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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1949

Page

10

Preble County School Enrollment Rises by 100 Students

Eaton officials report total county enrollment at 4 781 students across 12 high schools and 15 elementary schools, up 100 from last year. Jefferson Township adds 50 students to 453, Lewisburg reports record 622 in Harrison Town and Camden district at 531, West Alexandria 488, with other districts listed by size and grade mix.

C. R. Coblentz Jefferson Township New Paris Herschel Sanders Lewisburg Harrison Dixon Township Lanier College Corner Monroe Verona Gratis West Elkton Israel

Chamber of Commerce appoints new officers in Germantown

The September Chamber of Commerce meeting elected Dan Anslinger Sr as president and Earl Sliver as vice president. Paul Bell becomes the new director while other officers are to be announced.

Germantown Chamber of Commerce Dan Anslinger, Sr Earl Sliver Paul Bell

Germantown Century Club Opens With President Day

Germantown Twentieth Century Club held its first meeting of the season in Germantown with 26 members. President Mrs. Charles Kern welcomed attendees and read poems about September before introducing chairwoman Mrs. Albert Rosenthiel and guest speaker Mrs. Arthur Troy of Cincinnati to discuss Lily Dache’s Looking Through Your Hat. The program included solos and the club song America the Beautiful. The next meeting is set for October 10 at Mrs. Rosenthiel’s home.

Kern Albert Rosenthiel Arthur Troy Cincinnati Troy Lily Dache John Begard Robert Cogin

Germantown High elects new student council

New student council members were elected from all classes at Germantown High. Officers named include Phyllis Miller as president Teddy Landis as vice president Joan Lauver as secretary and Delmar Lakes as treasurer with Ruth Anderson serving as advisor.

Germantown Germantown High School Donald Need Delores Newberg Janice Paul Elwood Hinkle Anna Louise Degroat Bill Paylor Tim Emley Donald Vicroy Lois Fraley Joan Lauver Teddy Landis Phyllis Miller Delmar Lakes Delmar Lake Ruth Anderson

Camden Girl Scout Unit Holds Session

The Camden Girl Scout Association met at the Youth Center on Monday evening with Mrs. Dwight Donohoe in charge. Fourteen members attended as by laws drawn by a committee including Mrs. Donohoe Mrs. Al Kiracofe and Mrs. Clara Ledwell were read as the featured portion of the meeting.

Camden Girl Scout Association Dwight Donohoe Donohoe al Kiracofe Clara Ledwell

Rennel Ad Promises Quick Hunger Relief

An advertisement urges readers to obtain Rennel liquid, mix with fruit juice, and take two tablespoons twice daily. It claims rapid money refund and nonstop energy without diets or vitamins, urging buyers to avoid substitutes and insist on genuine Rennel.

Franklin Police Fine Daytonian for Jail Break and Forgeries

Japene Plummer of Dayton, held over the weekend after a jail break attempt at Warren County Jail, was fined 50 dollars and costs for malicious destruction of property and 50 dollars plus costs for resisting arrest and ordered to leave town. Ermon Coyle of Hollywood Addition received 50 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct. Officers later returned from Mt Sterling Kentucky with Bert Williams, wanted on forgery charges for allegedly forging two checks.

Franklin Ma Cc. C. Black Japene Plummer Dayton Warren County Plummer Roy Grant Ermon Coyle Hollywood Addition Black Mt. Sterling Bert Williams

Horse Pulling Contest To Draw Eight Champions

Troy hosts the 15th annual World's Championship Horse Pulling Contest this Sunday drawing state champions from eight states and 86 teams. A $1000 purse awaits the winner while reigning champions Lick and Luke and Prince and Silver defend titles under owners Leon Myers and Clyde Montgomery.

Troy Lick and Luke Leon Myers West Union Prince and Silver Clyde Montgomery Vincennes Ind

Reception Set For EUB Pastor In Germantown

Germantown residents plan a Thursday evening reception at the Germantown EUB Church for the Rev. J. B. Hendrix who has been assigned there for another year. A pound party will mark the event and all members are invited.

Germantown EUB J. B. Hendrix James Fritz

West Elkton Club Hosts Epicurean Gathering

Mr and Mrs Robert H Stubbs entertained West Elkton Epicurean Club members Saturday night at their home. After a brief business meeting guests enjoyed television and games followed by a late lunch for a list of attendees.

West Elkton Robert H. Stubbs West Elkton Epicurean Club Brownlee Barradaille Elbert Brubaker James Erwin Alfred Kiracofe Wilson Kiracofe Charles Knepshield James Mabet Desmond Stamper Robert E. Stubbs Corwin Talbert George Staley Marcus Furry Fritz Bunting Middletown

Lemon Township bond plan would raise 20.9 cents tax per 100

Lemon Township seeks a 300 000 bond for school improvements and expansion. The plan would cost 20.9 cents per 100 of assessed value, retireable over 20 years. The board of education approved the proposal and it moves toward state and county actions before the November ballot. The board members present were Claude Barker, Joseph Heck, Ralph Helsinger, Robert Matson and Everett Switzer.

Monroe Lemon Township Butler County R. H. Smith Calvin W. Young Township Board of Education Oneida Young State Board of Tax Acts Colummbus Butler County Board of Elections Claude Barker Joseph E. Heck Ralph Helsinger Robert Matson Everett Switzer

Local Briefs From Lebanon to Trenton

Community notices across Lebanon, Springboro and nearby towns list club meetings church activities PTA gatherings and a recreation parade. Events include EUB and Presbyterian church choirs meetings, WCTU sessions, birthday circle, cemetery and outdoor picnics, and a fried chicken supper at Blue Ball School.

Blue Ball

Local Socials Roundup From Germantown to Bellevue

Mr and Mrs Franklin White spent Sunday in Franklin with the Stoutenboro family. Lewis Paylor hosted guests at his home including Miss Cora Dunham Mrs L Carlisle Mrs Kay Hagen and Miss Mary Olden. Miss Ann McKierman of Bellevue Ky was a weekend guest of Don Auslinger Jr and family. Mary Martha Emery hosted a pinochle club with guests Mrs Donald Brewer. Prizes went to Mary Martha Emery Mrs Chalmer Evans and Mrs Verryl Ankeney. Mrs Albert Arnold is hospitalized at Middletown Hospital. Marshall Kepler and son of Dayton visited Mr and Mrs Marshall Kepler Sr.

Germantown Franklin White Franklin Edward Stoutenboro Lewis Paylor Cora Dunham L. Carlisle Kay Hagen Mary Olden Ann McKierman Bellevue Don Auslinger Mary Martha Emely O. M. T. Club J. S. Tattershall Coleman Blanche Thompson James Randall Cincinnati Gerald Reed Miamisburg Jimmie Thompson Sam Lackens Clara Libbee Carl Rockey

World Prayer Day Observance in Elkton Tonight

WEST ELKTON World Day of Prayer will be observed by members of the EU B ur ch this evening. The event accompanies World Communion Day to be commemorated Sunday. The WSWS of the church will hold its annual rally at the Otterbein Home on October 3.

West Elkton EU Burch WSWS Otterbein

Franklin PTA Sets Schedule for 1949 50

Franklin Parent-Teachers Association opens the 1949 50 year with sixty teachers and 159 members at the high school, led by President Mrs V C Howser. A cooking demonstration with Hofmans Appliance and General Electric is planned for October.

Franklin Franklin Parent-Teachers Association V. C. Howser Kenneth Foster Sam Bassett A. S. Bogers Hofman General Electric Company Albert R. McMurrin Church of the Avarene Edna Mae Sheppard McDade Central School R.E. Augspurges Miles Chenoweth Augspurger Farm Ave

Warren Beeves Bring Record Prices at Warren County Fair

At the Warren County fair 41 beeves averaged over 32 cents per pound totaling $13,417.60. Grand champion raised by Robert Marr weighed 920 pounds and sold for $3680 at 40 cents a pound to Frank Vessely for the Lebanon Food Bank. Vessely also bought Martha Breeze’s champion at 37 cents per pound for $392.20. Numerous 4 H club members sold beeves to various buyers with prices ranging from 29% to 40 cents per pound and totals listed for each consignor.

Lebanon William Hufford, Jr Ralph van Meter Warren County Fair Board Robert Marr Morrow Frank Vessely Lebanon Food Bank Vessely Martha Breeze Wella Tuck

Local social items and card club notes from Franklin area

Franklin social column recounts bridge club gatherings at Mrs C W Angleby and Mrs Delbert Bentley homes, upcoming Franklin bridge event at the Day residence, plus visits from Dayton Cincinnati Miamisburg and Rome Georgia residents. Attendees include Mrs R G Poff Mrs Cora Poff James Randall Gerald Reed Donna and Jimmie Thompson.

Kings Mills School District Community Club Meeting

The Kings Mills School District Community Club will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the high school building. All members and friends interested are urged to attend.

Kings Mills

Kings Mills Adult Class Sets Meeting

Kings Mills School hosts an adult class meeting Thursday 7 to 9 PM in the home economics room. The topic is to be decided on that evening with Cooking and Baking as a possible course. Mrs. Mary Buchanan will teach if chosen.

Kings Mills Mary Buchanan Homemakers of America Lebanon

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