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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1948

Page

8

Private Home Care Aids Schizophrenic Patients From Longview

Longview State Hospital in Cincinnati places cured schizophrenia patients in private rural homes under a Family Care program. Miss Florence Startsman describes patients, including four elderly men on a day trip, adjusting to outside life in Montgomery and Clermont Counties. The state supplies clothes medical care and weekly 12 dollars with 50 cents for spending money, and trained social workers make routine visits.

Longview State Hospital Cincinnati Harold Latimer Montgomery Clermont Florence Startsman Startsman Webster

Community notices round Carlisle area events

Local briefs list meetings and activities across Carlisle and surrounding towns. Paint Blitz and garden club gatherings, Rotary party, CES chapter, grange, WSCS, church classes, band concerts, 4-H practices, Kiwanis, livestock school, Wesely class refreshments, Harmon Golf Club event, Boy Scout paper drive, 4-H club, Red Lion Faries club, Germantown BPW final meeting, Franklin Farmers Club, and a safety demonstration by the Skilled Drivers' Club scheduled through midweek.

Disabled American Veterans to Install Officers Wednesday

Lebanon group to hold officer installation during Wednesday evening meeting of the Disabled American Veterans.

Lebanon

Rural Urban Dinner Set at Hamilton YMCA This Week

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual rural urban dinner to be held Wednesday evening at the Hamilton YMCA. Attendees from both sides of the community are invited to participate in the social event coordinated by local business leaders.

Hamilton Hamilton Ymca The Chamber of Commerce

Red Lion Group Meets Wednesday at 1 PM

The Red Lion Fairies 4-H club will meet Wednesday at 1 p m at the Red Lion church. Joanne Fry Janet Hawthorne and Bonnie Lou Leonard lead the afternoon program with a grooming demonstration by Doris Palmer Jennie LaForce Faye Fuget Janet Hawthorne and Doris Palmer. Bon nie Lou Leonard and Imogene Hill give a foot demonstration. News reporter is Margaret Fry. MYF business and social meeting elected officers Stanley Kolb president Margaret Fry vice president Joanne Kolb secretary and Doris Palmer treasurer.

RED Lion Red Lion Fairies Joanne Fry Janet Hawthorne Bonnie Lou Leonard Ralph Lane Martha Belle Forman Doris Palmer Jennie LaForce Faye Fuget Jerry LaForce Imogene Hill Margaret Fry MYF Margaret and Stanley Kolb Joanne Kolb

Appliances Grow Common on U S Farms

Washington AP The Agriculture Department says 43 percent of U S farms own electric washing machines reflecting urban appliance trends on rural households. Refrigerators appear on 38 percent, vacuums on 25 percent, water heaters 10 percent, sewing machines 7 percent though most farms have some sewing capability.

Washington U. S Agriculture Department Middle Atlantic East North Central Pacific States

Monroe Boy Scout Troop 4 Paper Drive Planned

Monroe Troop 4 will hold a scrap paper drive in Monroe and nearby areas Wednesday at 1 p.m. Scoutmaster Dr. T. B. Martin said the 15 scouts will contact every resident and pick up papers from farmers who contribute.

Monroe Boy Scout T. B. Martin Martin

Residents share visits across towns in Ohio and beyond

Mr and Mrs Floyd Ballard entertain guests including R E Steward and daughter Jean of New Rochelle New York. Others visit relatives in Hamilton Blanchester Middletown and Tucson while local clubs meet and birthdays are celebrated.

Dale Blackburn Floyd Nickell Middletown Reese Nickell Ginny Poasttown Floyd Ballard R. E. Steward Jean New Rochelle N. Y John Coomer George Joan Blanchester Walter Wirtley Charles Tankersly Hamilton James Reid Chicago L. E. Baker Tucson Ariz Alva Baker Karl Banker Hospital Herman Boehne G. O. Michael Walter Wirtey

Local Social Roundup from Eaton Area

Franklin and surrounding towns feature a busy social scene with a horse show honoring Steve Eaton's birthday, visits from Frederick Winship of New York, and multiple family and friend gatherings. Notables include hospital stay for Harry Mayne and obituaries for Mrs. John R. Lloyd.

Franklin Police Busy Weekend With Disturbances and Alerts

Franklin police reported a busy weekend with several arrests for intoxication and disorderly conduct. From Kentucky men charged with property destruction to local drivers cited for speeding in rain, a missing taxi fare incident and a lost payroll check worth 98.56 were noted. Church meetings and a spaghetti supper at Red Lion were announced.

Franklin Coleman Young Mentz Addition Chas. Lamb Luther Webb Dayton Kentucky Ruhr Webb Spring Ave Young Lamb Webb John Watkins Miami Valley Building and Loan Company

Border Collie Show Set at Montgomery County Fair Grounds

Border Collie trial to be held at Dayton Montgomery County fair grounds June 26 judged by the North American Sheep Dog society. More than 20 dogs expected with morning heats narrowing to about 10 for the afternoon show. Adults 75 cents, children under 14 50 cents. tickets via 4-H clubs across seven counties.

Miami Valley America Montgomery County Fairgrounds Dayton North American Sheep Dog Society Dayton Daily News Montgomery Butler Preble Warren Darke Greene Miami Clinton Counties

Pension Requests Rise in May in Lebanon

Walter Dwire reports a May increase in old age pension applications. Seven hundred ninety eight recipients received 35 604 90 dollars in aid, rising from 793 recipients and 35 115 90 dollars in April. Average monthly check was 44 62 dollars, up slightly from 44 28. The funds cover current expenses.

Lebanon Walter Dwire

Grange Master Named to State Commission

Gov Thomas J Herbert appointed Joseph W Fichter of Oxford to the State Conservation and Natural Resources Commission for a term ending February 1955 He succeeds David C Bradfute of Xenia Fichter a Democrat is master of the Ohio Grange

Columbus Thomas J. Herbert Joseph W. Fichter Oxford State Conservation Nata Oral Resources Commission David C. Bradfute Xenia Fichter Ohio Grange

Local Social Notes and Health Update

Last week from her duties in the Good Drug Store. Elmer E. Scholl of Canton visited with his mother Mrs Josephine Scholl. Mrs Mark Richardson and son near Mason visited Franklin relatives. Mrs Warren Barry ill with spinal meningitis improving in Middletown Hospital. Fred Bone confined at home with a broken hip in serious condition. Mrs Roger Oswald and Miss Edna Crist visited Middletown Saturday afternoon. Since 1921 American Jews have contributed and invested more than 250000000 in Palestine.

Franklin Robert Eaton Steve Pete Rossman Tommy Thacker Jerry Larry Scholl Eaton Fred Wade Dayton Frederick Winship New York W. W. Winship Roy Knutson Delbert Bentley Good Elmer E. Scholl Canton Josephine Scholl Mark Richardson Near Mason Warren Barry Middletown Fred Bone Roger Oswald Edna Crist

Car Fire Reported in Franklin Scare

Franklin resident Luther Estridge told police he saw smoke from a parked car at Fifth and Canal Streets Saturday night. Firefighters found the rear seat destroyed, believed to have started from a cigarette ash in the cushion. the car belonged to Thurman Hisle of Franklin Route 2.

Franklin Luther Estridge Fifth and Canal St Thurman Hisle

Warren Band Concert Planned for Mason Wednesday

The Warren County American Legion Band will perform in Mason Wednesday at 8 p m. Everett Aylstock, the group’s manager, announced the concert. John Drake of Morrow will direct the band which will wear new uniforms.

Mason American Legion Warren Country American Legion Everett Aylstock John Drake Morrow

Tractor Fuels Will Be Ample Is Forecast

The Agriculture Department says no general pinch on tractor fuels is expected this summer and fall though spot shortages may occur. Clyde F. Clark of the Production and Marketing Administration cites possible shortages from storage or transport limits, rush planting or harvesting, or many machines in a community. Gasoline and related fuels likely to be short while kerosene and diesel supplies for about 20 percent of tractors should be adequate.

Washington Agriculture Department Clark

Camden Lions charter ceremony and officer slate

The Camden Lions Club was organized at a Camden Masonic meeting with a charter presented. Sponsored by the Hamilton and Eaton clubs, officers elected include R C Nein as president Calvin Brown first vice president John Schieley second vice president John Biggs third vice president and secretary Kenneth Wysong with treasurer Bert E Snyder. Membership lists many named members including Calvin Brown Warren Brown P G Deem W J Friderici Rolland McKee and others.

Camden Camden Lions Club

Man Finds Four Leaf Clovers in Pocket Full of Luck

Leban on Welton Hizer constable of Turtlecreek township reports luck for weeks to come after finding 24 four leaf clovers and 23 five leaf clover Sunday while picnicking with family.

Lebanon Welton Hizer Turtlecreek Hizer

Association Checks Herd Of Mason Man

Brattleboro Vermont Dr J A Freiberg Mason Ohio has had additional animals in his herd inspected and classified for type by the Holstein Friesian Association of America C J Miller Medina Ohio one of nine officials appointed to this work in the United States Two animals were rated very good the second highest score and four were rated good plus This is the second time the herd has been classified for type The classification combined with production testing helps prove sires and locate outstanding brood cow families in the herd.

Herge Europe United States Brattlebora J. A. Freiberg Mason Holstein - Friesian Association of America C. J. Miller Medina, O

Italy eyes volcano power beyond Rome light crisis

A playful column notes Italy hoping to harness volcanoes for electricity amid a power shortage. It jokes about odd methods, mentions Roman candles, and muses on summer solstice humor before promoting Middletown Lumber Company for flooring and term payment plans at 1925 Central Avenue, phone 23636.

Italy Rome Caesars Lara Middletown Lumber Company Central Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carlisle Carlisle Town Hall Franklin Garden Club William Reynolds Rotary Club Chautauqua CES Masonic Temple Springboro WSCS Methodist Church John Kruer Germantown St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Preble County Preble County Fairgrounds Lebanon Kiwanis Club Presbyterian Church Warren County Willam Hufford Somerville Wesley Harmon Golf Club Red Lion Faries Franklin Farmers Club E. E. Luttringer Denny Lumber CO First Ave Grimes RED Lion Group Central Ave Finance. Corp Police of Red Lion Church MVF James Johnson Walter Hayes Wilson Tunmire Paul E. Sauters Route 2 Gilbert Spicer Newport Wm. Quinn Quinn Alexander Main St Palestine Clyde F. Clark Department Production and Marketing Administration Camden Lions Association Bayview Lodge End ST Benney Seles Hudepohl Middletown, Ohio Kaiser-Frazer Kaiser Duff- Hancock Motor Sales Inc Charles S Ohio
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