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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1948

Page

3

Hobo Party For Five Hundred Club

Mrs. Edward Erb hosted her Five Hundred Club with a Hobo theme and covered dish supper on South Yankee Road. Tin plates served dinner and tin lid candle holders lit the table as prizes were awarded to Mrs. Clyde Bryant Mrs. Tim Ellison Mrs. George Root Mrs. Minnie Mullendore and Marie Lytle.

Edward Erb South Yankee Road Five Hundred Club Clyde Bryant Tim Ellison George Root Minnie Mullendore Misa Marie Lytle Rolen Wright Mullendore Lebanon Root William Bryant Lee Cox Ray Standafer William Lytle Clester Pieratt Marie Lytle Homer Jefferson Ellison

Women welcome at St. Pauls for April meeting

Mrs. C. C. Hursh hosted St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church members last evening for April gathering. Mrs. Frank Buchanan led devotional, a short business session followed, and a letter invited revival at St. Johns Read ing April 27 at 10 a.m. Reservations and transportation due by April 15. One new member, Mrs. John Martin, joined the group. Committee members listed.

C. C. Hursh St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Frank Buchanan St. John’s Church Reading Hursh Lawrence Linhart John Martin W. Gibbson H. Campbell R. Funston W. Ghem H. Newcomb W. Gade H. Bohne G. Schaeffer H. Waites

Births at hospital report new Friday and Saturday babies

Mr and Mrs Joseph Hocz 2007 Van Ave report a boy born Friday. Mr and Mrs Dale Layman report a boy born Friday. Mr and Mrs John Sullivan Franklin report a boy born Friday. Mr and Mrs sateen Hounshell Franklin report a boy born Saturday. Mr and Mrs Samuel Cobb Monroe report a girl born Saturday.

Joseph Hocz van Ave Dale Layman John Sullivan Franklin Sateen Hounshell Samuel Cobb Monroe

Colored couple Crockett welcome a boy in April

Mr and Mrs Eugene Crockett of Eighteenth Ave announce the birth of a son. Registration before Monday April 5 is requested.

Eugene Crockett Eighteenth Ave

Bride-Elect Given Pretty Linen Shower

A pre nuptial shower for Miss Carol Rae Shingledecker of Seven Mile celebrates her upcoming marriage to Alvin Munchenback set for Saturday April 10. Mrs Hubert Bendel hosted at 214 Moore St with a linen cloth table centerpiece, a vase of snapdragons, and many wrapped gifts. Guests enjoyed bridge, social chat, and refreshments, including relatives and friends from Dayton and Florida.

Carol Rae Shingledecker Raymond Shingledecker Seven Mile Alvin Munchenback Hubert Bendel Moore St Ella Williamson Albert Frebis Celeste Davis James Hogan Teresa Roeder Esther Thompson Frank Koeppel Tom Snider Michael Mehl Elizaveth Dennis Charles Steed

Community group meetings fill Middletown schedule

A heavy Monday lineup includes Middletown Federation of Church Women in the Barnitz Room at YMCA at 2 pm. Elsie Pratt Circle meets 8 pm at First Baptist. Viola Rebekah lodge at Knights of Malta Hall 7:30 pm. Winmore Bible Class tours Historical Museum Lebanon 7:15 pm with church social to follow. Treble Clef Chorus meets 7:30 pm at Giles and Link Music Store. Current Events Club at 3 pm at Mrs. Cheek’s home with talks on Nursing Today and Alcoholics Anonymous. Woman's Century Club hosts a panel on Our Responsibilities chaired by Mrs. Baker.

Executive Board Middletown Federation of Church Women Barnitz Room YMCA Elsie Pratt First Baptist Church Edward Hogan Robert Ramsell Lester Pfeiffer Tom Stubbs Glenn Ellison Viola Rebekah Lodge Knights of Malta Winmore Bible Class St Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Historical Museum Lebanon Lola Nixon Ora Mockbee Grace Moyer Ruth Murphy Mable Younger Treble Clef Chorus Giles and Link A. J. Cheek Sherman St Woman's Century Club E. A. Badger Ellen S. Aubley D. R. Baker J. L. Keffer Anna Metzler

Ohio to auction 25,795 cases in bulk liquor sale

Columbus Ohio AP reports the Liquor Department plans bulk sale of 25,795 slow moving liquor cases. Bulk bids will open April 22. Director Dale Duniton notes the state paid about 800000 for the stock not including warehousing. Brands to be offered are listed for the sale.

Columbus Ohio Liquor Department Dale Duniton

Horizon ta 1 9 Pictured Latin American Whirlwind

Puzzle style word list with clues spanning music, geography, and Latin terms. Entries include references to saints, individuals, stages, and various abbreviations. The mixed items present a crossword style challenge with multiple theme hints and partial answers.

Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe Sunday Services

The Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe schedules Sunday school at 10 am under Miss Margaret Golden, superintendent. Rev. W Kilgoure will deliver the 11:30 am sermon. A 3:30 pm special service will be held with the pastor in charge. H Y P U meets at 6:30 pm and the evening service begins at 7:30 pm.

Margaret Golden W. Kilgoure H.Y.P.U

Stassen Invited to Oxford Session

Harold Stassen, Republican candidate for President, is invited to speak in Oxford on April 21. He will speak in Middletown at noon and in Dayton at night, as Miami University hosts a mock Republican convention led by Dr. Howard White. An Oxford talk was arranged after talks with Hamilton Republicans, and Sen. and Mrs. Robert Taft are invited to speak April 22.

Oxford Harold Stassen Middletown Dayton Howard White Miami University Stassen Miami White Hamilton John Egbert Dan Beckett Robert Taft Dewey Rosevelt Landon

Doctor Begins Texas Practice in Gatesville

Dr J C Chapman son of Mr and Mrs George Chapman of 1607 Yankee Rd began practice in Gatesville Texas on March 1 He joined Dr C A Baize at the Baize Clinic after earning a chiropractic degree in December from a Texas college He is a Middletown High School graduate and WWII veteran who served with the 90th Division in Europe and was discharged in 1945 before starting his chiropractic training.

J. C. Chapman George Chapman Yankee Ra Gatesville Texas C. A. Baize Baize Texas Ciropractic College San Antonio Chapman Middletown High School

Sale remnants to be bulk sold later in 1948 Dunifon says

Remnants from February cut-price liquor sales at state stores, plus March leftovers and items from an April 12 two week sale, will be offered in a bulk sale later in 1948, according to Dunifon.

Dunifon

Treasury Band Remember Melodies Cincinnati at Six

The WLW network presents the K. Treasury Band Remember Melodies program airing in Cincinnati at six. Dick Bray hosts a Yukon challenge segment.

Treasury Cincinnati Dick Bray Yukon

Radio Schedule Shows Saturday Lineup at WMOH and NBC

A Saturday schedule lists WMOH 1450 with The Lone Wolf and Record Shop Ross Dolan detective segments, Famous Jury Trials, News by Ray Anthony, Outdoor Sportsman, Kay Kyser and Grand Opry, Peter Grant News, Dance Orchestra, Gang Busters, Murder, and Melody programs. Hawaii Calls, Leatherneck, Keep Up With Kids, Lane Night Watch, Junior Prom sign off.

Kay Kyser Opry Peter Grant

Just Recompense and Marvelous Congregation at Brethren church

The Church of the Brethren schedules Sunday services with A E Min nich and Margie Young leading Sunday school. At 11 a m Rev C W Warstler preaches Just Recompense. Evening message A Marvelous Congregation urges attendance. Next Sunday April 11 2 30 p m Men's Circuit Mass meeting at Middletown church.

Middletown

Grace Baptist Church Sunday School and Revival Plans

Grace Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Harold Fordyce officiating. Revival services run through Sunday and next week. Sunday morning topic is The Appeal of The Cross and Five Reasons Why Christ Must Come Again. Sunday night at 7 30 features The Most Important Question That Faces the People of America. Youth Fellowship meets Sunday at 6 30. Public invited nightly at 7 30.

Harold Fordyce America Middletown

Pleasant Ridge And Jacksonburg Easter Services

Rev J D Nisewonder will speak at Jacksonburg on Post Easter Strength. Church service at 9 30 am followed by Sunday school at 10 15 am with Desmond Stampler as superintendent. At Pleasant Ridge the subject is After Easter What with service at 10 30 am and Sunday School at 9 30 am led by supervisor James Crout.

J. D. Nisewonder Jacksonburg Desmond Stamper Pleasant Ridge James Crout

Second Baptist Church Weekly Schedule of Services and Events

Second Baptist Church led by superintendent W C Herndon outlines Sunday school at 9 30 a m with the lesson Captivity and the Return of the Jews followed by 11 a m worship. Rev T M Campbell preaches A Christian's Relation To His God with music by the choirs and Gospel Chorus. Evening service features The Eternalness of the Christ and a musical program. Weekly activities include Usher Board meeting Monday Sunshine Circle Tuesday Choir No 2 rehearsal Tuesday midweek prayer Wednesday Gospel Chorus Thursday Senior Choir Friday. A musical tea Sunday 4 00 to 6 00 p m and a Sunday afternoon service at New Hope Baptist Church at 3 00 p m.

W. C. Herndon T. M. Campbell Inez Foster Serice Usher Board Sunshine Circle The Missionary Society New Hope Baptist Church

New Hope Baptist Church Plans Anniversary Service

New Hope Baptist Church schedules 9 30 a m Sunday school on the topic A Prophet Among the Exiles led by Superintendent Robert Barber. Morning worship at 10 45 a m with music by the Senior Choir and Gospel Chorus. Dr S C Richards will preach The Wondrous Companion. The 30th anniversary service is at 3 p m led by Rev T M Campbell of Second Baptist. B T U at 6 p m led by Mrs Gola L Richards. Evening worship at 7 30 p m with music by the Senior Choir and Neglect of the Lords Supper followed by Communion.

Robert Barber S. C. Richards New Hope Baptist Church

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Service Schedule and Meeting

Bethlehem Lutheran holds regular Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 15 a m worship at 10 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Luther League meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Carl Roess home 197 Kenwood Dr in the parish house note repeated time 7 30 p m at the Carl Roess home

Luther League Carl Roess Kenwood Dr

Union Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

Union Baptist Church outlines Sunday lessons and services. Sunday school at 9 30 a m features A Prophet Among The Exiles. Morning worship with Rev Robert L Robinson theme Christ Wept Over The City. Pastor's Aid hosts L U B F clubs program at 3 30 p m. Young People meet at 6 30 p m led by Sally Furgeson. Baby Contest closes at 7 30 p m with 18 babies shown. speakers include Edna Bradley and Dr E W Washington. Mr Robinson attended Toledo Sunday school convention. Rivers Avery attended representing the Sunday school.

Robert L. Robinson Sally Furgeson

Parish gatherings list for Kenwood Dr meeting times

On Thursday teachers meet in the parish house at 7 30 p m and the choir gathers at 8 15 p m.

Kenwood Dr

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