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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1950

Page

11

German Town Cardinal Boosters Host Three Day Festival

The Germantown Cardinal Boosters Club prepares the athletic field for a three day festival from Thursday through Saturday. Vendors and exhibits fill space as merchants seek room. Harold Judy coordinates parade floats with Chamber of Commerce help. Charters Yak Grange and Daughters of America Lodge run concessions and cake walk.

Ermantown Cardinal Cardinal Boosters Giennarnhart Arriva Harold Judy Chamber of Commerce Boosters Pule Miami Valley Charter Yak Grange Daughters of America Lodge Germantown Cardinal Boosters Club Barnhart

Explosion Victim in Fair Condition After Home Fire

MIAMISBURG Mrs Dale Thompson 40 suffered first and second degree burns when gasoline fumes from a container exploded in her basement while she poured used gasoline. She was burned on the back legs arms and head. Home damage estimated at over 300.

Miamisburg Dale Thompson Miami Valley Hospital Thompson

Springboro Church Elects New Officers

At the Congregational meeting of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Springboro, new Sunday school officers were elected: Earl Fry superintendent, Carl Fry assistant superintendent, Oral Saunders secretary, Clinton Gilpin treasurer. Ferr Fry and Willard Taylor named church trustees.

Springboro Evangelical United Brothern Church Earl Fry Carl Fry Mee Oral Saunders Trs Clinton Gilpin Ferr Fry Willard Taylor

Hoover Commission Speech Set July 6 Lebanon

Dr Arthur Flemming president of Ohio Wesleyan University will discuss the Hoover Report at Lebanon High School auditorium July 6 sponsored by the Lebanon Junior Chamber of Commerce. Russell Horn program chairman says plans are nearing completion and urges organizational attendance for a first hand view of the public question. Flemming, former United States Civil Service Commission chairman, was a Hoover Commission member and will answer questions after the address.

Lebanon Arthur Flemming Ohio Wesleyan University Lebanon High School Flemming Delaware United States Civil Service Commission Hoover Commission

County Swine and Cattle Breeders Meet in County Office

Hamilton Butler County swine and beef breeders will gather at the County Extension Office on Friday to discuss and set dates for upcoming purebred sales. Swine breeders convene at 8 00 p.m. followed by cattle breeders at 9 00 p.m.

Hamilton Butler County County Extension Office

Local News Briefs From Middletown Area Events

Mr and Mrs Herman Sorell visit Kentucky to see Mrs Sorells ill mother Mrs Montgomery. Rev A N Crick returned home from Ashland. Charles Miller had surgery at Middletown Hospital last week. Methodist Church youths hosted a Taylor University vocalist with games and refreshments at a roadside park. Verona Wysong visited her mother in Dayton Sunday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Farr visited Mrs Mable Bookwalter Monday evening. Russell Barnhart spends two weeks at Camp Atterbury Indiana with the National Guard unit. Mrs Barnhart runs Lucks Restaurant in his absence. Bible school planned for July with date to be announced.

Gratis Herman Sorell Kentucky

Ladies Aid to Meet Greenbush at Eckhardt Home

The Ladies Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Clarance Eckhardt on July 5.

Ladies Aid Greenbush Ladies Aid Society Clarance Eckhardt

Junior Leaders To Discuss 4 H Health Program

Hamilton 4 H members will meet at Fairfield at 8:00 Thursday to discuss health and safety. Charles G. Greig will present a tuberculosis film and talk, with chest X rays to be offered by the Tuberculosis and Health Association Mobile Unit in Hamilton on July 5 and Oxford on July 6.

Hamilton Fairfield Charles G. Greig Butler County Tuberculosis and Health Association Tuberculosis and Health Association Butler County But County North Second St Oxford Town Mall Chester

Worker Rescued In Gravel Slide Near Lebanon

Robert Kinney, 34, suffered injuries when a gravel slide buried him upright at Van Camp Sand and Gravel Co eight miles south of Lebanon on Monday. Rescue workers spent over two hours freeing him as heavy machinery fault, officials say. Kinney was taken to Young Clinic for examination and treatment.

Lebanon Robert Kinney Young Clinic van Camp Sand and Gravel Co Kinney Arbert Roosa

Carlisle News Notes On Visits And Family Events

Mrs Charles Barger is undergoing treatment at Grandview Hospital Dayton. Rev and Mrs William Meyer and sons spent Monday at Taylor University Indiana. Clayson Phillips and family from White Plains New York visiting for a week. Mrs Ruth Michael attending a reading workshop at Miami University. Mrs William Enterman and children Karen Donald and Edna Chamberlain visited St Louis returning with Mrs Charles Davis children. Mrs Davis sister of Mrs Enterman underwent surgery recently. Mrs Howard Monger hosted breakfast for Mr and Mrs Clayson Phillips of White Plains with guests Lammie Bailey Middletown, Charlotte Phillips, Eleanor Phillips. Mrs Donald Gingerich and daughter Jane moved to Jefferson City Missouri where Mr Gingerich is in business. Edgar Cross received marriage announcement of nephew Robert Mayne Dayton to Lucile Stringer Washington DC. Glenn Myers received word of death of brother Robert in Miami Florida. Several Carlisle residents attended wedding of Edward Jackson son of Alex Jackson to Marion Carroll of Columbus at bride’s home Sunday. Live and Learn club to hold annual picnic at home of Mrs Glenn Myers Thursday. Owen Gross entertained breakfast for Mr and Mrs Clayton Phillips family from White Plains. Don Ingabrand and Becky were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Edgar Cross. Stewart Jameson and grandson Hugh visited Miss Edith Williams Saturday evening.

Charles Davis Davis Enterman Howard Monger Clayson Phillips White Plains N. Y Lammie Bailey Middletown Jennie Phillips Charlotte Eleanor Phillips Donald Gingerich Jane Jefferson City Gingerich Edgar Cross Robert Mayne Dayton Lucile Stringer Washington, D. C Glenn Myers Robert Pi Miami Carlsle Edward Jackson Alex Jackson Marion Carroll Columbus Live and Learn Club Owen Gross Clayton Phillips Trenton Valley Forge Sam Shockley Jack Gonzalez Richard Hammond Thomas Reed Orlan Gingerich Toledo Archibald Celina Fred Wendt California Ralph Boxwell Harold Young Anna Theiss John Theiss Niagara Falls C. D. Fisher Lutheran Ohio District Convention Lutheran Church Bud Dickman Venice Harold Woodrey Vera Willis Brooks England William Willis Steve Kelley Hamilton Clarence Kelley Urban Davis Herbert Kelhoffer Harry Miller A Winkler Earl Jay Brookville Joe Graham Virgil Baird Cincinnati E. C. Gayman Malcolm Brelsford

Greenbush Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Frank Ehler hosted relatives from Lafayette Indiana Sunday afternoon. Mrs Mary Plack spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Charles Eckhardt. The Eckhardts and Mrs Plack visited Mrs Clara Canarral Jake Velte and daughter and Mr and Mrs Walter Schul Saturday evening. Mrs Carl Bach is spending seven with Mr and Mrs Junius ac.

Greenbush Frank Ehler Lafayette Ind Mary Plack Charles Eckhardt Clarence Eckhardt Clara Canarral Jake Velte Walter Schul Carl Bach Junius Ac

Local Club Meetings and Recitals Listed

Ridgeville Cunnaaig Club meets at Mrs Esta King home on Chillicothe Ave at noon Wednesday. Myrtle Maxwell pupils present recital at 8 p m Thursday at Lebanon Presbyterian Church. Lebanon Farmers Club meets at Mr and Mrs Henry Harrie home near Lebanon Wednesday evening. Phi Beta Psi Thete chapter has picnic at 6 30 p m Wednesday at Chautauqua shelter. Beta Psi Bota Theta chapter sponsors ice cream social Thursday at Harmon Playground. Germantown Order of the Eastern Star meets Wednesday 8 p m Masonic Hall. Seven Mile Three C class Presbyterian Church meets at Mrs Pratt home Thursday 12 30 p m. Junior Leaders meet Thursday evening at Fairfield Township School. Butier County swine breeders and beef breeders meet at County extension office today at 2 p m and 0 p m respectively. Womens Society of World Service meets Thursday at Mrs John Smith home.

Ridgeville Phi Beta Psi Chautauqua Bota Theta Beta Psi Harmon Playground Fairfield Township Butier County Oxice

Franklin High names Harry E. Martin as principal

Harry E. Martin of Delaware was appointed Franklin High School principal on a two year contract with the Franklin Board of Education. He replaces M. D. Hartzler whose four year tenure ended as the board did not renew. Martin brings 12 years of teaching experience and degrees from Ohio State University. He is married with two children and will begin duties in August.

Harry E. Martin Delaware Franklin High School Franklin Board of Education M. D. Hartzler Franklin Martin Ohio State University College of Education

Trenton Churches Plan Sunday Musical Programs

Mennonite Choir will present a special musical program Sunday evening at 7 30 at the Mennonite church in Trenton. Communion services will be held Sunday at the Lutheran church in Trenton.

Trenton Lutheran Church

Lebanon bridge club hosts three tables at home gathering

Mrs Robert Lauterbach entertained a three table bridge group at her Deerfield Road home with Mrs Stanley Shellenbach as a guest. Top scores were won by Mrs Vail James and Mrs W C Testerman, consolation to Mrs Dale Rosencrans. Also noted were anniversaries and social visits including the Beedles golden wedding celebration on West Silver Street and Judy Winans sixth birthday TV appearance in Cincinnati with friends and relatives from Lebanon Mason Woodlawn and beyond.

Lebanon Robert Lauterbach Deerfield Rd Stanley Shellenbach Vail James W. C. Tésterman Dale Rosencrans Tom Beedle West Silver St Judy Winans TV Rangers Cincinnati Joan Best Linda Marvin Dakin Tommy Janet Winan Billy Virginia Palmer Terry Lee Dickie Palmer Mason Bonnie Jean David McDonald Woodlawn Ernest Girod Amos Girod Ida Girod Marion Ind Herschel Frazier and Sons Near Washington Court House Henry Harris Harris Ralph Branstrator Clarksville L. V. Branstrator Wilmington Mildred Meloy Carl D. Stiles J. D. Stewart Annetle Davenport Harrods-burg Sue Stibbs de Land Fla Victor Stibbs Bob Townsley Delaware G. H. Townsley Bud Nelson Bob Jones The Golden Lamb

Marion Mother Loses 45 Pounds with Rennel

Mrs Roy Stapleton of Marion Ohio credits Rennel with a 45 lb loss in just over four months. She reports dress size from 48 to 20 and improved energy while caring for four children. The ad urges readers to buy four ounces of liquid Rennel Concentrate, mix with grapefruit juice, and take two tablespoons twice daily, with a money back guarantee.

Rennel Roy Stapleton Avondale Ave Marion Ohio

Ohio Veterans Bonus Deadline Near in Warren County

Dr. H. M. Williams warns Warren County World War I veterans and the next of kin of deceased veterans to file for the Ohio Bonus before the June 30 deadline. Applications must be postmarked by midnight June 30, with eligibility limited to surviving spouses, children, or parents. Eligible veterans missing discharge records should apply and obtain a certificate in lieu of a lost discharge.

Lebanon H. M. Williams Warren Ohio Williams Army Navy

Jacksonburg Parsonage Gets New Pastor This Week

The town hears the new pastor will move from Illinois into the parsonage and preach next Sunday. Everett Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Henry, left Wednesday for Seattle to spend the summer with Dr. and Mrs. Herbert G. Barter. John and Mrs. Helm hosted visitors from Wisconsin. Several locals were noted visiting, trips through Kentucky, and summer vacations including Michigan and Panama Canal Zone connections.

Jacksonburg Illinois Everett Henry Seattle Wash Herbert G. Barter Harry Short Wisconsin John Helm Eleanor Schawb Cherris Michigan Harriet Stableton Panama Canal Zone Nellie Witwer Dayton Howard Sheley Joy Middletown Lester May

Chalks welcome second daughter at Ft Hamilton Hospital

Liberty Township announces the birth of the Chalks' second child, a daughter, at Ft Hamilton Hospital Sunday. Guests and family visits are noted, including Cleates Patterson of Indianapolis visiting H. J. Patterson and family. Remarks include nearby social visits and dinners among local residents.

Franklin Junior Commerce Club Installs Officers

Franklin Junior Chamber of Commerce installs officers after a business meeting in Albron Club rooms. Plans for the Fourth of July events are finalized with a girls softball game Tuesday at 1 19 at Harmon Field and a large fireworks display to close. Robert Rockey is announced as the new president and a July 10 installation dinner is planned for the next meeting.

Franklin Franklin Junior Chamber of Commerce Albron Harmon Field Robert Rockey

Lebanon Teacher To Tour Europe

Miss Mary Lincoln of Lebanon a Cincinnati Schools teacher will leave July 5 and sail July 7 from New York aboard the SS Atlantic for a two month European tour. She plans to join a San Francisco group led by Archbishop John Mitty to visit Italy Switzerland Austria Bavaria southern Germany Belgium England France Spain and Portugal arriving back in New York August 31.

Lebanon Mary Lincoln Cincinnati New York Atlantic Lincoln San Francisco John Mitty Italy Switzerland Austria Bavaria Germany Belgium England France Spain Portugal

Franklin Board of Education Plans July 17 Meeting

The Franklin Board of Education will meet once in July and August. A hearing on the budget is set for the July 17 session following an announcement by BR, BE Augs purger. The meeting will take place Monday evening, July 11.

Board of Education Franklin Franklin Board of Education BE. Augspurger

Scouts Attend National Camp at Valley Forge From Troop 25

Renton Trenton notes that scouts Sam Shockley Jack Gonzalez Richard Hammond and Thomas Reed of Troop 25 are attending the National Camp at Valley Forge. The item also lists various local social visits and travels among residents including trips to Toledo Archibald Celina Niagara Falls and Columbus. Malcolm Brelsford has returned home from the hospital.

Rainbow Order Honors Three Franklin Women

The Franklin Asembly of the Rainbow Order for Girls named Worthy Advisor interim Grand Lecturer at Toledo last weekend. Dorothy Taylor District Deputy and Mrs Sallicher led 18 Franklin girls to the Grand Assembly. Mrs Taylor received a white orchid and a Rainbow compact while others were installed and honored for service.

Franklin Asembly Order of Rainbow Grand Assembly Toledo Dorothy Taylor Mra Sallicher Frank Shirley Weiser Ira Matteo Janet Ne Taynor Gin Gloria Se Irma Matteo Hart Shirley Weer Ian McCoy Pat Ae Marilyn Silvey Peggy Marta Blair Joan Branoaman

Automobile safety check ends Friday in Lebanon

Lebanon police chief W H Pulkerth says the car safety check program ends Friday after a highly successful effort on Oakwood Ave. Hundreds of cars were examined and most were in good condition. The state patrol may still spot check any car not bearing a valid safety sticker.

Lebanon W. H. Pulkerth Oakwood Ave

Motor Destroyed in Market Fire at Roseman Meat Market

Franklin fire crews responded to an 11 30 p m alarm Monday night to find a compressor motor in a refrigerator at the Roseman Meat Market burning. The room was filled with smoke and the motor was destroyed but no further damage occurred.

Franklin Roseman

Germantown Social Notes and Travel Readers

Germantown residents and visitors are listed with travels and visits. Neal and Lee Kurtis fished at Indian Lake. Mrs Homer Sebald left for Los Angeles after a month with relatives. Everett Emrich family and Farr Emrick returned from Houghton Lake, Michigan. Patricia Deneese and Mary Martha Emley dined with Louis family. George Small and fishing at Indian Lake noted. Dr Robert Kemper to intern at Charity Hospital New Orleans starting July 1. Coghill couple to Columbus for summer study at Ohio State University. George Munson of Dayton visited Germantown.

Lee Kurtis Indian Lake Homer Sebald Los Angeles Cal Isa Smalley Everett Emrich Douglas Farr Emrick Houghton Lake Michigan Patricia Deneese Mary Martha Emley Louis Will Troxell Cincinnati Misa Myra Brunner George Small Robert Kemper New Orleans Charity Hospital of Louisiana Robert Coghill Columbus Ohio State University George Munson Dayton Germantown

Society to Convene Jacksonburg Meeting at Mrs Smiths

The Young Society of World Service held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs Smith in Jacksonburg. The group planned a three day event and discussed upcoming community service projects.

Jacksonburg Young Society of World Service

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Springboro Church Wm. Piske Williamson-Ziegler Furn N. Broad ST Ace Co Clinton ST Vail Ave Cleveland Wrecking CO Harrison Ave Wabash Carlisle Don Ingabrand Becky Stewart Jameson Hugh Edith Williams Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Pratt Womens Society of World Service Thureeday John Smith Liberty Township Donald Chalk Jean Thle Ft. Hamilton Hspital Suonday Cleates Patterson Indianapolis H. J. Patterson Lena Brant Allen Gorsuch William Kidder Pleasant Ridge Howard Gorsuch A. T. van Ness John Phillips E. E. Roosa Franklin Junior Commerce Club Europe Renton Shadylawn Convalescent Home S. Main ST Shadylawn Convalescent Home Rainbow Order Neal Society AVEL Pincor Mower Fred Ingle R. R Coles Rd Ite Dohn Howe. & Paint CO Ralston Paint CO. Inc Marshall's Monroe Aves Ted Piston Chuck” Maertz Lincoln-Mercury CO Roselawn South Broad Street Greg Holbrook Britt Kendrick Middletown Democratic Club
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