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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1949
Page
5
The Heck home on South Main hosted a buffet supper for the bridal party of the Heck Hughes wedding. Dahlias and mums decorated the house as guests prepared for the church rehearsal. The marriage is set for 7:30 this evening at St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church.
Middletown City School District in Butler County Ohio will seek voter approval on November 8, 1949 for issuing 2.5 million dollars in bonds to fund fireproof school buildings improvements and remodeling. The proposed bonds run up to 23 years with an estimated tax rate of 1.76 mills per dollar of valuation outside the ten mill limit. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Ohio time. Robert J. Briede, chairman, and Fred M. St. Clerk issued the notice dated September 23, 1949.
In Middletown Hospital through Verity Hall the Wel fare Auxiliary met with forty nine members present. President Mrs Erle Hanson opened the business meeting and a vote was taken to open a gift shop at the hospital. Dr Robert Duan spoke on the pathological department. Fourteen members of Goodwill Mothers Club met with Mrs Earl Lacey at 2314 Erie Ave. Each member answered roll call with humorous readings. Social hour featured devotionals and the Lord's Prayer sung in unison. Mrs C R Bell gave the evening quotation Speak kind words and hear kind echoes. Mrs Andrew Silver read Enjoy yourself it is later than you think. Mrs Thomas Cracraft read Second Vows Marriage. Mrs Bell and Mrs John Derrough presented a skit on shortening household work. Contest winners were Mrs Everett Denniston Mrs George S Fletcher and Mrs B E Streifthau. Birthday gifts were given to Mrs Fletcher and Mrs C E Fakes while anniversary gifts went to Mrs La Rue Ginter and Mrs Silver. Hostess served refreshments.
Between 600 and 700 members of the Order of Eastern Star gathered at the Manchester Hotel Thursday for a reception honoring the chapter’s 35th anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Billeter presided. about 30 charter members were honored. A short program featured Mrs. I. O. Focht announcing numbers, an accordion solo by Raymond Schrock, a history of the first year by Mrs. J. C. Weimer, and performances by Dale Riffe and soloist Charles Egelston with piano by Mrs. Egelston. The pageant covered ages in U.S. history, including Puritan, Colonial, Basque and other eras. Assisting Mrs. Focht were Mrs. George Schueller, Mrs. Herman Mehl, and Mrs. Al Wormoth.
Film producer Hal Roach and his wife Lucille Prin welcomed a daughter Jeanne Alice born yesterday. The Roach family already includes a two year old daughter and two older children from a previous marriage. A second note recalls colonial witch hazel branches used as divining rods for locating water and ores.
A grid of fragmented word clues and partial phrases including Flower 5 Demolish 6 Agricultural area 7 Heart Egg 8 Fish eggs Salt and scattered entries like River 13 Tails 14 Wages 10 Compass pi 15 Type of sword 12 Insane 17 Organ of sight 13 Confederat 18 Ransoms, Hodgepodge xist 23 Demigod 18 Stage part 2711 is a-19 Her blooming 20 Displease plant 21 Greater in 28 Emera ld 22 Island fr 29 Release 24 Comparati 30 Steamship fab a Py
A mixed list of crossword clues and hints across topics from names to numbers. Includes references to Cleopatra’s snake nautical terms roman numerals and common words with brief clue prompts. The vertical section lists several short entries and abbreviations for station att em earlyish and other wordplay.
A post-nuptial shower hosted by Mrs William Hale and Mrs Quentin Hale at Mrs Hale's Lind Street home honored Mrs William Wilson Margaret Tibbs. Pink and blue decor and streamers framed the gifts while games amused guests. Prize winners included Mrs Ray Brown Mrs Burt Tibbs Mrs James Tibbs Mrs Thomas Robinson and Mrs C B Wilson. Additional guests listed.
Prague dispatch reports the state will seize control of all churches in Czechoslovakia on November 1 under an anti church bill opposed by Roman Catholics. The bill becomes law that day and applies to all denominations. A ministry to govern church affairs will be created, led by a cabinet member appointed by President Gottwald, with power to inventory church property, dismiss priests with questionable citizenship, and oversee church administrations.
Italian director Robert Rossellini wins dispute with RKO over Strom bol i editing. Studio concedes and will send film editor Terry Kellum to Italy to assist Rossellini. Bergman remains in Italy.
Steve Butler Jr., 24, of Pasadena, was charged with driving 63 mph in Los Angeles. Police testified he held the wheel with one hand and ate grapes with the other. The traffic judge asked why, Butler replied I was hungry, and he was sentenced to three days in jail.
William J. Sansbury, released on parole after a 10 year sentence, may not wed Peggy Peterson for one year. Judge Robert France suspended the remainder of the sentence, citing Peterson’s faith in Sansbury, and placed him on three years probation with conditions including no marriage to Peterson and repayment of an $850 forgery loan.
The Czech coal miners, favored by the Communist government, did not meet the monthly production target under the five-year plan. Ceteka blamed trade unions for poor organization and insufficient focus on implementing new production methods and promoting a shock worker movement among miners.
Chicago AP report states singer Wee Bonnie Baker 32 was granted a divorce from Frank Taylor a Chicago booking agent. She waived alimony and received custody of 9 month old daughter Sharon. they married March 16 1948. Alleged cruelty cited with claims of beatings on July 8 and August 18 during separation.
The Gideon Road Church of Christ announces a 9 30 a m Bible class topic Jesus and Nicodemus. Wayne Dunn Sr will preach at 10 30 a m with communion at 11 30 a m. Evening worship at 7 45 p m features Eugene Brandenburg. Midweek Bible class meets Wednesday at 7 p m. Regular vocal practice at 7 p m.
The Church of God Tabernacle holds Sunday school at 9:45 AM with a devotional by Luther Banks. Rev C T Walters will preach at 10:45 AM. Young People meet at 6:40 PM followed by an Evangelistic service at 7:45 PM. Weekly prayer is at 7:45 PM Wednesday.
Jehovah's Witnesses announce a 3 p.m. Sunday lecture at Kingdom Hall 2304 Central Ave titled Humani ty at the Cross Roads by a Watchtower Society representative J. W. Hosting. A Watchtower study follows. Tuesday 8 p.m. Bible study uses Kingdom is at Hand. Thursday 7:30 p.m. service meeting then Theocratic Ministry School.
Philips Chapel C. M. E. will direct Sunday school at 10 a.m. The Rev. M. H. Hayes will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dinner will be served in the church dining room Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
London AP reports talk of an early general election in Britain after King George VI announced his return alone to London from Balmoral. Queen Elizabeth stays at Balmoral. Some expect the monarch to be present if Parliament is dissolved for an election, though no compromise between Labor party views is indicated.
AP reports Joseph V. Ralston a noted Columbus attorney and former assistant Ohio attorney general died after a brief illness. He was 51 and son of Joseph S. Ralston founder of the Ralston Steel Car Company.
Saturday TV lineup features WLW channel four previews and sports blocks including Harvard Cornell game at 4 PM and a 7 PM football score board. Channel five CBS presents Ruthie on the Telephone and Pro Football after 10 PM sign off.
The listing notes Tea and Community Sign program, a Youth Football Roundup, and a Sports Parade. It also references Hawaii Calls and a 20th Century Serenade for dancing with mentions of Sen. Robert Taft.
The Rev. John I. Parr preaches on Our City within Soul at 10 30 a m. Services include Boy Scout meeting Monday 7 p m and S S W Class with Mrs Ray Kraft Tuesday 7 30 p m. Choirs rehearse Wednesday 4 15 p m Girls 6 30 p m and senior 8 p m. Prayer at 7 30 p m Thursday. Circles meet: South Main Street with Mrs Harry Rupp 8 p m Ann Judson at Mrs Harry Hayes 423 Yankee Rd 7 30 p m Oakland with Mrs Al Varin 200 Webster St 8 p m Highland Friday 2 p m Mrs J W Holman 6 Alameda. Yankee Road with Mrs Gravenstein 609 Garfield St.
Union Baptist Sunday school led by Miss Annetta Moore at 9 30 a m on Moral Basis of Worship. Deacons lead devotions at 10 45 a m. Rev Robert L Robinson preaches Meekness at 7 30 p m. Young People service at 6 30 p m led by Sally Furgeson. Chorus rehearsal Monday 8 p m. Senior choir Tuesday 8 p m. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m. Faithful Few Club Thursday 8 p m. Ohio Baptist General Association meets at Mt Enon Day ton October 11 16 with Rob Robinson in Mission Clinic.
New Hope Baptist announces Sunday school at 9 45 led by Mrs Bertha Webb. Monday worship at 10 45 features senior and junior choirs. Dr S C Richards pastor delivers sermon The Sufficient Christ. B T U at 6 pm followed by evening worship. Masedonia Baptist Church minister T N Moss to conduct revival October 6 through October 14.
Mt Zion Baptist Church will hold Sunday school at 9 30 with Monroe Smith as superintendent in charge. At 11 de vo tions will be by the deacons with music from two choirs. Pastor Rev F H Hampton will preach on Our City with a Soul. Mt Mariah Baptist Church of Lockland with Rev Roy Vinson to lead 3 30 service. pastor to preach at 8 o clock.
Kings Mills Baptist announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Manford McGuffy superintendent. Morning service at 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m. Prayer and Bible study Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
Elk Creek Baptist Church opens Sunday with Sunday school led by the superintendent. Rev Joseph C will speak at 11 a.m. on a life theme. Evening service at 7 p.m. continues study from the Book. Pastor will preach at 8 p.m. Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Monthly church business meeting to follow.
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