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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1950

Page

10

Kings Mills Students Feted In Award Dinner

Kings Mills The Achievement Dinner at the Golden Lamb Hotel Lebanon May 15 honored athletic scholarly and musical achievement. Speaker Middletown High football coach Glenn Ellison stressed will to win and perseverance with humorous anecdotes. Athletic Letter Awards went to varsity basketball Richard Brandenburg Forrest Durham Charles Taylor Harold Short Eddie McDaniel Bill Wool Willlie Truman Charles Weis varsity baseball Bill Wool Nick Adam Harold Short Earl Testerman Forrest Durham Bob Schutter Stanley Morris Richard Brandenburg Eddie McDaniel reserves basketball Earl Testerman Bob Wilson Curtis Pence Bob Pandorf Bob Schutter John Combs Everett Abrams cheerleaders Henrietta De Zarn Mary Lou Schutter Charles Hart Betty DeZarn Mary Rose Tucker student manager John Keller scholarship letter awards Evelyn Wittman Edna Phillips Lavina Durham Bob Wilson Barbara Joerl ing Dolores Herbert Jonathan Hays Peter Blicken sderfer Bill Wilson Loretta McDaniel band letters Peter Blickensderfer Jonathan Hays Marlene Kane Charles Weis Arthur Reed Mary Lou Schutter Agnes Nell Gloria King Ronald Pandorf Robert Hoff Boyd Ellis Peter Blickensderfer received the special award for all around musician.

Kings Mills Te Kings Mills Golden Lamb Lebanon Glenn Tiger” Ellison Middletown High School Richard Brandenbur Forrest Durham Charles Taylor Harold Short Eddie McDaniel Bill Wool Willlie Truman Charles Weis Nick Adam Earl Testerman Bob Schutter Stanley Morris Richard Brandenburg Bob Wilson Curtis Pence Bob Pandorf John Combs Everett Abrams Henrietta DeZarn Mary Lou Schutter Charles Hart Betty DeZarn Mary Rose Tucker John Keller Evelyn Wittman Edna Phillips Lavina Durham Barbara Joerling Dolores Herbert Jonathan Hays Peter Blickensderfer Bill Wilson Loretta McDaniel Marlene Kane Arthur Reed Agnes Nell Gloria King Ronald Pandorf Robert Hoff Boyd Ellis

Children to See Cincinnati Play at Crosley Field

Lebanon youths will visit Crosley Field on Saturday May 27 to see the Cincinnati Reds play the St. Louis Cardinals. Jim Shedd YMCA official said the bus will depart at 12 30 p m. The $1 25 fee covers bus fare and ball park admission.

Lebanon Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Crosley Field Jim Shedd YMCA Ball Park

June 10 Pomona Grange Meeting Planned in Lebanon

The Warren County Pomona Grange reschedules its regular May gathering due to graduation and alumni events and Memorial Day activities. The next Pomona meeting is set for Saturday evening June 10 at Mason Grange with an interesting program in store.

Lebanon Warren County Pomona Grange Pomona Mason Grange

Red Cross Drive Is Complete This Week

Lebanon report shows 7519.77 raised toward an $8200 goal. Township totals include East Deerfield 135, West Deerfield 341, Franklin Clear Creek 2800, Hamilton 304, Harlan 143.60, Massie 223.09, Salem 224.75, Union 224.10, Washington 155.85, Wayne 507.85, Turtlecreek 2500. Mittelstedt thanks township chairmen, division chairs, solicitors and the public for support.

Lebanon M. G. Mittelstedt Warren County Red Cross Fund East Deerfield West Deerfield Franklin-Clearcreek Hamilton Harlan Massie Salem Union Washington Wayne Turtlecreek

Camden Girl Scouts Hike To Picnic Site

Camden Troop of Girl Scouts of America organized a day trip to Ft. St. Clair Eaton for thirty two scouts and eight leaders. They hiked to the site, had a picnic supper, played games and softball, with Mrs. Dwight Donohoe leading the organization and Mrs. Robert Elston chairing the picnic committee.

Camden Girl Scouts of America Ft. St. Clair Eaton Dwight Donohoe Robert Elston Girl Scout Organization

Live and Learn Club Meeting At Carlisle Home

The Live and Learn Club will meet at Mrs Charles Conover Sr home in Carlisle on Friday afternoon May 26.

Carlisle Live and Learn Charles Conover, Sr

Memorial Day services at Mt. Pleasant Church

Mt. Pleasant Church near Peasttown will hold memorial services for veterans buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on Sunday May 28 at 230 p m The event led by Joseph R Cox features speaker Martin V Coffey Past National Vice Commander American Legion Chaplain Col Eldon A Huchison organist George H Adams and singers Mrs Finkbone and Mrs Smith The cemetery grounds were donated by John Lucas and have been cared for by Harry M Bowlus for over 40 years

Poasttown Mt. Pleasant Peasttown Route 4 Joseph R. Cox John Lucas Harry M. Bowlus Martin V. Coffey American Legion Col Eldon A. Huchison

Poastown Pastor Honored by Church Friends on Birthday

Members and friends of Union Chapel Church surprised Rev. Bryan Green with a wrist watch at the church social. The gathering featured fellowship, home-made ice cream and cake to celebrate his birthday.

Poasttown Union Chapel Bryan Green Green

Sunday Memorials Planned In Carlisle

Memorial Day services are set for Carlisle High School on Sunday May 26 at 230 p m A parade forms at Park Drive at 2 pm progressing to the cemetery for short services and then to the school Guest speaker is Cedric A Stanley representative of the Ohio General Assembly.

Carlisle Carlisle High School Park Drive Cedric A. Stanley Ohio General Assembly

Lydian Sister Class Holds May Meeting in Germantown

The Lydian Sister’s Class of the Lutheran Church met Monday night at Mrs. Frank Penrod’s home with Mrs. Herbert Boyer and Miss Francis Simpson assisting. After the business session, contests were played with winners Mrs. Robert Rettich and Mrs. J. Robert Adams.

Germantown Lutheran Church Frank Penrod Herbert Boyer Francis Simpson Robert Rettich J. Robert Adams

Warren County tax receipts rise in business rebound

Warren County saw higher business activity last week with paid tax receipts totaling 7,662.69 dollars, up from 5,456.94 dollars a year ago, announced County Treasurer George B. Johnson.

Lebanon Warren County George B. Johnson

Presbyterian class to hold Sunday picnic meeting

Camden reports the Presbyters Class of the Presbyterian Church planning a Sunday evening picnic meeting. Committee members in charge are Mrs Edward Johnson, Phil Johnson, and Robert Flick.

Camden The Presbyterian Church Edward Johnson Phil Johnson Robert Flick

Franklin Mayor Hears Six Cases Driving Counts

Franklin Mayor J. T. Riley presided over six driving cases. Claude Gilmore of Dayton received £50 fine and 30 day jail term for reckless driving. James Carpenter of Franklin was fined $5 and costs for reckless driving. Victor Center of Franklin fined $10 and costs for operating license issue. Elliott DeBusk of Miamisburg fined $10 and costs for reckless operation. Cecil Coldiron of Hollyw Addition fined $25 and costs. fine suspended. Louis Green of Cincinnati fined $9.80 for crossing a yellow line.

Franklin J. T. Riley Claude Gilmore Dayton James Carpenter R. R. 2 Victor C. Center Oute 1 Elliott DeBusk Miamisburg Cecil Coldiron Hollyw Addition Louis Green Cincinnati State Patrol

Eighth Graders To Graduate At Commencements

Lebanon County Superintendent R F Hatfield announced two eighth grade commencements in Warren County on Thursday evening, plus additional ceremonies Friday and Monday. Hamilton Maineville MFA 41 graduates with speaker Francis Kartsvich of Dayton. Harlan Butlerville 20 graduates. Carlisle Friday morning. South Lebanon 20 graduates with speaker Glen Massmann of Dayton Friday 7 30 pm. Blue Ball Monday May 29 at 7 30.

Lebanon — County R. F. Hatfield Warren County Hamilton-Maineville Wharlan-Butlerville Hamilton- Maineville Francis Kartsvich Dayton Russell Duncanson Harlan-Butlerville Carlisle South Lebanon South Lebanon Methodist Church Albert C. Davidson Glen Massmann Blue Ball

Germantown Poppy Day Set For May 27

Germantown joins in Poppy Day on Saturday May 27 sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 408. Volunteers will sell poppies on the street throughout the day chaired by Mrs Laurence Conrad.

Germantown American Legion Auxiliary Post 408 Laurence Conrad

Nearby Briefs Germantown Community Meetings

Germantown notes: Grace Rebekah Lodge initiates a class and has a covered dish supper in IOOF Hall. Eastern Star Germantown Chapter meets 8 p.m. Wednesday at Maconie Hall. Holy Name Church Ladies Society meets in the rectory Wednesday at 1 p.m. Poasttown School PTO serves chicken noodle dinner 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with ice cream social and entertainment after.

Germantown Grace Rebekah Lodge IOOF Order of the Eastern Star Maconie Hall Ladies Society of the Holy Name Church Poasttown School

Memorial Services Planned in Gratis

Memorial Day services will be held at Gratis on Sunday. The parade forms at 1 15 p m and marches to the cemetery with the Shrine Band providing music and the National Guard of Eaton escorting. Rev William Ick of the First Brethren Church will be guest speaker. If rain, services move to Gratis School auditorium.

Gratis National Guard of Eaton William Ick First Brethren Church Gratis School

Gratis High School Commencement Exercises Friday

Graduation exercises for Gratis High School will be in the school auditorium Friday evening. Rev. Harvey Hahn of Otterbein United Brethren Church in Dayton will deliver the address. Wanda Adams, daughter of Mr and Mrs Adams, Route 1 Camden, will deliver the valedictory. Barbara Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Smith, Gratis, will serve as salutatorian.

Gratis Gratis High School Harvey Hahn Otterbein United Brothern Church of Dayton Wanda Adams Kelly Adams Route 1 Camden Barbara Smith Greeley Smith

Lebanon Chamber launches membership drive

Lebanon officials announce a new membership drive by the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce after Tuesday evening's meeting at the Golden Lamb. William O. Hay, the chamber president, states Ernest Girod leads the drive with Floyd Crisenbery Morris Price Ray Meyers and Ted Robinson assisting.

Lebanon Lebanon Chamber of Commerce The Golden Lamb William O. Hay Ernest Girod Floyd Crisenbery Morris Price Ray Meyers Ted Robinson

Springboro Social News Highlights Local Gatherings

Mrs Ray Ault attended a sorority Mother Daughter dinner at the Wishing Well in Centerville. Numerous locals hosted or attended events including garden club talks, birthday celebrations, and recitals. Families and friends from Dayton Middletown Norwood and Cincinnati were listed with travel to Fontana Village and trips to Otterbein College.

Camden Vacation Bible School Starts June 12

Camden plans a Daily Vacation Bible School from June 12 to 23 for ages four through high school. Sessions run 9 to 11 30 a m on weekdays with crafts music games and Bible study. Organizers include Mrs Elston Rev Roy Kriemes and Mrs Kriemes with many helpers. sponsored by Methodist Presbyterian and First Baptist Churches of Camden.

Camden Robert Elston Roy Kriemes Kriemes Howard Martha Dean William Nein Robert Davies Earl Shank William Eikenberry Clarke Ledwell Elizabeth Bittner Orville Flora W. E. Browning Hattie Reed Elston Edward Johnson Eleanor Rankin Methodist, Presbyterian and First Brothern Churches

Franklin Friday social round brings many regional visits

Franklin Friday evening sees Mrs. South and Mrs. Ray Hayes at a Signet Club meeting in Franklin. A parade of guests includes Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stulleberg of Dayton, Overett Sweny of Miamisburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweny. Columbus and Hamilton visitors share weekend calls with local families as others attend school events and host dinner gatherings.

St. Petersburg Fla John Sheeley Middletown Frank Baker Harrison Ind Mary Wellek Mercy Hospital Hamilton Anna Treen Howard Leibrock Dayton Howard Neilson Richard Goater Piqua William Duff Gladys McClanahan John Woods Greenville Willard Allen Springboro High School Allen Adam Good Miamisburg Charles Beam Franklin Ray McMonigle Mary Susan Phillips Allan Fry H. E. Shetterly and Harley Ork Brookville Elenor Kurtz Charles Beck Margaret Brode Linda Moore Linda Margaret Edward Croll Chautauqua Kenneth Cosler Xenia T Jesse Brandenburg Nellie Taylor Lester Taylor Mary Taylor Corp Seidenstick Louis Trufee Xenia Robert Ault

Religious Society Tea Discussion Draws Seventy Five

POASTTOWN seventy five mothers and daughters attended a tea hosted by the Missionary Society of the Union Chapel. Dr Mable Gardner spoke and Mrs Walter Driever led the program. Other participants included Mrs Wilbur Eis Mrs Robert Conarroe Mrs Clyde Con and Mrs Cox and Mrs Dessie Farst Jerry.

Poasttown Missionary Society of the Union Chapel Mable Gardner Walter Driever Wilbur Eis Robert Conarroe Clyde Con Cox Dessie Farst Jerry Ralph Wilson Rose McPherson Trenton William Day Donald Ober Clara Ober St. Paul's Church

Franklin Girl Awarded Torch and Key Honor

Miss Connie Bailey of Franklin earns life membership in Torch and Key, the college’s top scholastic honor. She graduates next month and plans to teach in Franklin schools this fall. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace E Bailey of Anderson Street Franklin.

Franklin Connie Bailey Key Otterbein College

Mason Memorial Day Plans Set

The annual Memorial Day service will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Mason on Tuesday May 30. A parade will start from the Municipal Building at 10 30 a m. Chaplain Major Wendell F Rex a veteran with Alaska and Aleutians service will deliver the Memorial Day address.

Lebanon Rose Hill Cemetery Mason Paul Johnson Wendell F. Rex Iowa State College Boston University Alaska Aleutians

Garden Clubbers Learn Flower Art in Carlisle Talk

Miss Edna Chamberlain was guest speaker for the Clear Creek Garden Club on Tuesday afternoon. Her topic was The Art of Flower Arrangement. Mrs. Warner Conover and Mrs. Walter Talmadge attended as guests.

Carlisle Edna Chamberlain Clear Creek Garden Club Warner Conover Walter Talmadge

Germantown Lodge Initiates Class At Grace Rebekah Meeting

Grace Rebekah Lodge will initiate a class of candidates at the 100F Hall Thursday night. After the meeting a covered dish supper will be served.

Germantown Grace Rebekah Lodge

Middletown Robber Sentenced to 10 to 25 Years

Joseph L. Singhoffer of Middletown pleaded guilty to armed robbery after May grand jury indictment. Judge Alton F. Brown sentenced him to 10 to 25 years in prison for holding up Fred Eltzroth at the Gulf Filling Station on South Broadway.

Lebanon Joseph L. Singhoffer Middletown May Alton F. Brown Singhoffer Fred Eltzroth Gulf South Broadway

Weekend Visits Highlight Cincinnati and Ohio Towns

Marcia Meyers of Cincinnati spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ed Eyer. Dayton guests included Mr and Mrs J W Sweny and rs Lloyd Patton and daughter. Corda Leis returned home to New Lebanon after a week with Lawrence Leis and family. The Swango family from Middletown joined Lee Lovely and sons for Sunday visits, followed by dinner with Anna Douglas and daughters at Middletown. Mary Leighty and daughter dined with Alva Scholl and son then visited the Aggs in Middletown. William Adkins of Farmersville and family spent Sunday with Julia McGraw and son. The McGraws, Cliff Johnson, James Routt and daughter hosted weekend guests from Middletown.

Marcia Meyers Cincinnati Ed Eyer J. W. Sweney Dayton Sallee Ruder Rs. Lloyd Patton Corda Leis New Lebanon Lawrence Leis Lloyd Swango Middletown Lee Lovely Anna Douglas Ann and Parlee Clarence Steele Mary Leighty Alva Scholl Cliff Johnson James Routt Earl Fry

Club Pack to Meet Trenton

The Cub Scout pack meeting will be held Monday in Trenton School at 7 p.m. All parents are invited to attend. One part of monoxide gas to 10 000 parts of air is enough to prove fatal.

Trenton

Displaced Latvian Family to Arrive in Franklin Sunday

A Latvian family of five, displaced for seven years, is expected to arrive in Franklin this weekend. Mr Sudmales, 47, a pharmacist, his wife 44, and daughters aged 18 and 16 will live with Mr and Mrs Bullard until joining a new home. They will join a Franklin First Baptist Church plan including housing and jobs, aided by a South American minister and church members. The family has expressed eagerness to live freely and become neighbors in their new country.

Franklin First Baptist Church Sudmeles Arkis South America

Amanda Married Couples Group Elects Officers

The Young Married Group of Amanda Methodist Church elected new officers: Kenneth Page as president, Mrs Earl Gilbert as vice president, and Mrs Edward Malott as secretary treasurer. Members voted to meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 30 p.m.

Amanda Methodist Church Kenneth Page Earl Gilbert Edward Malott

Women’s Group Installs Officers in Germantown

Germantown Business and Professional Club held a dinner at EUB Church. After the meeting, Miss Sylvia Trone was installed as president by district director Miss Millie Parker of Fairborn. New officers include first VP Mrs Roma Condrey, second VP Miss Angela Brixner, recording secretary Mrs L W Boyes, treasurer Ms Albert Swartzel.

Germantown John Theiss Raymond Decker

Intermediates Picnic After Mother's Day Play

Members of the Intermediate Group of the First Baptist Church near Franklin enjoyed a ham burger fry by Clear Creek last Friday night after a ball game. Attendees included Doris Hackman Richard Hill Johnny Calhoun Mary Heney Doris Heney Lowell Smith Gene Smith Eugene Johnson and leaders Mr and Mrs Harold Slaybaugh plus guests Mr and Mrs Winifred Powell and sons. Those in the play but absent from the party were Joan Parker and Kenny Lakes.

Franklin Clear Creek First Baptist Church Doris Hackman Richard Hill Johnny Calhoun Mary Doris Heney Lowell Gene Smith Eugene Johnson Harold Slaybaugh Winifred Powell Joan Parker Kenny Lakes

Troutt Finds Relief From Neuritis With HADACOL

C W Troutt of Lebanon Tennessee a square dance manager and truck operator credits HADACOL with ending years of neuritis pain. He reports better sleep and relief in knees ankles and wrists after trying many preparations. The ad promotes money back guarantee and pricing for trial and large sizes from The Lellane Corporation 1950.

C. W. Troutt Lebanon Tenn Mr. Troutt Hadacol Lellane Corporation

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