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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1948

Page

6

First Birthday Enjoyed By Twins

Wayne Ledford of Winona Dr hosts a Saturday afternoon birthday party for his one-year-old twins Marilyn and Carolyn. Guests bring gifts as ballooned decor and two large cakes set a festive scene for a day of sunshine and refreshments.

Wayne Ledford Winona Dr Marilyn Carolyn Pinky Sears Janet Lynn Semmiler Mikey Akers Garry Chambers Gloria Marsha Jo Conley Rusty Logan Shelby Jean Terry Kash Judy Susan Ledford

Personal notes from Middleton travelers and visitors

Mr and Mrs Al Reck and Mr and Mrs Arthur Sticklin have returned home after a ten day visit in Port Alleghany Pennsylvania. Mrs Mary Duvall has returned home after six weeks with her son in Mercer Wisconsin. Polly Duvall accompanies to St Marys School Sewanee Tennessee for her junior year and will visit Nashville before returning to studies. Mr and Mrs Clarence Long of Moore Street spend two weeks at Freds Resort Mercer Wisconsin. Other Middleton residents at Freds Resort include Mr and Mrs Harry Margerum of Manchester Road.

al Reck Arthur Sticklin Port Alleghany Mary Duvall Ariington Ave Mercer Wis Chicago Polly Duvall St. Mary's School Sewanee Clarence Long Moore St Fred

Dorothy Repper to Wed Obert Ford September 17

Miss Dorothy Marie Repper and Obert Chester Ford plan a September 17 wedding at First Presbyterian Church. The event will feature Dr Reuben Pieters officiating, a reception in the church social rooms, and a bridal party including Ruth Edson Sue Eamright and Jack Repper as ushers. A rehearsal dinner is planned by the bride’s parents.

Dorothy Marie Repper Theodore Allison Reper Monroe St Obert Chester Ford Paul Ford First Presbyterian Church Reuben Pieters Joseph Sabo Iss Repper Ruth Edson Sue Eamright Pittsburgh Ford John Murbach Jack Repper Theodore Repper, Jr

Episcopal Women's Guild to Hear Rev. Gilbert P Symons

The Episcopal Women's Guild meets tomorrow in the Parish hall with guest speaker Rev. Gilbert P. Symons of Cincinnati.

Gilbert P. Symons Episcopal Women’s Guild Cincir

Television Party Honors Patty Ann Murphy on Eleventh Birthday

Sixteen girls were entertained Saturday evening at a television party honoring Patty Ann Murphy on her eleventh birthday. The table featured a white cloth with a yellow border and green taper holders. Patty Ann opened gifts before a luncheon and cake and ice cream. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Murphy Jr. of 1912 Sheffield Street.

Patty Ann Murphy Patty Ann Lloyd Murphy, Jr Sheffield St

Births at Hospital Crowns Week With Ten New Babies

Mr and Mrs Howard Newport 2212 Woodlawn Ave have a boy born Saturday. Mr and Mrs Henry Fugate 1506 Woodlawn Ave welcome a girl born Saturday. Mr and Mrs Sanford Hogan 301 Moore St have a girl born Sunday. Mr and Mrs Donald Harrison 1308 Reynolds St greet a girl born Sunday. Mr and Mrs Henry Howard 2013 Wayne Ave announce a girl born Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Bowman Lebanon report a girl born Sunday. Mr and Mrs David Coleman 221 Vandeveer St celebrate a boy born Sunday. Mr and Mrs Paul Davis 2304 Christel Ave welcome a boy born Sunday. Mr and Mrs Green Peck Middletown Route 1 report a boy born Sunday.

Howard Newport Woodlawn Ave Henry Fugate Sanford Hogan Moore St Donald Harrison Reynolds St Henry Howard Wayne Ave Clarence Bowman Lebanon David Coleman Vandeveer St Paul Davis Christel Ave Green Peck Middletown

Eight Year Old Jean Catherine Herr Birthday Party

Mrs. John C Herr and Miss Nancy Herr hosted an eighth birthday party for Jean Catherine Herr on Saturday. The celebration ran from 3 to 5 with games and contests followed by a table of refreshments and candy filled baskets as favors.

John C. Herr Nancy Herr Aberdeen Jean Catherine Herr Travis Snider Katheleen Hoover Joanna Roberson Patty Moore Patty Sue Craft Mary Ann Lubberger Martha Angel Sally Dumford Mary Ellen Dineen Mary Elizabeth Hogan Eileen Smith Elaine Swope Stephanie Oganowski James Herr, Jr Nancy Michael Johnnie Herr Kagimir Oganewski James Herr Joseph Herr Walter Weber Chardelle Weber Jean Catherine Herr Wild- Vollard

Community Event Schedule From Local Groups

War Mothers Drill team practices at 7 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium. Episcopal Women’s Guild meets at 1 p.m. tomorrow. Circle No. 4 luncheon at parish hall with Mrs. Raymond Kelly at 8 p.m. Tomorrow. Midletown Section National Council of Jewish Women opens with a membership tea at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Girls’ Club.

War Mothers Civic Auditorium Episcopal Women’s Guild Iamemakers Middletown National Council of Jewish Women Girls’ Club

Married Ladies of St. John's Meeting Set Tonight

The Married Ladies of St. John's will gather this evening at 8 p.m. in the church basement for a planned meeting and活动.

St. John’s

Circle to Meet with Mrs Cross at Calumet Street

Flsie Pratt Circle schedules an evening meeting with Mrs Donald J Cross at 1496 Calumet St at 8 p m. Winmore Bible Class plans to meet this evening at 7 30 p m with Mrs Herman Rekers.

Flsie Pratt Donald J. Cross Calumet St Winmore Bible Class Herman Rekers Rekers

Sorority Meetings Planned at YMCA This Evening

Sigma Phi Gamma sorority plans a PM business meeting at the YMCA. Delta Chi Sigma also meets this evening at 7 30 PM at the YMCA for a business session.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority YMCA

Middletown Garden Club Meeting With Mrs Homer Martin

Middletown Garden Club will meet with Mrs Homer Martin and with Mrs F B Greathouse assisting. Griffey Omicron Chapter Sigma Beta Phi opens season with first meeting tonight at 8 in the Barnitz Room YMCA.

Middletown

Epsilon Sigma Alpha to Meet Tomorrow Evening

Epsilon Sigma Alpha will convene tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the YMCA for a group meeting.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha YMCA

Birthday Party For Wade Martin II At Grimes Street Home

Mr and Mrs Wade Egelston hosted a birthday gathering at 112 North Grimes Street on Saturday afternoon for their son Wade Martin II first birthday. Guests included Mitzi Zickgraf prizewinner and several family friends who enjoyed a large blue and white cake and small favors.

Wade Martin Sgelston North Grimes St Wade Martin II Mrty Mitzi Zickgraf

First Baptist Church Group to Meet at 1809 Henry Ave

A church group will assemble at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Reynolds, 1809 Henry Ave, tomorrow at 8 p.m. for an evening gathering hosted by the First Baptist Church.

First Baptist Church Lawrence Reynolds Henry Ave

Missionary Society Meeting Set by First Church

Sarah Thompson Missionary Society of First Church of Christ will convene with Mrs J B Gividen on Christel Ave tomorrow for a local church gathering.

Sarah Thompson Missionary Society of First Church of Christ J. B. Gividen Christel Ave

Pythina Sisters Schedule Dinner and Meeting in Castle Hall

The Pythina Sisters meet in Castle Hall tomorrow for a covered dish dinner at 6 pm. A business meeting follows at 7 30. Members should bring their own service.

Pythina Sisters Castle Hall

Mission Circle Meeting Speaker On Leukemia

Ann Judson Missionary Circle of First Baptist Church will meet tomorrow with Mrs. Howard Stalker of 213 Kenwood Dr. Mrs. John Hall will speak on leukemia. She is sponsored by Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority.

Ann Judson First Baptist Church Howard Stalker Kenwood Dr John Hall Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority

Community Club Events and Notices

Mrs R A Hills Class hosts a covered dish dinner at Chautauqua tomorrow at 6 pm served by Mrs Homer Getz Mrs Robert Lane and Mrs L B Emrick. Unity Council 241 meets 7 30 pm at Knights of Malta Hall with Mrs J W Pearce presiding. Dutch auction arranged by entertainment committee. Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs meet at Glenna Temple Sevenmile tomorrow noon. United Presbyterian Church Women host corn roast tomorrow at 6 30 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Wendt Marshall Rd bring own service and meet at church 6 pm. Willing Workers Class Evangelical United Brethren Church meets tomorrow at 7 30 pm with Mr and Mrs J M Hogg near Franklin. husbands invited.

R.A. Hill Chautauqua Homer Getz Robert Lane L. B. Emrick Unity Council No. 241 Knights of Malta J. W. Pearce Pythian Sisters Butler County Glenna Temple Sevenmile Women’s Missionary Society of United Presbyterian Church Walter Wendt Marshall Rd Evangelical United Brethren Church J. M. Hogg Franklin

Coyle Family Annual Reunion Held Sunday

Fifty seven members of Mrs. Mary Coyle’s family gathered at the Skinner summer home on Coles Road for the annual reunion. A basket lunch was followed by games and contests. Attending were the Coyle and Dunlap families and others including Margaret and Frances Coyle, Marie Lytle, and Jake Sellers.

Mary Coyle Manchester Ave Thomas Skinner Coles Rd Margaret Coyle Frances Coyle Marie Lytle Joseph Dulack Arthur Burkhardt J. Knight Goodman Charles Hald Jake Sellers Bertha Heckman Coyle

Wide Attention For Southwest DAR District Meeting

The Southwest District meeting of the Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution attracts members from across the state. The all day event at Madisonville Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 14, includes an 10:00 AM opening session and luncheon. Indian Hill Chapter hosts with preparations led by Mrs. J. R. Lostro and local members Ramona Kaiser and E Kaiser.

Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution Jonathan Bayard Smith Madisonville Methodist Church Indian Hill J. R. Lostro Middletown E. Kaiser Ramona Kaiser H. B. Harvey Ralph Schleich John Molloy W. C. Thompson Frank Forbes Leslie Raine W. H. Minton W. H. Yen Rachel Hartey

Hospital Census Notes Local Stays And Discharges

The list records patients in The Hospital including James Lauires Louie Strodtpneck Kelsey Nickell Joseph Klinckner Attilio Marconi Raymond Brown Donald Canter Robert Selov Richard Dearth Paul Franklin and others with medical or surgical status. Several families are named with street addresses in Grimes Middletown Grand West Middletown Ken Manhattan Linden Mohawk and Fleming Roads noting discharges for Willie Johnson Jack Stoops Lucille Polleys C F Ritz Earl McGraw Henry C Howerd Nancy Wilson Marilyn Mahoney and Donald Blevins.

James Lauires Walter Brelsford Grimes St Louie Strodtpneck McKinley St Kelsey Nickell Omaha St Joseph Klinckner Church St Attilio Marconi Middletown Raymond Brown West Middletown Donald Imhoff Fleming Rd Elmer J Rider Franklin Donald Canter Albert Canter Manchester Ave Robert Selov Trenton Richard Dearth Calumet Ave Paul Franklin Grand Ave Robert Lee Whitt Troy Whitt Willie Johnson Camden Jack Stoops Robert Stuart Kenhattan Glen Mulligan Lucille Polleys Parkview Ave C. F. Ritz Earl McGraw Curtis Henry C. Howerd Coles Rd Nancy Wilson William Wilson Mohawk St Marilyn Mahoney Dan Mahoney Linden Ave Donald Blevins Berman Blevins

Painting Stolen From Earl of Carlisle Recovered in London

Scotland Yard recovered a Reynolds painting insured for 5000 pounds stolen from the Earl of Carlisle. A patrol stopped a suburban car in Pinner and found Reynolds unfinished portrait of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. Two men were arrested in connection with the Thursday night theft.

London Scotland Yard Joshua Reynolds Earl of Carlisle Pinner Reynolds Georgianna Duchess of Devonshire

Klopp Couple Returns From Continental Tour

Mr and Mrs William E Klopp of 2206 Tyrtus Ave resume home life after a two month journey through England and the Scandinavian countries. They were part of 2271 passengers who arrived in New York aboard the Queen Elizabeth last Friday after a five day voyage from Southampton and Cherbourg. Mrs RC Wiesenhoff and daughter Ann of Columbus visit Mrs Liesenhoff.

William E. Klopp Tyrtus Ave England New York Southhampton Cherbourg

Two Celebrations Mark Fugate Family Gathering

Sunday afternoon a 48 member group gathered on Carolina Street to mark Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Fugate wedding anniversary and Mrs. Fugate’s birthday. Guests shared a lawn meal, games, and social time with relatives and friends.

J. N. Fugate Carolina St Fugate Mrs. Fugate Ovie Carpenter Buford Carepenter Grover Carpenter J. D. DeHaven Roe Carpenter Tom Fannin William Pieratt Drexel Williams J. L. Fugate Neves da Fugate Roscoe Sexton Virgie Sexton Clarence Craft Robert L. Terrell Mise Myrna Lee Terrell Otis L. Stump Sylvia Good

Rust Couple Honored in Alameda Event

Mr and Mrs C W Rust of the Alameda are named among attendees in a small local notice, indicating a social or community gathering.

Ents Mrs. C. W. Rust the Alameda

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