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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1948

Page

5

Shower Tendered Mrs. C. Myers at 404 Young St

An evening shower for Mrs. Charles Myers at her home on Thursday night featured games social chat and refreshments. Guests included Mrs. R. Parsons Mrs. Leonard Morris Mrs. W. F. Clevenger Mrs. S. Newman Mrs. William Knorr Miss Jennie Morris Miss Aud rey Myers Miss Pat Myers and Miss Charlotte Myers who presented gifts to the honoree.

John Myers Young St Charles Myers R. Parsons Leonard Morris W. F. Clevenger S. Newman William Knorr Florence Jennie Morris Audrey Myers Pat Myers Charlotte Myers

Spyres Meeting Hosts Tim Bogtha from South Africa

Tim Bogtha will speak about his country and his impressions at a Spyres meeting tomorrow at 6 30 p m in the First Presbyterian Church.

Tim Bogtha South Africa Spyres First Presbyterian Church

Circles Meet for Devotion and Halloween Party

The Churches First Methodist Church Griffey Circle 3 met after noon for devotion with subject Courage and Humility led by Mrs. Mildred Kohr. Mrs. William Gillespie reviewed the current study book and a general discussion followed. A short business session ended with Halloween decor refreshments hosted by Mrs. J. B. Monroe and Mrs. Harry Garver. Semper Fidelis Class of First Baptist met at Mrs. Louis Turner’s home for a costume party with devotionals, games, and prizes for best, funniest, and hardest to identify costumes. Lunch was served by Mrs. Luther Brumfield and Mrs. LeRoy Miller.

First Methodist Church Griffey Circle 3 Mildred Kohr William Gillespie J. B. Monroe Harry Garver First Baptist Church Louis Turner Lewis St Herbert Frazier Dan Easton Herbert Rowe Robert Gose Luther Brumfield LeRoy Miller

Local Births Report From Trenton Area

Mr and Mrs Frank Davis of Trenton welcome a boy born Thursday Mrs and Mr Jess Carroll of 4108 Warren Rd greet a girl born Friday Mr and Mrs Paul Martin of 2108 Lamberton St welcome a girl born Saturday and Mr and Mrs Raymond Melampy of 216 Franklin St announce a boy birth

Frank Davis Trenton Jess Carroll Warren Rd Paul Martin Lamberton St Raymond Melampy Franklin St

Wildwood Women to Elect Officers Dinner Meeting

The Women's Division of Wildwood Golf Club will hold its annual dinner and officer election at Meadows on Tuesday October 26 at 6 30 p m Reservations must be in by Monday noon and can be secured by contacting Mrs Owen Combs or Mrs Morris Smith

A. E. Duvall AR. N. Gates Wrence Dugan H. K. Wheeler Department Council of Administration Franklin Maude Vogelsang Moore St Miss Steele Wildwood Wildwood Golf Club the Meadows Owen Combs Morris Smith

Actor Admits Drunkenness Faces Court

West Los Angeles police blotter reports screen star Robert Walker was arrested and charged after a drunken episode. Walker, 29, an MGM contract player, admitted he had been drunk for 25 years and fought officers at the station. Thelma Patricia Barnes, 22, jailed on suspicion of drunken driving, pleaded guilty and fined $150. Walker also faced a $50 fine for being drunk and disorderly with his Cadillac chase ending in the arrest.

Los Angeles Robert Walker L. L. Brown Walker M-G-M Thelma Patricia Barnes Brown Miss Byrnes Jennifer Jones Barbara Ford John Ford

Waterspouts On Ocean Often Fresh Water Not Salt

A historical note states waterspouts over open ocean are primarily fresh water rather than salt water, challenging common belief and highlighting their meteorological nature.

Mary Haworth and growth beyond childhood restraints

A reader G B asks how a middle aged woman can gain social confidence after a restrictive upbringing. The reply urges action over fear, notes timidity as childish, and encourages self reliance, suggesting Dr Eric Fromm's Man for Himself as reading to renew the mind and reshape behavior.

Mary Haworth G. B Queen Elizabeth Paul Eric Fromm Rinehart & Company, Publishers

Actress Freed While Waiting Appeal Action

Madge Meredith, former film actress, is at liberty after posting 15000 bail while awaiting appeal action. She was jailed eleven months after a 1947 kidnapping assault conviction. she gained weight in jail. The state must file reply briefs by November 20.

Los Angeles Madge Meredith Liberty Miss Meredith Marjorie May Massow Iowa Falls Nick Gianaclis Miss. Meredith Gianaclis

Free Taxi Service Operator Acquitted

James Testa was acquitted in Municipal Court of operating a taxi for hire without a license despite use of a “free taxi” sign on his car. Two witnesses supported his claim that no fare was charged, only tips. Testa had prior convictions, including 34 traffic charges and one intoxication charge.

Cleveland (Ap James Testa Testa

Zhdanov Honored With Monuments and Renamings in USSR

The Soviet Council of Ministers ordered monuments to An drei A. Zhdanov in Moscow and Leningrad and renamed his birthplace, six factories, a street, two schools, and an infantry division after him. Also noted are the Memorial Stadium attendances before 1947, with peaks in 1923 24 25 29 46 and 47.

Moscow Andrei A. Zhdanov Soviet Council of Ministers Leningrad Memorial Stadium University of Illinois Chicago Michigan Army Notre Dame

Radio Schedule Highlights with Hosts and News

The lineup lists Dennis Day at 10:00, James Forrestall at 10:30, Peter Grant presenting News at 11:00, followed by 11:30 Dance Orchestra and Whiz Quiz News.

Dennis Day James Forrestall Peter Grant

Music and Sports Radio Highlights Summary

Radio listings show Butler versus Johnny Dell sports segment with Vaughn Monroe music blocks on WKRC and WMOH. Programs include Modern Mood Mystic Accent on Music Strikes and Spares Hurleigh News Twenty Questions Life Begins At 80 Music. Named songs include Serenade in Blue and Sign Off from Rainbow Inn on WPFB.

Ashland College inaugurates eighth president

Ashland College today inaugurated its eighth president Dr. Glenn L. Clayton a 37 year old former history teacher at Ohio State University. More than 25 Ohio colleges and educational organizations attended the ceremony. Ohio State University Vice President Dr. Harlan Hatcher delivered a principal address warning that education faces unprecedented risk as the nation battles moral decline.

Ashland Ashland College Glenn L. Clayton Ohio State University Ohio Harlan Hatcher United States

Christian education aims to shape moral and social growth

Dr. Clayton urged that Christian education must extend beyond the classroom to influence a student’s life, guiding social and spiritual development and interpreting moral values. The speaker, a Miami University graduate, became Ohio State faculty in 1945 after serving as Lebanon’s superintendent. He noted a long term, speculative shift of the Great Lakes toward the Mississippi River.

Clayton Miami Univsity Lebanon Ohio State

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