Final Go Ahead Given On Airport Program By CAA
The Middletown airport project received final approval from Civil Aeronautics Authorities. City officials, led by Fred J. Schatzmann, prepare for a $90,000 contract with W. L. Harper Company of Cincinnati after land rights clearance. The plan includes a 7500 foot levee along the Great Miami River and runway extensions, lifting Middletown’s airport to Class three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAA
Middletown
Civil Aeronautics
City Auto
Fred J. Schatzmann
Washington
Hugh Card
E. H. Scofield
W. L. Harper Company
Cincinnati
Card
Schatzmann
Francis Carmody
Ross A. Hill
Harper Company
Great Miami River
Conquer Self Through Christ Ready Prayer Message
Prepared by George Miles Gibson for the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America the 1949 devotional urges self control as a fruit of forgiveness and spiritual living. It cites Proverbs and James and stresses that victory over self surpasses worldly conquests and is achieved through Christ strengthening us. Amen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miles Gibson
The
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Christ
Paul
At the Movies Paramount Strand Listings
Paramount shows The Accused with Loretta Young and Robert Cummings at 1 15, 3 25, 5 20, 7 30 and 9 40 p m Also Family Honeymoon with Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert at 1 35, 3 20, 5 15, 7 30 and 9 40 p m Strand presents Who Done It with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello at 1 40, 5 35, 8 55 p m Also In the Navy with Abbott and Costello at 3 05, 6 55, 10 15 p m Sunday Unconquered with Gary Cooper and Pauline Goddard at 1 15, 5 10, 9 15 p m Feathered Serpent with Roland Winter at 5 and 7 55 p m
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Paramount
Loretta Young
Robert Cummings
Unday
Fred McMurray
Claudette Colbert
Bud Abbott
Louw Costello
Lou Costello
Gary Cooper
Paulette Goddard
Roland Winter
Columbus Police Take Custody Of Three Holdup Suspects
Three men tied to 14 savings and loan holdups in southern Ohio are being sent to Columbus police. Edward Mischler 42 and Frank Czerniewski 40 of Cincinnati and Walter Maley 45 of Dayton Ky were arrested after a minor traffic stop on March 7. A detainer charges them with staging the 9903 Hub Federal Savings and Loan heist in Columbus on February 16.
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Wilmington
Savings and Loan Company
Ohio
Columbus
Clinton County
George L. Schilling
Edward J. Mischler
Frank J. Czernewski
Cincinnati
Walter R. A. Maley
Dayton
Hub Federal Savings and Loan Company
William F. Wyatt 72, former Eaton farmer dies at hospital
William F. Wyatt 72 retired Eaton farmer died at Middletown Hospital at 745 p m yesterday living at 1301 Baltimore St since retirement confined to hospital since September He is survived by widow Lula a daughter Mrs George Peck Middletown son Mitchell of Florida 11 grandchildren eight great grandchildren three sisters nieces and nephews The family will receive friends at J R Baker and Son Funeral Home Sunday afternoon Services Tuesday at 2 pm at the funeral home with Rev Frank E Sowards of Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church officiating Interment Woodside Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Wyatt
Eaton
Middletown Hospital
Baltimore St
Lula
George Peck
Middletown
Mitchell
Florida
Otis Carroll
Campton
Fannis van Cleve
Erwin
Sarah Carroll
Pittsboro
Ind
J. R. Baker and Son Funeral
Frank E. Sowards
Mayfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Woodside Cemetery
Death of Mrs. J. H. Culbertson Ward
Mrs. J. H. Culbertson Ward reports the death of Mrs. J. H. Alice Culbertson at age 92. She was mother to Mrs. Walker Lewis of Middletown and two sons Herschel of Farmington Tennessee and Dr. M. H. Culbertson of Chapel Hill Tennessee. The death occurred at 4 a.m. at home in Chapel Hill and flowers are requested not to be sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
J. H
Alice) Culbertson
Walker Lewis
el Paso Ave
Chapel Hill
Tenn
Culbertson
Middletown
Herschel
Farmington
M. H. Culbertson
Obituary: Jeff Brewer Dies After Short Illness at 84
Jeff Brewer, 84, died at 12 15 a m today at his daughter's residence 1708 Fleming Rd after a two month illness. Survived by daughters Mrs Malvery B Wells Mrs Alice Branham and Mrs Grace Lawson and by sons Hansford Manford and Surtis plus 24 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. Arrangements at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home are incomplete.
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Jeff Brewer
Malvery B. Wells
Fleming Rd
Wells
Alice Branham
Mt. Zion
Grace Lawson
Dayton
Hansford
Wartburg
Tenn
Manford
Surtis
Middletown
McCoy- Leffler
Obituary notes for local notables across three states
In Dallas Mrs J Al vin Gardner 46 wife of the Class AA Texas Baseball League president. In Orlando William Alva Foss 81 retired lure maker and noted bait casting tournament winner nationwide. In Cleveland Frank H Wilson 75 former general superintendent of the New York Central System at Cleveland born Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
J. Alvin Gardner
Orlando
Fla
William Alva Foss
Cleveland
Frank H. Wilson
New York Central System
Indianapolis
House votes to repeal oleomargarine taxes notable party split
The House passed a bill repealing oleomargarine taxes with party lines shown. Democrats for passage include Burke Crosser Feighan Hub er McSweeney Wagner and Young. Republicans for include Brehm Elston Jenkins Vorys. Democrats against list Breen Polk Secrest and Republicans against include Brown Clevenger McCulloch McGregor Weichel. Nine members did not vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Burke
Crosser
Feighan
Huber
McSweeney
Wagner
Young
Brehm
Elston
Jenkins
Vorys
Breen
Polk
Secrest
Brown
Clevenger
McCulloch
McGregor
Weichel
Hays
Kirway
Smith
Bolton
Deaths of Four Elderly Residents Across Tennessee
Obituary notice lists Mrs. Alice Culbertson aged 92 of Chanel Hill Tenn William F Wyatt 72 and Brewer 84 both of Eaton along with address 1708 Fleming Avenue indicating local deaths in the region during the period.
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Alice Culbertson
Chanel Hill
Tenn
William F. Wyatt
Eaton
al Brewer
Fleming A
Births at Hospital Extend Family Joy Across Town
Mr and Mrs Pat Taylor of 1928 Catalpa Dr welcome a girl on Friday. Mr and Mrs Mitchell Blankenship of M07 Minnesota Ave welcome a girl on Friday. Mr and Mrs Beverly Covey of a yg Route 1 welcome a girl on Saturday.
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Pat Taylor
Catalpa Dr
Mitchell Blankenship
Minnesota Ave
Beverly Covey
Marriage Licenses In Hamilton Area List Nine Couples
Everett Stewart 34 laborer and Lucille Buttery 42, Hamilton. William R. Stephens 24 truck driver and Mary J. Burkins 28, Hamilton. William J. Smith 22 drafts man and Anthalla Thomas 19 office worker, Hamilton. Garnett O. Dalton 24 sales man and JoAnn C. McComb 19 stenographer clerk, Hamilton. Johnnie Combs 21 stove factory employer and Marian Lois Stone 18 sales clerk, Hamilton. Robert R. Stitzel 26 farmer and Mabel I. Gibson 21 stenographer, Hamilton. Wren J. Hubbard 49 metal products company employee and Ida Adlena Kinnett 38 clerk, Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Stewart
Lucille Buttery
Hamilton
William R. Stephens
Mary J. Burkins
William J. Smith
Anthalla Thomas
Garnett O. Dalton
JoAnn C. McComb
Johnnie Combs
Marian Lois Stone
Robert R. Stitzel
Farmer
Mabel I. Gibson
Wren J. Hubbard
Metal Products Company Employe
Ida Adlena Kinnett
Hospital Discharges And Medical Addresses List
A compact record lists patients and addresses including Mrs Wilmer Hunter on Lopane Street Mrs Bernard Leonard on Curtis Street Mrs Laurence Gosmeyer on Kunz Avenue and Martin Thomas at 129 North Broad Street. It notes discharges for Mrs Clyde Tolliver and others across Highland Thomas Panama Ernest Wilson Middletown Route 2 plus Mrs Maurice Tremble Gideon Road Mrs Cliff Cassidy Queen Avenue and Mrs Bettie Mason Casper Street and Mrs Millie Ann Bryant Oxford Street Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Hunter
Lopane St
Bernard Leonard
Curtis St
Laurence Gosmeyer
Kunz Ave
Martin Thomas
North Broad St
Ernest Wilson
Middletown
Maurice Tremble
Gideon Rd
Cliff Cassidy
Queen Ave
Bettie Mason
Casper St
Millie Ann Bryant
Oxford St
Cloudy And Cool Sunday Forecast
Forecaster notes a cool, cloudy day with morning fog lifting to sunshine. Tonight expected to be fair and warmer, followed by another cool Sunday with rain in the afternoon. Weather across the nation shows below normal temps with light snow in parts of the Plains and Gulf Coast rain. Florida records warm highs in the mid eighties.
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Chicago
Rockies
Indiana
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Gulf Coast
Texas
Oklahoma
Florida
Mercury
Tampa
Miami
Police Briefs From Middletown Shelves Several Crashes Reported
Police logged several incidents including a $350 damage crash on South Main Street when Sam Irvis struck a parked car owned by James Tewart. Ralph Nunley reported a sideswipe on Crawford Street, with the other driver fleeing. A patrol car sustained minor damage on Central Ave. and Mulberry alley. George Rodifer reported the theft of his car 833MG from Armco Wicoff Street gate. Caleb Mullins faced speeding charges after a South Main Street arrest. Hazel McQuinn reported an attempted purse snatching and Mrs. Moorehead reported a purse theft from a Clinton Street store.
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South Main St
Sam Irvis
Middletown
James Tewart
Coralie St
Hamilton
Ralph Nunley
Crawford St
Nunley
George M. Rodifer
Sherman Ave
Armco Wicoff St
Corn cobs as substitute for corn meal in soaps
The United States Department of Agriculture says ground and sieved corn cobs can replace corn meal in making abrasive soaps. This suggestion highlights a low cost alternative for soap makers and reflects USDA guidance on using agricultural byproducts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bombers Ordered Boost Air Force B-54 Expansion
The Air Force orders 44 B-54 bombers, an experimental jet piston composite aircraft. Designed as a larger B-50 variant, it aims for eight mile ceiling with 5,000 hp Pratt and Whitney engine to boost climb, range, and service ceiling near 45,000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Force
Pratt and Whitney
Aviation Daily
Employment Picture Brighter in Washington Officials Report
Washington officials report a brighter job picture with March unemployment dipping 4,000 from February. Nonfarm payrolls rose 480,000, while unemployment benefits declined 6,000 for the week ending March 26. Officials caution the overall jobless total remains 727,000 higher than a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Bureau of Employment Security
Secretary of Commerce
Sawyer
Robert C. Goodwin
Security Bureau
Governments Seek Extra Funds From Sales Tax Revenue
New sales tax figures show local governments demanding 40 percent of sales tax revenues and hints of 30 percent. The Salary Study Commission urged 5 million more for state employee raises. Lausche’s budget expects 1949 sales tax income near 126 million with 4 million less for 1959. Calculations yield 25.8 million as extra money sought by locals, while Lausche warns only about 4 million for extras without new taxes. Fiscal pressures mount as revenue slips and spending rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salary Study Commission
Lausche
Guthrie
Taft Russell oppose appeal amid foreign aid debate
Main threat to the Taft Russell proposal came from 35 Democrats and 19 Republicans as Senate debated aid. The chamber defeated an amendment by Senator Wherry to cut the aid fund by 15 percent 68 to 14. Taft and Russell voted no.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft-Russell
Senate
Wherry
Nebraska
GOP
Taft
Russell
Brewster
R-Me
Netherlands
Indonesia
Vandenberg
Sid
United Nations
Morse
R-Ore
Congress
Peace treaty talks hinge on two month deadline
Representatives meet in satellite capitals to settle the quarrel within two months or a commission may be formed with one member from each side and a third by mutual agreement possibly via the secretary general. The three signatories would be bound by the commission. An appeal to the UN Security Council could follow, though officials would not confirm. The United States condemns each Communist nation for denying freedom of expression press worship and political meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations Security Council
United States
Stassen Urges Asia Wide Self Help Approach for War Relief
Stassen advocates an Asia wide strategy emphasizing local provinces and private enterprise over central government, aiming for an approach akin to the Marshall Plan. He criticizes Soviet leaders as driven by force and materialism, praises UN potential, and urges perseverance from Allied efforts to avert another war as Churchill endorses the speech. Eels near the West Indies reportedly reach seven feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stassen
Truman
Soviet Russia
United Nations
Churchill
Local Toastmasters name officers and charter bid
Britton Kendrick was elected president of a new local Toastmasters club at the Manchester Hotel with Robert Osborne as vice president and Donald Van Ausdall as secretary treasurer. Nine members attended and a charter application was sent to Toastmasters International. first meeting set for 6:30 p m Thursday at the Manchester Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britton Kendrick
Toastmaster Club
Manchester
Robert Osborne
Donald van Ausdall
Toastmasters International
Ho- Kendrick
Gordon Takes Case To Ohio Supreme Court
Cyril Gordon appeals his murder conviction to the Ohio Supreme Court alleging trial errors in admitting confessions. Marie Abbott widow of the victim also appealed last week, challenging the handling of evidence in the case against Gordon and the court.
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Gordon
Ohio Supreme Court
Columbus
Cyril Gordon
Morris Abbott
Butler County
Marie Abbott
Krabill Dies at 63 Composer of Military Music
Canton obituary reports George S. Krabill, 63, composer of more than 40 marches for the Thayer Military Band, died of a heart ailment in a hospital. The longtime first French horn player and creator of The Baton, published about a decade ago, is mourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Georges&. Krabill
Thayer Military Band
Stanley Machine Faces Bankruptcy in Dayton Court
Dayton AP reports the Stanley Machine and Tool Company, a maker of tank parts and other military supplies, was adjudged bankrupt yesterday in U S District Court in Dayton. The ruling increases scrutiny of defense supplier finances as courts oversee restructuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Stanley Bowen
Rose Farm
Morgan County
Bowen
Dayton, D
Stanley Machine and Tool Company
U. S. District
Dayton
Meeting Cancelled By Cold Weather In New Lexington
Bad weather forced the cancellation of the United Mine Workers John Mitchell Day celebration in New Lexington. Adolph Pacifico, acting president of UMW District 6, said it was too cold to hold the meeting.
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New Lexington, D
United Mine Workers
Adolph Pacifico
UMW
Sidney appoints Anderson safety service chief
SIDNEY O AP R G And erson today was appointed safety service director of Sidney He succeeds Frank L Rohler who resigned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
R. G. Anderson
Frank L. Rohler
NLRB Dismisses Complaint Against Wooster Brass Plant
Washington AP reports the National Labor Relations Board dismissed a complaint filed by the United Automobile Workers AFL alleging unfair labor practices by Wooster Brass Company in Ohio. The action ends the case without further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wooster, O. Brass Company
National Labor Relations Board
United Automobile Workers of America
AFL
Chicago Express fined in Ohio for improper federal certificates
A New York trucking firm, Chicago Express, was fined 950 dollars in U S District Court in Dayton Ohio for operating vehicles in Springfield without proper federal certificates, violating Interstate Commerce Commission rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton, O
Chicago Express, Inc
New York State
U. S
Springfield
Seresenne Commission
Two Sentenced For Tiro Bank Robbery In Ohio
In Cleveland authorities report Elmer E. Chronister 29 of Plymouth and Homer Brown 24 of Shiloh received 15 year prison terms for last Julys Tiro bank robbery. The heist involved $2,350 stolen on July 27 from the Tiro bank.
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Cleveland (Ap
Tiro, O
Elmer E. Chronister
Plymouth
Homer Brown
Shiloh
Tiro
Permits Suspended for VFW Post and Eagles Lodge in Ohio
The State Board of Liquor Control suspended the private club permits of a Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Shelby and the Eagles Lodge in Chagrin Falls for displaying gambling devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Board of Liquor Control
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Shelby
Eagles Lodge
Chagrin Falls
Senate Panel Backs Bill to Reorganize Government Power
Washington AP A Senate Committee approved a bill giving President Truman broad powers to reorganize and streamline the government with Congress retaining final say. The measure allows veto by either house, while a House bill would require dissent from both houses to block presidential proposals. A joint committee will reconcile differences before final passage. Former President Hoover endorsed the effort as a bipartisan study to reduce bureaus and overlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Truman
Congress
House
Executive Department
Herbert Hoover
Bipartisan
Commission On Reorganization
UNESCO aims to build world community beyond governments
Assistant Secretary of State George V. Allen told a Cleveland conference that UNESCO serves as a bridge to individuals, not just governments, moving toward a world community. He noted diplomats once handled all diplomacy, but modern states broadcast directly to foreign publics, inviting every radio owner to listen and engage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unesco
Allen
Sma
Foreign Office
Department of State
Escape Fails in Glum Jewel Thief Capture
Gerard Graham Dennis, famed as the Society Raffles burglar, was recaptured after a three-block chase by rookie patrolman Cornelius Mullane in White Plains. Gunfire was exchanged with six shots fired but no injuries. Dennis, 28, facing 27 burglary charges for thefts nationwide, was described as very glum by Warden John Toucher after his return to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
N. Y
Gerard Graham Dennis
Cornelius Mullane
Dennis
Society
John Toucher
Chain Letter Probe Sought By Federal Officials
The NEA urges an investigation into a chain letter style campaign aimed at discouraging women from becoming teachers. Secretaries say the letters label teaching as an old maid factory and urge recipients to copy and forward to several friends across at least 16 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Education Association
Willard E. Givens
NEA
Givens
The early Roman calendar began in March with ten months
The ancient Roman year started in March and included only ten months, leaving January and February absent from the original calendar. This system shaped how Romans tracked time before later reforms added two more months.
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Maup
Central Ave
Eugene GC
West
Market St
Germantown
PISKE
Main St
J. H. Culbertson
Associated Press
Clyde Tolliver
Highland
St. — Thomas, Jr
Panama
Caleb Mullins
Home Ave
Hazel McQuinn
Park St
Robert Moorehead
Mohawk St
Clinton St. Albers
G. P. Lewis
Mgr
Ai Force
Michigan
ECA
Paul Hoffman
Hoffman
Connally
Foreign Relations Committee
Ellender
D-La
One
Melampy
Stassen Urges
West Indies
Youngstown, O
James A. McFadden
Youngstown
Europe
Charles P. Henderson
Thomas A. Burke
Veterans Organization
Darling's
Ev Coe Aaa Ag Repairing
Reeves
Jewelers, Inc
Marvin's
Ornamental Iron Co
Thomas Giles
James Weir
Edwin Peterman
William Tell
Show Seat
Manchester Hotel
Giles & Link
Norris Music House
Gillen-Crow Pharmacies
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