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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1948

Page

3

Covered Dish Enjoyed by M Y M Guild Members

Forty five members and guests attended a Covered Dish dinner of the First Methodist Church M Y M Guild on Thursday night in the church social rooms. Prizes in games went to Mrs. Ben Roof and to couples Jack Byrum with his spouse, Charles Goforth with his spouse. Planning for the next meeting on March 11 includes chairs Frank Swift and co-hosts Ray Young Lawrence Workman and Jack Morningstar.

R Egy Sones First Methodist Church Ben Roof Jack Byrum Charles Goforth Ralph Ringgenberg Melvin Kelso Ed Johnson Clyde Yocum Frank Swift Ray Young Lawrence Workman Jack Morningstar

Card Party Results Reported To Group

Middletown Welfare Auxiliary to the Middletown Hospital met at Verity Hall at 2 p m with 45 members. Mrs Fred Josius led the business and Mrs B D Swainey was welcomed as a new member. They voted to buy a basal metabolism machine. Mrs Fred Katzmann reported the January 3 charity card party and tea raised over 250 dollars. Student nurses served refreshments as the meeting ended. The room was decorated with a Valentine theme.

Middletown Middletown Hospital Verity Hall Fred Josius B. D. Swainey Fred Katzmann

Women's group to hear judge on mans in humanity to man

American Association of University Women will hold a meeting at the Girls' Club Monday evening. Judge Rodney M. Love of the Montgomery County Probate Court will speak on Mans In humanity to Man. Mrs. V. E. Cribbs chairs hostess, Mrs. Werner Schmidt programs.

American Association of University Women Girls’ Club Rodney M. Love Montgomery County V. E. Cribbs Werner Schmidt

Catholic Ladies of Columbia Meet in Holy Trinity Club Room

Catholic Ladies of Columbia No 105 assemble Monday at 8 p m in new Holy Trinity Club Room. All members urged to attend.

Catholic Ladies of Columbia, No. 105 New Holy Trinity Club

Guided Study Club Hears Two Reviews

Guided Study Club members heard two reviews on Chinese literature at the Girls' Club Thursday morning. Mrs. H V Miller discussed My Country and My People by Lin Yu Tang, noting China's aversion to stark realist novels and closed with Drinking Alone Under the Moon by Li Po. Mrs. Charles Bailey presented Lady Precious Stream translated by H S Hsiung, reading the first act to preview Chinese drama. Mrs. J H Stalker presided, introducing speakers and guiding discussion faewel.

H. V. Miller Charles Bailey China

Memorial Drive seeks eight thousand in Oxford fund

Oxford Memorial Park Association plans an eight thousand dollar drive to complete land purchase near the Oxford swimming pool. The drive, aimed at securing eighty thousand dollars in donations, is designated as a war memorial to honor those who served in the recent war and to thank all community members who served in the armed forces.

Oxford Oxford Memorial Park Association H. H. Beneke

Organist Edward Betzier Dies After Retirement

Edward J Betzier 41 retired last September as organist and music director at St Pauls Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament died in city hospital. A Canton native, he formerly served as organist at St Peters Catholic Church in Canton.

Edward J Betzier St. Paul's Shrime of the Blessed Sacrament City Hospital Canton St. Peter's Catholic Church

Ramblers Club Enjoys Two Papers at Vorhis Home

The Ramblers Club met at Central Ave residence of Mr. and Mrs. W H Vorhis on Thursday evening. Mrs. C C Clark reviewed The Son of Ann Rutledge, praising Abraham Lincoln's love. Ralph Knight presented two papers on boyhood goals and the evolution of swimming, detailing strokes used in competition. A Valentine themed dining room and refreshments followed.

W.H. Vorhis Central Ave Ramblers Club C. C. Clark Ann Rutledge Abraham Coln Ralph Knight

Births at hospital in Germantown and area

Mr and Mrs Alva Donathan Germantown welcomed a girl on Friday. Mr and Mrs Fred Tipton 1528 Meadow Ave welcomed a girl on Friday. Mr and Mrs Charles Underwood 908 Lafayette St welcomed a boy on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Fred Long 1823 Woodlawn Ave welcomed a boy on Saturday.

Hospital Alva Donathan Germantown Fred Tipton Meadow Ave Charles Underwood Lafayette St Fred Long Woodlawn Ave

Mrs Ralph Baldwin Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Ralph Baldwin of 1206 Parkview Ave has returned home after a week in Grandview Hospital Dayton where she was confined.

Ralph Baldwin Parkview Ave Grandview Hospital Dayton

Condition of two patients unchanged at hospital

Hospital attendants reported no change in the conditions of Ray Winglewich and Edwin, both listed as fair. Winglewich, an Armco employee, suffered second and third degree burns in an explosion at Steel Works on Tuesday night. Frazier sustained multiple injuries when his car was hit by a freight train at Route 25 crossing near Oakland Station, four miles south of Middletown, Monday night.

Ray Winglewich Edwin Winglewich Armco St Works Frazier Nner Oakland Station Middletown

Three Hamilton Men Face Fines and Terms In Court

In Hamilton two men appeared in common pleas court and one in municipal court. Jack Seeley, 12, was given an indeterminate term in reform school by Judge P. P. Boll. Norman Jennings, 25, received six months in county jail after pleading guilty to assault with intent to rape. Calvin Collidge Holden, 21, was fined 100 dollars and ten days in jail suspended by Municipal Judge Harry F. Walsh for assault and battery.

Hamilton Common Pleas Jack Seeley Reformatory P. P. Boll Norman Jennings Patault Calvin Collidge Holden Harry F. Walsh

Incorporation Papers Granted to Lebanon Firm

Incorporation papers were served to Gohasaan to the ran Canning Company of Lebanon. The company is authorized at no par value. Named incorporators include John Warner, John Colville Taylor, and John Peck. The art firm Peck Shaffer and Williams handled the legal details of the incorporation.

Sandee Ta Gohasaan Ran Canning Company of Lebanon John Wrarer John Colville Taylor John Peck Peck Shaffer and Williams

Scout meeting at Eagles Hall in uniform

Scouts will gather at Eagles Hall at 12 45 p m in uniform for the meeting.

Eagles Hall

Movie Producer HORIZONTAL cy an 1,7

Pictured movie executive 13 Things to done 14 Freedom of access 15 Born 16 Steps 19 Fruit drink 20 Icelandic myths 22 Boy's war 23 Narrow vy 24 Chinese measure 26.Symbol £ selenium 27 Encounte 30 Penetrate 34 Bovigorlik mammal 35 Domain 36 Fixed look 37 Salient angie 38 Electrical unit 39 Symbol for calcium 40 Rendered fat 43 Companion 7 Crippled i Collection of sayings 2 Furies 54 Indian timber tree 55 He is a picture producer 57 Musteline mammals $9 Handled 60 Sitting VERTICAL 1 Native of 3 Bamboolike press 4 Registered nurse (ab.) Yards (ab.) 6 Tardy 7 Nothing 8 Answer (ab.) 9 Symbol for nnton- 10 Russian river 11 Surrender 12 Sharp 17 Morindin dye 181 am (contr) 21 Modified 23 Not local es Ra 25 Islands '43 My 26 Pinnacle of ice 44 Symbol for 27 Written form silver of Mistress 45 Preposition 28 Dine 46 Love god 29 Greek letter 48 Arabian quif 31 Paying 49 Grape refuse material 50 Gaelic 32 High priest 52 Decay 33 Rooms (ab.) 53 Sainte (ab.) 40 Tibetan priest 56 Medical suffix 41 Soon 58 Symbol for 42 Rodents tantalum

Russian River

Faint Heart and a Love Advice Column Dilemma

Mary Haworth letters explore a rejected marriage proposal to Ellen, with the columnist weighing strategies. The response urges accepting Ellen’s terms, building social presence, renewing a proposal after a year, and notes restraint on physical advances as appropriate in courtship. The piece cites Jacob and biblical context to underscore patience and prudence.

Jacob Israel Rachel George Stimpcon Harper & Brothers Leah Ellen Ingtinet

Florence Eckhardt Elected Queen At Carlisle Game

Florence Eckhardt, a Carlisle senior, was crowned queen at the Carlisle homecoming during halftime of the Carlisle versus Mason basketball game. The selection followed a program featuring eight nominees from all four classes. home team captain Jack Hunt awarded the crown amid festivities. Other contestants included Lille Rete, Martha Glos, Doris Bute, Delores Shirley Wener, and a junior representative.

Carlisle Florence Eckhardt Mason Jack Hunt

Repairs Costly to Vets' Homes

City to pay for repairs to veteran apartments after doors warped and would not close. About 68 families occupy army barracks converted into rentals, with rates from 39 to 35 dollars monthly. The city funded nearly 30,000 toward the original conversion, now facing maintenance budget shortfalls.

Veterans Apartments Robert Ih Army Barracks

Radio Programs on WSAI Highlight Time To Be Young

WSAI airs Joe K time slot featuring public service Gloconatt at Si and a notable Dass Trias episode plus a Breting concert with Mr Matone and Balan. The lineup showcases musical and public service segments for the station’s listening audience.

Saturday WM Ole oem Lene Welt ae News Ray Everte's Orch

Readable fragments describe a local event involving Ray Everte's Orchestra performing on a Saturday. Details scarce. mentions names and a hoped for audience turnout at a community venue.

Mayfield Cumberland Church Week Schedule and Messages

Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church outlines a week of services under Harry S. Bailey with morning worship at 10:45 and evening services at 7:30 p.m. Rev Frank Soward delivers both morning and evening messages. Miss Patricia Nand Williams directs evening services next week with a midweek prayer Wednesday at 7:30. Children’s World Day of Prayer observed Friday afternoon February 15.

Harry S. Bailey Jesus Frank Soward Patricia Nand Inilliams

Gideon Road Church to host Bible study and services

The Gideon Road Church of Christ schedules Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with a sermon at 1:15 p.m. Communion is observed at 11:15 a.m. Evening Bible study meets at 7 p.m. for a discussion titled History. Prayer and Bible study are set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Church of Christ Gideon Road Bette

Holiness Tabernacle observes Women’s Day

Holiness Tabernacle Of The Universe will observe Women’s Day this Sunday with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. under Marguerite Golden. Rev. Kilgore will deliver the morning sermon at 11:30 a.m. Mrs. William Kilgore leads the afternoon service and the P U meeting at 6:40 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Mary Kilgore and Reva He direct, with Rev. Richard Holmes of Columbus conducting revival services all week.

Marguerite Golden Kilgore William Kilgore Ami Mary Lee Mary Kilgore Reva He Richard Holmes Columbus

Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg Sunday Service Schedule

Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg outline a Sunday School at 9:30 am followed by worship at 10:33 am led by J D Nise. Desmond Stamp and James Crout appear among speakers with the Willing Workers Class meeting at M and Mrs Winston Love on February 7, 2017. One of the tests of the Ein.

J. D. Nisewonder Jacksonburg Desmond Stampwy James Crout Winston Love

Grace Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Aimed At March

Grace Baptist Church outlines a March schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 led by superintendent Harold Fordyce. Morning service at 10 50 features a message on Rebuilding the Wall and a building fund offering. Evangelistic service at 7 30 features What Seest Thou by Pastor Howard Sears. Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study include the fifth sermon in a series on The Tabernacle in the Wilderness.

Harold Fordyce Howard Sears Tabernacle

Leather Water Bags Keep Water Fresh and Cool In Travel

Leather bags used for carrying water are common in many countries. Sorevee leather breathes and helps water stay fresh and cool during transport.

Maple Park Evangelical Church Weekly Services and Meeting

Maple Park Evangelical Church hosts morning worship at 10 led by Rev W T LaChance. Church Council to meet after service. Evening service at 7 15 features 16 mm film Thy Will Be Done. Supper meeting for Sunday school officers February 10 at Camp Miami German town 6 45 p m. Rev Harvey Hahn speaks on g s Es angelism. Cottage Prayer Circle meets February 11 at 3014 Manchester Rd 7 15 p m.

Winifred Hickey W. T. LaChance Church Council Sis Ae Camp Miami Germantown Harvey Hahn G. S. Es Cottage Prayer Circle Alice Bowman Manchester Rd

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News of Society M. Y. M. Guild Armbruster’s Floral Shop HOLY Guided Study Club Herb Spade John Popular Service the Ramblers Club Clorox Line Clorox Pree Cy An Pusete Irving Mary Haworth Aer Reil Wsai Joe K Dass Trias Mr Matone Balan Breting King Cole Mouse Riley Comeg SaaLa & Se Judy Neve ib—Kay Kyser Opry Ole Oem Ray Everte Orch Khay Beovi Prearam WRRC Edie Mowerd Orch Nesbit Sports Setuday Wee Ni Benty Bonner First Church of God Thomas Howard Leland Forrest Hills of God My Cross Léavitt Merro Butler County Board of Elders Shirley Armitage Betty Porter Iona Blevins Virginia Lansford Cruse Will Siffy Geraldine Campbell Hebert Z Eee Aleen Sullivan Virinia Curtis Verlin Curtis Wanda Tolson Nallavene Fugate W. C. Lee Board of Trustees iMondbhy C. E. Byers Springfield Scout Rt Hall Jami Valley Miamisburg Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe Pleasant Ridge and Grace Baptist Church OF Rusty Tytus Dial Victor Slezak Maple Park Evangelical Church June Allyson Peter Lawford Rose OF Santa Rosa Lee Tracy Richard Martin “Adventures of Don Coyote Richard Dix the Whistler Aileen Shelby J. T. Schraffenberger Main THE Paramount Monogram Pictures Drifting Ale Johnny Mack Brown Lynne Carver Raymond Hatton Douglas Fowley Smith Ballew Curt Barrett
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