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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1950

Page

2

Father and Army Corporal Pull Babies From Canal Crash

A Middletown father saves his infant by tossing the child from a car into a hydraulic canal. Corporal Ralph Phillips of Cincinnati rescues the mother from the sinking vehicle. All three occupants were hospitalized after a head on collision north of Franklin near the Great Miami River dam.

Middletown Cincinnati Franklin State Highway Patrol William Egleston Baltimore St Vera Cecilia Clarence E. Ball Sharonville O. Ball Hisger Addie Parr Ecgleston Great Miami River Chautauqua Egleston Cpl Ralph Phillips Cincinnati Recruiting Office Egreeton

Weekend Warren Mishaps Listed

Two accidents involving Springfield and Cincinnati residents were reported. A two car collision at Columbus Ave and Warren St Sunday night caused minor injuries to four people, including Spencer Carter and Ruth Lewis. Wet pavement caused a third vehicle to skid on Route 42 near Lebanon, injuring Jack F E Jones and Richard Binning.

Lebanon Springfield Cincinnati Columbus Ave Warren St Spencer Carter Ruth Lewis Albert Martin Charles Dunn, Jr

Prince of Fours screening at Paramount this week

Paramount presents Prince of Fours featuring Theone Power and Wanda Mendrick showing Monday and Tuesday at 1 15 3 15 5 28 7 30 and 9 16 p.m. at the cinema.

Prince of Fours Theone Power Wanda Mendrick

Strand Christopher Columbus with Fredrik March and Plorence Pidtridce

A schedule listing Christopher Columbus with Fredrik March and Plorence Pidtridce at 1 55 pm 6 05 pm and 9 20 pm also Teachin Rhythm with Eddy Arnold and Gloria Henry at 1996 4 55 pm and 8 10 pm in a program lineup.

Christopher Columbus Fredrik March Plorence Pidtridce Eddy Arnold Gloria Henry

Monroe Pastor Opens Holy Week Services

The Monroe Methodist Church pastor Rev W E Sallinger spoke at the Calvary Methodist Church during the first noon Holy Week devotional. He said Jesus came to show God’s love and judgment on greed and unrighteousness, warning that sowing bad deeds brings consequences. The Journal will publish a special Good Friday church services page in the April 6 edition. Ministers should submit notices by Wednesday noon.

W.E. Sallinger Monroe Methodist Church Calvary Methodist Church Jesus Ballinger Christ

Motives in Worship Explored by Rev Ballinger

The Rev Ballinger urged sincere worship and proper motives beyond outward correctness. He likened Christ’s cursing of the fruitless fig tree and temple cleansing to contemporary faith practices. Rev Fletcher Shoup led devotions. organist Mrs Roy Davies accompanied. Tomorrow speaker Dee Rev WE United Brethren Churches.

Ballinger Christ Jerualem Temple Jesus God Fletcher Shoup Roy Davies Dee Rev. WE United Brethren Churches

Girl Scout Cookie Committee to Review 1950 Sales

Middletown Area Council's Girl Scout Cookie Committee planned a noon meeting in the Scout room to evaluate the 1950 cookie sale and decide troop price allocations. Chairman Mrs. Ernest Cracraft announced the gathering.

Middletown

Mayfield Girl Scouts Honor Program Set at PTA

Mayfield Girl Scout troops present their annual appreciation program at the Mayfield PTA meeting on Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the school. Principal speaker is Mrs Garnet L Church executive director of the Girl Scouts and Betsy Phillips will speak as well.

Mayfield PTA Garnet L. Church Girl Scouts Betsy Phillips

Symposiarch Group to Meet Thursday in Manchester Hotel

The Order of Symposiarchs new Middletown social club holds its second meeting Thursday at 6 30 p m in the Manchester Hotel. C R Greathouse president disclosed the plans William Verity serves as program chairman.

Order of Symposiarchs Middletown Social Club Manchester C. R. Greathouse William Verity

VEW Officers Are Installed

Installation of officers for the local Veterans of Foreign Wars was held yesterday at the post. Installing officer was George Fetter, department of Ohio quartermaster and adjutant. William Lafayette is the new commander. Out of town guests were Robert L. Given, regional service officer department of Ohio and Don Hopewell, Hamilton County council commander.

Veterans of Foreign Wars George Fetter Department of Ohio William Lafayette Robert L. Given Don Hopewell Hamilton County

State Ruling On Fireworks For Fourth Of July

Ohio Attorney General issues ruling banning snakes in the grass fountains and similar devices for private celebrations. Sparkers fountains and skyrockets fall under fireworks. Mail order sales remain unauthorized. organizations may buy with official approval. Fire Marshal Callen urges enforcement to prevent injuries to children.

Ohio Thomas D. Carmody Herbert S. Duffy Harry J. Calen Duffy Marshal Callen

Mayfield Cubbers Hold Kite Contest

Mayfield Cub Pack No 15 held a kite contest in the Mayfield School yard awarding six prizes. Winners included Jerry Giles for a best kite with Tom the highest and first up. Bobby Cook Bob Riauff Jan Easterling and Jerry Raleigh received consolation prizes. David Robbins directed the event as cub master.

Cub Pack Mayfield School Yard Jerry Giles Tom Bobby Cook Bob Riauff Jan Easterling Jerry Raleigh David Robbins

Trio Sought In Robbery Near Franklin

Franklin police hunt for Harold Lanter, James Earl Lanter, and a 14 year old after a weekend robbery that left three Franklin men robbed of 65 dollars. James Lanter surrendered at the Franklin station while Harold Lanter turned himself in and a 14 year old remained at large.

Franklin Chamberlain Irvine James Lanter Harold Lanter Cincinnati Marold Lanter James Earl Lanter Franklin Route 1 Ballardt Spur Main Sts Emanuel Johnson Lanter Pallard Ballard Elmer Lambert John Riley Covington

Church and Union Hall Robberies Net Over 200

Police reported two weekend break ins a church and Local 310 AFL headquarters on South Main Street. Loot totaled about 212 dollars including 165 in cash and two cases of beer plus 47 from purses in the First Church Ladies Choir Room. Entry was via forced locks.

Raymond Bay AFL Lorg South Main St William Updike First Tian First Ave Iain St T. H. Repper

Dayton Man Faces Car Registration and Plate Violations

Arnold Risner of Dayton charged with failure to register a car and illegal license plates. Kenneth Brewer of Miamisburg charged with carrying concealed weapons. Elmer Barger of Franklin charged with assault and battery.

Arnold Risner Dayton Kenneth Brewer Miamisburg Elmer Barger Franklin

Salvation Army Plans Holy Week Services at Citadel

Salvation Army at the Citadel on Clinton St announces four nights of Holy Week services under Captain Kenneth Sharp with the theme Meditations on the Cross. Services start at 8 PM nightly, with a 7:45 to 8 PM song service, except Wednesday led by Major and Mrs. John Fahey of Cincinnati. Tonight's topic is The Material Cross.

Salvation Army Clinton St Kenneth Sharp John Fahey Cincinnati Captain Sharp

Charter Night Planned For Eagles Troop

The 12th annual charter night for Eagle Boy Scout Troop is set for Wednesday in the Eagles Lodge ballroom. A 6:30 p.m. covered-dish supper opens the event for scouts parents Eagles wives. A council representative presents the troop charter with special awards to the boys. Principal speaker E . S. Sherron. Frank Kartovich and Jerry Brandenburg lead the program. Elza Abraham Scout Master chairs the meeting. Donald Shrimer and Explorer Post No. 1 members present the charter. LeRoy Dearth leads the post.

Eagle Eagles Lodge The Eagles E.5 Sherron Frank Kartovich Jerry Brandenburg Elza Abraham

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Window Phillips Middletown Hospital Ball Mise Parr Miami Valley Hospital AT the Movies Paramount Monroe Cookie Sale Windup Cate Setae Atler Wy Cleaners South M. FF Clay Mayfield Girl Scouts VEW Wiliam Ballard Archie L. Crane Detroit Mich Paul Sorrell Everite Castell OF Baseball Mel Parnell Bob Lemon Cleveland Indians Bob Vic Raschi NEW York Yankees Reyparrs Winston-Salem Democratic Rally Nelva Center Bidg. — Canal George D. Nye ALL Democrats Salvation Army Planning Services United States Orient Baker’s Ambulance Service Manchester Ave Charter Night Eagles Troop Donald Shrimer Explorer Post LeRoy Dearth By Timmons Timmons Insurance Natl Ward Pollet
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