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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1950

Page

5

January meeting of Goodwill Mothers Club welcomes new member

Twelve members gathered at Mrs. Everett Denniston’s home on Shafer Street for the January session of the Goodwill Mothers Club. New member Corbett Thomas was welcomed. after business, readings on security and child guidance were presented. Guest speaker Mrs. Roy Bunnell spoke on corsages. A toy accordion contest followed, with Mrs. John Derrough and Mrs. Tom Craycraft winning prizes. Refreshments closed the evening.

Goodwill Mothers Club Everett Denniston Shafer St Corbett Thomas C. R. Bell George S. Fletcher John Derrough Roy Bunnell Robert Baker Steifthau Tom Craycraft B. E. Striefthau

Semper Fidelis Class gathers at Hogan home

The First Baptist Church group met last evening at Mrs. Edward Hogan's home. President Mrs. Finley Lykins led a short business session, with Mrs. Lawrence Shackelford introducing Mrs. Franklin Stiles for an inspiring talk. Prizes went to Mrs. Merc Lathey and Mrs. Earl Henry. lunch was provided by several members.

First Baptist Church Edward Hogan Finley Lykins Lawrence Shackelford

Milo Axel to Speak at Two Churches Tomorrow

Milo Axel former Yugoslav Army officer will speak at Pleasant Ridge Church at 9 30 a m and at Jacksonburg United Brethren Church at 10 30 a m tomorrow. He will address congregations on his wartime experiences and insights into peace and reconciliation.

Milo Axel Pleasant Ridge Jacksonburg United Brethren

Appointment of Administratrix for Amanda Emelia Schafer Estate

Clara Sault of Middletown Ohio appointed administratrix of Amanda Emelia Schafer deceased of Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated January 9 1950. Fred B. Cramer Probate Judge EB Burke Attorney. Jan 14 21 26

Amanda Emelia Schafer Clara Sault Middletown Ohio Butler County Fred B. Cramer Said EB. Burke

Woman's Society Luncheon At First Methodist Church

About 118 members and four guests of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church met for lunch with white snapdragon table arrangements and evergreen branches. Mrs. Charles A. Wolfe presided over Circle 7. Mrs. Charles F. Bailey led the business session. program chair Mrs. Raymond W. Young led devotional and introductions to topics on displaced persons and peace United Nations. Guest violinist Mrs. Howard D. Wren performed Meditation Religieux with accompanist Herbert Frantz. the sound film Walking With God was shown by Lee R. Chamberlain. The official committee met at 11 a.m. in the chapel under Mrs. Bailey. devotions by Mrs. Ralph Mull centered on inner peace, love, and joy, and plans for January to June 1950 were discussed.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Charles A. Wolfe Circle 7 Charles F. Bailey Woman's Society Raymond W. Young God Lee R. Chamberlain Bailey Ralph Mull

First Presbyterian Women Meet for New Year Session

A large group of women from the First Presbyterian Church gathered for the Women's Association's first meeting of the year. The executive board opened at 10 a.m. with a covered dish meal, followed by a 2 p.m. business session led by president Mrs. Howard Wilson. Committees reported on activities, and programs featured Mrs. J. C. Lockmeyer singing with Mrs. W C. Thompson at the piano. Rev. Russell Galloway spoke on displaced persons, noting both biblical and modern contexts, and Miss Helen Hartman shared Korea-related hardships of missionaries. The gathering closed with a prayer by Mr. Galloway.

First Presbyterian Church Women's Association Howard Wilson Wade Miller J. C. Lockmeyer Lord W C. Thompson Norval E. Diver Russell Galloway Adam Noah Abraham Helen Hartman Korea Mr. Galloway

Injuries Fatal After Auto Striking Woman in Greenfield

Mrs. George Workman, 57, died yesterday from injuries sustained when she was struck by an automobile in Greenfield. The accident was reported by AP and details indicate she succumbed to the injuries at a local hospital.

Greenfield George Workman

Horizontal and vertical word puzzle list notes

A fragmented OCR style list presents clues and partial answers for a large horizontal and vertical crossword. It includes diverse hints like animals, elements, and abbreviations, with scattered numbers and partial phrases, suggesting a puzzle collection or clue key rather than a single news item.

Churchill Campaign Quiet Way Ahead For Election

London AP reports Winston Churchill, 75, is taking a quieter approach in this campaign than in 1945. He will deliver four public speeches and one radio broadcast on January 21. Labour and Conservatives press costs under the £450 per candidate limit, with Attlee and Morrison slated for a London meeting as an election expense.

London Winston Churchill Britain Churchill Edinburgh Scotland Cardiff Wales Yorkshire Lancashire Anthony Eden Lord Woolton Woolton Attlee Labor Party Herbert Morrison

British Commonwealth Envoys End Meeting In Accord

British foreign ministers wrap up a conference in Colombo with a communique affirming a common outlook on foreign affairs. They propose economic development plans for Asia and conditions for a peace with Japan, with policies to be reviewed by their respective governments. Bevin signals a six week window to continue work amid Britain’s election. Nehru says the group has identified problems to face.

Commonwealth Britain Western Europe United Kingdom Southeast Asia Japan Ernest Bevin Bevin India Jawaharlal Nehru

Baby Sitter Arrested In Child's Death

In Torrington Connecticut a teenage babysitter Florence Michalak eighteen admitted placing a pillow over two year old William Joseph King to stop him from crying. She was charged with assault with intent to murder and held without bail for a coroner's inquest and city court next Friday. The infant was found dead on a couch after his parents left for work. An autopsy was performed but was not very revealing.

Torrington Florence Waterbury William Wilfred H. King John H. B. Hanchett

ACTH and Cortisone Rescue Roaring Medical History

New York AP reports ACTH short for Adrenocorticotropic hormone from the pituitary and cortisone from the adrenal gland are two wonder hormones. They relief rheumatoid arthritis and have produced temporary recoveries in leukemia, including five acute leukemia cases, with scarce supplies for research.

New York ACTH

Cairo Lifts News Censorship After Campaign Pause

Cairo confirms the end of local press censorship with outgoing cables still under official scrutiny. Censorship began May 15, 1948 during the Palestine entry and was paused during the national election campaign in December. It was reinstated Thursday and interior ministry announced censorship of local newspapers has again been lifted.

Cairo Palestine Interior Ministry

Leading rodeo star relies on sponge gear for action

Denver AP reports 21 year old Jim Shoulders of Tulsa Oklahoma, top rodeo cowboy, uses a sponge in his seat as he prepares at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo. He credits practical gear and hard riding for his rise, noting the sport's demands and his commitment to a lifelong career.

Denver Jim Shoulders Tulsa Okla Shoulders

Butler County Men Paroled

Wade McNeal of Hamilton pleaded guilty February 8 to grand larceny for stealing gas pipe worth 170.40 from Hamilton and will be paroled February 18 from the Ohio penitentiary. Earl Young, sentenced February 24, 1947, for armed robbery, will also be paroled the same day. They were accused with Earl Harris of robbing Emer Rader of a ring, billfold, cigar lighter, and cash valued at 60.50 on December 26, 1946. In Butler County common pleas court the cases were heard. About 1100 planetoids are known to astronomers.

Wade McNeal Hamilton Ohio Penitentiary Columbus Earl Young Earl Harris Emer Rader Butler County Common Pleas Court

Radio Programs and Music Features on WMOH WPFB and More

A snapshot of radio offerings includes Vaughn Monroe Gene Autry and St Marlowe Gang segments plus the Buster Mysty hobby tune. Programs span Sports Parade Bands for Bands News and Hawaii Calls with fan requests and music for dancing.

Giant Model Of Fly Made By 89 Year Old

West Myack New York AP report notes 89 year old Chris Olsen spent 10 months studying 1000 flies to build a detailed model of a fly, illustrating unusual patience and curiosity in a retiree.

West Myack N. Y Chris Olsen

Television Programs Saturday TV Guide Highlights

TV listings for WEW Channel 4 and affiliates show a mix of film features, musicals, dramas, and sports. Notable items include Cincinnati Skyline, Mary Kay and Johnny, Midnight Mysteries, Hopalong Cassidy, Wrestling, News, and various talk and variety segments across multiple channels. The schedule reflects a dense lineup with To Be Announced entries and recurring programs such as Opera, Basketball, and Cavalcade of Stars.

WELW Channel 4 Cincinnati Mulliccope Red Parker Lucky Pup Baragy Herb Shriner Sonny Kendis Wcpo—Tv Bill Dawes al Lewis

Giant Fly Model Stuns Museum Experts in Boston

A retired entomologist named Olsen completed a giant fly model after years of bug study. The creature spans 27 inch wings, weighs in huge size at 262 144 times larger than real flies, and uses buckshot for eyes. He built it with plastics beeswax bristles and paint and sends it to the Museum of Science in Boston.

Olsen Boston Museum of Science

Prehistoric burial sites found on four Mariana islands

Four islands Saipan Guam Rota and Tinias show prehistoric burial sites dated centuries before Magellan’s 1521 voyage. Archaeologists note these relics indicate long standing human activity in the Marianas long before European contact.

Marianas Saipan Guam Rota Tinias

Also Mentioned on This Page

Goodwill Club Mrs. Denniston Semper Fidelis E. Hogan China American State Department Russia Melampy City Hall Camden Dean Pottenger’s Orchestra Methodist Dept. A-207 Girard,llinois Horizonta Tellurium Colombo Ceylon British Commonwealth Lems WLW Wsai Met Opera Tea & Crumpets Jean Shepherd News Woodard WKRC Stan Laugherty Youn Lovers Vaugh Monroe Gene Autry St Marlowe Buster Mysty WMOH Mel Allen Hawaii WPFB Tiger Ellison Boy Scouts Sen Robert Taft Sym Voice of Enquirer Hollywood Star Theater Judy “Canova Peter Grant Chandu Superman Hollywood USA Crosby Sambar Coland USA William J. Miller King Features, Inc Ken Griffin Grocer's Mighty Joe Young Wild Bill Elliot Red Ryder Canadian Mounted Tonite Mi Son Inet Parks Nomme Paramount Barrymore Lundigam Loretta Ernie Weaver Rathskeller Village Gardens Hamilton, Ohio Gary FORD Jane Wayne Walter Watt Morris « Brennan Hym
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