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Middletown Journal

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Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1950

Page

10

Lemon-Monroe High Stage to Offer Comedy Thursday

Lemon-Monroe High School presents a three act comedy Dont Keep Him Waiting in the school auditorium at 8 p.m. Thursday. The Ramble family faces finances romance and humor as Betty struggles to hold the family together while Dave frets over marriage and money. Directed by Fred Schmeider the play features Bill Oglesby Joan Ballard Barr a Hill Jim Weir and several others in the cast.

Barbara Mason Jinny Jeff Charles Moore Chester Jo Anne Clark Reva Moore Sally Lou Minerva Bill Meeks David Vance Betty Gary Smallwood Amos Atkins John Linn O'Toole Ramble Dave South America Fred Schmeider Lemon - Monroe High School

Germantown Mothers Banquet Honors Parents at Church Event

The Fidelis Class of the Germantown Methodist Church held the annual Mother Daughter banquet with about 140 attendees. Awards went to the oldest mother, youngest daughter, youngest grandmother, and other honors for the most children and most daughters, followed by a program led by church youth and co-chaired by Mrs. Charles Lowe and Mrs. Roscoe Drake.

Germantown Fidelis Methodist Church C. Heister Jane Ann Oblinger Clarence Emley Kenneth Heistand Richard Gehron Eda Charles Lowe Roscoe Drake

Driver Fined for Reckless Operation in Franklin

Hamilton was arrested by policeman Wilber Carpenter and arraigned before Mayor J. T. Riley. He was fined $5 and costs on a reckless operation charge today.

Franklin Henry Hamilton Wilber Carpenter J. T. Riley

Trenton League Wins Award At Lutheran Rally

The Luther League Federation Rally of the Lower Miami Valley at the Lutheran Church drew 120 youths from nine churches. Allan Spindler Middletown was elected president, Sam Lindner Hamilton vice president, and Dora Ellen Burdge Trenton secretary. The Trenton League won an award as the only 100 percent reading league in the district.

Trenton Luther League Federation Miami Valley Lutheran Church Allan Spindler Middletown Sam Lindner Hamilton Dora Ellen Burdge Trenton League Reading League

Franklin Woman's Club Elects Officers in May Meeting

The Franklin Woman's Club elected officers for 1950 51 at its May gathering in the First Methodist Church. Mrs Elbert Stanton will be president with Mrs William Taylor vice president and Mrs Donald Hawthorne secretary and Mrs Thomas Fry treasurer. Mrs Milo Fealy installed the officers after the business session. The club plans a $1000 goal for a future library project and will pay half the cost of proficiency badges for Franklin Girl Scouts. Mrs Howard Wilson reviewed A Guide to Confident Living by Norman Vincent Peale.

Franklin Howard Wilson Middletown Norman Vincent Peale Franklin Woman's Club First Methodist Church Taylor Franklin Girls Scouts Scout Lucille Moore Elbert Stanton William Taylor Donald Hawthorne Thomas Fry Milo Fealy Ira O. Brown

Thursday Luncheon To Feature Dayton Gray Ladies Talks

A Lebanon Red Cross Camp and Hospital Council luncheon at the Golden Lamb 12:30 Thursday is hosted by Mrs. Louise Fred with co hostess Mrs. Eloise Zimmerman. Gray Ladies Mrs. Kahn and Mrs. Drew plan to attend, volunteering Fridays at Dayton Veterans Hospital. They work 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. unpaid, assisting veterans with gifts, letters, and telegrams. The hospital seeks more Gray Ladies, staff aids, and pianists. All Red Cross workers in Lebanon and Warren County are invited.

Lebanon Méfficers Red Cross Camp and Hospital Council Golden Lamb Louise Fred Eloise Zimmerman Franklin Fred Kahn Ralph Drew Waynesville Gray Ladies Organization the Red Cross Dayton Veteran’s Hospital Gray Ladies Kahn Drew Veterans Hospital Red Cross Leb Warren County

Society to Meet Carlisle Presbyterian Church

The Missionary Society of the Carlisle Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Joseph Spink.

Kings Mills Community Club elects officers for year

The Kings Mills School District Community Club closed its monthly meeting with a covered dish dinner. Mrs. Stanley Ellis presided over the business session. Elected officers are Mrs. John Becker president C. E. Stephenson vice president Mrs. Murphy Taylor secretary and Mrs. Hugh Kane treasurer. The group voted five dollars to the American Cancer Society and planned a lawn fete tentatively set for Friday evening June 23. A 4-H Club program led by Mrs. Floyd Ford followed with craft demonstrations by Sylvia Fulton Dolorese Herbert Reta Ford Jac Lyn Becker Joyce Brandenburg Peggy Brandenburg and Ramona Ernst.

Kings Mills Stanley Ellis John Becker C. E. Stephenson Murphy Taylor Hugh Kane American Cancer Society Twenty Mile Stand Floyd Ford Sylvia Fulton Dolorese Herbert Reta Ford Jac Lyn Becker Joyce Peggy Brandenburg Ramona Ernst

Hi Y Clubs Hear Baseball Executive in Lebanon

David Grote publicity director of the Cincinnati Baseball Club will speak at a joint Lebanon and Waynesville Hi Y meeting at the Harmon YMCA. He will discuss off the record baseball activities and players. Plans for future inter club activities will be reviewed.

Lebanon Waynesville Harmon Ymca David Grote S Cincinnati Baseball Club James Shedd MCA Grote

Community notes of visits and events across towns

Mrs. Robert Dunn and Miss Jackie Dweese attended a Phi Beta Psi Convention in Washington D C on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Gerald Reed of Miamisburg visited last Friday night with Mrs Blanche Thompson. Mrs Mary Morgan is visiting relatives in Middletown. Mr and Mrs Ernest Ridenour of Trotwood called on Mr and Mrs Harley Hipple Sunday afternoon. Mrs Eugene Taylor underwent an operation Tuesday in Grandview Hospital Dayton. Mr and Mrs James Rossman will return Thursday from a several days vacation. Mr and Mrs Ralph Horner of South Main Street home from a weeks west trip and visited daughter Mrs Norman Swatek in Wisconsin. Mrs Albert Lewis entertaining her Birthday Club Friday night at a dinner party on Fourth Street. Invited are former members Mrs James Darby of Chicago and Mrs Joseph Noland of St Louis Mo and Mrs Darby’s daughter Mrs David Hilton of Dayton. Mr and Mrs Luther Whitt attended a meeting Sunday night at the home of Supt and Mrs Raymond Hatfield in Lebanon. Mr Whitt spoke on Lincoln. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hubbard sold their North River Street home to Mr and Mrs Callahan and moved to the Balon property on South Main Street. Mrs W P Noland and sister-in-law Mrs Walter Wyatt of Mason spent the weekend with relatives at Irvine Kentucky and visited sister and sister-in-law Mrs Willis Williams in Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington Kentucky. Mr and Mrs Roy Hazelwood called Sunday afternoon on his mother Mrs Pal Hazelwood.

Franklin Robert Dunn Jackie Dweese Washington, D. H Gerald Reed Miamisburg Blanche Thompson Mary Morgan Middletown Ernest Ridenour Trotwood Harley Hipple Eugene Taylor Grandview Hospital Dayton James Rossman Ralph Horner South Main St West Norman Swatek Wisconsin Albert Lewis Fourth St James Darby Chicago Joseph Noland St. Louis Darby David Hilton Luther Whitt Raymon Hatfield Lebanon Whitt Lincoln Gilbert Hubbard North River St Callahan Balon

Shower Honors Bride Mary J. Clark at Oregonia

A miscellaneous shower was held Tuesday evening for Mary J. Clark who with her husband Gene Clark recently returned from Florida. She is the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Rich of near Oregonia.

Oregonia Mary J. Clark Gene Clark Florida Elbert Rich

Scouts to Host Court of Awards at High School

Community groups schedule events through midweek. A Girl Scout Court of Awards will be held in the high school auditorium Thursday. Friday features a Pollyanna class Mother-Daughter banquet at the Baptist church. A Junior High Girls musicale and a Rainbow skating party are planned for Wednesday and Friday evenings respectively. The Franklin Assembly of Rainbow for Girls hosts skating at Chau tauqua rink on Wednesday. The Franklin Chamber of Commerce meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Legion Home. The Stitch and Chatter gathers Wednesday 1:30 p.m. at Mrs. Dechan’s home. The Loyal Class of the Congregational Christian Church hosts a Friday evening event at Rev. and Mrs. Thompson’s home.

Franklin Franklin Assembly of Rainbow Chautauqua Franklin Chamber of Commerce Legion Stitch and Chatter W. E. Dechan The Baptist Sunday School Church of God Congregational Christian Church Ray Thompson

Germantown Moth er-Daughter Banquet and Chapter Meeting

The Lydian Sisters mother daughter banquet is set for 6 30 p m Thursday in the church. Germantown Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meets Wednesday at Masonic Hall. Germantown Schools music department to present a spring concert Friday in the auditorium.

Germantown Order of the Eastern Star Music Department of Germantown Schools

Camden High junior class to hold scrap paper drive

Camden High School students plan a scrap paper drive on Wednesday. The Mother-Daughter banquet of the Women’s Society of World Service is scheduled for Wednesday evening in the Evangelical United Brethren Church social rooms. The Lutheran Ladies' Aid meets at 2 pm Thursday in the Parish Home. The May Festival by the band and vocal classes will be Friday evening in the school auditorium.

Camden Camden High School Women’s Society of World Service Evangelical United Brethren Church Lutheran Ladies’ Aid

Club Meetings Schedule Briefs

The Mothers' Club meets Thursday afternoon at the grade school. The Reformed Church Ladies' Aid gathers Wednesday at Mrs. Chalmer Brandenburg's home. The Methodist Ninety and Nine Class meets Wednesday evening at the church. The FTV Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church meets Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fry's home.

Mothers’ Club Reformed Church Ladies’ Aid Chalmer Brandenburg Methodist Ninety and Nine FTV Evangelical United Brethren Church Earl Fry

Women of Evan gelical United Brethren host Mother Daughter Banquet

Jacksonburg igreja announces a Mother Daughter banquet at 6 30 p m Wednesday in the church. Elk Creek 4 H Livestock Club and Girls Sewing Club plan a meeting at 8 p m Thursday in the Grange Hall.

Jacksonburg The Evangelical United Brethren Church Elk Creek Girls Sewing Club Grange Hall

Lebanon clubs schedule Thursday events at Memorial Hall and more

Warren County Fish and Game Conservation Association hosts a fish fry and a motion picture in Memorial Hall Thursday at 8 p m. The Lebanon Lodge of Elks observes Ladies Night at 7 p m. Lebanon and Waynesville Hi Y Clubs meet at 7 30 p m in the Harmon YMCA. The Lebanon Red Cross Camp and Hospital Council holds a luncheon at 12 30 p m Thursday at the Golden Lamb.

Lebanon Warren County Fish and Game Conservation Association Memorial Hall

Franklin Rural Jolly Matrons Club Meets Thursday

Members of the Jolly Matrons Club will meet Thursday with Mrs. Cora Harper.

Franklin Jolly Matrons Club Cora Harper

Mothers Daughter Banquet and Lemon Monroe Play

The Women's Society of Christian Service at Monroe Methodist sponsors a Mother Daughter Banquet Friday at 6 30 PM in Catholic Recreation Hall. Lemon Monroe High seniors present Don't Keep Him Waiting in the school auditorium Thursday at 8 PM.

Monroe Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church Lemon Monroe High School

Missionary Program and Banquet at Methodist Church

A missionary program is planned for Wednesday evening at the Methodist Church. A Mother-Daughter banquet will be served in the church annex at 6 30 p m on Wednesday.

Methodist Church

Carlisle Church Missionary Society Meets Thursday

The Missionary Society of the Carlisle Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Joseph Spink.

West Elkton Evening Quet at Church

A quet will be held Friday evening at 6 30 in the Evangelical United Brethren Church.

Springboro PTA to Meet Thursday Evening

The Springboro Parent Teachers Association will meet Thursday evening in the school.

Springboro Parent Teachers’ Association

Mother Daughter Meeting at Union Chapel Church

A mother daughter gathering is scheduled at Union Chapel Church at 8 p.m. Thursday. Dr. Mabel Gardner will speak to attendees.

Poasttown Heights Union Chapel Mabel Gardner

Social Ladles and Guests Attend Lebanon Clubs

Lebanon society notes recap multiple gatherings. Mr and Mrs Jear Spivey hosted a Dinner Club at West Main Street with Charles Earnhart Zane Brant Harry Schwartz Jr and others. Mrs Robert Lesan hosted a Two table bridge night with Robin Hamilton and Mrs William Couden winning top scores. The Record Club met at Maple Avenue with program music led by the hostess. Weekend guests included Parrish Barnes Jeffs of St Petersburg Fla and Joe Scott of Springfield with Mrs Howell and family of Ft Mitchell Ky. District W S C S meeting at First Methodist Church in Middletown noted. Birthday Club hosted by Irene Hayner at Park Avenue with 500 game and prize awards. Kentucky Derby attendees from Lebanon included Dr W C Testerman Mr Francis Drake and Mr Ed Fred.

Lebanon Jear Spivey West Main St Charles Earnhart Zane Brant Harry Schwartz, Jr Robert Lesan Fred Apartments Robin Hamilton William Couden Parrish Barnes Jeffs St. Petersburg Fla W. S. Howell Cincinnati Ave Joe Scott Springfield Robert Howell Ft. Mitchell Howell George March Lucille Berry Paul Chiles Charles van Ness Charles Martens W. H. Whipple Frank le May Chester Hatfield Charles Class S. S. Thomas Gardner Townsley Mary Miller W.S.C.S Middletown Irene Hayner Birthday Club Sadie Simpson Park Ave Harold Hatfield Morris Nixon H. R. Harris Karl Cowan Ed Ragland Louisville W. C. Testerman Francis Drake Ed Fred

Weekend Guests Spread Across Middletown Area

A sequence of weekend visits tied together by local families. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Price hosted in Middletown with Hazelwood and family guests. Numerous relatives from Waynesville Franklin New Orleans Detroit and Cincinnati joined others across Hamilton Middletown and Norwood for gatherings and calls.

Weekend Socials Bring News From Across States

Mr and Mrs John Borchers and family visited with J B Borchers in Detroit Michigan over the weekend. Mrs Harold Schnell was discharged from Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. John Newburg and family visited Columbus on Saturday. Mrs John F Torrence entertained in honor of Dr Alice Sowers of Norman Oklahoma. Sonny Emrick and Bessie Shaffer visited Martinsville Indiana Sunday. David Spring Glenn Stiver and Pat Deweese attended the Kentucky Derby in Louisville on Saturday. Homer Lambs family welcomed a daughter at Middletown Hospital. William Green and spouse attended the Rotary Convention in Dayton. Robert Reason of Oxford visited with Lorin Kratzer and Glenn Reason over the weekend.

Germantown John Borchers J. B. Borchers Detroit Mich Harold Schnell Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton John Newburg Columbus John F. Torrence Alice Sowers Norman Okla Sonny Emrick Bessie William Green Rotary Robert Reason Oxford Lorin Kratzer Glenn Reason

Babeck Spelling Tests Set Friday For Butler Pupils

The Babeck Spelling test will be given in Butler County Schools from grades three through twelve on Friday. Originated by Albert F Babeck, the program awarded library books to high scoring schools for spelling excellence. After Babeck's 1943 death, the annual test continued to honor this Butler County citizen with local groups presenting books to their schools under the same award plan.

Babeck Butler County Albert F. Babeck Poe Abeck

Camden Home League Elects 1950 Officers

The Camden Home and School League held its final meeting of the school year in Camden High School auditorium. Rev. T. B. Kelsey gave devotions on using our gifts. Officers elected: Mrs. C. B. McKinley president, Mrs. Ines House vice president, W. E. Browning secretary, William Garrett treasurer. Committees named and refreshments served. Next meeting after the new term begins.

Camden T. B. Kelsey Presbyterian Church C. B. McKinley Ines House W. E. Browning William Garrett Robert Elston William Eikenberry James Neff Richard Wysondy John Coleman

District Cub Leader Roundtable Held by Council

Leb anon district Cub Scouts held a roundtable at Memorial Hall with three dozen packs presenting programs from 3 to 8 pm. Pack 46 Cozaddale ran preregistration and games. Pack 35 Lebanon Baptist Church led opening. Pack 49 Lebanon Presbyterian hosted the supper.

Council Cub Packs Lebanon Ft. Ancient Mound Builders’ Area Council Cub Scouts Memorial Hall Raymond Scott The Lebanon Baptist Church Newman Brown Everett Sams Council Lebanon Presbyterian Church Herschel Stiles Paul Parker Harry Knell Pack 6 Middletown Pack 38 Morrow James Corwin

Kings Mills Band Choirs Present Spring Concert

Kings Mills School music department directed by William J. Hayes presented a Spring Concert in the gym. The Kings Mills II Band opened with Orange Bowl March and Magic Valley Overture with Charles Weis as trumpet soloist. Solo and chorus performances followed, featuring Wanda Ellis, Gloria King, Ann Durig, Barbara Joerling, Jonathan Hays, Peter Blickensderfer, and both Junior and Senior Choruses concluding with Come To the Fair. Accompanists Bar bara Joerling, Marlene Kane, Gloria King, and Wanda Ellis.

Kings Mills William J. Hayes Kings Mills II Director March Warren King Wanda Ellis Gloria King Ann Durig Barbara Joerling Jonathan Hays Peter Blickensderfer Marlene Kane

Kings Mills Alumni Plan May 27 Party

Kings Mills High School alumni officers finalize plans for the banquet scheduled for May 27. Invitations are in the mail with early replies requested. A public 50-50 dance, sponsored by the association, will be at Hoppes Island Saturday May 20 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Purple Flames will play.

Kings Mills Kings Mills High School Hoppes Island Purple Flames

Franklin Garden Club May Breakfast Planned

The Franklin Garden Club schedules a May Breakfast for Tuesday May 16 at 11 a.m. in the New Jersey Presbyterian Church in Carlisle. Reservations go to Mrs L F Edwards by Friday. Guest day includes a program at Mrs Howard Monger’s home with Miss Estella Brown of Franklin giving a talk.

Ranklin Franklin Garden Club New Jersey Presbyterian Church Carlisle L. F. Edwards Howard Monger Estella Brown Franklin

Warren Fish Game Club Plans Meeting

Warren County Fish and Game Conservation Association to host a fish fry and conservation movie at Memorial Hall on Thursday at 8. Richard Kruckenmeyer, secretary, announced urging all members to attend.

Lebanon Warren County Fish and Game Conservation Association Memorial Hall Richard Kruckenmeyer

West Elkton Students Tour Ohio State University

The agriculture class from West Elkton High School visited Ohio State University in Columbus this morning. The top six grades of West Elkton School plan a trip to Armco Steel Corporation on Friday.

West Elkton West Elkton High School Columbus Ohio State University Armco Steel Corporation

Ladies Night Planned by Lebanon Lodge of Elks

The Lebanon Lodge of Elks will observe Ladies Night Thursday evening at 7. The event invites members and visiting ladies to join the proceedings at the lodge hall.

Lebanon

Mother Daughter Banquet Planned at EUB Church

WEST ELKTON The Mother and Daughter Banquet is scheduled for Friday at 6 30 p m at the EUB Church A short program will be presented by the Friends Church and the Greenbush Church

West Elkton EUB Friends Church Greenbush Church

Germantown Eagles Plan Mothers Dance

Germantown Lodge of Eagles designs a pre Mothers Day program honoring all mothers. The oldest and youngest mothers and the one with most children will receive corsages. Chick Clark and his Stardusters perform for the Mothers Dance evening. Members from any local lodge invited.

Germantown Germantown Lodge of Eagles Chick” Clark Stardusters Germantown Eagles Richard F. Egan

F.H.A Club to Present Assembly for Grades 4 through 12

The F.H.A Club will stage an assembly program for Grades 4 through 12 on Thursday May 11 at 12 15 p m. The event aims to provide educational and civic content within a school setting.

Assembly Kings Mills F.H.A

Church Choir Plans Picnic at Presbyterian Church

Camden reports a church business meeting at the Presbyterian Church. President Mrs. Willard Moss Jr led discussions for a church choir picnic. Esther Hart named chair of the picnic committee. others appointed. A free will offering will fund expenses. Choir practice Thursday night precedes another meeting. Edward Johnson directs the choir.

Camden Presbyterian Church Willard Moss, Jr Esther Hart Edward Johnson

Loyal Class Plans Thursday Banquet

The Loyal Class of the Congregational Christian Sunday School will hold its annual Mother Daughter Banquet on Thursday night. It will be a covered dish dinner hosted at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Ray Thompson.

Franklin Congregational Christian Sunday School Ray Thompson

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