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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1948
Page
6
Retail Merchants Association to discuss adding members to its executive committee and changing the constitution. They will set holiday hours for local stores and outline plans for the Easter Egg hunt and the annual meeting aimed for late March.
Progressive Mothers Circle of Mothers Study League met with Mrs Edwin Bleedow. After a business meeting a musical program was given by Edwin and Carmen Bleedow. Prizes went to Mrs Joe Riley, Mrs Russ Dempster and Mrs Earl Zeuhlke, Mrs William Pritchett. Lunch on trays included potted plant favors.
Art Study met at 137 Euclid Ave hosted by Mrs A E Roper. Mrs Barker discussed printing designs in textiles from ancient to modern methods and noted Royalty and designer roles, with examples from Japan and New York.
The Churches Senior Philathea Class at First Baptist Church held a covered dish meeting in the social rooms. Miss Clara Whitman sang three numbers with Miss Lucy Rothgeb on piano, a flannel board on Job was shown, and devotions featured the Resurrection of Christ. Next meeting marks a birthday party for teacher Miss Lydia Sheafor on April 6.
In The Hospital Mrs Henry Purcell of 125 North Broad St medical. Sandra Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs James Spencer of Franklin surgical. Sandra Joslyn daughter of Mr and Mrs Gary Spencer of Germantown surgical. Mrs Rovelde of Veterans Village surgical. Deanna Essig daughter of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Essig of Gratis medical. James Johnson son of Mr and Mrs John Johnson of Trenton medical. Charlies R King of Bellomonte St surgical. Mrs Vesta Gayhart of Dayton surgical. Mrs Robert Helsinger of Tytus Ave surgical. Mia Priscilla Gibbs of Tytus Ave surgical. WwW T of Central Ave mertical Mrs John Lombardo of Garfield St merical.
Mrs Perry Wells of Franklin Gary Dougherty son of Mr and Mrs Russell Dougherty of Camden Route John Loman of Franklin Reece Welle of West Middleton Vicki Ann Maxwell daughter of Mr and Mrs William Maxwell of Fleming Ra Mrs S W Lash of Lebanon Judith Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Thomas of Magnolia Dr
Junior Achievement board to meet at the Manchester Hotel with spring banquet plans as the chief agenda item. Robert McDade says the banquet is likely in May. Jerome Jarrett serves as board president.
Fidelis Bible Class of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church met in the Sunday School room last evening. Mrs Charles Van Horn led devotionals with scripture reading and a story A Closer Walk With God. Miss Joyce Rosser sang Alice Blue Gown and Irish Lullaby with Miss Shirley Armitage on piano. The Rev R F Pieters pastor of Presbyterian Church spoke and luncheon followed provided by several church members.
Twenty one members of Philo thea Class of First Methodist Church met at the church for a covered dish dinner with a green color scheme and a central display of bright spring flowers. Mrs Wallace led prayer and read The Legend of the Dogwood Tree. Mrs J J Canfield gave devotions. Composing the dinner were Mrs Russell Cunningham Mrs Helen Dodds and Mrs Canfield.
The Women’s Society of World Service of Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs. R. A. Hill’s home. New officers for the coming year include Wilbur Keister president and Homer Price treasurer. Other posts filled include William Greenfield secretary spiritual life and R. A. Sill secretary Missionary education. Twenty members attended with Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Hattie Runyan, and Mrs. Kilburn hosting a luncheon.
In a green and white setting with shamrock decor the Loyal Women's Class of First Church of Christ marked 35 years. Rev D W Brock led prayer, Mrs John Knight introduced speakers, and a musical sketch Memories was performed. Next meeting set for April at the church.
Baptism held Sunday afternoon February 29 at St Constantine Church for Pantel Agamemnon son of Mr and Mrs John Pantel 1210 Central Ave Rev Gregorios Tsigourakos officiated Godfather and godmother were Mr and Mrs Steve Vradelis former Middletown residents now in Columbus A reception followed at the home of uncles Mr and Mrs Gus Valen 2101 Linden Ave with Greek foods. Numerous relatives and visitors from Dayton Oxford Columbus Johannesburg and Carmen Crete attended.
Members of Homemakers Circle 1 met at 2011 Howard Ave last evening. Eleven answered to roll call My Hobby. Mrs Paul Conley presided and Mrs Arthur Tyng spoke on hobbies with postmarks old china and crystal displays. A lunch was served. Next meeting set for April 6 at Mrs M S Block 2202 Grand Ave.
Mr and Mrs Jack Frisbie of 19086 First Ave departed for a three week stay in Miami Florida. Mr and Mrs Earl Gingerich with family have returned home to Dixie Hills after a two month visit in St Cloud Florida.
The Royal Friends from the First Church of Christ met last evening at 302 Shaffer Street hosted by Mrs Richard Gray. Mrs Malcolm Alexander led devotions with Mrs Chester Fugate and Mrs George McElfresh in charge of entertainment. Thirty members and two guests attended, and a lunch was served by Mrs George Arkill, Mrs Keffer, and Mrs James Fagan.
The Friendship Class of Maple Park United Brethren Church met at Mrs. Carl Storck’s home on Dix Rd. The gathering opened with singing and devotions led by Mrs. Storck. Pearl Whitesell led prayer and the group held a business meeting followed by a white elephant sale. Mrs. Robert Bell organized entertainment, with Mrs. Pauline Morningstar and Mrs. Charles Wagner assisting. Visitor Mrs. Zola Dennis attended. A lunch was served to close the meeting.
Mrs. Mason Phillips, curator of Warren County Museum and historian for the Warren County Historical Society, spoke to the Colonel Jonathan Bayard Smith Chapter DAR at Mrs. A. K. Lewis home on Main Street. She described the 1830s Owens home purchase for the museum and shared local antiques and Lebanon settlement history. The chapter also presented a history medal to Middletown Senior High School and planned a Toledo conference attendance with delegates Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Pence, Mrs. Forbes, and Mrs. Monger.
The Ladies' Society of Bethlehem Lutheran Church meets tomorrow at 2 30 p m in the parish house social rooms. Mrs Alfred Maier will substitute for Mrs Donald Spring delivering religious news and views. Mrs George Davies will collect Red Cross donations.
The Women's Guild of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church lists officers in charge of church rooms led by Mrs. S. Nixon and a roster including Mrs. H. Miller Mrs. C Ward Mrs. B Frances Mrs. J. Conrad Mrs. L. Focht Mrs H Fryer Mrs. G. Dell Mrs. A. Dell Mrs. W. Neubrander Mrs. J. Lloyd Mrs. A. Breinegger and Mrs E. Rosser.
The group will study Social Life and Customs tomorrow. Mrs. H. H. Hoffman reviews The Golden Wing by Lin Yuehhwa. Mrs. J. H. Stalker reviews House of Exile by Nora Wain.
The Ramblers Club will meet with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Knight at 909 Fourth Ave tomorrow. Mrs. E H McCandlish brings a note on Diamonds and Dr W H Williams discusses Streamline Travel.
Mrs. W. J. Johnson and Mrs. J C. Thompson host the F. T. T. F. Club with a roll call on fashions fadts vs hoops and hobbies. American War Mothers plan a Thursday 2 p.m. meeting at the Home with a patriotic program.
Advisory Board of Mothers' Study League meets tomorrow at 1 30 p m in the Barnitz Room of YMCA. Representatives of each role are urged to be present.
IN THE LODGES Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary members met last evening at Legion Home. Fifty years ago the cry Remember the Maine echoed nationwide. This year the auxiliary will honor the Maine in commemorative services and celebrations with plans for a commemorative stamp seal depicting the battleship Maine. A special Master Day observance is planned for April 28. The Auxiliary sewing club meets tomorrow at Mrs. Frank Byrd’s home in Dixie Heights.
Women of the Moose gathered at Mrs. John Perry’s Forest Avenue home for a business meeting planning an anniversary dinner in March. Games and prizes were won by Mrs. Howard Newcomb, Mrs. Charles Bolton, Mrs. Michael Thinnes, and Mrs. Lester Keeler.
Mrs. Weldon Baker hosted thirteen members of Homemakers Circle No 2 with a tureen dinner at 104 Burton Road. Guests Mrs. R F Pieters and Mrs. Robert Yarber attended. Mrs Pieters spoke on Social Hygiene Guidance in the Home. Next meeting at Mrs Richard Marts bury 2909 Lefferson Road on April 6.
Mr and Mrs Rutheford Hayes at 1332 Central Ave welcomed a girl on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Presley Boggs of Franklin welcomed a girl on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Robert Bendure of Franklin welcomed a boy on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs William Torrey of Mineola New York welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday The child’s maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edger Soule of 3106 Yankee Rd
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Forman of Columbus announce the birth of a son at White Cross Hospital on Wednesday. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Forman of Shafor Street.
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