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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1949

Page

12

Noted Pastor To Speak At Monroe Commencement 1949

Monroe High School holds its 1949 commencement tonight at 8 with Rev. Fred E. Luchs of the Athens Presbyterian Church as speaker. He is an editor, author, and lecturer. other program participants include Marilyn Cassacy, Dharma Bell, Elaine Selby, and junior honors Joan Fleming and William Oglesby.

Monroe Monroe High School Fred E. Luchs Presbyterian Church In Athens Luchs 20Th Century Quarterly Ohio University Claude D. Barker Lemon Township Education Edwin Peterman Charles Moore Marilyn Cassacy Fred Waring Lee Diff Dobrozsi Virginia Collinsworth Janes Weir Rev. Luchs C. W. Young W. E. Davis Lemon-Monroe Joseph E. Heck Lemon Board of Education Daniel C. Campbell United Presbyterian Church Dharma Bell Elaine Selby Joan Fleming William Oglesby

Franklin Pianists Elridge Kieffer in University Recital

Franklin Miami University presented Joyce Eldridge and Eleanor Kieffer, pianists, in a Monday recital at Oxford Auditorium. Eldridge is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Eldridge of Franklin. Attendees included families from Franklin and Wyoming Ohio with accompanying relatives.

Franklin Miami University Joyce Eldridge Eleanor Kieffer Oxford Auditorium Miss Eldridge Roy Eldridge

Navy Secretary Sworn In With Two Undersecretaries

Francis P. Matthews of Omaha was sworn as secretary of the Navy at a ceremony in Washington. Gordon Gray of Winston-Salem became undersecretary of the Army and Dan A. Kimball of Los Angeles was inducted as undersecretary of the Navy.

Washington Francis P. Matthews Omaha Neb Navy Gordon Gray Winston, Salem N. C Dan A. Kimball Los Angeles Cal

Earl of Strathmere and Kinghorne Dies at Glamis Castle

The Earl of Strathmere and Kinghorne, brother of Queen Elizabeth, died today at Glamis Castle in Scotland. He was 64.

Glamis Scotland

State Civil Service announces exams for clerks and typists

Columbus AP report says the State Civil Service Commission will hold examinations for clerks typists and stenographers at the state office building on June 24 and 25 Applications may be obtained from county auditors offices or the Offices of the State Employment Service.

Columbus State Civil Service Commission State Employment Service

Brit Food Minister Seeks Higher Meat in Aid Parcels

London AP reports Food Minister John Strachey asks CARE and the United States Gift Parcel Organization to raise the minimum age of meat and cook fats included in food aid packages for Britain, aiming to improve quality and safety.

London John Strachey Care, Unit Britain

DNC announces re election of all officers

The Democratic National Committee announced the re election of all officers. Kirwan of Ohio remains chairman with Bulwinkle of North Carolina Hart of New Jersey and Carroll of Colorado as vice chairmen, and Dawson of Illinois continuing as secretary.

Washington Democratic National Ongressional Committee Kirwan Ohio Bulwinkle 7Th Carolina Hart New Jersey Carroll Colorado Dawson Inois

Lausche to speak at Wesleyan graduation exercises

Governor Frank Lausche is slated to deliver the commencement address at Wesleyan University in Delaware Ohio. About 150 seniors will receive degrees, a slight dip from last year’s record.

Ydelaware Frank J. Lausche To Wesleyan University

Miami College Business College 89th Graduation June 21

President Alben Barkley is set to deliver the commencement address at the 89th Miami College Business College graduation exercises in Dayton Ohio on June 21.

Dayton, D Alben Workley Miamicoli Business College

26 Year Scouter Receives Wood Badge Honors

Gy J Jack Gray of Mason Ohio receives Wood Badge beads and necker chief at a Boy Scout Leaders Training Meeting in Lebanon. Gray, with over 26 years in scouting largely via the Cincinnati Council, is among the first in the U.S. to complete all Wood Badge requirements and was part of the first Gilwell camp in the nation. He serves Mason Senior Scout Unit, associated with Troop 114 Hyde Park, and works as an engineer for WLW Bethany Transmitters near Mason, with two sons who are scouts.

Lebanon Gy. J Jack” Gray Mason Cincinnati Gray United States Gilwell Harry Harcher Scouting Service New York Baden Powell Hyde Park Community Church Mason Girl Scouts WLW Bethany

Davis Named Ambassador To Hungary

President Truman nominated Nathaniel P. Davis as minister to Hungary amid questions over restoring the legation. Davis, then ambassador to Costa Rica, would succeed Seldon Chapin who returned to Washington after Mindszenty case. Three other ambassadors were named: Joseph Flack to Costa Rica, Dave George P. Shaw to El Salvador, and Pete Jarman to Australia.

Washington Truman Nathaniel P. Davis Hungary Mindszenty Davis Costa Rica Seldon Chapin Chapin George P. Shaw Texas el Salvador Albert Wnufer Pete Jarman Alabama House Australia

Union March Demonstration At American Locomotive Plant

About 2,000 CIO United Steelworkers marched on the American Locomotive Company plant in Schenectady New York to protest a lockout. Police reinforced the scene but no entry was attempted. Local 2054 led a mass meeting in downtown and then marched to the plant after an eight hour shutdown was posted.

Schenectady CIO United Steelworkers American Locomotive Company American Locomotive

PTA Lawn Fete Set for West Middletown School Lawn

West Middletown PTA will sponsor a lawn fete Thursday evening from 5 to 9. A complete supper will be served and games will be held for children. The public is invited to attend.

West Middletown PTA

Prisoners Escape From Mansfield Reformatory Farm

Two inmates fled yesterday from the piggery at Mansfield Reformatory Farm. Virgil Miller age 19 of Dayton and George Tansler age 18 of Cleveland are both serving one to twenty year terms for auto theft.

Mansfield Mansfield Reformatory Virgil Miller Dayton George Tansler Cleveland

Freight Agent Dies in Fremont at 41

F C Hesselbart a New York Central Railroad freight agent at Linsey for eight years died yesterday from a brain tumor at age 41. His death was reported by AP noting his long service and role with the railroad.

Fremont, D F. C. Hesselbart New York Central Railroad Linsey

Homer Davis Installed as Medina Police Chief

Homer Davis becomes Medina police chief, the third officer to hold the post in the past year. He has 16 months on the force and was recommended by the mayor and a newly formed police commission.

Medina, O Homer Davis Medina Davis

Blue Ball Girl Bonnie Murray Wins Vocal Contest Prize

Bonnie Murray of Blue Ball wins first prize in a vocal competition by the Los Angeles Music Teachers Association netting a 150 scholarship. She also takes second prize at the 1949 Atwater Kent auditions among 1500 entrants, earning a silver medal and 1750 in cash. she later plans a coast to coast ABC broadcast.

Blue Ball Bonnie Murray L. E. Diver Metropolitan Opera Company Los Angeles Music Teachers Association Miss Murray Atwater Kent Louise ABC Oklahoma Cincinnati Hollywood Marie Antoinette Pennsylvania

Dayton Man Must Serve One to Seven Year Sentence

The Ohio Supreme Court today upheld Verne McDonald of Dayton in a penitentiary term of one to seven years for abortion and refused to hear his appeal from Montgomery County court conviction. The court also considered Dayton’s appeal challenging a city ordinance banning vending of ice cream and confections on streets and parks, tied to a suit by Edward V. Frecker. The court ordered George Potter released from the Dayton workhouse after a three year habitual offender sentence expired.

Columbus Verne McDonald Dayton Ohio Supreme Court Montgomery City of Montgomery County Edward V. Frecker George Potter Potter

Baby Born in Taxi Cab Delights Columbus Scene

In Columbus a taxi ride ends with a newborn. Driver Jack Potts reported pregnancy a moment before the Burliles reached St Ann's Hospital. Urgent signals led to a fire engine house summoned emergency squad, delivering an eight pound boy. Potts greeted the event with joy.

Columbus the Hills Cab Company Jack Potts Robert Burkle Burliles Potts St. Ann's Hospital

University coed charged with arson in Missouri fire

A 23-year-old University of Missouri student, Margaret Gypsy Waters Horn, was charged with arson in connection with a $30,000 May 14 fire at a women’s rooming house in Columbia. She pleaded innocent at arraignment. Prosecutor Howard Lang Jr. said gasoline was found in the basement and Horn had recently taken out $2,800 insurance on belongings.

Clumbia University of Missouri Margaret Gypsy” Waters Horn Howard B. Lang, Jr

Former Dayton Physician Dies at 74 in Stamford

Dr. Harry H. Hatcher a retired physician and surgeon who practiced in Dayton Ohio and served as Montgomery County coroner died in Stamford Connecticut after a long illness He was 74 and had lived in Stamford about eight years He graduated from Starling Medical College now part of Ohio State University.

Stamford

Wierd Traffic Mishap Ends In Three Injured

In Chillicothe Ohio a bizarre crash involving a fire truck a pickup three cars and the Miller Candy Company injured three people and disrupted a shop. Fireman Fred Johnson and two Elliott family members were hurt while a 15 month old girl escaped unharmed. The truck also struck a 500 pound safe sending a salesman from Cleveland flying across a room.

Chillicothe Ken Mallow James Mitchell Fred Johnson Paul Elliott Bainbridge Elliott Ed Metzger Howard Young T. W. Hawk Wilson Elliott Dorothy Louise Elliott Miller Candy Company Second and Mulberry Sts W. E. Sinterman Cleveland B. L. Robbins Company Sinterman

Community Meetings and Outings Across Area Churches and Schools

Germantown Bethany Class meets at Mrs. Shannon Eby’s home. Germantown CES observes Friendship Night at its regular meeting. Trenton Holy Name Church Ladies Society holds 8 p m meeting in parish house. Trenton pupils plan LeSourdsville Lake outing Wednesday. Kings Daughters Class hosts May gathering at Rex Addleman’s home. West Middletown PTA to host a lawn fete Thursday. Preble 4-H Clothing Club Leaders and Advisors meet Friday. Preble 4-H Home Furnishings Club meets Thursday at 1 30 pm. Springboro Clear Creek Township Schools close Wednesday.

Germantown Bethany The Evangelical and Reformed Church Shannon Eby CES Masonic Temple Trenton Ladies Society of the Holy Name Church Kings’ Daughters Methodist Church Rex Addleman

Franklin Parish Brotherhood to Meet at Shupert Home

The Franklin Lutheran Parish Brother hood will meet Friday at the home of Lewis Shupert in Franklin. The Gratis Township Fire Association will gather Thursday night in West Elkton.

Franklin Brotherhood of the Franklin Lutheran Parish Lewis Shupert West Elkton Gratis Township Fire Association

School Staff Positions Open in Carlisle

Carlisle Supt E S Brannan announces two vacancies in the teaching staff. The resignations came from Mrs Mildred Edwards fifth grade teacher and Mr Jandies high school teacher. The high school slot has been filled by Robert Porter of Washington Pa, a Muskingum College New Concord class of 1949 graduate.

Carlisle E. S Brannaman Carlisle School Mildred Edwards Jandies Robert Porter Washington, Pa Muskingum College New Concord

Camden Roller Rink Opens in Town Hall

In response to a long standing need for youth entertainment two Camden men Bud Hickman and Howard Showalter opened a roller skating rink in the town hall on May 1 skating times include Sunday afternoons and evenings and Tuesday Thursday and Friday evenings.

Camden Bud” Hickman Howard Showalter Eaton Enterprise

Alumni Meet Set In Carlisle

Carlisle High School Alumni Association schedules its 1949 banquet and meeting for June 4 at Carlisle School. Dinner at 1 30 precedes a business session and several hours of dancing in the gym. Donald Bishop serves as president.

Carlisle Carlisle High School Alumni Association Carlisle School Donald Bishop

Local Social Roundup Mixes Weddings and Visitation

Sidney residents shared weekend highlights with weddings and family visits across Dayton Middletown and Cincinnati. Notable events included Amelia Safrany and Ernest Merks nuptials in Dayton, multiple family gatherings, and a birthday party for Tommy Rayburn at Chautauqua.

Local clubs and gatherings announce upcoming meetings

Carlisle hosts the Live and Learn Club at Mrs Attie Mears residence Thursday afternoon. Springboro WCTU to meet at Mrs Stanley Fry home Friday afternoon. Trentons high school seniors depart for Ohio Caverns trip. Franklin Alumni Association to hold annual reunion banquet Friday night.

Carlisle Live Attie Mears Springboro WCTU Stanley Fry Trenton The Ohio Caverns Franklin Franklin Alumni Association

School Lawn Fete Schedules Evening Sponsorship

A sponsor will host a lawn fete on the school lawn Thursday evening from 5 to 9 pm. Local attendees are invited to attend and enjoy the event on campus grounds.

Elk Creek Juvenile Grange 50 50 Dance Saturday

The Elk Creek Juvenile Grange will host a 50 50 dance in the grange hall Saturday at 8 30 p.m. Proceeds support the group and activities for local youth.

FLK Creek Elk Creek Grange Hall

Poppy Day Sale Sponsored by Germantown Auxiliary

Germantown American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 408 will sponsor a Poppy Day Sale in the community on Saturday.

Germantown Germantown American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 408

Carlisle eighth grade promotion exercises held Friday

Carlisle eighth grade promotion exercises are scheduled for Friday morning at the Carlisle School. Students from the eighth grade will participate in the ceremony marking their advancement.

Carlisle

Legion Auxiliary Food Sale Saturday at Brown's Electric

The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a food sale on Saturday afternoon at 4 30 PM in Brown's Electric Shop located on East Central Ave. Proceeds support Legion activities and community programs.

Camden American Legion Auxiliary Brown East Central Ave

Blood Bank Set In Germantown

A blood bank will be held in Germantown on June 9 at the American Legion Post 408 Legion Home. Anyone may donate, and the blood collected will go to the Veterans Hospital in Dayton where it is badly needed.

Germantown American Legion Post Legion Home Veterans’ Hospital Dayton

Alumni Banquet Planned by Kings Mills Association

Kings Mills Alumni Association is formulating plans for a banquet to be held Saturday evening in the high school auditorium.

Kings Mills

Lebanon Warren County Poppy Day Sale Planned

Lebanon and Warren County prepare for the annual Poppy Day Sale to raise funds through volunteers and local organizations. The event aims to boost support for veterans and their families with proceeds from sales and donations.

Lebanon Warren County

Unity Class to Meet Saturday at Jacksonburg Church

The Unity Class of the Jacksonburg EUB Church will hold its monthly meeting Saturday evening in the church social room.

Jacksonburg EUB Church

Police Halt Youth's Tour Ends in Cleveland

Police stopped 15 year old Donald Elrod of Springfield on the edge of town after a runaway journey that began on a truck and carried him through Indiana towns Gary Fort Wayne South Bend Richmond and cities Chicago Cincinnati Dayton and Cleveland. His father Albert V. Elrod was notified.

Cleveland Donald Elrod Springfield Gary Fort Wayne South Bend Richmond Indiana Chicago Cincinnati Dayton Mansfield Albert V. Elrod

Four WSCS Circles Meet Thursday in Lebanon

The four circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church in Lebanon will hold meetings Thursday at 2 p m. in their respective rooms.

Kings Mills Alumni to honor graduation class banquet

Kings Mills High School Alumni Association will honor the graduation class with a banquet Saturday at 7 in the school gymnasium.

Birth Day Circle Meets at Mrs Earl Campbell Home

The Birth Day Circle of Franklin First Baptist Church will meet Thursday night at the home of Mrs Earl Campbell for a church group gathering.

Lebanon Church Circles To Meet

The four circles of the W. S. C. S. of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. Circle 1 led by Mrs. Harry Hill meets at Miss Leah Guard’s home. Circle 2 led by Don Worley meets at her countryside home. Circle 3 led by Mrs. Gardner Townsley meets at Mrs. Charles H. Martens on West Orchard Ave. Circle 4 led by Mrs. Clarence Jameson meets at Mrs. George Noell’s country home.

Lebanon Methodist Church Harry Hill Leah Guard Don Worley Gardner Townsley Charles H. Martens West Orchard Ave Clarence Jameson George Noell

Elephant Boy Denies Paternity Charge in Los Angeles

Sabu the elephant boy of the films denies paternity claims by Brenda Mariam Julier of London. Julier, 23, sues for at least 500 dollars a month child support plus 1000 dollars for Michaela’s care dating from her birth. Sabu, 25, calls the suit fantastic and vows to fight.

Los Angeles Sabu Brenda Mariam Julier London Michaela

Franklin Poppy Day Plans in Franklin

Mrs. Amos Robinson president of Legion Auxiliary announced the Auxiliary will run Made Day sales in Franklin on May 28. Auxiliary women will sell in the business section while several girls canvass the residential area.

Franklin Amos Robinson Legion Auxiliary Auxiliary

Buchanan wins Senate panel approval for FPC seat

Thomas C. Buchanan of Pennsylvania won approval from the Senate Commerce Committee to join the Federal Power Commission. The panel recommended his nomination by nine votes to one with Senator Reed of Kansas dissenting.

Washington Thomas C. Buchanan Pennsylvania Senate Commerce Committee Federal Power Commission Senate Reed

Franklin graduation speaker Dr Ernest Hahne to address 1949 class

Dr Ernest A Hahne will speak at Franklin commencement tonight at 8 00 pm as student body hosts a full program The event includes John Reese leading the procession Barbara Tinch and Jerry Egerston delivering devotions students Richard Ruppert and Patricia Morey address Home Front and National and International Fronts soloist June Redding piano Malaguena and class gift by Ronald Weaver diplomas presented by W C MacIntyre and Supt R E Augspurger The Class of 1949 closes with Alma Mater and benediction

John Reese Barbara Tinch Jerry Egerston Richard Ruppert Patricia Morey Ronald Weaver Nathan McMurrin Gene Murray Dr. Hahne June Redding Malaguena R. E. Augspurger M. D. Harizler W. C. MacIntyre Board of Education E. J. Gregg

Birthday Circle Plans To Meet Thursday Night

Franklin The Birthday Circle of the First Baptist Church will gather Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Earl Campbell. Hostesses include Mrs. Roy Morgan Mrs. Jesse Mentz and Mrs. Charles Scholl Jr A covered dish will be served Members should bring their sales tax stamps to the meeting.

Franklin First Baptist Church Earl Campbell Roy Morgan Jesse Mentz Charles Scholl, Jr

Butler Leadership Club Holds Session at Fillmore School

Approximately 50 members attended the Butler County Junior Leadership Club meeting Monday night at Fillmore School. The club’s float in the Middletown I Am American Day parade won second place. Refreshments were served.

Butler County Junior Leadership Club Fillmore School Middletown

Kings Mills Alumni Honor Graduates With Banquet

Kings Mills High School Alumni Association will honor the graduation class with a banquet on Saturday evening at 7 in the school gymnasium.

Ger mantown social notes hail birthdays and club events

Sandra Sue Boyer hosted a birthday gathering with Noretta Emrick Diane Onslinger Gail Cheh Miriam DeGroat Marjorie Downs Lois Miltenberger Mary Pat Sliver Elizabeth Mendicks of Dayton and Virginia Barnes of Franklin. The Merry Dozen Club met on Monday at home on S Cherry St with prizes awarded to Pat Dewese Veryl Ankeney Tom Frisey and Janet Emley.

Germantown Sandra Sue Boyer Noretta Emrick Diane Onslinger Gail Cheh Miriam DeGroat Marjorie Downs Lois Miltenberger Mary Pat Sliver Elizabeth Mendicks Dayton Virginia Barnes Franklin Janet Emley Merry Dozen Club S. Cherry St Pat Dewese Veryl Ankeney Tom Frisey Emley Bessie Shaeffer Martinsville Ind John Miller University of Cincinnati Rodney Miller Hildegarde Clasen Herman Clarence House of Dayton Clarence Emley Guy Studebaker Walter Myers Si Alberts University of Dayton

Pupils Plan Trip From Kings Mills to Washington DC

Kings Mills High School juniors and seniors will travel to Washington DC on June 1. Superintendent J Forrest Burns and Miss Rees will accompany the group. The sophomore class also plans a picnic on the same day, Wednesday June 1.

Kings Mills Kings Mills High School Washington, D. C J. Forrest Burns Miss Rees

Amanda Church Unit Sets Rummage Sale

Circle Four of the Armands Methodist Church will hold a rummage sale Saturday morning at 8 o clock in the church. Mrs Catherine Baker is chairwoman of the program.

Amanda Church Excello Armanda Methodist Church Srs Catherine Baker

Local Social Happenings and Alumni News

Jacksonburg reports a church social hosted by Mr and Mrs Taulbee and notes a 1949 graduates’ gathering with a speaker and songs. Commencement featured Rev Harvey Hohn of Dayton. baccalaureate had Rev H H Jung of Middletown. Alumnus Jorden Dunaway improves after hospital stay. Community visits and club events recurrence include Eastern Star initiations and Mother Daughter Banquet at Pleasant Ridge.

Facksonburg Jacksonburg EUB Church Middletown Hospital Russell Vanbuskirk Harvey Augspurger Middletown Elenor Schwab Wayne School Lester May Abbie Brelsford Eastern Star Meeting John Burnett Clint Cox Herald Koontz Eaton John Paulin

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