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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1949

Page

2

Wherry Seeks a Grassroots Boost for Presidential Run

Senator Kenneth Spicer Wherry of Nebraska, floor leader and potential 1942 convention candidate, builds an insurgent momentum. He engineers Senate rule changes, rails against rigid leadership, and rallies GOP support while weighing a Midwest path for a future presidential bid.

Washington Kenneth Spicer Wherry Kenneth Spicer Senatorerry Nebraska Senate Plains Scott Luas Illinois Eader Lucas Wherry Rainsman Neaska Truman Coneis Lugas Taft Ohio Vandenberg Ofchigan Millikin Colorado Senator Lodge Massachusetts Knowland Russell Vandenberg Pawnee City Neb GOP

Three Holdup Suspects Return To Columbus For Theft Charges

Three suspects Edward Mischler Frank J Czernewski and Walter R A Maley were handed to Columbus police after being sought by six cities on armed robbery and auto larceny charges They were captured March 7 on a traffic violation and tied to a $9903 holdup at Hub Saving and Loan on February 16 Detainers from Norwood Apakoneta Dayton Urbana Hamilton Cincinnati were transferred to Columbus Police Captain Glen Hoffman said the case against them centers here and more charges may follow

Wilmington Columbus Edward Mischler Frank J. Czernewski Cincinnati Walter R. A. Maley Dayton Glen Hoffman Clinton County Hoffman Hub Saving and Loan Oy Clinton George L. Schilling Highway Patrol Norwood Earl Conover Conover Apakoneta Urbana Hamilton Schilling

Bosses Night Dinner Set With Chandler as Speaker

Preliminary plans for the Bosses Night dinner on May 3 at the Manchester Hotel are announced by Jaycee chairman Robert Miles. A.B. Chandler, national baseball commissioner, will headline with a program including invocation by Earl Streifthau, remarks by Miles, toastmaster Paul Day, and a Bosses Welcome by K. A. Politz. Chandler, a former Kentucky governor and senator, lives in Versailles and runs baseball offices in Cincinnati.

A.B Happy’ Chandler Robert Miles Jaycee Earl Streifthau Miles Paul Day K. A. Politz Middletown Chandler Pete Jones Kenesaw Landis Kentucky Cincinnati Versailles Jaycees Harold Stassen

Broadway Parking Changeover Extends Two Weeks

Officials said the switch from angle to parallel parking on two Broad St blocks will take at least another week and possibly two. Meters are being removed and reset to create 21 foot spaces for parallel zones as work continues from south to north. Final phase includes painting parallel markings, with meters set to extend from Clark St to Moore St on Central Ave.

Broad St Central Ave Clark St Moore St

Looters Skim Cash Sack From Cedar Rapids Ice Cream Stand

In Cedar Rapids Indiana thieves avoided the register, pried under the cash drawer to grab a money sack containing one hundred dollars and fled the scene. Police investigated the mock victimless theft with no injuries reported.

Cedar Rapids

Safety Warning At Sycamore Park Renovation Start

John Hupka warns that hundreds of neighborhood children gather around active dirt trucks delivering top soil for the Sycamore Park improvement project. He urges parents to keep kids home on April 16 when large equipment will grade the site and install a new softball backstop to ensure a safe cleanup and renovation.

John Hupka Sycamore Park Junior Chamber of Commerce Armco Hupka

Magician Ed Reno Dies at 87 in Kanakee Ill

Ed ward M. Reno, a professional magician for more than 70 years, died at age 87 in Kanakee Illinois. The longtime performer was known for his stage magic and family shows across the Midwest.

Kanakee Ill Edward M. Reno

Park project co-chair Hupka emphasizes safety

Hupka, co-chairman of the park project, stated a priority of avoiding harm in the process. His comment underlines a cautious approach to development and community involvement in the initiative.

Hupka

Magician Re no Dies Former Circus Operator and World Tuner

The International Brotherhood of Magicians called him the dean of prestidigitators and he was honorary president of the Knights of the Ebony Wand since 1941. Reno toured the world as a magician and funeral services are planned for Monday. Also noted is a 1948 Salvation Army tally of 676000 meetings and 100000 open-air services in the United States.

International Brotherhood of Magicians Reno The Knights of the Ebony Wand United States Salvation Army

Bristolville man charged with auto larceny in four thefts

George Parks Jr., 21, of Bristolville, faces a theft charge after police say he admitted stealing four cars in the past year and dismantling two for scrap sale. The arrest followed a Saturday filing by authorities.

George Parks, Jr Bristolville

Home Too Vulnerable in Marietta Road crash risk

Mr and Mrs Love Martin weigh moving despite a housing shortage after their home on a sharp highway curve endured two car crashes this month, causing about 1200 dollars in damage. The couple likes the house but fears further danger.

Marietta, O Mrs. Love Martin

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