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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1961

Page

16

Rain and Cold Weather Delay Ohio Planting

Ohio farmers face three or more weeks of delay due to heavy rainfall and cool temperatures. Only oats show potential for reduced production, while corn and vegetables see little progress. Some farmers lean toward the federal feed grain program, and concerns about flood damage persist in bottom lands. Extension agents note tentative fruit prospects but overall late crops, with drought and frost risks easing in some areas.

Columbus Ohio Dwight Wise Ohio Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee Department of Agriculture Dayton Charley Knotts Zanesville Dale Glass Chillicothe C. B. Stewart Wood County

Somerville Post Office Dedication Set For Sunday

Camden reports the Somerville Post Office dedication will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday May 21. The new 960 square foot building was constructed by Robert Glatz of West Alexandria and placed in use December 6 last year. A program is being planned.

Camden Somerville Imogene Rumpler Robert Glatz West Alexandria Rumpler Gettysburg Washington, D.C W. R Maseau Travel Agency Vandalia Greyhound Bus Lines Gettysburg Pa Potomac Union Vacation Bible School Methodist Church Methodist and Presbyterian Churches Bible School R. L. Thompson Christian A. Tirre Jesus

Red Lion Grandmother Honored By Girl Scout

The article notes a Mother's Day visit for Mrs. A. W. Kolb by granddaughter Debrah Kolb at Holliday School in Dayton, a Brownie troop sponsored party, and mentions several local gatherings. Other items include visitors to Springfield, Middletown and Blanchester, lake fishing at Cowan Lake, and a flood-related Dayton home event plus a Historical Society banquet in Lebanon.

RED Lion A. W. Kolb Debrah Kolb Holliday School Dayton William Kolb Ralph Green Springfield Roy Wold Phil Herzog Dayton Gue Della Webb Marie Hall Middletown Ollie Elam Russell Elam Edward Parker Elmer Parker Blanchester Cowan Lake Bill Noble Paul Noble Kendace Jan Star Lucky Wood Maurice Forman Ralph Lane Historical Society Presbyterian

Elk Creek Friends Visit Virginia Home of Brandenbergs

Mr and Mrs Oren Barker and their son visited Mr and Mrs W E Brandenburg in Virginia over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Steve Wills have returned home from their winter stay in Florida.

Oren Barker W. E Brandenburg Virginia Steve Wills Florida

Grange Rural Life Day Held At Hamilton

Hamilton hosts the annual Rural Life Day on May 7 at Reily Grange Hall. The Grange deputy presided, Rev. Wendell Pontius gave the principal address, and a diverse program followed with duets, solos, skits, readings, and a piano duet before a closing benediction by Rev. James Steward.

Hamilton Butler County Reily Margaret Campbell Wendell Pontius Hamiton Area Council of Churches of Seven Mile Albert Witherby Gordon Wintersteen

Seven Mile High set for valedictory and baccalaureate events

Ruby Hoit will be valedictorian for Seven Mile High School with June 1 commencement at 8 p.m. Judy Moore is salutatorian and David Foutz and Judy Phelps will deliver addresses. Baccalaureate speaker is Reverend Byron Sprague on May 28 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium.

Seven Mile Ruby Hoit Seven Mile High School Judy Moore David Foutz Judy Phelps Byron Sprague Seven Mile Presbyterian Church Baccalureate

Miami Valley News Franklin TAPS Club Plans May 13 Fete

The Franklin TAPS Club finalizes plans for a Spring Round-up set for Saturday May 13 at Schenk School. Activities include booths a bomb shelter display free pony rides a white elephant sale and a dinner 5 to 7 with proceeds for playground equipment.

Taps Club Franklin Schenk School

Germantown EUB Ladies Club Elects Officers

The Rebekah Circle of the EUB Church held its first meeting at Mrs. Charles Moyer’s home with 14 members present and elected officers for the year. New members joined the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Germantown, and various social and church activities were noted across the community. Memorial services by the Eagles auxiliary were scheduled for May 17.

Franklin Jay-cettes Kenneth Bishop William Nemek Julia Drive American Legion Auxiliary Unit 149 Poppy Tom Shiflett Clyde Darragh Frances Elms Hamilton Darragh Hamilton Women's Club Frances Winkler John Holweyr Locust Street Germantown Rebekah Christian Service Guild EUB Charles Moyer Circle Drive Kenneth Waddell Albert Swartzel Russell Macy Christian Social Relations Eugene Michael Germantown Evangelical United Brethren Church Silassdon Tom Barnhart Marilyn Messmer William Brunjes Confession of Faith Robert Reason Charles Messmer Wilbur Williams Campus Christian Life Columbus Robert Cornelius National Association of Bank Audit, Control and Operation Cincinnati Ross Firestone John Lentz Middletown John Swartzel City al Swartzel Dayton Robert Swartzel Kettering Dr. Swartzel Earl Smith New York Fred Humphreys Bob Morrow John Phillabaum Myrtle Franklin Order of Eagles Aerie Hall Mt. Healthy Ohio Aerie Stanley Lynd Walter Rumpf, Jr Linda O'Neal Donald Hoffman Richmond Ind

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