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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1948

Page

3

Retiring Elevator Operator Honored at Manchester Hotel

J A Billman at 417 Baltimore St retired after eighteen years tending the Manchester Hotel elevator. Manager J B Minnich hosted a Green Room dinner with department reps, W H Pohlkotte praising Billman and presenting a gift. Edna Billman, his daughter, attended the gathering. Only one other employee remains from his era.

J. A. Billman Baltimore St Manchester Hotel J. B. Minnich The Manchester Green Room Mr. Billman Edna Billman

Dorcas Society Hosts Church of the Brethren Evening

Mrs Harold Ward hosted the Dorcas Society of the Church of the Brethren last evening. Devo tions were led by Mrs Russell Stamper and Mrs C Walter Warstler led prayers. A stork shower honored Mrs Elwood Harrison. Bible quiz and evening refreshments followed. February meeting set for Hill Ave parsonage February 6. Amanda Methodist teachers met at superintendent Mrs Harry Osborne’s home to plan the year and a Valentine party. Attendees included Mrs Fred Conrad, Mrs M Rader, Miss Jane Fleming and Mrs Osborne.

Harold Ward Dorcas Society of Church of the Brethren Russell Stamper C. Walter Warstler Elwood Harrison Hill Ave Amanda Methodist Church Harry Osborne Excello Fred Conrad M. Rader Jane Fleming Osborne

Foreign Missionary Speaks To Group at Baptist Society

The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of First Baptist Church met Thursday led by president Mrs Harry Dell. Miss Lydia Shearer shared a thank you letter from Mr Stephenson praising Shearer for remembering his mother Harriett Mason’s 106th Hampton Virginia birthday. Burma missionary Genevieve Sharp Sewards spoke of Burma, jungle oil and local life, noting Christianity’s impact. 2509 souls baptized before her return.

Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of First Baptist Church Harry Dell Lydia Shaefer Stephenson Shearer Harriett Mason Hampton E. J. Hargrader Genevieve Sharp Sewards Burma Christ

Goodwill Mothers Meet With Mrs Fletcher

Goodwill Mothers Club met at Mrs George S Fletcher 4114 Warren Rd last evening Eight members attended with two responses Mrs Raymond Bell was program chairman Devotions followed by the Lord s Prayer Mrs Bell summarized a talk by N J Lawler at a service clubs meeting Thelma Bell played piano selections and social time included refreshments Mrs Everett Denniston and Mrs Derrough won prizes in a cameo and a gift was sent to ill member Mrs Cecil Forney on her birthday

Goodwill Mothers’ Club Georges. Fletcher Warren Rd George G. Fletcher Bell Thelma Bell Everett Denniston Derrouch Cecil Forney Mre Forney

W S C S Luncheon and Executive Board Meeting

The Women's Society of Christian Service of First Methodist Church held an all day meeting after a luncheon at 1 p m. Miss Dolores Harris outlined children's work and Christian home influence. Speakers emphasized school and family religion, noting delinquent parents as a modern concern.

United Nations Dolores Harris Clifford Martie Harris

All Day Meeting Held At Church

The Women's Association of First Presbyterian Church held an all day session in the church social rooms with an Executive Board meeting at 10 30 a m. Reports were heard, organ music and devotionals followed, a salad luncheon was served, and plans were made for a March 2 luncheon inviting the public. A bake sale is planned for January 17 at Moore's Plumbing Shop with Main Street Circle in charge. Rev G Hamlin Tobey spoke on the need for right living as example for children.

Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Mreeneee Smith Raphaul. Mull. Eames Ip m Walsh Circle No. 1 Cecil Wilson Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church A. E. Roper Dale Wiley D. R. Baker Lakeside Circle Mise Gav -Vartgo Moore’s Plumbing Shop Main Street Wade Miller Dayton Presbyterian Dayton Weston Presbyterian Church

Catholic Ladies of Columbia Meet in Holy Trinity Cafetorium

Catholic Ladies of Columbia Branch 105 will host a Monday evening gathering at 6 30 with a covered dish in Holy Trinity cafeteria. A business session will follow the dinner and officers will be elected or installed as part of the meeting.

Catholic Ladies of Columbia Branch 105 Holy Trinity

Sigma Phi Gamma to Meet at YMCA Monday Seven Thirty

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority will hold a business meeting at 7 30 p m Monday in the YMCA.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority YMCA

Ladies clubs schedule meetings this Monday

The American Association of University Women will convene Monday with program chair Miss Millicent Bender. Assisted by several members, the Current Events Club also meets Monday at 3 p.m. Mrs H Minton and Mrs A C Todd help. Mrs T H Wilson will read Alaska and Mrs W Pick will follow with a talk on a United Nations versus League of Nations comparison.

American Association of University Women Millicent Bender Ken Matchukx Jerome Judd John E Lever W. P. Baxter Vre Oe Shober Margara Hostemnes Veda McCray Carl Roess HH. Mortman B.C. Bogan Mie Bee Marie Hoover Mise Nellie Lash Va J. B. Beseen Ae Ve H. Minton Mra & C. Todd T. H. Wilson Alaska Mre W. Pick United Nations League of Nations

Westminster Wednesday Evening Program Details

Westminster gathering lists George Brooks at 2503 Fleming Road with program chairman PF Johnston assisted by Beulah McCray. Devotions led by Charles Mre Wade and Miller.

Westminster George Brooks Fleming Ra PF Johnston Mise Beulah McCray Charles Wade & Miller

Not Too Old to Parade in Norwood Birthday Parade

Norwood Massachusetts reports a parade celebrating the town's oldest resident, Mrs Marsha Tomm born 1905, marking her birthday and long life as the centerpiece of the festivities.

Norwood Mass Marsha Tomm

Births at hospital greet three newborn boys

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Richard of West Middletown welcomed a son. Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Messer of West Elkton welcomed a son. Mr. and Mrs. Robert ter son of Franklin welcomed a son, Saturday.

Ronald Richard West Middletown Herschel Messer West Elkton Robert Ter Franklin

Laugh Maker Puzzle Across and Down

A word puzzle appears with horizontal clues including Laugh-Maker and various short definitions. The grid invites solving through cross references for entries such as air waves personality, comedy program, and common word fills, with vertical clues listing respirator sound shield bearing twice and other brief hints.

Unclear puzzle list forms stray terms and clues

A scrambled OCR style list of clues and fragments including phrases like Answer to Previous Pussie, Permit, High card, Narrow in, Devotee, Golf man, Knock, German, Icelandic myth, Symbol, Stout card, Heavenly body, Sheaf, Light browns, Entomology, Fourth Arabian caliph, Steamer, Paid notice, Butterfly. The text appears as a garbled cross reference or crossword clue bank with no cohesive article or narrative.

Family Dinner For Bride Elect Miss Mildred Myers

Mrs. M. J. Wise hosted a family dinner at North Sutphin Street last evening in honor of bride elect Mildred Myers and her fiancé Robert Wise. Guests included Irving Wise Frederick Keuthan Richard Wise Martha Elien Beverly Ann and others from Pittsburgh Montpelier and local families. The wedding is set for 7:30 p.m. at the bride’s sister Mrs William Mehl in Sharonville with Rev Schultz officiating.

Mildred Myers Robert Wise M. J. Wise North Sutphin St Irving Wise Frederick Keuthan Priscilla Jan Richard Wise Martha Elien Pittsburgh Max Wise Jr Jerry Warren Wise Beverly Ann Montpelier William Mehl Sharonville Schultz

Calvary Methodist Sunday Schedule and Rally Notices

Calvary Methodist plans a 9 15 a m Sunday school led by J F Seibold followed by a 10 30 a m worship with choir directed by Harry Dodds performing Turn Ye Even To Me and The Lord Is My Shepherd. An afternoon youth institute rally runs 3 30 to 7 00 p m with Mixers discussing Help To Help Others. Mrs Perkins speaker. Evening service at 7 30 p m. Midweek prayer at 7 30 p m with youth and adult choirs at 7 30 and 8 90 p m. Guiding Star class meets at 1904 Hill Ave with Mrs Alarold Gillespie Friday at 7 30 p m.

J. F. Seibold Harry Dodds Harker Koschot R. R. Weed Cleveland Guiding Star Alarold Gillespie Hill Ave

Theares Vicksburg Circle elects officers for year

Theares Vicksburg Circle No 32 of the Ladies of Grand Army Republic met in the Civic Auditorium with Mrs A Harter presiding. Officers elected: president Mrs Barl Schneider senior vice president Mr Mary Hall junior vice president Miss Loie Morlatt chaplain Mrs Allen Gravenstein treasurer Mrs Maude Vogeleang patriotic instructor Mrs A Harter conductor Mrs Ida Morningstar guard Mrs Anna Brothers assistant guard Mrs Lawrence Dugan secretary Mrs Delly Martin musician.

Vicksburg Grand Army Republic A. Harter Bar! Schneider Marry Hall Loie Morlatt Allen Gravenstein

Warren Darrs Return After Holidays Visit

Mr and Mrs Warren Darr have returned home after visiting the Darr family in Redford, with Dr and Mrs Frank Sprague and Dr and Mrs Walter Morne of Flat Roark, Michigan, joining the congregation. The church in Hingham Mass marks its 200th anniversary in 2047 and a fund was created at the 100th anniversary to support future observances.

Warren Darr O L. Darr Redford Oo Frank Sprague Walter Morne Roark Hingham

Resisting Arrest Costs Nelson Brock Dear Court Fine

Nelson Brock aged 36 of 335 Landen Street faced a resisting arrest charge. Judge Harry F. Walsh yesterday fined him 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced him to five days in jail. He was also ordered held for the juvenile court on the nonsupport charge.

Hamilton Nelson Brock Landen St Wren Harry F. Walsh Nelson

Colored News Birthday of Cynthia Loraine Pearson

Little Miss Cynthia Loraine Pearson daughter of Mr and Mrs Cedellreon celebrated on Friday not at home on Garfield The children who helped celebrate were Louise Smith Van Etta Moore Franklin Rawls Eugene Kylee and Ronald Hamilton The Republic of San Marino a little more than half the size of the District of Columbia.

Cynthia Loraine Pearson Tota Ag Louise Smith van Etta Hd Moore Franklin Rawls Eugene Kylee Ronald Hamilton The Republic of San Marino Distriet of Columbia

Radio Programs Weat is0e a r eco" ves if

Radio listings show unclear text about stations and schedules. Fragmentary phrases mention broadcasts and times but lack complete details or identifiable entities.

First Church Of Christ Sunday Services Schedule

The First Church Of Christ opens with Bible school at 9 15 led by J B Gividen. Morning worship at 10 30 features organ by Mrs Gene Mack, an offertory solo by Mrs Forest Bowman, anthem by the choir, sermon by Rev W D Brock, and Holy Communion. Evening service at 7 30 with Gaines M Cook speaker and mixed quartet music. Sarah Thompson Missionary Society meets at 523 Baltimore St and choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 7 p m.

First Church of Christ J. B. Gividen Fugene Mack W D. Brock Gaines M. Cook International Convention of Disciples of Christ John Ballay Charles Exelston Charles Egelston Virgil Gossett Sarah Thompson Missionary Society

New Hope Baptist Sunday Schedule and NAACP Meeting

New Hope Baptist Church sets Sunday school at 9 30 a m on the topic What We Know About God with Robert Barber as superintendent Morning worship follows at 10 45 a m featuring the Youth and Senior Choirs Sermon by Dr S C Richards minister on The Days of Reconstruction The NAACP holds its first mass meeting Sunday afternoon at 1 00 p m Judge Cramer to speak Public invited BTV meets at 6 p m followed by 7 30 p m worship with music by the Junior Choir gospel chorus and Senior Choir Dr S C Richards speaks on A Message From Heaven

Robert Barber S.C. Richards NAACP Judge Cramer S. C. Ricnards

Central Church of Christ Weekly Bible Study and Services

Central Church of Christ announces a Bible study at 9 30 am. Evangelist Henry Reynolds delivers the 10 30 am morning sermon on Poor In Spirit and the 7 30 pm evening sermon on Taken Up. A board meeting is at 7 30 pm Monday. Crusaders for Christ meet 7 30 pm Tuesday. Prayer meeting is 7 30 pm Wednesday. Philotheons meet Saturday at 2 30 pm.

Henry Reynolds Crusaders For Christ Philotheons

Additions Planned for Niles Rolling Mill

Niles Rolling Mill announced a $350000 plan for building additions and mill equipment. President James A. Roemer said one new plant addition of 13500 square feet will be constructed to house a bare shear.

Niles, C Niles James A. Roemer

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