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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1948

Page

16

Indian Love Feature Of Cub Pack Meeting

In Lebanon the Lebanon Business and Professional Women's Club will meet at the Golden Lamb on Friday at 6 30 p m for new member induction and district 8 BPW installation. Officers elected include Aretta Eger president Mabel Holthaus vice president Roxie Hill treasurer Carol Hill secretary Rhea Brady corresponding secretary. In Franklin Russell Holliday chaired a Cub Pack meeting at the Methodist Church with a pantomime story of John Smith. Den 2 showed Indian weapons Horace Bailey supervised. three boys Billie Mary Karl Hoffer and Larry Scholl joined the Pack. Activities will pause for summer with one or two events planned and a Crosley Field Reds trip may be arranged.

Lebanon Roxie Hill Carol Hill Rhea Brady Franklin Russell Holliday Franklin Cub Methodist Church John Smith R. E. Augspurger Den Ronnie Bailey Jay Hoffer Dickie Gillen David Groninger Lynn Augspurger David Cox Tommy Kidwell Karl Hoffer Holliday Den 2 Horace Bailey Billie Mary Larry Scholl Crosley Field Reds

Local families share Memorial Day gatherings across Lebanon

In Lebanon and nearby towns, numerous households hosted and visited relatives and friends over Memorial Day weekend. Guests included the Linens, Lindenmuths, Rauch, Spencer, Schwartz, Warwick, Hollingsworth, Isreal, and Kaufman families, with trips to Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Ripley, and Sardinia.

Legal offices to close Saturdays in summer

Warren County Bar Association will close all county and city law offices Saturday afternoons during June July and August with C Donald Dilatush announcing the plan. offices are also closed Wednesday afternoons year round.

Lebanon Warren County Bar Association C. Donald Dilatush

Birthday Club and social events across Franklin scene

Mrs Albert Lewis hosted the Franklin Birthday Club on East Fourth Street while families from Dayton and Wittenberg College prepared for summer visits. Relatives gathered for graduation ties Baltimore trip plans, a party for Douglas Stanton Lewis, a bridal shower for Doris Jean Lacy, and a church wedding in Dayton. Local meetings and club bridge nights filled the week.

Weekend visitors descend on Germantown residents

Mr and Mrs Vernon Stiver of Cincinnati visited relatives. Mr and Mrs Lee Burke and son David of Troy and Robert Rothrock of Akron were weekend guests of Rev and Mrs H A Rothrock. Clarence Emrick spent the weekend at Celina cottage. Mr and Mrs Leonard Anson and Mr and Mrs Carl Gunkle also noted.

Germantown Vernon Stiver Cincinnati N. Cherry St Lee Burke David Troy Robert Rothrock Akron H. A. Rothrock Plum Clarence Emrick Celina Leonard Anson Carl Gunkle

Lebanon FOE to Install Miami Valley Aerie Officers

Lebanon will install Chester Manning as worthy president of Miami Valley Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Friday evening. Others taking office include Jack Pollock as vice president George Goodpaster as chaplain Vance Jacobs Jr treasurer re elected Bruce Blevins Jr conductor Robert Beal inside guard Floyd Sherritt outside guard and Charles Stevens reelected trustee for three years.

Lebanon Chester Manning Miami Valley Aerie Order of Eages Jack S. Pollock George Goodpaster Vance Jacobs, Jr Bruce Blevins, Jr Robert Beal Floyd Sherritt Charles Stevens

Master Breeder Award Presented to Miller in Columbus

The American Jersey Cattle Club awarded the Master Breeder Award to Guy H. Miller of Modesto, California at its one day annual meeting in Columbus. The President's Cup for breeding went to William R. Tate of Guntersville, Alabama. Miller was honored for two years of Jersey breeding and leadership in the dairy industry.

Columbus American Jersey Cattle Club Guy H. Miller Modesto Calif William R. Tate Guntersville Ala Miller Jersey

Social rounds in Springboro and surrounding towns

The blotchy OCR lists numerous visits and gatherings: Mr and Mrs Everett Sweney hosted in Miamisburg, Mrs Howard Dumford hosted Urbana guests, Norman Frankenstein hosted Ross and Wright relatives from Dayton, Gloeckler with Baker in Harrison, Frist family with Wilmington guests, Stantons visiting Zanesville and Bellefontaine, Woods family from Greenville visiting Willardson, Ault with Pierson at Tippecanoe, Mary Ella Stanton ill in New York, Rev Haley at Columbus conference, Gorsuch family at Ridgeville, Becks with Middletown guests, Dugan from Pekin with Raymond McCurdy, Chrisman and McGarry guests from Wyandotte and Woodfield, Leighty birthday surprise with Breitenbecher and Ivins, Fry and Lubbersman in Cincinnati, Sweney visit near Lebanon, Ward Leisz on fishing trip to Federal Dam, Mary Allen visiting Greenville, Gorsuch and son Wayne visiting Wilmington.

Springboro Everett Sweney Miamisburg Howard Dumford Urbana Charlesweney Norman Frankenstein Robert Ross Adaha B. Wright Dayon E. H. Gloeckler Jank Baker Harrison O. S Charles Fr Wilmington Stanley Fry W. E. Stanton O. K. Reams Zanesville Bellefontaine John Woods Greenville Willardson Ray Ault Harry Pierson Tippecanoe Mary Ella Stanton Royal Davis New York City Frederick Haley Broad Street Methodist Church Columbus Harold Gorsuch Haro Best Ridgeville Charles Beck Missers Olive Grace Beck Middletown Lyle Ivins Estil Leonard Red Lion Richard Lubbersman Cincinnati Charles Sweney Anna Sweney Lebanon Ward Leisz Carl Leisz

Germantown senior wins Wilmington College scholarship

Germantown High School graduate Patricia Paylor topped her class with a 96.5 average and will enter college to pursue teaching after completion of three years of high school. In Franklin the Poppy Day sale netted $293.52 with 2400 poppies sold by 5 p.m. The event, led by Mrs. Robert E. Miller, raised funds for the town drive, with Carlisle and Chautauqua adding $21.82 and the Springboro drive $19.21.

Germantown Patricia Paylor Lewis Paylor North Main St Wilmington College Germantown High School Paylor Franklin Robert E. Miller Miller Franka Legion Auxiliary Girl Scouts Carlisle Chautauqua Springboro

Tuberculosis Alert Issued By State Health Officials

State Health Director Dr John D Porterfield and Agriculture Director Frank N Farnsworth ordered all Health Commissioners to guard against bovine to human tuberculosis transfer after a tubercular cow was found in Hancock county near Findlay. The discovery unsettled officials who had believed Hancock county dairy cattle disease free.

Columbus John D. Porterfield Frank N. Farnsworth Hancock County Findlay

Birthday Dinner Brings Gorsuch Family Ties

Centerville guests joined Harold Gorsuch and family for Sharon Gorsuch third birthday. Visitors included Will Graham, Frank Kurtis of Lytle, and Earl Earnhart of Waynesville. Elbert Owens family and Charles Tufts of Franklin visited Richmond area relatives. Denny McClanahan ill with measles. Ralph Hutt family dined with Robert Hman and Howard Collins. Olive and Grace Beck of Middletown also attended.

Sallie Gorsuch Centerville Harold Gorsuch Sharon Gorsuch W. T. Tullis Will Graham Frank Kurtis Lytle Earl Earnhart Waynesville Elbert Owens Charles Tufts Franklin Richmond Denny Gladys McClanahan Ralph Hutt Robert Hman Howard Collins Zanesville Olive Grace Beck Middletown Charles Beck

Lebanon Executive Buys Farm At Sheriff’s Sale

H. L. Harding operator of a local canning firm purchased the Frank Todhunter Farm of 73 acres on U. S. Route 42 near Hageman at sheriff’s sale for 18200 dollars. The estate sale drew about 100 bidders and marked one of the highest prices in months. the tract adjoins the Harding Cannery at Hageman as part of the Todhunter estate.

Lebanon H. L. Harding Frank Todhunter Hageman Karl M. Brown Harding Todhunter

Donkey Ball Game Sponsored by Morrow VFW Post

Lebanon reports VFW Post 8202 will sponsor a Donkey Ball game Friday night at the VFW field to fund the VFW Building Fund. Most players ride donkeys from base to base, with the trainer arriving by truck. a parade through the business district precedes the game, as counselor Miss Billie Beard notes.

Lebanon Morrow Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8202 VFW VFW Building Fund Billie Beard Morrow VFW Post 8202

May Meeting of Jacksonburg church group noted

Jacksonburg WSCS of the EUB church met at Mrs Clarence Gerbers home for the May meeting. Programs featured Mrs Abbie Brelsfoard Mrs Clarence Gerber and Mrs Iva Marts. Nell Smith and Abbie Brelsfoard won contests. Next meeting at Mrs Harry Conrads home. Also notes on visitors and local events including weddings and Memorial Day gatherings. Dora Bessie Smith noted in Memphis directory as eighth grader curious about presidents.

Jacksonburg WSCS EUB Clarence Gerber Abbie Brelsfoard Iva Marts Nell Smith Smith Harry Conrad Ed. Marts Dayton Fance Lester May Elenor Schwab Eastern Star John Brelsfoard Peasttown Stella Lantis Margery Higgins Andrew Craig O. B. Higgins Donna Marion James Marjorie Higgins Benny Nickells Amanda J. Nisewonder Pleasant Ridge Fonce Marts L. Strobeck Seneca Cathryn Brelsfoard Bill Stonex Memphis Tenn U.P Dora Bessie Smith United States George Washington James Monroe Andrew Jackson Henry Harrison John Tyler

Trenton Alumni Hold Second Annual Meeting at High School

The Trenton High School Alumni Association held its second annual meeting in the school auditorium. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. featured music by Nellie Lou Downie Moore and group singing led by Arthur Moore. Ora Burdge presided as officers for the coming year were elected: Everett Brill president, Everett Holzer vice-president, Mrs. Mary House Beck secretary, and Mrs. Margaret Ross Flenner treasurer. Retiring officers were Ora Burdge, Everett Brill, Mrs. Marie Tigges Johns, and Miss Doris Scheibert. A program followed with formal dancing to recorded music to end the evening.

Trenton Trenton High School Alumni Association Nellie Lou Downie Moore Arthur Moore Ora Burdge Everett Brill Everett Holzer Mary House Beck Margaret Ross Flenner Marie Tigges Johns Doris Scheibert

Germantown Class Visits Washington

Germantown seniors traveled to Washington D C by train and planned a Potomac boat tour to Mount Vernon. They would sleep on the boat and return the next day with escort from Miss Dorothy Stanfield class advisor Superintendent Mrs Alie L Stingley and Harold Schnell.

Germantown Washington, D. C Potomac Mount Vernon Washington Dorothy Stanfield Alie L. Stingley Harold Schnell

Community sale postponed and local notices in Carlisle

Mrs Walter Stephens announces the community sale set for Saturday June 12 has been postponed to a later date. Marilyn Miller visits Springboro with the Millers. Mrs Rockey of Troy buys the former Clint Mitchell house at public auction. Mrs Louis Moore had a goiter operation at Miami Valley Hospital and is in satisfactory condition. Patty John and Mark Helinger visit grandparents. Mr and Mrs John Borchers announce the birth of a daughter at Miami Valley Hospital May 30. Carl Shupert is maternal grandfather. John Holweger Jr and wife announce a son at Middletown Hospital May 31. Walter Squier is the grandfather. Owen Gross is a Middletown Hospital patient after an operation. Mrs Martha Smith suffered a stroke at her daughter’s home and remains in status quo. E S Brannaman leads the Chautauqua swimming program for summer. Mary Jane Cavender of Bradford visits Mary Louise Conover. they attend Cedarville College commencement Thursday.

Carlisle Walter Stephens PTA Ways and Means Committee Marilyn Miller John Miller Springboro Rockey Troy Clint Mitchell Louis Moore Miami Valley Hospital Patty John Mark Helinger John Borchers Marilyn Shupert Germantown Carl Shupert John Holweger, Jr Franklin Middletown Hospital Walter Squier John Holweger Middletown Owen Gross Martha Smith Warner Conover E. S. Brannaman Chautauqua Mary Jane Cavender Bradford Mary Louise Conover Cedarville College

Franklin Pierce James Buchanan and Woodrow Wilson

Franklin Pierce James Buchanan and Woodrow Wilson are named figures referenced together in a historical context. The note lists three U.S. presidents, implying a comparison or chronology discussion without additional events or dates. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.

Franklin Pierce James Buchanan and Woodrow Wilson

Lebanon Odd Fellows Plan Annual Service

Lebanon Odd Fellows lodge will observe its annual Memorial Service at Lebanon Cemetery Sunday at 2 30 p m Marion Snyder chairman of the committee announced The program will honor members of the I O O F orders who died during the past year These include the subordinate lodge Encampment Canton and Rebekah units The memorial address will be given by the Rev J Taylor Mc Hendry pastor of the Lebanon Presbyterian Church Musical numbers and the reading of the names of the deceased members will be included on the program Odd Fellows graves will be decorated with flowers procured by the Rebekah lodge members The Odd Fellows lodge was the only fraternal order to march in the Memorial Day parade in a group The lodge s degree team will confer the First degree for the Newtonville lodge at a meeting in the latter s hall Saturday evening.

Lebanon Odd Fellows Lodge Lebanon Cemetery Marion Snyder Canton Rebekah J. Taylor McHendry Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows’ Lodge Newtonville Lodge

Flower blooms for 50th year in Lebanon garden

A Red Amaryllis Lily owned by Mrs. Nancy Beller of East Warren Street Lebanon is blooming for its 50th year. The plant displays 96 blossoms and attracts attention from neighbors as it flowers on the porch at the intersection of Warren Street and U S Route 42 Columbus Avenue.

Lebanon Nancy Beller East Warren St Beller

Phi Beta Psi Holds Meeting at Franklin Home

Miss Jackie De Weese opened her home on Allen Street to the Iota Theta Chapter of Phi Beta Psi Tuesday night. Delegates Miss DeWeese and Miss Margaret Ann Lewis reported on the Celina state convention and said they will attend the National Convention in New York City later this month. After a brief business session, bride-elect Miss Barbara Harrison received a surprise gift shower. Miss Lewis will host the group next Tuesday at East Fourth Street.

Franklin Jackie DeWeese Allen Street Iota Theta Phi Beta Psi Celina Miss DeWeese Margaret Ann Lewis Miss Lewis Lewis East Fourth

West Elkton Social Roundup Includes Visits and Travel

Mr and Mrs Charles Smith and family visited relatives in Fostoria over the weekend. Edward Durham of Bremerton Washington visits sister Lillie Shade and Alan Eby. Eileen Stubbs funeral in Akron draws Lola Stubbs and family. Wallace Sheley and George Kirk return from hospital. Read Gear ill and staying with son Lloyd Townsley in Camden. Fannie Deakins of Cincinnati visits town Saturday. Wanda Howard of Richmond Indiana staying with Chester and family. Charles Riner Omar Young vacationed in Virginia. Eldon Brown Piercy and Paul Brown of Frankfort Indiana joined Sunday gathering. Ed Durham Alan Eby Eldon Eby in Florida briefly.

West Elkton Charles Smith Fostoria Edward Durham Bremmerton Wash Lillie Shade Nice Alan Eby Toro Stubbs Akron Eileen Stubbs Lela Stubbs Hugh Stubbs Wallace Sheley George Kirk Read Gear William Urschel Lloyd Townsley Camden Fannie Deakins Cincinnati Wanda Howard Richmond Ind Chester Francis Charles Riner Omar Young Virginia Eldon Brown Piercy Paul Brown Frankfort Alan Ed Durham Eldon Eby

Inns Issue Their Own Legal Tender in 19th Century America

In 19th century America inns and taverns responded to a severe shortage of legal tender by issuing their own token-like money. These locally produced notes circulated regionally, often redeemable for goods or services at participating establishments, reflecting a cash-crunch era before standardized national currency.

America

Gratis area notices and family updates spark local activity

Vacation Bible school begins as Children's Day is observed at the Brothern Sunday School on June 6. Alumni banquet held in the school gym. Perry ee buys the bank building and son Stanley will move from the Odd Fellows room to the new site. N G Kimmel couple relocate to Eaton home. Doris Hileman visits Farmersville near Misses Jessa and Melva. John and Mrs Grimes building a new farm home south of Gratis. Milner couple visits friends. Peirson family hosts son and relatives from Dayton. Anna Brown moves to daughter near Fair Haven. Paul and Mrs Kelly of Dayton join Burril Apple for Sunday. Miss Eilen Burnett and James Kiracofe wed at Gratis Church with Rev Crick. Donald Suman and Grace Stull unite in marriage near Wooster Sunday. Clyde Zimmerman recovering from operation. Charles Friend family to move to new property bought from Norman and Mrs Kimmel. Mrs J Campbell has house and barn painted. Humming bird noted as fastest in short flights.

Gratis Brothern Perry Ee Bank Stanley Odd Fellows Business Room N. G. Kimmel Eaton Doris Hileman Farmersville Jessa Melva John Grimes Milner Peirson Dayton Anna Brown Fair Haven Paul Kelly Eilen Burnett Gordon Burnett James Kiracofe Lloyd Kiracofe Gratis Church Norman Kimmel J. Campbell

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