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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1948
Page
6
Three bandits robbed the Lima Loan Company in Sidney at noon, escaping with about 500 dollars after threatening manager Gus Palmistano with pistols. The men were described as nattily dressed and middle aged. Police investigated.
Executive Board of the Federation of Women's Clubs met in the Girls' Club with thirteen members present. Miss Bess Hoover presided as minutes were read and treasurer's report given. plans for the Southwest District meeting on October 26 were outlined including a conference, luncheon, tea at Mrs. Schraffenberger's home, and a 6:30 p.m. banquet.
AluMiiue held its annual guest night in the Nurses residence with Middletown nurses invited. Dr Louis Gould spoke on hygiene clinic work and led an informative discussion. Hostesses included Mrs Frances Bierman and others.
Jolly Eight Bridge Club assembled at the home of Mrs. Thomas Martin last evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Ray Minor and Mrs. Martin, and a late hour luncheon followed the games.
The Fidelis Bible Class of St Pauls Evangelical and Reform Church met for its annual covered dish dinner with 45 members and friends present. Miss Grace Beck led devotions on a theme Forward Through the Ages. A new member, Mrs George Frye, was welcomed. Committee members were Mrs Lawrence Lenhart, Mrs C C Hursh, Mrs James Wray, Mrs Jack Schwall and Mrs George Zecher.
Forty members of the Philathea Class at First Methodist Church met for a covered dish dinner. Ruth Chaney sang with Pearl Knepshield at the piano, L J Long led devotions, Luff Laundy presided at the meeting, J C Fochtt read excerpts, and Ada Lindsay served as dinner chair.
The Friendship Class of the United Brethren Church met at Mrs. John Mull’s home last evening. After songs and scripture, Mrs. Pearl Whitesell led prayer and a business meeting elected officers: president Mrs. Claude Bowman, vice president Mrs. Pauline Morningstar, secretary Mrs. Harold Flattery, assistant secretary Mrs. Bertha Hughes, treasurer Mrs. Robert Bell, assistant treasurer Mrs. Robert Gray, reporter Mrs. Sam Mallory. A white elephant sale was held and next month’s meeting will be at Mrs. Sam Mallory’s home. A lunch followed.
Loyal Women met last evening at Mrs. Ludlow Cole’s Miami Avenue home with forty one members present. Mrs. Ernest Dearth led devotions and Mrs. Cole installed new officers including Mrs. E H Dunlap as president. The group planned a Halloween party at Mrs. Dunlap’s Sutphin Street home on October 28.
The Philathea class met in the church social rooms for a covered-dish dinner. Mrs. Tom Baird led the business session. Lydia Shearer, teaching for 36 years, gave devotional thoughts on the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Frank Sample sang, accompanied by Mrs. J. Scott, with entertainment by Mrs. Guy Smethers. The gathering ended with hymns.
Mrs O W Hein hosted the Progressive Mothers Club on Franklin Street. Mrs Pauline Schmidt from the Middle town library spoke on children’s books highlighting reading skill growth, character formation, cultural heritage, and relaxation for youngsters. A Halloween party was announced for October 23 at the Gas and Electric building.
In The Hospital Orville Lee Jones son of Mr and Mrs Everett Jones Franklin surgical Ellen Rickard daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Rickard Miamisburg Route 2 surgical Robert Burnett son of Mr and Mrs Robert Burnett Sr Hill Ave medical Sheron Guido daughter of Mr and Mrs Ignatius Guido Bex ley Dr medical Alvin Vennefton Trenton Surgical Mrs Millard Tewell Franklin medical George Bolesky Arlington Ave medical Mrs Elmer Woodrey Highland St Mrs E O Tankersley Moore St
Circle Four of the Homemakers Club met at Mrs Paul Himmler home on Sutphin Street. A business session preceded a talk by Mrs R F Pieters titled Behind the Windows. Four new members were welcomed: Mrs Charles Combs Mrs Raymond Mac Neil Mrs Weldon Johnson and Mrs Gordon Dodds. Refreshments followed. Mrs Earl Hayes to host November meeting.
The land Presbyterian Church group met at Mrs. J L Livzey's home with Mrs Roland Kohr opening. Devotional by Mrs Walter Kuiken on parental roles in delinquency and guest speaker Mrs Kenneth Sharpe on youth. Business session led by Mrs Charles McClain. reports by Mrs Ted Griss and Mrs E J Stigler. Refreshments served. The Evangelical United Brethren Women’s Society met at Mrs William Call’s home with Mrs Wilbur Keister presiding and plans to attend Fall Institute October 15. Theme was America’s geographical frontiers with a Hawaii Alaska Panama quiz led by Mrs Keister and participants.
The Art Study Club opened its year with a meeting at Miss Millicent Bender’s home. Mrs. Edward Barker led the session while Mrs. E L Brown discussed hand decorated furniture and the revival of amateur decorating with references to Hitchcock chairs Pennsylvania Dutch pieces and Mexico lacquered chests.
Mrs. Carl Storck entertained Card and Chat Club members at her home on Dix Road last evening. Five hundred was played at two tables with honors to Mrs. Delia Payne and Mrs. Lawrence Shafer. Mrs. John Dean received consolation. A delicious lunch was served at individual tables.
The Lodges Graduate Regents Women of the Moose gathered last evening with Mrs How ard Newcomb on Yankee Road. After the business meeting, games were played with prizes awarded to Mrs How ard Schneider, Mrs Edith Arpp, Mrs Fred Schneider, Mrs Michael Thinnes and Miss Thelma Young, by the hostess.
Homemakers Circle met at 501 Aberdeen Dr last evening with Mrs. Richard Marksbury presiding Four new members were introduced by Mrs William Yarber Mrs Paul Berry Mrs Garwood Wells Mrs Robert Moorehead and Mrs Murel Roberts were given corsages A bake sale is planned for November with Mrs Yarber as chairman A Christmas layette project led by Mrs L Kirkpatrick was announced Recipes were compiled into booklets The meeting closed with bridge and refreshments The next gathering will be at 1111 Hughes St hosted by Mrs E Martin on November 3.
The Delta Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met last evening at Miss Kathleen Hannahs home on Elmo Pi. Games with prizes went to Miss Virginia Van Cleve and Miss Louise Hester. Refreshments were served to 25 members.
Mr and Mrs C H Hunts berger and daughter Charlene of 2117 Hill Ave are vacationing in the Smoky Mountains and other points of interest in the South.
Mrs Charles Egelston and her son Gilbert attended the fourth annual sonata recital at the College of Music featuring John Quincy Bass piano and Sigmund Effon violin. Both instructors at the college, Bass and Effon, presented the program with Gilbert a music minor and student of Bass.
Mrs Ada Wlasinski of 1110 Baltimore Street has been discharged from Mercy Hospital after a week of observation.
The Ladies Society of Bethlehem Lutheran Church meets tomorrow at 2 30 p m in the social rooms Mrs Arthur Sixt chairs the afternoon program outlined with interest
The Women’s Guild of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church will assemble at 2:30 p.m. in the social room for devotional, business and social time. Committee members include Mrs L Renner Mrs O Poynter Mrs D Meehan Mrs N Weber Mrs F Sander Mrs C M Bailey Mrs H E Ober Mrs F E Paramoure Mrs Edward Venneman Mrs F E Howlett and Mrs E F Roberts.
Oakland Circle of Baptist Church will meet with Mrs Bertha Clevenger of Garfield St tomorrow at 7 30 p m. The notice records a local church gathering with a listed attendee and time.
Guided Study Club plans a meeting tomorrow with reviews of Portrait of a Pilgrim by Buell Gallagher and Hemmed In by Robert D Weaver. Mrs. Fred Stein reviews Sense and Nonsense About Race and Discrimination and Its Origin from a New York Times review. Women of the Moose meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m in Moose Hall.
Prosser Chapter Order of Eastern Star to meet at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple with initiation of new members planned. Mrs M Mehl to chair refreshments. War Mothers drill team meets tomorrow at 2 p m in the Civic Auditorium. The Ramblers meet tomorrow evening at 8 p m with Mr and Mrs Wade Miller of Chau Tauqua. Mrs W D Vorhis to present paper The Ramblers and Mr C F Williamson will discuss Your Land and Mine.
Mrs. Robert Wood of Carolina Street entertained members of the Emanon Club last evening. After a brief meeting, games and awards for Mrs. Glenn Tullis, Mrs. Winfred Back, and Mrs. Clyde Peck followed. Next meeting set for October 28 at Mrs. Dennis’s home on Fifteenth Ave.
Homemakers Circle 1 met at 509 Young St with 14 members and two guests. Miss Maud L Horn, art teacher at McKinley School, presented a button collection. Members and guests included Mrs Don Cross, Mrs Clifford Sweeney, Mrs Richard Hent, Mrs Paul Conley, Mrs Glenn Berndt, Mrs Robert Stultz, Mrs Gilbert Peterson, Mrs Thoburn Peterson, Mrs Reed Bingham, Mrs Paul Ragnard, Mrs Gene Keister, Mrs Donald Bell, and the hostess. Delicate buffet refreshments were served at the close.
Mr and Mrs George Frazee Middletown Route 3 welcome a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jack Sheets Middletown Route 2 welcome a girl. Mr and Mrs Thomas Davis Franklin welcome a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Roger Starkey 313 Burton Rd welcome a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Richard Hamilton 2102 Hill Ave welcome a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Orphus Gross 309 Webster Ave welcome a boy Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Richard Satterthwaite Lebanon welcome a girl Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Edwin Perry 622 Taylor Ave welcome a boy Wednesday.
Dr and Mrs H H Steinberg of Cincinnati announce the birth of a girl on Monday. Bernice Nathan is the godmother and the family are pleased with the newest arrival.
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