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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1948

Page

6

Business and Professional Women Hold First Meeting of Year

Initial activities for the Business and Professional Women group opened with a dinner at the Girls' Club led by President Miss Lillian Eaton. United Nations week themes filled the event with national flags, decorative tables, and a talk by Dr. Mabel Gardner about her England, Ireland and Scotland tour.

Girls’ Club Lillian Eaton Mabel Gardner England Ireland Scotland Dr. Gardner LaGuardia Field Aca Weishaar Josephine Seastrom Mabel Eldridge United Nations We Group Richard Coleman Rebecca Gross George Wedekind Aiva Andre Ada Weishaar W. C. Thompson H. i. Harrison

McNabbs Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs M McNabb of 1002 Lafayette St celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Attending were Fred Pummill and sons Freddie and Bobbie, Frank Margerum and son army, Herbert M McNabb and children, Billy and Fannie, and the honorees. Grandchildren presented a wrought iron wafer to the couple.

Irs M. McNabb Lafayette St Fred Pummill Freddie Bobbie Frank Margerum Son Army Herbert M McNa

Births at Hospital Report for Five Families

Mr and Mrs Marvin Haven of 1212 Second Ave welcome a girl born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Arvel Campbell of 2102 Queen Ave welcome a boy born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Omer Murphy of Franklin welcome a boy born Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Donald Schenck of West Middletown welcome a girl born Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Turnmire of Franklin welcome a boy born Wednesday.

Marvin Haven Second Ave Arvel Campbell Queen Ave Omer Murphy Franklin Donald Schenck West Middletown John Turnmire

Mothers Study League Holds Fall Meeting on Neibar Street

Mrs. Norman Nichols hosted the Corona Circle of Mothers' Study League for its first fall meeting. Dues were raised, programs issued, and the year set around Leslie Hohman's As the Twig is Bent. A dinner party at Eaton Manor on October 9 and a Halloween children's party on October 29 were announced.

Neibar St Norman Nichols Corona Circle of Mothers Rodney Barker Eaton Manor Hamilton Nichols Richard Higham

Civic Orchestra Plans Underway for 1948 49 Season

Conductor Miss Valda Wilkerson announces plans for another Civic Symphony Orchestra season. The Woman's Committee will meet tomorrow at Verity Club House at 3 30 p m for a tea as Mrs E Norwood Clark leads as general chairman. Hostesses include Mrs Dave Regan Mrs Russell Beam Mrs John Dillion and Miss Jane Mehl. Committees will report and further plans will be set to make the 1948 49 season one of the most successful yet.

Civic Symphony Orchestra Valda Wilkerson Verity Club E. Norwood Clark Dave Regan Russell Beam John Dillion Jane Mehl

Highland Circle Meets With Mrs Ralph Irons

Highland Circle of Mothers Study League met at the home of Mrs. Ralph Irons with new president Mrs. Leon Wolfe presiding. Lynn Young distributed programs as the group opened with Home Sweet Home. roll call brought vacation memories. Mrs. Frank Hidy read The House By the Side of the Road. Mrs. Roy Stutz performed a Bubble Gum dramatization. The project plans include contacting needy families and sewing for the hospital's children's ward.

Highland Circle of Mothers Study League Ralph Irons Leon Wolfe Lynn Young Frank Hidy Roy Stuiz Wolfe E. O. Long W. M. Hnutsinger Roscoe Howman

Progressive Mothers Circle Holds Inaugural Meeting

Mrs. Carl Rentschler hosted the first Progressive Mothers Circle gathering on Mil fon Rd. Programs for the year were set by chairmen Mrs. Ralph Hummel Mrs. Russell Dempster and Mrs. Thomas Sander. New president Mrs. W A Whitman appointed Mrs. Joseph Riley to the motion picture council and to the Mathers Study League project.

Carl Rentschler Milfon Rd Progressive Mothers’ Circle Ralph Hummel Russell Dempster Thomas Sander W. A. Whitman Joseph Riley Motion Picture Council Mathers’ Study League B. D. Morgan Constitution Carl Rentsehler Herman Rekers Ways and Means Charles Chalfin W. A. Whitmen

Trenton Mothers Circle Meets With Mrs Stretch er

Trenton Mothers Circle gathered last evening with Mrs Harry Stre tcher. Nine members attended a brief business session and committees were formed for the year. The discussion titled Rejected Children was led by Mrs Cecil Ash, followed by a social hour with refreshments by the hostess.

Trenton Harry Tretcher Cecil Ash

Card and Chat Club Surprises Mrs Shafer at Birthday Dinner

Mrs Lawrence Shafer received birthday honors at a Woodlawn Avenue home as Mrs Della Paine hosted Card and Chat Club members. After a chop suey dinner, Mrs Shafer led in games with top scores by Mrs Shaft, Mrs Carl Storck, and Mrs Charles Miller. Others present included Mrs John Dean, Mrs Harold Grubbs, Mrs Ray Weber, and Mrs Ernest Rothfuss.

Lawrence Shafer Della Paine Woodlawn Ave Shafer Shaft Carl Storck Harles Miller John Dean Harold Grubbs Ray Weber Ernest Rothfuss

Hospital Patients List With Local Names

The hospital records show residents and visitors under care. Names include Mrs Shirley Fugate Tren ton surgical Joseph Minor Fifteenth Ave medical and several others from Franklin Glen Middletown Dayton Germantown and Lebanon Route 3 with medical or surgical designations.

Shirley Fugate Trenton Joseph Minor Fifteenth Ave Richard Minor William McIntosh Sherman Ave Nelson D. Watson Highview Ra Harold Werd Lebanon Ora Hart Franklin Chester H. Reid West Middletown Glen Ave Daniel Stephens Andrew Stephens Church Sr Jack Freeman Dayton Carl Cornell Hamilton Berbdara Slatterfield Marion Slatterfield Robert Brown Germantown Eliza Tharp Edgare Tharp

Obituary notices and kin listed in Camden area column

Mrs Willia Johnson Cam den Route 1 Mrs Joseph Gensler German town Martin Johnson Oxford State Rd James Boyd Franklin St Jack Collins Woodburn Ave Edgar Hall Yankee Rad son of Mr and Mrs Everett Hall Clarence Crout Kensington t Earl Kohler Sr Ardmore Dr Mrs Leslie Stewart Leb anon Harmon Moore Excello

Willia Johnson Camden Joseph Gensler Germantown Martin Johnson Oxford State Rd James Boyd Franklin St Jack Collins Woodburn Ave Edgar Hall Yankee Rad Everett Hall Clarence Crout Kensington T. Earl Kohler, Sr Ardmore

Modern Mothers Circle Opens Year in Jacksonburg

The Modern Mothers Circle of the Mother's Study League met at Mrs. Emmett Blake’s home in Jacksonburg with 14 members and one guest, Mrs. Charles Dingman. President Mclzo Gaw outlined plans, a Thanksgiving charity vesket was announced, and new member Mrs. Howard Shull was welcomed.

Blake Modern Mothers Circle Modern Mothers’ Circle Mother's Study League Emmett Blake Jacksonburg Charles Dingman Mclzo Gaw Howard Shull Arlington Ave Carl Holschuh Ralph Whitehead West Walter Coddington Denver Cole Sam Murray

United Mothers Circle Opens First Meeting

United Mothers Circle of Mothers Study League held a inaugural meeting with Mrs. R. E. Hel singer presiding on Tyrus Ave. Mrs. Clayton Huber became president and committee reports were heard. Plans included attending the federation Banquet in October and future rummage and elephant sales. Mrs. Harold Sherman served refreshments.

United Mothers Circle United Mothers Circle of Mothers Study League R. E. Helsinger Tyrus Ave Clayton Huber George Hancock Harold Sherman

Mrs Stone Speaks to Hadassah Group at Annual Tea

Mrs Roy J Stone vice president of the Hadassah Central States Region addressed the Hadassah members at their annual tea. Introduced by Mrs Louis Phillips she outlined conditions in Palestine and the gains for the new Israel state, stressing the need for peace. Meeting was presided by Mrs Robert Cohen with board members named as Mrs Theodore Cohen Mrs Louis Shapero and Mrs Herbert Rocker.

Roy J. Stone Hadassah Central States Louis Phillips Hadassah Stone Palestine Robert Cohen Theodore Cohen Louis Shapero Herbert Rocker

Pretty Shower For Bride-Elect Miss Patricia Mack

A Monday evening shower honored bride to be Patricia Jean Mack hosted by Mrs. Clinton Hancock and Mrs. Frank Diver. Games with prizes awarded to Mrs. Oran Ewing Miss Nettie Robinson Mrs. Patricia Mack and Mrs. Fred Bolton. Participants included Mrs Bolton Mrs Hawkins Mrs Kramer Mr. Yost and others.

Patricia Jean Mack Ray Paynter, Jr Clinton Hancock Frank Diver Oran Ewing Nettie Robinson Patrica Mack Fred Bolton Bolton Raymond Hawkins Jewell Kramer Richard Yost Donald Linkins Genescopel Carl Flam Mary Hendrickson Alice Lazaron Mary Ruth Cruse Ruth Rose Lawson Sue Kinder Toni Jones

Daughters of America Councils Meet for Deputy Appointments

The Lodges U. Council No 241 met with Mrs J W Pearce presiding as Mrs Charles Gregory received her deputy for another year. Graduation Regents Women of the Moose held a session with prizes won by several members. Miami Valley Council No 30 met with Mrs William Perry presiding as Mrs Ray Girard was commission as deputy for another year. Team practice and a social hour followed.

Daughters O America Knights of Malla Hall J. W. Pearce Charles Gregory Gregory Moose Clifford Emrick West Middletown Lester Keeler Charles Bolton David Bailey Ralph DeBord Howard Newcomb Yankee Rd Miami Valley Council No. 30 Daugners of America William Perry Ray Girard

Miss Beulah McCray Vacationing in Ogden

Miss Beulah McCray of 233 Ys see Rd is vacationing in Ogden O.

Beulah McCray Ogden, O

Armco Foremen Delegates Attend National Convention

Two Armco men Paul Doebler and Marion Kershner left for Philadelphia to attend the National Association of Foremen convention on September 23 and 24. They represent the Armco Fabricating Foremans' Club with 65 members. Frank Irelan of Delco Products Dayton serves as general chairman of the NAF Silver Anniversary convention.

Armco Paul Doebler Marion Kershner Philadelphia National Association of Foremen Armco Fabricating Foremans’ Club Doebler Kershier Frank Irelan Delco Products Dayton NAF

Newman Ebersole Remains Serious

The condition of Armco executive Newman Ebersole was described as serious again today by attendants at Holmes Hospital in Cincinnati.

Newman Ebersole Armco Holmes Hospital Cincinnati

Community church events and club meetings scheduled

Presbyweds of First Presbyterian Church plan a ham roast Thursday at Camp Hook. The American War Mothers drill team meets tomorrow at 2 p m in the Civic Auditorium. Women of the Moose gather tomorrow at Moose Hall at 7 30 p m. Gleaners of First Methodist mark their 25th anniversary tomorrow at 2 p m. Guided Study Club begins the year tomorrow at 9 45 a m in the Girls Club with talks on Education. The Hinkle-Dickey reunion is set for Sunday Sept 26 at Miss Mae Tillman’s Dickey Rd West Middletown. Women’s Bible Class of United Presbyterian meets tomorrow at Mrs Avon Holcryst 2300 Woodlawn Ave at 7 30 p m. Middletown Federation of Women’s Clubs opens Tuesday Sept 28 at the Girls Club with Judge Charles Hoffman as guest speaker.

First Presbyterian Church Camp Hook Charles Mills Guided Study Club Floyd Starr Ralph Mull Hinkle-Dickey Mae Tillman Dickey Rd West Middletown United Presbyterian Church Avon Holcrvst Woodlawn Ave Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs Girls’ Club Charles Hoffman Court of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court of Cincinnati

Miss Bess Hoover Addresses Middletown Mothers Group

Miss Bess Hoover spoke to the Middletown Circle of Mothers at Mrs Cecil Kindred’s home on Superior Avenue. She urged women to beautify the city entrances as president of the Federation of Women’s Clubs, gave a book report on Silas Marner by George Eliot, and recalled high school days. Fifteen members enjoyed refreshments after the program.

Middletown George Elliott

Calvary Methodist Church Ladies Meet Nominates Plans

The Calvary Methodist Church group met last night opening with singing. Mrs. Emmanuel Clifford read scripture. Mrs. Rhea Forkner led prayer and Mrs. Walter James ran the business session. Miss Lucy Evans closed with prayer. Mrs. Nell Bachelor presented a program with a reading by Mrs. Charles Brehany and a trip account from Mrs. Mabel Dance. Refreshments were served by Mrs. William Bunnell Mrs. Clifford and Mrs. Bachelor.

Olerbein C!ass Calvary Methodist Church Emmanuel Clifford Rhea Forkner Walter James Lucy Evans Nell Bachelor Charles Brehaney New Orleans Mabel Dance William Bunnell Clifford Bachelor

Mrs Glenn Carroll Honored At Warren Road Party

Mrs James Cracraft hosted 25 guests at her Warren Road home last evening to honor Mrs Glenn Carroll. Pink and white decorations accompanied refreshments as games and contests awarded prizes to Mrs John Derrough and Mrs Irvin Ginter.

James Cracraft Warren Rd Glenn Carroll John Derrough Irvin Ginter Carroll

Alarm Survey Completed In Three Areas

G L Swan assistant chief inspector for the National Board of Fire Underwriters conducted a complete inspection of North Middletown Mayfield and the annexed east end yesterday. The survey sought site locations for future alarm boxes and a station house in the new areas. Swan departed for New York with the information and recommendations are to be sent within ten days.

North Middletown Mayfield East End G. L. Swan National Board of Fire Underwriters William Fishbaugh Swan New York Fishbaugh

Handicap Week Window Display Is Scheduled

A committee from local groups formed to plan an Employers The Handicapped Week window display with the Civic Association. Attending included American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Bureau of Public Welfare, and the U S Employment Service Office. P F Johnson guides the effort for NEPH Week to boost handicapped rehabilitation and employment as Gov Herbert announces merit awards for employers.

Civic Association American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Junior Chamber of Commerce Bureau of Public Welfare United States Emplymet Service Office P. F. Johnson Thomas J. Herbert

Consistent Hiring Focus Highlighted for Handicapped Workers

NEPH Week will be observed the first week in October. In Lincoln Nebraska an ambulance delivery marked a year of birth events in emergencies. Mrs Gilbert Wall delivered her baby in an ambulance at a busy downtown intersection. This month her mother Mrs Clarence Kagy also gave birth in the same ambulance delivering her tenth child.

Lincoln Gilbert Wall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Peg Rosing McNabbs Central Big Four Fine Foods Skey Wilson Funeral Home South Main ST Howard A. Wilson, Jr Thomas H. Wilson Civic Orchestra Highland Circle Mrs. Stretcher Upholstering Company Leslie Stewart Harmon Moore Excello Mrs. Stone Avings & Loan Ass'n Civic Auditorium Women of the Moose Moose Hall First Methodist Church Miss Bess Hoover Lydia Pinkeham Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Gray N. ¥. C. Railroad Central - Middletown Cal Grier E. C. Grier Rife Insurance Company Savings and Loan
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