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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1950

Page

16

Warren County men receive draft board calls

Warren County Draft Board chairman R F Hatfield announced seven of 32 called for pre induction physicals are Lebanon residents. Ten are from Franklin with others from Waynesville Mason Morrow and surrounding areas. They report August 3 at 8 a m at Town Hall and travel to Cincinnati for exams returning the same day.

Lebanon R. F. Hatfield Warren County Draft Board Franklin Town Hall Cincinnati Marjorie Revenaugh Sam Kinner Carl Pickering James Miller James Bishopy William Sheritt James Ho Perry Osborn John Lewis, Jr Hiteman Lawrence Head Waynesville Roberti Gravitt Mason Dauphine Co Gordon Allen Ralph Hop

Social notes from Springboro and surrounding area

A crowded social roundup lists Sunday and Monday visits across Springboro Covington Dayton and nearby towns. Guests include Deanna Chaffham Margaret Chapman Matilda Lidington Sally Petro Cha Brooks and families visiting Rollin and Ada Lidington and Seiker households. Numerous callers from Columbus Cincinnati Waynesville Franklin and Middletown commute for gatherings while Miss Anna and Ada Seiker host Rainbow Girls events and family dinners.

Ingboro Deanna Chafffham Margaret Chapman Covington, Ky Matilda Lidington Dayton Ky Rollin Lidington Lidington Sally Petro Cha Brooks Exeter Borough Robert Lidinton Columbus Marie Marshall Dwi Gilpin Ernest Pick George Lahman Robert Leck Miamisburg Mrn Richard Updyke Robert Lidington Rachel Wills Walter Seiker Wills Seiker Charles Martin Dayton Russell Martin Waynesville H. Hildabrand Cincinnati Clyde Southard Mildred Mazur Buffalo N. Y Robert Moxam Camp Pendleton Earl Yeary Ray McMonigle Tes Allen Middletown Allancae Charles Beck Fred Elbon Oreg@hia William Bower Harveysburg Reason Davis Geo Davis Pat Upton Games Davis Piqua Richard Kruer Rholla Janet Hindman Excello P. W. Linnegar Lunsbury Francis Gillman Wests Middletown Wilbur Beltz Ralph Carnes Frank

Leaders' School In Columbus Set For August

Mrs. Willard Cox and Mrs. Myron Pentecost of Jackson Township, leaders of outdoor cookery and food clubs, expect to attend the 4-H Club Leaders and Advisors School August 1 to 5 in Columbus. Contributions from Preble County groups total 425 to date toward a 200,000 endowment for perpetual 4-H funding in Ohio. The county council aims to raise 2,000 as its share of the fund to support training events.

Ohio Preble County 4-H County Council

2000 4-Hers To Visit Fair

More than 2,000 farm youth from six midwest states joined 4 H Club day at Chicago Fair. A parade and talent program featured acts from Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Ohio and Wisconsin. A Cleveland Bay visit led by Mayor Burke saw 33 Cleveland City Council members tour the fair grounds.

Chicago Mid-West States Chicago Fair Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Ohio Wisconsin van Wert Cleveland Bay Thomas A. Burke Cleveland The Air

Overpeck social notes and family visits spread across region

Mrs Spurlock of Hamilton visits daughter Mrs Ernie Eldridge for a few days this week. Paul Nickell leaves for Great Lakes Navy Center. He is son of Mr and Mrs Edward Nickell. Mrs Ida Caldwell of Covington Kentucky visits Mrs Reeves. Mr and Mrs William Andrews of Hamilton visit Mr and Mrs Frank Andres. Bobbie Vanover spends weekend in Kentucky with friends.

Overpeck Spurlock Hamilton Ernie Eldridge Paul Nickell Great Lakes Navy Center Edward Nickell Ida Caldwell Covington, Ky Reeves William Andrews Frank Andres Bobbie Vanover Kentucky

State game protectors may carry firearms in Ohio

Attorney General Herbert S. Duffy ruled yesterday that state game protectors may carry firearms. The opinion was requested by A. W. Marion, director of the Department of Natural Resources, and sets the scope of authorized arms for game wardens in Columbus.

Columbus Herbert S. Duffy A. W. Marion Department of Natural Resources

Brehm Family Reunion and Local Visits Noted in Area

Sears near Franklin hosts Brehm family reunion attendees Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brown and Mrs. Ida Brehm. H E Shetterly and sons visit Waynesville with S M Bal family. Joyce Allen attends E U B youth conference at Camp Miami Ger mantown. Patty Bassett Franklin visits. Joyce Forkner Middletown visits Linda Moore. Manners Beltz Corwin visitors. Mrs Glenn Wade Brenda Wade visit Wilbur Beltz home. Reason Davis visit Franklin.

Sears Franklin Ray Brown Ida Brehm Brehm Chautauqua H. E. Shetterly S. M. Baland Waynesville Joyce Allen Camp Miami Germantown Patty Bassett Joyce Forkner Middletown Linda Moore Manners Beltz Corwin Glenn Wade Brenda Wade Wilbur Beltz Mrs Reason Davis Finley Morris and Son

4-H Club Camp Near Somerville Set to Go Full

Camp Louella Mae at Somerville opens August 20 and runs to the following Wednesday morning. Seventy three Preble County 4-H members have asked for reservations. County agent C. C. Bowen says a full camp is predicted if all reservations attend. Camp committee plans meet Monday at 9 a.m. at the Zaton courthouse. Each member has trained at state 4-H camps to improve the 1950 program.

EATON Camp Louella Mae Somerville Preble County C. C. Bowen Zaton

Community Birthday Party Honors Gary Daubenmire

Mr and Mrs Stanford Daubenmire entertained many youngsters at their country home for Gary Daubenmires fifth birthday with a large guest list including Sharon LeFebre Teddy Pope Greg Gibson Esther Banta and others. Weekend and Sunday visits to area families are noted along with travels to New York City Springfield and Bel lefontaine. Arkansas and California lignite are cited as a source of montan wax per the U S Bureau of Mines.

Lebanon Stanford Daubenmire Gary Sharon LeFebre Teddy Pope Greg Gibson Esther Banta Marjorie Gillman Carl Kinsworthy Rosemary Connie Harvey Marcie Johnson Danny Banta David Daubenmire Darryl Daubenmire Lloyd Johnson Harold Banta Albert Davidson Irene Angliesby Chautauqua H. R. Harris Morris Nixon Karl Cowan Harry Holmes John O'Donnell Blaine Goodwin Dayton Centerville Carol Jean Beckett Delbert Grisso Springfield Orville Keever New York City Harold Booth Mt. Washington Morris Dunham Gail Beal Miamisburg Everett Schwartz Herschel Frazier Washington Court House Clyde Craft Celina Arthur Butts Jane Ann Middletown Mary Elliott C. W. Elliott W. J. Koch Bellefontaine Walter G. Thompson Bon Aiken Arkansas California U. S. Bureau of Mines

Community Group Gatherings This Week

Nearby Briefs list multiple local meetings including Springboro Garden Club picnic at Mrs Lawrence Campbells home on Thursday. Christian Endeavor Society meets Friday at Miss Norma Douglasses home. WOCTU hosts Friday afternoon at Mrs Stanley Fry. JOUAM 11th district sponsors Saturday noon picnic at Warren County fairgrounds. Ant ioch Temple Shrine Band performs Saturday at Main and Center corners at 7 p.m.

Springboro Garden Club Lawrence Campbell Christian Endeavor Sorciety of EUR Church Norma Douglas WOCTU Stanley Fry JOUAM 11Th District Warren County Fairgrounds

Amanda Church Women Plan Lawn Fete Meeting

A committee of the Women's Society of Christian Service at Amanda Methodist Church will meet at 6 45 at Mrs Harry Osborn's home Thursday Circle leaders are invited The Rebekah Lodge will sponsor an ice cream social Friday evening in the IOOF hall The First Brethren Sunday School will hold its annual picnic Thursday at 6 30 p m at the Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club

Women's Society of Christian Service Amanda Methodist Church Harry Osborn Rebekah Lodge IOOF First Brethren Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club

Methodist lawn fete to be held at church at 1 pm

The Methodist Church will sponsor a lawn fete at the church grounds starting at 1 pm. Community members are invited to attend for games, baked goods, and church fundraising activities. Proceeds support church programs and local outreach.

Lebanon Scouts To Collect Paper Drive

Boy Scout Troop No. 34 members will conduct a scrap paper drive in Lebanon Sunday. George Sims, a local Scouter, announced the collection, asking contributors to tie paper in bundles and place at the curb.

Lebanon Boy Scout George Sims

Veteran Playground Committee To Meet

Germantown residents hear that the Veterans Memorial Playground committee will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the council room to discuss plans and updates.

Germantown Veterans Memorial Playground Committee Council Room

Trenton Visitors Return From Washington D C Family Weekend

Mrs Joe Graham and children came home after four weeks in Washington D C with Mrs MacGorrich and daughter Mary. Mr Bruce Poplin and family stay in Alpine. Richard Willis and Billie Downing attended a Crosley Field ball game. Mrs Westrick of Dayton, Mrs Lulu Monroe, and Mr and Mrs Joe Westrick with children visited Howard Woodrey. Molly Shannon visited Marvin Shannon. Herbert Kelhofffer and sons attended the Gaul reunion at Armco Park in Middletown.

Joe Graham Washington D. C MacGorrich Mary Bruce Poplin Alpine Richard Willis Billie Downing Crosley Field A. Westrick Dayton Lulu Monroe Joe Westrick Hamilton Howard Woodrey Molly Shannon Marvin Shannon Herbert Kelhoffer Gaul Armco Park Middletown

Boosters Club Carnival in West Elkton Weekend

West Elkton shows a two day carnival sponsored by the Boosters Club on Friday and Saturday. Class of 1949 from FHS plans a reunion at Sharon Woods on Sunday. Jolly Matrons meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs Erskine Robison's home.

West Elkton Boosters Club FHS Sharon Woods Jolly Matrons Erskine Robison

Purebred Ram Sale at Preble County Fairgrounds

A purebred ram sale and exchange is set for Friday at 1 30 PM in the swine barn of the Preble County fairgrounds. The Westminster Fellowship of Blue Ball Presbyterian Church will sponsor a lawn fete at 5 PM Friday. The Sunday School picnic was postponed indefinitely. Lebanon and Waynesville Hi Y clubs will sponsor a Camp Kern party starting 6 PM Saturday.

Blue Ball Westminster Fellowship of the Blue Ball Presbyterian Church Lebanon Waynesville Hi-Y Camp Kern

Jacksonburg church group to meet at Mrs Gerber home

The WSWS of the EFUB Church will hold its Thursday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs. Helen Gerber. The gathering aims to discuss church activities and community outreach in Jacksonburg.

Jacksonburg WSWS Efub Church Helen Gerber

Local Notes From Jacksonburg and Nearby Towns

Mrs Har ry Conrad has returned home after surgery at Middletown Hospital. Mrs Elenor Schwab hosted her cousin Mrs Anna Crider of Middletown on Sunday. Forest Swisher and family of Middletown with Mr and Mrs Fence Maitsmotored to Eldorado for dinner with Mr and Mrs Dough Brown and Sam. John Brelsford and family visited after a week at Hillsboro Health Resort in Indiana. Callers at the Brelsford home included Mrs Elenor Schwab and several Hamilton residents. others visited with Donald Schenck family.

Jacksonburg Harry Conrad Middletown Hospital Elenor Schwab Anna Crider Middletown Forest Swisher Fence Maits Eldorado Dough Brown Sam John Brelsford Hillsboro Health Resort Indiana Brelsford John Waldrich Hamilton Pearl Buchheit Mae Wise Catherine Brelsford Burns Tabler John Paulin

Ontario motorists pay near eighty million yearly in gas taxes

Ontario motorists contribute almost 80 million annually through gasoline taxes and vehicle license fees, highlighting tax burden on drivers across the province as revenue supports transportation programs and road upkeep.

Ontario

Home Furnishings Tour Judged by County Agent

The Dixon 4H Home Furnishings Club plans a tour of homes of cooperating members. Mrs John Reynolds and Mrs Richard Brown will inspect the projects with home demonstration agent Miss Bernice J Tharp. Janet Duran Lewis of Dayton Power and Light Co will guest on the tour aiding demonstrations at the county fair.

Aatuon Dixon Home John Reynolds Richard Brown Bernice J. Tharp Janet Duran Lewis Dayton Power and Light Co Mrrs. Lewis Fair Board

Preble Ram Sale Friday At Preble County Fair Grounds

Eaton Ohio reports the annual Coun ty Purebred Ram sale and exchange will be held at the swine barn in the Preble County fair grounds Friday afternoon at 1 30. Flock owners may select from a number of top rams according to C.

Preble County Fairgrounds Eaton Faton C. C. Bowen

Carlisle social notes around birthdays and visits

Carlisle residents gathered for birthdays and visits with friends and relatives. The Ingabrand and Porter families hosted gatherings, with outings to Cincinnati and Chautauqua. Several visitors from Middletown West Carrollton Centervale and Sarasota shared dinners and attended funeral services in New Bremen.

Robert Porter Richard Nicholas Don Ingabrand Cincinnati Reds Mr. Ingabrand Fred Beinhoff Sarasota Fla Chris Ressinger Vinnie Phelps Bertha West Alexandria Mabel Sinnard Ressinger Charles Pence Frank Laura Pence Middletown Jack Kelly Edward Climax Lester Gorsuch Mae Kinder Centerville Ivan Olvine West Carrollton Earl Gorsuch Glenna Basore Marshall Huntzinger William Basore Edith Williams William Freeman Charles Chamberlain Chautauqua John Mount Jeannine New Bremen William Dorfer

Preble Plowing Match Committeemen Named

Preble County contest officials named for the August 15 event on Willard Guckian farm. Finance: Wilbur Christman John Watts Frank Barber. Field: Tom Haynes Howard Welsen born John Francis William Engle. Rules: A H Morton Walter Campbell Charles Biskeman. Referees: Everett Geeting John Havekost James Warner. Judging: Tom Haynes C C Bowen. Displays: Raymond K Farst. Traffic: C D Roberts Bowen handles publicity. Entertainment: Charles Plummer. Entries due by August 5 at the county agent's office. Luncheons served by Fairhaven and Sugar Valley Methodist churches.

Wilbur Christman John Watts Frank Barber Tom Haynes Howard Welsenborn John Francis William Engle A. H. Morton Walter Campbell Charles Biskeman Everett Geeting John Havekost James Warner C. C. Bowen Raymond K. Farst C. D. Roberts Charles Plummer Preble Methodist Fairhaven Suger Valley

Shrine Band Concert Set for Saturday Evening

Germantown Antioch Shrine Band presents its annual concert Saturday at 8 p m in city center. Dan Anslinger narrates with special numbers by the band under conductor Paul Blatz. Eastern Star will serve refreshments and the program will be rebroadcast on station WPFB later.

Germantown Antioch Shrine Miami St.ar Center WPFB Dan Anslinger Paul Blatz Order of the Eastern Star

Local Germantown Social Roundup Reflects Host Guests

Mr and Mrs Carlos Moses hosted Sunday guests in Dayton with Mr and Mrs Van Moses. Dayton visitors included Mr and Mrs Clarence House and the Em ley family. Mrs Clarence Shuey dined with Mrs Hugh Conger and others in Dayton. Germantown hosts Edwin Chryst relatives and Ohio visitors. Theis family members attended Luther Assembly in Chautauqua from Germantown. Card club prizes went to Emerick Barnhart Condrey. Hazel Maxson moved home from Miami Valley Hospital.

Germantown Carlos Moses van Moses Dayton Clarence House Clarence Emley Clarence Shuey Hugh Conger Robert Groobey Washington, D. C Edwin Chryst Kenneth Howard Ralph Eugene Billy Theis Douglas Rettich Joyce Penrod Beal Kenny Fox Hazel Maxson Miami Valley Hospital Charles Hodson

Franklin Rural Class of 1945 Reunion Picnic

Mr and Mrs Don Chariton hosted a Sunday reunion and picnic for Springboro High School class of 1945 and families at their Clark Road home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Boyer and son, Mr and Mrs Paul Richards and son, Dayton residents Keith Erd, Centersville pair Jene Ault and daughter, Lebanon resident Marion Fogle, Ridgerville couple Francis Price and family, and others from Franklin and Springboro.

Franklin Rural Don Chariton Willa Jane Leiss Springboro High School Ree Union Clark Rd Kenneth Boyer Paul Richards Keith Erd Dayton Jene Ault Centersville Marion Fogle Lebanon Francis Price Ridgerville Herbert Jackson William Akers Franklin Irma Reedy Frances Zeck Springboro

Locals host visitors amid Indiana trip and Mount Capulin crater note

Mark and guests dine with Mr and Mrs Homer Hodson on Wednesday. Eugene Gensler and son from Waco Texas visit Germantown to see Mrs Jesse Shaw and Julia. Mrs Lewis Paylor returns from a week at Indiana University Bloomington. A motor road climbs to the crater rim of Mount Capulin, an extinct volcano in northeastern New Mexico.

Mark Homer Hodson Eugene Gensler Waco, Tex Germantown Jesse Shaw Julia Lewis Paylor University of Indiana Bloomington Mount Capulin New Mexico

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Warren County Kins Foster Samuel Ragland, Jr Willard Sunnycalb Edward Layman Morrow William Brooks Harald Sullivan Daniel Moore Kinge Mills Jack Ford Pleasant Plain Leaders’ School Crosley ACME Yankee RD New York Jimmy Washington Village Gardens Cermantown Antioch Temple Shrine Band of Dayton Main Center Gratis Monlot the Methodist Church Trenton Charles Fin Donald Schenck Carlisle Queen ST. Market Willard Guckian Shrine Hazel Bishop Gallaher Drug Store Boves Nhakes Aaa A SPWE Fia
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