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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1948

Page

3

Delightful Shower for Bride Elect Nancy Whitlock

Miss Nancy Whitlock, bride elect, was honored yesterday at 109 Euclid Street with a bathroom shower hosted by Mrs. William Storer and Miss Margaret Shera. Guests arrived to clever decorations, wore mushroom hats, and participated in games and prizes, celebrating the upcoming wedding and gifts in pink and aqua.

Whitlock William Storer Margaret Shera Euclid St Nancy Whitlock Muhroom John Winger Kenneth Smith Ray Marts Frank Ferryman Harold Aness William Crawford Guerney Cole, Jr Yarth Myers George Bauer Ward Browning James Millan Leo Einartz, Jr Clifford Crawvd J. B. Whitlock M. Shera McKnight Kinje Martha Steed E. T. Storer Nest

Women Association meeting at First Presbyterian Church

Morning hours focused on folding gauze for the mission hospital. A 12 45 p m gathering included a meditation led by Mrs James Purvis. Mrs Charles Boyle sang a lovely solo and a luncheon followed by a brief business session. Captain and Mrs Kenneth Sharp of the Salvation Army spoke and answered questions. Semper Fidelis Class met at Mrs Stanley Lykins with devotionals and poems. A Thanksgiving food drive and plans for a Christmas party were noted.

Women’s Association First Presbyterian Church Mission Hospital James Purvis Charles Boyle Ruben Pieters Cheirmi Kenneth Sharp Salvationry Keering Sharp First Aptist Church Stanley Lykins Rs. L. Turner Finley Lykins Mily John S. i

Christmas plans for Lodges Auxiliary and G A R circle

The Lodges Ladies Auxiliary to Knights Templars met at Masonic Temple for a covered dish and a brief business session. Plans were made for a December Christmas meeting, with Mrs Percy Smith in charge and Mrs Roger Hopkins presenting the program with motion pictures. Vicksburg Circle No 32 Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic met at Civic Association Auditorium for a business session, presided by Mrs E G Schneider. Christmas committees prepared for contributions and events, with Mrs A E Duvall planning the circle party and Mrs Maude Vogelsang visiting Cottage No 9 at U S and S Ophans Home in Xenia to assess needs. Mrs Lawrence Dugan will host a handkerchief shower and collect donations for the circle's adopted widow, Mrs Clara Lloyd at Madison Home.

Knights Templars Masonic Temple Percy Smith Roger Hopkins Vicksburg Grand Army of the Republic Civic Association E. G. Schneider A. E. Duvall Maude Vogelsang U. S. and S. O Xenia Lawrence Dugan Clara Lloyd Madison

Bridal Shower For Miss Virginia Stet hen

A first in a series of showers honored bride elect Miss Virginia Stet hen, hosted by Mrs. Hale Smith on Harrison St. The decorated room featured chrysanthemums and a miniature bride centerpiece. The table held white linen and gifts for the couple, with guests including Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Drake, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Layman, Mrs. Mulloy, Mrs. Allison, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Gephardt, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Stethen, Miss Amyx, Miss Getz, and Miss Marilyn Smith.

Virginia Stethen Harold Smith, Jr Hale Smith Harrison St Mary Powell Leslie Drake William Jones Adelia Layman Sam Mulloy Bill Allison Gordon Reed Jack Gephardt John Davis Gomer Stethen June Amyx Edward Swaim Eva Wells Ben Getz Marilyn Smith

Births at Hospital Bring News of Six New Babies

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Frye of 2128 Carolina Street welcome a girl born Friday. Mr. and Mrs. James Plumbo of 1306 Fairmount Street report a Friday boy. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Centers of Franklin greet a boy Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Combs of Middletown Route 3 announce a Friday girl. Mr. and Mrs. George Kaufmann of West Middletown celebrate twin girls born Saturday. Also notes London first used gas for street lighting in 1807.

Richard Frye Carolina St James Plumbo Fairmount St Ray Centers Franklin Jonathan Combs Middletown George Kaufmann West Middletown

Shower Tendered Bride Elect Miss Mary Ellen Griffith

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Mary Ellen Griffith bride elect of Kay Bailey was hosted by Mrs. Rollie Griffith Jr at 1913 Brentwood St. The room featured yellow and white chrysanthemum décor and gifts on a window table. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ralph Mull, Mrs. Guernsey, and Mrs. Lloyd Eckhart. refreshments followed for numerous guests including Mrs. Ernest Rothfuss and Miss Doris Carter.

Mary Ellen Griffith Kay Bailey Rollie Griffith, Jr Brentwood St Ralph Mull Bert Guernsey Lloyd Eckhart Ernest Rothfuss Eckhart Patty Ann William Rothfuss Simon Farquer Guernsey Homer Carter Rollie Griffith Doris Carter R. Jones G. A. Sebastian Gus Cristy Frank Howard David Bailey

Medical Record Of Vets Ruled Private Data

The Ohio Second District Court of Appeals upheld the refusal of a veteran to permit disclosure of his Army medical service record in VA files. The decision affirms federal law that VA records are confidential and privileged, to be disclosed only to the veteran or with his consent. The case involves Dr. John B. McLaughlin seeking insurance for loss of both eyes from a gun shot wound and reverses a Franklin County ruling, sending the matter back for further action.

John B. McLaughlin Columbus Massachusetts Indemnity Company Franklin County Common Pleas Court

Proper Food Essential To Young Girl Health

In a column letter, a mother asks how to handle her daughter Celia 17 who imitates a guest named Dina by drinking coffee and smoking at breakfast. The response explains Dina’s unhealthy habit cycle from chronic malnutrition, urges better nutrition, and suggests the mother stop nagging, share the article, or ask Dina to leave as a last resort.

Mary Haworth Celia Dina F.L M.H

Goodwill Mothers Meet at Mrs Denniston Home

Goodwill Mothers Club gathered last evening at 306 Shafer Street hosted by Mrs Ed ward Denniston with 14 members and three guests present. Guests included Mrs Jack Stahley Mrs Gerald Ward and Miss Janet Denniston. They planned a Thanksgiving basket and clothing donation for a needy family. A program by Mrs LaRue Ginter featured participants Mrs George S Fletcher Mrs Turner R Powers and Mrs Thomas Cracraft. Prizes went to Mrs Ginter Mrs Earl Lacey and Mrs Cecil Forney. Mrs Ward won the door prize and the evening closed with a lunch hosted by the hostess.

Goodwill Mothers Club Edward Denniston Shafer St Jack Stahley Gerald Ward Janet Denniston LaRue Ginter George S. Fletcher Turner R. Powers Thomas Cracraft

Andrews sister Laverne wed to Lou Rogers in Hollywood

The eldest Andrews sister Laverne, 32, became Mrs. Lou Rogers when she married last night at Maxene Andrews Levy home. Patti Andrews Melcher served as matron of honor, with all three Andrews sisters connected to the ceremony.

Hollywood

Auto Dealers to Meet Cleveland

AP reports the Ohio Automobile Dealers Association will hold its 15th annual convention in Cleveland on Monday and Tuesday. About 700 Ohio new car dealers are expected to attend, with E. F. Titgemeyer of Painesville named convention chairman.

Cleveland Ohio Automobile Dealers Association Ohio E. F. Titgemeyer Painesville

On the Air Waves HORIZONTAL Puzzle Clues

A themed crossword style list with horizontal and vertical clues including numbers like 1 5 11 13 and entries such as Solitary Aircraft and Symbols for selenium along with abbreviations and ancient terms.

Puzzling Crossword Clue Answer List

Answer set lists terms mapping clues to solutions including Hindu barterers garment nostrils elliptical mimicker figures measure hearing organ worm insurance female horse sea eagle names youth click beetle silver authoritatively tellurium native metals symbol.

Oakland Presbyterian Church Opens Morning Schedule with Worship

Oakland Presbyterian Church starts at 9:15 a.m. with opening devotional led by Superintendent Edward Stigler. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. features Rev. Richard E. Moore sermon The Friend of Sinners. Nursery begins in basement to aid parents. Stewardship Sunday set for November 28 with pledges consecrated. Choir practice 7 p.m. Wednesday. Senior High Fellowship Sunday 6:30 p.m. Women’s Organization Thanksgiving potluck Tuesday. Young Married Couples Clipper Saturday. tickets from members.

Edward Stigler Richard E. Moore Oakland Church Womens

Sunrise Worship And Women Day At Holiness Tabernacle

Holiness Tabernacle Of The Universe schedules a 6:00 a m sunrise prayer service followed by Sunday School at 9 45 with Sister Daisy Smith guiding. Morning worship at 11 30 led by Rev H K Kilgore. Women’s Day service at 3 30 led by Sister Willie Kilgore with principal speakers Sister Edna Troutman and Sister Reva Payne. HYPU service at 6 00 p m with evangelist Rev Willie Robinson at 7 30 p m. Regular prayer on Tue and Fri at 7 30 p m. Rev Frank Hampton of Mt Zion Baptist Church leads Thursday 7 30 p m service. Congregation hosts Peoples' Baptist Church of Walnut Hills Cincinnati Friday at 7 30 p m.

Daisy Smith H. K. Kilgore Willie Kilgore Edna Troutman Reva Payne HYPU Willie Robinson Frank Hampton Mt. Zion

Jehovah's Witnesses Lecture and Bible Study plural meetings

Jehovah's Witnesses announce a Sunday November 14 lecture at 3 p.m. in Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave by W T Kropp Watch Tower Society representative. A Bible study follows using Watchtower Magazine. Additional Bible help book study Tuesday 7:30 p.m. and Thursday service meeting with Theocratic Ministry School at 8:45 p.m. Public invited to all meetings.

Kingdom Hall Central Ave W. T. Kropp Watch Tower Society Watchtower Magazine Theocratic Ministry

Philips Chanel CME Sunday services and classes schedule

Philips Chanel CME announces Sunday school at 10 a m with J E Harley as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a m led by Rev M H Hayes on the theme He hath showed thee O man what is good. Afternoon missionary program at 3 30 p m led by Mrs Jesse Collins. Evening worship at 7 p m with Rev Hayes.

J. E. Harley M. H. Hayes Jesse Collins Hayes

First Church of God Youth for Christ Rally Set

The First Church of God on West Market St German town Ohio hosts a Youth for Christ Rally led by Rev J Herschel Caudill with talks on What is Your Life The event features church youth from various denominations and public invites. Sunday school at 9 30 a m buses to Mayfield Clifton Farms and Mavle Park.

Youth For Christ Church of God West Market St Germantown J. Herschel Caudill R. C. Caudill Mayfield Clifton Farms Mavle Park Clyde Tankersley Edris Hughes Nelevene Fugate Dr. Caudill

Bethel A M E Church Weekly Schedule and Events

The Bethel A M E church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Thelma Doty in charge The 11 a m sermon by Rev R E Taylor the senior choir directed by Mrs R E Taylor and organist Mrs Ruth Howard will provide music Evening service at 7 30 p m The official board meets at 8 p m Monday junior choir at 4 p m and Christmas music rehearsals for the senior choir begin at 7 p m Tuesday midweek service is Wednesday at 8 p m Ladies Aid meets Monday at 8 p m at 325 N Main St Friendly Women Club meets Thursday at Estella Reid s Grove St Harvest Festival by the Optimist Club in the church basement November 19 at 8 p m public is invited.

Thelma Doty R.E Taylor R. E. Taylor Ruth Howard Ladies Aid Elise Caldwell Main St Friendly Women Club Estella Reid Grove St Optimist

Union Baptist Church Weekly Services and Activities

Union Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m with prophecy in the bible lesson led by the superintendent Devotionals at 10 45 a m by the deacons Senior choir led by Isreal W Hughes with Miss Leatha Banks to accompany Rev Robert L Robinson preaches Be ing Filled with the Spirit Youth meeting led by Mrs Sally Furgenson at 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 45 p m Senior choir rehearsal Tuesday midweek prayer at 8 p m Faithful Tea Club meets Thursday at 6 p m

Direc Isreal W. Hughes Leatha Banks Robert L. Robinson Sally Furgenson Young Peoples The Faithful Tea Club

Tombstone claims 386 descendants for 96-year-old Josiah White

In Rockingham New Hampshire a local graveyard stone for Josiah White claims he died at 96 leaving 386 descendants. The unusual inscription highlights a long family lineage and draws attention in the community.

Rockingham, N. H Josiah White

Evening Radio Schedule and Highlights in Cincinnati

Radio listings for PM to 11 PM feature WLW 700 and WMOH 1450 with a mix of music, quiz shows, and entertainment. Programs include Take A Number, Musical, Truth or Consequences, Hit Parade, Judy Canova, Grand Ole Opry, and News. other stations like WPFB and local segments cover music, sports, and talk.

First Baptist Church guest speaker and services today

First Baptist Church presents Dr. H. H. Titus from Denison University Granville Colorado as morning speaker at 10 40 am with sermon Christianity and Communism Two Missionary Movements Special music includes Wagner Pilgrim s Chorus Minuetto Pomposo and Gounod Sans Tantos Choir directed by Mrs Ramsdell Adoration by Maurice Telman offertory Kate Kunin James Young leads the service Church school 9 30 am Junior Hi Fellowship 6 30 pm Senior Fellowship 1 30 pm to Madisonville Ninth Street Baptist for Vesper Day. evening at Ninth Street Baptist for group meeting Deacons oversee Wednesday prayer service.

H. H. Titus Denison University Granville, CO E. W. Jones Harris Robert Ramsdell Santos Gounod George Farley Maurice Telman Kate Kunin Men and Missions Howard Stalker James Young Owen Albaugh Madisonville Ninth Street Baptist Church

New Hope Baptist Church Schedule of Services

New Hope Baptist begins Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Prophecy In The Bible as topic Robert Barber serves as superintendent Morning worship at 10 45 a m features Youth and Senior Choirs plus Gospel Chorus Dr S C Richards preaches Their Influence and Responsibility Evening service at 8 includes B Y P U at 6 30 and sermon by The Rev C B Banks The Two Ways Wednesday November 17 David Breau from Indianapolis will lead an 8 pm meeting at the church each evening

Robert Barber S. C. Richards C. B. Banks David Breau Indianapolis Ind New Hope Baptist Church

Church Sewing and Choir Rehearsals Announced

The church schedules choir rehearsals from 7:30 to 8 p m on Wednesday. An all day sewing event at the church on Thursday begins at 10 a m for White Cross Sewing. Attendees should bring sandwiches. coffee will be provided.

White Cross

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