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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1952

Page

6

Miss Niederlander Reviews The Presidents Lady for group

Miss Niederlander reviews Irving Stone's The Presidents Lady life of Andrew Jackson and Rachel for the Current Literature Study Group of the American Association of University Women. The account covers Rachel's marriages, Jackson's campaigns, the Hermitage, and her death from gossip. New officers were elected and hostesses listed.

American Association of University Women Jeannette Niederlander Irving Stone Andrew Jackson Rachel Louisiana Robartz

Sorority Installs Officers At Social

Newly elected officers of Phi Beta Psi sorority were installed in an evening service at the Girls' Club. During the social hour members enjoyed bridge with prizes awarded to several named members and guests.

Phi Beta Psi Sorority Jane Ann Leasure Paul Ruth Norman Kerr Donald McKillop Cecil Runyan Robert Raine James Sexton Donald Danner Richard Dell Paul Crane Raymond McNeill William Rehse Jack H. Cox James M. Cahill A. R. Maupin G. R. Bingham Doris Stamp

Pythian Sisters Host Annual Dinner for Members

Mothers and daughters of the Pythian Sisters attended the annual dinner last evening. More than 90 guests enjoyed a covered dish meal. After dinner 15 members modeled clothes from by-gone days. Games and contests followed with Mrs Mull as prize winner.

Ross Hill Ardmore Dr Earl Klein Gladys Goddard H. P. Gayl Mis Ter Mull

Travel Notes From Florida to Key West and Beyond

Mr and Mrs Herman Braden of St Petersburg Florida visit Mrs Braden’s brother and wife Mr and Mrs Orville Wills of Lowell Street. Last night Mr and Mrs Esta Razor Jr and children and Miss Vivian Hathway of Pencey were also guests of Mr Wills. Mr and Mrs Karl Davis of 2316 Sutphin St have returned from a 20 day trip through the South traveling about 3900 miles along the east coast to Key West around the Gulf to Ft Myers and back through Mobile Alabama visiting friends en route.

Herman Braden St. Petersburg Fla Braden Orville Wills Lowell Street Esta E. Razor, Jr Vivian Hathway Pency Wills Karl Davis Sutphin St Key West Gulf Ft. Myers Mobile Ala

Shower Honors Bride Of June 17 At Home Event

Continuing festivities for Miss Leona Baker bride elect of Paul Lockmeyer were held with a linen shower at Mrs. Reese Wells home on Queen Ave. Guests offered best wishes to the couple and the wedding is set for June 7 at First Baptist Church with the Rev John L Parr officiating.

Leona Baker Paul Lockmeyer Wayne Rogers Reese Wells Miss Baker Amanda Baker Jerry Conway Helen Lockmeyer Mr. Lockmeyer First Baptist Church John L. Parr

Miss Mary Holland Honored At Shower

Miss Mary Ann Holland bride elect of William Baker was honored at a linen shower hosted by Mrs. Shirley Keller Jr and Miss Patricia Greer. Pink green and white decorations and garden flowers filled the rooms as guests played bridge and canasta with prizes awarded to several attendees.

Mary Ann Holland William Baker Shirley Keller, Jr Patricia Greer Cecil Wilson Eileen Cassidy Mae Holland Marilyn Fett John Case Larry Deckwith Earl Boyd Robert Bailey George Evans Jean Blashock W. J. J. Miles Francis Looker

Official Board Plans Business For Coming Year

The Official Board of Homemakers' Circles met Tuesday evening to set plans for the year. A card party benefit for the library project is scheduled for November 6 at the American Legion. Mrs. William Carson, president, announced committees: program chair Mrs. Robert Bendure. ways and means chair Mrs. Wade Pratt. membership chairs Mrs. William Yarber and Mrs. Cliff Sweeney. auditing Mrs. Robert Sims. publicity Mrs. Robert Kihm. project chair Mrs. Tudor Morris with members Mrs. Gerhard Klouman, Mrs. James Fasany, Mrs. E. R. Hiles, Mrs. Robert Rogers, and Mrs. Wilton Smith.

Board of Homemakers’ Circles American Legion William Carson Wilton Smith Gerhard Klouman James Fasany Robert Rogers Robert Bendure Tudor Morris Joseph Piel E. R. Hiles Ways and Wade Pratt William Yarber Cliff Sweeney Robert Sims Robert Kihm

Honor Dead, But Dont Join Them

Police Chief Joseph Blackmore urged extra caution for Memorial Day travel noting past lows in holiday fatalities and stressing pre trip car checks. He warned drivers to beware others’ rash driving and to maintain lights brakes tires and steering to avoid accidents and honor the dead.

Joseph Blackmore United States Ohio Blackmore

Middletown Welcome Wagon Adds Three New Members

Three newcomers joined Middletown Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club at a Tuesday meeting at the Colony. New members are Mrs Anthony Tsing Mrs William Miller and Mrs Cam Denisi The group plans a bake sale with date and location to be announced Card prizes were awarded to several members. Hostesses for the evening included Mrs Melvin A Dawson Mrs John Barker Mrs James Hopkins and Mrs J Manning

Middletown Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Colony Anthony Tsing William Miller Cam Denisi Cass Mangold Johns Morton S. Muggan E. Day Mirs Charles Lee David Wright William Ayres Onisi Melvin A. Dawson John Barker James Hopkins J. Manning

Bon Voyage Party Fetes Miss Mehl Before Departure

Miss Jane Mehl, a Roosevelt Junior High School teacher, is set to sail from New York on June 4 aboard the Ile de France. Miss Valda Wilkerson and Miss Ellen Aubley hosted a bon voyage gathering with over 20 guests at The Alameda, marking a farewell as Miss Mehl travels through France, Holland and Switzerland for more than a month.

Valda Wilkerson Ellen Aubley Jane Mehl Miss Mehl Ile de France New York France Holland Switzerland Miss Wilkerson Alameda Mehl Mary Delp East Central Ave Pat Easterling Roosevelt Junior High School

Group Nominates New Officers for Women of the Moose

Initiation of candidates and nomination of officers was the main business last evening for Women of the Moose. Officers will be elected next week. On June 15 the group will combine with Loyal Order of the Moose for an annual memorial service in memory of departed members. Mrs. Alfred Geren is in charge.

Ten Cases Of Polio Found In Akron Area

Ten of the 13 polio cases reported at Children's Hospital Akron come from Amish villages in Stark Tuscarawas Holmes and Wayne Counties. The outbreak began about ten weeks before the usual polio period and the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis plans to circulate German language literature in the affected villages.

Akron Children's Hospital Stark Tuscarawas Holmes Wayne National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis

Two Schools Go Over Top in Hospital Fund Drive

Woodrow Wilson and Thomas A. Edison schools surpassed their quotas in Middletown Hospital’s $2,000,000 building fund campaign under Hugh Butler. Wilson led by George C. Crout and Edison by Leonard Minnich with 10 percent staff participation. Industrial workers are being solicited with a scale: under $4,000 50 cents weekly, $4,000–$4,999 75 cents, $5,000 and up based on earnings.

Woodrow Wilson Thomas A. Edison Middletown Hospital Hugh Butler Wilson School George C. Crout Edison School Leonard Minnich

Grange Policies 7 op Heavy Says Fichter At Oxford

Joseph W. Fichter, past master of the Ohio State Grange, at the Hanover Grange anniversary, argues local granges are ignored by state and national bodies except as revenue sources. He calls for ground up policy development and genuine representation of rank and file farmers.

Oxford Joseph W. Fichter Ohio State Grange Hanover Grange Fichter Grange

Five Sign For Army Air Force Recruits From Middletown and Franklin

The Army and Air Force recruiting station at 116 South Main Street announced five local enlistments. Air Force enlistees Edgar Chaney Jr and Eugene Ray Alexander from Middletown and Vernon Eugene Johnson and Bennie Lou Norris from Franklin were sent to Sampson AFB Geneva New York. Earnest Hipsher from Franklin enlisted in the Army and was sent to Ft Meade Maryland for recruit training. MSgt Luther Gregory, station commander, reported the details.

Army and Air Force South Main St Middletown Frankin Air Force Sampson Afb Geneva N.Y Edgar Chaney, Jr Sheffield St Eugene Ray Alexander Fernwood St Vernon Eugene Johnson Allen St Bennie Lou Norris Highland Ave Franklin Earnest Hipsher Thirkield Ave Army Ft. Meade Luther Gregory

Open House and Dance Planned at Legion 231

Blythe-Williams Post 231 American Legion hosts an open house from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at 836 Eighth Ave. Tommy Thompson Revue, led by ex Count Basie drummer, performs 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Armco Center with an all-girl orchestra and four dancers. Commander William Commodore urges Post members to assemble at 9 a.m. for parade instructions.

Blythe-Williams Post American Legion Legion Hall Eighth Ave Tommy Thompson Armco Center Thompson Count Basie Mr. Blues Sandman William Commodore Post 231

Municipal Court Hears Drunk Driving and Related Charges

Donald Saylor 27 of Middletown Route 2 fined 200 plus costs for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after arraignment before Judge Alton H. Combs in Municipal Court. Escoe Broughton 39 of 911 Garden Ave received a suspended six month jail term and lifetime driving revocation for operating a car while intoxicated. Juanita Brewer 20 of 2410 Minnesota Ave had her case on a court order violation dismissed. Donald Wells 29 of 3800 Tytus Ave held for Butler County Grand Jury on non support. Norma Wells filed the charges and Wells was moved to the county jail. Saylor was arrested Tuesday night on South Sutphin St.

Donald Saylor Middletown Alton H. Combs Saylor South Sutphin St Donald Wells Tytus Ave Butler County Grand Jury Norma Wells Wells Escoe Broughton Garden Ave Combs Broughton Juanita Brewer Minnesota Ave

Police Briefs Tie to Warrants and Missing Person Case

Mary Benton, 44, of 707 Eighteenth Ave, was arrested on a warrant for assault and battery and released on 300 bond to appear in court Monday. Gabriel DeCristoforo, 2119 Wayne Ave, reported four hubcaps missing from his car on Central Ave. Ruby Myers, 21, of First Ave, has been missing for eight days, described as 4'10" tall, 110 pounds, brown hair and eyes, horn rimmed glasses with gold trim. police note.

Mary Benton Eighteenth Ave Gabriel DeCristoforo Wayne Ave Central Ave Ruby Myers First Ave Harry Lacy Manchester Rd

Lebanon Mayor Among Three Hurt In Crash

Mayor William Fraser 62 of Lebanon suffered a right knee injury in a late Wednesday crash on Route 122 west of Route 25. He rode in John Reese’s car from Franklin, with Virginia McCoy 20 Middletown Route 2 and Maria McCoy 38 of the same address sustaining head, shoulder and chest injuries. All treated by family physicians. Police said glare from oncoming cars blinded drivers, causing Fraser to collide with a rear car as Reese slowed.

William Fraser Lebanon Fraser John Reese Franklin Reese Virginia McCoy Middletown Maria McCoy Cers

Easter Seals Fund Rises For Child Camp Plans

The Butler County Society for Crippled Children and Adults reports 6242.65 raised from Easter Seals sales. Plans for an August 16 21 children's camp are set with nurses and supervision arranged. Parents should contact Miss Mary Hopkins at the Civic Association Bureau of Public Nursing. Middletown and Hamilton Rotary clubs sponsor the camp.

Butler County Society For

Former Local Youth Set for Priesthood Ordination

Paul Martin, formerly of Middleton, is to be ordained with the Home Missioners of America at St. Monica Cathedral in Cincinnati. He will celebrate his first Mass at St. Stephen Church in Hamilton at 9 a.m. Sunday. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Martin of Hamilton. He authored The Family Rosary and is writing works on Jesus and Mary. his siblings include Mary Otto, a Franciscan Sister, and Francis X. Martin, a Navy petty officer.

Urban Paul Martin Home Missioners of America St. Monica Cathedral Cincinnati O. E. Martin Stanley St North Second St Hamilton Armco St. Stephen Church Father Martin Holy Trinity School St. Gregory Seminary Mt. Washington St. Charles Borromeo College Columbus St. Mary Seminary Jesuit Seminary Milford Glen Mary Seminary Glendale Martin Christ Mary Otto Franciscan Sisters of Oldenburg Ind Francis X. Martin Navy Donald A. Martin Logan Ave

OSU President Named Chairman of Pike Advisory Unit

Dr. Howard L. Bevis president of Ohio State University was named Wednesday chair of a 52 member Citizens Advisory Committee to the Ohio Turnpike Commission.

Columbus Howard L. Bevis Ohio State University Ohio Turnpike Commission

Singer Expecting Baby in Early Fall

New York singer Mimi Benzel, a former Metropolitan Opera soprano, announced Wednesday she expects her first child in early fall. She is married to concert agent Walter Gold.

New York Mimi Benzel Metropolitan Opera Soano Miss Benzell Walter Gold

Also Mentioned on This Page

News OF Society Miss Niederlander P. F. Johnson M. C. Nichols G. R. Higham Pythian Sisters Mary Holland Dot Beauty Shop T Pene Pat Worome Atlanta Ga Fane ALL Europe Hannah ST. John's Lane Rome Club Akron Area Leo F. Reinartz Reinartz Bendix Dohn’s Hardware Reed Olebeut Legion 231 U. S William J. Miller Kine Features Tne OSU Pike Advisory Unit CALL Beverly Studio Coles RD
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