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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1948

Page

3

Circle of First Baptist Church Meeting Tonight

The Circle of First Baptist Church on lsie Pratt Circle convenes Monday at 7:45 p m for its regular monthly meeting. Ruth Heffner, director of health, will speak. Hostesses include Mrs Odus Hoskins Mrs Robert Roberts Mrs Worchester and Mrs Donald Ss. Viola Rebekah members gather at 7:30 p m in Knights Malta Hall for a business session and secret draw for the coming year. Degree staff are asked to attend.

Lsie Pratt First Bap Arch Ruth Heffner Tie Health Odus Hoskins Robert Roberts Worchester Donald Ss Viola Rebekahge Knights Malta

Current Events Club Meeting Agenda

The Current Events Club will meet Monday with Mrs. Arthur Griffith assisted by Mrs. Douglas Robbins, Mrs. C. G. Davies and Mrs. Howard Wilson. Roll call will be I Saw I Read. Mrs. Roland Solomon will discuss Negro Literature in America and Mrs. E. A. Stahl will discuss Current Hits on Broadway.

Arthur Griffith Douglas Robbins C. G. Davies Howard Wilson Roland Solomon America E. A. Stahl Broadway

Women’s Century Club Guest Night With Guest Speaker

Miss Bess Mitchell and two other hostesses will host the Woman’s Century Club for a guest night meeting on Monday evening. Professor William McNiff of Miami University will speak on What Are We Doing in Germany and Why, drawing on his two years in Germany during 1945 and 46. Tom Giles will provide vocal music.

Bess Mitchell F. W. Becker L. F. Raine Woman's Century Club William McNiff Miami University Germany Tom Giles

Hairdressers Group to Meet in Middletown

Middletown unit of the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association will hold a meeting tomorrow at 1 30 p m in the Civic Association Building auditorium. Miss Alma Vaughn is general chairman.

Middletown National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association Civic Association

Amoma Class Meeting At Mrs Goettmans Home

Amoma class of First Baptist Church will meet Monday at 8 p m with Mrs Sam Goettman at 2 South Sutphin Street for the gathering.

Amoma First Baptist Church Sam Goettman South Sutphin St

Omicron Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Meeting at YMCA Barnitz Room

Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet Monday night at 8 PM in the Barnitz Room of the YMCA.

Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Barnitz YMCA

February Meeting of Ladies Auxiliary No 178 Holds at Mrs Lloyds

The February meeting of Ladies Auxiliary No 178, National Association of Letter Carriers, will be at the home of Mrs Aldie Lloyd at 2408 Hill Ave on Friday evening February 6.

Ladies Auxiliary No National Association of Letter Carriers Aldie Lloyd Hill Ave

Bride Elect Frazier Plans February 14 Nuptials

Miss Jane Frazier, future bride of Robert Copeland, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Virginia Niederauer and Miss Jean Frazier. The event featured a pink umbrella centerpiece, gifts for the honoree, games with prizes won by Miss Harriet Beltz and Miss Mary Francis Smith, and refreshments for many guests. Several guests sent gifts in absentia, including Miss Wilma Gade and Mrs. Herechell Frazier.

Jane. Frazier Robert Copeland Virginia Niederauer Jean Frazier Harriet Beltz Mary Francis Smith Beverly Smith Pat Smiley Betty Trees Jeanette Woods Mary Lou Price William Apple William We- Gowen Oliver Frazier Robert Dorner Howard Cohen Bennie Botts Joseph Duerr Lois Walke William McKinley William Niederauer Donna Niederauer Smith Betts John Clark Wilson Estes C. H. Moore Carl Ennis Jefferson Ave Ennis Alvin Schrock Albert Moore Ann Gardner Lloyd Moore Floyd Moore William Moore John Moore Floyd Edgington Myron Newton George Conrad Robert Downs Alvin Stafford Cecil Dane Donald Hamilton Mary Messer Floyd Palmer Louise Sahler Patricia Fisher Elizabeth Throk Francis Conrad Delores Moore Barbara Conrad Norma Palmer Geraldline McGill Jane Lacey

Birthday party for Winmore Bible Class at St. Paul’s Church

Members of the Winmore Bible Class of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church will assemble at 7 30 p m Monday with Mrs Alva Long 105 Highview Rd Committee anticipates 35 members turning out for the birthday party In charge are Mrs Robert Steinmetz Mrs Chal Brewer Mrs John Conn Mrs Long and Miss Pauline Miller

Winmore Bible St. Paul’s

Progressive Mothers' Circle meeting moved to Monday night

The Regular meeting of the Progressive Mothers' Circle of Mothers' Study League has been changed from Tuesday evening to Monday evening. The group will convene with Mrs. Willis A. Whit man on Central Ave. Monday night.

Progressive Mothers Circle of Mothers’ Study League Willis A. Whitman Central Ave

Treble Clef Chorus Adjusts Rehearsal Time For Club Meeting

The Treble Clef Chorus will rehearse at 7 p m one half hour earlier on Monday to allow members to attend the Century Club meeting. Rehearsal will be at Giles and Link Music Store, with Tom Giles directing.

Century Club Giles and Link Music Store Tom Giles

Campbell P Dennis Freed From Oxford Hospital

Campbell P Dennis a premedical student at Miami University was confined to Oxford Hospital. He was released yesterday and will spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs W L Dennis at 1507 Columbia Ave.

Campbell P. Dennis Miami University Oxford Hospital Mrs W. L. Dennis Columbia Ave

Discoverer Answer to Previous Wurste

A themed crossword style puzzle lists clues and answers across vertical and horizontal entries. Notable items include X-ray pioneer Wilhelm Röntgen, various scientific and linguistic terms, and references to medical aid and mineral terms, forming a dense word puzzle of science and language.

Yale

Dimes Booth Weekend Hours Extend to February 14

Middletown’s March of Dimes booth at Central Ave and Broad St will stay open on two more weekends to collect donations. County chairman Charlies Reuthe said severe weather cut booth funds by 1900, prompting city officials to allow extended hours on Feb 6 7 9 and Feb 13 14. Gifts were sent by several residents for a baby shower at 1605 Jefferson Ave.

Middletown March of Dimes Central Ave Broad St Charlies Reuthe Reuthe

Births Reported From Franklin Dayton Area

Mr and Mrs Roger Oswald Franklin announce a girl born Friday. Mr and Mrs George Turner Middletown Route 2 announce a boy born Friday. Mr and Mrs Pete Vradelli 2709 Fleming Rd announce a girl born Friday. Mr and Mrs Howard Blevins 3505 Poinciana Rd announce a boy born Saturday. Mr and Mrs Donald Hitte Franklin announce a girl born Saturday. Mr and Mrs Howard Yoho 1308 Reynolds St announce a girl born Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Thomas Andre 1322 Fairmount Ave a boy born Thursday Grandview Hospital Dayton.

Roger Oswald Franklin George Turner Middletown Pete Vradelli Fleming Rd Howard Blevins Poinciana Rd Donald Hitte Howard Yoho Reynolds St John Thomas Andre Fairmount Ave Grandview Hospital Dayton

Middletown NCJW Executive Board Meeting Set

The Executive Board of the Middle town Section of the National Council of Jewish Women will hold a meeting on Monday at 1 30 p m in the Nurses Home at Middletown Hospital.

Council Jewish Women Nurses Home Middletown National Council of Jewish Women Middletown Hospital

Two File Petitions For County Offices In Butler County

Charles Weigand an electrical contractor from 170 Webster Ave filed as a Democrat for county sheriff now held by Charles B. Walke. John Clear of Route 8 Hamilton also filed Democratic petitions for county commissioner as announced by the Butler County Board of Elections.

Charles Weigand Webster Ave Butler County Butler County Board of Elections Charles B. Walke John Clear Route Hamilton

Young Executives For Government Work Proposed

Secretary of the Army Kenneth C Royall urged that business labor and farm groups supply their best young executives for brief government posts. He spoke to the Boston Chamber of Commerce noting top executives avoid service due to salary loss. He suggested 40 year olds consider one to two year service despite sacrifice, warning against reliance on a button war.

Boston Secretary of the Army Kenneth C. Royall Royall Boston Chamber of Commerce

Four Hamiltonians Held on Bonds in Grand Jury Action

Four Hamilton residents were ordered to post bonds after arraignment before Municipal Judge Harry F. Walsh and are to face Butler County Grand Jury action. Jack Hoskins, 21, was ordered to post $1,000 bond for manslaughter in a January 8 traffic crash that killed Floyd Hamblin, 19. Toby Bennett, 23, and A W. Wood, 20, were each ordered to post $1,000 bonds for robbery and aggravated assault. James Bowling, Hamilton Route 4, held on $500 bond for a December 14 brawl in which Charles R Smith, 36, was cut.

Hamilton Butler County Grand Jury Harry F. Walsh Jack Hoskins Ross Ave Hoskins Floyd Hamblin East Ave Hamblin Toby Bennett S. Front St W. Wood South Ave Herman Pittman Long St James Bowling Charles R Smith Lincoln Ave

Boli Seeks Butler County Clerk Of Courts After Resignation

Tom Boli of 937 Virginia Ave resigns as state sales tax examiner to run for Butler County Clerk of Courts. A longtime Democratic figure, he previously served as Safety Director in Hamilton and as Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners.

Hamilton Butler County Tom Boli Virginia Ave Boll Board of County Commissioners John Schumacher

British Dominions fly own flags with Union Jack

Britain’s dominions including Australia New Zealand Canada and South Africa display their own flags alongside the Union Jack in a display of imperial identity. Officials note the practice reflects constitutional ties and national pride amid evolving self rule.

Great Britain Australia New Zealand Canada South Africa

Union Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Services

Union Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Miss Arnetta Moore as superintendent and a devotional service at 10 45 a m led by a deacon. Holy Communion observed. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Rev Robinson. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p m Bible class 8 p m. Choir rehearsals and Faithful Four Club details included.

B.Y.P.A William Ferguson Robinson Faithful Four Club Deacon Mrs. Hughes

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule and Events

Bethlehem Lutheran services will start at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The chorus rehearses The Crucifixion by John Stainer. Vestry dinner is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the parsonage. Laither League meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bogan. Miss Joanor leads the study topic. Ladies Society meets Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Parish House. Teachers meet Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. Choir at 8:15 p.m.

John Stainer Laither League Carl Bogan Joan Or Ladies’ Society Ursday

Plan Proposed For Fire Police Hikes

Hamilton plan seeks extra funds to raise firemen and policemen salaries by 25 dollars monthly. Backers present Monday a 30000 dollar inheritance tax revenue boost plus bonds for fire equipment and using general funds. Attorney Jack Connaughton proposes bonds without a public vote. police and firemen already enjoy a 15 dollar rise, with 10 dollars more demanded by anti administration council bloc.

Hamilton Jack Connaughton

Oxford Walton League Names League Committees

James Taylor president of the Tallawanda Chapter Track Walton League has named committee members F L Cogan for conservation education and publicity Preston Mullen for membership J F Fry man for finance Chester Ferns and Horace Lee for building Philip Morrical for refreshments MNubert Douglass for trap shooting and Jack Rowenfelder for entertainment

Oxford James Taylor Tallawanda Track Walton League F. L. Cogan Preston Mullen J. F. Fryman Chester Ferns Horace Lee Philip Morrical Mnubert Douglass Jack Rowenfelder

Meadowlawn Church of God Sunday Services and Programs

Meadowlawn Church of God begins with Sunday school at 9 45 am with free bus service for residents of South Lafayette Avenue Amanda and Oneida. Rev Carl E Reynolds will preach on Bearing Personal Responsibility at 10 45 am followed by Youth Fellowship at 6 45 pm and an evangelistic hour at 7 45 pm with songs by congregants. Cottage Prayer Meeting is held at Mr and Mrs James Reeds Ottawa Street Oneida.

Meadowlawn Church Lafayette Avenue Amanda Oneida Carl E. Reynolds James Reed Ottawa St

Maple Park Evangelical Church Sunday Schedule and Brotherhood Plan

Maple Park Evangelical Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m Grid Service Day features W S members and Rev W T LaChance will speak on missions The neighborhood men at 2 30 p m plan to form a Brotherhood with L L Huffman and Wesley Clarke from Dayton to discuss its purpose Evening worship at 7 15 p m includes the film And Now I See on Christian stewardship Prayer meeting at 7 15 p m Wednesday at Mrs Dick Wells 3206 Illinois ve invites all to attend

W. T. LaChance A. B. Bldg Dayton Brotherhood Ralph Morgan Dick Wells Illinois

Oakland Presbyterian Sunday School and Services Schedule

Oakland Presbyterian will begin Sunday school promptly at 1:5 am with Edward Stiller directing adult senior and junior departments. Primary under Mrs J L Jawrey. Rev William Waide preaches at 10:50 am on What Difference Does It Make Whether A Man Believes In The Fatherhood Of God. Young people meet at 6:30 pm. Women’s Association hosts with Mrs David Elam 623 Garfield St on Feb 3 at 7:30 pm. hostesses assisted by Mrs Lowell Wagoner and Mrs A C Kiester.

Edward Stiller J. L. Jawrey William Waide God Church Women's Association David Elam Garfield St Lowell Wagoner A. C. Kiester

New Era Church Sunday School and Services

New Era Church will convene Sunday school at 15 9 Mm under Oliver Smith superintendent with lesson What We Know About Jesus His Work of Salvation from Isaiah 3 4 6. Devotionals at 10 45 a m led by deacons. Rev J Pate will deliver the 11 a m sermon. Junior and senior choirs sing. junior choir program at 3 90 p m. Prayer service at 7 30 p m Wednesday.

Oliver Smith Jesus J. Pate

Radio Programs Overview from WLW and Crumpets

Radio listings from WLW and Crumpets show instant program slots including Cinewnnals at 9 00 and 1st Parade 93 Judy Canove 100 Kay Kyser 1030 Grand Opry 11 00 News Peter Grant 11 Dance Orchestra Lee Sweetland Evening Concert.

Judy Canove Kay Kyser Grand Oo Opry Peter Grant Dance Orchestre

Saturday Dance Music and Serenade News Party Time

Saturday schedule includes Heston Blackie dance music and Frankie Carte News Party Time shows. River sports report signs off with strikes and spares as Marie Second provides Serenade notes.

Heston Blackie Frankie Carte

Erosion Talk Planned Near Lake Erie Shore

A conference is planned in Buffalo next week between George B. Sowers state public works director and Army engineers, to map the next steps in Ohio’s program to halt erosion of the Lake Erie shore.

Sandusky, C Lake Erie George B

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