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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1951

Page

6

Local residents report travel and visits in Florida and Kentucky

Mr and Mrs W C Cade of Orlando Ave returned from a visit with Mrs Cade s sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Charles Trimble of Rockford Illinois Miss Marlene McAfee of Margaret Hall School Versailles Kentucky returned to studies after a 10 day spring vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Harlan B Helsel of 616 The Alameda Martin T Bevis of 3201 Mc Gee Ave returned after a week at Fort Lauderdale Florida He accompanied Tom LaFayette south after visiting here Mr and Mrs O R Cecil of McKinley St returned from a three month stay in St Petersburg and Miami Florida Mr and Mrs E S Myers of South Main St returned Tuesday after a month at the Governors Club Fort Lauderdale Florida

W. C. Cade Orlando Ave Marlene McAfee Margaret Hall School Versailles Harlan B. Helsel The Alameda Martin T. Bevis McGee Ave Fort Lauderdale Fla Tom LaFayette Middletonian E. S. Myers South Main St Governor's Club

BPW Supports Junior High Dramatic League Venture

Middletown Business and Professional Women's Club will sponsor a junior high school dramatic league for summer plays. Phil Brewer of Roosevelt Junior High convinced the group of the venture's value during a meeting at the Girls Club. 77 members and guests enjoyed dinner and a program with Mrs. Howard Wilson as speaker on home values and political status. Reports noted progress on a benefit card party for April 10 at the Legion Home. Red Cross liaison Mrs. Gibbs outlined veteran care at Dayton hospital. Nominating committee named for April ballot. Hostesses listed from Education Vacations and News Service committees.

Middletown Business and Professional Women’s Club Phil Brewer Roosevelt Junior High School Howard Wilson Tom Brown Floyd Starr Mary Strodtbeck Legion Home Howard Sheley Robert A. Gibbs Red Cross Dayton Hospital Veda McCray Calista van Horn Guy McClung Esther L. Paul John Bunn Bertha Herkammer Harry Lewis M. Grafton W. H. H. Jones Mabel King William Goad Homer Jones Lydia Augspurger

Linen Shower Pre Nuptial Entry For Lois Walke Bride

A linen shower luncheon in the Colony's China Room honors Miss Lois Walke, bride elect of Maclyn Tobias. Guests presenting linen gifts include Mrs. Mark Walke, Mrs. Richard Keiser, Mrs. Donald Miller, Mrs. Robert Lentz, Mrs. Charles Stamp, Mrs. Phyllis Patrick, Mrs. William W. Bergmann, Mrs. Hayden Tobias, Mrs. James South, Miss Virginia Cre tors, Miss Sue Kinder, Miss Patricia Lenhart, Miss Mary Hopkins, Miss Marilyn Cronk and Miss Beverly Clark.

William L. Bergmann Lois Walke Maclyn Tobias Colony China Room Mark Walke Richard Keiser Donald Miller Robert Lentz Charles Stamp Phyllis Patrick William W. Bergmann

Church Groups Schedule Meetings and Events

Gleaners of First Methodist Church meet Thursday at 2 15 p m at the church. Middletown Shrine No 25 will hold memorial services and ceremonials Thursday evening honoring members who died in the past year. United Presbyterians Womens Bible Class meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church basement with Mrs Russell Hilton and Mrs Charles Hilton as co hosts. Election of officers and an auction sale noted.

First Methodist Church Middletown Shrine No Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem United Presbyterians Womens Bible Class Russell Hilton Charles Hilton

Basket-Weaving Class At Scout Headquarters Draws Leaders

About 51 Girl Scout leaders signed up for a basket weaving class at scout headquarters. Mrs Garnet Church, executive director, said Mrs Robert Wilson of Dayton will conduct the demonstration beginning at 1 p.m. and continuing through the afternoon.

Scout Headquarters Garnet Church Robert Wilson Dayton

Girl Scout Program Committee to Meet Tomorrow

The Middletown Girl Scout Council program committee will assemble at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the home of Mrs. Ross Kramer. Members will finalize plans for summer activities to be compiled into a booklet soon. Chairwoman is Mrs. David Selvar.

Girl Scout Middletown David Selvar

Democrats to Meet in Britt Kendrick’s Middletown Club

The Middletown Democratic Club will hold a meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at 30 South Broad Street. Britt Kendrick, president, announced the gathering today. A wooden propeller plane encountered heavy rain and eroded several inches of the propeller.

Middletown Democratic Club South Broad St Britt Kendrick

Modern Mother's Circle hosts 16 for spring planning talk

Mrs Harold Figley hosted 16 Modern Mother's Circle members at 115 Shafer St. Tuesday. Officers reported on plans for the May 1 spring banquet and ticket chairmanship was assigned. New member Mrs Roy Woods was welcomed. A featured talk by Mrs C Hurch on Recreation At Home and In The Community highlighted four recreation opportunities. The gathering ended with lunch and social time. Next meeting set for April 17 at Mrs Elliott Perkins on Sawyer Road.

Harold Figley Shafer St Mother’s Circle Mothers’ Study League Paul Mullendere Walter Coddington Clifford Cook Howard Shull Ways and Means Cc. C. Hurch League John Robins Roy Woods Robert Petry Hurch Robinson Elliott Perkins Sawyer Road Benjamin Gray

Critique Club Delights with Reed Kenyon Hose Readings

Critics praised Reed Kenyon and Jack Hose for contrasting works Bells On Her Toes and Dooryard Landscaping at the Critique Literary Club gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard Wilson of South Main Street. Louis McCallay attended as guest. Refreshments concluded the evening.

Reed Kenyon Jack Hose Critique Literary Club Howard Wilson South Main St Louis McCallay

Nu Phi Mu Plans Rush Party And Pin Ceremony

Nu Phi Mu Unit One laid plans for a rush party next month led by rush captain Mrs. Margie Powers. Easter candy sales announced for delivery today by Miss Alma Hopper. Members competed in a spelling bee with Miss Marilyn Miller as quiz master and Miss Lois Denniston winning first prize. Sorority pins were awarded to Marilyn Miller, Margie Powers, Norma Henderson, Alma Hopper, and Pat Gebhart in a formal ceremony. Pin service overseen by Phyllis Rhoads and president Mrs. Mary Smallwood.

Nu Phi Mu Margie Powers Alma Hopper Marilyn Miller Lois Denniston Norma Henderson Alma

Clubwomen Should Mirror Actresses In Makeup Wisdom

Betty Clarke reports makeup expert Max Factor Jr advises clubwomen to prep for stage lighting with darker foundation and eye makeup, bright red lipstick, and careful brow and lip shaping. Avoid color clashes with corsages by pinning them at the waist.

Betty Clarke Newsfeatures Hollywood Max Factor, Jr Mr. Factor Factor

Anniversary marking Schylar Colfax Odd Fellowship founder

Plans were laid for initiation on April 2 as an anniversary observance for Schylar Colfax founder of Odd Fellowship. During a social hour, 20 members enjoyed refreshments.

Niversary Schylar Colfax Odd Fellowship

Homemaker Circle Welcomes Mrs Harlan Helsel at Meeting

Mrs Harlan Helsel was officially accepted into the Homemaker Circle after a Girls Club meeting. Guests included Mrs Ralph Parmenter and Mrs Richard Adams. Speaker Mrs Lou Bayer discussed her work with Interviews and Mrs Robert Gross spoke on women in unusual occupations. Easter themed refreshments were served by several members.

Harlan Helsel Homemaker Circle Girls’ Club Ralph Parmenter Richard Adams Lou Bayer Robert Gross Ernest Peach John Dow Harold Johnson

Yanks Enter ward from Seoul through Uijongbu

Chinese are on the east and North Koreans on the west as Uijongbu lies 12 miles north of the area where General MacArthur lifted the ban on mentioning the 38th parallel on Wednesday.

Seoul Uijongbu General MacArthur 38Th Parallel

Paris Beach Styles Favor Covered Look in Spring Parade

Paris fashion features favor a covered beach silhouette this spring with knee pants in bright colors, half mast trousers, and eye catching ensembles. Designers Schiaparelli Desses Balmain show bold tights and lace, contrasting skirts, and stacked skirts. espadrilles in candy pink and striped shantung appear for beach and city wear.

Florence Mills Paris Jacques Fath Schiaparelli Jean Desses Desses Castillo Lanvin

Smoke Reported From Faulty Furnace at Baltimore Street Home

Firemen answered a call at Mrs Mamie aoe 1326 Baltimore Street last night reporting a faulty furnace that caused an unusual amount of smoke.

Mamie Aoe Baltimore St

Bans Suggest Possible Military Operation Warning

Bans usually cloak an impending military operation. No new operations have been reported however.

Rayon Styles Dominate Easter Fashion Budget Suits

Ray on fabrics claim a high style edge at low cost for spring. Rayon flannel offers wrinkle resistance in suits and separates for budget conscious shoppers. Rayon gabardine and duvetyn appear in spring toppers and dresses with new chemical finishes. Spun ray butcher linens and sharkskins boost summer wear as this man made fiber proves its fashion maturity.

Dorothy Roe Associated Press

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O. R. Cecil McKinley St St. Petersburg Miami, Fla Junior Highs’ Dramatic League Nelva Canal ST Modern Critique Literary Viola Rebekah Viola Rebekah Lodge Flshe Randle Paslays Truth Tabernacle Minnesota St V. Nelson Hidlebaugh WAFS Lackland Air Base Tex Air Force Martha Kantz Edna M. Buehl Pfc Joyce Lawless Johnstont Upholsering Co Crawford Pierre Balmain Balmain Godiva Rayon Christ ST. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church H. H. Jung Geticious Central Ave Eaton Office Outfitters N. Main ST Fraser Main ST
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