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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1952

Page

6

Miss Weinberger Tells Africa Trip At Federation Meeting

Miss Helen Weinberger described a two month journey through Capetown Port Elizabeth East London and Durban noting modern hotels and Zulu Festival dances She explained Africa is not dark and shared wedding customs and cattle based marriage rites The Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs will meet October 21 in Greenfield with luncheon reservations due by October 15 Red Cross canteen class starts October 7 Girls State update from Kiki Demetriou and music from Mrs Sab0 and Thompson were featured

Helen Weinberger South Africa Middletown Port Elizabeth East London Greenfield Kuderer Federation Red Cross Girl Scout Civic Association Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Delta Sigma Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Phi Beta Psi Sorority Mu Chapter Lion's Auxiliary

Chorus Gains Momentum for Middletown Civic Chorus Season

The Middletown Civic Chorus opened with 145 attendees at first rehearsal, triple any prior record, under new director Paul Bell. Bell plans a 1952-53 season with continuous material updates and a performance for veterans at Dayton Hospital in October, meetings held each Tuesday 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with social refreshments after rehearsal.

Middletown Dayton Hospital

Family Dinner At Tobitt Home

It was like old times for the F. A. Tobitt family of South Main St. last night with its members together for dinner. The business trip of Fred Tobitt Jr. of Cleveland occasioned the reunion and the recent removal of Mr. and Mrs. Waller Hunt Jeanne Tobitt and daughter Susan to Middletown made them complete. Mr. and Mrs pesheeebe of Hendersonville NC until recently are being given a warm welcome.

F. A. Tobitt South Main St Fred Tobitt, Jr Cleveland Waller Hunt Jeanne Tobitt Susan Middletown Pesheeebe Hendersonville N. C

European Travel Lures Many R L Kenyons Return To City

Mr and Mrs R L Kenyon of 149 Kensington St return from six weeks in Europe aboard United States 8 8 on August 6 leaving Le Havre and visiting Bil Hague Amsterdam Basel Berne Geneva Milan Venice Rome Naples Capri and the Italian Amalfi coast The trip included a cruise to Chillon Castle and a view of Da Vincis Last Supper before touring Italy and returning home through Ireland and Scotland Other local connections include DeWitt Chapple visiting Chapel Hill UNC relatives in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati and Miss Emma Ayers returning to Briar Cliff Manor after a Middletown and Hamilton vacation

R. L. Kenyon Kensington, St Kenyons United States Arrivins le Havre Bil Hague Amsterdam Belgium Netherlands Rhine Basel Berne Geneva Castle of Chillon Byron Mt. Blanc Vermott Gornagrat Matternorn DaVinci Milan Venice Florence Rome Naples Pompeii Amalfi Drive Sorrento Capri Blue Grotto French Alps Chateau Country Ireland Scotland Emma Ayers Huntington Park Calif Middletown Hamilton C. R. Cooper Sunset Pl

Methodist Women Appoint Delegate to Des Moines Meeting

Mrs. Charles Bailey of 602 The Alameda is named the First Methodist Church delegate to the North Central Jurisdiction Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting in Des Moines Iowa from September 30 to October 2. Bishop F Gerald Ensley will deliver the keynote address October 1 with the theme The Power of a World Christian Church. Also set to speak are Mrs Frank G Brooks national president of the Woman's Division and Mrs C A Meeker editor of The Methodist Woman with talks on September 30 and October 2 respectively.

Charles Bailey Aameda Methodis North Central Jurisdiction Woman's Society of Christian Service Des Moines F. Gerald Ensley Sinc Iowa Frank G. Brooks Vernon Woman's Division of Christian Service Work Federation of Methodist Women C. A Meeker New York City The Methodist Woman

La Sertoma Guests Highlight Middletown Dinner

La Sertoma Auxiliaries from Middletown and Hamilton hosted two notable visitors at a Manchester Hotel dinner. International president Mrs. George E. Saunders and district governor Mrs. G. E. Tussey spoke on club and district progress. Funds from upcoming events will support a Middletown girl's nurse training at Middletown Hospital. Barbershop selections by Cassidy Haney Begley and Hester entertained.

la Sertoma Middletown Hamilton Manchester George E. Saunders Denver Colo G. E. Tussey American Legion Home Middletown Hospital Chet Cassidy Tom Haney Stanley Begley Bud Hester

October Wedding Announced for Meyers-McLaughlin Couple

Mr and Mrs John Meyers announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Louise Meyers to George Timothy McLaughlin son of Mr and Mrs R E McLaughlin The couple plan a October 25 wedding Marilyn is a Hamilton High School graduate employed by Household Finance Corp George is a Middletown High School and Miami University graduate with Delta Upsilon fraternity he was recently discharged from the Army

John Meyers Elvin Ave Hamilton Marilyn Louise George Timothy McLaughlin R. E. McLaughlin Kensington St Miss Meyers Hamilton High School Household Finance Corporation of McLaughlin Middletown High School Miami University Delta Upselon

War Mothers Rummage Sale at Salvation Army Citadel

A rummage sale sponsored by the American War Mothers will be held in the basement of the Salvation Army Citadel starting at 8 a.m. Anyone with sale articles may contact Mrs. C. E Fakes or Mrs. Orman Elam.

American War Mothers Salvation Army Citadel C. E Fakes Orman Elam

Lutheran Pastor and Teacher Honored at Bethlehem Dinner

Bethlehem Lutheran Sunday School staff honored Rev. Bernard E. Heuer at a parish hall dinner as he leaves for Navy service. George Fahrenholz retired after 27 years of teaching. Miss Anna Dell read an original poem. music by John Adrian and Tom Beard accompanied the program.

Bethlehem Lutheran Sunday School Bernard E. Heuer Heuer Anna del Karl Banzhaf George Fahrenholz John Adrian Tom Beard

Bollings Mark 25th Anniversary With Open House

Mr and Mrs Albert Bolling celebrate twenty fifth wedding anniversary with open house from 2 to 5 pm at their State Route 4 home south of Peasttown. The Middletown couple, married Sept 29 1927 in Brookville Indiana, are longtime community members with Albert a retired barber now running a home shop and serving Madison Township as justice of the peace.

Albert Ooding Peasttown Bolling Brookville Ind Evelyn Upton Clark St Madison Township L. T. Parrott Tytus Ave Nat Upton Irontoh Julia Hobbs Upton Middletown ‘Ch School Capvel Furniture Co Dayton Per

Medical Auxiliary At Afternoon Tea

The Women’s Auxiliary to Butler County Medical Society held a tea for 65 members and guests at Mrs. C. T. Atkinsons home. Rich autumn colorings decorated the setting as Mrs. G. E. Marr reviewed the year’s program and highlighted the October 5 horse show at Little Creek Riding Club east of Princeton. Guests included Mrs. Paul Woodward and Mrs. E. C. Elsey.

C. T. Atkinson McKnight Woman's Auxiliary Butler County Medical Society G. E. Marr Little Creek Riding Club Princeton Paul Woodward Ohio E. C. Elsey J. A. Carter W. E. Storer Ross A. Hill Walter Fenning Atkinson

Circle 5 at First Baptist Church Meeting Thursday

Coming Up Circle 5 of the First Baptist Church will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Franklin Stiles 2623 Elmo Place. American War Mothers will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion. White Shrine of Jerusalem 25 meets 7 30 p.m. Thursday at Masonic Temple.

First Baptist Church Franklin Stiles Elmo Place American Legion White Shrine of Jersusalem Masonic Temple

Surprise dinner honors Miami Valley Council leaders

Mrs. Ira Sickle outgoing deputy of Miami Valley Council 30 Daughters of America and her successor Mrs. Harry Stickle were honored at a surprise dinner. Fall flowers candles decorated the table and a large rose inscribed cake read Bears and Marguerite. A short program by Mrs. R. Hannah and Mrs. William Joliff followed.

Ira Sickle Miami Valley Council 30 Daughters of America Harry Stickle Bears Marguerite R. Hannah William Joliff Perry Kash Hannah Della Marshall

Bride Rozann Downey to Wed Jack Carter Thursday

Miss Rozann Downey received a personal shower on Monday night from Mrs. Robert Selby. She will marry Jack Carter this Thursday with a final pre nuptial party planned Friday night at the groom’s parents home 1717 Sheridan Ave. Guests enjoyed games and prizes at the shower.

Trousseau Rozann Downey Robert Selby Miss Downey Jack Carter Lee Carter Sheridan Ave

Middletown Journal Offers Editors Memo Aid to Schools

The Middletown Journal will distribute a four sheet bulletin titled Editors Memo to journalism teachers and editors at 16 area schools. The first edition goes out this week with monthly issues. it includes writing tips, October and November dates, and dos and don'ts. Requests for copies can be sent to the Public Services Department.

Middletown Journal Today Public Services Department Middletown Journal

Scouts Post Signs On Bible Service

Boy Scout Troop 1 from First Baptist Church distributes over 200 posters announcing a community service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at 8 p m September 30 at the First Methodist Church. The event marks the RS V Bible publication and will be mirrored at more than 30 000 services nationwide. Troop members will carry out the distribution tomorrow.

First Baptis Church First Methodist Church

Middletown Civic Association Sets October 13 Meeting

The 29th annual Middletown Civic Association meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. October 13 with a business session to select the new executive committee from board members. The committee will meet October 17 to pick a slate of officers for the year. Clarand Helsel, Middletown certify public accounting firm, will conduct the annual audit in November after the fiscal year closes September 30.

The Middletown Civic Association Ben Bener Board of Govenors Executiv Bender Clar and Helsel Middletown

Lausche Slated For Hamilton Speech Tomorrow

Gov. Frank J. Lausche will address the Butler County Young Democratic Club at a Thursday noon luncheon at the Anthony Wayne Hotel in Hamilton. Thomas B Talbot, third district congressional candidate, also attends, with other Butler County candidates present. The event is open to the public, tickets at the door, after Lausche speaks at a Miami University convocation in Withrow Court, Oxford, earlier that morning.

Frank J. Lausche Butler County Young Democratic Club Anthony Wane Hamilton Thomas B Talbot Congress Lausche Miami University Withrow Court Oxford

Fete Hosts Include Mrs Jerry Simpson Miss Sue Salyer and Mrs Selby

Mrs Jerry Simpson Miss Sue Salyer and Mrs Selby attended a social fete noted among twenty guests who participated in the event.

Jerry Simpson Sue Salyer Selby

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