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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1949

Page

6

Local families host guests from across the country

Over three weeks Mr and Mrs Paul Shetter hosted Pauls sisters Miss Gertrude Shetter and Mrs Marie Pell from Los Angeles who left by plane today. Numerous relatives and friends shared visits from Glencoe to Danville Winona and Lima with trips to Hot Springs and Washington DC noted.

Paul Shetter South Main St Shetter Gertrude Shetter Marie Pell Los Angeles Calif Steve Lazaron Daisy Kemdell L. Rybolt

Garden Club Hosts Windsor Home Meeting With Flower Talk

Middletown Garden Club gathered at Mrs Ing s Windsor home for a talk on Flowering Shrubs and Trees by guest speaker Mr R Smith of J Wayne Hill Nursery Wy oming O Tea featured a centerpiece of white dioir and mums. Awards were given for high arrangement unusual arrangement jow arrangement and specimen award to named members.

Middletown Windsor Chalmers Todd Fred Tobitt Allison Neff C. Z. Atkinson Schraffenberger

Movie Council Holds Meeting in Middletown

The Middletown Movie Council met at the Civic Association with Mrs. John Kreml presiding The group plans to continue Saturday morning children's matinees A committee including Mrs M Rohrkemper Mrs J Wills and Mrs Elly Hansel will select suitable films A move to reduce amusement taxes for movies will be supported Letters will go to clubs about the project Two films were shown at each meeting on various topics of broad interest.

Middletown Movie Council Civic Association John Kreml M. Rohrkemper J. Wills Elly Hansel

Minnie Guittard Dies at 82 Former Daughters of Union Veterans Leader

Mrs. Minnie Guittard co founder of the Daughters of Union Veterans died yesterday at age 82. She served as national president of the organization for two years.

Women’s Bible Class Elect Officers at First Church of God

The Churches Ladies' Bible Class of First Church of God held a business session last evening. Elected to office were E O Tenkersley as teacher Estie Howard as assistant teacher L Campbell as president M Trimble as vice president C Galligher as secretary S Murphy as treasurer and B McClain as flower treasurer. The meeting opened with prayer and closed with prayer.

First Church of God E. Byrd C. Gross N. W. Burt E.O. Tenkersley Estie Howard L. Campbell M. Trimble C. Galligher S. Murphy B. McClain Howard

Bumpus Cove Wins Victory Over Government Misspelling

In east Tennessee a community in the Cherokee National Forest known as Bumpus Cove battles a naming error. Maps since 1896 have listed it as Bumpass Cove, a government agency has acknowledged the confusion.

Washington Bumpus Cove U. S Bumpass Cove East Tennessee Cherokee National Forest

Home On the Farm Banquet Impresses Critics Club

The Critique Literary Society held its annual banquet in the Oval Room of Manchester Hotel with a Home on the Farm theme. Guests enjoyed a family style dinner and a country newspaper reading, with members performing features and a wedding gift to Mrs Nevin Smucker. Committee members were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hose, Owen Barr, and Howard Wilson.

Critique Literary Society Manchester Nevin Smucker Jack Hose Owen Barr Howard Wilson

Club notices and social events from Civic Association

The Omicron Beta Sigma Phi group met in the Girl Scout room. Rush plans announced for a shipwreck party October 6 at Wilson's barn. Regular meeting October 3 with guest speaker Mrs Richard Marksbury on City Charter revision. Cake to be brought by Elizabeth Miles. Prizes awarded to Aga tha Evers, Dale Converse, Joseph Cornele. Sigma Phi Gamma hosted a social with bridge and cards. prizes to Nuenswander, Schneider, Carroll, Weidner. Homemaker's Circle elected officers led by Eugene Cramer. Dick given gift. new officers Carson, Peterson, Kirkpatrick, and Raines named publicity chair. A business meeting followed.

Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Girl Scout Room Civic Association George Montgomery Rush Wilson's Barn Richard Marksbury Elizabeth Miles Agatha Evers Dale Converse Joseph Cornele Sigma Phi Gamma _ sorority William Nuenswander Howard Schneider Mary Carroll Gene Weidner Jack Dick Eugene Cramer Gilbert Peterson William Carson Lawrence Kirkpatrick Earnest Raines

Insurance Man Dies in Cincinnati

Charles T. Williams 61 former president of the Cincinnati Life Underwriters Association died after a two week illness.

Cincinnati Charles T. Williams Cincinnati Life Underwriters Association

54th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Home

Sunday marked the 54th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steed with a covered dish dinner at their Winton Street home. Guests from Ashland, Indianapolis, Laurel, Columbus, Springfield, Franklin, Glendale, Middletown, and Seven Mile attended for games and cards along with the celebrations.

Olive Beck Grace Beck Winona Dr Indian Lake Franklin Charlies Steed Winton St Wayne Robison Ted Robison Phoebe Caldwill Ashland Walter Hopkins Indianapo Arom Laurel Donald Steed Fam Dunnington James Shock James Richardson Velda Brooks Cleatus Wright Lois Wright Carl Hall Columbus Harry Carlton W. M. Enxing Bill Enxing Rom Springfield Wilbur Miller Charles Steed, Jr William Rutledge Catherine Williams Betty Reddington Charles Ae Glendale Richard Bendel Robert Bendel Hubert Bendel Arch Robison Middletown Ray Shingiedecker Seven Mile

Delta Chi Sigma Rush Party At Whispering Oaks

Delta Chi Sigma hosted a rush party at Whispering Oaks Eaton. A long dinner table featured yellow and white mums and black programs with a smiling sun motif. A white elephant sale raised laughter as Mrs. James I Harris auctioned off items.

Whispering Oaks Eaton Delta Chi Sigma James I. Harris Alan Wombold Dennis Wolfe Frank Gouveia Joseph Sabo Elizabeth Torok Marie Wehrle Juanita Huffman Gladys Griss Ann Guthman

Community club meetings and social events schedule

An Evant Club opens its fall season with an 8 p m meeting at Mrs. Anna Adrian's home in Logan. Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority hosts a 7 30 p m social at 1611 Carolina St. Swidombe Class of First Evangelical United Brethren meets at Miss Norma Shade's home 2012 Henry Ave. Jolly Eight Club gathers tomorrow at 7 30 p m. Julia Ty Roth Daughters of America councilors meet Thursday 7 30 p m with Mrs. Butler Jewell 1811 Manchester Ave. American War Mothers hold a 2 p m meeting at the American Legion Auditorium Thursday. The Once-a-Month Club meets tomorrow at the Legion Hall in Franklin with 9 a m breakfast and 9 30 a m Stanley party. The club meeting occurs at 1 p m. Art Exhibit participants listed.

Evant Club Anna Adrian Logan Ve Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Michale Kaurich Carolina St Swidombe First Evangelical United Brethren Church Norma Shade Henry Ave Julia Ty Roth Daughters of America Butler Jewell Manchester Ave the Legion Hall Franklin

Obituary Notice for Donald Merrill

Donald Merrill son of Mr and Mrs Fred Merrill Middletown Route 2 died yesterday at 7 40 p m after a five day illness He is survived by his parents two brothers Bert and Drew and two sisters Connie and Dottie his grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Merrill of West Liberty Ky and Mrs Liza Blevens of Germantown Graveside services will be held at 3 p m Wednesday at West Liberty O McCoy Leffler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fred Merrill Middletown Bert Drew Connie Dottie Robert Merrill West Liberty Liza Blevens Germantown O. McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Death notices Mrs Hattie Nuskey Port Union resident

Word reached here today of the death of Mrs Hattie Nuskey 64 of Port Union Friday. A life long resident she is survived by her husband William and a niece Mrs Herbert Page of Excello. Burial will be in West Chester Cemetery.

Excello Hattie Nuskey Port Union William Herbert Page West Chester Cemetery

Death of Mrs Minnie Wardlow in Franklin

Mrs Minnie Wardlow died Monday night at 10 45 at her daughter Rita Polley’s home 526 East Street Franklin She is survived by three daughters Rita Polley Bertha Wardrow and Salinda Coleman of Middletown 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren Services will be at 2 pm Thursday at the residence with Rev Samuel Kirby of the Second Baptist Church officiating Friends may call after 2 pm Wednesday Anglesby Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Franklin Minnie Wardlow Rita Polley East St Polley Bertha Wardrow Salinda Coleman Middletown Samuel Kirby Second Baptist Church Anglesby

Leah Smith 67 of South Lebanon dies after surgery

Mrs. Leah Smith 67 of South Lebanon died Monday at a Cincinnati hospital following surgery. She is survived by husband Fred, son Walter and daughter Rena of Dayton. Services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Oswald Funeral Home Lebanon with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until services.

Lebanon Leah Smith South Lebanon Cincinnati Fred Walter Rena Dayton Oswald Rose Hill

Infant Emma Ann Wyatt Dies at Middletown Hospital

Emma Ann Wyatt infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernie Wyatt Germantown Route 1 Myers Road died yesterday at 2 20 pm at Middletown Hospital She is survived by her parents two sisters Linda Cheryl and Susan Carol grandparents Mr and Mrs Bernie Wyatt Sr of Myers Rd and Mr and Mrs George Gentry of West Middletown Graveside services were held today at 3 pm at Woodside Cemetery with Rev J D Nisewonder officiating Joseph R Baker and Son Funeral Home handled arrangements

Emma Ann Wyatt Bernie Wyatt Germantown Myers Road Middletown Hospital Linda Cheryl Susan Carol Myers Rd George Gentry West Middletown Woodside Cemetery J. D. Nisewonder Joseph R. Baker and Son Funeral Home

Perry L Earnhart dies at 89 near Lebanon

Perry L Earnhart 89 retired Warren County farmer died Monday at his residence near Lebanon after an extended illness. He was from a Lebanon pioneer family and lifelong resident. Survived by two sons Leslie and Wilbur both of Lebanon two daughters Mrs Walter Taylor and Mrs Ed Lesling Springboro eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services will be held at the Funeral Home in Lebanon with Rev William Fox officiating and burial in Springboro Cemetery. Funeral home visitation after 10 am Wednesday.

Lebanon Perry L. Earnhart Warren County Leslie Wilbur Walter Taylor Ed. Lesling Springboro Oswald William Fox Sprinboro

First meeting planned for Civic Association Art Exhibit

The committee will hold its first meeting tomorrow at 3 30 p m in the Civic Association auditorium with Mrs Frank Chapman Jr presiding to outline initial plans for the spring Art Exhibit. The Perky Kaffee Klatsch meets tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Mrs Anthony Hurts 706 Charles Street. Floods reduce salt levels and destroy many oysters.

Civic Association Frank Chapman, Jr Anthony Hurt Charles St

Hamilton Man Dies Of Crash Injuries In New Miami

The Armco Steel worker Theodore Oprisa, 62, died at Mercy Hospital from a skull fracture and chest injuries after being struck by a car at Augspurger Ave and U S 127 in New Miami. The crash raised Butler County traffic deaths to 29 for the year. Police say he stepped into traffic while returning home from the Armco plant.

Hamilton Armco Steel Corporation Augspurger Ave U. S. 127 New Miami Butler County Theodore Oprisa Whitaker Ave Mercy Hospital Garret J. Boone Oprisa Armco Alfred Back Somerville Carl Winters Eugene Rogers Third Cottage Streets Ronald E. Jones South Third St James Harding Williamsdale

Parole Official Earl Orebaugh Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot

A 55 year old state pardon and parole investigator Earl Orebaugh of Camden died Sunday night at his home from a self inflicted gunshot. Despondent over ill health he had previously served as Preble County deputy sheriff 1928 1932 and as Eaton marshal for seven and a half years resigning in 1941 to join the state commission. Survived by wife Marie three daughters and one son funeral set for Thursday at 2 30 p m at R C Nein Funeral Home Camden with Rev C F Fanger officiating burial at an unspecified cemetery.

Camden St. Layfayette St Earl Orebaugh State Pardon and Parole Commission Preble G. W. Flory Orebaugh Preble County Eaton Marie John Kaylor Andrew Parker Richmond Ind Delmar Sheppard Darrell R. C. Nein C. F. Fanger Eaton First Presbyterian Church

Scout Council Honors Mrs Davison With Tea

The Girl Scout Council held a tea at the club room yesterday to honor Mrs C V Davison who is leaving Middletown after twenty three years of service. She received the Thanks Badge for her work as deputy commissioner commissioner camp chairman and regional camp committee member and retires as membership nominating committee chair. The tea table featured fall flowers with Mrs Andrew Roper presiding.

Girl Scout Council C. V. Davison Middletown Girl Scout Club Neill Blackford Davison Andrew Roper

Funeral Notice in Fairmount Cemetery Service by Scottish Rite of Dayton

The Scottish Rite of Dayton will conduct a special service following a service at Fairmount Cemetery. The ogeebgerba 2 will convene a temple Wednesday to adjourn to the funeral home for services at 8 30 p m Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p m Wednesday.

Fairmount Cemetery Scottish Rite of Dayton Ogeegberga

Youth House Dedication Plans Reached

A committee of four Boy Scouts and four Junior Achievers will meet at 9 30 a m Saturday at the Civic Association to plan the October dedication of the Youth Opportunity House on Forest Ave north of Armco's General Office building. The steel building will host several Junior Achievement companies and Armco Scout troops as Armco's youth contribution.

Youth Opportunity House The Civic Association Youth For Youth Armco Forest Ave

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