Sororities Host Back To School Spelling Bee Party
A Beta Zeta chapter rush event featured Mrs. Charles Feagins outspelling rivals Mrs. Robert White Mrs. Paul Mullendore Jr and Mrs. Herbert Carter in an old fashioned spelling bee and charades. Miss Mary Kay Lodder hosted Alpha Epsilon sorority gathering with pledge pin rites a bake sale planned for December 5 and a Thanksgiving collection. Delta Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi initiated seven new members at Holiday House with formal dinner preceding the pledge ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Zeta Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Charles Feagins
Feagins
Robert White
Paul Mullendore Jr
Herbert Carter
Mary Kay Lodder
Hamilton
Alpha Epsilon Chapter
Howard Cohen
William Ellis
Ladder
Cohen
Delta Sigma Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Holiday House
Maclyn Tobias
William Bergmann
Howard Kern
Angelo Amatulli
Richard Yost
Carl Flam
William Thomas
Robert Gray
Arthur Snowden
Charles Ortman
Ralph Hurst
LaSertoma Learns Gift Wrapping Tricks
LaSertoma members heard guest Nelson Gampfer of Minnesota Mining Co. demonstrate gift wrapping and packing ideas at the Girls' Club meeting. Prize honors went to Mrs. Paul Hess while a new Middletown Hospital student nurse fund project was announced to be named LaSertoma and continued yearly. The Meadows will host the Christmas party December 7 with a dinner organized by Mrs. J. K. Morgan, Mrs. Francis Ditmeyer, and Mrs. Gilbert Shead. last night’s hostesses were Mrs. Paul Stoutenborough and Mrs. Paul Hess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSertoma
Nelson Gampfer
Minnesota Mining Co
Gampfer
Paul Hess
Middletown Hospital
J. K. Morgan
Francis Ditmeyer
Gilbert Shead
Paul Stoutenborough
50 Years Late Jury Certificate Found
John T. Shaw of Towson aged 79 presented a yellowed jury service certificate dated 50 years earlier to the county treasurer yesterday and was paid the $4 due him. The discovery occurred after he found the document in an old trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towson, Md
John T. Shaw
Wetzel Hosts Rehearsal Dinner for Rich Wetzel Nuptials
Mr and Mrs Linley Wetzel Sr of Lebanon hosted a rehearsal buffet honoring the wedding party of Miss Janice Rich and Linley L Wetzel Jr. set for Saturday at Pleasant Ridge EUB Church. Gifts were presented to attendants after the church rehearsal. bride elect is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Selby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linley L. Wetzel Sr
Lebanon
Janice Rich
Linley L. Wetzel Jr
Pleasant Ridge Eub Church
Wetzel
Miss Rich
Mr. Wetzel
John Selby
Henry Avenue
Travel notes report Mehl family returns home after death in El Paso
Travel notes describe Andrew Mehl and his sons Andrew Jr and Robert Mehl returning to their homes after traveling from El Paso New Orleans and Zanesville due to the death of their father Andrew Mehl Sr. Other items mention Mrs J S Day of North Avenue leaving for Detroit for Thanksgiving with her son in law and daughter Clarence Frederick and daughter Marilyn an Otterbein College instructor joining later. Mrs Elisha Abner Jr departs for Anchorage to join husband Pvt Elisha Abner in the U S Army. Mr and Mrs Van Johnson and daughter Doris of Midway Kentucky return after visiting C J McCullough family in Columbus. Doris Johnson a University of Kentucky music graduate guest soloist at First Baptist Church. She leads music for Woodford County Schools while pursuing a master's degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew H. Mehl
el Paso
Tex
Thomas Mehl
New Orleans
Robert Mehl
Zanesville
Andrew Mehl Sr
J. S. Day
North Avenue
Detroit
Clarence Frederick
Marilyn
Otterbein College
Westerville
van Johnson
Doris
Midway
Circle 8 hosts First Baptist Circle meeting at Abernethy home
Mrs Ted Abernethy of East Central Avenue welcomed Circle 8 of First Baptist Church Monday night assisted by Mrs Glenn Ellison. The circle voted a love gift for missionaries Mr and Mrs John C Martin in South India and collected a monetary aid for mission work. Mrs Ellison reviewed The Song of Praise in India. Bandage rolling for lepers occupied most of the afternoon. Fourteen attendees including lunch. December meeting set at the home of Mrs Ray Geary and Mrs H B Sheley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Abernethy
E. Central Avenue
Circle 8
First Baptist Church
Glenn Ellison
John C. Martin
South India
Elison
India
Welcome Wagon Greets Newcomers at Geckler’s Hearth
A Welcome Wagon meeting at Geckler’s hearth welcomed a large group of new members led by Mrs. DeWitt Low and a list of names. The club plans a Christmas party December 15 at the Colony with a gift exchange. Card-game winners and co-chairs for the evening are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geckler
DeWitt Low
Irving Sisson
William Shaw
Ervin Riesz
Martin Rush
George Bryan
John Hackett
James Schmidt
Carl Webb
Betty Spencer
Charles Dohuty
Reece Warmoth
Colony
Chester Dennis
William Ayers
John Weith
Charles Martin
Cass Mangold
Ervin Reisz
Bryan Phillips
Ted Maddox
George Pennock
Wallie Springer
Gordon Hielman
Charles Coatney
John Gainor
Lincoln Parents Hear Stress On Safety Practices
Lincoln School Association members heard safety on the highway and at home stressed by Middletown Police and Safety Council representatives at Lincoln School auditorium. Paul Wilson said children imitate parents in safety habits, and a film on irresponsible driving was shown. Lt. James Combs explained how police report accidents and reduce hazards, and Joseph Blackmore announced new traffic lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Police and Safety Council
Lincoln School Assn
Paul Wilson
Safety Council
Wilson
James Combs
Traffic Bureau
Joseph Blackmore
Learn to drive in 1953 Ford with dual controls
Learn to drive under actual traffic conditions in a 1953 Ford equipped with dual controls and power steering. Drivers test may be taken in the training car. Qualified instructors teach step by step. Lessons endorsed by local traffic authorities and Middletown Safety Council. Call tomorrow for complete information. Rates are reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Local Births Reported From Multiple Families
Mr and Mrs Guthrie Wheeler Jr of 335 S Main St Franklin girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Roger Sherwood of 14 Aberdeen Dr boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Glen Alexander of 828 Ninth Ave boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Pastel Centers of Trenton Route 1 twin girls yesterday. Mr and Mrs Earl Singleton of Middletown Route 1 girl today. Mr and Mrs Jerry South of 2204 Winton St boy today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie Wheeler Jr
S. Main St
Franklin
Roger Sherwood
Aberdeen Dr
Glen Alexander
Ninth Ave
Pastel
Trenton
Earl Singleton
Middletown
Jerry South
Winton St
Marriage Licenses Listed for Multiple Couples in Hamilton Area
A list of marriage licenses issued for couples including Roy Walter Jr. and Mitzi Armitage in Middletown, Walter Green and Agnes Hayre, William Riggs and Norma Bailey, Robert Baker and Patricia Logsdon, Wilmer Pate and Sue Etchison, John Clark and Edna Brown, John Rose and Imogene Hensley, Joe Fugate Jr. and Marjorie Whitt, Kenneth Jones and Wilma Holland, Felix Isaac and Irene Lawson, Kash Williams and Opal Day. Licenses show ages and residences in Hamilton Middletown and Dayton with issued in Richmond Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Walter Jr
Hamilton
Mitzi Armitage
Queen Ave
Middletown
Walter Green
Agnes Hayre
William E. Riggs
U.S. Air Force
N. Broad St
Norma Jean Bailey
Wilbraham
Robert E. Baker
Patricia Logsdon
Wilmer Pate
Somerville
Sue Etchison
John H. Clark
S. Broad St
Edna Brown
Woodburn Ave
Richmond
Ind
John G. Rose
Imogene Hensley
Joe Fugate Jr
Marjorie Whitt
Kenneth Jones
Wilma Holland
Hospital births and dismissals listed by families
In The Hospital entries list Dinah McFarlan and several others connected to Warren McFarlan Burton Road and various streets as medical or surgical patients. Dismissals include Lillie Campbell and several named individuals with addresses. The fragment also notes many patient relatives and street names across multiple neighborhoods.
Thief Steals Antifreeze From Local Shop
Miami Oklahoma report says a burglar broke into a motor company shop during a cold spell and chose three gallons of antifreeze over tires tools or cash. Police investigated the unusual theft and urged residents to report suspect activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Okla
City to Install One Way Streets Under Worcester Plan
Ben Worcester oversees the new city program to install one way streets, detailing the operational scope and responsibilities for implementing the traffic change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Worcester
PTO Groups May Handle Pupil Insurance Plan
Delegates from Central School PTO asked the Board of Education at a high school meeting to approve a pupil group insurance plan run by city PTAs. An Omaha firm previously sold a similar program, with coverage up to 2000 dollars for accidents in or near school for 1.25 per pupil yearly. Superintendent Seidner opposed, citing burdens on teachers, parental fees, and pressure on low income students. his stance was supported by Wilson PTO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School Pto
Board of Education
Norman Gerwitz
The
World Insurance Co
Central Pto
Omaha Insurance
Earle R. Seidner
Seidner
Ralph Parmenter
Taft School Assn
John Draxler
Sherman School
PTO
Central
Wilson School
al Lennie
Highley Death Trial Delayed Second Time
A second postponement appeared certain in the scheduled trial of Walter Mitchell 37 of Hamilton for second degree manslaughter in the traffic death of James Highley Middletown on Sept 3. Mitchells trial may be delayed further due to Harold Denver Barnes Barnes case proceeding without a jury in Butler County Common Pleas Court. Witnesses had been subpoenaed for today. Highley a Middletown service station operator was killed when his car collided with Mitchells on Ohio 122 near Elk Creek bridge. Highleys daughter was seriously injured and both Mitchell and a woman companion were hurt. Barnes charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of his brother in law Richard Wayne Johnson 33 on Sept 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mitchell
River Rd
Hamilton
James Highley
Middletown
Mitchell
Harold Denver Barnes
Fred B. Cramer
Barnes
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Ohio 122
Elk Creek Bridge
Highley
Superior Ave
Five Middletown servicemen complete Army basic training
Five Middletown area soldiers completed eight weeks of basic training with the 3rd Armored Division at Fort Knox Kentucky. Pvt Paul W Dunn 19 Pvt William McGuire 20 Pvt Harold E Moon 19 Pvt Donald L Myers 20 and Pvt Richard T Vice 19 entered service Sept 3 and attended classes on basic military subjects and infantry fundamentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Area
3Rd Armored Division
Ft. Knox
Army
Paul W. Dunn
Floyd C. Dunn
Keith Ave
Trenton
William McGuire
Mae McGuire
Woodlawn Ave
Harold E. Moon
Arlington Ave
Donald L. Myers
Alma Myers
9Th Ave
Richard T. Vice
Anita Vice
Woodburn St
First Combat Pictures Shown in Theaters
Sir Hubert Wilkins, Arctic explorer, shot the first battlefield footage shown in motion pictures. The clips were taken during the Balkan wars preceding World War I, marking a historic turn in cinema coverage of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Wilkins
Police Briefs Report Local Theft And Abandonment Charge
Police said a marauder siphoned gasoline from J W Holtons car at his garage on 609 Highland Ave. Edward Peters 20 of Lebanon Rt 2 was jailed on a warrant for abandonment of an expectant mother and released on 500 bond to appear in court. A $10 sink was stolen from 1503 Columbia St noted by owner Leonard Strauss 1811 Tytus Ave who reported the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Holton
Highland Ave
Edward Peters
Lebanon
Columbia St
Leonard Strauss
Tytus Ave
Sam Hester Arrested on Intoxication Charge in Hamilton
Sam Hester age 36 of 115 15th Ave Hamilton was arrested at the 27 Taxi Co office on a charge of intoxication. Shortly after a company representative signed a warrant charging him with defrauding a cab driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hester
15Th Ave
Hamilton
27 Taxi Co
Arrest of Harold Loxley as fugitive from hospital
Harold Loxley aged 45 of 2920 Omaha Street was arrested here last night on a fugitive warrant from Longview Hospital Cincinnati. He was later released to Cincinnati officers for transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Loxley
Omaha St
Longview Hospital
Cincinnati
Dover man arrested at home on police request
Stanley Stacey, 39, of 104 Moore Street, was arrested at his residence on the request of Dover Ohio police authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Stacey
Moore St
Dover
Ohio
Thanksgiving Eve Service At St Pauls Church Tonight
The Rev H H Jung will deliver the sermon Is This the Time To Be Thankful at 7:30 tonight at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church. The Senior Choir sings Hymn of the Pilgrims and the Girls Choir performs Every Morning Mercies Now. Mrs Robert Sutton is the organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Jung
St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Mac Dowell
Newton
Robert Sutton
Appointment of Administrator for Martha Gibbs Estate
Case 27643 notices Harlin E. Nanamaker of Middletown Ohio appointed administrator of Martha Gibbs estate. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated November 16 and published November 25 and December 29. Probate Judge Harry F. Walsh. Henderson Estes, attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Gibbs
Harlin E. Nanamaker
Middletown
Ohio
Butler County
Harry F. Walsh
Henderson Estes
Santa Claus To Fly In To City Friday Morning
Middletown welcomes Santa Claus Friday morning with a 10 am arrival at Hook Field as weather dictates air or car transport. He will parade via a truck sleigh to VFW on Reynolds Avenue, where 3,000 candy sacks will be distributed. Merchants and youngsters will greet him. Suealser and Randy Schmacker organized the candy prep in the Chamber of Commerce.
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Santa Claus
Middletown
Hook Field
Assn
Ogganization
Kris Kringle
VFW
Reynolds Avenue
Santa
Germantown Road
Tytus Avenue
Tytus
Charles Street
Charles
Central Avenue
Central
Main Street
Main
1St Avenue
Canal Street
Suealser
Randy Schmacker
Chamber of Commerce
Model's Story Is Slightly Exaggerated
In San Francisco a divorce case ended with Billie Infante testifying that her husband Anthony immersed her in wine. The judge pressed for specifics and pointed out the act was not a bathtub dunk, noting the wine was red and poured from a glass. The divorce was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Billie Infante
Anthony
L Harris
Guidance Sought From Agencies For Former Mental Patients
George Trammell of Longview Hospital urged Lower Miami Valley Guidance Center for local agencies to aid former mental patients in acclimating at home. He called for treating returned patients as regular people and reducing stigma. He noted Longview is crowded with over 4,000 patients, including many 70 or older, and proposed custodial services to relieve the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Trammell
Longview Hospital
Lower
Miami Valley
American Psychiatric Assn
Longview
Trammell
Bohne Refused Right To Sell Trees At Lot
The Zoning Board of Appeal denied Henry Bohne of Grand Avenue permission to sell Christmas trees at his greenhouse this season. Bohne protested and warned he might sell anyway as neighbors complained he failed to meet conditions from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoning Board of Appeal
Henry Bohne
Grand Avenue
Bohne
Suspended Fines for Five Huntsmen in City Farm Case
Five hunters escaped with suspended fines for unauthorized hunting on the city farm. Municipal Judge Alton H. Combs warned that future violators will face harsher penalties under state law 1437. Patrolman Robert Trimble arrested Lodric Phillips, 54. William Mitchell, 30. James Ford, 32. George Harris, 45. and Robert Perkins, 57, shortly after noon yesterday. Perkins did not appear. the gun was returned to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton H. Combs
Robert Trimble
Lodric Phillips
17Th Ave
William Mitchell
Baltimore St
James Ford
Calumet, Ave
George Harris
18Th Ave
Robert Perkins
Perkins
Combs
Woman's Car Rifled While She's Shopping
Rose Wells of West Middlesex Rt 2 reported a prowler stole $23 in newly purchased items from her car while she shopped at a Clinton Street supermarket. Loss included a $12 electric iron, three sweaters, two pairs of hose, $6 sunglasses, and other gloves compartment items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Wells
West Middletown
Film Industry Pioneer Dies In Chicago
George K. Spoor, 81, a Chicago motion picture pioneer, died at home. He co founded Essanay Film Co. in 1897 with Gilbert M. Anderson, launching careers for stars such as H. B. Walthall, Gloria Swanson, Wallace Beery, Francis X. Bushman and Charles Chaplin on the Argyle Street lot. The Essanay lot closed in 1916 as Hollywood rose. Spoor helped develop an early projection machine. he left behind wife Ada and daughter Gertrude with son in law Douglas L. Weart, a retired major general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George K. Spoor
Spoor
Gilbert M
Broncho Billy) Anderson
Essanay Film Co
Essanay
Argyle Street
H. B. Walthal
Gloria Swanson
Wallace Beery
Francis X. Bushman
Charles Chaplin
Essaney
Hollywood
Ada
Billy Sunday
Gertrude
Douglas L. Weart
Drunk Man Misreads Cell as Jail Entrance
In Charleston, a 68 year old drunkenness detainee was booked at Kanawha County Jail after a new booking desk resembling the city jail was installed. He mumbled as he passed to a cell, It's a hell of a thing when a man can't tell which jail he's in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha County
Dome design linked to tent shape per Britannica
A dome is described as an architectural adaption inspired by a tent form, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. The note frames the dome's curvature as a structural derivation from portable shelter design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britannica
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Elisha Abner Jr
Manchester Road
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Elisha Abner
U. S. Army
Lincoln
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Claude Burton
Mary- Etta St
Earl Philpot
Benny Haywood
11Th Ave
Robert Linville
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Jesse Wilson
Belvidere St
Lillie Campbell
Hill Ave
Joseph C. Thompson
Aberdeen
Lawrence Rhoads
N. Verity
Central Ave
Darlene Janikowski
Raymond Janikowski
Yankee Rd
Coralee Hill
George Hill
Kensington St
Paul Hinds
Paul Hinds Sr
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Canal PH
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Nlpe
Hardy
Lake Superior
Manchester
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