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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1948

Page

6

Federation Meet Opens In Middletown With Banquet

Visitors from southwestern Ohio attend the annual Southwest District meeting of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs in Middletown. Registration at First Methodist Church starts at 9 a.m. with sessions, luncheons, a tea, and an all day program culminating in an evening banquet at the Manchester Hotel featuring music by Marguerite O Malley and Nate Kunin, skits by Little Theatre of Middletown, and decorations by the Garden Club and Art Club.

Ohio Middletown Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs First Methodist Joseph C. Donahue Miamisburg Southwestern District Manchester Hotel Thomas Schraffenberger South Main St Manchester Marguerite O'Malley Nate Kunin Little Theatre of Glenn R. Webster Pamela Bennett Peg Rosing Louis Frank George Garlinger Middletown Garden Club The Art Club

Family Reunion Draws Schneider Kin in Excello

More than 50 Schneider family members gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Howard Schneider Sr. home in Excello for a covered dish dinner. Relatives traveled from Franklin and nearby towns with honored guests including Mrs. Josephine Scholl and Mrs. Addie Wysong of Franklin, and Mrs. Hagarty, Mrs. Jenkins of Terre Haute. Afterward the group enjoyed social time and watched moving pictures and wire recordings made by Arlie Gaunt and Miss Stokes.

Schneider Howard Schneider Excello Franklin Miamisburg Springboro Middletown Josephine Scholl Addie Wysong Charles Hagarty Herbert Jenkins Terre Haute Ind Arlie Gaunt Miss Stokes

Peerless Pantry Halloween Party Honors Delta Chi Schem

A Delta Chi Sigma social at Peerless Pantry last evening honored rushees. The Hallowe'en table featured yellow chrysanthemum decor and a dinner followed by games. Guests included Bonnie Phillips Eleanore Conway Marguerite Rose Lois Menderhall Betty Schoppelrai and several wives of local men. The affair was chaired by Mrs. F E Troutvine Jr with assistants Mrs. Don Spears and Mrs. John Dooley.

Delta Chi Sigma Peerless Pantry Bonnie Phillips Eleanore Conway Marguerite Rose Lois Menderhall Betty Schoppelrai Robert M. Gilmore J. Kenneth Ditmeyer James

Jolly Fort Nighters Enjoy Gala Evening

Jolly Fort Nighters held a pleasant evening of cards and social chat at Miss Margaret Oppenheimer's home. Refreshments were served by the hostess. guests included Patricia Osborne Sally Parmelee Jane Matteson Mary Jane Jack and Anne Thomas. Next meeting to be at Holiday House hosted by Patricia Osborne.

Jolly Fort Nighters Margaret Oppenheimer Patricia Osborne Sally Parmelee Jane Matteson Mary Jan Jack Joanne Thomas Holiday House

Halloween Party for Rushees at Wilson's Barn

Sigma Phi Gamma sorority hosted a Halloween rushee party at Wilson's barn on South Main Street last evening. Mrs. Robert Meehan won for the funniest costume, and a scavenger hunt provided entertainment. Team captains were Miss Mary Carroll and Miss Marian Willoughby. Willoughby's team won prizes for each member. Mrs. Ira Harter received a door prize. Lunch was served by Mrs. Dane Nichols, Mrs. Don Lewellyn, Miss Eleanore Shartle, and Miss Marilyn Schwall.

Wilson's South Main St Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Robert Meehan Mary Carroll Marian Willoughby Miss Willoughby Ira Harter Dane Nichols Don Lewellyn Eleanore Shartle Marilyn Schwall

Four Year Old Enjoys Gay Party

Four year old Dickie Bendel celebrated his fourth birthday with a Halloween motif party at his parents home 1731 Winton Street. Family members and friends including Hubert Bendel William Rutledge Paul Fouts Martha Rutledge Paula Kendle Charles Rutledge Betty Reddington Freddie Gene Bendel attended, sharing social chat and late refreshments.

Dickie Bendel Richard Bendel Winton St Dickie Hubert Bendel William Rutledge Paul Fouts Paula Martha Rutledge O. F. Kendle Charles Rutledge Betty Reddington Freddie Gene

Births Report From Local Hospital

Mr and Mrs Paul Dalton Franklin a girl Monday. Mr and Mrs Clemmett Mc Fillen 1126 Lafayette St a boy Monday. Mr and Mrs Earl Huffman 2104 Wilbraham Rad a girl Monday. Mr and Mrs Omer Sparks 1618 Pershing Ave a girl Monday. Mr and Mrs Ansel Fugett Foster Ohio a boy Monday. Mr and Mrs Woodrow Barnett 2006 Crescent Blvd a girl. Mr and Mrs Eugene Polling Trenton a boy Monday. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Dwyer Franklin a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Rollie Spencer 1802 Meadow Ave a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Herman Gibson 1807 Howard Ave a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Walter Shaffer Franklin a boy Tuesday.

Paul Dalton Franklin Clemmett McFillen Lafayette Ansel Fugett Foster Woodrow Barnett Crescent Blvd Eugene Polling Trenton Lawrence Dwyer Rollie Spencer Meadow Ave Herman Gibson Howard Ave Walter Shaffer

Livzey Family Welcomes Daughter in Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs Chris Livzey Jr announce the birth of a girl at St Vincent Hospital in Los Angeles California Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Cc L Livzey Sr of Burbank California The Livzeys are former Middletonians.

Chris Livzey, Jr St. Vincent Hospital Los Angeles Calif Cc. L. Livzey Burbank Livzeys

Longs welcome a daughter at Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati

Mr and Mrs Frank A Long announce the birth of a girl at Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati on Sunday The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edward Hayes of Cincinnati and the paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Calvin W Long of North Tytus Ave Cincinnati.

Frank A. Long Henry Sr Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati Edward Hayes Calvin W. Long North Tytus Ave

Tire Dealers elect leaders in national association

W. W. Marsh of Hamilton Ohio was chosen first vice president of the National Association of Independent Tire Dealers. J. Walter Martin of Wichita Kansas was elected president at the association's meeting last night.

Hamiltonian Asbury Park N. J W. W. Marsh Hamilton, C National Association of Independent Tire Dealers J. Walter Martin Wichita Kas

Open Church To Be Observed As Norma Hoskins Weds William Freeze

The First Church of Christ will observe an open church ceremony on October 28 at 7 30 p m for Miss Norma Hoskins and William Freeze. Mrs Riley Freeze Jr will be matron of honor and Miss Patricia Freeze bridesmaid. Fred Hoskins brother of the bride serves as best man with Jack Freeze and Riley Freeze Jr as ushers. A reception follows in the social rooms.

First Church of Christ Norma Hoskins William Freeze Riley Freeze, Jr Patricia Freeze Fred Hoskins Will Srv Jack Freeze

Anniversary Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Logan Hughes

Mr and Mrs Logan Hughes of Dixie Heights celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with friends and relatives. A silver cake with a miniature bride and groom topped the table, gifts adorned the room, and the evening featured conversation, memories, and refreshments.

Logan Hughes Dixie Heights

Women’s Society plans election day luncheon meeting

The Women’s Society of World Service of the Jacksonburg Evangelical United Brethren Church will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mae Wise’s home in Trenton to finalize plans for the upcoming election day luncheon.

Women’s Society of World Service Jacksonburg

Community Mothers' Circle Meeting with Guest Speaker

The Community Mothers' Circle will gather at 8 p m Wednesday at Mrs. Lester Chenoweth's Oxford Street home. Rev S Hughes Garvin will deliver the guest address.

Community Mothers’ Circle Lester Chenoweth Oxford St S. Hughes Garvin

Current Literature group meeting notice

The Current Literature group of the American Association of University Women will meet with Mrs. Elmo Lingrel at 2103 Linden Ave at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

American Association University Elmo Lingrel Linden Ave

Priscilla Sewing Circle Meets at Gebhart Home

The Priscilla Sewing Circle will convene at 2015 Central Ave the home of Mrs D M Gebhart at 2 30 p m on Wednesday for a regular gathering.

Priscilla Sewing Circle D. M. Gebhart Central Ave

En Avant to meet Mrs Boehm at 1908 Sherman Street

En Avant plans a meeting with Mrs Louis Boehm at 1908 Sherman Street tomorrow at 8 p.m. Miss Eleanor Haueisen will assist Mrs Boehm.

En Avant Louis Boehm Sherman St Eleanor Haueisen Boehm

Daughters of Union Veterans Set Wednesday Evening Inspection

The Daughters of Union Veterans will assemble at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the YMCA auditorium for inspection. It is urged that all officers attend the meeting.

Daughters of Union Veterans YMCA

Mothers' Study League Fall Party Planned at Auditorium

Mothers' Study League will meet in the Gas and Electric Auditorium Thursday October 26 at 8 p.m. for the annual fall party. Mrs Raymond Moore, chairman, says an enjoyable evening with outstanding prizes for lucky winners. Members should bring a white elephant. Refreshments will be served.

Mothers’ Study League Gas and Electric Auditorium Raymond Moore

Swidombe EUB Church Meeting Hosts Halloween Party

The Swidombe class of Evangelical United Brethren Church holds its monthly business meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Miss Betty Henderson and Miss Ruth Henderson 117 McKinley Street. A masked Halloween party follows.

Swidombe Evangelical United Brethren Church Betty Henderson Ruth Henderson McKinley St

Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Sewing Circle Meet

Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Sewing Circle will meet with Mrs. A E Duvall on Arlington Ave tomorrow at 1 p m.

Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Sewing Circle A. E. Duvall Arlington Ave

Personal notices of travels and visits across families

Mr and Mrs Harry Hayes of 613 Stanley St returned after visiting Mrs Hayes brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs R Moltz of Buffalo N Y Mrs Victor Click Sr of Grove St returned from Chicago where she attended the funeral of her cousin Mrs Raymond Ryan Mr and Mrs C F Minch and Robert Minch spent the weekend at Ohio University Athens as guests of Jerome Minch a student there They witnessed Ohio University homecoming festivities and attended the Miami Ohio University game

Harry Hayes Stanley St Victor Click, Sr Grove St Chicago Raymond Ryan C. F. Minch Robert Minch Ohio University Athens Jerome Minch

Physician William E Wheatley Dies in Lorain

Dr. William E. Wheatley aged 77 died at his Lorain home after a year of illness. He was a practicing physician for 53 years and former chief surgeon for the National Tube Company.

Lorain William E. Wheatley National Tube Company

Crossley Poll Maps Dewey Strength Across Regions

Archibald Crossley reports the Dewey ticket leads in the top 15 states with 54 percent or more in New England Middle Atlantic Midwest agricultural belt and Pacific areas. Final October rankings show variation and shifts with Wallace possibly falling Truman gaining slightly and Dewey edging past in several southern states. A full state-by-state round-up will follow.

Archibald M. Crossley Crossley Dewey New England Middle Atlantic Agricultural Belt Pacific Coast Dewey-Warren Wallace Truman Dewery Massachusetts New York Michigan Washington California Mountain

Birthday Dinner at Click Home Honors Barbara Ann Fagan

A birthday dinner was held at Miss Betty Mae Click’s Grove Street home for Barbara Ann Fagan on her eighteenth birthday. The pink and white decor centered a pink trimmed 18 candle cake as gifts were exchanged with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Click Sr and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Click Jr including daughters Donna Dian and Glenna Jean.

Betty Mae Click Grove St Barbara Ann Fagan Victor Click Donna Dian Glenna Jean

Condition Improves for Louise White in Lebanon Stabbing Case

Middletown Hospital officials report Mrs. Louise White of South Lebanon is improving after admission Saturday morning with critical injuries from a stabbing. Her husband Alex White remains in Warren County jail on an open charge, awaiting his wife’s recovery.

Middletown Hospital Louise White South Lebanon

YMCA Campaign Ends Tonight in City Drive Summary

The 1948 49 YMCA membership drive concludes tonight at Presbyterian Church with final reports from 35 canvassing teams. M P Schrock and C W Beck will tally results as divisions near their quotas. prizes await top solicitors and a new hat for the high division chair.

Presbyterian Church M. P. Schrock C. W. Beck Armco High Point Wylie Mitchell YMCA

Woman sues in Cleveland for damages over son custody

Mrs Herbert Gleitz Jr of Cleveland 25 filed a 500000 damage suit in common pleas court against her parents in law. She says they deprived her 11 year old son Herbert Gleitz of a father's love by inducing him to leave her and threaten to disinherit him.

Cleveland (Ap Herbert Gleitz, Jr Common Pleas Court Herbert Gleitz Gleitz, Jr

Hospital notices list patients by name and condition

In The Hospital Mrs. William Rose of Seneca St medical. Mrs. Lester Izor of Germane town medical. Patricia Underwood daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Underwood Malvern St surgical. Alvin Buchanan son of Mr. and Mrs. William Buchanan Lincoln St surgical. Mrs. James Kissick Moore medical. Mrs. Isaac Burkhardt Baltimore St medical. Mrs. Carl W. Stork Middle town Route 2 medical. William J. Richards Frankelin medical.

William Rose Seneca St Lester Izor Germanetown Patricia Underwood John Underwood Malvern St Alvin Buchanan William Buchanan Lincoln St James Kissick Moore St Isaac Burkhardt Baltimore St Carl W. Stork Middletown

Local residents listed in Manchester and Lawrence notices

Mrs Paul Vandervoort of Manchester Avenue and Lawrence Trent of Park Street appear in a readable public notice fragment detailing individuals named in a civic context.

Paul Vandervoort Manchester Ave Lawrence Trent Park St

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