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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1950

Page

7

Traditional Wooden Seats Favored By Ohio Ministers

Ohio pastors surveyed at the annual Columbus convention favored traditional wooden pews by a wide margin. About 47 percent preferred keeping old pews, 13 percent suggested cushioned options, and 37 percent favored new opera style seats. Quotes from Rev. A L Stone and others cited comfort, concentration, and tradition as key factors.

Columbus Ohio Columbus Frm A. L Stone Riverview Community Chevel Dayton A. MM. Shenefeli London Methodist Church Donald Boder Low

Duke and Duchess Visiting Ranch in Texas Tour

The Duke and Duchess of Wad sor visit Texas as they depart for Bex co and a Texas tycoon’s ranch. They receive a royal welcome in Houston with thousands of locals, mostly women, seeking autographs. They dine at a party before traveling to San Antonio and remain guests of Clint Murchison in Mexico.

San Antonio Tfnapy Duke and Duchess of Wadsor Texas Bexco Houston Farmer Kg England Pelies Windsors Ota Glenn McCarthy Mexico Clint Murchison Nallas Pampico

Pre Premier Film Showin at Paramount Theater

The film Guilty of Treason based on As We See Russia will screen at the Paramount Theater on February 8 with a territorial premiere to follow later. Dwight Kirk, the theater manager, announced the plan noting limited advance showings at Hamilton and Middletown theaters. Stars include Charles Bickford Paul Kelly Bonita Granville and Karl Derr. The story follows Cardinal Mindszenty’s trial and conflict with forces threatening democracy. Tickets priced at regular rates.

Cardinal Mindswenty Paramount Theater Dwight Kirk Kirk Fesorriy Hamilton Middletown Paramount Theaters Avis Russia Overseas Press Club Charles i Bickford Minaszenty Paul Kelly Bonita Granville Kard Derr Cardinal Menaszenty Eagle Lion Films

Solar System Topic Of Lions Meeting Highlights

Franklin and Middletown clubs held a joint meeting on cosmic rays the solar system and the hydrogen bomb. Dr Von Slatter of Dayton explained relativity of cosmic rays and the solar system presentation. Franklin club members Sandy Mindlin and Bill Decker collected $36 in fines for the March of Dimes.

Franklin Middletown Don Taylor Franklin Club von Slatter Dayton Frenklin Club Sandy Mindlin Bill Decker

Lewis Implements Three Day Week After Contract Expiry

Lewis has dictated a three day week for most of the working time since the old contract expired last June 30. Otherwise he extended the terms of the former agreement.

Lewis

Scout Cookie Sale Chairmen Appointed for Neighborhood Campaign

Mrs. Ernest Cracraft named neighborhood chairmen for the Girl Scout Cookie Sale set to run March 11 through March 18. Appointees oversee canvassing in their areas for specific schools and centers including Young Street School area, Dental School, Jefferson School, Garfield School, Roosevelt School, Armco Center troops, Holy Trinity School, Mayfield School, Manle Park, and Franklin. A new cookie sale plan will be introduced this year.

Ernest Cracraft John Conger Young St Carl Minch Dental School L. Weaver South School Frank Long Jefferson School Esta Cox Garfield School Earl Klein Roosevelt School Enisconal Runnel Civic Assars William Bergman Lincoln School Norval Diver Fred Dorner Armco Center Ella Harris Sherman School John Dobrozsi St. John’s School Charles Murphy Holy Trinity School

Black-Eyed Peas Taste Test For Fort Meade Troops

Fort Meade Maryland AP reports a new Army directive prompts wider use of southern station menus as black-eyed peas replace the usual beans for lunch. Soldiers will rate the dish after tasting to see if their opinion matches the Congressmen who praised it.

Fort Meade Army

Pastor John L. Kelly Dies at 56 in Washington

The Rev. John L. Kelly, pastor of St. Ignatius Church in Cleveland since 1945, died yesterday in Georgetown University Hospital. Washington services are scheduled for Monday morning.

Cleveland John L. Kelly St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church Georgetown University Washington

Girls Switch to Carrying Products for One Trip Sales

Readable lines describe a change in how girls will handle sales this year. They will not take orders as before but will carry the products under their arms and complete the entire sales transaction in a single trip.

Knights and groups plan evening meetings across city

City briefs note Knights of Pythias Lodge 37 gathering at 7 30 Castle Hall and Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at 7 45 at unspecified site. National Association of Power Engineers meets at 7 30 p m at the YMCA. In a separate item, Frederick W Wallmayer 12 was fatally injured when he fell from his father's car and was struck by another car last night.

Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge No Castle Hall National Association of Power Engineers YMCA Toledo Frederick W. Wallmayer

Olmsted Falls Man Killed in Cleveland Crash

Ralph Moyer Jr. 21 of Olmsted Falls Ohio died in a two car collision in Cleveland. Passenger Catherine Teubl 18 of Cleveland was severely injured and hospitalized at Berea Community Hospital. Note mentions ore processing methods flotation reduction roasting and magnetic separation used to increase iron recovery.

Cleveland Ralph Moyer, Jr Olmsted Falls Catherine Teubl Berea Community Hospital

Contests Indicated in Warren Filing for Local Offices

Warren County Elections officials announce petitions filed for multiple county and state posts in May elections. Republicans Wiley Montgomery and Wilbur Lakes seek County Commissioner seats. Cedric A. Stanley and Everett Doane aim for State Representative. A. M. Parker seeks County Auditor nomination. Democrats Keller Hoak and Ray Braddock also filed for Commission and State Representative, with Massie Township reporting a Central Committee contest between Frank Vietmeyer and Waltur McCarren.

Lebanon William Huford Jr Warren Wiley Montgomery Wilbur Lakes Franklin Township Mont-gomery Lakes Cedric A. Stanley Stanley Everett Doane Salem Township A. M. Parker Keller Hoak Waynesville Ray Braddock Braddock Hoak Massie Frank Vietmeyer Waltur McCarren GOP Tietmey, Er

Returns To Work And Faces Problem In Court

Percy Edwards returns to work for the city this Saturday while facing a new court appearance in Fremont for petit larceny of a $5 rough box from a cemetery. He was suspended from his water meter reader post but rehired in another duty after public objections.

Bellevue Percy Edwards Edwards Sandusky County

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