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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1949

Page

6

Weekend Guests Fill Homes Across Uniontown and Alameda

Uniontown Pennsylvania hosts Mr and Mrs C L Kingsbury Jr visiting relatives in The Alameda. Otto Dell arrives from Los Angeles for extended visit with the Dell family. Norris Wilson returns on leave from Germany and visits Dayton. Columbus travelers visit family, including Ralph Knight and Earl Evans. Mrs Henry Clarke and Barbara head to Minneapolis to join Henry in Oklahoma national company tour. Barbara has logged 23000 miles at 14 months. Yeary and Rice hosts entertain guests from Lexington and Dayton. Cade family returns from West Virginia for Eastern Star events and Mountain State Fall Festival. Noah Lamberton's guests Verna Howton of Harrisburg and son John on 14 day leave. Jacqueline Sheffer attends wedding of Fredrick Ruffing and Lee Rauth in Dayton.

Sat. Norris Wilson J. E. Wilson Germany Wright Field Dayton Henry Clarke Barbara EB. M. Slifer Jefferson Rd Minneapolis W. C. Cade Orlando Ave West Virginia Grand Chapter of Order of Eastern Star Clarksburg Elkins Noah Lamberton Auburn St Verna Howton Harrisburg Til John San Diego

Middleton Guests Attend Orth Scola Wedding in Kokomo

Attendees from Middleton Included Mr. and Mrs. Mike Presta and daughters Mary and Bernedine, Mr. and Mrs. John Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Orth and Joanne, with guests from Avon New York Thomas LaRock and children, and Mrs. Joseph Fisher among others at Kokomo Indiana wedding of Joseph Orth and Bebe Scola.

Joseph Orth Bebe Scola Kokomo Ind Emerick Orth John Orth Paul Orth

Betty Brown Eldridge Haynes Married Oct 9

Miss Betty Brown and Eldridge Haynes wed in a double ring ceremony at First Church of God with Rev. R. C. Caudill officiating. Attendants were Delbert and Mrs Mann. The couple, residing at 2124 Sherman Ave, Honeymooned briefly. Haynes works for Middletown Gas and Electric. Haynes is with Millers Jewelry.

Betty Brown Eldridge Haynes R. C. Caudill First Church of God Delbert Mann William Hale Peerless Pantry Miamisburg Sherman Ave Haynes Middletown Gas and Electric Company Millers’ Jewelry Store

Attendants Named For Saturday Vows

Bethleham Lutheran Church will host a 2:30 PM wedding for Miss Martha Jane Schirm and Marvin Jones. Matron of honor is Mrs. Gilbert Pumphrey. best man Glenn Russell. Bridesmaid Mrs. Richard Royce. ushers Henry Jones and Richard Schirm. flower girl Anne Jones. ring bearer Stephen Douglas Pumphrey.

Bethleham Lutheran Church Martha Jane Schirm Marvin Jones Gilbert Pumphrey Glenn Russell Richard Royce Henry Jones Richard Schirm Anne Jones Stephen Douglas Pumphrey

National Week Observed by Business Women Group

The Business and Professional Women's Club will take part in National Business and Professional Women's Week with events through the week. They plan a luncheon at the high school followed by a visit to the commercial department, and a dinner on October 18 at the Girls' Club featuring speakers G. W. Breiel John Aull Jr. and Wade Miller.

Commercial G. W. Breiel John Aull, Jr Wade Miller

Farewell Tea for Dr. and Mrs. Tullis at First Presbyterian

Members and friends of the First Presbyterian Church held a farewell tea for Dr. and Mrs. Don D. Tullis in the church social rooms on Sunday evening. Dr. Tullis served as interim pastor for five months and was warmly regarded by all.

First Presbyterian Church Don D. Tullis Dr. Tullis Elizabeth Schenck Wade E. Miller D. C. Clark Edward Barker Howard A. Wilson A. E. Roper

Surprise Party for Mrs Fletcher Hosted at Gillespie Home

A birthday gathering for Mrs. George Fletcher took place at the Charles Gillespie home on Queen Street. Hosts included Mrs. Charles L. Gillespie Mrs. H. L. Gillespie and Mrs. Paul J. Ellis. The party featured a large birthday cake and four generations of relatives.

George Fletcher Charles L. Gillespie H. L. Gillespie Paul J. Ellis Charles Gillespie Queen St Fletcher Mary Gillespie Mrs. Ellis Brenda Lou

International Hemline Victory Claimed By Shorter Skirts Club

The LBK club led by Mrs. Woodard claims victory for three inch below knee hemlines, citing fashion shifts since 1947. Members, including Dallas supporters, recall mass marches and global letters while noting designers avoid fixed lengths this year.

LBK Warren J. Woodard Dallas

Shower Held For Mrs. Ralph Finney

A miscellaneous shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Clifford Newcomb of West Middletown honored their daughter Betty Lou on her engagement to Ralph Finney of West Middletown. Guests included families from Franklin Germantown and local residents. The event featured games music and a buffet lunch with a pink and white wedding cake. The note mentions the radio duo Amos and Andy as a historical aside.

Clifford Newcomb West Middletown Betty Lou Ralph Finney Harold Mason Reymond Newcomb Donald Helton James Arnett Edward Newcomb

Life Of Lad Is Saved By Hole In Shoe

A 11 year old Detroit boy Leon Banks touched a high tension wire while climbing a tree. A worn hole in his shoe sole made his body a conductor and held him to the wire until firemen freed him. He was badly burned and his finger was amputated at the hospital.

Detroit Leon Banks Leon

Car jumps curb crashes hydrant near Point Drive In

A car driven by Martha Zech of Miamisburg Route 1 jumped a curb on Tytus Ave near the Point Drive In, hitting a sign and a tree and knocking over a fire hydrant. Property damage estimated at $300.

Tytus Ave Point Drive- In Martha Zech Miamisburg

Cheerup Services Held For Inmates at Hamilton Jail

Mrs. Bertha Perkins led a cheerup service for Hamilton Jail inmates yesterday in her 11th year of the work. She was assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howard and Paul Draxler Jr.

Hamilton Bertha Perkins Henry Howard Paul Draxler, Jr

Montgomery County Builder Leader Dies at 55

Executive Secretary E. Clarke King of the Montgomery County Builders Association died yesterday from a heart ailment. He was 55.

Dayton E. Clarke King Montgomery County Builders Association

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Peg Rosing C. L. Kingsbury, Jr Uniontown, Pa C. L. Kingsbury The Alameda Los Angeles Otto Dell Columbus Ralph C. Knight Fourth Ave Mrs. Earl Evans Monroe St John E. Rice Parks Yankee Rd W. H. Yeary and Son Fill Lexington John Powell Rices Walter Sheffer Jacqueline Fredrick Martin Ruffing Miss Lee Rauth Melampy Hatfield Coal CO Central Ave Big Four R. R. Dial Carrles ST Eric Hanson Mrs. Fletcher Dad Don Fisher Johnny Des Moines, In Eacer Martha Cole Pampa Tex Determined Ladies Little Below the Knee Club Alert Club Albert Canter R. Eckler Westminster Guild of Walter Bender Howard Wilson First Baptist Church Ray Kraft Women's Christian Temperance Union Butler County Oxford College Corner Middletown Women's Missionary Society of World Service Pleasant Ridge Chester Hollenbaugh Karl D. Conklin Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Youngstown Bethlehem Ohio State White Shrine Association Marion Cleveland Palestine Shrine Masonic Temple Ohio Clifford Hood Ne Eee Conklin Amos and Andy Sam and Henry Ning ROY A. White CO UL Clever Congo Condeum-nak Hanana Ma-Mairie Inc Kīorwy Fife So Viene Hk, Tee . of Yellow Phn LP Rome D. L Tvregis Tate Eer Continental Baking Co., Inc
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