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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1949

Page

12

Riley centennial events draw state figures to Indianapolis

Mrs Henry F Stricker hosted guests at the Governor's Mansion as part of the Indiana State Federation of Poetry Clubs honoring James Whitcomb Riley born October 7 1849 in Greenfield Indiana. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Klopp from 2206 Tytus Ave with others from Liberty South Bend and Middleton. Weekend visitors included Dr and Mrs Kenneth Smith Eaton Dr and Mrs W T Porter of Louisville and multiple Middletonians. The Ohio Bar convention in Dayton featured a luncheon at the Van Cleve Hotel and a dinner dance at the Biltmore.

W. E. Klopp Tytus Ave Indiana State Federation of Poetry Clubs Henry F. Stricker Governor's Indianapolis James Whitcomb Riley Riley Greenfield Ind Klopp T. E. Rodefer Liberty Kenneth Smith Eaton Dr W. T. Porter Louisville, Ky C. H. Taylor Cliff Elliott Vincent A. Sisson Henderson Estes Tom Stubbs C. F. Burke Ohio State Bar Association Dayton Dayton Bar Association van Cleve Hotel Biltmore Hotel

Circle 5 Women’s Society to Meet for Luncheon

Circle 5 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church will hold a covered dish luncheon Friday at 1 p.m. at the church.

Woman's Society of Christian Service The First Methodist Church

Community group meetings announced for Monday and Tuesday

Young Mothers' Circle of the Mothers' Study League meets at Mrs. Harry Campbell's Midway Street at 8 15 p m tomorrow night. Graduate Regents Women of the Moose gather at Mrs. Chica Emrick's Elk Creek Road Unity Council Daughters of America meet Tuesday at 730 p m in Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs Christine Jackson presiding. Mrs Joe Ditemeyer leads team practice.

Young Mothers’ Circle The Mothers’ Study League Harry Campbell Midway St Women of the Moose Chfca Emrick Elk Creek Rd Unity Council Daughters of America Knights of Malta Christine Jackson Joe Ditmeyer

Society deadlines and rules set for notices and photos

The Society Department outlines strict submission rules for social items. Reports must be in by 10 30 a m the next day with Saturday deadlines at 9 30 a m Pictures for Sunday must arrive by Thursday noon and space reserved a week ahead Weddings and photos over ten days old cannot be used One engagement or wedding photo will be used not both Items for Sunday calendar may be called in after noon 3 p m Friday is the deadline Children s birthday parties and stork showers are not used

FASTEETH Teeth Hold For Comfort And Odor Control

False teeth wearers fear plate slippage and embarrassment. FASTEETH, an alkaline non acidic powder, helps teeth feel firmer and more comfortable, while preventing sour denture odor. Available at drug stores.

Miniature Bridal Party Sets Theme For Saturday Shower

Miss Pearl Marshall bride elect of Karl Drum of Circleville Ohio was feted with a dessert bridge and misc shower at Le Sourdsville Lake. The table featured a miniature bridal party with a tiny bride and groom and dolls in pastel shades. Gifts were displayed under a pastel umbrella. High scores went to Miss Marshall and others. Many out of town and Middletown guests attended. Hostesses were Miss Marvy Koogle Mrs Gordon Reed and Mrs Perry Plank. The bride elect teaches at Jefferson School and will marry June 26 in Greenville.

Pearl Marshall Karl Drum Circleville, C le Sourdsville Lake Bridge Miss Marshall Doris Purdy A Caldwell Vc. Knight Lewis Marshall McKnight William Alexander Anna Hupman Greenville Guy Drum Circleville Nellie Matchett Berkley Calif Pearl Armstrong Xenia Everett Phillips Covington Nelson Gardner Gallipolis Homer Miller Hamilton Joseph Printz Springfield Ruth Andrews Muncie Ind Katharine Arnold Richmond Middletown Molly Howland Martha Evans Veda McCray Mildred Winkleman Lucy Weddle Mary Sulfsted Josephine Armstrong Purdy Jane Rothgeb Paul Bailey Hale Dodds LeRoy Snyder Joseph Caldwell C. A. Stettler D. H. Brooks Jefferson School

Wonder Bread: Eight Ways to Support Child Growth

The piece lists eight nutrition goals tied to Wonder Bread and common foods. It highlights BODY CELLS energy, iron for red blood, B vitamins for brain function and appetite, and overall energy for work and play, using comparisons to lamb chops sardines fried liver milk and portions.

Help Build Strong Bodies With Wonder Bread

An old ad style message promotes Wonder Bread as essential for growing children. It claims high protein per penny, energy benefits, and urges serving with fruits, vegetables, meat, milk, fish, and eggs. It touts freshness and economy from Continental Baking Co Inc.

Birthday Surprise For Richard Minor

A surprise birthday party for Mr. Richard Minor was held last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cox in West Middletown. The event featured a picnic supper on a spacious lawn, gifts for the honoree, and an evening of social chat with numerous relatives and friends including the Leight and Minor families and several children.

Richard Minor J. R. Cox West Middletown Cox Joseph Bell Robert Minor John Minor Mark Leight Sdd

Lake Attendance Record Broken On Opening Day

LeSourdsville Lake officials reported a record opening day with about 26 000 visitors by 8 30 pm amid a one hour mid afternoon downpour. The crowd topped last year’s 23 000 opening day total by roughly 3 500 as congestion stayed light and turnover was rapid.

LeSourdsville Lake Route 4

Scouters Schedule Weekly Conferences

The Middletown Girl Scout Council lists weekly meetings led by Mrs. Garne t L Church executive director. Day Camp committee chair Mrs. Fred Dorner sets 1 30 p.m. Tuesday at the Civic Association office to plan camp opening next month.

Middletown Girl Scout Council Garnet L. Church Fred Dorner The Civic Association Andrew Roper Camp Middlemoor Peggy Richardson

Memorized parish borders in early England

Britannica notes that maps were scarce as parish lines were memorized by boys who were guided along boundaries annually. The article also states a biological fact that the female falcon is larger than the male.

England

Tea Honors Pieters Before Long Beach Pastorate

More than 700 First Presbyterian Church members and friends attended a farewell tea for Dr. and Mrs. Reuben F. Pieters in the church social room. Music by Margaret Clapp, Robert Sutton, H. H. Harrison, E. H. McCand Wiley and their children accompanied the event. Hostesses from the Women’s Association Executive Board, with co chairs Thomas Wilson and Andrew Roper, supervised arrangements and a table featuring red and white carnations in silver.

Reuben F. Pieters First Presbyterian Church Pieters Long Beach Margaret Clapp Robert Sutton H. H. Harrison Women's Association Executive Board Thomas Wilson Andrew Roper Walter Bender Robert Davidson Cochairman

Still a Muskie and Tea Table Guests Mentioned

Still a muskie refers to muskellunge with variant spellings mus kallonge and muskallunge noted alongside a silver candelabra centerpiece. Tea table attendees included Mrs. E. T. Storer, Mrs. Wade E. Miller, Mrs. Cal Grier, Mrs. Charles Stiles, Mrs. Carl Williamson, Mrs. Earl Klein, Mrs. Roper, and Mrs. Robert Triick.

E. T. Storer Wade E. Miller Cal Grier Charles Stiles Carl Williamson Earl Klein Roper Robert Triick

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