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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1948

Page

8

Local Families Attend Michigan Ohio State Game in Columbus

Mr and Mrs S H Kitchen of Superjoy Ave return home after visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Sam T Selby of Columbus. Miss Marilyn McCutcheon visits Columbus and attends the Michigan Ohio State game with Miss Edith Dickerson. Mr and Mrs Everett R McKibban announce the engagement of Wanda Faye Hatfield to Charles D Price. The couple plan a wedding in early winter. Hatfield is a Franklin High School graduate and Price is a Baltimore and Ohio telegraph employee undergoing radio and television training.

S. H. Kitchen Superjoy Ave Sam T. Selby Columbus Kitchen Selbys Mr. Selby University Marilyn McCutcheon McKinley St Edith Dickerson Miss Dickerson 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

Middletown Hamilton and Germantown visitors return from Ontario

Mr and Mrs William J Mc Laughlin of Middletown Hamilton Plc and Mr and Mrs Eugene Busser with their son of Germantown have returned after a three week hunting trip in Ontario Canada.

William J. McLaughlin Middletown-Hamilton PLC Eugene Busser and Son Germantown Ontario Canada

Miss Mary Childers Visiting Miss Marie Childers

Miss Mary Childers of Jackson Kentucky is the house guest of Miss Marie Childers of Clark Street, staying for an extended visit.

Mary Childers Jackson, Ky Marie Childers Clark St

Louisville Family Arrives to Make Home with Franklind Ingram

Mr and Mrs Council Ingram and their children of Louisville Kentucky have arrived here to live with the former's mother Mrs George Ingram of Franklin.

Council Ingram Louisville, Ky George Ingram Frank

Higdon Couple Return From Canadian Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Harry Higdon of Vail Street return home after an enjoyable motor trip through parts of Canada, sharing stories of sights and travel experiences.

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.

J. S. Thomas Fleming Rd C. P. Marshall Chicago

Mrs Dye Returns Home After Six-Week Visit

Mrs. Luther Dye of San Gabriel California returned home after visiting relatives in Middletown and Franklin for six weeks. She is aunt to Mrs. Tom Linkins of Kunz Avenue and Earl Kohler of Ardmore Dr. is her nephew.

Luther Dye San Gabriel Cal Middletown Franklin Dye Tom Linkins Kunz Ave Earl Kohler Ardmore Dr

Mrs Ruth Trout Wine Celebrates 92nd Birthday

Mrs George Pulse hosted a family dinner and open house on Wilbraham Road to honor her mother Mrs Ruth Trout Wine on the occasion of her 92nd birthday.

George Pulse Wilbraham Rd Ruth Troutwine

Spaghetti Dinner Marks Delta Sigma Chi Fall Event

Members of Delta Sigma Chi sorority gathered at Holiday House for a spaghetti dinner. The décor featured fall flowers and a pledge service followed for Mrs. Robert Gilmore, Mrs. J Kenneth Ditmeyer, Mrs. James Harris, Miss Eleanor Conway, and Miss Marguerite Rose. The event was led by Mrs. Oscar Day with assistants Miss Wilda Clendennin and Miss Vera Fugate.

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 Surgeries and Illnesses Among Local Residents

The hospital roster names multiple residents by name and address with medical status including surgical and medical cases. Notables include Phyllis Passey Marcia Harrison Johnnie Batson Mayme Pelfrey Edward Youtsier and others from Columbia Clinton Yankee Franklin Lebanon Brentwood Malvern Sheridan Lamberton and nearby streets.

Phyllis Passey 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 Plans Notice for Davy Thanksgiving Issue

A public notice asks readers planning travel or hosting guests for the Thanksgiving holiday to notify by Wednesday November 24 for the Davy issue. It requests telephone or written acknowledgment to prepare the edition.

Final Party for Miss Ligett Prepares for November Wedding

Mrs. Claude Sorg hosted a cocktail party and shower at Fleming Road home for 25 friends of Miss Barbara Ligett. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Dr. Winfield R. Steele Jr on Saturday November 27. Gifts filled the table as Mrs Roy Stutz entertained with accordion music. Miss Ligett, daughter of Dr and Mrs W B Liggett of Ardmore Drive, Ardmore.

Barbara Ligett Winfield R. Steele, Jr Claude Sorg Fleming Rd Roy Stutz Miss Ligett Daugher W. B. Liggett Ardmore

Gipson Owens Tie Knot in Quiet Phoenix Ceremony

Betty J Gipson daughter of Dewey Henry and Mrs Gipson of Phoenix Arizona wed Oakley B Owens son of Mr and Mrs Harry Helton in a home ceremony on South Main Street Justice of Peace Lammie Bailey officiated The bride wore brown with green and twin sister wore navy with red The couple reside at 2029 Highland Street and plan life with Owens employed by the Post Office and the bride by Eversharp Both are veterans with 18 months service including a year in the South Pacific

Betty J. Gipson Dewey Henry Poenix, Ariz Oakley B. Owens Harry Helton Warren Rd Lammie Bailey South Main St Alvin Staten Owens Eversharp South Pacific Post Office Highland St

Girls Service Club to Meet for Quaker Session

The Girls' Service Club of First Methodist Church gathers this evening at 6 30 for a Quaker meeting inside the church venue.

Girls’ Service Club First Methodist Church

Co-Operettes Meet and War Mothers Gather for Pound Party

The Co-Operettes plan a meeting with Mrs. John Hasselbach on Fourteenth Ave Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The American War Mothers meet Wednesday at 2 p m in the Legion Home and members are asked to bring food for a pound party.

John Hasselbach Fourteenth Ave Legion

Births At Hospital Report Three Newborns

Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Dalton of Franklin welcome a boy on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. William Pennington of Miamisburg celebrate a girl born Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Roberts of 603 Cleveland Street announce a girl born Tuesday.

Dexter Dalton Franklin William Pennington Miamisburg Elbert Roberts Cleveland St

Family Welcomes Son for Clarence Reynolds at Garfield Street

Mr and Mrs Clarence Reynolds of 1508 Garfield Street announce the birth of a son.

Clarence Reynolds Garfield St

Sigma Phi Gamma Rush Party At Gas and Electric Building

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority held its second rush party of the season at the Gas and Electric Building. Guests played cards and prizes were won by Miss Marion Willoughby and Mrs. Charles Swink. Door prize went to Mrs. Dane Nichols. Hostesses served lunch: Mrs. Gene Weidner, Miss Dorothy Lyle, Mrs. Ray Yelton and Mrs. Lina Sheets.

Sigma Phi Gamma 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, urges World War II Legionnaires to join the American Legion disaster unit training. Cpl Dan Mahoney of the state highway patrol will start training when 15 veterans are ready. six have signed up. The executive committee also announced 1949 post committee appointments and the Commanders' and adjutants' Conference set for December 5 in Columbus with Wilson and William Withey expected to attend.

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 Stag Mary Hopkins James Sexton Marguerite Miles M Charlene Price Columbus William Withey

City Commission Holds Special Garbage Session

A special session of the City Commission convenes at 7 30 p m in the municipal courtroom to discuss the garbage question. About 600 cards and letters from residents are to be reviewed along with progress reports on a new disposal site near the Great Miami River costing about 20 000 dollars.

Fred J. Schatzmann Miami River Middletown

Middletown Council Praises Saturday Morning Kids Program

The Middletown Motion Picture Council praised the new Saturday morning children program at Paramount Theater. Reports from reps Mrs. J. R. Howard and Mrs. Elliott Perkins noted good attendance and conduct, with screenings of The Biscuit Eater If I Were King and Young Tom Edison planned. Bam bi will be shown at 11 a m this week.

Middletown Motion Picture Council Paramount Theater L. J. Long J. R. Howard The Mothers Study League Elliott Perkins Modern Circle Mary Reinartz California

War trial footage shown delight relatives of Judge Dell

Pictures of the Japanese war trials at the Paramount Theater pleased relatives including Mrs. Hilda Crooke sister of Edward Dell former Municipal Court Judge who appears twice in the reel depicting the sentencing of Tajir and other war criminals.

Paramount Theater Edward Dell Hilda Crooke Judge Dell Tajir

Hamilton Lincoln Mercury Inc Incorporates in Ohio

The Hamilton Lincoln Mercury Inc of Hamilton Ohio received incorporation papers in Columbus. Owen Joyner Edward Gurr and Mark T Brown were issued A 100 and B 900 shares of no par common stock. Mark T Brown attorney at Rentschler Building handled the transaction.

Ohio Columbus Hamilton Lincoln-Mercury, Inc Hamilton, O Owen Joyner Edward Gurr Mark T. Brown Rentschler Building

Rainy Warmer Weather Forecast Hits Thanksgiving

The forecast predicts warmer weather for Wednesday with probable rain, disappointing readers hoping for a white Thanksgiving. Monday reached 48 degrees at 9 am before falling. the low 36 degrees held until 6 am. By 9:30 am the temperature had fallen another degree.

Two Little Girls Find Home 3000 Miles From Mother

In Wilmington Delaware two eight and six year old sisters Sandra and Barbara Oldham, separated from a gravely ill mother in San Diego, find a new home with the Oldham grandparents. Navy ties and a West Coast to Philadelphia to Wilmington flight arrange their arrival. The family plans winter clothes and a practical housing solution for the crowded home as they adjust to life apart from their mother in a hospital.

Mother Wilmington Del Sandra Oldham Barbara San Diego Cal John F. Oldham San Diego Naval Base Hings Oldham Wilming Navy Philadelphia Oldhams

Industrial Council Protests NYC Train Cancellations

The Industrial Council protested the cancellation of two New York Central passenger trains affecting Middletown. Members urged traffic managers to contact NYC official Frank Zink and press for reconsideration as service cuts of nearly 10 percent take effect.

Industrial Council New York Central Roy L. Patterson Middletown Vited Nyc Frank Zink Zink Cincinnati Cleveland Albany New York

Soviet Police Ban Berlin Phone Book Over Identification

Soviet sector police halted Berlin s new telephone directory saying its offices were not sufficiently identified. It names Dr Johannes Stumm as police president of Berlin but omits Communist Paul Markgraf. Copies already distributed were withdrawn and a supplementary sheet listing Russian presidium offices is under consideration.

Berlin Johannes Stumm Paul Markgraf Police Presidium

Middletown Club to Screen Film on Basketball Today

At 6 30 p.m. at the Manchester Hotel the Middletown Co-Operative Club will hear Chuck Weimer present a film titled Basketball today. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Miami Valley Post will meet at 7 30 p.m. at post headquarters.

Middletown Veterans of Foreign Wars Miami Valley

Camera Club Plans Evening Color Slides Show

Members of the Camera Club will show color slides at the meeting at 7 30 p m in the Civic Association Auditorium. The public is invited.

Camera Club Civic Association

Local events notice drills and meetings evening hours

Drill of the local unit of the U S National Guard at 7 p m at the Barracks Cancer Clinic opens at Middletown Hospital 7 p m Fraternal Order of Eagles meets at 8 p m at the Hall Hunters Clark Post Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at the Silver Leaf Social Club 8 p m

U. S. National Guard Order of Eagles Hunters-Clark Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Silver Leaf Social Club

SPEBSQSA Meeting and PTA Speech at School Hall

The Meeting of the Middle town Chapter of SPEBSQSA will be held at the W.F.W. Hall at 8 p.m. A speech on Dominant Periods in Child Life will be given by A. B. Graham of Columbus at the South School PTA meeting at 8 p.m. at the school.

Middletown Spebsqsa W.F.W. Hall A. B. Graham Columbus PTA

Blythe-Williams Post 231 Meeting Set for Wednesday

The Wednesday gathering of the House committee and ex ecutive board of Blythe-Willims Post 231 is planned for 7:30 p.m. at the hall.

Blythe-Williams Post 231

Moose Club Evening Meeting and Kiwanis Talk

The Moose Club plans an 8 p.m. gathering at the hall. Harry E. Hadley, superintendent of Gardner Richardson Mill, will speak on Of What Are We Afraid at the Kiwanis noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel.

Harry E. Hadley Gardner-Richardson Mill Kiwanis Club Manchester Hotel

Meeting of Miami Chapter Ohio Society of Professional Engineers

The Miami Chapter Ohio Society of Professional Engineers will convene at the Manchester Ho.

Miami Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Manchester Hotel

Reverend Parr to Speak at Lions Club Thanksgiving Meeting

The Rev. John I. Parr of First Baptist Church will address the Lions Club Thanksgiving gathering at noon in the Manchester Hotel.

John I. Parr First Baptist Church Lions Club Manchester

Daughters of Union Veterans Meet for Officer Nominations

The Daughters of Union Veterans will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m in the YMCA auditorium to nominate officers Anna Brothers will preside over the session.

Daughters of Union Veterans YMCA Anna Brothers

Hunting arrow penetrates through large animal per Britannica

Britannica notes a modern hunting arrow propelled by a 65 pound bow can pass completely through a large animal unless halted by dense bone. The penetration relies on arrow mass and design.

Presbyterian Church Series Opens Tonight

The First Presbyterian Church Men’s Club starts a four dinner series at 6 p m Tuesday with Dr D Earl McKinney of Springfield as speaker on What One Man Can Do The gala includes group singing with Harold Jones piano and a mixer led by H R Weikel and Ross Kramer. W S Geckeler is club president and Glenn Lane and J W Pick lead the welcoming and tag committees Respecting Boy Scout sponsorship Troop 1 Senior Scouts Explorer Post 3 are active and a Cub Pack will be organized soon.

First Presbyterian Church D. Earl McKinney Springfield Synod of Ohio Oakland Presbyterian Church McKinney Harold Jones 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 10th Floor auditorium of NCR. Panel includes Almer J Cook Harold S Hill FE Gerhard and Harry J W Fravert. Discussion centers on financial budgeting plant and equipment budgets cash budgets and cash flow forecasting. Gerald Humphrey announces Dayton Chapter Board will meet in NCR lobby before the session with Middletown members planning to attend.

Paul H. Harn Lowe Brothers Company Dayton National Association of Cost Accountants NACA National Cash Register Company Almer J. Cook Dayton Rubber Company Harold S. Hill CPA Wall, Cassel and Groneweg Middletown

Thanksgiving Breakfast for Las Fayette Lodge Members

Las Fayette Lodge No. 37 hosts a Thanksgiving breakfast for members and families at the Knights of Phthi as Hall from 6 30 a m to 9 30 a m Thursday. Entertainment includes group singing and a musical program led by Virgil Webster Earl Coddington and Fiza Abraham.

Las Fayette Lodge No. 37 Knights of Phthias Hall Virgil Webster Earl Coddington Fiza Abraham

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