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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1950

Page

9

Annual 4-H Trip to Coney Island Draws Hundreds

Preble County 4-H Club members, parents and friends joined a June 13 excursion by six buses to Cincinnati. They toured Procter and Gamble and a daily newspaper plant, visited vegetable shortening production, and explored the Coney Island Amusement Park before returning to Preble County by 7 30 p.m.

EATON Preble County Camden Cincinnati Slough Proctor and Gamble Aso Coney Island

Cemetery Group Elects Officers and Board Members

Lebanon Cemetery Association re elected G F Brown president at the annual meeting. Officers for the year are Dr J W Bratten vice president and C H Young secretary treasurer. trustees include Ralph St John Harry Gray and George Krager. New members Carl D Stiles and William Feaser succeed J A Schilling and Herman Goodwin who died. Russell Morgan rehired as superintendent. About 75 to 100 burials yearly. total interments reach 6 967 since 1850.

The Lebanon Cemetery Association J. W. Bratten Charles H. Young Ralph St. John Harry Gray George Krager Emmet J. Beedle C. H. Young Carl D. Stiles William Feaser J. A. Schilling Herman Goodwin Russell Morgan Lebanon Cemetery

Frankin Franklin District Social News Highlights

Mrs Blanche Chamberlain of Paola Kans visited her niece Mrs Fred Helsinger and was honored at a covered dish dinner with Carlisle area friends including Mrs Hazel Updyke and Mrs Mary Hendricks. Jacob Scholl family capped a south trip via Smokies Florida Key West and Virginia visits returning home. Several locals plan hospital and family visits with outings to the Zoo Sharon Woods and a Springboro picnic.

Louis Gross Eva Gross Heber Dreher Alvin Harrison Franklin Jacob Scholl Ross Jerry Larry South Smokies Florida Key West John Richardson Bradenton Fla M. E. Locke Winter Park Chincoteague Lee W. Scholl Aman A. S. Boyers Buena Vista Boyers Joe Boyer Middletown Hospital Clint Pratt Johnstown Eliza Stoutenborough Ella Ethel Will Null Springboro Zoo Sharon Woods Marjorie Mallcoat William Mallicoat Peggy Myers Bob Harrison Joe Myers Samuel Dunn

Preble County Officials Quit

Mrs Barbara Rigsbee the Preble County deputy probate clerk retires effective July 1 after three and a half years in the post. Probate judge Donald L Ziegel will announce a replacement later this week. Martha Jane Hebbeler, clerk in the treasurer’s office for five years, also resigns. Barbara Tipton fills Hebbeler’s vacancy and began duties Monday.

Delegates Return From Convention Of Church Group

Franklin delegates Mrs William J Hannum and Mrs Norman Locke returned from Ocean Grove New Jersey where they attended the National Council of Women's Organizations of the Presbyterian Church. The event drew two thousand women from all states and missionaries from every continent. Highlights included commissioning 45 new missionaries with postings to Brazil China India Iran Japan Korea Mexico Portugal Philippines Syria Thailand Venezuela and West Africa. Ohio received special honor naming Mrs Verne Buchanan of New Philadelphia as nations president of Women's Council for four years.

Franklin First Presbyterian Church of William J. Hannum Norman Locke Ocean Grove National Council of Women's Organizations The Presbyterian Church Union Islands of the Seas Brazil China India Iran Japan Korea Mexico Portugal Philippines Syria Thailand Venezuela West Africa Ohio Verne Buchanan New Philadelphia of Nations Women’s Council

Kings Mills Social News Highlights Local Life

Miss Virginia Tucker undergoes surgery at Bethesda Hospital after injuries from a bus crash near Mason. Birth announced for Franklin and Phyllis Stwarka’s son on June 13, with grandparents Edwin Du Mont and Phyllis Stwarka noted. Numerous social visits and church group activities populate the Kings Mills scene, including the Gleaners class meeting and a piano recital at the Baptist Church. Mr and Mrs Paul Harbaugh celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with over 100 guests and a three tier cake.

Kings Mills Virginia Tucker J. O. Tucker Bethesda Hospital Mason Mannie Davis Julia Canode McArthur Theodore Grabeman Dayton Bennie Schlagheck Gayle Mt. Holly Clara Barber Ernest Earnhart David Gleaners C. H. Foster Ashtabula Martin Endelman Africa Paul Harbaugh Joy Harbaugh Frank Pierstorff Lillian Fugett Estella Barnes Maineville Mose Finn Martha Jane Lexington University of Kentucky Charlotte Reed Camp Butterworth Foster Frank Dowdell Harold Moorman Ada Moorman Cincinnati Lake St. Marys Elgar Enfield Esther Circle Emma Hackman Carl Hackman Gene Schlagheck Virginia Wolfe Lebanon Schlagheck Grace R. King Guild A W. Drake Baptist Church Margaret Cones Loveland Kingsville Margaret Messinger Gloria Lee King Joy Sibey Barbara Mount Dolores Bowman Jean Hall Norma Dill Sally King Jean Bigler Patricia Berner Jac Lyn Becker Wanda Ellis Gloria King C. L. Holden Frank D. Wilson C. E. Stephenson Oak St William Schuch San Bernardino Calif Harbaughs Phyllis Bailey

Class Project Sells Hymn Books Funds Drive

Kings Mills Baptist Church class raises funds to buy hymnals. Contributions sought through class president Mrs. C. H. Foster or treasurer Mrs. C. E. Stephenson.

Kings Mills Kings Mills Baptist Church C. H. Foster C. E. Stephenson

Greenbush social news from Father’s Day dinner

Mr and Mrs John Jacquart, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Moyer and children attended the father’s day dinner at the church Sunday. Mr and Mrs Junius Bach spent the weekend in Kentucky. Mrs Donald Stoltz and children, Mr and Mrs Edwin Moyer and sons spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ray Hall. Mr and Mrs Clarence Eckhardt entertained their club Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Homer Phillips entertained friends from Cleveland over the weekend. John Snyder spent Sunday afternoon at Jake Velte’s.

Greenbush John Jacquart Kenneth Moyer Junius Bach Kentucky Donald Stoltz Edwin Moyer Ray Hall Clarence Eckhardt Homer Phillips Cleveland John Snyder Jake Velte’s

Combine engineer to coach farmers on harvest tweaks

A 1:30 p.m. session Friday at the Howard Wolfram farm on Block Rd in Ross Township will feature Sem Maber, extension agricultural engineer, to explain proper adjustments of combines. Emphasis will be on settings for harvesting different small grains that will ripen soon.

Hamilton Howard Wolfram Block Rd Ross Township Butler County George R. Wilson Sem Maber Extension

Keystone Class Sees Monthly Meeting At Clippingers

WEST ELKTON The Keystone Class of West Elkton Friends Church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Marion Clippinger for its monthly gathering. The session opened with prayer by Rev C J Hammond and roll call, with members naming books of the Bible. Games followed and refreshments served to the Hammond family and many locals, including the Back, Back, Back, Kopler, Stubbs, Loop, Mough, Herman, Roark, Koser, Hough, and Clippinger households. The next meeting will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Hubert Hough.

West Elkton West Elkton Friends Church Marion Clippinger C. J. Hammond Hammond Roger Brown Buress Back Harold Kopler Robert Stubbs Darrell Loop Hubert Mough Walter Herman Jess Roark Janet Julia Back Cheryl Koser Mariana Loop Joyce Carolyn Marilyn Hough Corrine Roark Jimmy Hartmen Royce Rodney Clippinger Hubert Hough

Lawn Fete Planned For Friday Evening

Kings Mills School District Community Club sponsors a lawn fete at the school grounds Friday evening starting at 5 30 p m. Refreshments and a program of games and amusements will be features of the event.

Kings Mills

Summer guest and visiting families in Carlisle area

Mr Richard Nicholas and Mr and Mrs Robert Porter attend summer school at Miami University. Dayton guests Mr and Mrs Lilie Reynolds and family dine with Mr and Mrs Chris Ressinger. Mrs Blanche Chamberlain visiting. luncheon hosted by Mrs Fred Helsinger. Families travel to Florida for visits. Jeaninne Mount to enter Florida Southern College. Local illness noted. Mr Ernest Earnhart on sick list. Dayton visitors Edgar Cross and Dick Hale spend weekend at Mon Spring Lake near Waynesville.

Edna Chamberlain Florida Florida Southern College Lakeland Jeannine Ernest Earnhart Edgar Cross Dick Hale Dayton Mon Spring Lake Waynesville

Coleman Trip and Community News Roundup

Mr and Mrs Clyde Coleman returned from Houston Texas Sunday with Miss Donna Coleman and Barbara Michael joining for a month’s vacation. Mr and Mrs Ralph Dull plan to attend the funeral of Mrs Minnie Moore in West Alexandria Thursday. A father and son banquet occurred Sunday in the Brethren Church social room. Rev Crick of the Brethren Church will spend two weeks at a conference. The Colemans and Mrs Daisy Coleman visited Mrs McClure in Piqua Saturday.

Gratis Clyde Coleman Houston Tex Donna Coleman Barbara Michael Ralph Dull Minnie Moore

West Elkton Notes Home Return and Travel Destinations

Charles Heffran has returned to Columbus after visiting his father Jack Heffran who is critically ill. Mr and Mrs Walter E Clark with daughter Patricia Joan and Mr and Mrs Robert Slusher are vacationing in Miami Beach Florida for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Parvin Bond Mr and Mrs Jimmy Bond and daughter Susan Elizabeth left this week for Oakland California where Bond will undergo hospital training and prepare for missionary doctoring in China.

West Elkton Charles Heffran Columbus Jack Heffran Walter E. Clark Patricia Joan Robert Slusher Miami Beach Fla Parvin Bond Jimmy Bond Susan Elizabeth Oakland Cal Bond China

Correction on William Scearce address in Franklin

A correction notes that yesterday's report mislisted William Scearce's address. The correct address is 101 South River St in Franklin, not 18 North River St.

Lebanon William Scearce North River St Franklin Scearce South River St

Carlisle Club to Meet at Mrs Myers Home

The Live and Learn Club will gather at Mrs Glenn Myers residence on June 30 for a meeting that includes a picnic as part of the event.

Carlisle Club Carlisle Live and Glenn Myers

Local clubs schedule midweek gatherings in Trenton

The Lather League meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the parish hall. The Wimedsetlsa club gathers at Mrs Paul Shaffer's home near Den ver ville on Wednesday. The Missionary Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church hosts its annual Silver Tea at 2 0 p m Wednesday on the lawn of the R C Nein residence on North Main St. The Preble County Sarai Youth plans a 80 30 Donation Dance at the Eaton Grange Hall Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 pm.

Trenton Wimedsetlsa Club Paul Shaffer Denverville Missionary Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church R. C. Nein North Main St Preble County Sarai Eaton Grange Hall

Ladies of Frangelica United Brethren Church Meeting

The Ladies of the Frangelica United Brethren Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Lora Stubbs for a gathering. Activities and discussion are planned, with refreshments following the meeting.

Frangelica

Weemens Society Meeting at Springhors Grange Hall

The Weemens Society of Christian Service will meet this afternoon at the home of Charles Null. The Springhors Grange will convene Wednesday evening in the hall.

Weemens Society of Christian Service Charles Null Springhors Grange

Bus tour to Rockwood Pottery leaves YMCA at noon

A bus will depart Harmes YMCA at 12 30 p m on Thursday for a scheduled tour of Rockwood Pottery in Cincinnati.

Harmes Ymca Rockwood Pottery Cincinnati

Farm Bureau Grange picnic and combine clinic details

The annual Farm Bureau Grange picnic will meet at 6 pm in the County Agent's office in the Building. A combine clinic is scheduled for 1 90 pm Friday at Newerd Wolfram farm on Black Rad in Ross Township hosted by Butler County Agent.

Farm Bureau- Grange Frig Bern St Wolfram Farm Black Rad Ross Township Butler County

Local social notes from Lebanon celebrate 56th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. William E Reedle marked their fifty sixth wedding anniversary at a family dinner west of Lebanon with guests from Mason. The page also details numerous salons and gatherings including bridge and canasta events, supper clubs, and visits by relatives from Indiana Maryland and Ohio across the weekend and into Monday.

Liam E. Reedle Lebanon Golden Lamb Park Ave Dudley Graham Jearl Spi Vail James William Pierce Galloping Graham George Bateman Lawrenceburg Ind Stanley Ellenbach Don Ertel Harry Cowan East Silver St Martha McClure James Doerter Evansville Ind Maurice McClure Scotty Princeton Webster Fue Pylenville Frank Glaab Westwood Stuart Woodin Cincinnati Joe Scott Springfield W. 8. Howell Cincinnati Ave Scotts George Leichty Campus Inn South Fast St Bates Hollingshead Joe Worley George Menkle The Henkle Orchard Ave Ernest Kite Jean Hamilton Charles Dawson John McConnell Sona Jimmy and David Dayton Nettle Hatfield Clarence Jameson Walter Larrick W. J. Koch, Sr L. F. Wertz Marietta Harria Johnny McKay Huntington W. Va Anderson

Trenton Church Groups Plan Week of Services and Events

Trenton churches announce a busy week with a Lutheran Fellowship covered dish supper in the parish house Sunday evening featuring the Rounders Club of Middletown. The Lutheran Vacation Bible School hosts an Friday evening program at 7:30 in the parish hall open to the public. Children’s Day services are set for Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Closing 40 Hours devotion occurs Sunday evening at Holy Name Church at 7:30. The United Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society met at Oxford with delegates from across the nation and Trenton members including Mrs. Howard Carey and several local officers.

Trenton Lutheran Christian Service League Rounders Club of Middletown Lutheran Vacation Bible School Holy Name Church Women's General Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church Oxford

Weekend Gatherings Across Lebanon and Surrounding Areas

Miss Janet Hazel wood of Lebanon visits with George Allan family as several local residents host relatives and friends through the week. Dayton’s Robert Fugate spends weeks with Igée Fitzpatrick and son, while Iris and multiple families share Sunday meals and social visits in Red Lion Middletown Springfield Loveland Mason Greeville Saint Bernard and Greenbush areas. The Saint Bernard wedding of Mayree Kappen and James Joseph Kalein is noted with Harold Woodrey and others in attendance.

Renton Janet Hazelwood Lebanon George Allan C. C. Hollenkamp Ehmit South Fort Mitchell Harold Poplin Robert Fugate Dayton Igée Fitzpatrick Stanley Hitchback Red Lion Alvin Bennett Middletown Robert Weidle Beryl Lindsay Fred Merriweather Sharon Woods Sherri Merriweather Nick Merriweather Woodsdale Dorothy Peplin Springfield Harold Peplin Orlan Gingerich Loveland Walter Duck Ernie Detroit Mich Floyd Barlow Harold Woodrey Wallace White Mason Helen Angst Seven Mile Emmit Stella Emma Angst Bruce Poplin Robert Poplin Greeville Mayree Kappen James Joseph Kalein St. Clemens Church Saint Bernard John J Ernest Hangar Greenbush Joe Westrick Lulu Monroe Hamilton Howar Woodrey Jesse Maysilles Matt Penring Janice Albert Corbett

Sermon Sunday by Rev. A. Davis at Jacksonburg

Local notes report Rev. A Davis of Illinois delivering his first sermon in Jacksonburg on Sunday. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson and daughter Josephine of Cincinnati with Mrs Elenor Schwab and son Cherrison. The Brelsfords attended the Jacoby Edwards wedding at the Middletown Methodist Church. Charles Heidtner of Columbus called on the Brelsfords Tuesday.

Jacksonburg A. Davis Illinois William Wilson Josephine Cincinnati Elenor Schwab Cherrison Richard Treker Mildred Albert Gettysburg Burns Tabler Katherine Brelsford Mary Wilden Middletown Hospital Louise Whitman Wisconsin John Helm John Jacquart Harry Short John Brelsford Jacoby-Edwards Middletown Charles Heeftner Columbus

Franklin Legion Entertained At Picnic Monday

Franklin The Ausiliary president Mrs Richard Berger hosted a picnic at East Sixth Street Monday night for American Legion Auxiliary members and their spouses. Men played cards while women met, donating 50 dollars for cushion covers for the Dayton Veterans Administration Center. Officials named to represent Franklin at the August American Legion Convention in Cleveland include Willem Clasten and Mrs Charles Wallace with alternates Mrs Warner Canewer and Mrs Amos Robinson. July meeting planned at the None on Fourth Street. Norma der a wee sponsored by the Awch at the Girl Buckeye State event in Columbia will report. Committee members listed: Keith Layman Ore Lowely liner Mullenia Lucy Rice Carrie Zink Lucille Murech and Hurech.

Franklin Richard Berger East Sieth St American Legion Ausiliary Legion Veteran's Administration Center Dayton American Legion Convention Cleveland Willem Clasten Charles Wallace Warner Canewer Amos Robinson None Fourth St Awch Buckeye Columbia Keith Layman Ore Lowely Liner Mullenia Lucy Rice Carrie Zink Lucille Murech Hurech

Joint Picnic Plans Finalized for Farm Bureau Grange Event

Hamilton reports the twenty seventh annual Farm Bureau Grange picnic committee will meet Friday in the County Extension office to finalize plans. The event is set for August 3 at Le Sourdaville Lake, announced by co chairmen Mr and Mrs Robert Gillespie and Mr and Mrs Earl Streifthau.

Hamilton Farm Bureau-Grange Fridey George Ro Witeon Butler Mae le Sourdaville Lake Robert Gillespie Earl Streifthau Cochairmen

Germantown Social News Highlights Local Visits and Births

Germantown residents host relatives and visit with friends from North Dakota to Cincinnati. A birth is announced for a daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Winglewich in Middletown. Reunions, weekend visits, and a pinochle club gathering are noted, with many Germantown residents named among attendees and well wishers.

Germantown Frerett Woodward North Dakota Ray Winglewich Sara Pressel Middletown Frank Pretee Floren Winglewich Fart Meaton Phyllie Tim Pmley Heaton Dayton Frank Longfellow Greenville Alpha Longfellow Wilbur Sprinkel and Bruce Shuey Cincinnati Bessie Shuey Dean Stiver Bernard Stiver Tom Frisby James Stull Mary Lou Earl Smith Edith Huber Satoo New Beth Helen Louise Judy Marcella Henry Emerson Miller Centerville James Henry Miamisburg Fari Miller Lester Miller Esker Raybold Paul Sprout Albany N.Y Mary Judy Doris Chautauqua Zeller Henry Fila Stump Virgil Minnich John Swartzel Leater Mapner Francis McDonad Rhea Borchers Zora Silknitter Della Theiss Edgar Zehring Earl Zehring Kenneth Waddell Sam Judy Harold Judy

4H Club Members Attend State Camp

Wilda Resrode and Juster attended the State Junior Leadership Camp at Camp Objo last week to develop leadership in youths. Hetty Bowen took life saving and water safety instruction by the Red Cross and passed the Red Cross Senior Life Saving test. Bowen is a longtime 4-H member, having completed four club projects and served as an officer in two clubs, with active involvement in church, Girl Scouts, and local college events.

Paton Wilda Resrode Cnt Juster Lacgursnty Objo Hetty Bowen Red Cross Ye Cros Mise Bowen Charch Girl Scouts Ca Tvillee A Rey "Colcahe Calenna

Shower honors Mrs Laubach at Poastown event

A combined hospital shower for Mrs Robert Laubach was hosted by Mrs Robert Conatree and Mrs Albert Roling in Poastown Heights. Attendees included Mrs Lester Mays Mrs Helen Smith Mrs Helen Kring and many others. A Father ten banquet at Unionly Church featured roast beef dinner, moving pictures by Rev Maurice Smith, speaker Rev Jerome Shulte and group singing led by Ralph Wilson.

Poasttown Heights Robert Conatree Albert Roling Robert Laubach Lester Mays Helen Smith Helen Kring Peyton Goines Fort Smith Lawrence Wond Ray Kring Tom Bradbury Margaret Layer James Laubach Jah Cou Donald Ober Gien Selby Russel Keng Joyce Buchheit C. T. Windle Lester May Maurice Smith Farmersville United Brethren Jerome Shulte Ralph Wilson

Hadacol Helps Mrs Conner With Neuritis Pain, Claim

Mrs Martha Jane Conner of Rochelle Georgia says neuritis pain in her left arm and hair combing trouble improved after taking Hadacol She credits the remedy for washing and using her arm normally again and urges others to try it claiming relief from deficiencies and emphasizing a money back guarantee Trial sizes and larger bottles priced for families and hospitals The Leilene Corporation promotes the product as safe with no habit forming ingredients

Martha Jane Conner Rochelle Georgia

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