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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1950
Page
6
Louis Kiss of Kenwood Drive visited his son Dan a Commerce senior at Ohio University. They attended the Ohio University versus Western Michigan football game on Saturday afternoon and then enjoyed the Varsity Show performance that evening.
After several days visiting Mrs C N Maze of Wyoming Colorado Mrs Raymond Len of Young Street and Mrs Starry Sticklen have returned home Maze is the sister of Mrs Raymond Sticklen
Mr and Mrs Earl Jones of Central Ave return from a two week visit to Fort Lauderdale and Key West Florida.
United Mothers of the Mothers' Study League will gather Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. R. E. Helsinger located at 2808 Tytus Avenue.
The Graduate Regents, Women of the Moose, will gather Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs John Perry Sr home on Logan Ave with attendees expected.
A special invitation extends to all Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary members for a social meeting on Tuesday evening November 21. A Thanksgiving supper is served at 6 30 p m. Bingo and contests run throughout the evening with a table Christmas tree contest.
Miami Valley Council No 30 Daughters of America to hold initiation after lodge at 8 30 p m Tuesday evening in the Junior Hall on North Road Ri
Historical accounts suggest puppetry was present in China around 1000 BCE, with legends attributing early performances to ancient courts. The claim ties puppet theater to cultural entertainment and ritual storytelling in early Chinese society.
A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross A. Kramer on Linden Ave hosted a Thanksgiving buffet for North and South Schools teachers. After dinner, guests enjoyed television and bingo with clever prizes awarded to winners. Attendees included Bertha Easton, Martha Evans, Erma Robertson, Ruth Boyer, Ermine Snyder, Bess Mitchell, Norma Kinney, Helen Hawkes, Mildred Nicklas, Margaret Allen, Frances Heilman, Loree Hagen, Luella Bailey, Agnes Bechiol, Lilian Eaton, Virgie Browing, Florence Everhart, Kathleen Hall, and Bess Harb.
Mrs. Anna Cowgill announces the marriage of her daughter Betty to Bamel Miller. Justice Lammie Bailey performed the ceremony at his home on Saturday November 18 at 11:30 a.m. in Amanda. The bride wore a navy suit with beige accessories. the groom served in the U S Army and works for Inland Container Corp. They will reside in Amanda.
Festivities in Dayton’s Green Room as Miss Mary Waddell hosted a linen shower and luncheon for Betty Smith bride-elect of D. Cameron Perry. Miss Waddell to be a bridesmaid. Pink and white mums decorated the table. Bridge and canasta followed with winners Mrs. Don Peterson, Mrs. William O'Toole, and canasta prizes to Mrs. Walter Smith and Miss Mina Jacot. Guests included bridal party members and friends from Middletown and Xenia.
Phyllis Solter entertained five other Middletown Civic Symphony Orchestra members at her home after the season’s opening concert at Middletown High School. The six include Roosevelt Junior High School students Carole West Ruth Roess Hale Dodds Jr Robert Bell and David Gaw.
The Clubs Friendship Circle of the Nazarene Church met at the Day home. Mrs. Mickie Sabo opened with the Thanksgiving Psalm. Members planned a December 16 Thanksgiving supper at the Wills home West Middleton. One dollar gifts will be exchanged. A bake sale and luncheon for 12 members were noted.
The Chapel Choir from Capital University Columbus will sing sacred music in Dayton at Memorial Hall on Sunday evening December 3 under the Women's Council and Lutheran Laymen's League. Proceeds support Bethany Lutheran Village, a department of the Lutheran Inner Mission League of the Miami Valley. Tickets are 1.50 for adults and 1 for students with no reserved seats. buy at Lutheran Inner Mission 201 Commercial St Dayton Bassett Music Store 12 N Main St Dayton or at Memorial Hall after 7 p.m.
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co asks the State Public Commission for authority to raise electric rates in Hamilton. The proposed increase would apply to all service types and raise annual revenue by 80 816 dollars.
The Butler County grand jury was recalled Monday morning and the members were identical to the original jury. Judge P. P. Boli gave the routine charge as jurors prepare to hear 27 cases.
When an aircraft travels at 425 miles per hour or more it moves faster than a speeding bullet. Researchers note this threshold marks rapid flight speed and its comparison to terminal velocity of projectiles.
Mrs Emilie Banzhaf 87 of 715 Seventh Ave suffered cuts to the head in a fall Sunday while in the pantry of her home. She was listed in good condition at Middletown Hospital.
The Singapore film censor faced opposition from the colony Appeal Board over ruling on sexology films. The ban sparked publicity and cinema houses rushed to show titles like Dont Keep the Facts of Life a Secret and Sincere and Frank Attempt at Sex Education with warnings such as Children under 14 not admitted.
The United Nations faces a vote on rejecting a 20 year peace plan by Secretary General Trygve Lie. Vishinsky says peace depends on honoring his terms. Nine nations favor dividing the plan for Assembly committee debate, a move backed by the United States. The U.S. also released a critique of Soviet foreign policy alleging Moscow claims a right to wage war against non Communist nations.
Colder temperatures and snow flurries are expected tonight with a low around 20 to 25 degrees. Tuesday will be partly cloudy and rather cold with a cool overall pattern. Yesterday’s low was 45 degrees, rising to 50 by 5 p.m. The morning reading at 6 a.m. was 50 degrees, dropping to 38 degrees by 10 30 a.m.
In keeping with the Thanksgiving spirit the Holy Trinity PTA will serve a turkey dinner to the school children Wednesday noon. Classes will be dismissed following the dinner until Monday. The servers will be the officers of the organization.
A burglar fled the home of Robert Bush at 223 Young St Sunday night after Jan Phillips, a tenant upstairs, heard an intruder below and fired as the burglar jumped a rear fence. Police found nothing missing in the Bush apartment.
Over 200 youth from two Methodist churches participated in the Thanksgivin Booth Festival at Seven Mile Methodist Church. Donna Lester was elected area president with Robert Moran as vice president Marilyn Banker secretary and Bill Goodman treasurer. Proceeds support Cincinnati Bethesda Hospital and the Methodist Children's Home at Worthington.
Cincinnati police Captain Dan Davidson of the Newtown Rangers said burglars looted his patrol car yesterday, stealing two radio antennas, tools valued at 40 dollars, and three tires including the spare.
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