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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1962

Page

13

Peculiar Plant Mistaken For Lily Snake Palm Raises Questions

Mrs. Ashland Howard identifies the plant owned by R. H. Scheibert of Trenton as Hydrosma rivieri, also called Amorphophallus rivieri in some lists. The Araceae plant, seven feet two inches tall, is not a lily or a palm and is known as snake palm or devil's tongue.

Franklin Ashland Howard S. Dixie Highway R. H. Scheibert Trenton Webster's International Dictionary

Girl Scouts Celebrate 50th Birthday on March 12

The Girl Scouts of the U.S. will mark its 50th birthday on March 12. The observance highlights a half century of scouting, service, and community programs nationwide.

Girl Scouts of the U.S

Incorporation Filings Listed for United Dairy Farmers Co

Lebanon reports the Secretary of State filing articles of incorporation for United Dairy Farmers Co No 3H with directors Carl H Lindner Robert D Lindner and Richard E Lindner agent Jesse Ware Box 225 Morrow filed by Robert R Girk Circle Tower Indianapolis Indiana.

Lebanon United Dairy Farmers Co Carl H. Lindner Robert D. Lindner Richard E Lindner Jesse Ware Morrow Robert R. Girk Circle Tower Indianapolis Ind

Pinochle Club Meets At Mrs. Gayley Levins Home

Mrs. Gayley Levins hosted a Tuesday evening gathering for six Pinochle Club members. Visiting relatives included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baird and family and Raymond Baird of Hamilton, who came with their mother Mrs. James Baird. Also visiting were Mrs. Martha Oaks of Laura Indiana, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Oaks and their son.

Gayley Levins Arthur Baird Raymond Baird Hamilton James Baird Martha Oaks Laura, Ind Floyd Oaks

Lanier Panorama Promises Space Themed Show

Lanier Township School announces the 12th annual Lanier Panorama to be held on Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. The theme Spaceland the World Around emphasizes space and fitness with preflight obstacle courses balancing low gravity acts. Prominent physical education figures attend both shows. The music department, led by Earl Behrman, is adding space themed music. Tickets go on sale March 19 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Lanier School or by calling 839-4165.

West Alexandria — Lanier Township Earl Behrman Space Music Lanier School

Mason PTA to Host Mandatory Career Guidance Day

Mason High School will hold its first daytime mandatory career guidance program on Tuesday March 13 at 9 20 a m. The Mason Civitan Club organizes the event with fourteen professions represented by southern Ohio experts to guide students about future employment. At the March 1 PTA meeting Maurice Peck announced carnival plans and officers for 1962 63 were elected, while Nelson Erbeck presented a retirement certificate to Walter Compton. The Girl Scout council led the program with senior scouts illustrating the Scout laws and performers including judo demonstrations by the Senior Troop.

MASON Mason High School Mason Civitan Club Ohio Mason Pta Maurice Peck Frank Batsche Jr Fred McCarnan Ed Ashley William Yung Bluth George Knepper Henry Ritchie Richard Walker Donald Saylor Nelson Erbeck Walter Compton Velma Clary Girl Scout Executive Council Margaret Smith Judy Erbeck Carol Campbell Phyllis Miles

Monroe Grange Prepares Degree Work and Gatherings

Monroe Grange readies the first degree and obligation for Hanover and Fairfield as the second and fourth degrees. A 6 30 p.m. covered dish dinner precedes tonight's ceremony with events moving to March 14 and March 16 for traveling and regional meetings. Judging for the national contest is set for April 25 and July 21 for placemats and baked goods, with the Grange marking its 44th anniversary on March 19.

Monroe Monroe Grange Hanover Grange Hanover Fairfield Fairfield Grange Charter Oak Grange Germantown Pomona Grange Richard Maier Todhunter Road Alvin Bennett New Concord John Glenn The Grange

Meeting Plans Set By Boro Churches

SPRINGBORO The Ladies Aid Society of the E and R Church will meet March 14 at the church with hostesses. The WSCS of the Methodist Church also meets March 14 with hostesses. Local church groups plan services and youth activities around March 7 through March 18. A card party at the grange hall is open to the public March 10. Franklin Farmers Club hosts an all day meeting March 15 at E and R Church.

Springboro Ladies Aid Society of the E and R Church Herb Chenault Fred Gunther Lars Manifold WSCS Methodist Church Darrel Bogan Harold Fendersmith Jocal Bub Women's Society of World Service Otterbein Grange Hall Noel Easton Franklin Farmers Club W. E. Stanton Los Angeles Calif Carl Skurkowich Patsy Bernard Patton Theresa Walter Reeder Charles Lamb

Scout Troop 50 Prepares Hike to Walter Cure Farm

Troop 50 Boy Scouts meet March 14 to ready plans for their March 17 hike to Walter Cure farm. Officers and a Lions Club group with wives will attend a district event.

Boy Scouts Walter Cure Farm Lions Club

Efforts Spotlight pork industry tools for better hog breeding

The Agriculture Department says research provides the hog industry with new knowledge to develop improved hog breeds that produce higher quality pork with less fat. A special report on swine breeding notes pork consumption trends may be reversed and pork’s market position improved. Adoption of modern swine improvement aids could yield far-reaching benefits.

Washington Agriculture Department

Six Township Tax Helpers Named in Butler County

The Butler County auditor's office lists six township tax consultants and their hours to assist with personal property tax returns. Lemon Township Roy Kettman schedules Wednesday sessions March 21 and 28 at Monroe Bank 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Liberty Township Lee V. Rodefeld supports evenings after 5:30 p.m. weekdays and weekends by appointment. Madison Township Edward Marts offers afternoons 3 to 9 p.m. except Sundays at home. Milford Township Walter K. Taylor rotates locations March 20, 27 at Beckett's Store Carrtown, March 22, 29 at Dunkelberger's Somerville, March 23 30 at Milford Firehouse. Union Township Joseph Stephen son posts at Ralnh Igle Store West Chester March 12 and 19, plus Tyilersville Road midday hours. Wayne Township Paul Zehler lists Jacksonburg Hall dates March 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 and 3 other days with 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours. evenings by appointment.

Lemon Township Roy Kettman Tedhunter Road Middletown Rt. 3 Monroe Bank Todhunter Road Liberty Township Lee V. Rodefeld Princeton Pike Hamilton Madison Township Edward Marts Mossman Road West Middletown Milford Township Walter K. Taylor Hamilton-Eaton Road Collinsville Beckett Carrtown Dunkelberger’s Somerville Union Township Joseph Stephenson Tylersville Road Mauds West Chester Rt. 1 Ralnh Igle Tyilersville Wayne Township Paul Zehler Paullin Drive Jacksonburg Paullin

Germantown YMCA Names Chair and Officers

Germantown Mrs Richard Zehring was elected chairman of the Germantown Town and County YMCA at the group's organizational meeting last week. Kenneth Smith was elected vice chairman and Mrs John Bench was elected secretary. A committee reported at the meeting with members including Eugene Forney Mrs Harry France and Mrs John Lench.

Germantown Richard Zehring Kenneth Smith John Bench Eugene Forney Harry France John Lench Glen Southard Eugene Althoff Eugene Sprinkel Paul Bressler Norman Rees Gene Forney

Kratzer Couple Attend Day-ton Card Club Meeting

Mr and Mrs Lorin Kratzer attended a card club meeting on Saturday night in Dayton. Harry Flinspach hosted friends for dinner and cards at the Grange Hall on the same Saturday night.

Lorin Kratzer Dayton Harry Flinspach Grange Hall

Abundance Of Speeders Fined In Trenton Court

In Trenton Mayor's Court Mayr Harry W. Stretcher fined ten speeders this week. One non speeding case saw David N. Lee, 22, cited for a stop sign violation with $5 suspended. Several residents from Middletown Hamilton and Oxford were fined amounts ranging from $10 to $15 with some suspensions.

Trenton Speeders Mayr Harry W. Stretcher Stretcher David N. Lee W. Home St Wilbur Roberson S. First St James R. Rimedio Oxford William R. Alexander Garfield St Middletown Wilburn C. Setters Crawford St Polly Paulin Hamilton Norman Cox Howe Road Shirley M. Kuhn Arcadia

Trenton PTA Promotes Study Course This March

The Trenton PTA sponsors a study course from the National Parent Teacher's Manual. Sessions run Wednesday evenings March 7 14 21 and 28 in Bloomfield School multipurpose room. Fees 35 cents for materials and 40 cents for the PTA manual. Members with PTA cards may attend. Contact Mrs Lorietta Johnson at 2 Cranewood Drive 928-6908.

Trenton PTA Bloomfield School Loretta Johnson Cranewood Drive

Mrs Rettich Returns Home From Hospital Stay

Mrs Martha Rettich was moved to her home here Sunday from St Elizabeth Hospital Dayton where she had been confined for the past two weeks for observation and treatment. Mrs C G Wessell had several guests at her home Sunday.

Martha Rettich St. Elizabeth Hospital Dayton C. G. Wessell

Spelling Bee Set for Warren Schools

Warren County high school spellers will compete at Little Miami High School on March 10 at 9 p.m. with all county schools except Lebanon and Franklin represented. The elementary bee follows at Carlisle on March 17 at 9 a.m. cash awards will be given to the top three in each division by The Western Star Lebanon.

Ohio American Legion Ralph S. Penquite Mason William Mason High School Marcia Honerlaw Phillip Grey Carol Campbell Gary Sherwood Leshie Powell Ronald Woody Carol Short James Montgomery Phillip Frey Warren Miss Short Washington Lebanon Warren County R. F. Hatfield Little Miami High School Franklin Carlisle Western Star

Hospital Study Group To Meet

LEBANON The Warren County Hospital Committee will meet tonight at 8 p m in the Courthouse auditorium. The 25 member group from across the county is studying the feasibility of starting a county hospital. Temporary chairman for the month is Richard O Neal of Franklin.

Lebanon Warren County Hospital Committee Pam Richard O'Neal Franklin

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