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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1950

Page

21

Farm Bureau Council Formed In Warren Ohio

Warren County forms a new Farm Bureau Advisory Council at the Hackney home. Members include Mr and Mrs Davis Earnhart Hartsock Hizar Starr Swartzel and Mrs Young. Officers chosen: Hackney chairman Mrs Hackney secretary Hartsock discussion leader. Next meeting April 15 at Hartsock home.

Lebanon Farm Bureau Advisory Council Maynard Hackney Glenn Davis Earl Earnhart Owen Hartsock Edward Hizar Lawrence Starr Frank Swartzel Mabel Young

Former Warren Countian Faces Prison Term

John C. McPherson of State Line LJ formerly of Warren County, secretly indicted on two forgery charges, was sentenced by Judge Alton F. Brown to a concurrent one to 20 year term in the Ohio State Penitentiary. Sheriff Gerald W. Couden and Deputies Charles Tietmeyer and Al Schwartz escorted him to the pen.

Lebanon John C. McPherson State Line Warren County Ohio Alton F. Brown Gerald W. Couden Charles Tietmeyer al Schwartz

Blue Ball Soldier Returns From California Furlough

Blue Ball Cpl Oney Williams arrived in Blue Ball from California Tuesday to spend a two month furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Wilson Williams. Word was received from their other son Donald Williams that he had landed safely in Puerto Rico where he will be on maneuvers for two weeks.

Blue Ball Cpl Oney Williams California Wilson Williams Donald Williams Puerto Rico

Party For Camden Faculty Is Tonight

CAMDEN The Camden school faculty and board of education members and their wives will hold their second faculty party of the school year tonight in the school cafeteria. Robert Davies superintendent of schools announced the event.

Camden Camden School Board of Education Robert Davies

Mason Scouts Plan Scrap Paper Drive

Lebanon report says Mason Boy Scouts Troop 30 will start a scrap paper drive on Sunday April 2 at 1 p.m. Kay Gallimore, scout official, announced the drive and asked contributors to tie their paper and place it at the curb.

Lebanon Mason Boy Scouts Kay Gallimore

Pinochle Club Hears Hostess Night in Germantown

Mrs Edice Davis hosted the Germantown Pinochle Club at her home with prizes awarded to Mrs Bernard Stiver Mrs Very Ankeney and Mrs Sam Neff. Dayton visitors Mrs Glenn Reason Mr and Mrs Stanley Hoerner joined Wilmington hosting families and Shrine Circus attendees.

Germantown Edice Davis George Hoeber Bernard Stiver Very Ankeney Sam Neff Glenn Reason Stanley Hoerner Dayton Charles O. Reason Wilmington Dean Stiver Pat Deweese Glenn Stiver Shrine Circus Robert Reason Charles Reason Lester Mears Mary Martha Emley Alma Albright Miami Valley Hospital Lester Kurtfiss Paul Mount Lima Carol Wachter Florida Eugene Chryst Martinsville Ind

Chautauqua Social News Notes Visits and Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Jack Turner and children visited relatives in Indiana polis Ind Mr and Mrs Robert Blair of Green Hills visited with Mr and Mrs H A Blair and daughter Sunday Mrs Esther Wilson spends week visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Wilson and family Zenia Mr and Mrs Robert Gephart hosted a birthday gathering for their daughter with Mr and Mrs Stuart Gephart Miamsburg and Mr and Mrs Gale Gephart of Miamisburg attending Also Mr and Mrs Paul Wilch Jr and son with Mr and Mrs Douglass Ball Middletown Troop 16 met at Joan Bramamer Carlisle home Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Carl Baker hosted Sunday outing for Mr and Mrs Thomas Baker Mrs Opal Leroy and son David Trenton Rex Silvey hosted a waffle supper Ray Thompson and family attended Shrine Convention in Louisville Ky and Ray Thompson visits Columbus on business.

Chautauqua Jack Turner Indianapolis Ind Robert Blair Green Hills H. A. Blair Gene Bauer Cincinnati Tone Bauer Esther Wilson Fred Wilson Zenia Robert Gephart Opal Leroy David Trenton Rex Silvey Ray Thompson Shrine Louisville Columbus

Gratis High School Demonstration Over Teacher Dismissal

A student demonstration at Gratis High School arose after a school board discussion on possible dismissal of Coach Al Kiracofe and several teachers. Officials said no decision was made. Superintendent Carl Fraser stated Kiracofe will not be released and the situation was calm.

Gratis Gratis High School al Kiracofe

Franklin High to Honor 96 at Banquet

Ninety six Franklin High students are invited to the 1950 honor banquet to be held in the school cafeteria Friday at 6 30 p m. Athletes, school government leaders, journalists and activity leaders will be honored.

Franklin Franklin High School

Pre-School Clinic Set In Trenton

The pre-school clinic for next year's first grade will be held Friday at the school. The regular first grade classes are excused during the school ay.

Trenton

Scholarship Tests Set For Next Week

Camden reports preliminary State Scholarship tests will be given Tuesday and Wednesday next week. High scorers advance to Final Tests at Miami University on May 6.

Camden

Dayton Presbyterial and Social Gatherings Report

Dayton social notes list attendees at the Central Presbyterian Church meeting and multiple informal gatherings. The items include bridge club hosting, Girl Scout leaders meeting, Sunday visits, birthday party honors, and Fraternal League attendance with local families named.

Degree Sought by Mason Davdl Ayers Returns to Campus

Mason David Ayers son of Mr and Mrs Walter E Ayers recently graduated from Ohio State University has returned to the campus to work on his master’s degree.

Mason Davdl Ayers Walter E. Ayers Ohio State University

Franklin Chamber Board to Convene Friday Meeting

The Franklin Chamber of Commerce board of directors will meet Friday at 2 15 p m at Blair s near Middletown Harold V Martz Sr the new president will preside at the session

Franklin The Franklin Chamber of Commerce Blair's Middletown Harold V. Martz, Sr

Kings Mills Club Meets Monday at 7 30 P M

Kings Mills School District Community Club holds its monthly meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the school. John Martin of Oakwood High School Dayton to speak on British Socialism America's Number One Lesson. Martin, renowned speaker, urged attendance by members and friends.

Kings Mills John Artin America Martin Oakwood High School Dayton Eaton Golden Eagle Lloyd B. Bennett Eaton Community Boosters Eaton Boosters Ube

Deadline Set for 1950 Licenses in Warren County

Lebano n and Warren County motorists must obtain 1950 licenses by March 31 with no extension. Auto tag sales run brisk. late rush expected to match last year. Old tags after deadline incur court citations. Motor bike riders require permits and licenses for operation. parents liable for riders ages 14 to 16 in accidents. riders must follow traffic laws and lights.

Lebanon Warren County Alice Lackey W. H. Fulberth Fulberth Deputy Registrar of Motor Vehicles

April date set for Camden class play

The Camden High School Senior Class presents Strictly Normal in the auditorium on April 21 under director Genevieve White.

Camden Genevieve White

Local notes salute families and visitors across towns

Franklin residents report visits to Toledo Dayton Norwood and Lebanon. Watches attend services for Mrs. Cook in Lawshe and Shrine Circus in Dayton. Diane Minge returns to school after flu. Melinda Bailey’s 10th birthday party at Lake Ave with delegates from several families. Estel Wright returns from Florida and Tuscon with improved health. Everett Minge and Diana visit Paul Day in West Carrollton.

Franklin A. D. Eldridge Lillian Dorman Richardson Toledo W. P. Noland Dayton S. C. Sharp Jesse Cook Norwood Cook Lawshe Job Sherzer Middletown Hospital Howard Beltz Middletown Clyde DeWeese R. C. Berger Sunda William Hufford, Jr Lebanon Charles Ellis Centerville J. R. Miller C. J. Wierman Norristown Donald House David Shrine Circus Diane Minge Naomi Bailey Lake Ave Melinda Patricia Bassett Carolyn Gillen Judy Bowman Barbara Mary Sue Masoner Joseph Scholl Albert Bogers, Jr Jack Timberlake John Holliday Ronald Watts Robert Augspurger Estel Wright Florida Tuscon, Ariz Mr. Wright Everett Minge Diana Paul Day West Carrolltone

Wheaton College Choir Plans Sacred Concert Tour

The Wheaton College Chapel Choir a 40 member a cappella group will perform sacred music at Franklin First Baptist Church on April 5 at 7 30 p.m. During a 22 day tour this year the choir will give concerts in seven states including Illinois Indiana Georgia Tennessee Florida and Kentucky led by Director J Maurice Dobbins assistant professor of music. Dobbins also directs the College Symphony Orchestra and has held posts with New Orleans and Chicago ensembles and is choir director at First Presbyterian Church of Aurora Illinois.

Wheaton College Chapel Frankin First Baptist Church Franklin Franklin First Baptist Church Illinois Indiana Georgia Tennessee Florida Kentucky J. Maurice Dobbins College Conservatory of Music Dobbins College New Orleans

Mason Legion Minstrel Set

The Mason American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary will present their home talent minstrel show on Saturday evening April 1. The event returns by popular request and promises a community entertainment night.

Mason Mason American Legion The Legion Auxiliary

Poasttown Grange Cards Party Planned This Friday

The Poasttown Grange will sponsor a card party on Friday evening in the Grange hall. Refreshments will be served during the evening.

Poasttown Poasttown Grange Grange

Camden Masons Plan April 3 Inspection at Temple

Camden Lodge No. 159 announces its annual Masonic inspection on April 3 at the Masonic Temple. R. W. Bro. Harry Wescott of Miami will serve as installing officer. The event includes a dinner at 6 30 followed by the MM degree inspection.

Camden Camden Lodge No. 159 Masonic Temple R. W. Bro Harry Wescott Miami

District Tests Will Be Given In Kings Mills

Kings Mills district announces preliminary District State Scholarship tests for high school pupils at Kings Mills School on Tuesday April 4. Winners will represent the school in Miami University Oxford on May 6. On April 5 county superintendent Raymon F. Hatfield will address World History class on Maundy Money.

Kings Mills J. Forrest Burns Miami University Oxford Raymon F. Hatfield

Lebanon PTA Carnival Opens at New High School Cafeteria

Lebanon's Parent-Teachers Association plans a Spring Carnival Friday April 21 at 7 p.m. in the new high school cafeteria. Mrs Hewett P Mulford is general chairman. The event features games booths a magician and movies as attractions.

Lebanon Parent- Teachers Association

Award Assembly Held For Franklin Athletes

Franklin high school held a basketball award assembly in the auditorium naming players Don Finke Darrel Hedric Paul Hoffman Jack Dollon Tom Kennedy Dale Kellis Earl Lansdale and Don Taylor as 1949 50 team letter winners. Varsity F members welcomed the new letters as Coach Clarence McDade praised the season and achievements.

Varsity F Franklin Lettermen’s Association Tim Aregood Clarence McDade

Presbyterian Men Meet In Monroe

Monroe hosts dinner and a religious film as the men from Monroe Middletown and Trenton Presbyterian Churches gather for a Tuesday meeting.

Monroe Middletown Trenton

Franklin FTA Group To Visit Cincinnati U

About 30 upper class members of the Farrel-McGuffey Chapter of the Future Teachers of America visit the University of Cincinnati on Friday. The trip includes classroom visits and supervised campus tours led by Miss Mabel Liles and Charles, the co sponsors.

Franklin Farrel-McGuffey The Future Teachers of America University of Cincinnati Mabel Liles Charles Weer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Farm Bureau Council Warren Mrs. Owen Hartsock Warren Countian Mason Scouts Russel Deardoff Betty Long Paul Fisher Central Presbyterial Bridge Club Walter Melampy Harold Newcomb Robert Voglesang O. G. Bowker Russel Martin Civic Association Harry Martin Laura Martin Bess Cummings Edward Grafts J. W. Sullivan R. M. Culbert William Gentry Bernie Wyatt Edith Lambert Harry Nuss Wilbur Whitaker Gaynor Patton Shirley Eleton Nola Holland Clarence Moore Vestal Patton Allie Fisher A. Earhart Monte Whiteted Byron Sprague First United Presbyterian Church W. D. Redding Board of Sessions William Culbertson James Hankinson Huber Hendrickson Jon Baird Franklin C. of Kings Mills Club Spritz Liberal Credit Spritz, Liberal Family Outfitters Central Ave Coats Spain Benjamin David Benjamin First Presbyterian Church of Aurora, Illinois Mason Legion Camden Masons Plan Inspection PTA William Beard Everett Marcum Howard Becker Robert Stanton James Samuels Arthur Oliver John Phares Bennett
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