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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1948

Page

6

Local residents host visitors amid Thanksgiving week

Lt Col and Mrs Gregg Weissenberger and son of Washington DC visit Middletown at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold W Jones 3221 Central Ave. Other travelers include Mr and Mrs Richard Woods Adele of Oak Park IL Mr and Mrs Edward R Bach 900 South Main St and Mrs Amy Woods staying with her son Roy Woods 2315 Central Ave. Mrs Vaughan Horner of Parkersburg WV plans more visits with Mrs Douglas Robbins 804 South Main St. Miss Tina Rizzo and Miss Mary Jane Warner head to New Orleans for a ten day vacation.

Gregg Weissenberger and Son Washington, D. C Middletown Harold W. Jones Central Ave Weissenberger U. S Matins Corps Betty Wittlinger Richard Woods Adele Oak Park Ill Vaughan Horner Parkersburg W. Va Earl Emerson South Main St Douglas Robbins Tina Rizzo Mary Jane Warner New Orleans

Virginia Harris Weds J Coyner Bright Middletown nuptials

Mrs Edwin W Harris of 528 Kensington St announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Virginia to James Coyner son of Mr and Mrs R Coyner of Miamisburg. The ceremony was held Thursday November 11. The bride a Middletown High School and Good Samaritan School of Nursing graduate, is employed at Middletown Hospital. The groom is a Miamisburg High School graduate and a senior in the College of Science at Miami University.

Edwin W. Harris Kensington St Mary Virginia James Coyner R. Coyner Miamisburg Coyner Middletown High School Good Samaritan School of Nursing Cincinnati Middletown Hospital Miamisburg High School College of Science Miami University

Card and Chat Club Hosts Gay Evening

Mrs. Charles Miller of Sixteenth Ave hosted the Card and Chat Club last evening. Members planned a Christmas party and a gift exchange during a brief business session. Mrs. John Dean Mrs. Lawrence Shafer and Mrs. Ray Weber won honors in the five hundred games. Mrs. M Latterner attended as a guest.

Charles Miller Sixteenth Ave John Dean Lawrence Shafer Ray Weber M. Latterner

Beta Sigma Phi Meets in Barnitz Room

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority gathered in the Barnitz Room of the YMCA for a regular business session. Plans for a Christmas party were made and Miss Betty Lou Smith led the program on Happiness Through Health Work and Play with brief talks by Miss Helen DeMaris Miss Norma Jean Mallow and Miss Smith followed by a panel discussion.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Barnitz YMCA Betty Lou Smith Helen DeMaris Norma Jean Mallow Miss Smith

Programs Ready For First Concerts

Middletown Civic Symphony Orchestra prepares programs for the season opener on Sunday November 21 at the senior high auditorium. Notes by Mrs. Harry Eldridge Miss Joan Heyer and Miss Bess Hoover accompany details about performers and staff with Ray Lev set as guest soloist at 8 15 p m.

Middletown Miss Heyer Civic Symphony Orchestra Robert Cavally Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra University of Wisconsin Ray Lev

Middletown Mothers League Met at Kurth Home

Middletown Circle of Mothers Study League met at Mrs. Harvey Kurth’s home yesterday with Mrs. Ernest Bowen assisting. Piano selections were performed by George, Bobby and Shirley Stegemiller, children of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stegemiller. Mrs. Glenn Ellison spoke on supplemental reading for children. Twelve members were served refreshments.

Middletown

Christmas Parties Planned by Mothers Circle

The Young Mothers Circle of Mothers Study League met at Mrs. Jack Round's home with Mrs. H. E. Lawson assisting. Speaker Mrs. Ralph Mull discussed education for responsible living. The group set the annual Christmas party for December 21 and a family Christmas party for December 17 at the YMCA.

Young Mothers Circle of Mothers Study League Jack Round H. E. Lawson Ralph Mull T. Abernathy YMCA

Ex-Congressman keynote at Business Women dinner

Business and Professional Women held a dinner at the Girls' Club with Thanksgiving themed table decor. Edward Gardner, ex congressman from Hamilton, spoke on Your Congress Is You, while Rosemary SwaimPerforming songs accompanied by Eleanor Shartle. Local and visiting club members and officers were listed as hosts and attendees.

Former Local Girl Weds in Salt Lake City Utah

Ruth Elaine Flanders, daughter of Dr and Mrs H E Flanders, married Morris D Young in October at the Salt Lake Latter Day Saints Temple. Mrs Young has Middletown ties and previously taught in Salt Lake City. Her husband studies law at the University of Utah while she remains active in teaching.

Salt Lake City Utah Ruth Elaine Flanders H. E. Flanders Morris D. Young Young Middletown Armco Steel Corporation Brigham Young University University of Nevada University of Utah Law School

Thanksgiving meeting planned by Sunshine Circle Sunday School

The Sunshine Circle Sunday School class will hold a Thanksgiving covered dish dinner Friday at 6 p m at First Evangelical United Brethren Church under the executive committee. Dr E R Turner will give devotions and the program is run by the entertainment committee.

Sunshine Circle First Evangelical United Brethren Church E. R. Turner

Annual Thank Offering Guest Night of Oakland Presbyterian Church

The Women's Association of Oakland Presbyterian Church held its annual Thank Offering guest night last night with over 50 members and guests. Mrs. Roland Kohr introduced guest speaker Mrs. Ralph Mull who spoke on the Bible and Human Rights, followed by an open discussion. Mrs. R. E. Craig delivered a Thanksgiving themed message and read a poem titled Little Church. Mrs. A. C. Kiester described the Dorothy Love Home in Sidney, C. A bake sale is planned at Reed Klopp on November 24. The December meeting will be at Mrs. Holly Lawson's home with helpers Mrs. Walter Kuiken and Mrs. T. Griss for the annual Christmas party.

Women’s Association of Oakland Presbyterian Church Roland Kohr Ralph Mull R. E. Craig A. C. Kiester Dorothy Love Sidney, C Charles McClain Reed Klopp Holly Lawson Walter Kuiken T. Griss

Mothers United meeting plans Christmas party at Colony

Mrs G M Hancock hosted Mothers United of Mrs George M Hancock with Mrs Jack Christy as assistant. Plans were made for a December 17 Christmas party at the Colony. Reports from committees were presented and the Mothers Study League constitution and by laws were approved. Refreshments followed in a festive room with yellow roses and candles. Guest of honor was Mrs Edward Fabing.

G. M. Hancock Mothers United Mothers of Mothers’ Study League George M. Hancock Jack Christy Mothers’ Study League Edward Fabing

Thanksgiving Plans Notice for Holiday Issue

Readers planning trips or hosting guests for Thanksgiving are asked to notify the newspaper by telephone or letter before Wednesday November 24 for the Thanksgiving Day issue.

Basket 18S Prepared by Mothers Club

Corona Circle of Mothers Study League gathered at Mrs. Millard Schrote’s home on S. Main St. with 16 members. They collected canned foods and money for a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family and planned delivery. The program featured readings from The Twig is Bent and work problems for children. A gift exchange and Christmas party were planned at Mrs. Rodney Barker’s Red Bud Drive home.

Corona Circle of Mothers Study League Millard Schrote S. Main St Robert Konthier Eugene Lewis Charles Bussert Rodney Barker Red Bud Dr

Pretty Luncheon for Bride-Elect Nancy Whitlock

A luncheon and misc shower hosted by Mrs. Dale Wiley at 605 South Main highlighted Nancy Whitlock’s pre wedding festivities. Yellow and white chrysanthemums decorated the table with balloons containing poems revealing gifts. Prize winners included Mrs. C. C. Clark, Mrs. George Leighton, and Mrs. Clifford Crawford among several guests.

Nancy Whitlock Dale Wiley South Main St C. C. Clark George Leighton Clifford Crawford Crawford J. B. Whitlock Leighton William Schuck Charles Stiles Clark E. H. McCandlish Reuben Pieters

Beth Sholam Sisterhood Luncheon Planned At Home

The Beth Sholom Sisterhood schedules a sales tax luncheon at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Blumberg on Tuesday November 23 at 1 p.m. Reservations with Mrs. Mose Cohen 29755 are due by Saturday November 20.

Beth Sholam Sisterhood Lawrence Blumberg Mose Cohen

Hospital Notes List Local Surgeries and Medical Cases

In The Hospital Chester Cross of Germantown surgical Leroy Theodore of North Broad St surgical Mrs Marion Beatty of Winton St medical Mrs McKinley Dalton of Franklin medical Mrs Leroy Whittley of Trento on medical Robert Klackner of South Main St son of Mr and Mrs James Klackner medical Lowell Wagner of Oberon Drip Miss Ann Gaynor of Franklin medical Thomas Clark of Grenada Ave medical Zinck of Franklin medical

Chester Cross Germantown Leroy Theodore North Broad St Marion Beatty Winton St McKinley Dalton Franklin Leroy Whittley Trento On Robert Klackner South Main St James Klackner Lowell Wagner Oberon Ann Gaynor Thomas Clark Grenada Ave Zinck

Local youths named in area family notices

Bobby South son of Mr and Mrs Ray South of Ottawa Street Raleigh Lawson of Brentwood Street Nancy Ritchie daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ritchie of Oneida Street Daniel Fugate son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Fugate of West Middletown. Mrs Grace Mull of Sherman Avenue Botos Sr of Youngstown area families listed in community notices.

Bobby South Mrs Ray South Ottawa St Raleigh Lawson Brentwood St Nancy Ritchie William Ritchie Oneida St Daniel Fugate Leonard Fugate West Middletown Grace Mull Sherman Ave Botos, Sr Young T

Cynthia Ann Scott Born at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton

Cynthia Ann Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs Lynn Scott of South Sutphin Street Dayton was born at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton.

Cynthia Ann Scott Mrs. Lynn Scott South Sutphin St Surgical Mie Iami Valley Hospital Dayton

Births at Hospital Report in Hamilton and Franklin

Mr and Mrs Warrth Baecker of Hamilton welcome a girl born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Edgar Reffitt of 1720 Sheffield St. have a boy born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Bert Back of Franklin announce a girl born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Carl Jackson of 214 Webster St. greet a boy born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Claude Dixon of 112 Burton Rd. welcome a girl born Wednesday.

Warrth Baecker Hamilton Edgar Reffitt Sheffield St Bert Back Franklin Carl Jackson Webster St Claude Dixon Burton Rd

Lodge Ladies Auxiliary installs officers at meeting

The Lodges Ladies Auxiliary Knights of St Johns held a covered dish meal and business session. Installation of officers featured Mrs James Hogan as president with a slate including Mrs Charles Daris first vice president and others. A Christmas party was planned for December 7 at the Colony.

Knights of St. Johns James Hogan Charles Daris C. Jaeger Thomas Martin George Keeppel Francis Smith T. Reeder J. A. Haass William Cummings al Frebis Frank Kartovich Rose Hogan

Veterans and civic groups set Thursday meetings citywide

Spanish War Veterans Sewing Circle meets with Mrs. E R Carr at 1211 Woodside Ave Thursday at 1 p.m. Julia T Roth Past Councilors with Mrs. Arthur Richardson at 307 Crawford St Thursday at 7 30 p.m. American War Mothers drill team meets tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium. Eastern Star Prosser Chapter holds regular meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple with initiation and a yearly report by Worthy Matron Mrs. Ralph Kah. Mrs. Edgar Picklesimer chairs refreshments. Maple Mothers Club Bazaar set for December 10 in the school auditorium after a prior November 19 notice. Highland Circle of First Presbyterian Church meets Friday at 2 30 p.m. at 409 Stanley St with devotionals by Mrs. Don L Cleveland and program led by Mrs. Cecil Kindred. United Presbyterian Women’s Bible Class meets tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs. M Rodafer of 200 Garfield St.

Julia T. Roth Arthur Richardson Crawford St Prosser Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Ralph Kah Edgar Picklesimer Highland Circle First Presbyterian Church Don L. Cleveland Stanley St C. W. Williamson Cecil Kindred Women’s Bible Class United Presbyterian Church M. Rodafer Garfield St

Riley Couple Welcomes a Daughter at York Street

Mr and Mrs William Riley of 1707 York Street welcome a daughter born Tuesday.

William Riley York St

Births Reported for Sebright Griswold Families

Mr and Mrs Cecil R Sebright of 1919 Manchester Ave welcomed a girl at Ft Hamilton Hospital on Monday. Mr and Mrs James W Griswold of Parkville Mo welcomed a girl Monday morning in a Kansas City Mo hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs J S Day of North Avenue.

Cecil R. Sebright Manchester Ave Ft. Hamilton James W. Griswold Parkville Kansas City J. S. Day North Avenue

After-Theatre Party Held for Cast and Crew

After the sophomore class play Don't Take My Penny was presented last night. Over 50 cast and backstage members gathered at Fred Butts's North Broad Street home for a repeat reading and discussion followed by refreshments.

Fred Butts North Broad St

LB Class Meet at Mrs Chippendale Home

United Presbyterian Church LB Class will meet in the home of Mrs Willard Chippen dale on Thursday November 18 at 7 30 p m Velma Conrad to lead devotional.

United Presbyterian Church Willard Chippendale Velma Conrad

Stamper Rogers Vows Exchanged In Kentucky

Mr and Mrs Clell Stamper announce the marriage of their daughter Armida to Thomas C Rogers son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Rogers in Newport Kentucky on Wednesday November 10. The bride wore a Bray dress with black accessories and pink rosebud corsage.

Clell Stamper Manchester Ave Armida Thomas C. Rogers Cecil Rogers West Middletown Newport Stanford Hall

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Peg Rosing Sherman Perry Findlay, C John Roth Parkway W. W. Sebald Florence Ave F. E. Wortley Alameda H. D. Neill Linden Ave Richmond Ind Virginia Harris Weds J. Coyner Hal Lesseo Beta Sigma Phi Barnitz Room Schumann Schubert Tchaikowsky Bartok Chabrier Wagner Manchester Radiantube Porcelain Cappels Business Women’s Meeting Girls’ Club J. Les DuErmit Edward Gardner Congress Rosemary Swaim Vienna City Eleanor Shartle Mary Margaret Smith Priscilla Crafters Business and Professional Women’s Club Oxford Dorothy Huff Lillian Eaton Middletown Club Lucille Provo Minnie Chalfin DuErmit K. D. Conklin Emily Sams Flossie Vail Mary Dillon Mabel King Gertrude Lewis Anna Metzler Lenna Frisch Ray Heck William Conklin Ray Weaver Conklin Nell Bachelor Viola Romans Albert Davis Earl Whitt Whitt Chester Fugate H. C. Barker Henry Yount Mothers Club Women of the Moose Howard Schneider Excello Fred Schneider Lester Keeler Howard Newcomb Edith Arpp Clifford Emery Ralph DeBord Spanish War Veterans Sewing Circle E. R. Carr Woodside Ave Civic Auditorium Maple Mothers Club Stamper-Rogers Kentucky KODAK Noland Camera Shop Wilson Funeral Home Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson Eoca-Cola Company Dayton Coca-Cola Bottling Company The Coca-Cola Company
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