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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1948

Page

3

Right Way Hosts Respect Guest Choice Over Forcing Drinks

A good host does not pressure a guest to drink. It is the host’s duty to offer beverages but respect refusal as a personal choice.

Five Year Old Sharon Fahrenholz Celebrates Birthday

Five year old Sharon Lynn Fahrenholz celebrated her birthday at her grandparents home 291 Elmo Place with a peanut hunt and a fish pond full of gifts for attending playmates. Guests included Jimmy Lee Price Judith Fanning Ricky Farrish Nancy Farshi Janie Bigges Judy Ulrich and many others from Dayton West Alexandria Lebanon and nearby areas. Sharon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fahrenholz.

Sharon Lynn Fahrenholz George Fahrenholz Elmo Place Jimmy Lee Mary Lee Price Monroe Judith Fanning Ricky Nancy Janie Farshi Judy Biggess Dayton Donna Marie George Ulrich West Alexandria Nikki Charles Perrine Lebanon Teddy Steven Brown Reggie Vickie Begley Judy Elenore Moon Mariette Donna Stevens Margo Parconner Ruby Holt Merrily Day Mary Fahrenholz Sheron Lynn Fred Fahrenholz

Annual inspection for Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary

Annual inspection for the Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary is set for tomorrow evening in the evon auditorium at 8 p.m. Dayton department president Mrs. Lulu Chapin will serve as inspecting officer. Lunch will be served and all members and officers are urged to attend.

Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Evon Lulu Chapin Dayton

Jones Arnold Nuptials Solemnized At Lebanon Church

Miss Betty Jones and William L Arnold were married at Lebanon Methodist Church on Friday evening August 27 in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Paul D Chiles. The couple now reside at 121 North Broadway Lebanon. A reception followed at the bride’s home and they honeymooned at Indian Lake.

Elenor Zech Herschel Jones Charles Reif Bob Reif Dick Davidson Fred Jones Indian Lake North Broadway Lebanon

Coming Week Events at Local Churches and Societies

A list of weekly activities and meetings across Viola Rebekah Lodge Knights of Malta Hall First Evangelical United Brethren Church Oakland Presbyterian Church Nurses Alumnae Jolly Eight Bridge Club and more. Highlights include meetings on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday with times from 2:30 p m. to 9:45 a m. and various hosts and locations.

Viola Rebekah Knights of Malta Women's Society of World Service First Evangelical United Brethren Church Charlies Dagenbach Hamilton-Lebanon Rd Homemakers Richard Henz Queen Ave Women's Association of Oakland Presbyterian Church John Catching Logan Ave Jolly Eight Bridge Club Frank Chapman Franklin St First Methodist Church St. Pauls Silver Link Council Daughters of America Daughters of Union Veterans YMCA Oakland Circle of Baptist Church J. F. Dooley Fleming Rd Middletown Shrine Masonic Temple Women of the Moose Moose Hall Women’s Guild St. Paul’s Church Knights Templars Middletown Hospital Verity Hall Ladies of Grand Army of Republic Civic Association Goodwill Mothers’ Club C. E. Fakes Grand Ave Women's Society Christian Service

Mount Vernon to Open State Hospital for Mental Illness and Tuberculosis

The opening of a new 2 million dollar Mount Vernon state hospital next Thursday will place Ohio at the forefront of care for mentally ill and tuberculosis patients. The 550 to 600 bed facility will serve about 400 new patients plus 176 existing tuberculosis patients, with extensive medical facilities and a staff boost of around 260. Governor Herbert to lead a delegation at the ceremonies.

Columbus Oap Mount Vernon Ohio Charles L Sherwood Thomas J. Herbert Sherwood Mount Vernon State Hospital State Division of Mental Hygiene

Barretts Take Extended Southern Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kent Barrett of the Wilmore Apts depart for several weeks in the south heading to Miami Beach Florida with a layover in Birmingham Alabama to see university students Jack Wilson. They plan to return late in September when Mr Barrett resumes at the University of Cincinnati. Also, Mr and Mrs Everlie Kash of Second Ave spend the week in Richmond Virginia with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Richard Moon and grandchildren Michael Jon and Beverlie Jane.

Jack Kent Barrett Wilmore Apts Miami Beach Fla Birmingham Ala Jack Wilson University of Alabama Barrett University of Cincinnati Everlie Kash Second Ave Richmond, Va Richard Moon Michael, Jon Beverlie Jane

Notable Guests and a Westward Motor Trip

Miss Barbara Gowdy of Canton is the house guest of Mr and Mrs Charles Egleston in Grand Ave. Mr and Mrs J Kievit and daughter Gloria return from a month long motor trip through the West with stopovers at Colorado Springs Yellowstone Lake Louise Banff along the California coast and Grand Canyon.

Barbara Gowdy Canton, C Charles Egleston Grand Ave

Crowd enjoys Wildwood two ball foursome event

A large crowd attended the Wildwood event yesterday for a two ball foursome. Mrs Owen Combs and M B Sanderson shot 40 to win log cross while Mrs Campbell Allen and A C O Conner scored 48. Mrs James Abbott and Martin Bauer tied with 42. A covered dish closed the day and the next event on September 25 will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Virgil Clark.

Wildwood Log Cross Owen Combs M. B. Sanderson Campbell Allen A. C. O'Conner Irs James Abbott Martin Bauer Virgil Clark

Emergency call at 1704 Lawn Ave rescues woman in distress

Firemen answered a call last night at 1704 Lawn Ave and found Dorothy Deardorf, 34, fainting. An inhalator was used and she was taken to the hospital in a McCoy Leffler ambulance for emergency treatment.

Lawn Ave Dorothy Deardorf

Pastor Killed by Son in Accidental Shooting

INDIANAPOLIS AP The Rev Verdi Allen 51 was shot to death Saturday by his nine year old son who found a pistol in the glove compartment of the father's car. The boy cried I did not mean to do it. I thought it was a toy pistol as Allen prepared to enter the car. Legal notice for divorce in Butler County Ohio seeks a split for Albert G Taylor from Velzne Taylor with court dates and filing requirements.

Indianapolis Verdi Allen Virgil Quinn Allen Richard Albert G. Taylor Larkin St Atlanta Georgia Velzne Taylor Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio A. D Conrad C. Stroh Joseph Kiep Casper & Casper

Marilyn Wagner Weds Donald Wagner in Blue Ball

Mr and Mrs George Geary announce the marriage of their daughter Marilyn to Donald Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wagner on Wednesday August 25. Marilyn is Monroe High School graduate employed at Eversharp. Donald is WWII veteran and Monroe graduate, an interior decorator at Rathman Troup Furniture. They reside at 3103 Illinois Ave.

George Geary Blue Ball Marilyn Donald Wagner Charles Wagner Warren Rd Wagner Monroe High School Eversharp Company Rathman Troup Furniture Company Illinois Ave

B 36 Flight Demonstrations Planned Across U S on Air Force Day

The Air Force will showcase the B 36 bomber on Air Force Day September 18 with five aircraft from Fort Worth taking off for long range flights to pattern over many cities. About 50 B 29s will conduct long range strikes from abroad, while the B 36s fly at low altitude to be visible to crowds. The report highlights the B 36’s claimed 10 000 pound bomb capacity and massive weight, noting its four bomb bays and potential to carry large ordnance.

Washington Air Force Fort Worth Tex United States Japan Air Force Day

Fasteeth Alka Line Powder Advertisement

An old style ad promises relief from loose dentures by using Fasteeth, a non acid powder, sprinkled on plates to hold them firmer for comfort. It claims soothing gums and reduces embarrassment from loose plates and urges purchase at drug stores.

Adv

County fair opens with hope for attendance record in Canton

Stark County opens its 99th annual county fair with officials aiming to set a new attendance mark. Gov. Thomas J. Herbert is slated to visit Thursday and the Freedom Train is scheduled to depart Friday.

Canton Stark County Thomas J. Herbert

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