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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1949

Page

3

Pre Nuptial Shower Honors Miss Doebler

Miss Geanne Doebler is guest of honor at a kitchen shower in her honor, prior to her March wedding to William J. Sebald. The party featured a Valentine motif with red hearts and carnations, with prize winners named and refreshments served by host Mrs. William Doebler to a list of guests and the honoree.

Geanne Doebler William Doebler William J. Sebald Ralph Sebald John Hasselbach Harry Rish George Fletcher Lonnie Dickerson Charles Skillman Jacob Berry William Rains Charles Doebler Richard H. Doebler William Doebler, Jr Richard E. Doebler Peter Marshall William F. Doebler Thomas Heck Ella Doebler Martha Gibson Beatrice Johnson

Meeting Interrupted by Electrical Failure

About 200 electrical engineers attended the annual meeting of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers in New York when a power failure plunged the room into semi darkness. Business halted for roughly ten minutes until the problem was fixed.

New York American Institute of Electrical Engineers

Farewell Party Honors Mr and Mrs Flower

A farewell party Thursday evening honored Mr and Mrs Herbert Flower. Hosts Miss Lena Duvall Miss Dolly Jones and Miss Mildred Barnes served at Miss Barnes home on Fifteenth Ave as the Flowers prepare to move to Greenville Ohio. The gathering featured cards and refreshments with numerous friends in attendance.

Herbert Flower Lena Duvall Dolly Jones Mildred Barnes Miss Barnes Fifteenth Ave Flower Middletown Greenville Lois Moore Jo Ann DeHart Barbara Murray Mildred King Faye Farrell Mae Sorell Barbara Dietz Shirley Jones Violet Buchanan Marjorie Mammen Meredith Acre Bonnie Flower Beverly Flower John Denny D. R. Duncan C. L. Macabee James Agner Lance Duncan Mike Denny

Evangelical United Brethren Ladies Aid Meets In Church Rooms

The Evangelical United Brethren Ladies Aid gathered last evening in the church social rooms with vice president Mrs. F Hannah welcoming guests. Mrs. Elmar Combs, recently ill, received special recognition as devotionals and prayer were led by Mrs. M Duvall. Mrs. Roy Weamer will host the March meeting, and Mrs. Weamer led the program with hymns sung to accompaniment by Miss Eleanor Shartle. Mrs. Vance Cribbs gave a talk on George Washington’s birthplace and life, sharing insights from a Virginia trip. Closing prayer was by Mrs. E R Turner. hostesses were Mrs. William Arkill and Mrs. Clyde Hall.

Evangelical United Brethren Ladies Aid F. Hannah Elmar Combs M. Duvall Roy Weamer Weamer Eleanor Shartle Vance Cribbs George Washington Virginia E. R. Turner William Arkill Clyde Hall

Nurses Poll On Ohio Practical Nurse Licensing Debate

A poll of 13,000 registered nurses is being conducted by the Ohio State Nurses Association to gauge views on proposed state legislation licensing practical nurses. Ballots are being sent under the signature of Mrs. Elizabeth August, the association's general secretary.

Cleveland Ohio State Nurses Association Association Elizabeth August

Bride-Elect Feted With Gay Shower

A shower honored Miss Eileen Haney bride-elect of Donald E. Mann at 2208 Tytus Ave hosted by Miss Henrietta Huelsbeck and Miss Caro lyn Flavin. Guests included Barbara Greenfield, Julanne McGuff, Nancy Stabler, Phyllis Adams. post event refreshments served to Mrs Ed Haney and the Huelskys. The wedding is set for February 12 at Holy Trinity parsonage with plans to live in Washington DC.

Eileen Haney Donald E. Mann Henrietta Huelsbeck Tytus Ave Carolyn Flavin Huelsbeck Holy Trinity Parsonage Washington, D. C Nest of Honor Miss Haney Barbara Greenfield Julanne McGuff Nancy Stabler Phyllis Adams Miss Adams

Mother Of It Wants Soldier Husband Home

Mrs. Herman D. Burd, 29, wife of an Army private first class, seeks an extension of leave so her husband can be with their five children in Huntington, as two are ill with pneumonia. They married in 1935, had a first child a year later, and lost one at birth in 1942. Burd enlisted December 1947 to support the family. he earns $46 monthly while his wife receives a $260 dependent allowance.

Huntington W. VA Herman D. Burd Burd

Demurrer Action Is Taken In Suit

Los Angeles AP reports the First Baptist Church of Glendale seeks dismissal of a suit against pastor Dr J Whitcomb Brougher Jr alleging immorality with about 40 women church members. The church argues lack of evidence and no jurisdiction in ecclesiastical controversies.

Los Angeles First Baptist Church of Glendale J. Whitcomb Crougher Jr Brougher

Horse Runs Light Through Red Signal In Cleveland

John Stewart a 49 year old junk dealer was fined five dollars in municipal court after his horse and wagon ran a red traffic light in Cleveland.

Cleveland John Stewart

More Than Air Power Needed Says Bradley

General Omar Bradley warned that relying on air power alone risks national survival in another war. He urged instant expansion of offensive capability beyond air strikes to confront a rapidly intensifying conflict and warned against abandoning ground and naval forces or allies in pursuit of aerial supremacy.

Bradley Boston Omar Bradley United States National Industry Army Army

Huntington Hartford to endow school for genius near Santa Monica

Huntington Hartford foundation proposes a 41 acre Santa Monica mountains site to establish a school for genius. The plan seeks to select 50 to 75 graduates from national universities to study under a program including writers poets musicians sculptors painters. Frank Lloyd Wright would design about 20 buildings with an annual budget of 50000 dollars if zoning permits are granted.

Los Angeles Huntington Hartford A&p Santa Monica Mountains Huntington Hartford Foundation Frank Lloyd Wright

Five Are Cited In Fake Divorce Case In Cleveland

Five persons including Louis B. Seltzer and Louis Clifford face contempt charges in common pleas court over a staged divorce in Cleveland. Reporter Leonard Hammer secured an unwanted divorce for Richard KR Campbell and wrote a two page story. the Campbells were later remarried after the judge refused to vacate the entry.

Cleveland (Ap Louis B. Seltzer Cleveland Press Common Pleas Leonard Hammer Richard KR. Campbell Campbell Florence Samuel H. Silbert City Louis Clifford Seltzer Clifford Hammer Judge Silbert Campbells Silbert

Milton Berle leaves for Florida to recuperate

New York AP reports comedian Milton Berle travels to Florida to recover from a virus infection. His secretary says he is coming along nicely and has canceled all engagements for a month while recuperating after his recent appearance on a NBC television show.

New York Milton Berle Florida Berle National Broadcasting Company

Feathered Friend

Horizontal clues list birds and related terms across. The puzzle includes various animal and object entries such as red songbird and extinct bird, with clues for wood panels and common words. The vertical set mirrors with actions, professions, and descriptive terms, forming a complete cross fill.

Advice to Mary Haworth on Patchwork Love Endings

A college man writes about a 10 month romance with Kathie, who returns his fraternity pin and ends contact. The adviser suggests Kathie ended the relationship on her own, likely due to new interests, and urges the writer to concede defeat gracefully. He advises writing an apologetic note and maintaining civility for future friendship.

Mary Haworth Kathie

Council to Vote on Church Merger in Cleveland

Delegates to the General Council of the Congregational Christian Churches voted on a merger with the Evangelical and Reformed Church. Strong support appeared after more than six hours of debate. Opponents failed to block union as a challenge to council authority was rejected by a large majority. A postponement bid drew less than 100 votes.

Cleveland General Council of the Congregational Christian Churches Evangelical and Reformed Church

Western Reserve to withdraw trainees from state hospital

Cleveland AP Western Reserve University will pull its psychiatric trainees from the state mental receiving hospital on July 1 after promises of improved conditions by State Welfare Director John H. Lamneck. Lamneck pledged better doctors, nurses, and funding for equipment but Dr. Douglas D. Bond said real change requires systemic reform from the top.

Cleveland Western Reserve University John H. Lamneck Lamneck Douglas D. Bond

Radio Programs On WLW 700 Schedule Highlights

Radio lineup lists Echoes From Tropics mid morning shows through late evening on WLW 700. Programs include Dr I Q Jr acts Review Midwestern Hayride Jamboree Vic Dameone Cincinnati appearances Truth or Consequences Judy Canova and Hollywood Star Theater plus musical duos and news segments. Local station Thomson Radio Service advertises repair and open hours at 1718 Tytus Ave with phone 2-5441.

Blast at Magazine Sparks Campus Debate at Ohio State

Ohio State Daily Lantern assails campus humor glossy The Magazine on Campus for pin up leg art deeming issue not justifiable on campus Editors defend the piece as unjust Lantern notes editorial experience lacking and subsidized paper status Readers count dwindling from 2400 to 200 as university officials remain silent Circassian walnut wood highlighted elsewhere in page text

Columbus Ohio State University Daily Lantern Ysterday the Lantern Lantern Lee Adams Mansfield

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