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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1948
Page
6
President Truman visited the Capitol and then Arlington for Pershing’s funeral. 3500 armed forces escort, a black horse funeral tradition, and modern tributes from armored cars and F-80 jets mark the ceremonial procession.
John Sutter, a prosperous rancher and trader, was ruined by the discovery of gold on his land in 1848. When the first nugget was found, his employees deserted him and newcomers looted his property, leaving him to die in poverty per Britannica.
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Linnie Stultz of 1410 Manchester Ave and Henry Fox of Miamisburg. The ceremony occurred Saturday July 17. The newlyweds are at home to relatives and friends in Miamisburg.
Britannica states that Members of Parliament cannot be arrested or served with writs within the precincts of the Houses of Parliament. The rule aims to protect parliamentary privilege and preserve free debate inside legislative chambers.
The Morton Miller home on First Ave hosted Helen Miller’s 11th birthday party. Decorations set a festive mood as games and prizes entertained guests including Donna Greenfield, David Langworthy, Jerry Grass and Eugene Staggs. Refreshments were served to a long list of youngsters and relatives.
In The Hospital a series of patient notices are listed with residents and family lines. Names include Mrs William Richards Franklin Route 2 Donald Martin son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Martin Garfield St Joyce Ann and Tomas Hatton Yankee Rd Thomas Craig Mohawk St Mrs Robert Nolan Penfield Ave Mrs Henry C Monson Eldora Dr Mrs Joe Cody West Middletown Miss Jean Marie Carter Baltimore St Mrs William Schmidt Franklin Miss Louise Stahl South Main St Kevin Steffy Springboro William Cotty Wilbraham Rd Mrs Floyd Wickline Wester Mrs George Neal Grenada Ave Miss Nancy Bailey First Ave Rici Ingram Minnesota.
A list of names includes Mrs. James Amburgey of Baltimore Street Mrs. Edwin Crane of Leb non Mrs. Fred Kalbaugh of Excelio Mrs. Marjorie Larson of Shef field Street Mrs. J W Leach of Mary Etta Street Mrs. Ruby Long of Camden Mrs. William Spence of Middletown Route 2 and James F Stuck of Stanley Street.
Twenty members of Women of the Moose traveled to Greenville yesterday to join Valley Roll Day events. Mrs. Roll serves as dean of the Academy of Friendship.
The United Mothers Circle will meet at Sunset Park tomorrow at 10 a.m. for a swimming party and picnic for their children and guests.
Viola Rebekah Lodge members meet in Knights of Malta Hall at 7 30 p m. A class of candidates will be initiated and plans will be made for the district meeting in August.
The Graduate Regents and Women of the Moose plan a gathering tomorrow at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Walter Bassett on Park Street.
The Butler County unit of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Nurses will host a country style chicken dinner at LeSourdsville Lake tomorrow at 6:78 pm.
The Council of Jewish Women will hold a luncheon tomorrow at 12 30 p m in the Manchester Hotel cafeteria. A special meeting will follow the luncheon.
The Otterbein Class of Calvary Methodist Church will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the church basement. Hostesses include Mrs Mabel Dance Mrs Ella Pepper and Mrs C A Forney.
Mr and Mrs Noel Wise at 1714 Sycamore St welcome a boy Saturday. Mr and Mrs James Dunn of Franklin have a boy Saturday. Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas at 324 Garfield St announce a girl Sunday. Mr and Mrs Roy Shepherd of 106 Madison St Franklin report a girl Sunday. Mr and Mrs Richard Minge at 15 South River St Franklin greet a boy Sunday. Mr and Mrs Homer Schul of West Middletown welcome a boy Monday.
A daughter was born Sunday at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ireland. The maternal grandmother is Mrs. Louella Pratt, and the Pratt family is from Central.
Mr and Mrs C T Dagenbach and Mr and Mrs Grover Hoss are staying at Home Lawn in Martinsville for a vacation satisfying a quiet family getaway amid local lodging.
Madame Jean Demougeat of Antibes enters the Kingsbury home at 402 The Alameda. She and Mrs. Chester L. Kingsbury depart today for Glencoe Illinois to visit friends and are due to return Friday.
Dr and Mrs Kenneth Schwab and their son from Des Moines Iowa are visiting Mrs Laura Whitesell in Yankee Ridge.
Mrs Laura Fisher of Cold Springs Kentucky visits Miss Mildred Fisher at 9 Ardmore Drive. The brief social call underscores local family ties and kinship within the community.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Bell and their son Don have returned home on Oberon Drive after a two week Florida vacation. On the return journey they stopped in New Orleans and Louisville Kentucky for a visit.
The Continental Divide is explained as the line separating rivers draining into the Atlantic from those draining into the Pacific, not a simple crest of the Rockies.
The statement notes that an average human diet uses about 12 pounds of salt per year for seasonings and food preparation, reflecting typical salt consumption patterns in daily meals.
A community sing dedicated to returning war heroes will be held at Douglas Park at 8 15 pm with Mrs Daisy Bradley of Hamilton performing a special number. The program features local singers and student participants directed by William Young of Dunbar High School. weather plans call for Armco Center if needed.
Mrs Ward Taylor and Mrs Roy Tewart hosted a gifts and games shower for Mrs Frank Barker on Friday evening at her home. The dining room featured pink and blue decor, prizes awarded to several guests, with many attendees including Mrs Nellie Hughes and Mrs Ruth Hicks.
The Middletown City Commission adopts an emergency ordinance to issue 90000 dollars in notes in anticipation of bonds to develop aircraft landing fields. The notes run July 1 1948 to June 30 1950 at 1 1/2 percent interest. A direct tax will be levied to fund repayment, with bond proceeds and any premiums used for the project and debt retirement.
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