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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1948

Page

3

Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting Announced

Wesleyan Service Guild of First Methodist Church schedules a regular meeting in the church recreation rooms on Wednesday evening with a 6 15 dinner served by Mrs Kie vits Circle followed by an interesting program Homemakers Circle No 3 meets Monday at the Girls Club at 8 pm Mrs Sam Goettman reports Middletown survey findings and a book review by Mrs L Laundy hostesses include Mrs Nancy Browning Mrs Rose Allen and Mrs Fred Yoder.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Kievit Girls’ Club Middletown Sam Goettman

Critique Society Meets at Miss Elam's Home

The Critique Literary Society will convene at Miss Edna Elam's residence 224 Yankee Road Monday at eight in the evening.

Critique Literary Society Edna Elam Yankee Rd

Rebekah Lodge to Convene in Knights Hall Monday

Rebekah Viola Lodge members meet at Knights of Malta Hall at 7 30 p m Monday with new officers to take posts. The 166th birthday of Thomas Wilday founder of IOOF Fellowship will be celebrated followed by a social hour.

Rebekah Viola Lodge Knights of Malta Thomas Wilday IOOF

East End Card Club Meeting Notice

East End Card Club will meet with Mrs. George Schueller at 220 Shaffer Street on Monday at 7 30 p.m.

East End Card Club George Schueller Shaffer St

Treble Clef Chorus Sets Weekly Rehearsal at Local Shop

Treble Clef Chorus members will assemble at Giles and Link Music Shop Monday at 8 p m for weekly rehearsal in a local music venue setting.

Treble Clef Chorus Giles and Link Music Shop

Eisle Family Welcomes Baby Girl In Dayton

Mr and Mrs Eugene Eisle of Middletown Route 2 welcome a daughter born Friday at Grandview Hospital Dayton. The birth notice lists the parents and hospital, noting an out of town location.

Eugene Eisle Middletown Grandview Hospital Dayton

Circle 1 and Circle 2 hostesses meet at Methodist church

The Churches Circle 1 met at Mrs. Jasper Kievit home with seventeen members and one guest. Ars Cecil Wilson led, with devotionals by Mrs. Robert Hayes. Circle 2 met on Park Drive with twenty one members. President Mrs. R. C. Schleich opened with a Grace Noel poem. Mrs. Wilbur Crout spoke on time usage and Mrs. Charles McCray reviewed Lehman’s Great Prayers of the Bible. Lunch followed.

First Methodist Church Jasper Kievit Ars. Cecil Wilson Robert Hayes Jo McClain The Gloria Kievit Nazareth Herbert Franz C. Connor Stewart Smith J. D. Riggs C. T. Atkinson Park Dr D. van Ausdell R. Curry Ralph Mull R. C. Schleich Grace Noel Wilbur Crout Charles McCray Charles M. Lehman

Circle No 3 and 4 meet for church circle reports

Circle No 3 of First Methodist met at Mrs. Horn's Glen Lane home with Mrs Gillespie and Mrs Faries assisting. Leader absent due to hospitalization. Devotions by Mrs Miller. Review of Great Prayers of the Bible presented by Mrs Day. Sunshine Circle of First Evangelical United Brethren convened in classroom with Mrs Hahn presiding. Devotions by Mrs Combs from Psalms. Program included singing, readings by Mrs Duvall and Mrs Knott, and a lunch. Circle No 4 of First Methodist met at Mrs Reed Kenyon's home with Mrs Woolford assisting. Twelve members attended. Devotions by Mrs Case. Book review of Great Prayers of the Bible by Mrs Oglesby. Refreshments served. Circle No 6 of First Methodist...

First Methodist Church David Horn Glen Lane William Gillespie Mildred Kohr Harry Miller Joseph Day Sunshine Circle First Evangelical United Brethren Church William A. Hahn Elmer Combs Jesus Mollie Duvall George Knott Grover Hoss Reed Kenyon Woolford Esther Case Edwin Oglesby

Demigods Doctrines and Other Puzzle Bits Revealed

A cryptic list unfolds with clues including Demigods Doctrines and assorted terms. Hints cover Greek letters hammer head metals and phrases linking to motion picture executive roles, title words, and obscure abbreviations. The puzzle interweaves varied topics from astronomy to anatomy, offering a dense wordplay grid.

Lovely Shower For Bride-Elect

Mrs. Rodney Sorrell and Mrs. Steve Brewer hosted a shower at 1606 Carolina St. for Miss Muriel Brewer, bride-elect of Paul Curry. Prizes went to Miss Dolly Hatfield, Miss Frances Cook, Miss Violet Perry, and Mrs. Harold Bailey. Gift table adorned with streamers. refreshments served later. Attendees included Miss Hatfield, Miss Cook, Miss Perry, and many relatives and friends.

Rodney Sorrell Steve Brewer Carolina St Muriel Brewer Paul Curry Dolly Hatfield Frances Cook Violet Perry Harold Bailey Miss Hatfield Miss Cook Miss Perry Robert Bailey Dale Baker Chester Hatfield Paul Fox William Davidson Patty Lenhart Lois Farquer

Personal notices and social updates from Cincinnati area

Barbara Hackney re enters Children s Hospital Cincinnati for observation early this week. George P Volrich AMM 1 c left Wednesday by plane for Trinidad BWI after a thirty day leave with his parents. Stephen Kunz younger son of Arthur Kunz Calumet Ave was admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati for operation. Alma Vaughn president of Middletown Unit of National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association will be in Cleveland weekend attending National Hairdressers convention. W E Rothgeb returned home 2012 Erie Ave after operation at Veterans Hospital Dayton. In church social rooms twenty eight members and six guests enjoyed a covered dish dinner. Meeting in chapel with leader Mrs J R Hensey conducting. Guests introduced and new circle members welcomed. Announcement of a shut in member who will celebrate ninety second birthday February 22. Mrs J J Canfield had devotions and spoke of Christ living in everyday life. Mrs E S Land gave review of Walter W Van Kirk s Christian Global Strategy. संब पर गलत लेखन

Stephen Kunz Arthur Kunz Calumet Ave Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati Alma Vaughn Middletown National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association Cleveland J. R Hensey J. J. Canfield E. S. Land Walter W. van Kirk

Marriage of Margaret Lee to Scott Bennett in Covington

Mr and Mrs Lee Augustus of Jeffersonville announce the secret marriage of their daughter Margaret to Scott Bennett son of Mrs Herbert Huffman of West Middletown Covington Ky was the place of the ceremony December 6 The groom served thirty two months overseas in the Pacific theatre and works for National Cash Register Company Dayton, Ohio The couple now reside in West Middletown

Lee Augustus Jeffersonville Margaret Scott Bennett Herbert Huffman West Middletown Covington National Cash Register Company Dayton

Legion Dance Set Tonight at Post 218 Legion Home

The 1948 first dance by the American Legion Post 218 dance committee is tonight at the Legion Home. Co chairs John Webber and Bob Lubberger announce Pete Jones and his eight piece orchestra will play nine to one. Legionnaires and guests are invited.

Post 218 American Legion Legion John Webber Bob Lubberger Pete Jones

Union Chapel EUB Church Morning Worship Sermon Series

Union Chapel EUB Church invites worshipers to a 10 30 a m service led by Pastor Robert O Tupper on the topic Behold Thy God His Reality. Sunday school at 9 30 for all ages. Youth Fellowships meet 6 30 p m and evening Bible study at 7 30 p m on Unity in the Lord with I Corinthians 12.

Robert O. Tupper

New Hope Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

New Hope Baptist Church outlines Sunday service at 9 30 a m on What We Know About God Robert Barber serves as superintendent Morning worship at 10 45 a m with Youth and Senior Choirs Music Sermon by Dr S C Richards Sleeping In A Dangerous Time General Missionary Society meets Sunday at 3 p m with city missionaries Public invited B T U at 6 p m followed by 7 30 p m worship with Gospel Chorus and Senior Choir Sermon The Lost Sheep by Dr S C Richards L U B F club meets Monday at 8 p m Trustees and Deacons meet Thursday at 8 p m in the social room Youth Choir rehearsal Thursday at 8 p m

Robert Barber S. C. Richards General Missionary Society of the New Hope Baptist Church Cif

Nazarene Church Youth Rally and Services Schedule

The First Church of Nazarene outlines a Sunday schedule with a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school led by James Conrad, a 10:30 a.m. worship service led by Rev. M. E. Clay, and a 6:45 p.m. youth service directed by Micky Sabo with M. E. Clay supervising Juniors. Dr. Moulton of Los Angeles will speak at 7:39 p.m. evangelistic service. A Tuesday Youth Rally at Dayton Glen Rd Church is planned with Dr. Moulton as speaker. Prayer service is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

James Conrad M. E. Clay Micky Sabo M. Kimber Moulton Los Angeles California Dayton Glen Rd Church of the Nazarene

Full Gospel Tabernacle Anniversary Service Announcement

The Full Gospel Tabernacle lists a Saturday 7 30 p m youth program directed by Mrs Dorothy Back with Archie Powers as Youth Group president and speakers June Powers Eugene Huff and Hazel Robinson A Sunday school at 10 led by Eugene Huff worship at 11 15 followed by evening evangelistic service at 7 with music and message An anniversary service Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Rev Earl Bond Ohio A G state superintendent and N J Lawler from Middle town Journal greetings Delegations from Cincinnati Dayton John ville Eaton West Carrollton Miamisburg and other Southwestern Ohio communities expected Pastor Sullivan invites all to share in the first anniversary celebration with vocal and instrumental numbers

Dorothy Back Archie Powers June Powers Eugene Huff Hazel Robinson John W Sullivan Thomas Brown Maxine Powers Henry Powers Tabernacle Earl Bond Assemblies of God In Ohio N. J. Lawler Middletown Journal Sullivan Cincinnati Dayton Johnville Eaton West Carrollton Miamisburg

Union Baptist Church Sunday schedule and events

Union Baptist Church outlines a Sunday school lesson Our relationship To God at 9 30 a m Deacon C Cunningham and Deacon Sam Smith lead devotions 10 45 a m senior choir under Israel Hughes sings Lead Me To Calvary at 11 a m Miss Leathae Banks pianist sermon The Way Of Faith by Rev Robert L Robinson young people meeting 6 30 p m Mrs Willima Furgeson leader evening service 7 30 p m Willing Workers Club meets 7 p m Tuesday senior choir rehearsal 8 8 p m mid week prayer 7 p m Wednesday class 8 p m Thursday Faithful Few Club meets at 706 18th Ave home of Mr and Mrs H M Hughes.

God C. Cunningham Sam Smith Israel Hughes Calvary Leathae Banks Robert L. Robinson Willima Furgeson Willing Workers Club Faithful Few Club H M Hughes 18Th Ave

Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church Services and Sunday School

Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church hosts Sunday school at 9 30 directed by Harry S Bailey with lesson Our Relationship To God Rev Frank Soward will preach both services morning 10 45 and evening 7 30 Midweek prayer on Wednesday 7 30 led by Mildred Partington and Patricia Nordin Missionary society meets Thursday 7 30 at Rev and Mrs S I West and Mrs Marjorie Charlton home on Lamberton st L J Gehran in charge One third of all passenger autos in the U S in 1946 were at least ten years old.

Harry S. Bailey God Frank Soward Mildred Partington Patricia Nordin

Radio and Music Lineup for Saturday on WKRC and WLW

A cluttered listing shows Saturday radio and TV programs across Cincinnati stations WKRC and WLW, including House of Mystery, Midwestern Hayride, Kay Kyser, Judy Canova, Peter Grant orchestras, Dance Orchestra, and various news, sports, and entertainment segments. It notes times like 46.00 and 9.30 for Parades, with titles such as Curtain Time and Life of Rise, plus program blocks News Dance Music and Bubbling Crime shows.

Pleasant Ridge and Jacksonburg Sunday services

The Rev J D Nise will speak on The Adventure of the Open Door at Pleasant Ridge at 9 30 am with Sunday school to follow at 10 15 am James Crout serves as superintendent The Little Gate to God will be the Jacksonburg theme at 10 30 am with Sunday school at 9 30 am Desmond Stammer as superintendent The Unity Class gathers Saturday evening January 17 at the church hosted by Mr and Mrs William Whitman

J. D. Nisewonder Pleasant Ridge James Crout Jacksonburg Desmond Stamper William Whitman

Central Church notices and city bid for uniforms

Central Church of Christ schedules Bible study at 9 30 a m and worships at 10 30 a m Henry Reynolds to preach The crusaders for Christ meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday prayer and Philotheons meet Saturday at 2 30 p m A legal notice invites sealed uniforms bids from Middletown Ohio City Engineer offices until 12 noon January 20 1948 with bid security of 90 and contract conditions and liquidated damages rules.

Henry Reynolds Crusaders For Christ Philotheons Middletown Ohio City Marvin D Clark

Central Church of Christ seeks mortgage in Butler County court

Legal notice announces Central Church of Christ of Middletown Ohio an unincorporated church society petitions the Court of Common Pleas Butler County for authority to encumber Lot 427 on the Mayfield subdivision by mortgaging. Hearing set for February 28 1948 with potential grant thereafter. Prepared by attorney R Bender for petitioners.

Central Church of Christ of Middletown Ohio Court of Common Pleas Butler County Mayfield Once Central Church of Christ of Middletown Conrad € Strch Joseph Kiep Patty R. Bender

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