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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1949

Page

3

Golden Wedding Celebrated by Wagner and Spellman Group

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wagner hosted a gathering at 4211 Warren Rd in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Spellman celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Attendees included relatives from Van Nuys Los Angeles Cincinnati and Lan caster with cross country congratulations from Arthur Connelly Bertha Earls and others. A lunch followed the social. The piece closes noting the term impressionism was coined by a journalist deriding Claude Monet.

Charles Wagner Warren Rd Ray Spellman Arthur Connelly van Nuys Cal Middletown Bertha Earls Los Angeles A. D. Swisher Lancaster Mike Praete Cheryl Cincinnati Ralph Hickey Patricia Rita Carole Donald Wagner Thula Hutchinson Hattie Dant John Trimble

Churches Gleaners Meet at First Methodist Church

The Churches Gleaners of First Methodist Church met yesterday afternoon with 30 members present. Mrs. Walter Johnson led the business session and devotionals were given by Mrs. Dula Erb with a brotherhood week topic. A patriotic roll call, a reading on Abraham Lincoln by Mrs. F. Gath, and a social hour followed with refreshments prepared by chairwoman Mrs. R. L. Stewart and helpers. Five birthdays were recognized as tables featured crystal candelabra and yellow streamers.

First Methodist Church Walter Johnson Dula Erb F. Gath Abraham Lincoln R. L. Stewart Cora Roberts Bertha Wiikoff Wren Hanna Paul Wikoff Lona Anthon

Lodges Vicksburg Circle meets for regular business

In the Girl Scout room of Civic Association last evening Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic met under Mrs. Lawrence Dugan. Plans for the coming months were made as Mrs. Maude Vogelsang presented Lincoln related readings and Washington highlights. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Allen Gravenstein and committee during the social hour.

Vicksburg Grand Army of the Republic Girl Scout Room Civic Association Lawrence Dugan Maude Vogelsang Lincoln Lincoln Digest George Washington

Pleasant Ridge And Jacksonburg Revival Schedule

The True Christian theme by Rev J D Nisewonder at Pleasant Ridge starts 9:30 a m with Sunday School at 10:15 led by James Crout. In Jacksonburg the Living Sacrifice theme begins 10:30 a m with Sunday School at 9:30 supervised by Desmond Stamper and Florence Wilson. March adds alternating evening services at 7:30 p m with special guest speakers.

J. D. Nisewonder Pleasant Ridge James Crout Jacksonburg Desmond Stamper Florence Wilson

Gideon Road Church Bible School and Sermon Schedule

The Gideon Road Church of Christ lists Bible School at 9 30 a m with a lesson on Jesus Promises to Build his Church Wayne Dunn delivers the 10 15 a m sermon on Whats in a Name Communion observed at 11 15 a m Evening class at 7 p m sermon at 7 45 p m Midweek prayer service and Bible study on Wednesday at 7 p m

Jesus Wayne Dunn

CAB Orders Investigation of Airlines

The Civil Aeronautics Board announced a sweeping plan to restore the air transport industry to profitability. It aims to tighten operations, probe airmail costs, levy fines totaling nearly eight million dollars, and allocate six million dollars to American, United, and Trans World Airlines to cover mail losses from grounding jets. The policy also investigates why only Eastern among the Big Four has been consistently profitable since the war.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board American United Transworld Airlines Constellation Eastern Transworld

Weather outlook: clouds and rain with cool weekend

The forecast calls for continued cloudy skies and rain likely Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. A 9:30 a.m. reading recorded 30 degrees as the day began, with little temperature change anticipated tonight into Saturday.

Paper Executives To Meet Tonight

Robert C. Lauer a Cincinnati management consultant will discuss Know Your Men at the Miami Valley Pulp and Paper Mill Superintendents Association meeting at the Manchester Hotel this evening The gathering will follow a 6 30 p m dinner in the cafeteria Lauer is with Uhling Lauer and Associates

Robert C. Lauer Cincinnati Miami Valley Pulp and Paper Mill Superintendents’ Association Manchester Hotel Lauer Uhling, Lauer and Associates

Oakland Presbyterian Junior Church and Evening Activities

Oakland Presbyterian opens with junior devotions led by William Van Guelpen at 9 15 a m and junior sermon by Rev Richard E Moore. Morning service at 10 30 a m features junior choir under Emma Chandler and Katherine Anderson singing Standing on the Promises. Rev Moore sermons The Need for Unity. Seven O Clock Club meets at 7 p m to discuss Christ in His World and Ours. Women’s Association meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m with hostesses Mrs Clara Griver Mrs Meryle McGlynns and Miss Laura Strain. speaker Miss Carol Bittes of West Carrollton. Choir rehearsal Wednesday.

William van Guelpen Richard E. Moore Emma Chandler Katherine Anderson Christ Women’s Association Clara Griver Meryle McGlynns Laura Strain Carol Bittes West Carrolton

Mt Zion Baptist Church Service Schedule

Early morning prayer at 6 a.m. Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. with Monroe Smith in charge. At 11 a.m. deacons lead devotions and choirs provide music. Rev F H Hampton pastor will speak on The King's Highway. B Y P U meets at 6 30 p.m. with Willie Bankston presiding. Evening service at 8 p.m. with the pastor's sermon.

Monroe Smith F. H. Hampton King’s Highway B.Y.P.U Willie Bankston

Amanda Methodist Church Layman Day Program Speaker Ar chie Owen

Amanda Methodist Church schedules a Layman Day program at 9 15 a m with Arch ie L Owen as speaker. Sunday school at 10 39 a m is led by superintendent Mrs Harry Osborne.

Archie L. Owen Harry Osborne

First Church of Christ Final Week Of Compassion Events

The First Church of Christ plans a Sunday service schedule beginning 9:15 with Bible School, a 10 am worship featuring Mrs. Joseph Atkinson Jr. and preludes. evening 7:30 with youth program and special music by Carolyn and Loran Yount. Rev. W D Brock speaks Does Generosity Pay. World Day of Prayer Friday at 2 pm at First Methodist with Dr Charles Sea. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7. Loyal Friends and Loyal Women meet Tuesday.

Brotherhood of the Disciples of Christ Week of Compassion J. B. Gividen Joseph Atkinson, Jr Handel Barnes W. D. Brock Carolyn Loran Yount Loyal Friend's Donald Keffer Miami First Methodist Church Charles L. Seashores Dayton Ohio

Second Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Programs

Second Baptist offers a 9 30 a m Sunday lesson under W S Herndon on Standards of the Kingdom. Morning service at 11 with devotional led by deacons. Gospel Chorus and two choirs provide music. Pastor Rev T N Campbell will preach. 3 p m hymn sing at the church. B Y P U meets at 6 with Alexander McCarty presiding. Sunshine Circle meets 7 30 p m at Mrs Sarah Goodrich home with Mrs Bessie Phillips hostess. Midweek prayer Wednesday. Choir No 2 rehearses Tuesday. Gospel Chorus Thursday. senior choir Friday.

W.S. Herndon T. N. Campbell B.Y.P.U Alexander McCarty Sunshine Circle Sarah Goodrich Bessie Phillips

Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sunday schedule summary

Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church presents The Standards of the Kingdom for Sunday school at 9 30 a m directed by Harry S Bailey. Rev Frank E Sowards will preach morning and evening services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. Midweek service Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Rev S I West officiating. Tex and Woody of WPFB provide special music at the Sunday evening service. Young People’s Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m led by Mr and Mrs Edward West and Mr and Mrs John Whitlock. All members urged to attend.

Harry S. Bailey Frank E. Sowards S. I. West Tex Woody WPFB Young People’s Christian Endeavor Edward West John Whitlock

Youth For Christ Service at Church of God Main Street

The Church of God on Main Street hosts a Youth For Christ service Saturday at 7:30 p m directed by Rev Frank E Sowards with sermon Youth Brotherhood for World Peace Worship follows at 3 15 p m Sunday school starts 2 30 p m for all ages Rev Jack Leatherman will speak Wednesday prayer meeting led by Mrs Eisle March 5 Wingrove Taylor a Cuba native will supply music with John Keath as speaker

Youth For Christ Frank E. Sowards Youth Brotherhood For World Peace Jack Leatherman Eisle Wingrove Taylor Cuba John Keath

Radio Programs Schedule Snapshot

Radio listings show a 6:00 Sports Review followed by 5:30 Midwestern Hayride and night jamboree. Highlights include 9:00 Hit Parade and 9:30 Judy Canova with 10:00 Dennis Da and 10:30 Grand Ol Opry. News at 11:00 with Peter Grant and a 10:30 Dance Orchestra.

Vie Damone Hollwood Star Theater Judy Canova Dennis da Peter Grant

Bethlehem Lutheran Plans Lenten Services and Meetings

The Bethlehem Lutheran church outlines its weekly schedule with sermons by Dr. H G Schmidt at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday School at 9 15 a m Adult Class for church membership at 6 30 p m and a Lenten retreat in Mt Healthy Ohio led by Dr Schmidt and vicar Ronald Hall Tuesday. Junior Mission Band meets at 4 p m Vestry at 7 30 p m Luther League March meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday Ladies Society March meeting 2 30 p m Thursday in Parish Horse Social Rooms Beginning March 3 weekly Lenten services run Thursdays at 7 30 p m with 7 15 p m prelude and choir practice afterward Friday 4 p m special children s Lenten services continue through the seven week season Sunday School teachers meet Fridays at 7 30 p m

H. G. Schmidt Our Savior

Full Gospel Tabernacle Pentecostal Youth Schedule

The Full Gospel Tabernacle Youth Group will meet for pee service at 7 30 p m led by president Butch Akers with talks by Tex Weaver Gene Huff and Mary Catherine Creekbaum on Healing For All The Pentecostal Trio Harmony Boy's Quartet and others will perform Special Sunday School at 10 a m under Goebel Oliver Morning worship at 11 a m Evangelistic service at 7 p m with music Monday 7 30 p m district Youth Fellowship in the Tabernacle led by Rev Harold Schmitt Eaton Zone President Youthful preacher Sears Stover Bethel O Pastor John W Sullivan to receive delegations from Dayton Eaton Johnsville Chillicothe Cincinnati Deer Park Bethel and other Southwestern Ohio communities

Pentecostal Butch Akers Hazel Robinson Tex Weaver Gene Huff Mary Catherine Creekbaum Harmony Boy Goebel Oliver Pentecostal Youth Fellowship Tabernacle Dayton Fellowship Zone Harold Schmitt Eaton Sears Cincinnati Deer Park Bethel Ohio

New Era Church Sunday School Lesson Topic

New Era church will present a Sunday school topic New Era dom taught by superintendent and teachers at 10 45 am Young Men s Aid Club in charge of devotions at 10 45 am sermon at 11 am by Rev Joseph Pate with music by guild women and junior choir evening service at 7 30 pm Monday Star Light Willing Workers and Young Women s Guild meet Junior and senior choir rehearsals Tuesday weekly prayer service Wednesday at 7 pm and Thursday Missionary Society meets at 6 30 pm

Young Men’s Aid Club Joseph Pate Star Light Young Women’s Guild Missionary Society

Jehovah's Witnesses Sunday study and lectures schedule

The regular Sunday Bible study will be held February 27 at 7 30 p m at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave using The Watchtower Magazine as a Bible aid. On Tuesday evening at 8 p m there will be a Bible lecture given by H N Dague a representative of the Watchtower Society. The regular Thursday evening service meeting will be held at 7 30 p m followed by the Theocratic school at 8 45 p m. The public is invited to all these meetings.

Kingdom Hall Central Ave Watchtower Magazine H. N. Dague Watchtower Society Theocratic

Nazarene Church Catholic? (Note: This line will be adjusted to match source tone and length.)

James Conrad presides as superintendent calls Sunday School at 9 30 a m for worship before classes Spiritual teachers lead sessions Rev M E Clay back from vacation brings 10 30 a m service All out for Souls Youth service at 6 30 p m Mrs Nancy Kindred to lead Juniors and N Y P S overseen by Mrs John Snodgrass Sunday evening sermon Satisfaction for the hungry soul Christian Service Training School starts Monday 7 30 p m daily through Friday with four classes plus a mass class on Christian Stewardship led by Rev O A Singleton of Dayton O Cooperation includes Franklin and Trenton churches at Middletown site over five evenings

James Conrad Theunday School M. E. Clay Nancy Kindred John Snodgrass Clay Franklin Trenton Churches of the Nazarene Middletown

First Church of God Announces Sunday Schedule

Sunday school starts 9:30 a.m. with superintendents Tom Howard Lansford Cruse and Ralph Evans. Bus routes to Mayfield Maple Park and Clifton Farms. Sermon at 10:30 on God Calling His People Back to Zion. Special music by Nelevene Fugate and Edris Hughes DeHart. Evening service at 7:30 with Dr. Caudill speaking. Revival to begin March 13 with Rev. Powell evangelist. Church cooperates with Germantown Church of God. Pastor J Herschel Caudill leads Bible class Saturday 7:30 p.m. Prayer service Wednesday 7:30.

Tom Howard Lansford Cruse Ralph Evans Mayfield Maple Park Clifton Farms Zion Jeremiah Nelevene Fugate Edris Hughes DeHart First Church of God Hamilton Pleasant Avenue Crim A. O. Jenkins Covington R. C. Caudill God Elijah A. J. Powell Butler Church of God At Germantown Duane White Richlands J. Herschel Caudill Caudill

Union Baptist Church Sunday School and Services Happenings

Union Baptist Church opens Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Mrs Arnetta Moore as superintendent. 10 45 a m service features devotionals by Charles Cunningham and Wesley Mills with Rev Robert L Robinson delivering the sermon. Music by the senior choir directed by Israel Hughes. Young People meet at 5 30 p m with Rev Robinson delivering the sermon at 7 30 p m. Choir rehearsals and mid week prayer services are scheduled, with the Faithful Few and junior choir events noted.

Arnetta Moore Charles Cunningham Wesley Mills Robert L. Robinson Isral Hughes Leatha Banks Robinson

First United Presbyterian Sunday schedule and service topics

Sunday begins with Sunday school at 9 30 led by Elders Salyer and Wilkin opening exercises. The communicants class meets at 9 45 in the chancel. The 10 30 service features Rev Colin H Campbell preaching The Enrichment of Life. Mrs Harold Draut plays Ave Maria and Largo. Junior choir sings Fairest Lord Jesus and Mrs Murray Jacobs sings If Christ Came Back. The pastor delivers an illustrated children’s sermon. Session meets at 2 and Pioneers Youth Society gathers at 6 30 before the evening service. The program includes the film African Prince by the Reverend.

Colin H. Campbell Harold Draut Schubert Devorah Lord Jesus Murray Jacobs O'Hara Pioneers Youth Society

Pioneers Plan Dedication of Gifts to Lepers Inc

Carl Elder of the American Mission to Lepers Inc presides over a dedication ceremony for charitable gifts. The report notes Vienna resumes its traditional three century old custom of gathering in coffee houses for discussions following coffee rationing changes.

Carl Elder American Mission To Lepers, Inc Pioneers Vienna

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