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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1948

Page

6

Speaks Tonight at Middletown Sportsmen Club Event

Hudson Biery of Cincinnati Street Railway Company and Ohio River Valley Seven State Compact Conference will headline a Middletown Sportsmen's Club meeting tonight. Arch Robison of the Gas and Electric Service assists. Preceding Biery, Herb Parsons will stage a 6 pm exhibition shoot. Public invited. Biery discusses Ohio River pollution and legislation. A color film set and two more movies on fishing and dog training will follow by FE. R. Keller of Cincinnati.

Hudson Biery Cincinnati Street Railway Company Middletown Arch Robison The Gas and Electric Service Biery Herb Parsons Winchester Repeating Arms and Western Cartridge Company FE. R. Keller Cincinnati Gas and Electric Service

City Industries Kick in $2,500 for Cancer Fund Drive

Leo F. Reinartz, Industrial Council treasurer, said local industry donations to the cancer society fund exceed $2,500 with eight others to be heard from. Donations toward the $11,000 goal plus expected $1,500 from coin cans after May 15. Council also invited to Ohio Bell luncheon May 24 at the Manchester Hotel. Debate over congestion at the NYC railroad crossing and potential steps to remedy the traffic issue.

Leo F. Reinartz Industrial Council Cancer Society Manchester Robert Q. Millan Hugh Harvey Ohio Bell Telephone Company Bell System Edward Barker Security Barker Nyc Railroad Fred Schatzmann NYC

Magnolias Discussed By Middle town Garden Club

C Kern from the Wyoming Nurseries spoke on magnolias before Middle town Garden Club at Mrs. Adair's home on South Main. The discussion covered magnolia history and growth. Floral arrangements won prizes for best high and low designs, most unusual piece, and day’s flowers and specimens. Social hour followed with hostesses and helpers named.

C. Kern Wyoming Nurseries Middletown Garden Club R. G Adair South Main St Wyoming Nursery Kern Tom Wilson W. D. Vorhis E. S. Myers G. W. Underwood John Ingwersen Adair Minnie Greter

Sigma Phi Gamma plans outlined in May events

A Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority meeting announced a rummage sale for Saturday May 29 in a building beside Thomas Baird's Realty. The Merchandising Club starts Monday June 14. A round table at the Loretta Dayton on May 16. The Mother Daughter banquet is set for May 24 at 6 30 p.m. at Girls' Club with chairwoman Mrs. William Whitesell and assistants. Those unable to attend should notify Mrs. Robert Meehan by May 17.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority YMCA Thomas Baird Ray Welsh Mary Carroll Howard Schneider, Jr Robert Meehan

Delta Chi Sigma outlines plans at YMCA meeting

Beta chapter members met in the YMCA directors room with Miss Mary Lou Mills presiding. They discussed sending local delegates to the International convention in Long Beach California. Delegates include Miss Ethel ine Heflin and Mrs William Apgar. Committees were named for good cheer charity purchasing and finance. A June 5 dance at Manchester Hotel is planned with Tony Capas orchestra. A mother-daughter breakfast is set for May 23 with chairwoman Mrs Carl Bauer.

Delta Chi Sigma YMCA Mary Lou Mills Long Beach Calif Etheline Heflin William Apgar Cancer Fund Middletown High School Douglas Barrett Frank Troutvine, Jr Harlan Bishop Harold Pratt Charles Seamon Carl Bauer Leonard Reedy Barbara Spears Aileen Sheley Mable Roe Mary Jane Williamson Manchester Tony Capa Reedy Seamon Clendenin

Hospital Notices List Medical Procedures and Residents

In The Hospital Steven and Dennis Parker sons of Mr and Mrs Paul Parker Franklin surgical. Carol J Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs Warnia Howard Crawford St surgical. Deborah Stamper daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Stamper Pershing Ave medical. Mrs Wade Owens Franklin medical. Clyde Lawson West Middacie town surgical. Miss Merle Ward Harrison St medical. Leslie Alison Sawyer Rd.

Steven and Dennis Parker Paul Parker Franklin, Surgical Carol J. Howard Warnia Howard Crawford St Surgical Deborah Stamper Fred Stamper Pershing Ave Wade Owens Franklin Clyde Lawson West Middacietown Merle Ward Harrison St Leslie Alison Sawyer Rd Medical

Local Women Named in Community Notices

Mrs. Paul Thatcher of Central Ave. Mrs. Earl Jay of Trenton. Mrs. Clinton Eckhardt of Oxford St. Ely Staton of Dixie Heights.

Paul Thatcher Central Earl Jay Trenton Clinton Eckhardt Oxford St. Ely

Club and church meeting notice deadline rule

Society editor must receive reports of club lodge and church meetings before 10 30 am the morning after the event. Events several days old cannot be used. Photographs for Sunday edition must arrive by Thursday noon.

Personal notices from Dayton area social page

Mr and Mrs Richard Marks host Miss Peggy Altenburg sister of Mrs Marks visiting from Curtis Institute Philadelphia to give concerts in Dayton. Miss Helen Harpring nurse at Wadsworth Veterans Hospital Los Angeles arrives for two weeks vacation with her parents in Dayton. Mrs Russell Kelley attends Memorial Hall all school concert with her son Bobbie trombonist. Mrs Rosalie Williams of Berea stops en route home after White Shrine of Jerusalem convention in Atlantic City. Mrs Charles Conarroe spends day in Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Robert Miller called to Shelbyville Ky by death of Mrs Miller mother Nancy Jane Belcher.

Richard Marksbury Jefferson Rd Peggy Altenburg Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia Dayton Helen Harpring Wadsworth Veterans’ Hospital Los Angeles Calif FE. F. Harpring Cincinnati-Dayton PLC Russell Kelley Baltimore St Memorial Hall Bobbie Rosalie Williams Berea Cora Little Black Little Woodlawn Ave Williams White Shrine of Jerusalem Atlantic City Fullerton Robert L. Miller Elsmere St Shelbyville, Ky Miller Nancy Jane Belcher

Local clubs plan meetings and elections for tomorrow

Alert Club meets at Mrs. John Hoskins home at 8 P M with co hosts Mrs. Louis Waldner Jr and Mrs Arthur Hadley. Middletown Little Theatre gathers in Civic Association Girl Scout Room at 8 P M for annual officer elections. Priscilla Sewing Circle to meet Mrs. G O Michael at 2 30 P M. Harmony Mothers host a 6 30 P M covered dish at Mrs Cecil Runyan Yankee Rd with a business meeting and elections. Silver Link Council 223 Daughters of America convenes 7 30 P M at Knights of Malta Hall followed by social hour. Women of the Moose meet at Moose Home 7 30 P M. Alice Phoebeary Tent Daughters of Union Veterans meets Mrs L S Owings 409 Shafer St at 7 30 P M with strong attendance urged.

Alert Club John Hoskins Central Ave Louis Waldner, Jr Arthur Hadley Harmony Cecil Runyan Yankee Rd Silver Link Council No Daughters of America Knights of Malta Women of the Moose Moose Alice Phoebe Ary Daughters of Union Veterans

Co Workers Surprise Mrs Payne with Birthday Luncheon

Mrs Della Payne was pleasantly surprised by a noon luncheon from Shartle Brothers Company secretarial staff at Horseshoe Restaurant. Attendees included Dorene Davis Marilyn Schwall Mildred Kramer and Clambell Marshall. Gilbert Egelston and George Harvey later presented a Woman's Club program in Franklin High School cafeteria with a musical segment and magic act.

Della Payne Secretarial Department Shartle Brothers Company Dorene Davis Marilyn Schwall Mildred Kramer Clambell Marshall Horseshoe Restaurant South Main St Payne Gilbert Egelston George Harvey Woman's Club of Franklin

City Briefs Tuesday Meetings Across Local Groups

Hunter Clark Post veterans meet at 8 p.m. at Silver Leaf Social Club. Cancer Clinic opens at 7 p.m. at Middletown Hospital. WA National Guard drills at 7 p.m. at the Barracks. Fraternal Order of Eagles holds regular weekly session at 8 p.m. at the Hall. Middletown Personnel Association discusses Taft-Hartley Bill at 6 30 p.m. in the Manchester Hotel. Sportsmen's Club meets at 8 p.m. at the clubhouse.

Hunter-Clark Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Silver Leaf National Guard Fraternal Order of Eagles Middletown Personnel Association Manchester Hotel

Middletown clubs hold evening meetings at local venues

Middletown Camera Club meets at 7 30 p m in the Girl Scout Room to judge prints with a subject Action. The Middletown Co Operative Club gathers at 6 30 p m in the Manchester Hotel. The Miami Valley Post Veterans of Foreign Wars executive committee convenes at 7 30 p m at Post Headquarters.

Miami Valley Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Post

Civitan Tour Plans Visit to Mayer Meat Packing Plant

After the Civitan Club luncheon members will tour the Mayer Meat Packing plant. Rotarians will hear John Anderson of the Armco Economic Development Department discuss Methods of Conducting Market Research at the noon Manchester Hotel meeting.

Civitan Club Mayer Meat Packing Plant Manchester John Anderson Armco Economic Development Department

Lafayette Lodge 37 Knights of Pythias Meet for Lodge Stand

Members of Lafayette Lodge No 37 Knights of Pythias will gather at Castle Hall at 6 45 p m and depart together for the Knights of Pythias lodge hall in Seven Mile.

Lafayette Lodge No. 37 Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Knights of Pythias Lodge Seven Mile

Local 112 Union to Meet at Steel Workers Hall

Local 112 Paper Workers' Union will hold a meeting at the Steel Workers Hall on Central Ave to discuss contract talks and member participation.

Paper Workers’ Union Steelworkers Hall Central Ave

All City School Concert Opens at Eight P M

A citywide concert starts at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Students from several schools perform pieces across bands, choir and orchestral groups, showcasing local talent and school music programs.

St. John's PTA to Hold Officer Election Meeting

The St. John's PTA will meet at 8 p.m. in the church basement to elect officers. Also at 8 p.m. The Little Theater Organization votes in the Girl Scout room of the Civic Association building.

St. John’s Pta Little Theater Organization Girl Scout Civic Association

Monroe Pupils to Present Program at PTA Meeting

Central School PTA will meet at 7 30 p m in Central School where Monroe School pupils will present a program.

Monroe School Central School PTA

Butler County Beekeepers Set Spring Officer Election

Members will meet for the regular spring session at 7 30 p m in Room 207 at the Hamilton YMCA to elect association officers.

Butler County Beekeepers Association Hamilton Ymca

Plans for Southwestern Ohio Kennel Club Dog Show

Plans for the fifth annual dog show by the Southwestern Ohio Kennel Club at LeSourdsville Lake on August 8 will be completed at a forthcoming meeting.

Southwestern Ohio Kennel Club LeSourdsville Lake

Mother Daughter Party At St John’s Church

Married Ladies of St John’s held a Mother-Daughter party in the church basement with about 150 attendees. A musical program by local girls featured gifts for the oldest and youngest mothers. Father John Oberlander spoke about his western trip. games and a lunch followed.

ST. John's John Oberlander West

Local Births Reported in City Byline

Mr and Mrs John Stagmyer at 623 Cleveland Street welcomed a boy Monday. Mr and Mrs James Harris of 704 Garfield Street welcomed a girl Monday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Adams of Franklin welcomed a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Landy Ramey of 805 Eaton Avenue welcomed a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Robert Stultz of 606 Wycoff Street welcomed a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Judge Taylor of Ex cello welcomed a boy Tuesday.

John Stagmyer Cleveland St James Harris Garfield St Thomas Adams Franklin Landy Ramey Eaton Ave Robert Stultz Wycoff St Judge Taylor Excello

Mt Washington Couple Welcome Baby Boy

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cook at Florence Wetzel announce the birth of a son on May 3 at Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati. Maternal grandfather Robert Wetzel resides at 1212 Calumet Ave.

Richard Cook Florence Wetzel Mt. Washington, D Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati Robert Wetzel Calumet Ave

Family Dinner Held At Thier Home Sunday

Mrs. John Thier hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of her mother at her home on Michigan Ave. Present were Mr and Mrs Russell Kelley and children Patricia Jeanette Pat Kelley Roberta Dale Sharon. Mr and Mrs Clifford Edwards and children. and Mr and Mrs George Kelley of Dayton.

John Thier Russell Kelley Baltimore St Michigan Ave Jeanette Kelley Pat Kelley Patricia Clifford Edwards Roberta Dale Sharon George Kelley Dayton

Engineers Hear Russell E Barnard at Miami Society Meeting

Russell E Barnard, advisor on Ohio State building code, will speak at the Miami Chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers noon meeting in the Manchester Hotel. He will report on progress and planning, noting details from the April state building code committee session.

Russell E. Barnard Miami Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Manchester Barnard State

Local meetings scheduled for 8 p m and 4 p m

Notices list several community meetings including the clubs at 8 p m in the YMCA the Safety Council board in the Civic Association at 4 p m and the Mythe Williams Post of the American Legion at the hall all aiming to recruit members and discuss plans Holy Trinity Athletic Association also holds its monthly meeting at 8 p m in the school assembly room

Board of Control of Safety Council Civic Association Mlythe-Williams Post of American Legion Holy Trinity Athletic Association

Regular weekly noon meeting of Miami Chapter engineers

Regular weekly noon meeting of the Miami Chapter Ohio Society of Professional Engineers will be held in the town hall conference room. Attendees discuss professional standards and upcoming projects for the local engineering community.

Miami Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Manchester Hotel

Chi Ro Class Meeting for Holy Trinity Parish

The Chi Ro class of Holy Trinity parish will meet at 7 p.m. in the school assembly room for a planned gathering.

Chi-Ro Holy Trinity Parish

Monroe Music Festival features 300-voice chorus

A mixed chorus of 300 voices will perform at 8 p m Thursday in Monroe High School auditorium under Harriet Ilse. The Monroe band and orchestra, conducted by Herman Slayman, join the public festival with Monroe students aged six to eighteen. The Girls' Triple Trio, vocal soloists Jack Williams and June Roller appear. no admission fee. The show also plays Friday morning for students.

Monroe Monroe High School Harriet Ilse Herman Slayman Triple Jack Williams June Roller

Miami Conservancy to Pay $32,628 Refunds to 141 Taxpayers

Presiding Judge L L Cecil approved the third report of special master Andrew A Thomas allowing the Miami Conservancy District to refund 32 628 to 141 taxpayers. Refunds aim to equalize final flood prevention costs between those who paid in full and those who paid in installments, with heirs receiving dues when owners are deceased.

Miami Gas and Electric Dayton

Cloudy Cooler Forecast As Showers Move In

A cloudy cooler pattern is forecast after a day with a 91 degree high at 5 pm. Showers and scattered thunderstorms are predicted for tonight with cooler weather on Wednesday. Monday’s low was 68 at 6 am, with 62 degrees at 5 am and 76 at 9:30 am.

Legion Group Endorses Ohio Code Revision

The American Legion group backed a resolution urging modernization and revision of the Ohio State Building Code at a meeting last night releasing support for updated safety and construction standards.

Legion Group Ohio

Legion Seeks Revision of Structures Under State Boundaries

The executive committee approves a resolution to revise structure guidelines along functional and performance lines for all buildings within state territorial boundaries. Members will discuss and act at the monthly meeting on May 19.

Legion

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