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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1951

Page

5

Local residents note travels and visits this weekend

Mrs. Robert Burtnett returned from a three week Florida visit hosted by Mrs. Harvey Burtnett of Coral Ridge Fort Lauderdale. Gene Phillips of Arlington Ave traveled to Princeton University for a sight seeing weekend with local collegians Tom Holton Dwight Neill and Malcolm Brennan. Mrs. Charles Jones joined Miami University Mother's Day event as guest of her daughter Miss Gary Williams who is finishing her senior year. Visiting in town are Mrs. Oscar Pel fry and Mrs. Charles Pence from Cleveland with Mrs. Paul E. Reynolds heading to Las Vegas for two weeks to visit ill aunt Mrs. Bertha Fisher Hopkins and to stay with her daughter Mrs. Edna Abbott. Miss Pat Freeze attended Miami University Mother's Day events and sang in a Pan-Hellenic Chorus. Miss Rachel Ashton hosted a dinner last night for Mr. and Mrs. Owen Kelly Miss Louise Strain and Mrs. Sarah Judd.

Robert Burtnett Florida Harvey Burtnett Coral Ridge Fort Lauderdale Gene Phillips Arlington Ave Princeton University Princeton N.J Tom Holton Dwight Neill Malcolm Brennan Charles Jones Grand Ave Sigma Sigma Sorority Miami University Gary Williams Miss Williams Miami Vegas Nev Bertha Fisher Hopkins Pat Freeze Riley Freeze Wycoff St Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Miss Freeze Freeze

1951 film tops “Father of the Bride” with MGM trio

The blessed event of 1951 surpassing Father of the Bride again starring Spencer Tracy Joan Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor MGM of course.

Spencer Tracy Joan Bennett Elizabeth Taylor MGM

LeSourdsville Ladies Aid to Host Barnhouse Shower

The LeSourdsville Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Albert Stewart’s home for a miscellaneous shower honoring Barnhouse family burned out last winter. Devotions by Mrs. Patten. program led by Mrs. Nel.

LeSourdsville Ladies’ Aid Albert Stewart Barnhouse

University Women Close Club Year With Dinner Meeting

The American Association of University Women ended its year with a dinner at the Girls' Club. Outgoing president Mrs. Paul Galeese presided. Mrs. Sherman Perry became the new president and announced her chairmen. Guest speaker Mr. Ray Standafer of Middletown High School spoke on The Miami-Erie Canal, recounting its early 19th century construction from Toledo to Cincinnati, water power use, and its impact on Middletown, Hamilton, and Cincinnati before its decline after 1929.

American Association of University Women Girls’ Club Paul Galeese Sherman Perry Norma Blair Elmo Lingrel Patricia Patton Ways and Means N. C. Nichols Hamilton Middletown Cincinnati Midwest Queen City Chicago

Garden Club talk on roses at Atkinson home

The Middletown Garden Club held an informal talk on roses at Mrs. C. T. Atkinson’s home with Mr. Harvey Apple, who spoke on rose care and history. Fifteen arrangements, film tour of a bloom-filled garden, and multiple awards followed a tea hour. next meeting May 28 at Mrs. H. V. Mercer’s home.

Harvey Apple C. T. Atkinson R. C. Todd Apple Middletown R. G. Adair Frank Robbins Thomas H. Wilson John Ingwersen G.W.A. Wilmer A. C. Neff J. J. Hallowe F. A. Tobitt Dwight Smith Minnie Greter R. A. Wilmer John Bauer H. V. Mercer

Mother daughter banquet marked by flowers and awards

First Baptist Church Class of Semper Fidelis hosted its annual mother daughter banquet in the church social room with Mrs. Herbert Frazier and Mrs. Emmett Hall as hostesses. Prizes and corsages honored mothers, with violin duets and a guest speech on charm. Next meeting June 8 will elect officers.

Semper Fidelis First Baptist Church Herbert Frazier Emmett Hall Vernon Gose Frances Spangler Luther Brumfield Lewis Turner James Metcalf Lawrence Shackelford Francis Taulbee Leonard Shackelford R. H. Patton Franklin Stiles Thomas McGill Ann McGill FE. S. Land Merle Lathy

Goodwill Mothers Hold Mother's Day Gathering

Goodwill Mothers Club members gathered at Mrs. Addie Bailey’s Crawford Street home for roll call and a program featuring Thought of Mother by Mrs. Thomas Craycraft. Chair Mrs. George McQuinn presided with helpers and humor from Mrs. Robert Streifthau. Prizes went to Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Denniston and Mrs. Maude Guess. A lunch followed. June plans set for Mrs. C. E. Fakes’ Grand Avenue home with a 6:30 covered dish supper and business session.

Goodwill Mothers’ Club Addie Bailey Crawford St Thomas Craycraft George McQuinn George Letcher Paul Himler C. R. Bell Everett Denniston Turner Powers Robert Streifthau Powers Denniston Maude Guess C. E. Fakes Grand Ave

South Lawnfete Slated Thursday

The first spring lawnfete at South School is planned for Thursday at 5 30 P M chaired by Mr and Mrs Raymond W Brown. Attendees will have quick service via two lines and enjoy a program led by Mr and Mrs Bob Baker with sound movies for children.

South School Raymond W. Brown Brown Bob Baker

Burns Fatal To Hamilton Woman

Mrs. Wilhelmina Engel, 85, died at Fort Hamilton Hospital from flames after her clothes ignited while reaching over a stove burner. She was a longtime Zion Lutheran member and is survived by six sons, one daughter, and two brothers. Services set for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Proeschel Funeral Home.

Hamilton Wilhelmina Engel Fort Hamilton Engel Zion Lutheran Church Marie Engel Timberman Rd Proeschel

Obituary of James N. Lindsay Dayton cab driver

James Nelson Lindsay 30 of 310 North Broadway Dayton died 6 45 a m Monday at Brown s Veteran Hospital Dayton Center after a five month illness He lived in Ohio ten years and served in World War II He was a cab driver for Myers Brothers Company Surviving are his parents from Honeypath North Carolina siblings and a son Funeral arrangements are pending at Maxberry Funeral Home awaiting relatives from Honeypath

James N. Lindsay James Nelson Lindsay North Broadway Dayton Brown’s Veteran Hospital Dayton Center Lindsay Ohio Andrew Ferguson Eighth Ave Myers Brothers Company James T. Lindsay Honeypath N. C Maxberry Funeral Home Honeapath

Charles O Drake Pallbearers Named For 73

Active pallbearers for Charles O. Drake 73 of 402 North Broad St died Sunday after a short illness They are Charles Bailey Emmett Sherron Fred Stein J Hughes Elza Abraham and John Erb Services 2 p m Wednesday at Riggs Funeral Home Reverend Kenneth S Learey officiating Burial in Woodside Cemetery Friends may call today at the funeral home 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p m

Charles O. Drake North Broad St Charles Bailey Emmett Sherron Fred Stein J. Hughes Elza Abraham John Erb Riggs Funeral Kenneth S. Learey Woodside Cemetery

Doris J Baker Dies Of Heart Attack In Franklin

Miss Doris Justine Baker 23 daughter of Mr and Mrs Dory Baker of 230 East Second St Franklin died of a heart attack at 1 30 pm Monday at the residence Efforts of the Franklin Fire Department failed to revive her Surviving besides the parents are a brother Billie and a sister Betty Lou both at home and her grandparents Mr and Mrs J L M Hopkins of Franklin Services will be conducted at 2 30 pm Thursday at the First Baptist Church with Rev H S Gessner officiating Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery Friends may call at the residence after 7 pm today The Robert Eaton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Franklin Doris Justine Baker Dory Baker East Second St Franklin Fire Department Billie Betty Lou J. L. M. Hopkins First Baptist Church H. S. Gessner Woodhill Cemetery Robert Eaton

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By Susan Breiel J. J. Hallowell Hot Springs Oscar Pelfry Fifteenth Ave Charles Pence Cleveland, O Paul E. Reynolds Las Rachel Ashton Owen Kelly Louise Strain Sarah Judd Pther’ Pyitle Paramount Robert Patten Joe Nel Women of the Moose Robert Norris Hill St Ladies’ Auxiliary No. 194 Knights of St. John Mary Fisher Jolly Eight Club First Ave The South School Association Ulevard Gordie Verity eYear America Stell WA Ptt Sak Bulova Goodwill Mothers Burns Doris J. Baker Psst! 2 Norcross America's Best- Aene Greeting Car Outfitters A. Carol Sinton Scaiiness Steel C. Dunham Percales FLOOR
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