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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1951

Page

6

Vacations and visits reported from local residents

Mrs. Donald Driscoll and uncle Charles Aull return from a Hawaii month long trip staying at Halekulani Hotel in Honolulu. The Beam family from Euclid St attended the American Water Works Association annual meeting in Miami with 2000 attendees. Others visit J E Wilson, Tulaski Va and Kenwood Dr. Duncan. Members of the White Shrine of Jerusalem attend in St Louis, with Bauer as high priestess and Smith as scribe. Rettig family weekend at Bowling Green University for Parents Day and Alpha Phi sorority events.

Donald Driscoll Charles Aull Hawaii Halekalani Hotel Honolulu Miami Fla American Waterworks Association Russell Beam Euclid St Beams Ralph Bauer L. S. Owings Percy B. Smith Earl Flint Harriet Fisher Lester Billeter Ralph Kah St. Louis Jerusalem Ralph Rettig Bowling Green University Jane Rettig Alpha Phi Sorority Miss Rettig

Opera Concert At College Of Music In Cincinnati Tonight

The College of Music in Cincinnati presents its annual free public concert of operatic works at 8 30 in the Odeon. Selections include Lakme Amico Fritz and Romeo and Juliet. Local tenor Gilbert Egelston a junior will perform multiple arias and duets from Romeo and Juliet and Amico Fritz under Wilfred Engleman with Cornelia Peligrini assisting.

Opera Workshop The College of Music In Cincinnati Odeon Delibes Lakme Macagni Gounod Gilbert Egelston Amico Fritz Wilfred Engleman Cornelia Pelligrini

Hamilton Club Spring Luncheon Closes Club Year

Members of the Current Events Club gathered at the Hamilton City Club for their Spring Luncheon. New members Mrs. Robert Richardson Mrs. Harry Holiday and Mrs. Wilson Breiel attended. Retiring president Mrs. Harold Neill passed the gavel to incoming president Mrs. J. P. Butterfield.

Current Hamilton City Club Robert Richardson Harry Holiday Wilson Breiel Harold Neill J. P. Butterfield David Harlan G. E. Leighton John Wilks Bennett Chapple W. T. Maxwell C. J. McKnight Calvin Verity

Servicemen Honored By Hamilton Dinner Lineup

In Hamilton Mrs Elizabeth Emhoff hosted a Sunday dinner honoring three National Guard Battery 8 members who left today for active duty. Guests included Hubert Imhoff James Imhoff and Fred Wilson of Trenton with many local friends.

National Guard Battery 8 Elizabeth Emhoff Hamilton Hubert Imhoff James Imhoff Fred Wilson Trenton Imhoffs Bernard Payton Middletown Gary Patsy Ethel McCall Mary Powell Marvin Imhoff Delbert Imhoff

Mother Daughter Dinner Guest Speaker At Covington Church

Mrs. Jesse L. Murrell wife of Dr Jesse L Murrell will speak at the annual Mother Daughter dinner at First Evangelical United Brethren Church Friday at 6 30 PM Her topic Mother Of The Race She is author of four books including Patterns for Devotions 1950 and now president of Covington Council of Church Women The dinner is sponsored by the Women s Society of World Service and the Girls Missionary Guild All mothers and daughters are invited

Jesse L. Murrell First Methodist Church Covington First Evangelical United Brethren Church Murrell Council

Miami Valley Council 30 D of A Hosts Mother-Daughter Tea

A sun afternoon Mother-Daughter tea by the Miami Valley Council 30 D of A in the Junior O U A M Hall featured toastmistress Mrs. Arthur Richardson. Guests enjoyed readings and songs by Mrs. Thomas Class Toni, Carol Thomas, Mrs. Orpha Hannah, Mrs. Robert Nickell, and others. Floral centerpieces and polished tea service complemented the event, hosted by Mrs. Ira Sickle and other members.

Miami Valley Council D. of A Arthur Richardson Thomas Toni Joseph Sabo Carol Thomas Sabo Orpha Hannah Robert Nickell Mumsie Herbert Duvall Harry Sticklin Mae Reed Maggie Egelston Percy Kash Elmer Gilbreath Ira Sickle Fred Pummill Della Sorrell

Great Bear and Great Slave Lakes Compared to Lake Michigan

The text notes that Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake in Canada are each about half the size of Lake Michigan.

Great Bear Lake Great Slave Lake Canada Lake Michigan

Four Hostesses Named for Miss Roehll Luncheon

Four hostesses for Miss Betty Roehll’s luncheon and miscellaneous shower were Mrs. Louis Skimming Mrs. E. M. Morris Mrs. Loren Neighbour and Mrs. Fred Brosius The event took place at the Wishing Well Center ville C with over 40 guests attending The bride to be will wed May 26 at First Methodist Church officiated by Rev Kenneth Learey Gifts included an orchid corsage and floral centerpieces Miss Lou Jackson fiancée of Walter Roehll Jr assisted as presents were opened Tulips and lilies decorated luncheon tables

Betty Roehll Louis Skimming E. M. Morris Loren Neighbour Fred Brosius Centerville First Methodist Church Kenneth Learey Roehll Lou Jackson Walter Roehll

Spring Piano Recital by Mrs Ruths Students

Piano students of Mrs. Ruth presented a spring recital at the Girls' Club on Sunday with lilac and tulip stage decor. The program featured solo works by Streabog Richter Thompson Frost Chopin and others, plus two duets and a mention that Mrs Ruth is a certified Ohio Music Teachers Association member.

Paul Ruth Streabbog Sue Ann Fisher Betty Lou Fisher Richter David Danner Thompson Penelope Anne Winslow Schaum Myrna Terrell Frost Carol Katelbey Patricia Fraser Ruth The Ohio Music Teachers Association

Church Guild to Do Hospital Work All Day Thursday

Members of the Women's Guild of St. Paul's Evangelical and Re formed Church will perform hospital work at the church all day Thursday. Luncheon reservations are to be made by calling Mrs. Lawrence Lenhart. Newly appointed Homemakers Official Board delegates meet at 8 p.m. at the YMCA to plan the May 22 banquet at the Manchester Hotel and elect officers for the coming year, with Mrs. L. P. Kirkpatrick in charge. American War Mothers hold an all day meeting Thursday at Kessler Auditorium for Memorial Day poppy making.

Women's Guild of St. Paul's Evangelical YMCA Manchester L. P. Kirkpatrick Kessler Auditorium American Legion

Clubs Amoma Class Hosts Meeting at Wilmore Drive

The Amoma Class of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Owen Albaugh’s home on Wilmore Dr. Mrs. Edwin Howe gave devotionals and guest speaker Mrs. Ralph Mull discussed The White Witch Doctor by Louise Steindorf. New officers were installed and committees formed. refreshments followed.

Amoma First Baptist Church Owen Albaugh Wilmore Edwin Howe Harry Hayes Ralph Mull Mull Louise Steindorf Bryan Hunter Simon Farquer Sam Morningstar

Obituary of Lud Rogers 75 Middletown resident

Lud Rogers 75 of 2213 Pearl Street Middletown died 10 20 p m Monday at Mercy Hospital Hamilton after confinement since March 30 He retired from P Lorillard Co after 25 years service He leaves widow Susan and children Maude Flohr Clarence Dexter Hatton Sarah Trent Floyd Rogers Henry Rogers three brothers Isaac Rogers George Rogers Jim Rogers and a Juragenmeyer sisters Lena Bush Lulu Bush and Anna Juragenmeyer Funeral home calls and services set at Meadowlawn Church of God with burial in Woodside Cemetery

Lud Rogers Pearl St Middletown Mercy Hospital Hamilton P. Lorillard Company Meadowlown Church of God Susan Maude Flohr Clarence Dexter Hatton Sarah Trent Springboro Floyd Rogers Roslin Henry Rogers Gratis Isaac Rogers George Rogers Clay City Jim Rogers Patsy Lena Bush Lulu Bush Torrent Ana Juragenmeyer Indianapolis Joseph R. Baker and Sons Meadowlawn Church of God F. B. Cummings Woodside Cemetery

Women of the Moose Attend Academy of Friendship Day

Women of the Moose from Middletown took part in the Academy of Friendship Day at the St Francis Hotel in Canton Ohio. A morning ritual conferred the Academy of Friendship degree on 500 Ohio members with Mrs Alfred Gehron serving on the State Ritual Staff. Deputy Grand Regent Margaret Gibbons led the afternoon class initiation and Middletown Chapter led the balloting. All chapters contributed to the Academy of Friendship scholarship fund to sponsor a Moose heart girl entering nursing.

Middletown Women of the Moose St. Francis Canton Academy of Friendship Alfred Gehron Ohio Margaret Gibbons Academy of Friendship Scholarship Fund Mooseheart

Cleveland Housewives To Stage Meat Strike

Cleveland women from the Greater Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs plan a meat restriction week to test price effects. They expect men to protest first, and say nationwide cuts could lower prices and pressure Price Stabilizer DiSalle. Meat dealers would lose initially but gain as demand shifts.

Cleveland Greater E. A. Plazer

Larry Parks Dropped From Columbia Pictures Contract

Hollywood AP reports actor Larry Parks and Columbia Pictures ended their contract by mutual consent. Parks, who testified before the House Un American Activities Committee about his past Communist ties, was under a three film obligation and was withdrawn from the final contracted movie after his March 21 testimony.

Hollywood Larry Parks Coumbia Pictures Parks House UN- American Activities Committee Columbia

MacArthur, Dewey Confer in New York Hotel Suite

Gen Douglas MacArthur met with Gov Thomas E. Dewey for two and a half hours in a New York hotel suite. A spokesman said the visit was a courtesy call but that the world situation was discussed. The report notes the Great Wall of China is 2 000 miles long.

New York Douglas MacArthur Thomas F. Dewey Dewey China

National Malleable & Steel Castings Announces $6.3 Million Expansion

Cleveland based National Malleable & Steel Castings plans a $6.3 million expansion to be finished in a year. The project spans plants in Cleveland Chicago Indianapolis Sharon Pa and Melrose Park Ill. President Cleve H. Pomeroy says output will rise about 25 percent.

Cleveland National Malleable & Steel Castings Company National Chicago Indianapolis Sharon Melrose Park Ill Cleve H. Pomeroy

New Paint Cleaner Keeps Gloss for Surfaces

A new C33 Concentrate cleaner removes dirt while preserving existing paint gloss. It is suitable for walls woodwork venetian blinds linoleum refrigerators and tile. Available downstairs at The Central Store Adv.

Adv

Women's Century Club Meeting and Upcoming Civic Events

The Women’s Century Club gathered at Mrs. Dennie’s home with a theme Spotlight on Vacations in America. Papers were read by Mrs James Diefenbach and a regular meeting is set for 2 p.m. Members urged to attend. other local notices include a Mother-Daughter Banquet at West Middletown Baptist Church and meetings of Catholic Ladies of Columbia and Delta Sigma Phi at specified times and places.

Women's Century Club Mr. Dennie America James Diefenbach

Funeral services for Harry Emley in Lebanon

Funeral services for Harry Emley 80 of Lebanon Route 2 will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Miami Cemetery at Corwin. Emley died Sunday at Christ Hospital Cincinnati after surgery. Survived by widow Bertha son Emerson at home and a grandson. Friends may call at any time until services.

Lebanon Harry Emley Johnson Funeral Home Miami Corwin Emley Christ Hospital Cincinnati Bertha Emerson

Deaths Elsewhere

Fred D. Pasley, 62, co-chief of the United Nations bureau of the New York Daily News, longtime News staffer for 20 years, former crime reporter for the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Herald-Examiner.

Associated Press NEW York Fred D. Pasley United Nations New York Daily News Chicago Tribune Chicago Herald-Examiner

Denison Students Declare Holiday Amid Spring Fever

Denison University students skip classes as the student senate designates a semester holiday in Granville. The move, repeated each term for years, is supported though the origin is unclear. Earthquakes mainly occur underwater and trigger damage via tidal waves.

Granville Denison University

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