Lovely Shower for Martha Lytle Martin
Mrs. Bob T. Cox and Mrs. Lee Cox hosted a charming evening shower at Reynolds Street for Martha Lytle Martin. Guests played games, won prizes, and admired gifts in a bassinet centerpiece as refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob T. Cox
Willard Hayes
Edward Hobart
James Higgins
Dennie Brown
Barrett McGill
James Powell
Don McKillop
Maude Cairns
Wilma Gade
Marilyn Cronk
Patricia Scheetz
Alma Martin
Bessie Lytle
Robert Farmer
Mickey Lytle
Betty Jefferson
Community Club Notices Plan Meetings and Dances
Alert Club meets tomorrow at 8 PM with Mrs. Hadley of Tenth Ave. One Hundred Club hosts a dance in LeSourdsville for members and guests. Silv Link Council No. 223 meets for a covered dish dinner with officer installation. Women’s Missionary Society of United Presbyterian Church meets at Holiday House at 3:30 PM with Miss Draut leading the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alert Club
Arthur Hadley
Tenth Ave
John Hoskins
Earl Patterson
LeSourdsville
Glenn Miller
Weldon Baker
Robert Osborne
Richard Marksbury
Gordon Nein
Raymond Kelly
William Yarber
G. A. Bingham
Silv Link Council No. 223
Knights of Malta
Women's Missionary Society of United Presbyterian Church
Holiday House
Marie Draut
Dorothy Radabaugh
Mary Kappel
Clara Radabaugh
Draut
Births listed for local families this week
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hicky at 1201 Eaton Ave welcomed a girl on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newman at 600 Burton Rd welcomed a boy on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. James Staton at Middletown Route 1 welcomed a boy on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Yeary at 2025 Yankee Rd welcomed a boy on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Craft at West Middletown welcomed a girl on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Borders at Minnesota St welcomed a girl on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hicky
Eaton Ave
Richard Newman
Burton Rd
James Staton
Middletown
Samuel Yeary
Yankee Rd
Henry Craft
West Middletown
Kelly Borders
Minnesota St
Tuesay
Garden Club Hostessangels Delightful Verity Club Luncheon
Executive board of Middle town Garden Club hosted a social meeting yesterday afternoon at Verity Club. Attendees enjoyed a delectable luncheon followed by several hours of pleasant conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Garden Club
Verity Club
Personal notices of travels and visits across states
Local residents announce return from trips across Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia and visits with relatives in New York Chicago Philadelphia Texas and Canada. The notes list dozens of travelers including Mr. and Mrs Wilbur Ellis Miss Millie Hashe Angel Casey Dr Mabel Gardner and others with plans to visit or recover from operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Ellis
Sunny Crest Farm
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
Ellis
Millie Hashe
Greenville, Tenn
Angel Casey
Chicago
Murray S. Johnson
Tytus Ave
New York City
Meeting Cancelled by VFW Auxiliary
The VFW Auxiliary cancels the Tuesday night gathering and announces a rescheduled meeting for July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Burglary Tells of Clean Heist and Rug Trick
Oklahoma City reports a burglar robbed Mrs. Lela Sinclair and left no mud or footprints. He emptied her purse, took a rug from the clothes line and laid it on a muddy flower bed to mask his tracks. The note adds a curious line about the Leaning Tower of Pisa drifting slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Lela Sinclair
Park Finances To Be Aired By City Park Board
City park officials met to discuss financial troubles threatening curtailment of activities and possible early closing of parks this year. Park Board member R C Dowling said a finances statement is being prepared for public release. Attending were pool manager Ross Kramer and park director W S Geckeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park Board
R. C. Dowling
Park Board
Dowling
Journal
Ross Kramer
W.S
Steve’’ Geckeler
Hamilton Painter Injured In Fall At Theater
Clifford Wright 17 of Hamilton suffered a fractured skull after a ladder resting against the Sorg Theater fell as he was finishing work. He was taken by ambulance to Middletown Hospital with severe injuries, the extent of which remained undetermined Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorg Theater
Clifford Wright
Hamilton
Middletown Hospital
Glass price hikes follow new wage contract
Libbey Owens Ford Glass Co in Toledo announced price increases after a union company contract. Effective July 13 plate glass safety glass and plex including doors rise nine percent and window glass nine to ten percent depending on thickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo, O
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company
Union
G. P. MacNichol, Jr
Witnesses recount river rescue and robbery during assault
Samuel and Grover Bell aided a drowned woman as Lowe fought to restrain another, then fled after grabbing the Bell wallet. Police later detained Lowe who admitted involvement while the Ingram woman pleaded for help and asked why she was treated poorly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Grover
Lowe
Ingram
Bell
Grover Bell
Hospital Notices From Local Residents
In The Hospital Mrs. Walker Combs of Lewis St medical. Mrs. William Spence of Middletown Route 2 surgical. Walter D. Stoutenborough of Central Ave surgical. Mrs. Thomas Tincher of Warren Rd surgical. Fred Kalbaugh of Excello surgical. Mrs. Louis Gaston of Oxford State Rd medical. Delores Fagan daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Fagan Arlington Ave surgical. Phillip Masters son of Mrs Rosalie Masters of Franklin Mrs. Robert Nolan of Pen field St surgical. Rodney Wise son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wise of West Middletown Route 1 surgical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Combs
Lewis St
William Spence
Middletown
Walter D. Stoutenborough
Central Ave
Thomas Tincher
Warren Rd
Fred Kalbaugh
Excello
Surgical
Louis Gaston
Oxford State Rd
Delores Fagan
James Fagan
Arlington Ave
Phillip Masters
Rosalie Masters
Franklin, Surgical
Robert Nolan
Penfield St
Rodney Wise
William Wise
West Middletown
Local Residents Mentioned in Brief Social Notes
Mrs. Albert Leichty of West Middletown. Mrs. Minnie Caldwell of Richmond Street. Mrs. Charles Nickell of Middletown Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Leichty
West Middletown
Minnie Caldwell
Richmond St
Charles’ Nickell
Middletown
Calexico Youth Wounded by Rifle Accident
In Calexico California a .22 rifle fired by a younger brother grazed the leg of 16 year old Charles Gailes. The shot pierced his skin but did not break through his trousers. He was treated for a minor wound and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lowe
Carroll Ave
California
Texas
Calexico
Calif
Charles Gailes
Convicted Racketeers Claim They Were Framed by Molnar
Two convicted robber kidnappers Harold Morgan and Luis Lorenzo testified in common pleas court that former police lieutenant Ernest Molnar took bribes to protect their policy operation. They said Molnar failed to shield them after jail and described paying hundreds of dollars in bribes. Morgan said Molnar advised how to stay safe and covered his tracks with a handshake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Common Pleas
Ernest L. Molnar
Harold Morgan
Luis Lorenzo
Milnar
Luis
Molnar
Morgan
Lorenzo
Molhar
Butler County Marriage License Notices Include Numerous Couples
A list of marriage license applications in Butler County shows pairs from Hamilton Middletown and surrounding areas. Couples include Lowell M Anderson and Jean V Schick. Forest P Conlin and Thelma M Weckerle. Leroy Abercrombie and Henrietta Roberts. Edward Allen and Marian M Apgar. Charles L Goff and Freda P Mieratt. Alexander Slamka and Marjorie J Shockey. Arthur Tobergie and Adair Hixon. David R Scott and Marguerite M Allen. Howard J Allen and Margie L Johnson. Carter L Davis and Margeret C O Neile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell M. Anderson
Nelson
Wis
Jean V. Schick
Park Ave
Hamilton
Forest P. Conlin
North C St
Thelma M. Weckerle
Sorter
Ross Ave
Leroy Junior Abercrombie
Armco Employe
Smith St
Henrietta Roberts
Middletown
Edward Allen
R. R. One
Marian M. Apgar
Heaton St
Charles L. Goff
Armco
Oxford State Rd
Freda P. Mieratt
Manchester Ave
Alexander Slamka
Yankee Rd
Marjorie J. Shockey
Tytus
Arthur L. Tobergie
Minster St
Adair M. Hixon
Checker
R. R
David R. Scott
Laurel Ave
Marguerite M. Allen
South Third St
Howard J. Allen
Farmer
Margie L. Johnson
Carter L. Davis
Electrician
Miramisburg
Margaret C. O’neile
South B. St
Probation Chief Finds Foster Homes For Abandoned Kids
In Fort Worth Texas Lynn Ross, chief probation officer for Tarrant County, helps place foster children. A stray dog now has seven puppies resting under her window, highlighting a moment of unexpected animal and human care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Lynn Ross
Tarrant County
Ross
Obituary for Clarence W. Carver 42 Dayton resident
Clarence W. Carver, 42, of 2204 Bushnell Ave., Dayton, died Monday at Miami Valley Hospital after a brain hemorrhage. Former Middletown resident, he is survived by widow Bernice, daughter Pauline Burke of Dayton, mother Cora Ennis of Middletown, and brothers Lester, Raymond of Dayton and Carl of Middletown. Funeral Thursday at Mount Pleasant Church in Peach Township at 3 p.m. Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call this afternoon and Wednesday at the Dayton home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. Carver
Bushnell Ave
Dayton
Miami Valley Hospital
Carver
Middletown
Bernice
Pauline Burke
Cora Ennis
Lester
Raymond
Carl
Mount Pleasant Church
Peasttown
Mount Pleasant
Death of Mrs Louise M Schuleer at 68
Mrs Louise M Schuleer 68 of 617 Waite Street died at home Monday at 8 50 p m She is survived by her husband Fredrick a daughter Mrs R M Saverance of Lamar South Carolina a son Carl of Macedonia Ohio a brother Walter Johnson of Middletown and three grandchildren Arrangements for services are incomplete McCoy Leffler Funeral Home will handle the funeral
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise M. Schuleer
Waite St
H R Edwards 85 Dies After Illness in Curryer Road Home
Seriously ill since April Harry R Edwards 85 died Monday at 8 45 p m at the home of his nephew Dr W H Williams Curryer Road He came to the Williams home from Willoughby Ohio last November in failing health A retired mechanic he was a native of London England Survivors include two sons Ralph G Avon Lake and Russell Cleveland a niece Miss Edythe Williams Cleveland and the nephew Dr Williams Visitation at Riggs Funeral Home Wednesday 2 5 p m and 7 10 p m Flowers omitted Last rites by Rev R F Pieters First Presbyterian Thursday at 2 p m Burial Woodside Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Edwards
W. H. Williams
Curryer Rd
Williams
Willoughby
Edwards
London
England
Ralph G
Avon Lake
Russell
Cleveland
Death of Harrison C Watkins at age 66
Harrison Criswell Watkins 66 of 910 Eighth Ave was found dead in bed at 9 15 am today by his son Enoch Watkins. Believed natural causes. Retired Armco employee and 25 year veteran. Survived by three daughters Pertella Iola and Mrs Francis Pleasant and three sons Enoch Clarence James two brothers W C Watkins and Charles. Funeral arrangements are pending at C L Maxberry funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Criswell Watkins
Eighth Ave
Enoch Watkins
Armco
Second Baptist Church
Pertella Watkins
Iola Watkins
Germantown
Francis Pleasant
Philadelphia
Enoch
Clarence
Detroit
James
Mansfield
W C. Watkins
Ashville
Charles
Tennessee
C. L. Maxberry Funeral Home
Obituary: Middletown Man Dies After Illness
A Middletown resident died at 10 a.m. today at Middletown Hospital after several weeks of illness. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and the Holy Name Society of St. John church and is survived by a half-brother, George Roffel, of the listed address. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Schramm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Middletown Hospital
Eagles Lodge
Holy Name Society of St. John Church
George Roffel
Schramm Funeral Home
William E. Liddil death notices in Lebanon
William E. Liddil, 85, retired city employee, died at his home on E Main Street. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p m at Oswald Funeral Home, with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Carrie, four daughters and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
William E. Liddil
E. Main St
Oswald
Lebanon Cemetery
Cartie
Franklin Rites for James Brunner Died After Auto Collision
Rites for James Brunner aged 53 follow his death after an automobile struck him near Middletown Hospital Saturday night. The incident near the hospital is under investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
James Brunner
Middletown Hospital
Funeral services set for Buriad at Anglesby Home
A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Anglesby Funeral Home with burial to follow in Woodhill Cemetery. The service will honor Buriad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglesby Funeral Home
Buriad
Woodhill Cemetery
Lebanon man Dennis Moore dies after brain tumor operation
Dennis Moore 62 of Lebanon died at Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton after brain tumor surgery last week. A carpenter, he is survived by wife Anna son Herschel brother Abram of Hamilton and sister Luella Young of Dayton. Services Thursday at 3 p.m. Oswald Funeral Home Lebanon burial in Lebanon Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Dennis Moore
Good Samaritan Hospital
Dayton
Moore
Anna
Herschel
Abram
Hamilton
Luella Young
Oswald
Funeral for Mrs Lucy Hurley Scheduled at Robert Eaton Home
Mrs Lucy Hurley dies Sunday at her Conover Road home. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Robert Eaton Funeral Home. Friends may pay respects at the daughter’s Pennyroyal Hill home today and until noon Wednesday. Burial at Woodside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Lucy Hurley
Conover Rd
Robert Eaton
Pennyroyal Hill
Woodside Cemetery
Ida E Comer Rites Set For Brookville Woman
Services for Mrs. Ida Elizabeth Comer 80 who died Sunday at her daughter’s Medway home will be held tomorrow at 2 p m at S A Dunkel and Sons funeral home with Rev J L Armstrong officiating. Burial at Roselawn Cemetery Lewisburg. Survivors include four sons O E Middletown Willie Brookville R R S W Dayton R R 10 and Carl Greenville R R 1 a sister Mrs Grace Apner Lewisburg two brothers J E and W O Studebaker Lewisburg 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Ida Elizabeth Comer
Versa L. Smith
Medway
S. A. Dunkel and Sons
J. L. Armstrong
Roselawn
Lewisburg
O. E
Middletown
Willie
R. R
S. W
Dayton
Carl
Greenville
Grace Apner
J. E
W. O. Studebaker
Deaths Last Night
Dr Solo mon Solis-Cohen 90 prominent physician and poet and Jefferson Medical College faculty member for 43 years. Born Philadelphia. Dr George W Lewis 66 leader in government aviation research with 30 years at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Lake Winola Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Solomon Solis-Cohen
Jefferson Medical College
Lake Winota
George W. Lewis
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
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Peg Rosing
Martha Lytle Martin
Kool
KoolAta
Erlin
Germany
Margueretta Semann
Acme
Jack Chitham
SO. Main ST
C. Ingram
Dale
Billie Ruth
Robert Earl
Anthony
Billie Butt
Hazel Green
Aileen Sheley
Woodlawn Ave
Gladys Fraley
Vanderveer St
Betty Walters
Orchard St
E. Beedle
Moore St
Fred Brown
Mabel Gardner
South Main St
Ireland
Scotland
James Burton
Buena Ave
Max Woods
Brenda
Mr.oods
Attica
Ind
William Tallon
C. J. Hughes
R. E. DeWeese
Bryant St
North Bay
Ontario
Canada
Clyde Lawson
Grandview Hospital
Pisa
Hamilton Painter
Delicatessen
Imi
Zacary
Dial
Fukui
Wepan
Butler County Courts
Catalpa DR
H. Randall
Harrison C. Watkins
John Hendrenhan
Craw
Mrs
Ida E. Comer
Wildwood Golf Club
Matty
Gry
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