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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1950

Page

5

Farewell Party For Mrs Nelson In Ohio Turned To California Visit

Mrs Harold Nelson of Los Angeles left for Kansas City for two weeks with friends. During her six month stay in Ohio and Michigan she stayed with Mr and Mrs John Trimble of Winona Drive. The Trimbles hosted a farewell party with dinner and hours of chat. Mrs Nelson received many gifts. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harold Taylor and daughters Linda and Judy of Cincinnati, Mr and Mrs Wilbur Peak and goddaughter Loretta of Cincinnati, Mr and Mrs Michael Preete and daughter Cheryl, Mr and Mrs Willard Torr and children Richard, Raymond and Alice of Dayton, Mr and Mrs Millard Chatwood and children Peverly and Brenda of New Cordele, Mr and Mrs Chester Bogen and son Stevie of Paris Ohio, M and Mrs Trimble and Mrs Nelson.

Harold Nelson Los Angeles Calif Kansas City Ohio Michigan John Trimble Winona Trimbles Nelson Harold Taylor Linda Judy Cincinnati Wilbur Peak Loretta Michael Preete Cheryl Willard Torr Richard Raymond Alice Dayton Millard Chatwood Peverly Brenda New Corlfe Chester Bogen Stevie Paris Trimble

Birthdays Honored At Canasta Party at Fleming FP

Mrs. Gordon Nein hosted a dessert luncheon and canasta party honoring birthdays of Mrs. R. V. Crist and Mrs. Erwin Walker yesterday afternoon at her Fleming FP home. Guests included Mrs. Walter Gullmen Mrs. Ernest Peach Mr. Dennis Green Mrs. William Carson Mrs. James Hardwick and others who enjoyed canasta and social conversation.

R. V. Crist Erwin Walker Gordon Nein Fleming Walter Gullmen Ernest Peach Dennis Green William Carson James Hardwick

Vicksburg Circle Members Hold Auburn Luncheon

Members of the Vicksburg Circles Locies of Grand Army of the Feevolk gathered at Mrs N Lambert of Auburn for a covered dish luncheon. They enjoyed a repast at a well arranged table at noon and spent hours socializing and planning for spring and summer. Mrs Allan Gravenstein and her committee led arrangements. Mrs John Kennon was a guest.

Vicksburg N. Lambert Auburn Allan Gravenstein John Kennon

Chili Supper Planned by Unity Council

Unity Council and Daughters of America met at Kuicits of Malta Hall with Mrs Courtney Tibbs presiding. They completed plans for a chili supper for the general public on March 17 and tickets are held by council members. Eighteen members attended a covered dish dinner, followed by a social hour with games and prizes awarded to Mrs Charles Gregory Mrs BE Ross and Mrs Den DeFrates.

Unity Council, Daughters of America Kuicits of Malta Courtney Tibbs Charles Gregory BE. Ross den DeFrates

Ladies Aid Meeting at Evangelical Unit ed Brethren Church

Mrs Clyde Hall hosted a Ladies Aid gathering with eighteen members including Mrs James Hogg and Mrs L Murphy. It was announced Mrs Arthur Lord will host next time with Mrs George Knott and Mrs Ralph Mongomery assisting, and a bake sale will be held at the following meeting.

Ladies Aid of Evangelical United Brethren Church Clyde Hall James Hogg L. Murphy Arthur Lord George Knott Ralph Mongomery

Gertrude Staton Honored Friday

Mrs William Click and Miss Marcia Gray hosted a Grove Street gathering to honor bride elect Gertrude Staton. The shower featured pink and green decor, candy favors, games with prizes for several guests, and a cake table as Staton opened her gifts.

William Click Marcia Gray Grove St Gertrude Staton Victor Click, Sr George Averdick, Jr James E. Thacker Miss Staton Waldo Gray W. Conrad Ferris Gutshall Edward Busby Thacker Gerald Fagan Joseph Ditmeyer Robert Fiscus Archie Sharp, Jr Joseph Squier John Squier Ralph Montgomery M. Staton John Holweger Aubrey Watson Josephine Williams Patty Montgomery Alice Stucs Linda Click

Life In Japan Interests Group Founder's Day Dinner

Members of the Life In Japan Interests Group gathered at the Manchester Hotel Green Room for Founder's Day. Mrs. Edward H. Dell spoke on life in Japan, sharing incidents from her stay and displaying Japanese items including footgear, kimonos, a lacquered jewel box, and pictures.

Phi Beta Chi Sorority Manchester Edward H. Dell Japan Ife Dell

Society Deadline Rules for Sunday Pages

The Society Department sets a 10:30 a.m. daily deadline for all society items with a 9:30 a.m. Saturday cutoff. Sunday pictures must arrive by Thursday noon and space should be reserved a week in advance. Weddings or engagement photos over ten days old are invalid.

Patrol Plane Lands Safely After Engine Failure

A Navy PBM-5 patrol bomber with 13 aboard limp landed at Norfolk Naval Air Station at 12 18 a m after losing one engine en route to the Caribbean Area for Operation Portrex. Lt Cmdr A M Ellingson praised the overseas control station and said the crew performed their tasks excellently. Co Pilot Lt Jg J D Rives and navigator A C Davis were also on board.

Norfolk Caribbean Atlantic Fleet Norfolk Naval Air Station Coast Guard Cmdr A. M. Ellingson Milo, Me New York Overseas Control Station Jg. J. D. Rives A. C. Davis

Nations send supplies to Russians under wartime policy

Washington report says Marshall Plan nations ship materials to the Soviet Union despite U S restrictions. The Senate ECA watchdog group notes progress is limited after two years and foreign firms still win orders blocked by U S export rules. It proposes withholding aid from countries exporting war materials as a possible curb.

Washington Congress Marshall Plan Russia Soviet Union Senate House ECA Economic Cooperation Administration West Europe United States U. S

Lost Christmas To Be Recovered By Child Today

CHICAGO AP A 13 year old girl Mary Ann Lindbloom lost Christmas when struck by a taxicab on Michigan Avenue December 20. She spent two months in hospital with a brain injury and paralysis, in a coma most of the time. Now at home, she finishes her manger scene and awaits a belated Christmas party with eighth grade classmates as doctors warn of a long road to recovery.

Chicago Mary Ann Lindbloom Michigan Ave Mary Ann

Dutch Prince Tours Plants During California Visit

Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands toured major Southern California aviation plants in Los Angeles area. He inspected Lockheed in Burbank and Douglas in Long Beach, focusing on a five Constellations assembly for KLM. He awarded the commander’s cross of Orange Nassau to Donald Douglas and Robert C. Gross, presidents of Douglas and Lockheed. The royal party planned to depart for Washington, D. C. soon.

Los Angeles Holland Prince Bernhard California Americas Lockheed Burbank Douglas Long Beach KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Order of Orange-Nassau Donald Douglas Robert C. Gross Douglas and Lockheed Corps Royal Party Washington, D. C

Feathered Friend Puzzle Clue List

A crossword style entry lists clues across vertical and horizontal lines. Horizontal clues cover topics from birds to ships and chemistry symbols. Vertical clues ask about morphology, planets, anatomy, and common terms. Each line pairs with a numbered clue to guide word placement.

Answer to Previous Puzzle 12 Permits temporary use of 17

Puzzle clues sequence yields a compact crossword style item. The entry explains a set of cryptic prompts including permits temporary use and Babylonian deity as well as abbreviations and diminutives, signaling a themed wordplay grid and final solution.

Inequitable Election Board Salaries Finally Adjusted

Butler County election board closes a salary disparity as Briede gains parity with two holdovers, while Shollem barger succeeds Huls. The plan also rebalances chief clerk and assistant positions between parties and outlines precinct consolidations amid voting reforms and a two-crew counting proposal.

Inequitable Election Board Butler County Board of Elections Robert J. Briede Russell Hull Orman Elam George Brandhoff Briede Huls Brandhoff Elam Election Board James Shollenbarger Butler County Fred Stitsinger Mose Kahn

Doctor Can't Believe Truman Phoning Him

In Cincinnati at Christ Hospital Dr Reed Shank was skeptical of a presidential call about Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer who had undergone an operation this week. After two switchboard calls and supervisor reassurance, the doctor confirmed the President was calling to check on Sawyer’s condition and reported the secretary improving.

Cincinnati Reed Shank Christ Hospital Truman Charles Sawyer Sawyer Mr. Sawyer

Way Is Paved for Divorce for Nan Grey

Actress Nan Grey completes six weeks residence condition and files suit for divorce from Jockey Jackie Westrope charging mental cruelty. Hearing set for next Tuesday. Hollywood circles link her with singer Frankie Laine. Also note market reports about smoked sun dried sea slugs in Chinese markets.

Las Vegas NEV Nan Grey Jackie Westrope Hollywood Miss Grey Frankie Laine

Notable Notes from Mod Concert Hall News

Program highlights include Judye Canova at 10, Grand Ol Opry at 10 30 and Hawaii Calls. Station WPFB 910K features Cote Glee Club Miss Parade and Boy Scouts Wright Family. A Taft Symphony and Robot Allen appear in segments from Cote Glee Club to Allen Hawaii.

Judye Canova Grand Ol Opry

Television Schedule Highlights Across Cincinnati Stations

Program grids list WIW T Channel 4 WLW Channel 5 WKRC Channel 11 and related shows. Highlights include news sports wrestling film showcases western theater and late night talk and variety programs with entries like Mary Kay and Johnny Hopalong Cassidy Cavalcade of Stars and Ed Wynn Show across multiple time slots and networks.

Wiw—T Cincinnati Channel 5 Dave Albritton Ken Murray Bill Dawes al Lewis Paul Dixon Coco the Clown Leo Hollywood Paul Whiteman Ed Wynn

Move of heavy equipment rules shifted to Ohio State Patrol

The state patrol now handles permits for moving heavy or oversize equipment on state highways, effective March 1, with Patrolman Clay W. Combs stating which districts and counties are affected. Oversize permits may not require bonds, but overweight permits need a bond on file. farms moving field equipment may be exempt, while cooperative farm moves require permits. Bonds range from 1000 to 10000 dollars depending on load. violations lead to prosecution.

Bureau of Bridges Ohio State Highway Patrol Clay W. Combs Middletown State Patrol Division Preble Montgomery Greene Butler Warren Clinton Clermont Hamilton Combs Ohio State Patrol Columbus Route 4

Hamilton Sailor Injured in Oakland Train Crash

Two Ohio sailors from the Navy ship Oglethorpe were injured when their car stalled on tracks and was struck by a San Francisco bound commuter train at an Oakland Street intersection. Robert Bergen 19 Cincinnati seriously injured. Robert Brown 19 Hamilton bruised. Both taken to Oak Knoll Naval Hospital. No citations.

Oakland Calif Oglethorpe Robert Bergen Cincinnati Robert Brown Hamilton Oak Knoll Naval Hospital San Francisco

Court Upholds Author's Last Wish For Unborn Grandchild

In Los Angeles AP reports author Lewis Browne's last wish is honored. A $5,000 treasury bond Browne placed for his doctor's yet unborn child was approved by court. He also left $5,000 to Diane, another daughter of the doctor and his wife. Court approval came yesterday.

Los Angeles Lewis Browne Wendy Rubin Browne Treasury Diane Henry Rubin

Revival Services At Church Of The Nazarene Continue

Revival services have run the past week and will extend for one more week at the Church of the Nazarene. Evangelist Rev. C. W. Henderson from Dayton directs the meetings with music by Mr. and Mrs. Don Bowman from Bellevue Kentucky. Each evening features solos and duets by the Bowmans along with Hendersons evangelistic sermon. Services start daily at 7 30 p m.

Church of the Nazarene C. W. Henderson Dayton Don Bowman Bellevue Bowmans Henderson

Fire at Penfield Avenue home causes steam cooker blast

Firemen responded to Russell Renen seland at 1311 Penfield Ave. at 1 48 p m Friday after a steam cooker exploded. No damage or injuries were reported.

Russell Renenseland Penfield Ave

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