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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1950
Page
5
A fragmented word puzzle yields entries like samarium symbol Sm melt down lard fix. skill. river eyot. opera abbr. Iroquoian mistakes observe fragrant oleoresin water in French condiment Italian terms and ends with a statement that it is an ape.
Palm Sunday services begin at Excella Church at 9 15 a m with a baptism service. A class of new members will be received Good Friday at 7 39 p m. Beginning Monday at 7 p m union services through Thursday and special services Saturday from 1 00 to 3 00 p m.
The Monroe United Presbyterian Church schedules Bible School at 9:90 with Revelation 7 theme Faith brings full Triumph. Worship at 10:40 Christ Brings the Triumph. Youth and Adult meetings at 7:30. Song service and YPCA officer installation at 6:15. Guest speaker Rev. B. Evane of Cincinnati. Infant baptism planned in worship. Union Elcher week score. Joes will be held in the Methodist Church starting Monday at 7:30 p.m.
The seventh annual Buckeye Polled Hereford show in Zanesville sees George WH Wilking win with a grand champion later sold by B J Wade of Kilbarger Farm for 1525 dollars. The record sale marks a high in a regional competition featuring entries from Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky.
AP reports veteran Springfield dentist Dr. Thomas S. Phillips died yesterday at age 81. He had planned to serve as honorary pallbearer today for fellow veteran dentist Henry R. Deech, 83, who died Wednesday.
A local bridal shower honored Edna Blossom, bride-elect of Donald Ellis, with hosts Mrs. Durette Ellis and Mrs. George Brown organizing games and decor. Attendees included Mrs. John Fuller, Mrs. Paul Curtis, Mrs. Charles Wilson, Mrs. Chester Basford, and many others as gifts were displayed under a yellow and white umbrella.
Last evening Mr and Mrs Perry Watson hosted a buffet dinner for Miss Dorie Watson and Richard E Hopkins and their bridal party at the Watson home on Grand Ave. The open wedding follows at First Methodist Church this evening at seven thirty with guests listed.
The Friendship Club met at the home of Mrs. Earsle Tolliver on How aid Street. It honored Mrs. Lansford Cruse with games and prizes awarded to Mrs. Mac Profitt Mrs. Clyde Tolliver Mrs. Charles Deaxler and Mrs. James Cochran. A luncheon followed. The National Geographic Society summers on Hainan Island on the China coast amid oppressive calm.
The home of Mrs. John Conger in Baltimore Street hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Bette Jane Sheley and groom elect Charles Boomershine. Blue and white decor set a festive tone with games and prizes awarded to Mrs Edward Sheley Mrs Helen Cummings and Mrs James Mornar. Refreshments followed as guests, including many relatives, offered best wishes and gifts.
Miss Ruth Yost, bride elect of Earl Miller, was honored at a Dayton luncheon hosted by Mrs. J K R Miller Mrs Fred Brosius and Mrs Dan Cade at the Rike Rumier Company dining room Dayton. A crystal centerpiece and a game of organista and bridge followed a delicious luncheon. Prizes went to Mrs Carl Miller and Mrs Edna Smith.
TV listings show Je fli Dewes Show on WwW 7 percent and Hollywood Screen Test. Ken Murray hosts Cavalcade of Stars at 9:08, followed by 16:00 basketball and 11:15 wrestling fans Sign Ong.
The narrative recalls Pontius Pilate during Passover in Jerusalem as the crowd chooses Barabbas over Jesus. Pilate’s wife warns against involvement with the just man and the crowd calls for Jesus’s crucifixion. Pilate washes his hands, declaring innocence as the crowd accepts responsibility for Jesus’s blood.
Dr. Calvin C. Baker, Ohio Welfare Mental Hygiene head, told the State Welfare Commission that solving alcoholism requires funds and about 70 clinics statewide. Each would cost roughly 35 000 dollars to operate and be run by volunteers with hospitals handling severe cases.
Dissension continues at Gratis School as the Board of Education declines to renew contracts for five teachers. More than 100 upper grade students staged a demonstration in protest of the failure to reh ire Al Kiracofe the town boy and basketball coach. Yesterdays deadline for rehiring notices passed and Miss Sara Swartsell resigned to return to college. Other teachers involved include Mrs Frazier wife of Superintendent Carl Frazier Mrs Grace Caplinger and Mrs Louise Patton.
Gov. Frank J. Lausche is set to address about 8,000 attendees at Geauga County's 24th annual Maple Festival in Chardon. Events include a pup-pet show and a sheep-shearing contest. John Geil, 42, of Hampden Township, will receive the Plain Dealer cup for best crop before the governor's speech.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer announced a switch to on points body type with an eight point base to nine point regal No 1 type on a nine point base. The move affects readability and follows similar changes by The Cleveland News and The Cleveland Press in the past year.
At Camp Nook the sixth monthly dinner featured Dudley Inwood named 1950 summer camp program director for Middletown Troop 4. Don Broughton presided. E J Goldschmidt Jr led the council dinner. Sessions split into Cub Scouters Buy Scouters and Explorer Scouters with films and talks on planning and promotion.
The Juliette Low Club convened in the Civic Association building with Girl Scouts in the Club Room and Brownies in the auditorium. Peggy Richardson led the Scouts while Mrs Blackford, committee chair, oversaw. African music records highlighted the program.
State Patrolmen Combs and L T of Middletown Post 9 join about 40 auxiliary patrol members from Middletown Franklin and Hamilton in Columbus for a two day conference. Col Paul H Griffith first assistant to the Secretary of Defense is the principal speaker. Governor Lausche Bruce Henderson T J Kauer and George the state patrol superintendent attend. The patrol rarity is composed of about members trained for disaster or emergency duty.
Fragmentary court record lists Meira Woods of Hamilton vs Robert B E Woods and mentions Eula Mae and various defendants including Hurston Carter and Bernice June Carter with neglect and cruelty claims. Other names include Ruby Davis and Eugene Colling with similar allegations.
The Salem Red Cross drive exceeded its target by 1012 dollars, bringing the total to 25950 dollars as of yesterday. Local organizers praised volunteers and emphasized continued support for disaster relief efforts.
W. E. Klopp spoke about Norway presenting artifacts and souvenirs she had brought back from the trip. The talk highlighted aspects of Norwegian culture and travel impressions.
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