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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1951

Page

6

Pauline Chick Moves to Carr Rest Home

Mrs Pauline Chick who has been bedfast since breaking her hip in January is now at the Carr Rest Home in Lebanon.

Pauline Chick Carr Rest Home Lebanon

Homemaker's Club Holds Annual Banquet at Manchester Hotel

Approximately 75 members of the Homemaker's Club gathered at the Manchester Hotel Junior Ballroom for the annual banquet and installation of officers. Mrs. Evans reported a $685 gift to the Middletown Public Library. new officers were installed by Mrs. Eugene Cramer. Members also enjoyed bridge and canasta after the meeting, with the club aiding local civic and library efforts.

Homemaker’s Club Manchester Hotel Omemaker’s Club Theanchester Hotel R. V. Crist L. P. Kirkpatrick Donald Unger Richard Hent Walter Evans Evans Maker’s Club Middletown Public Library Library Board of Trustees Circle 8 Wade Pratt Kirkpatrick Eugene Cramer Cincinnati Edward Erlandson William Carson Ray McNeil Richard Henz Joseph Mohan David Diller Robert Freeman William Davidson Walter L. Huhm E. R. Hiles C. L. Mccabee A. R. Shaw Robert Ak

Meeting notices for local groups announced

Coming Up American War Mothers will meet tomorrow at 2 30 p m in Kessler Auditorium at the American Legion Home. Ladies Bible Class of the First United Presbyterian Church will hold its meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs W W Gray and Mrs Velma r Conrad 1322 Manchester Ave

Kessler Auditorium American Legion First United Presbyterian Church W. W. Gray Velmar Conrad Manchester Ave

Engagement Dinner Honors Betty Roehll and John Katterheinrich

The Euclid Street home of Mr and Mrs Stuart Ives hosted a formal dinner for Miss Betty Roehll and her fiancé John Katterheinrich of Lima. Guests included Lima residents and Roehll family members. The couple will wed Saturday at 8 30 p.m. in the First Methodist Church with Rev Kenneth S Learey officiating.

Stuart Ives Euclid St Betty Roehll John Katterheinrich Lima Mrs. Ives Barbara Ives Betty Ann Ives Miss Roehll Katterheinrich Clarence Katterheinrich Janice Katterheinrich Don Clay Orlan Stimpsey Edward Cockman Walter Roehll Mary Lou Jackson

Tea and Shower Honors Bride Betty Roehl at Ardmore Home

Mrs J P Roehl hosts a tea at her Ardmore Drive residence in honor of bride elect Miss Betty Roehl. Guests enjoy May flowers, lace table, and gifts including a Colonial bedspread and rose bud blanket cover. Attendees include Miss Pat Gore, numerous Mrs and Misss, with Roehl to wed Mr John Katterheinrich at First Methodist Church Saturday at 8:30 PM.

Betty Roehil J. P. Butfield Ardmore Dr Pat Gore Normal Hagedorn Ross Hill William Jones Leo Reinartz H. V. Mercer Tom McGraw Richard Lewis Edward Cockman C. J. McKnight Ted Olt Fred Bryan Russell Beam Fred Dorner Clyde Davies Joseph Ayers Joe Thomas M. P. Schrock M. C. Patton G. W. Breiel Walter Roehll Pat Gade Mary Lou Henry Mary Lou Jackson Jane Ann Leasure Doris Stamp Nancy Stabler Roehl John Katterheinrich Lima First Methodist Church

Mrs. W. U. Neel Elected President of Medical Auxiliary

Mrs. William A. Neel was chosen yesterday noon as president of the Auxiliary to the Butler County Medical Association during the annual luncheon at the Hamilton City Club. Officers include Mrs. George Riggs as president-elect and Mrs. Ralph Leyrer as vice president. Mrs. Brosius was named delegate to the National Auxiliary. outgoing president Mrs. Ivins received a silver tray. Thirty members from Oxford, Monroe, Middletown and Hamilton attended.

William A. Neel Butler County Medical Association Hamilton City Club Neel George Riggs Ralph Leyrer Martin Decker Charles Atkinson Robert Wilson Howard Hunter Fred Brosius Paul Ivins Ohio State Medical Association

Spring Recital By Middletown Chapter Of Ohio Music Teachers

The final Middletown Chapter recital of the Ohio Music Teachers Association will be held May 26 at 3 30 p m at the Girls Club under the direction of Mrs. Robert Sutton. Public attendance is invited with numerous students and teachers performing solos and duets, accompanied by Miss Weishaar and Mrs. Horner.

Middletown Ohio Music Teachers’ Association Robert Sutton Ronald Lawrence E.L. Phillips Sammy Bell H.H. Belknap Margaret Ann Billet Homer Weikel Nita Lou

Open Church To Be Observed For Deger Christian Wedding

Open church will be observed at the wedding of Miss Christine Deger and William H. Christian on Saturday afternoon. Vows are set for 2:00 p.m. at St. John's Church with Rev. John Oberlander officiating. Rita Deger will be maid of honor and Mrs. Robert J. Christian a bridesmaid. Best man is Harry Kappel of Indianapolis. Ushers are Paul Wilch of Chautauqua and Glenn Strubel of Hamilton. Reception hostesses include Mrs. Thomas Sayers and several Deger relatives.

Christine Deger William H. Christian St. John’s Church John Oberlander Rita Deger Robert J. Christian Harry Kappel Indianapolis, Inc Paul Wilch Chautauqua Glenn Strubel Hamilton Thomas Sayers Clarence I. Deger, Jr Paul Deger James Barton Lois Basford

Taft School Association Plans Election Tomorrow

Members will elect officers at their final meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m. on the first floor of the old South School. The lawn fete committee will also report at this session.

Taft School Association Old South School Lawn Fete Committee

Shower Given For Miss Ruth Combs

Miss Ruth Combs, bride-elect of Virgil Higgins, was honored at a shower hosted by Miss Nell Higgins and Mrs. Ruth Cretors. Prizes went to Mrs. Theresa Combs, Mrs. Nora Combs, and Mrs. Helen Higgins. The wedding is set for Saturday at 4 p.m. in a home ceremony conducted by J.W. Sullivan.

Nell Higgins Ruth Cretors Ruth Combs Miss Combs Virgil Higgins J.W. Sullivan Cleveland Combs Higgins Frances Higgins Columbia Ave Theresa Combs Nora Combs Helen Higgins

Gray Ladies Meet At Middle Town Hospital

Gray Ladies serving Middle Town Hospital met Monday afternoon with Miss Evalyn Beck to discuss progress since the program began three weeks ago. Mrs. Frank Sample, chairman of the local Red Cross chapter, praised the group's work and plans monthly meetings with Miss Beck to review progress and service possibilities.

Middletown Hospital Evalyn Beck Miss Beck Frank Sample Gray Lady Chapter The American Red Cross

Co-Operettes Elect Officers and Donate to Sertom Club

The Co-Operettes met at the Girls' Club for a covered dish supper and voted to donate 200 dollars to the Sertom Club for its School Boy Patrol project. They also dedicated books in honor of three charter members and elected officers including Mrs. Co. L. Hughes as president and Mrs. Otto Hein as treasurer.

Dale Converse Jack Christy Arthur Rey Frey Moon Otto Hein John Hasselbach, Jr

Rebekah Lodge Initiation Held at Knights of Malta Hall

Viola Rebekah Lodge met Monday night in Knights of Malta Hall. Initiation was held and a report from the Ohio Rebekah Assembly meeting given. Miss Bess Beard was commissioned Deputy President for the coming year. Visitors from Queen Esther Lodge in Lebanon attended. Next meeting will be June 4.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Knights of Malta Ohio Rebekah Assembly Bess Beard Queen Esther Lodge Lebanon

Sherman Lawn fete Dance Night Sponsor

Sherman Lawnfete hosted by Sherman School PTO features dancing from 5 p m to 10 p m with a large volunteer team including general chairmen Howard Wren and David Selvar and committees for food tickets and fish pond activities led by local families.

Sherman School Pto Howard Wren David T. Selvar Harold Smith Paul Conney Walter Schafer William Brooks Horace Lawson

Local Man Pleads Guilty in Burglary Case

Willie Griffin of Middletown plead guilty to burglary and larceny in Common Pleas Court before Judge P. P. Boll. He requested probation, and the judge took the request under advisement.

Willie Griffin Middletown P. P. Boll Common Pleas

Woman Dies in Miamisburg by Own Action

In Miamisburg Ohio Mrs Helen Margaret Schroeder 53 was ruled to have died by her own action after shooting herself in the heart with a .32 caliber revolver Tuesday morning. Her husband found her during his lunch break. Two notes blamed ill health and expressed love for family. Funeral at Our Lady of Good Hope Church at 9 a.m. Friday with calling hours Thursday 4 to 9 p.m.

Miamisburg Helen Margaret Schroeder A. P. McDonald Montgomery County

80 Watch Girls Win Scout Honors

Eighty parents and friends attended Girl Scout Troop 12's Court of Awards at Garfield School last night. Mrs Esta Cox supervised the program with Miss Clara Sixt. Recipients included Linda Van Dyne and others earning second class badges and first class badges Jan Rose Sullivan and Judy Mize. Proficiency badges went to several scouts and five year pins were given to Shirey McDonald, Sue Rusk and Marta Rae South.

Garfield School Esta Cox Clara Sixt Linda van Dyne Sandra Shockey Phyllis Hogg Phyllis King Shirley Caudill Deanna Donathan Vivien Crow Virginia Crow Cora Pence Lerence Wells Sandy Boomershine Jan Rose Sullivan Judy Mize Sue Rusk Marta Rae South Billy Williams Shirley Ann McDonald Margaret Potter Ilene Taylor Marie Osborne Dorothy Fike Shirey McDonald

Butler County probate records reveal wills and taxes

The estate of John C. Weik of Hamilton passes to widow Henrietta as executrix after probate. The will, signed January 29, 1924, names Harry J. Koehler Jr and Jay Korner as witnesses. testator died May 13. In a separate estate, Katherine Riesenberg, widow, faced $524.19 inheritance tax on John Riesenberg’s estate, with gross value $49,721.67 and net value $41,209.63 for tax purposes.

John C. Weik Hamilton Henrietta Harry J. Koehler, Jr Jay Korner Katherine Riesenberg John Riesenberg Union Township

Dobbins and Combs Custody and Neglect Allegations

The record names Thelma Loree Dobbins of 2311 Wilbraham Road Middletown and Harry W. Dobbins in a neglect related case. Joyce Imogene Combs, a minor of 503 Gideon Road, sues Edward Combs of 7 Garfield Street for neglect. Marian June McKinney of Hamilton sues Omar K. McKinney for neglect and cruelty.

Thelma Loree Dobbins Wilbraham Rd Middletown Harry W. Dobbins Joyce Imogene Combs Gideon Rd Edward Combs Garfield St Marian June McKinney Hamilton Omar K. McKinney

Legal Notices Involving George Clayton and Arvie Crouch

Court records show George Clayton of Middletown, from Inez Clayton, neglect under Judge Fred B. Cramer. Another matter lists Arvie B. Crouch Jr of Hamilton, from Sarah Bell Crouch, a minor, presided by Judge P. P. Boli.

George Clayton Middletown Inez Clayton Fred B. Cramer Arvie B. Crouch, Jr Hamilton Sarah Bell Crouch P. P. Boli

Injured Driver Seeks $51,584 After Accident

Daniel Blackburn of 1802 Meadow Ave. seeks $51,584.19 by petition in Common Pleas Court against Opal Brown of 606 Crawford St. The filing says Brown failed to stop at a stop sign, causing a March 10 collision at Baltimore and Girard Aves. Blackburn suffered a fractured skull, a fractured pelvis, and other injuries.

Daniel Blackburn Meadow Ave Common Pleas Opal Brown Crawford St Baltimore and Girard Ave Blackburn

Bicycle Parade Set for June 2 with Prizes

A Bicycle Parade will be held Saturday June 2 at 11 am during Bicycle Safety Week. Contestants must register with name, address and school by May 31. Floats and decorations will be judged at the finish. prizes include a loving cup and gifts such as bicycle headlights and sporting gear. All riders become Bicycle Institute of America members.

Middletown Safety Council Montgomery Ward George Crout Council Safety Council Crout Bicycle Institute of America

Probate Judge Dies at Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Milton C. Cope 44 probate court judge of Ostamblesa County died today at the Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota. He had been a patient there since Friday. Survivors include three brothers and a sister Mrs Mildred Taylor of Middletown Limestone Me site of a U S Air Force base is 700 feet above sea level.

Lisbon Milton C. Cope Ostamblesa County Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Mildred Taylor Middletown Limestone

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Ee Societe Susan Breiel Tobias Main St Dot Beauty Shop Central Ave Honor Bride McDowell C. McDowell W. U. Neel Medical Group Taft Hallmark Maud Muller Miss Ruth Combs Gray Rebekahs Sherman Butler County Courts Styadd Music City Dial Ruth Hays Ardmore If Ld Qohassoni Crawford Wilson South Main ST Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson Elgin Harvel WM. M. Housh Jeweler Amer
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