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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1948

Page

6

Birthday Party for Karah Mae Cracraft Celebrated

A sunny birthday party honored Karah Mae Cracraft at home with a dressmaker game and games on the lawn. Guests included McComb, Dennis, Hayes, Curry, Howard, Murphy, Stanton, Macs, Bunnell, Guernsey, Dieteriv, Ross, Egleston, Atchley, Leavell, Cook, and Warnock. Karah Mae is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cracraft of 2029 Winton St.

Karah Mac Cracraft Ay McComb Mary Ann Dennis Shirley Hayes Rita Curry Phyllis Howard Patty Murphy Shirley Stanton Carolyn Macs Nancy Bunnell Margie Guernsey Beth Dieteriv Peggy Ross Bonnie Bee Egleston Zandra Atchley Sue Ann Leavell Bonnie Cook Betty Warnock Karah Mae Ernest Cracraft Winton St

Norris Ortman Vows Planned for September Fourth

Miss Mary Norris will wed Charles Lee Ortman at 7 after seven o clock in Pleasant Ridge United Brethren Church. Rev J D Nisewonder and Dr E Ri Turner officiate the double ring ceremony with sister Betty Norris maid of honor and Ruth Marie Crout bridesmaid. Judy Fabing flower girl and Tommy Ortman ring bearer. Best man Thomas Ortman with ushers Richard Sorg Walter Diver and Robert Hollenbaugh. Hostesses and musicians named for reception and music by Margaret Ann Hamlin and Mary Lou Bradshaw.

Mary Norris Chester E. Hollenbaugh Auburn St Charles Lee Ortman Lee Ortman Ardmore Dr Pleasant Ridge United Brethren Church J. D Nisewonder E Ri. Turner Miss Norris Betty Norris Ruth Marie Crout Judy Fabing Tommy Ortman Thomas Ortman Richard Sorg Walter Diver Robert Hollenbaugh Russell Weatherwax, Jr Audra Mcsurvey Ruth Gillespie Betty Gallagher Margaret Ann Hamlin Mary Lou Bradshaw

Dogs Dattered WWII Sentries Returned to Owners

During World War II about 20 000 dogs were donated to the U S Army for sentry scout and messenger work. Practically all have since been returned to their owners.

United States

Virginia Kraft Tendered Shower

Miss Virginia Kraft bride elect of Eugene Chippen dale was honored at a miscelaneous shower hosted by Miss Betty Evans at her home 304 Monroe St. Guests enjoyed games and prizes for Mary Sayers and others followed by refreshments.

Virginia Kraft Eugene Chippendale Betty Evans Monroe St Mary Sayers Robert Ditmeyer Robert Boyd Paul McCane Harry Vuncan Kenneth Ditmeyer Marie Valentine Jack Harris Estil Wright Gene Perkins

Hospital data notice lists patients and residences

In The Hospital Data, Jerry Lee Mannan of Frieming Rd is the son of Mr and Mrs Harold Hannah and listed under surgical. Mrs Thomas Troutvine of Dayton, medical. Mrs Jack Stewart of Waneta St medical. Mrs Donald Miller of Baltimore St medical. Mrs Joseph Gensler of Germantown medical. Walter R Steward of Baltimore and Victor Mackall of Hughes St listed as medical.

Jerry Lee Mannan Fr Ieming Rd Harold Hannah Thomas Troutvine Dayton Jack Stewart Waneta St Donald Miller Baltimore St Joseph Gensler Germantown Walter R. Steward Victor Mackall Hughes St

Local residents named in area notices

Neal Hosey of Stahley St op Wright of Rosedale Rd. Jess Mayabbe Jr. of Wood lawn Ave. Mrs Harold Emrick of West Middletown William L Shaw of Middle town Route 3 Miss Edna Thirkield of Franklin.

Neal Hosey Stahley Wright Rosedale Rd Jess Mayabbe, Jr Woodlawn Harold Emrick West Middletown William L. Shaw Middletown Edna Thirkield Franklin

Fire damages water well motor in Seminole

Seminole Oklahoma firefighters battled a blaze at a city water well when a short in the electrical wiring of a motor caused it to ignite. The flames damaged electrical lines on two circuits before being controlled.

Seminole Okla

Miss Martha Klingensmith to Wed John Ifoie Saturday

Miss Martha Klingensmith becomes bride to John R Ifoie in Holy Trinity Church on Saturday September 4 at 9 30 PM. Maid of honor is sister Miss Jean Klingensmith with bridesmaids Miss Mary Smith and Miss Mary Dinus. Best man is Joseph Hotarick. ushers James Dinus and John Krasnowski. Reverend James F McNary to officiate.

Martha Klingensmith John R. Ifoie Jean Klingensmith Mary Smith Mary Dinus Joseph Hotarick James Dinus John Krasnowski Holy Trinity Church Masgr James F. McNary

Personal notes on returning visitors from Wisconsin and Michigan

Miss Ruth Southard of South Broad Street has returned home after ten days with Mr and Mrs Virgil T Clark in Rhindlander Wisconsin. Mrs E C DeBolt of Clinton Street returned home after a week visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Louis Davis Jr in Detroit Michigan.

Ruth Southard South Broad St Virgil T. Clark Rhindlander, Wis E. C. DeBolt Clinton St Louis Davis, Jr Detroit Mich

Family Returns Home After Stay With Sheleys

After two months with Mr and Mrs Robert Sheley of 2520 Titus Ave their son in law Howard Dye and daughter and their son Kenneth have returned to Santa Claus California, concluding the visit.

Robert Sheley Tytus Ave Howard Dye Kenneth Santa Cluse Calif

Dinner guests in Franklin honor local hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Aicholt and daughter Trudy of Terrace Park, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Carter, Mrs. Albert Ritter, Mrs. John Earnhart, Mrs. Pauline Fisher, and Charles Gabriel visited Miss Sophia Hewitt and Mrs. Mary Flisher in Franklin on Sunday for a dinner event.

Melvin Aicholt Trudy Terrace Park Herbert Carter Albert Ritter John Earnhart Pauline Fisher Charles Gabriel Sophia Hewitt Mary Flisher Franklin

American War Mothers Meet Thursday at Legion Home

The group will gather Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Legion Home for a meeting. Members are urged to attend to conduct special business of importance.

Legion

Methodist Church Picnic at Armco Park Assembly

MyM of Methodist Church will assemble at 6 p.m. tomorrow at Armco Park. Members are asked to bring well filled baskets for a picnic lunch.

MYM of Methodist Church Armco Park

L B United Presbyterian Women Meet at Chippendale Home

The L B Class of United Presbyterian Church will gather tomorrow at 1115 Young St the home of Mrs Willard Chippendale at 7 30 p m for a church meeting.

L. B United Presbyterian Church Willard Chippendale Young St

Women of the Moose Meet Tomorrow at Moose Hall

The Women of the Moose schedule a meeting for tomorrow at 7 30 p m in Moose Hall with plans to discuss upcoming events and club activities. The gathering aims to share updates and coordinate volunteer efforts among members.

Prosser Order of Eastern Star Meeting Announcement

Prosser Chapter 367 Order of Eastern Star will meet in the Masonic Temple tomorrow evening with escorts Mrs William Prichett and Mrs Alma Evans as chairmen in charge. The Women’s Guild of S Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church will not meet tomorrow but will convene Thursday September 9 at 2 30 p m at the church.

Prosser Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple William Prichett Alma Evans Women’s Guild of S. Paul’s

Women’s Missionary Society Meeting Postponed Held in Red Lion

The regular monthly meeting of Zion Lushneran Church Women’s Missionary Society, postponed last week, will be held at Mrs. Stanley Thiischback’s home in Red Lion tomorrow evening at 8 p.m.

Women’s Missionary Society of Zion

Silver Link Council meets at Knights of Malta Hall

Silver Link Council No 223 Daughters of America convenes this evening at 7 30 in Knights of Malta Hall. A covered dish dinner and social hour follow the discussion of routine business.

Silver Link Council No. 223 Daughters of America Knights of Malta

Ladies Day at Wildwood Club Honors Guests and Winners

Ladies teed off at 9 30 a m for Wildwood Club event. Mrs Campbell Allen posted the day low with 46 while visitor low was Mrs Carl Bogan at 49. Mrs Hugh Wright won low putts with 15. Blind bogey went to Mrs George Ritter with 44. Guests included Mrs Joe Holt On Mrs Carl Bogan and Mrs John Murphy. Two ball foursomes set for Sunday September 5 led by Mr and Mrs Melvin Kelso with help from several hosts.

Wildwood Campbell Allen Carl Bogan Hugh Wright George Ritter Joe Holton John Murphy Owen Combs Morris Smith Melvin Kelso William Shuck William Apple

Births at Hospital Tue and Wed

Mr and Mrs Charles Black of Monroe welcomed a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Fred Cotter man of Franklin welcomed a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John Evans of 704 Seventh Ave welcomed a boy Wednesday.

Charles Black Monroe Fred Cotterman Franklin John Evans Seventh Ave

Colored couple welcome a girl in New York

Mr and Mrs Donald Ginn of 809 Eighth Ave announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday.

Donald Ginn Eighth Ave

Nu Pi Mu Sorority Enjoys Covered Dish Evening

Nu Pi Mu Sorority unit 1 enjoyed a delicious covered dish at Armco Park last evening. Members listed include Jack ie Eichorn Doris Watson Virginia Nickell Margaret Mehl Phyllis Rhoades O Nell Spangler Bonnie Richter Marchita Wheeler Lois Lindsay Lois Basford Helen Puckett and chaperone Betty Smith. Next meeting set for September 7 at 7 30 p.m. in YMCA.

Nu Pi Mu Sorority Unit 1 Armco Park Jackie Eichorn Doris Watson Virginia Nickell Margaret Mehl Phyllis Rhoades O’nell Spangler Bonnie Richter Marchita Wheeler Lois Lindsay Lois Basford Helen Puckett Glen Patrick William Bergman Betty Smith YMCA

City groups schedule evening meetings at local halls

The Order of Ahepa will meet at 8 p m at the YMCA. The Moose Club weekly business session starts at 8 p m at the hall on West Central Ave.

Order of Ahepa YMCA Moose Club West Central Ave

Local 836 Chauffeurs Teamsters to Meet at Trades Hall

Members of Local Union No 836 Chauffeurs Teamsters and Helpers will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m at the Trades and Labor Council Hall for union business and plans.

Trades and Labor Council Hall

Blythe-Williams Post 231 Meeting Set at Hall

The house committee and executive board of Blythe Williams Post 231 will convene at 7 30 p m in the hall to discuss post operations and plans.

House Blythe-Williams Post 231

Thursday Alpha Council Meeting Notice

Alpha Council No. 326 Jr OQUAM invites members to gather at 8 p m at 19 North Broad Street for a weekly session.

Alpha Council No. 326, Jr. Oquam North Broad St

Dance Club Meeting of Veterans of Foreign Wars

The Dance Club of Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the club room.

Dance Club of Veterans of Foreign Wars

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Time Posted

Alcoholics Anonymous will conduct its meeting at 7 30 p m today with regular attendance expected and location not specified in the notice.

Weekly meeting of Armco Employees Federation committee

The executive committee of Armco Employees Independent Federation will hold its weekly meeting at 7 p.m. in the AEIF offices.

Armco Employes Independent Federation AEIF

Blythe Williams Post Auxiliary Meeting Noted

Blythe Williams Post Auxiliary will meet at 8 p m in the Silver Leaf Social Club on Ninth Ave.

Blythe - Williams Post Silver Leaf Social Club Ninth Ave

Odd Fellows Lodge Meeting Set for 7 30 PM at Central Ave Hall

The Odd Fellows Lodge will hold a meeting at 7 30 p.m. at the Hall on Central Ave. Members are urged to attend and participate in the evening's agenda.

Odd Fellows Lodge Central Ave

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Set for 12 10 at Manchester Hotel

The Chamber of Commerce schedules a meeting at 12 10 p m in the Manchester Hotel. Members and guests are expected to attend to discuss local business concerns and upcoming events.

Chamber of Commerce Manchester Hotel

William Crawford to speak at Kiwanis noon meeting

William Crawford of the Wrenn Paper Company will be guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club noon meeting in the Manchester Hotel. His subject will be blotting papers.

William Crawford Wrenn Paper Company Kiwanis Club Manchester

Middletown Lions to Dinner With War Mothers

The Middletown Lions will dine with the Middletown War Mothers at 6 p.m. in the Legion Home as part of community events this week.

Middletown Lions Middletown War Mothers Legion Home

Injured Driver Dies After North Of Tiffin Crash

James Fassler, 51, of Maple Grove, died in a hospital yesterday from injuries sustained when the car he was riding in collided with another vehicle north of Tiffin.

Tiffin James Fassler Maple Grove

Phi Delta Theta opens centennial convention at Miami University

The Phi Delta Theta centennial convention opens on the Miami University campus in Oxford. More than 1500 active and alumni members attend sessions with welcomes from Maj. Gen. Paul R. Hawley, Miami University president Ernest H. Hahne, and Lt. Gov. Paul M. Herbert. Memorial services for fallen members led by Judge William R. Bayes are planned, and the Robert Morrison Seminar Room in Upham Hall will be presented to the university. Morrison was among the fraternity founders.

Oxford Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Miami University Paul C. Beam Paul R. Hawley Ernest H. Hahne Miami Univerrsity Paul M Herbert Ohio William R. Bayes New York City Robert Morrison Upham Hall Morrison

Middletown Council Certifies 65 Candidates for Board Seats

The Middletown Safety Council certified 65 candidates for 30 Board of Controls vacancies and approved by law changes. Ten top vote receivers will serve three years, next ten two years, the rest one year. Five groups will elect representatives: Police, Fire, Board of Education, City Commission, and State Highway Patrol. Ballots go out next week with five election judges to be named. all ballots counted by September 15.

Middletown Safety Council Civic Association Middletown

School Hours Change For Opening Day At West Middletown

Mark Blakley announces altered opening day times on September 7 at West Middletown. First sessions start 12 30 p m recess 3 20 p m lunch canceled to coordinate transportation for Madison Township students and high school riders. Bus drivers depart at 11 30 a m to serve both grades.

West Middletown Mark Blakley Blakley Madison Township

Community figures named in local notice list

A roster of individuals includes the Rev Kenneth Learey Elmo Lingrel Jack Linzie Delbert Mann C L Maxberry F H McGraw Msgr J F Mc Nary R L Miles Wade Miller Wiley Mitchell Howard Murray Frank Myers Frizell Myers Mrs Esther O Neill C H Pippert Edward Portsmouth James Purvis L F Reinartz Arch Robison Edward Shively Clarence Smith Walter E Sooy Walter Spindler Max Stamper Charles Stutenroth Joe Thomas Martin Thomas Jack Wilson Don Woodward Elmer Davis Ray Collingsworth James Maines.

Walter Spindler Max Stamper Charles Stutenroth Joe Thomas Martin Thomas Jack Wilson Don Woodward Elmer Davis Ray Collingsworth James Maines

West Middletown Public School Hours Update

Regular West Middletown school hours begin Wednesday starting at 8 30 a m and closing at 3 20 p m for high school students on the same trip.

West Middletown

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HFC First National Bank Main St Iddietown Coca-Cola Company Dayton Coca-Cola Bottling Company THE Women of the Moose Moose Hall NU PI MU Sorority Alcoholic Anonymous Sanstone Stis Corres Wilson Funeral Home South Main ST Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson George Adrian J. A. Aull, Jr Joseph Ayres Elmer Barker C. W. Beck Charles Blair Vincent Bramlage G. W. Breiel James Byrum W. C. Cade Alex Cheek F. W. Chew W. A. Crawford Eugene Danner Charles Denny, Jr Morris Evans Frank Dobrozsi Mabel Gardner Walter S. Geckeler E. F. Grant Harry Hadley William J. Miller King Features, Inc Kodak Film Melek Seapabat Adhice Noland Central Big Four Fine Foods Nme Techne Sraspe Rere Aire Rive Kyle Strand Theatre
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