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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1951

Page

11

Franklin Congregations Set Three Hour Service

Franklin congregations plan a three hour Good Friday service from noon to 3 p.m. at First Methodist Church with seven ministers speaking on Jesus on the cross. Speakers include Fea R. Stanforth Wilhelmina McLane Helen King and others. organ interludes add to the program. Each hour includes hymns prayers and Scripture readings.

Franklin—Union First Methodist Church Ministerial Association Jesus Fea R. Stanforth Wilhelmina McLane H. S. Gessner First Baptist Church Helen King Granville Blair Albert A. McMurrin Church of the Nazerene E. E. Caldwell First Church of God

McClellan urges temporary withdrawal of RFC revamp plan

Washington AP Sen McClellan chairing the Expenditures Committee urged President Truman to withdraw temporarily his plan to overhaul the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. He said Congress should fashion its own solution as hearings opened on abolishing the RFC five member board and placing the agency under one administrator. Maybank signaled support for delaying final action and immediate hearings on several abolition proposals.

Washington McClellan D-Ark Senate Expenditures Committee Truman Reconstruction Finance Corporation Congress RFC Senate Banking White House Senator Maybank D-Sc

Springboro School Board Meets Dayton Architects on New Building

Springboro Clearcreek Township School Board met Dayton architects this week to discuss plans for a proposed new school building.

Springboro Springboro - Clearcreek Township Dayton

Demo Leaders May OK Ives Troop Plan

Democratic leaders signaled openness to Senator Ives proposed amendment on future congressional action for sending U S troops to Europe. Sen Connally said he is studying the plan to authorize four more divisions under Eisenhower's command, with Taft urging stronger language to require a congressional declaration before future ground force assignments.

Ives U.S Dwight D. Eisenhower International Command Taft Ohio Senate Russell D-Ga Connall United States

315 Casualties Listed in Korea War Report

The Defense Department released a new Korea war casualty list identifying 315 additional casualties. The report shows 40 killed, 25 wounded, 20 missing in action and four injured in accidents.

Washington Defense Department Korea

Farm Economy Report Highlights for Week Ending March 13

Ohio State University extension economists summarize week’s farm trends with price prospects, labor declines, and CCC support. Milk consumption rising per capita but dairy prices and ceilings remain uncertain. margarine output up and veal grade reforms take effect. spring lamb crop up two percent while weather affects lambing.

Ohio State University CCC

Strike Wave Mounts Across France Amid Wage Demands

Paris AP report details a mounting nationwide strike wave in France disrupting rail service, gas pressure, and subway transit. Unions from CGT to FO push wage hikes as Premier Queuille warns of a potential national crisis while electricity mostly holds, Renault plants face stoppages, and a 78 state wage minimum looms for hotel and restaurant workers.

Paris France Henri Queuille Socialist Workers Force Renault Automobile

Seven Children Die In Ontario Fire

BRANTFORD ONT AP Seven children perished in a frame house fire on the Six Nations Indian Reservation yesterday. Bodies of six children of Wit hyfred Henry owner of the dwelling and 16 year old Arthur Crawford a partially crippled cousin were found in the ruins. The dead ranged from one to 16 years. Marvin Henry age 14 escaped by leaping from an upstairs window and said he urged the others to follow but none did. A gas lamp hanging too close to the ceiling was blamed for the fire.

Brantford Ont Withyfred Henry Arthur Crawford Marvin Henry

Break-in Probe At Runyan Service Station On North Main

Police investigated a break-in of a soft drink storage box at Runyan Service Station on North Main St. The incident was reported at 11 p.m. yesterday by the merchant policeman. A bicycle licensed to Robert Clements of 1606 Sycamore St. was recovered at Ninth Ave. and Yankee Rd. at 1 a.m. today, officers said.

Runyan North Main St Robert Clements Sycamore St Ninth Ave Yankee Rd

Lebanon Odd Fellows Amateur Program Set for Town Hall

The Lebanon IOOF Lodge plans an Amateur Program at Town Hall on Tuesday April 3 entry still open and open to acts with entertainment value. Winners advance to District Five and then state wide contests. Proceeds fund youth work by the fraternity. Tickets on sale soon at the Book Shop Cedar City Bakery and from lodge members.

Lebanon Odd Fellows Lodge Mem Bers IOOF Cedar City Wilmington Monroe Springboro Marion Snyder District Five

Methodist Brotherhood Schedules Guest Night

Warren County Methodist Brotherhood will hold a Guest Night at Morrow Methodist Church on Monday April 9. Marion Snyder announces the event with a dinner served by Morrow Church women. Dr L T McKinney Dayton layman and former Ohio Mason grand master will speak. Members are urged to bring a guest from any denomination. Masonic members are also invited. Rev Robert Meredith and Russell Drake supervise arrangements.

Lebanon Warren County Methodist Brotherhood Morrow Methodist Church Marion Snyder Morrow Church L. T. McKinney Dayton Masons Ohio McKinney Warren County Brotherhood Masonic Fraternity Robert Meredith Russell Drake

Acheson Says No New Authority for Korea Crossing

Secretary of State Acheson stated the United States seeks a common stance with Allies on the 38th parallel issue but does not seek new authority for UN forces to cross the boundary. He noted consultation with nations with troops in Korea and coordination with Gen. MacArthur's command.

Washington Acheson United States United Nations North South Korea U.S Korea Douglas MacArthur

Eva Peron Enters Grocery Business

Buenos Aires reports Eva Peron opens a grocery venture with a sale at a liquor counter. The first lady, linked as a vice presidential running mate, unveils 37 low price stores run by the Social Aid Foundation and offers locally made Scotch whisky at 34.75 sos per bottle, cheaper than competing outlets.

Buenos Aires Eva Peron Argentina Social Aid Foundation

Two Injured At Aeronca Plant

Two workers at Aeronca Manufacturing Corpora were injured in separate incidents late last night and early this morning. Everett Soard, 33, of Franklin Route 1, caught his right hand in a machine gear and was treated for a right thumb laceration. R. C. Stansbury, 47, of Camden Route 3, caught his left thumb in a sander and was treated for a left thumb laceration.

Aeronca Manufacturing Corporation Everett Soard Franklin R. C. Stansbury Camden

Germantown Junior Class Play Cast Named

Germantown announces the senior class play Stage Struck to be staged in the auditorium on April 26 and 27. Kay Wallace leads as Miss Billingsly with Glander as Teddy Sales and McDonald as Mr. Bob the janitor.

Germantown Kay Wallace Miss Billingsly Fred Glander Teddy Sales Edgar McDonald Bob Barbara Steller Velma Powers Lois Fraley Joleene Moore Jinny Dunlap

Local 4-H Tractor Club Meets Thursday Evening

Nearby briefs note the Lemon Madison Township 4 H Club gathering at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Daniels Implement Store in New Miami. Also listed are the Franklin Jo Bod Lena Garden Club meeting at Mrs Klaber's home and the Birthday Circle of the First Baptist Church meeting Thursday at the Badgely residence on Home Ave.

Lemon - Madison Township Daniels Implement Store New Miami Franklin Jo-Ba-Lena Garden Club P. W. Klaber First Baptist Church Badgely Home Ave

Franklin P T A Elects Officers for 1951 52 Term

Franklin Wilbur Lakes was elected president of the Franklin Parent-Teachers Association for the 1951 52 term at the March meeting in the high school auditorium. Other officers are John Tewell vice president Joyce Swink secretary and Mrs Robert Eaton treasurer. Installation set for April 23. Registration Day and Spring Festival planned. Easter music program by 90 member Boys Choir with soloists and narrator. Awards presented for Legion sponsored essay contest. Salary Bill 48 discussed by Supt Augspurger and President Berger. Social hour refreshments by Anthony Wayne School room mothers. Last meeting of 1950 51 term upcoming.

Franklin Wilbur Lakes Franklin Parent- Teachers Association John Berger John Tewell Joyce Swink Robert Eaton Berger Elmer J. Gregg Mabel Stulzenburg Edith Mathias Alfred Albright Anthony Wayne School Edna Mae Shepphard The West School Paul Clifford Jesus Lonesome Valley Jessa Cecil White Temple Bob Mehl David Shotwell James Dunn, Jr Russell McElfresh Post American Legion Red Legion R. E. Augspurger Columbus

Southlands Dixie Quartet Presents Spirituals Program

The Southlands Dixie Quartet will present a program of spirituals in the school auditorium Friday at 7 30 p m.

Southlands Dixie Quartet

Moving picture "Gol gotha" to be shown at school

A film showing titled Gol gotha is planned at the school on Thursday at 1 p.m. The event invites students and staff to attend the moving picture display in the afternoon.

Germantown Legion Posts Schedule of Easter Egg Hunt

Germantown Legion Post will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Veteran's Memorial Playground. A Girl Scout Nature course starts Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Girl Scout Headquarters in Dayton. Germantown Legion Auxiliary meets today at 7:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall.

Germantown Legion Post Veteran's Memorial Girl Scout Dayton Germantown Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Easter market postponed and club meetings set

Springboro Grange meeting postponed to next Wednesday evening. Springboro Garden Club to meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Hayes Leach's home. Ninety and Nine Class of the Methodist Church School to sponsor an Easter market at the council building Saturday.

Springboro Grange Springboro Garden Club Hayes Leach Methodist Church School

GI Dividend Soon From VA For Veterans Insurance

The Veterans Administration will mail the first of about 8,0000 special veterans insurance dividend checks in April. About 685 million dollars will be paid, covering 1948 through 1951. Policyholders with January anniversary dates receive their checks first.

Washington Veterans Administration

Dinner Guests Honor Mrs Harry Matter in Franklin Shower

Carlisle residents gathered at Mrs Steve Ricos home in Franklin for a shower honoring Mrs Harry Matter Friday with a guest list including Mrs D R Gingerich Mrs Ed gar Cross Mrs Don Ingabrand and Mr and Mrs George Mount Saturday Mr and Mrs Don Ingabrand hosted. Warner Conover returned home from Miami Valley Hospital Sunday. Mrs Edgar Cross and Charles Cross were dinner guests of Mr

Ohio Wesleyan Alumni Dinner Set March 29

An Ohio Wesleyan fellowship dinner and booster program for alumni students and friends from Warren and Butler counties will be held at the Hotel Manchester Middletown on Thursday March 29 at 6 45 p m during spring vacation. The program features a student body panel and a high school senior from Lebanon Middletown and Hamilton. Faculty greetings by Robert H Ross Jr and trustee greetings by G H Townsley with a trophy to the community bringing the most attendees. Dale Waites of Lebanon serves on the Warren County committee. Reservations urged by March 26.

Lebanon Ohio Wesleyan Warren Butler Manchester Middletown Hamilton Robert H. Ross, Jr University

Registration Set First Aid Course Seen In Franklin

Joseph Priest Jr enrolls in Red Cross Instructor's Refresher Course at Middletown for high rating instructors. The course supports civilian defense, with Priest noted for wartime First Aid work and aims to start classes locally after completion. Interested residents may register at the City Building in Franklin.

Franklin Joseph Priest, Jr Red Cross Middletown Priest

Missionary Society Studies Near East Panorama

The Womens Missionary Society of the First Brethren Church met Wednesday to study Near East Panorama led by Mrs. Glenn Myers. The next regular meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Virgie Gregg in Eaton on April 4.

Gratis Womens Missionary Society of the First Brethren Church Near East Panorama Glenn Myers Virgie Gregg Eaton

Communion Schedule Noted For Trenton Lutheran Church

The Lutheran Church in Trenton will serve Holy Communion Thursday at 7 30 p m and on Easter Sunday There will also be services Friday at 7 30 p mิดต่อ

Trenton Lutheran Church

Auxiliary to Meet Germantown Tonight

The American Legion Auxiliary of Germantown will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7 30 p.m. in the Legion Hall.

Germantown American Legion Auxiliary of Legion Hall

Civil Defense Film Schedule Planned Across County Sectors

Lebanon reports Civil Defense training film showings from March 22 to April 4 starting with The Atom Strikes. Sector dates cover Turtlecreek to Deerfield Townships with times and venues to be set by directors. A second film Medical Effects of Atomic Warfare arrives late April. goal is first aid training for all and home nursing for one family member.

Lebanon Corwin Nixon Warren County Civil Defense Turtlecreek Lebanon High School Turtlecreek Towneship Franklin Township Clearcreek Towneship Wayne Township Massie Township Washington Township Harlan Township Salem Township Hamilton Township Union Township Deerfield Township County Civil Defense Office Memorial Hall Marvin Stahl Civil Defense Welfare Services Civil Defense Directors

Franklin Chamber Board Meeting and church notices

Franklin residents are reminded of a Thursday noon Franklin Chamber of Commerce board meeting at Blair's near Middletown for officer elections. The Birthday Circle of the First Baptist Church postpones its Thursday event to March 29 at Mrs. P Badgely's Home Ve. A family night supper is planned at the Methodist Church this evening with invites. The Franklin Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meets Thursday evening at the Masonic Hall.

Franklin The Franklin Chamber of Commerce Blair’s Middletown First Baptist Church Franklin Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall

Kings Mills Juniors Prep Play Gertie Goes Plain

The Kings Mills High School junior class rehearses Gertie Goes Plain directed by C Robert Constable. An all girl cast will perform in the school gymnasium on Friday April 6.

Kings Mxs Kings Mills High School Gertie C. Robert Constable

Grange Meeting Date Is Changed

Springboro Grange officials remind members of postponing the meeting from this evening to next Wednesday due to Holy Week service conflicts.

Springboro Springboro Grange

Nature course set at Germantown Girl Scout HQ

The third in a series of Girl Scout Nature courses will run Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Girl Scout Headquarters in Dayton. The notice ends with a call to give to the Red Cross.

Germantown Girl Scout Dayton

Birth day dinner honors Boxwells in Dayton

Mr and Mrs Ralph Boxwell attended a birthday dinner Saturday at the home of Mrs Harry Young in Dayton. Other local social visits include Mr and Mrs John Wendt visiting Toledo and Mr and Mrs Marvin Shannon stopping to see Mr and Mrs Leroy Sixt in Hamilton.

Trenton Ralph Boxwell Harry Young Dayton Robert Poplin Gordon Burns Troy Oliver Frazier Middletown William Harbaum Thomas Baker Paul Baker Miamisburg Carl Schiebert Harold Woodrey

Banquet Planned for Carlisle Father and Son

A father son banquet will be served March 31 at the Presbyterian Church parlors at 6 30 p m Don Ingabrand should be contacted for reservations.

Carlisle Presbyterian Church Don Ingabrand

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Farm Economy Report General Federation of Labor CGT Ontario Odd Fellows Methodist Brotherhood Arthur Aeronca Esther Snow Tim Emley Victor Hayes William Shultz Cokie Hall Merele Wilson Bucky Duncan Bill Longman Larry Dean Eugene Simpson Wally Banker Jackie Evans Mr. Hall Cokie Joyce Krettzer Sunday Franklin News Notes Methodist Church Kings Mills RCA Victor Vradelis Broad
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