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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1949

Page

8

Local Society Notes Highlight Spring Visits and Travels

Via ews of Society Peg Rosing Mr and Mrs Clinton Boyd of 2 Alameda Circle were dinner guests recently of the latter's sister Miss Clara Shively in Hamilton. They dined at the Meadowbrook Tea and later were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Wayshh ively for tea. Mr Bind is a nephew of Mrs Boyd. Mr and Mrs EB S Myers of 712 South Main St have returned from Ft Lauderdale Fla where they vacation for five weeks. Mr and Mrs Sam Murstein 310 the Alameda left yesterday for an extended stay in Miami Fla returning about June 1. Mr and Mrs F E Moser of 520 South Sutphin St have returned from Norwalk O where they visited Mrs Moser's sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Theodore Williams for several days. Mrs Arthur Sheets of Yankee Rd left today for Louisville Ky to visit her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Tee Sawyer. Mr and Mrs Paul Kinder and children Paula Kay and Tom were the weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Allen D Pratt of Columbus O. Mrs Wallace Oberlander Miss Mildred Darrell Miss Delores Lawson Miss Eleanor Barnett and Harry Barnett have returned from a two week motor trip to Miami Beach and St Petersburg Fla. While there they visited Mr and Mrs Harland Sandlin and family former Middletonians. Miss Maria Fiori and Miss Rosalia Fiori of 2510 Elmo Pr had as their weekend guest Miss Peg Boone while across the street Robert McArtor and Robert Hughy were guests of Richard Banker. These young people are Kent State University students now on spring vacation. Mr and Mrs Grant Goodrich former residents now in Milwaukee Wis are in Middletown visiting Mr and Mrs Harold W Jones 3212 Central Ave for several days.

Clinton Boyd Alameda Circle Clara Shively Hamilton Meadowbrook Wayshh Ively Bind Oyd Wallace Oberlander Mildred Darrell Delores Lawson Eleanor Barnett Harry Barnett Miami Beach St. Petersburg Fla Harland Sandlin Maria Fiori Rosalia Fiori Elmo Pr Peg Boone Robert McArtor Robert Hughy Richard Banker Kent State University Kent

Teen Agers Follow In Parents Steps At Midway Roller Rink

More than 100 teen agers attended a themed party at the Midway Roller Rink hosted by Tom Wortley and Miss Mary Hallowell. Skating innovations included elimination dances with prizes for best pairs. Karen Rautio with Sebald and Al Sebald with Marilyn Utledge won events. The grand march closed the night after 11.00 p.m.

Midway Roller Rink Tom Wortley F. E. Wortley Theameda Mary Halwell Rs. J. J. Hallowell Southam St Karen Rautio Sebald al Sebald Marilynutledge

Roberta Tickets Must Be Reserved

The Middletown High School spring music series presents Jerome era's Roberta on Friday April 1. The season ticket stub must be exchanged for a reserved seat at the high school bookstore after 3 a.m. March 30. Individual tickets are available from music department members or the high school office.

Middletown High School Jerome Era Roberta Igh

Sigma Phi Gamma March Social At Girls Club

The March social meeting of Sigma Phi Gamma sorority was held last evening at the Girls Club. Members enjoyed citations to the welfare project for March and a lunch was served by hostesses Mrs William Whitesel Mrs George Frye Jr Miss an Wallick and Miss Robin Hamilton.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Girls’ Club Foun Welfare Project William Whitesel George Frye, Jr Wallick Robinamilton

Perky Kaffee Klatsch and Achievers Meet This Week

The Perky Kaffee Klatsch will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Raymond Palmers home 1016 Garden Ave The Achievers Association schedules a 4 p m Wednesday meeting at the Civic Association Robert Mc Dade executive director of Junior Achievement Inc announced plans for the annual banquet on May 18 to be planned and run solely by Achievers as the main topic of discussion

Raymond Palmer Garden Ave Achievers Association The Civic Association Robert McDade Junior Achievement, Inc

River near Crest Athens floods rise near crest

The Hocking River is expected to crest today about six inches below the 17 foot flood stage after rising more than 11 feet in 24 hours following heavy rains Sunday. Little damage has been reported so far.

Athens

Silver Link Council Members Attend Dayton Instruction

Six members of Silver Link Council Daughters of America traveled to Dayton for a School of Instruction conducted by district deputy Mrs. Edgar Schreechfield. Attendees included Mrs. Joe Ditmyer Mrs. Ferris Gutshall Miss Molly Gregory Mrs. James Griggs Mrs. Victor Click Sr and Miss Betty Mae Click. A luncheon followed the meeting and a district gathering is planned in Dayton on April 4.

Silver Link Council Daughters of America Dayton Helpmate Council Edgar Schreechfield Joe Ditmyer Ferris Gutshall Molly Gregory James Griggs Victor Click Betty Mae Click

Death ruled accidental in basket ball finals casualty

Michael H. Margerum 28 of 313 North Clinton Street died after a fall near a downtown hotel Saturday night. Coroner Dr John H Richardson ruled accidental brain hemorrhages after police said Margerum grew ill following the fall. Henry Vogelsang of Middletown said they were in Columbus for the Class A finals. Funeral services set for Wednesday with military honors and burial at Woodside cemetery.

Michael H. Margerum North Clinton St Columbus John H. Richardson Margerum Henry Vogelsang Middletown Vogelsang Richardson Joseph R. Baker and Son Greek Orthodox Nicholas Tackiadis Cincinnati American Legion Woodside Cemetery

Meteorites May Unlock Origins of the Universe

Recent studies suggest meteorites arriving from space hold clues to the origins of the universe, offering scientists a cosmic Rosetta Stone to understand early solar system formation and Earth's history.

Earth

Delta Chi Sigma Founder's Day Celebrated at Steak House

Delta Chi Sigma sorority observed Founder's Day with a dinner at the Steak House. Yellow and green decor featured gum drop trees and candy cups, as talks by Mrs. Lucy Ralston and Mrs. Ralph Kah highlighted friendships formed through years of association. Mrs. Oscar Day installed officers, gifts were presented to past president Mrs. Carl Bauer, and bridge games with prizes followed.

Delta Chi Sigma Sorority Lucy Ralston Sorority Atroness Ralph Kah Delta Chi Sigma William Pettit Camden N. J Middletown Oscar Day Leonard Reedy Day Carl Bauer Thomas Stubbs Fred Ziegler Donald Spears Eleanor Conway Douglas Barrett Lawrence Davif Leonard Henderson

State Safety Session Set For April 12

Paul E. Wilson says the All-Ohio Safety Congress will be held in Columbus April 12 13 and 14 with a Traffic Safety Section forum. The Middletown Safety Council director will attend the April 14 session and luncheon at the Neil House where Governor Lausche will give greetings.

Board of Control of Ohio Safety Council Columbus Paul E. Wilson Middletown Board of Control Wilson

Foreign ministers plan secret session before Washington signing

Achel on gium Holland and Luxembourg officials including Sforza will board a special railway car for a trip to Washington on March 31. The official business starts Saturday with a secret session among foreign ministers to smooth details ahead of the signing on Monday.

Gium Holland Luxembourg Sforza Washington

Banker Attends National Credit Conference in St Louis

Carl S Nicklas assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Middletown attends the National Consumers Credit Corporation convention in St Louis. Calvin W Verity president says sessions run today through Thursday and Nicklas returns Friday. Army Signal Corps develops a device to measure cloud height from aircraft using a modified illuminated gunsight.

Carl S. Nicklas First National Bank of Middletown National Consumers Credit Corporation St. Louis Calvin W. Verity Nicklas Army Signal Corps

Ohio Senate considers candidacy names and ballot changes

Ohio lawmakers debate candidacy petition rules with five names required, lengthening to ten or more by today, while Tuesday votes weigh write in options and election adjustments. Other measures include tightening horse race track approvals, township parking controls, and land seizures for fair boards.

House of Representatives Ohio Senate Montgomery County Leslie J. Meyer Howard W. Butz Jesse Yoder George P. Grusenmeyer House James A. Young Erie General Assembly D. A. Liggitt Logan

Birds' Blood Richer in Red Corpuscles Than Other Animals

Britannica states that blood of birds contains more red corpuscles per ounce than that of any other animal, indicating higher cellular density in avian blood.

X Ray Clinic Screens Middletonians For Tuberculosis

More than 180 nurses alumnae and mothers study league members received chest X rays in the Civic Association library. The program, led by Mrs. Mark Scheibert, aims to screen over 600 Middletonians for tuberculosis with Dr. L. C. Neer and Charles G. Greig coordinating. X rays run 1 30 to 5 PM and 6 to 8 PM, with more appointments possible. The effort is county wide, funded by the Christmas Seal Campaign, and will include a visit to Pollock Paper Corporation later this week for 80 employees.

Mothers Study League The Civic Association Mark Scheibert L. C. Neer Charles G. Greig Butler County Tuberculosis and Health Association Pollock Paper Corporation

Cubs to tour Inland Container plant on April fifth

Pack six of the Cub Scouts met at the Methodist Church social rooms. Gilbert Sheard announced a tour of the Inland Container plant April 5 at 6 45 p m. Wallace Frayer led the meeting with awards, inductions, and a safety month recap.

Gilbert Sheard Methodist Church Yesteray Wallace Frayer Fathers and Sons Louie Hill Ruby Brumfield Opal Sickle Dana Tindle Betty Krizon Larry McNabb Den Bert Sheard Yerry Davis Roger Miller William Roger Tony Krizon Charles Keuthan Ronny Pratt

Reserve Officers Meet Thursday in Middletown

Middletown Ro land Kohr Chapter Reserve Officers Association will hold its March meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. at the American Legion home. Lt. Col. Richard A. Wilmer will lead the instruction on The Role of Field Artillery. Officers attending will earn two hours toward active duty reserve status and one retirement-point toward benefits.

Middletown Roland Kohr Reserve Officers Association American Legion Richard A. Wilmer Reserve Association

Fire at car motor on Yankee Road injures owner

Fire Company No. 3 responded to a gas leak causing a car fire on Yankee Road and Michigan Avenue. Earl Dishman received first aid for burns on his left hand. Vehicle damage was not estimated.

Yankee Rd Michigan Ave Earl Dishman Dishman

Norwegian Girl Scout Leader To Be Feted By Local Group

Middletown Girl Scouts prepare a luncheon on Wednesday to honor Mrs. Hanna Lund chief guide of Norway. Mrs. Garnet L. Church executive director says Lund and her husband will visit a local troop meeting and depart Thursday morning after a one day stay.

Girl Scout Council Norway Middletown Garnet L. Church Hanna Lund Church Lund United States

Butler County Divorces Suits and Decrees Issued

Ruth Mary Esselman sues Frank Esselman of Jefferson Road for cruelty and neglect. Mary Allen Bailey challenges Kay Arthur Bailey of Sixteenth Avenue for cruelty. Alice Richardson sues Matt L. Richardson for neglect. Decrees granted include Mabel Hughes from Robert W. Hughes for cruelty and neglect, Pauline Hackney from Omer Hackney for neglect, Naomi Fultz from Ova C. Fultz for neglect, and Cecil Tyree from Alma Tyree for neglect.

Ruth Mary Esselman Frank Esselman Jefferson Rd Mary Allen Bailey Burbank St Mayfield Kay Arthur Bailey Sixteenth Ave Alice Richardson Hamilton Matt L. Richardson Mabel Hughes Middletown Robert W. Hughes Pauline Hackney Omer Hackney Naomi Fultz Ova C. Fultz Cecil Tyree Alma Tyree

Estate appraisals and inventory list for Hamilton residents

The estate of Clara Dapore is appraised at 6229.41 per Wilbur V. Dapore. Clara S. McNab’s estate inventory lists 7458.43 in assets including 5500 in realty. Alma S. Fettig serves as administratrix. Egyptian tame cats circa 3000 B C are noted to guard grain stores from rodents.

Clara Dapore Hamilton Wilbur V. Dapore Clara S. McNab Alma S. Fettig

Way Cleared For Widening Charles Street

The New York Central Railroad proposes giving land to the city to widen Charles Street at Central Ave in a step aimed at easing congestion. The easement would be granted by the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis and the New York Central after city approval, with a map attached. Initial price was 1500 dollars, later reduced to one dollar, drawing criticism from City Commissioner Francis Carmody. A two week timeline is anticipated for work after approval.

Charles St Central Ave New York Central Railroad Company E. F., Exon Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company New York Central Exon Francis Carmody Atea

Sheriff Home Returns for Deputy Schultheiss

Deputy Sheriff Emmanuel Schultheiss, hospitalized at Mercy Hospital after a fall five weeks ago, was returned home today.

Hamilton Emmanuel Schultheiss Mercy Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Via Peg Rosing EB. S. Myers South Main St Ft. Lauderdale Sam Murstein Alameda Miami, Fla F. E. Moser South Sutphin St Norwalk Arthur Sheets Louisville, Ky Tee Sawyer Paul Kinder Paula Kay Tom Allen D. Pratt Grant Goodrich Milwaukee Wis Harold W. Jones Igb Ra Aia Ty Middletown Civic Symphony Valda Wilkerson Thomas Giles James Weir Edwin Peterman William Tell Scheherezade Manchester Hotel Giles & Link Norris Music House Gillen-Crow Pharmacies C. L. Chitwood Jacksonville, Fla Gary Chitwood Sandra Rohanson Howard M. Metzenbaum Cuyahoga Charles L. Bartlett Metzenbaum Sweeney Bartlett Elections Committee CUBS Melampy’s Maud Muller Candy Shop Vijaya Wakshmi Pandit India Moscow Benegal Rama Rau Pandit Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Butler County Courts Charles Street Esther L. O’neil M. A U. of C Columbia Giles Arpacvan Servics Ee Charles Erle Hanson
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