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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1950

Page

6

Miss Esther Chaney Hosts Attendants Before Upcoming Marriage

Miss Esther Chaney entertained a group of attendants at her Winona Dr home for her forthcoming marriage. Guests received gifts and refreshments were served to a long list including Mrs. Charles L Henders on Jr and Mrs. Jack Wright among others. The gathering followed by several couples leaving for new homes and trips as noted among attendees from Kankakee Reading Cleveland Evanston and other places.

Esther Chaney Winona Dr Charles L. Henderson Jr Kankakee Jack Wright Reading Victoria Higham Caroline Roush Ann Guth Mary Johnson Joan Tracy Cleveland Iss Joan Deem Barbara Anna Margaret Wright Becky Jo Stone St.Petersborg Jack Leight Coleenete Ave L. t'b.Douglas Robert

Society Department Deadline Rules Clarified

Notices set deadlines for Society Department items with 10:30 a.m. submission rule. Photo deadlines require Sunday calendar readiness and age limits apply to wedding pictures. Call the editor for doubt and submit by Friday 3 pm for the Sunday calendar.

Annual Art Exhibit Closes With Student Praise

The 22nd annual exhibit sponsored by Middletown Federation of Womens Clubs closed after showcasing outstanding Miami University fine arts students. Attendees praised the youthful works and the spectators noted the quality of exhibited pieces.

Middletown Federtion of Women's Clube Wieces Gunidit Miami University

May 5 Service at First Baptist Church Time and Reserve

May 5 at the First Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Reserve may be gotten from Mrs Gries, 22068. Mrs

Christina Gaston Receives Gifts At Sunday Shower

A miscellaneous shower was held for Miss Christina Gaston bride elect of James V Ryan yesterday afternoon at St John s Club Room. Mrs Louis Gaston Sr hosted as pictures were taken for the scrap book and gifts were arranged under a ceiling umbrella. Prizes went to Mrs Vincent Ryan and others listed among a large guest roster including Mrs Arthur Nicely, Mrs John Swartz, Mrs Mary Cmehil, Miss Rosie Gaston.

Robert Cole Robert Schmidt Cyril Walters Katherine Their Mary Maloney Charles Joseph John Swartz Arthur Nicely Joseph Kavoch Mike Presta Cyprian Kiamo Re Martin, Sr Herb Martin, Jr Biton Marine Mary

Recitals Scheduled by Piano Teacher

Esther will be pre Ito over Bhijay 5 at the Girls' Club. A second recital is scheduled for Friday May 19 at the Girls' Club. Both recitals will feature a member of the Ohio Piano Teachers Association.

Esther Ito Bhijay Ohio Piano Teachers Association

Local Ladies Club Meetings Planned This Week

Members of the V Circle of the Ladies of the Army gather at Mrs Mark Vogels home on Moore Street Wednesday May 3 for a predecarnations event. The Women of the Moose meet at Mrs Al Scheniders home in Excelio on Walter Street tomorrow evening. Walter Stull hosts the Ladies of Letter Carriers Auxiliary at Mrs Kenneth Lindsays home on Van Neat Avenue Friday at 8 p m.

V Circle of the Ladies of the Army of the Bile Mark Vogel Feng Moore St. Wednes Gay al Schneider Excelio Walter Stull Mre Kenneth Lindsay Mi6

Silver Tea Celebrates Catholic Women Event

A regional gathering at Knights of Columbus hall drew people from Middletown Dayton Cincinnati Monroe Lebanon Camden and Hamilton for a Mid dletown Regent organized benefit tea. The program with Jim orpering as emcee offered songs dances and novelty skits while proceeds support National Council of Catholic Women membership activities.

Middletown Dayton Cincinnati Monroe Lebanon Camden Hamilton Knights of Columbus National Council of Catholic Women Harriett Hines Heber Jones Rose Bendel Celeste Davis Joseph Riley George Gara Jim Orpering Ovne National Council of Catholic Wortfen

Showers Foretold For Bride-Elect

Hospitalities afternoon honored the bride-elect Mary Ann Rukavina with Rose Rukavina in attendance. Bright ring flowers adorned the setting and guests included Mrs Joseph Jurkowitz, Mrs Martha Dilim, Mrs Matthew Bartokic, and others. The listing of attendees continues with Mrs Ivan Mere, Steve Piedel, Mrs Elmer Reed, Mrs Kaurich, and several more names in a local community event acknowledging the upcoming marriage.

Rose Rukavina Joseph Rukavina Mary Ann Rukavina Joseph Jurkowitz Martha Dilim Matthew Bartokic Ty Szabo Ida Rudy Sva Ivan Mere Steve Piedel Elmer Reed Kaurich Albert Kocsie Szabo

ITU Presidents Target Labor Act Debate

The union leader, president since 1944, told about 209 members of Se Graphical Union No. 33 that Taft Hartley gives employers government power to beat down labor locally and internationally.

Clevelard Union Tona Nee Sien

Mayfield PTA Meeting Set With Safety Director

Middletown safety director Paul Wilson will speak at the Mayfield PTA meeting scheduled Tuesday at 1 38 p m at the school.

Paul Wilson Middletown of Mayfield Pta

Marine 1916 Speeds Reach Seventy Miles Per Hour

An early note describes marine craft of 1916 achieving high speeds and attaining speeds as great as 60 miles per hour.

Marine

Truman to Open Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge

President Truman will open the Second National Jamboree of the Boy Scouts of America on June 30 at Valley Forge Pennsylvania. 27 scouts leaders and officials from Middletown area join 47 000 scouts from across the U S and 15 foreign countries for a four day encampment ending July 4. A commemorative stamp will be issued and a opening ceremony will recount the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777 78.

Harry S. Truman Boy Scouts of America Valley Forge Poe Middletown United States Mound Builders’ Area Council Trenton Blue Ball Mason Lebanon Pennsylvania Mound Builders Cincinnati Truman Valley Forge Park Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Jesse M. Donaldson Ya Forge George Washington

Church Dinner Preview for Ecumenical Movement Talk

The Church of the Ascension invites members to a Monday dinner at 6 30 p m followed by Archdeacon William Crittenden’s address on The Church and the Ecumenical Movement. Crittenden recently led youth work at the National Council and will present slides from the World Council of Churches 1948 gathering.

Church of the Ascension William Crittenden Crittenden National Council of the Church World Council of Churches

Moose Parade in Middletown Draws Crowds Under Cloudy Skies

Residents braved cold weather to watch two draft horses pull a police wagon in a Moose parade along Central Ave from Charles St to the Moose Hall. The event concluded with a district conclave at Nelwa Center, initiating 97 candidates as delegates, while leaders from Ohio Moose Association spoke on service and growth.

Middletown Order of Moose Cincinnati Central Ave Moose Charles St Moose Hall Middletown American Miamisburg Jerry Ribar Hamilton J. D. McBride William Caple James Anders Wilson Gleeson Albert Giles Ohio Moose Association Giles Order of Nels KR XT

Seventeen men take civil service exam for patrolman

Seventeen men sat a Civil Service examination Friday for police patrolmen, announced P. F. Johnson, secretary of the Civil Service Commission. Results may be available tomorrow with letters to the City Commission. The commission sought an eligible list for the Police Department. Promotions discussed include Paul Fouts to Detective and James Combs from Patrolman to Sergeant.

P. F. Johnson Civil Service Commission Johnson Paul Fouts James Combs

Waxed Paper Under Furniture Prevents Floor Damage

A tip suggests placing a sheet of waxed paper under furniture legs to move heavy items without scratching or marring the floor. This simple method provides smoother sliding and reduces floor wear.

Kiwanis Key Club Elects Charleston Teen as President

Kiwanis Key Club members elected 16 year old Jack Stilwell of Charleston Ohio as international president at their convention. He succeeds Ken L. Miller of Cape May New Jersey. Andy Park sixteen of Memphis won the cre torical contest and a trip to the Miami convention. Ted Vestal of Iman Texas placed third.

Columbus Jack Stilwell Charleston 8. C J. R. Stilwell Ken L. Miller Cape May N. J Andy Park Memphis Kiwanis International Miami Fla

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