The Lantern lights Middletown youths for summer fun
The Legion aided by the women’s service committee runs The Lantern a weekly event at the old armory auditorium every Thursday night for teens. A lively dance floor orchestra and snack bar draw crowds with high school student organizers running promotions and entertainment.
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The
Legion
Middletown
Armory
Women’s Service Committee of the Legion
James Sexton
Women’s Committee
Mrs. Sexton
Charlene Price
Patty Easterling
Mary Delp
Mary Hopkins
Marguerite Miles
Marguerite Rose
Shirley Barr
Joe Ama
Tulli
Betty Selby
Don Crowley
Maryvin Monroe
Jack Back
Nancy Sebald
Mary Ann McClain
Lodema Sarver
Joe Lawson
Nancy Barnes
Dolores Holtz
Don Spears
Juans
West Middletown Child’s Birthday Party Noted
Albert Ronald Rettich turned six yesterday and a West Middletown party hosted by his mother featured photo taking games and prizes. Guests included Jimmy Sticklin Johnnie Jacobs Mikie McClain and many others with relatives from Germantown Miamisburg and local families joining in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ronald Rettich
Albert Rettich
West Middletown
Jimmy Sticklin
Johnnie Jacobs
Mikie McClain
Robert
Saundra
Buster Strassburger
Jimmy
Dickie Sticklin
Roberta Gebhart
Shirley
Cynthia Gebhart
Peggy
David Weidner
Susan
Kathy Wheeler
Wayne Back
Ricky Johnson
Sandy Zink
Richard Rettich
Robert Rettich
Germantown
Carl Zink
Nancy
Miamisburg
Floyd Gebhart
Glenn Gebhart
Local Births Reported in Area Families This Week
Mr and Mrs Jesse Borders 27 Hill St have a girl born Tuesday. Lawrence John 4210 Coles Rd welcome a girl Tuesday. Kenneth Whisman Franklin couple announce a boy born Tuesday. Edgar Elkins Middletown welcome a girl Tuesday. Arthur Wood 318 South Sutphin St report a girl born Wednesday.
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Jesse Borders
Hill St
Lawrence John
Coles Rd
Tuesa
Kenneth Whis- Man
Franklin
Edgar Elkins
Middletown
Tuesay
Arthur Wood
South Sutphin St
Two Newborn Girls Reported in Separate Families
Mr and Mrs Benjamin M Patterson welcomed a daughter Gail Sue at Good Samaritan Hospital on July 5. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Hackel of Central Ave. In New Jersey, Mr and Mrs Charles German announce a daughter born Tuesday in Perny Am boy, N J.
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Benjamin M Patterson
Gail Sue
Good Samaritan Hospital
Harry Hackel
Central Ave
Charles German
Virginia Cape
Perty Amboy
N. J
Gala at Forest Hills Country Club Planned for July
Saturday evening July 24 a gala informal affair is planned at Forest Hills Country Club with swimming dining bridge and other entertainments for members Reservations can be made by telephoning the lodge 2 0323
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Forest Hills Country Club
Public Auction Sale of Chapman Estate Real Property Ohio
Notice from Probate Court Butler County announces public sale of Lot 24 Bethany in Liberty Township. The administrator Clem D Imfeld will auction August 14 1948 at 2 30 PM, on premises at northeast corner of U S Route 25 and Bethany Road. Property includes 115 square rods approx acre, a six room brick house and outbuildings appraised at 350000 dollars, minimum bid two thirds of appraised value, cash sale. Attorneys DFESPOND and IMFELD. auctioneers Okey Buell & Son. July 7 21 and August 4 11.
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Butler County
Ohio
Ciem F
Bethany
Bethany Road
Butler
State of Ohio
Said Turnpike
Great Miami Turnpike Road
Liberty Township
U. S. Route
Clem D. Imfeld
Harry D. Chapman
Dfespond & Imfeld
Okey Buell & Son
Hospital Patients and Discharges List With Names
A list from The Hospital records multiple residents by address and condition. Entries include patients under medical or surgical care such as Henry Hart Middletown Route 1 and Marie Allen Franklin, followed by dismissals of Alfred H. Burns Franklin and others from various locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hart
Middletown
John Shafer
Trenton
Daniel F. Day
Baltimore St
John Perry
Logan Ave
Charles Phillabaum
Shafer St
Archie Carter
Everett Carter
West Middletown
Marvin Shannon
Louanna Brandenburg
South Lebanon
Emma Powell
Manchester Ave
Cary Purdum
Hughes St
Nu Phi Mu unit to host July 28 chicken dinner
Members of Unit 1 Nu Phi Mu met at the YMCA and planned a chicken dinner at LeSourdsville Lake on Wednesday July 28. Entertainment will be directed by the social committee including Phyllis Rhoads Yvonne Reichter D Nel Spangler Jackie Eichorn and Mrs William Bergmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unit 1
Nu Phi Mu
YMCA
LeSourdsville Lake
Phyllis Rhoads
Yvonne Reichter
D’nel Spangler
Jackie Eichorn
William Bergmann
Picnic for Young Mothers at Armco Park
The Young Mothers Circle of Mothers Study League holds a family picnic at Armco Park tomorrow at 6 p.m. This event adds to a summer program that includes Wednesday morning swimming parties for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Mothers’ Circle of Mothers’ Study League
Armco Park
Buffet Supper Set At Forest Hills Lodge Tomorrow
A buffet supper is scheduled at Forest Hills lodge for tomorrow. The event invites community members to attend the meal at the lodge venue and enjoy an evening of dining.
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Forest Hills Lodge
Women of the Moose Meet in Moose Hall Tomorrow
The Women of the Moose plan a meeting at Moose Hall at 7 30 p m tomorrow with attendees urged to arrive on time for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Presbyterian Picnic At Armco Park Tomorrow
Presbyweds plan a family picnic at Armco Park tomorrow at 6 p m with hosts Mr and Mrs Richard Wertz Mr and Mrs Gene Cramer Mr and Mrs Louis Brown and Mr and Mrs Howard Wren. Mrs Clara Radabaugh hosts United Presbyterian Women’s Bible Class at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Mrs George Fu gate’s home 619 Waite St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armco Par
Richard Wertz
Gene Cramer
Louis Brown
Howard Wren
Clara Radabaugh
United Presbyterian Church
George Fugate
Waite St
American War Mothers Meeting This Thursday at Legion Home
The American War Mothers will hold a meeting on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Legion Home. Members are advised to attend for agenda and activities.
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Legion Home
Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Meeting Set at Mrs Wrights
The Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary plans a sewing session at the home of Mrs. Roland Wright, 1116 Yankee Road, tomorrow at 1 p.m.
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Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary
Roland Wright
Yankee Rd
Timber Cutting Peak Cuts In Wisconsin Recalled
The report notes that at the height of Wisconsin timber cutting some 8 billion feet of wood were cut annually, a figure reflecting large scale activity and impact on local forests and industries.
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Wisconsin
Ladies Day at Wildwood Club Draws Large Attendance
Perfect golfing weather brought a large crowd to yesterday’s Ladies Day at Wildwood. Five four-somes tee’d off at 9:30, lunch was served at 12:30, and a brief business session followed. Miss Jane Fraser won Blind Bogey with 42, while Low Gross honors tied between Mrs. Owen Combs and Mrs. Campbell Allen at 44.
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Wildwood
Melvin Kelso
Andrew Roper
Clyde Marquardt
Dayton
Frank Boyd
Fred Schatzmann
Jane Fraser
Owen Combs
Campbell Allen
A. C. O'Conner
C. Mers
George Ritter
Mock wedding marks Mrs Bailey silver anniversary at lodge
IN THE LODGES Graduate Regents met at Mrs Jennie Bassett home with eight members present. A mock wedding honored Mrs David Bailey on her silver wedding anniversary. Bailey received many gifts including a silver gift from Regents and a keepsake from a past pal. Luncheon featured a wedding cake with miniature bride and groom. Wee brides served as place markers and favors. Winners of evening games were Mrs Edith Arpp Mrs Howard Newcomb Mrs Michael Thinnes Mrs Lester Keeler and Mrs Clifford Emerick.
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Jennie Bassett
David Bailey
Bailey
Regents
Edith Arpp
Howard Newcomb
Michael Thinnes
Lester Keeler
Clifford Emerick
Daughters of America Council Plans State Session
Miami Valley Council No. 30 convened in Junior Hall with Mrs. William Perry presiding. State Conductor Mrs. Gladys Waldo and District Deputy Mrs. Edgar Screechfield of Dayton attended as guests. After the business meeting, a social hour with refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Valley Council No. 30
Daughters of America
William Perry
Gladys Waldo
Edgar Screechfield
Dayton
Otter Vein Sunday School Meets at Calvary Church
Mrs Walter James presided over the Otter Vein Sunday School class meeting in Calvary Methodist Church social rooms. Devotionals songs and scripture opened the session with plans for a covered dish dinner in August. Prize winners in games during the social hour included Mrs Nell Bachelor Mrs J F Seibold and Mrs C J Brehany. Readings followed a tasty lunch was served by hostesses Mrs Ella Pepper Mrs C A Forney and Mrs Mabel Dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter James
Ottervein
Calvary Methodist Church
Nell Bachelor
J. F Seibold
C. J. Brehany
Ella Pepper
C. A. Forney
Mabel Dance
Mrs Coulthard Visits Relatives and Points of Interest
Mrs. Dorothy Coulthard of 234 South Main St returned from a flying trip to the East visiting her brother Mr. and Mrs. William Willsey of Attleboro Massachusetts at Cape Cod. She also visited Jamestown Boston and many other points of interest. Mr and Mrs Dick Koeppel and son Doug of Winona Dr Miss Joan Koeppel and Miss Patty Fouch of Young St returned from a two weeks fishing trip at Long Lake Aspen Michigan guests of Mr and Mrs Paul S Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Coulthard
South Main St
William Willsey
Attleboro
Mass
Cape Cod
Jamestown
Boston
Dick Koeppel
Doug
Winona
Joan Koeppel
Patty Fouch
Young St
Long Lake
Aspen
Mich
Paul S. Hunt
Mrs Daniel de Cruz Guest of Colorado Springs Hosts
Mrs Daniel de Cruz of Colorado Springs Colorado is the guest of Mr and Mrs F E Birch of South Broad Street for a visit with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel de Cruz
Colorado Springs, Colo
F. E. Birch
South Broad St
Army officers cleared on railroad overcharge inquiry
Washington AP reports Attorney General Clark found no wrongdoing by Army officers who handled wartime railroad freight deals. He informed Rep. Bender chairing the House committee examining the Justice Department's $2 billion rail overcharge reparations claims.
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Washington
Army
Clark
Representative Bender
Ohio
House
Justice Department
Car Costs Rise With Faster Driving Say Safety Experts
Walt er Spindler, head of the Traffic Division, warns high speeds burn more gasoline oil and rubber and offer little running time advantage. He cites a test showing 35 mph uses 23 percent more fuel than 25 mph and 1,000 miles cost more at 60 mph than 40 mph. Seven speed rules urge motorists to pace with conditions and traffic.
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Walter Spindler
Middletown
Spindler
Not Change Facts, Miami Conference Told
OXFORD Ohio AP teachers at a national conference heard Rev Hugh Bean Evans urge educators not to warp facts to fit religious beliefs. He told the National Conference of Classroom Teachers that teachers must impart moral and spiritual values with a clear grasp of those values, just as they know arithmetic to teach it well.
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Oxford, O
Miami University
Hugh Bean Evans
Seventh Presbyterian Church of
Cincinnati
Columbusites Light Costs Increase by 1.85
City Auditor R P Barthelow estimated an average yearly rise of 1.85 in Columbus residential electric bills as a 4.4 percent surcharge takes effect August 16. The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co and Central and Southern Ohio will implement the surge, with residential, industrial, commercial, and other sectors contributing to a total increase of about 633,852 dollars.
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Columbus
R. P. Barthelow
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Central
Southern Ohio
Barthelow
Flower weight required for scent concentrate ratio
The report states that about 10 000 pounds of flowers are needed to produce one pound of high quality scent concentrate, highlighting the heavy plant material demand in perfumery production.
Civitan Meeting Hears Attorney On Palestine Crisis
Civitan members heard Jack Casper address the Palestine issue at the Hotel Manchester. He warned the UN partition order could trigger World War III and urged enforcement as principle while noting war can be avoided if major powers will.
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Civitan Club
Jack Casper
Palestine
Manchester
Casper
United Nations
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Lively Legion Lantern
By Alice Lawler
Forest Hills
Alfred H. Burns
D. L. Ellis
Kunz Ave
Floyd Pennington
William Zornes
North Clinton St
W. C. Slattery
Nancy Bailey
Kevin Steffy
Frank Steffy
Springboro
Robert Brown
Robert Millard, Jr
Robert Millard Jr
Kathleen Stapp
Elmo
William Richards Franklin
Lesourdsville
Wilson Funeral Home
Howard A. Wilson, Jr
Thomas H. Wilson
Wildwoo Club
Sulfsted
Yulfsted Bakery
Lindley Armstrong Jones
Helen Grayce
Beverly Hills
Calif
Lindley
Spike
Helen
Norcross
Columbusites
Civitans
Logal
EE Arrecvis Stevice
Brandenburg Furs, Inc
Kidskin
SO. Clinton ST
Lucy M. Fawley
Florine Crawnmord
Virginia Penos
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