First Coffee Hour Well Attended
Middletown women gathered at the Girls' Club for the first Coffee Hour organized by Dr. Mabel Gardner and her committee. Nell Blair Blackford spoke on Our Neighbors in Norge with photos from Norway, attracting 48 members and guests as pictures, souvenirs, and a social coffee period followed. Miss Erna Kaser announced continuation of the Coffee Hour with future topics to be announced.
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Middletown
Mabel Gardner
Nell Blair Blackford
Mildred Snyder
Norge
Norway
America
Girl Scout Organization
Blackford
Phi Beta Psi Holds Formal Initiation
Phi Beta Psi Sorority held formal initiation for 16 pledges at Mrs. Robert Holly’s home on S Main St. New initiates include Mrs. Russell Galloway, Mrs. Norman Kerr, Mrs. Richard Dell, Mrs. Thomas E. McGraw, Mrs. Joseph Maher, Mrs. Warren Johnson, Miss Mary Waddell, Miss Roberta Baker, Mrs. Don McKillop, Mrs. Russell Weatherwax Jr., Mrs. Charles Hurst, Mrs. William Howe, Mrs. Howard Schueller, Mrs. William Miller, Mrs. Clarence Waters, and Mrs. Loren Pratt. A social hour featured bridge with multiple winners. Tea followed later in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Beta Psi Sorority
Robert Holly
S. Main St
Russell Galloway
Norman Kerr
Richard Dell
Thomas E. McGraw
Joseph Maher
Warren Johnson
Mary Waddell
Roberta Baker
Don Mce Killopp
Russell Weatherwax, Jr
Charles Hurst
William Howe
Howard Schueller
William Miller
Clarence Waters
Loren Pratt
Paul Ruth
Ed Lampe
Tom Baird
Mary Ellison
Paul Walker
Paul Crane
Clara Mae Yorgan
G. R. Bingham
Sorority Holds Reunion Celebrates Alpha Sierra Plans
Alumnae of Alpha Sigma Alpha met at Mrs. Rh. V. Criston home in Middletown Hamilton recalling college memories. They discussed attending Oxford ceremonies December 9 and 10 for reactivation of Alpha Alpha Chapter at Miami University. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Helen Swart Mrs. O. G. Brown and Miss Millicent Bender. Attendees included Middletown residents and Dayton guests with Mrs. Helen Swart from Fairfield noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
Rh. V. Criston
Middletown-Hamilton
Oxford
Miami University
Helen Swart
O. G. Brown
Millicent Bender
Middletown
Ralph Kah
Robert McConaughy
Margaret Klopp
Alice James
Bliss Nellie Losh
Miss Bender
Crist
Max Weaver
Robert Ball
Harry Ferguson
E. A. Sauer
Dayton
Fairporn
Community church events and club meetings announced
Coming Up lists several church and community group activities. Sunshine Circle hosts a Thanksgiving covered dish dinner Friday at 6 15 p m with Mrs Theo Hahn in charge. Calvary Methodist Church Guiding Star Class plans a White Baking Co trip in Dayton Friday afternoon November 17 with 12 45 p m pickup and a 7 30 p m meeting at Mrs Melvin Hilliard's home. Rainbow Girls and Eastern Star hold meetings November 18 with final Christmas dance plans and a Franklin banquet at 6 30 p m.
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Sunshine Circle
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
Theo Hahn
Guiding Star
Calvary Methodist Church
White Baking Company
Dayton
Melvin Hilliard
Henry Ave
Ranbow
Order of the Eastern Star
Grand Cross
Franklin
Masonic Temple
We.t.u
Mrs J J Hain Hosts Woman's Club meeting
Mrs J J Hain opened her Fleming Road home yesterday for the second November meeting of the Woman's Club with Assistant Hostess Mrs Clarence Taylor. Mrs Ira Kern spoke on Development of Democracy in Japan and praised progress under General Douglas MacArthur. James P Simmonds of Cincinnati sang several numbers. Mrs E E Grant spoke on Judas Pandit Nehru. Mrs Kenneth S Learey and Mrs Walter Sooy presided at tea.
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J. J. Hain
Fleming Rd
Woman’s Club
Clarence Taylor
Ira Kern
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
James P. Simmonds
Cincinnati
E. L. Phillips
Pearl Curran
Cyril Scott
Woodman
MacDermid
E. E. Grant
Tea Honors Bride Elect Betty Smith at Fleming Road
A tea and shower for bride elect Betty Smith was hosted by BD Cameron Perry and Mrs. Robert Litsch at Fleming Road. Guests included Mrs. Mildred Long Mrs. D E Reichelderfer Mrs. Gordon Nein Mrs. Kenneth Ditmyer and many others. The silver tea service and lavender centerpiece framed the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Smith
Cameron Perry
Robert Litsch
Fleming Rd
Martha Wolford
Mildred Long
D. E. Reichelderfer
Gordon Nein
Kenneth Ditmyer
James Hogan
Bruce Peters
R. E. Mack
R. F. Ranft
W. E. McLaughlin
Wolford
Bertha Miller
Jack Siegfried
George Brooks
James Cosiman
James Wikoff
George Kempe
Ruth Kramer
Walter Smith
Freda Heinlin
Luther Burbank Potato Discovery Boosts U.S. Yields
Luther Burbank's potato discovery raised yields from under 200 bushels per acre to nearly 500 bushels per acre in parts of the United States, signaling a major improvement in production.
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Luther Burbank
United States
Thanksgiving party at Dayton VA center by women’s group
The Viola G Romans W C T U chapter hosted a Thanksgiving party for Annanias Club members at Patrick Hospital V A Center Dayton. The solarium gleamed with seasonal decor, turkeys, pumpkins, orange and black streamers, and gold mums. Tall tales won awards while Becky Sade played piano and Mrs Hahn led singing. Sandwhiches and punch were served and each patient received a cigarette gift from the committee. Assistants included Mrs Lawrence Dugan and Mrs E E Eckman. Epsilon Sigma Alpha members from Alpha Epsilon and Beta Zeta held a Wright Patterson Field gathering with Mrs Michael Phillips performing, Miss Ramona Tabor on piano, and Miss Irene Amitulli as emcee. Attendees listed include Miss Mary Ann Roof, Miss Marie Aldridge, Mrs Lester Burton, Mrs Clyde Davis, Mrs Robert Kuhn, Mrs Lillard Lee, Miss Mary Ellen Bailey, Miss Joan Meeker, Miss Barbara Knox.
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Soldiers and Sailors Committee
Viola G. Romans
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Annanias Club
Patrick Hospital
Veteran’s Administration Center
Dayton
Becky Sade
William Hahn
Lawrence Dugan
Hahn
E. E. Eckman
Fred Ingle
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Alpha Epsilon
Beta Zeta
Wright-Patterson Field
Michael Phillips
Robert Hutsbarger
Ramona Tabor
Irene Amitulli
Mary Ann Roof
Beta Zeta Chapter
Marie Aldridge
Alpha Epsilon Chapter
Lester Burton
Clyde Davis
Robert Kuhn
Lillard Lee
Mary Ellen Bailey
Joan Meeker
Barbara Knox
Delta Tau sorority hosts covered dish meeting at Stevens home
Beta Gamma Chapter of Delta Tau sorority met last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Stevens Route 25 for a covered dish dinner. Thirty six members and five guests attended. Business session planned a November 23 card party and bazaar at the Elks Club with prize winners named and a guest prize awarded. Next meeting set for December 6 at the Civic Association.
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Joe Blose
Don Snider
R. D. Stevens, Jr
Melvin Kelso
Henry Potts
Richard Slade
The
Civic Association
Community Moth ers Circle plans Thanksgiving baskets and parties
Mrs. James Merrick and Mrs. Sam Tutt co hosted the Community Mother's Circle evening with ten members present. They planned Thanksgiving baskets for a needy family, a covered dish Christmas party on December 13 at Mrs. Robert Evans's home, and the children's Christmas party on December 16. Dr. Betty Owen spoke then answered questions, and a bake sale was held.
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Community Circle
James Merrick
Sam Tutt
Mother's Circle
Robert Evans
Betty Owen
Women Plan observance of Day at Hampton Dr church
Met Tuesday at Mrs. Harlan Jarvis home with 22 members and one guest. They outlined Woman's Day plans for Sunday December 3 at the church starting with a covered-dish dinner and an address by J Rex Smith, National Director in the Department of Resources of United Christian Missionary Society in Indianapolis. Members will finish baby layettes for the needy and bring a handkerchief and soap for patients at Longview State Hospital, to be distributed at the Christmas party of the Longview Social Service League. Devotions by Mrs. Donald Tuttle used The Sower parable. Mrs. Henry Yount spoke on Building Bridges of Friendship Across the Sea and the role of gifts, letters, and church in linking people to foreign lands, plus challenges of displaced persons adapting to American life.
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Harlan Jarvis
Hampton Dr
J. Rex Smith
Department of Resources
United Christian Missionary Society
Indianapolis
Ind
Longview State Hospital
Longview Social Service League
Donald Tuttle
Jesus
Henry Yount
United States
Jarvis
Harold Brooks
Sam Lyons
Women of the Moose Hold Meeting and Bake Sale Plans
Women of the Moose met at Moose Hall with Mrs. Alfred Gehron presiding. A bake sale is set for Saturday November 8 at 9 30 a m at Reed Klopp Company with donations of potato salad baked beans cakes pies and other pastries encouraged. Donations may be brought to Moose Hall Friday evening or Reed Klopp Saturday morning. The charter was undraped in honor of Miss Elizabeth Fay. A covered dish supper for the Loyal Order of the Moose and Women of the Moose is planned for Sunday November 19 at 6 p m at Moose Hall with families invited and music by the Rube Band.
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Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Alfred Gehron
Reed-Klopp Company
Marion Myers
Myers
Brill Golden Anniversary Open House in Trenton
Mr and Mrs Jacob Brill of Trenton celebrate fifty years of marriage with an open house this Sunday from 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm for relatives and friends. They wed November 21 1900 in Hamilton First Methodist Church. They have two sons Merlin and Everett Brill both of Hamilton. Mr Brill retired in July 1944 after 50 years at Beckett Paper Co. Both attend St Paul Evangelical Church Middletown. The event date falls on November 21 but the reception is Sunday.
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Jacob Brill
Trenton
Ella Leisner
First Methodist
Hamilton
Charles E. Schenck
Merlin E. Brill
Everett E. Brill
Party Honors Mrs Roger Stewart at Laube Cosmetic Social
Mrs Elmer Garrison and Mrs Richard King hosted a Laube Cosmetic party at the Garrison home on Eighth Ave Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs Roger Stewart. Imogene McCloud demonstrated cosmetics, then games and prizes followed for Mrs Stewart and Miss Lois Garitson. Refreshments were served to the guests including Mrs Herbert Combs and others.
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Elmer Garrison
Richard King
Garrison
Eighth Ave
Roger Stewart
Imogene McCloud
Stewart
Lois Garitson
Herbert Combs
Ray McCloud
Gertrude Jackson
William Garitson
Marian Martin Pattern T9108 for girls dresses
A Marian Martin pattern offer describes T9108 for girls sizes 6 through 14 with a 25 percent yardage 35 inch nap contrast hat and pockets. It promises easy fitting with illustrated steps and includes a request to send thirty cents to receive the special pattern from Middletown News Journal Pattern Dept New York. A separate notice invites twenty cents for the Marian Martin Fall and Winter Pattern Book and teases a free blouse pattern printed in the book.
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Marian Martin
Cage
Middletown News Journal
Pattern Dept
West 18Th St
New York
N. Y
Cincinnati man sets up award for Jewish novel
Alexander Frieder of Cincinnati establishes a 5000 dollar Frieder Literary Award to foster Jewish cultural heritage. Open to writers of all races and creeds, the contest honors his wife Corrine and was announced at the 41st general assembly of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations as it urged greater aid to Israel. Resolutions also backed civil rights and purging subversives, while the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods urged UN economic aid and tighter atomic-energy controls.
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Cleveland
Alexander Frieder
Cincinati
Frieder
Corrine
General Assembly
Union Aferican Hebrew Congregations
Israel
Equal Religious Civil Rights Commission
National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods
United Nations
Tea Paying Details At Evening Social Event
A social evening featured silver service and candles in silver candelabra with yellow and white button mums. Mrs. Robert Raine and Mrs. Holly led the tea table while Mrs. Thane Doellman headed the organizing committee. Assisting were Mrs. John Jenkins, Mrs. Robert Gloeckler, Mrs. James Cahill, Mrs. Kenneth Berry, Mrs. William Rehse, Mrs. J. R. Grubbs, and Mrs. E. C. Vollette.
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Robert Raine
Holly
Thane Doellman
John Jenkins
Robert Gloeckler
James Cahill
Kenneth Berry
William Rehse
J. R. Grubbs
E. C. Vollette
Blondie Goes to College at Mayfield PTA Film
A full length movie Blondie Goes to College will be shown at Mayfield School Friday at 7 30 p m sponsored by the Mayfield PTA. The event aims to entertain attendees and support PTA activities.
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Blondie
Mayfield
The
Mayfield Pta
Fragmentary Notice of Personal Statement by Mrs Hen drick
Fragmented OCR reads a personal statement by Mrs Lillian Hen drick describing age and weight details in partial lines. The text is garbled and incomplete with missing context and verbs.
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Phi Beta Psi
Bake Sale
Nelva Center
Canal Street
Mrs
Entertains Club
W.C.T.U
Delta Theta Tau
Duco
Cynara Crepes — Failles
Knott
Moose
PTA At
Paas
NUT Choppers
Lady Hibbard
Turkey
Griffith
Cohn’s
Christ
ITNET
Fat
Rennel
Lillian Hendrick
Roy &Manos
Ennel
Ff Wren
Italy
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