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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1953

Page

7

Middletown Garden Club Meets at Richardson Home

Middletown Garden Club gathered yesterday at Mrs. Richardson’s Thomas Road home. J. W. Culbertson presented slides on wildflowers and local habitats with rare specimen photos from Cedar Swamps Hollow Yellow Springs Fort Ancient and Hocking Valley. Floral winners included Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Vorhis Mrs. Anness and Mrs. Gruver.

Robert Richardson Thomas Road Middletown Garden Club W. D. Vorhis J. W. Culbert Son Cedar Swamps

Edison School Benefit Tonight Supports Craft Programs

The Wesome Wagon Club's first benefit and party raises funds for Edison School. The event starts at 8 o'clock at the American Legion and tickets are available from club members or at the door. Mrs. Maxaffe and Mrs. Stanley Hood chair the arrangements. refreshments will be served.

Edison School Wesome Wagon Club Amerian Legion Welome Wagon Club Maxaffe Stanley Hood

Sorority Social Meeting Plans Bake Sale and Round Table

Last evening Delta Chanter Sigma Phi Gamma sorority held a social at Eckler's Hearth with Mrs. Alfred Schwing, Mrs. James Guitshall, and Mrs. Roger Glei as hosts. Prizes went to Mrs. Award Perkins, Mrs. Ray Welsh and Mrs. Glei. Plans announced for a bake sale on Oct. 10 at the Central Core and a round table meeting on Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. at Hillcrest Recreation Center Hamilton.

Delta Chanter Sigma Phi Gamma Sor Ity Eckler Aled Schwing James Guitshall Roger Glei Award Perkins Ray Welsh Giei Jorge Frye Jr Centralore Hillest Recreation Center Hamilton Epsilon Sigma

Holstein Thier Betrothal Told in Hamilton

Mr and Mrs Edward Holstein of Hamilton announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Marcella to Joseph E Thier son of Mrs Charles Thier of Kunz Avenue and the late Mr Thier The bride elect a Notre Dame High School graduate and x ray technician at Mercy Hospital is to wed November 28 at St Veronica Catholic Church Hamilton He is a Middletown High School and University of Dayton graduate employed by the Ohio Industrial Commission

Edward Holstein Hamilton Marcella Joseph E. Thier Charles Thier Kunz Avenue Thier

Come As You Are Party By Beta Sigma Phi

A Come As You Are party hosted by Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi last evening at Mrs. Joseph Peters home on Glenmore Drive featured charades and a spelling bee. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Tom Bailey Mrs. Charles Hattery Miss Kathy Haney and Mrs. John Dorsey with guests including Mrs. F W Schneider Miss Haney Mrs. Jack Edgington Miss Marie Griffith Mrs. William Eisele Miss Pat Cooke Mrs. Dorsey Miss Bert Profitt Mrs. Frank Neel Miss Marjorie Combs and Miss Wilma Tolson.

Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Joseph Peters Glenmore Drive Tom Bailey Charles Hattery Kathy Haney John Dorsey F. W. Schneider Haney Jack Edgington Marie Griffith William Eisele Pat Cooke Dorsey Bert Profitt Frank Neel Marjorie Combs Wilma Tolson

Travel Notes And Social Roundup From Local Residents

Mrs. Mabel Souers of Arlington Avenue returned by plane from a two week visit with relatives in Los Angeles. Mrs. William DePew of Tytus Avenue and Mrs. John Bullock of Harrison Street attended a hair style show Sunday at the Gibson Hotel in Cincinnati. Mrs. John Busseer of Sheffield Street came back from a three week visit with friends in Evans Illinois and relatives in St. Louis Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Christian of Elberton Georgia returned home after a weekend visit with their son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George B. Hutchinson of Kensington Street, and family.

Mabel Souers Arlington Avenue Los Angeles William DePew Tytus Avenue John Bullock Harrison Street Gibson Hotel Cincinnati John Busseer Sheffield Street Evans, Il St. Louis G. T. Christian Elberton George B. Hutchinson Kensington Street

Frances Cohen Honored At Sterling Shower

Frances Cohen received a sterling shower in Cincinnati ahead of her Sunday wedding to Henry Lauter. Miss Lora Kaufman and Mrs. Richard Robbins hosted with fall flowers and a center table basket of sterling gifts. George Lauter hosted Henry Lauter’s bachelor dinner Friday at Roselawn Tavern with 25 friends.

Frances Cohen Henry Lauter Lora Kaufman Richard Robbins Cincinnati George Lauter Roselawn Tavern

Marriage Notice of Mirian DePew and Donald Kidder

Announcement of the marriage between Mirian DePew daughter of Mr and Mrs John De Pew Franklin and Donald Harris Kidder son of Mr and Mrs Carl Kidder Franklin Route 2 A single ring service was conducted by Rev Donald Light at the bride’s home Attendants were the parents of the bride Mr and Mrs Harold E Bauer The couple will reside in Franklin He works for the Miami A and B Foundry in Miami s burg

Mirian DePew John DePew Franklin Donald Harris Kidder Carl Kidder Franklin Route 2 Donald Light Congregational Christian Church Harold E. Bauer

Sorority Tea Hosted by Delta Chi Sigma at Holiday House

Delta Chi Sigma sorority held its annual tea the Holiday House on Sunday. Patronesses Mrs Edna Adrian and Mrs Hubert Fall presided at the tea table. Alumnae guests included Mrs Arnold Green of Columbus and others. Entertainers on the program were Misses Becky Koep Pel Flinor Moon Janet Sue Carr and Anita Swift.

Delta Chi Sigma Sorority Edna Adrian Hubert Fall Arnold Green Columbus J. E. McDermott Carl Rentschler Joseph Newton Alex Slamka Robert A. Litsch Frances Franklin Ralph Hummell Hazel Carter Becky Koeppel Flinor Moon Janet Sue Carr Anita Swift Luther Reedy Mary Koogle Richard Lovelace Fred Ziegler

American War Mothers Set Meeting at Legion Home

The American War Mothers will gather Thursday at 2 p.m. in the American Legion home for a regular meeting. Members will discuss activities and plans for upcoming events.

American Legion

Convict Seeks Six More Months In Prison

Marcel Sanders, 29, awaiting parole at the Tennessee state penitentiary, asked the pardons and paroles board to allow him to remain imprisoned for at least six additional months to complete recordings with the Prisonnaires quartet. He is serving five years for manslaughter.

Nashville Tenn Marcel Sanders State Penitentiary Pardons and Paroles Board Sanders

Noblewoman Seeks Temporary Alimony in Divorce Plea

The Marchioness Romaine Milford-Haven, American born wife of Marquess David Milford-Haven, seeks 1200 dollars monthly temporary alimony pending trial for separation or divorce. She appeared before State Supreme Court Justice James B. M. McNailly who reserved decision and ordered papers by October 5.

New York Romaine Milford-Haven Marquess David Milford-Haven State Supreme Court James B. M. McNailly

Cambridge police probe after fatal shooting and son's injury

Cambridge police investigate a shooting in which 60 year old Thomas Lawrence killed a 30 year old woman and wounded her 12 year old son. Lawrence wounded himself critically. the boy is in satisfactory condition. The woman is identified as Mrs Edsel Potts and the son as Gary Leroy Potts.

Cambridge Ohio Thomas Lawrence Lawrence Edsel Potts Gary Leroy Potts

Coal required to outfit an automobile with tires and tubes

The article notes that about 256 pounds of coal are needed to outfit an automobile with rubber tires and tubes. This fact appears as a technical detail in a broader discussion of fuel and manufacturing practices.

Justice Department cites 578 aliens excluded so far this year

Deputy Attorney General William P. Rogers announced at an INS conference that 578 aliens have been excluded since January. Of these, 536 deter­mined criminal immoral or narcotic addicts and 42 subsersives. The list grew from 229 to 273 racketeers and subversives, with 2 hoodlums deported and 84 under deportation orders or in de naturalization or litigation.

Washington Justice Department Dep. Atty William P. Rogers Immigration and Naturalization Service

Four Convicts Escape From McNeil Island Penitentiary

In Tacoma Washington four inmates escaped from McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary late last night. Within hours two were recaptured Vincent N Chesney and Edward Morden both retaken as they chased escape routes across Puget Sound and prison grounds. Still at large are Earl E Smith and John Edward Watson both held five year terms for postal burglary and Dyer Act offenses. It was unclear if they remained on the island.

Tacoma Wash McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary Vincent N. Chesney Puget Sound Edward Morden Earl E. Smith John Edward Watson

Births Report from Vital Statistics

A list of newborns announced for several local families with names and addresses. Includes multiple births: three girls and two boys yesterday, plus several today. An out of town entry notes a birth in Cincinnati with parental details and hospital.

Hospital notices list patients and relatives for surgical and medical

A long list of hospital patients and relatives is presented with their addresses and health status. Names include Mrs. Richard Graham, Corsie Alexander, Mrs. Earl Kiester, Estell McGuire, Mrs. Herbert Pennington, Barton, Hichard Dell, Mrs. William Arnold, Larry West, Pr Kah, Moland, Mrs. Catherine ter Braak, Paul McCloud, Curtis Walters, Mrs. Robert Conner, Mrs. Robert Dell, Mrs. Marcus Hagins, Mrs. Robert Hayslett, Mrs. Douglas Hobart, William King, Mrs. Homer Kyle, Mrs. Lloyd Osborne, Carl Raney, Emery Boutson, Larry Taylor, and Roger Williams with various street addresses.

Richard Graham Lind St Corsie Alexander Wilbraham Rd Earl Kiester Germantown Estell McGuire Jacoby St Herbert Pennington South Verity Pr Kah Christel Ave Oltie Moland Curtis St Catherine Ter Braak Sorg Pl Paul McCloud Paul McCloud Sr Gratis Surgical Curtis Walters Yankee Rd Robert Conner First Ave Robert Dell Grand Ave Marcus Hagins West Elkton Robert Hayslett Franklin Douglas Hobart William King Somerville Homer Kyle Monroe St Lioyd Osborne Sheridance Carl Raney Emery Boutson Covington Larry Taylor Phyllis Taylor Auburn St Roger Williams Denval Williams Navaho

Bandit Killed After Cincinnati Robbery

Police killed a 25 year old man identified as Marshall Burgher twelve minutes after he robbed Hillsdale Building and Loan Co of 2267 dollars. He had registered for night courses at the University of Cincinnati, and was found with a canvas zipper bag containing the loot.

Cincinnati Hillsdale Building and Loan Co Marshall Burgher University of Cincinnati

Painting Done By Volunteers

In Syracuse New York volunteers from Local 31 Painters Union brushed a fresh coat on Peter L. Pratt’s modest home. Pratt, over 70 and nearly blind, had sought to paint it himself using touch to guide him. Eleven union volunteers completed nearly all the work, with plans to finish the remaining area and supply more paint and labor.

Syracuse N. Y Peter L. Pratt Painters Union Union

Middletonians Pass Engineers Exam Four Get Full Registration

Four Middletonians were among 712 applicants who passed the Ohio state registration exam for engineers and surveyors. Ernest J. Buckles and Norman L. Cole gained full registration. Charles E. Morgan and Victor Shur received Engineer in Training certificates. Nearby-area entrants Raymon Fogg and Russell Shattuck earned EIT certificates. Full registration requires exam passage and combined education and experience.

Middletonians Ohio Board of Registration Ernest J. Buckles Yankee Rd Norman L. Cole 15Th Ave Charles E. Morgan Bellomonte Victor Shur Miami Ave Raymon 8. Fogg N. Maple Eaton Russell D. Shattuck E. Circle Dr Mason

Dr Richard J Glins Returns To City Practice

Dr Richard J Glins formerly assistant Armco plant physician in 1950 and Air Forces medical staff at Robbins AFB Georgia has returned to practice medicine at 2101 Central Ave He is a University of Cincinnati Medical School graduate and interned at Harper Hospital Detroit He studied internal medicine at Brown Veterans Hospital Dayton He is married and his wife will join him at Central Avenue and they will reside there.

Richard J. Glins Armco Central Ave Glins Air Robbins Air Force Base Georgia University of Cincinnati Harper Hospital Detroit Brown Veteran's Hospital Dayton Central Avenue

Parole Violator Turns Cure-All

Denver police described William A. Siek Jr. a parole violator from Utica State Hospital as a cureall. He signed a confession clearing up 112 police complaints including 87 burglaries and other thefts. Jewelry valued at $2,800 was recovered from his hotel room as grand larceny and burglary charges were prepared.

Denver William A. Siek Jr Utica State Hospital New York Art Roush Siek Sick Roush

Typhoon in Japan Kills 276 and Leaves Wide Destruction

Japanese authorities report 276 dead 323 missing and 993 injured from the Friday typhoon. More than 19,800 houses demolished 434,630 flooded with 6,667 river dikes breached 4,831 bridges washed away and landslides at 7,992 sites.

Tokyo Japan

Revival to Be Led by Summer Couple at Local Nazarenes

The Rev. and Mrs. Robert L. Summer of the Church of the Nazarene Williamsburg will conduct revival services through Oct 11 at the Church of the Nazarene Columbia Avenue and Leibee Street starting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. He is a Trevecca Nazarene College graduate with post graduate work at Indiana Christian University and has pastored in Nashville Columbia S C and Dayton. Mrs. Summer plays accordion and will join in duets.

Robert L. Summer Church of the Nazarene Willimsburg Columbia Avenue Leibee Street Trevecca Nazarene College Nashville Tenn Summer Indiana Christian University Indianapolis Columbia S. C Dayton

Youth Loses Car Rights For Life

Hubert Imhoff 21 of Williamsdale was arrested after a 2 a.m. Oxford State Road crash while his license was revoked. He received a life suspension, a $100 fine plus costs, and 10 days in jail. Judge Frank Wessel also fined Thayer $100 and costs for drunk driving and limited driving to business use for six months.

Hamilton Frank Wessel Hubert Inhoff Imhoff John St Williamsdale Old Oxford State Franklin Rt. 1 Thayer

Knights Templar Conclave of Ohio Meets in Toledo

The 111th regular conclave of the Knights Templar of Ohio opens with a Trinity Episcopal Church service in Toledo. Ten Middletown Knights plan to attend as business sessions run Monday and Tuesday. Two grand commandery officers will be elected. George H. Thomas of Cincinnati is parade captain general and Ernest Hochester of Toledo chief of staff. parade consists of ten divisions with bands.

Knights Templar Ohio Trinity Episcopal Church Toledo Middletown George H. Thomas Cincinnati Ernest Hochester

ITS Oven Cleaner Delivers Easy Grease Removal

A new jelly like formula named ITS cleans baked grease from oven surfaces without scraping. The cleaner is brushed on, left to stand, then wiped off with water. ITS sells at The Central Store Nation Department for $1 including a plastic brush.

Nation Adv

Man Confesses Slaying in County No Body Found

Butler County sheriff's office sought to verify Homer Letty's claim of a weekend slaying near Maud. The Cincinnati man said George Hammond, of Fisher Body in Hamilton, was killed and buried nearby with a gun hidden at the plant area. Authorities treated the confession skeptically as Letty faced self-harm threats.

Man Butler County Homer Letty Browne Hotel Cincinnati Ed George Hammond Fisher Body Hamilton Setty Maud Charles Walke A. N. Peters Fisher Plant Cincinnati Deectives Hammond

Gas Line Finished in Central Ohio Pipeline Project

The Ohio Fuel Gas Co. completed a seven mile pipeline project costing 600000 dollars between Gree camp in Marion County and Kenton in Hardin County. The 16 inch line parallels a 12 inch pipe and more than doubles capacity, said Clyde C. Phillips, vice president in charge of transmission.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Fuel Gas Co Gree Camp Marion County Kenton Hardin County Clyde C. Phillips

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