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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1950

Page

6

Mildred King Weds Glen Forman at Central Church of Christ

Society notes announce Miss Mildred King daughter of Mr and Mrs John C King of West Alexandria Rd united in marriage Sunday June 11 to Glen Forman son of Mr and Mrs Ben Forman of Oxford Middles Rd The double ring ceremony occurred at 11 30 am with Rev Francis L Scheffler officiating Attendants included Rose Mae King maid of honor and Barbara King bridesmaid Best man was John King Jr Usher was Jean Tomilson. The bride wore white chantilly lace with marquisette yoke and cape collar. Reception followed at the bride’s parents home with a five tier cake and white decor. The couple plan to reside on Crystal Ave and are employed in Middletown and Carlisle areas. Several relatives and guests are mentioned visiting from various locations.

Mildred King John C. King West Alexandria Rd Glen Forman Ben Forman Oxford-Middletown Rd Central Church of Christ Francis L. Scheffler Jean Tomilson Ronald Palmer Cumberland Falls

Pythian Sisters Plan July Picnic at LeSourdville Lake

Yesterday Butler County Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs were hosted by Mrs. Jacob Berry at Bethany for a covered-dish luncheon. Plans for a July 11 picnic at LeSourdville Lake were completed. The column also suggests an easy oven-made ham loaf dinner with baked sweet potatoes, a green salad, and a pineapple upside down cake.

Butler County Jacob Berry Bethany LeSourdsville Lake

Two Pastors Named Fire Chaplains in Middletown Ceremony

The Middletown Fire Department installed two clergymen as fire chaplains in a ceremony at Fire Station No 1 attended by about 60 people. The Rev H H Jung and Father Paul Golembiewski were proclaimed honorary assistant fire chiefs and received fireman gear and badges. City officials and given unions cards and membership awards followed a buffet supper before the program concluded.

Middletown C. B. Stiles Lloyd Miller John O'Doherty International Association of Firefighters Jack Meeker William Fishbaugh Fred B. Schatzmann Stiles Miller Ross Hill Francis Carmody Thomas Newkirk C. Lucas Dayton Robert Haggerty Cincinnati Fire Department O'Doherty Hamilton George Slaughterback Harold Goetz Mr. Jung St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church Father Golembiewski St. Peter Claver Mission

Bad Checks Passed Here

Police said two bad checks were passed yesterday with an attempted third. A man named R. K. Durbin cashed a $35 cab fare with Joe Anderson of 6r Taxi Company on South Main Street, riding for six hours to Hamilton and Franklin. Lin Mendenhall reported a check used for 2 cartons of cigarettes with $1.30 change at Linn's Store. A man matching the description also attempted to cash a check at Sherwin Williams on Central Ave but was refused.

Joe Anderson South Main St Hamilton Franklin R. K. Durbin Anderson Lin Mendenhall Linn’s Central Ave Sherwin Williams Paint

Local And Area Men Convicted In Michigan

William Peck, 27, of this city, and two Hamilton men, Jesse W. McVey, 25, and Charles Isaacs, 23, were convicted by a Superior Court Jury in Grand Rapids, Michigan, of possessing burglar tools. They were jailed on bond to await sentence after being spotted near a Kalamazoo warehouse last March. Captain Ralph Bauer of Middletown Police said Isaacs and Peck were also picked up in Louisville, Kentucky, and local authorities were checked. Bauer noted they are not wanted by Middletown.

William Peck Hamilton Jesse W. McVey Charles Isaacs Grand Rapids Mich Ralph Bauer Middletown Isaacs Peck Louisville Bauer

Kyle Station Rd Will Be Repaved In Ohio County

A Walter Follmer contractor crew began spreading asphaltic material on Kyle Station Road at Yankee Road under a Butler County road sealing contract. The project extends to the Warren County line and south to State Route 4 before moving to other contract roads.

Walter Follmer Kyle Station Yankee Rd Butler County Warren County

Judge Alton Combs to Operate Father in Cincinnati

Municipal session not held today as workers report Judge Alton H Combs in Cincinnati where his father Henry Combs is slated for an operation. Tomorrow's docket will include cases set for today. An estimated 104 million animal hides and skins worldwide will be required in 1950 to meet America's shoe and leather sole demand.

Municipal Alton H .Combs Cincinnati Henry Combs America

Voice Recital At Girls' Club Features Young Pioneers

A Tuesday evening recital at the Ole Club showcased Ole pupils of Mrs News Certee Ramedell. Performers included Charles Moore Mine Levelace Mise Dorothy, Reva Moore, Leman Dunlap, Dolorea Anslinger, Martha Glass, and Lawrence Herring. They offered selections from Meyerbeer Puccini Beethoven Verdi and more with piano accompaniment and chorus-like pieces culminating in Verdi's aria.

Ole Mra News Certee Doe Reg Gree Yin Ft Thane Pow Malotte Mies Reva Moore Grete Awinet Spress Lebar Mixa Dolorea Anslinger Samson and Delilah Saint-Saens Edwards Pale Hanis Finden Charles Moore Seville Niemann Beethoven Martha Glass Mopart Handel Puccinio Herbert Lawrence Herring Grenadiers Schuman Geehl Taylor

Women’s General Missionary Society meets at church

The Women’s General Missionary Society of United Presbyterian Church held its monthly meeting at the church last night with hostesses Mrs. Bert Guernsey Mrs. Howard Haskins and Mrs. Harold Draut. A covered dish dinner preceded a program chaired by Mrs. Draut featuring devotions prayer cycle mission study topics The Book Fare by Mrs. Guernsey Each One Teach One by Mrs. Clay Yocum The Book Fair by Mrs. Edward Sorrell and a closing song My Mother’s Bible by Mrs. Haskins. A report from the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was given by Mrs. William Randall and a Thank Offering talk by Mrs. Templyn et. The business session was led by president Mrs. Randall.

Women's General Missionary Society of United Presbyterian Church Bert Guernsey Howard Haskins Harold Draut Edward Sorrell Haskins Women's Christian Temperance Union William Randall Templynet Sesson

Election of officers highlights Evangelical United Brethren class meeting

Mrs. R A Hill led a last evening gathering at Mrs. Virgil Parker’s Kenwood Drive home. Officers installed were Mrs. Harry Ward as president, Mrs. Bruce Peters as treasurer, and Mrs. William Greenfield as secretary. Devotions by Mrs. Peters and committee reports followed. The class voted a Kiddie Day picnic donation through the Salvation Army. Guests included Mrs. John Darling of Scottdale Pennsylvania and Mrs. Edward Moon of Ashland Kentucky. Refreshments were hosted by Mrs. Howard Price, Mrs. Harry and Mrs. Clifton White head.

R. A. Hill Evangelical United Brethren Church Virgil Parker Kenwood Dr Hill Harry Ward Bruce Peters William Greenfield Peters Salvation Army John Darling Scottdale Edward Moon Ashland Howard Price Harry Clifton Whitehead

Final Business Meeting Of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority

The Alpha Epsilon chapter held its final yearly meeting at the YMCA with president Mrs Gene Popper conducting the opening ritual. Officers were installed, year’s activities summarized, and the Sigma sisters of the year announced. The chapter agreed to sponsor three Salvation Army kiddie picnic children and reported bake sale profits from May. A social meeting is planned for June 25 at Samuel Woods’ Sheffield home.

Alpha Epsilon Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha YMCA Gene Popper Sigma Sisters Salvation Army Samuel Woods Sheffield

Community notices for LeSourdsville Ladies Aid and Mayflower Past Councilors

LeSourdsville Ladies Aid will meet at 717 Elwood Street at noon for a covered dish dinner. Mayflower Past Councilors gather tomorrow evening at 1112 Lafayette Street at 7 30, hosted by Mrs Nellie Palmer.

LeSourdsville Ladies Aid William Housh Elwood St Mayflower Nellie Palmer Lafayette St

Salt pay origin of salary phrase

The term salary derives from salarium the Latin phrase for the salt allowance given to Roman soldiers as part of their pay. This originated as compensation tied to salt, a valuable commodity in ancient times.

Missionary Society installs new officers in a ceremony

Thirty eight members attended the Sara h Thompson Missionary Society installation last evening. Leslie Dixon led the service replacing Mrs. Richard Gray. New officers include Mrs. Donald Keffer president, Mrs. Henry Barker vice president, Mrs. Herbert Spade secretary, Mrs. William Mack treasurer, Mrs. J. H. Brooks corresponding secretary, Mrs. L. Long publicity chairman, Mrs. Harold Brooks librarian, Mrs. Barker roll call, Mrs. Gray devotions, Mrs. Joseph Gilden and Mrs. W. D. Brock program committee, Mrs. Mable Hall sick committee, and Mrs. Charles Moore hostess committee. Albert Lowe’s team won the April–June contest. John Knight’s team will treat the winners to a July picnic. Refreshments by Pearl McKinney, M. R. Simrell, and L. F. Brown.

Sarah Thompson Missionary Socie L. F.rown Arlington Ave Leslie Dixon Richard Gray Donald Keffer Henry Barker Herbert Spade Illiam Mack J. H. Brooks L. Long Harold Brooks Barker Gray Joseph Giiden W. D. Brock Mable Hall Charles Moore Albert Lowe John Knight Pearl McKinney M. R. Simrell L. F. Brown

Lawn Party at Baker Home Hosts Lang Guests

A lawn party at the Baker residence on Manchester Ave hosted about 20 guests including Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lang of St. Petersburg and Philadelphia, guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sebald. The event featured a long terrace dinner and a colorful garden backdrop.

D. R. Baker Manchester Ave L. L. Lang St. Petersburg Fila Philadelphia E. J. Sebald Mrs. Lang

Book Reviews Heard by Missionary Society

The Bethlehem Lutheran Church Women’s Missionary Society met at the parish house last evening. Mrs. Charles Rempe and Mrs. Wyline Senften performed musical selections with Ruth Rempe at the piano. Mrs. Marie Bredekamp led devotions followed by a review of Spun By an Angel by Martha Cheavens by Mrs. M. S. Mills and a brief look at The Tumbleweed Boy by Eleanor Hull by Eleanor Haueisen. Layettes were assembled for the Mexican Mission in Texas.

Women’s Missionary Society Bethlehem Lutheran Church Charles Rempe Wylie Senften Ruth Rempe Marie Bredekamp Martha Cheavens M. S. Mills Eleanor Haueisen Eleanor Hull Texas

Williamson Gabbard Vows Exchanged in Franklin Church

Mrs Mamie Williamson and Roscoe Gabbard exchanged vows at the Congregational Christian Church of Franklin on Saturday June 3 at 830 pm. Rev W K Thompson officiated before a fireplace adorned with summer flowers and tapers. Miss Eileen Lee Meyers attended the bride and twin brother Oscar Gabbard served as best man. The couple honeymooned in Michigan and are staying with friends at Bomberger.

Congregational Christian Church of Franklin Mamie Williamson Roscoe Gabbard W. K. Thompson Eileen Lee Meyers Oscar Gabbard Michigan Egg Bombergern

Open House for Golden Wedding of Hansells

In honor of their 50th wedding anniversary Harry and Mrs Hansell plan an open house at their Route 25 home on Sunday June 18 from 2 to 5 pm Hosted by Foster Hansell and friends Edith Arpp George Noell Betty Long and Russell Deardoff, inviting all friends and relatives to attend.

Harry H. Hansell Foster Hansell Frank Dunbar Russell Martin Hansell Edith Arpp George Noell Betty Long Russell Deardoff

Twelve And One Enjoys Meeting

Mrs. Edward Windsor Jr hosted the Twelve and One Club at 1206 Lind Ave with guests in comic character costumes. Honored guest Mrs. William Curtin received a birthday handkerchief shower while prizes went to Miss Elizabeth Caldwell for costumes and to Mrs. Harold Mullen and Mrs. Larry Wardlow for games.

Edward Windsor, Jr Quentin Hale Lind Ave Illiam Curtin Elizabeth Caldwell Harold Mullen Larry Wardlow Arthur Sanderson Mullen Harus Barker Wardlow Anneth Woodrey Hale Kenneth Copenhaver Franklin Curtis

Miss Ingwersen Celebrated with Multiple Bridal Parties

A series of social gatherings honored Miss Mary Ingwersen, bride elect of Henry Windsor. Mrs. M. F. M. Tullis hosted luncheon for 21 at Moraine Country Club with yellow and white floral decor. Guest turnout topped 70 at the Quail residence for cocktails and dinner with entertainment by Mrs. Louise Hunter Windsor and pianist George Kellogg. Gifts included kitchen articles displayed under a large mammy figure. The couple plans to wed Saturday June 17.

Mary Ingwersen Henry Windsor M. FM. Tullis Moraine Country Club W. B. Quail South Main St Louise Hunter Windsor George Kellogg New York City Miss Ingwersen Miss

Westminster Guild Holds Chicken Dinner at LeSourdsville

Members of the Westminster Guild of the First Presbyterian Church met last evening at LeSourdsville Lake for a chicken dinner. In charge of the affair were Mrs. Edwin Crawford, Mrs. Robert Truck, and Mrs. A. E. Roper.

Westminster Guild First Presbyterian Church LeSourdsville Lake Edwin Crawford Robert Truck A. E. Roper

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