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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1948

Page

6

Women's Guild Hears Canon on Forward Movement

The Women's Guild of the Church of the Ascension met in the Parish Hall for its first year meeting led by Rev. Hughes Garvin. Canon Gilbert P. Symons of Cincinnati spoke on the Forward Movement after a luncheon and officer installation.

Women's Guild of the Church of the Ascension Hughes Garvin Gilbert P. Symons Cincinnati Symons Ohio England Oxford Forward Movement Episcopal Church

Homemakers' Circle Elects New Officers

Circle 4 of Homemakers' Club met at Mrs. Raymond Kelley's home at 218 Safer St for the first meeting of the season. Barbara Poolitsan was elected president with Don Lemkuhl as vice president, E. A. Carroll secretary, and Earl Traves treasurer. Mrs. R. V. Crist installed the officers as honorary guest. Light refreshments were served.

Homemakers’ Club Raymond Kelley Safer St Barbara Poolitsan Don Lemkuhl E. A. Carroll Earl Traves R. V. Crist

Mock Wedding Honors Bride Elect at Curtis Street

More than 50 guests gathered at Mrs. Mark O'Flynn's Curtis Street home for a mock wedding shower for Miss Patricia O'Flynn. The event featured decorated rooms, gifts for the future home, a prize bingo, and a humorous mock ceremony led by several hosts.

Mark O'Flynn Curtis St Patricia O'Flynn Bride Earl Kelly Mary Kinch Freeman Fincher Verner Tolle C. Boxwell Charles Neu Tom Andre Peter Neu Mark Neu George Miller Louise Fogarty O'Flynn Albert Svarda

Circle 9 of First Methodist meets at 8 p.m.

Circle 9 of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church will meet at 8 p.m. Mrs. Frank Swift will host the gathering.

Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Frank Swift

Guided Study Club Opens First Meeting at Girls Club

The Guided Study Club plans its season debut tomorrow at 9 45 a m in the Girls Club. Members will gather for the first meeting to outline upcoming activities and study plans.

Advisory Board Meeting of Mothers' Study League

The Advisory Board of Mothers' Study League will meet in the Barnitz Room of the YMCA at 1 30 p m tomorrow for a routine session.

Mothers’ Study League Barnitz YMCA

Veterans Auxiliary No 33 sewing circle meets tomorrow

Spanish auxiliary No 33 sewing circle will meet tomorrow at 1 p m with Mrs E R Carr on Woodside Ave. A bazaar will be planned to finance the veterans Christmas project. Members are asked to come and help sew. American War Mothers will meet tomorrow at 2 p m in American Legion Home.

Sewi E. R. Carr Woodside Ave American Legion

Pythian Sisters Host Card Party at Girls Club

The Pythian Sisters announce a card party at the Girls' Club tomorrow evening at 7 30 oclock. The public is invited to attend.

Pythian Sisters Girls

Prosser Chapter to Meet at Masonic Temple Tomorrow

The Prosser Chapter Order of Eastern Star will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. All past patrons will be honored. Mrs Wallace Frayer chairs refreshments and Harlan Patton chairs the program.

Prosser Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Wallace Frayer Harlan Patton

Delta Theta Tau Picnic Supper Tonight at Mrs Ben Brocks

The Delta Theta Tau sorority invites members and guests to a picnic supper at 6 30 this evening at the home of Mrs Ben Brocks on Grand Ave. The event promises fellowship and a casual rural setting.

Delta Theta Tau Sorority Ben Brocks Grand Ave

CIC class hosts hospitality at Monroe home

Mrs. Melvin Ireton and Mrs. Harold Knepshield will entertain members of the CIC class of West Middletown Church at the former’s Monroe home on Friday night.

Melvin Ireton Harold Knepshield Monroe CIC West Middletown Church

New Philadelphia to Resync Time to Eastern Standard

New Philadelphia plans a minor clock change next month to align with eastern time. City Council meets Monday to pass an ordinance returning to Eastern Standard at 12:01 a.m. September 27, matching Massillon Canton and Akron after an October 3 date set last fall.

NEW Philadelphia, O New Philadelphia Massillon Canton Akron

Deaton- Curtis Nuptials in Haddix Kentucky

The Rev and Mrs F M Deaton announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Ellen to Robert Curtis son of Mr and Mrs John Curtis of Hot Springs NM. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s parents home on Thursday September 2 with the bride’s father presiding. Curtis served in the Army in the Hawaiian Islands and both now reside with Mary Ellen’s brother Hubert Deaton at 3000 Seneca St.

F. M. Deaton Haddix Middletown Mary Ellen Robert Curtis John Curtis Hot Springs, N. M Monroe High School Thomas High School Thomas, Okia Curtis Colin Hardware Allied Surplus Company Hawaiian Islands Hubert Deaton Seneca St

Births Reported For Multiple Families In City

Mr and Mrs Roscoe Hendrix 633 Garfield St a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Arnold Per gram 1805 Columbia Ave a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Ernest Patton 623 Crawford St a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jerrold Blackmore 1709 Tytus Ave a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Willie Hale Middletown Route 1 a boy. Mr and Mrs James Goff 1916 Oxford State Rd a girl Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Kelley Gibson 16 Auburn St a girl Wednesday.

Roscoe Hendrix Garfield St Arnold Pergram Columbia Ave Ernest Patton Crawford St Jerrold Blackmore Tytus Ave Willie Hale Middletown James Goff Oxford State Rd Kelley Gibson Auburn St

New Ohio Sorority Council Formed by Epsilon Sigma Alpha

During a recent Epsilon Sigma Alpha meeting Mrs. Joseph Duerr was named state registrar for the Ohio Council. The council will unite all Ohio chapters as a melting pot for the sorority with a convention planned for the latter part of October in Zanesville. the meeting adjourned after other business.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Joseph Duerr Ohio Zanesville

New Officers Lead Delta Sigma Phi Sorority Meeting

The Delta Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its first meeting at the YMCA with officers Mrs. Lee Chandler president Kathleen Hannah vice president Betty Rhoads recording secretary Betty West treasurer and Betty Schlotterbeck corresponding secretary presiding. Plans discussed include a card party social set for Wednesday September 22.

Delta Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi YMCA Lee Chandler Kathleen Hannah Betty Rhoads Betty West Betty Schlotterbeck

Notices for society events due by 10 30 morning after

Clubs lodges and churches must send meeting notices to the society editor before 10 30 am the morning after the event to appear in the paper. Events several days old cannot be used. Photos for Sunday editions must reach the office by Thursday noon.

Hospital Updates From Franklin Area Carefull Reports

In The Hospital Mrs. Elmer Bair of Franklin surgical. Marvin Bair, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fiaterbeck of Franklin, surgical. Kelly Sewart of North Ave medical. Mrs. M. E. Catruthers of Fourteenth Ave surgical. Mrs. John H. Evans of Central Ave surgical. Linda Melton, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Dennis Melton of Franklin, medical. Jack Collins of Woodburn Ave.

Elmer Bair Franklin, Surgical Marvin Bair Earl Fiaterbeck Kelly Sewart North Ave M. E. Catruthers Fourteenth Ave Surgical John H. Evans Central Ave Linda Melton Dennis Melton Franklin Jack Collins Woodburn Ave

Local residents named in prominent notices

Mrs P E Franklin of Grand Donald Canter son of Albert Canter of Manchester Ave. Thomas McGill of Carolina St. James Coyle of Winona Dr. Sherri Taylor daughter of Joy Taylor of Garfield St. Jerry Harvey son of Frank Nickell of Wallet James Henderson of Garfield.

Donald Canter Albert Canter Manchester Ave Thomas McGill Carolina St James Coyle Winona Sherri Taylor Joy Taylor Garfield St Jerry Harvey Mr. and Frank Nickell Walle T

Wildwood Ladies Enjoy Day of Golf

Bright sunny Tuesday drew Wildwood ladies to a golf day. Low gross for the day was 46 by Mrs George Ritter and Mrs Owen Combs, with Mrs N J Lawler posting 52 for a guest. Blind bogey tied at 46 by Mrs Don Keffer and Mrs Albert Leak Jr. Guests listed and next day set for September 28.

Wildwood George Ritter Owen Combs N. J. Lawler Morris Smith Don Keffer Albert Leak, Jr Bonnie Trent Bradley Young Gordon Nein Lawler H. B. Royse

Glenna Temple Hosts Past Chiefs of Butler County

Pythian Sisters' Past Chiefs from Butler County were entertained by Glenna Temple in Seven Mile yesterday. After routine business a social hour followed. prize gifts were awarded to Mrs. Russell Cunningham. Attendees from Middletown included multiple named ladies.

Butler County Glenna Temple Seven Mile Russell Cunningham Middletown C. W. Davis Edward Hiner Arthur Lytle Clinton Thompson Ray Meahl Arthur Fouts Bessie Fisher Edith Arpp Earl Coddington W. S. Augspurger

Card andChat Club Opens Season With Five Hundred Wins

The Card and Chat Club held its first game of the season at Mrs. John Dean's home on North Clinton Street. A brief business meeting preceded the evening’s Five Hundred games and high honors were awarded.

John Dean North Clinton St

Sunday School Workers Class Meets at Mrs Reynolds Home

The Sunday School Workers Class of First Baptist Church met at Mrs Lawrence Reynolds's Henry Street home last evening. Mrs Christman led devotionals from Psalm 1. Mrs Barr shared a trip west summary and Mrs How ard displayed photos from the summer. Refreshments were served by the hostess and assistants.

First Baptist Church Lawrence Reynolds Henry St den Christman Harry Barr Jeff Howard Earl Evars Gentry Mitchell

Women of Evangelical United Brethren hold picnic and plan year

Twenty four members of Mrs. R. A. Hill's Sunday School class gathered in Chautauqua grove for a picnic dinner. Committee included Mrs. L. B. Emrick, Mrs. Homer Getz, and Mrs. Robert Lane. Devotions on homemaking were led by Mrs. W. C. Arnold. They arranged to send a box to Holland aid family and finalized plans for the Lunch Is Served program on September 23. Tickets available from Mrs. Walter Kilburn. Plans discussed for a November tea and entertaining Middletown patients at Longview Hospital on the fourth Saturday in October.

R. A. Hill Evangelical United Brethren Church L. B. Emrick Homer Getz Robert Lane Hill W. C. Arnold Holland Walter Kilburn Middletown Longview Hospital

Willing Workers and Men's Class Meet at Hogg Farm

The Willing Workers' Class and the Men's Friendly Bible Class of Evangelical United Brethren Church met at the Hogg home near Frank in. They planned an apron sale for November and enjoyed group singing and a wiener bake after the meeting.

Men’s Friendly Bible Evangelical United Brethren Church J. M. Hogg Frankin

Co-Ops Plan Joint Meeting With International Chief

Middletown Co-Operative Club hosts a dinner at the Manchester Hotel planning the visit of Richard C. Murray general secretary of Co-Operative Club International on Tuesday September 21. Hamilton and Cincinnati clubs expected to attend. Ranny Daly spoke on radio history before Chester Skillman called a board meeting.

Middletown Co-Operative Club Manchester Hotel Richard C. Murray Co-Operative Club International Hamilton Cincinnati Ranny Daly Chester Skillman

Circle hosts talk on leukemia at Mrs Stalker home

Fourteen members of the Ann Judson Circle met at the home of Mrs. Howard Stal ker. Mrs. John Hall presented a talk on leukemia and is sponsored by Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority. Mrs. Stalker was assisted by Mrs. Melvin Ashcraft.

Ann Judson Howard Stalker John Hall Hall Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Stalker Melvin Ashcraft

Local women win prizes at social gathering

Mrs Della Payne Mrs Lawrence Shafer and Mrs Harold Grubbs won. The congenial group included Mrs Ray Weber Mrs Forrest Rothfuss Mrs Charles Miller Mrs Carl Storck and the hostess Mrs Dean. The next meeting will be at Mrs Shafer’s Woodlawn Ave home in two weeks.

Della Payne Lawrence Shafer Harold Grubbs Ray Weber Forrest Rothfuss Charles Miller Carl Storck Payne Shafer Grubbs Dean Woodlawn Ave

Miller and Longs Return From Northern Michigan Canada Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Chaiarles M Miller and Mr and Mrs John Long of Curtis Street have returned after a two week fishing trip in Northern Michigan and Canada.

Chaiarles M. Miller John Long Curtis St Michigan Canada

Mrs J W Brown to undergo operation at Grand View

Mrs J W Brown who has been ill at her home north of Franklin for several weeks will undergo an operation at Grand View hospital Saturday.

J. W. Brown Franklin Grandview Hospital

Mrs Sherman's family returns to Cambridge after brother's death

Mrs Charles W Sherman and her daughter Susan travel back to Cambridge Massachusetts following a family emergency caused by the death of Mrs Sherman’s brother J Collett Martin.

Charles W. Sherman Susan Cambridge Mass

Byrds Return From Wisconsin Visit To Pewanke Lake

Mr and Mrs Thomas Byrd of South Sutphin Street returned after visiting Mr and Mrs Howard Kenyon in Pewanke Lake Wisconsin.

Thomas Byrd South Sutphin St Howard Kenyon Pewankee Lake Wis

Poasttown PTA Plans First Meeting of Season

Poasttown PTA schedules its first meeting of the season at 8 p.m. Thursday in the school auditorium. Vernon Casperson, newly elected president, will preside.

Poasttown Pta Vernon Casperson

Children Injured In Car Collision In City

Two young children, Karen Newlin aged one and Susan aged eight, suffered cuts and bruises when their mother Ruth Newlin’s car collided with another driven by James Johnson. The accident occurred on Jacoby Street and Parks View as both cars traveled in opposite directions. Police estimated total damage at $300 to both vehicles.

Ruth Newlin Young St James Baltimore Karen Newlin Susan Newlin Jacoby St Johnson East Parksview

Lodges Lafayette Temple 379 Pythian Sisters Open Fall Season

The Lodges Lafayette Temple No 379 Py thian Sisters opened fall season with a covered dish canner in Castle Hall. Committee in charge included Mrs Melvin Kelso Mrs Ray Standafer Mrs Ed Hiner and Mrs Paul Smith. A business meeting followed with Mrs Harold Russell presiding. Reports were given by chairmen Mrs Edith Arpp Mrs William Augspurger and Mrs James Balser. Birthday greetings were extended to several members.

Lafayette Temple Pythian Sisters Castle Hall Melvin Kelso Ray Standafer Ed Hiner Paul Smith Harold Russell Edith Arpp William Augspurger James Balser Earl Coddington Ray Meahl Tim Ellison C. W. Davis Nettie Kiester Max Wise Charles Henry Charles Sttphenson Ada Youregen Cora Harris

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Women’s Guild Hugh Wright E. B. Sickle Carleton Eldridge L. Joe Bolles Henry Alford Robert Wilson Chalmers Todd Ames Gardner James Martindale W. H. Henry E. A. Emerson D. FE. Harlan William Crawford Georgie Martin Detroit Ct Society Homemakers’ Circle DRY Cleaners GEM City Ice Cream CO Indica Tobias NEW Sorority Council P. E. Franklin James Henderson Garfield Wildwood Ladies Glenna Sanitone Lord Francis Broad ST Wiww RED RED Goose Action Shoes Central Big Four Fine Foods Don Beasley St. Broad St South Main ST Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson
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