Mortgage Business Boom Cited In Warren County
In Warren County last month real estate mortgages reached a record $1,217,820 with 232 filings as part of a county total of $2,112,411.95 across real estate chattel and automobile mortgages. Chattel filings totaled 547 for $302,027 and 683 automobile mortgages totaled $392,564. deeds numbered 191 and miscellaneous 96 for an overall 519 filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Er Pearl M. Graham
Cliff C. Beckett
Warren County
Recorder Graham
Recorder’s Office
Camden Pupil Chosen as Legion Boys State Delegate
Camden High School junior Michael Simpson was named delegate to the 1953 Boys State to be held June 12 to 21 at Camp Perry on Lake Erie. Senior Stephen Webb was named as alternate. The selection was made by the high school faculty. about 900 Ohio boys attend the event. Michael is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Simpson and Stephen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Noel Webb of Route 3, Camden.
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Camden
Michael Simpson
Camp Perry
Lake Erie
Stephen Webb
Justice Leibelz American Legion Post 377
Ohio
Michael
Harry M. Simpson
Stephen
Noel Webb
Personal Notes From Springboro and Area Gatherings
Mrs Anna Treen of Springboro was removed Sunday to Green Memorial Hospital Xenia for medical treatment. Mrs Louise Pegas is a patient in St Elizabeth Hospital Day ton. Mother's Day dinner guests included Mrs Byron Countryman Sam Morgan and Jack Kellis. Maurice Kirk was Sunday dinner guest of Burdette Garrison. Clifford Berger and Richard Berges families dined at the Golden Lamb Lebanon. Lillie Whallon of Oakwood Dayton was overnight guest of Anna Betsinger. Hugh Kerns and son Tommy flew to Davenport Iowa to visit Dr Clyde G Kern, returning Monday. Mrs Walter Dwire returned home after a three week stay with sister Mrs Fred Reed of Car lisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Treen
Springboro
Green Memorial Hospital
Xenia
Louise Pegas
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Dayton
Carey Kellis
Byron Countryman
Sam Morgan
Jack Kellis
Maurice Kirk
Burdette Garrison
Clifford Berger
Lillie Whallon
Oakwood
Anna Betsinger
Hugh Kerns
Tommy
Davenport
Iowa
Clyde G. Kern
Walter Dwire
Fred Reed
Carlisle
William Whitaker
Wiley Kittrell
Newtown
Caroline Hensel
Goshen
Dick Woods
Perry Rae
Los Angeles
Calif
Francis Stepp
Leona Ertel
Blance Malott
Cincinnati Friay
Alonzo Furman
Oren
Mike
Robert Noe
Johnny Sexton
South Lebanon Merchants
Mason Merchants
Lebern Crase
Albert Oditt
Virginia King
Middletown
Carl West
Cincinnati
Edward Huddleson
Namon West
Nina Amburgy
Cindy Lou
Wilson Gilbert
Alonzo Gilbert
J. L
Newport
Richard Bowman
Covington, Ky
Donald Norman
Donald
Matt Bowman
Canyon Falls
Bud Lynch
Sam Lynch
Hamilton
Hargis Terry
Eldridge Johnson
Robert Whitaker
Anna Shultz
Elton Heitman
Mason
Danny Larrick
Lebanon
Mabel Orndorf
Ruby van Riper
W. F. Belanger
Dudley Sears
Ralph Schaeffer
Waynesville
Raymond Barnhart
Charles Atkinson
Ed van Ness
John Beedle
Charles Wallace
Walter Wallace
Womens Society of Christian Service
Mrs. Long
Lois Shultz
Nancy Norman
Betty Fletcher
Janice Hiles
Allen Staton
Kings Mills
Lions Club
Methodist Church
Naomi
Kenneth Oswald
Albert Patton
Miami Valley Hospital
Frank Gross
Ann
Judy Hollan
Polly Sue
Phyllis
Myra Ruth
Emma Jean
Frances Gross
Dana Morris
Barbara Jean Moore
Mary Byrnes
Eileen
Johnny Bowling
Wendell Cox
Michael
Chris Branson
Jerry Sullivan
Ruby Titus
500 Club
Golden Lamb
Elizabeth Shorté
Thelma Banta
Ramona Kelly
Villa Conden
Hallie Haines
Margaret Kelly
Ruth Meyers
Jessie van Meter
Beulah James
Beverly Bradley
Christine Girton
Diasy Wortman
Virgil Bradley
George Collier
John Coomer
Luncheon and bridge club news from Golden Lamb area
Social notes from a Wednesday luncheon at the Golden Lamb with Mrs. George Henkle hosting. Guests include Mrs. Karl Niehoff of Cincinnati and several locals. Prizes awarded to Mrs. I. E. Bowen and Mrs. Hewett Mulford. consolation to Mrs. Charter Maple. A birthday luncheon and handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Irving Peterson. Additional bridge events and birthday party details at Dayton and Miss Walter's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henkle
Golden Lamb
Karl Niehoff
Cincinnati
Stanley Markey
Jack Casner
Oscar Musgrave
I. E. Bowen
Hewett Mulford
Charter Maple
Gerald Holt
Charles Hacker
Robert Townsley
L. W. Schreckengast
Leonard Poole
Jearl Spivey
Robert Dechant
Harry Gray
Francis Drake
Russell Brewer
Martha Walter
Emmet
Phillip Baily
Harry Cornett
Gary Daubenmire
Bobby Hance
Sandy
Jackie Fugett
Billy Young
Nicky Nelson
Charles Wellman
Detroit
Mich
Cleora Mise
Dayton
Edna Lanham
Howard Drake
Madison Hutchinson
Franklin
Velma Drake
Local Residents Attend Visiting Guests in Ohio and New York
Mrs. Anna Treen was taken to Green Memorial Hospital in Xenia this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lovely hosted Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Joyce and several Midwestern guests including Mrs. R. Roberts of Dayton and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Sparks Omer Sexton Curtis Barker Mollie Barker and Myrtle Ellewiyn. Mrs. Howard Neilson and her son are spending a month with relatives in Pelham New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Treen
Green Memorial Hospital
Xenia
Lee Lovely
R. P. Joyce
R. Roberts
Dayton
Dick Sparks
Omer Sexton
Curtis Barker
Mollie Barker
Myrtle Ellewiyn
Middletown
Howard Neilson and Son
Pelham
N. Y
Mother and Daughter Banquets Highlight Mason Area News
A May 13 Mason Methodist event drew 150 attendees with organist Marilyn Knott and singer Becky Dumford. The Mason Presbyterian Women hosted a similar banquet. Ida Gorsuch was oldest, Ann Hill youngest, and Mrs ie Putnam had the most children. The high school athletic banquet featured Rev. Warren Silven, speakers, and Beck Dumford singing. Memorial Day services were planned, rain contingency set for 10:30 a.m. at the Municipal Building. Smorgasbord at the Presbyterian church May 16 starts 5 p.m. Nursing graduate Janet Ziegler to receive diploma May 14. Weekend social and family visits noted in South Lebanon and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Methodist Church
Marilyn Knott
Becky Dumford
Charles Bruno
Dayton
Farmington
Nye
Women's Association of
The
Mason Presbyterian Church
Ida Gorsuch
Ann Hill
Ie Putnam
Mason High School
Giy Canasium
Warren Silven
Robert Bethel
Dick Schwein
Howard Godwin
L. G. Bonemus
Springfield
Walter Dwire
Deerfield Manufacturing Company
Presbyterian Coir
Smorgasborg
Robert Hutchinson
Janet Ziegler
Jewish Hospital School of Nursing
Alec Baysore
James Baysore
E. L. Mockbee
Edgar Loy
Germantown
John Re
Centerville
Ken Dayton
Binsin Tender
Buckeye Lake
Ralph West
Pe. Diet
Prine
Woodrey Family Honors Birthday at Trenton Dinner
Mr and Mrs Harold Woodrey hosted a family dinner in Trenton last Sunday for Harold Woodrey Jr on his birthday. Guests included Mrs Lulu Monroe of Hamilton Mrs Anna Theiss Mr and Mrs John Theiss Jr of Dayton and Mr and Mrs Howard Woodrey with Mr and Mrs John Wendt also attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Woodrey
Harold Woodrey, Jr
Middletown
William Woodrey
John Theiss, Jr
Dayton
Anna Theiss
Lulu Monroe
Hamilton
Howard Woodrey
John Wendt
Six Picked To Attend State Rally
Six Franklin boys will attend Boys State at Camp Perry Port Clinton June 12 to 21. Sponsors Russell McElfresh Post American Legion and local clubs provide financial aid. Recipients include Calvin Collier Kenneth Bishop James Ruppert Franklin John Eckhart Carlisle Dale Wilson Springboro Robert Brant Morrow.
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Franklin
Springboro
Carlisle
Morrow
Camp Perry
Port Clinton
Russell McElfresh Post
American Legion
Franklin Rotary Club
Aileron Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Warren County
Calvin Collier
Kenneth Bishop
James Ruppert
John Eckhart
Dale Wilson
Robert Brant
Local Socials Highlight Family Dinners and Visits
A series of recent gatherings featured Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Creech and others at a covered dish dinner. Corpral James Dunham from Camp Irwin and relatives joined Mrs. Jenny Dunham and Harold for supper. Effie Garrett and Darwin Coblenze visited the Gobels in Miamisburg, while Jenny Dunham, Harold, Opal Leroy and David were guests at the Dunhams in Clarksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Creech
Robert Wendt
Urban Davis
Howard Wendt
Dale Wendt
James Dunham
Camp Irwin
Calif
Jack Dunham
Clarksville
Shirley Vaters
Waynesville
Jenny Dunham
Harold
Effie Garrett
Darwin Coblenze
Camden social notes span Day celebrations and visits
Camden residents share Mother’s Day time with family in Oxford Aurora Hamilton and New Hope while others travel to Daytona Beach and Lebanon. Gatherings include Mrs Sylvia Patterson visiting Eunice Myers and dinners at the Golden Lamb. Nearby So. Liberty St. resident Ben Ross nears 85 and Ode Pollock turns 84 on May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Gelwick
Frank Roberts
Myrtle McLain
Hamilton
James Ferguson
Indianapolis
F. G. Shuey
Sylvia Patterson
Eunice Myers
New Hope
Harry Doty
Florida
Dale Doty
Harry Silvers
Golden Lamb
Lebanon
Lee Longacher
de Heller
Brownstown
Ind
von B. Barnhiser
Daytona Beach
Fla
Ben F. Ross
South Liberty St
Ode Pollock
Paul Fisher
Bucyrus
Robert Benson
Ralph Lipscomb
Phyllis
Dayton
C. E. McKinley
B. H. English
C. R. McKinley
Halle Brasier
Cincinnati
Eaton American Legion Post Elects Bennett As Commander
Roy T. Bennett was elected commander of Eaton American Legion Post 215 succeeding Horace Kramer Jr. New officers include Charles Borquardt first vice commander Bill Deem second vice commander Eugene Ewing adjutant Charles Moysey finance officer Kent Motter chaplain and Reuben Trager sergeant at arms. Executive committee members are Grant Dusenberry Asa Johnson Myron Kirkpatrick Ed Kiracofe Eugene Neff and Lloyd Sharper. Installation set for May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EATON
Roy T. Bennett
American Legion
Horace Kramer, Jr
Charles Borquardt
Bill Deem
Eugene Ewing
Charles Moysey
Kent Motter
Reuben Trager
Legion
Grant Dusenberry
Asa Johnson
Myron
Rose Day debut in Camden by Lions Club
Camden residents may buy roses at local stores or from Lions Club members on May 23. Proceeds support the Lions Club sight saving program as Rose Day, a national event, expands to Camden with multiple Lions Clubs observing throughout the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Camden Lions Club
Lions
Lions Club
Miami Students Set Financially Says Housing Director
H H Stephenson Jr, director of men's housing and student employment at Oxford Miami University, says less than one percent of students applied for emergency financial help this year. If students borrow, they do so through families or back home. Borrowing amounts are $100 for sophomores, $120 for juniors, and $175 for seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Miami University
University
H. H. Stephenson, Jr
Cicadas Called Locusts By Early American Colonists
The term locusts used for cicadas stems from colonial fears of biblical plagues. Early settlers misidentified the periodical cicadas as a sign of biblical locust swarms, linking insects to ancient prophecies.
Hamilton Engineer Appointed
James R. Doughty of East Liverpool is named traffic engineer for the City of Hamilton, effective June 14. A East Liverpool High School graduate, he served two years as a platoon leader in the Army and studies traffic engineering at Ohio State University, with a civil engineering degree due in June. He succeeds Robert Carroll, who resigned May 1 to become assistant traffic engineer in Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
James R. Doughty
East Liverpool
Charles F. Schwalm
Doughty
East Liverpool High School
United States Army
College of Engineering
Ohio State University
Robert Carroll
Hamilton Post
Dayton
Lebanon Man Wins Air Force Prize Money
Milton Ingles of Lebanon earns a $25 prize from Wright Patterson Air Force Base Incentive Awards for time and money saving ideas. He is one of three civilians sharing $61 in awards. other recipients hailed from Tipp City and Medway.
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Lebanon
Milton Ingles
East
Warren St
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Ingles
Tipp City
Medway
Perfect Grades Attained By Nine Oxford Students
Oxford Public School upper six grades reported nine students earned perfect grades. Dick Catron, a senior, is among them with sister Nancy Catron. Also named are Jean Rich, Joyce Cummins, Mari lyn McIntosh, Patty Randall, Bonnie Warren, James Swanton and Vinnie Lawrence in seventh grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
R. W. Bogan
Dick Catron
Nancy Catron
Jean Rich
Joyce Cummins
Marilyn McIntosh
Patty Randall
Bonnie Warren
James Swanton
Vinnie Lawrence
Eaton Oil Plant Approved After Construction Starts
The Ohio Oil Company of Findlay received approval from the Eaton Administrative Board to build a bulk storage plant on West Monfort Street in an industrial area. The firm seeks alley paving for a driveway, a matter the council has postponed until zoning permission was granted. Harry G. Johnson announced the approval to Mayor Lee Campbell and the firm, with Harold V. Sell and Joseph Coffman as other zoning members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Ohio Oil Company of
Findlay
West Monfort Street
Eaton Village
Ohio Oil Company
Harry G. Johnson
Lee Campbell
Johnson
Harold V. Sell
Joseph Coffman
Tentative Schedule For Franklin Memorial Day
Franklin plans Memorial Day events announced by Russell Mee Elk Lodge Post 1 American Legion Parade to form at Harmon Field proceed east halt at River Bridge for Navy memorial then proceed to Woodhill Cemetery Invocation by Rev John Vedder Edwards benediction by Father Nicholas Schneider Speaker Justin Harding at cemetery services Carlisle Springboro School bands and Franklin School band invited to parade Past members attend church May 24 First Methodist Church services Memorial services to be held at Springboro Cemetery and Carlisle Cemetery in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Russell Mee- Elfresh
Harmon Field
River Bridge
Woodhill Cemetery
John Vedder Edwards
First Presbyterian Church
Nicholas Schneider
Justin Harding
First Methodist
Springboro
Carlisle
Eaton's VEW Set To Install New Officers
Eaton's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8066 will hold installation ceremonies for recently elected officers on May 13. Lee Remakius will take office. Other officers are Joe Lowman senior vice commander, Herbert Gibson junior vice commander, Tom Tipton quartermaster adjutant, Paul Nieberding chaplain, Howard Kerst judge advocate and Floyd Arp three year trustee.
Preble Candidates Must File Reports
Eaton—The Preble County Board of Elections requests all candidates in the recent Republican primary in Eaton to file expense accounts on or before May 16. Candidates must file expense accounts regardless of expenditures for the primary. Ten local GOP candidates will be required to submit accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Preble County
Former Prosecutor to Speak at Camden Memorial Day
Lloyd O'Hara of Dayton will be principal speaker at Camden Memorial Day services on May 30. The observance committee plans two bands and several floats in the parade. O'Hara, a former Montgomery County assistant prosecutor, was named man of the year in 1951 by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and is a native of Preble County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Lloyd O’hara
Dayton
O'Hara
Montgomery County
Dayton Chamber of Commerce
Preble County
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