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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1949

Page

8

Mothers and Derby Trips Highlight Local Weekend

Mrs Earl Emerson of 508 South Main St returned from French Lick Springs and joined a Derby trip to Louisville with friends last Saturday Meanwhile Mrs L Joe Bolles of 2602 El Paso Dr vacationed in Fort Lauderdale five weeks Other local families hosted gatherings and attended the Kentucky Derby in Louisville with husbands wives and children also noted are business trips and new positions for several residents plus a breakfast arranged by Miss Bess Hoover and teachers from the senior high school.

Earl Emerson South Main St French Lick Springs Ind L. Joe Bolles el Paso Dr Ft. Lauderdale Fla Miss Bess Hoover Eleanor Haueisen Helen Hartman Miss Hoover

Society Department Deadlines And Regulations Summary

Social items rules set deadlines for reports by 10 30 a m the next day with a Saturday cutoff at 9 30 and Sunday pictures due by Thursday noon. Schedule space requires advance booking, weddings and photos over 19 days old are unusable, and only engagement or wedding images may be used. Friday 3 p.m. is the final deadline. birthday parties and stork showers are not listed as approved items.

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Secret Wedding Announced for Joann Skimming and James Smith

Dr. and Mrs. L. H. Skimming of 2613 Central Ave announce the marriage of their daughter Joann to James F. Smith son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Smith of 2909 Central Ave. The wedding occurred October 31, 1948 at St Marys Cathedral Covington Kentucky. Mrs. Smith is a Miami University senior while her husband studied at Villanova until Christmas and now attends the University of Dayton. The couple reside with the parents at present.

L. H. Skimming Central Ave Joann James F. Smith C. F. Smith St. Mary's Cathedral Covington

Three Celebrations At One Wilbur McCarty Party

A family gathering combined three occasions as Ruben McCarty’s birthday, the Williamses' second anniversary, and Wilbur McCarty Jr.’s going away to join the U S Navy. Host couple Mr and Mrs Wilbur McCarty welcomed Gordon Schultz and Lonnie McCarty plus Susan Edwards Williams and family for a picnic dinner and later hotdogs over an open fire.

Wilbur McCarty Ruben McCarty Edward Williams Wilbur McCarty, Jr U. S. Navy Gordon Schultz Lonnie McCarty Edwards Williams Susan

Community groups plan meetings and practice sessions

Unity Council and Daughters of America meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m in Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs Christine Jackson presiding. Mrs Robert Weaver leads the Dutch auction. Miami Valley and Silver Link councils join Unity for a demonstration in Miamisburg on May 21. Epsilon Sigma Alpha plans a 7 30 p m gathering at the YMCA.

Unity Council Daughters of America Knights of Malta Christine Jackson Robert Weaver Miami Valley Silver Link Unity Miamisburg

Delta Sigma Epsilon Hosts Mother's Day Celebration at Miami

Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority at Miami University held a Mother s Day weekend event starting with an alumnae card party in South Hall attended by alumnae from Cleveland Cincinnati and Dayton. A Mother s Day breakfast for 60 mothers and daughters followed at the Snack Shoppe with yellow rose corsages and a Mothers Club initiation. A district chairman was elected and officers announced as the group voted to buy silverware for the Alpha Chapter.

Delta Sigma Epsilon Miami University South Hall Cleveland Cincinnati Dayton Oxford Harold Sherron Henry Barker Christel Ave Mothers’ Club Robert Petry Sherman Ave Joseph Conti Campbell, O Petry Alpha Chapter Middletown Harold Cairns Charles Matson Barker Carl Goebel E. J. Nye Walter R. Hartung L. Kwolski R. Owen E. Turner P. Verlander Akron S. Trainer East Landsdowne H. Hoffman Grover Hill F. Knorr Lima P. Hangely Westlake T. Stoll

Warning Issued On Disposal Of Fluorescent Light Tubes

Middletown Fire Department warns that burned out fluorescent tubes contain beryllium compounds and mercury, risking inhalation or cuts. Disposal should avoid incineration. break tubes outdoors in cardboard boxes or water-filled burlap bags, with windward stance and protective gear. Medical attention advised for injuries from glass.

Middletown Fishbaugh

Hamilton Man Shot Fleeing Police Officer

A 29 year old Hamilton resident and confessed burglar Willie Gaum was shot in the right leg by Patrolman Chester Schick after he failed to halt. Gaum admitted stealing 1048 dollars from his grandmother Ada Wentworth and was found with over 700 dollars and three watches. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in good condition and warrants for grand larceny will be filed.

Hamilton John Bippus Willie Gaum Chester Schick Mercy Hospital Gaum Ada Wentworth Maple Ave

Girl Scout Court Awards Honor Troop 12 Members

The annual Court of Awards for Troop 12 of the Girl Scouts was held Friday at Garfield Mrs. Garnet Church awarded the second class rank to Judy Mize, Jan Rose Sullivan, Martha Rae South, Catherine Yoder, Sue Rusk, Louise Keeton, Phyllis Yarmouth, Carol Howard, Shirley Chapman and Shirley Tucker. First class rank was awarded to Yvonne Burgher, Jean McGuire, Joan Jeffery, Nancy Edwards, Wendalee South, Ruth Witherspoon and Marilyn Witherspoon. Peggy Cox, Norman Cox, Barbara Roberts and Dorothy Potter who had received their

Girl Scouts Garfield School Garnet Church Judy Mize Jan Rose Sullivan Martha Rae South Catherine Yoder Sue Rusk Louise Keeton Phyllis Yarmouth Carol Howard Shirley Chapman Shirley Tucker Yvonne Burgher Jean McGuire Joan Jeffery Nancy Edwards Wendalee South Ruth Witherspoon Marily Witherspoon Peggy Cox Norman Cox Barbara Roberts Dorothy Potter

Aeronca Union Dinner Hosted by Company Leaders

The Aeronca Independent Union will hold a dinner and short program in the company's cafeteria Wednesday evening. President Wilbur Bud Fisher said the gathering includes award presentations for curved bar badges from last year with extra badges given. Led by Mrs Esta Cox and Mrs John McGuire, the event features a covered dish dinner and a concluding program.

Aeronca Independent Union Wilbur Bud” Fisher Fisher Esta Cox John McGuire

Paroles Granted to Two Butler County Youths

The State Pardon and Parole Commission announced parole grants for Patrick Mc Knight and Ralph Marlin from Mansfield Reformatory effective June 15. They join 46 other inmates in receiving parole as part of a broader release. A 6:30 PM event featured Aeronca executives as guests with short talks on the company’s future by John Lawler S J Kuderer Bert Totten and Jack Linzie. Fisher noted progress by the Union.

Butler County Mansfield Reformatory State Pardon and Parole Commission Patrick McKnight Ralph Marlin al Aeronca John Lawler S. J. Kuderer Albert Totten Jack Linzie Fisher

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