Andrew E. Roper served as toastmaster as Dr. James Thomas of South Park Methodist Church Dayton spoke on service clubs. District governor Roy Patterson delivered a short message. Music by Nate Kunin and Miss Marguerite O Malley accompanied the evening.

Rotary Club Manchester Andrew E. Roper Kenneth S Learey James Thomas South Park Methodist Church Dayton Thomas Roy Patterson Nate Kunin Marguerite O'Malley

Pretty Marian Martin Sundress Pattern 9446 Ad

Maria Tas offered a Marian Martin pattern 9446 for a sundress jacket and scalloped sundress in sizes 2 through 10. The ad notes 35 inch fabric 1% yards and 1 yard contrast, plus a sew chart for easy fit. It invites sending 30 cents for the pattern, 20 cents for the Marian Martin Pattern Book, and includes a free spring hat pattern in the book.

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

Serviceman Oney Williams Admitted To Selfridge Hospital

Oney Williams has entered Selfridge Air Base hospital in Flint Michigan for treatments, according to his parents Mr and Mrs Wilson Williams of Middletown Route two. Williams has served in the Air Force about three years with 15 months at Guam and returned to the United States a year ago. He graduated from Lemon Township school in 1946 and worked for Middletown Sand and Gravel Co before enlisting.

Oney Williams Selfridge Air Base Flint Mich Wilson Williams Middletown Air Force Williams Guam States Lemon Township Middletown Sand and Gravel Co

Mass Murders Reported by Formosa Radio

Taipei dispatch says the Chinese Nationalist Defense Ministry accuses the Peiping regime of mass killings in Kiangsi province. It cites 5,60 victims slain in the past year at Juikin, former Red capital, under public security policy.

Taipei Formosa Defense Ministry Kiangsi Hitler Juikin

Cook Cleland Named 1950 Cleveland Young Man of the Year

Cook Cleland, chosen by the Cleveland Junior Chamber at a banquet, will enter U S Navy service tomorrow. A carrier-based pilot in World War II, Cleland earned the Naval Air Pilot Award Navy Cross and Purple Heart. He twice won the Thompson Trophy in Cleveland's National Air Races.

Cook Cleland Cleveland Cleveland Junior Chamber of Greater Cleveand U. S. Navy Jaycees Cleland

U S Life Insurance as Major Rail and Utility Capital

The U S Life Insurance Business ranks among the primary sources of capital for the nation’s railroads public utilities and corporations underpinning expansion and development across sectors.

U. S

Guatemala’s First Lady Fights for Women’s Freedom and Roles

Mrs. Jacobo Arbenz, Guatemala’s future first lady, urges reform of rigid social roles for women. She calls for more women in professions, notes no female members in Congress, and emphasizes political participation while sharing personal memories of meeting her husband and managing public duties.

Saul Pett Guatemala City Guatemala Jacobo Arbenz Ing Arbenz

Common Pleas Docket Cleared In Quick Order

In Butler County Common Pleas Court a brief docket review resulted in swift dispositions. Prosecutor Jackson Bos h reported to Judge Fred B Cramer that two defendants were sent to the state penitentiary, one to Mansfield reformatory, and one to Marysville reformatory.

Common Pleas Butler County Common Pleas Court Jackson Bosch Fred B. Crammer State Penitentiary Mansfield Reformatory Marysville Reformatory Lima State Hospital Bosch

Hamilton Man Dies In Mishap At Armco Plant

Fred Rowland 52 of Hamilton Route 2 was killed at 3 p.m. at Armco Steel New Miami plant when crushed between an electric car and a small building. Survived by widow, parents, stepson, three daughters, three brothers and six sisters. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Gordon Avenue Church of God. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery.

Hamilton City View Heights Fred Rowland Butler County Rowland New Miami Armco Steel Corporation Garret J. Boone John Rowland Gordon Ave Church of God Rose Hill Cemetery

Detectives Probe Death of James Washington in Ohio Field

Detectives traced Washington's movements before Monday night when his frozen body was found in a field. Coroner Belinky ruled the death a homicide caused by beating and exposure.

Youngstown James Washington David A. Belinky Washington

Many Ways Cooked Rice Can Be Used For Meals

A 1950s style food feature presents Swiss Steak with Rice as a hearty dinner option. It outlines using cooked rice in side dishes and leftovers, plus steps for preparing a meat and rice bake with onions tomatoes and seasonings for 6 servings.

Cecily Brownstone Associated Press

Do and Dont Safety List for Homemakers Warned by Middletown Group

The Women's Division of the Middletown Safety Council issued a home safety list led by chairwoman Mrs. Catherine Bogan. It warns against fires from gasoline or kerosene and cautions on cleaners, paints, insecticides, and hot liquids to protect children and households.

Middletown Safety Council Catherine Bogan

Butler County Probate Notes Inheritance taxes and wills filed

Inheritance tax of 409.37 was levied against Mary C Scholz Clark widow in the Earl Clark estate of Hamilton. The estate grossed 44586.32 and net 35468.38 for tax purposes. Settlement of 250 reported on the injury claim of Betsy Jane Anderson minor Middletown against Homer Burton and Clyde Lawson doing business as 77 Taxi Co. The will of Amelia Bruck of Hamilton directs estate to widower John C Bruck with Albert and George Bruck as executors. Testatrix died January 10. The Mary Stout estate probate gives Edward as husband. Leroy named executor. Louis Maul estate probate splits equal shares to John Clause and Miranda Clause. John Clause executor. Wills signed August 12 1949 August 11 1950 June 5 1945 with various witnesses.

Mary C. Scholz Clark Earl Clark Hamilton Betsy Jane Anderson Minor Middletown Homer Burton Clyde Lawson 77 Taxi Company Alice K. Anderson Amelia Bruck John C. Bruck Albert George Bruck Edna Bruck Dan Hugh Webster Mary Stout Edward Leroy Robert J. Shank Daniel Castator John Clause Miranda Clause Louis Maul Edw. Errett Rice Beatrice L. Wysong

Bond Set at 18000 for Two Hamilton Youths

Hamilton special report says bonds totaling 18000 were set for Donald Parker 19 and Raymond Whitaker 21 held to the Butler County grand jury on 16 burglary charges. They are accused of breaking and entering and operating an automobile without the owner's consent tied to a New Richmond robbery in which Fred Myers 19 was shot. Separate confessions implicate all three suspects.

Hamilton Butler County Grand Jury Donald Parker Raymond Whitaker Harry Walsh Parker Richmond Fred Myers Clermont County

Slain Man’s Wife Details Recent Jail Sentence

The widow told detectives her husband recently completed a jail term for non support and had been on parole.

Smithsonian Sues 13 Series Of Free Scientific Publications

The Smithsonian Institution brings legal action over thirteen series of scientific publications issued at no charge, asserting rights related to distribution and copyright.

The Smithsonian Institution

Estate Store Company Power Outage Shuts Down Plant

An underground power cable exploded causing a shut down at the Estate Store Company. Everett Brill of Cincinnati Gas and Electric said the incident cut power to the Estate plant and temporarily affected Valley Ice Company and Mosler Safe Company for about 50 minutes. Temporary overhead lines were added to restore service.

Hamilton Everett Brill Hamilton Electric Service Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company Valley Ice Company Mosler Safe Company

Defense Deputies To Meet Thursday

Deputy directors of Middle town's Civil Defense committee will hold their second meeting to morrow at 4 p m in the Civic Association library. Paul Wilson assistant executive director reports the directors will discuss progress of their departments and future plans involving local civil defense organization.

Middletown Civil Defense Committee Civic Association Library Paul Wilson

Dishwasher fire at Robert Millan home causes no damage

Firemen responded to 300 The Alameda yesterday to a stove or electrical appliance fire alarm at the residence of Robert Millan. They found the dishwasher motor stuck but said no damage occurred.

Robert Millan Alameda

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