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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1949

Page

5

World Community Day Observed With Peace Theme Service

One hundred five pieces for peace were placed on St. Paul’s altar as World Community Day services opened with organ prelude. Dr. J Stanley Harker urged that peace is possible, calling for unity among Christian communities and aid to war torn Europe.

St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Harold Conn Ralph Mull Middletown W. C. Washington H .H. Jung Helen Gerber Ramsdell Cecil Kindred J. Stanley Harker Presbyterian Church of Hamilton Dr. Harker Christian Brothers Europe Jung Conn Kindred Russell Thomas Forrest Bowman A. L. Hutchens Harold Draut

Christmas party plans announced by local church groups

The Churches Ladies Aid and United Brethren Church met at Mrs. Robert Melamphy’s home with 18 members present. They reported a Christmas party at Mrs. Robert Banker’s home and another at Otterbein home with a gift exchange. Members urged to bring food for a needy family basket.

Ladies Aid United Brethren Church Robert Melamphy Robert Banker Otterbein

Friendship Club Meeting At Fleming Road Home

The Clubs Friendship Club met last evening at Mrs. Gerald Pieratt's Fleming Road home. Members enjoyed a humorous poem she authored about each member, played games with prizes won by Mrs. Malcolm Profitt, Mrs. Clyde Tolliver, and Mrs. James Cochran, and shared a luncheon.

Friendship Club Gerald Pieratt Fleming Rd

Society Deadline Rules For Sunday Pages

Society items must reach the editor by 10 30 a m the following morning. Saturday deadline applies. Pictures for Sunday must arrive by noon edition Thursday space for Sunday should be reserved a week in advance. Weddings over ten days old cannot be used. An engagement or wedding photo will be used not both. Friday 3 p m deadline for Sunday calendar items. Children events are not used.

Society Ursday

Dog Breed Puzzle Across Horizontal and Vertical Clues

A word puzzle grid presents horizontal and vertical clues including dog breed and golf terms. The mixed list features scattered fragments like Perforati and Mistress writings, inviting deduction to fill a themed crossword style grid.

Crossword Clue Packet for Puzzle Number Twenty Five

Military term for answered previous problem is claimed due in thirty nine. A home of a bird and oil compound form are hints. Female saint abbreviated appears. A compass point and a sheep sound appear. An electrical unit and railroad abbreviation complete the set.

Compass Point

Probe Begins Wednesday Into Worst Plane Crash

Washington authorities launch CAB inquiry into the collision of a Bolivian pilot's P-38 and an Eastern Air Lines DC-4 at National Airport. Testimony from Bridoux, hospitalized with pneumonia and injuries, will be part of the record. Recovery of William Snythe, 39, official of Eberhard Faber, completes yesterday's body recoveries.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board Erich Rios Bridoux Bridoux National Airport Potomac River Washington Post Potomac William Snythe Eberhard Faber Pencil Company

San Diego Quake Causes Minor Damage Across City

A strong quake centered near San Diego caused cracked plaster and minor damage to several structures including the harbor department waterfront building and Coronado high school. The 65 second initial shock and 14 second aftershock rattled Southern California and nearby Mexico at 12:42 PM PST with follow up at 8:36 PM PST. Seismologist Fred Robinson compared it to a 1941 event, noting few local faults and limited historic damage.

San Diego Cal City Harbor Department Coronado High School Bay California Mexico Tijuana Mex Fred Robinson Robinson

Blue Ball Presbyterian Sunday Service and Sunday School

Blue Ball Presbyterian schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. with O. G. Bowker as superintendent in charge. Church service follows at 11 a.m. featuring Rev. Byron H. Sprague on God Eliminates Loneliness. Special music by the intermediate choir directed by Jack Young.

O. G. Bowker Byron H. Sprague Jack Young

New Hope Baptist Sunday School and Program Schedule

New Hope Baptist will hold Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Mrs Bertha Webb president on God Comforts His People Morning devotion 10 45 to 11 a m Deacons in charge Sermon by Dr H C Richards Behold I Stand at The Door and Knock The C B S Jubilaires of Hollywood California and The Detroiters of Detroit Michigan will perform at Booker T Washington School at 3 p m Sunday

Bertha Webb 8. C. Richards C.B.S. Jubilaires Hollywood Calif Detroiters Detroit Mich Booker T. Washington School

Kings Mills Baptist Sunday schedule announced

Kings Mills Baptist in Kings Mills will have Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by morning worship at 10 30 a m McGuffey superintendent in charge. Evening service is set for 7 30 p m with a new service Tuesday at 7 p m.

Manford McGuffey Mar Os m

Jefferson Military College Approves Tentative ROTC Course

In Natchez Mississippi the Jefferson Military College board approved a tentative instruction plan to blend naval military air and diplomatic studies for freshmen and sophomores to reduce inter service rivalry. Admiral Merrill proposed a unique curriculum based on ROTC, with cross training in all four sciences and specialization after the sophomore year.

Natchez Jefferson Military College Stanley Murphy A. Stantonerrill USM Admiral Merrill

Bakery Loses Doughnut Deal in Lake Winona Oddity

In Winona Minnesota AP report a customer claiming to be Rev Carl Miller ordered 49 dozen doughnuts for a First Baptist Church supper. He paid with a $30 check and received $12.80 change, then vanished. No Rev Miller or church supper exists. sheriff hunts for the phantom customer and the doughnut surplus.

Winona, Minn Carl Miller Lewiston First Baptist Church Winona

U S Prepares To Give Strong Support To United Indonesia

Washington reports the United States plans firm backing for the Republic of United Indonesia through diplomatic recognition, resumed ECA aid, Eximbank loan consideration, and potential high level visits. About 40 million dollars in aid is proposed as Indonesia readies to form a new government after Dutch actions.

U.S United Indonesia Washington United States Republic of United Indonesia Netherlands Hague Marshall Plan Economic Cooperation Administration Netherlands Home ECA Export - Import Bank Sukarno Nehru India State Department East Indies

Air Base Renamed in Honor of Cleveland War Hero

The Cleveland Air Force base will be renamed Capt. Schlegel Air Force Base to honor Capt. Albert L. Schlegel, a 24 year old WWII fighter ace from Garfield Heights credited with 15 enemy planes and eight anti aircraft guns. Dedication set for Armistice Day.

Cleveland Cleveland Air Force Base Schlegel

Reynolds Hits Snag In Flight In World Record Attempt

Honolulu AP reports millionaiire Milton Reynolds was forced back to Guam on his attempt to set a new around the world flight record. Pan American said engine trouble forced the Stratocruiser two hours out of Guam to turn back. A cylinder replacement will be flown to Guam, delaying the flight about 24 hours. Reynolds may switch planes if earlier flights depart Guam. The aircraft returned to Guam around 3 p.m. He would not reach Honolulu before Sunday morning, leaving a narrow window to beat Col Edward Egan's six day, three hour, 15 minute record.

Honolulu Milton Reynolds Guam Pan American World Airways Pan American Reynolds Philippine Air Lines Transocean Edward Egan New York State Boxing Commission

Chinese coins minted as early as 1091 B C

A historical note confirms coinage in China dates to 1091 B C with early metal tokens. Experts cite archaeologic finds and traditional chronicles detailing the emergence of standardized cash. The item underscores ancient monetary systems and regional trade development.

Red Agents Blamed for Expenditures in AP Report

Senator Edward Martin accuses Soviet influenced groups of driving high federal spending. He told Northampton County Republicans that Communists infiltrate organizations and their unwitting followers push Congress to larger government outlays, predicting a peacetime deficit of six to eight billion dollars.

Easton Edward Martin America

Packard Day At Lehigh Marks 50th Anniversary

Bethlehem Pa AP Today is Packard Day at Lehigh University honoring the 50th anniversary of the completion of James Ward Packard Packard's first automobile. Lehigh graduate Ward Packard built the car which led to the Packard Motor Car Company in War ren C November 6 1899 according to a Lehigh proclamation by Dr Martin D Whitaker.

Bethlehem Packard Lehigh University James Ward Lehigh Martin D. Whitaker Warren, C James Ward Packard Packard Motor Car Company

Radio Programs And Shows On WLW WSAI WMOH And More

A listing of radio schedule items and programs across WLW 700 WSAI 1360 WMOH 1450 and other stations. Programs include Tea and Crumpets Community Chest Hollywood Star Theater Indiana National Guard Foreign programming Hit Parade Dennis Day Judy Canova Grand Ole Opry News and various entertainment segments hosted by Peter Grant Jean Shepherd and others.

Television listings for Saturday and Sunday schedule

The page lists TV programs for Saturday and Sunday including Football scores, Ruthie on the Telephone, Cliff Edwards, Paul Whiteman, Cavalcade of Stars, Wrestling, News, Hopalong Cassidy, A Star in Born, Armed Forces Hour, Playhouse, Garroway shows, and sports events such as Green Bay vs Chicago with boxing and Think Fast.

CBS Ba ’ Ues Ruthie Cliff Edwards Mister Orch Bargy Paul Whiteman WLW Dave Garroway A.D. Va Nevada Aldrich Green Bay Chicago

Convicted Again In Philadelphia Armed Holdup Case

Frank S Townsend, sentenced to 10 to 20 years, studied law in prison after appealing to the U S Supreme Court alleging lack of counsel. He was granted a new trial and convicted again, receiving seven to 15 years.

Philadelphia Franks. Townsend U.S. Supreme Court

Youth Admits Home Burglary in Hamilton Case

Edward Carpenter of Hamilton changed his plea Thursday in Common Pleas Court before Judge Fred B. Cramer and admitted guilt in burglaries last May 28 and 29 at an unoccupied Hamilton residence. Items taken included a typewriter violins golf clubs and other articles valued at 449. The judge took the case under advisement. Carpenter testified that on leading facts.

Edward Carpenter Hamilton Fred B. Cramer Cramer Carpenter

Break-in Leads to Brothers Panned Incident

An incident report notes a break-in in which two brothers, aged eight years apart, faced censure or social disapproval. The item outlines the sequence and the community’s reaction to the event.

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Fred Forman Ted Karshner Pearl Spurlock Lucy Morton Harry Smith Howard Stalker E. L. Long Della Armitage Wilbur Keister James Wray Iola Banks Fletcher Shou Carl V. Smith Catherine Floyd James Baird Society Deadline Lily Blue Ball Presbyterian New Hope Baptist Kings Mills Baptist Jefferson Military School Middletown High School Gordon Manley Grieg Stravinsky Britten de Falla Elgar Manchester Hotel Gillen-Crow Pharmacies Giles & Link Norris Music House RED Lag Wsai Tea & Crumpets Community Chest Hollywood ‘Star Theater Ind. Nat L ‘L Guard Rep Dennis Day Freddy Martin WMOH Sports Parade Caribbean 1 Judy Canova Grand Ol Opry Peter Grant Orch Chandu the Magician Gregory Hood Treasury Hollywood Bylines Jean Shepherd Thomson Tytus Tales of Fatima Hawaii Wilson C.H.S. Vs Ironton Juest Star Chicago Theatre Dance Music Jones Sen Robert Taft Boy Scouts Jamboree WKRC Jean Shepherdews Lere's Ho National Guard Philip Lowe S. Patent Office William J. Miller King Peetsran Ime It-S Legion Ballroom Featuring Eddie Roe Orchestre Walker Junior Chamber OF Commerce Wayne Ludwig Lemon Township George M. Class Pol. Adv Herbert S. Miller POL, Adv
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