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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1948

Page

6

Florida Marriage Is Announced Here

Miss Martha Louise Wilson of Tampa and Cpl. William Langley were married May 19 in the MacDill Field chapel with a single ring ceremony. The couple, now at 5605 MacDill Ave, plan a honeymoon at Madeira Beach.

Middletown Martha Louise Wilson Tampa Fla Cpl William Langley MacDill Field MacDilfield Wilson Laurence Chivers, Jr Langley Holy Trinity Monroe School William Hayes Garrett Wilson Samuel Rogers South Carolina Navy Air Forces

Noted surgeon to speak at First Baptist Church

Dr Alice Randall noted surgeon and medical missionary who served 17 years in India will speak after the Baptismal Service at First Baptist Church. Decorated by Indian Government for wartime work, she studied at Denison University 1923 and earned a Virginia MD in 1928, now retired by the Woman’s American Foreign Mission Society. The service starts 7:30 PM. The Nile crocodile is said to kill more people in Africa than any other wild creature.

First Baptist Church Alice Randall India Randall Denison University University of Virginia Woman's American Foreign Mission Society Africa

Progressive Mothers Hold Final Meeting

Progressive Mothers Circle met at the home of Mrs. Otto Hein on Franklin Street. New president Mrs. Willis Whitman announced the coming year’s committee slate including program chairwoman Mrs. Ralph Hummel and social chair Mrs. Raymond Moore. Two new members, Mrs. Robert Ritter and Mrs. Russell Johnson, were welcomed. A family picnic was set for June 16 at Chautauqua.

Progressive Mothers’ Circle Otto Hein Franklin St Willis Whitman Ralph Hummel Raymond Moore Ways and Means Carl Rentschler Thomas Sander Joseph Riley Federation B. D. Morgan Russell Dempster Sunshine Edwin Bleedow Robert Ritter Russell Johnson Chautauqua

Springboro Girl Weds In Dayton Saturday

Miss Virginia Simpson wed Donald Weeks at the Christian Tabernacle in Dayton on a Saturday ceremony. Bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson. maid of honor was Barbara Simpson. Bridesmaids wore pastels. best man was William Lyons. Ushers included James, Harold, and Donald Simpson. Mrs. Weeks, a Springboro High School graduate, had worked at Winters National Bank. the groom is with the National Cash Register Company. The couple will live in Dayton.

Springboro James Simpson Herbert Mullen William Simpson Layton Rook Virginia Simpson Donald Weeks Christian Tabernacle Dayton Barbara Simpson Charlene Sturgis Unionville Edith Hughes Joyce McKnight William Lyons Harold Simpson Donald Simpson Weeks Springboro High School Winters National Bank National Cash Register Company

First Baptist Amama Class Elects Officers at Dinner

The Churches Amama Class of First Baptist Church met at 213 Kenwood Dr. for a covered-dish dinner. Mrs. James Wikoff presided as business concluded with yearly reports and new officers installed for the next year. New officers are Mrs. Fred Foreman president, Mrs. Clester Pieratt vice president, Mrs. Alton Ellison secretary, Mrs. Elgin Storey assistant secretary, Mrs. Howard Sheeley treasurer, and Mrs. W. C. Cade assistant treasurer. Ray Sander gave a travel talk from the Orient, and Mrs. Russell Jefferson received a farewell gift as she leaves Middletown for Bloomington Indiana.

First Baptist Church Howard Stalker Kenwood Dr James Wikoff Fred Foreman Clester Pieratt Alton Ellison Elgin Storey Howard Sheeley W. C. Cade John S. Parr Ray Standifer Orient Russell Jefferson Middletown Bloomington Ind

KU field trip hunts 1000 A.D. sites before Kanopolis dam

University of Kansas schedules an eight week expedition into the Smoky Hill River watershed to recover archeological deposits dating from 1000 A.D. before floodwaters from the Kanopolis dam submerge them.

Race Against Progress Lawrence Kan University of Kansas Smoky Hill River Kanopolis

Farewell Party for Mrs Stonex by Armco Co workers

Co workers from Armco accounting held a farewell dinner for Mrs William Stonex at Mrs Charles Fogelman home Yankee Rd Middletown. They leave for Sarasota Florida June 10. Toys flowers horseshoes and a farewell speech marked the gathering with a pen set given to keep in touch.

Works Accounting Department Armco Charles Fogelman Yankee Rd William Stonex Stonex Middletown Sarasota Fla Florida Jeannie Paul Craig Harold Cairns Charles Bogan Donald Bogan Fogelman Lois de Whitt Francis Conrad Fern Jones Audrey Frey Elinor Jones Elizabeth Torok Aileen Russell

Miss Mary Lou Mills to Wed in Columbus

Miss Mary Lou Mills daughter of Dr and Mrs M S Mills of 1911 Tytus Ave chooses Friday June 18 for her wedding to Arnold J Green son of Mr and Mrs E O Green of Bucyrus Ohio The ceremony will be at 4 pm in Divinity Hall chapel Capital University Columbus with Rev T S Liefield presiding Mrs Donald Spring matron of honor Paul Green best man

Mary Lou Mills M. S. Mills Tytus Ave Arnold J. Green E. O. Green Bucyrus, O Chapel of Divinity Hall Capital University Columbus T. S. Liefield Donald Spring Paul Green

Hospital Notices of Surgical Children and Dismissals

In The Hospital Richard Horn son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Horn of Yankee Rd surgical Michael Lansaw son of Mr and Mrs William Lansaw of Bundy Apartments surgical Janice Bigler daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Mandzak of Middletown Route surgical Gerald Walker son of Mr and Mrs Joe Walker of Crescent Blvd Barry Hobart son of Mr and Mrs Edward Hobart of Baltimore St surgical Robert Stemmons of McKinley Ronald Hoppe son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hoppe of Wildwood Rd surgical Mrs Harold Ware of Franklin Route 2 surgical DISMISSED Miss Mary Norene Welsh of Columbia Ave Wanda Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs Mitchell Spencer of Ottawa St Kenneth Lickliter of Woodlawn ve Roy Rickard of Jackson St Mrs James Reffett of South Main St Shirley Stamper daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Spencer of Sycamore St Judith Fay Shepherd daughter of Mr and Mrs Douglas Shepherd of Pearl St Martha Ann Ramsdell daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Ramsdell of Yankee Rd

Richard Horn Hubert Horn Yankee Rd Surgical Michael Lansaw William Lansaw Bundy Apartments Janice Bigler Ichael Mandzak Middletown Gerald Walker Joe Walker Crescent Blvd Barry Hobart Edward Hobart Baltimore St Robert Stemmons McKinley St Ronald Hoppe Robert Hoppe Wildwood Rd Harold Ware Franklin Route 2 Mary Norene Welsh Columbia Ave Wanda Spencer Mitchell Spencer Ottawa Kenneth Lickliter Woodlawn Roy Rickard Jackson St James Reffett South Main St Shirley Stamper Andrew Spencer Sycamore St Judith Fay Shepherd Douglas Shepherd Pearl St Martha Ann Ramsdell Robert Ramsdell

Mrs C L Thomas Hosts Family After Middletown Visit

Mrs C L Thomas Nancy Nickell and daughter Carolyn returned to Atlantic City after two weeks in Middletown where Thomas served as matron of honor at her brother Leroy Nickell wedding and visited her mother Blanche Nickell. Accompanying was Mrs Martel Wills who will spend two weeks there. Gerald Benjamin grandson of Mrs Louis Dennis and son of Mr and Mrs Harold Benjamin connected with Middleton area. Cincinnati native and former Middleton resident joins Pep Golden 1948 Dance Revue to be shown at Memorial Hall in Cincinnati. There are about 1300 miles of parkways either complete or under construction across the United States.

C. L. Thomas Nancy Nickell Carolyn Atlantic City Middletown Thomas Leroy Nickell Blanche Nickell Yankee Rd Martel Wills Auburn St Gerald Benjamin Louis Dennis Central Ave Harold Benjamin Cincinnati Memorial Hall United States Senate Atomic Energy Commission AEC Oak Ridge Veterans’ Administration Veterans Administration Maritime Commission Commission

Miss Janet Roehll bridal showers fuel a gay afternoon

A pre nuptial party for Miss Janet Roehll bride elect Edward Cockman and Miss Joan Doring and Miss Pat Dynes gathered at 108 Belle monte Ave yesterday. Guests enjoyed a luncheon a green and white decor and then bridge with high scores by Mrs. Walter Roehll Miss Gwynn Conn and the hon ored guest.

Janet Roehll Edward Cockman Joan Doring Pat Dynes Bellemonte Ave Walter Roehll Gwynn Conn Barbara Frisby Conn Phyllis Gibson O. Doring Roehll

Births Report At Local Hospital And Nearby Towns

Births announced for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Conrad at 1810 Columbia Ave a girl born Monday. Out of town couple Mr. and Mrs Paul Lambert Alexander Bay N Y welcomed Susan Ann born May 14. Maternal grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs R Thomas 110 Magnolia Dr. A colored family Mr and Mrs Loren Cobb 512 Cooper Alley welcomed a girl born Tuesday.

Donald Conrad Columbia Ave Paul Lambert Alexander Bay N. Y Susan Ann R. Thomas Magnolia Dr Colored Loren Cobb Cooper Alley

Lodge meeting initiates class of candidates at Knights hall

Viola Rebekah Lodge members met in Knights of Malta Hall for a business session during which a new class of candidates was initiated. Candlelight memorial services were held and guests included Mrs Louis Corwin representing District No 54 with ten Lebanon lodge members and Mrs Clara Weir of Dayton. Refreshments were served late.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Knights of Malta Louis Corwin Lebanon Lodge Clara Weir Dayton

Unloaded Rifle Wounds 14 Year Old In City Home

A war souvenir rifle believed unloaded discharged yesterday injuring Harold Johnson aged 14 at 1813 Fernwood Street. A shell stuck in the gun exploded as he forced the breech, injuring his hand and causing powder burns. Assistant Chief Carmody urged owners to have such souvenirs checked by an expert to ensure safety.

Harold Johnson Fernwood St Harold Thomas D. Carmody

Sponsors Sought By JA Director

Junior Achievement director Robert McDade says he is seeking corporate sponsors and advisers for JA teen age businesses this fall. He notes advisers with marketing accounting and production expertise are preferred and that three training sessions precede the September start. Last year 14 companies produced about 2 000 items and gross receipts near 1 800, though full figures are not yet available.

Robert McDade Junior Achievement

Hail damages Warren town and Clinton County towns

Hail stones resembling walnuts rained on Warren County last night causing thousands of dollars in Roachester roofs torn from buildings and trees toppled. Lancaster reported hardest in Clinton County.

Lebanon Warren County Roachester Lancaster Clinton County

Car Engine Fire at 1800 Central Ave Damages $10

Firemen responded to a blaze in an automobile engine owned by Kenneth Halsey of 404 Sutphin Street. A flooded carburetor was blamed for the fire at 1800 Central Ave, causing minor damage of ten dollars. An unrelated note mentions electric eels reaching eight feet and fifty pounds.

Kenneth Halsey Sutphin St Central Ave

Jaycees Name Seven Chairmen For July 4 Celebration

Committees for the annual Junior Chamber of Commerce July 4 celebration were announced by Ronald Lane. Sunset Park will host fireworks at 8 PM with an all day program planned, though no parade this year. Chairmen named: Paul Foehl vice chair, Robert Whitaker finance, Glen Brandenberg grounds, Robert Miles afternoon program, Knight Goodman evening program, Paul Hess fireworks. Lane aims for a nationally known speaker and confirms a tentative all day program.

Air Reservist to Be Inducted in Local Ceremony

Lt. James D. M. Morris announces the first local Enlisted Reserve Corps induction. In Morris office at Aeronca Aircraft Corp Shoemaker sergeant in the army ground forces, 2124 Sherman Ave, will take the oath and become eligible for future assignments. Shoemaker may later enter active duty.

James D. M. Morris Morris Aeronca Aircraft Corporation William R. Shoemaker Sherman Ave Shoemaker Army

Springfield Bus Drivers Idle Amid Urban Strike

Springfield Ohio bus drivers idle entering a second day with no settlement in sight as AFL drivers seek higher wages. City officials refuse to intervene, citing it as a labor-management matter at Springfield City Lines. In East Liverpool a federal conciliator arrives to push talks for Valley Motor Transit. Lorain, Ohio approves a fare hike as a condition for potential driver pay boosts. Electric fish soon exhaust their power to generate electricity and require a short rest.

Springfield Dispute Commission Joe Sterling Springfield City Lines, Incorporated AFL East Liverpool Watkins W. Powell Sharon Powell Valley Motor Transit Company Lorain Transit Lines, Incorporated

Warning Against Fireworks Issued By Butler Sheriff

Sheriff Charles Walke issues a county wide warning as July 4 nears. Ohio law bans possession for sale or retail sale and discharge of most fireworks with penalties from 25 to 500 dollars. Toy cap pistols with tiny quantities are exempt. Public displays sponsored by organizations remain the safe option.

Butler Charles Walke Ohio Walke

Couple Injured When Auto Overturns On Route 4

A Hamilton couple was injured this morning when a car driven by John J. Delaney from 427 N Sixth St Hamilton went out of control on Route 4 near Hamilton struck a guard rail and overturned. Delaney and Miss Bertha Dunn 22 of Sycamore St suffered numerous abrasions and were taken to Mercy Hospital by ambulance.

Hamilton John J. Delaney Sixth St Delaney Bertha Dunn Sycamore St Mercy Hospital

Ohio State hotel permit dispute ends with rejection

In Columbus, W. R. Morris, assistant permit chief, said Didelerto's D-5 permit application was rejected because the district already had its two permits granted. Morris noted he had heard of the complaint but could not fully investigate due to lack of detailed evidence from Didelerto.

Columbus W. R. Morris Didlerto Morris

Cincinnati museum to film safari in Dutch Guiana

The Cincinnati Museum of Natural History will dispatch a safari to Dutch Guiana in South America this month to shoot a sound moving picture of native life. Expedition leader is Peter Koch, former Cincinnati Times-Star photographer.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Museum of Natural History Dutch Guiana South America Peter Koch Cincinnati Times- Star

May Accidents Set New High In Middletown

Middletown set three record highs in traffic, home, and industrial accidents during May. The Safety Council board will analyze the figures at a Wednesday 4 p.m. meeting at the Civic Association to discuss causes and reduction plans.

Middletown Board of Controls of Safety Council The Civic Association Paul E Wilson Wilson Cincinnati Reds Crosley Field Ortman-Stewart Martin Thomas AAA Joseph Blackmore Police Department

Missing Sailor Joek As AWOL

JOPLIN Mo AP Thomas R Fly 32 a sailor from Joplin is reported missing in action AWOL after leaving his naval station before a launch near Norfolk Virginia. He traveled by bus to visit his ill wife and says he would have been aboard the launch had he remained at his post.

Joplin, Mo Thomas R. Fly Norfolk A.W.O.L Naval Fly

Snail Pace Helps Forecast Slow Progress

A note suggests a snail could cover about 15 feet per hour if it keeps moving, illustrating ongoing slow progress and the surreal pace in a playful observation.

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