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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1949

Page

10

Social and Personal Notes From River Forest to Cincinnati

After a week with her son in River Forest Illinois Mrs Logan T Johnston Jr returns home at 2705 McGee St Mrs A G Sawyer of Lima visits her brother and sister in Excello Calvary Methodist class will meet Friday at 730 pm at 717 Elwood St Mrs John Lacy to speak on Career Armco mailing dept workers host Miss Carrie Sixt at Queen Ave home Edint Armitage Louise Behrens Marie Hart Mor rocie Lanson Elizabeth ONeil Ruth Sebald Ruth Liesenhoff Helen Loxmeyer and Mrs Hayes attend Dan Hayes bridge party Nancy Byrd Northwestern University student visiting her parents at 2311 South Sutphin St

Logan T. Johnston, Jr River Forest Ill Logan T. Johnston McGee St Grffey Guiding Star Calvary Methodist Church William Housh Elwood St C. L. Dakin Fred Schmidt John Lacy Armco Carrie Sixt Queen Ave Edith Armitage Louisa Behrens Marie Hart Margorie Lanson Elizabeth O’neil Ruth Sebald Earl Thomas Louise Sixt Nancy Byrd Northwestern University Tom Byrd South Sutphin St

Ladies and Knights Attend Imperial Court Friendship Night

In Middletown twenty one Ladies and Sir Knights attended Dayton Court No 1 friendship night in Dayton. Four Imperial Court officers were honored in initiation with officers from Columbus Springfield Cincinnati and Dayton. Honored were Mrs Alma Evans Mrs Harry Knell Miss Evelione Meahl and Mrs James Harris. Additional attendees from Middletown included multiple couples and several individuals. Miami Valley Council Daughters of America met in Junior Hall Tuesday with Mrs Lucien Jones presiding. Initiation occurred for Miss Nancy Bailey Mrs Fred Jewell and S Ray Collingsworth followed by a social hour.

Imperial Court of Middletown Dayton Court No Dayton Imperial Court Columbus Springfield Cincinnati Alma Evans Harry Knell Evelione Meahl James Harris C. C. Hirsh Albert Meyer John Martin Harold Hannah Perry Hose Ray Witman Donald Tuttle Harry Pratt Simon Jones Vaughn Duvall Alma L. Evans Miami Valley Council Daughters of America Lucien Jones Nancy Bailey Fred Jewell S. Ray Collingsworth

Circle 2 Meeting Moves to Church at First Methodist

Circle 2 of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church was set for 2 p.m. Friday at Mrs. J. A. Hamm’s home at 102 Monroe Street. The meeting place has changed and will now be held in the church.

Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church J. A. Hamm Monroe St

Greatest Glass Mirror Launched in 1934 at Corning

The 200 inch telescope mirror poured in Corning New York during March 1934 is the largest glass piece ever cast. It measures 27 inches thick and weighs 20 tons. Milk remains the leading cash farm income, with hogs second.

Corning N. Y

Social clubs meet with sewing and games

The Clubs Perky Kaffee Elatech gathered at Mrs. Lawrence White’s home where members answered roll call with household hints and welcomed Miss Alice Seeger. Mrs. Evans Masters led a brief meeting, prize awarded to Mrs. Charles Perkins, then sewing and refreshments followed. Jolly Eight Bridge Club saw two tables high scorers Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Minor, and Mrs. McClain, with a St. Patrick theme cake. YMCA Daughters of Penelope hosted a St. Patrick social with carnations, games, prizes to Mrs. Revelos and others, green cake, and a committee led by Stratis Petrotlou and others.

Perky Kaffee Elatech Lawrence White Evans Masters Alice Seeger Charles Perkins Andrew Spizak Yankee Rd Jolly Eight Bridge Club Donald Turner Gertrude Minor Joseph McClain YMCA Penelope St. Patrick Nick Revelos Gus Christy Spiros Hagas Charles Revelos Gus Mardis

Ladies Auxiliary Post 3809 to Host Birthday Dish Meet

The Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3809 will meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. for a covered dish birthday party. Members of the Rainbow for Girls will hold their regular weekly meeting Friday evening. The CIC Class of West Middletown Church meets Friday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Clarence Strassberger’s home with Mrs. Albert Rettich assisting.

Order of the Rainbow For Girls CIC West Middletown Clarence Strassberger Albert Rettich

City Briefs Thursday Club Meetings Across Town

Weekly meetings scheduled for the Dance Club of the VFW at 7 30 p m in the Club room. Armco Employes Independent Federation executive committee at 7 p m Thursday in AEIF offices. Blythe Williams Post Auxiliary at 8 p m at Silver Leaf Social Club. Disaster Unit at 8 p m at the Legion. Alpha Council No 326 Jr OU AM at 8 p m at 19 North Broad St. Odd Fellows Lodge at 7 30 p m on Central Ave. National Association of Power Engineers at 7 30 p m YMCA. Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge No 37 at Castle Hall 7 30 p m. Alcoholics Anonymous at 7 45 p m.

Armco Employes Independent Federation AEIF Alpha Council No. 326, Jr. Ouam North Broad St Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge No Castle Hall

Correction: Plymouth display moved to Middletown

The 1949 Plymouth will be on display in Middletown tomorrow instead of today as announced. National timing rules prevent presenting the new car before tomorrow, contradicting The Journal report that the public could view the models today.

Middletown

Impressions Of European Vacation At Woman's Club

Mr Louis McCallay entertained 170 guests at the Girls' Club guest day with humorous travel impressions from a two month European tour. He described hospitality toward Americans in France Switzerland and Italy, noted colorful Southeastern French houses and rationing contrasts, and praised European cathedrals and preserved architecture. Charles Moore performed piano pieces and tea tables with green carnations and shamrocks marked St Patrick's Day festivities. Hostesses included Mrs H H Belknap and Mrs R W Martin with Mrs E E Grant pouring.

Louis McCallay Girls’ Club Woman's Club R. W. Martin H. H. Belknap Europe McCallay France Italy Switzerland Charles Moore Greig Chopin Hanson Owen Moore Monroe E. E. Grant

Society Department Deadlines and Rules Summary

The Society Department sets deadlines for items to avoid reuse of old items. Reports must be in by 10 30 a m the next day with Saturday by 9 30 a m Sunday pictures require Thursday noon arrival. Reserve space a week ahead for Sunday pictures. Weddings or pictures older than 10 days are unusable. Either an engagement or wedding or will be used not both. Sunday calendar items call in after noon though Friday 3 p m is the deadline. Children birthday parties and stork showers are not used.

Fire damages truck at Pollock Paper Company yard

Firemen reported damage to a Pollock Paper Company truck after sparks from a paper dump at Smith Farm ignited the vehicle. Norman Igo, the truck driver, was unloading paper when the blaze started inside the truck at 1 32 p.m. Firefighters answered the alarm and estimated damage remains unlisted.

Pollock Paper Company Smith Farm Norman Igo

Patrol Safety Course Planned in Middletown

Paul Wilson of the Middletown Safety Council announced the first of six patrol safety courses for local schools. Students will map school locations and high traffic streets while learning how to guide parents in parking to ensure safe school access. Date of the session will be announced. the program ties to the Co-Op Club initiative to boost patrol effectiveness.

Paul Wilson Middletown Safety Council Wilson Clab

Red Cross Home Nursing Leaders Meet in Middletown

Miss Mary Louise Paynich and Mrs. J. L. Glass discussed training local nurses to teach Units 1 and 2 of Red Cross home nursing. Mrs. Lloyd Spears announced the visit.

Mary Louise Paynich Middletown J. L. Glass Red Cross Lloyd Spears

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A. G. Sawyer Lima T. E. Jones Excello W. H. Roehll L. H. Skimming Guild Theater Dan Hayes The Alameda Hayes Bridge Club Robert Davidson Donald Grimes Russell Nein Andrew Roper Edward Barker Ruth Liesenhoff Clara Mae Yorgen Helen Lockmeyer Sanitone Ga Kitone Gough Lamb Burnett Central Ave Stratis Petrotlou C. Thomas Helen Propopoulos Christine Thomas VFW Blythe - Williams Post Silver Leaf Social Club the Legion Odd Fellows Lodge National Association of Power Engineers Optimist Club Manchester Hotel Alcoholics Anonymous B. A. Stockdale Manchester Stockdale Ludlow Ave Campbell Allen D. L. Cleveland S. N. Holstein O. F. Fom Dle E. S. Land L. J. Long R. A. Pochel Lucy Ralston Nickolas Stahl Miller-Jones Headquarters For Fine Constellation Constellation Miller- Jones Senate Sen Allen J. Ellender Louisiana Robert M. LaFollette Wisconsin Huey P. Long NEA Telephoto Ng Plumbing Supplies ORMAX Minn
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