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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1949

Page

6

Family wedding guests travel from Philadelphia and Seltzer

Visiting relatives attended a wedding between sisters Bette and Frank Gouveia yesterday. Mrs. Larry Mitchie from Philadelphia and Mrs. F J Gallagher from Seltzer joined family members Jackie and others for the occasion.

Queen Ave Larry Mitchie Philadelphia Bette F. J. Gallagher Seltzer and Sons Jackie Mrs. Seltzer Frank Gouveia

Kingsbury Family Weekend Visit From Alameda Arrives

From Uniontown Pennsylvania Mr and Mrs C L Kingsbury Jr arrived to visit his family Mr and Mrs C L Kingsbury Jr of Alameda for the weekend.

Uniontown C. L. Kingsbury, Jr C L. Kingsbury, Jr Alameda

Elams and Heil visit Wright kin in Lexington Versailles Ky

Mr and Mrs Orman M Elam of Maple Park and Mr and Mrs William Hehl of Hamilton spend Labor Day weekend visiting Mrs Betty Wright and Col Wilmore Wright and other relatives in Lexington and Versailles Kentucky.

Orman M. Elam Maple Park William Hehl Hamilton Labor Day Elam Betty Wright Col Wilmore Wright Lexington Versailles

Washington couple visits Barnett and Schuyler families

Mr. and Mrs. John Schuyler along with Marge Barnett of Washington D C visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. William J Barnett at 120 N Clinton St and spend time with Mr Schuylers family in Dayton.

John Schuyler Marge Barnett Washington, D. C William J. Barnett N. Clinton St Mr. Schuyler Dayton

Corwins Return From Butler Kentucky Visit

Mr and Mrs Walshing Corwin of Wilbraham Road returned from Butler Kentucky. Mr Corwin came home earlier in the week and Mrs Corwin has just arrived.

Mrs. Walshing Corwin Wilbraham Rd Butler, Ky Corwin Mrs. Corwin

Clark Street hosts East Peoria friend visit

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schramm of Clark Street hosted Pete Smith, a school friend from East Peoria, Illinois, last week.

Joseph Schramm Clark St Pete Smith East Peoria, Ill

Week Ending With Layton Goodmans of Highland St

Week ending with the Layton Goodmans of Highland Street notes former Middleton residents Mr. and their family.

Layton Goodmans Highland St Middletonians

Wedding Guests Attend Miss Mildred Taylor and S J Whalen

Mrs George Booker of Louisville Kentucky hosts out of town guests for the wedding of Miss Mildred Taylor and S J Whalen held on Friday. Attendants include Dr and Mrs Robert Jaffee Mr and Mrs Robert Evans Mr and Mrs William Bruckart Miss Marguerite Gymko Mr Edwin Weiss Miss Janet Shaw and Mr Bernard Diehl of Columbus.

Mildred Taylor S. J. Whalen Robert Jaffee Robert Evans William Bruckart Marguerite Gymko Edwin Weiss Janet Shaw Bernard Diehl Columbus Robert Paris Xenia J. C. Chalfonte J. C. Chalfonte, Jr Alien Laudeman Lawrence Waring Milford, O Squire Whalen Cynthiana James Rollins Liberty, Y

Hospitality party honors visiting Becks with bridge prizes

Mrs. Calvin Beck and party guests from New Jersey are hosting visitors led by Mrs. Walter Bender of Superior Ave. Notables include Mrs. George Harvey Mrs. Orville Bach and several others. Bridge prizes go to Mrs. Harvey Mrs. Bach and Mrs. Ranch with Mrs. Beck taking guest prize.

Calvin Beck New Jersey Walter Bender Superior Ave George Harvey Orville Bach W. Ranch Fred Becker W. J. Beck Fred Danford C. W. Denny, Jr Beck Harvey Bach Ranch

Trio of Rizzo Sisters Tour Chicago and Michigan

Miss Ann Rizzo and her sister Miss Tina Rizzo of Stanley Street along with Miss Mary Jane Warner of Woodlawn Avenue are spending a few days in Chicago and Benton Harbor Michigan.

Ann Rizzo Tina Rizzo Stanley St Mary Jane Warner Woodlawn Ave Chicago Benton Harbor, Mich

Wedding Guests Attend Norfolk Nuptials

Attendees at the Norfolk wedding of Miss Helen Louise Renolds and Robert Dobbins included Mrs. Ewing Taulbee of Illinois Avenue and Mrs. M. E. Soule of Central Avenue.

Helen Louise Renolds Robert Dobbins Norfolk Ewing Taulbee Illinois Ave M. E. Soule Central Ave

Barkleys Visit Canton Family From Ohio

Mr and Mrs Paul Barkley and their son David from Canton Ohio are visiting his family Mr and Mrs E G Barkley on Stanley Street for a week.

Paul Barkley David Canton, O E. G. Barkley Stanley St

Highland Ave Guests Visit from Wellington Ohio

Houseguests in the home of Mr and Mrs Jessie Day of Highland Ave were Mr and Mrs William Stanfield and daughter Kay Frances of Wellington Ohio.

Jessie Day Highland Ave William Stanfield Kay Frances Wellington, O

Mr and Mrs James M Johnson Return From California Trip

Mr and Mrs James M Johnson and sons completed a three week journey to California visiting San Francisco Friant and Oxnard. They toured Yosemite National Park Grand Canyon Paint Desert and Merrimack Caverns during the return trip.

James M. Johnson and Sons California San Francisco Friant Oxnard Yosemite National

Beedle Family to Visit Fairfield for Labor Day

Mr and Mrs E Beedle of Germantown Road will be guests of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Norman Wood of Fairfield for Labor Day.

E. Beedle Germantown Rd Norman Wood Fairfield Labor Day

Wedding Guests Arrive for Martha Hays and Howard Wright

Numerous guests gathered for the wedding of Miss Martha Hays and Howard Wright. From Coolville Ohio came Mr and Mrs Vern Hayes and Mr and Mrs.

Martha Hays Howard Wright Coolville Vern Hayes

Pretty Shower for Bride-Elect Mar gie Stairs

A Saturday night bridal shower for Miss Mar gie Stairs bride-elect of Mark K. Ware featured pastel decorations and a gift display by the fireplace. Hostesses Mrs Wayne Dunn and Miss Jackie Sheffer led games, cards, and refreshments with prize winners named.

Margie Stairs Mark K. Ware Wayne Dunn Jackie Sheffer Mrs. Dunn Curtis St D. Ulrich Ruthpat Marilyn Russell

United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Meeting Notice

The United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary 33 will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Legion Armory. A luncheon will be served after the meeting.

United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary 33 Legion Armory

Multiple Athens KalaMazoo residents listed in wedding note

John Butcher Mrs Don Mora and Paul Hayes are paired with names from Athens including Floyd Brook ins Howard Brookins and Robert Brookins. From Kalamazoo Michigan come J S Hillard Don Hillard and Fred Hillard couples.

John Butcher Don Mora Paul Hayes Athens Floyd Brookins Howard Brookins Robert Brookins Kalamazoo, Mich J. S. Hillard Don Hillard Fred Hillard

Local Auxiliary Delegates Return from Indianapolis Campout

Mrs Harriet Lamphier and Mrs Ona Hess returned from Indianapolis where they attended the 63rd annual encampment of the Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans. Hess served as Alliance Auxiliary delegate and Lamphier as Orr Auxiliary delegate of Alliance.

Harriet Lamphier Ona Hess Indianapolis Ind Sons of Union Veterans Hess Alliance Auxiliary Lamphier Ao Orr

Local families return from Michillinda Beach Lodge

Mr and Mrs George Zeller and Steven of 211 Aberdeen Dr have returned from a week at Michillinda Beach Lodge on Lake Michigan. Mr and Mrs J Les DuErmit, who also vacationed there last week, have returned home.

George Zeller Steven Aberdeen Dr Michillinda Beach Lodge Lake Michigan J. Les DuErmit

Fair Cooler Forecast For Labor Day Observances

Weather across the nation was generally favorable for parades and Labor Day events. Middletown faced overcast skies and rain from late weekend. today the day will be partly cloudy and cooler with Tuesday mostly fair in the east and south.

Middletown Plains States

Mrs Rice Weds Mr Rice In Double Ring Ceremony

The bride wore a light blue suit with a talisman rose corsage and pearl earrings from the groom. Miss Roberta Williams attended in grey with red rose corsage. Best man was Mr Stan Rothman. A dinner followed at the Leland Hotel dining room. They will live at 1025 Hughes Re. Mrs. Rice works for Union Sanitary Laundry and Mr. Rice for Gardner Board and Carton Company.

Roberta Williams Stan Rothman Leland Hotel Hughes Re

Farewell Party For Whitlocks Ends In Arizona Move

Mrs Edward West of Lamberton Street and Mrs Harry Bailey of Winton Street hosted a farewell party Saturday evening for Mr and Mrs John Whitlock and their daughters Janie and Barbara of Plymouth Street. The Whitlocks plan to move to Arizona. Guests included Wilbur Miller and others. special music by Bailey and Miller.

Edward West Lamberton St Harry Bailey Winton St John Whitlock Janie Barbara Plymouth St Whitlocks Arizona Wilbur Miller McKinley Ruda Carole

Fire Destroys Barn Playhouse in Kennebunkport

The century‑old barn housing the Kennebunkport playhouse burned four hours after the 1949 summer season ended. Cause undetermined. Owner Robert G. Currier estimated loss at 65 thousand dollars. The barn, remodeled as a theater in 1940, hosted the Booth Tarkington drama festival supervised by Tarkington, who died in 1946.

Kennebunkport Robert G. Currier Booth Tarkington Tarkington

New Life In Old Accessories

A guide for thrifty fashion where readers transform old items into fresh looks. Tips include shortening print scarves into neckties, wrapping a charm bracelet around a necktie for a new display, and converting rope or long necklaces into wristwear with clips.

Rotary Club Noon Meeting at Manchester Hotel

The Tuesday noon gathering of the Rotary Club is set for the Manchester Hotel. Members will meet for a brief session and discussion.

Cancer Clinic Night At Hospital At Seven

A cancer clinic is to be held at the hospital at 7 p m. A weekly meeting of the Middletown Co operative Club will take place at 6 30 p m at the Manchester Hotel.

Middletown Co-Operative Club Manchester Hotel

Fraternal Order of Eagles Meet Scheduled at Hall

The Fraternal Order of Eagles will convene at 8 p m at the hall to hold its meeting.

Order of Eagles

Civitan Club Meets at Noon at Manchester Hotel

The Civitan Club will convene at noon at the Manchester Hotel. Members are expected to attend and discuss club activities and upcoming community service events.

Civitan Club Manchester Hotel

Monthly meeting of Sportsman's Club trustees

The trustees of the Sportsman's Club will hold a monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at the clubhouse.

The Sportsman's Club

North Middletown Fire Association Meeting Set

The North Middletown Fire Association will convene at 7 p m at the North Middletown Fire House on Manchester Road.

North Middletown Fire Association North Middletown Fire House Manchester Road

Lemon Township Trustees Meet in Excello Township House

The Lemon Township Board of Trustees will hold a meeting at 7:30 p m in the Township House in Excello. The public is invited to attend and participate in the session.

Lemon Township Board of Trustees Excello

Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting Set for 7 30 P.M.

Veterans of Foreign Wars members will gather at 7 30 p m at post headquarters for their regular meeting and activities.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Spanish American War Vet Event at American Legion

Veterans of the Spanish American War will gather at 8 p.m. at the American Legion for a veterans meeting and observance.

Strike Called Off at Carnegie Illinois Steel Plant

A 50 worker strike at Carnegie Illinois Steel in Youngstown ended Saturday. The CIO union said the employees will return Sunday and meet with management to settle their grievance after demanding four crews instead of three.

Youngstown, O Ohio Works Carnegie-Illinoisteel Corporation CIO

When Women Stand Up in Marriage For Rights

A reader argues that perpetual compromise harms marriage and urges wives to take a stand on key issues. Examples include husbands abandoning family weekends for fishing or hunting and public belittling at home. The piece urges shared duties at home and resisting dignity violations to prevent long term unhappiness.

Bird Imitator Kellogg Dies at 80 in California

Charles Kellogg aged 80 died at his Morgan Hill ranch Ever Ever Land. He could imitate many birds and claim to extinguish gas flames and start a car ten miles away with his voice. His lamnyx was said to be more birdlike than human.

Morgan Hill Alif Charles Kellogg Kellogg

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