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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1966

Page

2

Masonic Groups Issue Reservations Deadline for Birthday Dance

The deadline for reservations for the George Washington Birthday Dinner Dance on February 19 at the Manchester Motor Inn is announced. Jointly sponsored by Jefferson 9 Lincoln 93 and George M. Verity 740, the event runs 7 p.m. to midnight with Russell Lowman’s Band of Dayton providing music. Any Grand Lodge of Ohio member or local lodge member may attend. Richard Keller is general chairman with a committee including Richard Lovelace Joseph Atkinson Jr William Saunders Marion Tutt and Irvin Oyer.

Manchester Motor Inn Jefferson 9 Lincoln 93 George M. Verity Grand Lodge of Ohio Free and Accepted Masons Richard Keller Russell Lowman Dayton Mr. Keiler Richard Lovelace Fairmount Ave Joseph Atkinson Jr William Saunders Marion Tutt Irvin Oyer

Revival in Second Week at Church of God

Evangelist Ray Branham and his family enter a second week of revival at the Church of God on 1715 Oxford State Road. Pastor Rev. Ariel S. Yorkman states services run nightly at 7:30, Sundays at 6, with Sunday services at 11 am and Sunday School at 10 am. Branham, a former Detroit entertainer and Grand Ole Opry star, plays five instruments.

Ray Branham Church of God Oxford State Road Ariel S. Yorkman Branham Detroit Mich Grand Ole Opry

Valentine Gift Idea from Queen City Wigland

An ad promotes 100 percent human hair wigs from Queen City Wigland as a Valentine gift option with prices starting at $99.

Queen City

Three New Officers Lead WMS At First Church Meeting

The Women's Missionary Society of First Church of God elected three new officers: vice president Mrs George McQuinn spiritual life director Mrs Don Pelfrey and publications chairman Mrs Charlies Mathis. Existing officers kept their posts. The group wrapped 300 gift boxes for Lebanon Correctional Institution inmates and heard appreciation notes from the chaplain. A program featured a playlet Granny Sticks to Her Knitting and remarks on Love. Talitha Cumi Circle hosted the social hour.

Woman's Missionary Society First Church of God George McQuinn Don Pelfrey Charlies Mathis Charles Emrick Lebanon Correctional Institution Robert Brown Circle News Donald Langworthy WMS News Missionary Call Clyde Cruse Sterling Tolson Charles Mathis Clayton Combs Paul Pieratt Roy Miller Harold Frame Talitha Cumi

Goodwill Mothers Club Elects New Officers

Mrs. Turner R. Powers is elected president of the Goodwill Mothers Club at a meeting held last night at Mrs. Reese Johnson's Meyers Road home. New officers include Mrs. Earl Lacey vice president, Mrs. Paul Kirchner secretary, Mrs. John Derrough treasurer, and Mrs. LaRue Ginter reporter. Ms. George S. Fletcher retires as president. The program titled Important Events in February was led by Verna Anthony. The club marked its 27th anniversary with three charter members present.

Reese Johnson Meyers Road Earl Lacey Paul Kirchner John Derrough LaRue Ginter George S. Fletcher Verna Anthony Maude Guess Charles R. Bell Everett Denniston Guess Anthony Ginter Kirchner

Notions Source Of Gifts

Eleanor Ross guides shoppers to affordable gifts in a department store notions counter. Highlights include an electric key carrier with micro flashlight, battery-operated drink mixer, gold or silver butane candles, sewing boxes and portable kits, a versatile valet chair and related furniture pieces, a long-handled battery shoe buffer for men.

Notions

Women church group announces events for February

In a business session at Mrs Espa Gearys home Mother Circle and First Baptist Church announced future events. Brotherhood Week runs Feb 20 to 26 with World Day of Prayer on Feb 25. White Cross Day on Feb 16, Ash Wednesday observance Feb 23. prayer chain and meditation set at the church. Mather Circle to run February kitchen duties.

Mother Circle First Baptist Church Espa Geary Brotherhood Women of Scotland White Cross Mather Circle Noble Weir W. C. Cade Thomas Stubbs William Henry Clarence Hollon A. R. Maupin Rosedale Road

Sewing Alterations Classes Start at Women's Center

A six week sewing course on alterations begins Monday at the Women's Center. Sessions run 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for six consecutive Mondays under Mrs. Floyd Overturf. Participants should bring portable sewing garments and tools. Registration is led by Mrs. Frances Dodds at the Women's Center on N Broad Street.

Women's Center Floyd Overturf Frances Dodds Girl's Club N. Broad Street

Butler County Alumnae Club Auction and Initiation

Mrs. William Saunders Jr hosted the Butler County Alumnae Club meeting at her Kensington Avenue home. Members from Oxford Hamilton and Middletown joined in an auction of handmade articles and food led by president Mrs Gordon Cooper. They planned favors for the Southern Ohio State Day April 30 in Oxford and announced Miss Ann Cain’s initiation into Beta Delta chapter at Miami University on February 5.

William Saunders Jr Kensington Avenue Butler County Fred Johnson Oxford Hamilton Middletown Gordon Cooper Ann Cain Paul Cain Milter Court Beta Delta Miami University

Vital Statistics Highlights Local Births and Names

Newborns recorded for Mr and Mrs Gilbert Morningstar and Mr and Mrs Paul Gibbs. A list of residents and out of town entries includes Wiley Witherspoon, Miss Cora Marcum, Mrs James Stewart, and several others with given locations. The report also notes several grandchildren and names of residents from Franklin and surrounding areas.

Gilbert Morningstar Garfield St Paul Gibbs Howard Ave Cora Marcum S. Main James Stewart Sher

Workshop scheduled by Middletown United Church Women

The Middletown area United Church Women hold a workshop this Monday from 1 to 2 30 p.m. at the First Christian Church 1914 First Ave. Mrs Howard Price chairs Christian Education Committee assisted by Mrs Helen Reed and Mrs Dorothy Lockmeyer All women of affiliated church societies are invited to attend.

Middletown Area United Church First Ave Howard Price Christian Education Committee Helen Reed Dorothy Lockmeyer

Insurance firm quotes 55 percent rate for under construction homes

John Dobrozsi Jr., Ins., Inc. advertises insuring new homes during construction at 55 percent of the regular rate. The Middletown Ohio agency lists 1820 First Ave and phone GA 3-4696 for quotes.

John Dobrozsi Jr Ins., Inc First Ave Middletown O. GA

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