Local residents return from travel to distant homes
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Grant of Eaton Dr. return from a visit to the Homestead at Hot Springs Virginia. Mrs. Nelle Weber and Miss Betty Anun Poynter of Central Ave. return from New York where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Billy Butterfield and Mrs. Charles Butterfield of Manhasset Long Island. Mrs. Don Gilbert of Winnipeg Manitoba arrived in Middletown yesterday for a visit with her mother Mrs. Garnet Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Grant
Eaton Dr
Hot Springs
Nelle Weber
Betty Anun Poynter
Central Ave
New York
Billy Butterfield
Charles Butterfield
Manhassett
Long Island
Don Gilbert
Winnipeg
Man
Middletown
Mrs
Garnet Church
Attendants Named for Stewart Gronotte Nuptials
Miss Cecelia Stewart and Robert Gronotte name attendants for their October 7 wedding at Holy Trinity Church. Maid of honor Janet Darbro. bridesmaid Mrs Calvin Moon. best man Clement Hill. ushers Thomas Graham and Calvin Moon. hostesses Mrs Josef Reinties and Miss Frances Dillon. Monsignor James F. McNary to perform ceremony. Stewart and Gronotte families noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecelia Stewart
Robert Gronette
Holy Trinity Church
Miss Stewart
Janet Darbro
Ft. Wright
Calvin Moon
Middletown
Groshotte
Clement Hill
Thomas Graham
Bellevue
Silver Star Honors Given Posthumously to Four Soldiers
U S 8th Army Headquarters Korea announces four enlisted men from the 5th Infantry Regiment and the 25th Infantry Division awarded the Silver Star posthumously for gallantry in action. One recipient is Pic Billie L. Gaskins, son of Robert L. Gaskins of Springfield, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
5Th Infantry Regiment
25Th Infantry Division
Pic
Billie L. Gaskins
Robert L. Gaskins
Springfield
DAR District Director Guest Opens Year Dinner Meeting
District Director Honor Guest Mrs G T Campbell of Georgetown spoke on DAR work in the Southwest District at Blair's Restaurant. The evening highlighted National Defense, citizenship training, and support for Ellis Island Hospital and the Valley Forge tower restoration. A La Jolla chapter note celebrated Mrs Miller’s 50 years in the Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAR
Jonathan Bayara Smith
Daughters of the American Revolution
Blair's
J. C. Thompson
V. C. Thompson
Urbana
Franklin Hoefer
National Defense
Hoefer
National Society
America
Mary Hankinson
G. T. Campbell
Georgetown
la Jolla
Calif
H. O. Miller
Middletown
Local groups schedule meetings this week
Coming Up Presser Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple for initiation. The Sherman School PTA meets tonight at 7 30 in the newly decorated auditorium with Wade Miller as guest speaker. Circle 6 of the Homemakers Club gathers Thursday at 8 at Mrs Charles Richards 411 McKinley St. The Ladies of the Letter Carriers Auxiliary meet Friday at 7 30 at Mrs Ralph Wilson Germantown Route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presser
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Sherman School
Wade Miller
Homemakers’ Club
Charles Richards
McKinley St
Letter Carriers’ Auxiliary
Ralph Wilson
Germantown
Frozen Chops and Steaks Require Extra Cooking Time
Frozen chops and steaks that are not thawed before cooking will need two to fifteen minutes longer than usual. The additional time varies with their thickness.
Club meetings mix kindergarten talk and party fashion
The Clubs Circle 2 met at Mrs. Lawrence Kirkpatrick's home on Winona Dr with guest kindergarten teacher Mrs. Edward Jones from Lincoln School. A parent teacher child discussion followed a luncheon by the host and Mrs. Robert Morehead. Next gathering set for November 7 at Mrs. Frank Herzog's Wilbraham Rd. home with guest Mrs. Russell Wilee. Delta Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a rush party at Miss Lois Walke's South Sutphin St home with costumes themed to comic strip characters. Prizes went to Miss Walke for best costume as a schmoo and to Misses Baird, Staton, Keller, and Ariene South. Rushees included Miss Keller, Miss Maddox, Miss Patrick, Miss Staton, Miss Nickell, Miss Basfaro, Miss Lindsay, Mrs. Werddell, Miss Kurth, and Miss South. A luncheon followed. The Senior Philathea Class of the First Methodist Church met in the church social rooms with a covered-dish dinner for 42. Bouquets decorated tables, led by president Mrs. Leonard Hackney. Devotions by Mrs. Wallace Frayer. New member Mrs. Hubert Hyde added. Rev. Kenneth S. Learey spoke on Methodism and Middletown history, announcing a church homecoming October 15 for the 145th year of Methodism. Social hour led by Mrs. Fred Wigginton. Fall meeting scheduled for November 7 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers’ Club
Lawrence Kirkpatrick
Winona Dr
Edward Jones
Lincoln School
Robert Morehead
Frank PB. Herzog
Wilbraham Rd
Russell Wilee
Lois Basfaro
Lois Lindsay
D. C. Werddell
Shirley Kurth
Miss South
First Methodist Church
E. S. Sherron
Leonard Hackney
Wallace Frayer
Hubert Hyde
Kenneth S. Learey
Middletown
Fred Wigginton
Homemakers Club Members Hear Denmark Visit
Homemakers' Club Circle 1 gathered at Mrs. Charles West's Curtis Street home. Miss Doris Kronborg spoke on a visit to Denmark. Federation banquet set for October 24 at the American Legion.
Night council meeting at Knight's of Malta Hall
The Silver Link Council met at Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs Victor Click Sr presiding at 7 30 pm Acting councillor Mrs Victor Click Sr opened the meeting Mrs Ferris Gutshal was read into office as deputy for the year Her commission came from Beatrice Sleech state councillor of Ohio BETA THETA Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held its first monthly meeting at the YMCA Director's Room Miss Barbara Knox president conducted the meeting The chapter will join the Auricular Foundation aiding the hard of hearing across the country Miss Joan Meeker led the educational program on Personality What Is It The next meeting will be a social at Miss Mary Ann Roof's home on Harrison St THE FRIENDSHIP Class Maple Park Evangelical United Brethren Church met at the home of Charles Brion Wilbraham ui Officers were elected for the coming year President Mrs Harold Flatter Vice President Mrs Donald Wagner Secretary Mrs Ralph Hickey Assistant Secretary Mrs Charles Wagner Treasurer Mrs Robert Bell Plans for a Halloween party October 26 at Mrs Pauline Morningstar's home on Illinois Ave were made The next regular meeting will be at Mrs Flatter's home on Illinois Ave November 14 Mrs Donald Wagner in charge of entertainment Bible Lotto was played and prizes awarded to Mrs Tom
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Link Council
Knight's of Malta
Victor Click
Ferris Gutshal
Ohio
Beatrice Sleech
Beta Theata
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
YMCA
Barbara Knox
Auricular Foundation
Joan Meeker
Mary Ann Roof
Harrison St
Harold Flatter
Donald Wagner
Ralph Hickey
Charles Wagner
Robert Bell
Pauline Morningstar
Illinois Ave
Flatter
Women of World Service Note Evening Meeting at Foutz Home
The Women's Society of World Service of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs. Charles Foutz's home on South Main Street. Mrs. Homer Getz led a prayer and brief business session, with devotions by Mrs. W. E. Cribbs on an Opportunity Meeting. Mrs. Robert Nickell and Mrs. Robert Brown sang the United Nations Hymn. luncheon for 23 members and four visitors followed hosted by Mrs. Wilbur Keister, Mrs. Robert Cooper, Mrs. Barton Dawson, and Mrs. Foutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
Charles Foutz
South Main St
Homer Getz
W. E. Cribbs
Robert Nickell
Robert Brown
United Nations
Remoers
Wilbur Keister
Robert Cooper
Barton Dawson
Foutz
Loyal Fiends Class Elects Officers at Fist Church Meeting
The Loyal Fiends Class of the Fist Church of Christ met at Mrs. Leslie Denis home on Fourteenth Ave with 33 members. President Mrs Ches ter Fugett presided as Harold Brooks installed officers for the year including Fugett president Jarvis vice president Justice secretary Atkinson assistant secretary Moore treasurer Steele assistant treasurer. Refreshments were served by Mrs Denis and assistants William Frisby and Drew Geis. Next meeting set for Mrs Jarvis home 3010 Hampton Dr November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fist Church of Christ
Leslie Denis
Fourteenth Ave
Chester Fugett
W. D. Brock
Harold Brooks
Fugett
Harlan Jarvis
Denzil Justice
Joe Atkinson
Earl Moore
Treasuer
Kenneth Steele
Denis
William Frisby
Drew Geis
Jarvis
Hampton Dr
Middletown Civic Chorus Plans Messiah Rehearsal
The Middletown Civic Chorus met at Miss Valda Wilkerson’s Alameda home for a get acquainted meeting and first Messiah rehearsal. George Hoffman of Cincinnati directs. the chorus is sponsored by the Armco Association and led by Mrs Homer Weikel with Miss Sarah Huff as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Valda Wilkerson
Alameda
George Hoffman
Cincinnati
Armco Association
Homer Weikel
Sarah Huff
First Baptist Philathea Class Opens Fall Meeting
The Senior Philathea Class at First Baptist Church held its first fall meeting with a covered dish dinner. President Mrs. Guy Smethers presided over a brief business session. Mrs. E N Gilbert gave the devotions and Mrs. Smethers presented a program of Readers' Digest selections, ending with three original poems Would You Be Happy The Voice of God and My Treasure Chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Guy Smethers
E. N. Gilbert
Smethers
Voice of God
Middletown Nursing Alumnae Meet at Verity Hall
The monthly gathering of the Alumnae Association of the Middletown Hospital School of Nursing convened at Verity Hall with all registered nurses of Middletown as guests. Mrs. J R Stalker spoke for the League of Women Voters detailing its history and local actions while Mr. D W Jacot represented the local cancer society with a film, The Traitor Within, on cancer. Tea followed the program and fall floral decorations complemented the event hosted by Ivo Beedle and a committee including Denzil Howard Joe Williams Francis Bierman Audrey Slade Imogene Campbell and Phyllis McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital School of Nursing
Verity Hall
Middletown
J. R. Stalker
League of Women Voters of
League
Cancer Society
D. W. Jacot
Ivo Beedle
Denzil Howard
Joe Williams
Francis Bierman
Audrey Slade
Imogene Campbell
Phyllis McCoy
Loyal Women of First Church Hold Social and Business Meeting
The Loyal Women of First Church of Christ met at Mrs. Albert Wardlow’s home with 42 members. President Mrs. E H Dunlap outlined plans for the year. devotionals by Mrs. Virgil Gossett, secretary's report by Mrs. Mabel Hall, and a candlelight officer installation led by Mrs. Albert Lowe. New officers include Dunlap president and others. Rev. D W Brock spoke on Stick To Your Knitting. Plans were made for a hospital party for Longview inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Women of
First Church of Christ
Albert Wardlow
Park St
E. H. Dunlap
Virgil Gossett
Mathew
Mabel Hall
Albert Lowe
Jesus
Henry Barker
Ferris Bennett
W. E. Kinnamon
Douglas Young
D. W. Brock
Longview Hospital
Treble Clef Chorus Opens Season With Dinner
The Treble Clef Chorus began its season with a covered dish supper at Mrs. J. D. Riggs home. Officers and the executive board ran the event as regular rehearsals start next Tuesday October 10 at the United Brethren Church. Tom Giles returns as director with Mrs. E L Phillips as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Riggs
United Brethren Church
Baltimore St
Methodist Home For
Cincinnati
Tom Giles
E. L. Phillips
Vernon Jones
Rosary Society Plans Card Party at St Marys
Altar Rosary Society of St. Marys Church will host a card party at 8 p.m. on Wednesday October 26 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on First Ave. Mrs. Roger E. Sherwood chairs with aides for refreshments decorations prizes publicity and admissions.
Quilt Show Aids Emily Flynn Home Donations
November events note a class quilt destined for the Emily Flynn Home in Marion Ohio. A luncheon followed, hosted by several ladies. The Graduate Regents Women of the Moose met at Mrs Thinnes home on Crawford Street, with bingo afterward and a gift for Mrs Perry on her anniversary. Next meeting at Mrs Howard Newcomb’s home on Armco Drive October 17 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Keller
Howard Newcomb
Armco Dr
Chinese Art Topics Highlight October Art Study Club Meeting
The October gathering of the Art Study Club met at Mrs. J. B. Freeze's home on McGee Ave to discuss Chinese Art in General and Chinese Art in Decoration. Mrs. White and Mrs. Bender presented insights on Chinese art history, textiles, metal work, cloisonne, porcelain, and lacquer carving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Freeze
McGee Ave
William White
Walter Bender
Robert Davidson
Robert Solter
Night migration flights of birds under telescope study
Telescopes are used to study nocturnal bird migrations as they pass between the instrument and the moon, revealing patterns in their flight during the night.
Jaycees Name JA Director for national competition
Robert McDade, director of Junior Achievement, was chosen by the local Junior Chamber of Commerce board to represent in a national Jaycee contest to select 10 outstanding men. McDade was named the nation’s outstanding JA leader last year. Russell Dennis was elected to fill a board vacancy after Louis Conover’s resignation and transfer. Delbert Mann announced Robert Rosencrans will visit Middletown on November 14. John Weber reported arrival of football banners for the high school Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McDade
Jaycee
McDade
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Russell Dennis
Louis Conover
Conover
Delbert Mann
Robert Rosencrans
Columbus
Middletown
John Weber
City Briefs Wednesday Executive committee meets at 7:30 p.m.
City Briefs notes several meetings for organizations this Wednesday. The Classroom Teachers Association executive committee convenes at 7:30 p.m. at the high school. Blythe Williams Post 231 American Legion gathers at 7:30 p.m. at post headquarters. Knights of Columbus meet at 8:15 p.m. in the K. of C. Auditorium. The Order of Ahepa bi monthly meeting is at 8 p.m. at the YMCA. Middletown Young Women's Republican Club meets at 8 p.m. at 309 South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Classroom Teachers’ Association
Blythe-Williams
American Legion
Knights of Columbus
K. of C
Middletown
Young Women’s Republican Club
South Main St
Blythe-Williams Post Auxiliary of
Silver Leaf
Middletown civic groups meet after work and officers gather
Thursday activities include Middletown Crusade for Freedom at City Building auditorium at 4 p.m. The 9526th Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron meets at 8 p.m. at the American Legion. Various clubs prepare to convene at Manchester Hotel, YMCA, and local halls with sessions from Kiwanis to Toastmasters and Alcoholics Anonymous running through the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Crusade For Freedom Committee
City Building
9526Th Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron
The
American Legion
Camera Clubbers View New Film at Middletown Club
The Middletown Camera Club viewed a colored film Functional Photography presented by Joe Fleck of Malone Camera Store Dayton. Jack Ashman won first in the monthly print exhibition on Toned Prints with Don Wolford placing second and third. A lecture on Photography in Glass by Robert Weatherby is planned for October 17 and a Middletown print exhibit is set for November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Camera Club
Joe Fleck
Malone Camera Store
Dayton
Jack Ashman
Don Wolford
Robert Weatherby
Middletown
Civitans See Legion Films At Noon Meeting
The Civitan Club heard a film titled The American Way of Life. Ray Sloan presented the film, with Bill Withey noting that Wylie Mitchell, Draft Board chairman, will speak next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan Club
Ray Sloan
American Legion Americanism Committee
Bill Withey
Wylie Mitchell
Draft Board
Junior Achievers Elect Officers at Middletown firm
New officers of the Work Basket Company, Middletown Junior Achievemnt, Inc., were elected at the weekly meeting. Helen Allen is president, Donna Denis vice president, Delores Root treasurer, Phyllis Duncan secretary, Janet Wilhoit personnel manager, Joanne Gingrich sales manager, and Betty Bratcher production manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Work Basket Company
Middletown Junior Achievemnt, Inc
Helen Allen
Donna Denis
Delores Root
Phyllis Duncan
Janet Wilhoit
Joanne Gingrich
Betty Bratcher
Pay Boost for Lisbon Insulator Makers
AP reports United Brick and Clay Workers accepted a six cent hourly raise from R. Thomas and Sons Company, makers of electric insulators. The new beginner wage is $1.10 an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
United Brick and Clay Workers
R. Thomas & Sons Company
Shortage of employed midwives in England and Wales
England and Wales have 50,000 qualified midwives yet only 14,000 work regularly. The gap highlights a workforce shortfall affecting maternity care and hospital staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England and
Wales
Rotarians Hear Rev H H Jung On Church Attendance Month
The Rev. H. H. Jung of St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church spoke at the Rotary noon session arguing that religion requires more time, urging Give your best not your leftovers to God and the church. He stressed Christian education and the danger to America's heritage if churches are not supported, introduced by Virgil Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Jung
St. Paul
America
God
Virgil Clark
Canton Bus Drivers Association Meeting Over Impending Strike
Federal conciliator Horace C. Vokoun will meet Canton City Lines and the AFL Canton Bus Drivers Association tomorrow to avert a threatened strike as the current contract nears its October 15 expiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton (Ap
Horace C. Vokoun
Canton City Lines, Inc
AFL Canton Bus Drivers Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Susan Breiel
Shinn
City Bldg
Wilson
Howard A. Wilson, Jr
Thomas H. Wilson
Circle 1
Charles West
Curtis St
Doris Kronborg
Denmark
West
Federation
Lawrence Schlemann
Peter Kalmus
Ways and Means
Veterans’ of Foreign Wars
Robert Stults
Federation Penny Art Fund
Glenn Berndt
Burton Rd
Maple Park
Ross
Fern Troutvine
John Ross
Fern
WPFB
Piske
Rosary Society
Altar Rosary Society
St. Mary's Church
Roger E. Sherwood
Knights of Columbus Hall
First Ave
Sherwood
A. E. Paul
Pete Lakoff
Cleve Campbell
James Pollisini
John Bors
Walter Huhn
Jacob Berry
Robert Homan
Robert A. White
William A. Bales
Clement Amore
Norbert Safarik
Jacob Martin
Alma Martin
al Homan
Josephine McDermott
Emily Flynn
Marion
Church of Christ Home For the
Ernest Patton
Charles Moore
Aletha Hollander
John Fraley
Clara Neville
Morgan Finney
William McIntosh
Jaycees
Order of Ahepa
Odd Fellows Lodge
Alpha Council, No. 326, Jr
OUAM
North Broad St
Kiwanis Club
Manchester Hotel
Lions Club
Armco Employes Independent Federation
AEIF
Moose Lodge
Toastmasters Club
Alcoholics Anonymous
Civitans
Legion
Rev
American Forestry CO
Hamilton
OE Meer
Crawford
Arell
Cynara Rayon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!