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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1949

Page

9

Local families report visits and travel across states

Mrs. LeRoy Jenkins visits relatives in Superior and Weston while Mr. Jenkins attends Bowling Green College. Ann Clark arrives in Lake Worth Florida for winter plans. The Atkinsons return from Miami Beach with trips to many places. The Cra ford family ends two week vacation in New York City and visits relatives in Winchester. Hoover and Core return from Canada and note the Noronic disaster in Toronto.

W. M. Huntsinger Superior Ave LeRoy Jenkins Robert Whitaker Monroe St the Jenkins Cleveland Weston Mr. Jenkins Bowling Green College Peninsula State Joseph Atkinson Carolina St Atkinson Miami Beach Clifford Crawford, Jr Crawfords New York City Crawford Inlaw Harry Tisdail Winchester Mass Lloyd Hoover Jack Charles Core Columbus Rushe Lake Hotel Canada Mr. Hoover Mr. Core Georgian Bay Hoover Toron

First meetings held by local church women groups

The Churches Women s Department of the Re organized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met at Mrs R C Wikoff s home with Mrs Melzo Gaw in charge. Reports by Mrs Howard Cohen and Miss Emma Stultz followed by a plan for the year. The October meeting will be at Mrs Oscar Thomas s home. Wesleyan Service Guild at First Methodist held its year opening dinner meeting with Mrs Howard Stalker as speaker and Miss Blanche Earnheart outlining plans. Stalker spoke on Citizens Participation in Christian Government and Charter revisions, followed by a Q A. Devotionals by Miss Loree Hafen closed the gathering.

Women’s Department of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Rs. R Pela Oscar Homas Magnolia Drive Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Howard Stalker Blanche Earnheart

Hinkle and Dickey Reunion Planned in West Middletown

A reunion of the Hinkle and Dickey families is set for Sunday September 25 at Miss May Tilman’s home on Dickey Road West Middletown. A basket dinner will be served at noon. Trinity Class of the Calvary participates.

May Tilman Dickey Rd West Middletown

Community Club Notes Highlight Local Leaders and Activities

Maple Park Girl Scouts organized their first meeting of the year at Mrs. James Floren’s home. New leader Mrs. Harry Schultz welcomed as craft plans, and Mr. Rex Moore showcased camping pictures at Jean Verity Lodge. Young Mothers Circle planned a rummage sale and milk and clothing drives for needy children, with meetings and fall events scheduled. The F. L. and T. sewing circle met at Mrs. Norman Knott’s. Mrs. Frank Chapman hosted 11 guests for a Jolly Eight birthday dinner with guests and games.

Maple Park James Floren Oberon Dr Ontures Jean Verity Lodge Rex Moore Moore Harry Schultz Winona Dr Florence Stanley Frisby Herbertade Rex. Moore Glenn Taylor Melville Buckingham Delmar Hodshire Floyd Bell Schultz Young Mothers Circle of Mothers’ Study League David de Frees Ernest Graff Wilbur Gregory de Frees League Mra Graff Eugene Smith Walter Rogers Gas and Electric Otto Long Frank Chapman Franklin St Jolly Eight Bridge Club Paul Back LeRoy Miller Chapman Fisher A. A. Thomas

Society Deadline Rules for Wedding and Calendar Items

The notice sets deadlines for Society items to avoid confusion. Reports must be in by 10 30 am the following day. Saturday deadline is 9 39. Sunday pictures arrive by Thursday noon. reserve space a week in advance. Weddings or portraits over 10 days old not used. only one engagement or wedding picture. Friday 3 pm deadline for Sunday calendar calls.

Methodist Church Meeting At Lawrie Home Saturday

The Methodist Church will meet at 7 p m Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Lawrie 3218 Tytus Ave. Members are asked to bring a covered dish.

Methodist Church Russell Lawrie Tytus Ave

Fur trade prompts large animal kill figures in U.S.

About 30 million fur bearing animals are killed in the United States each year to supply fur products. Roughly two thirds of these are muskrat opossum mole lamb kid marmot and squirrel.

Milady United States

First Methodist Choir Dinner at Manchester Hotel

Approximately 85 First Methodist Church choir members plus spouses gathered at the Manchester Hotel ballroom for a gala dinner. Music provided a soft background as Hugh Butler served as toastmaster and introduced Mrs. L. J. Ragland who sang three selections.

First Methodist Church Choir Manchester First Methodist Church Hugh J. D. Riggs Iss Mary Strodtbeck Ross Snyder S. A. Lapham Reid Kenyon

Laura Wheeler pattern ads and Middletown fireman obituary

An advertisement promotes Laura Wheeler crochet patterns with No 30 cotton and a needlecraft book offer, including charted designs and payment by mail. The second portion memorializes Robert Slim Barnes a long serving Middletown fireman born 1888 who died recently, detailing his service history, notable fires, retirement, and funeral arrangements.

Laura Wheeler Pier Middletown Journal Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Pastor Attends Episcopal Convention Session in San Francisco

The Rev S Hughes Garvin rector of the Church of the Ascension leaves for San Francisco to attend the Triennial General Convention of the Episcopal Church opening there next Sunday as first alternate clergy delegate from the Diocese of Southern Ohio. He also serves as part time official delegate with Revs Nelson Burroughs and Phil Porter. The conference lasts until October 7 with Garvin returning to Middletown October 10.

S. Hughes Garvin Church of the Ascension San Francisco Calif Episcopal Church Garvin Ohio Nelson Burroughs Cincinnati Phil Porter Dayton Middletown

Insurance Men Hear Banker Weatherwax Speaker at Middletown Meet

Russell Weatherwax president of the Oglesby Barnitz Bank and Trust Company spoke to the Middletown Association of Life Underwriters at the Manchester Hotel. He compared life insurance and banking while delegates reported on the Cincinnati convention and named committee chairs for the coming year.

Kent Little Ronald E. Lane

Danish Schoolmaster Tracks Birds with Aluminium Bands

In 1899 Hans Chr. C. Mortensen, a Danish schoolmaster, used aluminium bands to study the habits of white storks, European teals, starlings and several birds of prey, applying scientific methods to observe their behavior.

Hans Chr. C. Mortensen

Mother’s tearful plea over mercy in man’s court case

In Atlanta a mother cried in court over mercy for W J Thompson, whose truck fatally struck her five year old son Michael Cobb last Christmas Eve. Judge Virlyn Moore deferred sentence after a jury convicted Thompson of involuntary manslaughter with a possible 18 month term and $1000 fine.

Atlanta Marion A. Cobb Virlyn Moore W. J. Thompson Michael Cobb Thompson Moore

City Briefs Elks Club and several groups meet Thursday

Elks at 8 p m in Elks Temple. Dance Club at 7 30 p m in VFW Hall. Armco Employes Federation executive committee at 7 p m in AIEF offices. Moose Lodge at 8 p m. Toastmasters at 6 30 p m in Manchester Hotel. Odd Fellows at 7 30 p m. Blythe WilliamsAuxiliary of American Legion at 8 p m in Silver Leaf Social Club. Alpha Council 326 Jr O U A M at 8 p m 10 North Broad. Townsend Club No 1 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Rachel Ashton 122 Franklin St. Armco Fabricating Division Foremen's Club at 6 30 p m Manchester Hotel to hear Glenn Ellison MHS football coach.

Armco Employes Independent Federation AIEF Blythe - Williams Auxiliary of American Legion Silver Leaf Alpha Council No. 326, Jr. O. U. A.M North Broad Townsend Club Rachel Ashton Franklin St Armco Manchester Glenn Ellison MHS

Knights of Pythias Meeting and Optimist Club Notice

Knights of Pythias La Fayette Lodge No 37 will meet at 7 30 p m at Castle Alcoholics A nonhymous will meet at 7 45 p m Noon business meeting of the Optimist Club will be at the Manchester Hotel.

Knights of Pythias LaFayette Lodge Penne Castle Optimist Club Manchester Hotel

Miss Gundersen to Take Husband’s Name in Chicago Ceremony

Miss Joan C. Gundersen aged 21, a stenographer, will change her name today to Mrs. Gundersen after marriage to Melvin C. Gundersen, 26, vice president of a construction company. Both share the same birthday October 26 and surname sound alike.

Chicago Joan CC. Gundersen Gundersen Melvin C. Gundersen A Construction Com

Rifle Division Nominations Set for Club Elections

The Rifle Division of the Sportsman's Club held a meeting Tuesday nominating Cpl Dan Mahoney and Frank C Koeppel for president. Tony Accurso and Charles Chaille were named for vice president, with Dick Diefenbach renominated secretary treasurer and Wil lard Bowing unopposed range officer. Elections next Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the club.

Sportsman's Club Dan Mahoney Frank C. Koeppel Tony Accurso Charles Chaille Dick Diefenbach Willard Bowing Jack Carlisle Tony Kinnylocts Francis Spangler

Dayton man elected VP of Ohio CPAs

Weldon Barstow of Dayton was elected vice president of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. Edmund A. Clarke of Cleveland was elected president earlier. A secretary and treasurer will be named at a meeting in Columbus October 7.

Cleveland Weldon Barstow Dayton Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants Edmund A. Clarke Columbus

Young Dayton Resident Wins Prettiest Girl Contest

Miss Juanita Brandenburg daughter of Mr and Mrs Woot Brandenburg of 2116 Woods lawn Ave was chosen as one of six winners in the WHIO prettiest 15 year old girl contest in Dayton. She becomes eligible for the second phase by public vote starting after October 17 with further results to be announced later.

Juanita Brandenburg Wootrow Brandenburg Woodslawn Ave Miss Brandenburg Dayton

Firemen Plan Annual Party in North Middletown

North Middletown Fire Department volunteers finalize plans for their annual dinner to be held at the Valencia restaurant on Route 73 next Tuesday. Association president Lyman Nein urged absent members to call Ray Bunnell to reserve seats. new equipment included two helmets. drills for winter firefighting begin October 4 over three Tuesdays under Fire Chief William Long.

North Nesh William Long

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