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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1948
Page
6
The Iron Age reports the coal strike cripples steel output, with current operations at 89 percent capacity and many firms planning third quarter cuts. Expect tighter allocation, delayed deliveries, and potential shortages into next winter as defense and oil sectors pressure steel supplies.
Mr and Mrs James Burton announce the marriage of daughter Joyce Ann to William Tallon son of Robert Tallon. The ceremony took place Monday March 29 in Newport Kentucky with Mr and Mrs Robert Sledd in attendance. The couple, Middletown High School graduates, served in the armed forces and work for F H McGraw Construction Co. They now reside with the bride's parents.
In The Hospital Rudy Hermetz son of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Hermetz of Franklin surgical Walter J Kilburn of Harrison Sr medical Deborah Stamper daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Stamper of Pershing Ave medical Mrs Charles Guthrie of Miamisburg Route 2 medical Betty Helen Oglesby daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Oglesby of Yankee Rd medical Mrs Robert E Rammer of Mrs Charles W Forsythe of Waynesville Route 2 surgical Mrs Ira Carter of Crawford St surgical Mrs Harold Thompson of Malvern St medical
Mr and Mrs James Lowe 3404 Burbank Ave welcomed a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John McGuire 413 Curtis St welcomed a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs William Rogers 2006 Howard Ave welcomed a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mann 2021 Vaneta St welcomed a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Leonard Helm 1516 Vail St welcomed a girl Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Charles Cecil of London Ohio welcomed a daughter named Sharon Kay in Columbus hospital on Tuesday.
Unity Council No 241 of the Daughters of America met in Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs. Arnald Hiatt presiding. Mrs. Frank Jenkins was initiated. Plans for a district rally on Saturday in Junior Hall at Miamisburg were finalized. morning open to the public, afternoon closed. A cake walk was led by Mrs. Lawrence Dugan’s committee, and refreshments for 25 were provided by the refreshment committee led by Mrs. Charles Monce. Mrs. Charles Defrates Jr. played piano.
Silver Link Council No 223 will meet at Knights of Malta Hall at 7 30 this evening to finalize plans for the district rally set for Saturday April 3 in Miamisburg. All members urged to attend and a social hour will follow the business session.
The Order of Eastern Star holds affiliation night tomorrow at the Masonic Temple at 7 30 p m On the refreshment committee are Mrs G C Thompson Mr and Mrs Earl Bicher Mr and Mrs R S Focht Mr and Mrs Al Myers Mrs Tom Brown Mrs Harry Pratt Aileen Sheley and Mrs E R Schatz An inter program has been scheduled.
Spanish War Veterans' Auxiliary Sewing Circle will meet with Mrs. W. H. Boyd of Franklin Street tomorrow afternoon at 1 p. m.
Members of the American War Mothers are scheduled to meet tomorrow at 2 p m at the Legion Home. Judge Oscar Leiser will be the guest speaker and all members are urged to attend.
The Women’s Guild of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church will meet at 2 30 p m tomorrow in the church social room for devotional business and social gathering. Serving committee includes Mrs Walter Gibbins Mrs Henry Campbell Mrs Robert Funston Mrs William Gehm Mrs Howard Newcomb Mrs William Gade Mrs Herman Bohne Mrs George Schaeffer Mrs Harley Waites Mrs yp Lindsay Mrs Walter Rhea and Mrs Ralph Long.
Julia T. Roth Past Councilors will meet in Junior Hall at 19 North Broad tomorrow at 8 p m. Hostesses for the occasion will be Mrs. Ben Hivick and Mrs. Mack Lawwill.
The Lutheran Ladies Society of Bethlehem Lutheran Church will gather at 2 30 p m tomorrow in the parish house social room. Mrs Clarence Popp serves as afternoon chairman for the meeting.
Members of the Guided Study Club meet tomorrow to continue their study of China. Miss Anna Metzler will review the item titled Old.
Middletown Girl Scout Council hosts an appreciation dinner for scout leaders at the Girls' Club with Treble Clef Chorus headlining under Tom Giles. The program committee includes Mrs. Howard Wren as chairman and assistants Mrs. Fred Dorner Mrs. Frank Chapman Jr. Mrs. Ross Kramer and Mrs. Walter Sheffer.
Mrs. H. A. Long hosted a Middletown Ohio reception honoring Mrs. M. T. Ensign visiting local schools this week. The event showcased WCTU activities with Mrs. Ensign teaching children about the dangers of alcohol using illustrations and discussions.
Roy L Patterson for the Retail Merchants Association announced the names of 42 egg hunters who found 47 prize eggs Sunday at Armco Park. Winners include Charles Dalton John Griffith Earl Clem Ann Hill Ted Davis Betty Faulkner Ruth Smith Sandra Powell Bob Pratt Kenny Bell Jack Eck Ralph Goins Mary Pat Shinn Larry Pratt Charlene Richmond Jean Spencer Jerry Tibbs Ronnie Dykes Billy Pelfrey Pauline Banks Donald Johnson Michael Johnston Richard Barton Vandalia Barbara Perry Nora Gilbert Barbara Rukavina Ronald Stokley Peggy Combs Dickie Dean Jimmy Nickell John Biose Wilbert Woodward Allen Banks John Slamka Donald Forbes Billy Thorp Marilyn Mandzak Eric Barnes Charles Perry.
Earl Larsson of 18 Barton Rd. underwent surgery at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Dayton on Monday. Mrs. E. F. Curry of 2008 Manchester Rd. has just returned after spending three months in Bartow, Florida.
Buddha by Princess Der Ling and Sun Yat-sen by Lyon Sharman will be reviewed by Mrs. Fred Stein and Mrs. D. Carlson. F. T. T. F. Club meets tomorrow with Mrs. D Carlson and Mrs. W Klopa as hostesses. Roll Call on Remedies of by gone days. Silver Chain Sewing Club meets tomorrow at 1107 Grove St with Mrs Joe Ditmeyer for its regular monthly gathering.
Miss Harriett Beltz was the guest of honor at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Miss Virginia Kraft Miss Mary Frances Kraft and Miss Barbara Keiser at Miss Keiser s Grand Avenue home. Guests included Mrs Dor McKillop Mrs Howard Beltz Mrs Robert Dell of Cincinnati and other friends. Winners in games were Miss Vivian Henry Miss Toan Doring and Miss Lois Walke. Miss Beltz bride elect of Herschel Clark will wed on Friday April 2.
Government moves to withdraw a new group of powder and ordnance works from the surplus market. Ten plants were withdrawn March 20 and a survey of Army camps Naval stations and air fields to freeze disposal is underway.
Frank Thomas, 82, died Tuesday at his Main Street home after a two year illness. Surviving are two sons Webster of Celina and Harry of Springboro, three daughters Mrs Harold Thacker of Jackson Ohio Mrs Ted Burdge of Franklin and Miss Agnes Thomas at home, six grandchildren and four sisters. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today. Funeral by Rev. H S Gesner of Franklin at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Franklin Baptist Church. Anglesby Funeral Home in charge. Burial in Springboro Cemetery.
Mrs Lavina Young aged 75 a former Middletown resident died yesterday at her daughter Mrs Helen Mull's home in Toledo Ohio. Widow of George Young she moved to Toledo 12 years ago and will be buried in Cincinnati at St Stephens Cemetery after funeral at Fauldner Funeral Home Art Street. Survived by daughter and one grandson William Chestnut of Toledo.
A tortoise belongs to the reptile family and labels land dwelling members of the order living on earth.
The 20 voice All American Male Chorus of ex-GIs directed by Lewis Bullock will perform a third time at the high school Thursday at 8 30 p m after two prior concerts. The chorus, touring in 85 cities, relies on audience contributions and offers free tickets via local stores.
The Hanna Coal Company distributes 10 000 packets of blue morning glory seed via Hanna Coal News. Readers across this county and 14 other counties are urged to plant them in spring to spread goodwill beauty and happiness through the summer.
The March of Dimes data indicate that births of twins and triplets peak for women aged 35 to 39. While younger mothers under 25 mostly have single births, plural births rise with age and remain high into 40 to 44. Negro women show higher plural birth rates than white women across all age groups from 15 upward, with a peak at 35 to 39.
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