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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1950
Page
6
Local residents share travels visits and social gatherings from Douglaston to Philadelphia and Columbus. Families from Fort Myers to Evansville attend sorority convention in Indiana while others host birthdays and welcome guests. Tips for outdoor meals include soaking corn in water before roasting over charcoal.
Mrs Raymond Nicholas hosted a farewell party for Mrs James Sloan at her Young Street home as the Sloans prepare to move to Greensburg Pennsylvania. Guests enjoyed games with prizes to Mrs Jhel Whitt Miss Winifred Moorehead and Miss Marie Aldridge and later refreshments for many attendees including Mrs Whitt Mrs Joseph Duerr and others.
Mr and Mrs Steven Hegel hosted a birthday surprise at their Winona Drive home for Steven Toth Jr and Mrs Arthur Nicely. Guests included Fred Slezak Jr Thomas Toth BR Bukosky and families, Mary Toth Ann Marie Heggs Barbara Weggs and other relatives.
The Calvary Methodist Church hosted a Sunday School class gathering for a covered-dish dinner led by Mr Ray Weaver. Mrs Charlies Brehany offered prayer, with Mrs Rhea Forkner reading scripture and presenting "The Death of Moses" followed by a patriotic reading by Mrs Mable Dance. The group concluded with games.
A Middletown Hadassah chapter board meeting was hosted by president Mrs. Louis Phillips. Plans for upcoming years include a membership tea donor dinner and talks by nationally known speakers. Refreshments followed for several members including Mrs. Ted Cohen and Mrs. Harry Finkleman.
A buffet luncheon will follow as women members host the Miami Valley Invitational at Wildwood. Tee-off is 8:30 a.m. Ninety three women from Xenia Troy Dayton Eaton Greenville Piqua and Middletown attend the first women’s tournament at Wildwood since 1947. Committee includes Mrs. E. R. Coker president. Mrs. Hugh. Mrs. Gordon Nein. Mrs. Co. O'Connor. Mrs. Morris Seniths. Mrs. James Abbott. Mrs. J. P. Johnston. Mrs. M. B. Sanderson is handicap and acting prize chairman with Mrs. Owen Combs.
Miss Gloria Upton announces attendants for the July 30 wedding of Gloria Lee Upton and William Hendrickson. Attendants include matron of honor Mrs. Thomas Bradbury and bridesmaids Lila Bolling Mary Hendrickson Patricia Bolderson. Flower girls Bonnie Upton Suzanne. ring bearer Ny Kinner. best man Paul Hendrickson. Ushers Riley Upton George Beard Tressier Hardin. Ceremony at First Evangelical United Brethren Church with Dr. E R Turner officiating.
Members of Cana Tel Club met last evening at the home of Mrs. Paul Becker of Burton Rd. Canasta was enjoyed with prizes given to Mrs. Edward Beachler, Mrs. Ross Doughty, Mrs. Milton Proctor and Mrs. Paul Becker. In attendance were Mrs. Roy Long, Mrs. Robert Simmons, Mrs. Ross Doughty, Mrs. George Haeselbach, Mrs. Walter Shaffer, Mrs. Edward Beachler and the hostess.
Silver Link Council Daughters of America met in Knights of Malta Hall. Mrs Jack Williamson called the meeting to order and installed several officers. Seated were Mrs Howard Hoover secretary, Miss Betty Mae Click recording secretary, Mrs Herbert George assistant vice counselor and Mrs William Click outside sentinel. Plans were laid for a picnic on August 4.
A group of private nurses organized the Professional Private Duty Nurses of Ohio in Cleveland. Mrs. Gladys Dauch of Lima was elected president, with Miss Lucile Pease of Columbus serving as acting chairwoman. The group seeks proper representation for private nurses on district, state, and national levels.
The Circle of the Women’s Society of Istian Service of the Calvary Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at Mrs Earl Gofroth 1824 Fernwood. Mable Eby will lead the devotional and a bake sale will be discussed.
The Toledo Council of Churches representing 131 churches across 19 denominations urged President Truman to designate one of the next two Sundays as a day of prayer. In a wire, the group asked prayers be offered in all churches for support of the United Nations and for the establishment of peace and justice.
Joseph Zmijewski Jr., 13, died when a large truck ran over him after he fell to the street following a collision with a parked car while riding his bicycle. Police reported the incident occurred last night in Toledo, Ohio.
Lemon Township trustees and three volunteer fire chiefs approved dividing the area into North Middletown Mayfield and Monroe zones to improve protection. North Middletown covers the northern part, Mayfield serves the area east to Blueball and includes Armco plant access, and Monroe covers the southern and western sections including Amanda Omieda Excello and LeSourdsville. Fire departments provided phone numbers 21626 33131 and 77333 for resident use and urged residents to identify their zone and call the correct unit promptly.
Middletown civic groups and veterans organizations schedule gatherings across YMCA Legion hall and local hotels. Meetings include Republican, Ahepa, Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, Lions, Armco Federation, State Patrol Auxiliary, Air Reserve Training Squadron, Toastmasters, Odd Fellows, Jr OUAM, Blythe Williams Legion Auxiliary, and related venues at YMCA Manchester Hotel LeSourdsville Lake and 19 North Broad Street.
The American Iron and Steel Institute stated US mills at capacity could produce 13.6 million more tons next year than the rest of the world combined. US capacity topped 100 million tons annually on July 1 and would reach 105.75 million by year end 1952. United States Steel plans to add at least 2.36 million tons, including 1.66 million in Chicago and Pittsburgh districts and 700,000 in a new Jersey mill.
The House Lobby Investigating Committee will decide whether to summon three top officials. Chairman Buchanan says the panel will consider Secretary of Agriculture Brannan, Security Administrator Oscar Ewing, and Jack McFall, assistant Secretary of State, for possible hearings into lobbying activities.
A special orientation on using facilities offered by the Civil Aeronautics Administration will be held Friday at 8 p m at Middletown Airport. It is sponsored by Hamilton Airport Inc and Queen City Flying Service Inc. The program includes instruction on the Flight Information Manual and Airman's Guide, operating in a controlled airport, three flight and related films, and a talk on air route traffic control procedures and functions.
The body of Benjamin Lasoveky, 23, of Cleveland, was found on the north shore of Kelley's Island. Erie County Coroner Dr. Harrison W. Pratt said Lasoveky drowned Sunday when a rowboat capsized near the island. Seven other passengers swam ashore.
Construction announced for an eight inch gasoline pipeline between Dayton and Cincinnati, passing by Hamilton and Middletown. The Miami Valley Corporation builds the line for Sohio and Pure Oil, extending to new terminals at Newark and Sedansville, with completion expected in October.
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