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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1951

Page

2

Franklin School Board Asked Resignation of Superintendent

Franklin school leaders disclosed last night they asked for the resignation of Superintendent R. E. Augspurger, a move tied to ongoing policy conflicts. Augspurger, who has served 11 years, is considering the request after being given time to respond, with talks of buying out the remainder of his contract denied.

Franklin R. E. Augspurger Fred Byers Augspurger Daved Templeton Clarence Mce-Dade

Carl Nicholas To Head New Park Place Branch Bank

Carl S. Nicholas, assistant cashier and manager of First National Bank’s small loans department, was named manager of the Park Place Branch as construction nears completion at Sutphin St. and Central Ave. President Calvin Verity announced the appointment, noting Nicholas’ 29 years in banking since starting in 1921 at a Central Ave branch.

Carl S. Nicholas First National Bank Park Place Sutphin St Central Ave Calvin Verity Nicholas American Trust and Savings Bank Grimes St

Mayfield PTA Attendance Contest Draws Crowds

Mayfield School hosts an attendance contest to maximize parent turnout for a PTA meeting at 7 30 PM. President Mrs. David Robbins says the grade with the highest parent attendance wins, with lower grades presenting stage skits during the program.

Mayfield School PTA David Robbins

Anthony Wayne School landscaping and bond plan approved

The board adopted recommendations by a shrubbery committee for Anthony Wayne School landscaping and authorized bids for a gym cafeteria bond issue of 325000. Peck Schaeffer Williams will draft the legal papers for sale of bonds, with earliest maturity date sought and furnace upgrades given priority if funds allow. Bids for the high school expansion may be received concurrently.

Anthony Wayne Peck Schaeffer Williams Cincinnati

Obituary Jessie N Moon 46 decorator Monroe resident

Jessie N Moon 46 a Monroe decorator died at his home Monday at 4 10 p m after a two week illness. Survived by widow Mildred a son Paul Dayton and two brothers Paul and Robert Dayton two sisters Marie Pine and Edna Smith Centerville his mother Mrs Roxie Moon Dayton. Born Franklin he resided in Monroe since 1934 and was a member of Monroe Methodist Church and the Odd Fellows Lebanon. Services at the funeral home 8 p m Wednesday then 10 a m Thursday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev William Ballinger officiating Burial in North Cemetery Monroe. Friends may call 2 5 and 7 10 p m Wednesday.

Jessie N. Moon Monroe Mildred Paul Roxie Moon Robert Dayton Marie Pine Edna Smith Centerville Moon Franklin Monroe Methodist Church International Order of Odd Fellows of Lebanon McCoy Leffler William Ballinger North Cemtery

Funeral services for Frank Harden planned in Newark

Frank Harden 62 of Newark died suddenly from a heart attack Sunday at home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon with burial in Newark. Survived by his widow Lela two sisters Mrs R G Adair of this city and Mrs W H Neighbor of Gnadenhutten and a brother Co W Harden of Cleveland.

Frank Harden Newark Lela R. G. Adair City W. H. Neighbor Gnadenhutten Co. W. Harden Cleveland

Mrs William A Wood obituary in Lebanon death note

Mrs William A Wood aged 86 11 months died at the Carr Rest Home Lebanon at 7 20 am after a months illness She lived with her niece Mrs Robert Petry 2101 Sherman Ave for a year prior to illness Born near Washington Court House Fayette County she would have turned 87 May 31 Her husband William died 1946 She is survived by several nieces and nephews Services will be at Kirk Patrick Funeral Home Washington Court House time to be announced

William A. Wood Carr Rest Home Lebanon Margaret Pinkerton Petry Kirk-Patrick Washington Court House

Infant Daughter of Moore Family Dies at Birth

Graveside services will be held for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Moore of Trenton Route 1 who died at birth at Mercy Hospital Hamilton at 4 p m Monday The Rev Albert Creekbaum of Gods Community Church will officiate at 10 a m Wednesday with burial in Woodside Cemetery Surviving are a twin sister and a sister Carolyn one brother Alfred Jr and the grandparents Mr and Mrs Richard Moore and Mr and Mrs Frank Combs all of this city The McCoy Leffer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Alfred Moore Trenton Mercy Hospital Hamilton Albert Creekbaum God's Community Church Woodside Cemetery Carolyn Alfred, Jr Richard Moore Frank Combs McCoy-Leffer Funeral Home

Death of Nancy L. Baker in Germantown

Nancy Laine Baker, two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Berman E Baker of Germantown Route 2, died at 9 15 a m Monday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton from spinal meningitis after illness since Friday. She leaves one sister Nyla and two brothers Dale and Thomas. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clarence Baker and Thomas Lovelace. John Arpp Funeral Home to conduct service at 2 p m Thursday with Rev Tillie McGuire of the First Church of God of Miamishure officiating. Burial in Holp Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a m Wednesday.

Germantown Nancy Laine Baker Berman E. Baker Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Nyla Dale Thomas Clarence Baker Thomas Lovelace Kentucky John Arpp Tillie McGuire First Church of God of

Funeral services for V A Cramer in Hamilton

Funeral services for V A Cramer 61 of 1235 Shuler Avenue who died unexpectedly Sunday morning will be held at Webb Funeral Home at 2 p m Wednesday Reverend Charles Messmer to officiate

Hamilton V. A. Cramer Shuler Ave Webb Charles Messmer

Joyriding trio nabbed. fourth questioned in auto parts case

Three 16 or 17 year olds were jailed after taking two cars from the Wilmer Motors used lot on Central Ave and driving them around. A fourth juvenile, 17, was in custody for investigation into removing parts from autos at Ross Motor Company on Tytus Ave. Detective Fitzgerald and officers continued questioning today.

Wilmer Motors Central Ave John Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Woodlawn Ave Hawkins Lot Ralph Trimble Sam Moore Clarence Lawson Jim Howerton Robert Walton

Franklin Re Votes Pay Hike For Village Workers

Franklin Council voted cost of living boosts for department heads and salaried staff to conform with village ordinance. Three heads in police street and sewer get 300 dollars annually, others 200, secretary to Board of Public Affairs 100. Hourly water works staff rise from 90 to 95 cents. A March 7% increase was deemed non compliant. Discussed platting grounds east of Route 25 opposite Plainview Manor. no action.

Franklin Franklin Council Board of Public Affairs Arthur Harp Plainview Manor

Three Youths Held On Burglary Charge

Hamilton special report says three youths were charged with breaking and entering after a weekend break in at Reily School near Hamilton. Deputies say they confessed to a second burglary after being apprehended. The trio also reportedly broke into a cafe in Reily prior to the school entry.

Hamilton Reily A. N Peters

Serviceman Richard B. Sandlin Completes Training

Pvt. Richard B. Sandlin son of Mrs. Jerry Sandlin of 1113 First Ave completed an extended supplemental course of basic training at Travis Air Force Base California. He was indoctrinated into the Military Air Transport Service and assigned to the air freight section of the 1704th Air Traffic Squadron where a certificate was presented upon completion.

Pvt Richard B. Sandlin Jerry Sandlin First Ave Travis Air Force Base California Military Air Transport Service Travis Sandlin McKinley Junior High School 1704Th

Franklinite Latest To Become A Marine

R. B. Hedric, a Franklinite, enlisted in the Marine Corps for three years. He is the son of Mrs. Mary Hedric of 1204 South Main Street in Franklin. Hedric will train at Parris Island, S.C., and after training receive a twentyone day leave per local recruiting sergeant A A Hanger.

R. B. Hedric

At the Movies Paramount and Strand Listings

The Paramount shows Kefauver Hearines and Tomahawk on Tuesday with additional Cause for Alarm and The MGM Story on Wednesday. The Strand features Blue Blood and House By The River Tuesday with Black Angel and Tangier on Wednesday. Colonial screens Mating Season across both days with multiple showtimes.

Paramount MGM Tangier

Obituary notes services in Greenwood Cemetery

The obituary states burial in Greenwood Cemetery with services officiated by a funeral director. Surviving are widow Anna and two sons Myron and Jerry Cramer, both former Middletown residents, plus three brothers. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Greenwood Cemetery Anna Myron Jerry Cramer Middletown

Mrs Martha Graham longtime Lebanon resident dies in Cincinnati

Mrs Martha Graham 63 former Lebanon resident died Monday at home in Cincinnati She operated a restaurant here for years Survived by son Warren of Cincinnati Funeral services 2 p m Thursday Oswald Funeral Home burial in Miami Cemetery Corwin

Lebanon Martha Graham Cincinnati Warren Oswald Miami Cemetery Corwin

Middletown High School Picked for Draft Deferment Tests

Middletown High School is one of five Ohio high schools chosen by Selective Service to host aptitude tests for draft deferment. Tests scheduled May 26, June 16 and June 30 will gauge if registrants planning college study show promise for deferment.

MHS Ohio Middletown High School Focal High School Washington Cena Miami University Oxford University of Cincinnati Salmon P. Chase College Cincinnati Xavier University Sinclair Cols YMCA Dayton University of Dayton Wilmington College

Draft Quotas Slash Reduces Local Induction Surge

Local Board 10 reports April draft quotas halved with only eight men from the Middle adjourning for pre induction physicals in Cincinnati. Patrick Eugene Kelly and others from nearby addresses are listed among those affected as 21 will depart for induction and 18 were drafted with three volunteers. The university at Miami is on spring vacation, easing draft pressure.

J. Wylie Mitchell Middle Cincinnati Middletown Patrick Eugene Kelly Baltimore St William Apple Goodman Highland Ave Raymond Dale Braun Glen Lane Kenneth Martin Vanderveer Vanderveer St.; Donald Eugene Henry, 126 Curtis St.; Leland Riggs Spicer Sheridan Ave William Lee Anthony Eaton Rd Howell Duff Queen St Miami Army Mitchell

Man Arrested At Trenton On Check Charge

Detectives review bad checks issued locally after a 50 year old man was arrested on a county warrant for a similar offense. William Wilson of Elk Creek Rd. was taken into custody by a deputy sheriff at Trenton. The warrant, signed by Clara Dearth and issued by Justice of Peace Lammie Bailey, ties him to the case. During early World War I, airplanes served only for observation.

Ralph Bauer Middletown William Wilson Elk Creek Rd Trenton Clara Dearth Justice of Peace Lammie Bailey

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