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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1948

Page

6

Osbornes Plan Honolulu Thanksgiving Vacation

Mr and Mrs Donald C Osborne of 611 Fleming Rd depart Vandalia by air for a two week stay in Honolulu guests of Capt and Mrs John Frye on the generals staff. Also noted is a Pythian Sisters Lodge meeting with officer nominations and plans for Christmas and a Red Cross donation. Florida residents J M McGraw and Linda stay in Pass-A-Grill near St Petersburg as Mr McGraw joins family for Thanksgiving.

Donald C. Osborne Fleming Rd Osbornes Vandalia Honolulu John Frye James Balser Longview Eliza Abrahams Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Josephine Buehl Mirtle Hensley Red Cross Florida J. M. McGraw Linda Sleebig Rd Pass- A-Grill St. Petersburg McGraw

Unity Council Daughters of America Meet at Knights Hall

The Daughters of America unity council met last evening in Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs. Frank Loop presiding. A social hour followed the business session.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Plans Future Activities

The group held a regular meeting at the YMCA with reports from the Ways and Means Committee. They announced Christmas paper sale underway, a bridge game on November 30, a January bake sale, February annual dance, and a December Christmas party with a gift exchange. Miss Sue Nicholas and Miss Barbara Stamp led the program.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha YMCA Weys and Means Bridge Sue Nickolas Barbara Stamp

Golden wedding anniversary for Middletown couple

Mr and Mrs Sanford B Sheley of 2114 Woodlawn longtime Middletown residents celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving Day with a family dinner. Open house for relatives and friends follows Sunday from 3 p m to 6 p m.

Sanford B Sheley Woodlawn Middletown

Mrs Reese to pick up kin for Thanksgiving trip

Mrs. Walter Reese of El Paso Dr. heads to St. Louis today to collect her daughter Jinny and Judy Grantham of Wilcox Arizona their room-mate. They will bring them to Middletown for the Thanksgiving holiday and plan to return Sunday.

Walter Reese el Paso Dr St. Louis Jinny Judy Grantham Wilcox, Ariz Middletown

Bennett Chapple Family to Spend Thanksgiving in New York

Mr and Mrs Bennett Chapple of 2700 McGee Ave left yesterday for New York to be Thanksgiving guests of their son Bennett Chapple Jr and his family.

Bennett Chapple McGee Ave New York Bennett Chapple, Jr

Thanksgiving plans for the Kingsbury family in Philadelphia

The Kingsburys of 402 the Alameda left yesterday to spend Thanksgiving with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Richard Kingsbury. On Saturday they attend the wedding of son C L Kingsbury Jr and Miss Elizabeth Stuart Wortley in Uniontown Pa.

Philadelphia C. L. Kingsbury Alameda Richard Kingsbury C. L. Kingsbury, Jr Elizabeth Stuart-Wortley Uniontown

Ill Sister of Middletown Woman Reported Seriously Ill

Word reached Mrs. Frank Neal of 2001 Fleming Road that her sister Mrs. Roy Medaris of Louisville Kentucky is seriously ill in St Josephs Hospital. Mrs Medaris formerly lived in Middletown and has many friends in the area.

Frank Neal Fleming Rd Roy Medaris Louisville St. Joseph's Hospital Medaris Middletown

Hospital Roll Call Lists Surgeons and Patients

In The Hospital James Hagins of North Clint on St surgical. Larry Hinkle son of Mr and Mrs John Hinkle of Franklin surgical. Mrs Gazel Agaston of Central Ave surgical. Mrs George Rodmiller of Curtis St medical. Abrams Willie Greene of Franklin surgical. Mrs Glenmore Hill of Trenton on surgical. Alfred D Montville of Central Ave medical. Jimmy Fletcher son of Mr and Mrs Moody Fletcher of Middletown Route 2 surgical. Ora Warner of Queen Ave surgical. Floyd Miller son of Mrs Maggie Miller of State St medical. Hubert Casey of Trenton medical.

James Hagins North Clinton St Larry Hinkle Irs John Hinkle Franklin Surgical Gazel Agaston Central Ave George Rodmiller Curtis St Willie Greene Franklin Surgical Glenmore Hill Trenton Alfred D. Montville Jimmy Fletcher Moody Fletcher Middletown Ora Warner Queen Ave Floyd Miller Maggie Miller State St Hubert Casey

Notable Names Listed in Community Directory

Rev Calvin Warstler of Hill Mrs Feton Wombold of Van derveer Street Lowell Wagner of Oberon Dr Mrs Leroy Whitley of Trent on Mrs Jack Cohen of Franklin Street

Calvin Warstler Hill Feton Wombold Vanderveer Lowell Wagner Oberon Leroy Whitley Trent

Hospital Names Misspelled Improper Patient Referral

Fragmentary OCR lists Ethel Debolt of Elwood Miami Valley Hospital and Mrs. Charles Kramer of Dayton with mentions of St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Day ton surgical care. No clear event or outcome is provided.

Ee Ethel Debolt Elwood Miami Valley Hospital Charles Kramer Dayton Middletown St. Elizabeth's Hospital

Churches Members of Swhdombe Class Elect New Officers

The Swhdombe Class met at Mrs Richard Beebes home with Miss Lois Gray presiding. New officers elected are Miss Reba Craig president Mrs Gordon Shockley vice president Mrs Gilbert Reeser secretary Mrs James Routt treasurer and Mrs Hugh Cook reporter. Christmas party set for December 14 at Peerlees Pantry in Miamisburg. Lunch for 16 members after social hour games and prizes to Miss Craig Miss Gray and Mrs Cook.

Swhdombe Richard Beebe Lois Gray Olive Dearth Reba Craig Gordon Shockley Gilbert Reeser James Routt Hugh Cook Peerlees Pantry Miamisburg Miss Craig Miss Gray Mrs. Cook

Local Births Reported From Lebanon and Nearby Areas

Mr and Mrs Lemuel Burton of Lebanon welcome a boy born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John Borders of 502 Gideon Road have a girl born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Vernil Moon of 301 Vandeveer Street announce a boy born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Dorsey Tora of 2000 Lamberton Street report a boy born Wednesday.

Lemuel Burton Lebanon John Borders Gideon Rd Vernil Moon Vandeveer St Dorsey Tora Lamberton St

Church Club Holds First Conference

Dr E Earl McKinney of Springfield told the Men's Club at First Presbyterian Church that reviving belief in the individual is essential amid modern trends. He urged personal moral leadership and spoke on how one person can spark lasting good. The group announced support for a Boy Scout program and a new Cub Pack, with next meeting set for January 18 featuring Dr Gaston Foote of Grace Methodist Dayton.

E. Earl McKinney Springfield First Presbyterian Church Imoderator Synod of Ohio Gaston Foote Grace Methodist Church Dayton

Hoffman Keeps Export Role as Brannan Wins decision

Hoffman argued the government could handle the export job more efficiently but Brannan secured the final ruling. The timing of Truman's memorandum stirred GOP and White House speculation about Hoffman’s standing. Hoffman said the President asked him to stay on and that exporters’ grain resale contracts will be honored, though methods remain to be settled.

ECA Brannan Washington Hoffman

Co-Operettes Meet At Hasselbach Home Social

The Co-Operettes held a business and social gathering at Mrs. John Hasselbach’s home last evening. Assisting were Mrs. E Norwood Clark and Mrs. Thomas Giles. Miss Bess Hoover gave a talk and Mr. George Harvey entertained with magic. A luncheon followed.

John Hasselbach

Fire in basement at 2303 Central Ave causes damage

Firemen extinguished a basement blaze at 2303 Central Ave caused by a broken acetylene torch at 303 p.m. yesterday. About $15 damage was reported.

Central Ave

New Cage Rules Discussed Before Co-Operative Club

Middle town Co-Operative Club hears Miami Valley Referee Association official Chuck Weimer explain season changes in basketball and football officiating. He notes jump ball restricted to three circles and ball dead on sideline passes until contact.

Chuck Weimer Miami Valley Referee Association Middletown Weimer D. R. Baker Middletown High School Charles Skillman Hazel Phillips Lebanon Butles Warren

Hook Commission lauded by General at West Point

Lt Gen Willard S Paul retiring director of the Army Personnel and Administration Division told U S Military Academy first classmen that Congress should adopt Hook Commission recommendations to establish an adequate monetary basis for a career in the Army He said housing shortages may be eased by had housing developments with insurers and noted no coddling amid new human relations policies while psychology knowledge aids officers in command Charles R Hook chairs the commission and heads the effort with Armco Steel Corp

Washington, D. C Congress Hook Commission Willard S. Paul Army U. S. Military Academy West Point Paul Isurance Companie James Forrestal Charles R. Hook Armco Steel Corporation

UN Neutrals Situation in Berlin Signals Shifts

Western spokesmen warned that a deteriorating Berlin scene could make any Paris currency accord hard to enforce. Four Powers replies to Bramuglia’s questionnaire stayed undisclosed with Western responses received and Russia’s in last Saturday. Informed sources said Western states added new ideas without detailing them.

Berlin Paris Bramuglia Russia

Akron approves new No 3 fire station at Crosby and Male

The Akron city council approved a new No 3 fire station to be built near the existing facility at Crosby and Male Streets. A site has been purchased and the old station property will be sold to help cover costs.

Akron. O. (Ap Crosby and Male Streets

Tru man May Drop May Spurred by Price Downturn

White House aides suggest President Truman will ask Congress in January to drop control measures once feared by the 80th Congress. Officials indicate the price downturn reduces the need for tougher economic controls.

Truman Democratic Congress White House Congress 80Th Congress

CIO Policy Debate Trumpets Global Labor Stance

The piece cites a heated debate on foreign policy and labor, with Murray urging CIO Communists to stand and be counted. In a final vote only a minority opposed the resolution. Justice Douglas argues labor has a unique role in defending democracy and that diplomats must grasp the rise of labor governments to succeed in modern diplomacy.

U. S Murray CIO Douglas Labor

Orchids for Thanksgiving at Middletown Senior High

Middletown Senior High School presented Orchids for Thanksgiving at a pre vacation assembly. Directed by Florence Powell, the cast included Sally Pomeroy Nancy Sebald Delores Selby Bob Moore and Ray Root with stage crew Jack Back Juanita Landon Margaret Bailey and Joan Rusk. Jane Heck with her sister Ann Heck sang The Prayer Perfect.

Middletown Senior High School Florence Powell Sally Pomeroy Nancy Sebald Delores Selby Bob Moore Ray Root Jack Back Juanita Landon Margaret Bailey Joan Rusk Jane Heck Ann Heck

Marshall Signals Possible Retirement Plans After Talks

Secrecy shrouded whether Marshall will stay as Secretary of State or retire. A news conference was planned for 3 30 p m Eastern after his discussion with the President, with further word expected later today.

Marshall

MacArthur Says Executions Set For Seven in Japan

General Walton Walker announced the seven Allied prisoners in the Philippines will be executed after a reasonable delay, likely at Sugamo Prison in Tokyo. Official witnesses only. correspondents barred and no photos. Japanese public reaction varied, with some noting MacArthur’s firm stance would preserve face.

Walton Walker Fighth Army Sugamo Tokyo Walker MacArthur Orient

Pythian Officer Nomination Set for Lafayette Lodge

Nomination of Lodge officers will occur Friday at 7 30 p m during Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge No 37 meeting at Castle Hall. Also on the agenda the annual Christmas party plans will be discussed with chapter commander Elza Abahram urging full attendance.

Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge Castle Hall Elza Abahram

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Neus Peg Rosing Harold Russell Jack Cohen Franklin St Duchess Creme Virginia Pence Mgr Florine Crawford Church Club Mrs. J. Hasselbach Insurance Agency Castell Bldg Cio Turns South Main ST Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson MHS Magarthur Trimble House of Flowers Yankee Rd Dial Thrasher Jewelry and Appliance Pythian Glenn L. Miller N. Broad ST Mair Hairdressers Supply CO Dayton, Ohio By Norcross Santa Claus
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