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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1951
Page
15
Vital statistics note two births: a baby boy born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Richard Shockley of 122 North Main Street and a baby boy born today to Mr and Mrs Robert Blair of Trenton.
Donald C. Trueman 22 student Sandusky and Janice R. Sunder land 22 teacher 315 East With row Ave Oxford appear in a public notice listing names and addresses.
A long hospital roster lists patients from Cecil Hopper of Curtis Street through Miss Betty West of Franklin, with surgical and medical cases. Several names are marked as discharged, including Mrs Nelson Back, Mrs Raymond Boxwell, and Carl Brandstreet among others, reflecting a busy facility with numerous families named.
Chad Lake, a large shallow body in northern Africa, spans about 6,000 square miles but remains no deeper than five feet. The record notes its extensive area despite its limited depth.
Civil Service announces postponement of fire department entrance exams to June 5 at 7 p.m. filing deadline May 31. Only three or four applications so far for two captain and lieutenant posts. Veterans get 20 percent preference. ages 21 to 30, US citizen, city resident, and physical fitness required. Captain exam moved to June 14 and lieutenant to June 15 amid proposed department changes from a city job survey.
The Clubs featured a guest appearance by Mrs Virgil Meehan during the meeting, with participants noting her presence and remarks as part of the event.
The Newcomers' Club met at the Colony Restaurant with a May meeting committee including Mrs. Bishman, Mrs. Moor man, Mrs. Rolfes and Mrs. Abbott. First attendees included Mrs. George Bacot Mrs. David Cropper and Mrs. Joseph Vandenberger. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Charles Taylor Mrs. K. Block and Mrs. George Bacot. Canasta winners were Mrs. Sam McAdow Mrs. Raymond Libby Mrs. Hugh Foster Mrs. E. S. Williams and Mrs. Aubrey Honger. A luncheon followed.
Delta Chi Sigma met at the YMCA to finalize arrangements for the Blossom Time Ball to be held Saturday at the Sportsmen's Club from 9 30 p m to 1 30 a m Bob Armstrong and his Orchestra will play for dancing Tickets at three dollars per couple available from sorority members Proceeds go to the Middletown Cancer Fund Reservations with Mrs Fred Ziegler due by Thursday International Sorority Convention in Terre Haute Ind June 21 to 24 reservations by May 25 May 28 Social meeting will be a mother daughter banquet
Public health nurse Gladys McPeek, 21, of 2215 Arlington Ave, was treated for abrasions after her car veered and hit a telephone pole at 3:06 p m in front of 817 Maple St The Civic Association car owner did not stop with damages estimated at 150 dollars Police noted two other minor vehicle incidents in local parking areas including Agnes Fay s 2011 Linden Ave car struck in the 2100 block of Central Ave at 5 40 p m
Joseph Sabo serves as chairman and is assisted by Mrs. Quinton Reeder and Mrs. Robert Lyons in a formal capacity.
Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority held a Monday meeting in the Barnitz Room at the YMCA. They discussed a mother-daughter banquet set for May 28 at the Girls' Club. Chairwoman is Mrs. Chris Diver with assistants Miss Robin Hamilton, Miss Elizabeth Rock, and Mrs. Dorothy Niswenger. A report on the Dayton round table was given. A delegate and an alternate were named to the International Convention in Cincinnati from June 27 to July 1, with Middletown chapter to host. Miss Fritzie Schwall will attend as delegate and Mrs. Ralph Lewis as alternate.
Nu Phi Mu Unit One held a candlelight service to install four new members Miss Jane Mattson Miss Paula Kinder Miss Gloria Mockbee and Miss Delpha Epperson ushered in by Mrs. Margie Powers and Miss Marilyn Miller Miss Pat Gebhart presided at the tea table after the ceremony The note explains why the letter Q is omitted from telephone dials due to confusion with O
Middletown was among cities receiving honorable mention from the Ohio Highway Department for reducing traffic deaths in 1950 compared with 1949. The Ohio Traffic Safety Contest citation, issued by the Ohio Traffic Safety Council with the Highway Department, cites credits for death records, engineering, reporting, enforcement, and public safety programs.
Mrs. Karl Selby of Middletown Ohio received a belated Mother's Day surprise from her son Ronald Selby stationed in London with the Air Force. The 21 year old teletype operator called at 11230 Sunday night and spoke ten minutes to his mother father and sister. She described his voice as clear at times muffled sounding distant. Selby enlisted in 1949 and serves in a communications squadron.
Sleepless? Restin Tablets promise calm relief from nervous tension and fatigue. Non habit forming and safe to use when taken as directed with approved ingredients. On sale today at Castell Drugs in a genuine, pre script required advertisement.
A one day institute on maternity nursing will be held next Tuesday at the Legion Home. About 200 are expected to attend the Ohio Health Department refresher course for Southwestern Ohio. Dr. L. C. Neer said the Health Commissioner. Invitations went to nursing staff of obstetrical and pediatric departments and public health personnel statewide. Specialists will lecture on varying subjects. program uniform across areas.
Nagging backache and low energy may signal slow kidney function. Doctors warn staying healthy hinges on kidney performance. Use Doan's Pills a mild diuretic trusted for over 50 years to ease discomfort and help flush waste from the kidneys.
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