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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1951

Page

6

Local Virginia Wedding Involves Naval Groom

Miss Mildred Schmidt of Norfolk and Arthur Harold White of the U S Navy wed April 28 in Holy Trinity Church Norfolk. The ceremony featured organ music, a yellow iris bouquet, and a reception at the couple’s home. They will reside in Norfolk where Mr White is stationed at Little Creek Amphibious Base and Mrs White is employed there. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Schmidt. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Chester A White of Lexington Kentucky. The article notes her schooling and previous employment.

Mildred Schmidt Norfolk Arthur Harold White U. S. Navy Arthur Schmidt Erie Ave White Chester A. White Lexington Holy Trinity Catholic Church M. Harrison M.murphy James H. Long George Dunkle Walter Barnett Emony Washington, D. C United States Navy Little Creek St. John’s School Middletown High School United Welding Company

Visits Across States Highlight Weekend Matches

Mr and Mrs Sherman Perry returned from a long weekend in River Forest Illinois where they visited their son and family Robert and Sherman Perry. Mr and Mrs C Lyman Kingsbury spent a week in Uniontown Pennsylvania with Mrs Kingsburys family. Mr and Mrs Robert E Robillard came home after a three day visit to Buffalo New York and Niagara Falls Canada hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Habermehl and family.

Mrs Sherman Perry River Forest Ill Robert Perry Robert and Sherman Robert E. Robillard South Main St Buffalo N. Y Niaga Ra Falls Canada Frank Habermehl

Council of Jewish Women Holds Installation Luncheon

The Middletown Section of the National Council of Jewish Women held an installation luncheon at Blair's with guest speaker Mrs. Clarence Heldman of the Mid-Eastern Conference. New officers and board members were named including Harlan Grund as president Hy Grund and Stanley Weinstein in several roles, with remarks on federation participation and donations.

National Council of Jewish Women Middletown Section Blair's Clarence Heldman Harlan Grund Hy Grund Stanley Weinstein Harold Canin Sam Feinstein C. H. Lipton Louis Shapiro Richard Grund Ben Bender Fred Cramer Robert Nerenberg Max Finkelman Harry Finkleman Theodore Uazarow Toni Agronin Frank Simon H. O. Finkelman Bertha Simon Sam Bartel Federation David Korb Max Fleishman Jack Smith Cincinnati Maxwell Finkelman Simon Jetta Goldman Union

Miss Veda McCray Installed as DKG President

Members of Delta Kappa Gamma met at Miss Mabel Eldridge's home for the spring meeting and dinner. Miss Veda McCray of Middle town was installed as president for the coming year with Miss Amelia Idle as secretary. Miss Katherine Roudebush led entertainment and Miss Clara Mae Yorgen handled refreshments. attendees hailed from Oxford Hamilton and Middle town.

Delta Kappa Gamma Mabel Eldridge Oxford Hamilton Middletown Veda McCray Amelia Idle Katherine Roudebush Clara Mae Yorgen

Lone Star Past Councilors Meet at Mrs Grant Back Home

Lone Star Past Councilors plan a Thursday meeting at 7 30 p m at Mrs Grant Back home in Trenton with Mrs Virginia Bissett assisting as hostess. Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic gather Friday at 7 30 p m at the Civic Association. Kings Messenger Class Calvary Methodist Church meets Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs George Endebrock 3404 Grand Ave. In Africa telephone lines suffer animal damage as elephants baboons and a giraffe disrupt poles and wires, the giraffe carrying a wire 200 yards.

Lone Star Grant Trenton Virginia Bissett the Grand Army of the Republic Civic Association Kings Messenger Calvary Methodist Church George Endebrock Grand Ave Africa

Denison drama star Doris Heller leads Chaillot at Granville

Miss Doris Heller daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland S Heller Santa Fe Road stars in Jean Giraudoux The Madwoman of Chaillot at Denison University Granville starting yesterday The show runs through Saturday with a matinee Heller an honors student Phi Beta Kappa member majoring in theater arts performed theater throughout her four years and will stay for the 10 week Denison Summer Theater opening June 19

Doris Heller Roland S. Heller Santa Fe Rd Jean Giraudoux Chaillot Denison University Granville Miss Heller Denison

Special Mothers Day Offerings Aid Aged Home Fund

Officers of the Second Synod of the United Presbyterian Church expect a big boost to the Mt. Pleasant Home for the Aged fund from Mothers Day offerings. The project near Monroe on Britton Rd aims to serve 60 residents with an admin building and dormitory. Preliminary cost around 165000. J Earl Chand ler of Bellefontaine is general contractor. A May 24 finance and building committee meeting at the YMCA will finalize plans with 50 laymen and clergy from Indiana and Ohio attending. Final architectural drafts to be reviewed. June 3 consecration day will see over 75 churches on the site.

Second Synod of the United Presbyterian Church Mt. Pleasant Monroe J. Earl Chand Ler Bellefontaine Home For Britton Rd R. E. Boyer Synod YMCA Indiana Ohio Boyer M. A. Boyd Templin Maffett

Marshall Assumes USSR Has A-Bomb

Secretary of Defense Marshall said he is quite convinced the Soviets have the A-bomb but expects their development to be tedious and difficult. President Truman warned that American cities could face atomic bombs if World War III occurs. during MacArthur hearing Senator Bridges asked Marshall about Soviet atomic capability, and Marshall replied that he assumes they have it, though he knows little beyond press reports.

Washington Marshall Truman MacArthur Bridges R-Nh

Muskingum College Sees Enrollment Drop Next Fall

President Robert N. Montgomery says Muskingum College will fall about 15 percent in enrollment from 808 students next fall. He cites the Korean War, shrinking GI Bill benefits, and fewer college age people as factors.

New Concord Muskingum College Robert N. Montgomery

Serviceman Donald Shumard Visits Home Briefly

Cpl. Donald Shumard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shumard of 606 Baltimore Street, spent five days with his parents. He has been stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, and is now en route to Camp Kilmer, New Jersey.

Cpl Donald Shumard Joseph Shumard Baltimore St Shumard Ft. Bliss Tex Camp Kilmer, N. J

Hero of Alexandria Jet Propulsion Steam Engine Claim

A fragment notes Hero of Alexandria devising a steam engine using jet propulsion around the first century. The item highlights ancient invention but provides limited context or corroborating details.

Hero of Alexandria

Beta Sigma Phi Omicron installs 1951-52 officers

In The Clubs Omicron, Beta Sigma Phi Omicron chapter met Monday in the Barnitz Room at the YMCA. New officers were installed for 1951-52 with Mrs. Roy Benning as president and others in key roles. Reports from publicity and ticket committees covered the May 24 card party and style show. Arlen Slone was reinstated as an active member. The next meeting is May 20 at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Roy Benning’s home, 1113 Catalpa Dr. members urged to attend.

Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Barnitz YMCA Roy Benning Dale Converse Paul Foehl Stanley Rothman Dorothy Miles Andrew Mittenholzer Arlen Slone Catalpa Dr

Iota Eta Sigma Treasure Hunt Ends In Cincinnati Gala

Iota Eta Sigma hosted a Sunday treasure hunt spanning Chautauqua Mason and Sherron Woods Cincinnati. Winner Miss Dorothy Shumate received a collie puppy. Guest Rev James Frommeyer attended, while Miss Marie Sauter and Charlotte Stein planned clues. Group plans Saturday 8 p.m. at Miss Barbara Chupka's Pear Street home.

Iota Eta Sigma Chautauqua Mason Sherron Woods Cincinnati Dorothy Shumate James Frommeyer St. John’s Parish Norwood Marie Sauter Charlotte Stein Groun Barbara Chupka Pearst

New Officiers Installed In Delta Sigma Chapter

Delta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Phi sorority installed new officers at last night’s meeting. Elected were Mrs. William Bergmann president, Mrs. Anthony Hurr vice president, Mrs. R. C. Wooddell recording secretary, Miss Betty Rhoads correspondent secretary, Miss Bette Hope Hampton treasurer, Miss Virginia Nickell extension officer. Retiring president Miss Betty Hees received a gold gavel pin. Miss Lois Lindsay and Miss Jean Withrow were chosen to attend the state convention in Toledo in early June. Phyllis Rhoads and Betty Rhoads won the evening’s contest.

Delta Sigma Chapter Sigma Phi Sorority William Bergmann Anthony Hurr R. C. Wooddell Betty Rhoads Bette Hope Hampton Virginia Nickell Betty Hees Lois Lindsay Jean Withrow Toledo Phyllis Rhoads

Council Women Vote Donations and Aid Plans

Thirty three members from 18 churches of the Council of Church Women met at the YMCA. They voted to donate funds to the United Church Women of America for church legislation migrant workers camps and scholarships. They also plan to send rolled bandages children s clothing and men s shirts to the leper colony project. The Council of Churches banquet is set for May 16 at 6 30 p m at the Manchester Hotel. A devotional program The Upper Room Series airs Thursday at 7 15 p m over WLW.

Council of Church Women YMCA United Church Women of America Council of Churches Manchester WLW

Laughtons Live In Oldest Hollywood House

Hollywood report notes Charles Laughton and Elsa Lancaster reside in one of the city’s oldest mansions built in 1910. The couple recount a remodeling during which the old refrigerator became the chauffeur’s bedroom in the hillside two story residence.

Hollywood NEA Charles Laughton Elsa Lanchester Elsa

Residents Approve $300000 School Bond in Brancester

Brancester residents voted 438 to 197 in Clinton County yesterday to approve a $300,000 school bond issue for a new elementary school and improvements to the current school.

Clinton County

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