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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1949

Page

6

B News of Society Peg Rosing

George Karam of Tripoli Syria and Howard Wilson of South Main St reconnected in Columbus Ohio, where Karam will teach at Aleppo College. Wilson’s early influence recalled. The R V Russell family returned from Bradenton Florida after two weeks visiting Mrs Sagar. Mrs Russell active musically here. Miss Winifred Moorehead enjoyed Broadway and New York sights after visiting Kiss Me Kate and Where's Charley in the city.

George Karam Tripoli Syria Ohio State University California New York Howard Wilson South Main St Karam Columbus Aleppo College R. V. Russell Manchester Rd Bradenton, Fla Me Kate Charley Winifred Moorehead New York City Middletonian

Sigma Phi Gamma Club Social at Wilbraham Road Home

The Sigma Phi Gamma social meeting was hosted by Mrs. Gene Weidner on Wilbraham Road last evening. Hostesses included Mrs. Harold Ack, Eleanor Shartle, Marilyn Schwall. Members brought clothes for welfare work and played games with prizes to Mrs. Jack Trimble, Dorothy Hole, Mrs. Lina Sheets, and Dorothy Lyle. A December 12 6:30 p.m. Christmas party at Holiday House was planned and members were asked to bring canned goods for Christmas baskets.

Sigma Phi Gamma Gene Weidner Wilbraham Rd Weidner Aroldck Eleanor Shartle Marilyn Schwall Jack Trimble Dorothy Hole Lina Sheets Dorothy Lyle Holiday House

Society Deadline Rules for Society Department

Reports must be in by 10:30 a.m. the next morning with Saturday deadline at 9:30. Pictures for Sunday must arrive by Thursday noon and space should be reserved one week in advance. Weddings and pictures over 10 days old cannot be used. Engagements or edapitare will be wed. Sunday calendar items may be called in after noon 3 p.m. Friday. Children’s parties and stork showers are not used. A party dessert suggests a sponge cake ring filled with whipped flavored gelatin and fruit, garnished with whipped cream.

Society

Girls Club Meeting Honors School Staff

Mrs. Mark Mills and Mrs. R. A. Heck hosted the South School Mothers Welfare Club event for teachers and supervisors. A 6:30 covered dish dinner featured Christmas decor and gifts for each guest. Judge Alton Combs spoke on the child parent relationship, while dancing acts and music provided a social close.

Mark Mills R. A. Heck South School Mothers’ Welfare Club Mills Wade Miller Hugh Butler Herman Copp Alton Combs Ross Kramer Joyce Forkner Phillip Lawson Nancy Helsinger Amanda Judge Combs

Dolls To Be Wrapped At Citadel Thursday

The Woman's Auxiliary to the Salvation Army will add Christmas cheer by wrapping dolls donated by families for needy girls. Dolls were dressed by members months ago and some have not been returned. those who dressed a doll should return it to the Citadel for wrapping by Thursday.

Salvation Army

Local organizational meetings on December events

Catholic Ladies of Columbia schedule a special meeting after church on Friday evening December 2. Pythian Sisters hold final bazaar sewing at Mrs James Bolser to-morrow November 30 with a covered dish luncheon. Circle 4 W S C S First Methodist meets at the Girls Club Friday December 2 at 2 pm. Graduate Regents Women of the Moose gather tonight at 212 Park Street at 7:30 pm.

Catholic Ladies of Columbia James Bolser Kenwood Dr Woman's Society of Christian Service The First Methodist Church Girls’ Club Women of the Moose Dale Graham Park St

San dusky Bay Fishing Commission names officers

The Columbus AP report says the San dusky Bay Fishing Commission chose State Sen. Evan P. Ford as chairman with State Rep. Paul B. Siple as vice chairman. Lou Klewer was named secretary as the panel, created by the legislature, will survey fishing issues amid a dispute between sportsmen and commercial fishermen.

Columbus Sandusky Bay

Initiation Held At Ralston Home For Delta Chi

Mrs. Larry Ralston hosted Beta chapter Delta Sigma sorority members at her Curtis Street home for a formal initiation of eight pledges. Delta Sigma officers led the ceremony and new members included Gladys Griss Ann Guthman Juanita Huffman and Elizabeth Torok. A Christmas charity project and a tubercu losis health bond were approved in a brief business session.

Larry Ralston Beta Chapter Delta Sigma Sorority Curtis St Carl Bauér George Adrian Bauer H. E. Lawson Fred Ziegier Thomas Stubbs Douglas Barrett Gladys Griss Ann Guthman Juanita Huffman Joseph Sabo Elizabeth Torok Dennis Wolfe Wombold Marie Wehrle Robert Lyons Vera Fugett Marguerite Rose Ralston

Out Of State Cars Attract Middleton Attention In Pipe Line Work

Middleton residents noted daily traffic of out of state cars around Sutphin Street and Fleming Road. Workers from Midwest Construction Company, hired by Southern Gas Company, use a warehouse at Jackson Transfer Company for a two to three month gas line project tying into Texas Eastern Transmission near Red Lion.

Sutphin St Fleming Rd Southern Gas Company Jackson Transfer Company South

Ohioans Garner Livestock Awards at Exposition

CHICAGO AP Ohioans captured prizes in sheep hogs and cattle at the International Livestock Exposition. Peter G Ross 72 of Maxwalton farm Mansfield Ohio placed fifth in senior yearling heifer in the poll ed shorthorn breed and is the only entrant in all 50 expositions. Bonnie Lu Logan of Van Wert won the junior yearling class with Lin Lo and competes against Aberdeen Angus in later judging. Ohio State University entries won first in all seven classes of fat Berkshire swine judging.

Chicago Peter G. Ross Maxwalton Mansfield Bonnie Lu Logan van Wert Lin-Lo Ohio State University

Portsmouth steel firm to be sold

Detroit based stockholders voted to buy the physical assets of Portsmouth Steel Corporation. About 30,000 shares of Detroit stock would pay for land buildings and equipment in Ohio and for Portsmouth subsidiaries capital stock. Inventories and assets total about 6 million dollars.

Detroit Detroit Steel Corporation Portsmouth Steel Corporation Portsmouth Ohio Company Detroit Steel

Leather cases showcase Dingmans chic memory helpers

A catalog style feature highlights Robert and Chris Dingman leather goods. Billfolds in cobra and calf leather, slimfolds for women, calfskin cosmetic satchels, Moroccan key cases, and baguettestyle purses offer memory windows, card slots, and safety zippers. May include cigar cases lengthened for king-size packs and eyeglass cases with pop-out spectacles. Reflects 1960s or era design language and consumer goods.

Robert Chris Dingman America

Six To Compete For County Declamation Titles Sunday

Six Middletown High School students Darrell Hodge Don Crowley Shirley Maxwell and Jack Ballard Donna Dickhoff of Trenton and Marcella Gehron of Monroe will vie for the county silver medal at Oakland Presbyterian Church Sunday at 8 p m preliminaries named by Rev J E Amstutz county chairman Judges were chosen from ministers attending the meeting yesterday which set time place and date for the county contest and noted the winner may advance to the district contest likely held the first Sunday in January

Oakland Presbyterian Church Prince of Peace Butler County J. E. Amstutz Kenneth Learey H. H. Jung Fletcher Shoup D. C. Campbell Monroe Amstutz Darrell Hodge Don Crowley Shirley Maxwell Jack Ballard Middletown High School Donna Dickhoff Trenton Marcella Gehron

Classroom Teachers To Hold Voice Clinic Here Thursday

Middletown Classroom Teachers Association meets at the Girls Club Thursday at 7 30 p m with emphasis on speech technique and policy decisions. Miss Mary Ann Brehany will lead the program as Ray Standafer reports on policy. Five volunteers will give short humorous talks and a wire recording device will be demonstrated.

Middletown Classroom Teachers’ Association Girls’ Club Mary Ann Brehany Middletown Ray Standafer Homer Weikel George Crout Standafer Louis Brown Harold Brooks Association W. S. Geckeler Ohio Classroom Teachers’ Association Ohio Education Association Geckeler State Association Catherine Roudebush Jane Rothgeb Mildred Winkleman Ralph A. Riggenberg Miss Rothgeb Mary Waddle Riggenberg

Three Sentenced By County Court

William Harrison 27 Germantown Lenzie Cox 24 Farmersville convicted by a jury on assault to commit rape were sentenced to undetermined terms in Mansfield Reformatory by Judge Fred B. Cramer after motions for a new trial were overruled. They allegedly forced a Middletown girl into a car on the Fourth of July. Arnold Deaton 29 Middletown convicted of breaking and entering an inhabited dwelling to commit rape was sentenced to five to 30 years. jury recommended mercy.

Hamilton William Harrison Germantown Lenzie Cox Farmersville Mansfield Reformatory Fred B. Cramer Middletown Arnold Deaton Deaton Alley

Noel S Thomas Expected to Return Home This Week

Noel S Thomas of 1011 Elwood Street is expected to return home this week to complete his convalescence after a five week hospitalization at Dayton Veterans Hospital.

Noel S. Thomas Elwood St Mr. Thomas Dayton Veterans Hospital

Mercury Emphasizing Styling And Comfort

Benson Ford highlights the 1950 Mercury’s refined styling and comfort emphasizing quality workmanship. Changes include a new front end, instrument panel, deck lid handle, chrome bumper guards, and a plexiglass instrument panel with easy to read dials. A 110 horsepower engine adds performance, economy, and quietness.

Mercury Benson Ford Lincoln- Mercury Ford

Youth Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Ohio Case

Richmond Indiana youth EATON-Willis Fraley, 19, pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter in a Preble County case tied to a March 1948 crash near New Hope that killed two and injured several. Judge Kirafofe fined 300 dollars, jailed six months with five suspended, placed on three years probation, and suspended three years driving privileges. One victim was James Kinsey of Sugar Valley. Another victim was Mrs Leslie Kordle of Indianapolis. A $50,000 suit was filed by her widow.

Eaton Willis Fraley Richmond Ind Preble Fraley C.D. Neanover James Kinsey Sugar Valley Indianapolis Leslie Kordle Ace

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News of Society Peg Rosing William Griffith Washington, D. C E. G. Smith Charlottesville, Va Ph So Griffith South It Notre Dame Southern California South Pond Charles Gross Cincinnati Society Deadline Esther L. O’neil B. S M. A U. of C Citadel Sixth Ave Delta Chi Portsmouth Steel Firm Nathaniel Hawthorne Salem Mass Imal Sune Hous Ralston Paint Store, Inc Rome Central Ave Dorothy Keyser Blondell Creekbaum
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