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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1950

Page

6

Family News From Bensonville Visit

Mrs. Earl Turvey of Bensonville Illinois visits this week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C T Dagenbach of Hamilton Lebanon Road. Mr Turvey is in New York City and will join the family this weekend. Returned from a week long trip to Washington DC are Mr Louis McCalkay Miss Eleanor O Fallon and Mr Gerald Hunts Darger.

Earl Turvey Bensonville I1l C. T. Dagenbach Hamilton- Lebanon Rd Mr. Turvey New York City Washington D.C Louis McCalkay Eleanor O'Fallon Gerald Hunts- Darger

Parties Continue For November Bride

Continuing the gay round of parties for Miss Helen Mandzak ride elect of Richard Schramm a combined miscella neous and personal shower was held at her home last evening Over 25 guests attended the festive party The home was decorated with wedding bells pink and white streamers and fall flowers Games were played A large dessert table centered by a peng nect NS with Helen and Dick and a life like bridal doll stood over the cake Next on the party list is a miscellaneous shower on Sunday hosted by her mother at Central Ave Miss Mandzak and Mr Schramm will be married on November 25.

Helen Mandzak Richard Schramm Robert Scheibert Helen Miss Mandzak Michael Mandzak Ntral Ave

Dinner Party Honors Conn Visiting From Brevard

Mr and Mrs Wyatt Smith of Tenth Ave entertained last evening for Mrs Smiths son ayie Conn of Brevard NC who has been visiting them for a week and will return home tomorrow. The lace table featured fall mums and crystal candles while color slides and games were enjoyed along with many relatives and friends.

Dayton Fire Chief Joseph A. Kirby to Retire in November

Dayton fire chief Joseph A. Kirby announced his retirement set for November 16 after 11 years leading the department and 42 years with the fire division.

Dayton (Ap Joseph A. Kirby Kirby Dayton Fire Division

Mack Sauer to Wed November Eighth in Columbus

News from Middletown notes the engagement of Mrs. John E. Dowell of Adrian Missouri to Mack Sauer of Leesburg Ohio. Dowell leads Missouri press groups and Sauer runs the Leesburg Citizen and New Vienna Reporter while formerly on Middletown Journal staff. The wedding is set for November 8 in Columbus Ohio.

White Shrine Sauer WPFB Leesburg Citizen New Vienna Reporter Middletown Journal Columbus

Garden Club Closes Season With Awards at Meeting

The Middletown Garden Club held its final meeting at Mrs. John Tytus’s home on South Main. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Charles Beck for highest year scores and to Mrs. Louise Windsor for second. Various categories in flower, high and low arrangements, general and unusual displays were won by Mrs. Beck, Mrs. Ingwersen, Mrs. Wilson, and others, with tea hosted by Mrs. Douglas Robbins and Mrs. Ingwersen.

Middletown Tom Wilson Windsor Beck Charles Murray Wilson Howard Lawrence Douglas Robbins Ingwersen

Divorce Granted to Mrs Janet Reiber Wife of Grid Star

Judge Joseph H Silbert granted a divorce to Janet Reiber 20 wife of Baldwin Wallace College football end She testified in common pleas court that he beat her placed his education before their infant Linda Louise welfare and had no means to support child and herself

Cleveland Joseph H. Silbert Janet Reiber Baldwin-Wallace Common Pleas Court Linda Louise

1950 Annual Women's Federation Banquet Held At American Legion

The Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs marked its thirtieth season with a banquet at the American Legion Home. President Mrs. C. W. Young opened, and speakers included Mrs. Elsie Doyle on business women’s challenges and ten rules for success. The Pedagogue Quartette performed, and sponsors honored Mrs. R. V. Crist and dedicated a library. The event featured fall chrysanthemums, dinner music by Raymond Schrock, and acknowledgment of sponsor firms.

Women’s Federation American Legion Middletown J. W. Holman R. C. Bogan Nevin Smucker Barker Karl Banzai Floyd Starr Fred Brosius Robert Nelson Richard Marksbury Lawrence Schlemann The Mutual Fund Institute of New York Schlemann Fletcher Brate Ben Brock Howard Wilson B. D. Morgan Clair Tieman William T. Maxwell Ralph Kah Ralph Rettig Cecil Kindred Raymond Schrock Young Edward Barker C. W. Young M. ‘Ktown Women's Clubs Elsie Doyle Cincinnati Federation Doyle

Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon Tour at Glendower Museum

The Butler County Medical Society women’s auxiliary met at the Golden Lamp Inn in Lebanon for a luncheon and then toured the Glendower Museum. Mechanics plan a joint masked Halloween party on Saturday October 28 at 7 30 p m in the Junior Hall for members families and friends with a social hour to follow.

Women’s Auxiliary The Butler County Medical Society Golden Lamp Inn Lebanon Glendower Museum

Daughters of America Council Convened in Miami Valley

Miami Valley Council No 30 Daughters of America met in Junior Hall on North Broad Street with Mrs Ruth Binnix presiding. Team practice was conducted in preparation for upcoming initiation as the Council and the Junior Order of American organize activities.

Miami Valley Council No. 30 Daughters of America North Broad St Ruth Binnix Council Order of American

Newcomers Club Hosts Welcome Wagon Party at Colony

The Newcomers' Club Welcome Wagon held a gathering last evening at the Colony Restaurant. After a brief business session, members played canasta with prizes awarded to Mrs. Walter Nattson, Mrs. Francis Moorman, and Mrs. John Wilkins. Refreshments followed and a committee for the November meeting was named: Mrs. Clement Amore, Mrs. John Wilkins, and Mrs. Carl Dankers.

Colony Walter Nattson Francis Moorman John Wilkins Clement Amore Carl Dankers

Halloween Masked Party At Mrs Byrum’s Home

The Friendship Class of the First Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. Jack Byrum’s Young Street home for a masked Halloween party. Games themed to the season were played by a group of young women including Jane Richardson Rebecca Baker Judy Tieman Brenda Cooper Suzanne Jaques Carol Curry Linda Swift Sue Ann Fisher Frances Hieshue Marilyn Bunn Bonita Montgomery and Patricia Byrum. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs. Byrum and Mary Jane Roof.

First Methodist Church Jack Byrum Young St Jane Richardson Rebecca Baker Judy Tieman Brenda Cooper Suzannne Jaques Carol Curry Linda Swift Sue Ann Fisher Frances Hieshue Marilyn Bunn Bonita Montgomery Patricia Byrum Byrum Mary Jane Roof

Sorority Halloween Meeting Heads Toward State Convention

Members of Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Epsi lon Sigma Alpha Sorority gathered at Mrs. Sam Woods home on Sheffield Street for a ghostly Halloween party after a business session led by Mrs. Gene Popper. Final plans for the state convention in Jayton were announced.

Alpha Epsilon Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Sam Woods Sheffield St Gene Popper Jayton Marie Aldridge Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Virginia LeMay Muncie Ind Peter Turlakis Charles Stamp Clarence King James Marsh Stamp Turlakis Lester Burton

Eagles Lodge Initiates 30 New Members Sunday

The Fraternal Order of Eagles will initiate 30 new members Sunday afternoon, led by the Portsmouth Ohio Degree Team, the state champions. Five members plan to attend the zone conference in Ironton on November 4 and 5, including David Shiering, Cecil Butts, Jerry Brandenburg, Thomas Fate, and Bernard Joslin.

Order of Eagles

November Bride Feted At Shower

Miss Lodeman Sarver, bride elect of Herman Erbacher, honored at a personal shower hosted by Miss Sue Mardas on McGee Ave. Pink, blue and white streamers adorned the gifts table as guests played games and received prizes. The couple will wed November 23 at St. Mark's Church in Cincinnati with Miss Mardas as maid of honor.

Lodeman Sarver Herman Erbacher Sue Mardas McGee Ave Miss Sarver Mary Ann Holland Bette Hampton Barbara Tannreather Ruby Collins Robert Marshall Dick Muraski Tannreuther Holland Robert Robillard Miss Hampton Pat Goonan Irene Lindsay Janet Miles Phoebe Henry Erbacher St. Mark’s Church Cincinnati Miss Mardas

Shrine of Jerusalem meets in Masonic Temple Thursday

The Shrine of Jerusalem will hold a meeting at the Masonic Temple on Thursday October 26 at 7 30 p m A social hour and refreshments follow the business session.

Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple

Young Women's Society to Meet at St Pauls Church

The Young Women's Society of St Pauls Church will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday October 26 at 730 p m in the church social rooms.

Young Women's Society of St. Paul’s Church

MHS Thespians Entertain Garfield PTO

Middletown High School National Thespian Chapter members entertained Garfield PTO last evening led by student director Geraldyne Baker. The performance showcased a variety of scenes and musical numbers by the troupe.

Middletown High School National Thespian Dramatic Society Garfield Pto Geraldyne Baker

Middle Band To Perform At Wilmington Homecoming Parade

Middletown High School's marching band will lead the Wilmington College homecoming parade on Saturday in Wilmington. The band, under new music director Joe Franklin, will perform at the Wilmington Cedarville game, invited by Wilmington music director H. Vincent Carter. After ceremonies, the group heads to Lima for the Middletown Lima contest per principal D. R. Baker.

Middletown High School Wilmington College Wilmington Joe Franklin H. Vincent Carter Lima Middletown

As Sure as You're Born Play Behind School Meeting

A school group featured a play titled As Sure as You're Born with cast Tom Time mons Dale Riggs Charles Revelos Susan Horn Jean Burgess and Joyce Sandlin. Mrs Evan Masters chair of Ways and Means announced a rummage sale Friday afternoon at the school and a white elephant sale at the November meeting. Olio Reading Circle Books recently bought by the PTO were on display. Homer Weikel the principal spoke on report cards and National Education Week. Miss Grace Loush, a sixth grade teacher, received the monthly award for the most parents attending.

Tom Timemons Dale Riggs Charles Revelos Susan Horn Jean Burgess Joyce Sandlin Evan Masters Ways and Means Olio PTO Homer Weikel Grace Loush

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News of Society By Susan Breiel EATON Office Outfitters N. Main ST Wayne George Koeppel Joseph Weist Richard Conn Hamilton Robert Hollenbaugh Harley Dennis Everett Davis Jordan Combs West Carrollton Smith Mack Sauer Garden Club Helen Weinberger Clara Mae Yorgen Mary Waddle Dorothy Kern Bess Mitchell Medical Society Kolinsky C. M Dowell McDowell Michael Phillips Joseph Klamp Burton King Roger Dillman Eagles Lodge National Council of Catholic Women Holy Trinity Townsend Club Rachael Ashlyn Franklin St Oneida Busy Bee Sewing Club Delicia Koffee Klatch Joseph Kovacs Prospect MHS Thespians South Main ST Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson Matelasse Brocatelle Our Artis Crawford
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