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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1949

Page

8

Residents Welcome Guests From Canada After Florida Visit

Mr and Mrs Joseph T Riley hosted over the weekend with Mrs H O Barr and Mrs William Undercofer and daughter Lynn of Toronto Ontario. The visitors wintered in Florida and were guests of the Rileys who met them last August at Ronville Lodge Huntsville Ontario. Also visiting are Mrs Bradd Hegner of Chicago and Mrs Paul Wilson of Oak Harbor Washington and Mrs Regas Marianos of Franklin.

Joseph T. Riley Glen Lane H. O. Barr William Undercofer Lynn Toronto Ontario Canada Florida Rileys Ronville Lodge Huntsville Bradd Hegner Chicago, Ill J. T. Schraffenberger South Main St Paul Wilson Oak Harbor, Wash Bmirs Regas Marianos Franklin

Birthday Bridge Party Honors Mrs. Guerney H. Cole Jr

Mrs. Robert Nickell hosted a birthday bridge gathering at 1111 Catalpa Dr. for Mrs. Guerney H. Cole Jr. Prizes went to Mrs. J. T. Lamb, Mrs. Frank Ferryman, and Mrs. Frank Myers. A dessert course followed a centerpiece birthday cake as guests included Mrs. Lamb, Mrs. Ferryman, Mrs. Meyers, Mrs. Youngkin, Mrs. Sheets, Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Cole, and the hostess.

Robert Nickell Catalpa Dr Guerney H. Cole, Jr J. T. Lamb Frank Ferryman Frank Myers Lamb Ferryman Meyers Harry Youngkin Mary Jane Sheets Harry Pratt Cole Nickell

Mrs Lila Yeager Hosts Tuesday Guests

Tuesday afternoon and evening guests of Mrs. Lila Yeager. Mrs. Wilson a former Franklin resident is visiting relatives and many friends.

Lila Yeager Wilson Franklin

Myers couple back from Inland Daily Press convention

Mr and Mrs E S Myers returned from Chicago where they attended the Inland Daily Press Association convention.

E. S. Myers Chicago Inland Daily Press Association

Mrs William Stringham Hosts Merry-Go-Round Bridge Luncheon

Mrs William Stringham of Franklin entertained the Merry-Go-Round Club today at a bridge luncheon.

William Stringham of Franklin

Weekend Guests of the Kashs Include Dr and Mrs Goodwin

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs W E Kash of Second Ave were Dr and Mrs J E Goodwin parents of Mrs Kash and her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Guy Goodwin and daughter Ruth of Mt Sterling Ky

W. E. Kash Second Ave J. E Goodwin Kash Inlaw Guy Goodwin Ruth Mt. Sterling, Ky

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Smallwood Bride Elect

Miss Patsy Smallwood, bride elect of Robert C. Cox, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower last evening hosted by Miss Lila Lynch on Tytus Ave. The gift table featured yellow and white decor with spring flowers. prizes went to Mrs. Conrad Heinkel, Mrs. Claude Barker Jr, Miss Donna McGahan, and Miss Pansy Jones. Gifts came from numerous friends including Mrs. William Berry and Mrs. Ralph Creech.

Patsy Smallwood Robert C. Cox Lila Lynch Tytus Ave Conrad Heinkel Claude Barker, Jr Donna McGahan Pansy Jones William Berry Ralph Creech Clayton Combs C. J. Shockley Barker Lelia Co. Lynch Heinkle Martha ' S Treva Hammond Shirley Barr Elaine Selby Wanda Sorrell Louise Nicholson McGahen Marilyn Cassacy

Daughters of America Officers Nominated at Lodge Meeting

The Lodges Miami Valley Daughters of America met in Junior Hall with Mrs. Butler Jewell presiding. Highlights included the first nomination of officers and reports from Mrs. Edwin Egleston Mrs. Wren Hannah and Mrs. Lucien Jones plus a rally report for Miamisburg. Initiation announced for Tuesday May 31.

Miami Valley Daughters of America Butler Jewell Edwin Egleston Wren Hannah Lucien Jones Miamisburg William Apple A Council

Unity Council Daughters of Malta Hall Meeting Report

Mrs Christine Jackson presided as hall chair. A district rally in Miamiaburg was discussed. Mrs Charles DeFrates was named associate councilor for district 15. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Dennis Howard during social hour. Lunch served to 13 members and one guest.

Unity Council Daughters of America Knights of Malta Christine Jackson Miamiaburg Charles DeFrates Dennis Howard

Farwell Party Honors Miss Doris Johnson

The Hannibal Frisby Sunday School class at the Presbyterian Church in Trenton held a farewell party at Mrs. Hannibal Frisby’s home on Hamilton Trenton for Miss Doris Johnson who is moving to Dayton. Gifts were given and luncheon served to Miss Doris Johnson and guests.

Hannibal Frisby Presbyterian Church In Trenton Hamilton - Trenton Doris Johnson Dayton Johnson Sherry Frisby Shirley Toth Shirley Million Geraldine Ash Mary Asher Rita Ellington Loraine Richter Harry Hounshell Donald Seegar Jeff Frisby Allan Frisby

Gloria Allen Honored At Gay Shower Before May 27 Wedding

Miss Gloria Jean Allen received a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Dolly Patterson and Miss Henrietta Huelsbeck at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Boyd on Logan Avenue. Guests tallied scores, awarded prizes to Shirley Kurth Martha Proctor and Allen, and shared a lunch after gifts were opened.

Dolly Patterson Henrietta Huelsbeck Gloria Jean Allen Richard L. Miltenberger Robert E. Boyd Logan Ave Shirley Kurth Martha Proctor Curtis Watts A. Miltenberger Lee Allen Ames Gardner R. E. Boyd Caroline Slavin Phyliss Doench Shirley Kurtz Lois Linzey

Certified Teachers To Present Pupils Saturday Recital

Certified teachers of Ohio Music Teachers Association present pupils in a Saturday recital at 3 30 in the Girls Club. Participants include Joyce Hackney Philip Redding Ma Rose Koehler Shirley Maxwell and others. Teachers leading the event are Mrs Paul Ruth Miss Lula McClellan Sister Frances Miriam and others with Mrs Thompson as chair. Accompanists listed include Miss Weishaar Mrs McCandlish and Miss Sue Ellen White.

Certified Teachers of Ohio Music Teachers’ Association Joyce Hackney Philip Redding Ma Rose Koehler Shirley Maxwell Maxin Wood Beulah Jean Squires Bill Rush Carmen Bleedow Robert Geis Gene Phillips Susan Hagen Stella Axiotes Rachel Kuderer Gloria Walburg Isabel Fuller Paul Ruth Lula McClellan Frances Miriam Robert Sutton Ada Louise Weishaar Homer Weikel Marguerite O'Malley Harold Conn E. H. McCandlish E. L. Phillips W. C. Thompson Robert Ramsdell C. J. Hughes Pearl Walberg Thompson Miss Weishaar McCandlish Sue Ellen White

Bachelor Dinner Tendered William Caldwell Before May Wedding

A bachelor dinner was given in the Hungarian Church social room by the fiancee’s brothers and brother-in-law for William H. Caldwell. The event featured card games, a motion picture, and gifts for the groom. Caldwell is to wed Elizabeth Hocz on Saturday May 28 at the Hungarian Reformed Church.

William H. Caldwell Stephen Mester John Mester Frank Wolner Edgard Kilgore George Swain Hamilton Joseph Kovacs Joseph Juhas Frank Hoez Joseph Siler Andrew Hoez Michael Hoez Joseph Hoez Stephen Koster Evan Masters Cardwell Eliabeth Hocz

Retiring President Praised at South School Tea

Mrs. Sidney Slye, outgoing president of the South School Mothers Welfare Association, was honored at a tea for the lawn fete committee at 700 Fifteenth Ave. The group, meeting to report on the May lawn fete, presented Slye a gift. Proceeds fund reading circle books milk for underweight children and school magazines.

Sidney Slye South School Mother’s Welfare Association Eldon McLaughlin Fifteenth Ave Dale Wiley Slye J. L. Weaver William Mason Jr Martin Gandee Howard Tindall Russell Pence Walter Kuenzel Luther Brumfield Leslie Denis C. R. Schneider Mark Mills Oakwood Jordan E. E. Ten

Women's Bible Class Plans and Past Councilors Meeting

The United Presbyterian Church women meet at 1028 Elwood St tomorrow at 7 30. Julia T Roth Past Councilors gather at Ray Girard home Yankee Rd Thursday at 8 p m for officer elections. Ladies Bible Class meets tomorrow with Mrs Walter Wendt Marshall Rd at 7 30.

The United Presbyterian Church Clara Radabaugh Elwood St Julia T. Roth Ray Girard Yankee Rd Ladies Bible Class Walter Wendt Marshall Rd

Lions honor Middletown War Mothers at luncheon

The Middletown War Mothers of World Wars I and II will be guest honor at the Middletown Lions Club weekly noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel. Rev. Stanley Weed of Lindenwald Methodist Church will speak. Each mother receives a white carnation, the War Mothers’ official flower.

Middletown Middletown Lions Club Manchester Hotel Stanley Weed Lindenwald Methodist Church Hamilton

St Marys Church Schedules Masses For Feast Day

Two low masses will be held at St Marys Church tomorrow at 6 15 am and 8 30 am in honor of the Feast of the Ascension. Tonight at 7 30 o clock the regular weekly devotions and prayers for peace will be held.

St. Marys Church Peeren

Middletown Camera Club Plans June Field Trip

At the Middletown Camera Club meeting, Arnold Boxwell covered the Progressive School of Photography and Jim Brate summarized the modern school. Members proposed a one day field trip for June 26 with final plans at the next meeting. A Highland Research Corporation representative will speak on June 28 with a lecture and demonstration.

Middletown Camera Club Arnold Boxwell Jim Brate Highland Research Corporation

Middletown Junior Achievers win 18th national award

Middletown Junior Achievement Inc reports its 18th national award this year executive director Robert McDade announced Two honorable mention Wood Award certificates arrive naming Armco Junior Craftsman Company and Woo Woo Woodpeckers. Armco Juniors crafts are sleeve ironing boards with covers subbed to Crystallettes and Schmoo. Woo Woodpeckers sponsored by Gardner Board and Carton Co Advisors Frank Troutvine Jr Fenton Hall Clarence Harris. The Wood Award, backed by the National Lumber Manufacturing Association, honors excellence in wood product manufacture. This year Middletown had 18 companies active and has earned 18 national awards, up from 14 last year.

Middletown Schmoo Frank Troutvine, Jr Woo - Woo - Woodpeckers Gardner Board and Carton Company Fenton Hall Clarence Harris National Lumber Manufacturing Association

Firemen Prepare Summer Festival Plans for North Middletown

North Middletown Volunteer Fire Department meets at the fire house to approve a July festival on North Verity Parkway near Route 4. Lee Becht Shows to supply rides and concessions. five rides for children plus a midway. Proceeds fund new fire equipment. Next monthly meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

North Middletown

Flash Use on Camera and Electronic Flash Attachments

A concise note on the function and differences between built in camera flashes and separate electronic flash attachments. It explains how each type provides illumination, considerations for exposure, and practical tips for use in various lighting situations. It covers sync speed, power, and manual versus automatic modes.

Beta Sigma Phi Delta Sigma Club Social Meeting

The Delta Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Miss Margaret Renner's home for a combined social and business gathering. A brief business session announced new standing committees for the coming year. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Mary Margeret McCann, Mrs Ballard Blount and Mrs Gerald Wilcox for card games, followed by refreshments served by the hostess.

Delta Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Margaret Renner Mary Margeret McCann Ballard Blount Gerald Wilcox

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Meets at Mrs Chappell Home

Last evening members met at 222 South Broad Street for a combined business and social gathering. A nominating committee was appointed to present a slate for the next meeting when officers will be elected. After business, attendees enjoyed a social hour with cards and refreshments.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha James Chappell South Broad St

Co-Operettes Elect New Officers At Sheard Home

Last evening the Co-Operettes met at Mrs. Gilbert Sheard's residence on South Main Street. New officers were installed: Mrs. Arthur Butts president, Mrs. John Hasselbach Jr first vice president, Mrs. Tom Brown second vice president, Mrs. Tom Giles recording secretary, Mrs. Sheard treasurer and corresponding secretary. Mrs. Sheard was named delegate to the national convention in June in Cincinnati. Hostess duties were shared by Mrs. Roy Stoutenborough, Mrs. Charles Hurst, and Mrs. Jack Christy.

Gilbert Sheard South Main St Arthur Butts John Hasselbach, Jr Tom Brown Tom Giles Sheard John Alflin Cincinnati Roy Stoutenborough Charles Hurst Jack Christy

Phi Beta Psi Bridge Party At Forest Hills Club

A Phi Beta Psi sorority bridge party was enjoyed at Forest Hills Country Club last evening with prize winners named as Mrs. L. F. Reinartz Jr and others. Homemakers' Circles annual dinner drew 79 members at the Wishing Well Center Street. invocation by Mrs. Crist opened the event.

Forest Hills Country Club Phi Beta Psi Sorority Centerville R. V. Crist Robert Cox Larry Schlemann Eugene Cramer George Roust Walter Evans Ervin Walker

Suburban Card Club Fun At Mrs Graft Home

Mrs Edward Graft hosted the Suburban Card Club on Grand Ave last evening. Winners were Mrs Louis Stult Mrs George Frye Sr and Mrs Marie Waites. Refreshments were served to Mrs Russel Oglesby Mrs Mary Shotts Mrs John Strait Mrs Paul Wilch Sr the winners and the hostess.

Edward Graft Grand Ave Louis Stult George Frye Marie Waites Russel Oglesby Mary Shotts John Strait Paul Wilch

Post Nuptial Shower For Bride Of March Twelve

A gay post nuptial shower was hosted by Mrs. V C Tipton at her McKinley Street home for Mrs. Raymond Mann the bride formerly Edna Becraft who wed in Liberty Indiana on March 12. Guests enjoyed spring floral decor wrapped packages games and prizes and a late luncheon with numerous attendees including Mrs. Orville Mayabb Mrs. Keyser West Mrs. Dorsey Morrison and others.

V. C. Tipton McKinley St Raymond Mann Mildred Mayabb Orville Mayabb Keyser West Dorsey Morrison Charles McGee Clint Wright Tete Peyton Dorsey Lawson Smith Lewis Schmidt C. B. Wilson Raleigh Beskridge Townsend Robert Peck G. Bennington Collie Colliver William Cos

Dinner Bridge Honoring Bride-Elect Vivian Back Rieth

Miss Vivian Back and Miss Marcella Rieth hosted a dinner-bridge at 825 Millville Ave Hamilton honoring Miss Elinora Blanton bride elect of William Staton. Gifts were given and bridge prizes went to Mrs Ruth Busenlechtner Mrs Stanley Kucharski and Miss Maude Heaton.

Vivian Back Marcella Rieth Elinora Blanton William Staton Millville Ave Hamilton Ruth Busenlechtner Stanley Kucharski Maude Heaton Violet Ward Evelyn Klinker Busenlechtner Heaton Grant Back Fred Rieth Miss Back Miss Rieth

Medical Auxiliary Luncheon Hears New Officers Installed

Hamilton hosts Wormen s Auxiliary to the Butler County Medical Association for a luncheon at Eaton Manor. New officers were installed led by Mrs. Fred Brosius. President Mrs. W. H. Henry and other posts named.Outgoing president Azel Ames received a thanks gift as 81 members attended with three new members introduced. Co chairs were Mrs. Ralph Leger and Mrs. George Flanner.

Hamilton Wormen Butler County Medical Association Eaton Manor Fred Brosius W. H. Henry Paul Ivins John Carter William Neel Jack Harris Robert Wilson A. J. Mackie Azel Ames Ralph Leger George Flanner

Unsalted Fat Brush Roasts For Skin On Chicken

A cooking tip details brushing the chicken with a small amount of unsalted fat such as lard before roasting to achieve an unblistered skin. The passage also lists several women attendees as hostesses or honored guests.

Monroe Lions Club Nominates Officers

The Monroe Lions Club announced officer candidates at the May meeting. Named are Leslie Robinson and Walter Coppess for president, Paul Baker and Doug Byers for first vice president, E R Hiteshue and Robert Thompson for second vice president, Caleb Jones and Carswin Kimball for third vice president, David Harmon as tail twister, C E Campbell as lion tamer, John Bolin and Clifford Gleasman as treasurer, and Robert Mitzel as secretary with directors Harold Carter Earl E Hieshue Marvin Carpenter and Dale Constiner. Election is June 13 with installation June 27 at Le Lourdesville Lake after a Cleveland TV showing arranged with Hugh Harvey of Ohio Bell.

Monroe Lions Club Leslie Robinson Walter Coppess Paul Baker Doug Byers E.R. Hiteshue Robert Thompson Caleb Jones Carswin Kimball David Harmon C. E. Campbell John Bolin Clifford Gleasman Charles M. Trees Robert Mitzel Harold Carter Earl E. Hieshue Marvin Carpenter Dale Constiner le Lourdesville Lake Cleveland Hugh Harvey Ohio Bell Telephone Company Gordon Lindsey Monroe High School

Carrots Cut in Strips With Cheese Sauce Method

If you have cooked carrots the same way before, try cutting them into strips and briefly boiling in salted water. Drain and dress with a cheese sauce for a lighter, quicker preparation.

Plans for Central School lawn fete announced

Final plans for the Central School lawn fete were made at a committee meeting at the McCoys. The Central School orchestra directed by Herman J. Copp will play from 6 30 to 7 30 p m Tickets are available from students and a ticket contest pits first floor grades against second floor grades. If it rains the event moves indoors to the school building.

Central School David McCoy Central School Orchestra Herman J. Copp

Ascension Thursday Masses Planned at St Peter Claver Mission

Ascension Thursday masses will be held at St Peter Claver Mission 810 Eighth Ave with services at 6:30 and 8:00 a m Father Paul Golembiewski pastor announces Benediction after the 8 a m mass Confessions are heard today from 7 to 8 p m.

St. Peter Claver Mission Eighth Ave Paul Golembiewski

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F Society Peg Rosing G. H. Cole Steupe Rite NX Miss Smallwood Farwell Wilson Funeral Home Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson Gloria Allen William Caldwell St. Mary’s Church Camera Club Firemen Ready Kdna Beauty Shop Central Ave Dunn’s Beauty L. F. Reinartz, Jr D. W. Jenkins Martha Finkbone Patricia Hayes Clara Mae Yorgen Tilman Ellison Walter R. Bender J. R. Sexton Fred J. Schatzmann Roy A. Granger R. Grubbs Robert Holly John Ki N. Mai Medical Auxiliary Charles Gorman Thomas Linn Ascension Gough Lamb Brandenburg Furs Inc Clinton ST Middletown’s Finest
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