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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1949

Page

18

Mystery Comedy at Trenton High School Honor Club

The Trenton High School Honor Club presents Spooky Tavern a three act mystery comedy by Jay Tobias. Cast includes Hazie Kruger Barbara Guy Joan Warstler Patsy McKenney Connie Allen Rosemary King Billy McDonald Eugene Hudson Cecil Ash Wilbur Million Robert Mullins and others. Friday night at 8 in the high school auditorium tickets are 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults.

Jay Tobias Hazie Kruger Lon Hacker Barbara Guy Ghost Woman Joan Warstler Lucy Hacker Patsy McKenney Joyce Wingate Connie Allen Florabet Wingate Rosemary King Bedelia Billy McDonald Ralph Channing Eugene Hudson Terry Tanner Cecil Ash Willy Worgle Wilbur Million Blackie Simms Robert Mullins Farone, the Creeper

Camden Honor Roll Lists Students by Grade Levels

The Camden regular six weeks honor roll is announced with names listed by grade. Notable honorees include Eddie Cline and Carol Ferris in 7A, Esther Kickentier and Jean Ann Withrow in 7B, and Mary Jane Fields in 8th grade, among others across grades 9 through 12. The piece also notes a separate Forestry Service finding that burning pine wood yields more heat than hickory.

Eddie Cline Carol Ferris Mary Hubek Ralph Durham Carolyn Ehrhardt Esther Kickentier Jean Ann Withrow Jean Ann Pheanis Shirley Thompson Donna Withrow Dwanna Withrow Mary Ellen Wheeler Carol Ann Ramsey Jimmy Roberts Mary Jane Fields Phyllis Lipscomb John Armstrong Janet Cottingim Clara Belle Tharp Norma Hoover Jetta Ferris Thelma Camp Dorothy Pitsinger Irma Lewis Wanda Manning Frances Steele Janet Craig Janet Withrow John Pheanis Joan Craig Mary Kickentier Florence Lantis Joan Armstrong Alice Jean Bailey Yolanda Hoover Evelyn Steele Judith Moss Harlan Patterson Helen Jane Flick Verneda Robertson Douglas Mabry Hazel Walton Carol Wolverton Jewell Larkey U.S. Forestry Service

Camden Farmer Charged With Intent To Kill

Eaton Ambrose Martin a 44 year old Camden rural route farmer was released on a 500 bond after being held on a shooting with intent to kill charge filed by his former wife Mollie Jackson. Justice of the Peace C M Smith bound him over to the next Preble County Grand Jury term.

Eaton Ambrose Martin Camden Mollie Jackson Middletown C. M. Smith Martin Preble County Martin Farm Camden-West Elkton Rd Jackson Justice of the Peace C. D. Neanover

Student To Conduct Service In Trenton

Hanno Klassen a foreign student at a Mennonite seminary in Chicago will conduct the service at the Trenton Mennonite Church this Sunday morning at 10 30 J E Amstutz pastor announced.

Trenton Hanno Klassen Chicago Trenton Mennonite J. E. Amstutz

Kings Mills Church To Sponsor Concert

Kings Mills Baptist Church will host a sacred music concert Sunday evening by dramatic tenor Elvin Bjornstad. A second note mentions a bamboo stem potentially growing more than a foot daily.

Kings Mills Church Kings Mills Elvin Bjornstad Kings Mills Baptist Church

Germantown Girl Scout Plans Day Camp Preview at Camp Miami

Ger mantown Girl Scout Troop Committee and leaders met to organize a Day Camp Preview on May 16 at Camp Miami. Skits and films will showcase upcoming Germantown Day Camp at the Dam June 20 to July 1. Mrs Torrence chaired. Mrs Steller, Mrs Small, and Mrs Hendrix to arrange entertainment and refreshments.

Germantown John F. Torrence Camp Miami the Dam Charles Steller George Small Joe Hendrix Torrence

Fidelis Class of Germantown Methodist to Meet

The Fidelis Class of the Germantown Methodist Church will meet Monday night at Mrs William Ammermans home with hostesses Mrs John Newburg Mrs Neal Kurfiss and Mrs Darrell Lewis assisting. Mrs George Small will lead devotions and Mrs Robert Hill is program chairman. The Senior Class of Germantown High School sponsors a Saturday doughnut sale with homemade doughnuts and delivery. orders will be taken by class members.

Germantown Methodist Church William Ammerman John Newburg Neal Kurfiss Darrell Lewis George Small Robert Hill Germantown High School

Franklin Bible Class Will Meet On Friday

FRANKLIN The West Side Bible Class will hold its regular meeting Friday at 1 30 p m in the home of M Walter Bullard Sr on Spring Ave All interested ladies are invited to attend.

Franklin West Side Bible M. Walter Bullard, Sr Spring Ave

Local clubs set meetings across Franklin county

Franklin Farmers Club hosts Thursday gathering at Otto Augsperger home near Monroe. Trenton Honor Club to stage Spooky Tavern play Friday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Senior Young People of Mennonite Church meet Thursday at Don Imhoff home Middletown. Miami Book Club meets Thursday at H. W. Carey home. Luther League meets Thursday. Women’s Guild Presbyterian meets Thursday at Mrs. Lee Wilson home Seven Mile. Warren County Spelling Bee set for Lebanon High School auditorium. County and home agents district conference in Lebanon courthouse auditorium Friday with reps from Butler Montgomery Preble and Warren. Harmon Golf Club dinner and officer elections Friday 6:30 p.m. at Golden Lamb. German Town Women’s Business and Professional Club meets Thursday 6:30 p.m. at Camp Miami. Lebanon Lodge No. 422 annual banquet Thursday 7 p.m. Elk’s Hall. Radio Club minstrel show Friday at Clearcreek Township High School auditorium. Reformed Church School Young Married Groups hold St Patrick’s party Thursday at parsonage. Liberty Township Community Club meets Thursday 8 p.m. Elk Creek 50 50 dance Saturday 8:30 p.m. Poast Town PTA regular meeting Thursday 8 p.m. Carlisle High School operetta Meet Arizona Friday 8:15 p.m. at school. West Side Bible Class Friday 1:30 p.m. at Joe Bullard Sr. home Spring ve.

Euchre Club Meets in Germantown at Mrs Hueber Home

The Euchre Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. R C Hueber’s residence on E Center Street with Mrs Wilfred Strayer as a guest. Prizes went to Mrs John Barnhart, Mrs Strayer, and Mrs Clifford Brown. News also notes trips and family visits of local residents including departures to Fresno and Cincinnati and a death-related arrival from Wickett Texas.

Germantown Euchre Club R. C. Hueber E. Center St Wilfred Strayer John Barnhart Strayer Clifford Brown Roscoe Ireland Fresno Cal Donald Eugene Gensler Wickett Tex Frank Shaw Dan Anslinger Cincinnati Margaret Askins Middletown Roy Getter N. Main St Anni

Ohio farm receipts lag national totals in January

Ohio January cash farm receipts totaled 73,073,000, down from 79,255,000 a year earlier, due mainly to declines in livestock and livestock product income. Crops rose from 15,754,000 to 19,349,000, narrowing the drop. Nationwide January income was 2,537,983,000 versus 2,545,110,000 in 1948. Lebanon to host Warren County spelling bee at 7:30 p.m. at Lebanon High School, with three contestants from each school and Webster’s unabridged as final authority. Top three spellers will advance to the Miami Valley Spelling Bee in Dayton on April 9.

Ohio Warren County Lebanon Washington Agriculture Department United States Lebanon High School R. F. Hatfield Webster Miami Valley Dayton Hatfield

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Karl Poplin

Mrs Karl Poplin was honored with a birthday dinner at her South Ave home planned by her sister Mrs Charles Rount of Carlisle. Guests came from Middletown Franklin and Carlisle. Other items note Carl Morgan hosting Dayton visit, Cincinnati guests at supper, substitute teachers, and travelers from Florida and Fort Lauderdale.

Franklin Karl Poplin South Ave Charles Rount Carlisle Middletown Franklin and Carl Morgan Dayton O. M. Hart Martin Reese Liliam Lee Cincinnati Herman Sanders Leo Burney West Ruth Kadle E. H. Bindley Florida Nina Williams Mabel Liles H. B. Anderson Daughers Mary Agnes Woodward Fort Lauderdale

Family and friends attend daughter-in-law anniversary party

The list of guests includes Mr. and Mrs. William Kellar of Dayton, Mrs. Walter Waites of Middletown, Mrs. Cora Pope of Dayton, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Getter of Miamisburg, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Emrick, Mr. and Mrs. Evert Emrick and family, Mr. and Mrs. Layard Getter and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Shultz and son Billy of Germantown.

Layard Getter William Kellar Dayton Walter Waites Middletown Cora Pope Maurice Getter Miamisburg Earl Emrick Evert Emrick Herbert Shultz Billy Germantown

Franklin WCTU To Hear Address By Local Pastor

The Franklin WCTU will hear Rev J R Stanforth of First Methodist speak on Total Abstinence for the Individual at the March meeting next Monday night in St Pauls Lutheran Church. Mrs Aaron Doty is program chairman and Mrs Gordon Rhoads is devotional leader.

Franklin J. R. Stanforth First Methodist Church Franklin Wctu St. Paul's Lutheran Church Aaron Doty Gordon Rhoads

Community Notes From Miami and Nearby Areas

Local families spend time with grandparents as hospital operations occur. Priscilla Club hosts at Anna Miller home near Miamisburg. Bridge games, birthday observance of Girl Scouting, and a Mother-Daughter Banquet drew hundreds at the Masonic Hall. Miami University pledges, Legion Auxiliary planning, Presbyterial board meeting, and social visits across Dayton area are reported.

Miami, Fla Carolyn Gloria Stivers Dan Routt Robert Taylor Priscilla Club Anna Miller Miamisburg Dan Collette Elm St Masonic Hall David Boswell R. V. Boswell Theta Chi Fraternity Miami University Robert Miller Grover Requarth Wilbur Zimmerman Paul Gaynor A. G. Childrey M. C. Bothe Fred Burns Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion William J. Hannum Board of Dayton Presbyterial Westminster Church Dayton Roy Imes Lester Hudson J. A. Taylor, Jr Lee Jerry Larry Scholl Lee Young Blue Ball Charles Hall Detroit Mich Mr. Hall Ruppert Hall

Ohio Schools in 1949 Shown at Franklin Joint Meeting

Franklin Franklin Woman's Club and Franklin Garden Club hosted a joint session in First Methodist Church. High school students Dick No land and Ted Beuke presented the film Ohio Schools in 1949 under Future Teachers of America guidance. Members endorsed the Ohio Legislative program for schools.

Franklin Ohio Dick Noland Ted Beuke Franklin Woman's Club Franklin Garden Club First Methodist Church Future Teachers of America Franklin Chapter R. C. Berger Herbert Hofman Rio John Reznor George Rosnagle

Tractor Club to View Film on Lubrication Friday

Butler County 4 H Tractor Club members will watch The Story of Lubricating Oil at the Friday meeting in the tractor shop of the Butler Farm Bureau Cooperative Association in Hamilton. Advisors Allan Baker and Stanley Schaefer will lead the discussion on farm tractor lubrication.

Butler County 4-H Tractor Club Butler Farm Bureau Cooperative Association Hamilton Allan Baker Stanley Schaefer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Trenton High School Camden Farmer Germantown Girl Scout Maree Club Anslinger Plum Genn Reason Eastern Star Franklin Bible Class Bries Franklin Farmers Club Otto Augspurger Monroe Mennonite Church Donald Imhoff Miami Book Club H. W. Carey Luther League Seven Mile Women's Guild of the Presbyterian Church Lee Wilson Butler Montgomery Preble Warren Harmon Golf Club Golden Lamb Women's Business and Professional Club of Lebanon Lodge No. 422 BPOE Elk’s Hall Springboro Clearcreek Township The Reformed Church School Liberty Township Liberty Township Community Club Elk Creek Elk Creek Grange Poasttown PTA Carlisle High School Arizona West Side Joe Bullard Marvin’s Console Phonoradio Ensemble Image Marvin Central Ave Tractor Club California Chuck Roast Franks Cheezee Soflin White Villa Foods Green Mar Cherries Coffee Park Crawford ST Crawford Palmolive Moi
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