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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1953

Page

9

Three Arrested Reckless Drivers Plague Kings Mills Schools

Kings Mills officials report serious reckless driving around the school at noon. Warren County Sheriff Richard Satterthwaite says three drivers and their companions were arrested. more arrests will follow until violations stop. Supt. C. H. Allison asks parents to warn children about noon hour car use. Classes dismiss at normal time, but pupils receive a two day Thanksgiving vacation. Furniture orders for the primary department have arrived, with more on the way due to high enrollment. Failing notices are sent to parents of children not passing the last six week grading period. this ends this week.

Kings Mills Warren County Richard Satterthwaite Supt C. H. Allison

Smith elected Carlisle Club president for coming year

Nathan Smith has been elected president of the Carlisle Community Club for the coming year. New officers include R. D. Clay as vice president, Mrs. Howard Smith as secretary, and Frank Dillman as treasurer. A December 3 meeting will feature a gift and bake sale to fund a community children’s Christmas party.

Carlisle Nathan Smith Carlisle Community Club R. D. Clay Howard Smith Frank Dillman

Laura Parker Named President Of Seven Mile FTA Club

Laura Mae Parker is elected president of the Future Teachers of America club at Seven Mile High School. Douglas Dozier becomes vice president Judy Sepied secretary Evelyn Andrews treasurer Janie Ledington panel representative and Frieda Wallace news reporter also named to posts.

Seven Mile Laura Mae Parker Future Teachers of America Club Douglas Dozier Judy Sepied Evelyn Andrews Janie Ledington Frieda Wallace

Local families plan Thanksgiving gatherings in Dayton Franklin and Cincinnati

Springboro residents host dinner with Montgomeries and Nulls while Passmores, Doziers and Kerlin kin plan Thanksgiving in Dayton. Eastons and Meyers families head to Franklin Middletown and Cincinnati for dinners. John Fish Jr. remains hospitalized after a burn accident. Clara Crockett will visit Springfield family for Thanksgiving.

Springboro Robert Montgomery W. H. Null A. H. Montgomery Harold Montgomery Shirl Stanton Franklin Passmore E. L. Dozier Dayton S. B. Kerlin Sr M. E. Weaver W. E. Stanton Albert Pate Cincinnati P. A. Easton Julia Mary Easton Cora Pyle Waynesville A. T. Easton Noel Easton Robert Meyers Middletown Chester Pugh Marcia Meyers Ed Eyer John Fish Jr Troy Paul Snapp John Fish Sr William Blackford Fish Jr Snapp Middletown Hospital Clara Crockett Springfield C. D. Crockett

Jacksonburg Unity Class Hosts Party At Church Social Room

Jacksonburg Unity Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church held their class party Saturday in the social room of the church with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Talbee as hostesses. The Dudly Wehr Sale held Monday was a success and the women served lunch. A missionary meeting Friday was led by Mrs. Carl Wilson with Mrs. Harold Brown and Mrs. Brand as hostesses.

Unity Evangelical United Brethren Church Fred Talbee Donald Schenck Cincinnati Jacksonburg

Local social notes from Ohio and Michigan residents

Mrs Jack Browning hosted her bridge club at home on Wednesday. Senior Girl Scouts troop 54 met at Sandra Gross home Monday with leaders Mrs Jack Turner and Mrs J Kropf. Rita Blair, Bowling Green State University student, visits her parents. Ellen Johnsons sixth birthday party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Larry Johnson. Mr and Mrs James Fershee and family visiting his parents. Battle Creek Michigan Bill Murphy and Dick Poe OSU students visiting their parents.

Jack Browning Girl Scouts Troop 54 Sandra Gross Jack Turner J. Kropf Rita Blair Bowling Green State University Ellen Johnson Larry Johnson James Fershee Battlegrack, Mich Bill Murphy Dick Poe Ohio State University

Germantown Lions Charter Meeting Formed 28 Members

The Germantown Lions Club held its charter meeting with Rev. John Bench installed as president and 28 charter members. Dr. Dan Martin installed officers. Leonard Getz presented the charter. Other officers and directors were named. about 250 people attended including Lions dignitaries Robert Moorman and R. C. Parmeter.

Germantown John Bench E.U.B Germantown Lions Club Dan Martin Greenville Lion Leonard Getz Arcanum George L. Hoffman Charles Steller Junior Scholl Tamer O. W. Avera Elmer Grossnickle John Davidson James Nunery Charles Reason Lions Clubs Germantown Club Robert C. Moorman Jamestown R. C. Parmenter Lima

Franklin Mail Service Extension Approved

Franklin residents in the Harpland and Border's Additions will gain city mail service starting next Tuesday. Postmaster Paul Ruppert announced the plan, expanding foot carrier service to East Bryant Avenue and parts of Victoria Avenue, with mounted carrier routes on South Canal and Ellen Ridge Drive and Jean-Dell Drive. About 46 homes are affected. residents must install appropriate mailboxes and display numbers for proper delivery.

Franklin Harpland Addition Border’s Paul Ruppert Ruppert Post Office Department Franklin Office Bryant Avenue Victoria Avenue Harpland South Canal Ellen Ridge Drive Jean - Dell Drive

Germantown Matron's Group to Hold Thanksgiving Luncheon

The Past Matron's group of the 19th district meets Saturday at 12:30 PM at Smith's Restaurant in Germantown. Honor guest Mrs. Carl Kalbfleisch worthy grand matron of the grand chapter of Ohio. hosts include Mrs. Carlos Moses president and Mrs. Clarence Emley secretary.

Germantown Smith's Carl Kalbfleisch Grand Chapter of Ohio Carlos Moses Clarence Emley

Pay Scale Proposed At Eaton Village Council Considers Increases

Eaton officials consider a new salary scale for police fire and street department workers. Entry pay would be 250 dollars a month for six months, then two 4.17 dollar raises over the next year. After two years, new hires receive an 8.33 dollar monthly increase. Police patrol and fire drivers would rise to 3200 dollars annually, from 3000, while the police chief and street supervisor would be paid 3320 dollars. Effective date would be January 1 if approved after three readings.

EATON

Xenia Woman Speaks To Germantown Group

Mrs. Lucile Cowan of Xenia district director spoke at the Germantown Business and Professional Women's Club meeting.

Xenia Germantown Lucile Cowan

State in Agreement With Franklin's Need Of Junior High School

The Ohio Department of Education agrees with Franklin officials that a new junior high is needed. After reviewing the high school, the department called for either a separate junior high building or an addition, noting heavy teaching loads, a need for another secretary and librarian, more teachers including a home economics instructor, and departmentalization of classes. The board has applied for state aid to construct a new junior high.

Franklin Ohio Department of Education

Rural Youth Banquet December 9 at Seven Mile school

Butler County Rural Youth banquet set for Wednesday December 9 at 6 30 PM in Seven Mile school cafeteria speaker will be Robert Miller WLW farm director Cincinnati music by Rural Youth members and Lemon Monroe School group tickets from Rural Youth reps or county extension office

Hamilton Butler County Seven Mile Robert Miller WLW Cincin Nati Lemon-Monroe Agricultural Extension Office

Social notes from Lebanon and Franklin communities

A busy sequence of visits and gatherings across Lebanon and nearby towns highlights weekend hosting at homes on Cincinnati Road West Silver Street Parkview and Deer Park. Guests include Whitacre Markey Jones Fred Henkle and Taylor from Athens Tenn and Morrow with many local hosts sharing 500 games dinner and Stork shower festivities. Ice shows in Cincinnati Garden and plans for New Year Watch Night service are noted along with upcoming weddings and Missionary Praise Service on December 6 featuring Evelyn Adams MD.

Lebanon Marion Mulford Cincinnati Road Richard S. Whitacre Morrow Stanley Markey Robert Jones Corwin Fred Henkle Tom Taylor Athens Tenn Oliver Lowe West Silver St Harry Gutheil Cecil Linkous Foster Edens Robert Peach Parkview Eldon Harrison Howard Fogle Peach Tom York Morris Nixon Corwin Nixon Anna Price Nixons Cincinnati Garden Tony Gunnell Plainfield Ind Nellie Shephard Cora Boyle Muncie Paul E. Harbaugh Clarence Swigert Lawrence Swigert Sons Deer Park Raymond Swigert Christ Hospital Raymond C. E. Stephenson Frank Piersterff Elgar Enfield Esther Circle Ella Baysore Mason W.C.T.U Bertha Case Enfield L. D. Lane Eastern Star Manford Mece- Gulley Herschal Culley David Guy Culberson, Jr Cynthia Clyde Boys Lillian Edwina Fugett Manford McGuffey Paul Harbaugh Jack Frodericks Cincinnati Dorothy Wehr Sycamore United Presbyterian Church Eagles Hall Madisonville Stanley Epp Earl Swigert Charles Swigert Phyllis Stwarka Evanston C. E. Stephenson and Sons Evelyn Adams Africa

Kings Mills W C Newcomb Returns Home From Burns Home

Kings Mills resident W C Newcomb arrived home Thursday after a stay at the Burns Rest Home. Mrs Elgar Enfield visited her sister Mrs Anna Conover in Dayton for several days last week. Mr and Mrs Donald Dick Hubbard of Chicago are planning further steps.

Kings Mills W. C. Newcomb Burns Rest Home

Community clubs and visits in Wayne Milford St Clair area

The Wayne Milford St Clair Republican Club met at Seven Mile School Monday. Sandy Meyer visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Emerson Unzicker. The MNC Club met Tuesday with Emerson Fair. Modern House Wives Club met at Mrs George Baecker home. Paul Grollmus returned home after Navy discharge. Burt Havens of Hawaii visited Edgar Truster. A E Miller and E J Miller of Columbus visited Roy Trust. Several residents attended Butler County Grange Home Economics meeting at the Children’s The Card Party and Supper sponsored by the Fire Company postponed to Friday Dec 11.

Wayne-Milford St. Clair Republican Club Seven Mile School Sandy Meyer Emerson Unzicker MNC Club Emerson Fair Modern House Wives Club George Baecker Paul Grollmus Navy Burt Havens Hawaii Edgar Truster A. E. Miller E. J. Miller Columbus Wis Roy Truster Edward Dome Edward Stieg Cliff Monter Robert Blakley Arthur Blakley Scott Finley Butler County Grange Fire Company Scott Finlay J. B. Welborn Alma Unzick

Thanksgiving Services Announced at Carlisle Church

The Carlisle New Jersey Presbyterian Church will hold Thanksgiving services at 9:00 a.m. on November 26. Local families hosted guests over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Earnhart, Miss Christianna Dutton, and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Kuhus with other Franklin visitors. The Carlisle School PTA hosted a successful annual turkey dinner.

Harry Earnhart Harold Mullendere Nancy Christianna Dutton Springfield Leslie Kuhus Esther Swink Franklin Florida Clyde Baker William Senth Robert McCabe Curtis Lackus Carlisle School Pta Nathan Oglesby Edward Ross Leslie Kuhns Richard Wears Carlisle New Jersey Presbyterian Church

Lyle Barnes To Discuss Farm Outlook

Ohio State extension economist Lyle Barnes will discuss the beef swine dairy poultry home appliances and family living costs at a public meeting December 3 at Fairfield School. Using colored slides and charts the talk runs 1 to 3 30 p m in the school auditorium and aims to interest both men and women per George R Wilson Butler County agricultural agent.

Hamilton Lyle Barnes Ohio State Extension Economics Department Fairfield School Barnes George R. Wilson Butler County

Thanksgiving Gatherings in Franklin and Nearby Areas

Franklin residents including Mr and Mrs Ray Kinder and daughter plan Thanksgiving with the Shuffs in Akron. The Jordans of Springfield visit the Robisons. Priscilla Club met at Mrs Joe Doner’s home near Miamisburg. Jolly Jokers Club set to meet Nov 27 at the Montgomery home. Dan Butt Jack Butt and families guesting with Mrs Eliza Stoutenboro and daughter in Franklin.

Ray Kinder Robert Shuff Akron Robert Jordan Springfield Maurice Robinson Frank Sears Alfred Sears Priscilla Club Joe Doner Miamisburg Jolly Jokers Club Wiley Montgomery Dan Butt Jack Butt Eliza Stoutenboro Franklin

Pleasant Ridge visitors share extended family day

Pleasant Ridge Mrs. Clayton Beiser of Trenton and Mrs. William Stogner of Peast town visited Mrs. W. H. McDonald Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wills of Elk Creek Road visited Mr. and Mrs. Orville Wills in Middletown, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wills and children of Trenton and Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Wills visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wills.

Clayton Beiser Trenton William Stogner Peasttown W. H. McDonald Steve Wills Elk Creek Road Orville Wills Middletown Robert Wills Kelly Wills

Demonstration Council Christmas Party Set At Lebanon

The Home Demonstration Council will hold its annual Christmas party at East Baptist Church on December 2. Past and present members are invited. The noon meeting features a covered dish lunch, carols, a movie on Christmas in other countries, games, and a gift exchange. Coordinators include Mrs. Floyd Ford and others.

Lebanon Home Demonstration Council East Baptist Church Mary Clingan Floyd Ford Frank Crawford James Hatfield George House Albert Lyons

Lebanon Notes from Local Clubs and Visits

Lebanon community notes list activities at the Schdombe Class Lebanon Methodist Sunday School making sponges for Warren County Cancer Association at Edith and Jean nette Williamson home. Franklin Farmers Club met at A. T. Easton with a program by E. E. Lutringer and discussion led by Easton. Union Ridge Community Club set for Nov 27 at Kathryn Revenaud home with program on Christmas Decorations. Cedar City Garden Club meets Nov 2 at Alan Baker home with plant topic House Plants and a plant exchange. Betty Jean Elbon and Linda Ridge of Ohio State University visited their Lebanon area families.

Lebanon Schdombe Lebanon Methodist Sunday School Edith and Jeannette Williamson E. Mulberry Warren County Cancer Association Franklin Farmers Club A. T. Easton Scott McClure Marshall Miller Harold Martz William Mason Phillips Walter Taylor E. E. Lutringer Union Ridge Community Club Kathvryn Revenaud Louise Whipple Sarah Totten Queen McCurdy Violet Hay Mae Hall Cedar City Garden Club Alan Baker Clifton Crawford Charles Corwin Frank Laszer Betty Jean Elbon Linda Ridge Ohio State University Columbus Oliver Fibon Albert Ridge

Jo-Ba-Lena Garden Club Corsage Tips Visit

Franklin special notes from Mrs. George Baxter on cutting stems under water to keep corsages fresh, plus making winter corsages from pine cones and leaves. December meeting moves to December 8 at Mrs. Richard Berger’s, with a gift exchange. Members may attend the New York Flower Show March 7-12, with reservations by Mrs. Clara Weisenborn.

Franklin George Baxter Jo-Ba-Lena Garden Club Tom Fry Richard Berger Victoria Wootan New York New York City Clara Weisenborn Dayton

Warren County Outlook Meet Set For December 2

An Outlook Meeting for Warren County farmers and others interested in agriculture will be held in the courthouse auditorium on Wednesday December 2 at 8 o clock. Lyle Barnes and Riley Dugan extension specialists at Ohio State University will discuss the farm outlook for the coming year and related topics. County Agent John Mowbray notes the session is open to all and a question and answer period will follow.

Lebanon Warren County Lyle Barnes Riley Dugan Ohio State University John Mowbray

Progress Reported In Seal Campaign

In Lebanon special coverage notes progress in the 47th annual Seal Sale Campaign by the Warren County Tuberculosis Association. Dr. Jean Nock reports the drive has run 10 days toward a goal of 6750, slightly below last year, with over 9000 letters mailed containing seals to county residents and emphasis on prompt fund return to cover the seals received. Proceeds fund the association’s prevention and control program in Warren County.

Lebanon Warren County Tuberculosis Association Jean Nock Franklin The Tuberculosis Association Warren County

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Carlisle Club Laura Parker FTA Club Bohne’s West Street Journal Germantown Lions Franklin Mail Service Miami Valley Susan Frank D. Rumsey Robert Burns Sam Morgan J. E. Shollenbarger Valera Fisher Camden Robert Todd Howard Kramer Oxford Charles Williamson Ft. Hamilton Hospital Don Fisher Hempstead Coal & Supply Pocahontas Girard Ave Collinsville B. L. Dawson & CO Clark Street Franklin Rural Pleasant Ridge Jo-Ba-Lena Rose Toyland Central Ave Sunbeam Grimes Erchand
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