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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1950

Page

6

Miss Frances Robinson Visits from Barnesville

Zz News Of Society notes returning from Barnesville Miss Frances Robinson field director Middletown Girl Scouts. Mr and Mrs M Richard Marr and son Bill of Grosse Ile ee ee aa rei spend holidays with Mrs Marrs parents Mr and Mrs Wm Boykin. Mr and Mrs Fred Danford and daughter Marilyn back from the East after Thanksgiving with Miss Martha Danford a student at Wellsley College and attended the Pennsylvnia Cornell football game in Philadelphia. Mrs A J Stoddard and daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnson and son Lonnie return from Cleveland where they spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Edward Kalal of Lakewood.

Barnesville, O Frances Robinson Middletown M. Richard Marr Bill Grosse al Ee Ee Aa Rei Fred Danford Marilyn East Martha Danford Wellesley College Peninsylvania - Cornell Philadela A. J. Stoddard Lloyd Johnson Lonnie Cleveland Edward J. Kalal Lakewood

Former Resident Weds In Georgia

Mr and Mrs Robert R Johnson of Rome Ga announce the marriage of their elder daughter Nenee Lucille to Lawrence Williamson of Rebecca Ga. The vows were exchanged on November 11. Both are former Middleton residents who lived on Highview. Both are active at the University of Georgia with Nenee leading Future Teachers of America and 4 H and serving as secretary of the University Band. Lawrence is Cadet Colonel of the Air Force ROTC.

Robert R. Johnson Rome Nenee Lucille Lawrence Williamson Rebecca, Ga Johnsons Highview Williamson University of Georgia

Merry Mixers Dance Planned At Manchester Hotel

Merry Married Mixers announce a members only dance on Saturday evening December 2 at the Manchester Hotel. Guests dance from 7 p.m. with music by Jimmy Wilbur and Hic Orchestra. Committee heads are Mr and Mrs Ear Klein assisted by Mr and Mrs Phil Jacobs Mr and Mrs Roobert Nelson and Mr and Mrs R J Lehman.

Merry Married Manchester Jimmy Wilbur Hic Orchestra Ear Klein Phil Jacobs Roobert Nelson R. J. Lehman

In The Club Members meet for Christmas party notice

The Clubs Members-the Once-I- See Club met at Mrs. Marvin Penick's home on Yankee Rd with seven members and one guest. Mrs. A J Steele presided. Plans: two food baskets for needy families with children at Christmas. Next gathering December 12 or 20 at Mrs. Kenneth Steele's Christel Ave for basket packing and a grabbag gift exchange. Entertainment: Mrs. Annabelle Erb and Mrs. Myron Balon. Refreshments: Mrs. Penick, Mrs. Clarence Steele, Mrs. Thomas Thurman, and Mrs. Kenneth Steele.

Marvin Penick Yankee Rd A. J. Steele Kenneth Steele Christel Ave

Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Meets at Colony Restaurant

Members gathered for the regular business meeting at the Colony Restaurant. Prizes were won by Mrs. Arthur Johnson, Mrs. Francis Moorman, Mrs. John Maertz, and Mrs. Carl Dankers. Refreshments were served at the close.

Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Colony Arthur Johnson Francis Moorman John Maertz Carl Dankers

Sorority Names Committees for Delta Sigma Phi Meeting

Delta Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its regular meeting last evening in the Barnitz Room at the CA. Committees were headed by Mrs. William Bergmann social Miss Ruth VanCleve publicity Miss Phyllis Rhoads membership Miss Myrna Gray ways and means and Mrs Anthony Hurr charity. The annual Christmas party is set for December 16 at Nelva Center for members and guests.

Delta Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Barnitz William Bergmann Ruth VanCleve Phyllis Rhoads Myrna Gray Anthony Hurr Nelva Center

Jewelry program hosted by Mrs Hurt and September meeting

Members attended a program on jewelry led by Mrs Hurt and planned a Christmas basket contribution for the next meeting on September 12.

Hurt

Postponed club meetings alter December plans

The Guided Study Clue meeting at the Girls' Club is postponed until December, and the Christmas party by the Ladies of Letter Carriers' Auxiliary is postponed until further notice at Ora James Layer's Bigelow Road home. Townsend Club No 1 will not meet at Miss Rachael Ashton's home Thursday. the next meeting is set for December 27.

Ladies of Letter Carriers’ Auxiliary Ora James Layer Bigelow Rd

Young Women’s Society Monthly Meeting at St Paul’s

St Paul’s Church will host the Young Women’s Society monthly meeting after a public screening of The Second Chance this Thursday evening at the church.

Young Women’s Society St. Paul’s Church

Holy Trinity Named Beneficiary in Bauer Will

Holy Trinity Conse Canon Trenton is the church named to receive the residue of the estate of Charles E. Bauer a Trenton harness maker and filling station operator who died recently. A bequest of 300 dollars goes to the church for repairs after relatives receive specific gifts including 700 dollars to Martin L Bauer and Herbert J Bauer both of Middletown and three others. Harold Robert and Rita Bauer receive an equal share of 700 dollars each.

Holy Trinity Charles Bauer Conse Trenton Charles E. Bauer Trenton Torday Elliott D. Levy Middletown Martin L. Bauer Herbert J. Bauer June Hesselbusch Evelyn Lakoff Mience Vander Hart Hamilton Amanda Viero Franklin Harold Robert Rita Bauer

Church Supper To Be Held Thursday at Ascension Parish Hall

Episcopal Church of Ascension lists a parish hall supper this Thursday. Mrs B F Hurwitz chairs the event and urges all church members to attend and participate in the canvass supper effort.

The Episcopal Church of Ascension cm B. F. Hurwitz

Six Physicians Dentists And Vets To Take Physicals

Six physicians dentists and veterinarians will appear before the Army Examining Board Saturday for physicals. They are the first priority under special registration No 1 for those educated under the GI Bill. Five are sent by Board 10, one transferred. names withheld until induction calls. Of 29 examined November 21, 21 were accepted for the next call.

Army Examining Board

Obituary: Mrs. Rose Herb 76 of Middletown

Mrs. Rose Herb aged 76 a lifelong Middletown resident died at Middletown Hospital at 5 30 am She was active in St Johns Church St Anns Sodality and Knights of St John Ladies Auxiliary War Mothers Survivors include husband Lawrence two sons Paul Richard two daughters Marie Walter and Piccola Shamel a sister Elizabeth Bennett four grandchildren and two great grandchildren Requiem High Mass will be at St Johns Church Saturday burial at Hayes Cemetery Special War Mothers services at 8 pm Friday Rosary for St Anns Sodality and Ladies Auxiliary at 7 30 pm Friday at the funeral home

Rose Herb Clark St Middletown Hospital St. John’s Church St. Ann's Sodality Knights of St. John Middletown Lawrence Paul Richard Marie Walter Piccola Shamel Dayton Elizabeth Bennett St. John's Church War Mothers St. Ann’s Sodality Ladies Auxiliary

Mrs Gloria McFarland dies at 27 in Middletown

Mrs Gloria F McFarland 27 of 1404 Woodlawn Ave died 7 12 pm yesterday at Middletown Hospital. A Middletown High School graduate class of 1941 she was secretary in B F Sawyer's office until her 1945 marriage. Survived by husband Warren and mother Esther Fisher. Funeral Friday 2 pm at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home. Burial Woodside Cemetery with Rev Fletcher E Shoup. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday 2 5 and 7 10 pm.

Gloria F. McFarland Woodlawn Ave Middletown Hospital Woodside Cemetery Fletcher E. Shoup

Funeral services for Mrs Lau ra Mathers

Funeral services for Mrs Laura Mathers aged 87 who died yesterday will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Second Baptist Church with the Rev. T. H. Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may visit after 6 p.m. Thursday at the home of her brother Mitchell Page 1114 Young Street where she resided. Maxberry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Laura Mathers Second Baptist Church T. H. Ward Woodside Cemetery Mitchell Page Young St Maxberry Funeral Home

Edmon dies after nine weeks of illness in Lebanon

Elmer A. Edmon aged 68 of Lebanon died Tuesday at Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton after a nine week illness. Survivors include widow Gertrude three sons Drexel and Kenneth of Lebanon and Harold of South Port Conn two daughters Mrs Rosell Brewer of Lebanon and Mrs Jean O'Brian of Oakwood. Funeral Friday at 1 p.m. Meyer and Boehmer Funeral Home Dayton burial Lebanon Cemetery. The Associated Press. New Haven Conn Charles R Brown 88 dean emeritus Yale Divinity School former moderator National Council of the Congregational Church and a lecturer on Abraham Lincoln born Bethany West Virginia.

Lebanon Elmer A. Edmon Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton Gertrude Drexel Kenneth Harold South Port Associated Press New Haven Conn Charles R. Brown Yale Divinity School National Council of the Congregational Church Abraham Lincoln Bethany W.va

Washington veteran Ludlow serves 10 terms in Congress

Washington veteran Ludlow, longtime correspondent for Indiana and Ohio papers, represented Indiana in Congress for ten terms. He built a career reporting on national affairs before entering public service, earning recognition for his legislative tenure and political influence.

Washington Louis Leon Ludlow Indianapolis Columbus Congress Indiana

Blizzard Backfires on Auto Thieves in Columbus

In Columbus AP report two men tried to steal Robert J. Florys car during a heavy snowstorm. The car stalled, bystanders helped push, and one thief jumped behind the wheel with a second man in the seat. Police recovered the vehicle soon after, nearby. Cash and checks totaling $400 remained in the glove compartment.

Columbus Robert J. Flory Flory Genedecan Flory

Ahepa Seeks DP Aid Funds Special Meeting Called

A special Ahepa meeting at Nelva Center George T. Poolit san announced aims to appoint a local displaced persons committee to raise funds for the chapter work. The group supported by the advisory committee on Wausau Foreign Aid, Department of State, targets assisting about 11,000 orphans from Greece. A nine member Displaced Persons committee was elected at the Cleveland National Convention to conduct a funds drive.

Order of Ahepa Nelva Center George T. Poolitsan Order of Ahepa Geey Goming Wausau Department of State Van Greece Cleveland

Inland Container Hosts Silver Anniversary Tonight

Inland Container Corporation observes its silver anniversary at the Manchester Hotel with executives and two founders among attendees. The Middletown branch, employing about 375, marks 25 years since its arrival in 1930 as speakers including H. C. Krannert address the dinner starting at 6 p.m.

Manchester Middletown H. C. Krannert Dletown

Pleven to Seek Confidence Vote as French Crisis Deepens

Premier Rene Pleven plans a confidence vote after resigning cabinet amid a damaging scandal dubbed the affair of the generals. The National Assembly will decide tonight whether to force new elections as Defense Minister Jules Moch faces protests and a Communist-led move to impeach Modi over a leaked Indo China report amid volatile international tensions.

Rene Pleven Defense Jules Moch National Assembly Pleven Modi Vincent Aurial Roger Peyre Brazil Moch Ee Po

Ray Milland Injured in Fog Crash

Ray Milland was thrown about 50 feet when his car collided with another in fog. He stood up, took a taxi to his studio, and sought work. Physicians say he suffered only a hip bruise from the crash yesterday.

Los Angeles Ray Milland

Blaze at Joseph's Department Store Traced to Oil Furnace

Fire Chief Urban A. Myers ruled an oil furnace explosion caused the Monday blaze at Joseph's Department Store in Fremont. Damage estimate not provided. The fire confined to basement and first floor but smoke ruined merchandise throughout the three story building.

Fremont Joseph's Department Store Urban A. Myers

Retirement Years Until 1949 Mentioned

The notice notes years remaining until retirement in 1949 and records the subject as born in Fayette County, Indiana.

Fayette County Ind

Gardner Gets Permit For New Building

A permit for the balance of a 300000 project was issued to Gardner Board and Carton Company for a two story fireproof factory at 405 Charles St. The first and second floors will be reinforced concrete with storage on the first floor and basement. The second floor will house a locker room toilet washroom and offices. The foundation permit was for 50000 and McGraw Construction Company is the contractor.

Gardner Board and Carton Company Orville Carson Building Com Charles St McGraw Construction Company

James O'Shaughnessy, 84, Chicago newspaperman dies

Bronxville New York report notes James O'Shaughnessy 84 former Chicago newspaperman and New York advertising executive. He had a career in journalism and advertising with notable roles in Chicago and New York.

Bronxville N.Y James O’shaughnessy Chicago New York

Salmon Tops Canadian Fisheries Value Ahead of Lobster

Salmon remains the leading value product in Canadian fisheries with lobster ranking second, highlighting a strong market for high demand species and signaling shifts in export patterns and resource focus across seafood sectors.

Congress Расс Calls for Atomic Bomb Debate

Congress discussions grow heated over atomic weapons with senators Hendrickson Brewster Bridges urging mobilization and action. Connally backs UN Security Council measures while Republicans propose MacArthur authorized to use the bomb if needed.

Hendrickson O New Jersey Connally D-Tex UN Security Council Brewster R-Me Bridges R-Nh Douglas MacArthur Cole R-Ny Rivers D-Sc

Oyster Tops Nation’s Fisheries Value

The oyster is the most valuable product of the country’s fisheries, with salmon ranking second in value.

Police briefs report unlicensed driver, fraud charges and bite incidents

Russell Askins 18 of 1603 Meadow Ave charged with permitting an unlicensed person to operate a motor vehicle. Rhetta Brumfield 39 of 522 Moore St charged with defraud for issuing a check without funds. A 14 year old and a 16 year old were bitten by dogs. owners ordered to confine dogs 14 days. Scott 35 and wife Mrs. Scott treated for a left arm wound after an argument over packing lunch. A crash at South Suthin St and Sherman Ave involved Darnell Williams 17 and Donald Oswald 21 with $125 damage.

Russell Askins Meadow Ave Rhetta Brumfield Moore St Aon Scott Garfield St Middletown Hospital Ad Ae South Sutphin St Sherman Ave Darnell Williams Franklin Route 1 Donald Oswald Goldman Ave Oswald

Legion Plans Second Smorgasbord Dinner Event

American Legion will host a second smorgasbord next month with a novelty dinner served on Saturday night December 9. Local veterans group promotes community gathering and fundraising through the event.

Legion American Legion

Reserve Officers To Hear Talk On Call To Duty Possibilities

Roland Kohr Chapter Reserve Officers Association schedules a meeting at 8 p m tomorrow with Lt Col E G Stegemiller as program chairman The discussion covers whether reservists will be recalled to active duty Three service representatives from major branches will outline policies and speak on personnel implications along with brief readings from unit and regional officers The speakers include Harry D D from Ohio District Cincinnati Commander S A Lief US Navy inspector instructor at the US Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center Cincinnati and First Lt Thomas E Shine US Air Force liaison officer 9105th Volunteer Air Reserve Training Group All reserves are invited to attend

Roland

Discovery and name origin of the Hawaiian Islands

The Hawaiian Islands were discovered by Captain James Cook in 1778 and originally called the Sandwich Islands after the Earl of Sandwich. The note records the historic naming reference and the explorer’s 18th century voyage.

Hawaiian Islands James Cook Sandwich Islands Earl of Sandwich

Woman Saves Two Children And Two Dogs In Fire

ASHTABULA AP. A neighbor rescued two children Kenny Armstrong and his sister Ann from a blazing home. She returned for a third child but could not reach them. the house burned, yet the children escaped unhurt. Their mother and father were away at the time.

Ashtabula Kenny Armstrong Ann Kenny

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