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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1950
Page
7
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Mrs Roy Moorhead hosted a kitchen shower for Miss Barbara Gregory at her North Grimes Street home last evening. Daughters Winifred and Eve Moorhead assisted. Yellow and white decor, games, television, and gift openings highlighted the event. Winners were Mrs Oa Cowan and Mrs Elizabeth Ills. Guests included Mrs James Shalley and out of town visitors. The couple, Miss Gregory and Mr Skalley, plan to wed October 21.
Leo Hamblin of Portsmouth a 40 year old salesman died in a hospital here yesterday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident on Wednesday.
The Highland Circle of the First Presbyterian church met at the home of Mrs Z W Ranch yesterday afternoon with assistance from Mrs E G Barkley Mrs Ira Kern Mrs Sherman Perry and Mrs C B Stiles. Louise Hunter Windsor gave the musical program with piano accompaniment by Mrs Dale Wiley. Esther was the Bible study led by Mrs D R Baker. Miss Jeannette Niederlander reviewed The Rock Cried Out by Stanley. Twenty members and three guests attended and refreshments followed.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Hanselman Commandery hosted a luncheon at the Masonic Temple in Cincinnati yesterday at noon. About 250 guests attended including Mrs. Donna McClung the present president and three past presidents Mrs. William Gilles Mrs. David Whitehurst and Mrs. Lester Billeter from Middletown Auxiliary to Middletown Commandery No. 71 with invited groups from New Port Covington Lebanon Hillsboro Hamilton Norwood Cincinnati and Middletown.
Unity Council No 241 Daughters of America met Friday evening in Malta Hall with 14 members present Acting councilor Ida Barnett led the gathering Luncheon was served During the social hour members of Miami Valley Council No 30 Silver Link Council No 223 and Unity Council No 241 are ordered to attend a district meeting at the Dayton YWCA on Monday September 25 at 8 p.m by order of District Deputy Minnie Schreechfield A cake walk and luncheon will be featured at the next meeting which will begin at 7 30 p.m
Catholic faithful in Middletown can watch Bishop Karl Alter's installation as archbishop of the Cincinnati Diocese on Tuesday morning. WLW will air over two hours of coverage from St. Monica's Cathedral starting at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony marks Alter succeeding the late Archbishop John T. McNicholas. the Cincinnati diocese includes Middletown.
Dorothy Poplin and party hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Lutheran Parish in Trenton on a Thursday evening. The upcoming marriage is set for October 14. Attendees included Mrs. Carl Scheibert, Mrs. Clifford Schenck, Mrs. Robert Armbruster, Miss Doris Scheibert, Miss Helen Angst, and Miss Mildred Conley. Refreshments followed with 23 guests served.
Willard McPherson, a condemned slayer who escaped from London Prison Farm months ago, remains at large as his wife Magmie McPherson files for divorce. Convicted December 13, 1946, for first degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting at a Middletown Pike roadhouse, he was sentenced April 26, 1947, to the Ohio Penitentiary. Mrs. McPherson, who testified at his trial, cites neglect in the petition. they married February 18, 1926, and have an adult son.
Middleton residents are highlighted in Ohio's Schools a national publication for teachers. Steve Geckler president of the Ohio Education Association department meets Mary Virginia Morris national department leader at a St Louis convention. Ralph Ringgenberg McKinley Junior High teacher wrote the convention feature.
Special examination by Walter Cahill covers Nov 20 1946 to Mar 9 1950 and finds seven entries totaling 16126.92. Key items include 14238.05 against Miller Coal and Supply Co and 1658.50 against Miller's Supermarket, both tied to a board member. The report recommends ending purchases from board members. Some bids were in line with others, and some foods were bought before Miller’s association.
The Freedom Bell touring the United States will stop in Middletown on Sunday before being enshrined in Berlin as a symbol against the Iron Curtain. The bell arrives by trailer from Dayton, followed by the signing of the Freedom Scroll. Stops include Central and Broad at 9:30 to 10:15, Elwood and Tytus 10:15 to 11, Charles St. at Central Ave 11 to 11:45, South School 11:45 to 12:15, and the Colored Community Center 12:45 to 1:15.
Acting mayor Vincent Impellitteri refused to apologize for Governor Dewey's remarks at a United Nations dinner in New York City that prompted Soviet delegates to walk out. He said it was not his right to censor the governor and declined Lie's request for an apology.
The wills of Harold C. Denis and Margaret Denis, both of Middletown, died Sept 8, name each other or their children Leslie D. Denis and Edithnis Daly as alternate heirs. John W. Auer of Middletown filed for probate naming widow Lorcan M. Auer as executrix. Wills dated in 1948 and 1949 with listed witnesses. Estill L. Horton of Middletown sues for 10000 in Butler County Common Pleas for death of his son John W. Horton after bicycle collision with a car driven by defendant Mary E. Kalbfleish. Negligence alleged. Divorces Asked: Clara Eliot, Arthur R. Chaney, Hazel Toole, Maymie McPherson, Robert F. Fields from spouses named.
Everett D. Burns of Middletown is granted a divorce from Louise V. Ray Burns. Helen Eloise Isbel of Middletown is granted a divorce from Donald Edwin Isbel. James Peevy of Hamilton is granted a divorce from Anna Peevy.
A mosaic of radio program titles including Shoot The Moon Marry Go Round Can You Top This Gene Autrey Football Sing it Again Hawaii Calls Lombardoland USA 20 Questions Naval Air Reserve Teens in Our Town Dance Orch Sign Off.
The New York Central trains serving Columbus Cleveland Buffalo and Rochester depart today at 8 41 p m instead of 7 48 p m The change to winter standard time follows eastern railroads shift from daylight to standard time Frank Zink NYC passenger agent said the adjustment is permanent for the season
Saturday listings show WLW T V Channel 4 offering Gadgets Girls Will ed and more with evening blocks including One Man's Family Midwestern Hayride and Sat Night Review. WHIO Channel 13 airs News Music Western Week in Reveries Lucky Pup sign off. WKRC Channel 10 features Test Pattern Week in Review Sport Highlights and News. WCPO Channel unknown presents Merry Go Round Kalamity Kitchen Paul Dixon On Stage Six Gun Theater Cavalcade Wrestling and Television Theater with Paramount Wrestling.
An internal dispute within the Fraternal Order of Eagles led to the sudden dropping of criminal proceedings against three Eagles officers. Prosecutor J. Harry Leopold won approval to nolle pros on five indictments charging aiding and abetting or publicizing a lottery. Indictments remain in Wood and Henry Counties for Brown Kellner. Leopold seeks dismissal in those cases. National Eagles legal advisor Barnett Goldstein calls the action a vindication of the organization.
The Senate late yesterday approved the measure with no dissent in a voice vote. Earlier, the House passed it 328 to 7 on a roll call vote. A Ways and Means meeting was set for today to plan action on a second bill for an excess profits tax aimed at eliminating war profiteering after the November elections.
State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson the Democratic senatorial nominee declined to debate U S Senator Robert A Taft before the Columbus town meeting. The debate scheduled for Sunday was called off.
Mr and Mrs Woodford Chaney 435 Yankee Rd welcomed a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Thomas O Flynn 1028 Kunz Ave welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Daniel Easton Route 2 welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Cecil Hall Franklin Route 1 welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Charles Purdum 1761 Central Ave welcomed a girl today. Mr and Mrs Russell DeBolt 19 Curtis St welcomed a girl today. Mr and Mrs John Salmon 2302 Woodlawn Ave welcomed a boy today.
In The Hospital Mrs. Charles L Gillespie of Queen St surgical. Mrs Chester Laycock of An drews St medical. Frank Manns of Trenton Route 1 surgical. Earl Hoerner of Miamisburg Route 1 medical. Mrs. Dan Davis of Fleming Rd medical. Mrs. Glen Sparks of Sheridan Ave medical. Robert Taylor of Middletown Mrs. Steve Wills of West Middletown Route 1 medical. DISMISSED Mrs. Robert Wolfe of Eaton Route 1. Mrs. Rebecca Wells of Webster St. Stanley Clark son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Clark Sr of Car lisle. Terry Gibbs son of Mr and Mrs Delmer of Morrow. Judith Cope daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Cope ofFrank n. Carter Bailey of Douglas St. Floyd Johnson of Lincoln St
Wayne McManay, 16, died at Swan Hospital after a car he rode in collided with a truck on U S Route 21, five miles north of Cambridge. The second passage discusses 1827 glass pressing tech as a note of historical invention.
The Pennsylvania Rail load said it has paid $67,924 in claims to 327 Pennsylvania National Guardsmen who suffered minor injuries or lost personal effects in the troop train wreck at West Lafayette on September 11. Heavier claims, including survivors of the 33 Guardsmen killed, will be settled later.
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