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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1950

Page

6

Throckmorton and Others Visit Across States

A group of Middletown residents and relatives travel over weekend visits spanning Ohio Indiana and New Jersey. The Throckmorton family from Middletown now in New Jersey visits James Cooper Vanderveer Street and Mrs. Estridge in Franklin Ohio. Mary Ann Hamlin stays at Ohio Wesleyan University with brother Thomas Hamlin. Mrs. Leight visits Granville Ohio to see daughter Margaret at Denison University. Maude Robinson of Winchester Indiana visits Mr. and Mrs. Brock. J T Dick visits Hamilton Ohio. H J Copp and Captain Ross Hacker visit Indianapolis with Stanley Taft and Mrs. Taft, Hacker returning from Japan.

Charles W. Throckmorton Middletown New Jersey James Cooper Vanderveer St Throckmorton Louis Estridge Franklin, O Mary Ann Hamlin Carlisle Thomas Hamlin Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Granville George Leighton Margaret Denison University Ross Hacker One Minn Stanley Taft Wildwood Captain Hacker Japan

Cana-Tel Club Meets At North Avenue Home

Members gathered at Mrs. Roy C. Long's residence on North Ave for an evening of television and canasta followed by lunch. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Becker, and Mrs. Doughty.

Cana-Tel Club Roy C. Long North Ave Walter Shaeffer Robert Simmons Forest Brumegon Ross Doughty Paul Becker Milton Proctor Simmons Becker Doughty

Ruth Root and Clyde Focht Focht Wedding May 28

The wedding of Miss Ruth Root and Clyde Sheard Focht will be held at the First Brethren Church on Sunday evening May 28 at 6 30. Rev R Crick will officiate at the open church vows.

Gratis Ruth Root Clyde Sheard Focht First Brethren R. Crick

Progres sive Mothers Club dinner honors officers

Mrs. Willis Whitman hosted a Progres sive Mothers Club dinner with piano music by Mrs. Lewis Horner. Guests included Mrs. H. C. Toman and Mr. G. H. Kiouman of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. New officers were elected and installed. Canasta prizes went to Mrs. Carl Rentsler, Mrs. Frank Swift, and Mrs. Toman.

Willis Whitman Progressive Mothers Club Mothers’ Study League Lewis Horner 8. C. Toman G. H. Kiouman Junior Chamber of Commerce Hoover Commission Congress Whitman W. E. McComb Russell Demptster Fred Whitman Charles Chaffin Carl Rentsler Frank Swift Toman

Dayton Style Show At Biltmore Hotel

Dayton style show titled Summer Fashion News The Outside The Inside Story will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Biltmore Hotel Dayton sponsored by Singer Sewing Machine Co and McCall Pattern Corp. Tickets available at Singer Sewing Center 1223 Central Ave. New York fashion models and commentators will present garments for homemaker, career girl, junior miss and co ed while audience hears style news on summer fabrics, fabrics designs, silhouette, fabric combos, 1920 influence and shorter hemline.

Biltmore Hotel Dayton Singer Sewing Machine Company McCall Pattern Corporation Singer Sewing Center Central Ave New York

27th Anniversary Held By Local Women's Club

A large group of Business and Professional Women Club members gathered at the Girls' Club to mark the 27th anniversary. New officers were elected, and guests heard talks on the Hoover Commission and telecommunications topics. A tea and special recognitions followed, with delegation plans announced for state and national meetings.

Business and Professional Women Club Girls’ Club The Individ

Covered Dish Dinner By Mothers Club At Cook Home

Sixteen members of the Modern Mothers Circle enjoyed a covered dish dinner in the garden of Mrs. Clifford Cook on West Sixth Avenue. Mrs. Donald Turner presided over the business meeting and installation of officers by Mrs. Melzo Gaw. New officers include Paul Mullendere as president and Eston Wombold as vice president. The group announced committee plans and an executive dinner at LeSourdsville Lake on June 15. Mrs. Howard Shull gave a floral arrangement talk. Guests included Mrs. Forrest Barnes and Mrs. Harold Sherron.

Modern Mothers’ Circle of Mothers’ Study League Cliford Cook West Sixth Ave Cook Home Donald Turner Melzo Gaw Paul Mullendere Eston Wombold Elliott Perkins Walter Coddington Robert Petry Therogram John Robinson Benjamin Gray Harold Figley C. C. Hursh Howard Shull Wombold Car) Holschuh Charles Wolfe Clifford Cook Rogert Petty Ralph Whitehead Gaw Cook Coddington Wolfe Federation Carl Holschuh Floyd Duffey Motion Picture Council Mothers’ Study League Hursh Robinson Turner LeSourdsville Lake Forrest Barnes Harold Sherron

Federation clubs host tea for members at 8 10

The executive board of the Federation of Women’s Clubs invites Business and Professional Women’s Clubs and Nurses’ Alumnae Association to a tea tomorrow evening at 8 10 to honor the federated clubs that tied for first place in the past year’s membership race. Program chairman Mrs Cecil Seeures oversees arrangements.

Federation of Women’s Clubs Cecil Seeures

Coming Up Activities At United Presbyterian Church

Women's Bible Class meets tomorrow at Mrs Edward Miller 404 Garfield St at 730 pm. Rainbow for Girls are asked to be at Masonic Temple by 830 pm to thank Prosser Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Sunshine Circle gathers 730 Friday at United Brethren Church with Miss Doris Kronborg as guest speaker. Clam juice includes Denmar Clam juice suggestion mixed with tomato juice as a first course served icy cold.

United Presbyterian Church Edward Miller Garfield St Order of the Rainbow Masonic Temple Prosser Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Sunshine Circle United Brethren Church Doris Kronborg Denmar

Hoover Commission Report Is Given at Middletown Circle

Mrs Russell Nicols hosted the Middletown Circle of Mothers Study League. Twelve members attended as Mrs Harry Phillips spoke on Elizabeth Blackwell and Lewis Conover of the Junior Chamber presented Hoover Commission findings, prompting a wire endorsement of bills before Congress. New officers were elected and plans made for a spring party and a luncheon to close the year.

Russell Nicols Middletown Circle of Mothers’ Study League Arthur Frey Harry Phillips Elizabeth Blackwell Hoover Commission Lewis Conover Junior Chamber of Commerce Congress Clay Voegele Moving Picture Council Federation Education Department Earl Stegemiller William Walker Harvey Kurth James Howard Arthur Johnson Phillips Cecil

Treble Clef Concert Final Plans Made For Sunday

Final plans were set at a South Main Street home for Treble Clef Chorus spring concert on Sunday May 21 at 8 15 PM in Rosevelt Junior High School auditorium under director Thomas C Giles with accompanist Esther Hoover Phillips Tickets are available through any chorus member or at the box office Sunday night No reserved seats

Treble Clef Chorus E. Norwood Clark South Main St Rosevelt Hgh School Thomas C. Giles Esther Hoover Phillips

Middletown Aviation Club Holds Picnic and Clubhouse Plans

About 65 members of the Middletown Aviation Club gathered east of the airport for a gala picnic supper to discuss financing a proposed clubhouse. George Wedeind led the discussion and subscriptions were taken. An artist’s conception showed a lodge style clubhouse with a large recreation room and lounges. Mrs. Erle Hanson was elected assistant treasurer with Mrs. John Brooks and Mrs. Charles Betzler assisting. John Brooks chaired planning, aided by Herbert McNabb and Robert Hollenbaugh. Members also cleared grounds and set up for the social.

Middletown Aviation Club Erle Hanson John Brooks Charles Betzler Herbert McNabb Robert Hollenbaugh

Two Trenton Circles Enjoy Combined Show

Trenton Jolly Mothers' Circle was entertained by the Trenton Circle N. 1 at the Presbyterian Church in Trenton. A style show showcased spring and summer ensembles, followed by a business meeting and individual circle sessions. Plans were made for an August picnic including members' families, then a deli lunch in the social room.

Trenton Jolly Mothers’ Circle Trenton Circle N. 1 Presbyterian Church Trenton

Miamisburg Mothers Club Holds Annual Dinner Meeting

Highland Circle of Mothers Study League gathered last evening at Rosetta's Dining Room in Miamisburg with 19 members. A May pole themed dinner decor featured mint candy place cards. New officers were installed: Mrs. Ralph Irons president, Mrs. Roy Stutz vice president, Mrs. Leon Wolfe secretary, and Mrs. Hale Dodds treasurer. A playlet Grandma Retires was staged by Mrs. Stutz and Mrs. Frank Hidy, followed by canasta with prizes to Mrs. Carl Seaman, Mrs. J. R. Bowman, and Mrs. L. F. Young.

Highland Circle of Mothers’ Study League Rosetta’s Miamisburg Ralph Irons Roy Stutz Leon Wolfe Hale Dodds Grandma Stutz Frank Hidy

Graduate Regents Hold Meeting Tuesday Night

Women of the Moose were entertained by Mrs. Clifford Emrick at her West Middletown home. After the business session, Edith Arpp celebrated a birthday with gifts from a mystery pal and members. prizes went to several members and refreshments followed.

Regents the Moose Clifford Emrick West Middletown Edith Arpp Harry Newcomb Walter Bassett Michael Thinnes Howard Schneider Lester Keeler

Mrs Griggs Leads Beta Zeta EA Meeting Card Evening

Beta Zeta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met at Miss Joan Meeker's South Broad Street home. Mrs John Griggs presided over a brief business session before the group enjoyed a card party. Refreshments were served by Miss Romana Tabor and Miss Meeker.

Beta Zeta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Joan Meeker South Broad St John Griggs Romana Tabor Miss i Meeker

Corona Circle of Mothers plan June Corona Circle dinner

The Corona Circle of Mothers Study League met at Mrs. Chester Stickwell's home at 2107 Erie Ave. Reports from committees were shared and plans were made for the June dinner at LeSourdsville Lake. Movies on visual education were shown and a social hour followed hosted by Mrs. Stickwell and Mrs. Norman Nichols.

Corona Circle of Mothers’ Study League Chester Stickwell Erie Ave Corona Circle LeSourdsville Lake Stickwell Norman Nichols

Women Voters to Attend Ohio League Convention

The Middletown League of Women Voters will send four delegates to the Ohio League Convention May 23 to 25 at Wade Park Manor Hotel Cleveland. Delegates from Middletown are Mrs J H Stalker president of the Middletown unit Mrs E A Emerson Mrs Francis Sission and Mrs Cecil Kindred. Thirty seven leagues will send delegates to determine the program and policies for the coming year.

Middletown League of Women Voters Ohio League Wade Park Manor Cleveland Middletown J. H. Stalker E. A. Emerson Francis Sission Cecil Kindred Leagues Regue

Community Leader To Attend State Board Meeting

Mrs. G. W. Breiel of Mid town a member of the Leagi State Board will also attend in her capacity as state public chairman a detail highlighted for the upcoming session.

G. W. Breiel Midtown Leagi State Board

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