Council Fails To Make Headway On Church Merger
Oberlin Ohio AP a merger proposal between Congregational Christian Churches and Evangelical and Reformed Church stalls in the eight day biennial council. Delegates face a vote short of the 75 percent goal and debate an interpretive clause. If stalled, union could slip to 1951 with another church poll.
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Oberlin, O
Congregational Christian Churches
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Congregationalists
General Council
United Church of Christ
Congregational Christian
Interchurch Relations and Christian Unity Commission
Frederick Meek
Boston
Meek
Louis W. Goebel
Chicago
Silver Anniversary Observed By Couple
Mr and Mrs Andrew Craig celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at their home hosted by daughters ba Jean and Margaret. Relatives and friends attended as gifts were opened and rooms were decorated with wedding bells and garden flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Craig
Ba Jean
Margaret
William C. Ashmore
John Rhoades
Howard Ashmore
Floyd Ashmore
J. S. Felter
William Amburey
H. J. Kerber
John Smith
Clarence Gerber
Mae Wise
Hazel Schraub
Janet Baumann
Howard Rust
H. C. Constant
F. H. Ho
Pre Nuptial Shower For Miss Lois Long
Mrs Raymond Willis of Trenton hosted a shower for Miss Lois Long at her home. Long, who is to be married Saturday, enjoyed games and received gifts. Guests included Mrs Carl Hovel, Mrs Charles Johnson, Mrs Hugh Cook and daughter, Mrs Ray Whitt, Mrs Frank Long, Mrs Earl Logston, Miss Marilyn Cummings, Miss Edith Joliff, Miss Lois Ellen Gray, the hostess, and the honoree. Dainty refreshments closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Willis
Trenton
Lois Long
Miss Long
Carl Hovel
Charles Johnson
Hugh Cook
Ray 4Whitt
Frank Long
Earl Logston
Marilyn Cummings
Edith Joliff
Lois Ellen Gray
Community Lodge meets with guests plans August district meeting
Viola Rebekah Lodge met in Knights of Malta Hall with 25 members and three guests. Plans were made for the August district meeting and refreshments were served. The degree staff will practice Thursday evening in the hall. The Isle of Pines, a Cuban possession, features a beach with glistening black sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Rebekah Lodge
Knights of Malta
Isle of Pines
Hospital notices list patients and procedures
In The Hospital Jess Cassidy and others are listed with family details and medical status. The roster includes Joe Stanfill and Janice Bryant in surgical categories, along with several patients under medical care and others in surgical or medical status across multiple streets and towns.
Armco Park Sunday Picnic for Mrs. M. Moore Birthday
A Sunday picnic at Armco Park honored Mrs. M. Moore on her birthday. Attendees included K Rich of Blakeley Ga. Arthur Kidd of Dayton. Henry and Moore families of Monroe. Lewis and Moore families of Carlisle. E Meeks and family of Yellow Springs. Cecil and Logan Gabbard and families of Franklin. Charles Hunt and Ellis Back with families from Franklin and Lytle. Heber Morgan of Springboro. Raymond and John Moore of Franklin. Omer Dyas and families of Blue Ball. Ruth Esselman of Blue Ball. plus other guests.
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Armco Park
M. Moore
K. Rich
Blakeley
Arthur Kidd
Dayton
Henry Moore
Monroe
Lewis Moore
Carlisle
E. Meeks
Yellow Springs
Cecil Gabbard
Franklin
Logan Gabbard, Jr
Charles Hunt
Ellis Back
Lytle, O
Heber Morgan
Springboro
Raymond Moore
John Moore
Logan Gabbard Sr
Omer Dyas
Blue Ball
Ruth Esselman
Former Middleton Resident Honored At Local Tea
Miss Marcia Ellison of El Paso Avenue hosted a Sunday tea for Miss Natalie Moore of Cleveland. Guests included Miss Rosie Moorman, Miss Jane Ann Kurth, and Miss Ginger Pyle who poured at a lace covered table with garden flowers. Moore is a former Middletown resident.
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Marcia Ellison
el Paso Ave
Natalie Moore
Cleveland
Rosie Moorman
Jane Ann Kurth
Ginger Pyle
Moore
Middletown
Nickell Infant Baptism Held at Local Church
Baptismal services for Jeffrey Lee Nickell were held at 10:30 a m in First Evangelical United Brethren Church with Dr E R Turner officiating. The child is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert W Nickell of 1111 Catalpa Drive. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Arthur S Hausleman hosted a dinner after the ceremony with family present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey Lee Nickell
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
E. R. Turner
Robert W. Nickell
Catalpa Dr
Arthur S. Hausleman
Kenwood Dr
Rollie FE. Nickell
Robert Hauselman
Susan
Julianne
Births in area families announce several newborns
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tincher of Trenton welcomed a girl on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Melampy of Middletown Route 2 welcomed a girl on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oliver of Middletown Route 1 welcomed a girl on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Combs of 380 Kettering Blvd Dayton welcomed a boy on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Newton of Lebanon welcomed a boy on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Hollon of Somerville welcomed a boy on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Martin of Excello welcomed a boy on Tuesday.
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Charles Tincher
Trenton
William Melampy
Middletown
Charles Oliver
Edward Combs
Kettering Blvd
Dayton
C. A. Newton
Lebanon
William Hollon
Sommerville
Everett Martin
Excello
Personal notes on Alfrey and Clark families from Ohio trip
Stephen Alfrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Alfrey of Ex cello, is in Children's Hospital Cincinnati for eye surgery. Miss Mary Clark and Miss Ann Clark of 1201 First Ave and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hilton of Cincinnati have returned home after two weeks in West Palm Beach and Miami, Fla as guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Cullom and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowlen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Alfrey
William Alfrey
Excello
Children’s Hospital
Cincinnati
Mary Clark
Ann Clark
First Ave
Bud Hilton
West Palm Beach
Miami
Fla
Carr Diver wedding announced in Ezel and Middletown
Mr and Mrs E O Carr of Ezel Kentucky announce the marriage of their younger daughter Christine to Frank O Diver of Middletown. The ceremony was performed by Rev Jesse L Murriel at the First Methodist Church manse on May 29.
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E. O. Carr
Ezel, Ky
Christine
Frank O. Diver
Middletown
Jesse L. Murriel
First Methodist Church
David Ballard Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
David Ballard celebrated his ninth birthday at home with pink and white decorations and party favors. Amusing games were played with prizes won by Freddie Rice, Mary Sue Goodwin, and Tommie Goodwin among a group including Glen Smith, Sandra Williams, Ronnie Goodwin, Susan Carol Davidson, and others.
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David Ballard
Morris Ballard
The
Bundy Apts
Freddie Rice
Mary Sue Goodwin
Tommie Goodwin
Glen Smith
Sandra Williams
Ronnie Goodwin
Robbie Fugate
Susan Carol Davidson
Larry Allen
Donnie
Cooperettes Hold Season Ending Dinner Meeting at LeSourdsville
The Cooperettes will hold their final season meeting as a dinner gathering tonight at LeSourdsville. Committee members include Mrs. John Alfinn Mrs Black Little and Mrs Harlan Helsel. Members meet at Stouten boroughs Filling Station at 6 30 p m then resume in the fall.
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Cooperettes
LeSourdsville
John Alfinn
Black Little
Harlan Helsel
Stoutenborough
Meeting of Past Councillors Postponed This Week
A scheduled meeting of Julia T. Both Past Councillors will not be held this week. The meeting will be conducted July 1 in the home of Mrs. Ira Sickle of Manchester Ave.
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Julia T
Ira Sickle
Manchester Ave
No Smoking Slide Angers Oxford Moviegoers
In Oxford Mississippi a movie ad showed a pretty girl lighting a cigarette prompting the operator to flash a slide reading please no smoking provoking laughter and a mixed reaction from the audience as the ad presentation paused for the message.
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Oxford
Miss
U.P
Faychallet Scene Sunday Affair at Central Ave home
Mr and Mrs D E Fay and daughter hosted a Sunday gathering at Faychallet on Central Ave. Friends and relatives attended from Cincinnati and Middletown, joining in cards games and a picnic supper. notable guests included E Buerger Frank Conkler and many Fay family members with Jackie Susan Lynn Patty Mary Ann Micky Tommy and Mickael among the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Fay
Ernest Lowenthal
Susan
Lynn
Walter Fay
Patty
Mary Ann
Michael
Anderson
Tommy
Micky
John Fay
Jack Fay
Everett Rinear
Middletown
J. Edward Fay
Jackie
Recital At Cedarcroft Delights Friends Gathered Posey Garden Setting
Mrs. C. J. Hughes presented pupils Miss Carolyn Cribbs and Miss Marilyn Turner at Cedarcroft home of Mr. and Mrs. V. F. Cribbs. The program opened and closed with duets followed by three pieces in classical, romantic, and modern styles. Both students study piano five years under Hughes, daughters of W. E. Cribbs and Dr. E. R. Turner. Refreshments for over 50 guests. Gardens showcased flowers throughout the house.
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Hughes
Miss Cribbs
W. E. Cribbs
Miss Turner
E. R. Turner
Sunset swimming classes begin as kids enroll
Four instructors at Sunset Pool faced a busy Tuesday morning with three age group classes. The 9:30 group of boys and girls opened the sessions, followed by 10:15 for eight to ten year olds and 11:00 for six and seven year olds. pool director Ross A Kramer reported registration for ten lessons on Tuesdays and Fridays over five weeks is heavier than ever, signaling rising interest in learn to swim.
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Sunset Pool
Ross A. Kramer
Fred Schmidt
Tom Strait
Marilyn Day
Joanne Kramer
Meetings Scheduled For County Auditors
Ford Becker of the State Department of Taxation announced three meetings with county auditors this week to aid valuing property for tax purposes. Bucyrus hosts tomorrow, Ravenna Wednesday, Philadelphia Thursday.
Meeting Postponed by LeSourdsville Community Aid
LeSourdsville Community Aid has postponed its June meeting indefinitely. The group did not set a new date and advised members to watch for further notices.
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LeSourdsville Community Aid
Methodist Group Opens Conference in Lakeside
The northeast Ohio conference of the Methodist Church opened its 10th annual session at Lakeside. More than 1,000 ministerial and lay delegates are expected for a six day meeting. Speakers include Bishop Titus Lowe of Indianapolis and Dr. D Elton Tureblood of Earlham College. Sam Morris of San Antonio will address temperance issues. Bishop and Mrs H Lester Smith of Columbus will be honored Friday as Smith retires after the conference.
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Lakeside, C
Northeast Ohio
Members Sought For Longview Service League
Approximately 100 civic minded citizens received bulletins from Longview Hospital urging them to join The Middletown Longview Social Service League whose membership has reached 150. A monthly league session was held at the home of Mrs Gene Fishbaugh. The Optimist Club will sponsor this month’s party for Longview patients with a menu of sandwiches ice cream cookies candy and coffee on June 26.
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Longview Hospital
Middletown Longview Social Service League
Gene Fishbaugh
Optimist Club
Longview
Civil War Veteran McMurray Dies at 103 in Iowa City
Ebenezer C. McMurray, 103, last surviving member of the Andrew Crawford GAR Post in New Philadelphia, died Sunday in Iowa City. He will be buried near Sharon Valley tomorrow. He lived with daughter Mrs. Chester Phillips in Iowa City for the past decade and would have turned 104 on August 27. He earlier farmed near Massillon, Ohio for 26 years.
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New Philadelphia
Ebenezer C. McMurray
Iowa City
Sharon Valley
McMurray
Andrew Crawford Gar
Chester Phillips
Massillon
Pottery union case hearings in Lisbon injunctive dispute
In Lisbon Ohio a Columbiana County court hears the second day of testimony on a petition to enjoin National Brotherhood of Operative Potters officers from paying alleged unauthorized salary increases. James M. Duffy of East Liverpool, the union president, testified as the first witness yesterday.
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Lisbon
Columbiana
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
James M. Duffy
East Liverpool
Police Briefs From Middletown News Needing Details
Police reported 290 dollars in mixed bills lost on Main Street between Columbia and Manchester Avenues, likely dropped from a pocket. A car crash on Yankee Road near Pearl Street left a boy unnamed after being hit. driver Everett Sanderson, 48, reported the incident. Eugene Ferrell, 19, was released on 25 dollar bond after being cited for letting John Lambert, 16, drive his car. City police will confiscate air rifles used within limits unless juvenile workers’ parents are consulted. Patrolman Jesse Morratt sustained a skinned shin and damaged bike while practicing at a gas station. Middletown Party Service advertised beer and wine to take out but was robbed of merchandise overnight.
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Main St
Columbia Ave
Mancheter Ave
Robert Owen
Hamilton
Everett Sanderson
Middletown
Yankee Rd
Pearl St
Sanderson
Eugene Ferrell
Elsmere St
John Lambert
Auburn St
Industrialist leaves $196000 estate in probate action
Hamilton Lucian L. Kahn dies years ago leaving an estate valued at 196794.11 with 30000 in realty. Clara M. Kahn is executrix. Appraisal filed in Probate Court before a ruling over a 95000 life insurance policy whether the widow receives as beneficiary or as estate asset.
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Hamilton
Lucian L. Kahn
Tne
Oscar R. Leiser
Clara M. Kahn
Playground Films Showings Across Sunset Barnitz and Douglas
Under the summer playground safety committee three entertaining films have been scheduled to be shown at Sunset Barnitz and Douglas parks this week. The film will be shown at 8 15 p m Tuesday at Sunset 8 15 p m Wednesday at Barnitz and 8 15 p m Friday at Douglas.
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Summer Playground Safety Committee
Barnitz
Douglas
Theft Reported After Woman Sees Boys Near Building
Police were called shortly after the theft by a woman who noticed three boys loitering near the building, according to Thomas Haney, the manager.
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Thomas Haney
Poelice
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WACS
EWAFS
Liberty Restaurant
Central Ave
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the Whistler
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Jess Cassidy
Cecil Cassidy
Joe Stanfill
Robert Ringgenberg
Ralph Ringgenberg
North Ave
Janice Bryant
Clayton Bryant
Surgical
Sandra Minor
Richard Minor
Fifteenth Ave
Faye Taylor
James Taylor
Santa Fe Rd
Frank Kirchner
Baltimore St
Eugene Johnson
Lewis St
Jacob Groninger
Chautauqua
Clyde Carpenter
Christel Ave
George Chapman
Carl Lowe
William Lowe
Glen Ave
John Reiser
Somerville
James Copeland
John Johnson, Jr
John Johnson, Sr
Mohawk St
Virginia Newcomb
Yankee Rad
L. H. Duff
Gratis
Charles Underwood
Lafayette St
Kellogg's
Ag Nin
Nickell
Forest Hills Country Club
Silver Link Council
Daughters of America
Middletown Section
National Council of Jewish Women
Jack Casper
Sheldon Rd
Legion
Don Juan
Shirley Barr
Joseph Amatulli
Lodema Sarver
Nancy Barnes
Dolores Holtz
Jack Back
Robert Shoemaker
Marvin Monroe
Women's Committee
American Legion
Donald Crowley
Betty Selby
DOT Food Stores
Faychallet
Mon Vensal
Paris
Nea-Acme
Rene Henry
Methodist
Longview Service League
Bay View Lodge
Montezuma
Gerald Merman
Benny Selesestra — Admiss
Monte Cristo
Thomas Carmody
Carmody
Jesse G. Morratt
Casper St
Morlatt
Charles St
Casper Ave
Canal St
Playground Films
Qray
Ene Eo
Asta Bidg
John J. Palmer
Nat'l. Bank
John Dobrozsi, Jr
Bellemonte
William
Bill) Apple
Walter Easterling
Thomas Stubbs
Gough- Lamb’s
Greg
Eric A. Hanson
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