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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1948

Page

3

Yale Party Held By Raymond Bay

The Raymond Bag Company office personnel held their annual Christmas dinner Thursday night at the Hotel Manchester. Tables featured holly centerpieces and red and white carnation bouquets, with corsages at each plate. After dinner a gift exchange and group singing of Christmas melodies followed. Attendees included many named ladies and several Misses.

Raymond Bag Company Manchester Fred Burke Robert Chamberlain Riley Freeze Andy Hembree Basil Henaker Herman Lorgan Don Mull Don Nickell Frank Page Joe Petrosi Chet Skillman Ermal Cass James Jordan Emerson Thompson Ann Cobb Cora McConnell Ruth Sanders Leona Baker Isabelle Carr Ruth Cramer Eileen Hampell Ruth Knapp Alma Martin Pat Miller Catherine Sulivan Margaret Sullivan Freda Cundiff Betty Class

Christmas party at The Lodges hosted by Silver Link Council

The Silver Link Council held a merry Christmas party last evening in Knights of Malta Hall. The hall was beautifully decorated with seasonal trimmings and a pretty Christmas tree featured at the center. A dance academy provided a program after which Maude Williams played a piano solo, Phillip Shockley sang, Barbara Lee Shockley and Irene Carpenter read, and Santa Claus arrived bearing gifts for each attendee.

Silver Link Council Knights of Malta Dance Academy Maude Williams Phillip Shockley Barbara Lee Shockley Irene Carpenter Santa Claus

Christmas Dinner and Parties at Local Churches

The CIC Class of West Middleton Church hosted a Christmas dinner with twenty guests and a festive table of pine boughs red candles and a silver church centerpiece. Dorcas Society and Central Lakeside Circle held Christmastime gatherings with devotions gift exchanges carols and readings. 26 members attended the Evangelical United Brethren class party with Christmas carols readings and a luncheon.

CIC West Middletown Church Clarence Strassburger Wayne Back Florida Clyde Peck Oat. Wood Winforback

Births at Hospital and Out of Town

Mr and Mrs John Swartzel 611 Granada Ave welcome a girl Friday. Mr and Mrs Alfred Moore 1715 Fleming Rd greet a boy Friday. Mr and Mrs Edwin Hilliard Franklin welcome a girl Saturday. Out of town Mr and Mrs R E Bennett Manchester Rd have a girl Friday night at Dayton Osteopathic Hospital Dayton Ohio.

John Swartzel Granada Ave Alfred Moore Fleming Rd Edwin Hilliard Franklin R. E. Bennett Manchester Rd Dayton Osteopathic Hospital Dayton

Wields Baton

Pictured conductor and related crossword style clues span horizontal and vertical entries. The puzzle lists a set of numbered hints including several for food, chemistry, biology, and geography with cross referencing to form a complete grid by solving sections such as font style, measurement, and elemental symbols.

Youth Council Christmas Meeting At First Presbyterian Church

The Christian Youth Council invites young people to a Christmas gathering at First Presbyterian Church tonight at 7 30 p m. The event aims to inspire fellowship and festive planning among attendees.

Christian Youth Council First Presbyterian Church

Good News in the Bible at Mayfield Church Sunday School

Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. led by Harry S. Bailey. Rev. Frank E. Sowards preaches at 10:41 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Young Peoples Christian Endeavor meets Sunday at 6:30 p.m. with Mr and Mrs Edward West and Mr and Mrs Johnny Whitlock as leaders. Mrs L G Gehron directs a Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. with special music. Rev L G Gehron will be guest speaker at the evening service.

Harry S. Bailey Frank E. Sowards Young Peoples Christian Endeavor Edward West Johnny Whitlock L. G. Gehron

Second Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Activities

Second Baptist will run a Sunday school at 9 30 a m with W C Herndon as superintendent and the lesson Good News in the Bible The morning service starts at 11 a m with a devotional led by deacons and Gospel Chorus two choirs The Rev T Campbell will preach on Jesus Presented At 6 p m B Y P U led by Alexander McCarty Evening service at 7 30 p m includes the Lord s Supper Choir No 2 rehearse Tuesday Usher board meets Monday Midweek prayer service Wednesday

W. C. Herndon Gospel Chorus T. Campbell Jesus B.Y.P.U Alexander McCarty

Union Baptist Church Christmas Programs and Services

Union Baptist Church announces Sunday school under Miss Annetta Moore with the lesson Good News in the Bible. The annual Christmas program is Friday at 7 30 p m. Rev. Robert L. Robinson leads the morning service with the theme Christmas. Israel W. Hughes oversees the senior choir with Leatha Banks at the piano and choir rehearsal Tuesday at 7 45 p m.

Annetta Moore Robert L. Robinson Israel W. Hughes Leatha Banks

Oakland Presbyterian Sunday School Christmas Schedule

The Oakland Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday School at 9 15 am led by Edward Stigler with opening devotions. At 10 30 am Miss Susan Hudson of Franklin will sing O Little Town of Bethlehem after the junior sermon on how the hymn was written. Choir under Carl Hoval. Rev Richard E Moore will preach Evangelism the Manger and the Cross. Evening Christmas party 7 30 pm with recitations skits and Santa Claus. Choir rehearsal Wednesday. Candle light service Thursday 7 45 pm. public invited.

Edward Stigler Susan Hudson Franklin Santa Claus

Christmas Planned by Church Group at Main Street Church

Young people gather at 8 p m Saturday to outline a special Christmas program. Sunday school meets at 2 30 p m and gifts for Christ mas baskets will be taken. Wednesday evening service will exchange Sunday School classes and teachers. Friday cottage prayer services will be announced at the Sunday service.

Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg Church Events Notice

Rev J D Nisewonder will preach at Pleasant Ridge at 9 30 am and 10 15 am with James Crout superintendent. A play and program start at 8 pm and a cash offering for Otterbein Home will be taken. Jacksonburg sermon Good Tidings at 10 30 am with Desmond Stamper superintendent Florence Wilson assistant. Christmas Program at Jacksonburg moved to Wednesday December 22 at 7 30 pm. Unity Class meets Saturday at 8 pm for a Christmas covered dish.

J. D. Nisewonder Pleasant Ridge James Crout Otterbein Jacksonburg Desmond Stamper Florence Wilson

Christmas Cantata and Bible School Plan at Monroe United Presbyterian

Monroe United Presbyterian outlines a Sabbath program with Bible School at 9 30 led by Superintendent Mark Green. Morning service at 10 40 features the choirs Christmas Cantata Son of Bethlehem. Evening meetings at 7 30 and 8 15 include a Christmas music song service and sermon. Youth gather Saturday at 7 30 for caroling. annual Christmas Program and Party set for next Wednesday at 7 30. Winter Communion on Sabbath December 26 and Christian Fellowship Class Monday December 27 hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul Rogers.

Mark Green Christian Fellowship Paul Rogers

Mt Zion Baptist Sunrise Service and Sunday School Plans

Mt Zion Baptist Mt Zion Sunrise prayer service opens at 6 a.m. with Sunday school at 9 30 a.m under Monroe Smith superintendent. The Hope of the World sermon at 11 a.m. by Rev F H Hampton. Deacons read devotions and choirs provide music. B Y P U meets at 6 30 p.m. with evening service at 8 p.m.

Monroe Smith F. H. Hampton B.Y.P.U

Philips Chapel C M E Church Services and Meeting Plan

Philips Chapel C M E Church holds 10 a m service led by J E Harley superintendent. The Rev M H Hayes delivers 11 a m sermon. Willing Workers Club meets at 3 p m and American Legion presents program with Cashus Williams in charge. NAACP meets at 5 p m with Rev R E B Taylor as speaker and Dr E W Washington in charge. Evening service at 7 p m.

J. E. Harley M. H. Hayes Willing Workers Club American Legion Cashus Williams N.A Ac.p R. E B. Taylor E. W. Washington

First Church of God Holds Christmas Eve Services

The Saturday Youth Rally features Rev. Francis B. Cummins of Meadowlawn Church of God at 7 30 p m with Wilma Tolson directing singing and Wanda Tolson on piano. Baptismal service at 2 p m unites Church of God Tabernacle and other churches under Rev Cc Walters. Evening service at 7 30 p m features Dr. Caudill on The Song of the Angels and A Dark World Lighted by the Coming of Christ.

Francis B. Cummins Cummins Meadowlawn Church of God Wilma Tolson Wanda Tolson Mayfield Maple Park Clifton Farms R. C. Caudill Clyde Tankersley Nelevene Fugate Edris Hughes DeHart Church of God Tabernacle Cc. T. Walters Caudill Dr. Caudillon Christ

Christmas Services at First Methodist Church Festive Schedule

First Methodist hosts two Christmas services tomorrow at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with combined choirs and festive music. Esther Hoover Phillips and Gene Phillips perform Grand Aria and Christmas Fantasy while the chorus presents The Shepherds Story and Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah. Reverend Kenneth S Learey delivers Gods Christmas Gift. Baptisms and member receptions planned. children attend Christmas Stories during the morning service. Festival of Lights begins at 7 30 p m with three choirs and 80 singers. The candle lighting finale includes all in attendance. Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m followed by classes. A Christmas party and program Tuesday at 7 p m features Olde Fashion Christmas, Santa, and social hall tree visit. Communion on Christmas Eve from 7 30 to 10 30 p m open for all. Youth Fellowship carols and Cheer Gifts distributed to shut-ins. Other events include Cub Scout Dinner, Eppa Song Guild Monday, Girls Service Club party Tuesday, and Gleaners Christmas meeting Thursday.

Esther Hoover Phillips Gene Phillips Demarest Kolmann Dickenson Kenneth S. Learey Children’s Church Kindergarden Kirk Youth Fellowship Cub Scout Eppa Song Guild Girls’ Service Club Gleaner

Christmas Services at First Church of Christ Sun Day

The First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave prepares a Christmas program with Bible School at 9 15 led by J B Gividen. Morning service at 10 30 features organist Mrs Eugene Mack and choir director Mrs Theodore Repper in a Messiah aria and There Were Shepherds Abiding. Evening service at 7 30 features church men on choir duty and music with the minister presenting A Christmas Story. Choir rehearsal and youth meeting follow.

First Church of Christ First Ave J. B. Gividen Eugene Mack Theodore Repper Messiah Vincent W. D. Brock

Dedication of the Walls Topic at Gideon Road Church

The Gideon Road Church of Christ schedules a Sunday School lesson titled The Dedication of the Walls at 9 30 a m, a sermon at 10 15 a m on How We Should Live in the Church, Holy Communion at 11 15 a m, and an Evening Bible class at 7 p m with Hubert Brandenburg speaking at 7 45 p m on Five Essentials of Public Worship. A Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study is set for 7 30 p m.

Hubert Brandenburg

Christmas Service Planned by First Evangelical United Brethren

The First Evangelical United Brethren church schedules a 10 30 A M Christmas worship with carols and specials led by Dr E R Turner. Mrs Duvall to play Silent Night and Birthday of a King during offertory. choir to perform A Christmas Story and The Birth of Christ cantatas. Young People and choir visit Otterbein Home at 1 30 P M. Midnight Christmas Eve cantata The Birth of Christ to be directed by Herman J Copp.

Herbert Duvall Lorenz Herman J. Copp E.R. Turner Otterbein Christ Wilson Christian Endeavor Sunshine Circle Our Church Ira B. Wilson

New Era Church Lesson Theme for Sunday School

The New Era Church announces that the Sunday School lesson will center on the topic Good News in the Bible. The service will focus on teachings from scripture and apply them to daily life.

Christmas Programme Announced at Local Church

Oliver Smith, superintendent, to lead morning service at 10 45 with deacons devotion and senior choir music. Rev Joseph Pate to preach. Evening 7 30 features a Christmas Cantata Infant Holy by the senior choir. Friday 7 30 p m school program promised. READ THE WANT ADS!

Oliver Smith Joseph Pate

Radio Schedule and Featured Programs Listing

A dense prompt style listing of radio programs and evening concerts across stations with titles such as Take A Number Mr. and Mrs. America Voice of the Enquirer Midwestern Hayride Sat night Jamboree Vic Damone Hollywood Star Theater Truth or Consequences Judy Canova Dennis Day Grand Ol Opry News Peter Grant Dance Orchestra Dick Bray Tommy Dorsey Whiz Quiz Lee Allen Vaughn Monroe Hometown Reunion Queen & Her Court Modern Mood Bargain Ola and more, plus references to CBS Forthcoming News and local athletic and musical features.

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