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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1949

Page

3

Pretty Shower Honors Maribelle Bailey on St Patrick Day

Miss Phyllis Doench hosted a green and white shower at 1707 Seventh Ave for Maribelle Bailey whose April 9 wedding to Robert Flesher is planned. Attendees included Mrs. Ray Paynter Jr and Miss Shirley Barr as gifts were opened and a dessert course served.

Phyllis Doench Seventh Ave Maribelle Bailey Robert Flesher Miss Bailey Howard Cain Garfield St William Flesher Central Ave St. Patrick's Day Obert Wetzel Mary Garofalos Shirley Barr Bailey Ray Paynter, Jr John Young Robert, Wet

Arlington Park Circle meeting at First Baptist Church

Mrs. Edward J. Hiner hosted Arlington Park Circle of the First Baptist Church at 23 Aberdeen Dr. The meeting opened by president Mrs. Bernard Draut with devotions by Mrs. Harley Hodson reading Psalms 19. Mrs. E. M. Stanton of Franklin spoke on West Indies travel, noting island conditions and class divides. Nineteen in attendance plus two guests, including Mrs. Harriet Connors of Cleveland. Meeting closed with prayer and refreshments. Cigaret ashes make a good polish for silver.

Edward J. Hiner Aberdeen Dr Arlington Park First Baptist Church E. N. Gilbert Bernard Draut Harley Hodson E. M. Stanton Franklin West Indies Harriet Connors Cleveland Hiner E. M Stanton Sunshine Circle Evangelical United Brethren Church William Lockard First Corinthians Mary Graves E. R. Turner Griff Davis Hattie Runyan Charles Sanderson George Knott Eva Louderback Anna Brothers Anna Crauder Dan Davis Ethel DeBolt Walter Cass Anna Kilburn Lucy McCoy Clara Woodward Walter Ridenour Nettie Collins Grover Hoss Charles Dagenbach

Churches Circle Meetings Cover March Activities

The article reports multiple Circle meetings at homes of Mrs. Weatherwax Methven and Douglas for devotionals and programs on subjects like the steep ascent of heaven labor problems and forgiveness. It notes guest attendees, playlets by students, and post meeting refreshments plus a Sunshine Circle meeting with officers installed and St Patrick’s Day table decor.

Circle I Russell Weatherwax John Methven H. H. Douglas Glenn Ellison Phil Shetter

Pre-Eastern music program and Circle 7 meeting notes

A church program featured pre Eastern music by Helen Maysilles and fellow artists with a social hour to follow. Circle 7 met at Mrs Dan Murphy’s home planning a rummage sale for April 1. De votions focused on The Risen Christ and a book review by Mrs Royal Smith. Circle 8 met with Mrs W D Vorhis as Melvin Kelso led with forgiveness themed devotions and United Nations study.

Circle 4 Gilbert Sheard South Main St Proctor Hill Ellis May Sue Kendall Cincinnati Esther Hall Friendship Hall Methodist Church Ned Oglesby Kathleen Hall Sanders Unice Pennewit Franklin, O Gilbert Sheard, Jr Jesus Helen Maysilles L. J. Ragland Howard W. Wren Herbert Frantz Maysilles Ragland Faure Bessie Mullen George Colyer Henry Circle 7 Dan Murphy Santa Fe Rd Royal Smith Murphy John Rice Clair Tieman Superior Ave Circle 8 W. D. Vorhis Central Ave Melvin Kelso Church of God Sam Lapham United Nations

Reptile clue and word list puzzle hints emerge

A dense word puzzle lists across and down clues with hints like powerful jawed reptile, various abbreviations, and terms such as eternity operatic solo loyal. The vertical clues include arrive ab Sheltered side and social insect to test crossword solvers.

Motorist Injured by Mystery Train in Berwick

In Berwick Pennsylvania an automobile driven by Dr P H Jamison 72 was struck by a mystery train undergoing testing before shipment to Spain The train built by American Car and Foundry for Spanish Railways struck the car causing a total wreck Jamison was taken to Berwick Hospital then to Geisinger Hospital Danville Pa The train reportedly is shorter and lower than standard with two rear wheels and a front hooked to a leading car Engineers cite lightweight aluminum low center of gravity and lean in curves for stability at high speed

Berwick Acopeck Spain American Car and Foundry Company Spanish National Railways P. H. Jamison Jamison Geisinger Danville ACF

Bandits Leave Empty Bag After West 47th Street Hold-Up

Two gunmen waylaid Joseph Gooch as he stepped from a car in front of Locknut Corporation of America on West 47th Street. They grabbed a leather bag from Gooch, but it contained only tools for his Burroughs Adding Machine work valued at $75. Police say the assailants shadowed Gooch after he cashed a paycheck at the State Bank of Clearing before the theft.

Chicago Joseph Gooch Gooch Locknut Corporation of America West 47Th St State Bank of Clearing Burroughs Adding Machine Company

Rebekah Lodge to Meet at Knights of Malta Hall

Rebekah Lodge schedules Monday night at 7 30 at the Knights of Malta Hall. A class of candidates will be initiated during the business session followed by a social hour. The degree chiefs picture set for 7 pm Monday was postponed. Mrs. O W Hein led discussion with the group. Mrs. George Baxter welcomed as a new member and Mrs. A C O Connor guest of the afternoon. Social hour hosted by Mrs J B Hosey Mrs Wallace Frayer and Mrs Robert Stewart.

Rebekah Lodge Knights of Malta O. W. Hein George Baxter A. C. O’conner J. B. Hosey Wallace Frayer Robert Stewart

Sweden Rejects Soviet Charges on Balts in Sweden

Sweden denounces Russian accusations of Baltic persecution as absurd. The foreign office says there is no basis for charges that Sweden blocks voluntary repatriation of Estonians Letts and Lithuanians who fled after Soviet Occupation. Sweden contends these people are asylum seekers under international law and refuse to return to their occupied homelands.

Stockholm Sweden Foreign Office

Town appointed Ohio health commissioner in Lansing

Named commissioner Lancaster, Dr. Floyd B. Town of Lansing, Mich., becomes the first full-time health chief. He replaces Dr. C. B. Snider who declined the $7,500 full-time post after 25 years as part-time commissioner.

Lancaster Floyd B. Town Lansing, Mich C.B. Snider

Saturday Sushy Melodies News Music Air Castles Midd Hit Parade

A compact Saturday music page highlights Sushy and Melodies News with air castes and a mid lineup featuring a hit parade. The feature spotlights performers, upcoming broadcasts, and charting songs in a lively period setting.

Sushy Melodies News Music

Butler County Court Notices and Probate Actions

The Butler County courts deal with several cases including divorces involving Lillian Jackson vs Eugene Russell and Joyce Ewen vs Charles Ewen, both citing cruelty or neglect. The will of Norah M Galloway is probated with Gertrude McCray named executrix. Carl E Persch estate valued at 1870.95 with realty 8500. An injury claim of 2457.39 by Simon R Russell. A Hamilton Common Pleas case against minor Robert Hanaford for brain concussion from a March 23, 1947 collision at Main and Cats. The plaintiff spent 45 days in hospital.

Lillian Jackson Highland St Middletown Eugene Russell Grove St Ralph Ewen Haton Joyce Ewen Hamilton Irene McFadden Charles E. McFadden Wilbraham Rd Norah M. Galloway Gertrude McCray Clinton D. Boyd Marie Boyd Simon R. Russell Common Pleas Court Ainst Robert Hanaford Earl J. Hanaford Gilmore Rd Main and Cats Russell

Lausche Faces Delays as FEPC Bill Stalls in Legislature

Gov Lausche presses for passage of the Fair Employment Practices Commission measure amid stalled action in both chambers. Sen Robert C. Ragan of Lucas warns a Monday night vote looms, while House leaders promise changes before Wednesday’s vote. Critics demand alternative education programs if enacted. Action on liquor and FEPC acts serves as a barometer of Lausche’s political weather.

Robert C. Ragan D Lucas Ragan House Lausche Democratic Representatives FEPC Fair Employment Practices Commission Senate

Vote on Cuya County soil district set for April 5

A referendum on the proposed soil conservation district for Cuyahoga County will be held Tuesday April 5. Only farm property owners may vote and 65 percent must approve to form the district.

Cleveland Cuyahoga County Harold S. Ward County Agricultural Extension Service Ward

Poland protests Yugoslavia move over bureau closure

In Warsaw AP reports Poland protests Yugoslavia closing the Polish Information Bureau in Belgrade calling it a hostile act. The Polish news agency said the move was forced March 15 by demonstrators who raided the bureau. Tito’s Yugoslavia had clashed with Russia and other iron curtain powers, while the U.S., Britain and France could keep bureaus in Yugoslavia.

Warsaw Poland Yugoslavia Belgrade People’s Democracy Marshal Tito Russia United States Britain France

Witness Free On Bail In Wire-Tapping Case

New York authorities report a Department agent free on bail under 2500 dollars as a material witness. He and Kenneth Ryan were allegedly hired to tap telephone wires by attorney John G. Broady and Clendenin Ryan, aged 45, amid an ongoing wire-tapping inquiry.

Ury Department Kenneth Ryan John G. Broady Clendenin Ryan

Eberly Named Temporary Chief of Cincinnati Weather Bureau

John H. Eberly was assigned yesterday to take temporary charge of the U S Weather Bureau in Cincinnati. He will succeed J Cecil Alter who retires March 31. Eberly is being sent from the central office in Washington until a permanent appointment can be made.

Cincinnati John H. Eberly U. S. Weather Bureau J. Cecil Alter Eberly Weather Bureau Washington

Walk Off Jobs at Republic Steel in Youngstown

More than 100 leaders and helpers walked off their jobs at Republic Steel Corporation's open hearth and tube mill yesterday. Superintendent Harry White said no grievance was filed and that the union is in violation of the no strike clause. CIO United Steelworkers say the dispute centers on job classification.

Youngstown Republic Steel Corporation Republic Harry White CIO United Steelworkers

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