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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1949

Page

4

Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Betty Mae Click

A surprise party honored Miss Betty Mae Click of 1109 Grove Ave on her birthday with pink and white decor, a big cake, games, music, and a late luncheon.Guests included Mrs. Dean Rettiig and many friends and relatives, with the celebration led by hostess Victory Click Sr. The note ends with a stray line about missionary religions.

Betty Mae Click Grove Ave Miss Click Dean Rettiig Victor Click, Jr George Averdick, Jr Ray Bowman Joe Ditmyer Richard Shockley James Thacker Roy Sauter William Click Joe Sabo Arthur Richardson Ralph Whitehead William Stewart, Sr Jerry Carpenter Dock Creech Anna Gross Gertrude

Circles of First Methodist and First Evangelical United Brethren Meet

The Women’s Society circles held their monthly meetings with 24 members and two visitors at First Evangelical United Brethren. Miss Ida Crauder led devotions from Hebrews and spoke on Makers of Heaven and Earth, followed by prayer. Hosts Mrs. Stella Kinney and Mrs. Grover Hoss conducted the program. Refreshments were served.

Sunshine Circle First Evangelical United Brethren Church Charles Sanderson Christ Ida Crauder Heaven and Earth Stella Kinney Grover Hoss

Circle 7 Hosts April Meeting at Church Social

Circle 7 met in the church social rooms for April, presided by Mrs. Dan Murphy. Devotionals by Mrs. Carl Arend on forgiveness, scripture from Matthew, and a review of Home Country by Ernie Pyle. They hemmed tea towels for Middletown Hospital and planned a rummage sale for April 29 at 1 30 p m.

Circle 7 Dan Murphy Carl Arend God E. E. Eckman Ernie Pyle Kenneth Learey Middletown Hospital Clair Tieman Harvey Augspurger Randa Combs

Pretty Shower For Miss Elizabeth Hocz Before May Wedding

A linen shower honoring Miss Elizabeth Hocz was hosted by Mrs. Lawrence O White at Mrs. John Seegar’s home on Taylor Avenue. The event featured a white bridal theme, gifts, games with prizes, and a buffet lunch for guests including the bride elect and numerous local acquaintances.

Elizabeth Hocz Lawrence O. White John Seegar Taylor Miss Hocz William H. Cardwell Steve Nester C. P. Tuttle Michael Hocz Sidney Frisby Mabel Seeger Robert Vogelsang Evan Masters Frank Hocz Joseph Stein Rudy Svarda Buford Campbell Russell Greer Harold Sorrell Marlene Campbell Alice Seegar Irene Hocz Geneva Heizer Evelyn Veidt Hocz

Party Arranged For Paul Combs Homecoming

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Combs of East Central Ave entertained sixteen guests Friday evening in honor of their son Paul home from the Navy. Paul, accompanied by two friends Dave Rogers and Dave Gray, will return to San Diego and enter school Monday. Attending were Charles and Mrs. Combs, Marvin Stamper, J. Rogers, Clifford Gray, A. T. Hudson, Ruth Ann Peck, Mary Ann Boyd, Robert Petry, Troy Brown, with the host and hostess and the honored guest. Music was by Charles Combs followed by refreshments.

Virgil Combs East Central Ave Paul Navy Combs Dave Rogers Dave Gray San Diego Calif Charles Combs Marvin Stamper J. Rogers Clifford Gray A. T. Hudson Ruth Ann Peck Mary Ann Boyd Robert Petry Troy Brown

Booster Club Recreation Program Opens for Students

The St Johns Booster Club announces Wednesday evenings will host recreation rooms for high school students. A progressive bodybuilding course using dumbbells runs three months with a winner and prize. Tennis instruction is planned for summer. Ray supervises activities including Wiener bakes hay rides hikes and picnics. Correction about Capital University Concert Band dates set by Wilbur E Crist and performances across St Reading Dayton and Hamilton venues.

St. John’s Booster Club Ray Capital University Wilbur E. Crist C. G. Crist Yankee Rd Reading Emerson Dayton Lutheran Front St Hamilton

DAR Fights Socialist Planning at Continental Congress

The Daughters of the American Revolution closed their 58th continental Congress pledging influence to curb socialist planning. They opposed Truman's compulsory health insurance, immigration changes, and crime media for children. Fund drive for a $900,000 addition to DAR HQ overshot by about $11,000 from a $500,000 goal. Delegates headed home as meetings for related groups continued.

Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Coun Continental Congress DAR Truman W. Eugene Holcomb Charleston W. Va Roscoe C. O'Byrne Brookville Ind Children of the American Revolution Daughters of 1812

Educator Attends National Savings Sessions in D C

Hugh Butler Middletown elementary supervisor joined the U S Treasury national advisory committee on school savings. Alton Thomas Lane High Charlottesville Va represented high school students. Committee announced April 19 with Dr A C Flora Columbia S C named chair. President Truman spoke at Patriot's Dinner attended by cabinet members and other officials.

U. S. Treasury National Advisory Committee Hugh Butler Middletown Washington D. C Alton Thomas Lane High School Charlottesville Truman A. C. Flora Columbia S. C National Education Association U. S

Resolutions Honor Ralston Memory by County Board

Butler County Commissioners adopted resolutions in memory of Walter D. Ralston, a member who died April 20 1949. The tribute praised his character and service to colleagues and the community. The office closed all day Saturday. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Board of Butler County Commissioners Walter D. Ralston Walter D. Ralson Ralston McCoy- Leffler

Butler County Court News Summary of Divorces and Estates

Divorces granted for Lucille Buttery from Charles Buttery Hazel Moore from George M Moore and other local petitions. A will set aside petition against Charles F Myers estate with First National Bank as administrator. Executrix Mabel A Hann handles Morgan Township estate valued at about 5500 in personal property.

Lucille Buttery Hamilton Charles Buttery Hazel Moore George M. Moore Common Pleas Court Charles F. Myers Middletown First National Bank of Herman Myers Miamisburg Glen Myers Robert C. Myers Miami, Fla Jerry Haines Edina M. Haines Dayton George Albert Cawthorn Doris Doreene Bruno Sunny Vale Cal William Haines Xenia Hubert and Marion Meyer Madison Township Mabel A. Hann Charlie M. Hann Morgan Township

Church of the Brethren Sunday activities and meetings

The Church of the Brethren announces adult Sunday School on The Disciplines of Discipleship at 10 a m and a sermon by Rev C W Warstler on The Ascension of Our Lord at 10 a m The pastor to present another cardinal fundamental at 7 30 p m The church holds a business meeting Tuesday at 8 p m and an official meeting at 7 p m

C. W. Warstler Our Lord Church of the Brethren

Union Chapel EUB Church Sees Youth Rally Service

Union Chapel EUB Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Floyd Johnson. 10 30 a m sermon by Rev Bryan Green with choir music. Youth rally at 7 45 p m features delegations from neighboring churches and a talk by Rev Green on When A Young Man Comes to Church. Prayer meeting set for Wednesdays at 7 45 p m. Regular Sunday services each morning and evening.

Floyd Johnson Byran Green Bryan Green William P. Channon

Oakland Presbyterian Church Services Schedule

The Oakland Presbyterian Church will begin a daytime worship at 0 15 with William Van Guelpen, superintendent, in charge and the pastor delivering the junior sermon. The morning service starts at 10 30 with Rev Richard F E Moore delivering The Sins That do Easily Beset Us. The choir, directed by Carl Hovel and accompanied by Mrs.

Wiliam van Guelpen Richard FE. Moore Carl Hovel

New Hope Baptist Church Announces Schedule and Events

New Hope Baptist Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with the topic The Disciplines of Discipleship. Morning worship follows at 10 45 a m with Dr S C Richards delivering They Never Miss Their Water Until the Wells Went Dry. The sixth Hymn Sing anniversary is at 3 p m with B T U at 6 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m featuring Jesus The Relation of God. L U B F Club meets at Mary Jackson home 606 Seventeenth Avenue Monday at 8 p m.

Bertha Webb S. C. Richards New Hope Baptist Church B.T.U Dr. Richards Jesus God L.U.B.F. Club Mary Jackson Seventeenth Avenue

Elk Creek Baptist Church Service and Candlelight Event

Elk Creek Baptist Church announces 10 a.m. service with Rev. Joseph Carl speaking on God's Recognition of Baptism. At 7 p.m. the Young People will conduct candle light services, with the evening sermon on Tithing.

Joseph Carl

Tuttle to Sing Special Anthem at Choir Event

C P Tuttle will sing a special anthem at a local choir event. Choir rehearsal is set for Wednesday at 7 p m with a teachers meeting at 8 p m. The note also mentions gold mines in Africa and India reaching about 9 000 feet deep.

C. P Tuttle Africa India

Monroe Methodist Church Sunday Services and Class

At 9 30 a m Sunday school meets with Archie L Owen. The Gospel Leaven will be the sermon topic by Rev H F Stafford pastor at the 10 30 a m service.

Archie L. Owen H. F. Stafford

Amanda Methodist Church Sermon and Sunday School Schedule

At 9 15 a m the Rev H F Stafford will speak on The Gospel Leaven. Mrs Harry Osborne superintendent will lead Sunday school at 10 15 a m.

H. F. Stafford Harry Osborne

Union Baptist Church Sunday Services and Lessons

Union Baptist Church will host Sunday school led by Miss Annetta Moore at 9 30 a m with the lesson The Disciplines of Discipleship Worship follows at 11 45 a m. Rev Robert L Robinson will preach Where there is no Vision the people perish The 7 30 a m service will feature a sermon on The Growth of Creative Faith.

Annetta Moore Robert L. Robinson

Pleasant Ridge And Jacksonburg Services Set By Dr. Roberts

Dr Walter N Roberts president of Bonebrake Seminary Dayton will speak at Pleasant Ridge at 9 30 a m and at Jacksonburg at 10 30 a m Sunday school will be held at the usual time at both churches

Walter N. Roberts Bonebrake Seminary Dayton Pleasant Ridge Jacksonburg

Zion Lutheran Sunday school and services schedule

The Zion Lutheran church will start Sunday school at 9 45 a m then hold morning service at 10 30 a m On Thursday at 8 p m the Women's Missionary Society meets at Mrs Malcolm Reed's home 3606 Grand Ave The program led by Mrs Stanley Hirschbach is the annual Mission Study with the theme China

Women's Missionary Society Malcolm _ Reed Grand Ave Stanley Hirschbach China

Radio Schedule and Local Listings at 1718 Tytus Ave

The Wednesday schedule lists 5:00 Sports 5:30 To Be Announced 6:00 Sports Review 6:30 Midwestern Hayride 7:00 Sat Night Jamboree 7:30 Vice Damone 8:00 Hollywood Star Theater 8:30 Truth or Consequences 9:00 Hit Parade 9:30 Judy Canova 10:00 Dennis Day 10:30 Grand Jury Trials 11:00 News Peter Grant. Open all day at 1718 Tytus Ave with Earl Godwin and Terry Stevens.

Vice Damone Dennis Day Peter Grant Dance Orch

Saturday News Radio Action Highlights Tonight

A compact rundown of the Saturday radio hour by hour features a quiz show matinee, melodies from South American Way and Hawaii Calls, and a twenty questions segment. Modern mood lifelike themes play as Castles Midd. hits the air alongside the U.S.A. Night Watch.

Hawaii Robert Siegrist

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