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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1948

Page

4

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Middletown Journal publishes daily except Sunday with prices for per copy, carrier, mail, and out of area subscriptions. Rates include 5c per copy, 25c weekly by carrier, 35c weekly with Sunday News Journal, and yearly mail options from $6 to $25 depending on area. The page closes with a Bible verse from Song of Solomon.

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Christmas Spirit and Skepticism in Modern Times

The piece contrasts cynicism about Christmas with a genuine seasonal spirit of goodwill, noting broader shared kindness before the holidays. It questions Newlett Johnson's upbeat Soviet-friendly views and warns against credulity toward confident, polished assertions from distant powers.

Church merchandising and revival through lively services

Dr. George W. Crane argues churches must adopt business style advertising to boost membership. He compares church assets to merchandise and urges brighter, livelier worship, open air preaching, church picnics, and music as vital marketing tools to attract responders amid declining membership. Churches with vigorous singing and visible mission giving stand out.

Clark W Chicago Crane Salvation Army Red Cross Boy Scouts

20 Years A 20 Millard Shell Elected To Ohio Board

Millard Shell was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Good Roads Federation as the system grows. Daisy and Violet Hilton Siamese twins performed at the Sorg Theater in a noted act.

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What kind of Congress Will Assemble Next Month

Washington Happenings examines how the 81st Congress may align with or oppose President Truman. The piece surveys trends toward independence or party lines, the influence of regional conservatism, and how midterm dynamics could shape taxation, labor laws, and public sentiment. It contrasts urban and rural voting blocs and recalls presidential powers in Congress.

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Questions and Answers in a Historic Quiz Format

Questions cover topics from geography and history to music and technology. Answers note that the Soviet Union spans about one sixth of the world’s land area, Handel is buried in Westminster Abbey, nine cities stood on Hisarlik with Troy as the sixth, 34 camels were imported to Indianola Texas in 1856 for trial use, and Warren G Harding broadcast on radio in 1923.

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Four hurdles to the presidency and civil rights notes

J S Myers surveys four hurdles to Truman’s presidency and the electoral process. He notes party unity, the national election, the Electoral College, and congressional certification, then laments the states’ rights framework. He also comments on Hiss Chambers civil cases, civil rights in Washington, and Stalin’s religion with a skeptical eye.

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Christmas Thoughtful Ramble From Bugs Baer

A reflective Christmas column by Bugs Baer muses on politics and optimism. The piece riffs on eras of diplomacy, public sentiment, and the holiday wish for peace regardless of party, ending with a jab at late night political broadcasts and festive noise.

Stalin Joe

Santa’s North Pole voyage to aid every child

Hal Boyle recalls Santa Claus speeding toward the American border with an overflowing sled and a cheerful message from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Santa contemplates gifts for all, while elf Cluny offers a handmade angel of peace to be shared across the nation.

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The First Christmas Tree by Hobart A Christmas Story

Edward Hobart by Baltimore Street ill at Miami Valley Hospital writes a Christmas tale for his son about a talkative pine in a forest. A wooden narrative follows the pine overhearing Bethlehem’s baby tale and yearns to worship, feeling unworthy as snow falls and the cold wind rises.

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Child Prodigy Oath Photo Sparks Vanity Warning

Erich Brandeis critiques child prodigies and the vanity behind celebrating a nineteen month old taking a citizenship oath. He condemns parents who parade gifted or seemingly gifted children, recounting a childhood memory of his own vanity ridden portrait and urging not to use children as costume jewelry for parental pride.

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Horoscope for Genevieve Kemble’s Birth Sign On Festive Season

Genevieve Kemble’s star chart heralds a season of good will and dramatic astral activity. Birthdays bring opportunities for radical change, with health and family care advised, and a probable path toward creative, financial, and romantic advances. The birthday year promises notable achievement and public recognition.

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