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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1948

Page

8

Food Production Will Rise If Prices Stay High Says Expert

Washington AP Agriculture Department forecast says U S food output could rise with population even if prices fall, with production near historic peaks. Raymond P Christensen of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics argues higher per capita consumption and diets richer in livestock products could sustain growth and reduce erosion by shifting to grass and legume crops. He notes changes in consumption patterns and income should spread to lower income groups to support expansion.

Washington Thegriculture Department Raymond P. Christensen Bureau of Agricultural Economics America Christensen

Franklin area families gather for weekend reunions

Across Franklin and surrounding towns, residents hosted and attended multiple gatherings. Families including Kent, Ackmen, Hackman, Wade, Jervis, Kesling, Zinck, Wells, Logsdon, Phillips, Montgomery, Fry, Dishun, Bryant, Kirk, Dennis, Chamberlin, Hackman, Junz, Kelly, Warner, Butt and others visited kin in Franklin Middletown Norwood Cincinnati and Dayton. Several weekend trips and hospital stays were noted.

Joe Zinck Maurice Wells Cecil Logsdon Franklin Clarence Zinck Norwood Estil Phillips Traverse City Mich Carl Fry John Dishun, Jr Robert Montgomery Springboro Shirl Stanton Harold Montgomery A. H. Montgomery B. Powell Middletown Hospital W. H. Bryant Alec Kirk Edward Bryant Harrison Bryant Harriet Dennis Sarah Fry Fred Helsinger Sarah Chamberlin W. F. Smith Mid-dletown John Hackman Doris Jean Hackman Louis Junz South Lebnon Lola Thoms Nelie Kelly John Warner Liberty William Kelly Cincinnati Crosley Field Dan Butt Irwin Bary Dayton

Jorda phone enables group telephone conversations

An electronic device named Jorda phone allows multiple callers to join a single conversation without individual telephone sets. The invention suggests a new method for multi party communication and potential shifts in how groups confer by phone.

National School Lunch Program aids millions of students

Congress allocated 75 million dollars for this term with about 59 million distributed to states and territories as assistance funds. The remainder will buy and distribute foods and cover administration. The program also assists a separate group of one million children not yet receiving funds. Midwest allocations include Illinois 2,074,435 Indiana 1,372,525 Iowa 937,746 and others. The federal appropriation increased by 5 million this year to offset higher food prices.

Congress United States USDA Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin

Germantown Class of 1931 Holds Reunion at Chautauqua Grounds

The Germantown High School class of 1931 gathered at the Miami Valley Chautauqua grounds Sunday for a picnic lunch and a brief business meeting. Attendees included Mrs. Leroy Miller of Middletown, several Germantown residents with spouses and children, and local families from Germantown and surrounding routes.

Germantown Miami Valley Chautauqua Grounds Leroy Miller Middletown Edgar McCoy Dayton Ruth Brown Willis Weidle Raymond Gephart Floyd Gephart Warren Slifer Charles Steller

Franklin Class Will Meet Friday

The West Side Bible Class will meet Friday at 1 30 p m in the home of Mrs Ray Day at 521 Spring Ave They will study the first seven chapters of Matthew Attendees are asked to note the time change from 2 p m

Franklin West Side Ray Day 521 Spring Ave West Side Bible

WSCS Met at Home of President in South Lebanon

The Woman’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Louis Pursley’s home with Mrs. Ruth Evans leading devotions. A bake sale is planned for Saturday September 25 at Town Hall starting at 10 a.m. Attendees included Mrs. Hollingshead, Bolanger, Philpot, Beedle, Sacker, Titus, Holmes, Bradley, Van Meter, Haun, Nuss, Pursley, Gilbert Smith Jr., Harley Martin and hostess Mrs. Walter Cowan.

South Lebanon WSCS Methodist Church Louis Pursley Ruth Evans Dave Hollingshead Frank Bolanger John Philpot John Beedle George Sacker William Titus Arlie Starn Huntington Beach Calif Starn Church of God Delbert Bradley Kay and Harrett Bradley Blanchester Virgil Bradley Cincinnati

Paper Drive Planned By Lebanon Scouts

Lebanon Ohio scouts announce a scrap paper drive by Troop 34 starting at 9 30 a m Sunday. Participants are asked to tie paper into bundles and place at the curb for collection under direction of Scouter George Sims.

Lebanon Boy Scouts Troop George Sims Boy Scouts of Troop 34

Birthday Circle To Meet Thursday

FRANKLIN The Birthday Circle of the First Baptist Church meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Harry Clending Sr at 112 Art Ave Mrs

Franklin First Baptist Church Harry Clendening Art Ave

Five Girl Scout Troops Set To Start Season

Germantown announces five girl scout troops for the season at the fall session. Troops plan to meet at Camp Miami with a room rented for meetings. Leaders and grades listed include second through ninth with named volunteers.

Germantown

Local Club Meetings and Rummage Sale Schedule

Germantown Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Pine Room of Mom and Dad's Restaurant. Business and Professional group meets Thursday at Camp Miami at 6 30 p.m. Franklin Presbyterian Women host teachers and wives of Franklin schools Thursday at 6 50 p.m. Springboro Lebanon Farmers Club gathers Wednesday for an all day session at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Allen. United Brethren Church Germantown joins a rummage sale Friday at 1 p.m. in the Gordon Theater lobby Middletown.

John F. Torrence Camp Miami Germantown Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion P. m Mom and Dad's Restorant Franklin Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church Springboro Lebanon Farmers Club Charles Allen United Brethren Church of Gordon Theater Central Ave Middletown

Warren Youths Attend 4-H Congress at OSU

A group of six Warren county youths travel to Ohio State University in Columbus this week for 4-H Club Congress sessions. Attending are Joyce Flannery, Martha Belle Forman, Marian Whited, Ruth Allison, Donald Lukens, and Lee O’Banion, with Mrs. Wilbur Hutt in charge.

Lebanon Wilbur Hutt Ohio State University Columbus Berman Ross Joyce County Flannery Martha Belle Forman Red Lion Marian Whited Mason Ruth Allison Donald Lukens Harveysburg Lee O’banion Waynesville

Evangelical United Brethren Conference Opens Monday

The Evangelical United Brethren Conference of the Miami Conference starts Monday at Camp Miami and ends Thursday. The Men's Brotherhood banquet Monday night expects about 400 guests, with Bishop Clippinger presiding after his return from the World Conference of Churches in Holland.

Germantown Evangelical United Brethren Conference Miami Camp Miami Men's Brotherhood of the Group Bishop Clippinger Conference of Churches Holand

Franklin Notes: Local Club Meetings and Social Visits

Franklin society items report O M T Club members traveling to Lebanon for dinner at the Golden Lamb and a visit to Warren County Museum. Local families host bridge and wiener roast gatherings. Several residents travel to Miami University and Celina, with hospital and moving notices and greetings from Middletown and Dayton.

Franklin O. M. T. Club Lebanon Golden Lamb Warren County John Maloney Bridge Lake Ave Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Third St Ray Smith Janet Barbara Sue Lincoln Nebr Nettie Thacker Hamilton Smith Chloe Thacker Harry Mayne Mercy Hospital Peggy Barcalow Miami University Homer Hauser Hauser Seven Mile Harry Clendening Ina Martin George Hall Middletown Hospital Cecil Merrit Middletown George Francis John Burns Jack Hartzell Miami Univrsity Joseph Berkley Celina W. M. House of Dayton Joyce Swink Wm. Johnson Henry Ralston Vina Jackson Herman Ward McKinley Harville Thirfield Ave Clark Eversole Tennessee

Kate Thompson Named Assistant Hostess

Kate Thompson will serve as the assistant hostess, stepping into a support role for upcoming events. The appointment signals a focus on guest coordination and event hospitality duties.

Kate Thompson

Blueball Presbyterian Women Meet at Mrs Baird’s Home

The Women's Missionary Society of the Blueball Presbyterian church will gather at the home of Mrs. James Baird on Friday at 2 p m for a meeting.

Blueball

Warren County WCTU to Meet in Waynesville Church

The Warren County Women's Christian Temperance Union will meet Friday at 10 a.m. in the Methodist Church in Waynesville.

Waynesville Warren County Women's Christian Temperance Union Methodist

Camden Lodge F and A M 100th Anniversary Celebration

Camden Lodge F and A M marks its centennial with a Friday program beginning at 4 40 p m at the local lodge. The afternoon and evening events include ceremonies and observances to honor 100 years of fraternal service in Camden.

Camden Camden Lodge F and A. M

Franklin West Side Bible Class Meets Friday

The West Side Bible Class will gather Friday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Ray Day 521 Spring Ave Franklin to discuss devotional matters and fellowship.

Birth Day Circle to Meet at Clendening Home

The Birth Day Circle of the First Baptist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Harry Clendening at 112 Art Ave Franklin.

Franklin First Baptist Church Harry Clendening Art Ave

WSC Schedules Wiener Roast and HCNS Meeting

Franklin circle of the Methodist Church will hold a wiener roast Wednesday evening at the parsonage. Seven Mile HCNS will meet at 7 p m Wednesday in the local school.

Franklin Women's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Seven Mile HCNS At & P

Lebanon Woman's Society Holds Silver Tea Event

The Lebanon Presbyterian group invites members to a Thursday afternoon silver tea at the home of Mrs. Robert King.

Scouts Gather Sunday at 9:30 A.M. in Lebanon

A brief posted by Troop 34 announces a Sunday morning gathering in Lebanon. Scouts meet at 9 30 a m for their scheduled activities and community service planning.

Ladies Aid Society to Meet in Jacksonburg

West Elkton brief notes that the Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Susie Lisher in Jacksonburg on Wednesday and Mrs. Viola Lucas will assist.

West Elkton Ladies Aid Society Susie Lisher Jacksonburg Viola Lucas

Women’s Society of World Service Meeting Date

The Women’s Society of World Service will meet with Mrs. C. Francis on Thursday at 7 30 P M. The discussion will cover ongoing service projects and community outreach efforts in the local area.

West Elkton Women’s Society of World Service C. Francis

Wilkie Submits to Van Wert Wedding in Lutheran Church

Marjorie Ann Wilkie daughter of Zeller and Mrs Wilkie of here wed Sunday afternoon in St Pauls Lutheran Van Wert. Uncles G. Germantown and families attended along with Mrs Borchers and Mrs Hoerner of Dayton. Guests include Victor Goffman of Miami visiting nearby friends.

Germantown Reason Rhea Borchers Stanley Hoerner Dayton Marjorie Ann Wilkie van Wert Zeller Wilkie Here St. Pauls Lutheran Church Victor Goffman Miami, Fla Ross Brewer S. Cherry St Cincinnati Don Brewer Cheryl Charles Gunckle Linda Marie Sally Gunckle

Zimmerman Tosses First Perfect Game in Horseshoe Tourney

Guy Zimmerman of San Francisco pitched the first perfect game in the national horseshoe pitching contest history during the Wisconsin centennial tournament. He threw 22 consecutive double ringers.

Milwaukee Guy Zimmerman San Francisco

Elkton School Dismisses For Preble County Fair

West Elkton schools will dismiss Thursday and Friday so students and teachers may attend the Preble County Fair in Eaton. The enrollment totals 265 with grade by grade counts listed and a full staff named including Superintendent Harold Shaw and principal Columbus Hines.

West Elkton Eaton Harold C. Shaw Columbus Shaw Columbus Hines Paul Beisner Wiliam Channon Ruth Campbell Nina Weiser Marlene Oliver Charles Leisner William Reed Mary Heinlein Homer Phillips Fred Heffron Gertrude Schubert Hazel Schraub Charles Buell Arthur Stubbs Hubert Hough Ray Gault

Warren Farmer Named To Board

Emmet D. Baily a Warren County farmer was appointed to the board of directors of the H armon YMCA to replace Meryl B. Gray who resigned to join the civic trust Baily will be installed at the October meeting.

Lebanon, O Emmet D. Baily Warren County Harmon Ymca Meryl B. Gray Civic Trust Baily

Probate Notices in Warren County Estates

Warren County probate entries list multiple estates with appointed administrators and executors. Hearings on inventory and final accounts are scheduled for September dates and times, with several estates approved or filed for first and final accounts.

Kings Mills School Starts Full Program

Lebanon notices warn drivers to slow and follow speed limits near Warren Street during grade and academy hours. A new police cruiser boosts patrols and officers will aid children crossing streets. At Kings Mills, 525 pupils enrolled for 1948-49 with 28 in football, and displays planned for the Warren County Fair.

Lebanon W H. Fulkerth Warren St King Mills Kings Millis Warren County J. Forrest Burns Burns Mack Carlisle Annie Perrine Ida Rees

Springboro Social Notices Cover Visitors and Family

Mrs. Rollin Lidington and Robert Lidington frame a ten day stay in Exeter Borough Pa as guests of Mrs. Petri. Various Dayton Middletown Urbana Cincinnati Columbus and Franklin residents visit and attend family events and a wedding in Middletown.

Springboro Rollin Lidington Robert Lidington Exeter Borough Petri Erie White Dayton J. Ro Weir Middletown Horst Glagowski Davton F. E.luttringer Floyd Faris Frances Null I. B. Doyle William Stanton Lette J. C. Shultz Robert Montgomery Jeonard Harbaugh Homer Lundy Lukens-Reynolds Wilmington Willard Allen Mary Allen Chautauqua Leslie Gorstcn W. J. Fox Willard Taylor Charles Harris Harris Walter Taylor Wiley Montgomery Franklin Omer Montgomery Marion Indiana John Casey New York City Cc. G. Gray Fred Wadee Perry Wade John Wood Greenville Charles Beam the Baptist Church Harold Raver A. N. Ross

Estate actions approve accounts for Smith and St John

C Roof as executor and Sam Smith as administrator receive approval of their first and final accounts. Jewel St John as executrix has her first final and distributive account approved allowed and confirmed.

Lydia Jones Arnold Jones Tom Barnhart Walter Fitts Oliver Chamberlain William C. Martin Susie Martin Lloyd Clemmons Nerva Jane Clemmons Emma L. Shultz Mary B. Shultz John W. Kersey Walter Polley Eliza Polley Stephen J. Thiel Edith Thiel Mary T. Diehl Edna M. Eisenmenger Carl H. Eisenmenger J. M. Walker O. H. Hagemeyer Clara B. Stokes Helen S. Evans Hiram Poore Steve Stein W. H. Allen Olive Allen Brace George Bacon Robin School Idal Preston Ed. Preston Charlotte Keller Lucy Keller Edwin F. Dunham Clarence V. Dunham Nathan L. Rogers Donald W. Rogers Anna B. Roch Alvin C. Roof Myrtle Smith Sam Smith Rudolph St. John Jewel St. John

Lebanon classes host meetings and birthday party series

The Philathea Class of Lebanon Presbyterian met at Mrs. Lucy Ferris home with cochairman Mrs. Jessie Thompson and committee members. The Woman's Relief Crops held their annual picnic at Mrs. Leba Nelson home. The Fidelity Class of Faust Baptist met at Mrs. Charles Williams home with cohostesses. The Woman's Missionary Society plans a Silver Tea at Mrs. Robert King home with devotions by Mrs. William Talbott. Mrs. Monte Talcott hosted a seventh birthday party for Patsy with many children and games. Several couples attended the wedding of Angenette Pence and James R. Carpenter at Westminster Presbyterian. Durward Elbon and family hosted relatives from Columbus.

Lebanon Lebanon Presbyterian Church Lucy Ferris Jessie Thompson Mary Ivins Helen Wood Ethel Wood Glenna Miller Julia Rudman Leba Nelson Walnut Hattie Banta Fidelity Faust Baptist Church Charles Williams North Broadway Mildred Williams Stella Walker Woman's Missionary Society of the Lebanon Presbyterian Church Robert King West Orchard Ave William Talbott Tommy Ivins Mozart W. H. Whipple Greece Monte Talcott Deefield Rd Patsy Nan Lesan Tommy McRoberts Kay Sue Corwin Joan McCelland Buddy Cecil Sandra Keyes Martha Lee Suzanne Dupuy Marianne Carder Brenda Wilson Carol Sue Rufner Patsy Young Charlotte Armacost Virgina Cropper Marianne Terry Linda Zimmerman Larry, Joy Sara Sue Kilpatrick Larry Cook Ricky Runner Micky Lou Abott Michael Parrish Dayton Charles Satterthwaite Howard Fogle Maurice Pence Angenette Pence James R. Carpenter Westminister Presbyterian Church Durward

Seven Mile Hons To Meet Tonight

Seven Mile community group will hold its first regular meeting of the year at 8 p m Wednesday in the school. Officers will be installed and the faculty will be introduced. Refreshments served. New officers include President Mrs Annabelle Hamilton Vice President Mrs Stanley Sloneker Secretary Mrs George Burkhardt Treasurer Raymond Wiley

Seven Mile Annabelle Hamilton Stanley Sloneker George Burkhardt Raymond Wiley

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AP Special Washington Service Farly Phoenix, Auit Ranch Tommy Linton Franklin Rural Franklin Women’s Club St. Paul Lutheran Church Milo Fealy R. E. Augspurger Roy Eldridge E. H. Mee Candlish Vienna City of John Timberlake Williamson Williamson Heater Company South Earl McClain Ralph Stevens Charles Reason Ralph Barkalow Paul Kelly Luther Huffer James Stull Robert Coghill George Small Mary Martha Emley Warren EUR Hatfield Elkton School Warren Farmer Warren County Courts Inermite Co Denny Lumber CO Kings Mills First Ave C& Grimes DIAL
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