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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1949

Page

9

Reorganization of FTA Units Discussed in Butler County

County school executives met in the office of the county superintendent to plan reorganizing Future Teachers of America clubs in 11 high schools. Clubs will unite under the Babeck Unit named for Albert F Babeck. They considered Junior Safety councils and referrals to the Lower Miami Valley Guidance center. A joint meeting with Middle town and Hamilton teachers is set for October 11 at Middletown Senior High School with Dr George Benson speaking on Our American Heritage. Plans for American Education week in November were also discussed.

Teachers of America Butler County Helr C. H. Williams FTA Babeck Albert F. Babeck County Safety Committee Harold Wissman Liberty Frey Finkbine Ross Mark Blakley Madison Rural Safety Committee Everett Hoy Rural Electric Cooperative Ralph Voorhis R. Brandon Marshall Hamilton Safety Council Paul Wilson Middletown Safety Council Lower Miami Valley H. M. Potts Middletown Hamilton Middletown Senior High George 8. Benson Harding College, Ars

Camden Bethany Class Organizes New Young People Group

Camden Bethany Class in the church organized a new young people and young married couples class. The first meeting will be Sunday morning with Brownlee Barradaile as teacher. Sixteen Bethany members attended including Mrs. William Nein and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Moss Jr.

Camden Bethany Brownlee Barradaile William Nein Willard Moss, Jr Robert Flick Edward Johnson John Thomas Stanley Humphrey Donald Elston Jerrol Strickler Georgia Surguy

Adult Class Meeting In Kings Mills

Kings Mills residents attended the first Adult Class meeting to plan lessons on cooking. The group will meet weekly in the school home economics room with instructor Mrs. Mary Buchanan from 7 to 9 pm. The October 6 session will cover rolls, comparing homemade varieties to frozen and ready mix products.

Kings Mills Mary Buchanan

Scout Rally Preview for Kings Mills Milils Event

Scouts gather on Wednesday October 19 at 7 30 pm for Troop 17 National Roll Call and inspection. All scouts and committee members are to attend the meet.

Red Lion Church Plans To Hold Chicken Supper

A Red Lion Church chicken supper is planned for this Saturday evening at the church. Cafeteria style service starts at 5 with fried or creamed chicken, biscuits, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, coffee, milk and homemade pies. The church sits at the intersection of State Routes 122, 123 and 741.

RED Lion Red Lion Church

Blue Ball Girls Plan Skate Party at Midway Roller Rink

The Blue Ball Presbyterian Church Sunday school class will hold a skating party at the Midway Roller Rink Thursday evening. They will meet at 7:30 at the home of their teacher Mrs. George Geary.

Blue Ball Blue Ball Presbyterian Church Sunday School Midway George Geary Ball Presbyterian Church

Large crowd attends Blue Ball supper at school

A large number of residents attended a chicken supper sponsored by the Blue Ball Community Club held at the school building on Saturday night.

Blue Ball Community Club

Social Notes Highlight Springboro Visits and Gatherings

Springboro residents host and attend numerous gatherings across Dayton Xenia and Middletown. Couples Eaton De Michael Ailes and Garman Wallace join multiple birthday stork shower and dinner events. Local families from Lebanon Germantown Franklin and Waynesville attend visits and scrap book sessions at various homes and grange functions.

Springboro Lynn Eaton James de Michael Robert Ailes Dayton Carl Duckerson Lola Thoms Anna Douglas Robert Hartman James Glosser Stanley Surface George Seidenstick Frank Glottfelter Xenia Charlies Garman Middletown Elbert Wallace Howard Carles Brookville Helen Kring Ernestine Woodrey Loretta Buchanan Jack Sheets Dan Carles Margaret Carles John Sheets Joan Mary Lord Alislinger Germantown Walter Thompson Tiff Glossip Allan Garhardt Franklin Vern Wysong Chester Stirr Richard Che- Haull Luther Duncan Paul Duncan C. D Raymond Deardot Lebanon Ada Hill Anna Hill Murdock Alva Hill Loveland Charles Bante Mis Helen Banta Liberty Mae Steele Oral Saunders Ear Fry Floyd Eaton Willamee Betty Eaton Vnion Lloyd Swango Lee Lovely Ed Leisz Ralph Fitzgerald Miamisburg Leisz Myron Sheets Pekin Paul Esherman Arcanum Gore Seidenstick Harold Mills Old Man's Cave Stanley Ellis Waynesville Saturn Jesse Brandenburg Kenneth Cosier Ohio Kentucky

Mason Man Among 16 Pass Ohio Bar Examinations

Webster Prescott Maxson of Mason Route 1 was among 16 candidates to pass the Ohio bar exams announced by Ohio Supreme Court Clerk Seba H. Miller. Of 23 applicants, two cases were withheld pending law study completion, five failed, and six passed.

Columbus Webster Prescott Maxson Mason Ohio Supreme Cort Seba H. Miller

Industrial Arts Teachers Meet to Discuss New Standards

Industrial arts teachers from Butler County high schools attend a special meeting convened by county superintendent C. H. Williams. Oxford Stewart High School instructor Bertrand Aber chairs as the group reviews new state standards for industrial arts programs. New members for the year include Harry Hann and Elwood Inloes among others from Morgan New Miami Reily Fairfield Hanover Seven Mile and Trenton.

Butler County C. H. Williams Bertrand Aber Oxford Stewart High School Harry Hann Morgan Elwood Inloes New Miami Eldon Wiley Reily Galen McCollum Fairfield Clarence Nelson Hanover Dale Ridenour Rudy Oaklets Frank Laidewig Lemon Monroe Robert Lunsford Ross Donald Lindsey Seven Mile Herbert Woe Trenton Maurice Ittel Ayte

Church Pupils Promoted and Bible Gift at Kings Mills

Promotion Day saw six children move from Primary to Junior at the Baptist Church of Kings Mills. Gideons’ W D Guy spoke on Bible placements in hotels and public places. Baptisms and membership services followed, with Miss Marian Girton speaking on Haiti missionary work. An organ trial is planned for October 23.

Kings Mills Baptist Church W. D. Guy Gideons Maineville Baptist Church Our Church Marian Girton Maineville Haiti

Local Social Roundup From Kingsville and Nearby Areas

Mr and Mrs Robert Klick hosted the Birthday Club at their Kingsville home with a 7 PM covered dish dinner and a 500 game. Guests included Mrs Kari Cowan and several prize winners listed among friends and neighbors. Others attended weddings and gatherings across Norwood Farmersville Lebanon and nearby towns.

Lebanon Robert Klick Birthday Club Kingsville and Mires Kari Cowan Cowan Klick Edward Ragland Morris Nixon Henry Harris Nixon Sadie Simpson Harris Sam Henke S. Mechanic St Clint Corwin Elizabeth Virginia Xenia George Henkie Jenac Lorns Wanda Veda Lorns V. Retallick Brant Lena Lorns Howard Hahn Sallie Cartwright Norwood Vernon Hildebrant Amyst Robert George Lieyd Hancock van Warwick Everett Schwartz Gess Oakman Holly

Poasttown Students Get Brief 3 Day Break

Madison Township School closed for three days due to enlarging the heating plant. Board president David Weikel said work would finish that afternoon and students would return Thursday. A new cafeteria is hoped by November and four new classrooms by year end amid overcrowding with 763 pupils enrolled.

Poasttown Madison Township Board of Education David Weikel Weikel

Local church and Legion groups plan midweek meetings

In Mason the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion stakes an officers instalation on Wednesday. In Excelio the WSCS of Amanda Methodist Church holds its regular meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Springboro reports multiple church gatherings including Nine Ivy and Nine Class social and a Ball Presbyterian skating event Thursday night. The EFUB Church FTV Class meets Friday at the Keaslings home. Lebanon hosts the Harmony Y monthly music session Thursday at 6 8 a m.

MASON Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Excelio WSCS Amanda Methodist Church Springboro Nineivy Methodist Church School FTV Efub Church Eugene Keasling Lebanon

Springboro Grange to Award Second Degrees Wednesday

Springboro Grange会 will award second degrees to new candidates at a meeting on Wednesday evening, enhancing member advancement and community involvement.

Springboro

Ladies Aid Society meeting at Clar ence Anspach home

The Franklin Ladies Aid Society of St. Pauls Lutheran Church will gather Thursday afternoon at the country home of Mrs Clarence Anspach near Germantown for a planned meeting.

Franklin Ladies Aid Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church Clarence Anspach Germantown

Mason-Church Chick Ed Supper Slated Thursday

The Triple LI Class of the Methodist Church will sponsor a chick ed supper Thursday evening at the church.

Mason Methodist Church

Germantown WSWS to Hold Regular Meeting at Parmereville

The WSWS of the State Road FUR Church plans a regular meeting Thursday at 2 p m. at the home of Mrs. Peart Heisler in Parmereville.

Germantown WSWS State Road Fur Church

Warren County Child Welfare Committee Meeting

A Warren County Child Welfare Committee meeting is set for Thursday at 4 20 p m at the Children s Home.

Lebanon Warren County Child Welfare Committee

Springboro Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Leier Home

The Ladies Aid Society of the First United Reformed Church will meet at the home of Mr Edward Leier in Springboro to conduct its regular session and discuss church work.

Springboro Ladies Aid Society of the Fur Church E. Edward Leier

Franklin Community Punch Drive Directors Meet Thursday

Directors of the Franklin Community Punch Drive will meet Thursday night in the City Building to discuss fundraising plans and event coordination. The meeting aims to review progress, assign tasks, and set next steps for the campaign.

Pranklin Franklin Community

Fellowship Community Club to Meet in Kingsville

Fellowship Community Club members will meet at Mrs. Audrey Allen’s home in Kingsville on Thursday. Bethany Ladies Aid will meet Thursday at Mrs. Ross Seiliemire’s home east of Lebanon.

Lebbanon Fellowship Community Club Audrey Allen Kingsville Lpfranon Bethany Ladies Aid Ross Seiliemire Lebanon

Trent on Book Club Season Opener at Mrs Gorman Home

The Miami Book Club plans its first meeting of the season Thursday evening at Mrs Walter Gorman’s home in Trenton. In Blue Ball the Blue Chapter hosts the intermediate elite close of the Sunday School session on Sunday.

Trenton Miami Blue Ball of the Blue

Fraser hosts Thursday Bridge Club gathering

Mrs. Charles Fraser entertained her Thursday Bridge Club last Thursday evening at her home on E Orchard Ave. Mrs Frank Mc Getchin and Mrs Alfred Brant won top scores with Mrs Revenaugh taking consolation. Also noted: births, moves, and weekend visits among local residents.

Herschel White Christ Hospital Ray Griswold William Spradlin N. Mechanic St

Miami Valley Press Association to dine at Troy Country Club

Members of the Miami Valley Press Association will attend a dinner at the Troy Country Club in Troy this Friday.

Lebanon Miami Valley Press Association Troy Country Club Troy

Monroe Dedication of Lemon Field During Friday Football Game

A dedication ceremony for the Lemon flownship Athletic Field will take place on the field this Friday at 7 45 during the Monroe Osborne football game.

Monroe Lemon Flownship Monroe- Osborne

Little Sisters Close Meet at Mrs Hoffman's Home

The Little Sisters Close of the Methodist Church will meet Friday at the home of Mrs Mary Hoff man.

Little Sisters Methodist Church Mary Hoffman

West Middletown PTA to Meet Friday Evening

West Middletown PTA members will gather for their first meeting Friday evening at the school. The event marks the start of organized parent involvement in the community.

West Middletown West Widdletown PTA Acheeol

Circle Two WSCS Meet at Mrs Burns Home

Franklin Circle Two of the WSCS of the First Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 38 in the home of Mrs Creighton Burns on Parm Ave.

Franklin WSCS

Church Circle Meeting Set in Franklin Home

Two WSCS groups of the First Methodist Church plan a Thursday meeting at 7 20 p m in the home of Mrs Creighton Burns on Farm Avenue Franklin.

Poasttown and Pown Heights Residents Host Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Stewart of Miamisburg and other relatives visited neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ober and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Horn. Weekend guests included Mrs. Goldie Coldiron of Middletown and Mrs. Clare Brooks staying with Mrs. Charles Sheets.

Pown Heights Ira Stewart Miamisburg Donald Ober Howard Cotty Son Bruce Verco Daniels Leonard Horn Sam Stewart Robert Cenarroee John Gordon Monroe Robert Laubach Lawrence Wood Clare Brooks Charles Sheets Goldie Coldiron Middletown Wheeler Farley

Weekend Visits Across Kentucky Detours

Mr and Mrs Clarence Evans visited relatives in Beattyville while Mr and Mrs Wilson Williams and David Alexander stayed at Fort Knox with Pvt Donald and the Carberry family of Red Lion called Sunday evening.

Clarence Evans Beattyville Wilson Williams David Alexander Bob Dons Ft. Knox Pvt Donald Edward Carberry Red Lion

Smokehouse Process Describes Amoked Food Method

A new simple burns device in a closed chamber forces smoke through food via a blower. The method aims to impart smoke flavor to soft-textured foods without hanging them in a traditional smokehouse.

Franklin Council Sells Allen Street Lot in Quiet Meeting

Franklin Village Council held a brief session approving the sale of a lot on Allen Street for 325 dollars. The deed will include specified restrictions and regulations.

Franklin Council Franklin Franklin Village Allen St

Germantown Auxiliary Meet Set For Tonight

Germantown The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting this evening at the Legion Home. All members are invited to attend. The Germantown Eastern Star Chorus The Starlighters have been invited to perform Tuesday evening before the West Alexandria OFS Chapter gathering. WSCS of the Methodist Church met Monday night at Mrs Kurfiss home with Mrs Paylor presenting I Believe and Mrs Storer delivering the devotions.

Germantown American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Germantown Eastern Star Chorus Starlighters West Alexandria Ofs WSCS Methodist Church Lester Kurfiss Clarence Emsey Bernice Poorman Rex Addieman

Congregational Meeting Set In Blue Ball

A Blue Ball Presbyterian Church meeting is planned with a covered dish dinner at 6 90. Members and friends are invited. The Men's Sunday School Class will meet at the Rev Byron H Sprague home on Thursday evening October 13 to organize the class and church functions.

Blue Ball Blue Ball Presbyterian Church Monda Byron H. Sprague

Weekend Visitors and Guests in Germantown Event

Mr and Mrs Dens Adams of Westerville stayed with Mr and Mrs Robert Adams. Springfield guests Mr and Mrs John Tarrence Jr visited Dr and Mrs John F Tarrence. A wiener roast at Germantown Dam drew Phyllie Heaton Alda Emrick Jean Kratzer Delores Auvslinger Tim Emley Billy Ansen and Jackie Evane on Sunday. Further weekend visits included Mrs Marjorie Garver of Dayton Mrs Carl Zuck of Miamisburg and Mr and Mrs Albert Rettich. Homer Stevens and Mrs Mamie Stevens were guests of Maude Heerner while Glenn Reason and wife visited Oxord.

Germantown Dens'd Adams Westerville Robert Adams John Tarrence, Jr Springfield John F. Tarrence Phyllie Heaton Alda Emrick Jean Kratzer Delores Auvslinger Tim Emley Billy Ansen Jackie Evane Germantown Dam William Troxell Cincinnati Myra Brunner Marjorie Garver Dayton Carl Zuck Miamisburg Albert Rettich Homer Stevens Mamie Stevens Maude Heerner Glenn Reason Robert Reason Oxord

West Elkton Church Holds Annual Homecoming Event

West Elkton Friends Church announces its annual homecoming on Sunday at the church.

West Elkton West Elkton Friends Church

Warren Bookmobile Schedule and Local Baseball Results

The Warren Bookmobile announces routes across multiple towns with dates from October to May and calls at schools and churches. Kings Mills beat Harveysburg 8-7, then faced Mason, Waynesville, Morrow, and Springboro in upcoming games.

Franklin Presbyterian Woman's Association District Meeting Planned

Franklin Presbyterian Church women plan to attend a daylong Franklin District Day ton Presbyterial gathering at First Presbyterian Church in Middletown on Thursday.

Franklin Woman's Association of Franklin Presbyterian Church Dayton First Presbyterian Church Middletown

Local Social Roundup From Franklin Area�

Sunday visits and weekend trips are noted among Franklin residents. Families and kin gather in Greenfield Culver Middletown Toledo Los Angeles with a mix of hospital recoveries and homecomings. Notables include the Courtns Hawthornes and several Berger and Rambiers gatherings.

Community Meet Set at Blue Ball School

Blue Ball Community Club schedules regular meeting at the school building Thursday evening at 7 90. Parents are urged to attend.

Blue Ball

Cheerleaders Chosen for West Elkton Schools

West Elkton elected its high school cheerleaders Lois Ballard Evelyn Back Rewe Marie Nixon Janet Gilland. Junior high selections Fay Huggins Phyllis Back Janice Himes Ruth Anan Francis. Seniors traveled to Hamilton for graduation pictures and visited Cincinnati with lunch at the Netherlands Pieza Hotel followed by a movie.

West Elkton Lois Ballard Evelyn Back Rewe Marie Nixon Janet Gilland Fay Huggins Phyllis Back Janice Himes Ruth Anan Francis Hamilton Cincinnati Netherlands

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