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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1948

Page

3

Washington Birthday Dance Promises Masonry Celebration

Masons of Lincoln and Jefferson lodges plan a dinner dance at the Manchester Hotel tonight celebrating Washingtons birthday with families and guests. About 600 attendees are expected as speakers remind George Washingtons ties to Freemasonry and his roles as Mason and President.

Washington Manchester Masons of Lincoln and Jefferson George Washington Masonic Lodge Fredericksburg Lodge of Alexandria Alexandria No Alexandria -Washington United States Capitol Grand Lodge of Maryland Sram” Tian Virginia Masons

Hostesses Honor Mrs Russell Taylor At Wallace Home

Mrs Louis Chamberlain and Mrs George Wallace hosted Friday night at 2015 Hill Ave honoring Mrs Russel Taylor. Winners included Mrs Rich Elkins Miss Lulu Lawson Mrs Delbert Adams Mrs Winford Taylor and Mrs George Whaley. Additional gifts presented by multiple friends and relatives.

Louis Chamberlain George Wallace Wallace Hill Ave Russel Taylor Rich Elkins Lulu Lawson Delbert Adams Winford Taylor George Whaley Ibin Taylor Albert Taylor Glendon Taylor Thomas Strinko Wilmer Smith Martha Wallace Sue Whaley Anna Hargis Laura Wells Betty Taylor

Birthday party honors Edward Green in Auburn neighborhood

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Green hosted a Friday birthday party for their son Edward at their Auburn Street home. Prizes went to David Biggs and Rose Marie Hayes. Edward received gifts from Rose Marie Hayes Faye Louise Carr Lois Clara McConaughey and guests Wise Jack Current Richard Robinson Harold Underwood Victor Fraley Kenneth Fraley Kenneth Manning David B James Anderson and Dallas.

Howard Green Auburn St Edward David Biggs Rose Marie Hayes Faye Louise Carr Lois Clara McConaughey Wise Jack Current Richard Robinson Harold Underwood Victor Fraley Kenneth Fraley Kenneth Manning David B James Anderson Dallas

Births at Hospital Reported for Local Families

To Mr and Mrs Paul Balser 3209 Ohio Ave a girl Friday To Mr and Mrs Sterling Peck 3001 Ottawa St a boy Friday To Mr and Mrs Corbin Love lace 2000 Crescent Bird a girl Saturday To Mr and Mrs William Ruth a Woodlawn Ave a boy Saturday

Hospital Paul Balser Ohio Ave Sterling Peck Ottawa St Corbin Lovelace Crescent Bird William Ruth Woodlawn Ave

Out-of-Town Birth Announcement for Navy Seaman First Class

Mr and Mrs Oren D Camp of Piney Point Md announce the birth of a son in the family. The newborn is the paternal grandmother Mrs Lillie Campbell of 1805 Hill Ave informed of the birthday.

Oren D. Campee Piney Polm Navy Lillie Campbell Hill Ave

Dinner party honors 80th birthday at Reck home

Mrs Florence Reck 408 Stanley Sr hosts family dinner tonight with a pink and white theme. The guest of honor is Flora O Reck, celebrating her mother's 80th birthday.

Florence Reck Stanley Sr Flora O. Reck

Middletown Dinner Concert Night At Local Record Shop

A Saturday community night features a Middletown dinner concert event at the Lone Wolf Record Shop. Local groups Johamy Langs Orc and Vance Abe Burrow perform as part of the Scout Prog series.

The Lone Wolf Record Shop

Laugh Maker Horizontal 1.5 Pictured Entertainer

A crossword style clue list with numbered across and down hints. Entries include figures like hospital resident physician and United States Legation abbreviation, plus terms for nature and objects. The grid appears to mix humorous phrasing with standard crossword conventions.

Indonesian tribal group and French article noted

The text references Previves Puastec an Indonesian tribal group and a French article. It also hints at phrases about Lemuel a small liquid measure and a habit of cuddling. The fragmentary items mix languages and old terms with unclear context.

Circle 7 of First Methodist Church Holds February Meeting

Eighteen members met at the Girls' Club on Broad Street for the February Circle 7 gathering of the Women's Society of Christian Service with Mrs. Dan Murphy presiding. Devotionals by Mrs. Heller focused on giving. The group discussed the lesson from the Third Chapter of Acts and the theme It is better to give than to receive. Plans were made to share a overseas care package. Officers were elected and a 1 o'clock covered dish dinner preceded the business meeting with prayers and hymn singing. Refreshments followed served by members including Mrs. Hattie Bunyan and Mrs. Clare Woodward.

Circle 7 Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Broad St Dan Murphy Roland Heller Jesus

Circle 5 Christian Service meeting notes

Mrs Shoemaker hosted Circle 5 Christian Service with six guests. Devotions led by Mrs Adam Fink, study of Great Prayers of the Bible focusing on Psalms by Mrs Walter Jones, and a floral illustration by Mrs Joanna Jones. Business session by Mrs C W Smith, with refreshments served by Mrs Shoemaker Ragland Cunningham and Zimmer.

R. S Shoemaker Ragland Am Cunningham Mra. A . Zimmer

Circle Six meets at Mrs. Thomas home

Circle Six of the First Methodist Church met yesterday at 129 North Broad Street with hostess Mrs. Eston C. Riggs. Eighteen members and two guests attended and enjoyed delicious refreshments during the social hour.

Circle First Methodist Church Martin Thomas N. Broad St Eston C. Riggs Augusta Roth al Ro ‘Henke

Circle 4 Church Meeting Includes Mercy Theme Study

Circle 4 at First Methodist Church met with Mrs. Ralph Wolff Mrs. Walter Stamp and A G Gibson Mrs Ellison Young led prayers study on There s a Wideness in God s Mercy A collection supported sending two CARE parcels to Europe for the needy Seventeen members attended two

First Methodist Church Ralph Wolff Walter Stamp A. G. Gibson Ben Morgan Ellison Young Europe

Circle 4 Methodist Women Plan April Dinners CARE Package

Fifteen members of Circle 4 meet Friday at Mrs. L Stewart’s home on Stanley Street. Devotions by Ms. Sue Kendall focus on faith and salvation. The group plans April church dinners and a CARE donation, pays Federation dues, and books a rummage sale and book review on Great Prayers of the Bible. Assisting are Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Hackney among others. next meeting set for March at 101 Kenwood Drive.

Circle 4 First Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service L. Stewart Stanley Sue Kendall First Thessalonians Paul Circle CARE Federation of Methodist Women Edwin Oglesby Stewart A. Er

Five Year Old Gay Party Sparks Family Notice

On his fifth birthday Jimmy Donisi son of Mr and Mrs An elo J Donisi of Wildwood Road Wildwood party details are listed in a brief social notice.

Jimmy Donisi Anelo J. Donisi Wildwood Rd Wes

Best Pictures Of Washington Portraitists

AP Newsfeatures surveys portraits of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart Charles W Peale and John Trumbull. Stuart famed for Athenaeum Washington image studied under Benjamin West and painted kings while Peale born in Maryland learned from a German painter and served in the Pennsylvania legislature. Trumbull born in Connecticut painted war scenes and produced a full length Washington portrait in Philadelphia. Church notices follow with sermons and activities for the day.

New York George Washington Gilbert Stuart Charles W. Peale John Trumbull Benjamin West Stuart Athenaeum Washington Nor Aragansett Rhode Island Ga Stuart Scotland United States West London George III George IV Philadelphia Congress Peale Chestertown Pennsylvania Lebanon Conn

Community visit anchors weekend gathering for Regan family

Richard M. Regan from Columbus visits and hosts a Friday night gathering at his son D. T. Regan's South Main Street home. Attendees include Don Osborne Welsh Nixon Elmer Barker William Snider Ed Schmitt N J Lawler Elizabeth Dechant and Paul Day as Regan plans several days of visits in Hamilton and beyond.

Richard M. Regan Columbus D. T Regan South Main S Regen Hamilton Don Osborne Welsh Nixon Elmer Barker William T Snider Ed Schmitt N. J Lawler Elizabeth Dechant Paul Day

Grace Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Lessons

Grace Baptist Church outlines a full Sunday program led by Harold Fordyce. Sunday school at 9 30 a m covers The Healing of the Centurions Servant and the Raising of the Widows Son. Morning worship at 10 50 a m focuses on Heaven with questions about its location life and knowledge. Baptismal service at 2 30 p m Youth fellowship at 6 30 p m and evening sermon at 7 30 p m on Will the Cristian Go Through the Great Tribulation.

Harold Fordyce Heaven Cristian

Youths Sentenced for Arlington Home Robbery Fire

Four youths received prison terms for breaking into an Arlington residence, locking four occupants in a closet, stealing goods valued at $2,000, and setting the house ablaze. Judge Dana F. Reynolds gave Charles L. Anderson and Victor B. Smith each 1 to 20 years, Dennis L. Citner 1 to 20 years, and Charles L. Woods Jr. to the Mansfield Reformatory.

Columbus Arlington Dana F. Reynolds Charles L. Anderson Cleveland Victor B. Smith Dennis L. Citner Charles L. Woods, Jr Cincinnati Mansfield Reformatory

Old Oxford Home Damaged by Fire

The Lottie Moon house in Oxford, tied to Civil War history and once housing Confederate spies, was damaged by fire with the roof destroyed and interiors soaked. Fire Chief Flanagan estimated losses likely over $5,000 as Miami students helped move furniture to safety.

Oxford Lottie Moon Jennie Richey Ella Hockersmith Paul Flanagan Miami

Union Baptist Church schedules and legal notice bit

Union Baptist Sunday school at 9 30 under Miss Annetta Moore with deacons Charles Cunningham and Charles Williams conducting praise at 10 45 Rev Robert L Robinson to preach What Think Ye Christ Senior and junior choirs sing Young People meet 6 30 evening service 7 30 midweek 7 Wednesday Bible class 8 under Mr Kinson Faithful Few Club 8 Thursday at Mrs Millard Hughes home. LEGAL NOTICE 1022 bids due March 9 1948 for one two ton dump truck for Middletown Ohio Street Department with detailed specs including gasoline engine eight inch hydraulic hoist and two towing hooks.

Charles Cunningham Charles Williams Robert L. Robinson Kinson Faithful Few Club Millard Hughes Bidom Street Department Middletown Ohio City of

Ohioans to Attend Columbus Convention Delegates

AP reports twenty five delegates will represent Ohio at the 34th Annual Convention of the National Rivers and Harbors Association in Columbus. The event gathers river and harbor officials to discuss infrastructure and policy priorities.

Columbus Twen The National Rivers and Harbers

Sunshine Circle Meeting At First Evangelical Church

At the Sunshine Circle gathering in the church classroom Friday evening Mrs Grover Hoss presented readings on the cruci...

Sunshine Circle First Evangelical Church Grover Hoss

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