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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1948
Page
3
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Fifteen members met at Mrs. George S. Fletcher’s home on Warren Road for a Christmas themed gathering. Plans were made for a basket for the needy and fruit baskets for shut ins, with readings by Mrs. C. R. Bell and the hostess, followed by prayers and seasonal songs. Santa joined, a birthday gift for Mrs. Andrew Silver was given, and a buffet lunch closed the evening.
Mr and Mrs Francis Ditymer 1332 Manchester welcomed a girl Friday. Mr and Mrs Paul Miller Germantown Route 1 welcomed a girl Saturday. Mr and Mrs Curtis Watts Franklin Rural Route welcomed a boy Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Robert W Short of San Leandro California announce the birth of a daughter Carol Ann on December 8 Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Eli jah Short of 2010 Crescent Blvd
Mrs Pleatman former Ruth Natalie Shapero of Middletown gives birth to a boy Friday morning at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. The father is A J Pleatman.
In Montgomery Alabama the pro Truman legal committee dismisses all pending suits to swing Alabama's electoral vote. They drop the suits without prejudice after appeals in federal courts and the State Supreme Court were denied. Electors to vote December 13.
The text notes that the oldest roadways about which anything is known are those built by ancient Rome. It highlights Rome as the origin point for documented infrastructure in road history.
Mrs. James Lyon brought ripe strawberries into a Montreal newspaper office claiming they were just picked from her backyard garden. The report notes unusually warm weather with a temperature of 35 degrees.
Historic road creation dates back to 312 B C marking one of the oldest and most celebrated thoroughfares. The project linked Rome to regions south and facilitated military and trade movements across ancient Italy.
Women from the First Presbyterian Church and guests gathered for the White Gift for the King service. A chorus in vested robes performed, followed by a violin solo, devotions, and the cantata The Story of Christmas. A tea reception in the social room featured a colorful centerpiece and holiday decor.
Mary Haworth writes about resentment toward her older brother Dan, a new police officer who volunteers the family for boys club work with clergy and presses his siblings to join. The letter writer and her brother Phil seek freedom to use their own time, while Dear Mary Haworth urges understanding and balance.
Irvin Kapper, 49, calmly faked a faint during a shoe store holdup in Chicago. Three gunmen took $773 from the register and demanded the safe, believed to contain $1,500. Kapper told police he fainted to foil the robbery.
A Common Pleas jury acquitted 24 year old ex convict John S. Horvatin in the August bombing of the home of policy operator Buster Mathews. Mathews identified himself during the trial.
New Hope Baptist will start Sunday school at 9 30 a m with the lesson Letter in the Bible Robert Barber is superintendent Morning worship follows at 10 45 a m with the Youth Choir Senior Choir and Gospel Chorus. Dr S C Richards will preach on The Soul Confident in God The River of Jordan Choir will perform at Calvary Baptist Church Marion Ind Sunday at 3 p m B T U meets at 6 p m and evening worship at 730 p m with the Youth Choir and Gospel Chorus Rev C Banks delivering the sermon.
Sunrise prayer starts at 6 30 a.m with Sunday school at 9 45 a.m directed by Daisy Smith Morning worship at 11 30 a.m led by Rev H K Kilgore Women’s Day service at 3 30 p.m Sister Kilgore president HYPU convenes at 6 p.m directed by Rev Willie Robinson Evangelistic service at 7 30 p.m Prayer meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 30 p.m
Chicago AP reports the Allied Florists Association says mistletoe supplies are the largest in years and retail shops are cutting it into sprigs for lapels and doorways. Purchasers are urged not to delay their mistletoe shopping.
Local pages highlight CHS versus Macomber in a morale boosting Meet the Boss Night. The feature notes Hurleigh News fans in the stands as CHS hosts Macomber in a pivotal game with headlines and hype.
Jehovah's Witnesses announce a Bible lecture on Sunday December 12 at 3 PM in Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave by N C Sennett of the Watchtower Society. The program includes Bible study using Watchtower magazine and the book The Kingdom Is At Hand. Regular service meeting is Thursday at 7:30 PM with Theocratic School at 8:45 PM. all meetings open to the public.
Sunday 9 30 a m devotion by Elder Goebel Salyer precedes 10 30 a m service in which Rev Colin H Campbell preaches on Realizing the Lord's Commission A Christmas themed organ prelude and choir pieces accompany the service Youth groups meet midweek and a First Church Dayton session and Christmas fellowship activities are listed The U B Church pastor speaks on Fact of Fiction
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 p m led by superintendent Harry S Bailey with a lesson Letters in the Bible The Rev Frank E Sowards precedes the 10 45 a m morning service and 7 30 p m evening service Midweek prayer is swapped for a visit to First Church of God on Logan St to hear Rev Lakin at 7 30 p m The Missionary Society Christmas party and gift exchange Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Adams home All members urged to attend Young People will meet Sunday at 6 30 p m with leaders Mr and Mrs Edward West and Mr and Mrs Johnny Whitlock
The First Baptist Church schedules a 10 40 a m sermon by Rev John S Parr on And That's Why He Came. Musical offerings include Mrs Edward Jones on Scotch Carol and O Little Town of Bethlehem and Merkel on Christmas March. The senior choir with Robert Easton will sing The Birthday of a King. A Christ Child solo and violin obligato by Nate Kunin are planned. Sunday school at 9 30 a m and various fellowships meet. A Christmas Messiah by the Civic Chorus occurs at 8 p m. The SSW Class hosts a covered dish supper at Mrs Edward Jones 228 Yankee Rd. Ann Judson Circle meets at 7 p m. Christmas hymn singing and candle light service at 7 30 p m Wednesday replacing prayer service. Ladies sew for White Cross all day Thursday. bring a covered dish.
The Church of God on Main Street hosts a 2:30 p.m. program led by Mrs. W. H. Starr with classes for all ages. A Christ life movie series and a Bible study class are offered during holidays. Dr. Walter G. HKenchen will deliver the 3:15 p.m. sermon and a Wednesday prayer service will be held.
Morning service at 11 a.m. led by Rev. L. L. Ellison presiding elder of the Cincinnati district. J. E. Harley serves as superintendent in charge and will oversee the day’s service.
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