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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1950

Page

7

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Springboro EUB Church addition

More than 175 Springboro residents attended a two hour ceremony at the Springboro Evangelical and United Brethren Church marking the start of a 25000 Cah rhino project. The event featured talks by local and church leaders and a youth address on the value of the church building to youth.

EUB Church Springboro United Brethren Church Bulicing Aegiw William Messmer Miami Conference of Eub Harry O'Neill Charles Allen EUB W. J. Fox Peggy Klackner Springboro High School Harold Mills

Oregonia Man Fined By Lebanon Mayor

Oregonia resident Fletcher Laws pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Lebanon Mayor William Fraser fined him 100 dollars plus court costs on Monday.

Oregonia Lebanon Fletcher Laws William Fraser

Middletown and Springfield Basketball Night at Xavier Fieldhouse

Mr and Mrs Mex Rader and Joan Rader Phyllis Owen and Mr and Mrs Lee Venters James Venters and Peggy Turner witnessed the Middletown Springfield basketball game Friday evening at Xavier Fieldhouse Cincinnati Miss Mary Moore pulled a leg muscle and will be confined at home for a few days Mr and Mrs Dick Pell Oak Ridge Tenn weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Pell Dot and David Mrs Rosella Kennedy of Middletown weekend guest of Mr and Mrs William Ickel Mr and Mrs Herbert Page and Mr and Mrs Russell Page hosted Headley Hunter and Mrs Sutton Page of Lexington Ky and Ruth Lydia Page of Owingsville Mr and Mrs William Schaffer of Hamilton spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Trimble and family Mrs Mary Kohr weekend with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs William Schaffer who returned home Sunday In Edward Baker Danny Baker and Floyd Ruble attended the Middletown Springfield game Friday night

Mex Rader Joan Rader Phyllis Owen Lee Venters James Venters Peggy Turner Xavier Fieldhouse Cincinnati Mary Moore Middletown Hospital Dick Pell Oak Ridge Tenn William Schaffer Hamilton James Trimble Mary Kohr Edward Baker Danny Baker Floyd Ruble Middletown-Springfield Concinnati Barkley Hillard Billie Jervis Franklin Will Ross Lytle Charles Tufts Carlisle Olle Logsdon Kyte Cook Junior Baker Giatis Elbert Owens Charles Hartman Roy Friermood Harry McVey Shirl Stanton A. H Montgomery Jene Zinck Ft. Knox Cecil Logsdon Stanley Moore West Carrollton Joe Zinck Ray Kinder Robert Shull Akron W OQ Thompson Middletown John Kinder Jack Barkalow Brack Spencer Franchburg Cecil Graham Ida Tucker John Thomas A. H. Montgomery Wiley Montgomery Harold Montgomery C A. Witteman Germantown J. E. Troup Lorin Kratzer Paulj Miainsburg Bell Bowling Green W. L. Laughlin Riverside Albert Rosemathiel John Emley Billy Ansen Robert Schotkely Sarah Eldridge Clarence Weave Ed McGinley Biltmore Dayton C W Montgomery Milo Beck Montgomery S. W. Oswald Dorothy Jane Lima Roger Oswald Oswald George Crist Ohio Conservation Congress Southern Columbus Frank Vail Adam Bridge Fred Byers Bob Ross Earl Kindred Margaret Hamilton Leo Maffeo Glendale W. A. White Robert Burns Margaret Cramer South River St George Garret Ella Huffer Richmond Ind Walter Smith Troy Dayton Hospital Chas. Parker Howard Fielder Satterthwaite Waynesville Harold V. Mariz, Sr Cordelia Chamberlin Gibson Rest Home

Rotary Banquet Held Friday in Germantown

The Germantown Rotary Club hosted its annual Rotary Ann Banquet Friday night at the EUB Church with eighty guests. After the meal, Robert Ross screened films from his West Indies trip while Dr. Marcus Buck served as toastmaster and several games and stunts were performed. The Germantown Band Parents Association will hold its March meeting tonight at 7:30 in the school.

Germantown

Boosters Club Is Reorganized In Lebanon

Lebanon at the annual reorganization meeting Friday night, directors elected Mernyyn Coyne of Coyne Insurance Agency president for the ensuing year. He succeeds Mery B. Gray, who was named secretary treasurer. Directors include Robert Kaufman, Lucian Weever, Horace Thompson and Alvin Harvey.

Lebanon

Lebanon Kiwanis Inter-Club Meet Planned at Golden Lamb

The Lebanon Kiwanis Club will host an inter-club meeting with the Dayton Kiwanis Club at the Golden Lamb today. Harry Gutheil, publicity chairman, said Dayton members will present the program, building on a recent showing by the National Cash Register Company of Dayton.

Lebanon

Local families host dinner and club meetings in Lebanon

Mr and Mrs Ray Schwartz Sr hosted a family dinner on Dayton Pike with relatives from Hamilton Oakley Cincinnati and area. Lebanon Warmers Club plans a basket dinner and talks on Plastics while Women’s Guild Circle and W S C S groups schedule meetings at various homes and church parlors.

Lebanon Ray Schwarts Dayton Pike Fred Weinman Hamilton Rose Schwartz Oakley Cincinnati al Schwartz Everett Schwartz Ray Schwartz, Jr Morris Nixon Wilbur Earnhart Elbert Sorns Mary Wiseman Fleanor Hatfield Walker Kratzer Harry Palmer Guy Thompson H. R. Harris E Meaf Leslie Earnhart Karl Zawan Edward Ross Joe Worley Gardner Townsley Townsley H. H. Druhat Clarence Jameson Women’s Guild of The Lebanon Presbyterian Church G. H. Townsley Delaware Kiwanis Club Bob Townsley Ray Fairchild Johnson Main St Leonard Anderson

Five Warren 4 H Advisors To Be Honored

Five Warren County 4 H Club Advisors will be honored at a Farm and Home Week banquet at Baker Hall Ohio State University in Columbus The event starts at 1130 and recognizes members with five years or more service Elizabeth Parker Mameville Janet Rush Lytle Elmo Wilson Lebanon Albert Lyons Washington township and Don Sigg Foster are among the honorees A large Warren County delegation will attend the 38th annual Farm and Home Week programs March 21 22 23 and 24.

Lebanon Warren County Ohio Tate University Columbus Mary C. Wiseman Albert Lyons Washington Township Don Sigg Foster

Orchestra Shows Up Minus Music in Clarksville

Johnson County crowds packed the Arkansas state symphony tour stop in Clarksville. Conductor Joseph Bluir declared the orchestra ready but no concert due to missing music left in Little Rock. The full ensemble with music will return Wednesday night.

Clarksville Ark Johnson County Arle Kendall Josef Bluir Little Rock

Local Middletown Families Share Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Norman Cox and family plus the Hollie Coxes and children visited Darce Cox family in Middletown on Saturday evening. Various local couples and relatives from Maud Germantown Hamilton West Chester and Somerville dropped by or hosted others at different times.

Nearby Briefs Germantown notices and club meetings

Community notices list gatherings in Germantown and Franklin including Friendship Night at Germanican Chapter OES, Methodist Young Adults Tuesday 8 p.m. at Pat Deweese, Warriors of 50 at Lebanon High School Thursday to Saturday, Presbyterian and Baptist circles and D of A events, Masonic night, Lebanon Farmers Club, Monroe Parents Club Tuesday 8 p.m., and a Lebanon Boosters Club planning session for spring banquet. Lebanon High School music students will present a production.

Germantown OES Methodist Church Pat Deweese Franklin Warriors of 50 Women’s Guild The Lebanon Presbyterian Church Circle 4 Lebanon Lebanon Farmers Club Grange Hall Masonic Temple Monroe Monroe Parents Club Lebanon Boosters Club Music Students of Lebanon High School

Birthday Circle Meeting At Franklin Church

Franklin March meeting of the Birthday Circle of the First Baptist Church will be held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. John Baker on Maple Ave. Refreshments will be served at the end of the evening.

Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church Clara Condon Franklin Birthday Circle The First Baptist Church John Baker Maple Ave

Barmaid Held On Check Charge In Cleveland Case

A 25 year old Athens Ohio barmaid admitted passing seven worthless checks to support herself in Cleveland. Martha Paige pleaded guilty before Municipal Judge Charles A Vanik yesterday to a charge of obtaining merchandise under false pretenses.

Cleveland Athens, O Martha Paige Charles A. Vanik

Family and social visits in Franklin and Germantown

Franklin and Germantown residents hosted relatives and friendsduring a weekend of gatherings. Mr and Mrs Fred Helsinger entertained at Middletown while others visited from Carlisle Lytle Fort Walton and Dayton. A birth announcement notes Shelley Lynn Stiver while Ohio Univ student Allen Rothrock attended sports events. The note closes urging readers to register by March 2%.

Maustown Community Meeting and Social in Local Notes

A Thursday night community meeting was held at Liberty School. Charles Powell and sons Jerry and James attended the basketball game in Cincinnati. Isabel Hale returned home with her parents Wilburn and family. James Powell attended the Monroe School freshman party. Bill Rothfess visited Richard Ashton and family Sunday. Stanley Mallard visited Charles Ashton family Sunday. A box social by the Young Married Group at Amanda Methodist Church is planned for Sunday at 6:30 PM.

Maustown Liberty School Charles Powell and Jerry James Powell Cincinnai Isabel Hale Wilburn Hale Monroe School Bill Rothfess Richard, Ashton Stanley Mallard Charles Ashton Amanda Methodist Church

Warren County Spring Garden School Plans Progressing

Warren County plans a spring garden school at Waynesville Methodist Church on Thursday April 6 announced by Mary C Wiseman home agent. The program features an illustrated lecture Unusual Plants and Flowers by Prof Victor Ries Ohio State University horticulturist. The flower schedule includes a display of favorite or unusual potted plants, an artistic flower arrangement including an Epergne and a white arrangement with specified containers and foliage.

Lebanon Warren County Spring Garden School Waynesville Methodist Church Mary C Wiseman Victor Ries Ohio State University

Magnificent Obsession at Germantown Senior Play

Germantown High School presents its annual senior class play March 30 and 31 directed by John Dunlap. Cast includes Gene Egan Paul Grubbs Juanita Smith Jean Hawk Quince Gatlff Ted Landis George Bussard Marv Briggs Ann Loveless Phyllis Howard Mary Alice Bender and Dean Binns.

Germantown Germantown High School John Dunlap Gene Egan Paul Grubbs Juanita Smith Jean Hawk Quince Gatlff Ted Landis George Bussard Marv Briggs Ann Loveless Phyllis Howard Mary Alice Bender Dean Binns

Lebanon Installs Parking Meters on Mechanic Street

New parking meters installed on Mechanic Street between Main and Mulberry Streets are now in operation. Officials say the meters will ease traffic congestion. only one square currently will have meters from Main to Silver Street as council motions progress.

Lebanon Mechanic St Main Mulberry Sts Operaion Silver Sts Mechanic

Births and local social notes in Franklin and Dayton area

Local society items cover a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Frank L Betzler in Dayton at Good Samaritan Hospital, numerous visits and dinners across Franklin, Dayton, and surrounding towns, plus a postponed Butler County Home Economics Committee meeting from March 23 to March 27 at Elk Creek Grange Hall.

Butler County Home Economics Committee Elk Creek Grange Hall

Warren Red Cross Drive Extended in Warren County

Warren County Red Cross fund drive extended to March 31, announced Rev. Max G Mittelstedt drive chairman. Checks showed only a few areas canvassed. some townships delayed. County quota set at $8,260. solicitors urged to cover remaining territories promptly to reach the goal.

Lebanon Red Cross Warren County Max G Mittelstedt Sinnce

Birth announced for Springboro girl at Middletown Hospital

Mr and Mrs Joan Fish Jr announce the birth of a girl on March 19 at Middletown Hospital. Numerous local residents attend showers or visit others, including Mr and Mrs Noel Easton, Mr and Mrs Curtis Beck, Mr and Mrs Robert South, Mr and Mrs John Moore, and Mrs W H Null and Mrs Robert Montgomery at Ridgeville. Social visits continue among families in Pataskala Dayton Mason Leb, Centerville and Franklin areas.

Springboro Joan Fish Jr Middletown Hospital Noel Easton Curtis Beck Robert South John Moore W. H. Null Robert Montgomery Jack Burnett Russell Burnett Ridgeville J. E. Case Washington, D. C Pataskola Roy Bowers Edwin Morgan Dayton Case Adah Spielman Robert Ross Norman Frankenstein Arnold Furbee Mason Waward Sutzer Charles Sweny Everett Sweny Miamisburg Anna Sweny Lebanon Shirltanton Franklin Howard Miller Centerville Jennie Wills Frances Null J. B Doyle Clifford Risk Calvin Mee Nelly Cincimmat

Birthday party and Sunday dinner in Waynesbury events

Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Allen and son attended Beth Nolans birthday party at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs A R Emery in Wayness ule. The Stev and Mrs Gale Barka Jow and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs William Findal.

Allen and Son G A Litthinger Beth Nolan A. R. Emery Wayness Ule Stev Gale Barka Jow William Findal

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