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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1949

Page

8

Middletown social notes guests and visiting relatives

Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Morris host their daughter Mrs. Gene McAdoo and granddaughter Cynthia from Union City Tenn. Mrs. I. W. Solomon returns to Berea tomorrow. Mrs. Anthony H. Walburg visits Middletown for Toni Jones Perry wedding. Runyans and Rosser family celebrate Miss Runyan’s birthday. Roberta Baker visits Ohio Wesleyan and Miami University. Land invites guests to Mother Daughter banquet at First Methodist Norwood. Mynhier and Yous fly to Chicago Palmer House for a few days of visiting and sight seeing.

E. M. Morris Milton Rd Gene McAdoo Cynthia Union City Tenn Anthony H. Walburg Pittsburgh T. E. Jones Fxcello Walburg Middletown Miss Toni Jones Virgil E. Perry Ray Mynhier West Middletown Donald Yous West Elkton Chicago Palmer House

Bridal Shower For Miss Stiles Prepares May Wedding

A Monroe party hosted by Mrs. Frank Lolli honored Miss Patricia Stiles, bride elect of Francis O’Flynn. Twenty close friends attended as gifts, orchid and green decor, a luncheon, and games completed the prefest evening. Miss Stiles will wed on Saturday, May 7.

Patricia Stiles Francis O'Flynn Frank Lolli Monroe

Church and civic group meetings schedule announced

The Calvary Methodist Woman's Society postpones its monthly meeting to Wednesday May 11 at 2 p.m. at 1116 South Main St hosted by Mrs. R. A. Heck. Silver Link Council of Daughters of America meets tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Knights of Malta Hall with a social hour. Semper Fidelis Class hosts Mother-Daughter banquet Friday at First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary VFW meets tonight at Reynolds St Hall at 7 p.m.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Calvary Methodist Church R. A. Heck South Main St Silver Link Council Daughters of America Knights of Malta Semper Fidelis First Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Reynolds St

Viola Rebekah Lodge Meeting Plans May Dinner

Members met last evening in Knights of Malia Hall with Mrs Harold Flatter presiding. A covered-dish dinner is planned for May 16 at 6 30 p m and the sewing group was postponed. Twenty four members and one guest attended.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Knights of Malia

Birthday Dinner for William Howerton at Camden Home

A surprise birthday dinner honored William Howerton on his 63rd birthday at his Camden country home Sunday. Friends and family from Middletown and Camden attended a buffet, with decorated cakes and candles, then enjoyed cards and social time after.

William Howerton Camden Floyd Turner Sr Ja .Turner Paul Roy Anderson Eleanor James Mynhier Jimmy Algin Tincher J. E. Howerton Phillip Middletown Warren Johnson, Jr Howard Ostenberger James Patton Michael Richard Howerton

Sherman Mothers Meet Wednesday Program by grade school orchestra

Sherman School Grade Mothers hold their monthly meeting Wednesday at 1 30 p m in the school. Herman J Copp will present several members of the grade school orchestra. After the program kindergarten mothers will serve refreshments.

Herman J. Copp Sherman

Churches Amama Class Hears Devotionals At Home

The Amama Class of First Baptist Church met last evening at Mrs. Clester Pieratt's Franklin Street home with assistant hostesses. President Mrs. Fred Foreman opened the business meeting and Mrs. James Wikoff led a Proverbs and St. John devotional on the theme Mother. Mrs. Robert Burns, program chairman, presented an engaging talk with a moving picture The Christian Family. Twenty seven members answered roll call. guests included Rev. and Mrs. John I. Parr, Mrs. Benjamin Bishop Sr., Mrs. J. E. Yost, and Mrs. James E. Martin. Spring themed refreshments followed.

Amama First Baptist Church Clester Pieratt Franklin St Russell Jefferson Herman Mehl Edwin Howe Fred Foreman James Wikoff Robert Burns John I. Parr Benjamin Bishop, Sr Wikoff J. E. Yost James E. Martin

Cancer Society Meets Wednesday in Manchester Hotel

Middletown Chapter of the American Cancer Society holds a noon Wednesday meeting at the Manchester Hotel. President L. P. Smith leads a discussion on advancing the chapter's educational program in the fight against cancer.

Middletown American Cancer Society Manchester Hotel L. P. Smith

Practice Changed Practice for American Mothers drill team

The American Mothers drill team altered its schedule adjusting practice times and routines. Coaches cited scheduling conflicts and a need to refine precision in formations ahead of upcoming performances.

Amercan Mothers

Schedule Change for Group Practice Session

The group meeting moved from Wednesday to Thursday with practice at 2 p m in the Civic auditorium.

Western College Freshman named Sweetheart of Sigma Chi

Miss Jane Kemp of Cincinnati named Sweetheart of Sigma Chi at Western College spring dance held at Miami University by the original Sigma Chi chapter founded in 1855. She is a dean's list student and choir member, daughter of Paul A. Kemp. Norman Reed of Cincinnati is a sophomore at Miami University majoring in business administration. they met at Withrow High School.

Oxford, D Jane Kemp Western College Sigma Chi Miami University Kemp Paul A. Kemp Griest Ave Cincinnati Norman Reed Norman E. Reed Withrow High School Reed

Finis Written To Season By Century Club Members

The Women's Century Club gathered at Mrs. M. H. Dennis's home for a regular meeting. Mrs. Ralph Rettig led the business as the club voted a donation to the cancer drive and heard papers by Miss Ella Robison and Mrs. W. F. Stein on topics including women's roles and the Pulitzer Awards. New officers were installed: Mrs. S. J. Kuderer president, Mrs. D. R. Baker VP, Mrs. E. T. Storer recording secretary, Mrs. E. A. Badger corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Marietta McCray treasurer, with Mrs. H. B. Harvey assisting.

E. T. Storer America Joseph Pulitzer Stein William Allen White Gazette of

Outdoor Cooking Scout Training Topic Thursday

Outdoor activities with emphasis on different types of outdoor cooking are planned for Thursdays training session for Middle town Girl Scout leaders. The group departs for Camp Middlemoor at 9 30 a m. This is part of the Spring Training Course for leaders. Saturday features a Juliette Law Club meeting and final plans for the Mother's Day Tea on Sunday at the Civic Association. The tea runs from 4 to 8 p m with invited mothers of Juliette Low representatives, council members, and leaders allowed to bring their daughters or an adopted child.

Middletown Garnet L. Church Camp Middlemoor Juliette Law Club Civic Association Juliette Low Louise Hunter Windsor Nell B. Blackford Edward Drayer

Layoffs Planned for Frigidaire Division in Dayton

About 3,400 General Motors Frigidaire Division workers in Dayton will be laid off before June 1, according to CIO United Electrical Workers officials. Frigidaire management cited reduced production, with roughly 1,400 employees already idle since March 22.

Dayton, O Frigidaire Division General Motors CIO United Electrical Workers Frigidaire

Electing May Queen at Ohio State University

Ohio State picks its May Queen from 10 candidates today. The winner will be crowned Wednesday in Ohio Stadium during May week ceremonies at the university.

Columbus Ohio State University Ohio Stadium

Society deadlines and rules for notices

The Society Department sets deadlines and rules for social items. Reports must arrive by 10 30 am the next day with Saturday use by 9 20. Sunday pictures arrive Thursday noon and space reserved a week ahead. Weddings over 10 days old cannot be used and only engagement or wedding photos appear. Friday 3 pm is the deadline for Sunday calendar items. Children s parties and stork showers are not used.

Irons Shackleford Vows Exchange in Candlelit Ceremony

Lois Eleanor Irons and James S. Shackleford wed in a 6:30 p.m. double ring ceremony at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church with Dr. E R Turner officiating. The bridal party wore pale blue and pink gowns. The bride carried a white Bible with purple orchids. a reception for 400 followed at Pistrol Range. They plan a Niagara Falls honeymoon and will reside at 2313 Queen St. Both families and guests from several cities attended.

Lois Eleanor Irons James S. Shackleford E. R. Turner First Evangelical United Brethren Church Ralph Irons North Sutphin St B. B. Shackleford Grand Ave Dorothy Ramseyer Ramseyer Herbert Duvall Claire de Lune Donna Carey Barbara Bergen Margaret Alice Hinds Richard Pippett Bette Gallagher Peggy Ann Brate Joyce Slough Vernon Shackleford Bud Lawson Joe Wilch William Roche Lohengrin Juliette Pistrol Range Niagara Falls Canada Queen St Monroe High School Miami University Ralston Paint Store Louisville Lexington Detroit Altn Arbor Grand Rapids Mich

Candlelight installation and Spanish class rule at Phi Beta Chi

In The Clubs Alpha Iota Chapter of Phi Beta Chi holds a candlelight installation service tomorrow at 7 30 in the Manchester Hotel. Mrs Hugh Rankin national honorary president will attend from Troy with five Springfield members and several from Dayton. A banquet follows and the Spanish program project of the year opens. Professor E C Bauer of Miami University will teach. The class name will be decided during the service. Delta Chi Sigma sorority showed at YMCA auditorium for a May 7 dance planning session with table reservations urged by Friday night, with tickets at the door for those without reservations.

Alpha Iota Chapter Phi Beta Chi Manchester Hugh Rankin Troy Springfield Dayton E. C. Bauer Miami University Delta Chi Sigma Sorority YMCA

Engineer Meeting At Dayton Thursday

The May evening meeting of the Miami Chapter of Ohio Society of Professional Engineers will be held jointly with the Dayton chapter May 5 at 8 p.m. at the Dayton’s Engineers Club. Certificates for engineers' registration and for engineers of surveyors in training will be presented to men who passed their January examinations in this district. June 13, the local group will journey to Oxford for a dinner at the Huddle and to visit the Naval Science Building and the observatory at Miami University.

Miami Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Dayton Engineers Club Oxford Huddle Naval Science Building Miami University

Local clubs plan convention trip and meetings

Dancing will run 9 30 to 12 30 with Jack Walton and band. An international convention is planned in San Francisco with a two week trip departing Chicago June 18 visiting Sun Valley Portland Los Angeles Salt Lake City Denver and four days in San Francisco. Delegates include Mrs Thomas Stubbs Miss Vera Fugett Miss Marguerite Rose and Miss Eleanor Conway. Mrs Carl Bauer reported on charitable work for Seeing Eye. Current Events Club held its final meeting of the season with four new members and speakers on hobbies and antiques.

Bles Jack Walton San Francisco Chicago Sun Valley Portland Los Angeles Salt Lake City Denver Thomas Stubbs Vera Fugett Marguerite Rose Eleanor Conway Carl Bauer International Organization Seeing Eye Current Events Club David Harlan South Main St Robert Edwards William Maxwell Walter Spindler Phillip Williams Olivia Harlan Colorado Springs Charles Beck Aaper J. Thomas Sebald Harlan S. Hughes Garvin Harold Neel Jeanette Nei+derlander E. K. Smith John B. Whitlock

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News of Society Peg Rosing I. W. Solomon Berea, By Carol Runyan South Vienna, O E. G. Rosser Stanley St Roberta Baker J. R. Baker Ohio Wesylean University Phyllis Hazelwood Miss Baker Miami Univesity E. S. Land First Methodist Church Norwood Miss Stiles Travel H. Gillespie Cancer Society Prac- Warthe Civie Aubeenditorium Charles St Erle Hanson Finis Century Club Esther L. Neil M. A Maytag Shackleford Mutter Omi Central Ave Studebaker Studebaker Land Cruiser McConn Motors Commander Middletown, Ohio
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