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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1949

Page

8

Girl Scout Senior Planning Board Holds Meeting

The Girl Scout Senior Planning Board gathered with 19 girls to discuss activities. Troops showed interest in resuming horse riding lessons tennis and swimming with some volunteers aiming to be program aids at Day Camp. Donald Wolfford will teach photography this spring and skating activities are being planned. The Y and Red Cross life saving courses end of month will be offered for junior and senior scouts.

Girl Scout Senior Planning Board Garnet L. Church Girl Scout Donald Wolford Red Cross

Girl Scout Cookies Distribution Planned After Sale

Girl Scouts report 15 480 cookie orders in a two week sale chaired by Mrs Ernest Cracraft. Deliveries expected after school Friday with possible Saturday mail for late orders as 16 800 boxes ordered to cover re orders per executive director Mrs Garnett L Church.

Ernest Cracraft Cracraft Garnett L. Church Girl Scout

Catholic Mass Explained At St John’s Church

Father James Frommeyer will explain the rites of the Catholic Mass at St John’s Catholic Church First Ave and Curtis St. The session covers Mass, vestments, interior aspects and services. The meeting is open to the public.

St John’s Catholic Church First Ave Curtis St James Frommeyer

Southerly Motor Trips and Guests Highlight Weekends

Readable notes cover multiple families touring the South with visits to Bellengrath Gardens in Mobile and a stop in New Orleans. Other items note extended Miami Beach trips, St Augustine plans, and social visits by the Eldridge, Rehse, Storer, and Satterfield families plus a Glen Avenue youth heading to Ft Lauderdale for three weeks.

C. E. Aull F. H. McGraw South Mobile Ala Bellengrath Gardens New Orleans Virginia

Society deadlines and rules for social items

The Society Department lists deadlines for society items for the paper. Reports must be in by 10:30 a.m. the next day. Sunday pictures arrive by Thursday noon. reserve space a week ahead. wedding pictures over 10 years old cannot be used. use either an engagement or a wedding picture, not both. Sunday calendar items can be called in after noon. the Friday 3 p.m. deadline applies. children's parties and stork showers are not included.

Oldest patient admitted at City Hospital

In Boston, 101 year old Mrs Mary Gilky was admitted after collapsing at home and, in an unusual turn, recovered during treatment at City Hospital making her the oldest patient in its history.

Boston City Hospital Mary Gilky

Junior Music Club Holds Discussion Night Meeting

Miss Ruth Roess hosted the Junior Music Club at her Kenwood home. A short business meeting led by Miss Mary Louise Bald followed a discussion on sonata and symphony forms. Miss Pat Lockard played Beethoven Op. 10 in C minor. Miss June Weir sang On the Shore. Refreshments after for 20 members and councilors. Next meeting April 4 at Miss Martha Ellison's home to discuss larger vocal forms.

Ruth Roess Kenwood fDr Mary Louise Bald Pat Lockard June Weir Neidlinger H. H. Harrison Cc. J. Hughes Marsha Ellison

Churches Amama Class Meets at First Baptist

The Churches Amama Class of First Baptist Church met last evening with Mrs. Edward Hiner of Aberdeen Dr. Assisting were Mrs. H. M. Hayes, Mrs. H. B. Sheley and Mrs. Howard Beltz. The president Mrs. S. O. Foreman opened by reading verses from Secret Plays. Mrs. J. Stalker led devotions. Mrs. James Wikoff’s program chair presented Mrs. Walling Corwin who reviewed Cheaper by the Dozen. Nineteen members answered roll call. guests were Mrs. A. S. Fisher and Mrs. John Sites.

First Baptist Church Edward Hiner Aberdeen H. M. Hayes H. B. Sheley Howard Beltz S. O. Foreman J. Stalker James Wikoff Walling Corwin

Viola Rebekah Lodge meets with German Town guests

In The Lodges Viola Rebekah Lodge met last night in the Knights of Malta Hall Mrs Harold Flatter presided in the Noble Grands chair and after the business session served a St Patrick s Day themed gathering to 36 members and four guests from German town Lodge. The remainder of the evening was spent playing cards.

Viola Rebekah Knights of Malta Harold Flatter Germantown Lodge

Oakland First Baptist Circle Meets March Ten

The Oakland Circle of the First Baptist Church will gather with Mrs. William Cogan at 1219 Calumet on Thursday March 10 at 7 30 p m. Remarks and plans for the church activities are on the agenda.

Oakland Circle the First Baptist Church William Cogan Calumet

Monthly HAA Club Meeting Highlights Bridge Play

The HAA Club met at 280 Goldman Ave hosted by Mr and Mrs Raymond Mc Neil. After business, members played bridge with Mrs William Davidson taking high score and hosts serving at event for Mr and Mrs Gilbert Peterson Mr and Mrs William Davidson and Mr and Mrs Harold Smith.

HAA Raymond McNeil Goldman Ave William Davidson Gilbert Peterson Harold Smith

Firemen Hopeful as Ellsworth Avoids Big Blaze

Ellsworth Michigan a town of about 400 people has not seen a major fire in three years and their firemen are anxious to keep the streak intact. They take pride in quick response and community readiness as they monitor local calls and practice drills. The close-knit town relies on volunteer firefighters to protect homes and small businesses.

Ellsworth, Mich Ellsworth

Century Club Meeting Highlights Music and Dutch Heritage

Mrs. Rettig presided at the Woman's Century Club dinner held at the Colony with a spring decor. Mrs. E A Badger presented a paper on Music Hath Charms, noting music as a global language and cultural objective. Miss Julia Dillman read The Pennsylvania Dutch piece by Mrs Fred Becker. New officers were elected: President S J Kuderer, Vice President D R Baker, Secretary E A Badger, Recording Secretary E T Storer, Treasurer Marietta McCray. Membership committee named Jetta Goldman, L F Raine, V E Cribbs. Program committee: Ellen Aubley, R V Crist, R A Hill.

Woman’s Century Club Colony Ralph Rettig Fred Becker Julia Dillman Rhine America S. J Kuderer D. R. Baker E. A. Badger E. T. Storer Marietta McCray Jetta Goldman L. F. Raine V. E. Cribbs Ellen Aubley R. V. Crist R. A. Hill

Miss Gloria Smith Weds James Clem in Kentucky Ceremony

Miss Gloria Elaine Smith, niece of Mr and Mrs William Marshall of Hamilton Ohio, wed Pvt James Clem son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Clem of 1912 Fleming Road Covington Kentucky. The ring ceremony occurred Saturday March 5 with Rev J L Murrell officiating. They attended Middletown High School and Private Clem stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky will be reassigned to Texas and join the 23rd Infantry Division in Japan. The bride plans to join him in Texas in about three weeks. A note ends with a mention of a brush with glass bristles used for applying corrosive materials like solder flux.

William S. Marshall Hamilton, O Gloria Elaine Smith James Clem Joseph Clem Fleming Rd Covington, Ky J. L Murrell Middletown High School Clem Ft. Knox Ky Texas 23Rd Infantry Japan

Emergency squad aids man taken ill in Middletown

An emergency squad from the Middletown Fire Department answered a 6:55 am alarm at Central and Wall alley. Asa G. Oakley, 37, of 39 South Main Street, was taken ill and transported to Middletown Hospital in a police patrol wagon, according to firemen.

Middletown

Meeting notes on girls' requests observed by Martha Hayes

Martha Hayes chaired the gathering with Mrs. Andrew Roper, chair of the program committee, in attendance to listen to the girls' requests and report back to the committee.

Martha Hayes Andrew Roper

Rent bill stirs GOP split over controls and owner returns

A 90 day debate among House Republicans centers on rent controls. The GOP Policy group plans to vote against further controls unless the committee bill eases restrictions. Rep Brown proposes an amendment to ensure property owners a reasonable return on fair value. Barcelona is Spain’s largest city, housing over 1.5 million residents.

Ing House Rep. Brown D-Ga

Speaker Discusses Racial Minorities at Middletown Club

Middletown Current Events Club met at 218 South Main Street to elect officers led by President Mrs. Arthur Griffith. Mrs. Cheek presented a paper on racial minorities, noting European discrimination, U.S. conditions, and the goal of a united brotherhood, followed by tea hosted by Mrs. Verity and assistants.

Middletown Current Events Club Calvin Verity South Main St Arthur Griffith Cc. J. McKnight E. A. Stahl A. J. Cheek J. H. Ayres J. R. Wilks Newman Eversole J. J. Hallowell Verity C. W. Beck J. T. Sebald F. G. Stuphin

Miss Bach Selects Bridal Attendants

Miss Barbara J. Bach, about to wed Paul R. Faries, names Patrice Weatherwax as maid of honor and Joyce Baldwin and Dale Foreman as bridesmaids. Best man is Fred Schmidt. ushers are William Snyder and James Kempe. Reception attendants include Mrs Harold Sherron, Mrs Arnold Romans, Barbara Frisby, and Mary Frances Kraft.

Barbara J. Bach Paul R. Faries Episcopal Church of the Ascension Patrice Weatherwax Joyce Baldwin Dale Foreman Fred Schmidt Faries William Snyder James Kempe Harold Sherron Arnold Romans Barbara Frisby Mary Frances Kraft Miss Bach E. R. Bach South Main St H. Geneee Faries Bellemonte

Evelyn Joy Honeyball and Albert F Livzey wed in California

Word has arrived of the marriage of Miss Evelyn Joy Honeyball to Albert F Livzey, both Burbank residents. He is a former Middletown resident and nephew of Mr and Mrs John Klock, of Arlington Avenue. They will reside at 2149 West Garvey Street Baldwin Park California.

Evelyn Joy Honeyball Albert F. Livzey Burbank Calif Middletown John Klock Arlington Ave C. L. Livzey W. Garvey St Baldwin Park

Officials sentence multiple figures for spreading rumors

Angel Dinev aged 40 from Pente costal received one year and a 10000 levas fine for spreading false rumors after being acquitted of spying. Alexander Zahariev a 65 year old Methodist minister was acquitted of espionage but jailed for one year for spreading false rumors and fined 5000 levas.

Angel Dinev Alexander Zahariev

Representative Bloom's Rise From Illinois to New York Politics

In 1923 Bloom accepted the Democratic nomination for Congress in New York's 19th District, a long Republican stronghold. He, born in Pekin Illinois to poor Polish immigrants, helped reshape the district's political future.

Bloom New York Pekin, I

NALC Branch 188 Plans Thursday Meeting and Social

NALC Branch 188 will hold its monthly business meeting and social Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Trades and Labor Hall. All members urged to attend for important discussions.

NALC Trades and Labor Hall

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Scout Planning Board Charles Bailey Mrs. Bailey Miss Stella and Wilma Carter Ashland, Ky John Reuter Robert Steele Miami Beach Fla St. Augustine Miami Shenandoah Valley Hollywood Fila William Rehse Charles E. Harmon Tytus Ave Omar Satterfield Woodlawn Ave St. Petersburg C. E. Wagner Richard Brandenburg Charles Brandenburg Glen Ave Ft. Lauderdale Esther L. O’neil B. S M. A U. of C cLeTtTow Ervice THE Gloria Smith Barcelona Spain California
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