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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1948

Page

4

Winmore Bible Class Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Winmore Bible Class of St. Paul's Church marked its twenty fifth anniversary with a dinner and meeting at the church. Mrs William Haveman Jr served as toastmistress. Rev H Jung spoke on the class growth and future, with Mrs Jung and other officers present. Committee members included Mrs Everett Sams and Mrs Loren Gilbert among others.

Winmore Bible Class St. Paul's Church William Haveman, Jr Elizabeth Anderson Violet Simpson Chalmer Cass Everett Sams Loren Gilbert Wilam Schneider H. H. Jung John Bellaw Thomas Bellaw Mildrec Trushel

Cocktail Party Honors Miss Howell At Mason Home

Miss Virginia Marie Mason hosted a Sunday afternoon cocktail party at her East Central Ave residence honoring Miss Jane Lee Howell of Hamilton. Guests included friends from Cincinnati, Hamilton, and local social circles.

Virginia Marie Mason East Central Ave Enterrance Jane Lee Howell Hamilton Miss Howell Miss Mason Cincinnati Here

Woman's Century Club Reopens With Poetry and Book Talk

Mrs. V. E. Cribbs hosts the first post summer meeting at her Dixie Highway home inviting twenty members for a pot luck dinner. Miss Carolyn Cribbs performed two piano selections and the program centered on "Our Bookshelf" with readings by Mrs. Weikal and Mrs. McCray including a soliloquy from Alma Childress Brown and "In the Stars." Mrs. Cray reviewed Throw Me a Bone by Eleanor Lohrop, about an archaeologist's wife, noting adventures in archaeology hunts in Central and South America.

W. F. Weikal Marietta McCray Samuel Lothrop Pe Tt Museum Harvard Universit Coumtet Central America

Fike Family Reunion Marks 27 Years Since Last Gathering

The Grace Law and Lena Frisch homes hosted a weekend family reunion of the Fike family with guests from Baltimore Street and beyond. The event, the first time the entire clan met in 27 years, featured a buffet dinner, red and white roses, and a large turnout including Mr. and Mrs. James Fike and many relatives from Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and California.

Grace Lawson Lena Frisch Baltimore St Fike

Last Two Ball Foursome Enjoyed Sunday at Club

Sunday at the Wildwood course featured a two ball foursome amid cool weather. Fourteen couples teed off as Mrs Clarence Mers and Melvin Kelso posted a 40 low gross while Martin Bauer with Mrs Gene Coker and William Apgar with Mrs Campbell Alien tied for blind bogey at 4. The group shared a covered dish and hoped for an Indian summer to extend play for several weeks.

Wildwood Clarence Mers Melvin Kelso Martin Bauer Gene Coker William Apgar Campbell Alien

Births at Hospital Report

In The Hospital births show a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tirey of Franklin Monday. A boy for Mr. and Mrs. Levi Fugate of 1908 Casper St. Monday. A boy for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Day of 1607 Smith St. Monday. A girl for Mr. and Mrs. James Back of 803 French Lane Dayton Monday. A girl for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wenzel of 306 Baltimore St. Monday. A girl for Mr. and Mrs. James Dike of 2115 South St. Monday. A boy for Mr. and Mrs. James Stiver of 402 Stanley St. Tuesday. A boy for Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Miller of Middletown Route 3 Tuesday.

Donald Tirey Franklin Levi Fugate Casper St Edward Day Smith St James Back French Lane Dayton Robert Wenzel Baltimore St James Dike South St James Stiver Stanley St Edgar Miller Middletown

Mr and Mrs Eugene Cox Welcome a Boy

Mr and Mrs Eugene Cox of 708 Seventeenth Ave announce the birth of a son.

Eugene Cox Seventeenth Ave

Mrs Frances Gill to Undergo Surgery Tomorrow

Mrs Frances Marie Gill daughter of Mr and Mrs George B Shepard of 1504 Carolina Street enters St Francis Hospital Columbus for surgery scheduled tomorrow.

Frances Marie Gill George B. Shepard Carolina St St. Francis Hospital, Columbus

Federation of Women's Clubs Meets With Hostesses

Executive board of the Federation of Women's Clubs meets this evening at 7 30 at the Girls club. Mrs Franklin Stiles and Mrs Carl Williamson hostesses. Dr Baker and Mrs Fred McCoy present the program. Roll call will feature vacation surprises.

Federation of Women’s Clubs Hic Tsawe armorTra Franklin Stiles Carl Williamson DR. Baker Fred McCoy

Art committee meeting of federation of women's clubs

The Art committee of the Federation of Women's Clubs will convene tomorrow at 7 45 p m with Mrs Cecil Kindred. The Lion's Auxiliary meets tomorrow night at 8 at the Girls' Club chaired by Mrs George Ladd with assistants Mrs Millard Shrote Mrs William C Apple and Mrs Richard Trout.

Art Committee of Federation of Women’s Clubs Cecil Kindred Lion's Auxiliary George Ladd Millard Shrote William C. Apple Richard Trout

Sherman School Grade Mothers Tea Set for Tomorrow

Sherman School Grade Mothers will host a tea tomorrow afternoon at 1 30 at the school. The event invites attendees to socialize and support school activities.

Sherman School

F T T F Club Opens Season With Local Hostesses

The F T T F Club begins its season with the Girls' Club gathering hosted by Mrs E S Clark and Mrs Walter Johnston. New president Mrs R L Stewart and secretary Mrs Bernard Drant lead the meeting with the executive committee organizing the program.

F.T.T.F. Club E. S. Clark Walter Johnston R. L. Stewart Bernard Drant B. F. Sawyer Dan Corson Charles Deiss

Churches Amona Class Hosts Meeting At Home

The Churches Amona Class of First Baptist Church met at Mrs. W. C. Cade home on Orlando Dr last evening. A brief business session preceded reports on the Denison University house party in Granville Ohio and the annual youth councilor camp experience at Denison. De votionals were given by Mrs. Albaugh, with assistance from Miss Mildred Kain Mrs. O E Jackson and Mrs. Elton G Ellison.

Amona First Baptist Church W. C. Cade Orlando Dr DeHart Lord Denison University Granville Owen Albaugh Denison Albaugh Cade Mildred Kain O. E. Jackson Elton G. Ellison

Betty Moore Weds Herman Bowen In Lebanon Wedding

A quiet Saturday evening ceremony at 6:30 at the Morton home in Pleasant Street united Betty Moore and Herman Bowen with Rev. M. G. Mitteldtedt officiating. A brief reception followed and the couple left for a short honeymoon. they reside at 117 Mulberry Street and host friends at home.

Lebanon Everett Morton Pleasant St Betty Moore Herman Bowen M. G. Mitteldtedt Mulberry St

Depot relocation under study as women’s group endorses change

The Business And Professional Women endorse relocating the New York Central passenger depot. A Transportation Development subcommittee digs into an extensive survey for a formal recommendation to railroad officials. The commission will also hear a garbage burning ordinance second reading and a parol estimate from Gamewell for the new police signal and fire alarm system totaling 12 303.99 dollars with installation possibly in three weeks.

Business and Professional Women's Organization New York Central Transportation Development Committee Illiam Fishbaugh Gamewell Company Gamewell

Middle Town Club Panel Discusses Voting Theme

The First meeting of the Middle town Current Events Club met yesterday at 137 Eaton Dr. due to the illness of president Mrs. C G Davies. Vice president Mrs Wylie Mitchell will assume the presidency next year. A panel on Next Month We Vote followed with chairs and speakers covering national state and local candidate qualifications and status. Hostesses included Mrs Leighton with Mrs J P Butterfield and others. tea was served.

Middletown G. E. Leighton Eaton Dr C. G. Davies Wylie Mitchell Douglas Robbins G. W. Breiel E. J. Sebald J. J. Hallowell Leighton J. P. Butterfield W. H. Minton L. P. Johnston Bennett Chapple Jeannette Neiderlander

Miscellaneous Shower for Mrs Yocum Reported

A Sunday afternoon miscellaneous shower was hosted for Mrs Nancy Yocum at Mrs Joseph Allen's home. Guests included Mrs Leonard Meadows Mrs Everett errr Mrs John Lewis Mrs Richard Bebe Mrs C E Feiser Mrs John Buchannan Mrs Everett Sorrell Mrs Eugene Lell Mrs Glenn Short Mrs E G Oldfield Mrs Herbert Mrs Robert Alien Mrs Joe Alien and other guests enjoyed games social chat and late refreshments.

Nancy Yocum Joseph Allen Leonard Meadows Everett Errr John Lewis Richard Bebe C. E. Feiser John Buchannan Everett Sorrell Eugene Lell Glenn Short E. G. Oldfield Herbert Robert Alien Joe Alien

Medical and Surgical Cases Listed by Residents

The notice lists multiple individuals by name and street from Webster to Manchester who are undergoing medical or surgical treatment. Names include Mrs. Roy Adkins, Mrs. Urban Bishop, Marorie Stanfill, and several others across Franklin, Penfield, and nearby areas, detailing patient locations and procedures.

Herman Price Webster St Medicai Roy Adkins Carolina St Urban Bishop Oxford State Rd Marorie Stanfill Kelly Stanfill Franklin Route 2 William Carter Newcomb Penfield Ave Robert Barnes Germantown Rd Shirley Maxwell William Maxwell Wildwood Rd Thomas Lenhart Clayton St Chester Skillman North Ave Leroy Eisele South Sutphin St Paul Howard Ottawa , St Samuel Howard JoAnn Day Raymond Day Armco Dr

Miss Phyllis Laurine Roll Weds James Will Keim

James Will Keim married Miss Phyllis Laurine Roll at Grace Lutheran Church State College in a double ring ceremony conducted by Dr. John Hawkins. Bridesmaid Eleanor Ruffner best man Don Meyer and ushers all from State College. After a church reception the couple left for a honeymoon and will reside at 129 High Street State College. The bride a Miami University graduate and economics grad student. the groom a State College High School graduate and war veteran. He will be a senior in mineral industries at the college and is a Phi Sigma Kappa member.

James Keim Lebanon Phyllis Laurine Roll Ralph Roll James Will Keim James F. Keim State College Grace’ Lutheran Church John Hawkins Eleanor Ruffner Dayton Don Meyer Collins Marker Charles Margoff Jackson Keim Meyer Paul Margolf S. H. Campbell John Serff Paul Reber High St Miami University State College High School Phi Sigma Kappa

Officials From Local LWV Attend State Workshop

Mrs. W. H. Spindler and Mrs. G. W. Breiel of the local League of Women Voters chapter attend the Presidents Workshop of the Ohio LWV in Springfield planned by state President Mrs. Frank Shaw. The gathering includes 11 southern chapters while northern groups meet in Akron October 23. The program covers the year's work, legislative agenda, state constitution study, and UN study with future conferences in Cleveland December and Columbus January.

Ohio League of Women Voters W. H. Spindler G. W. Breiel Springfield Frank Shaw Ohio Akron Cleveland Columbus

Mayfield PTA to Hold Meeting in School

The Mayfield PTA will meet Tuesday at 7 3 p. m. in the school building to discuss upcoming activities and volunteer needs.

Mayfield Pta

Trustees Meeting of the Sportsmen's Club Scheduled

A trustees meeting of the Sportsmen's Club is scheduled for 8 p.m. in the clubhouse to discuss club affairs and plans.

the Sportsmen’s Club

Cancer Clinic Opens at Middletown Hospital Evening

A cancer clinic will be open at Middletown Hospital starting at 7 p.m. The event invites patients and families to consult with specialists and learn about treatment options.

Middletown Hospital

Meeting of Miami Valley Post Veterans of Foreign Wars

The Miami Valley Post Veterans of Foreign Wars will begin at 7 30 p m at post headquarters with members expected to discuss post activities and veteran service matters.

Miami Valley Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Post

Lemon Township Trustees Meet at North Excello Building

Lemon Township Board of Trustees will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m in the township building in North Excello.

Lemon Township Board of Trustees North Excello

Hunter Clark Post Meeting Notice

Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at 8 p.m. at the Silver Leaf Social Club.

Hunter-Clark Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Silver Leaf

Weekly FEnglies Fraternal Meeting Set for 8 P.M.

The Fraternal Order of FEnglies holds its weekly gathering at the Hall starting at 8 p.m. Members are invited to attend and participate in the scheduled program.

Order of Fenglies

Skillman to Speak on Detroit Cooperative Club Convention

Chester Skillman will report on the district convention of the Co-Operative Club held in Detroit during the Middletown club dinner at the Manchester Hotel. An open board meeting for all members will follow the 6:30 p.m. regular meeting.

Co-Operative Club Detroit Chester Skillman Middletown Club Manchester Hotel

Library Board Meeting Set for 7 30 P M

The Library Board will convene at 7 30 p m at the Library to discuss upcoming programs and community services.

Classroom Teachers Meet Thursday at Girls Club

The Middletown Classroom Teachers Association invites teachers principals board members and other school staff to a meeting at the Girls Club auditorium Thursday October 7 at 7 30 p m The program led by Herman H Lawrence features a panel on A Teacher's Responsibility Under Tenure with audience participation The business meeting led by Ralph Ringgenberg precedes the program followed by a social hour Hostesses Grace Loh Edith Sigg Dorothy Brown Jane Frazer Ruth Greathouse Hattie Homes and Sylvia Carroll invite all connected with the school system to attend the 8 p m social hour Members only may attend the business session.

Middletown Classroom Teachers’ Association Girls’ Club Herman H. Lawrence Ralph Ringgenberg Misses Grace Loh Edith Sigg Dorothy Brown Jane Frazer Ruth Greathouse Hattie Homes Sylvia Carroll

Aviation Club Meeting Tonight at Middletown Airport

The Middletown Aviation Club will gather at 8 p.m. in the classroom at Middletown Airport. Attendees can view movies and slides of interest to aviation enthusiasts.

Middletown Aviation Club Middletown Airport

Tractor Accident Kills Farm Worker in Urbana Area

An **AP** report states Heardheal L. Wycoff, 48, an employee on the Burnham farm near Mechanicsburg, died when a tractor overturned on a sharp farm-lane turn yesterday in Urbana.

Urbana Heardheal L. Wycoff W. H. Burnham Mechanicsburg

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