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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1949

Page

5

Parties Conclude For Bride Elect Jean Anderson

A series of pre nuptial parties for Miss Jean Anderson concluded today with a luncheon hosted by Mrs L F Edwards and daughter Mary Sue. Attendants included Miss Anderson and Mrs Robert M Anderson. Rehearsal dinner was hosted by her paternal grandmother Mrs William G Anderson and sister Mrs Frances Elms at Chautauqua. A Dayton kitchen shower entertained teaching associates from Dorothy Lane School and Mrs Charles J Staley.

Jean Anderson Clyde Browning L. F. Edwards Mary Sue Miss Anderson Robert M. Anderson William G. Anderson Frances Elms

In The Churches A Friends Club Social At Cochran Home

The EF Cochran lawn hosted a Friendship Club social with games and prizes last evening. Prize winners included Mrs Gerald Pieratt Miss Rosemary Carpenter Mrs Paul Draxler Mrs Malcolm Profitt and Mrs Charles Sebastian. Lunch was served to the winners by hostesses Mrs Hershell Tolliver Mrs Paul Sebastian and Mrs Clyde Tolliver.

EF. Cochran Friendship Club Gerald Pieratt Rosemary Carpenter Paul Draxler Malcolm Profitt Charles Sebastian Hershell Tolliver Paul Sebastian Clyde Tolliver

Photographer Robert Lee Henderson Dies at 79 in Bellaire

Robert Lee Henderson a long time commercial photographer in Bellaire O died at his home in nearby Overview yesterday at age 79. He had worked in the field for over five decades leaving a legacy in local portrait and commercial photography.

Bellaire, O Robert Lee Henderson Overview

Miss Veda Shower Honors Miss Katherine in Dayton

A kitchen shower for bride elect Miss Katherine Krasnowski was hosted in Dayton by Miss Phylis Meeker and Miss Joan Armentrout. Yellow and green decor and a table of gifts set the scene as guests enjoyed games and prizes for attendees including Miss Paula Thomas and Miss Margaret Reed.

Katherine da John Krasnowski Dayton Phylis Meeker Joan Armentrout Paula Thomas Mararet Reed Joseph Krasnowski William Pierce O. L. Watkins Sarah Meeker Peter Veda Robert Watkins John Krasnowski, Jr J. Morris Merle McAllister

Divorce Action Slated Monday In Phoenix

A divorce action filed by John Boettiger against Anna Roosevelt Boettiger will be heard in Superior Court Monday. Boettiger, former Arizona Times publisher, will not attend. his lawyers say the case is default on his original mental cruelty charge.

Phoenix, Ariz John Boettiger Anna Roosevelt Boettiger Boettiger Daughvale Roosevelt

Blaze Destroys Eaton Barn and Stock in Lightning Fire

A lightning strike during a thunderstorm razed an 80 by 60 barn on the George Swain farm near Eaton, destroying nine hogs 30 tons of hay 500 bushels of corn and wheat a tractor and other equipment. Mrs. Ernest Jordan narrowly escaped injury while fleeing to the house as the bolt struck. Insurance partially covers the loss with replacement costs estimated between 15000 and 20000 dollars. Eaton Rural Fire Department responded.

Eaton George Swain Eaton-New Paris Rd Ernest Jordan Eaton Rural Fire Department

Fireworks sale charges dismissed by Springfield judge

Municipal Judge Harry W Snodgrass dismissed four merchants charges for illegal possession of fireworks for retail sale saying sparklers and snakes in the grass were not prohibited. State Fire Marshal Harry J Callan protested the ruling, while prosecutors noted the merchants admitted possession.

Springfield Harry W. Snodgrass Columbus Harry J. Callan Carl Koehler Pete Anderson Thomas E. Scarrett Sam Friedman James Wilson

Ruminant Crossword Clue Grid Some What Abstract

A compact listing of vertical and horizontal clues appears, featuring terms for animals plants and objects such as antelope halon and Constellation, with several entries requiring cross word solves across varying lengths and wordplay.

Probe Begins In African Wedding Case

In London the British Commonwealth seeks a judicial answer to whether Seretse Khama may marry Ruth Williams and return as queen of the Bamangwato. A Bechuanaland high court judge will hear the case, with Tshekedi Khama opposing the mixed marriage while Ruth Williams is supported by many tribe members. The inquiry has no time limit.

London British Commonwealth Commonwealth Philip Noel - Baker Evelyn Barin Africa Walter Harragin High Court of Bechuanaland Seretse Heart of the Red Earth Tshekedi

Rare Operation Success for Baby Born with External Bladder

In Coeur d Alene Idaho a baby girl born July 1 with her bladder outside her body is gaining weight and strength weekly. Dr E R W Fox calls the case rare in medical history and notes the child was expected to die but is now normal in every other respect. A corrective operation may be possible but would take several years. The baby is the daughter of a local mail carrier and his wife.

Coeur D'Alene Idaho E. R. W. Fox

New Spectacles Are Prescribed

Southbridge Massachusetts AP The American Optical Company announces eyeglasses for cross eyed people. Doctors prescribe unequal glasses to train the working eye by blurring the good eye. The glasses look the same in both lenses and replace eye patches.

Southbridge Mass Today

County to Consider Electrical Permit Law

Butler County commissioners heard a delegation led by Frank Vidourek of Local 648 and Marion Davidson urge a formal electrical permit requirement. They favored the idea to supplement existing inspections. The session also discussed appointing Frank Howard of Venice as county inspector on a fee basis.

Butler County Frank Vidourek

Gail Russell and Guy Madison to wed this weekend

Hollywood reports Gail Russell and Guy Madison plan a California coast honeymoon after a first marriage for both. Archery expert Howard Hill will be best man and Mary Lou Van Ness maid of honor, with details not disclosed and a possible Santa Barbara ceremony. Meanwhile Mrs Almeda Ruth Walters, 27, died from a compound skull fracture after being trampled by a cow on her farm near DeFiance.

Hollywood Gail Russell Guy Madison Santa Barbara Howard Hill Mary Lou van Ness California Miss Russell Madison Here Almeda Ruth Walters

Radio Schedule Highlights Local Programs Tonight

Open Sesame at 5 00 lead into Sports Review and Voice of Enquirer at 6 00 Frankie Masters Gene Autry Vaughn Monroe and more perform in a broadcast featuring Jayride Buzz Adam Playim Two Billion Strong and musical segments from Frank Shepherd and Jean Shepherd plus public request shows LeSourdsville and Alien Supper Club sign off followed by The LeSourdsville Orchestra.

Butler County Court Actions Include Damages Suit and Estates

A damages petition seeks 765 for a tractor-trailer collision with Franklin Meyers of Hamilton on State Route 4 at Symmes Rd. Executors named in Anthony Messer's estate include Sarah Messer and Martha Messer Just. Various estates in Hamilton and Middletown show appraisals and appointments, while multiple neglect and maintenance cases are granted or listed.

Common Pleas William Anschuetz Cleveland Franklin Meyers Hamilton Symmes Rd Sarah Messer Martha Messer Just Anthony Messer

Ohio Northern University to build temporary dormitory

Dr. F Bringle Mc Intosh announces a $20 000 temporary dormitory to house 20 girls replacing Turner Hall destroyed by fire last March. The building is expected to be completed in mid October.

Ada, UO F. Bringle McIntosh Ohio Northern University Turner Hall

TV listings for Saturday and Sunday channels WLW WHIO TV

Saturday schedules list WBW channel 4 programs including weather Reds game and cartoons plus time slots for Hopalong Cassidy and Midwestern Hayride. Sunday features Travel Time Paradise Island Olympus Minstrels NBC Theater and Week in Review with multiple channel 5 and 13 entries.

WLW New York Channel 4 Paradise Island Olympus Minstrels NBC Channel 5 NBC Theater Whio-Tv

Lustron Firm Seen Low Bidder on Housing Projects

The Lustron Corporation led by Carl G Strandlund is the apparent low bidder on two major government housing projects though no contract has been awarded. He cites RFC loan scrutiny and notes plans to build 6,000 homes in 1949 and 20,000 to 30,000 in 1950 while expanding dealer financing with John Galbreath in Columbus. Cuba is noted as the largest island between North and South America.

Washington Lustron Corporation Carl G Strandlund Strandlund Columbus Reconstruction Finance Corporation Strandlund Representative Smith Ohio House Banking and Currency Committee RFC Lustron Congressional Committee

Pythian Officers Take Over Posts

New officers of the Lafayette Lodge No. 37 Knights of Pythias took office. Chancelor commander Noah Lambert presides with Woodrow Wilkinson as vice chancellor Marvin Holiday prelate Elza Abraham master of work Tom Coddington master at arms R Wright inner guard William Augs purger outer guard Virgil Webster deputy. Lambert said committees will be named at the next meeting.

Lafayette Lodge Knights of Pythias No. 37 Noah Lambert Woodrow Wilkinson Marvin Holiday Elza Abraham Tom Coddington Arma R. Wright William Augspurger Virgil Webster Lambert

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