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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1948

Page

3

Rehearsal Dinner for Virginia Kraft and Eugene Chippendale

The rehearsal for Miss Virginia Kraft and Eugene Chippendale was held last evening at First Baptist Church. Guests then moved to the Peerless Pantry in Miamisburg for a dinner with Rev. and Mrs. John J. Parr and many families in attendance.

Virginia Kraft Eugene Chippendale First Baptist Church Peerless Pantry Miamisburg John J. Parr Roy Adkins Charles Esteridge Aaron Wright Willard Chippendale Ray Kraft Patrice Weatherwax Betty Evans Mary Francis Kraft Charles Chippendale Gerhart Murka Ralph Knight

Sunshine Circle Class Meets At Sanderson Home

The Churches Sunshine Circle Class of First Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs. Charles Sanderson’s Woodlawn Ave home last night. The meeting opened with scripture and the Lord’s Prayer led by the president. Reports from committees were given. Members shared vacation experiences. Attending were Mrs. Grover Hoss, Mrs. Mollie Duvall, Mrs. Eva Lauderback, Mrs. Dan Davis, Mrs. William Lockard, and Mrs. Anna Brothers. Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers.

Sunshine Circle First Eivangelical United Brethren Church Charles Sanderson Woodlawn Ave William Lock.rd Grover Hoss Mollie Duvall Eva Lauderback Dan Davis William Lockard Anna Brothers Sanderson Loekard Brothers

Mrs George Spence Honored With Gay Shower

A shower for Mrs George Spence formerly Marie Tolliver was hosted by Mrs Arthur Braun of Manchester Ave last evening. Guests included Mrs J J Shepherd Mrs Robert Braun Mrs Harry Layburn and several others with prizes awarded to multiple attendees. Refreshments followed the opening of many gifts.

George Spence Marie Tolliver Arthur Braun Manchester Ave J. J. Sheperd Robert Braun Harry Layburn James Leach Jack Sensten James Miller Mayiie Linkin William Fouts Paul Davis Steve Zulloc Robert Webb Earl Francis Dora Nickell Charles Shocker Rev Pummill Raymond Pamsey John Bassett Catherine Braun

Pretty Shower Honors Bride Elect Patricia Mack

A well attended farewell shower for bride elect Patricia Mack was hosted by Mrs. Ray Paynter on Crawford Street. Guests enjoyed games with prizes to Mrs. Laubach Mrs. Brown Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Ewing and refreshments for many attendees. The article notes the first hospital in America was founded in Philadelphia.

Patricia Mack Ray Paynter Crawford St America Philadelphia Pennsylvania Hospital

Repper Ford Wedding Vows Rehearsed at Local Church

Preceding a First Presbyterian Church rehearsal for the Dorothy Repper and Robert Ford wedding, local hosts Mr and Mrs Theodore Repper Sr hosted a buffet at Monroe Street residence. Guests included Sabo McKillop Harris Ford Pie ters Eamigh Edson Wiley Clapp Murbach Repper Jr and visiting Pittsburgh and Ithaca relatives. Open house for gifts set for tomorrow from 3 to 5 PM.

First Presbyterian Church Dorothy Marie Repper Robert Chester Ford Theodore Repper Monroe St Joseph Sabo Dor McKillop

Birth Announcements From Out of Town and Local Hospitals

Birth notices list a girl born to Mr and Mrs John C Watson in New Orleans and a girl at a hospital for Mr and Mrs Rex Spenser of West Middletown. Additional births include a girl for Mr and Mrs Hugh Rose Franklin, another girl for Mr and Mrs Bernard Branton, and a boy for Mr and Mrs Jody Jones in the colored section.

John C. Watson Catherine Gerber New Orleans Stephen Gerber Curtis St Rex Spenser West Middletown Hugh Rose Franklin Bernard Brandon Cleveland St Jody Jones Minnesota Ave

Fall season opens for First Methods Church circles

Circles of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methods Church begin the new year with meetings in homes. Circle leaders and members from Circles 2 through 8 gather for devotions programs and social hours, with guests, planned itineraries, and notes on the Amsterdam Conference and Cincinnati trips. The piece closes with a historical aside on Manchester New Hampshire’s name changes.

Circles of Women's Society of Christian Service of First Methods Church Circle 2 Emmett Sherron Jerome Jarrett Sherron Edward Schatz Richard Long Roy Hobson

Family gathers to honor 88th birthday at Whitehead home

A reunion at Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Whitehead's First Ave residence welcomed 40 guests for a covered dish celebration of Mr. Whitehead's 88th birthday. Out of town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Chamberlain and family of Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lane and children of Franklin, and Earl Bancroft of Mobile Alabama.

W.E. Whitehead First Ave Whitehead Oliver Chamberlain Franklin Ross Lane Earl Bancroft Mobile Ala

Personal Shower for Bride Elect Emma Crowe Lovelace

A personal shower honored Miss Emma Lee Crowe bride elect of Garwood Lovelace yesterday evening at Park Street home hosted by her sister Mrs Kenneth Thornton. Prizes went to Mrs Ronald Richardson Mrs Henry Warmouth Mrs George Vickers and Mrs James Crowe with guests including Mrs Hershel Napier Mrs Richardson Mrs Paul Fox Mrs Owsley Crowe Mrs War mouth Mrs Charles Hyson Mrs Vickers Mrs G J Crowe Miss Kathleen Miller the hostess and bride elect.

Emma Lee Crowe Garwood Lovelace Kenneth Thornton Park St Ronald Richardson Henry Warmouth George Vickers James Crowe Hershel Napier Richardson Paul Fox Owsley Crowe Warmouth Charles Hyson

Two-Ball Foursome Set at Forest Hills Patched Tee Time

Members tee off in a two-ball foursome at Forest Hills tomorrow at 3 50 pm. The commit tee in charge is Mr and Mrs Carl Bogan Mr and Mrs Ken Coburn and Mr and Mrs Ken Little.

Forest Hills Carl Bogan Ken Coburn Ken Little

First Evangelical United Brethren Church Activities and Miami Conference

Morning worship starts at 10 30 with Mrs Duvall at organ and choir singing Grant Thy Peace under Herman Copp. E R Turner will preach on How To Find Life. Sunday School begins at 9 30. Young People meet at 6 30 led by Miss Margaret Hartman. Boy Scout meet Tuesday 7 pm. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 8 pm. Luncheon Thursday 1 pm RSVP Mrs R A Hill. Miami Conference sessions begin Tuesday 9 am at Camp Miami Germantown led by Bishop A R Klippenger amid World Council of Churches visit.

Herbert Duvall Dale Cohn Herman J. Copp Wilson E. R. Turner Margaret Hartman Boy Scout Room R. A. Hill Miami Ohio Camp Miami Germantown A. R. Clippinger World Council of Churches Amsterdam B.Y.F Joan Kidd Bryant St Wildwood Miami Association Hyde Park Church Cincinnati

Church of Nazarene Plans Sunday Worship and Activities

The Church of Nazarene schedules a 10 30 a m morning service led by Rev M F Clay with Miss Opal Rose directing music. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m for children. Youth services at 6 45 p m led by Mrs Imogene Wilson and Mrs Margaret Snodgrass. An evangelistic service follows at 7 30 p m with singing and a sermon. Midweek prayer is Wednesday 7 20 p m Cottage Prayer Thursday 1 45 p m Men and Boys prayer at church Saturday 7 p m.

Christieon M. FE. Clay Opal Rose Imogene Wilson

First Church of God Announces Bible Study and Services

Sunday school attendance reached 669 last Sunday. Those not in Sunday school are invited to study the Bible at 9 30 a.m. Dr Rodney C Caudill will preach at 10 45 a m on The Unity of Gods Flock. Evening service at 7 30 p m Christ The Door. Prayer service at 7 30 p m Wednesday.

Rodney C. Caudill

Sermon series and concerts anchor First Presbyterian notices

The church schedules a sermon by Dr. R F Pieters on The Basic Surrender continuing the Am I Really a Christian theme. Violinist Hans Jose will perform with youth groups opening at 6 30 p m. A Navajo film and Bill Wise talk follow. Presbyweds meet at Camp Hook Thursday 6 39 p m for a ham roast. Circles meet Friday at various homes with luncheons.

R. F. Pieters Hars Jose Bill Wise Ganado Mission First Methodist Church Hans Jose First Presbyterian First Methodist Jose Camp Hook Lakeside Circle E. T. Storrer Highland Circle Z. W. Rank

First Baptist Rally Day Activities Planned at Church

First Baptist Church announces Rally Day in the church school with 9 30 a m classes for all ages. Pastor Rev John I Parr speaks on Too Much Religion at 10 40 a m. Music includes Elizabeths Prayer and Festival March. Activities include nursery care, senior BYF, Young Adult picnic, Junior HI BYF, Boy Scouts, and choir rehearsals.

Church School John I. Parr E. W. Jones Elizabeth Wagner Teilman Robert Ramsdell Bless the Lord Ippolitof Ivanoff Nate Kuniv A. Peron First Baptist Church South Main John J. Parr

Mayfield church to discuss The Town Clerk At Ephesus

Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church will hold Sunday school at 9 30 a m directed by Harry S Bailey with Rev Frank F E Sowards delivering both morning and evening messages. Morning worship starts 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m. The Young People’s Christian Endeavor meets Wednesday at 6 30 p m.

Ephesus Harry S. Bailey Frank FE Young People’s Christian Endeavor

Monroe United Presbyterian Service Schedule

Dr S R Jamieson of Oxford was the guest minister at the 10 40 a m service Bible school convenes at 9 30 Young People meet at 7 30 with Robert Stewart leading Prayer meeting is at 7 p m Wednesday Women's Missionary Presby terial meeting at College Corner on September 28

S. R. Jamieson Oxford Bible School Robert Stewart Women’s Missionary Presbyterial College Corner

Saturday Gang Busters Night Watch Radio Program

Ollie James and Ray McKinley lead the night show featuring Grenameyer's Orchestra and the What's My Name Whiz Quiz as evening entertainment.

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