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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1954

Page

6

Sorority Plans Convention Details Discussed at Meeting

Plans for the province convention in Middletown in November were discussed by Mrs. Fred Ziegler at the YMCA meeting of Delta Chi Sigma sorority. About 100 members from Ohio and Canada are expected. Delegates Mrs Nicholas Cornelia and Mrs William Dix represent the local group at the June international convention at Catalina Island. A mother daughter banquet is planned for the May social meeting.

Middletown Fred Ziegler Last Hight YMCA Delta Chi Sigma Sorority Ohio Canada Nicholas Cornelia Wiliam Dix Catalina Island California Donald Spears

War Mothers Meet Tomorrow At Middletown Chapter

The Middletown chapter of the American War Mothers plans a 9 a.m. meeting at the American Legion home to make poppies for Memorial Day wreaths. Each member should bring a guest. coffee will be served. The charter will be draped for recently deceased member Mrs. Margaret Freeman.

Middletown American War Mothers American Legion John Busseer Margaret Freeman

DAR Hears State Officer Report on Recent Congress

Mrs. J. W. Smith of Williams burg, historian of the Ohio Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, reported on the Continental Congress in Washington. She outlined cemetery preservation, Revolutionary War soldier records, and noted plans for observances of I Am an American Day and Constitution Day. Gifts to schools, tree planting, Red Cross work, and a Lebanon shrine pilgrimage were also reported along with a June Flag Day luncheon.

DAR J. W. Smith Wiliamsburg Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Congress Washington Jonathan B. Smith Franklin Trenton Middletown MHS Kate Duncan Smith Tamassee Conservation Committee Red Cross Lebanon E. S. Myers Hamilton Ywca Butler County Howard Monger Franklin-Carlisle Road Herbert Hoffmann Edward Chryst Ruth Brown Rees J. Les DuErmit Florence S. Newlin

La Soiree Club Directors Meet

The new La Soiree Dance Club board met last night at the home of Mr and Mrs Jerry Nardiello on S Broad Street. Newly elected directors include several couples, guided by the retiring board members Mr and Mrs Harold Leichty and others. The next joint board meeting is set for May 18 at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Egelston on Fleming Road.

la Soiree Dance Club Jerry Nardiello S. Broad Street Russell Dempster Edgar Morrman Adrian Smallwood James Finley Don Tuttle Nardiello Harold Leichty Earl Egelston Fleming Road

Council Plans May Fellowship Day Luncheon

The Middletown Council of Church Women schedules the annual May Fellowship Day luncheon at 12:30 p.m. on Friday in Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Giles will present a film about migrant work, with plans for agricultural migrants. Collecting game kits and toys for the migrant project, chaired by Mrs. Kern, with Mrs. Hansford and Mrs. Beyerlein handling related duties.

First Presbyterian Church Middletown Leonard Hansford George Beyerlein

Tea Honors Houseguests in Middleton

Mrs. Frank Robbins hosts a tea at her 4th Avenue home this afternoon from 4 to 6 p m in honor of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Kirk Eichelberger of Berkeley California. The visitors renew old friendships with Middleton residents during their stay.

Frank Robbins 4Th Avenue Kirk Eichelberger Berkeley Calif

Travel Notes and Social Roundup Including Washington Visit

Travel notes report Mr and Mrs Milton Findorf of Madison Wisconsin staying with Mr and Mrs Dave Gan of Fleming Road en route to Norfolk Virginia. Miss Agatha Evers returns from a Washington DC vacation visiting relatives and serving as soloist at a wedding and church events.

Milton Findorf Madison, Wis Davegan Fleming Road Findorfs Norfolk Va Agatha Evers Washington, D. C Edward Behrens Charles Behrens Alexandria Miss Evers Nicklas Theodore Behrens Darlene Wright Brookland Methodist Church Washington Lso Marie Bredkamp Carl Nicklas St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

Dinner Honoring Mothers By Middletown Assembly 68

Rainbow daughters group will honor their mothers with a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Masonic Temple on N Main Street. Miss Grace Ann Bogenholm plans a short program and ceremony of honor, with table decorations by Miss Judy Zecher.

Middletown

Memorial Day Committee to Meet at American Legion

The Memorial Day Committee and all chairmen will hold a meeting at the American Legion home tomorrow at 8 p.m. The gathering aims to finalize plans for observances and coordinate duties among members.

Memorial Day Committee American Legion

Sorority Elects Nancy Polley President at YMCA Meet

Psi chapter Nu Phi Mu sorority elected Nancy Polley as president at a YMCA meeting. New officers include Peggy Cox vice president Lucille Crout recording secretary Faye McPherson corresponding secretary Kathleen Sullivan treasurer Nancy Barr librarian. May 18 installation at Holiday House. Wayride planned for Saturday night outside the high school gym. Mary Harris reports mother daughter dinner at The Meadows tonight at 6 30. Bake sale set for May 8 outside Burnett's.

Nancy Polley Psi Chapter Nu Phi Mu Sorority YMCA Peggy Cox Lucille Crout Faye McPherson Kathleen Sullivan Nancy Barr Holiday House Mary Harris the Meadows Burnett's

Catholic Nurses Group Sets Monday Reorganization Meeting

The Butler County Unit of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Nurses meets Monday at 8 pm in Mercy Hospital School of Nursing auditorium Hamilton to plan Marian Year Pilgrimage mission projects and Catholic action. The group may join Cincinnati unit for a May 17 Ohio River cruise aboard the Johnson party boat with May 10 plans to be discussed. Dorothy Briede invites Catholic nurses from any hospital to join.

Butler County Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Nurses Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Hamilton Cincinnati Ohio River Johnson Dorothy Briede Butler County Council

Church group programs highlight mother daughter events

Fidelis Class at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church welcomed members and visitors as Mrs Forrest Barnes presided. Mother daughter banquet planned for May 14 in the church social room with refreshments provided by several members.

James Wray H. H. Jung Fidelis St. Pauls

Middletonians Attend Luncheon Honoring May Festival Contributors

Dr. and Mrs. Frank Simon and Mrs. Robert Ramsdell will attend a luncheon hosted by the Town Club in Cincinnati tomorrow. The event honors the soloists and conductors of the May Festival with Mrs. John Hoffman chairing the Ohio Federated Music Clubs Department of the Women's Division.

Frank Simon Robert Ramsdell John Hoffman Town Club Cincinnati Hoffman Ohio Federated Music Clubs Department

Art Study Club Concludes Season With Covered-Dish Dinner

The Art Study Club held its final meeting of the season with a covered-dish dinner at Mrs. Maurice Carruthers on Euclid Street. Committee members included Nellie Losh Howard Ward Bruce Peters Kenneth Billman and F W Lockard. Publicity for next year goes to Mrs James Purvis and Federation delegate to Mrs Harvey Apple. Program chair Billman will be assisted by Peters Davidson Kendall Wilson and Heyer. Mr and Mrs Reid Kenyon presented the evening with films and slides from a six week European trip showing cathedrals landscapes and gardens.

Art Study Club Maurice Carruthers Euclid Street Nellie Losh Howard Ward Bruce Peters Kenneth Billman F. W. Lockard James Purvis Harvey Apple Federation Billman Peters R. L. Davidson L. R. Kendall Dorothy Wilson Robert Heyer Reid Kenyon

UC Nursing Grads To Meet In Dayton Group Dinner

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health Day ton Group will hold its annual dinner at West Milton Inn on Monday at 6 30 p m Mrs Vergie Michael assistant chief nurse at Brown Hospital Veterans Administration Dayton will review the 1954 American Nurses Assn Convention An election of officers will be held

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health Dayton Group West Milton Inn West Milton Vergie Michael Brown Hospital Veterans Administration Dayton American Nurses Assn

Homemakers Circle Two installs officers and appoints committees

Last night at Mrs. William Yarber's home Homemakers Circle Two installed new officers and named committees. Mrs. Yarber and Mrs. Edward Allen led as membership and project chairmen, with serving on ways and means Mrs. Morehead, Mrs. Ann Fay, Mrs. Paul J. Berry, and Mrs. Russell Wilde. Corsages were given by outgoing president Mrs. Ray Minter.

William Yarber Donald Unger Robert Moorehead Yarber Edward Allen Morehead Ann Fay Paul J. Berry Russell Wilde Ray Minter

Letter Carriers Auxiliary Meeting and Mothers Club Election

The Coming Up Letter Carriers Auxiliary meets Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the Girls Club with Mrs Pir Whis ler Mrs Ed Marts and Mrs A J Hester as hostesses. Officers to be elected tomorrow at 8 p.m. Monroe Elementary Mothers Club conducts its meeting.

Pir] Whisler Ed Marts A. J. Hester Monroe Elementary Mothers Club

Local church groups host meetings with readings and music

Women of Oakland Presbyterian Church, Ama ma Class at First Baptist, and members led programs last night. Mrs. Blair reviewed Within These Borders while Mrs. Wikoff highlighted family activities as National Family Week themed remarks. Next meeting will be a Chautauqua dinner hosted by Mrs. Le Masure.

Philathea First Baptist Church G. C. Crozier William Wetzel A. E. Duvall West Middletown J. L. Glass Francis M. Blair Women’s Assn Oakland Presbyterian Church Parker Tuttle 7Th Avenue Thomas Sullivan Louis van Guelpen John S. Parr Linden Avenue Earle Dale William le Masure Chautauqua

Births Reported for Local Residents and Military Family

Vital statistics list several newborns yesterday including a son to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Fuller of 1508 Hudson Ave and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Murphy of Rufus St. Also a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. John Cassidy of Franklin and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Zulock of West Middletown Rt. 2. Sgt. and Mrs. James E. Faris in Neu Ulm Germany welcomed a son May 4 at General Hospital Stuttgart. Grandparents are Mrs. Rachel Faris and Mrs. Agnes Daniels. Sgt. Faris has served in Germany for two years. Mrs. Faris and son James E. III have lived there since February 1953.

Willie Fuller Hudson Ave Russell Murphy Rufus St John Cassidy Deardoff Rd Franklin Louis Zulock West Middletown Rt. 2 James E. Faris Jean Daniels Neu Ulm Germany General Hospital Stuttgart Rachel Faris Vanderveer Street Agnes Daniels Forest Avenue Faris James E. III

Marriage Licenses Granted in Hamilton and Surrounding Areas

A list of recent marriage licenses includes Anthony D. LoBuono 26 dairy worker and Lillian R. Tenore of Hamilton. Mark A. Pierson Jr. 24 shovel operator and Mary Margaret Korb 24 of Hamilton. Harry Louis Norris 35 and Nancy Louise Carter 29 of New Miami. Lewis Benge 31 U S Army and Dona Lee Bowling 31 of Hamilton. Robert W. Hughes 27 property clerk and Dolores Eagan 18 of 2015 Arlington Ave. Edward Fisher 22 Armco employee 1415 Grove St and Joan Patterson 21 of 625 Waite St. David Clear 22 plasterer and Mina L. Vale 19 of Hamilton. James A. Cavender 26 service engineer and Doris Lindsey 20 of Hamilton. Milton E. Flowers 27 postal clerk Hamilton and Ruth Scro gg ins 23 of Middletown. Clifford W. Culham Jr. carpenter Farmington Mich and Joan Ballard 21 secretary 4324 Grand Ave Middletown. W John Sauter 21 mechanic 1510 Lawn Ave and Joanne Hatton 20 stenographer 2314 Queen Ave.

Anthony D. LoBuono Lillian R. Tenore Hamilton Mark A. Pierson Jr Mary Margaret Korb Harry Louis Norris Nancy Louise Carter New Miami Lewis Benge U. S. Army Dona Lee Bowling Robert W. Hughes N. Broad St Dolores Eagan Arlington Ave Edward Fisher Armco Grove St Joan Patterson Waite St David Clear Mina L. Vale James A. Cavender Doris Lindsey Milton E. Flowers Ruth Scroggins Eighth Ave Middletown Clifford W. Culham Jr Carpenter Farmington Mich Joan Ballard Grand Ave John Sauter Lawn Ave Joanne Hatton Queen Ave

Hospital Census List Sorts Patients by Residence and Status

A compiled hospital census lists patients by name and origin with their medical or surgical status. The roll includes Jones from Dayton Oxford Mendal Hoover West Middletown and others across Franklin, Middletown, and Dayton areas.

Junior Order To Honor State Councilor Here

Sixteen councils of the Junior Order United American Mechanics will honor state councilor Harry E. Fetter with a degree initiation at the Junior Order hall in Springfield. Fetter, linked with Wittenberg College, travels from Bloomington to Ohio for his fifth tour stop and will outline plans to celebrate Flag Day. Degree teams from Middletown, Dayton area groups, and several Ohio communities will confer the work. William E. Burdsall will present Fetter. Participating councils include Miami Crown Dayton Fairborn Piqua Tipp City Troy Fidelity West Manchester Arcanum Waynesville Spring Valley Miamisburg New Lebanon and Lebanon.

United American Mechanics Springfield N. Broad St Harry E. Fetter Fetter Wittenberg College Blanchester Ohio Middletown Dayton William E. Burdsall Pleasant Ave Hamilton Miami Crown Fairborn Piqua Tipp City Troy Fidelity West Manchester Arcanum Waynesville Spring Valley Miamisburg New Lebanon Lebanon

Cubs Advance To Scout Ranks At First Presbyterian

Cub Pack One meeting at the First Presbyterian Church last evening saw five Cubs promoted to Boy Scout Troop 2 under Scoutmaster Charles Lockmeyer. Recipients were Joe Newlin Bob Bender Mike Graney Douglas Lewis and Martin Galloway. Jeffrey Heilman and Danny Strickland earned boocat awards. Next meeting set for June 8 at 6 30 pm at Armco private park for a picnic supper.

First Presbyterian Church Charles Lockmeyer Joe Newlin Bob Bender Mike Graney Douglas Lewis Martin Galloway Jeffrey Heilman Danny Strickland Armco

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