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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1948
Page
6
The Vincent Society of Episcopal Church of the Ascension invites the public to an 8:15 meeting where John Dolobois, executive secretary of Miami University Alumnae, will be presented as guest speaker. Dolobois is noted for his experiences and humor from the Nuremberg trials era.
Mr and Mrs Charles Conley of 1810 Jefferson Ave have returned to their home after a tour of the South visiting the Smoky Mountains Rock City at Lookout Mountain and other points of interest.
Mr and Mrs WE Compton of Shafer Street and Mr and Mrs Gobel Salyer of Ardmore Drive returned from a two week vacation visiting Yellowstone Grand Canyon and the Black Hills with experiences shared on their trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Don R. Wilson and Rose Martina of Key West Fla. return home after several weeks in Mercer Wis Jordan Mont and Middletown. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Duvall in Mercer and stayed with Mrs Louis Martina in West Middleton.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller and Mr and Mrs Elmer Miller of Greenbush have returned from a two weeks vacation in Cran don Wisconsin traveling via the Straits of Mackinac Detroit and Windsor Canada.
A newly produced plastic is as clear as glass yet strong and impact resistant. When coated with silver or reflective material it forms mirrors that can bend but not break, combining transparency with durability.
A surprise personal shower honored Miss Virginia Kraft bride elect of Eugene Chippendale last evening at Miss Jackie Sheifer's home on Colessa. Bridge provided entertainment with prizes awarded to Miss Phyllis Wells Miss Bettie Evans and Miss Margie Stalls. The decor featured a large sprinkling can as a centerpiece and gifts lined the table. Guests included Miss Donna Young Miss Barbara Frisby Miss Patrice Weatherwax Miss Betty Evans Miss Margie Stalls Miss Mary Frances Kraft Mrs Ray Kraft and Mrs Walter Sheffer hosting and attending.
A Delta Theta Tau meeting at Mrs. Ben Brock’s home set plans for the Harvest Moon dance at Manchester Hotel on October 28. Committees were named with Mary Jane Dredge chairing and Audrey Jewell handling publicity. Prizes were awarded to Miss Marie Dishon and Mrs. Charma Myers.
The Friendship Club met at the home of Mrs. Robert Hart in Jacksonburg after summer vacation. A covered dish lunch followed a business session. A hayride and wiener bake is planned for September 25 at Germantown Dam with members and families attending.
Paula Jan Duncan celebrated her first birthday Tuesday afternoon as guests gathered at a pine and blue decorated party. Ice cream cake and colorful mints were served while friends and mothers attended. the child is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Duncan of Wilson St.
Leaders gathered at Mrs. Melville Puckingham’s Manchester Road home for the first school season meeting. A covered dish was shared and plans for the year outlined. A bake sale is set for October 2 at Reed Klopp store. Leather crafting by Frank Shinn starts October 12 at the Civic Association. Singing and folk dancing with Miss Janet Tobitt of New York are offered October 4 at 8 p.m. at the Civic Association. Present were Mrs. Rex Moore, Mrs. Herry Monson, Mrs. Arthur Romans, Mrs. Lloyd Bell and the hostess.
Mrs Robert Vogelsang arranged a dinner party at North Leilwe Street to celebrate her husband. The gathering featured a stylish table and an impressive array of gifts for the celebrant with attendees including Mrs William Heizer Berrum Heizer Miss Geneva Heizer Miss Phyllis Heizer Mr and Mrs Henry Vogelsang Mr and Mrs Walter Melampy and son Andy Hotz and Mr and Mrs Alvie Ellis and son of Nenia.
A public recital honoring Miss Rosemary Swaim will be presented tomorrow at 8:15 p.m. by Helen Gerber Ramsdell at the Girl's Club. Swaim, a state winner in the Ohio Music Federation Junior contest, will perform with Raymond Black Elizabeth Anderson and Chalmers Brewer Jr. The program features Swaim's three selections and pieces by Bizet Hahn Straus Mascagni Wagner Herber Dvorak Youmans Puccini. Mrs Ramsdell urges all to attend.
Mr and Mrs Robert Miles at 4105 Grand Ave welcomed a girl on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Charles Green of Franklin welcomed a girl on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Paul Blankenship at 1713 Meadow Ave welcomed a girl on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ernest Cole at 3301 Plymouth Ave welcomed a boy on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Willie Hubbard of 217 Lylburn Rd welcomed a boy on Thursday. Mr and Mrs William Brooks of 811 Stanley St welcomed a boy on Thursday.
Lt. JG Howard Harrison and Mrs. Harrison of Virginia Beach Va. welcomed a son Michael Scott Harrison at Naval Hospital Portsmouth Va. on September 11. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Butler Jewell of 1811 Manchester Ave.
Incoming item lists church circles and social groups hosting meetings. Sunshine Circle of First Evan gelical United Brethren Church gathers Friday at 7 30 p m at 1818 Woodlawn Ave. Various circles of Women’s Society of Christian Service and Mayflower Councilors plan meetings with named hosts and addresses.
A surprise party was held last evening at the home of Mrs Oliver Dearth Jr Sherman Ave. honoring Mrs Denzil Justice. Hosts were Mrs Kenneth Combs and guests included several named locals. The guest of honor opened gifts and refreshments followed late in the evening.
Seven year old Joe Shannon Jr gave up swimming lessons to help his father with the state legislative representative primary campaign in Fort Worth Texas. He devoted his time to passing out election cards and supporting his father’s bid.
Some Asiatic fish endure dry spells by burying in mud and remaining torpid for extended periods. The behavior helps them withstand drought until waters return.
The Daughters of Penelope met in the Barnitz Room at the YMCA for a social evening. A drawing game honoring the president Mrs Pete Larras as model earned Mrs Helen Propopoulos a prize of miniature pictures, with other prizes awarded to several members. hostesses Mrs Larras and Mrs Kavouras served cakes and pastries to all attendees.
Forty seven members met at the Girls' Club for an evening of fun and fall themed decorations. The highlight was the officer election with Mrs Gordon Nein chosen president and Mrs J W Smith as vice president.
The Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs annual banquet is set for Tuesday October 26 at the Manchester Hotel. The committee led by Mrs Leon Wolf outlined invitations to other women's groups and confirmed attendance by the district chairman and state president. The Middletown Little Theatre directed by Glenn R Webster will present a one act play as the highlight with dinner music by Miss Marguerite O Malley and Nate Kunin. Floral and art displays will feature from the Middletown Garden Club and Mrs Cecil Kindred will show a miniature art exhibit. Mrs Calvin Young is to serve as toast mistress at 6 39 p m.
The Middletown degree staff conducted a initiation ceremony for 15 new members at last night's Moose Lodge meeting. During the session 12 membership applications were read and John Bullock with Herbert Spade were named co chairs of the Halloween party committee for October 29. The next meeting is set for Wednesday evening September 22.
Hans Jose, a European concert violinist and Holocaust survivor born in Holland, will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday in the First Methodist Church, with Mrs. E. L. Phillips as accompanist. Sponsored by First Methodist and First Presbyterian, the program features works by Brahms Bach Sarasate Monti Sieczynski and Poliakin. The event is open to the public.
The Rev Frank Sowards pastor of the Mayfield Presbyterian Church will speak at a 7 30 p m interracial service Sunday. Guests from city churches are invited. Planned by the Missionary Society of New Hope Baptist under Mrs Bertha Perkins, with the Salvation Army Quartet and band to attend announced by Rev S C Richards pastor of New Hope Baptist.
U S Army aircraft will receive static free radio communication using micro waves, also called extremely short radio waves, to improve field transmissions and reduce interference.
On opening day a Waynesville area squirrel battle ended with 14 year old Robert Perdew injured by a tree squirrel. The boy shot the animal on his father's farm near Waynesville. the tailless squirrel then attacked his hand requiring three stitches at William Clinic in Lebanon.
Excavations at Bulk Plant No. 1, Cham p ion Service Company, 99 South Erie Blvd Hamilton uncover several large fuel oil storage tanks. Each tank spans 47 feet in length and 10 feet 6 inches in diameter with 30 000 gallon capacity. The firm, sole locally owned oil company in Butler County, operates plants in Hamilton and Middletown and cites cooperation with the petroleum industry's expansion to ease last winter fuel shortages.
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