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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1950

Page

6

Mrs Temple relatives visit as Indiana Grand Court gathers

Mrs. Frank Temple Sr of Los Angeles visits her son and daughter in Middletown. She plans a ten day stay then travels to Wisconsin to see her daughter before returning home. Imperial Court, Order of Amarath, Indiana, attends Grand Court events in Indianapolis with Mrs Earl D Conklin among honored guests at a banner and ball. Various local families host and visit relatives during the period.

Frank Temple, Sr Los Angeles Calif Frank Temple, Jr Princeton Dr Cora Thumm Sixth Ave Imperial Court Order of Amaranth Middletown Grand Court of Indiana Statler Indianapolis Earl D. Conklin Conklin Riley Compt Claypool

Middletown meetings and social at local venues

Middletown White Shrine will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple with a social to follow. The Young Women’s Society of St Paul Evangelical and Re formed Church will hold its monthly church meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m. Perky Kaffee Klatsch gathers tomorrow at Mrs Larry White’s home 800 Elwood St at 7 30 p m.

Middletown White Shrine Masonic Temple Young Women's Society of the St. Paul's Evangelical and Perky Kaffee Klatsch Larry White Elwood St

Miscellaneous Shower Hon ors Jeanne Newton

Miss Jeanne Newton, bride elect of Robert Stephenson, was honored at a shower by Miss Betty Colyer and Miss Lois Basford at the Colyer home on Fleming Rd. Gifts centered with summer flowers. hat design chosen for the going away hat. Prizes awarded to several guests. refreshments served to many listed attendees. Wedding planned for June 1.

Jeanne Newton Robert Stephenson Betty Colyer Lois Basford Colyer Fleming Rd Miss Newton Julanne McGuff Robert Schiering John Ransdell Shirley Kurt Ralph Grimes Wilford Palmer Fred Ray Robert Wise Jack Kinder James Chapple Lucille Himes Phyllis Doench Helen Puckett Virginia Nickell Helen Brock Christine Deger Marjorie Manning Wanda Tolson Ruth Rempe Lois Lindsay Henrietta Huelsbeck Ella Mae Hoover Alma Hopper Norma Milburn Joanna Heath Patsy Bowling

Newcomers Club Elects New Officers

Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club held a meeting at Frances Moorman's home on Garfield Street and elected officers for the coming term. Officers are Mrs Ralph Parmen ter president Mrs Don Carter vice president secretary Mrs Harold Osborn treasurer Mrs John Wilkins. Rites won by Mrs Wilkins Mrs C Burbick and Mrs Ira Bishman. Next meeting at Mrs Burbick's Grand Avenue home on June 27.

Frances Moorman Garfield St Ralph Parmenter Don Carter Harold Osborn John Wilkins

Mrs Vernon Jones To Head Treble Clef

Mrs Vernon Jones was elected to a second term as head of Treble Clef Chorus at its final meeting of the year in the Manchester Hotel Oval Room. The event featured a buffet, floral decorations, reports from officers, gifts to key members, and plans for the fall gathering.

Vernon Jones Manchester

Graduates Return Three Day Outing At Frenchburg Ky

Graduates and former students return to Frenchburg School Kentucky for a three day Alumni weekend May 26 to 28 organized by the Alumni Association. Events include a Friday campus gathering and picnic lunches, a Saturday banquet and 1950 class welcoming ceremony, followed by mountain music and outdoor entertainment if weather allows. James Eddy the student pastor will lead Sabbath services at Frenchburg Presbyterian Church and serve the summer pulpit.

Frenchburg School Women's General Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church Menifee County Women’s Club Alumni Association Beaver Valley Boys James Eddy French Bar Presbyterian Church R. Eddy Presbyterian Church

Willing Workers Class Meeting at Mrs Cooper Home

The Willing Workers class of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs Robert Cooper’s South Main Street home. Devotions were led by Mrs Carl Rossi, reports from committees, a brief business session, and a program followed by refreshments served by hostesses Mrs Perry Hoss Mrs Shirley Parker Mrs Lucretia Carr Mrs Zella Paulus and Miss Goldie Parker.

First Evangelical United Brethren Church Robert Cooper South Main St Carl Rossi Perry Hoss Shirley Parker Lucretia Carr Zella Paulus Goldie Parker

Mrs Seibold Leads Otterbein Sunday School Meeting

Otterbein Sunday School Class of the Calvary Methodist Church met at the church last evening with Mrs J F Seibold vice president opening the meeting. Mrs Seibold conducted business while Mrs Brehany and Mrs Seibold gave readings and Mrs Mabel Dance read. Contests were enjoyed and a luncheon served. hostesses were Mrs Emanuel Clifford and Mrs William Bunnell.

Seibold Otterbein Calvary Methodist Church J. F. Seibold Charles Brehany Mabel Dance Emanuel Clifford Willam Bunnell

Manchester Hotel hosts Homemaker’s May dinner

Members of the Homemaker’s Clubs met at the Manchester Hotel for the annual May dinner. Mrs. Gilbert Peterson introduced Mrs. R. V. Crist who gave the invocation. The board’s president Mrs. Eugene Cramer led the annual reports by Mrs. William Carson and Mrs. Lawrence Kirkpatrick. Prizes were awarded for bridge canasta and bingo to multiple members, with Mrs. Peterson chairing the event.

Homemaker's Clubs Manchester Gilbert Peterson R. V. Crist Eugene Cramer William Carson Lawrence Kirkpatrick E. M. Rains Homemaker's Club Hyeven Jack Dick Kirkpatrick Walter Evans R. E. Day Richard Hent Cramer Henry Miller L. W. Sehlemann Glenn Dougherty William Davidson H. R. Jones Ray Minter Jesse Pruett Fred Schneider John Kremi Harold Smith Dougherty Peterson Smith Carson Robert Stultz Wade Pratt

Diploma Awarded To Charles Moore

Charles Moore son of Mr and Mrs Owen Moore of Monroe a former Middletonian has received a diploma from the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Eligibility requires high school graduation or senior status at least ten memorized pieces including a complete sonata and approval by national headquarters. After audition he must score 91 or higher on theory. Moore studies with Mrs C J Hughes.

Charles Moore Owen Moore Monroe Middletonians National Guild of Piano Teachers National Headquarters Young Moore C. J. Hughes

Glassware topic discussed by Middletown Co Operettes

Middletown Co Operettes held their regular monthly meeting at the Girls Club with 12 members and one guest, Mrs. H Meyers of Friday, present. New officers were installed including Mrs. John Hasselbach as president and Mrs. C L Hughes as first vice president. Mrs Paul Stoutenborough spoke on antique china and glassware with a display, and Mrs J K Morgan presented antiques. Luncheon followed.

Middletown Girls’ Club Uest H. Meyers F. Paul Kiehne Findlay John Hasselbach C. L. Hughes John Alflen Chester Skillman Joseph Sickle Thomas Brown Arthur Butt Paul Stoutenborough J. K. Morgan

Wildwood Ladies Enjoy Sunny Day Tee-Off

Wildwood women greeted by sunny skies as seven teen golfers played. Mrs M B Sanderson won low gross 49 and tied as blind bogey winner with Mrs N J Lawler. Luncheon and meeting planned an invitational at Wildwood on July 20 with chairs E R Coker Sanderson Wright Nein O Connor.

Wildwood M. B. Sanderson E. R.coker Hugh Wright Gordon Nein Almond O'Connor Bert Feinthal al Leake

Mother Daughter Banquet Celebrated by Pythian Sisters

Annual mother daughter banquet at Castle Hall featured spring colors, corsage handkerchiefs, and a dinner. Guests enjoyed songs and dances by Janet Sue Tullis, readings by Mrs. Whitehead and Mrs. Brown, and group singing led by Mrs. Palmer with piano by Mrs. Brown. Honored were Temple mother Mrs. B. Wilkoff and the eldest and youngest mothers. planning committee chaired by Mrs. C. Davis with members including Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Erb, Mrs. Cooley, Mrs. Ann Dole, and Mrs. Brown.

Castle Hall Janet Sue Tullis C. Whitehead A. Brown Jed B.almer Brown Temple B. Wikoff C. Davis J. Arnold A. Erb E. Cooley Ann Dole

Sorority Members Meet With Mrs J Chapple

Alpha Epsilon chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority met at the home of Mrs. James Chapple of Broad Street last evening. Mrs. Raymond Nicholas, president, presided. Miss Marie Aldridge is a charter member and past president and current advisor of the Beta Zeta chapter. Gifts were presented to Mrs. Howard Cohen during the social hour and refreshments were served by the hostess.

Alpha Epsilon Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority James Chapple Broad St Raymond Nicholas Marie Aldridge Beta Zeta Chapter Howard Cohen

New Members Are Welcomed At Tea

Mrs. J L Glass hosted a tea at her Euclid Street home to welcome seven new members to the Viola D Roma s chapter of the Women s Christian Temperance Union. County WCTU president Mrs W H Shidler and state secretary Mrs Ruth C Duncan attended and assisted in recognizing new members and bestowing credentials. The event included a consecration service for infant David Mitchell Little and music by Mrs Ethel Belknap and violinist Mrs Forest Bowman.

J. L. Glass Euclid St Glass Viola. D. Romans Women's’ Christian Temperance Union Miami Duncan H. A. Long David Mitchell Little Carl Little Ethel Belknap Forest Bowman Lawrence Dugan Aon Gravenstein Ira Ern

Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon Honors Retiring President

Thirty nine members of the Women's Auxiliary to the Butler County Medical Society met in Hamilton for a luncheon. A U shaped table featured cerise geraniums and white snapdragons with silver candelabra. Mrs Fred Brosius presented retiring president Mrs William H Henry with a gift. Mrs Paul Ivins reported on the Cleveland convention attended by Mrs Henry and Mrs Brosius the week of May 14. Mrs Ross Hill installed the new officers.

Butler County Medical Society Hamilton Fred Brosius William H. Henry Paul Ivins Cleveland Henry Brosius Ross Hill

Teachers and Guests Enjoy Gay Evening at Weaver Home

The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Weaver at 600 South Main Street opened to South School teachers and guests for a buffet and Canasta. Colorful flowers, pink carnations, and blue iris decorated the table. Winners tallied were Miss Agnes Bechtel, Miss Virgie Browning, and Miss Lillian Eaton.

J. L. Weaver South Main St South School Agnes Bechtel Virgie Browning Lillian Eaton

Delta Sigma Chapter Holds Regular Beta Sigma Chi Meeting

The Delta Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Chi met in the Barnitz Room at the YMCA last evening. New committees for the coming year were named with Mrs. William Bergman as social chairman and Miss Pauline Van Cleve as courtesy among others. The prize went to Miss Mary Tabor and a cultural program followed by Miss Patty Baird.

Heck C. A. Hagen Jones Linkins Rosing Alph Rettig Robert Baker Kirk Strodtbeck Raymond Young Ellison Young Coburn Hazel Duval Ruth Duchemmin Evers Miss Roush Thomas C. Giles Phillips Riggs Delta Sigma Beta Sigma Chi Barnitz YMCA William Bergman Howard Kern Angelo Amatulli Phyllis Rhoads Lloyd Schlautterback Anthony Hurr Carrol Hatton Sigma Sisters Pauline van Cleve Kathleen Hannah John Minor Mary Tabor Patty Baird

Twelve and One Club Meets with Mrs Barr

Mrs John Barr of Baltimore Street entertained the Twelve and One Club last evening. Members arrived in costume and played games with prizes awarded to Mrs Dick Miller, Mrs Larry Wardlow, and Mrs Kenneth Woodrey. A late lunch was served by the hostess to several members.

John Barr Baltimore St Dick Miller Larry Wardlow Kenneth Woodrey Hargus Barker Edward Windsor, Jr Woodrey Wardlow Harold Mullen

Local social guests attend evening gathering

Mrs. Leubach Mrs. Arthur Sanderson Mrs. Quentin Hale Mrs. William C. Curtis Miss Betty Gephart and Miss Elizabeth Caldwell were among the guests. Guest of the evening was Mrs. Dick Miller.

Man Leubach Arthur Sanderson Quentin Hale William C. Curtis Betty Gephart Elizabeth Caldwell Dick Miller

Social Gathering Attendees List Names and Guests

The record lists numerous attendees and guests including Miss Helen Hawk Merank Heilman, Mrs. Carl S. Nicklas, Miss Margaret Allen, Miss Bechtal, Mrs. Paul D. Bailey, Miss Eaton, Miss Bess Harb, Miss Florence Everhart, Miss Kathleen Hail, Miss Browning, Mrs. J. Berkey and daughter Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. D. Harlan, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Cramer, and Miss Elaine Weaver.

D. Harlan Weaver Helen Hawk Merank Heilman Carl S. Nicklas Margaret Allen Bechtal Paul D. Bailey Eaton Bess Harb Florence Everhart Kathleen Hail Browning J. Berkey Nancy Ross Cramer Elaine Weaver

Miracle Ear cure ad from Martfard City

An advertisement touts a home earwax removal product promising hearing improvement in minutes. A testimonial claims long termo hearing trouble is cured and offers a money back guarantee if no better hearing is achieved.

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Edwin Palmer Stanley St Milo, Mo Kansas City, Kans C. V. Musser A. Gavin Redding Lee R. Ballard Detroit, Mich R. R. Fraser West Middletown Colin Gardner. Jr Alameda Circle Benjamin McLyman Providence, R. I Charles H. Ker Warsaw, Ind Charlies Beck Linden Ave O. M. Hayes Lee Showers Kittanning Schraffenbergers Main ST Hilda Crooke R. A. Heck Peg Rosing FE. Norwood Clark J. D. Riggs Giles Esther Hoover Phillips Gene Phillips Clark James Diefenbaugh Agatha Evers Mrs. Cooper Woodside Homemaker’s Wildwood Ladies Mrs. J. Chapple N. Broad ST Beasley United States Wilson Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson Mcdowell’s Kolinsky McDowell SO. Broad ST
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