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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1948

Page

3

Methodist Church Circles Convene in April Meetings

Circle 1 met at Mrs. J. D. Riggs home with fifteen members. Papers on Japan and Methodist work in Japan were presented by Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. McClain, followed by refreshments. Circle 2 held a covered dish at the church under Mrs. Gorrell, Mendenhall, and Imes Roberts with study on Committed Unto Us. Circle 3 met at the church with talks on missionary work in Japan and Korea, and refreshments served. Circle 5 gathered at Mrs. Sam Fink’s for a World Evangelism study and business session with devotions by Mrs. Stein. Circle 6 at Mrs. Canfield’s heard devotionals on Committed Unto Us, then business and singing with refreshments. Circle 7 at Mrs. Tieman’s noted CARE package aid to Europe, devotionals on Love One Another, and review of Committed Unto Us by Willis Lamott, with refreshments. Circle 8 at Mrs. Beck’s with 22 members featured six chapters of Committed Unto Us, devotionals by Mrs. Wolfe, and tea hosts.

Women’s Society of Hristian Service J. D. Riggs Northroad St Russell Eatherwax Japan Robert Hayes Joe McClain Herbert Franz S. N. Holstein Iggs Forrest Gorrell Earl Mendenhall Imes Roberts Stosses I. O. Focht Bert Maier Roland Kohr Rch N. C. Nicals B. Monroe Harry Ver Roy Patterson Gordon Ries Circle 5 Women’s Society Christian Service Firstethodist Church Sam Fink Excello Tenty C. W.th Fred Stein, Sr Fink Carley Circle J. J. Canfield Eston Riggs George Holtz Circle 7 Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Claire Tieman Superior Ave Dan Murphy Europe Edward Eckman St. John Willis Lamott Earl Margerum Tieman Charles Drake Lawrence Dugan Circle 8 C. W. Beck W. D. Vorhis Charles Wolfe Robert Stewart Chester Hagan

Churches Sunshine Circle Meets at First U B Church

The Churches Sunshine Circle of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church gathered in the church classroom last evening. Mrs. Walter Cass chaired the program with aides Mrs. William Hahn Mrs. Mary Sager Mrs. Eva Lauderback and Mrs. Mary Graves. Miss Ida Crauder led devotions from Mark. Mrs. Charles Sanderson presided over the business meeting. Four groups performed unrehearsed skits with group two selected comprising Mrs. Hattie Runyan Mrs. Lou Hensey and Mrs. Anna Kilbourne. Mrs. Walter Ridenour sang Jack and Jill. A tongue twister contest, won by Mrs. Sanderson and teacher Mrs. Griff Davis, concluded the event followed by refreshments.

Sunshine Circle First Evangelical United Brethren Church Walter Cass William Hahn Mary Sager Eva Lauderback Mary Graves Ida Crauder Charles Sanderson Hattie Runyan Lou Hensey Anna Kilbourne Walter Ridenour Jack and Jill

Community clubs and meetings unfold Monday evening

Homemakers Circle No 3 holds its annual business meeting and officer election at 8 p m at the Girls Club with speaker Mrs Vernon Mercer on the Fiji Islands. hostesses include Mrs Jack Dick and others. Viola Rebekah Lodge gathers at 7 30 p m for a covered dish supper and candidate initiation. Woman's Republican Club meets at YMCA at 7 30 p m. East End Card Club hosts tea with art exhibit preview 7 30 to 9 p m. Critique Literary Society meets at 8 p m with Mrs Lenyon.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Calvin Young

Mothers' League Advisory Board Meets

The Mothers' Study League advisory board met Thursday to plan future activities. They will donate drapes for Middletown Hospital's children's ward and furnish high chairs T-shirts and bed trays. They will buy 16mm film for the Fresh Air Camp and pack trees for Arbor Day. Mother's Day is May 9. A new constitution will be printed in summer for distribution in September. A banquet is set for May 11 at the Manchester Hotel.

Mothers’ Study League Middletown Hospital Manchester

Mrs Curtis Powell returns home from hospital stay

Mrs Curtis Powell of 1610 Lafayette Street has returned home from a stay at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Miss Alma Vaughn will travel to Cleveland for the Ohio Cosmetologists Association state meeting beginning tomorrow.

Curtis Powell Lafayette St Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Alma Vaughn Ohio Cosmetologists Association Cleveland

Births Reported From Local Hospital

Mr and Mrs William Rhodus 3229 Mohawk St welcomed a girl on Friday. Mr and Mrs James Dailey 3224 Mohawk St welcomed a girl on Friday. Mr and Mrs Phileman Hardin West Middletown welcomed a boy on Friday. Mr and Mrs Arnold Hunter Franklin welcomed a girl on Saturday.

William Rhodus Mohawk St James Dailey Phileman Hardin West Middletown Arnold Hunter Franklin

Mitterholzer Family Welcomes Daughter Bonnie Lou

Mr and Mrs Louis Mitterholzer of 155 East 56th Street Los Angeles California announce the birth of a daughter named Bonnie Lou Paternal grandmother is Mrs Ethel Mitterholzer of 17 Fourteenth Avenue

Louis Mitterholzer East 56Th St Los Angeles Calif Bonnie Lou Ethel Mitterholzer Fourteenth Ave

Family Doctor Puzzle Clues Reveal Hidden Medical Awards

A crossword style puzzle lists themed clues across many entries. Notable items include a winner of the AMA gold medal and references to medical terms, places, and terms from English counties to celestial and nautical terms. The grid mixes abbreviations and quirky wordplay.

New World Revere Sun God Mountain Crest AMA Jaeger Gull Vertical Oriental Nurse Network Credit

Puzzle of Hidden Words Across a Dated Quiz Page

A fragmented word puzzle lists clues and partial answers such as symbols for gold and iridium and various cross references. The page hints at science terms, Greek letters, and directional cues. It reads as a historical quiz item with multiple numbered prompts and partial solutions.

Wesleyan Alumni Dinner Slated Tonight

Dr Ben Arneson professor of political science at Ohio Wesleyan will speak at the Butler County Alumni of Ohio Wesleyan University annual dinner tonight at the New England Kitchen in Oxford. Alumni from Hamilton Middletown and Oxford attend. Mrs Jean M Druhot is president.

Oxford Ben. A. Arneson Ohio District of Kiwanis, International Butler County Ohio Wesleyan University New England Hamilton Middletown Arneson Ohio Wesleyan Jean M. Druhot

Ohio congressman seeks site for proposed national cemetery

Representative Brehm of Ohio urged state veterans groups and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce to propose locations for a national cemetery in Ohio. He cited Maj. Gen. Larkin’s note that Ohio is entitled to one and suggested a Southern Ohio site near Chillicothe with ties to Generals Sheridan and Sherman and scenic backdrops like Mount Logan. He noted state support from other Ohio lawmakers and the district’s historic significance.

Washington Brehm Ohio Ohio Chamber of Commerce T. B. Larkin Army Quartermaster Corps Chamber of Commerce Larkin Phil Sheridan William Tecumseh Sherman Chillicothe Ross County Hocking County Congress Grand Canyon Mount Logan State of

The Lone Wolf Record Shop News Strikes and Spares

Hawaii calls for Leatherneck album from The Lone Wolf Record Shop as Night Watch and Outdoor Sportsman Airlane Trio light up the season with a dinner concert.

The Lone Wolf Record Shop Hawaii Airlane

Jaycees Plan Horseshow At Warren County Fairgrounds

Middletown and Lebanon Junior Chambers of Commerce announce a two day horseshow July 10 and 11 at the Warren County Fairgrounds Lebanon with 2500 dollars in prize money and trophies. Warren County Saddle Horse Association members will assist. Thirty one classes to be held. Concessions will offer hot dogs and soft drinks. Local Jaycees committee members include Harold Stevens Whittaker and K A Poitz.

Middletown and Lebanon Harold Stevens A Whittaker K. A. Poitz

Miller to Speak at Warren Grange Hall Tuesday Night

Ray T. Miller of Cleveland a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful will speak Tuesday at 6 p m at the Lebanon Grange Hall. The Warren County Democratic Central Committee sponsors the Jackson Day dinner with Wilbur Hutt of Ridgeville reporting J T Riley mayor of Franklin will preside. Miller challenges former Governor Frank Lausche for the nomination.

Lebanon Ray T. Miller Cleveland Ohio Lebanon Grange Hall Warren County Democratic Central Committee Wilbur Hutt Ridgeville J. T. Riley Franklin Miller Frank J. Lausche

Hamilton Suspect To Face Old Charge

Butler County authorities expect Chester Rader of Hamilton to be brought back from Connersville Indiana after eluding bond since 1941. Rader was indicted in 1941 for attempted rape and faces the old charge upon return.

Hamilton Butler County Chester Rader Connersville Ind Jack Bosch Rader

Hamilton Citizens' Association seeks funds for work

Hamilton officials urge public donations to back the good government program. President K. Lewis Hackley and officials say about 4000 petition signers became members at organization, contributing $1 or more to cover state supreme court test suit expenses and other planned activities. Contributions go to treasurer Ralph Waggoner at 827 Eaton Rd.

Hamilton Hamilton Citizens’ Association K. Lewis Hackley Hackley

New York Democratic Committee Sets Delegation Plan

New York AP report: The Democratic State Committee meets today to finalize the selection of the 68 vote New York delegation to the July national convention in Philadelphia.

New York Democratic State Committee Philadelphia

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