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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1956
Page
14
Germantown special report notes Mrs. John F. Torrence was awarded a Thank You badge at a Germantown Girl Scout breakfast for 18 years of service. She helped start the first troop in 1939 and led the committee and neighborhood role until March.
Harold E. Mills named in postmaster nominations sent to the Senate by President Eisenhower. Mills, acting postmaster since mid April, would become Franklin’s first permanent postmaster since last summer’s resignation of Paul E. Ruppert. Other Ohio postmasters named include Raymond C. Harris Eaton Edgar W. Stevanus Sugarcreek Carlton W. Strosnider Ansonia Ralph G. Bostwick North and John William Evans.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Baker departed for a vacation in Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Bayes and daughter Pamela will leave next week for Bay City, Michigan, to spend the summer at their cottage. Miss Edna Cowen of Dayton visited her sister, Mrs. Roman Coudrey, for several days last week.
The Springboro board of public affairs met to plan test wells to meet growing water demand. Community activities span church events, choir growth, vacation Bible school, and alumni gatherings. Local volunteers, youth groups, and Lions Club activities are highlighted along with upcoming Grange and church events.
Carlisle report notes Charles Conover marked his 87th birthday with a family dinner at home. Attending were relatives from Dayton Middletown Frn Chautauqua and Jamaca Road with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ver non Simmons. The Carlisle Presbyterian Working Club plans a meeting at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Jack Repper’s home with co host Miss Gail Apple.
Liberty Township group enjoyed an overnight scout trip to Hocking State Forest near Chillicothe. Various local residents attended dances, suppers, hayrides, and family visits, with multiple guests joining hosts on weekends and weekdays.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Prichard were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Reinhardt at Wyoming. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McClung visited Mrs. Harry Lyons at Celina. Mr. and Mrs. J. Sauer and children of Reading were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schrimper on Bethany Road. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Bowman Jr. and children of Middletown were guests next.
Mr and Mrs Low May of Cincinnati Mrs Brid Sprague of Silverton Mrs William Fruchten rever and son Allen of Ridge Road visited the Everson home on Memorial Day. Mr and Mrs D Wyatt of Lebanon were Wednesday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Dee Mullins. Mr and Mrs Dale Tucker and children enjoyed a family reunion with relatives at South Lebanon.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Chapman and their daughter Lois were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Chapman. They later were Memorial Day dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Stanley Bloom in Aurora Indiana. Mrs Howard Gorsuch has returned home from Ft Hamilton Hospital. Mrs Grace Condon is listed as a patient at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton.
A historical note states there are about 6,600 bison in the United States. The figure reflects late 19th or early 20th century estimates of bison herds, indicating a small surviving population relative to earlier eras.
The Lebanon Presbyterian Guild sets a Family Night covered dish dinner at 6 30 p m in the Fellowship Hall of the Presbyterian Church for members and families. Special music and a film The American Indian are on the program. Circles 5 and 6 hostesses. Nursery care for small children.
Warren county farmers must reclassify 1956 excess wheat acreage by June 11. John F. Lewis of the County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee notes excess acres may be used as green manure, cover crop, hay, pasture, or silage. A July 20 election will decide 1957 wheat marketing quotas. a two thirds vote is required to enact quotas, else price supports drop to 50 percent of parity. If quotas pass, a $1.07 per bushel penalty applies to overproduction. Information is available at ACP headquarters 42 North Broadway Lebanon.
The Jacksonburg Mothers Club will meet at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ada Hartmann on Route 122.
A brief note explains hatchlings emerge tiny in size comparable to a bumble bee, highlighting the early stage of a hummingbird's growth and the rapid development that follows.
The Leba non Methodist Sunday School Big Sisters Class held its annual picnic yesterday at the home of Mrs. Herschel Bunnell on Orchard Ave.
Mrs Elmer Terry hosted the Two-Table bridge club Friday night at her mother Mrs Alfred Brants home on East Warren Street. Guest Mrs Gerald Cooke and players Mrs Orville Keever and Mrs Cooke shared top prizes with Mrs Brant and Mrs Vai James earning consolation. Light refreshments followed.
Mr and Mrs William Stone of San Francisco visited Mr and Mrs L F Wertz overnight Wednesday. On Thursday they traveled to Cincinnati to attend the Boy Scout convention where Mr Stone serves as a regional director.
Warren County Red Cross campaign chairman Larry Daniel reports receipts exceed 5000 of a 10000 goal as efforts continue. Executive secretary Thelma Sumner asks contributors or overlooked donors to send funds, with volunteers urged to finalize reports. The chapter operates from the Production Credit building at 33 North Broadway.
Preble County School custodians and district staff will attend a Friday clinic from 1 30 to 4 30 p m at New Paris Jefferson Township School. The program includes panel discussions on cleaning sanitation and maintenance led by Eldon Hall Lew Bryant Tom King and others with Edward Weston Herschel Sanders James Page and C R Cobrentz giving remarks and a cleaning demonstration to close.
Germantown resident Mrs. George Sebald from Tucson Arizona visits with her mother Mrs Isa Smalley and other relatives, staying for a time with local family.
In Springboro a Cincinnati car driven by Shirley Mae Weaver hit two parked dump trucks after attempting to pass another northbound vehicle on 747. Injured: David Jonathan Ripp, 4, with a cut forehead. Shirley Weaver with a cut lip, declined treatment. Both trucks were operated by Dayton men Robert Wilson and Raymond Merrick. The boy was treated locally then admitted to a Dayton hospital.
Members of the local EUB Church plan to attend the Ohio Miami Conference at Camp Miami in German town June 12 to 14. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Mac Leader and children of Frankfort Indiana and Mrs Helen Piency of Frankfort. Clint Cox and John Paulin families in Kentucky visiting relatives. Vacation Bible School started Monday for two weeks.
Pleasant Ridge E U B Church announces a lawn fete at the church Saturday starting 5 p.m. Chairs are Mrs Chester Hollenbaugh and Mrs Charles Whiteman. Menu includes barbecue beef chicken sandwiches ice cream pie cake poked beans potato salad noodles and slaw. Proceeds go to the church building fund.
The W. S. C. S. of the Methodist Church will hold a covered dish luncheon in the church annex at noon Thursday with Mrs. Fred Cottingin and Mrs. Malcolm Pogue as hostesses. Children’s Day is planned for June 10 at the Methodist Sunday School.
Mr and Mrs Glen Stephen and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Stephen of Hamilton called on Mr and Mrs W A Roberts Sunday afternoon. Mrs Adrian Cooper and children and Gary and Roger Hufford attended the Cornthwaite reunion at Armco Park near Seven Mile. Mrs Cora Foutz spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Withrow near West Elkton. Mr and Mrs Sam Boyd recently sold their house and bought property in Collinsville and moved there. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Withrow of West Elkton and Mr and Mrs Jimmy Withrow spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs W A Roberts.
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