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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1948

Page

3

First Fall Meeting of Women's Society at First Methodist

The Woman's Society of Christian Services at First Methodist Church held its first meeting of the year. New president Mrs. Charles S. Bailey introduced officers and chairmen. The theme By His Light Shall the Nations Walk guided devotions and pledges as members lit candles and committed time, prayers, and gifts. A tea followed with Mrs. Bailey presiding.

Women’s Society Woman's Society of Christian Services First Methodist Church Charles S. Bailey Woman's Society of Christian Service Bailey W. F. Stein Lovels Voice of Jesus B. D. Morgan Dan Murphy

Single Ostrich Egg Makes Vast Omelet

A single ostrich egg can yield an omelet as large as 36 hen eggs. This fact highlights the impressive size of ostrich eggs and their culinary potential.

Vicksburg Circle 32 G A R convenes meeting

Vicksburg Circle No. 32 Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic met Friday evening in the Civic Association with Mrs. E G Schneider presiding. They planned a pot luck dinner for September 29 honoring Mr and Mrs Elmer Reed and arranged a rummage sale. An annual inspection is set for October 22 with Miss Frances Steele visiting. A social hour followed.

Vicksburg Circle No the Grand Army of the Republic Civic Association E. G. Schneider Elmer Reed A. E. Duvall Frances Steele Martins Ferry

Fight Aces Card Club Hosts Winners At Home

Fight Aces, a card club, was entertained last evening in the home of Mrs. Harold Newcomb. Winners for the evening were Mrs. Paul Fisher, Mrs. William Melampy, and Miss Virginia Heizer. A late lunch was served to several guests including Mrs. Walter Melampy, Mrs. Robert Mowry, Mrs. Robert Voglesang, Mrs. Alvin Helsinger, Mrs. William Melampy, Miss Heizer, Mrs. Fisher, and the hostess.

Harold Newcomb Sutphin St Paul Fisher William Melampy Virginia Heizer Walter Melampy Robert Mowry Robert Voglesang Alvin Helsinger Miss Heizer Fisher

Epsilon Alpha Sigma Plans Social on Clark Street

Members of Epsilon Alpha Sigma met with Steve De Mellion on Clark Street last evening to discuss future activities. A social gathering is arranged for Saturday September 25 for members and friends. Miss Delores Revelos will chair, assisted by Miss Thelma Thomas.

Epsilon Alpha Sigma Steve Demellion Clark St Delores Revelos Thelma Thomas

Churches Semper Fidelis Class Holds Fall Covered Dish Dinner

The First Baptist Church class opened autumn with a covered dish dinner featuring fall flowers and favors honoring teacher Mrs. Joe Holman. Rev John J Parr and Mrs Frank Styles attended as guests along with class mother Mrs. Franklin Styles. A brief business meeting followed led by Mrs. Vernon Gose.

Parr L. Turner

Mrs Edwin Oglesby Returns Home After Cousin's Death

Mrs. Edwin Oglesby of West Middletown has returned home from Haverhill near Portsmouth Ohio where she was called by the death of her cousin Frank J. Boynton.

Edwin Oglesby West Middletown Haverhill Portsmouth Frank J. Boynton

Local Birth Announcements Highlight Three Newborns Today

Mr and Mrs Montford Shearer of 3006 Ottawa St welcome a boy born Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Willare Wilmoth of Franklin announce a boy born Friday. Mr and Mrs Leland House of 2912 Bexley Dr greet a girl born Friday. Mr and Mrs Elzie Keeton of 104 Magnolia Dr celebrate a girl born Friday.

Montford Shearer Ottawa St Willare Wilmoth Franklin

Miss America to Be Chosen Tonight in Atlantic City

Beauties from the South West and Mid-West compete as 55 contenders from 43 states nine cities Hawaii Puerto Rico and Canada vie for Miss America. Judges will cut the field to 15 finalists and crown the winner late tonight in Atlantic City New Jersey.

Atlantic City N. J Mid-West Hawaii Puerto Rico Canada

Cigaret Fire Causes Clevelander's Death

Raymond M. Frost age 58 died in hospital after being dragged from his flaming apartment. Frost was advertising manager of the Coleman Pettersen Corporation and apparently fell asleep while smoking. Fire Chief E L Weasley provided the statement.

Cleveland Raymond M. Frost Frost Coleman-Pettersen Corporation E. L. Weasley

Railroad workers injured in handcar and mail truck crash

Two New York Central Railroad workers were hospitalized with serious injuries after a collision between their handcar and a mail truck at the East College Street crossing in Oberlin Ohio late yesterday. The accident occurred at the crossing and involved trains and mail service. Both workers were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Oberlin, O New York Central Railroad East College St

Quizmaster HORIZONTAL 1.5 Pictured 11 West Pointers 13 Oleic acid salts 15 Exist

Puzzle clues list for a crossword style grid with horizontal and vertical entries. It includes terms like West Pointers and oleic acid salts and asks for matching answers across and down. The grid references and abbreviations indicate a standard mixed difficulty set. The puzzle spans multiple clue numbers and requires cross filling.

Word Puzzle Clues Read Like A Short Crossword

A compact clue list appears with entries such as Birds home and Wisconsin. Anoints and Scatters fill the page while hints hint at repeated performances and Latin negation. The tone resembles a playful newspaper puzzle column with scattered definitions.

Farm assets rise to 122.3 billion as of Jan 1 1948

AP Special Washington report shows farm assets totaling 122.3 billion on January 1 1948, up nearly 12 billion from a year earlier. Real estate stands at 62.8 billion, other physical assets 37.2 billion, and liquid assets 22.3 billion, with an 11 percent gain overall from 1947 to 1948.

Washington Agriculture Department U. S Norman J. Wall

Jury disputes over verdict and confession evidence in murder trial

The report covers appellate arguments by Hopkins and Gordon’s lawyers focusing on verdict forms and admission of confession. Mrs. Abbott faces reformatory time after a second degree murder conviction with mercy recommendation, while the trial discusses jury venire challenges and other points. Farm assets and real estate values are noted with caution on inflation effects and farmer finances.

Hopkins Cramer Ted Wiss J. Joseph Marr Gordon Marysville Reformatory Mercy Abbott Ing

Record corn crop forecast rises for September 1

The Agriculture Department raised its crop outlook with a September 1 forecast of 3,528,815,000 bushels of corn, up from August’s 3,506,363,000. August prospects improved nearly one percent. Spring wheat rose to 304,000,000 bushels, total wheat to 1,285,000,000, with oats, barley, flaxseed and most hay also forecast higher as harvests advance.

Washington Agriculture Department Department

Jump Jump Remember Melodies on Radio Parade Highlights

A compact radio program recap features host Johnny Dell and assorted acts. Highlights include Red Barber 000 Hit Parade, Can You Top This, Johnny Fletcher, Amazing Mr Malone, Dennis Day, Grand Ol Opry style segments, Hawaii Calls, and Modern Mood Music. The lineup spans 9:30 to 11 with orchestras and sign offs.

Dennis Day Grand Ol Opry Peter Grant

Oakland Presbyterian Church Service Schedule Reveals Sermon Series

Oakland Presbyterian Church will convene at 9 15 a m under Edward Stigler with morning worship at 10 30 in the sanctuary. The Rev Richard Moore, pastor, will preach the third sermon in his series titled Cultural Christians.

Edward Stigler Richard Moore

Philips Chapel C. M. E. Sunday services and conference

Philips Chapel C. M. E. holds Sunday school at 10 a m led by superintendent J B Harley. Morning service at 11 a m conducted by Rev L L Ellison from the Cincinnati District for his fourth quarterly conference. Afternoon service at 3 20 p m led by Rev G C Glenn of Phillips Metropolitan Cincinnati with his choir and congregation. Rev R P Stringer of the Hamilton church and his choir also attend.

J. B. Harley L. L. Ellison Cincinnat G. Cc. Glenn Phillips Metropolitan Cincinnati R. P. Stringer Hamilton Church

Mt Zion Baptist Prayer Service and Sunday School Schedule

Mt Zion Baptist announces a 6 am prayer service and 9 30 am Sunday school at Monroe Smith with Rev F H Hampton as pastor and speaks from the theme. Legal notice details sealed proposals for an air compressor for Middletown Waterworks due Sept 28 1948 with price F O B Middletown and conditions for bid withdrawal and bid acceptance.

Monroe Smith F. H. Hampton Middletown Ohio Lerent Ingersoll-Rand F.O.B LeRoi C.F.M Marvin D. Clark

Christian Unity Church Weekly Devotions and Choir Directors

Deacons lead devotional time while the junior and senior choirs are directed by Mrs Augusta Knox The B Y P U meets at 6 30 p m under Willie Bankston president Evening worship at 8 p m features the pastor delivering the message.

Christian Unity Augusta Knox B.Y.P.U Willie Bankston

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