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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1949

Page

5

Local residents take varied weekend trips and visits

Mr and Mrs J J Hallowell depart for Hot Springs Virginia for a week long vacation. Charles Bailey returns from Winchester and Ashland Kentucky with relatives. C F Harris and Orman M Elam travel three days through West Virginia. Robert Nickell and family visit Cleveland. W E Goode family visits Lickert relatives. E A Correa and children head to Cave Cod Massachusetts for summer. Robert Ashworth and Robyn tour Steubenville Ohio. Elly W Hansel returns from Rochester New York. Homer Caler hosts surprise party for Charles Conarroe Sr on Fleming Road celebrating his 71st birthday with relatives and guests.

Robert Nickell Catalpa Dr Cleveland Homer Caler Cincinnati Charles Conarroe Fleming Rd Conarroe Charles Coffey Dayton Lelia la Craft Thelma Richey Virgil Wells and Sons

Miss Elsie Mack Tendered Shower

A weekend bridal shower for Miss Elsie Mack in Woodlawn Ave home hosted by Mrs. Floyd D. Turner Jr. featured a chandelier spritzed with satin rib bons and a sprinkler motif at table. Guests included Mrs. John William Mack and many Mack family members. gifts, games, and refreshments followed.

Elsie Mack Everett C. Plummer Floyd D. Turner, Jr Woodlawn Ave John William Mack Robert Westbrooke Fred Neal Buford Chandler Winford Back Wilford Wells Chester McCutcheon Charles Egleston Thomas Fenton Florence Cantor Kelse Nickell Eugene Mack Mary Ruth Mack Virginia Lee Mack Frances McFeeters Turner Miss Mack Neal Wells McCutcheon J. W. Mack

Barbara Long Honored Guest At Lovely Tea

Miss Barbara Long honored at a Sunday tea hosted by Mrs. David Dillon Sr. of Panama Ave. for friends from multiple cities. The event celebrated her upcoming June 6 wedding to Semen P. Dillon and featured a silver lace setting with several attendees including McDonough and Dillon families and other local residents.

Barbara Long Lovely Tea David Dillon Panama Ave Miss Long L. J. Lon South Main St Semen P. Dillon Holy Trinity Church Charles Andreotta Mary Flanagan Robert Nelson Columbus W. H. Miller New Carlisle Morris McDonough William McDonough Gerald McDonald Oxford FE. A. Keresmar Hamilton Norbert Hammerie Liberty Ind Paula McDonough Washington, D. C Frances L. McDonough Nancy McDonough College Corners

Deadline Approaches for Questionnaire Return

Members of Treble Clef Chorus are reminded that tomorrow June 1 is the deadline to return the completed questionnaire prepared by the executive board to gauge members views on policy matters. Completed forms will influence next year’s programs and other policy decisions.

Treble Clef Chorus R. A. Heck South Main St

Miss Mary Ann Cummings Wins College Scholarship

Miss Mary Ann Cummings, 17, daughter of Mrs Helen and the late William J Cummings, wins a four year scholarship to the College of Mount St Joseph in Ohio. She studied at Holy Trinity and Middletown High, earned National Honor Society membership, served on student council, and belonged to Nightingale Club Y Teens Pep and Radio Club and the Soc and Buskin Dramatic Group.

Mary Ann Cummings Helen William J. Cummings College of Mount St. Joseph Ohio Miss Cummings Holy Trinity Middletown High Nightengale Club Soc and Buskin Dramatic Group

Miscellaneous Party for Bride-Elect Barbara Davies

Miss Barbara Davies celebrates a miscellaneous party at Mrs. Harry Davies home on Baltimore Street with an outdoor picnic and gift opening. Little Susan Davies entertained with tap dances as guests including Mrs. Howard Schuefler and several Davies family members attended. The upcoming marriage to Jack Burkham of Newark, Ohio, is set for Saturday, June 11.

Barbara Davies Harry Davies Baltimore St Little Susan Davies Howard Schuefler Charles Palmer Walter Schaeffer Frank Gillen Mary Gillen Roy Davies Tom Davies James Roberts Joan Davies Joan Doring Barbara Frisby Davies Miss Davies Jack Burkham Newark

Pipeline Cross County Roads For 20 Inch Line

Butler County commissioners received a formal request from Mid- Valley Pipe Line Company to cross county roads for a crude oil pipeline extending 20 inches from Lima Ohio through Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi across the Mississippi River into Louisiana and on to Longview Texas.

Hamilton Butler County Mid- Valley Pipe Line Company Lima Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi Mississippi River Louisiana Longview Tex

Phone Lines Added To City Building

City Attorney Fred J. Schatzmann announced a switch to add two main lines at the City Building. The upgrade, installed by Ohio Bell Telephone Company at no cost to the city, will bring total lines to five without affecting police or fire department numbers.

Fred J. Schatzmann Schatzmann Ohio Bell Telephone Company

Society deadlines and rules for the Society Department

The Society Department sets the entry deadline at 10 30 a m for all society items. Reports covering functions must be in by the stated time to avoid removal due to late submission. For in doubt, contact the Society Editor at 2 3611 for guidance and ensure items meet the deadline.

Voting Regulations Up Before Ohio House

Ohio House of Representatives will vote on a bill to prevent ballot invalidation on minor technicalities. Backed by Gov. Lausche the measure would let election boards count ballots when intent is clear and allow petitions with five to 25 signatures for central committee candidates. The bill also expands penalties for ticket scalping and includes a $650,000,000 biennial appropriation package.

Columbus Ohio House of Representatives Frank J. Lausche Senate House Assembly Lausche Secretary of State Charles F. Sweeney Election Board Henry A. Wallace Central Committee Franklin County Rep Mavree B. Marshall R-Frankin

Scouter Play Day Scheduled For Saturday

Girl Scout groups move Play Day to Saturday at Sunset Park with 500 Brownies expected. Leaders will manage 16 to 20 per group from 10 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. Milk orders are collected at the bandstand while 25 senior scouts supervise the afternoon turn relays and folk dancing on the tennis courts.

Garnet L. Church Sunset Park John Otterbein Otterbein Melville Buckingham

Sunday Calendar Picture Deadline and Policies

The notice states deadlines for Sunday pictures and weddings. Friday 3 p.m. is the final deadline for submissions. Pictures must arrive by Thursday noon for Sunday edition. Engagements or weddings only, not both, and photos older than ten days are unusable. Stork showers and children's birthday parties are not used.

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House Finance Committee Cuts Near Four Million From Measure

The House Finance Committee advances the bill after slashing nearly 4 million dollars from the original measure. The action signals a tighter funding plan and potential changes to program scope ahead of full chamber consideration.

Bill to be printed and sent to Senate next week

The bill must be printed and will not be voted on until next week. It then proceeds to the Senate for consideration.

Senate

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Or Society Peg Rosing J. J. Hallowell Hot Springs Charles Bailey Winchester Ashland D. M. Carter C. F. Harris Linden Ave Orman M. Elam Maple Park West Virginia E. A. Correa Cave Cod Mass Robert Ashworth Robyn Highland St Steubenville, C M. P. Stevens Elly W. Hansel Rochester N. Y Gibson Guitar Norris Music House Charles Erle Hanson Standt’s Jewelers Central Ave Civic Auditorium NU Phi MU Sorority YMCA Nu Phi Mu Mary Catherine Swaim Jean Back Joan Norris Patricia Goonan Mary Eliopoulos Sue Mardas Lodema Sarver Betty Selby Ruby Collins Mary Cummings Esther L. O’neil U. of C Lightning Laundry Clinton ST Middletown House Finance Committee Park & Second E.C.M Stal Brian McNeil Dwight Batiste
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