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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1949
Page
5
After Betty Lefferson and Wallace Baldwin rehearsed at Evangelical United Brethren Church, Mrs Homer Lefferson hosted a buffet for twenty wedding party members and hostesses at her home. The decor was pretty and the event provided a social festive mood before tonight’s wedding.
Washington AP reports an Agriculture Department survey finds skid ding farm prices hurt Ohio farmers with cash receipts from crop and livestock sales dropping 14 percent to 647,751,000 dollars. The national decline stands at nine percent.
Establishes deadlines for Society Department items to avoid confusion. Sanctions reports due by 10 30 a m the next day, Saturday deadline 9 30. Pictures must arrive by Friday noon, reserve Sunday space a week ahead. Weddings or photos older than ten days not used. Engagement or wedding photo only. Sunday calendar items by 3 p m Friday. Children parties and stork showers not used.
Members of the Circle Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic met in the Civic Auditorium Friday evening for their regular business session with Mrs. Lawrence Dugan presiding. Mrs. Frank Troutvine Sr. invited the group to her Shafer Street home for a Christmas party and gift exchange in December. The date will be set later.
Members of the Emanon Club convened with Mrs. Retsel Dennis of Fifteenth Ave last evening. A new member, Mrs. Walter James, was welcomed. Names were drawn for an exchange at the agos inner party to be held at Member 18 at Mrs. Chester Mull's home. Cards were the diversion, prizes went to Mrs. Clyde Peck Mrs. Robtt Woods and Mrs. Mull. Attending were Mrs. Glenn Tullis Mrs. W. Back Mrs. James and the hostess. Refreshments followed at a late hour.
After a lengthy session, committee chairmen delivered reports while attendees adjourned to a social hour following the meeting's end.
A snapshot of WLW T WKRC TV and WLW U days listing channel by channel shows programs from 1:30 PM to 11:10 PM including pre game warmup Bearcat Brevities Xavier versus UC football scores and late night films and sign offs across WLW T WKRC and WHIO stations with multiple time slots and features for local viewers.
A crossword style clue list with horizontal and vertical hints. Across clues include items like Depicted flower and Cushion, while down clues reference Youth Island and Meadow. The grid features terms such as New Guinea Beccy and Sea eagle, with several short words and abbreviations as answers.
Retired puzzle clue references a Russian Julee aged 43 turning in for the night. The item notes a late evening withdrawal from activity with a quiet, restful conclusion. The phrasing suggests a puzzle answer type rather than a news event.
Members of St Marys Altar Rosary Society met at Mrs Heber Jones Ardmore Dr last evening to sponsor a benefit card and bingo party for November 30 at Knights of Columbus Hall with table prizes and refreshments. Eighty eight members and guests of the Women's Association of First Presbyterian Church gathered for their November meeting with devotions, music, and a play on Christian stewardship titled An Alabaster Cruse. The Semper Fidelis of First Baptist discussed a Christmas party and a Thanksgiving basket, while the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist held an executive meeting in the church chapel led by Mrs Charles F Bailey with program by Mrs Raymond Young.
The president led devotions themed Teaching a Child to Pray focusing on a growing consciousness between child and God. Mrs. Bailey and officers reported, a June 1950 WSC S of Christian Service meeting was planned to honor new members. A luncheon followed with decorative fruit bowls, evergreen beds, and three branch candelabra.
Hollywood AP reports veteran cartoonist Jimmy Swinnerton, creator of Little Jimmy and Canyon Kiddies, will be feted on his 75th birthday with friends tonight. He recalls being diagnosed with tuberculosis in Palm Springs almost 50 years ago and told to expect a month to live. three doctors have since died.
Massillon Ohio announces the Lincoln Highway west viaduct over the Tuscarawas River reopened to traffic after months of construction with about 15,000 attending dedication ceremonies yesterday.
The Mt Pleasant Baptist Church selects Rev Eldon A Huchison to pastor and lead the 10 45 a m worship service.
Listings show Canary Show at 5 30 pm followed by Ski Sketches in Melody at 6 pm and Voice of 1 Enquirer at 6 30 pm Midwestern Hayride airs twice then 7 30 pm slot To Be Announced remains on the docket indicating forthcoming program.
A compact fragment lists names and events including Gene Autry Philip Marlowe Gang Buster Niptey hobby Fairy For A Night 20th Centry Serena Fest Star Music for dancing Sen Robert Taft Boy Scouts Open Bible Hour Tiger Ellison Jamboree.
The First Church of God holds Sunday school at 9 3 a.m with bus routes to Mayfield Maple Clifton Farms Buna Vista on Veterans Village. Morning service at 10 35 followed by Dr. R C Caudill sermon Signs of A Backslidden Church and 7 30 evangelistic service by Caudill God Has A Plan For You. Monday 7 p.m. annual business meeting and treasurer’s financial report. Saturday 7 30 Youth Rally led by the young folk. Wednesday 7 30 prayer service and Bible study.
The Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 30 a m with Rev H K Kilgore as pastor. Bishop Sunday and his Lockland congregation will be guests at 3 p m. H Y P U meets at 6 30 p m and evangelistic service begins at 7 30 p m. Prayer services are Tuesday and Friday at 7 30 p m. The congregation plans to visit Bishop Early in Cottage Hill Cincinnati on November 20 at 3 p m. Bus service inquiries should call Rena Rayne.
New Hope Baptist will hold Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Mrs Bertha Webb in charge discussing The Suffering Servant Deacons lead morning worship at 10 45 a m with Dr S C Richards delivering A Spiritual Crisis at 11 a m B P U meets at 6 30 p m Black bears destroyed 379 bee hives in Pennsylvania during 1929
The junior missionary society presents a Bible school pageant at 9 a.m. titled Juniors at Work. A 10:30 a.m. Thanksgiving service features the Women’s Missionary Society and Mary Kyle Missionary Society with Miss Mary Lybrook delivering the Thank Offering sermon. A 6:30 p.m. youth gathering includes the Builders discussing Continue in Prayer and Pioneers ages 8-15 meeting.
The Monroe United Presbyterian Church begins its Bible School at 9 30 a m to study Isaiah 53 True love for Christ means a cross also The morning worship at 10 40 a m features a sermon on Personal Response to the Holy Spirit This marks the third study of the Holy Spirit Song leaders Al and Alice Heinz of Columbus will participate at 7 30 p m and 8 p m prayer groups meet next week Monday through Friday 7 30 to 8 00 p m Union Services begin November 20 The Session meets Monday at 8 in the parsonage and teachers and officers of the Sabbath School meet Tuesday at 8 In the Triple-Trio and Choir rehearsal Wednesday evening.
God's Community Church Estil Cox superintendent will oversee Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Devotions follow at 11:45 a.m. An old fashioned revival led by Reverend Leonard Fleming of Ashland Kentucky with Dr. Sexton also from Ashland in charge of music.
Elk Creek Baptist Church outlines Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 a.m. led by Rev. Joseph Carl, addressing The Blind in Christ. Afternoon singing practice at 2:30 p.m. Bible study by Mrs. Joe Carl at 7 p.m., worship at 8 p.m. Prayer services planned Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Kings Mills Baptist Church in Kings Mills with Manford MccGuffey as superintendent will lead Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by morning worship at 10 45 a m Evening service starts at 7 30 p m Pro and Bible study occur Tuesday at 7 p m The Gleaners Class meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Walter Barnes home in Meineville
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