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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1948

Page

10

Garden Club Plans Holiday Party in Hamilton

Jacksonburg Progressive Garden City organized a Christmas party set for December 8 in Hamilton at its latest meeting. New president Mrs. Sherman Ogden of Seven Mile was introduced after retiring president Mrs. Maud Bake led with a poem. Two new members joined and four guests attended.

Jacksonburg Hamilton Garden Club John Hartman Maud Bake Sherman Ogden Seven Mile Shafer Schenck West Middletown Clarence Gerber M. L. Edward Schatz Middletown

Lebanon Church Plans To Hold Holiday Service

Lebanon Christians of many denomi nations are invited to Union Thanksgiving Day services at East Baptist Church. Rev. M G Muttterstedt announces a 9 30 morning service with Rev. J Taylor McHendry delivering the feast day message. The one hour service includes organ prelude processional invocational doxology and sermon by Rev McHendry with special East Baptist choir music.

Lebanon Eas Baptist Church M. G. Mutterstedt J. Taylor McHendry Lebanon Presbyterian Church Mittelstedt Paul D. Chiles

Five Convicts Eligible For Parole In Ohio

Gov. Thomas J. Herbert commuted five life sentences for first degree murder to second degree in a Thanksgiving move. The Pardon and Parole Commission recommended the mercy acts. Convicts include Leroy Duty of Lawrence County 1931, Charles Garrison of Warren County 1926, Joan and James Kiousis of Cuyahoga County 1933, and Constantine Hamper of Cuyahoga County 1933.

Columbus Thomas J. Herbert Pardon and Parole Commission Leroy Duty Lawrence County Charles Garrison Warren County Joan and James Kiousis Cuyahoga County Constantine Hamper

Local Franklin Rural Families Attend Thanksgiving Gatherings

Franklin and nearby residents visited relatives across Jeffersonville Cincinnati Detroit and Louisville for Thanksgiving activities. The gatherings included Helsingers Meyers Deardoffs Witts Robisons Stoutens and Hathaways with dinners, receptions, and a wedding reception planned at the Hathaway home on November 24.

Franklin Rural Fred Helsinger Robert Meyers Franklin Clyde Helsinger Jeffersonville William Culbertson Maurice Robison Brookville Ind Walter Deardoff Cincinnati Audrey Lee Alexander Lebanon Herbert Hemp Detroit H. D. Baily Richard Stoutenboro Legion Memorial Hall Springboro Clarence Witt William Rauch Germantown Hobart Witt Louisville, Ky Harold Helsinger Sarah Chamberlin Raymond Dearcoff Howard Bishop Carlisle Frank Deardoff Pierce Stoutenboro Robert Robinson Leonard Hathaway

Fort Ancient Boy Scout Group Elects New District Officers

At the Fort Ancient District family night in Lebanon Grange Hall, R John West of Morrow was chosen district chairman Garaner Townsley Lebanon veteran Scout is district vice chairman Alvin Dempsey was recommended for district commissioner by the Council Executive Board Commissioners come from council territory Members of the district committee include Karl Brown Arthur Apkin Robert Whitaker Marion Snyder and others Readings list representatives from local institutions including Dick Dragoo Kings Mills Square Club Elmer Pelle Maineville School Club Wilson Ross Coronet date Methodist Church Fred Mussiman Mason Lions Club and several Lebanon groups.

Ft. Ancient Dick Dragoo Kings Mills Square Elmer Pelle Maineville Wilson Ross Coraddate Methodist Church Fred Mussiman Mason Lions Club Vernie Spaeth Mason Fire Company Harley Martin South Lebanon

Parisians Back Premier Queuille in Confidence Vote

In Paris the national assembly expressed confidence in Premier Henry Queuille's centrist government. The unofficial tally favored Queuille 320 to 165 with communists largely opposing. A reversal would have forced the cabinet to resign.

Paris Henry Queuille Queuille

Anna Buchan Dies In Peebles Pen Name Douglas

Miss Anna Buchan novelist known as Douglas died in Peebles Scotland today. Her debut novel Oli via in India appeared in 1913 marking a notable start to her literary career.

Peebles Scotland Anna Buchan Douglas Olivia India

Truck Driver Killed in Clyde Area Crash

Fremont AP report says Eugene W. Grace 37 a Toronto Ohio truck driver was killed when three steel laden trucks collided with an automobile near Clyde Ohio State patrol identified Grace through Aetna Trucking Co of Youngstown and said no other serious injuries occurred

Fremont, O Eugene W. Grace Toronto Clyde Grace Aetna Trucking Company Youngstown

Child Dies After Boiling Water Accident

James Edward Allberry two year old son of Mr and Mrs James E Allberry of New Plymouth Route 1 died in Hocking Valley Hospital today from burns suffered Monday night when he fell into a tub of boiling water.

Logan James Edward Allberry James E. Allberry New Plymouth Hocking Valley Hospital

William Forsthoff Dies From Garage Stove Explosion Burns

Celina Ohio William Forsthoff 70 died from burns suffered when a stove exploded in his garage Monday night authorities said. The blast occurred at his residence and he died last night in a local hospital.

Celina, O William Forsthoff

Ash dies from carbon monoxide at home near Springfield

George Edwin Ash, 33, died of carbon monoxide poisoning at his home two miles south of Springfield. Coroner Austin Richards ruled the cause and blamed fumes from an unvented water heater. His wife Barbara Ash, 33, is in fair condition at City Hospital.

Springfield George Edwin Ash Austin Richards Barbara Ash City Hospital Richards

Bishop Oxnam Defends Protestant Word Against U S C The

Newark AP report says House Un American Activities Committee faced censure from Methodist Bishop G Bromley Oxnam over a report accusing the Methodist federation for social action of being a tool in the Communist party. Oxnam, speaking to the New Jersey conference, denounced the committee and noted its chairman Rep. J Parnell Thomas faces indictment for government salary claims. The panel’s summary was titled 100 things you should know about Communism and religion.

Newark N. J House UnAmerican Activities Committee G Bromley Oxnam Methodist Federation For Social Action Communist Party Rep. J. Parnell Thomas RNJ

Farmers Get Together Eliminate Bad Roads

Country people around Crook Colorado organized a road committee led by John Berkley to design a 68 mile system serving schools, mail routes and farms. Amory Beede notes the job finished in one day and officials committed to prioritized improvements on U.S. 138 and other roads.

Crook John Berkley Amory Beede T. E. Breezely Breezely State Highway Department Colorado Nebraska Line U. S. 138 Bailey S. Jamison

Franklin Franklin Birthday Party for Shirley Whitt

The seventh birthday of Shirley Whitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Curtis Whitt was celebrated with a Saturday party at 109 Boys Ave color pink and blue. Attendees included Sharon Towson June McGraw Lucille Jerkins Carol Hamilton Trudi Rogers and others. Favors were balloons and gifts were given by numerous relatives and friends.

Helen Heinzman Akron Theodore Woodward Indianapolis Ind Frank Mears Wayne Mitchell Thomas Shiflett A. Shiflett Ernest Haug Eldon A. Huchison Hamilton Josephine Scholl Ernest Crist Albert Miler Curtis Boyer Junie Miller Middletown Curtis Whitt Paul Hollingsworth Edward Stoutenborough Leonard Hathaway Robert Robinson Ellen Carl Hathaway Franklin Ora Burdge Trenton Pierce Stoutenborough John Willis William Taylor Stephen Ricos Harley Hipple Milo Fealy Springfield Ralph Hines Ella Exman Linda Blanchester

Germantown Residents Take Trips and Gather for Grange Supper

Mrs. Roy Hupp visits Toledo for a week. Charter Oak Grange Germantown hosts Thanksgiving supper at 6 30 PM. Everett Emerick and son Douglas visit Akron. Albert Rosen thiel Julia Shaw attend Ohio State Michigan game in Columbus. Twenty eight Germantown men ride to Chicago to see Cardinal Rams game and Black Hawks Maple Leafs game. Returns Monday. Mrs. Robert Rettich and sons join R D Martz family. Pau Arnold and Nancy of Columbus visit. Robert Kerpler of Biloxi receives 10 day furlough with Germantown relatives.

Germantown Roy Hupp Toledo Charter Oak Grange Grange Hall Everett Emerick Douglas Akron Albert Rosenthiel Julia Shaw Columbus Glenn Myers Carlisle Walter Myers Dayton Chicago Chicago Cardinal Los Angeles Rams Chicago Black Hawks Toronto Maple Leafs Robert Rettich Tom and R. D. Martz Pau. Arnold Nancy O. O. Arnold Ralph Michael Pfe Robert Kerpler Biloxi Mrn Marshal Kerpler South Plum St

Mason Township Boy Scout Unit To Be Organized

A new senior Boy Scout unit named the Explorer Post will be organized in Mason Mason Methodist Church will sponsor the post George Gray serves as advisor The nucleus includes Dale and Don Bawyer Robert Dumfore Charles Justin and others from Mason and nearby towns plus committee members Fred DeBord Robert Chace and Nelson Erbeck

Mason Explorer Alfred Hardy Mason Methodist Church George Gray Cincinnati Dale Don Bawyer Robert Dumfore Charles Justin Post Noble Johnston Merrill Knoop Kenneth McGuire James Robison John Williams Kenneth Schoonover Fred DeBord Robert Chace Nelson Erbeck

Women's Society meeting and upcoming chicken dinner plan

The Liberty Township Women’s Society for Christian Service met for an all day covered dish dinner in the church annex. Plans were discussed for the annual chicken dinner and bazaar to be held December 4.

Liberty Township Women's Society For Christian Service Church Annex Lena Brant Blanch Allen Dan L. Hughes Hubert Gorsuch Springfield

Dry skim milk lacks butterfat content

Dry skim milk contains all the food values of whole milk except butterfat. This concise nutrition note highlights that removing fat from milk preserves most nutrients while eliminating fat content.

Miss Edna Chamberlain Hosts Card Party in Carlisle

Mrs Edna Chamberlain entertained a large guest list at her Carlisle home on Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Coe Meyers Mrs Marie Long Mrs Lucy Wilkins of Middletown and many others from Franklin Middletown and Miamisburg. Also noted Mrs John Conover was removed from Middletown Hospital to her Park Drive home on Friday.

Carlisle Edna Chamberlain John Squier Ann Motley Franklin Walter Squier John Conover Middletown Hospital Park Drive

New Bullet Aims to Clean Rifle Bore With Abrasive Metal

The National Patent Council reports a forthcoming bullet that could purify a fouled rifle bore. It will be composed of a strong metal and an abrasive material designed to remove residue from standard ammunition.

National Patent Council

Local notices from Franklin Germantown and Trenton

Franklin bake sale at First Church of God Thrift Shop corner Third and Main Wednesday. Germantown OES meet Wednesday night at Masonic Hall. Trenton Thanksgiving services at United Presbyterian Church 7 30 pm. Germantown annual Thanksgiving service 7 45 pm at EUB Church.

Franklin First Church of God Third Main St Trenton United Presbyterian Church

Thanksgiving guest lists span many local families

Springboro and nearby towns host a flurry of visits as relatives travel for Thanksgiving. Omer Montgomery and daughter from Marion were guests of Walter Taylor’s family. numerous couples and families from Franklin Middletown Miamisburg Ridgeville Dayton and Columbus plan or shared dinners and weekend visits with relatives, including anniversaries celebrated at Dayton Inn and several Sunday gatherings.

Springboro Omer Montgomery Marion Ind Walter Taylor Howard Stitzel J. C. Stitzel Richwood

Franklin Union Thanksgiving Service Planned at St Pauls Lutheran

The annual Union Thanksgiving Service will be held Thursday at 9 30 a.m. in St Pauls Lutheran church with community worship leaders and participants from local churches.

Franklin Union St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Germantown Mantown Chapter CES Meeting Notice

The Mantown Chapter CES will hold a meeting Wednesday night at the Masonic Hall.

Germantown Chapter CES Masonic Hall

Thanksgiving Service at First Baptist with covered dish

A special Thanksgiving service plus covered dish supper and fellowship will be held Wednesday night at the First Baptist church. Organizers invite all members to attend and share in the community gathering.

Franklin First Baptist Church

Amicitia Circle to Meet at 13 Sycamore Street

The Amicitia Circle schedules a Friday gathering at 7 30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Ralph Lewis located at 13 Sycamore Street Lebanon.

Lebanon Amicitia Circle Ralph Lewis Sycamore St

Lebanon and Warren County schools close for Thanksgiving

Lebanon and Warren County school districts announce closures for Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holidays.

Lebanon Warren County

Last Lamc Pool Season Ends Friday Morning

Lebanon notes the final lamc pool meet of the season will run Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Warren County fair grounds.

Lebanon Warren County Fairrounds

Camden Schools Close For Thanksgiving Holiday

Camden notes that local schools will close Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holidays, with classes paused and administrators signaling a short break.

Public invited to film My Name Is Hans at church

The First Methodist Church in Franklin invites the public to a screening of My Name Is Hans on Friday at 8 p.m. Admission is free.

Franklin Name Is Hans First Methodist

Warren County Voiture 728 Install Officers Friday

Officers of Warren County Voiture 728 will be installed Friday night at Memorial Hall. The event marks a formal beginning of duties for new leaders in the veteran group.

Lebanon Warren County Memorial Hall

Family Night Thanksgiving Service Planned by Methodist Church

The Red Lion Methodist Church will host a family night Thanksgiving service on Wednesday at 7 30. The event invites congregants and neighbors to join in a communal prayer and reflection.

RED Lion Methodist Church

Lemon Township Farm Bureau Meeting Friday Night

The Lemon Township Farm Bureau will hold its monthly meeting Friday at 8 p.m. at the home of Raymond McKinley.

Lemon Township Lemon Township Farm Bureau Raymond McKinley

Charter Oak Regular Meeting Report

Members of Charter Oak attended their regular meeting on Thursday night to discuss community matters and upcoming events. Officials reviewed schedules, potential projects, and member concerns, with decisions planned for the next session.

Harmon Golf Club to Host Thanksgiving Dance at Memorial Hall

Lebanon Harmon Golf Club will host its annual Thanksgiving Dance at Memorial Hall starting at 9 p.m. Saturday. The event invites members and guests to celebrate with music and community gathering at the hall.

Lebanon Harmon Golf Club Memorial Hall

Thank Offering Service Slated by Womans Missionary Society

Trenton writes that the annual Thank Offering service of the Womans Missionary Society will be held Sunday.

Trenton The Womans’ Missionary Society

Armco Man Explains Poll Failures at Monroe Lions Meeting

John Anderson of Armco Steel’s Market Development explains polls faltered not by sample size but by internal differentiation and poll taker influence. Lions Club approves funds for overseas rural relief and another banquet for Monroe football team.

Monrof John Anderson Armco Steel Corporation Monroe Anderson The Lions Club Robert Gaver Overseas Rural Relief Paul Baker

Collinsville Grange Plans Thanksgiving Program

Collinsville Grange schedules a Thanksgiving program at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the school. Local attendees are invited to attend and enjoy community activities.

Collinsville Collinsville Grange

Franklin Eagles Plan Saturday Dance Event

The Franklin Eagles will hold a dance on Saturday night from 9 to 12 for members and their wives or dates.

Franklin Franklin Eagles

Thanksgiving Day Services Set at Fast Baptist Church

Christians of all denominations are invited to Union Thanksgiving Day services at Fast Baptist Church at 9 30 Thursday morning.

Lebanon Fast Baptist Church

Lebanon Street Department Backs Thanksgiving Day Holiday

Street Commissioner W. H. Fulberth announced refuse collections will not be made on Thanksgiving Day. Thursday routes will be collected Friday morning. He noted Thanksgiving and Christmas are the only two holidays for the department.

Lebanon W. H. Fulberth Fulkerth

Socials and gatherings in Lebanon notable this week

Linda Elliott celebrated her eighth birthday with a theatre party and home party on East Main Street with friends Sue Arnold Elaine Herrick Carolyn Johns Carol Cornelius and others. George Winner hosted a dinner club evening at University Apartments followed by cards. Robin Hamilton hosted a baccarat club at Fast Mulberry Street with refreshments. Jessica Mengle hosted a two table bridge club on South East Street with Lucille Bland as guest. Franklin 500 Club met at Paul Dish’s home with Mrs Chamberlain in attendance. Herbert Hatfield traveled to Salt Lake City to visit his daughter. Dr J W Mulford and Mrs Harlan Campbell plan Thanksgiving visits. Fitzroth and Sonia Heine were seen at the Hollywood Ice Revue in Indianapolis.

Lebanon Linda Elliott C. W. Elliott East Main St Linda Sue Arnold Elaine Herrick Carolyn Phillip Johns Carol Cornelius Jimmy Sheets Marilyn Young Cathy Gutheil Ronald Price Dick Adamson Foster Ednes Douglas Molly Corwin Donald Burnsides Stevie South East St Lucille Bland Ridgeville Robert Chamberlain Franklin Paul Herbert Hatfield Elmer Wilpatrick Salt Lake City Utah J. W. Mulford Harlan Campbell James Fltzroth Sonia Heine Indianapolis

Wife has right to take from husband's pockets court rules

Common Pleas Judge Samuel H. Silbert ruled in Cleveland that a wife may take what she needs from her husband's pockets. He granted a divorce to Mrs. Frank Cheslock, 42, stating a man cannot be charged with stealing from his wife, nor may a wife be guilty of stealing from her husband.

Cleveland Common Pleas Samuel H. Silbert Frank Cheslock

Wiscon sin man unveils spokeless steering wheel design

A Wisconsin inventor introduces a spokeless steering wheel with the steering column positioned near the front edge of the wheel rather than at its center, differing from conventional designs.

Wisconsin

Local hunts and visits span Bowling Green Akron and post office return

Roy James and Virgil Bradley hunted at Bowling Green while Charles Hopkins visited his sister in Akron over the weekend. Mrs. Lucille Wass the post mistress returned to duty at the post office Monday after a two week vacation.

Roy James Virgil Bradley Bowling Green Charles Hopkins Akron Lucille Wass

New Chemically Treated Cloth Prevents Fogging

A newly developed chemically treated cloth claims to prevent fogging on car windshields and steaming on bathroom mirrors and kitchen windows. The invention offers a simple wipe to keep surfaces clear in damp conditions.

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Lebanon Church Fort Ancient Boy Scout Group Bishop Raps Group Report John J. Palmer America Star Farmer of America Kenneth Cheatham Greenville Ill Kansas City, Mo Colo Capper Logan County Farm Magazine Mason Township Bocas F. FE. Roosa Wilbur Keever Mary Marilyn Little Homer Carter Barbara Ann Pain Barbara Morningstar Near Carol Jean Barnthouse Billie Dale Chalk Carol, Caren Linda Condon Danny Filer Barbara Jean Little Steve Jack Idle Patty D. J. Long Marilyn Little Melvin Jones Charles Everson Dan L. Hayes Raymond McKinney Nadine Brosee Christ Hospital Gorsuch Roy Harvies Lillian Somerville Thomas Smith Murray Lockland Kenneth Kennel Thomas Kennel R. V. Kennel C. O. Everson Edna Everson Otterbern Don Gorsuch Calvin Hedrick Gary W S. Gorsuch Gorsuchs William Specht Katherine Jesse Clark Elmer Long Charles Moshier Ed Sweigert Springield Howard Kiler Mary Alice Jones Connie Filer Fdna Billingslea Pierson-Jones First Methodist Church Veterans of Foreign Wars Home John Jones Bond Hill Harry Bates Pete Jones DIAL Franklin Pta Louise Rossman Franklin Parent Teachers Association Jacob Scholl F. B. Thirkield and Sons Company Miss Shepperd Mary Howard Larry Nichols Russell Hines Sharon Towson Janice Mears Patsy Shupert Onda Berber Gloria Johns Nancy Minge Joe Pegey Gribble Roosman Ger Mantown EUB Church Morris Goodman Curtis Beck Alfred Burns James Blackford Linda Harold Eldon Baker C. W. Montgomery Milo Beck Everett Sweney Miamisburg Charles Sweney Clara Stacy W. H. Null John Dishun, Jr W. J. Fox Willard Allen Marvy Allen James Good Ralph Wills Charles Harris Charles Mills Robert Montgomery A. H. Montgomery Rollin Lidington Robert Lidington Don Robert Lidington Cleve Brown Middletowna Richard Pursley Donald Helsinger Hubert Pursley Near Franklin Ira Day Hayes Leach Ed McConnaughey Wiley Helen Kermode Walter Zecker Harry Post Jesse Brandenburg F. W. Haley George Baker Ray Ault Wil Paul Rapp Greerville C. C. Wahan Robert Ault Carlene Hough Manford Hutt Arthur Richards Salem W. Va George Seidenstick Stanley Surface Heber Throckmorten Hatfield Coal CO Central Ave Camden ARMCO South Aluminum Enduro Aluminum Awning Corp Denny Lumber CO
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