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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1951

Page

5

Cincinnati social visit from Lambert family

Mrs. Anna Lambert of Central Ave and her daughters Mrs. Katherine Johnson and Mrs. John Hacker with daughter Elizabeth Ann, all of Cincinnati, are visiting another daughter, Mrs. Douglas Bethume of Mount Vernon New York.

Anna Lambert Central Ave Katherine Johnson John Hacker Elizabeth Ann Cincinnati Lambert Douglas Bethume Mt. Vernon N. Y

Parties End In Brunch And Rehearsal Dinner Today

Brunch at Mrs. M P Schrock on Aberdeen Dr honored Miss Joanne Butterfield and her attendants before her 4 30 p m wedding at Church of the Ascension officiated by Rev Russell Galloway. Attendants wore pearl strands. Arbor and bouquets decor filled the scene. Guests included Barbara Fry Ridgewood N J and many regional families. A rehearsal dinner followed with gifts of pearls and cuff links.

M. P. Schrock Aberdeen Dr Joanne Butterfield Donald Smith Page Miss Butterfield Mr. Page Church of the Ascension Russell Galloway First Presbyterian Church Barbara Fry Ridgewood N. J William Gerhold Huntington W. Va John Katterheinrich Cincinnati Richard Sellers Cleveland John Chapin Chicago J. P. Butterfield Charles E. Page Haverhill Mass Henry Miller St. Louis C. J. McKnight Eaton Dr Richard Page David Miller Randall Butterfield McKnight

Bette Hampton Bridal Showers End With Dinner Party

Miss Bette Hope Hampton was honored at a sequence of showers and parties hosted by co workers from Middletown High and Roosevelt Junior High. A dinner at LeSourdsville Lake doubled as a personal shower with trousseau gifts. Guests included Mrs. Everett Sams and Mrs. Earl Fouts among others. Hampton and fiance Robert Petrocy plan to marry June 30 at St. John’s Church in a 2:30 p.m. open church ceremony.

Bette Hope Hampton Middletown High School Roosevelt Junior High School LeSourdsville Lake Everett Sams Earl Fouts Howard Ward Wendie Howland Oscar Frahlman Joseph Mulholland Mary Lou Pergram Barbara Knox Miss Hampton Robert Petrocy St. John’s Church

Wildwood TwoBall Foursome Scheduled for July 1

Wildwood Golf Club hosts a two ball foursome on July 1 with tee at 2 30 pm. Chairmen are Mr and Mrs Jess Johnston assisted by Mr and Mrs Morris Smith Mr and Mrs Bert Feinthal and Mrs William Bales. A covered dish dinner follows golf.

Wildwood Golf Club Jess Johnston Morris Smith Bert Feinthal William Bales

Relatives Visit Families Here

Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Murray Jacobs of Garfield St. are Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Guernsey and daughters Barbara and Beverly of Lexington Mass. Miss Barbara Guernsey has just completed her first year at Colby College Waterville Mo. Other guests are Mr. and Mrs. H. L. McDonald of Jasonville Ind. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. T. O. McDonald Sr. of Yankee Rd. and Bert Guernsey and family of Brentwood St.

Murray Jacobs Garfield St D. L. Guernsey Barbara Beverly Lexington Mass Guernsey Jacobs Middletown Armco Barbara Guernsey Colby College Waterville H. L. McDonald Jasonville Ind McDonalds

Musical Merry-Go-Rad and Theatre Lineup

A compact program listing shows and events including Musical Merry-Go-Rad at 00:00 and 8:30 segments such as Magnificent Montague News Slim Brickers Sports Digest Comedy of Errors Twenty Questions Take A Number Chicago Theater College Corner Show The Bandstand Jamboree and Dixie Land Time Swing Club.

Montague

Shower Honors Newlyweds Combs Pair in Parcel Post Party

A mixed parcel post shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Paul Combs, married May 31 in Muncie Indiana, was hosted at the former's Central Ave home. Gifts go to Imperial Beach California where they reside. Mr. Combs serves in the U S Navy in San Diego.

Charles Combs Virgil Combs Central Ave Paul Combs Muncie Ind Marjorie Brewer Imperial Beach Cailif Combs San Diego U.S. Navy Chalmers’ Brewer, Sr Robert McCutcheon Fletcher Bush Juanita Garrett George Peck Marian Hatton Ellison Garrett Don Hawkins Lee Keen Cleo Hackney Norman Emrick William A. Hoyts Edna McCutcheon Harry Largent Edna Kramer Charles Mantz Fanny Rogers Robert Hopper Grover Dingess Grover Dingess, Jr Paul Brumfield Buenos Boyd Chalmers Brewer

War Mothers Meeting and Memorial at Legion Home

American War Mothers gathered Thursday at the Legion Home. A report by State Hospital Chairman Mrs. Mary Thorley was read. Mrs. Robert Miller, state president, described a trip to Akron to visit other chapters. The charter was draped for Julia Woodrey, a charter member and Gold Star Mother who died June 8. A covered-dish veterans dinner at the Day ton VA Hospital is set for July 3.

Legion Home State Hospital Mary Thorley Robert Miller Akron Julia Woodrey V.A. Hospital Dayton

Unity Council 241 Plans Charter Draping for Sister Snethen

Unity Council No 241 Daughters of America met at Knights of Malta Hall. Members are asked to wear white next Friday evening for the draping of the charter in memory of Sister Harriett Snethen. A luncheon followed.

Unity Council No. 241 Daughters of America Knights of Malta Harriett Snethen

Sermon by Rev Louis Smith at Friendship Baptist Church

The Rev Louis Smith will deliver the Sunday sermon at Friendship Baptist Church 104 Young St. He sponsors a program at 3 p m featuring Haire Sisters radio artist of Michigan. Public invited. The Golden Link Sewing Club met at Brown Tea Room with Mrs Mary Grimes as guest. Next meeting at Mrs Pearl Maxberry home Monday night.

Louis Smith Friendship Baptist Church Young St Haire Sisters Michigan Golden Link Sewing Club Brown Tea Room Mary Grimes Pearl Maxberry

Cab Companion Hit Him in Taxi Fare Dispute

Elmer Kash of 216 Curtis Sr. told police late last night that a man struck him and attempted to force payment for a taxi ride. Kash said the men also stole two bus tickets to Kentucky and he was with three men at a cafe outside town before returning.

Elmer Kash Curtis Sr Kash Kentucky

Workman at Dayton Killed in Cave In

Dayton AP reports a ditch at a new house cave in trapping Dommer Dillon 37 who died. Two other workmen escaped unharmed after the incident yesterday.

Dayton Dommer Dillon

Running From Law No Good, Man Off For Prison Term

Robert McCullough, 40, formerly of Hamilton, heads to the Ohio Penitentiary after a 1947 case. He was arraigned before Judge P. P. Boll for stealing Mark Gillespie’s automobile, was jailed, and asked Sheriff Charles B. Walke for a courtesy before imprisonment.

Hamilton Robert McCullough Ohio P. P. Boll McCullough Mark Gillespie Charles B. Walke

Sherman Paper Stock fire in Hamilton injures none

A blaze at the Sherman Paper Stock Co near downtown Hamilton caused estimated damages of 15 000 to 20 000. Five fire units fought the 8 30 p m blaze for about an hour with a suspected origin near the rear elevator shaft. Dense smoke covered the area as spectators were held back and sections of the roof collapsed while floors and walls remained standing.

Hamilton Sherman Paper Stock Company George Schlotterbeck Schlotterbeck Ther Sherman Company

Dayton Meeting Studies Community Fund Solicitation Methods

About 2000 Red Feather leaders attended the National Conference of Community Chest Leaders in Dayton, examining employee and corporate solicitation tactics to boost fundraising. Notables included Albert Nesbitt of Nesbitt Inc and Robert Oelman of National Cash Register, who led sessions on employee and corporate solicitation respectively.

Dayton National Conference of Community Chest Leaders Red Feather Albert F. Nesbitt John J. Nesbitt H. J. Heinz Pittsburgh United Defense Fund Korea USO

Youthful Drivers Ordered To Court

Two 15 year olds were ordered to appear before juvenile authorities after being found in a truck on Garfield Street. Patrolman Larry White said one boy exited the driver’s seat as the other prepared to enter. both admitted riding without the owner’s permission and without a license. The truck belonged to J. A. Ault Jr. of 201 The Alameda.

Garfield St Larry White Calumet Ave J. A. Ault, Jr Alameda

Michael G Heintz Civil War Historian and Lawyer dies at 82

Cincinnati attorney and noted Civil War history expert Michael G Heintz, 82, died at his home after months of illness. He served as past state commander of the Sons of Union Veterans. Services set for Monday in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Michael G. Heintz Heintz The Sons of Union Veterans

Rubber neck needed for tennis fans, comic verse

A humorous poem laments the neck strain of watching tennis, with punchy lines about the long court and fast shots. It jokes that if the neck could swivel freely watching tennis would be easier, avoiding stiffness and rheumatic wrecks. The piece contrasts tennis with other sports for comic effect.

Auto thief’s flight ends with prison and return to Ohio

A repeat auto thief fled to Texas and Georgia before stealing another car. He served 28 months in Atlanta federal prison. Released June 10, he was held for Butler County and brought back by Walke. The office vows to pursue criminals who flout the law.

Texas Georgia Atlanta Butler County Walke

Prosecutor Comments On Fugitive And Parolee Policy

Prosecutor Jackson Bosch said that the stance applies to fugitives and parolees, emphasizing accountability and strict enforcement. The remark framed ongoing efforts to pursue and rearrest individuals who violate terms of release or flee authorities.

Jackson Bosch

Meeting Postponed for Town Send Club One

The regular meeting of Town Send Club One, set for Sunday afternoon at Miss Rachel Ashton's home 122 Franklin Street, has been postponed until July, as announced today.

Townsend Club One Rachel Ashton Franklin St

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