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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1951

Page

5

Shower Fetes Donna Dazey Bride Elect

A miscellaneous shower for Donna Dazey, bride-elect of Eugene Switzer, was hosted by Mrs. Glenn Dunnaway and Mrs. Tom McGreevy at the Dunnaway home on Tytus Ave. Prizes were won by Mrs. Ewing Taulbee, Mrs. Helen Marshall, Mrs. Jerry Frye, Mrs. Dorothy Johnston, Mrs. James Shackelford, and Miss Dazey. Other guests included Mrs. Don Dazey, Mrs. Everett Switzer, and Mrs. Richard Brandenburg.

Donna Dazey Eugene Switzer Glenn Dunnaway Tom McGreevy Dunnaway Tytus Ave Ewing Taulbee Helen Marshall Jerry Frye Dorothy Johnston James Shackelford

Bride Honored at Post-Nuptial Shower

Mrs. Gerald Fagan and Miss Betty Mae Click hosted a post-nuptial shower at the Fagan home on Howard Avenue to honor the recent bride Mrs. Jack Combs who wed on February 9. Barbara Ann Fagan attended. A cake with pink rosebuds and miniature umbrellas framed the refreshment table as guests enjoyed games and lunch.

Gerald Fagan Betty Mae Click Fagan Howard Ave Jack Combs Combs Barbara Ann Fagan

Ohio State University Holds 729th Graduation

Diplomas were presented yesterday to 729 graduates at Ohio University. The principal address was given at ceremonies held in the state fairgrounds Coliseum.

Columbus Ohio University State Fairgrounds Coliseum

Inspection Held By Eastern Star in Prosser Chapter

Eastern Star Prosser Chapter held its annual inspection Thursday at the Masonic Temple with Deputy Grand Matron Miss Lucille Marker of Farmersville as inspecting officer. Guests included Grand Representatives Mrs. Ed Bowlin, Mrs. Edna Redbund, Mrs. Ruth Botts and others. four new initiates received work. Bibles presented to candidates. Easter decorations and candy filled hats as centerpieces.

Prosser Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Lucille Marker Farmersville Ed Bowlin Franklin Edna Redbund Hamilton Ruth Botts Dayton Marie Stieger Ruth Hill Lebanon Eugene Bocher Lester Billeter Middletown Commandry No Harold Hannah East Ira Focht L. H. Bremer Karl Wilkinon al Myers William Lockard Howard Price Cochairman Stewart Nixon Ernie Myers Lawrence Lenhart Lammie Bailey

Wells-Lewis Vows Tonight in Central Ave Church

Miss Jean Wells and Pfc Ralph E. Lewis Jr will exchange wedding vows at 6 30 PM at the First Church of God Crawford Street. Rev R C Caudill will officiate with maid of honor Lillian Wells and bridesmaids Jean Pence Ruth Lyons. best man Pvt William Kendall. ushers Robert Lyons Glenn Noland Edward Orman Louis Nemck. A reception follows at 1761 Central Ave. Both graduates of Middletown High School, Miss Wells works for Aeronca. sorority Delta Chi Sigma.

Jean Wells Omer Wells Central Ave Pfc Ralph E. Lewis, Jr Ralph E. Lewis Coles Rd Lewis Camp Atterbury Ind U. S. Army R. C. Caudill Crawford St Lillian Wells Jean Pence Ruth Lyons Patricia Carmody William Kendall Robert Lyons Cpl Glenn Noland Edward Orman Louis Nemck Miss Wells Middletown High School Aeronca Manufacturing Corporation Delta Chi Sigma

Mother Daughter Dinner Highlights Maple Park Girl Scouts

About 175 Girl Scouts and mothers attended a dinner in Maple Park School auditorium. The event featured a flag ceremony, pledges, promises recitations, and group greetings from leaders and guests including Mrs. Garnet Church and John Bunn. Slides showcased Day Camp activities and troop group efforts.

Maple Park School Patsy Clark Violet Cox Sandra Schoultis Evalon Layne Laura Ely Violet Taulbee Barbara Flint Treasa Curtis Linda Spade Jane Ann Hembree Sharlee Koettle Lester Chenoweth Floyd Bell Garnet Church Middletown John Bunn Maple Park Betty Florence Linda Ratliff Joyce Bell Church Earl Beckman Mavle Park Edwin Schiller Glen Tullis Herbert Spade James Florence Donald Walke Glen Taylor Boyd Byrd Edward Sandusky Stanley Frisby Norval Leichty Farl Beckman Ralph Williams Hillard Farnsnaush Frank Koeppel Stanley Frissy Bell Troop 59

Clubs Tota Eta Sigma plans spring dance at Manchester Hotel

The Tota Eta Sigma sorority met at Miss Marie Sauter's home on Baltimore Street. They organized a semi formal Spring Dance at the Manchester Hotel on April 27 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tony Cappa and his orchestra will provide music. Treasures Hunt set for April 1. Members' movies shown after business, refreshments served. Next meeting at Miss Wilma Slezak's home on Yankee Road.

Tota Eta Sigma Sorority Marie Sauter Baltimore St Manchester Hotel Tony Cappa Stutz Elame News Chap’s Corner Men’s Shop Parella’s Guida's Grocery Wellings Food Market Swartz’ Grocey Polisini's Chatterdine Cafe Loree’s Monroe Frey’s Market Slezak’s the Meadows Wilma Slezak Yankee Rd

Rm F T T F Club Hosts Easter St Patrick Day Event

The Rm F T T F Club met Thursday at the Girls' Club with hostesses Mrs Charles A Wolfe and Mrs H McCullough. Mrs Lawrence Dugan opened by reading The Cross of Calvary. Roll call noted Easter customs. St Patrick's Day motif appeared in refreshments for members and two guests Mrs C W Smith and Mrs A J Wenham.

F.T.T.F. Club Charles A. Wolfe H. McCullough Lawrence Dugan C. W. Smith A. J. Wenham

Circle Five Women’s Society Meet at Mrs Harrison Home

Members of Circle Five of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. W. A. Harrison's home on E Central Ave for their March meeting. Mrs. M. H. Dennis led prayer and Mrs. Lawrence Dugan conducted devotions on The Cross with readings from Mark and the poem The Christ of Calvary by Gordon Pratt Baker. The session closed with group hymns and piano by Mrs. E. E. Oglesby as Mrs. Royal Smith reviewed The Near East Panorama and Mrs. Norman Dole spoke on There Mono theistic Faiths.

Circle Five Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church W. A. Harrison E. Central Ave M. H. Dennis Lawrence Dugan E. E. Oglesby Royal Smith Glora M. Wysner Norman Dole H.B

Truck Chassis Across Puzzle Clues

A compact mapping of crossword clues to answers describing truck chassis terminology and related terms across horizontal entries. Includes abbreviations and various clue types from compunction to hops kilns, with cross-reference prompts.

Answer to Previous Puzzle VERTICAL 1 Snare 2 Pause 26 Transaction

Puzzle clue list reads as a vertical fill in with numbers and words like Snare Pause Transaction and related terms. The scattered items include musical note bang Dutch city lampreys former wife of Tyndareus stair myth food fish angels Cleopatra's famous snake shade tree cooking Hebrew utensil depart and more.

Transaction Bang Lampreys Former

CG&E Plans $51 Million Facility Expansion

The Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company will spend 51 million dollars to expand facilities over the next two years with 28 million this year and 23 million in 1952. Walter C. Beckford, president, reported to stockholders in a year end operations statement. The utility posted 1950 gross revenues of 68,512,939 and net income of 10,056,930 including all subsidiaries. earnings per common share were 2.96 after preferred dividends. Gross revenues rose by over 11 million versus 1949.

Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company Walter C. Beckford

Ohio takes in 18 413 displaced persons under act

Ohio becomes home to 18 413 displaced persons from other countries as part of the 222 000 refugees admitted to the United States under the Displaced Persons Act. Each arrivals is sponsored by a U S citizen and Governor Lausche notes the state’s role.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche United States

Education talk on the Near East draws group

Harvey presented Education in the Near East. Thank you notes to Mrs Harvey and Mrs D W Snider from home and foreign missions were read. Birthday cards to missionaries were discussed. Mrs Dennis closed with prayer. Refreshments served for three guests from Middletown and Westerville. Assistants included several members. Mrs Thompson invited members to April 20 meeting.

Harvey Near East D. W Snider Dennis Paul Helsel O. W. Messner Middletown Harry Teat Westerville Harrison W. L. Gall

Circle 8 W's Meeting At First Methodist Church

The Circle Eight of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Dale Converse's home with assistants. Devotions by Mrs. M A Brawley and program led by Mrs. J J Canfield on Near East Panorama. Two guests attended. Refreshments and social hour followed. Next gathering set in church social rooms with Mrs. Fred Wiggenton as hostess.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Dale Converse M. S. Wilhide R. E. Hockman Joseph Caldwell Goldie Caldwell M. A. Brawley J.J. Canfield Fred Wiggenton

Local Births Reported From Area Hospitals

Vital statistics list multiple births including girls and boys born yesterday and today to families in Charles Street Franklin Lebanon Springboro Middletown and Norfolk Virginia Naval Hospital Out of town birth noted with maternal grandparents listed for Middletown family and others.

Hospital Discharges And Dated Admissions Listed

In The Hospital Mrs John Hunter of Minnesota St surgery Mrs Frank Kirchner of Balti more St medical Chester Meadows of Franklin C surgery Mrs Clifford McKinney of Lawn Ave medical Mrs Ernest Snethen of Brent wood Ave medical Mrs Laura Hayes of Curtis St medical Robert Staton son of Mr and Mrs Amos Staton West Middle town Route 1 medical Edward Wenzel of Superior Ave surgery Charley Thomas of Pershing Ave medical Robert J McCandless of Grand DISMISSED Deborah Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs William Roberts of Woodlawn Ave Mrs Corbie Wells of South Broad St Euclid Pierce of Highland St Walter Profitt of Wall St Dr Louis Skimming of Eaton Dr Mrs Rollie Griffith of Bur bank St Mr Otis Wills of Queen St Phyllis Davidson daughter of Mr and Mrs William S David son of Poinciana Rd Jo Ann Enright daughter of John F Enright of Arlington Mrs Charles Thompson of

John Hunter Minnesota St Frank Kirchner Baltimore St Chester Meadows Franklin, C Clifford McKinney Lawn Ave Ernest Snethen Brentwood Ave Laura Hayes Curtis St Robert Staton Amos Staton West Middletown Edward Wenzel Superior Ave Charley Thomas Pershing Ave Robert J. McCandless Grand Ave Deborah Roberts William Roberts Woodlawn Ave Corbie Wells South Broad St Euclid Pierce Highland St Walter Profitt Wall St Louis Skimming Eaton Rollie Griffith Burbank St Otis Wills Queen St Phyllis Davidson William S. Davidson Poinciana Rd Jo Ann Enright John F. Enright Arlington Ave Charles Thompson Yankee Rd

Ford Workers Vote On Strike At Cincinnati Plant

1700 Ford employees at the Cincinnati automatic transmission plant will vote on strike next week. UAW international representative Benjamin Wilberding says the dispute stems from management refusing to raise area rates from five to 15 cents an hour to match comparable Ford plant wages. A special meeting is set for Sunday to discuss the issue. The strike vote is slated for Thursday and Friday.

Cincinnati United Automobile Workers Cio Ford Company Benjamin Wilberding UAW International Ford Welberding

Television Guide Listings for Cincinnati Area Stations

A dense schedule listing WLW WLW D WKRC Channel 7 Channel 18 and others with morning to late night programs including Wake Up and Live News Film Wrestling The Stu Erwin Show Paul Dixon and sports coverage across weekends. Multiple channels and times form a detailed TV guide snapshot.

Paul Cowley Bob Considine Voice of the Enquirer Dayton WLW WKRC Sam Lewinson Ken Murray Frank Sinatra Channel 7 Coco the Clown Paul Dixon Armed Forces Moor Smith Times Square Leo Cincinnati Stu Erwin Paul Whiteman Madison Square Garden Faith Baldwin Smoky Ward

Restaurant price controls ease for Middletown eateries

Middletown restaurants will move from a general freeze to a markup system starting April 1, under Office of Price Stabilization rules. Prices must reflect food costs per dollar of sales during base periods, either 1949 calendar year or the year ending June 30, 1950.

Middletown Office of Price Stabilization

Brush Up Course Set For Engineers

A three weekly engineering refresher course begins Monday March 19 at the University of Dayton under sponsorship of the Dayton Society of Professional Engineers. The program targets engineers seeking to brush up or prepare for the Ohio registration exam in July with classes Monday Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 p.m. Registration is in St Joseph Hall and a fee is charged.

University of Dayton Dayton Society of Professional Engineers State of Ohio St. Joseph Hall

Dayton Man Dies in Collision With Trolley Bus

Mitchell Gallagher, 30, died yesterday when the car he rode in collided with a trolley bus in Dayton. Authorities reported the crash occurred during morning hours at a city intersection, with emergency crews pronouncing Gallagher dead at the scene.

Dayton Mitchell Gallagher

Radio Programs and Sports Notes Mentioned

A listings-style item notes programs Shoot The Moon and Merry Go Round News and mentions Preston Sellers Makes You Tick along with Robert A Taft Adv in Research Slim Brickers and a basketball tournament tourney coverage. It reads like a compact schedule card with multiple names and sports notes.

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Py News of Society OSU DIAL Samuel W. Wheeler Fred Ingle Esata State Eastern Star Wells-Lewis Vows Tonight THE RED Cross Melampy Vincent A. Sisson BAUER ST. Main ST S. Broad Clinton Manchester Oberon Dr Avalon Winton St Mayfred Maude Coate—Franklin, O. Earl Marshal—Monroe, O Tota Eta Sigma Circle Charles Lamb Cg&e Thomas Sayers Charles St Kelly Stanfill William Stacey South Lebanon Albert McQuinn Seneca St Charles Gillespie First Ave Richard Chenault Springboro Theodore Stellmire Henry Robinson Spring Ave Robert Marts John Arthur Manning, Jr Norfolk Naval Hospital Denver Hill A. M Joel McCrea Armida A.A.U. Boxing Hobart Arena Troy Grocers Vorite Vance Russello Village Gardens SUN W. Somerset Maugham Jean Simmons Michael Rennie Eeeeeee Cartoon—— News BUNCO John Ford YATES John Fords Vehich Land Barbara Willard Briton - Parker Tonite Paramount America Missouri Ilere Tees Bruce Genet Ams RAR Ste Haag Wendell Corey Macdonald Carey Ward Bond Melody Trail Voice of Enquirer TVD Tytus Space Patrol Boisseau Sports WPFB Shoot the Moon Merry Go Johnny Dollar Vaughn Monroe Preston Sellers Dr. Richard Robert A, Taft Gene Autrey Hopalong Cassidy Pablo Slim Brickers Thomson Bi Igl Wayte Hoyt College Swing Club Hilltop Melodies Del Great Evangelist W. F. Chappel Mt. Sterling, Ky R. C. Caudill, D. D Eddie Arnold Parece Dennis Day Judy Canova Grand Ol Opry Peter G Rhythm Club Wsai Harry Wismer Jerry Gray Jean Shepherd Night Watch
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