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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1950

Page

5

Missions At The Grass Roots Reviewed At Methodist Meetings

Eight circles of First Methodist Church met Friday for monthly gatherings. Devotional readings and study book reviews focused on Missions at the Grass Roots by William P. Shriver and Women of the Scripture Mary of Jerusalem. Circles reported 19 to 27 members plus guests, with plans for fundraising and February work month.

First Methodist Church William P. Shriver Mary of Jerusalem J. D. Riggs North Broad St Herbert Frantz Frances Dodds Frantz Stenson von Gluck R. Hanna Riggs A. E. Hess Lester Bunnell

Sunshine Class at Evangelical United Brethren Church Meeting

The Sunshine Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met last night at the church with 18 members and two visitors. A program followed the business portion, featuring readings, hymns, and talks by members including Mrs. William Lockard and Mr. Grover Hoss. Lunch was served by committee members. The Guiding Star Class of Calvary Methodist met at Mrs. Harold Gillespie’s home with 24 present and a program led by Mrs. Mable Dance, followed by lunch hosted by several ladies.

Circle 7 Robert Hayes Aberdeen Dr A. H. Osborne M. L. Hackney Hayes Fred Fisher Henry Price Arthur Jacoby Sunshine Evangelical United Brethren Church Charles Sanderson Dan Davis William Lockard Fred Engle Theo Hain Frank Troutvine Sr George Knott Walter Shepherd Herbert Frantz Grover Hoss Anna Brothers Acquit Pricilla Anna Kilburn Theo Hahn Nettie Collins Lucy McCoy Guiding Star Calvary Methodist Church Harold Gillespie Queen Ave Mable Dance Clare Hayes Carl Smith John Cunningham

West Middletown Class Is Entertained Friday

Co I C Class of West Middletown Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs Harold Knepshield. Officers were installed including vice president Mrs Charles Weidner secretary Mrs Robert Wood assistant secretary Mrs Elsworth Pierson and treasurer Miss Magdalen Faries. Incoming president Mrs Glenn Tullis could not attend. A dinner with husbands as guests was planned for February 17. After reports the meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and a social hour with contests. Each member received a dainty handkerchief umbrella, prize going to Mrs Clyde Peck.

Clyde Peck

Trial date set for Ohio freshman in murder case

Columbus AP report says Common Pleas Judge Dana F Reynolds set February 27 as the first degree murder trial date for James D Heer. The Ohio State University freshman is charged in the fatal shooting of fraternity brother Jack T McKeown. The piece notes that governments pay the majority of school costs across levels of education in the United States.

Columbus Common Pleas Dana F. Reynolds James D. Heer Ohio State University Jack T. McKeown

Professional Group Social Affair At Verity Hall

Yesterday afternoon about 100 attendees from Middletown Hospital joined a gay social gathering and tea at Verity Hall. Nurses students and office staff helped host, with Miss Gloria Upton Miss Nancy Zehring Miss Ida Kathryn McAdams and Miss Ethelda Brumfield serving at the tea table.

Verity Hall Middletown Hospital Gloria Upton Nancy Zehring Ida Kathryn McAdams Ethelda Brumfield

Social items deadline rules for Society Department

Establishes deadlines and regulations for Society Department reports. In time rules require by 10 36 a m next day, Saturday 9 30. Sunday pictures arrive by Thursday. reserve space a week ahead. Weddings over 10 days old not used. Either engagement or wedding photo used. Sunday calendar calls after 3 pm Friday. Children events not used.

Society

Middie Tankers to Meet Middie YMCA Team

The Middie YMCA swim squad challenges Hamilton in a late added dual meet. Coach Harry Holiday leads the tankers who have split four efforts this season and own two dual meet victories. The meet starts at 7 p.m.

Middie-Ymca Hamilton Loost Harry Holiday

Optimists Hear Talk By Dentist

Dr Ted Martin an orthodontist spoke to the Optimist Club at noon explaining causes of crooked teeth and why they should be corrected. Dr Robert Ligett was program chairman and Joe Dillon will chair the January 17 meeting. Canadian and American scientists studied arctic mosquitoes in Hudson's Bay area.

Optimist Club Ted Martin Martin Robert Ligett Joe Dillon Hudson's Bay Area

Television Listings For Cincinnati Saturday Schedule

TV listings detail WLW channel 4 5 11 and others with programs from 12:50 PM to midnight including news, sports, movies, talk shows, and variety features. entries include WLW and WHIO WKRC WCPO and Xavier Presentes with expected time blocks and sign-offs for the local viewing slate.

WLW Cincinnati Channel 5 Rte Wits Hopalong Cassidy Ed Wynn Navy Yale West Theater Bargy Herb Shriner Ken Murray WKRC Channel! l Red Barber Lucky Pup Honolulu WCPO Channel 7 Bill Dawes al Lewis Paul Dixon Coco the Clown Hollywood Paul Whiteman

Ohio considers rewriting liquor sale rules

Columbus AP The State Liquor Board plans to virtually rewrite the liquor regulations to strengthen and simplify control. Chairman Walter Mitchell previewed proposed changes, which would require 30 days’ newspaper advertising before hearings, set a 10 day post hearing effective window, and ban TV or radio liquor ads before 10 PM. Proposals cover tavern proximity rules, permit revocation wait time, brand-name ad bans, lighting and sanitation standards, interior photographs for permits, keg beer sales, and measurement methods along streets. No hearing date set yet.

Walter Mitchell Youngstown Secretary of State Ohio

Chinese Communists deny Russian domination in China

The Chinese Communist News Agency in Peiping denied Russia plans to annex northern China and called U S and Ward statements compounding false China policy claims. Hu Chiao Mu quoted as saying Washington's view rests on incompetence and rumors as Moscow and Beijing respond to Acheson and Ward remarks.

Hong Kong Russia China Soviet Union Communist New China U. S Acheson Manchuria Outer Inner Mongolia Sinkiang Moscow Andrei Y. Vishinsky Hu Chiao-Mu Peiping Angus Ward Mukden Ward State Department U.S

Weather forecast predicts clouds and rising temperatures

The report says tonight will be partly cloudy and warmer with cloudy and mild conditions Sunday. Yesterday the high reached 34 degrees at 4 p.m. and a low of 17 degrees at 7 a.m. The today’s low was 24 degrees at 6 a.m. rising to 30 degrees by 10 a.m.

Wartime civil defense debated as local governments bear burden

The piece notes no federal civil defense law exists yet despite a two year study. It cites Russia's atomic test reigniting congressional action and mentions several European nations reactivating postwar programs, while criticizing rumors about China and Russia.

Russia Congress Britain Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg France Scandinavian Countries

Radio Listings Highlight Wartime Broadcasts and Local Events

Local schedule lists WSAI 1130 with opera Sidney Walton and Truth or Consequences, WKRC programming with Chandu the Magician, Crosby night shift shows, Jean Shepherd and Sports Parade. Miss Parade, Bands for Bands, Hawaii Calls, and a 10K music hour appear. CHS vs Greenville and Franklin at Spfd/Spftd appear in sports. News: Requestfully Yours.

Bishop Opposes U S Vatican Representative

COLUMBUS AP Dr Hazen G Werner Methodist Bishop of Ohio questions sending a US government special envoy to the Vatican in a letter to President Truman. He notes Myron Taylor’s resignation and asks how church and state can remain separate if the Vatican is treated as an unofficial embassy. He urges careful consideration of future diplomatic relations with Rome.

Columbus Hazen G. Werner Ohio United States Vatican Werner Truman Roosevelt Taylor Myron Tarr Myron Taylor Rome

Ashes Resting On Home Soil in Missouri

Bert Halls ashes, preserved since his death in Fremont Ohio on December 6 1948, lie in Missouri awaiting a Lafayette Escadrille memorial in Paris that was destroyed in World War II. Friend Billy Parker flew from Bartlesville Oklahoma to Wigginsville Missouri to scatter the remains from a plane after Hall served as a World War One pilot.

Kansas City Bert Hall Missouri Paris France Hall Fremont Billy Parker Bartlesville Okla Wigginsville French Foreign Legion Escadrille

Hit Troubles On Honeymoon

Roy P. Glodt of Gettysburg South Dakota and his bride of six days faced trouble on their honeymoon in Kansas City thieves stole $1,000 worth of clothing from their car. While heading south they were in a collision causing $200 in damages and Glodt must appear in court Wednesday on a careless driving charge, but his bride remains optimistic planning to continue their trip south.

Kansas City Roy P. Glodt Gettysburg S. D Glodt

Five Die in Woodstock House Fire Tragedy

Sheriff reports a family of five died in a fire that swept a converted milk truck box home near Woodstock Illinois. Ralph Schmitz 49 his wife Inez 36 and their three children James 7 La Verne 5 and John 2 were believed asleep in bunk beds when the stove exploded and flames trapped them. Schmitz was a guard at a nearby Chemical plant in Ringwood Illinois.

Woodstock Fred Ball Ralph Schmitz Inez James la Verne John Ball Schmitz Ringwood Ill Illinois Chicago

Trapped Cat Freed After Floor Hole Opened

A Cleveland restaurant case ended with owner Frank Pacino breaking a floor to free a cat trapped beneath a cement basement wall after contractors gave an incomplete demolition unexpected setback.

Cleveland Frank Pacino

Mayor O Dwyer Health May Force Resignation Report

Reports from three New York morning papers claim Mayor William O Dwyer’s health could force his resignation. An aide dismissed the talk as unfounded, noting rest would cure him, while his physician traveled to Key Largo for a personal visit.

New York William O'Dwyer Key Largo Fla Sloan Simpson O'Dwyer Bellevue Hospital Florida Edward M. Reinecker New York Times O’dwyer

Attorney Sally Jaymes Dies After 47 Years Practice

Springfield, D. AP reports attorney Sally Jaymes aged 69 who practiced law for 47 years died yesterday. He served as a former trustee of Wilberforce University.

Springfield Sally Jaymes Wilberforce University

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