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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1948

Page

3

Covered Dish Picnic at Shirley Crawford Home

Shirley Crawford hosted a covered dish picnic last evening on Bellfonte Street with school friends. The group shared games and dancing and toasted marshmallows late, with Ruth Combe Margaret Bailey Marcia Kline John Michael Bob Boyd Jim Michael Clyde Smith attending.

Shirley Crawford Bellfonte St. Tne Ruth Combe Margaret Bailey Marcia Kline John Michael Bob Boyd Jim Michael Clyde Smith

Winmore Bible Class Plans Covered Dish Supper

Members of the Winmore Bible Class will meet Monday at 6 30 p m at the Earl Flint cottage in Chautauqua for a covered dish supper. In charge are Mrs Flint Mrs Willard Neubrand er Miss Mildred Beacom Miss Calista Van Horn and Miss Lucille Neubrander. Officers expect more than 35 members attend.

Winmore Bible Class Earl Flint Chautauqua Flint Willard Neubrander Mildred Beacom Calista van Horn Lucille Neubrander

Local Couple Welcomes Son At Queens Street Address

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Foxx of 2208 Queen St announce the birth of a boy Saturday. The notice appears alongside an advertisement for Flash Hair Remover claiming instant permanent hair removal with a money back guarantee after three applications. Price two dollars postpaid to Montreal or Box 29 N.D.G. Post Office Canada.

Wilbur Foxx Queen St Ooney U.S N.D.G Montreal Canada

Sunday School Class Plans Tuesday Meeting

Mrs. R. A. Hill will host the Sunday School class Tuesday evening with Mrs. Wilbur Gregory at 1016 Jackson St. Assisting are Mrs. Eugene Smith, Mrs. Harry Ward and Mrs. Virgil Parker. The gathering starts at 8 p.m. East End Card Club chaired by Mrs. R. E. Hockman will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. Viola Rebekah Lodge meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Knights of Malta Hall with a candidates’ initiation, memorial services, social hour and lunch to follow.

R. A. Hill Wilbur Gregory Jackson St Eugene Smith Harry Ward Virgil Parker R. E. Hockman Nelbar St East End Viola Rebekah Lodge Knights of Malta

Miss Ruth Seeman Enjoys Gay Shower

A lighthearted miscellaneous shower was held last evening for Miss Ruth Seeman hosted by Mrs. Robert Donahue at her Trenton home. Green and white decorations, amusing games, and a gifts array marked the celebration with refreshments served later. attendees included Mrs. George McGill and several Mrs. Rob ert Whisler members and Miss Ruth Gillespie Miss Ann Dalton Miss Margene Conover and others.

Ruth Seeman Robert Donahue Trenton George McGill Robert Whisler Donald Apaets William Sloan Illiam Goad Herman Seeman Earl Conover Ruth Gillespie Ann Dalton Margene Conover

Dinner Party Before Hursh-Baker Rehearsal Supper

Bride’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner last evening in the Oval Room of the Manchester Hotel for the Hursh-Baker wedding to be solemnized today at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. Attendees included Rev H H Jung and Mrs, Miss Peggy Martin, Miss Patsy Elliott, Miss Frances Sedge, Miss Jo Ann Baker, Miss Carol Jones, Mr and Mrs Robert Lyons, Mr and Mrs Noel Parks, Mr and Mrs Robert Hughes, Harold McGraw, William Sweeney, Mr and Mrs W E Baker, Miss Hursh and Mr Baker.

Hursh-Baker St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church C. C. Hursh Manchester H. H. Jung Peggy Martin Patsy Elliott Frances Sedge Jo-Ann Baker Carol Jones Robert Lyons Noel Parks Robert Hughes Harold McGraw William Sweeney W. E. Baker Hursh Mr. Baker

Methodist Group Holds General Meeting at First Methodist

The Women's Society of Christian Service executive board met yesterday at 4 45 pm with business led by Mrs Ralph Mull A Mission Board letter asked for recruits for foreign missionary work Delegates will attend Sabina School July 11 The association voted to sponsor Salvation Army Kiddies picnic at LeSourdsville Lake A covered dish dinner followed at 6 30 pm with Circle 9 as hostesses Memorial services were held for four departed members A puppet show and biblical play by children titled A Desert in Arabia were performed Officers for 1948 49 were elected led by Mrs Charles Bailey president and Mrs Raymond Young vice president plus other officers including secretaries and treasurer Benediction by Rev Kenneth Learey.

Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist, Church Ralph Mull Mission Board Sabina School Salvation Army LeSourdsville Lake Circle 9 Joseph Caldwell Charles Bailey Sam Lapham Bailey Robert Tucker Charles Palmer God Kirk Strod Clifford Cook Raymond Young Children’s Church Arabia Mull Wesleyan Service Guild Kenneth Learey Donald van Ausdall Chester Hagen J. J. Hain Kirk Strodbeck Christian Social Relations Eston Riggs Ben Morgan W. T. Stein B. A. Roof William Long

Revenue boost to 26 states for veterans' home care

Twenty six states will share a $1,101,200 annual rise in VA funding for state operated soldiers homes. The new law increases VA payments per veteran from $300 to $500 yearly, effective last Tuesday through June 30, 1951, when it drops back to $300. To qualify for domiciliary care, veterans must have disabilities preventing substantial gainful work. Ohio has 498 beneficiaries.

Washington Veterans Administration Ohio

Man's Torso Found on Bank of River Ravenswood WV

The head and torso of an unidentified man were discovered about 40 feet apart on the Ohio River bank near Ravenswood, with police noting the head could have been severed by dogs. The body likely washed ashore two miles south during last month's floods, the victim described as about 5'6" tall, 150 pounds, balding gray hair, wearing horn-rimmed glasses, and coal dust suggesting mining or coal barge work.

Ravenswood W. Va Ohio Here C. C. Wart

Dallas Jaycees Win Harold A Marks Memorial Award

At the 26th annual JCC convention in Philadelphia AP, the Dallas Jaycees of Dallas Texas won the Harold A Marks Memorial Award for the most impressive year around program while East Liverpool Ohio was runner up in the same race.

Dallas Jaycees Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce East Liverpool JCC Dallas Texas Harold A. Marks

Talent Scout Horizon ta 1 7 Pictured radio persona 14

The list appears as a dense set of crossword style clues and partial word fragments. It includes vertical and horizontal indicators, aims at matching words like land measure genuine neat erect pace and many more. The source reads as a puzzle page with scattered clues and partial answers.

Double Normandy and Aisne Marne anniversaries recalled

AP reports a French remembrance of June 6 1918 and June 6 1944 as one memory. It describes Belleau Wood and Omaha Utah beaches, graveyards with crosses, flags from Carentan to Chateau-Thierry, and American and French gratitude.

Normandy The Marne Aisne-Marne Belleau Wood Omaha Utah Marne Valley Carentan Chateau-Thierry United States Paris-Metz Chateau - Thierry Chateau Thierry Fere-En- Tarden - Ois Joyce Kilmer John J. Dillon Trenton N. J Dillon Chateau- Thierry Charley Lane Associated Press Charley

City Council In Lima Faces Sitting Woes

Lima City Council president Clyde Welty blocks moving to the new building while the council votes remain split. The group sold the old quarters and prepared the Greyhound depot site, but six votes are needed for action. Illness of Councilman Robert Wilson and Welty’s refusal keep the seven member body chairless. If unresolved, the council will vote standing in a chairless room next Monday night.

Limo Clyde Welty Lima Welty Greyhound Bus Depot Robert Wilson

Hamilton Incorporation Report From Columbus

Hamilton Stamping Company and related entities form a 250 share no par stock incorporation in Columbus Ohio with principals John A Young Nina S Young Theodore I Weiss Andrews and Weiss listed as involved parties.

Hamilton Incorporation Columbus, O Hamilton Hamilton Stamping Company John A Nina S. Young Theodore I. Weiss Andrews and

Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Lineup Across Stations

A dense listing outlines 5:00 Take A Number through 1:00 News and various programs including Dr I Q Jr, Midwestern Hayride, Grand Ol Opry, Truth or Consequences, Melody Inc Evening Concert, Hit Parade and Judy Canova. Also noted are local programs and ads for Reds game coverage, sports, and sign off.

Jehovah's Witnesses Schedule Bible Studies and Talk

The Watchtower Society representative W P Bailey will discuss The Last Days Then A Peaceful World at Haus er Home on Cotton Run Rd Sunday at 3 p m. Bible study sessions follow Sunday at 7 30 p m and Tuesday at 7 30 p m Theocratic school and service meeting run Thursday at 7 30 and 8 45 p m All events occur at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave.

W. P. Bailey Watchtower Society Hauser Cotton Run Rd Route 73 Watchtower Kingdom Hall Central Ave

First Baptist Church announces Sunday worship and events

The Lord's Supper will be observed at 10 40 a m during morning worship led by Rev John I Parr with theme And I Work Mrs C J Hughes will be guest organist playing A Song of Consolation and Hymnus The choir directed by Mrs Robert Ramscell will sing God So Loved The World Church School begins at 9 30 am Vacation church school runs June 7 to 18 for Kindergarten through junior high and summer activities include Junior Hi Y F discussions led by Phyllis Patton and Sunday activities for senior highs led by Joan Kidd and James Young Various meetings and picnics are planned by Elsie Pratt Circle Amamia Class Ann Judson Circle and other groups through the week including Scout events Baptismal service Wednesday and a wedding Saturday June 13 Children Day is observed next week with devotions music and communion in afternoon

John I. Parr Northern Baptist Convention C. J. Hughes Cole Ropert Ramscell Joan Kidd James Young Elsie Pratt LeSourdsville Amamia Howard Stalker Kenwood Dr Boy Scouts Philathea Ann Judson Circle Armco Park Yankee Road Circle Ben Osborne Erie Ave Clarence Lowe Lafayette St Troop 19 Barbara Keiser Charles Stamp

New Hope Baptist Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topics

New Hope Baptist Church lays out Sunday events. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with the theme Men Who Dared To Stand For God. Robert Barber is superintendent. Morning worship at 10 45 a m features the Senior Choir and Gospel Chorus. Dr H C Tay or B T A deliver the sermon. BT A meets at 6 p m followed by 7 30 p m evening service with River of Jordan Choir and Dr H C Taylor delivering the sermon.

Robert Barber H. C. Tayor River of Jordan H. C. Taylor

Mt Zion Baptist Sunday School Session Announcement

Mt Zion Baptist invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by superintendent Monroe Smith. The topic is Men Who Dared To Stand For God, citing Daniel 3 4 7 13 18 and 6 10. Worship follows at 11 with service instruction.

Monroe Smith Daniel

Milk inspector appointed in Butler County health board

Louis A. Odenweller, previously Fostoria city sanitary official for 18 months, resigns to become a milk inspector with the Butler County Board of Health at Hamilton. The move follows his resignation yesterday. Camels can drink 12 or 15 gallons of water in half an hour.

Fostoria, D Louis A. Odenweller Fostoria Butler County Board of Health Hamilton

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