Social notes recount a flurry of visits and trips
Mrs. Douglas Robbins returns home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Horner in Parkersburg West Virginia. Visitors include Mrs. Roy Hicks and son Bradley from Akron and Mrs. C Heath and sister Mrs. Frank Sementuh of Winona Drive. Several others spend weeks with relatives in Detroit Chicago and Florida. The list spans Ohio West Virginia Georgia South Carolina and Florida with trips to Chautauqua Magnolia Gardens and the Bob Singing Tower among highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Robbins
South Main St
Vaughn Horner
Parkersburg
West Va
Roy Hicks
Bradley
Akron, O
C. Heath
Frank Sementuh
Winona
South
Ida N. Matson
Todhunter Rd
Ralph J. Matson
Augusta
Florida
Gertrude Jackson
Auburn St
Richard Jordan
Tytus Ave
Donald
Emily
Orlando
Bob Singing Tower
Cypress Gardens
Middletown
Herb Schul
Tampa
Art Committee Plans Meeting in Civic Association Library
The Art Committee of the Federation and art teachers will meet tomorrow at 7:30 p m in the Civic Association building library. Letters of application were sent to local artists, though some were not listed. An exhibit the week of April 24 30 will feature original works not previously displayed by Middletown and vicinity artists in oils pastels watercolor or other media. Professionals may enter commercial or fine arts divisions. Call Mrs J J Canfield or Mrs Cecil Kindred for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Federation
Civic Association
J J. Canfield
Cecil Kindred
Middletown
Unity Council Daughters of America Meet at Knights Hall
The Lodges Unity Council of the Daughters of America met last evening in Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs. Christine Jackson presiding. State councilor Mrs. Fred Arend vice councilor Mrs. W. H. Waldo and district deputy Mrs. Edgar Screechfield attended. Thirty nine members were present for the meeting followed by a covered-dish luncheon and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Council
Daughters of America
Knights of Malta
Christine Jackson
Fred Arend
W. H. Waldo
Edgar Screechfield
Parties Begin For Bride Elect Martha Steed
Miss Martha Steed prepares for a busy social calendar with pre nuptial showers and parties. The first Middletown gathering occurred at Mrs. Clifford Crawford Jr. residence on Park Drive where a red and green kitchen shower for the bride elect of William Seaman featured nut cups, wee bridesmaids, and bridge. A luncheon followed as guests enjoyed the festive atmosphere and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Steed
Middletown
Clifford Crawford, Jr
Park Dr
Crawford
Patty Smith
William Seaman
Bridge
John Bevis
William Sebald
Harold Anness
William Burke
Tom Moon
Irene Hayes
Conn Mers
Robert Whitehurst
Charles Kling
Patty Ann Hayes
Saarilyn Eldridge
Cincinnati
Alice Williams
Bess Edwards
Community Meetings This Week In Local Churches
The Ladies Auxiliary of the National Association of Letter Carriers meets at Mrs. L. J. Knox 1008 Hughes St at 7 30 p m Friday. The Light Bearers Class of United Presbyterian holds its monthly meeting at Mrs. Joseph Sea mon Madison Ave Trenton. The Women s Missionary Society of Zion Lutheran meets at Mrs. Ted Karchner 2202 Erie Ave Thursday at 8 p m with Mrs Har old Cairns leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
The
National Association of Letter Carriers
L. J. Knox
Hughes St
United Presbyterian Church
Joseph Seamon
Madison Ave
Trenton
Women's Missionary Society of the Zion Lutheran Church
Ted Karchner
Erie Ave
Harold Cairns
Lions Club Noon Meeting Guests Charles Hattery
Charles Hattery of the Middle dletown Junior Chamber will speak at the Lions Club noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel. He will outline the annual city cleanup drive, of which he is co chair. The Lions state convention runs June 3 5 in Cleveland and the International convention runs July 18 21 in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hattery
Middledletown
Civitan meets as sports editor discusses Middletown athletics
Paul Day of The Journal told Civitan Club members at the Manchester Hotel that nearly 70 high school basketball teams and over 200 bowling teams keep the winter sports desk busy. He said high school athletics dominate Middletown, with tennis and softball top summer activities, and warned athletics are not overemphasized in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Day
Journal
Civitan Club
Manchester
Middletown
Eagle Officer Nominations Made Tuesday
Nominations for Eagles Lodge offices for 1949 were held at the weekly meeting. Jerry Brandenburg and Kelly Haddix were named for president with Donald C. Butts Jr. and Paul Swope for vice president. Nominations also set for chaplain, treasurer, worthy conductor, and guards. State convention delegates were chosen for Toledo June 16 to 19. Polls run April 5 to 8, with results announced April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Lodge
Jerry Brandenburg
Kelly Haddix
Donald C. Butts, Jr
Paul Swope
LeRoy Fox
David Ingram
Robert Long
Edward Rathbun
Frank Gradolph
Burnie Joslin
Clarence Beatty
Joseph Sheriff
Neal Diver
Thomas Davidson
Lewis Kunz
William K. Thomas
Frank Knorr
Earl Baldwin
Cooperation Of Clergy Sought In Cancer Sunday Observance
Plans for Cancer Sunday on April 3 call for clergy cooperation to emphasize spiritual values in the fight against cancer. Fred Danford, Middletown fund chair, urges churches to dedicate April 3 to education and rededication, with Mrs. Howard Wilson arranging, and Rev. S. Hughes Garvin endorsing. A town meeting on April 7 will feature pathologists and doctors to explain cancer in lay terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
Fred Danford
Middletown Fund
The
Cancer Society
Danford
Howard Wilson
S. Hughes Garvin
Middletown Ministerial Association
American Legion Auditorium
Edward Gall
Cincinnati
Walter Reese
Mabel Gradner
Robert Dunn
Co-Op Club Tours Armco Plant
Thirty members of the Middletown Co-Operative Club toured the Armco plant after dinner at the Manchester Hotel. Armco foreman Carl F. Rentschler led the group, including a visit to the new electric furnace. At the meeting Louis Brown announced Old-Timers Night on April 19 with 21 charter members invited and Dayton attorney Herbert Eichenburg as guest speaker. Paul Stoutenborough, a charter member, will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Paul Stoutenborough
Thief Steals Whiskey From Sportsman Club in St Joseph
A thief broke into the Sportsman's Club in St Joseph and stole two cases of whiskey. No cash was taken from the register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph, Mo
Sportsman’s Club
Annual Y Meeting Set With Open House Tonight
More than 500 Middletonians are expected at the YMCA open house and annual recognition meet, starting at 7 tonight. A program of sports will open with tumbling, swimming, bowling, wrestling, and ping pong exhibitions, followed by a technicolor film. At 7:45, recognition ceremonies will honor youth leaders, general employees, and long service pins. YMCA president Kirk Strodtbeck will deliver the annual report and discuss future plans. J Hartley Fowler will lecture on The YMCA in a Two-Power World, detailing YMCA work and foreign experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Kirk Strodtbeck
J. Hartley Fowler
World Service
National Ymca Council of Canada
Fowler
Lawmakers Scrutinize Ohio Conveyor Belt Bill Amendments
In Columbus three senators on a judiciary sub committee study amendments to the belt line bill to grant public utility status for the 130 mile Lake Erie to Ohio River route between Lorain and East Liverpool. Opponents say it is a contract carrier, while railroads push to kill the belt line with a public utility label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Senate Judiciary
Lorain
East Liverpool
Earl C. Shively
Ohio Railroad Association
Dan Duffy
Cleveland Stevedore Company
Ohio
H. B. Stewart, Jr
Akron
Akron, Canton and
Youngstown
Delphos
Riverlake Belt Conveyor Lines, Inc
Robert Guinther
Cleveland
Ohio Bar Association
Home movie talking pictures hoped for by Camras
Marvin Camras of the Armour Research Foundation announced a soundtrack method for eight millimeter home movies. A magnetic coating on the film edges would allow running commentary to be added to home films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marvin Camras
Armour Research Foundation
Camras
Belt line jobs claim challenged in slingshot quote
David Guinther argued the belt line offers more jobs than railroads claim would be lost if a conveyor cut into coal and ore hauling. He denied the convoy would deprive railroads of enough revenue to harm them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle David
Guinther
Williamsdale Underpass Protest Matures at Hearing
Williamsdale residents and 12 objectors petitioned 298 signatures to Butler County Commissioners against American Materials Corp New Miami seeking an underpass under Trenton Road for a gravel pit. They warn of property devaluation water supply risk and nuisance. the county will rule next week as briefs are prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Williamsdale
Butler County
American Materials Corp
New Miami
Trenton
Corporation
City Briefs Meeting Schedules Mixed Across Local Groups
City briefs list meetings for Blythe Williams Post 231 ex ecutive board at 7 30 p m at the hall, Miami Chapter Ohio Society of Professional Engineers at Manchester Hotel, Junior Chamber cleanup at 7 30 p m, Kiwanis noon at Manchester Hotel, Alpha Council No 326 Jr OUAM at 19 North Broad St, Odd Fellows at the hall, Lions Club noon at Manchester Hotel, Armco Employees Independent Federation 7 p m in AEIF offices, VFW Dance Club at 7 30 p m, Blythe Williams Post Auxiliary at 8 p m Silver Leaf Social Club, Roland Kohr Chapter Reserve Officers Association 8 p m American Legion Home, Transportation Development Committee continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
Manchester Hotel
Alpha Council No. 326, Jr. Ouam
North Broad St
Middletown
Roland Kohr
Reserve Officers Association
American Legion
Portland couple wed during 27th anniversary visit
The Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Nall hosted a surprise marriage at their home in Portland Indiana as a young couple interrupted their 27th wedding anniversary. The couple requested to marry and the Nalls cooperated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
J. H. Nall
Nalls
City Events Include 4 PM Meeting and 6 30 PM Talk
The schedule lists a 4 P M meeting at the City Building and a 6 30 P M address by Dr James Thomas for the Men’s Club of the Methodist Church at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas
The
Methodist Church
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News of Society
Peg Rosing
William Stewart, Sr
Highland St
Willam, Jr
Miami Univrsity
Stewart
Clinton Metzar
Detroit, Mich
A. D. Sherman
Stanley St
C. W. Babcock
Lakewood
Chautauqua, N. Y
John B. Whitlock
McGee Ave
Hershey, Pa
Washington, D. C
Williamsburg
Asheville
N. C
Charleston
S. C
William G. Pickerel
Dayton
Myron Newton
Mary Jane
Clark St
New York City
C. R. Phillips
Margaret Newton
Johnnie and
Allen Lee
Durham
Newtons
Phillips
Berlin
Mauo
Central Ave
ZESTA
Nel Aass
Lavor
Civitans
Carl D. Sheppard
Summit
Maurice A. Niehaus
Evan P. Ford
D- Franklin
Howard M. Metzenbaum
Cuyahoga
Judiciary Committee
Sanitone
Sererce
Gough Lamb
Gray’s Watch Repair Official Watch Inspector
N. Y.C. Railroad Room
Castell Bidg
Howard A. Wilson, Jr
Thomas H. Wilson
House
Blythe- Williams Post 231
Chamber of Commerce
of Commerce Ofice
Odd Fellows Lodge
Lions Club
Armco Employes Independent Federation
AEIF
VFW
Blythe Williams Post
Silver Leaf Social Club
the Transportation Development Committee
Klamo News
Broad St
Kodak Film
Noland Camera Shop
Thomas Giles
James Weir
Edwin Peterman
Scheherezade
Giles & Link
Norris Music House
Gillen-Crow Pharmacies
Tride AS
Tride Rite
Kyles
Roderers Strand Theatre Bldg
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