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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1948

Page

6

Wedding Day Named By Virginia Kraft

Virginia Kraft announces her wedding date to Eugene Chippendale during a Monroe Street gathering hosted by Miss Wary Frances Kraft and Mrs. Ray Kraft. Guests enjoyed summer flowers, games, and a recorded reveal that September 18 will be the big day, honoring her grandparents’ 53rd anniversary in Franklin.

Virginia Kraft Eugene Chippendale Wary Frances Kraft Ray Kraft Monroe St Jackie Sheffer Barbara Frisby Phyllis Wells Lois Walke Aaron Wright Franklin Miss Sheffer Frisby Marjorie Stalls Wells Miss Walke Barbara Reed Patrice Weatherwax Betty Swans Margaret Ann Wis Roy Adkins Heinz Murka

Births At Local Hospital Report Several Newborns

Mr and Mrs Charles Welsh 201 North Liebee Street welcomed a girl on Saturday. Mr and Mrs William Stone South Main Street welcomed a girl on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Kasimir Oganowski Franklin welcomed a boy on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Dale Constiner Monroe welcomed a girl on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs George Hoover 2213 Linden Street welcomed a girl on Wednesday.

Charles Welsh North Liebee St William Stone South Main St Tuesay Kasimir Oganowski Franklin Dale Constiner Monroe George Hoover Linden St

Miami couple welcomes a baby boy on July 2

Mr and Mrs Thomas Craig of Miami formerly of Middletown announce the birth of a son on July 2. Mr and Mrs Andrew Domanick announce a daughter born at Christ Hospital Cincinnati on Tuesday. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Andrew Domanick of 2214 Yankee Rad.

Thomas Craig Miami Fla Middletown Andrew Domanick Christ Hospital Cincinnati

Society News Submission Guidelines

Notices of club lodge and church meetings or social events must reach the society editor by 10 30 am the day after the event for publication. Older events cannot be used. Photos for Sunday edition due by Thursday noon.

Wildwood Golfers Lunch At Meadows

Fifteen Wildwood ladies enjoyed a day of golf and bridge. Mrs Campbell Allen posted the low score 43, with Mrs Morris Smith second at 44. Blind bogey went to Mrs Morton Taylor before lunch at the Meadows then resumed play. Two ball foursomes tee off at 3 p.m. Sunday. chairman is Mr Roger Cotter with assistants Mr Mrs Campbell Allen and Mr Mrs Richard Getter.

Wildwood Campbell Allen Morris Smith Morton Taylor Roger Cotter Richard Getter

Daughters of America Learn Festive Evening Honors Mrs Richardson

Miami Valley Council No. 30 met in Junior Hall with Mrs Arthur Richardson presiding. After the business session members held a dining room party and presented Mrs Richardson a gift for her six months of councilor service. Hostesses were Mrs Richardson Mrs Gerard and Mrs Turlukis.

Miami Valley Council No. 30 Daughters of America Arthur Richardson

Shower Held For Bride Elect Lois Goodman

Miss Donna Goodman entertained with a miscellaneous shower at her Monroe Street home complimenting her sister Lois Goodman bride elect of Jack Perry. Guests received many useful gifts and prizes went to Mrs. Wilbur Marlowe Mrs. Wilbur Roberson and Miss Dolly Hatfield. refreshments by candlelight completed the evening.

Lois Goodman Jack Perry Donna Goodman Monroe St Wilbur Marlowe Wilbur Roberson Dolly Hatfield

Local Club Meetings Scheduled For Evening And Tomorrow

Delta Theta Theta Tau Sorority holds July business meeting this evening. Silver Link No 223 Daughters of America meets tonight for officer installation and a covered dish. Neighborhood Garden Club gathers at 8 p m in Verity Park Clubhouse. Silver Chain Sewing Club meets tomorrow at 8 p m at Mrs Mervin Carpenter's Monroe home. Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary sewing circle meets tomorrow afternoon with Mrs James Balser on Kenwood Drive.

Delta Theta Theta Tau Sorority Silver Link No. 223 Daughters of America Neighborhood Garden Club Verity Park Club Silver Chain Sewing Club Mervin Carpenter Monroe Spanish War Veterans’ Auxiliary Sewing Circle James Balser Kenwood Dr

Hospital Notices List Medical And Surgical Admissions

In The Hospital Mrs. Arthur McCray of Park St medical. Donald Haddix son of Mr and Mrs. Roy Haddix of State Mrs. Robert Miller of Logan Ave surgical. Mrs. Francis Trick of Leba non medical. Lyell E. Smith of Texas Ave surgical. Mrs. Clayton Huber of Avalon Dr surgical. Mrs. Albert Mullins of Somer ville Route 1. Mrs. Antonio DeBiasi of Queen Miss Jean Gray of Shafer St medical. Mrs. Joseph Moreno of Gre nada Ave surgical. Arthur Little of Middletown Route 1 surgical. Mrs. Joseph Atkinson of Lawn Ave medical. Frank Caurich of Lawn Ave medical. Mrs. Gladys Collins of Central DISMISSED Donna Baker daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowie of Win ton St. Walter Deardoff of Franklin Route 1. Mrs. Robert K. Sleeth of Franklin. Mrs. Arthur Polley of Arling ton Ave. Mrs. Elmer Isaacs of German town. oe Mary Lucas of Yankee Rd.

Arthur McCray Park St Donald Haddix Roy Haddix State St Robert Miller Logan Ave Francis Trick Lebanon Lyell E. Smith Texas Ave Clayton Huber Avalon Dr Albert Mullins Somerville Antonio DeBiasi Queen Ave Jean Gray Shafer St Joseph Moreno Grenada Ave Arthur Little Middletown Joseph Atkinson Lawn Ave Frank Caurich Gladys Collins Central Ave Donna Baker Charles Bowie Winton St Walter Deardoff Franklin Robert K. Sleeth Arthur Polley Arlington Ave Elmer Isaacs Germantown Mary Lucas Yankee Rd

Whitcomb High custodian keeps perfect attendance 24 years

A. R. Goodwin, the Whitcomb High custodian, claims the school’s best attendance record with a 24 year streak of never missing a day. He is celebrated as the staff member with flawless attendance.

Bethel U.P Whitcomb High School A. R. Goodwin

Wonder Salve claims relief for skin irritations

Wartime discovery promotes UNDER SALVE for psoriasis eczema infections and athlete's foot. It emphasizes no acids or alcohol and painless application. The ad likens development for Army use to home use and promises greaseless antiseptic relief with improved appearance.

Nurses Alumnae Stage Children's Frolic at Sunset Park

The annual event by Nurses Alumnae of Middletown drew 72 nurses and children at Sunset Park yesterday afternoon. Attendees traveled from Trenton Franklin Lebanon Gratis Hamilton Dayton Cincinnati and out of state from California and Florida. Children swam and played games with prizes awarded to Mrs. Edward Foley Mrs. Bush Johnnie Sparks Nancy Loomis and Richard Foley. Refreshments were served by event hosts including Mrs. James Thompson Mrs. Ralph Ringgenberg Mrs. John Hyson Mrs. Walter Fall and Mrs. Leo Sennett.

Alummnae Middletown Sunset Park Trenton Franklin Lebanon Gratis Hamilton Dayton Cincinnati Frank Hill California Cecil Bush Florida Edward Foley Edward Foley, Mrs. Bush, Johnnie Sparks, Nancy Loomis Richard Foley James Thompson Ralph Ringgenberg John Hyson Walter Fall Leo Sennett

Personal notices of visiting guests and travels

Mrs Arnold Craig and Mrs E E McPherson of Queen Street hosted weekend guests Mrs Pauline Grett and Mrs Juanita Vineyard and children Hope and Allen of Kingsport Tennessee. Mrs O E Donohew and family visiting Mrs Cora Brown of 121 North Main Street. Rabbi Albert Goldman and Mrs Gold men staying with Judge and Mrs Fred B Cramer and plan to visit Chicago. Mrs Hubert Bendel and others return from St Joseph Auxiliary Knights of St John convention in Buffalo and trip to Toronto Quebec Montreal and other points.

Arnold Craig E. E. McPherson Queen St Pauline Grett Juanita Vineyard Hope and Son Allen Kingsport Tenn O. E. Donohew Walter Donohew Alice Dunn Tulsa Ohio Cora Brown North Main St Albert Goldman Fred B. Cramer Aberdeen Dr Chicago Hubert Bendel Celeste Davis Frank Koeppel Ella Williamson St. Joseph's Auxiliary, Knights of St. John Buffalo N. Y Toronto Quebec Montreal

Loyal Women Of First Church Meet At Dunlap Home

The Churches Loyal Women of First Church of Christ met at Mrs. Emery Dunlap's home on Sutphin Street. Devotionals led by Mrs. Mable L. Hall followed by a business session led by Mrs. John Knight. Plans were unveiled for the Aug. 3 Armco Park class picnic.

First Church of Christ Emery Dunlap Sutphin St Mable L. Hall John Knight Armco Park Ira Lewellyn New Mexico Ernest Patton Hall Dunlap Ludlow Cole Buford Goad Laura Moore

Legion Urges Date Shift for I Am An American Day

Middletown American Legion post will present a resolution at the Fourth District convention in Lebanon to move I Am An American Day from May to July 4. The measure mirrors a similar year-old effort not acted on by national policy and would seek steps to align the two patriotic celebrations. If approved, the resolution goes to the state convention in Columbus August 7-9.

Middletown American Legion Post Fourth District Lebanon Post National Legion Columbus

Leg Fracture From Sliding Metal Stack At Armco East Works

Alfred Hall aged 37 of 2005 Highland Ave suffered a fractured right leg after a crane lifter arm failed to grip a stack of sliding metal sheets at Armco East Works. He was pinned between stacks when the sheets tilted. He received first aid and was taken to Middletown Hospital. A portable CO detector prototype is described as a key lifesaver for public safety.

Alfred Pete” Hall Highland Ave Armco East Works Hall Middletown Hospital

Ohio war plants listed for immediate reserve status

Washington AP Three Ohio war plants were certified for immediate reserve status under a new defense law. The Diamond Magnesium Company Painesville Magnesium Reduction Company Luckey and Plum Brook Ordnance Works Sandusky join 17 plants certified for reserve.

Washington Ohio Buckeye Secretary of Defense Diamond Magensium Company Painesville Magnesium Reduction Company Luckey Plum Brook Ordnance Works Sandusky West Virginia Ordnance Works Tion Truman Forrestal Munition Board Federal Works Agency Munitions Board Aluminum Company of America Heath National Smelting Company Cleveland Ohio Steel Foundry Company Lima Republic Steel Corporation Warren Ridgewood Steel Company Cincinnati Willys Overland Motors Company Toledo

Lemon Trustees Study Increase In Fire Calls

Lemon Township trustees reviewed a spike in fire calls to Monroe and North Middletown departments over six months, mostly grass fires outside the township. The panel discussed charging for out of township runs while swearing in William C. Miller to replace resigning Clark Weamer. attendees included John McQuinn and Lyman Nein.

Lemon Township Monroe North Middletown Excello William C. Miller Manchester Rd

Ousting of Union Officials Sought in East Liverpool

Petitions circulated in East Liverpool demanding the removal of James M. Duffy union president and Charles F. Jordan secretary treasurer for alleged malfeasance and misconduct. Circulators cited a Columbiana County court suit alleging unauthorized salary increases.

East Liverpool National Brotherhood of Pottery Workers James M. Duffy Charles F. Jordan Anthony Wynn Harold West Chester W. Va Columbiana

Man Found Dead In Garage In Lancaster

Joseph R. Stanko aged 36 was found dead in his garage in Lancaster in what coroner Barrow called an apparent self inflicted death. Barrow said Stanko's wounds from World War Two left him despondent after the 1946 hostage incident involving four Mansfield Reformatory escapees who forced the couple to travel with them. police later captured the group in Holmes County and the Stankos were unharmed.

Lancaster Joseph R. Stanko Mansfield Reformatory Charles A. Barrow Stanko Barrow Reformatory Ruby Holmes County Stankos

Fire prevention group to convene on Thursday

The fire prevention division of Safety Council meets Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Civic Association to discuss firefighting techniques in industry and the new Industrial Safety Contest among local firms. The session was postponed from mid June and will cover ongoing safety topics.

Fire Prevention Division of Safety Council Civic Association

Democratic precinct workers plan survey and rallies

About 150 precinct workers attended the first Democratic rally at D A W Gardens in Hamilton. They outlined a citywide survey to maximize votes in November. A rally is set for Oxford American Legion Home with workers from Oxford wards, Oxford township, and Morgan, Milford, Riley, Ross and Hanover townships.

D. A. W. Gardens Hamilton Gardner American Legion Oxford Oxford Township Morgan Milford Riley Ross Hanover Middletown

40 VFW Delegates Attend Ohio Encampment in Cincinnati

A Miami Valley Post delegation of 40 members attends the Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars 28th annual encampment at the Hotel Gibson Cincinnati. The Auxiliary meeting opens at 8 p.m. Thursday with open house for visiting veterans Friday 1 to 3 p.m. at 209 East Sixth St. Drum corps contest Friday at Xavier Stadium 7 p.m. and a parade forms Friday 3 p.m. at Xavier Stadium moving through downtown Saturday streets with Gov. Thomas Herbert expected to participate.

Miami Valley Post Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars Hotel Gibson Cincinnati VFW Council of Administration East Sixth St William O’brien Robert L. Given

Worker Improves After Chain Conveyor Injury

Earl Klapper, 40, Armco worker, sustained a broken arm and deep laceration when his hand was caught in a moving chain conveyor at work Sunday. He lives at 3200 Yankee Road and was reported in good condition this morning at Middle.

Earl Klapper Armco Middletown Hospital Klapper Yankee Road

Police Briefs Report Licenses and Local Incidents

Daniel Boone Bowith was arrested on a charge of failure to have an operator's license at Crawford Street and Central Avenue. Brady Belt was bitten by an animal at 2115 Queen Avenue. the dog will be observed for 14 days. Eddie Wolfe and Don Lehman were arrested at Central Avenue and Main Street on assault and battery warrants. Clothing from Rabbi Nandor Marton’s car was recovered by Ray Schomer on Manchester Avenue as the Martons traveled to Poug keepsie for a visit.

Daniel Boone Bowith Franklin Route 1 Crawford St Central Ave Eva Belt Queen Ave Brady Eddie Wolfe Don Lehman Woodlawn Ave Main St Squire Lammie Bailey Sam Blumberg Nandor Marton Ray Schomer Manchester Ave Martons Moses Nussbaum Pougkeepsie N. Y

Five Middletown Metallurgists Commended by ASM

Five local metallurgical engineers from Middletown, R S Burns B P Finkbone R H Heyer R L Kenyon and T F Olt of Armco Steel Corporation were officially commended by the American Society for Metals for their work on the 1948 Metals Handbook. The handbook, weighing nearly seven pounds with over a million words, is described as the largest single volume on a scientific subject and covers metal structure adaptability workability and fabrication for public and industry use.

Middletown American Society For Metals W. H. Eisenman ASM

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John Dobrozsi, Jr General Ilnsuranue Bellemonte ST Dorothy Sell University of Illinois Medical School Los Angeles Calif Arthur Carlson Wildwood Golfers Meadows Mrs. Richardson Ray Gerrard George Turlukis Farquar Furnace Beckett Heating & Sheet Metal CO Wilson Funeral Home Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson Castell and Gallaher Drug Stores Legion Helen Greene Beauty Salon Valen Dial Lemon Trustees HFC First National Bank Nearoy Apracine Service Eet Cal Grier Tula Life Insurance Company Joan Janice Hopper John Hopper
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