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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1950

Page

5

Mrs Cribbs Speaks At Fellowship Lunch At First Baptist

May Fellowship luncheon of the Council of Church Women was held yesterday at First Baptist Church with Mrs. W. E. Cribbs as speaker. She discussed daily bread as spiritual and practical needs, urging Christian women to influence home, church, and community through their actions and public responsibility.

Mrs. Cribbs Council of Church Women First Baptist Church Howard Stalker Cecil Kindred Pearl Spurlock Fred Stein Gene Phillips Cribbs Jesus Christian Fellowship Howard Watson Forrest Bowman Russell Thomas Mull Parr Fred Foreman Ted Abernathy Walter Rogers Stiles

Brinkmeyer Home Scene Of Party For Attendants

Rehearsal for the wedding of Miss Pat Ellison and John Ransdell was held at the First Baptist Church at six thirty last evening. Afterwards Mrs. Katherine Brinkmeyer and Mrs. Thomas D aunt hosted a reception at the Brinkmeyer home on Central Ave with a spring flower centerpiece and candles. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey T. Ransdell, Mr. and Mrs. Alton G. Ellison, Miss Kitty Ellison, Miss Carolyn Ann Brown, Miss Mary Jo Ransdell, Miss Patsy Bowling, Mrs. John Crist, Miss Helen Puckett, Miss Gloria Pyle, Mr. Harold McGraw, Mr. Herman Adkins, Mr. Jerry Margerum, Mr. Don Winglewich, Miss Ellison, Mr. Ransdell, and the hostesses.

Pat Ellison John Ransdell First Baptist Church Katherine Brinkmeyer Thomas Daunt Brinkmeyer Central Ave Harvey T. Ransdell Alton G. Ellison Kitty Ellison Carolyn Ann Brown Mary Jo Ransdell Patsy Bowling John Crist Helen Puckett Gloria Pyle Harold McGraw Herman Adkins Jerry Margerum Don Winglewich Ellison Ransdell

Pat Weatherwax Guest Of Honor At Kitchen Shower

Bridal showers began last evening for Miss Pat Weatherwax bride elect of Robert Bowman. Mrs. Russell Weatherwax hosted a red and white kitchen shower with a May Pole archway, gifts displayed beneath the pole, and games awarding prizes to Mrs. Richard Grubbs, Mrs. Paul Faries, and Mrs. Robert Knorr. Refreshments circulated among guests, including numerous Weatherwax relatives and friends.

Pat Weatherwax Robert Bowman Russell Weatherwax Queen Ave Richard Grubbs Paul Faries Robert Knorr Knorr Faries Robert Weatherwax R. S. Weatherwax, Sr Earl Jones H. R. Bowman Frances Dodds Edgar Weatherwax Hale Dodds, Sr Grubbs Eugene Chippendale Joyce Weatherwax Carol Bowman

Shower Honors Carolyn Whiteted in Pink and White Theme

Mrs Edward Graft and Mrs Bill Berry hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Carolyn Whiteted at the Graft home on Grand Ave. Guests enjoyed contests with prizes awarded to Mrs Richard Young Miss June Redding and Miss Peg Redding, followed by refreshments in pink and white.

Edward Graft Bill Berry Carolyn Whiteted Graft Grand Ave Richard Young June Redding Peg Redding Paul Fisher Hubert Hendrickson Lee Whiteted Wasson Redding Harry Mehl Russell Martin Orville Bowker Marston Good William Ruth J. F. Hinkle Henry Webb Ted Hall John Weisenberger Mary Lou Hackman Miss Whiteted

Woman's Mission Society Elects Officers at Year-End Meeting

The Woman's Mission Society of the First Baptist Church held its final meeting of the year on Thursday. Mrs. Owen Albaugh was named president, with Mrs. Harry Hayes as first vice president, Mrs. Gordon Pflanzer as second vice president, and Mrs. Carl Combs as third vice president.

Woman's Mission Society of the First Baptist Church Owen Albaugh Harry Hayes Gordon Pflanzer Carl Combs

Australian Town Names Canine Breed Puzzle Outputs

A terse notice compiles clues: adult female entries scarce, two Australian town hints, three clues about making luce edgings, and a reference to a North Syrian deity. Puzzle-style item presents a wordplay sequence tied to geographic and cultural terms.

Morphine case reopened say s Brehm in Lancaster

Rep Brehm of Ohio says he has recruited federal aid for a new investigation into the missing morphine at Lancaster Ohio. He notes 22000 quarter grain tablets still unaccounted for and says the case should not be closed while that stock is missing. Mayor Brandon awaits a report from the Narcotics Squad and will receive a visit from Ohio officials.

Washington Brehm Ohio Lancaster Freda Swinehart Lancaster City Narcotics Squad Brandon

Heer Trial Goes Into Recess As Defense Weighs Stand

In Columbus AP report on the first degree murder trial of James D Heer the court recessed for the weekend with the question unresolved whether Heer will take the stand next week The defense led by Matthew L Bigger seeks to argue intoxication may negate premeditation while prosecutors counter that drunkenness is not a valid murder defense Judge John R King rebuffed attempts to question university officials about drinking rules May 1 1950 details omitted but the dispute centers on whether campus regulations could exonerate the defendant amid a slaying linked to a Delta Tau Delta pledge situation

Columbus James D. Heer Matthew L. Bigger Ohio State University Jack T. McKeown Norwood, O Euclid McKeown Ralph J. Bartlett Bigger State Joseph A. Park King Wnhiversit Board of Trustees Frank Mallett Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Church meeting notices and program lineup

President Mrs Lewis secretary and knee Perry treasurer. Mrs Franklin Stiles led the devotional period with the subject Gods Out of Doors. Mrs Guy Smothers presented the afternoons program with a flannel graph talk The House Which Love Built. Mrs Thomas Baird Sr and her committee served refreshments from a prettily appointed table.

Lewis Knee Perry Franklin Stiles Guy Smothers Love Thomas Baird

Funeral for Youngstown worker electrocuted in crane accident

Martin B. Duffy Sr., 44, of Youngstown, an employee of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company, will be mourned in a Saturday service. He died after an electrical accident Wednesday night when he apparently fell against a switch in his crane.

Youngstown, O Martin B. Duffy, Sr Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company

Radio Programs and Guest Stars Highlight Saturday Schedule

Saturday radio lineup includes Peter Grant Dance Orchestra on WSAI 1360 K. A Tea & Crumpets Jean Shepherd News with Woodard Cha' of MGM Theater Hollywood Byline Dinner Music Young Love Vaughn Monroe Notable Notes Mod Concert News Hawaii Calls Fairy for night 20 Questions Guest Star True or False Lombardos USA Teens Our Town Night Watch Sign Off Cote Glee Club Miss Parade Boy Scouts Wright Family Capitol Reports Church of Christ Meet The Band Journey Into Melody Music You Want Platter Time.

WSAI K. A Jean Shepherd Woodard Cha MGM MGM Theater Hollywood

New Steps Are Taken To Battle Boat Fires

Cleveland Fire Department will arm passenger ships docking here with sprinkling systems and ship telephones linked to city fire and police lines. Weekly inspections of Detroit and Cleveland Company ships will occur when schedules permit. Fire officials, including Capt. J. R. Dempsey and Capt. Herman J. Behnke, spent two days in Detroit coordinating upgrades.

Cleveland Toronto J. R. Dempsey Fire Prevention Bureau Fire Department Detroit E. Ninth Herman J. Behnke

YMCA Secretary Addresses Group at Dinner Meeting

Ralph Knight executive secretary of the YMCA spoke at the Worker's Conference dinner last evening at First Church School. He addressed youth personal and community problems and explained how the church could help remedy them. During the Sunday school meeting it was decided no summer Bible school will be held this year though planned for 1951. Harlan Jarvis presided.

Ralph Knight YMCA First Church Knight Nday Harlan Jarvis

Colored News: Variety Club Meeting and Hymn Program

The Variety Club met at Mrs. Sallie Latimore's home with a chicken dinner. Mrs. Harry Wills of Rushville spoke to members. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson's home in Franklin on May 11. The New Era Baptist Church Senior Choir presents an interpretation of hymns Sunday at 7:30 p.m. featuring songs by Charles Wesley Fannie Crosby and Joseph Scriven, tied to the church building fund effort.

Sallie Latimore Harry Wills Rushville Ind Elizabeth Henderson Franklin New Era Baptist Church Charles Wesley Fannie Crosby Joseph Scriven Church Building Fund

May queen of Ohio State named Mary Jo Klinker

Mary Jo Klinker of Upper Arlington is crowned the 1950 May queen at Ohio State University. The 19 year old education sophomore is five feet four inches tall with light brown hair.

Columbus, O Ohio State University Mary Jo Klinker Upper Arlington Columbus College of Education

Television Schedule Preview and Evening Lineup

Channel 5 station WLW lists a daytime to late night slate with Kenny Roberts, Cinemaati Skyline, Spotlight on Tomorrow, Midwestern Hayride, Wrestling, Weather, cartoons, and music shows. Notable entries include Dick Bray’s Fans in the Stands and Paul Dixon’s Music Shop among other program titles.

Kenny Roberts the Enquirer Wrest Channel 5 Hope Cassidy Coco Clown Bill Dawes Paul Dixon Lou Smith

Transition to Wet Fire Sprinkler Systems

A report states that D and C Eastern States and Western States lines operating between Detroit and Cleveland have converted to wet systems. Formerly these systems used dry operations where containers held water only when needed. now water-filled pipes remain charged at all times.

Company Detroit Cleveland

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