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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1953

Page

6

Middletonians Return From West Coast Tour

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Reinartz of The Alameda returned Sunday from a four week tour of the West. They visited Denver and Salt Lake City where he spoke before the American Society for Metals. They also went to Palo Alto to see their son in law and daughter and to Seattle for the American Mining Congress.

Leo Reinartz Alameda Denver Colo Salt Lake City Reinartz American Society For Metals Palo Alto Calif G. T. Duffin West Coast Seattle Wash American Mining Congress

Legion Ball Tickets On Sale At Post 218 Event

Mounting interest in the American Legion Post 218 Commanders Ball has tickets selling since yesterday. Tickets are available during tap room hours from chairman Bill Schneider co chair Pat Dinan or the on duty attendant. Past commanders Roger Dillman current commander and other officers plan to attend. Music by Jimmy James orchestra and a featured vocalist.

American Legion Post 218 Bill Schneider Pat Dinan Roger Dillman Jimmy James

Sorority Members Hear Mrs Groves

Mrs Allen Groves a cosmetic demonstrator stressed complexion care and makeup at a meeting of Omi cron chapter Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Assisted by Mrs Eugene Fishbaugh, the gathering at Mrs Thomas Bailey's home planned a smorgasbord for October 19 at Holiday House.

Allen Groves Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Eugene Fishbaugh Thomas Bailey Holiday House

Bride Elect Miss Ella Mae McQueen Honored at Shower

Miss Ella Mae McQueen, bride elect of Raymond A. Black, was honored at a miscellaneous shower given by Mrs. Ray Black at her Grand Avenue home. The couple plan to marry Saturday at 7 30 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church.

Ella Mae McQueen Raymond A. Black Ray Black Grand Avenue McQueen Mr. Black First Presbyterian Church

Century Club Program Theme America Past And Present

Woman's Century Club selects America Past And Present as the coming year theme. Dessert meeting at the Girls' Club featured roll call on notable figures, business session on supporting blind work, and paper on The American Dream by Mrs. Vance Cribbs.

Century Club America Woman's Century Club Girls’ Club Johnny Appleseed George Washington Will Rogers Franklin Pierce Knute Rockne Franklin D. Roosevelt Calvin Coolidge Grandma Moses Chiang Kai Chek Barbara Frietchie Betsy Ross Harry Phillips Vance Cribbs Carl Sandburg Cribbs Howard Wilson S. J. Kuderer

Me And Mine Tournament At Wildwood Golf Club

Wildwood Golf Club hosted a me and mine tournament as the season end couples event. Twelve couples played with each man partnering his wife. Joe Fallanca and wife earned 40 while Bert Feinthal and wife posted 41 for low scores. Douglas McCabe and wife won low putts with 15 for nine holes, with special prizes given to all couples.

Wildwood Golf Club Joe Fallanca Bert Feinthal Douglas McCabe

Women of Bethlehem Lutheran elect officers at fall meeting

Mrs. Lionel McFeeter was elected president and Miss Louise Sixt treasurer at the first fall gathering of Women of Bethlehem Lutheran Church held at the Parish House. Mrs. Raymond Kulow of Hubbard Ohio was main speaker sharing a talk on The Women of the Bible.

Lionel] McFeeter Louise Sixt Women Bethlehem Lutheran Church Harry Pratt Paul Moyer Paul Bergdall Raymond Kulow Hubbard, O Eve Mary Mother of Jesus Circle Five

Church and sorority groups schedule meetings

The Women's Association of First Presbyterian Church meets Friday at the church with an executive board at 11 a.m. and lunch at 12 45. Beta Zeta chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha meets tonight at 7 30 in the Barnitz Room YMCA. Nu Phi Mu Unit I meets tomorrow 7 30 p.m. at the YMCA. Jacksonburg Mothers Club hosts a white elephant sale tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Mrs Joe Wade's Jacksonburg home. Middletown Shrine 25 meets Thursday 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with refreshment chairs Mrs Harry Davison and Miss Evelione Meall.

Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church Beta Zeta Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Barnitz YMCA Jacksonburg A.B Church Mothers Club Joe Wade Middletown Masonic Temple Harry Davison Evelione Meall

Travel Notes of the Faries Family Trip

Mr and Mrs H Gordon Faries of Bellomonte Street return from a three week trip visiting relatives in Los Angeles and Pebble Beach California with side trips to Yosemite San Francisco Lake Tahoe Reno and Carson City

H. Gordon Faries Bellomonte Street Los Angeles Pebble Beach Calif Yosemite San Francisco Oo Tahoe Reno Carsonity

Cincinnati Man Fined for Yellow Line Violation

B J Foster aged 36 of Cincinnati was fined ten dollars plus costs in Squire Lammie Bailey's court for a yellow line violation. State patrolmen made the arrest.

B. J. Foster Cincinnati Squire Lammie Bailey

Shrine Honors Supreme King Kah At Middletown Shrine Banquet

Ralph E. Kah, a patient at Middletown Hospital, was honored as supreme king of Middletown Shrine 23 in a weekend event attended by about 300 guests at the Manchester Hotel. Kah greeted attendees via a tape recording that also relayed the banquet report. Notables on the program included Mrs. Ralph Bauer and Mrs. Edwin Phillips, plus Dayton figures and community members. Evelione Meahl chaired, with Harry Davison and others handling decorations and tea service duties.

Ralph E. Kah Middletown Hospital Manchester Middletown Shrine Kah Ralph Bauer Nate Kunin Edwin Phillips Jefferson Bloomer Dayton Gene Young

Mrs R S Grover Describes Mediterranean Cruise at Club Meet

The Current Events Club met at Mrs D E Harlan's home on South Main Street for its first fall session. Mrs R S Grover shared personal experiences from her Mediterranean cruise while other hosts assisted and tea service featured Crystal candlestick decor.

D. E Harlan S. Main Street Current Events Club R. N. Richardson W. T. Maxwell E. A. Stahl Howard Wilson R. 8. Grover Calvin Verity Hope Harlan

Shower Honors Miss Vennefron Bride-Elect

A kitchen shower for Miss Phyllis Vennefron, bride-elect of James Stethem, was hosted by Miss Betty Jackson and Miss Evelyn Veidt on Yankee Road. Dolls dressed in handmade gowns formed the mantel centerpiece while guests searched for gifts hidden behind balloons and played prize games.

Phyllis Vennefron James Stethem Betty Jackson Evelyn Veidt Yankee Road

Edmistons Speak On Communism In Relation To Churches

Ed Edmiston will address Keystone Guild at First Methodist Church on Thursday at 6 30 p m. The meeting follows a covered dish supper in the church social room and guests are welcome.

Edmistons Martha Ed Edmiston Keystone Guild First Methodist Church

Methodists Plan Columbus Meeting

More than 3000 pastors and laymen from about 1951 Ohio congregations meet in Memorial Hall to launch a 1.83 million dollar church program at home and abroad. Bishop Hazen G. Werner, back from Korea, will open the day and outline Ohio Methodists aid to war torn Korea. Nearly 1 million funds will go to build new churches in Ohio and expand facilities to handle rapid growth.

Columbus Ohio Memorial Hall Hazen G. Werner Korea Ohio Methodists

POW To Address Scouts Roundup At Middletown

Roland Hamilton, Middletown's first former prisoner of war to return from Korea, will headline the annual fall roundup party for Middletown Boy Scout Troop 11 and Explorer Post 11. The event includes a court of honor with advancement awards, a 6:30 p.m. covered dish dinner, and welcomes from Frank Kartovich and Edward Hall. Elza Abraham will direct the program and leaders from other troops are invited.

Pfe Roland Hamilton Middletown Korea Eagles Hall Scout Committee Frank Kartovich Edward Hall Eagles Elza

Local Births Reported For Franklin Trenton Carlisle and More

Vital statistics list several births: a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thompson of Lake Ave Franklin. a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Haag Box 214 Trenton. a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Manning Tytus Ave. a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Asher Box 107 Carlisle. and a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Miller 1714 Sycamore St. today.

Carl Thompson Lake Ave Franklin Carl Haag Trenton Taylor Manning Tytus Avenue Morris Asher Carlisle Larry Miller Sycamore St

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Vincent W. Kidd 23 GE employee Central Ave and Donna L. Snowden 21 stenographer 239 Park St. Curtis Hazelwood 33 upholsterer 809 Fourth Ave and Elizabeth Holder 30 paper worker 3200 Rufus St. Clarence L. Hamilton 31 and Sally B. Taylor 34 both of Hamilton. Dewey H. Roberts 52 and Leona Halcomb 53 both of Hamilton. John E. Burg 29 and Joan D. Curtis 23 both of Hamilton.

Vincent W. Kidd General Electric Employe Central Ave Donna L. Snowden Park St Curtis Hazelwood Fourth Ave Elizabeth Holder Rufus St Clarence L. Hamilton Sally B. Taylor Hamilton Dewey H. Roberts Leona Halcomb John E. Burg Joan D. Curtis

Local Patients and Discharges Listed Across Town Hospitals

A compact roster lists patients with addresses and conditions including several undergoing surgery and others discharged. Names include Nancy Barton, Mrs Zaida Summers, Edward Rupp, Mrs Emerson Shock, Mrs Florence Jackson, David Brooks, James Tubbs Jr, Harold Jackson, Buford Goad, Joseph Martin, Wilbur Murphy, Mrs Euclid Neal, Rozzie Norris, and Rev Curtis Walter, with corresponding streets and institutions such as Grandview Hospital, Mercy Hospital, YMCA, and hospitals in Dayton, Hamilton, and surrounding locales.

Paw Lindon Hill Ave Nancy Barton Daniel Barton 1St Ave Zaida Summers Franklin Edward Rupp YMCA Emerson Shock Germantown Florence Jackson Minnesota St David Brooks Lillian Brooks Hawkins Rd James Tubbs Jr James Tubbs Baltimore St Joseph Martin Lamberton St Wilbur Murphy West Middletown Euclid Neal West Elkton Rozzie Norris Trenton Curtis Walter Yankee Rd

Aiken Sees Power Policy Clash Ahead in 1954 Campaign

Senate Agriculture Committee head Senator Aiken asserts Eisenhower era power policy will be a major campaign issue next year. He touts Rural Electrification Administration expansion as GOP response to charges favoring private power, while critics warn of price and policy risks across farming regions.

Washington Sen Aiken R-Vt Senate Agriculture Committee Rural Electrification Administration McKay Vermont Benson GOP Russell D-Ga Hoey Congress Sen. Gore D-Tenn Eisenhower Young R-Nd

Faulty Alarm System Triggers Fire Crews Twice

A faulty alarm in the Lorillard Building occupied by Edgar Warehouses on Central Avenue and Grimes Street caused two Middletown fire runs last night and early this morning. Fire companies 1 2 and the ladder unit responded at 10 04 p m and 5 55 a m with no fire found. A Hamilton repair man was notified.

Lorillard Edgar Warehouses, Inc Central Avenue Grimes Street Middletown Hamilton

Merc-O-Matic Drive Promises Savings and Options

A car dealer touts Merc-O-Matic Drive as fuel efficient and available on most models with optional power steering brakes and a four way adjustable power seat. The offer emphasizes a low price and a trade-in allowance to reduce initial cost, inviting customers to compare savings.

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Middletonians West Legion Sorority Mrs. Groves Capital Finance Corp Chas. D. Thomas Nu Phi Mu Vennefron Methodists Harold Jackson Auburn St Grandview Hospital Buford Goad Monroe St Mercy Hospital By Jack Bell Ment Mercury Ed Sullivan Whio-Tv Bryan Phillips Lincoln Mercury Ken Philips
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