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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1948

Page

6

Federation Meeting and Banquet Highlight Woman Club Gathering

The Southwest District of Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs opened at First Methodist Church with an invocation by Rev Kenneth S Learey. A forum on world citizenship and public health spoke with leaders including Mrs Walter V Magee and Mrs J Burlin Johnson. An afternoon recital by Mrs Howard Wren and speakers led to a late tea at Mrs J T Schraffenberger’s home. The evening banquet at Manchester Hotel featured Halloween decor, music by Marguerite O Malley and Nate Kunin, and remarks by state and district presidents. Out of town guests and Middletown Little Theatre sketches closed the event.

Southwest District Ohio Howard Wren Evelyn Frantz Joseph Sagmaster Western Europe Germany Sagmaster Russia United States Great Britain Wartorn J. T. Schraffenberger South Main St Schraffenberger F. W. Breiel Federation of Women’s Clubs Manchester Marguerite O'Malley Nate Kunin Bess Hoover Middletown Middletown Little Theatre Glenn R. Webster Louis Frank Peg Rosing George Garlinger Angel Street Pamela Bennett Middletown Garden Club Chester A. Smith R. J. Miller Columbus Ralph Lidney Byron, O Walter V. Magee Cleveland Clarence W. Weber Marion Edwin S. Grogan Ten Eyck Toledo Louis H. Frechtling Hamilton Ray W. Davis Circleville M. Newcomb

Notice on Society Meeting Submissions

Reports of club lodge and church meetings and other social events must reach the society editor before 10 30 a m the morning after the event to appear in the paper. Events several days old cannot be used. Photos for Sunday editions must be in the office by Thursday noon.

Society

Personal Shower Honors Ruth Marie Gillespie at Evans Home

A host of close friends gathered at Mrs. Ralph Evans home to host a personal shower for Miss Ruth Marie Gillespie. Games and prizes entertained attendees including Miss Nelliine Fugett and Mrs. Roscoe Evans. Gifts were given by several relatives and friends, with a luncheon served late in the evening.

Ralph Evans Ruth Marie Gillespie Nelliine Fugett Roscoe Evans Pirl Whisler Mary Ruth Cruise Gillespie August Schmidt Willard Payne Whisler Jack Stahley Atha Pegg Clyde Cruise

Otterbein Sunday School Class Meets at Calvary Church

The Otterbein Sunday School Class of Calvary Methodist Church gathered at Mrs. Rhea Forkner's Manchester Avenue home last evening. Vice president Mrs. Walter James opened with devotional songs scripture and prayer. After a business session Halloween themed games were played with decorations of black cats witches and pumpkin faces. Assistants included Mrs. Emanuel Clifford and Mrs. Cc. J. Brehany.

Otterbein Calvary Methodist Church Rhea Forkner Manchester Ave Walter James Forkner Emanuel Clifford Cc. J. Brehany

Births Reported At Local Hospital And City

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dalton Franklin a girl Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis 2311 Sherman St a girl Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Johnson 1713 Fleming Rd a boy Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. William McGonigle 116 Bellomonte St a girl Thursday Oct 21. Out of town Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoskins 1803 Northwest Blvd Columbus a girl Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Faris Rapid City S D a boy Monday. Paternal grandparents listed.

Paul Dalton Franklin Robert Davis Sherman St Rodney Johnson Fleming Rd William McGonigle Bellomonte St Robert W. Hoskins Northwest Blvd Columbus Herman J. Hoskins Franklin St Charles Faris Rapid City S. D Rachel Faris Woodlawn Ave

Beta Sigma Phi Elects Kathleen Hanna President

Delta Sigma Chapter met in the Barnitz room at the YMCA for a brief business session. Kathleen Hanna was elected to replace inactive president Buford Chandler, with Rob ert Wilson presenting a program on Literature and Idle Thought. Pledge ritual set for Tuesday November 5 at 7 30 p m in the Colony Esquire room. pledges include Joyce Baldwin Mary Tabor Virginia Van Cleve Lois Walke and spouses Hauselman and Bergman.

Joyce Baldwin Mary Tabor Virginia van Cleve Lois Walke Robert Hauselman William Bergman

Daughters of America Lodge Holds Initiation Evening

In The Lodges Mami Council No 30 Daughters of America met last evening in Junior Hall with Mrs William Perry presiding Ruth Binnix was initiated A social hour followed the business meeting

Mami Council No. 30 Daughters of America William Perry Ruth Binnix

Halloween Party At Knights of Malta Hall Honored Members

Unity Council No. 241 Daughters of America hosted a Halloween party last evening at Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs Mervin Snethen leading a committee. Members and families enjoyed music games and prizes awarded for prettiest funniest and most original costumes. A late hour lunch followed.

Unity Council No. 241 Daughters of America Knights of Maita Hall Mervin Snethen Shelby Ann Velte Robert Weaver Frank Loop

Ladies groups meet in Dayton and plan district events

Mrs. E G Schneider head of District 6 leads a Vicksburg Circle gathering at Memorial Hall Dayton with Mrs Anna Brothers and Mrs Maude Vogelsang assisting. Lafayette Temple No 379 Py thian Sisters in Castle Hall plans hospital visit November 27 and notes district convention report by Mrs E L Coddington. degree staff practice November 2.

E. G. Schneider Vicksburg Ladies of Grand Army of Republic Anna_ Brothers Maude Vogelsang Lawrence Dugan Memorial Hall Dayton Brothers Dugan Schneider Cincinnati Frances Steele Lafayette Temple Castle Hall Harold Russell Temple Longview Hospital Robert Balser E. L. Coddington

Model Sorority Meeting at YMCA Details Dance Date

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority held a model meeting at the YMCA with president Miss Marie Aldridge. Discussion covered Christmas paper sale and the February 5, 1949 dance. Mrs Ray Nicholas and Mrs Joseph Duerr spoke on international and local sororities. Rushees included Mrs Gene Popper and others.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority YMCA Marie Aldridge Ray Nicholas Rushees International Joseph Duerr Gene Popper Michael Kaurich Charles Stamp Hershel Clark Marilyn Meeker Clyde Davis

Hospital Patient Notices Listed by Name and Condition

The hospital lists Cheryl Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Bailey Tren ton medical Harlan C Thomas Gratis surgical James Lucas son of Mr and Mrs James G Lucas Franklin surgical William Carroll son of Mr and Mrs Robert Gomin Calumet Ave Mrs Roy Thomas Garfield St medical Dismissed Mrs Raymond Palmer Garden Ave Mrs Robert White Franklin

Cheryl Bailey Clyde Bailey Trenton Harlan C. Thomas Gratis Surgical James Lucas James G. Lucas Franklin William Carroll Robert Gomin Calumet Ave Roy Thomas Garfield St Raymond Palmer Garden Ave Robert White

Middleton Methodists Attend Dayton Meeting

Middletonians from First Methodist Church Middletown joined the Women's Society of Christian Service in the Dayton District Ohio Conference annual gathering at Epworth Methodist Church Dayton. Speaker Mrs. W B Landrum urged members to study give build and pray for a world Christian community and noted need for one thousand new missionaries with Ohio sending ten and Dayton district at least one.

Women’s Society of Christian Service of Methodist Church Dayton Ohio Epworth Methodist Church First Methodist Church of Middletown Charles S. Bailey Ralph Mull Kenneth S. Learey C. W. Smith Fred _ Stein L. J. Long Jerome Jarrett Melvin Kelso Samuel Lapham Beneville Roof B. D. Morgan Ellison Young Walter Jones Charles Timmons Edward R. Shatz Harry V. Miller Bailey Smith Mull Learey Epworth Society Women’s Society of Christian Service Weselyan Service Guild L. B. Simms Robert Kennedy

Wildwood Ladies Close Season With Elections at Meadows

The Wildwood Golf Club ladies wrapped up the season with a dinner meeting at the Meadows and elected new officers for the coming year. Officers elected include Mrs. Melvin Kelso as president, Mrs. Morris Smith as vice president, Mrs. M. B. Sanderson as secretary, Mrs. Eugene Coker as treasurer, and Mrs. Owen Combs as board member. The season saw record participation and large turnouts for Ladies' Day golf.

Ladies of Wildwood Golf Club Melvin Kelso Morris Smith M. B. Sanderson Eugene Coker Owen Combs Wildwood

Personalities Celebrate Two Wedding Anniversaries in Detroit and Hamilton

Mr and Mrs Edward Wendell of Detroit Michigan visited Mrs Wendells brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Gerald Painter of 1713 Highland St They marked their second wedding anniversaries Mae Sullivan of 2217 North Clinton St spent Tuesday in Hamilton as the guest of Mrs Clyde DeRyan

Edward Wendell Detroit, Mich Wendell Gerald Painter Highland St Mae Sullivan North Clinton St Hamilton Clyde DeRyan

Mr and Mrs Walter Daugher ty Visit Williamsburg Guests

Mr and Mrs Walter Daugher ty of Williamsburg Ohio were guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson at 1101 Grove Street on Tuesday.

Walter Daugherty Williamsburg, O Walter Johnson Grove St

Louise Peggs Recovers After Hospital Treatment

Louise Peggs of 210 Franklin Street is recovering at home after treatment at Middletown Hospital. She became suddenly ill downtown on Monday and was transported by ambulance to the hospital.

Louise Peggs Franklin St Middletown Hospital

Welfare Group Holds Party at Girls Club

Mothers' Welfare Association of South School entertained 85 teachers and guests at the Girls' Club with a buffet supper and decorated tables. Mrs. S. Slye introduced Mr. and Mrs. Wade Miller Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kramer and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Copp. The program featured drama by Florence Powell's students and a musicale with Ann Jane Heck performing.

Mothers’ Welfare Association of South School S. Slye Wade Miller Ross Kramer Herman Copp Miller Twe South School Copp Dale Wiley Florence Powell Joanne Whitley Ruby Collins Jack Back Ray Root Bruce Cleveland Elaine Bloomberg Margaret Bailey Juanita Langdon Ann Jane Heck Jane Annie Chopin Ann Heck

Women of the Moose Meet Tuesday Evening Initiation

The Women of the Moose plan an initiation gathering tomorrow at 7 30 p m in Moose Hall. Presbyters from First Presbyterian Church will hold an old fashioned social at Elk Creek Grange at 8 p m tomorrow with each member bring your own lunch while the committee provides dessert and beverages. Mr and Mrs Frank Shinn lead the committee in charge.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall First Presbyterian Church Elk Creek Grange Frank Shinn

Young Women's Society Meeting At St. Paul's Church

The Young Women's Society of St. Paul's Church will meet with Mrs. Russell Stevens Jr at 104 Monroe Street Thursday at 7 30 p.m.

Young Women’s Society of

Gleaners of First Methodist Church Meet Thursday

Gleaners of First Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 2 15 p m in the church for the regular meeting.

First Methodist Church

American War Mothers to Convene at Legion Home

The American War Mothers will meet Thursday at 2 p m in the American Legion Home for a social gathering and the election of officers.

American Legion

Clock’s first stroke marks the exact hour strike

In a striking clock the initial strike indicates the exact hour.

Organizational Meeting Planned for Middletown Auxiliary

A Middletown Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary luncheon meeting is set for noon Friday October 29 in the Manchester Hotel Junior Ballroom. President Mrs Reuben Pieters will preside while Captain and Mrs Kenneth Sharp and Mrs Della Hancock Black will speak on lay participation and the Christian Social Service program. Reservations may be made with the local office by Thursday morning.

Women’s Auxiliary Salvation Army of Middletown Manchester Hotel Reuben Pieters Kenneth Sharp Della Hancock Black Syracuse Christian Social Service Salvation Army

Cincinnati Musical Features Local Artist Ramsdell Guest

Local mezzo-soprano Mrs. Helen Gerber Ramsdell will be guest artist with the Cincinnati Symphony Club for Morning Musicale Thursday at 11 am. She will perform two groups and be accompanied at the piano by Mrs. C J Hughes, sharing program with Dr. C Hugo Grimm.

Helen Gerber Ramsdell Cincinnati Symphony Club Ramsdell C. Hugo Grimm

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Jouy Peny Vamlloweey the Meadows Yankee RD Ima Lince Coats Butler C.mcdowell Furs Beta Sigma Phi Middletonians Wildwood Ladies John Dobrozsi, Jr General Insurance Bellemonte Thomas H. Stubbs Middletown Bar Association Middletown Review Board of Appeals Boy Scouts Safety Council Lodges N. Main St Cincinnati Musicale Sanitone Iseuvres John J. Palmer Nat'l. Bank Betty Crocker General Mille General Mills Pettifores Che Door Wilson Funeral Home Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson Rogers Jewelry Rogers
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