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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1948

Page

3

Lovely Shower for Bride-Elect Elinor Jones at Home

Mrs. Tom Andre and Mrs. Fred Combs hosted a shower for Miss Elinor Jones, bride-elect of James I. Harris, at 2007 Hill Ave. Evening included games with prizes won by Mrs. O'Flynn and Mrs. Tony Urr, and a luncheon served by multiple hostesses.

Tom Andre Fred Combs Hill Ave Elinor Jones James I. Harris O'Flynn Tony Urr C. H. Harris O’flynn Hurt Guy Stone John Littlejohn Tom Brown Benny Hunt Mildred Jones J. L. Harris Marce Andre Joe Atkinson Ralph Whitehead, Jr Bette Gallagher

Births at Hospital Reported for Five Families

Mr and Mrs Carl Mers Franklin a boy Friday. Mr and Mrs James Prater 2507 Minnesota Ave a boy Friday. Mr and Mrs Forrest Hobbs 3240 Yankee Rd a girl Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles Trueblood 2119 South Ave a boy Saturday.

Carl Mers Franklin James Prater Minnesota Ave Forrest Hobbs Yankee Rd Charles Trueblood South Ave

Church Groups Share Social Evening and Plans

Mrs Retzel Dennis hosted C I C class members from West Middletown Church at Fifteenth Ave last evening. A rummage sale is planned for Friday June 25. Prizes in games went to Mrs Clyde Peck Mrs Larry Back and Mrs Charles Weidner. Sunshine Circle of United Brethren met at Anna Kilburns with seventeen members and one guest. Vice president Charles Dagenbach presided. Devotionals by Hattie Bunyan. Reports from committees followed by a poetry reading by Grover Hoss. Stella Kinney and Mae Siebert won two contests. Refreshments were served.

Retzel Dennis West Middletown Church Fifteenth Ave Clyde Peck Larry Back Charles Weidner Sunshine Circle United Brethren Church Anna Kilburn Charles Dagenbach Hattie Bunyan Grover Hoss Stella Kinney Mae Siebert

Birthday Party At Florence Home

Mrs James Florence hosted a seventh birthday party for her daughter Betty at her Florence home yesterday afternoon. The lawn featured picnic tables decorations favors and a large birthday cake as the centerpiece. Children played games and prizes were won by Butch Harlan Irve Payne Roger Lee Conley and Payne, with many others in attendance including Nancy Pressley Ronald sh Butch Harlan Lola and Reg 4 Payne Junior Katherine and Roger Lee Conley Susie Ely Delores Ann Goodman Carol Sue Spade Judy Adams Judy Harrison Gail Fausnaugh Garry Kirkpatrick and Sue Sprague.

James Florence Betty Butch Harlan Irve Payne Roger Lee Conley Payne Nancy Pressley Ronald Sh Lola Reg 4 Payne Junior Katherine Susie Ely Delores Ann Goodman Carol Sue Spade Judy Adams Judy Harrison Gail Fausnaugh Garry Kirkpatrick Sue Sprague

Women of the Moose Meet in Moose Hall

The LODGES group met with Mrs. Charles Eschliman serving as Senior Regent. Members were told to practice for installation Monday evening at 7 30 p m and all installing officers and escorts were urged to attend.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall Charles Eschliman

Saturday Wero-100 K News Highway Strikes and Spares

A brief sports update notes results from a local bowling event titled Wero-100 K on Saturday. It highlights strikes and spares by participants, with no injuries or disputes reported and the scene closing with a sign-off from organizers.

Final Meeting Marks End of Season for Women’s Society

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist held final meetings at multiple locations. Circles 1 through 8 met for devotionals, luncheons, and business sessions, with plans announced for September and next year. Notable events included gift presentations, readings, and a hospitalities dispersal at LeSourdsville Lake.

Picnic Planned by Spyres Church Group

Spyres of First Presbyterian Church announces a church picnic on Sunday June 20. Members are asked to meet at the church at 4 p m for departure.

Spyres First Presbyterian Church

Screen Actor Crossword Clues Set Quietly

A compact list of Across and Down crossword clues covering actors, group terms, navigation, anatomy, and ancient references with hints on definitions and word lengths for a grid puzzle.

Union Baptist Church Sunday services and programs

Union Baptist Church schedules a 9 30 a m Sunday school under Miss Annetta Moore with a lesson on The Hope For The Messiah and a 10 45 a m worship led by Rev R L Robinson on Heritage and Destiny The Wright Family of Dayton performs a musical program at 8 p m The public is invited Mr Robinson will attend the National Baptist Sunday School Congress in Cleveland June 22 25

Annetta Moore R. L. Robinson Wright Family of Dayton

American Lutheran bodies may unite in federation drive

The eastern district of the American Lutheran Church urged its parent body to pursue a union with the United Lutheran Church of America while calling for wage increases to match rising living costs. The action capped the district's four day convention in Birmingham, Pa, which set June 13 to 17 for the 1949 gathering. Dr. Walter E. Schuette was reelected president, with Dr. William F. Schmidt and others named as officers and committee members from Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Birmingham American Lutheran Conference American Lutheran Church United Lutheran Church of America Walter E. Schuette Sewickley William F. Schmidt Youngstown Ohio Paul Daneker Canton Ray Kulow Hubbard L. Fudge Danal Fulton Carl Oestreich Struthers

DeMolay Installation Ceremonies Tonight

New Hamilton Chapter officers of the Order of DeMolay will be installed at 8 p m in the Masonic Temple. James Sallee to be Master Councillor with Oola Kahn Chapter Cin Cineti in charge. Large Cincinnati delegation and Dayton guests expected at 17th installation.

Hamilton Order of DeMolay Masonic Temple James Sallee Oola Kahn Cincineti Cincinnati Dayton

Mrs Catherine Miller Plans Visit With Ruby Prater

Mrs. Catherine Miller and her son Dickie of 3100 Seneca Street are traveling to Hickory Corners Michigan to visit Miss Ruby Prater.

Catherine Miller Dickie Seneca St Hickory Corners, Mich Ruby Prater

New Hope Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

New Hope Baptist will start Sunday school at 9 30 a m with lesson the Hope For The Messiah Morning worship begins 10 45 a m led by the Senior Choir and Gospel Chorus Dr S C Richards will preach The general missionary society meets at 3 30 p m Missionary meeting follows B T U at 6 p m and the evening service at 7 30 p m River of Jordan Choir performs at Christian Church in Xenia Ohio A chartered bus will depart New Hope Church at 6 30 p m for attendees.

S. C. Richards General Missionary Society

Mt Zion Baptist Prayer Meeting and Services Schedule

Mt Zion Baptist announces a 6 a.m. prayer meeting followed by Sunday school at 9:30 led by Monroe Smith, superintendent. Morning worship at 11 with devotions by the deacons and music from junior and senior choirs. Rev. F H Hampton will preach on An Example For Aspirants To Christian Heroism. B Y P U meets at 6:30 p.m. led by Willie Bankston, president, with evening worship at 8 p.m.

Monroe Smith F. H. Hampton B.Y.P.U Willie Bankston

Monroe United Presbyterian Church Service and events

The Bible School meets Sunday at 9:30 a.m. led by Mark Green and Lois McLaughlin with a class for all. Worship service at 10:40 a.m. will feature Dr Campbell preaching on the Holy Spirit. Youth service at 8 p.m. All are invited. June 30 a sacred concert by the church choirs will be held. Paul J. Mehl reported on presbytery activities at New Wilmington and Cedar Creek. others attending included Dr Campbell and elder John Laynes. June 27 couples married in the past year will be recognized with a special message.

The Bible School Mark Green Lois McLaughlin Doctor Campbell Paul J. Mehl New Wilmington Penna Cedar Creek Tenn Campbell John Laynes

Jehovah's Witnesses announce Bible lecture series start

A new series of Bible lectures begins Sunday June 20 at 3 p m at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave with P G Kolb of the Watchtower Society. A Bible study follows at 4 45 p m using Watchtower. Additional Bible study Tuesday at 7 30 p m and Theocratic Ministry School and weekly service meeting Thursday at 7 30 and 8 45 p m.

Kingdom Hall Central Ave P. G. Kolb Watchtower Society Watchtower Magazine

First Evangelical Church Annual Congregational Meeting

The First Evangelical Church announces its annual congregational meeting for Sunday at 10 30 a m with prelude by Eleanor Shartle playing In Summer Stebbins and offertory Melody Dawes. Choir directed by Mrs Herman J Copp will sing the Anthem Trust in the Lord. Sunday school starts at 9 30 am with graded departments and classes. At 6 30 pm Christian Endeavor meets in the Shine Circle Room led by Marilyn Turner. The Boy Souls gather Tuesday at 7 pm and choir rehearsal is set for Wednesday evening.

Eleanor Shartle Stebbins Dawes Herman J. Copp Lord Christian Enedeavor Shine Circle Marilyn Turner Boy Souls

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