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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1949

Page

4

Striking Teamsters Picket Albers and Kroger Stores Here

Picketing began at two Albers supermarkets and four Kroger stores as the Cincinnati labor walkout spread to this area. Police enforce peaceful picketing, with no local workers on strike, while stores report limited shortages in perishables but remain open for business.

Albers Kroger Cincinnati American Federation of Labor Teamsters W. H. Lafary Charles St Railroad Railway Express Express Express Pany South Verity Tony Brandner

A Lenten Devotional by George Miles Gibson

The daily devotional reflects on Christianity as past, present, and future. It cites Hebrews and Romans to affirm faith through the Holy Spirit, the living Church, and God’s promises. A closing prayer asks strength for future generations to witness the coming reign of love.

Christianity Christ Paul Church of Christ

Family Honeymoon at Paramount Films

Paramount shows Family Honeymoon with Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert at 1 15 3 20 5 15 7 30 and 9 40 p m Tuesday. On Wednesday No Minor Vices with Dana Andrews and Lilli Palmer at 1 15 3 15 5 20 7 30 9 40 p m plus Strand listings Yokel Boy with Albert Dekker and Joan Davis at 2 55 5 55 8 50 p m and Deep Waters with Dana Andrews and Jean Peters at 1 15 4 10 7 05 10 00 p m.

Fred MacMurray Claudette Colbert Dana Andrews Lilli Palmer Albert Dekker Joan Davis Jean Peters

Regional Scout Planners Open Policy Talks

Girl Scouts Regional Committee sessions at the Manchester Hotel featured camp policy discussions led by Mrs. W S Webb of Toledo and Mrs. Edward Marshall. Highlights included a regional camp directory, a trip camp folder, and a conservation session to be held at Newark Camp June 26 to July 9, with five to six workshops later in the week.

Girl Scouts Regional Committee Manchester W. S. Webb Toledo Edward Marshall Newark Marshall Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Webb

Police Briefs Aches and Atches In Kings Mills and More

Police charged Earshel Craft and Arrington Bailey with disorderly conduct by fighting after a dispute on North Clinton Street. Both were released on bond to appear in Municipal Court tomorrow. A seven year old boy was bitten by a dog on Malvern Street while reaching to pet it. A theft of 55 dollars in bills was reported from Albert Boling's desk in his living room.

Earshel Craft Maple St Kings Mills Arrington Bailey Manchester Ave North Clinton St Charles Flory Midway St Malvern St Albert Boling Clark St

City Briefs Tuesday meetings across Lemon Township

The Lemon Township Board of Trustees holds a 7 30 p m meeting in Lorg Build y offices. Sports men’s Club, North Middletown Fire Association, Cancer Clinic at Middletown Hospital, Holy Trinity PTA, Middletown Co operative Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Spanish American War Veterans, Legion Home meeting, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Mayfield PTA, and Infantry Reserve Officers all set gatherings Tuesday evening at various locations including Manchester Rd post, Manchester Hotel, and Aeronca Aircraft Corporation.

Lemon Township Board of Trustees Lorg Buildy Legion Home

Multiple local group meetings listed for the week

Delegates of the Chauffeurs Teamsters and Helpers Local Union 836 meet at 7 30 p m at the Trades and Labor Council Hall. Blythe Williams Post 231 house committee and executive board convene Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the hall. Mimi Chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers gathers at noon at the Manchester Hotel. Moose Club meets at 8 p m at the hall. Order of Ahepa meets at 8 p m at the YMCA. Middletown Cancer Society chapter meets at noon at the Manchester Hotel. League of Women Voters Constitution study group meets at 1 p m at Mrs Russell Barnard 213 Aberdeen Dr.

Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers Trades and Labor Council House Blythe Williams Post 231 Mimi The Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Manchester Hotel Middletown Cancer Society League of Women Voters Russell Barnard Aberdeen Dr

Local Cyclist Hurt In Crash Near Franklin

Robert Cisco of 428 North Broad St. suffered bruises and abrasions when his motorcycle struck a car owned by Robert R. Welton of 296 Jefferson Rd. on Route 25 near the Logan Long Mill south of Franklin. Cisco was treated at Middletown Hospital in fair condition with a cut to the left leg. Franklin police said he had just started the bike when it veered and hit the car. A separate Middletown crash on Columbia Ave and Clinton St involved Rexford Taulbee and Mrs. George Hutchinson, causing $50 damage after Taulbee says the other car pulled in front of him.

Robert Cisco North Broad St Robert R. Welton Jefferson Rd Logan- Long Mill Franklin Middletown Hospital Cisco Middletown Rexford Taulbee Lafayette St George Hutchinson Wilbraham Rd Columbia Ave Clinton St Taulbee

Hamilton Foundry Lays Off 200 Workers After Walkout

Hamilton Foundry and Machine Company laid off 200 production workers following a work stoppage by 78 members of the International Moulders and Foundry Workers Union AFL. President Peter E. Rentschler called the action unfortunate, noting a March contract with wage increases and holidays, but said dissatisfactions led to the April 4 halt if changes were not made. He asserted the company has a legal, though unsigned, agreement and that the strike violates the contract's grievance process.

Hamilton, C Hamilton Foundry and Machine Company International Moulders and Foundry Workers Union AFL Hamilton Hamilton Foundry and Machine Co Peter E. Rentschler Rentschler International Molders and Foundry Workers Union

Municipal Court Fines and Probation Set in Local Cases

John Sexton 69 of 521 Garfield St was fined 100 for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after arraignment before Judge Alton H Combs. Wilma Keaton 27 of 1118 Young St was ordered to pay costs and placed on three year probation for petit larceny following a Montgomery Ward manager filed charges. Matt Waggoner Jr 22 of 1919 South Ave had burglary and larceny charges continued to Wednesday. Brady Key 42 of 1500 Garfield St was fined 25 for carrying concealed weapons and 10 for intoxication. a 10 day jail term was suspended.

John Sexton Garfield St Alton H. Combs Central Ave Wilma Keaton Young St Montgomery- Ward Matt Waggoner, Jr South Ave Brady Key

Carpet maker cuts prices up to twenty percent

New York AP reports Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Company announced temporary reductions to retailers up to 20 percent on popular priced floor coverings. All lines were cut nominally for an indefinite period as the firm says it is cutting prices to current market levels.

New York Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Company

Lifespans of acrobats vary by act and difficulty

The average career length for hand balancers is about 20 years while the more strenuous tumblers typically last around five years. The statement highlights how specialization impacts longevity in the circus profession.

Retired Farmersville Farmer Gored To Death By New Bull

Germantown reports a retired Farmersville farmer, Charles Marion, 80, killed Monday afternoon by a bull. His son Carl discovered him in a field with fatal injuries including a fractured pelvis and crushed chest. Survived by four brothers, two sisters, and four grandchildren. Funeral plans incomplete. body taken to John Arpp Funeral Home.

Germantown Farmersville Montgomery County McDonald Charles Marion Carl Marion John Cal Walter Edward Orpha Gilbert Pearl Leis Dayton John Arpp

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Combs obituary notice

The infant son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Combs of 2104 Seneca St died at 3 45 am at Middletown Hospital. He is survived by his parents a brother and a sister. Graveside services are planned for Wednesday at 10 am at Woodside Cemetery. McCoy Leffler Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Raymond Combs Seneca St Middletown Hospital Woodside Cemetery McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Funeral services for Charles Walters at 2:30 Friday

Charles Walters 47 of 1001 Lafayette St died in an auto mobile crash at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Services will be at Joseph R. Baker and Sons Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. Friday with Rev. Curt Walters officiating. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Survived by wife Martha a daughter and three stepsons along with siblings and other relatives.

Charles Walters Lafayette St Joseph R. Baker and Sons Curt Walters Yankee Rd Church of God Woodside Walters Armco Steel Corporation Garret J Delmar Conn Ashland Lowell Conn Portsmouth Millard Conn Louisville Arthur Perkins West Liberty Elvin Winchester Murray Toledo

Eaton Woman Dorothy Banker Dies After Illness

Mrs Dorothy Banker 38 died Sunday night at her home 322 West Deem Street after a long illness. Survived by husband Marvis R mother Hattie Stemple two brothers Carl Stemple of College Corner and Barney E Stemple of New Paris. Funeral 2:30 p m tomorrow at Mound Hill Cemetery with Revs Charles Fryman and William Sinks officiating. Friends may call at residence.

Eaton Dorothy Banker West Deem St Marvis R Hattie Stemple Carl Stemple College Corner Barney E. Stemple New Paris Charles Fryman William Sinks Mound Hill Cemetery

Aviation Club To Meet Tonight in Middletown

Middletown Aviation Club members and guests will gather at the Colony Restaurant tonight for a dinner at 6 30 followed by a surprise program. The theme of the evening is the part aviation has played in Middletown.

Middletown Middletown Aviation Club Colony

Irregularity Ended Feels Like New Man

A letter from Leslie Starnes of Rock Hill South Carolina describes relief from a five year irregularity after using Kellogg's All-Bran. The ad claims bulk in the diet can aid constipation and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied after ten days.

Kellogg Leslie Starnes Spruce Street Rock Hill S.C Kellogg’s Battle Creek Mich

More Showers Predicted Tonight and Wednesday

The forecast notes more showers and milder Wednesday with a temperate rise. Morning readings show 32 degrees at 6 am, 40 degrees at 3 am, and 48 degrees by 10:30 am, with 62 degrees recorded at 3 pm.

Death notices listed for Charles Walters and others

Vital statistics announce deaths for Charles Walters aged 47 of 1001 La Fayette St Charles F. Marion aged 80 of Farmersville Infant Comics aged 2104 Seneca St and Mrs Dorothy Banker aged 38 of Eaton.

Charles Walters LaFayette St Charles F. Marion Farmersville Infant Comics Seneca St Dorothy Banker Eaton

Local hospital notices list patients by address and condition

In The Hospital Micnail Frazee son of George Frazee Middetown Route 3 medical. Mrs Lester Rogers Franklin Route 2 surgery. Mrs Alvan Taulbee Lamber ton St surgery. Kenneth B Myers Columbia Ave medical. Miss Glenna Gossett Fifth Ave medical. Miss Ruth Yost Arlington Ave medical Edward Profitt son of Leo Winona Dr surgery. Mrs Bernard Wlosinski Baltimore St medical. George Eliopoulos Girard Mrs Leon Burnett Garfield St medical. Head Stultz Wicoff St medical. Distress Notes Robert English Bellomonte St Mrs Frank Clendenin Henry St Mrs Bertha Street Gratis O.

Micnail Frazee George Frazee Middetown Lester Rogers Franklin Alvan Taulbee Lamberton St Kenneth B. Myers Columbia Ave Glenna Gossett Fifth Ave Ruth Yost Arlington Ave Edward Profitt Leo Winona Dr Bernard Wlosinski Baltimore St George Eliopoulos Girard Ave Leon Burnett Garfield St Ead Stultz Wicoff St Medcal

Births at Hospital Prompt Strong Family Additions

Mr and Mrs Car Mannon of 3037 Yankee Rd welcome a boy born Monday. Mr and Mrs Charles Kling of 105 Franklin St announce a girl born Monday. Mr and Mrs Charles French of West Middletown Route 1 welcome a boy born Monday. Mr and Mrs Walter Ritchey of Franklin announce a girl born Tuesday.

Car Mannon Yankee Rd Charles Kling Franklin St Charles French West Middletown Walter Ritchey Franklin

Daytona Gas Station Attendant Killed in Blast

Dayton Ohio report states 20 year old William Dilts, filling station attendant, died this morning when an oil heating system exploded inside the station. Firemen said he was alone in the shop and his body was hurled through a window.

Dayton William Dilts

Reds Quitting Yangtze Front Stirs Civil War Hopes

AP reports a broad Communist troop withdrawal from the Yangtze front with peace talks said to be under way in Peiping. Observers note Red forces halted at Anking and may back away a few miles while awaiting developments as Li Tsung Jen and Ho Ying Ching face harsh government criticism.

Nanking Yangtze River Peiping Anking Here Shangai Li Tsung-Jen Ho Ying-Chin

Carlisle Banquet Planned Tonight

A father and son banquet is set for 6 45 p m at New Jersey Presbyterian Church Carlisle. Elmer Hinkle vice president of Cincinnati stock yards and market reporter for WLW will speak. Dinner is by Young Women s Working act with Harold V Martz as master of ceremonies.

New Jersey Presbyterian Church Carlisle Elmer Hinkle Cincinnati Stock Yards WLW Women S Bag Young Women’s Working Act

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred J. Schatzmann South Pick Ray Collinsworth Teamsters Otto H. Frobe Warehousemen ’S Union Greater Fellowship OF Prayer George Miles Gibson Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Paramount John Bullock Secy Cial Servel Vradelis Yao S Sportsmen's Club North Middletown Fire Association Manchester Rd Holy Trinity Pta Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Headquarters Order of Eagles All Mayfield Pta Aeronca Aircraft Corporation Moose Club Order of Ahepa YMCA Edad Sa Grash Quality Family Laundry Doletown’s Ivory Soap Laundry Logan Ave Aviation Club Robert English Bellomonte St Frank Clendenin Henry St Bertha Street Gratis Dayton Gas Station Yangtze Harold V. Martz Castell Drug CO Middletown Plating Co Water St. Dial Tay Lae McCoy Leffler OWIO Bell Telephone Company
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