Rural Life Sunday Program in Butler County
More than 100 rural residents attended the Butler county granges Rural Life Sunday at Hanover school with a basket dinner and program. Speakers included Rev. Joseph Urbain and Rev. Emerson Abts, with music by Hamilton High School and Monroe Orange quartets and soloists.
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Butler County Granges
Hanover School
Joseph V. Urbain
Queen of Peace Mission
Millville
Emerson Abts
Presbyterian Church
Reily
Hamilton High School
Dick Cherlock
Dick Mitchell
Bill Poffinbarger
Farris Shepherd
J. D. Nisewonder
Middletown
William Burdsel
Marjorie Stephenson
Monroe Orange
John Mehl
Harold Carter
Lester Kennel
Caleb Jones
Jones
Scott Finlay
Eight year old Davey Hook to take first airplane ride
Eight year old Davey Hook who can read and write but cannot talk is scheduled to fly to Wichita Kansas for speech therapy. The Zanesville Eagles Lodge funds the trip hoping Davey will inspire other children with speech defects.
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Zanesville
Davey Hook
Davey
Paul Hook
Wichita
Kan
Zanesville Eagles Lodge
TWA
Eagles
William G. Watson
United States
Ohio election slate shows multiple incumbents renominated
Former can Ferguson was renominated without opposition. Treasurer Don H. Ebright of Akron and Attorney General Hugh S S Jenkins of Youngstown were renominated without opposition. Supreme Court terms feature incumbents Turner Solingen and Stewart, with Taft Middleton contesting for the second spot. Stephen M. Young secured renomination for the at large seat. Republicans hold most congressional seats with incumbent Bender facing Young in November.
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Can. Ferguson
Don H. Ebright
Akron
Harry V. Armstrong
Larne
Ebright
Hugh S.S. Jenkins
Youngstown
Herbert S. Duffy
Columbus
Jenkins
Supreme Court
Edward C. Turner
Charles H. Hubbell
Lakewood
Robert M. Solingen
Hamilton
Kingsley A. Taft
Cleveland
Henry A. Middleton
Toledo
Taft
Middleton
James Garfield Stewart
Cincinnati
Ohio
Stephen M. Young
T. L. Thomas
Young
George H. Bender
Cleveand
Cleveland precincts show Taft and Stassen split in nominations
Senator L Stowe reports results across Cleveland wards for Taft and Stassen in the Twentieth Twenty-first and Twenty-second districts. Taft led in several counts with Stassen close behind while Republicans George Bender and other Taft supporters placed among top vote getters.
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Cleveland
Taft
Stassen
George Bender
Franklin Woman's Club May Dinner Reservations
Reservations are taken for the Franklin Woman's Club May dinner to be held May 10 at 6 30 p m in the high school cafeteria. Deadline is Friday May 7. Contact Mrs Harry Carmody at 269 M. The event includes a special program and music with George Harvey entertaining with magic.
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Franklin
Franklin Woman’s Club
Harry Carmody
George Harvey
Horstman to resign as Democratic State Chairman
Dayton Daily News reports Albert A. Horstman will resign soon as Democratic State Chairman. The move is not tied to Ray T. Miller’s governor bid. Horstman says he planned resignation to lighten duties and will back Frank Lausche for governor.
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Dayton. D
Dayton Daily News
Albert A. Horstman
Ray T. Miller
Horstman
Frank J. Lausche
Florida runoff set as two WWII vets vie for governor
Jacksonville AP reports Dan McCarty a Fort Pierce citrus grower and cattleman will face Fuller Warren a Jacksonville lawyer in a runoff for Florida governor. The pair, both World War II veterans who entered politics before the war, dispute the party nomination in a close contest.
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Jacksonville
Fila
Florida
Dan McCarty
Fort Pierce
Fuller Warren
Chrysler to lay off 125000 workers amid steel shortage
Detroit AP reports Chrysler Corp faces a steel shortage disrupting assembly lines. About 10,000 workers at Dodge De Soto and Chrysler plants to be laid off four days starting Friday and 2,500 Plymouth division workers laid off Monday. May 12 strike plans loom as production slows.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
Dodge
de Soto
Chrysler
Plymouth Division
Spaak Government Resigns Over School Subsidy Dispute
In Brussels Premier Paul-Henri Spaak announced the resignation of his coalition government. The cabinet had governed since March 1947 with a crisis triggered by disputes over subsidies for schools.
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Brussels
Paul-Henri Spaak
Magnuson notes Truman Pacific tour for UC Berkeley speech
Senator Magnuson says President Truman will tour the Pacific Northwest and speak at the University of California Berkeley in June. The plan follows Truman's travel agenda and taps key regional sites for public engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Magnuson
D-Wash
Truman
Pacific Northwest
Berkeley
Cal
University of California
Truman Nominates Fairchild for Air Force Vice Chief
President Truman named Maj. Gen. Muir Stephen Fairchild to be vice chief of staff of the U S Air Force with the four star rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Muir Stephen Fairchild
U. S. Air Force
Arab Volunteer Army Told to Halt Shelling Jerusalem
The Arab volunteer army in Palestine said Britain warned them to stop shelling Jewish positions in Jerusalem or British planes would destroy the Arab artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Syria
Arab Volunteer Army
Palestine
Jerusalem
Republicans propose leaders conference on defense bill
A plan for a conference of Senate and House Republican leaders was proposed to seek agreement on defense legislation including the draft and universal military training. Senator Tait of Ohio, chairman of the Senate GOP policy committee, led the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Tait
Ohio
GOP
Proc tor and Gamble Cuts Soap Prices 6 Percent
Cincinnati dispatch reports Proc tor and Gamble Company announced a six percent cut in wholesale prices for its household soap products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Proctor and Gamble Company
John J Singleton Sentenced for Larceny by Trick
John J. Singleton known for selling nearly new cars at apparent losses was sentenced to 10 to 70 years in Ohio penitentiary after a jury found him guilty on 14 counts of larceny by trick following a lengthy trial in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John J
Jack) Singleton
Ohio
Singleton
Seven Mile to Host Mother's Day Organ Concert
Carl Johnson, renowned blind organist and Cincinnati Conservatory alum, will perform on the Hammond organ at Presbyterian church Sunday May 9 at 8 p.m. The Mothers Day program, sponsored by the Christian Guards class, honors local mothers. Dwight Pfanzer remains a patient at Mercy hospital. Lurten Roberts funeral held in Camden with family in attendance.
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Seven Mile
Carl Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Johnson
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Christian Guards
Dwight Pfanzer
Mercy Hospital
Mendenhall
Lurten Roberts
Nevn Funreal
Camden
Mr. Roberts
C. O. Mendenhall
Warren County Granges Plan Rural Life Sunday Event
Warren County grange members will observe Rural Life Sunday May 16 at Ft Ancient. Dr Samuel Marble president of Wilmington College will speak. Mrs Morris Goodman announces a covered dish lunch at noon with an afternoon program beginning 2 30.
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Warren County
Grangee
Ft. Ancient
Samuel Marble
Wilmington College
Morris Goodman
Grange
Demonstration Council Concludes 1947-48 Season in Lebanon
Home demonstration council met at the Presbyterian Church with Mrs. Marian McClure presiding. Reports covered year activities and plans for 1948-49. district meeting planned for May 6 at Eaton. Appointments set for skit, fair exhibits, and officers named for next year.
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Lebanon
Home Demonstration Council
Marian McClure
Presbyterian Church
District Home Council
Eaton
Harvey Miller
Wilbur Earnhart
Francis Eustis
Vernon Whitacre
Robert Jackson
Pleasant Plain
Christian Montag
H. Lee White
Morrow
Herbert Ross
Clarksville
Local Shower Honors Miss Delpha Lotz Ahead of June Wedding
Mrs Hershel Robinson hosted a home shower for Miss Delpha Lotz of Hamilton who will wed Robert Weber on June 12. Attending included multiple Lotz relatives and Hamilton residents, along with callers from Dayton Mason and Cincinnati regions. The event featured many family and community members from Liberty Township and nearby areas.
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Liberty Township
Hershel Robinson
Herman Lotz
Delpha Lotz
Hamilton
Robert Weber
Melvin Lotz
Gordon Lotz
Donald Robinson
Gene
Everett Briggs
Robert Schutte
David Byers
George Weber
Margaret Kranerall
Clarence Fisher
Carol Doughman
Seven Mile
Glenn Barnes
Mason
Everett Chalk
Hazel Condon
Ada Chance
Estes Stabler
Valanda Eads
Charlene Condon
Josie Miller
Dayton
Robert Mitzel
Monroe
Gail Mitzel
R. M. Mitzel
Kyle Eads and Son
Clyde Cozad
Deer Park
Anna Gorsuch
William Kidder
Pleasant Ridge
E. E. Roosa
Charles Carrol
Morrow
M. C. Hall
Alvin Forkner
Cincinnati
Charles Moshier
Youngstown
Edna May
Avondale
Edna Everson
Ambury Village
Everson
Martin Bishop
Ed. Bishop
Leta Gorsuch
Kidder
Joseph Condon
Ashland
Fred Rhoades
Edwin McCradie
Venice
Clarence Melampy
Myrtle Brady
Middletown
Lena Brant
Alice van Ness
Camden residents join Columbus May Day services group
Hamilton couple with Margaret Horigan and Gertrude Peters visit Columbus to attend St. Mary Megdalen May Day services where James E. Davis was a pupil. Julia Fisher from Norwood spends weekend at home. Howard Lintner and daughter from Somerville host Camden visit. William R. Goodheart Jr. named Eaton Rotary Club president. Dan Herbster to serve as trustee and Camden business leader. Other Camden members include E Eikenberry Frank Shuey William E. Matt Russell Ulrich.
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Camden
I. M. Gabriel
Hamilton
Margaret Horrigan
Gertrude Peters
J. L. Horrigan
Dayton
Columbus
W. E. Davis
St. Mary Megdalen Church
James E. Davis
Julia Fisher
Norwood School
Howard Lintner
Somerville
William R. Goodheart, Jr
Jackson Township
Eaton Rotary Club
Dan Herbster
Neff & Fry Company of
E. Eikenberry
Frank Shuey
William E. Matt
Russell Ulrich
The underground tuber of the old man of the earth
A dainty plant yields an underground tuber weighing 10 to 15 pounds.
Rotary Hobby Show Set for Eaton Armory Hobbies Display
Eaton Rotary Club plans a two day hobby fair at the East Main Street armory. Free admission with judging Friday evening and Saturday noon to 10 pm. Youth Service committee led by William Hiestand aims to aid Preble County youth with awards for three student classes in diverse exhibit categories. Maplesden chairs event with Lucas Reid and Bennett assisting.
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EATON
Eaton Rotary Club
Lawrence B. Maplesden
Eaton Armory
East Main St
Fai
Rotary
Maplesden
Robert Lucas
Thomas Reid
Lloyd B. Bennett
Community Guests and Visits Mark Springboro Social Scene
Springboro residents hosted and visited numerous relatives and friends over the weekend, including guests from Russia Ohio Indianapolis and Cincinnati. The gatherings featured family dinners birthdays and social calls across Dayton Centerville Lebanon Carlisle and Columbus with multiple households hosting and traveling between towns.
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Hospital Updates
Mrs Eliza Lamb and daughter Esther along with Waugh Patrick of Middletown visited relatives over the weekend. John Gunckle of Gary Indiana visited Ray Gunckle on South Main Street Dan Anslinger Sr has improved and returned home from Miami Valley Hospital Dayton. Earl Briggs is improving after a roof fall and remains in Dayton hospital. Private Richard Bennett visited his family and Fredrick Emrick left for Chanute Field Illinois and Cheyenne Wyoming camps.
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Germantown
Eliza Lamb
Esther
Waugh Patrick
Middletown
John Gunckle
Gary
Ind
Ray Gunckle
S. Main
Dan Anslinger
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton
John Theiss
N. Plum St
Orlando
Fla
Walter Phillabaum
Camp Miami
Earl Briggs
Richard Bennett
Fredrick Emrick
Helen Emrick
Chanute Field
Ill
Cheyenne
Wyo
Legion To Hear David Boswell at Post Meeting
Franklin high school senior David Boswell winner of the American Legion essay contest will discuss his Washington trip at the Russell McElfresh Post meeting tonight at 8 p m in the Legion Home. Drill team practice will precede the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
David Boswell
Franklin High School
American Legion
Washington
Russell McElfresh
Legion
Gratis Live Stock Club Holds 60th Meeting in School Gym
The Gratis Live stock club led by advisor Donald Yost discussed feeding at its second meeting. Attendees included Thomas Carmichael Ralph Rust Lewell Rust Richard Kurtz and Earl O Banion Jr. Preparations for the Gratis Schools Alumni Banquet proceed with the class of 1935 decorating committee. May 29 marks the 60th meeting in the school gym. Ralph Shafer had his tonsils removed at Dr Nisbet s Clinic Eaton. Mable Bookwalter is sick. Mrs Woodrow Essig and Mrs Crick shopped in Middletown. Dr Howard Kiracofe of Mt Vernon visited family here and has moved to Mt Vernon to begin practice.
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Gratis
Gratis Livestock Club
Donald Yost
Thomas Carmichael
Ralph Rust
Lewell Rust
Richard Kurtz
Earl O'Banion, Jr
Ralph Shafer
Dr. Nisbet
Eaton
Mable Bookwalter
Woodrow Essig
Crick
Middletown
Howard Kiracofe
Mt. Vernon
Luther Kiracofe
Kiracofe
West Elkton Community News Notes
West Elkton WSCS annual mother and daughter banquet at EUB church basement on Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Mrs. Cornelia Bond left for Poughkeepsie New York to attend the Society of Friends convention. Robert Himes on furlough for a few days. Mrs. Edward Neal and Mrs. Margaret Ford attended uncle Sylvester Williams funeral in Clay City Kentucky. Mrs. George Kirk returned from hospital. Seventh Graders plan picnic Friday May 7 near Oxford with teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Boyle and daughter Charlotte weekend in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Bond
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Society of Friends
Robert Himes
Edward Neal
Margaret Ford
Sylvester Williams
Clay City
George Kirk
Oxford
Ray Boyle
Charlotte
Kentucky
Pleasant Ridge Social Notices and Local Visits
Pleasant Ridge residents attend Miami branch 73rd convention in Dayton with Rev J D Nisewonder and several members. Mrs Mary Hackney and Mrs Lawrence Lane visit Mrs Orville Wills. Roy Diver attends Moose convention in Cleveland. Treva Hartman undergoes tonsil operation in Middletown Hospital and improves. May Tilman and Mrs Steve Wills show health improvements. Wilford Loveless buys William Rupp Sr home on Hetzler Rd and moves. Hattie Hauschmann visiting Hetzler Rd parents. Richard Schooley visits Dayton Durbin Beach. W H McDonald hosts W S Diver and Maggie Wills group. гости of Mig Maggie Wills include William Stillwaugh Tommy Wills and T Collins.
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Pleasant Ridge
Miami
Dayton
J. D. Nisewonder
E. QO. Halderman
Orville Wills
William Knorr
Earl Brown
Mary Hackney
Lawrence Lane
Roy Diver
Cleveland
Treva Hartman
Middletown Hospital
May Tilman
Steve Wills
Wilford Loveless
William Rupp
Hetzler Rd
Hattie Hauschmann
Grand Prarie
Texas
Wetzel
Richard Schooley
W. H. McDonald
W. S. Diver
Mig
Maggie Wills
William Stillwaugh
Tommy Wills
Middletown
T. Collins
Monroe Grange adopts two hour meters in district towns
At its Monroe School meeting the Monroe Grange endorsed two hour parking meters in its district towns. Copies of the resolution will go to Middletown and Hamilton. The group also planned a state fair booth and a bake sale benefiting the Butler County Children's Home.
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Monroe
Monroe Grange
John Mehl, Jr
Middletown
Hamilton
Lebanon
Franklin
Ohio
Columbus
Roy Kettman
Home Economic
Home Economics Committee
Norvel Diver
Butler County
Elsie Hoffman
Ray Davis
Hanover Grange
Ralph Line
Paul J. Mehl
Poppy Day Set by Franklin Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Robert Miller announces the Poppy Sale for Saturday May 29 in Franklin. The event is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary with volunteers selling flowers assisted by Boy and Girl Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Robert Miller
Auxiliary of the American Legion
Auxiliary
Carlisle PTA names officers for 1948-49 year
Officers elected by the Carlisle Parent Teachers Association include Mrs. Walter Stephens president Mrs. Fred Reed first vice president Superintendent G E Brannaman second vice president Mrs Jeanne Ingabrand secretary and Mrs W Kropf treasurer. Installation set for the first meeting of the new year in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Carlisle Parent Teachers Association
Walter Stephens
Fred Reed
Future Teachers Visit Miami University Oxford
Franklin high school's Ferrel-McGuffey Future Teachers Club toured Miami University's McGuffey training school in Oxford. They observed classes, ate in the dining hall, and attended college sessions accompanied by sponsor Miss Mabel Liles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Ferrel-McGuffey
Franklin High School
Miami University
McGuffey
Oxford
Mabel Liles
Franklin Club
Franklin High School Prom Friday Set With Aquatic Theme
Franklin High School will host its junior senior prom Friday at 7 p m in the cafeteria with a mothers prepared banquet. Jerry Egleston acts as master of ceremonies and Barbara Tinch opens with invocation. Music by Art Landry’s Orchestra as the gym transforms to an aquatic wonderland for dancing until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landry
Franklin residents note local mishap and social updates
Frankin resident Fred Bone suffered a fractured hip after a bathroom fall and was moved to Middletown Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clyde Tankersley hosted a housewarming at their new home south of town. Franklin Chapter 535 Order of the Eastern Star observes Friendship Night on May 13. Mrs Roy Nickell and Mrs Clifford Huston of California visited, then left for two weeks in Miami Florida. Mrs James Nichols is recovering from an illness. Mrs Paul Ruppert is ill. Mr and Mrs Jacob Scholl and sons hosted dinner for Walter House’s birthday. Connie Bailey of Otterbein College spent the weekend at home. Mrs William Dechant and Miss Elizabeth Dechant host the Phi Beta Psi sorority at their country home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Tankersley
Franklin
Order of the Eastern Star
Roy Nickell
Clifford Huston
California
Miami
Fla
James Nichols
Paul Ruppert
Jacob Scholl and Sons
Walter House
Connie Bailey
Otterbein College
Carlisle Junior Class Presents Quiet Everybody Play
The Carlisle High School junior class will present a three act comedy titled Quiet Everybody on Friday May 7 at 8 30 p m in the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Carlisle High School
Birthday club gatherings fill weekend with dinners and visits
Mr. and Mrs. John Watson hosted a birthday club gathering in Middletown with a pot luck dinner and 500 prizes won by Robert Klick and Mrs. Morris Nixon. Friends from Cincinnati and Dayton joined an indoor picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Howell. Numerous guests from Lebanon and beyond attended family dinners and visits, including trips of Drakes from Boston en route to Texas, marking a festive weekend in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
And
Mires
John Watson
Middletown
Robert Klick
Morris Nixon
E. O. Ragland
Moris Nixon
W. S. Howell
Cincinnati
Dayton
Lytle
Cincinnati Ave
J. W. McCarthy
Sage St
J. R. Oakman
William P. Hall
Covington
L. F. Wertz
Marietta Harris
C. Stanley Earnhart
South East St
George Langley
Charles Earnhart
Johnny
Charles Knight
Los Angeles
Calif
Alvin Tudoy
Carol Ann
Loveland
Kenneth Eighter
Betty Lou
Kenneth Ray
Milford
E. O Ragland
Oliver Elbon
Bill
Jean
Ida Elbon
Durward Elbon
Columbus
Irena Heyner
Los Angles
Stanley Earnhart
William Drake and Son
Boston
Mass
Texas
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Butler Crevinges
Fairfield Orange
Glenn McElyea
William Burdsall
Stephenson
Paul Bekemeier
Walter Taylor
Pomona Grange
Forest Valentine
Nisewonder
L. Stowe
Albert Hortsman
Granges
Springboro Rural News
Springboro
B. H. Eshman
Frank Mader
Berdanette Eshman
William
Frank Eshman
Francis Mader
Russia
O. Harley Fannon
Indianapolis
Wade Fannon
Charles Allen
Deaconness Hospital
Harry Cowan
A. O. Harbaugh
Leonard Harbaugh
Charles Beck
Helen Leighty
W. E. Stanton
Dora Smith
Anna Henshaw
Wilmington
Mary Stanton
Robert Montgomery
Oscar Wade
Clara Stacy
Lester Gorsuch
Sally Gorsuch
Centerville
Harold Gorsuch
Edith
Marilyn Gorsuch
W. H. Null
Howard Neilson
Leo Kurtz
Charles Bierbaum
Norman Frankenstein
Richard Lubbersman
Charles Fry
Cincinnat
Annette Smith
Ray Ault
Willard Allen
Lester Powell
Ross Dunn
Greenville
Fred Mayne
Earl. Mayne and Sons
Orissa Hayner
Lawrence Leis
Lenora Leis
Barney Community Center
Woodlawn Ave
DIAL
Legion To Hear
West Elkton
WSCS
EUB
Monroe School
Darwin Kimble
Sportsman Club
Legion Auxiliary
Carlisle Group
Brandenburg
Furs, Inc
Clinton ST
Fred Bone
South Main Street
William Dechant
Elizabeth Dechant
Flota Theta Chapter
Phi Beta Psi Sorority
Middletown Federal
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