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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1949

Page

9

First Ft Ancient District Roundtable Leaders Named

Announcement of section leaders for the Ft Ancient District Scouters Roundtable opens the new program year. Chet Thompson of Mason heads Cub Scouting, F K Harrington heads Boy Scouting, and G J Gray leads Exploring. Coraddale hosts a 50 cent share-the-cost supper on November 14 as the district committee meets with all sections.

Lebanon Ft. Ancient Chet Thompson Mason F. K. Harrington G. J. Gray Coraddale

Prince of Peace Contest Planned in Carlisle Local Elims

Carlisle will host the Prince of Peace Contest with eight contestants. Four girls including Joan Branaman Martha Glass Martha Bachert and Jackie Clay speak at the 10 a.m. service at Jersey Presbyterian Church. The remaining four, Jeannine Collins Doris Rhule Ruth Ratliff and Twila Sauter, perform at 8 p.m. Two finalists advance to the county contest later this month.

Carlisle Joan Branaman Martha Glass Martha Bachert Jackie Clay Thken Jersey Presbyterian Church Jeannine Collins Doris Rhule Ruth Ratliff Twila Sauter

Epicurean Club Hosts Halloween Party in West Elkton

Members of the Epicurean Club of West Elkton gathered for a Halloween party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Knepshield and Mr. and Mrs. Carson. The evening featured masked games and treats such as doughnuts cider apples candy and pumpkin pie. Guests included numerous couples and the Erwins who will host November meeting.

West Elkton Epicurean Club of Charles Knepshield Bill Carson Elbert Brubaker James Erwin Alfred Kiracofe

Masons To Meet In Germantown

Germantown Masonic Lodge holds its regular meeting tonight at 7 30 with important business expected. American Legion Auxiliary also meets this evening at 8 in the Legion Home.

Germantown Masonic Lodge American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home

Carlisle Girl Scouts Banquet Moves To Manchester Hotel

Carlisle Girl Scouts will participate in a Dad Daughter banquet at the Manchester Hotel in Middletown on Wednesday evening. They were honored last Sunday at New Jersey Presbyterian Church for Girl Scout Week. A tour recently took them through Hutchings plant of Dayton Power and Light near Chautauqua. Leaders are Mrs Paul Berenger and Miss Florence Eckhart. Troop 216 has 19 members. a Brownie Jr unit was formed under Mrs Ed Fox with its first meeting yesterday.

Carlisle Manchester Middletown New Jersey Presbyterian Church Hutchings Dayton Power and Light Company Chautauqua Paul Berenger Florence Eckhart Ed Fox

Local Social Roundup From Carlisle and Nearby

Mrs. Donald Inga brand is a patient in Miami Valley Hospital. Walter Vander Veer attended the Jolly Jokers Club at the Taylor home Friday. George Beachler of Miami University visited over the weekend. Solon Kindred has been discharged from Middletown Hospital. The Vander Veers joined the county 40 and 8 meeting at the Franklin Legion Home Thursday. Mrs. John Conover has been discharged from Middletown hospital. A large group, including Dr. Marvin Walters and several Montague area residents, toured the Frigidaire plant Tuesday evening. Middletown visitors and Carlisle families hosted and attended multiple gatherings, including masked parties and dinners, with many local names listed. Mrs. Nelson Williams, a Findlay native and Carlisle High School commercial teacher, is staying with Miss Edna Chamberlain. The community noted several hostings at homes of Stanley Clark, Paul Shaffer, and others, plus a large reunion celebration for George Beachler Jr. and family amid anniversary festivities. The condition of Mrs. Hiram Grass remains steady in bed.

Hayden Tobias Middletown Stanley Clark Nelson Williams Findlay Carlisle High School Edna Chamberlain William Enterman Jesse Brandenburg S. C Alexander Roy Mount Charles R. Mount Walter Stephens Robert Pence W. J. Kropf Louis Moore Clipper Club Oakland Presbyterian Church of Paul Shaffer Centerville Warner Conover Lial Khans Ray Mount S. C. Alexander Herbert Swartzel Germantown Fred Beachler Gna Dan Gross George Price, Jr Ae Beachler Jr George Beach Hiram Grass Wetherly Charles Mason New Jersey Howard Munger Chamberlain Walter House Franklin Clarence Emiey Keri Sliver Orion Shank Ohio State Columbus Robert Grubbs Paul Grubbs Isabel McTavish Miami University Donald Fleishal Homer Cal Eddie Durst Miami Valley Hospital Robert Conrad Grandview Hospital Dayton T. K. Zehring Boyd Askins Margaret Askins Roma Cowdrey Detroit Mich Ortley Focht Eaton Brelsford William Salyer and Son Walter Phillabaum E Wlliam Balam Bailey Canada B. Lackey Bessie Shaffer Lutheran Church Carlos Moses

South Lebanon Man Is Made Sergeant

Martin L. Denny of South Lebanon has been promoted to sergeant. The announcement comes from the Commanding Officer of Nagoya Air Force Base in Japan, where Denny is stationed with the Fifth Air Force. The Minneapolis phone book shows Olson names outweigh Smiths by 1,646 to 1,080.

Lebanon Martin L. Denney W. M. Denny South Nagoya Air Force Base Nagoya Japan Set. Denney Fifth Air Force

Minstrel Planned by Springboro PTA at High School

The Clearcreek Township PTA plans a minstrel titled Dusky Clouds at the Springboro high school auditorium on Monday and the following evenings November 7 and 8. Charles Staley serves as interlocutor and the end men include Robert South Curtis Beck Willard Allen BE Luttringer Howard Stitzel William Ginn Willard Taylor Ralph Mills with a 25 voice mixed chorus and Don Sellers as accompanist.

Springboro Clearcreek Township Parent Teachers Association Charles Staley Sambo Robert South Curtis Beck Mose Willard Allen Washington BE. E. Luttringer Rastus Howard Stitzel Amos William Ginn Willard Taylor Lightenin Ralph Mills Don Sellers

New Franklin Scout Troop Entertained

New Franklin Scouts Troop 99 held a Halloween party hosted by leaders Mrs. Ben Janney and Mrs. Paul Etter at the Janney home. Guests enjoyed decorations, games, and prize contests won by Dixie Rabaugh, Phyllis McGaha, Martha Jane Hall and Robin Shane, followed by lunch. Other attendees included Mary Jane Tolley, Susan Tewell, Charlene Koettel, Florence Arkill, Sue Ellen Bennett, Jane Ann Evans, Barbara Harrell, Kenna Lucas, Shirley Monk, Ruth Patton and Peggy Richardson.

Franklin Scout Ben Janney Paul Etter Janney Dixie Rbaugh Phyllis McGaha Martha Jane Hall Robin Shane Mary Jane Tolley Susan Tewell Charlene Koettel Florence Arkill Sue Ellen Bennett Jane Ann Evans Barbara Harrell Kenna Lucas Shirley Monk Ruth Patton Peggy Richardson

Franklin Fraternal and Scout Activities Highlight Local Meeting News

A Franklin Tuesday night service consolidated Franklin Council with Clara Condon Council Daughters of America. The Franklin Cub Pack met at First Methodist Church for November events. Brownie Troop 16 organized with Mrs. R W Rossman and Mrs. Mervin Rayburn led a Halloween gathering at their High Street home. Several families, guests, and neighbors shared post service visits, with Mr. and Mrs. Luke Davis hosting Sandra Kay and others on High Street. Regional social events included Rexall Drug Convention attendance in Columbus and visits from Detroit sister Charlies Harding to local Millard relatives. Local hospital and school events feature a Grandview Hospital patient, a Hallwe en party planned by room mothers at Central School, and Eastern Star luncheon at Mrs. Robert Eaton’s home.

Franklin Cub Pack First Methodist Church Brownie Troop 16 R. W. Rossman Mervin Rayburn High St Luke Davis Sandra Kay Herbert Wilson Jimmie Herbie Gregory Stephen Harvey Donathan Sandra Harvey Eugene William Bennett Phyllis Jean William C. Good Rexall Columbus Charlies Harding Detroit Mich Pearl Millard Marion George Millard Bob Minge Dayton Elma Weckesser Forest Haines Grandview Hospital Corlie Banks Debby Thomas Harville Della Bowen Delphi N. L. Dearth Ina Ben Janney Robert Parker Paul Dishun John Jordan Central School Rawlings Ladies Aid Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church Harry Snider Patty Maddux Guy Briggs Washington, D. H Mr. Briggs Delbert Bentley Room South School Chester Bailey Franklin Order of the Eastern Star Robert Eaton William F. Edwards Noel Easton Donald House Charles Hodgen Edward Bolen Eaton James Taylor J. A. Taylor, Jr Main St Camp Gordon Heber Dreher Hazel Watkins Watkins River St Lois Jean Minge Theodore Minge Union Rd Middletown

Wayne voters urged to approve $55,000 bond and levy

Jacksonville report details a $55,000 Wayne School bond issue and a renewal of a three mill operating levy. The plan would add two classrooms on the first floor and shop rooms in the basement to relieve capacity, as enrollment in primary grades grows and classrooms become crowded.

Jacksonville Wayne

Community event notices span Eaton to Kings Mills

Local briefs list numerous upcoming events across Preble County towns. Activities include church meetings social gatherings lodge sessions Grange dues and family activities plus a dads daughter dinner and a home talent show in various venues this week.

Home Talent Program Set In Kings Mills

Kings Mills presents Anything Can Happen a Home Talent show in the school gym Thursday at 7 30 directed by John Becker for the Kings Mills School District Community Club. Public invited. The Adult Cooking Class cancelled its Thursday meeting to allow attendance. Next group meeting November 10.

Kings Mills John Becker

Halloween social spreads across Springboro area

Mr and Mrs Harold Fondersmith hosted a Halloween party with numerous relatives and friends including the Faris and Fondersmith families. Guests reported visits with relatives in Cincinnati and Dayton, updates on new homes, and attendance at a Dr Carl Borden funeral in Miamisburg. Local families shared weekend gatherings in Middletown Milford Arcanum and Serpents Mound trips.

Springboro Harold Fondersmith Leon Faris Robert Fondersmith H. B. Humbert Maddie Fondersmith Hamon Masters Calvin Wallace Cincinnati Kenneth Reedy Lynn Eaton Jose and Dotty Forliner Dayton Heber Throckmorton Paul Hunter Bellbrook Throckmorten Richard Updyke Hayes Leach Walter Allen Marianna Allen Milo Beck Warren Pence Foster Coffeen Anna Hormell Orissa Hayner George Seidenstick W. T. Tullis Ed Eyer Clyde Campbell Carl Borden Brough Funeral Home Miamisburg Anna Wertz Hamilton George Brightenbecker Middletown Kyle Ivins Red Lion Mary Leighty Charles Null Arcanum Fred Mayne Earl Mayne Serpents Mound

Franklin Air Cadet Leaves For Training

James Nichols an air cadet left Sunday to report for advanced training at William Air Base in Chandler Arizona after a week at home with his parents Mr and Mrs James Nichols Sr and son Larry Cadet Nichols graduated on October 22 from basic training at Connally Field Waco Texas

Franklin — James Nichols William Air Base Chandler Ariz James Nichols Larry Nichols Connally Field Waco Tex

Poasttown Heights Church Youth Social and Visits

The Young People of the Union Chapel Church met at the Hoover Barn in Poasttown Heights for a wiener roast Saturday evening. Mrs Walter Drever and Mrs Marion Myers sponsored. Mrs Roger Johnson hosted a masked party for the Kinder and Primary classes at her Keister Rd home. Mr and Mrs James Laubach hosted Monday guests. The Conarroe family had Sunday dinner with the W Kevers. Fred Butterfield and family visiting Georgia a few days. Gentry Mitchell and family visited Sunday evening.

Poasttown Heights Union Chapel Hoover Barn Walter Drever Marion Myers Roger Johnson Nion Chapel Keister Rd James Laubach Robert Laubach Robert Conarroe Walter Kever Fred Butterfield Georgia Gentry Mitchell

Greenwood social notes reflect weekend visits

Mr. and Mrs. Myrle Harkloo visited Mrs. Lizzie Harkloo and daughter Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Polhemus hosted Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Thomas, Orla Bratton, and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Evers and their son from Middletown. Walter Mattox family and Paul Schul spent Sunday with Forest Terrill and sons. Lyle Moore and mother were Sunday guests of Oscar Malott in Dayton. Forest Terill and sons visited George Kiser in Miltonville Sunday.

Oscar Malott Dayton Forest Terill George Kiser Miltonville

Lost 75 Pounds With This Home Recipe

A West Lafayette reader claims losing 75 pounds in four months using Rennel by taking two tablespoons twice daily with grapefruit juice. The ad promises no diets and no vitamins, urging returns for a money back guarantee if results aren’t seen.

Maes. Della Phillabaum West Lafayette Ohio Rennel Anmc

Mason Man Will Preside Over Meeting

William L. Gilbert Jr of Mason was elected president of the Third Capitular District Officers Association at the annual Covington meeting. Floyd Lantzer Wilbur Case and Marion Snyder represented the Lebanon Mason chapter. The group will exchange ritualistic work with Hamilton chapter next month. Mark Master degree set for Hamilton November 17. Past Master degree and allegory to be presented here November 22.

Lebanon William L. Gilbert, Jr Mason Royal Arch Masons Third Capitularistrict Officers Association Ihe Covington Floyd Lantzer Wilbur Case Maron Snyder Hamilton Lantzer

4-H Achievement Days Scheduled Across Butler County

Winter signals upcoming 4-H Achievement Days as Butler County townships host November and December gatherings. George Wilson presents certificates and awards as groups display work. Meetings include Morgan, Oxford, Ross, Wayne, Reily, Liberty, and Hanover townships with school venues on set November dates.

Butler County George Wilson Ross Township Ross School Wayne Township Wayne School Reily Township Reily Liberty Township Liberty School Hanover Townomah Hanover

Weekend Visits and Local Notices Across Franklin Area

Walter House of Franklin visited with Mr and Mrs Clarence Emiey and family. Ohio State game watchers included Keri Sliver and Orion Shank in Columbus. Families hosted guests from Detroit Cincinnati Eaton Middletown and elsewhere. Labor Day celebration noted in New York City.

New York City

West Elkton church marks centennial with service

The West Elkton United Brethren Church observes 100 years of service with a Sunday program led by Rev. J. E. Tracy. Activities include Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m, basket dinner, and 2 30 pm talks on church history by Mrs. Lora Stubbs and Mrs. Clara Eby.

Kelly Bashford Ladies Aid Society Women's Society of Af World Service J. E. Tracy A. R. Clippinger Lora Stubbs Clara Eby

Halloween Party Held By Church Unit In Franklin

The Young People's Society of the Church of the Nazarene hosted a Halloween party at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Roberts on Winona Drive in Middletown Franklin. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Tine Roberts as counselors others listed from Franklin and nearby Springboro.

Franklin Young People’s Society of the Church of the Nazarene Richard Roberts Winona Drive Middletown

Unity Class Hosts Monthly Meeting at Church

The Unity Class gathered in the church social room with Mr. and Mrs. John Smyth as hosts. A turkey supper is planned for Saturday evening in the Wayne School cafeteria, supported by the church. Several local residents shared meals and visits, including Mr. and Mrs. Max Leader and their children, Mrs. Edna Leader, John Jacquart, Mrs. Catherine Brelsford, and Mr. and Mrs. Shafer Schenck. Clint Cox has been dismissed from Middletown Hospital. The Womens Society of World Service held its October meeting at the home of Mrs. Catherine Breisford.

Jacksonburg John Smyth Wayne School Max Leader Edna Leader John Jacquart Catherine Brelsford Shafer Schenck John Brelsford Robert Buchheit Clint Cox Middletown Hospital Womens Society of World Service Catherine Breisford

Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits Across Cities

Mr and Mrs Frank Kiracore hosted the Women s True Seekers Sunday school class and the Men s Bible Class. Cincinnati shoppers visited Richmond Friday. Mrs John Turpin and others spent days in Richmond. Middletown shoppers were seen Saturday. Dayton visitors stayed with the Shads. The Moags of Dayton were guests of the Johnsons.

Gratis Frank Kiracore Lloyd Coleman Cincinnati Fuiay John Turpin Harold Johnson Burd Richmond Arthur Cunningham Harold Cunningham Middletown Clifford Doty Dayton Hershel Zimmerman Glen Doty Royal Shade Carl Moag Emerson Johnson

Local Bridge Club Hosts Social Evening in Lebanon Park Ave

Mrs William Workman hosted a Neighborhood Bridge Club gathering Friday at her Park Ave home with guests including Mrs Zane Brant Mrs Russell Horn and several others. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Horn and Mrs dessert was served.

Lebanon William Workman Bridge Club Park Ave Zane Brant Russell Horn Frank Mackey Torino John B. J. Bowman Jane Fred Sherwood Logsdon Carleht William Davidson Keelor Galloping Horn Foster Edens Linda Elliott Ray Weaver Charles Kutker Frank Lemay W. H Whipple

Pils Torture Soothed in Few Minutes

An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as fast relief for piles with a cooling trigent formula. It promises rapid itching relief and 40 years of use, selling a 40 cent drugstore box and 70 cent applicator tube with money back offer.

Peterson

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