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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1948

Page

3

Wildwood Club Plans First Dance Evening

Wildwood Golf Club announces its season kickoff dance to be held Friday June 18 at the Aber deen Drive clubhouse. Entertainment features Al Frankey and Sheik Coyle with vocalists Al Frankey and George Thompson from 9:30 PM to 1:00 AM. Reservations via Mrs. Jack Round or Matty Coghlan. Committee includes Jack Round Ernest E Graff William Deutemeier Maurice Evans Melvin Kelso Cliff Sweeney and J W Deininger.

Wildwood Golf Club Aberdeen Dr al Frankey Sheik Coyle Toether George Thompson Jack Round Matty Coghlan Ernest E. Graff William Deutemeier Maurice Evans Melvin Kelso Cliff Sweeney J. W. Deininger

Vicksburg Circle to Attend Department Convention in Columbus

IN THE LODGES Vicksburg Circle No. 32 Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic met in the Civic auditorium with Mrs. E G Schneider presiding. Final plans were made for the department convention opening June 20 at the Deshler Wallick Hotel in Columbus. Attending will be Mrs Schneider president Mrs Maude Vogelsang patriotic instructor and Mrs Lawrence Dugan secretary. A donation was sent to post war service and to the Salvation Army for the Kiddie Picnic. A social hour followed.

Vicksburg Circle No Grand Army of the Republic Civic Auditorium E. G. Schneider Department Deshler- Wallick Hotel Columbus Vicksburg Circle Schnieder Maude Vogelsang Awrence Dugan Salvation Army

Births at Hospital Reported in Local Notices

Mr and Mrs Robert Lana West Middletown welcomed a boy Friday. Mr and Mrs Richard Tracy Franklin welcomed a boy Friday.

Robert Lana West Middletown Richard Tracy Franklin

Lebanon couple wed in double ring ceremony

Marilyn Feldman and David Feldman united in marriage at the bride’s Lebanon home. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Victor Reichert before 100 guests. Attendants included Bert Wallenstein and Mrs. Schaengold. ushers were Graddison Schaengold Hoffmeier and Dryer. The couple will reside in Littleton Colorado after a Canadian Rockies wedding trip.

Sam Hyman Lebanon Marilyn David Feldman Leo Feldman Cincinnati Victor E. Reichert Bert Wallenstein Melvin Schaengold Willis D. Graddison Richard F. Schaengold Herbert Hoffmeier Adolph Dryer Lebanon High School Wellesley College University of Wisconsin Babson Institute Air Forces Canadian Rockies Littleton Colo

King Caldwell ceremony at home in Lebanon

A June 5 home wedding united Betty King daughter of Harve and Mrs Warwick and Caldwell of Dayton. Chaplain Col Robert Taylor Dayton officiated in front of immediate family with sister Jane Michael and Leonard Spencer as attendants. A reception followed and the couple planned a Florida trip before settling in Chautauqua.

Florida Chautauqua

Burnett Kiracofe Vows Exchanged in Gratis

James Kira cofe Burnett and Miss Eillen Burnett were married at First Brethren Church on Sunday June 6 at 6 30 pm. Reverend Crick performed the double ring ceremony before friends and relatives. A reception followed in the church social rooms.

Otterbein Couple Wed in Newport Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Veryl Floyd of Marietta announce the marriage of their daughter Jeannine to William Kash of Middletown. The wedding took place in Newport Kentucky. Both are Otterbein College students with Kash in Pi Kappa Phi and Mrs Kash in Tau Epsilon Mu. They plan to reside in Westerville.

Otterbein Newport Veryl Floyd Marietta Jeannine William Kash Middletown Kash Otterbein College Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Tau Epsilon Mu Sorority Westerville

Church group meets at Mrs Ray Black home

In The Churches Mrs Ray Black of Grand Ave opened her home to Corcus Society of Church of the Brethren last evening with eight members answering roll call. Devotions were led by Mrs Lloyd Fisher and prayer by Mrs C Wartsler. Ways and means chairmen Mrs Charles Ingram and Mrs Paul Martin opened the surprise aprons during the social hour with refreshments to follow. Mrs Carl Root of Grove St will entertain the group in July.

Ray Black Grand Ave Corcus Society Church of the Brethren Lloyd Fisher C. Wartsler Charles Ingram Paul Martin Ways and Means Carl Root Grove St

Middletown Garden Club Meeting Planned for June 14

Members of the Middletown Garden Club are set to meet Monday, June 14 at 3 p.m. with host Mrs. Newman Ebersole of 1002 South Main Street. Assisting her are Mrs. A R Edwards, with the program directed by Mrs. Tom Schraffenberger and Mrs. Lynpise Hunter Windsor. Flower of the day will be perennials.

Middletown Garden Club Newman Ebersole South Main St A. R. Edwards Tom Schraffenberger Lynpise Hunter Windsor

Smiths and Alston travel for niece wedding in Michigan

Mr and Mrs Ervin D Smith and son Donald of Kunz Avenue and Bob Alston of Hamilton drive to Michigan to attend the wedding of Mrs Smiths niece Charleen Malone to Nerd Burkhart at Gross Point Park.

Ervin D. Smith Donald Kunz Ave Bob Alston Hamilton Michigan Mrs. Smith Miss Charleen Malone Nerd Burkhart Gross Point Park

Mrs Peary Joins Arctic Expedition First for a Woman

Mrs Robert E Peary 85 widow of the North Pole discoverer was the first woman to participate in an Arctic expedition. She remains active in exploration circles and still considers future journeys.

Evening of Activities For Goodwill Mothers Club Members

Fourteen members met for a June gathering at Mrs. Cecil Fornerys home 106 Lylburn Rd. A sunshine basket note was read and plans made for another. Donations to Salvation Army supported a Le Lourdsville Lake children’s picnic on June 30. The program featured readings by Mrs George Fletcher and others with singing and prizes awarded for treasure hunting and dark art. Birthday gifts added to the close with Name That Song contest won by Mrs. Denniston.

Goodwill Mothers’ Club Cecil Fornery Lylburn Rd Salvation Army le. Lourdsville Lake George “S. Fletcher John Derrough America Turner R. Powers Tom Cracraft LaRue Ginter C. R. Bell Addie Bailey George McQuinn Brown Schaeffer Earl Lacey Everett Denniston B. F. Streifthau Fletcher C. E. Fay McQuinn

Shower Tendered Bride Elect at Holiday House

Mrs Alma Evans and fellow hostesses gave a miscellaneous shower for bride elect Miss Mary Lou Malott of Bernard Giiden at Holiday House last evening. Music social chat and refreshments followed an attractively decorated gifts table with a large wishing well. Guests included Mrs John Minor Mrs Ralph Hurst Mrs Vivian Short and others along with the honored guest and hostesses.

Alma Evans Dolores Pearce Martha Cummings Marilyn Cummings Holiday House Mary Lou Malott Bernard Giiden John Minor Ralph Hurst Vivian Short Ervin Blossom Coretta Coulthard Paul Powers William Drescher J. B. Gividen Louise Leiberth Lula Barker Hiram Malott Viola Troutvine Richard Luff Edward Benhaus Mary Jane Sheets Phyllis Rhoades Catherine Hecht Molly Davis Joan Malott Janet Malott Margaret Mehl Louise Wright Esther Thompson Ruth Bell

Gootie Banquet and Show Planned at VFW Hall

Final plans for the Cootie banquet and show are set at the Veterans of Foreign Wars home tonight with reports from committees. Invites go to all Cooties and state and national officers. The parade is canceled. Banquet begins at 7 30 p m followed by the show at 8 30 p m to celebrate the organization. Howard Brown leads the show. Next meeting is Friday July 16 at 8 p.m. A June 20 hospital visit to Brown Hospital in Dayton and a July 18 show at the Veterans Hospital are planned. Cootie convention is being planned for St Louis in August. Pup Tent No 50 members will attend. The first meeting of the Cootie degree team is Friday June 18 at 8 30 p.m. at the VFW hall.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Howard Brown Cootie Hospital Visitation Committee Brown Hospital Dayton Veterans Hospital St. Louis Pup VFW

Fearless refusal to board a plane derails routine trip

A traveler adheres to a steadfast stance against air travel during a routine journey. Despite minimal flight time offered, the individual refuses to fly, prioritizing ground transportation and personal comfort over aviation.

British Official Crossword Theme Puzzles and Clues

A compact listing of crossword clues for a British official themed grid. Includes across and down entries such as natives of Rome, prevaricates, jugglers, and plant names. Clue set ranges from simple definitions to abbreviations and names, designed for a themed puzzle game.

Rome

Crossword Clue Set from Mineral Rock to Ciltium

A compact list of clues and answers spanning mineral rock and other terms. It covers categories from geography to language, including Italian city and famous pen names, with a final cue about a chemical symbol.

Union Baptist Church School and Services Schedule

Union Baptist Church schedules a 9 30 a m school session led by Miss Annetta Moore with Esther s Zeal for Her People as the discussion theme. Children s Day program at 3 30 pm. Morning worship 10 45 am with deacons devotions and music by the senior choir under I Hughes with Leatha Banks as accompanist. Rev Robert L Robinson will preach and Holy Communion will be observed during this service. Evening worship at 7 30 pm. clubs meet per weekly schedule.

Annetta Moore Esther I. Hughes Leatha Banks Robert L. Robinson Monroe Smith F. H. Hampton B.Y.P.U

Holiness Tabernacle Of The Universe Schedule

Sunrise prayer starts at 6 a.m. Sunday school follows at 9 30 with Miss Margaret Golden directing. Morning worship at 11 30. Afternoon service at 3 30 led by Mrs Willie Kilgoure. Leona Patterson speakers. HYPU meets at 6 30 led by Rev Willie Roberson. Prayer services at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.

Margaret Golden Willie Kilgoure Leona Patterson H.Y.P.U Willie Roberson

Youth's Condition Remains Serious

Nunzio Rossi eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Angelo Rossi of Garfield Street remains in serious condition in Middletown Hospital after a motorcycle collision with Kenneth Albert Ward twenty six of Springboro. Rossi suffered a concussion skull fracture and head and hand bruises Ward was charged with careless driving.

Nunzio Rossi Angelo Rossi Garfield St Middletown Hospital Nunzio Kenneth Albert Ward Springboro Ward

Veterans Visit Reds Game Then Dine in Hamilton

Hamilton chapter of the American Red Cross hosted ambulatory veterans from Brown Veterans Administration Hospital Dayton. The 45 veterans attended the Reds Phillies game at Crosley Field in Cincinnati and were honored at a dinner with special entertainment at the Veterans of Foreign Wars home in Hamilton.

Hamilton American Red Cross Brown Veterans Administration Hospital Dayton Cincinnati Crosley Field Veterans of Foreign Wars

Almost A State Roll Call at Oklahoma University

Norman Oklahoma veteran enrollment at the University of Oklahoma includes representation from 55 states. The U.P. report notes the broad diversity among enrollees reflecting nationwide participation.

Norman, Okla U.P University of Oklahoma

First Evangelical United Brethren Children’s Day Services

First Evangelical United Brethren will hold annual Children’s Day with services at 10 a.m. and Sunday church school in the church auditorium. Youth fellowship at 6:30 p.m. in Sunshine Circle room. Otterbein Guild meets 8 p.m. Tuesday. Board of Christian Education meets 8 p.m. Wednesday in the church office. Men’s Friendly Bible Class 8 p.m. Friday at S. H. Kitchen’s home 2401 Superior Ave.

Sunshine Circle Otterbein Guild Board of Christian Education S. H. Kitchen Superior Ave

New Hope Baptist Church School and Song Festival

New Hope Baptist Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m with Esther's Zeal For Her People as the lesson topic. The Senior and Gospel Chorus provide music at 10 45 a m. Dr S C Richards will deliver on The Ministry of Children. A chartered bus departs June 13 at 6 30 p m for Xenia River of Jordan Choir song festival at Zion Baptist Church featuring the Jackson Harmonizers and Volunteer Gospel Singers. Public invited. A June 14 event at Booker T Washington School at 8 p m is also open to the public.

Esther S. C. Richards New Hope Baptist Church Xenia River of

Oxford Man Named To State Commission

Joseph W. Fichter of Oxford has been appointed by Governor Herbert to the State Conservation and Natural Resources Commission. His term runs to February 1955. Fichter succeeds David C. Bradfute of Xenia. A Democrat and Master of the Ohio Grange.

Oxford Joseph W. Fichter Herbert State Conservation and Natural Resources Commission Fichter David C. Bradfute Xenia Ohio Grange

Central Church of Christ Weekly Worship and Meetings

The Central Church of Christ schedules Bible study at 9:30 a.m. The morning service at 10:30 features the sermon What Is Required of a Christian. Communion is observed at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. features evangelist Henry Reynolds with The More Excellent Way. Crusaders for Christ meet 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Midweek prayer is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Philotheons convene Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

Henry Reynolds Crusaders For Christ Philotheons

Mt Zion Baptist Church Sunday Services Preview

Mt Zion Baptist holds prayers at 6 a m to begin Sunday's services. Sunday school at 9 30 a m directed by Monroe Smith. Morning worship at 11 a m features devotions by deacons and choirs. Rev F H Hampton will preach The Treasures of a Man s Heart. B Y P U meets at 6 p m and evening worship starts at 8 p m.

Gideon Road Church Bible School and Services Schedule

The Gideon Road Church of Christ will convene a Bible school at 9:30 am with the study on Laws of the Sabbath Day. A sermon at 10:15 am titled The Preaching That I Command Thee. Communion observed at 11:15 am. Evening class at 7 pm on Old Testament History. Prayer meeting and Bible study at 7:30 pm Wednesday.

Bible School

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