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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1949

Page

12

Avid Discussion Of Roses At Garden Club Meeting

The Neighborhood Garden Club met at Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Howard home on Fleming Road with all active members present. R. S. Heller led a brief business session before Mr. and Mrs. David Whitehurst outlined a roses program. They reviewed Home Culture Magazine on rose history and classes and noted a new frost resistant rose by Mr. Brownell.

J. R. Howard Fleming Rd R. S. Heller David Whitehurst B. C York and Lancaster England China Brownell

Colder Tonight Weather Prediction

The forecast calls for another cold night with a drop in temperature. Friday is expected to be fair with little change in temperatures. yesterday's high reached 44 degrees at 4 p.m. and the low 24 degrees at 7 a.m. This morning the thermometer showed 34 degrees at 6 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Play Attendance by Reed and Andersons in Cincinnati

Mr and Mrs Stanley Reed of Kenwood Drive and Mr and Mrs John Anderson of Yankee Road were among attendees at the play O Mistress Mine in Cincinnati last evening.

Stanley Reed Kenwood John Anderson Yankee Rd Cincinnati

Community church meetings and orders for tomorrow

The General Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church holds its monthly meeting tomorrow at 2 30 p.m in the church social rooms with Mrs Donald Cross in charge. Silver Link Council Daughters of America plans an initiation tomorrow night at Knights of Malta Hall followed by a covered dish supper. Ladies Aid of Evangelical United Brethren Church meets at Mrs Roy Weamer’s home at 100 McKinley St tomorrow with a request to bring an item for a white elephant sale.

General Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Donald Cross Silver Link Council Daughters of America Knights of Malta Ladies Aid of Evangelical United Brethren Church Roy Weamer McKinley St

Lions Auxiliary Meeting At Girls Club With Bridge Prizes

The Lodges Lions Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting at the Girls' Club. President Mrs Maurice Rohr kemper led a business session followed by a social hour. Prizes in bridge went to Mrs Samuel Tutt Mrs George Adrian Mrs Oliver Stetter and Mrs William Long. Hostesses were Mrs James Diefenbach chairing with assistants Mrs Rohr kemper Mrs Edward Haney and Mrs R E Helsinger. Refreshments celebrated St Patrick's Day. Next meeting at Mrs Howard Wilson's South Main St Wednesday April 6 features a covered dish dinner with Lions as guests.

Lions Auxiliary Maurice Rohrkemper Samuel Tutt George Adrian Oliver Stetter William Long James Diefenbach Rohrkemper Edward Haney

Correction on World Day observances at two schools

Grade school observances of World Day of Prayer are announced with Monroe School meeting at United Presbyterian Church led by Mrs. Daniel Campbell and Peastown School holding the event at the school led by Mrs. Edward Sorrell.

Monroe School United Presbyterian Church Daniel Campbell Peasttown School Edward Sorrell

Local residents relocate and travel noted in Middletown

Mr and Mrs Donald Duncan of 524 South Sutphin St depart Middletown for Montgomery West Virginia to manage a Murphy store there Mrs A C Sheets of 312 Yankee Rd heads to HomeTown Hotel Martinsville Indiana for about 10 days at mineral springs Mr and Mrs G L Kemp of 220 Franklin St return from a month long trip through the South and Southwest Sherman Perry of Stanley St visits Chicago to see their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs J E Whitlock of McGee Ave host Mrs J E Whitlock and daughter Frances Whitlock arriving from Piqua Ohio for a birthday visit Mrs William Ellison Mrs Robert Lukens and Mrs Corrine Evans travel to Scott Field Belleville Illinois to visit Capt James Miller family Charles E Harmon of Tytus Ave returns from a three week vacation in Miami Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale Florida Arthur F Hauselman of Kenwood Dr returns from Columbus after attending the 31st Convention of the Ohio Association of Commercial Haulers and plans to attend next week’s Ohio Furniture Warehousemen’s Association meeting.

Donald Duncan South Sutphin St Middletown Montgomery West Va Duncan G. C. Murphy Murphy William Ellison Robert Lukens Corinne Evans Capt James Miller Scott Field Belleville, Il Arthur F. Hauselman Kenwood Dr Columbus Ohio Association of Commercial Haulers Capital University Choir Ohio Furniture Warehousemen's Association Ohio Household Goods, Carriers Bureau, Inc

Summers County Court Charges Prisoners For Jail Stay

HINTON W Va UP The Summers County court began charging the city 1.50 a day for each prisoner in the county jail. The cost falls on the prisoner who pays two days in jail adds three dollars to his bill.

Hinton W. Va Summers County

Middie Concert Opens Spring Series at Middletown High

The Middie Concert Band presents a Sunday 3 p.m. program at Middletown High School opening the spring music series. The first half features Purcell and Handel, plus modern pieces and stage tunes. Soloists include Louis Driever and Barbara Egleston, with Jean Carter conducting the final number.

Middletown High School Middie Purcell Gavotte Handel Bloom Oklahoma Morrissey New Orleans Miami University Louis Driever Barbara Egleston Jean Carter

Daughters of Penelope Host Meeting On Hospital Fund Drive

A Daughters of Penelope meeting at the YMCA outlined a national project to fund new Greece hospitals, run by the Order of AHEPA and Greek War Relief. Chapters will contribute March through June, with Sons of Pericles receiving a gift. Konstantine Politz elected general chairman for coordinating chapter committees. The group planned a May festival at the Manchester Hotel with an open Ahepa meeting to follow.

Daughers of Penelope YMCA Greece Order of Ahepa Greek War Relief Pericles Chris Pappas Manchester Konstantine Politz

Sewing Enjoyed During Gay Evening

Perky Kaffee Klatsch met at Mrs. Stephen Zu lock s home on Madison Street for a brief business meeting welcoming two new members Mrs. Anthony Hurr and Mrs. Buford Campbell before a sewing session. Mrs. Russell Hix won the evening prize and the next meeting is scheduled for March 16 with Mrs. Lawrence White.

Perky Kaffee Klatsch Stephen Zulock Madison St Anthony Hurr Buford Campbell Russell Hixon Lawrence White Wilbraham

Homemakers Club Met With Mental Health Talk

Circle 4 of the Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Harold Smith 1505 Carolina St. Miss Beulah McCray spoke on mental health and Juvenile Courts, followed by questions and answers. Hostess served refreshments.

The Homemakers Club Harold Smith Carolina St Beulah McCray

Society Department Deadlines And Regulations Noted

The Society desk lists deadlines and rules for social items. Reports are due by 10:30 a.m. next day. Sunday pictures arrive by Thursday noon with a week lead time. wedding or engagement photos over 10 days old cannot be used. only engagement or wedding photos may be used. Sunday calendar items can be called in after 3 p.m. Fridays. children parties and stork showers are not used.

Suffers Attack At Barbershop On North Broad Street

Herbert Ashton 46 of 609 Windsor Street suffered a slight heart attack this morning at the Annex Barbershop on North Broad Street and was taken to Middletown Hospital. Firemen gave first aid and he was moved by McCoy Leffler ambulance. Attendants said the condition was not serious.

Herbert Ashton Windsor St North Broad St Middletown Hospital Ashton McCoy-Leffler Ambulance

Fichter Unchanged After Car Collision. Ohio Grange Master H

Joseph Fichter, 54, Ohio Grange Master, remained unchanged today after being confined to Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton with a hip fracture and facial injuries from a crash that killed another man last Friday.

Fichter Joseph Fichter Ohio Fort Hamilton Hamilton

World Prayer Service set at First Methodist Friday

World Day of Prayer activities are planned in Middletown with a program at First Methodist Church Friday at 2 o'clock. The service features speaker Dr. Charles L. Seashores of Dayton and aims to unite in a fellowship of prayer for peace under the theme The Lord is Thy Keeper. Mrs. Ira Kern leads the coordinating committees with publicity headed by Mrs. Henry Barker. High school services are noted for 7:30 tonight at the First Methodist church.

First Methodist Church Pest Charles L. Seashores Baptist Church of Dayton Middletown Ira Kern Calvary Methodist Esther Hoover Phillips Robert Tucker Carolyn Roush John T Founss Kern Stein Calvin W. Young

Money And Gems Set The Theme For Woman's Club

The Woman's Club gathered at Mrs. J. W. Holman's Alameda home for two well received talks under the theme Rich and Rare Mrs. M. A. Brawley traced money history from tobacco to paper while noting the US is on a paper standard and backing the Marshall plan Mrs A B Bramble narrated gem lore citing emerald ruby diamond and opal and the J P Morgan collection as premier. Mrs Herbert Frantz played two spring piano selections and the group held a brief business meeting appointing Red Cross chairman Mrs W D Vorhis and noting guest day details. A tea hour featured spring floral centerpieces and Mrs C E Burkerry and Mrs Herbert Frantz served terl

Woman's Club J. W. Holman Alameda Circle Holman Royal Smith M. A. Brawley United States A. B. Bramble J. P. Morgan New York City Bramble Herbert Frantz Grieg Sinding R. R. Martin W. D. Vorhis Red Cross L.J. Long H. H. Belknapp C. E. Burkerry Herbert. Frantz

Draft Board No 10 Meeting Announced

A routine meeting of Draft Board No 10 will be held at the American Legion Home at 7 p.m. today, Wylie Mitchell, chairman, has announced.

Draft Board American Legion Wylie Mitchell

Dorcus Society Meets at Mrs Lawrence Home

The Dorcus Society of Church of the Brethren met last night at Mrs H H Lawrence’s Wildwood Drive home. Devotionals were led by Mrs M Barnhart and prayer by Mrs C Walter Wartsler. Readings on Jesus miracles were shared by Ruth Ingram, Charles Fisher, Luther Eickenberry, George Young and Lloyd Fisher. A social period followed with homemade baked goods auctioned, and refreshments served. Mrs Paul Martin will host the April 8 meeting.

H. H. Lawrence Dorcus Society of Church of the Brethren Wildwood M. Barnhart C. Walter Wartsler Jesus Ruth Ingram Charles Fisher Luther Eickenberry George Young Lloyd Fisher Paul Martin

Fraternities Launch Drive for Kenyon Hall Fire Victims

Representatives of ten Kenyon College fraternities and several other schools plan a meeting in Cleveland tomorrow to start a campaign to raise funds for students who lost belongings in Sunday's fire that destroyed Old Kenyon Hall.

Cleveland Kenyon College Kenyon Hall

Lebanon Cleaning Store Looted In Burglary

Police report a burglary at Better Cleaners owned by James Brown four miles south of Lebanon on U S Route 42. Thieves broke in through the rear door and forced open a safe containing several hundreds of dollars. Chief W H Fulberth said police are investigating.

Lebanon U.S. Route 42

Halsey released after injuries from car crash

Floyd Halsey, 36, of 2110 Wilbraham Rd, treated yesterday at Middletown Hospital, was released today. Ann Halsey remained in hospital in good condition. Police will not pursue further investigation. The couple claimed an automobile accident caused their injuries, but a residence check found disorder and bloodstains on the door and window.

Floyd Halsey Wilbraham Rd Middletown Hospital Ann Halsey Halsey

Fondersmith Fair Condition After Auto Crash

Charles Fondersmith aged 53 of 132 Eaton Drive remained in serious condition today at Middletown Hospital. Attendants said his condition was unchanged since the automobile accident last week.

Charles Fondersmith Eaton Dry Middletown Hospital Fondersmith

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Garden Club H. Apple Iss Esther Kerschbaum Harvey Apple City of Haarlem Mary Dell E. B. Cline Esther Kerschbaum Howard Maun Mutter Central Ave Dial A. C. Sheets Martinsville Ind Mineral Springs G. L. Kemp Franklin St Mrs Sherman Perry Stanley St Chicago Robert Perry Piqua, O J. E. Whitlock Frances Whitlock J. B. Whitlock McGee Ave J.E. Whitlock Charles E. Harmon Tytus’ Ave Miami Hollywood Ft. Lauderdale Fla Daughters OF Penelope Money and Gems Woman’s Club Fondersmith Fair Ty.foran Housewives SAVE Charles Sanitone Erle Hanson
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