Couple Announces Engagement of Wanda Hatfield to Charles Price
Mr and Mrs Everett R McKibban announce the engagement of their daughter Wanda Faye Hatfield to Charles D Price son of George R Price Sr of Carlisle Ohio They note Miss Hatfield is Franklin High School alumna and a dress design student He is a Carlisle High School alumnus telegrapher with B and O and is studying radio and television Their wedding is planned for early winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Kitchen
Superior Ave
Sam T. Selby
Columbus
Kitchen
Selbys
Mr. Selby
University
Everett R. McKibban
Franklin
Wanda Faye Hatfield
Charles D. Price
George R. Price, Sr
Carlisle
Miss Hatfield
Franklin High School
Carlisle High School
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Local Families Return From Ontario Hunting Trip
Mr and Mrs William J Mc Laughlin of Middletown Hamilton Place and Mr and Mrs Eugene Busser and son of Germantown have returned after a three week hunting holiday in Ontario Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. McLaughlin
Middletown-Hamilton PLC
Eugene Busser and Son
Germantown
Otario
Canada
Miss Mary Childers Hosts in Kentucky Family Notes
Miss Mary Childers of Jackson Kentucky is house guest of Miss Marie Childers of Clark Street. Mr and Mrs Council Ingram and children of Louisville have arrived to live with George Ingram’s mother in Franklin District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Childers
Jackson, Ky
Marie Childers
Clark St
Council Ingram
Louisville, Ky
Ae George Ingram
Franklin d
Higdon Couple Return From Canadian Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs Harry Higdon of Vail Street return home after an enjoyable motor tour through parts of Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Higdon
Vail St
Canada
Mrs J S Thomas Returns Home After Week With Parents
Mrs J S Thomas of 2006 Fleming Road returned home yesterday after spending a week with her parents Mr and Mrs C P Marshall of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Thomas
Fleming Rd
C. P. Marshall
Chicago
Mrs Dye Visits Relatives. Returns Home
Mrs. Luther Dye of San Gabriel California has returned home after six weeks visiting relatives in Middletown and Franklin. She is aunt to Mrs. Tom Linkins of Kunz Avenue, and Earl Kohler of Ardmore Dr. is her nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Dye
San Gabriel
Cal
Middletown
Franklin
Dye
Tom Linkins
Kunz Ave
Earl Kohler
Ardmore Dr
Birthday tribute honors 92nd for Ruth Troutwine
Mrs. Ruth Troutwine celebrated her 92nd birthday with a family dinner and open house hosted by Mrs. George Pulse on Wilbraham Road. Local relatives attended the Sunday afternoon event to mark the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pulse
Wilbraham Rd
Ruth Troutwine
Sorority Holds Fall Spaghetti Dinner and Pledge Service
Members of Delta Sigma Chi met at Holiday House for a spaghetti dinner amid fall flower decor. Following the meal a pledge service was held for Mrs. Robert Gilmore, Mrs. J Kenneth Ditmeyer, Mrs. James Harris, Miss Eleanor Conway, and Miss Marguerite Rose, with Mrs. Oscar Day as chairwoman assisted by Miss Wilda Clendennin and Miss Vera Fugate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Sigma Chi Sorority
Holiday House
Robert Gilmore
J. Kenneth Ditmeyer
James Harris
Eleanor Conway
Marguerite Rose
Oscar Day
Wilda Clendennin
Vera Fugate
Hospital Notices List Local Patients by Condition
The hospital records show multiple patients from area addresses including Columbia Avenue Clinton Street Franklin Princeton Avenue Yankee Road and more. Conditions listed include surgical and medical across numerous families such as Pasley Harrison Sixt Pelfrey Youtsier Batson Crouch Bowlin Taylor Gross Moore Hester Myers Hauselman Higgins and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Pasley
Delmar Pasley
Columbia Ave
Surgical
Marcia Harrison
Winston Harrison
Clinton St
David Sixt
Robert Sixt
Yankee Rd
Medical
Mayme Pelfrey
Franklin
Edward Youtsier
Princeton Ave
Floyd Elrod
Woodlawn Ave
Johnnie Batson
W. H. Batson
Malvern St
Theodore Smith
Lebanon
James Crouch
Middletown
Clarence Bowlin
Brentwood St
Clarence Taylor
Charles Fay
Grand Ave
Thanksgiving Davy Issue Guest Notice
Requesting advance notice of travel plans or hosting guests during the Thanksgiving period. Please telephone or write before Wednesday November 24.
Final Party for Miss Ligett Prepares Ardmore Bride Elect
A Monday afternoon party hosted by Mrs. Claude Sorg at Fleming Road welcomed 25 close friends of Miss Barbara Ligett. The event, a cozy cocktail and shower, featured fall flower arrangements and a gift table for the future home of the bride elect. Mrs. Roy Stutz entertained with an accordion performance during the gathering. Miss Liggett is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Liggett of Ardmore Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Ligett
Winfield R. Steele, Jr
Claude Sorg
Fleming Rd
Roy Stutz
Miss Ligett
Daugher
W. B. Liggett
Ardmore
Gipson Owens Bride Quiet City Ceremony
Betty J Gipson daughter of Dewey and Ruby Gipson of Phoenix Arizona married Oakley B Owens son of Harry and Mrs Helton. Justice of Peace Lammie Bailey performed a single ring ceremony at 8 p m in a South Main Street home. The couple were joined by Alvin Staten and a twin sister of the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty J. Gipson
Dewey Henry
Poenix, Ariz
Oakley B. Owens
Harry Helton
Warren Rd
Lammie Bailey
Justice of Peace
South Main St
Alvin Staten
Church and club meetings slated for this week
The Girls Service Club of First Methodist meets at 6 30 this evening in the church for a Quaker meeting. Co-Operettes gather with Mrs John M Hasselbach on Fourteenth Ave Tuesday at 730 p m. American War Mothers meet Wednesday at 2 pm in the Legion Home with a pound party. members asked to bring food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Service Club
First Methodist Church
John M Hasselbach
Fourteenth Ave
Legion
Births at Hospital Report
Mr and Mrs Dexter Dalton Franklin welcome a boy on Monday. Mr and Mrs William Pennington Miamisburg announce a girl on Monday. Mr and Mrs Elbert Roberts 603 Cleveland Street greet a girl on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter Dalton
Franklin
William Pennington
Miamisburg
Elbert Roberts
Cleveland St
Reynolds Couple Welcome Baby Boy at Garfield Street
Mr and Mrs Clarence Reynolds of 1508 Garfield Street announce the birth of a son. The new arrival adds joy to the household and is welcomed by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Reynolds
Garfield St
Sigma Phi Gamma Rush Party At Gas and Electric Building
Sigma Phi Gamma held its second rush party of the season at the Gas and Electric Building last evening. Cards were played and prizes awarded to Miss Marion Willoughby and Mrs. Charles Swink, with a door prize to Mrs. Dane Nichols. Hostesses served lunch at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Phi Gamma _ Sorority
Gas and Electric
Marion Willoughby
Charles Swink
Dane Nichols
Gene Weidner
Dorothy Lyle
Ray Yelton
Lina Sheets
Legionnaires Urged to Join Disaster Unit Training
Howard A. Wilson, post commander, urged World War II Legionnaires to join the American Legion disaster unit training program. Cpl. Dan Mahoney of the State highway patrol will start training once 15 veterans sign up. six have already enrolled. The post announced 1949 committee appointments and a commanders adjutants conference in Columbus on December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Howard A. Wilson
Wilson
Dan Mahoney
State Highway Patrol
Roger Cotter
J. T. Lamb
Richard Keiser
Richard Fitzgerald
Paul Foehl
Max Long
Charles Merchant
Joseph Rapp
Mary Hopkins
James Sexton
Marguerite Miles
M Charlene Price
Columbus
William Withey
Special City Commission Session on Garbage Held
A special session of Middletown’s City Commission convened at 7 30 p m in the municipal courtroom to discuss the garbage situation. City attorney Fred J Schatzmann said the meeting is open to the public as commissioners review more than 600 cards and letters from residents. Progress reports were heard on a new disposal ground south of the city near the Great Miami River, estimated to cost about 20 000 and to use sanitary fill methods for dumping trash. A regular meeting is set for Wednesday night to handle routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Schatzmann
Morning Mail
Great
Miami River
Middletown
Morning Movie Program Earns Praise In Middletown
Middletown Motion Picture Council lauded the new Saturday morning program at the Paramount Theater. Reports from council representatives noted good attendance and conduct, while Mary Reinartz outlined upcoming titles including The Biscuit Eater If I Were King and Young Tom Edison. A Bam bi screening starts at 11 a m this week. Next meeting set for January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Motion Picture Council
Paramount Theater
L. J. Long
J. R. Howard
The
Mothers Study League
Elliott Perkins
Modern Circle
Mary Reinartz
California
Japanese War Trials Shown At Paramount Theater
Relatives of Edward Dell former Municipal Court Judge praise the film reel featuring his prominence in the Tokyo war crimes trials Including his appearance during the sentencing of Tojo and other war criminals Mrs Hilda Crooke Dell’s sister notes Dell appears twice in the footage and shared the viewing with friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount Theater
Edward Dell
Hilda Crooke
Judge Dell
Tojo
Hamilton Lincoln-Mercury Incorporation in Columbus
The Hamilton Lincoln-Mercury Inc of Hamilton Ohio received incorporation papers in Columbus. Shares issued to Owen Joyner Edward Gurr and Mark T Brown were A 100 and B 900 shares of no par common stock. Mark T Brown attorney at Rentschler Building handled the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Hamilton Lincoln-Mercury, Inc
Hamilton
Owen Joyner
Edward Gurr
Mark T. Brown
Rentschler Building
Rain and Warmer Weather Forecast for Thanksgiving Week
Forecast predicts warmer conditions and possible rain midweek, dashing hopes for a white Thanksgiving. Monday saw a 48 degree high at 9 am with temps slipping to a 36 degree low by 11 pm, holding until 6 am, and a 9:30 am reading showing a one degree drop.
Two Little Girls Find Home Far From Mother
Two young sisters Sandra Oldham eight and Barbara six travel 3000 miles to Wilmington Delaware to live with grandparents after their mother contracted infantile paralysis in San Diego. Navy arranged flight from west coast to Philadelphia then to Wilmington. Grandparents say crowded home will welcome the children and plan winter clothing and housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Wilmington
Del
Sandra Oldham
Barbara
San Diego
Cal
John FE. Oldham
San Diego Naval Base
Oldham
Jack
Navy
Philadelphia
Oldhams
Industrial Council Protest Over NYC Train Cancellations
The Industrial Council protested two New York Central passenger trains slated for cancellation in Middletown. Secretary Roy L. Patterson was asked to draft a letter about the loss to the city and traffic managers were urged to contact Frank Zink. The cutback affects the 1:10 p.m. east bound and 8:03 p.m. southbound trains, disrupting connections and slowing travel for residents and business people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Council
New York Central
Roy L. Patterson
Middletown
Manchester Hotel
Robert Miles
Wade Miller
Vited
Nyc
Frank Zink
Zink
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Albany
New York
Soviet Police Ban Berlin Telephone Directory
Soviet sector police ordered withdrawal of Berlin’s new telephone book because its offices were not sufficiently identified. The directory listed Dr. Johannes Stumm as police president of Berlin and did not include Communist Paul Markovas. Copies had been distributed and were withdrawn. Berlin considers a supplementary sheet listing Russian controlled police presidium offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Johannes Stumm
West Sector
Paul Markovas
Police Presidium
Middletown Club Meeting Features Basketball Today Film
At 6 30 p.m. the Middletown Co Operative Club meets at the Manchester Hotel where Chuck Weimer will show a film titled Basketball today. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Miami Valley Post convenes at 7 30 p.m. at post headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Co - Operative Club
Manchester
Chuck Weimer
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Miami Valley
Community events fill Middletown evening agenda
Camera Club plans color slides at 7 30 p m in the Civic Association Auditorium with public invited. U S National Guard drill at 7 p m at the Barracks. Cancer Clinic opens at Middletown Hospital at 7 p m. Fraternal Order of Eagles meets at 8 p m in the Hall. Hunters Clark Post VFW meets at Silver Leaf Social Club at 8 p m. SPEBSQSA Middletown Chapter meets at V F W Hall at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camera Club
Civic Association
U. S. National Guard
Dominant Periods in Child Life Speech Planned
A. B. Graham will speak on Dominant Periods in Child Life at the South School PTA meeting in Columbus at 8 p m at the school tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Graham
Columbus
PTA
Blythe-Williams Post 231 Meeting Set for Wednesday
The Wednesday session of the House committee and executive board for Blythe-Willias Post 231 will convene at 7 30 p m in the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe-Williams Post 231
Kiwanis and Moose Club hold evening and noon sessions
The Moose Club will convene at 8 p.m. in the hall. Harry E. Hadley, superintendent of Gardner Richardson Mill, will speak on Of What Are We Afraid at the Kiwanis Club noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel. The Miami Chapter Ohio Society of Professional Engineers will meet at the Manchester Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Hadley
Gardner Richardson Mill
Kiwanis Club
Manchester Hotel
Miami
Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
Reverend Parr to Speak at Lions Club Thanksgiving Meeting
The Rev. John I. Parr, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will address the Lions Club Thanksgiving meeting at noon at the Manchester Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Parr
First Baptist Church
Lions Club
Manchester
Daughters of Union Veterans Meet for Officer Nomination
The Daughters of Union Veterans plan a 7 30 p m meeting in the YMCA auditorium to nominate officers with Anna Brothers presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
YMCA
Anna Brothers
Arrow through large animal as EB describes bow force 65 pounds
Britannica notes a modern hunting arrow driven by a 65 pound bow can pass completely through a large animal unless halted by a heavy bone.
Presbyterian Church Series Opens Tonight
The First Presbyterian Church Men's Club begins a four dinner series at 6 p m Tuesday. Dr D Earl McKinney of Springfield will speak on What One Man Can Do followed by group singing and a mixer game. Club leaders oversee welcoming and tag committees. Boy Scout sponsorship will start with Troop 1 and Explorer Post 3 active, and a Cub Pack planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
D. Earl McKinney
Springfield
Synod of Ohio
Oakland Presbyterian Church
H. R. Weikel
Ross Kramer
W. S. Geckeler
Glenn Lane
J. W. Pick
Explorer
Cost Accountants to Meet Tonight in Dayton
Paul H. Harn of Lowe Brothers will lead the seventh NACA educational forum in Dayton at 7 30 p m on the National Cash Register 10th Floor auditorium. Panelists include Almer J Cook Harold S Hill E I Gerhard and Harry J W Fravert. Discussion centers on financial budgets including plant and equipment budgets cash budgets and cash forecasting. Gerald E Humphrey announces the Dayton Chapter board will meet in the NC R lobby before the forum with Middletown members planning to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Harn
Lowe Brothers Company
Dayton
National Association of Cost Accountants
NACA
National Cash Register Company
Almer J. Cook
Dayton Rubber Company
Harolds. Hill
CPA
Wall, Cassel and Groneweg
Middletown
Thanksgiving Breakfast for Las Fayette Lodge Members
A Thanksgiving breakfast will be served to Las Fayette Lodge No. 37 members and families at the Knights of Pythias Hall from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Entertainment features group singing and a musical program led by Virgil Webster, Earl Coddington, and Elza Abraham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Fayette Lodge No. 37
Knights of Phthias Hall
Virgil Webster
Earl Coddington
Elza Abraham
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Neus
O. Society Y
Peg Rosing
Marilyn McCutcheon
McKinley St
Edith Dickerson
Miss Dickerson
Miss Wanda Hatfield
Jackie Hester
James Hester
Sheridan Ave
Edith Myers
Lamberton St
Homer Hauselman
Orchard Ave
Claude Higgins
West Middletown
Middletonians
Twisted Bakery
Dove
DELL
Gloria Cornella
Robinson's
Hazel Unger
Angea Harden
Mae Norris
Pearl’s Beauty Shop
Tem
Middletown Hospital
Order of Eagles
Hunters-Clark Post
Silver Leaf Social Club
Spebsqsa
V.F.W. Hall
Moose Club
Presbyterian Church
Cost Accountants
PVTT
Ceesly
Central Ave
Melampy
Dial
Middletown Ice & Coal CO
Curtis ST
Mnote
Gallaher Drug Store
Broad
True Blue
Lars
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