Local Authors Highlight Middletown Writers At Society Meeting
Mrs. N A Smucker addressed Critique Literary Society at Howard Wren's home on Poppy Drive. She reviewed Merle Constiner James Cox and Dr E T Storer noting Constiner writes westerns and Cox shaped early Ohio politics while Storer's poetry appears in They Made The News. A Middletown homecoming followed and Cox was praised for his 1920 presidential nomination.
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Butler County
N. A. Smucker
Critique Literary Society
Howard Wren
Poppy Drive
Middletown
Weekly Signal
Cincinnati Enquirer
Paul Sorg
Cox
Dr. Storer
Homemakers Circle Three Hosts Come As You Are Party
Homemakers Circle Three members gathered at Mrs Thomas Moore 14th Avenue for a casual meet and greet. Plans call for each member to share personal information at roll call and to nominate a yearly project to help a needy family.
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Homemakers Circle Three
Thomas Moore
14Th Avenue
Robert Schroeder
Douglas Beebe
Moore
Halloween Masquerade Honored by Mayfield Fire Auxiliary
The Mayfield Fire Department Women's Auxiliary hosted a Halloween party with ghosts and goblins, games, and dancing. Prizes were given for best costumes and planning was led by Mrs. Donald Butts and fellow members. Attendees included numerous couples led by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bendel and Mr. and Mrs. James Keith.
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Mayfield Fire Department
Donald Butts
Joe Miller
James Keith
Robert Gibbs
Robert Myers
Richard Bendel
Stanley Anderson
Robert Ryan
James Frasher
Frank Liska
Robert Margerum
Robert Wells
Robert Newcomb
Thomas Ewing
Robert Cox
Ted Theodore
Pete Guido
Bowens Win at Bridge at Middle Town Club
Mr and Mrs Ernest Bowen won first with 28 points at the Middle Town Duplicate Bridge Club. Mrs M L Johnston and Mrs Vernon Jones took second with 27 points and Mr and Mrs Delbert Meyers were third with 25 points. The 3 tables at Temple Beth Sholom posted a 2 percent average.
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Ernest Bowen
Middletown
Lodges Team Practice Noted at Viola Rebekah Meeting
The Viola Rebekah Lodge held a session at Odd Fellows Hall with twenty six members present. Refreshments were provided by the social committee including Mrs Roy Tanner Mrs George Sanders Mrs George Knott Mrs Joe Ditmyer and Mrs Harold Radenheimer.
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School of Instruction
Viola Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Roy Tanner
George Sanders
George Knott
Joe Ditmyer
Harold Radenheimer
Salvation Army Auxiliary names chairmen for Citadel events
Salvation Army Woman's Auxiliary at the Citadel announces committee appointments by Mrs. Gilbert Sheard and Mrs. Ray Moore. New posts include basket and booth registration, publicity, and membership. Christmas registration runs December 2 to 14 with a kettle duty December 9 to 21. Toyland opens December 17 and 18. Major Johnston spoke on social services and guest Mrs. Bassett of Cincinnati presented Try Giving Yourself Away. The next meeting is January 13 at the Citadel.
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Gilbert, Sheard
Ray Moore
Salvation Army
Woman's Auxiliary
The
Citadel
J. T. Rixley
Karl Banzhaf
Booth
C. W. Young
H. L. Horton
C. A. Burnett
Cecil Wilson
Ralph Schleich
Central and
Broad
Charles M. Johnston
Major Basset
Cincinnati
Chapter Party Honors Rushees at Manchester Road
Omicron chapter Beta Sigma Phi entertained four rushees at a party last night at Mrs. Donald Coxs home on Manchester Road. Honored guests were Miss Dorothy Oswald Mrs. Richard Brumley Mrs. Jacque Lint and Mrs. Edward Forkner. Mrs. Cox and hostesses Mrs. John Erb Mrs. James Sloan and Miss Shirley Crawford arranged games with prizes won by Mrs. Dale Converse and Mrs. Lint. Plans were announced for a model meeting Nov. 5 at Mrs. James Souths home on Bexley Drive.
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Omicron
Beta Sigma. Phi
Donald Cox
Manchester Road
Dorothhy Oswald
Richard Brumley
Jacque Lint
Edward Forkner
Cox
John Erb
James Sloan
Snirley Crawford
Dale Converse
Lint
James South
Bexley Drive
Hi-Los and Heath Band Set for Cincinnati Taft Theater
The Hi Lo s recording and TV artists bring their first Cincinnati appearance Sunday at 8 p m in the Taft Theater show. They are joined by Carmen McRae and England s Ted Heath band. Heath tours America again, while McRae debuts locally.
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Hi-Lo
Cincinnati
Taft Theater
Hi-Lo’s
Columbia
Rosemary Clooney
Bob Crosby
Carmen McRae
England
Ted Heath
Heath
America
Decca
Coming Events Gracious Grandmothers Club Meeting
Gracious Grandmothers Club will hold a meeting tomorrow at 1 30 p m at the Girls Club with plans discussed for upcoming activities.
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Gracious Grandmothers Club
Cornella Named State President of Delta Chi Sigma
Mrs Cornella of Middletown was elected Ohio province president of Delta Chi Sigma sorority at the annual convention in Newark Last weekend Also elected were Miss Carolyn Merron of Dayton as vice president and Miss Doris Shook of Springfield as secretary treasurer Middletown chapter delegates attended the convention and Dayton Gamma Epsilon chapter will host next year’s gathering.
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Nicholas Cornella
Middletown
Ohio
Delta Chi Sigma Sorority
Newark
Carolyn Merron
Dayton
Doris Shook
Springfield
Cornelia
Donald Spears
Martyn Hackney
Elinor Conway
Gamma Epsilon
Rival Rome fashion houses led by Simonetta and Fabiani
The Associated Press recounts a Rome based rivalry between Simonetta and Fabiani a married couple who run competing couture houses. Simonetta tours the United States promoting perfumes and fashions while Fabiani launches an American hosiery line. The two argue over whether a woman dresses for men or women underscoring personal taste and professional pride.
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Fabiani
Simonetta
Rome
New York
United States
Bardo
Local Birth Announcements in Lebanon Area
Vital statistics list several birth notices from South Lebanon and surrounding areas. Families named include Finley Fox, William Crary, Grover Moore, John Houser, Cecil Henry, and Glenn Doebler with newborn girls and boys reported yesterday or today. Additional mentions include relatives and neighborhood residents.
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Finley Fox
South Lebanon
William Crary
Lebanon Rt. 3
Ysterday
Grover Moore
Yankee Rd
John Houser
Sunset Pl
Cecil Henry
Crawford St
Glenn Doebler
Carmody P
Hospital admissions and dismissals list local names
A hospital notices various patients and relations including Dalinence Johnson, Julie Brown, Kathy Schultz, Brenda Stidham, Sammie Combs, Richard Caldwell, Dan Carson, and David Smith among others. Dismissals include Richard Caldwell, Dan Carson, Mrs. Charles Greer, Stephen Kesling, and Herbert Vanderpool with several entries noting addresses and family ties.
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Sammie Combs
Sam Combs
Yankee Rd
Kathy Schultz
Harry Schultz
Park
Brenda Stidham
Arles Stidham
Franklin
John Cook
Highland St
Ronnie McKenzie
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayston
Richard Caldwell
14Th Ave
Dan Carson
Christel Ave
Charles Greer
West Middletown Rt
Tommy Grubbs
Ruby Grubbs
N. Sutphin St
Edward Kesling
Springboro
Edgar Layton
Locust
Wash and Wear Suits Grow Popular With Men
The new automatic wash and wear men’s suits prove convenient for home care. Experts say miracle fabrics resist wrinkles and renew sharp pleats and creases after washing. Fashion authorities predict strong year round use and growing demand.
Smoking Stop Benefits: Virginia Study Finds Respiratory Relief
Two University of Virginia physicians studied 25 patients with chronic cough and respiratory issues. Nonsmoking improved conditions in 15 cases and was a major factor in the rest, with some showing progress in 1–5 days and maximum improvement in about five weeks. Patients gained 5 to 32 pounds after quitting after long heavy smoking histories.
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University of Virginia
Choosing Suits With Synthetic Fibers And Fit
A bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture warns that synthetic fiber suits lack give and must be cut larger in stressed areas. Original needle holes and seam creases may be permanent, making alterations difficult or impossible. fit and careful trying on are essential.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Queen Elizabeth Invites Eisenhower to England
The Daily Express reports Queen Elizabeth II invited President Eisenhower to visit London next year and implies his acceptance. An official announcement is expected during the Queen’s Washington visit. In 1958 London will dedicate the American Memorial Chapel in St Paul’s Cathedral honoring American WWII servicemen.
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London
Daily Express
Eisenhower
Washington
St. Paul's Cathedral
Britain
New Zealand Joins League of Nations in 1920
New Zealand became an original member of the League of Nations in 1920, joining the international body at its inception alongside other founding states.
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New Zealand
League of Nations
Travel Notes on Kev Maier Visit and Western Tour
Pearl Maier returned to Zanesville after visiting her sister Mrs Harold Gillespie of Tren and a dinner was given in her honor by Mrs Gillespie. Close friends of Pearl Smith of Middletown attended. E H Dorenbuschs returned to Countryside after a west vacation trip visiting Denver Salt Lake City Las Vegas San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle and a Victoria BC boat trip concluded the tour.
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Pearl Maier
Zanesville
Harold L. Gillespie
Trenton
Gillespie
Pearl Smith
Middletown
E. H. Dorenbusch
Middletonians
Denver
Colo
Salt Lake City
Utah
Las Vegas
Nev
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Calif
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Wash
Victoria
British Columbia
Student proves car had safety sticker in court
Alfred Retsios, 19, brought his 1929 jalopy to court to show a windshield safety sticker existed after officers stopped him for driving without a windshield. Judge W. E. Bell dismissed the case.
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Houston
Tex
Alfred Retsios
W. E. Bell
In Love Fabiani and AR Speak of Harmony
The quoted exchange shows Fabiani asserting love as the reason for happiness over professional jealousy. AR quips in Latin logic that they are in love, suggesting a playful, intimate dynamic.
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Fabiani
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