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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1948

Page

6

Atomic Scientist Guest Speaker For University Women Meeting

Dr. Edward Orban of Monsanto spoke to the American Association of University Women at the Girls' Club on atomic energy. He outlined two paths for research: medical applications using radioisotopes and the development of atomic weapons, noting moral questions and wartime impacts. He described safety measures, noted current military uses, and urged banning war while envisioning a centralized government and sharing atomic knowledge with the United Nations. Music and a brief business session followed with refreshments provided by local hostesses.

Edward Orban Monsanto Chemical Company American Association University Orban Steel Onaha Ourom Army Navy Air Force Japan Russia Europe Dayton United Nations Organization Edna Mae Sheppard Franklin High School Sheppard Sullivan Firestone Ross Hill Elizabeth Kerschbaum John Burdsall Edna Elair R. L. Holly Nancy Whitlock Norma Blair J. H. Harkrader W. L. Johnson Betty Jean Grant Helen Brown Arthur Woods Valda Wilkerson

Married Ladies of St John’s Church Plan Christmas Party

In the Churches Married Ladies group of St John’s Church they met last evening in the church basement for planning the Christmas party after which lunch was served.

St. John's Church

Births at Hospital Reported this Week

Mr and Mrs Alvin Carter 1707 Sheridan Ave a boy Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Curtis Columbus Ohio a boy Monday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Lowe 216 Curtis St a girl Monday. Mr and Mrs James Moore 4215 Warren Rd a boy Monday. Mr and Mrs Herman Allen Franklin a boy Monday. Mr and Mrs John Gilmore Lebanon a boy Monday. Mr and Mrs James Collier 1202 First Ave a girl Monday. Mr and Mrs Charles Stephenson 846 Sixth Ave a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs James Bank Middletown Route 3 a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Mills Philpot 626 Crawford St a boy Tuesday.

Alvin Carter Sheridan Ave John Curtis Columbus Thomas Lowe Curtis St James Moore Warren Rd Herman Allen Franklin John Gilmore Lebanon James Collier First Ave Charles Stephenson Sixth Ave James Bank Middletown Mills Philpot Crawford St

Birth Announced for Blair Hegts Child in Mercy Hospital

Mr and Mrs Edward Blair Shaker Hegts of O report a daughter born Monday at Mercy Hospital. Paternal grandparents Charles Blair of Kensington Street and Mrs Blair also noted. maternal grandparents J E Achberger of Tenth Avenue and Mrs Achberger. Additional note mentions Walter Slough and address 1009 Elwood Avenue.

Edward Blair Shaker

Basket Given Needy by Sigma Phi Gamma

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority met at the YMCA to approve the 1949 budget and donate to the Civic Association. A Thanksgiving basket was given to a needy city family. Members are asked to bring canned goods to the next social at the Gas and Electric Auditorium on Monday, November 22, hosted by Mrs. Gene Weidner, Miss Dorothy Lyle, Mrs. Ray Yelton, and Mrs. Lina Sheets.

SIGMA PHI GAMMA Sigma Phi Gamma _ Sorority YMCA The Civic Association Gas and Electric Auditorium Gene Weidner Dorothy Lyle Ray Yelton Lina Sheets

Hospital Notice of Patient Recoveries and Names

In The Hospital Leah Mae Cogan of Eldora Dr. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E L Cogan medical. Robert and Jack Wood of West Middletown sons of Mr. and Mrs. John Wood surgical. Paul Duncil of Germantown son of Mr. and Mrs. William Duncil surgical. Mrs. Russell Boggs of Franklin medical. Charla Martin of Wilbraham Rd daughter of Mrs. Virginia Martin medical. Mrs. Charles Burton of Highland St medical. Mrs. Harley Phillabaum of West Alexandria surgical. Richard Johnson of Woodlawn Ave son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Johnson surgical. Mrs. Robert L. Garrison of Lewis St surgical. Susan Ledford of Winona Dr daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ledford medical. Mrs. David Cecil of Waneta St medical. James Robert Housley of Fernwood St surgical. Hubert Wilson of Germantown medical.

Leah Mae Cogan Eldora Dr E. L. Cogan Robert Jack Wood West Middletown John Wood Paul Duncil Germantown William Duncil Russell Boggs Franklin Medical Charla Martin Wilbraham Rd Virginia Martin Charles Burton Highland St Harley Phillabaum West Alexandria Richard Johnson Woodlawn Ave Edwin Johnson Robert L. Garrison Lewis St Susan Ledford Winona Dr Wayne Ledford David Cecil Waneta St James Robert Housley Fernwood St Hubert Wilson

Local residents named in brief notices

William Stewart of Milner Hotel, Miss Barbara Deitz of Burk Bank Street, Kathleen Jane Clay of Lylburn Road daughter of Mr and Mrs James Clay, Mrs Roy Fitzgerald of Franklin, Patrick Kelly of Baltimore Street. Public notices list names and addresses for community record purposes.

William Stewart Milner Hotel Barbara Deitz Burkbank St Kathleen Jane Clay Lylburn Rd James Clay Roy Fitzgerald Franklin Patrick Kelly Baltimore St

Phi Beta Psi Sorority Meeting At YMCA Barnitz Room

Phi Beta Psi Sorority will hold a business session in the Barnitz Room of the YMCA tomorrow at 7 45 p m. The meeting is expected to cover routine sorority affairs and upcoming activities.

Phi Beta Psi Sorority Barnitz YMCA

Campbell-Long Vows Exchanged

Dr. E. R. Turner officiated Saturday evening November 6 at United Brethren Church uniting Miss Dara lene Mae Campbell and Marvin Long in a simple double ring ceremony at 7 30 p m. Attendants were Miss Vicky Otting of Dayton and Robert W Hampton. The bride wore electric blue with brown accessories and pink rosebud corsage. Otting wore a wine suit with white rosebuds. A reception followed at the groom’s parents’ home with a wedding cake and chrysanthemums. Miss Campbell is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Campbell of Somerset Ky and was employed by Delco in Dayton. Long is the son of Mr and Mrs Calvin Long of 3017 Tytus Ave and an Armco employee. The couple will honeymoon at Niagara Falls and reside at 721 Auburn St. Out of town guests included Mrs Albert Campbell, S. Riley, and Miss Vicky Otting.

E. R. Turner Daralene Mae Campbell Marvin Long United Brethren Church Vicky Otting Dayton Robert W. Hampton Miss Otting Long Albert Campbell Somerset Delco Company Calvin Long Tytus Ave Middletown High School Armco Steel Corporation Niagara Falls Auburn St Somerset, Ky S. Riley

Personal notes from Detroit to Ohio and Indiana visitors

Miss Mary McGraw returns from a visit with relatives in Superior Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Orr host Mrs. Helen Newbright and Mrs. Mamie Siders from Dayton. Mrs. Harriet Lamphier visits Converse centennial. Mrs. George T. Pearcy visits Cincinnati relative Mrs. L. M. Anthon. Louise Peggs hosts piano teacher Mrs. Homer Weikel and children. Meadows couple return from two weeks in Miami Beach and Florida.

J. T. Orr Oxford St Helen Newbright The Sons of Union Veterans Mamie Siders Dayton Louise Peggs Franklin St Homer Weikel Mary Ann Johnnie O. J. Meadows Charles St Miami Beach Florida

Out-of-state shrines inspected by Mrs Kah

Mrs. Ralph Kah of Christel Ave returns from a two week inspection tour visiting shrines in Illinois Indiana and Missouri She attended Harmony Shrine Frankfort Ind Opello Shrine Alton Ill Springfield Ill Shrine St Louis reception for Supreme Worthy Chaplain Miss Claudia Finnegan Harrisburg Ill Southern Illinois State meeting and more including Judea Shrine Peoria Ill and Shaker Heights and Bethany shrines in Ohio and Ohio Zelma M Kah Club Zanesville She departs soon for Calvary Shrine East St Louis and Gabriel Shrine Granite City

Kah Ralph Kah Christel Ave Inlinois Indiana Missouri Harmony Shrine Frankfort Ind Opello Shrine Alton Ill Springfield Claudia Finnegan St. Louis Harrisburg Elizabeth Davenport Sheraton Hotel Judea Shrine Peoria Shaker Heights Shrine Cleveland Bethany Shrine Akron Palestine Shrine Zelma M. K. Kah Ohio Zanesville

Miss Vivian Hagemeyer to Marry Louis Rembis

Mrs. Fred Hagemeyer announces the approaching marriage of daughter Vivian to Louis H. Rembis of Loveland. The ceremony is set for November 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Olive Branch Church. Vivian taught music in Carlisle and Phoenix schools and directed outdoor activities for Cincinnati Girl Scouts. Louis Rembis owns Remble Auto Repair Shop near Loveland.

Lebanon Fred Hagemeyer Vivian Louis H. Rembis Louis R. Rembis Loveland Olive Branch Church Carlisle Phoenix Ariz Cincinnati Girl Scouts Rembis Remble

Honor Court Is Held By Eagle Troop 11

Ray Root received the Gold Eagle Palm during a court of honor for Troop 11 and parents in the Eagles Hall. Paul Parker presented awards to Ray Root and James Young, Jerry Green, Tom Green, George Walty, Larry Sullivan, and Ronald Hollen. The ceremony included badge presentations, an investiture ceremony, and a discussion on Better Scouting led by LeRoy Dearth.

Ray Root Troop 11 Eagles Paul Parker Ray Parker Root James Young Jerry Green Tom Green George Walty Larry Sullivan Ronald Hollen Cecil Dane Tom George Ross Hurley Donald Adams Tom McGill Ronald Hollon Morton Short Larry Barnhart Frank Dean Danny Roberts Allen Martin Richard Clem James Yenser Wade Williams Robert Fitzgerald Omer Blevins Thomas McGill Junior Brown Glenn Hall Kenneth Hammond Bradford Elam Robert Morris Allen Martin William Sticklin LeRoy Dearth Frank Kartovich

Sale of Beer at Detroit Symphony Spurs Government Row

Detroit's symphony and a Michigan state agency clash over selling beer at summer outdoor concerts on state fairgrounds. The agriculture commission informs the orchestra it does not approve the beer plan, which would require the State Liquor Control Commission to decide.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Two Injured in Front of Tytus Avenue Crash

Two men suffered minor injuries in an early day accident at 2508 Tytus Ave. Bernard Krebs, 32, of 1010 Midway St., treated for facial abrasions at Middletown Hospital. James Crouch, 25, had a broken finger and was treated by a physician. Krebs, arrested at the scene, faced intoxication charges. Virgil Ison, 26, of Gary, Ind., operated the parked truck that was rear ended.

Tytus Ave Bernard Krebs Midway St Middletown Hospital James Crouch Virgil Ison Gary Ind Krebs

Monroe Lions Christmas Party Plans Declared

Monroe Lions Club outlined its annual Christmas party at a recent meeting in the IOOF hall. The December 13 event at the Catholic Recreation Hall will be a ladies night with a Lions meeting format, gifts, and favors for women guests.

Monroe Monroe Lions Club IOOF Catholic Recreation Hall David Harmon Catholic Ladies of Columbia Harmon Charles Gorman Paul Baker

Navy to mothball light cruiser Dayton for submar ine program

The Navy is placing the 10,000 ton light cruiser Dayton in reserve to save men and funds for an intensified anti submarine effort. Commissioned in 1945, Dayton served off Japan and returned from the Mediterranean after overhaul in Boston. Built in Camden, N J with war bonds from Dayton residents, the ship normally crews 46 officers and 870 men. The move frees personnel and money for carrier and destroyer training as the focus shifts away from battleships.

Washington Navy Dayton Boston Navy Yard Atlantic Reserve Fleet Japan Mediterranean New York Ship Building Corporation Camden N. J Citizens of Iowa

Army May Seek Draft of Doctors if Voluntary Enlistments Fail

A spokesman for the Army surgeon general said Maj. Gen. Raymond Bliss authorized a plan to ask Congress to draft Army doctors if voluntary enlistments do not supply enough medical personnel to care for the expanded Army. The statement was made at an American Public Health Association meeting.

Boston Congress Army Raymond W.W. Bliss American Public Health Association

Baby Sitters Mobilized At Fort MacArthur

A corps of babysitters is being mobilized at Fort MacArthur to entertain wives of reserve officers while husbands march. About 300 officers will train there next weekend with their wives and children. If successful, Brig. Gen. Leroy H. Watson suggests the program could spread nationwide.

San Pedro Cal Fort MacArthur U. S. Army Fort Leroy H. Watson

Middletown Meetings Spotlight Personnel Talk and Club Reports

At 6 30 p m the Middletown Personnel Association gathers at the Manchester Hotel with Armco Steel’s Charles H Murray as speaker on What I Think of Personnel People Local 112 APA C100 meets at the Steelworkers Hall on Central Ave The Camera Club convenes at 7 30 p m in the Civic Association as members report on the Photographic Society of America convention in Cincinnati last week.

Middletown Personnel Association Manchester Hotel Charles H. Murray Armco Steel Corporation Steelworkers Hall Central Ave Camera Club Civic Association Photographic Society of America Cincinnati

Ohio National Guard drills at barracks at seven p.m.

The local National Guard unit plans a drill at the barracks this evening at 7 p.m. Ready personnel are to assemble for routine training and readiness operations.

Ohio National Guard

Cancer Clinic Set for 7 P M at Midl town Hospital

A cancer clinic is scheduled for 7 PM at Middle town Hospital. The event aims to provide screening and information to patients and families. Medical staff will be on hand to offer guidance and answer questions.

Middletown Hospital

Fraternal Order of Eagles to Convene at Eight

The Fraternal Order of Eagles will convene at 8 p m at the hall.

Hunter Clark Post to Meet at Silver Leaf Social Club

Hunter Clark Post veterans of foreign wars will gather at 8 p.m. at the Silver Leaf Social Club for the meeting.

Hunter- Clark Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Silver Leaf

Sportsmen's Club Meeting Time Set at 8 P.M.

The Sportsmen's Club will meet at 8 p m at the club house. The event invites members to gather for the regular evening session and clubhouse activities.

Sportsmen’s Club

SPFEBSQSA Members Plan Evening Assembly

Members and their wives of SPFEBSQSA will assemble at 8 p m at the V F W Hall for a scheduled gathering.

Spfebsqsa V. F. W. Hall

Charles Bridge to Speak on European Situation at Club Dinner

Charles Bridge of Franklin will share his interpretation of the European situation as guest speaker at a 6 30 p m dinner meeting of the Middletown Co-Operative Club in the Manchester Hotel.

Charles Bridge Franklin Middletown Co - Operative Club Manchester

Mayfield PTA Meeting Set At School At 7 30 PM

Mayfield PTA will convene at 7 30 p m in the school building to discuss agenda items and upcoming activities.

Saint John PTA Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening

St John PTA schedules an 8:00 pm gathering Tuesday in the church basement to discuss upcoming projects and volunteer needs.

Moose Club Meeting at West Central Hall Eight PM

The Moose Club will convene at West Central Hall at 8 p.m. The notice invites members to attend the planned gathering and discuss club affairs.

Moose Club West Central

Blythe-Williams Legion Post 231 Meets at 7:30 PM

The house committee and executive board of Blythe-Williams Legion Post 231 will meet at 7 30 p m at the hall to discuss post affairs and upcoming events.

House Blythe-Williams Legion Post

Holy Trinity A A to Hold Meeting at School Assembly

The Holy Trinity Athletic Association will meet at 8 p.m. in the Assembly room of Holy Trinity School to discuss upcoming events and organize activities for the season.

Holy Trinity Athletic Association Holy Trinity School

Police and Knights Meeting Times Announced

Fraternal Order of Police and Associates will meet at 7 30 p m at the Police Range. Meeting of Knights of St John will convene in St John s basement at 7 p m.

Fraternal Order of Police and Associates Knights of St. John St. John’s

Miami Chapter SP E to meet at Manchester Hotel noon

The Miami Chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers will hold a noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel. Central School PTO plans a 7 30 p m gathering at the school with Captain Kenneth Sharpe as speaker.

Miami Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Manchester Hotel Central School Pto Kenneth Sharpe

Cootie Leaders Pay Tribute at Arlington Unknown Soldier

32 grand commanders of the Military Order of the Cooties paid tribute to the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery Washington D C Alden Williams of Middletown Ohio grand commander for Ohio joined the wreath laying Mrs Williams traveled by plane with him Thomas Keaton from Michigan supreme commander attended Officers to be installed at 8 p m Thursday include Donald Bolden Hobart Hopper Leonard Jonston Robert Wheeler and others Plans to take the Cooties show to veterans hospitals statewide and a new Cootie Pup Tent to be installed at Amelia Ohio bringing Clermont County VFW posts under one unit

Military Order of the Cooties Arlington Cemetery Washington, D. C Alden Williams Middletown Ohio Williams Thomas Keaton Michigan Donald Bolden Seam Squirrel Hobart Hopper Leonard Johnston Robert Wheeler Howard W. Brown Henry Bohne Earl Shea S. C. Toman William Erb Strates Demostenes Howard Brown George Blount David Fuller Amelia Clermont County

Hamilton Company Is Incorporated In Ohio News Brief

Hamilton Company Is Incorporated among incorporations approved in Columbus today. The American Primary Company of Hamilton issued 1000 shares of no par common stock to Greg Holbrock Mark T Brown and Robert H Davis. Law offices Kautz Holbrock and Bosch handled the transaction. Red E Bye Inc of Salem and Parker Medicine Company of Athens also incorporated with 200 shares no par common stock issued to named individuals. Charles D Evans Akron and L G Worstell handled the legal transactions.

Columbus Hamilton Greg Holbrock Mark T. Brown Robert H. Davis Kautz, Holbrock and Bosch Ohio Betty H. Finnerty Richard S. Sherer Enos L. Hawkinson Red-E-Bye, Inc Salem

Parochial Schools Plan Armistice Day Observance

Parochial schools St John s and Holy Trinity will observe Armistice Day outside class with a period of silence at 11 a m. Public schools remain in session. Banks city offices and merchants operate regular hours while Greene and Brock members of the New York Stock Exchange close for the holiday along with most U S financial and commodity markets.

St. John’s Holy Trinity Greene and Brock New York Stock Exchange United States

Memorial Service Planned for Two Departed Members

Members of the Pythian Sisters will assemble at McCoys Leffler Funeral Home at 7:30 PM for a joint memorial service honoring Mrs. Josephine la Buehl and Mrs. Myrtle Hensey, both former members.

Pythian Sisters McCoys Leffler Funeral Home Josephine la Buehl Myrtle Hensey

Feed conversion for feeder lamb to finished lamb

A feeder lamb weighing 60 pounds requires about two bushels of corn and 150 pounds of alfalfa hay to reach a 90 pound finished weight, illustrating feed efficiency in lamb production.

McKinley Junior High to Stage Sing For Your Supper

McKinley Junior High School presents the three act comedy Sing For Your Supper Friday night November 19. The cast includes Mr Piper played by Jack Whitehead and wife by Bonnie Tannreather with their six children and assorted admirers. Debora Ingwersen leads as the belle with other students filling roles and the crew includes Ronald Hollon as cameraman Joann Ross as columnist and Mary Ann Pieters as Ramona. Tickets are on sale through McKinley students with reservations on November 18.

McKinley Junior High School Lucy Weddle Susan Hagen Larry Sullivan Bill Lane Debora Ingwersen Bobby — Soxers Patty Sullivan Barbara Black Betty Brumagen Lytha Day Ccrooner James Richmond Ronald Hollon Joann Ross Ramona Mary Ann Pieters McKinley

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