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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1949

Page

5

Monroe Methodist Church Easter Services Plan

Monroe Methodist Church outlines Easter activities with A. L. Owen in charge of Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Rev H F Stafford delivering the 10 30 a m sermon on His Appearances after the Resurrection The choir will sing Christ the Lord is Risen Today with Norman B Stafford in a solo A sunrise service at 6 a m features a pageant They Who Passed By directed by Mrs A L Owen Good Fellowship class meets at the Garver home with twenty new chairs added to the choir inventory.

A. L. Owen H.F. Stafford Christ the Lord Norman B. Stafford Good Fellowship William Garver

Gala Hobo Party Delights West Middletown Class

A C. I. C. West Middletown Church class held a gala hobo themed party at Mrs. C. R. Stephenson’s Manchester Road home. President Mrs. Richard Johnson outlined May 20 Mother-Daughter banquet plans, a bake sale, and a rummage sale on May 6. Prizes went to best costume wearer Mrs. Clifford Selby, with numerous members receiving game prizes and a late luncheon.

West Middletown Church C. R. Stephenson Glenn Tullis Manchester Rd Richard Johnson Clifford Selby

New Bride Tendered Linen Shower in Gay Linen Theme

Mrs. Asa Denniston hosted a linen shower at 218 Clark St for bride Mrs. Donald Bailey, with pink white decorations and a centerpiece cake. Guests enjoyed games and prizes awarded to Mrs. Paul Bailey, Mrs. Gordon Pence and Mrs. James Myers, followed by lunch for numerous attendees including the hostess and honored guest.

Asa Denniston Clark St Donald Bailey Paul Bailey Gordon Pence James Myers Porter Dennis Pence Voss Walters Edith Bridge Bailey Myers Clara Walters Fred Denniston Roy E. Lacey Virginia Walters Joyce McCormick Betty Lou Sorrell Mary Joe Ramsdell

Salvation Army Woman's Auxiliary Meets at Manchester Hotel

The Executive Board will convene before noon on Monday at the Manchester Hotel Cafeteria. All members are requested to attend.

Salvation Army Woman's Auxiliary Manchester

Easter Bunny Plans Egg Hunt at Correa Home

Easter Sunday plans call for the Easter bunny to hide dozens of colored eggs in the back yard of the EF A Correa home on South Main Street this afternoon if weather allows. Little John Correa leads the hunting party with Mary O Neil Lara Belle ONeil Billy Rennick Stephen Rennick Peter Beasley and others joining in a festive scramble for prizes then supper with Marion Tony Correa Robin Griffith Barbara Edwards and more attending.

EF. A. Correa South Main St Correa John Correa Hunters Mary Lara Belle O'Neil Billy Stephen Rennick David Ricky Peters Sara Dianna Wilkinson Stephen Legg Carol Reinartz Jeffery Jennifer Inwood Ronnie Beasley John Peggy Bauer Jonathan Verit Hunter Easter Bunny Marion Tony Correa Robin Chip Griffith Barbara Edwards Michael Betsy Martha O'Neil Donnie Beasley

Society deadlines and rules for party notices

The Society Department lists deadlines for items to appear in the newspaper. Reports must be in by 10:30 a.m. the next day. Sunday pictures arrive by Thursday noon. reserve space a week in advance. weddings and pictures must be 10 days old. only engagement or wedding pictures used. Sunday calendar items by 3 p.m. Friday. no use of children’s parties or stork showers.

Church school and services at 9:30 a.m. Easter program

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announces a church school convening at 9:30 a.m. directed by Russell Rockwell. At 10:45 a.m. missionary Loyd Adams of Columbus will preach on My Christ Was A Gambler. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. includes a sermon The Hope of The Resurrection by Pastor Jacob G Halle. Social Easter music to follow.

Russell Rockwell Loyd Adams Columbus Christ Jacob G. Halle

Cleveland tops traffic engineering award for 1948

New Haven reports that Cleveland was awarded the Institute of Traffic Engineers top prize for outstanding 1948 traffic engineering performance in cities of 500000 or more. The honor was announced Thursday.

New Haven

Avalon Cumberland Church Sunrise Service Program

Avalon Cumberland Church and Maple Park E U B Church sponsor sunrise services at 6 30 a m The Rev Riley of Maple Park is principal speaker Sunday school starts 9 30 a m with O E Comer superintendent in charge Worship begins 10 45 a m with special music The Rev G F Carter speaks on The Empty Tomb followed by Lord's Supper Young People's meeting at 6 30 p m with Mrs W Fugate sponsor Evening service at 7 30 p m with The Resurrection of the Body as the sermon theme

Avalon Cumberland Maple Park W. ©. Fugate

Elk Creek Church Sermons and Services Schedule

Elk Creek Baptist Church announces a 11 a.m. sermon by Rev. Joseph Carl titled Why Seek Ye the Living Among the Dead and an 8 p.m. sermon And You Did He Make Alive. The Baptist Training Union meets at 7 p.m. at the church.

Joseph Carl Baptist Training Union

Blue Ball Presbyterian Church Westminister Fellowship Meeting

Blue Ball Westminister Fellowship will meet Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Whited at 7 30 p m. Joan Baird will be leader and Miss Beverly Whited will be in charge of the social. Sunrise service at 6 30 a.m. at Westchester School with musical selections. The Rev. Byron S Sprague will speak on Jesus Lives. Sunday school at 10 a.m. O. G. Bowker superintendent in charge. 11 a.m. sermon topic Christ Arose. Junior choir directed by Mrs. Russell Martin senior choir by Mrs. Donna Young united choir singing Christ the Lord Is Ris en Today. The Kings Daughters class meets at home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baird Thursday at 8 p.m.

Westminister Fellowship Lee Whited Joan Baird Beverly Whited Westchester School Byron SS. Sprague O. G. Bowker Christ Russell Martin Donna Young Christ the Lord Joseph Baird

Union Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Programs

Union Baptist Church outlines a Sunday school at 9 30 a m with the lesson The Future Life. The 10 45 a m service features devotionals led by the deacons and a sermon Easter Opens Closed Doors by Rev. Robert L. Robinson. Evening activities include a 5 30 p m leadership session, 7 30 p m Easter program by the Sunday School, choir rehearsals Monday and Tuesday at 8 p m, midweek prayer at 8 p m, Faithful Few Club on Wednesday, and Girls Guild and junior choir events on Thursday.

Annetta Moore Robert L. Robinson Sally Furgerson Union Baptist Choir Faithful Few Club Girl’s Guild

Meadowlawn Church Easter services and events

Meadowlawn Church of God holds sunrise prayer at 6 a.m. on Easter Sunday with church school at 9:45. Mrs Mildred Meadows and Clay Arnold lead preliminary devotions. The choir sings cantata excerpts The Golden Dawn by Handel Lillenas. Easter crowd photos follow. Easter egg hunt at 2:30 p.m. meets at Dishmans Woods near South Verity Parkway. Rev A W Campbell of West Frankfort IL begins a May 1 series.

Mildred Meadows Clay Arnold Haldor Lillenas Meadowlawn Dishman’s Woods South Verity Pkwy Crystal Tissue A. W. Campbell West Frankfort, Ill

Grace Baptist Sunday School In New Building

Grace Baptist Church holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. in the new building at Wilbraham and Wilmore Roads, one block west of Route 4. The lesson is The Alliance with Egypt. The pastor delivers eve ning and morning sermons The Resurrection of the Just and the Ungodly. Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Wilbraham Wilmore Rds Route 4 Egypt

New Hope Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Events

New Hope Baptist Church lists a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school on The Future Life, with Mrs. Bertha Webb as superintendent. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. features music by the Senior Choir and Gospel Chorus and a sermon by Dr. S C Richards on The Risen Christ. Missionary Society meets Sunday at 3:30 p.m. B T U at 6 p.m. evening service at 7:30 p.m. LA B F Club meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. at 700 Lewis Pl hosted by Mrs. Margret Watt.

Bertha Webb S. C. Richards Christ the Missionary Society LA. B.F. Club

Reality of Eternal Life Bible Study and Choir Cantata at Monroe Church

Monroe United Presbyterian plans a 9 30 Sabbath morning Bible study on the theme The Reality of Eternal Life and a 10 40 service featuring the cantata Hosanna led by Paul Ramseyer with Mrs Caleb Jones at piano Dr D C Campbell assisting. Evening programs at 7 30 include Pioneers Builders and Adult Study led by Roger Carter Janet Collinsworth and Mrs McFeeters. First Ohio Presbytery meets Tuesday at Trenton Church with Corwin Mehl and Earl Steward delegates.

Paul Ramseyer Caleb Jones D. C. Campbell Roger Carter Janet Collinsworth McFeeters First Ohio Presbytery Trenton Corwin Mehl Earl Steward Dorothy Rogers

Easter services and church activities at Mayfield Cumberland Church

Mayfield Cumberland Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m with lesson The Future Life led by Harry S Bailey The Rev Frank E Sowards will preach at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Easter sunrise service is at 6 00 a m A meeting convenes at 7 30 p m Wednesday with Young People led by Mr and Mrs Edward West and Mr and Mrs Johnny Whitlock at 6 30 p m on Sunday

Harry S. Bailey Frank E. Sowards The Missionary Society Edward West Johnny Whitlock

Radio Programs and Schedules Listing

A WSAI radio schedule lists six to seven programs with times from 6:00 pm through 10:30 pm on Wednesday. Highlights include Sports Review, Midwestern Hayride, Sat night Jamboree, Vic Damone, Hollywood Star Theater, Truth or Consequences, Judy Canova, Dennis Day, Grand Ole Opry, and a news segment with Peter Grant. The listing also notes a 1030 Dance Orchestra and an Open All Day at 1718 Tytus Ave.

Vic Damone Hollywood Star Theater Judy Canova Dennis Peter Grant

Satuday Broadcast Almanac of Wide Music Gigs and Guests

Radio listings summarize a Saturday schedule featuring WKRC-S80 K. Johnny Thompson Bishop Fund Appeal News Highway 98 Johnny Dell Sports Quiz Show Matinee Melodies and South American Way with Spike Jones Vaughn Monroe Monroe Robert Siegrist Gene Gene Autry and Twenty Questions Philip Mar Modern Mood Gang Buster Life Begins at 80 Lombard and US U.S.A. Night ht Watch Music Tales of Fatima Sing It Again Barclay Alien Comic Week Mall Box of Long of Music You Want News Requestfully Yours.

Spike Jones Hawaii Vaughn Monroe Monroe Robert Siegrist Gene Gene Autry Philip Mar Lombard U.S.A Barclay Alien

Victor Egler In Court Suit

Tucson columnist Westbrook Pegler won a temporary injunction against Raymond P. Fowler to confine five barking dogs including Norwegian elkhounds and a mongrel. The order bars barking until a later trial seeking a permanent injunction and $1,000 damages for each plaintiff from Pegler and three Boston neighbors.

Tucson Ariz Westbrook Pegler Pegler Raymond P. Fowler Fowler Lee Garrett Hamish McLaurin Guy Currier Boston

German police detain steamers from east Berlin

West German police detained three lake passenger steamers from the Soviet sector as they crossed Lake Havel into the British zone. British authorities said the vessels collected east marks, not legal tender in West Berlin, and lacked licenses for British sector waters. The incident was deemed a German police matter with no action by the occupying powers.

Berlin Lake Havel West Berlin

False Alarm At Detroit Jewelry Shop Police Probe

A telephone operator heard a woman scream and a man demand watches at a Detroit jewelry shop. Officers found owner Mrs. Dolores Torroski resisting a man who had three watches left for repairs until paid. The wall telephone was ripped out as deputies were ordered to appear for the prosecutor. Nearby, Moravian Easter sunrise services draw thousands at Schoenbrun State Park.

Detroit Dolores Torroski Dover Schoenbrun State Park

Maple Park E U B Church Sunrise Service and Schedule

Maple Park E U B Church invites a Union Sunrise Service at Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 6 30 p m Sunday school at 9 30 under Donald Wagner superintendent worship at 10 30 a m with infant baptisms and a sermon by Pastor James H Riley Youth fellowship at 6 30 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m featuring the Cathedral Film Stephen First Christian Martyr.

Union Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church Donald Wagner James H. Riley Stephen

Union Chapel EUB Church Revival to Close Sunday Evening

At 10:30 a.m. service a baptismal service and reception of members will occur. The special revival services will close Sunday evening.

Pleasant Ridge And Jacksonburg Easter Services Planned

Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg will observe Easter in the traditional way at both churches. There will be reception of members and baptism of children and adults. The Jacksonburg service starts at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. with special features. Pleasant Ridge also begins at 9:30 a.m.

Jacksonburg Pleasant Ridge

Sunday service set for 10 30 a m after class

Following Sunday school the regular worship service will begin at 10 30 a m.

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