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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1949

Page

6

Society notes from Ohio and beyond

After a week in New York City Mrs. Joocuene pi home accompanied by Mr. DeWitt Chapple. Football enthusiasts who saw the Ohio State game Saturday included Mr. and Mrs. William A. Havemann Jr of Ardmore Dr and Mr. and Mrs. C F Hahne of Dayton. In River Forest Ill for the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Logan Johnston Sr visiting their son and daughter in law. Relatives in Arcanum Ohio over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Charles MacLean and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Grubbs. Douglas Robbins and wife returned from Seigniory Club Quebec. Attending the Ohio State Indiana game Saturday were Dr and Mrs A Sebald.

New York City Joocuene Pi New York Newson DeWitt Chapple Ohio State William A. Havemann, Jr Ardmore C. F. Hahne Dayton River Forest Ill Logan Johnston McGee Ave Logan Johnston, Jr Arcanum Charles MacLean Penfield Ave Sars Earl Grubbs Hamilton Seigniory Club Quebec Canada Douglas Robbins South Main St A. Sebald Central Ave

Keeton Brittain Wed in Quiet Saturday Ceremony

Miss Helen Frances Keeton and Alex Hargis Brittain exchanged marriage vows at 7 45 p m Saturday in the home of Justice of the Peace Lummie Bailey. Mrs Brittain is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Emory Keeton of Circleville while Mr Brittain is the grandson of Mrs Margaret Miller of 1709 First Ave. The couple will reside at 1709 First Ave with Mr and Mrs Mason Keeton and Mrs Mae Cundiff attending. Mr Brittain is a Middletown High School graduate employed by Armco Steel Corporation.

Keeton-Brittain Helen Frances Keeton Alex Hargis Brittain Justice of the Peace Lummie Bailey Brittain Emory Keeton Circleville Margaret Miller First Ave Mason Keeton

Miscellaneous Party For Arlene Farley

Arlene Farley, bride elect of Robert Albert, was honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by her mother Mrs Wheeler Farley. Guests enjoyed games and chat followed by lunch, with attendees including Mrs E Cox Mrs G Coldiron Mrs William Crout Mrs John Trent Mrs Walter Driever Mrs Ervin DeGroat Mrs Donald Albert Mrs Lester De Groat Mrs William DeGroat Mrs Grant Hussell Mrs Joseph Barger Miss Lois DeWitt Miss Ruth Albert Miss Laverna Brown Miss Clara Mae Bowman Miss Wanda Bowman Miss Barbara Smith Miss Mildred DeGroat the hostess and honored guest.

Arlen Farley Robert Albert Wheeler Farley E. Cox G. Coldiron Wiliam Crout John Trent Walter Driever Ervin DeGroat Donald Albert Lester de Groat William DeGr

Franklin District Churches Annual Meeting Plans

The Franklin District of Dayton Presbyterian holds its annual meeting at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday October 6 starting at 10 a.m. with devotions and an address of welcome. Luncheon is at 12:30 p.m. and at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Fred Luches, chair of Christian Education US National Board, will speak. she writes for Parents Magazine and supports education through her writings. Churches represented include Carlisle Blue Ball Franklin Oakland and First Presbyterian.

Franklin Dayton Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Fred Luches Christian Education United States National Board Parents Magazine Carlisle Blue Ball Oakland First Presbyterian

Community notices from local churches and clubs

The Amama Class of the First Baptist meets with Mrs. Harry Keiser at 2424 Grand Ave this evening at 8. The Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary gathers at the Legion Armory on Tuesday October 4 at 8 with inspection and refreshments. Martha Circle of Calvary Methodist meets at 1012 First Ave Wednesday at 2. A Dutch Auction Bake Sale is planned. Dorcas Circle of Calvary Methodist meets October 4 at 2 at Mrs Bechtel 606 Seventh Ave. Sap ascent mystery remains unresolved by botanists and physicists.

First Baptist Church Harry Keiser Grand Ave Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Legion Armory Martha Circle Calvary Methodist Church Ray Lindsay First Ave Dorcas Women's Society of Christian Service Bechtel

Society Department Deadlines and Rules

The Society Editor sets deadlines for social items with to 10 30 am the next day and 9 30 am Saturday. Sunday edition requires Thursday noon picture. Reserve Sunday photo lanes a week ahead. Engagement or wedding photos used, not both. Weddings or pictures older than 10 days are unusable. Friday 3 pm is final call for items. children's parties not used.

Double Celebration For The C. Powells

A 47th wedding anniversary and going away party honored Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Powell at 1610 Lafayette St. The Powell family, friends, and relatives gathered as the two daughters hosted the event. The Powells and their son Robert plan to spend the winter in St. Petersburg Florida starting Wednesday.

Curtis Powell Lafayette St Harold Sorrell Michael Rakinie Rakinic Darrell Sorrell Bonnie Mae Maude Thacker Robert Powell Marilyn Watson Powell Robert St. Petersburg Fla

Hollon Johnson Vows Exchanged Saturday

Miss Billie Jane Hollon of Dayton wed Thomas Lee Johnson of Germantown in a quiet home ceremony at 7 p.m. Justice of the Peace Lammie Bailey officiated. The bride, employed at McCrory's in Dayton, and the groom, a former Carlisle High School graduate and Navy veteran, reside in Dayton.

Billie Jane Hollon Dayton Kie Hollon Campton Thomas Lee Johnson James B. Johnson Germantown Lammie Bailey Charles Holton Johnson McCrory's Carlisle High School United States Navy Armco Steel Corporation

Ladies' Day Planned at Wildwood If Weather Permits

Wildwood hosts Ladies' Day tomorrow with attendees bringing their own sandwiches. Participants meet at noon and golfers tee off right after the luncheon.

Wildwood

Meeting Postponed by Graduate Regents and Women of the Moose

The Graduate Regents and Women of the Moose have postponed their meeting planned for tomorrow evening at Mrs. Walter Bassett's home. The notice provides no new date.

Women of the Moose Walter Bassett

Additional Try Outs for Middletown Boys Choir

Mrs William Maxwell announces a second try-out for the new Boys Choir with about 180 applications. Tomorrow at 4 pm in the Civic Association building auditions will include students from North South Jefferson and Sherman schools. Potential signups may still occur and rehearsals would begin Thursday.

William Maxwell American Home Committee of Middletown

Former Middletonians Are Honored Sunday

Mr and Mrs William Wilson of Visalia California who left Middletown for the west 27 years ago are renewing acquaintances in this vicinity. Yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Burton of Madisonville a family dinner was arranged with the Wilsons as honored guests. Among the 35 relatives present were three of Mr Wilsons sisters Mrs Walter Daugherty of Williamsburg Mrs S E Applegate of Bond Hill Cincinnati and Mrs Susie Wood of Madisonville. Also in attendance were Mr and Mrs Norman W Johnson and son Norman Jr of Villamont Va. From Middletown were Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson and Mr and Mrs Charles Wood and daughter Sue.

William Wilson Visalia Calif Middletown West Harold Burton Madisonville Wilsons Mr. Wilson Walter Daugherty Williamsburg S. E. Applegate Bond Hill Cincinnati Susie Wood Norman W. Johnson Norman, Jr Villamont, Va Walter Johnson Charles Wood Sue

Stork Delayed Birth Ends With Police Assistance

In Cleveland a couple again called on police to aid a home birth as Mrs. Opria went into labor. Daniel Opria hoped to depart for the hospital early but she preferred to wait. A six pound six ounce boy was born with officers present.

Cleveland Daniel Opria

Butler Bar Members To Meet October 10

The Butler County Bar Association resumes luncheon meetings, with the first on October 10 at MCA where Judge P. Boli will speak. Monthly gatherings will follow, per association president Frederick A. Reisen.

Butler Bar Butler County Bar Association P. Boli Frederick A. Reister

Wishing Well Puzzle From Patent Office Ad

A brief description promotes a daily numeric puzzle game titled Wishing Well. Players count letters in their first name, adjust by rules to create a key number, then scan a rectangle from the upper left and read the letters under checked figures to obtain a fortune message.

Luther League Session Attended by 150 Youth

About 150 Luther Leaguers aged 14 to 20 from nearby congregations gathered for a fall meeting of the Lower Miami Valley Federation at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The article also notes a proposed Ohio constitutional amendment affecting probate courts and a secretary of state certification dated 1949.

Luther League of Bethlehem Luthern Lower Miami Valley Federation Luther General Assembly State of Ohio Sruviev State of Ohio Petifon Court of Common Pleas United States OF America Charles Sweeney One Ate Oin Ut Agee General Assembly Tte Secretary of State Columbus

Opening Devotions Highlight Loyalty Sermon At Moraine City

The program began with a brief business meeting then Rev. Charles Mullen of Moraine City gave an inspirational address urging loyalty among youth to church home and state. A banquet hosted by mothers of the host league preceded a Vesper Service led by Dr. Hugo G. at the local congregation.

Charles Mullen Moraine City Mothers of the Host League Hugo G

Massed choir leads service in Bethlehem League event

A 40 voice choir joined the evening program led by Rev. Hugo G. Schmidt Jr as master of ceremonies. Skits from the Bethlehem League were staged with Allan Spindler directing arrangements and helpers Nancy Slattery Mathilda Boehm Carol Frye and John Adrian. The Federation plans an early spring meeting in Trenton. Eggs cited among oldest widely used foods.

Car Hits Tree Injuring Middleton Couple

A car veered off the curb at 222 Baltimore Street at 6:18 a.m. Sunday, injuring Grover F. Eaton 36 and Margaret Shepherd 27. Eaton suffered severe head and throat cuts while Shepherd sustained chest contusions and head and leg lacerations. Both were admitted to Middletown Hospital.

Middletonians Baltimore St Grover FE. Eaton Logan Ave Margaret Shepherd Fleming Rd Middletown Hospital

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