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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1950

Page

2

Butler County Tax Bills Set For 3.666 Million Levy

Butler County real estate tax bills totaling 3,666,172.95 are issued for more than 57,484 parcels with 16,500 billed to Middletown Lemon and Madison Township. Treasurer John W. Wendel notes postwar rise, special assessments, and a 100 percent collection goal.

Butler County John W. Wendel Middletown Lemon Madison Township Hamilton Wendel R. H. Smith Harry B. Grevey Miami Con

Scout Emergence Corps Holds First Salon Friday Night

Middletown volunteers form an Emergency Service Corps with 20 course series. Dr Ted Martin leads the inaugural meeting in Civic Association auditorium, aided by Fire Chief William Fishbaugh and other officials. Goal is 32 scouts. Holy Week may have reduced turnout.

Scout Emergence Corps Ted Martin William Fishbaugh Emergency Service Corps Committee Joe Canter Debert Mann Paul Wilson Joseph Newkirk Thomas Carmody John Otterbein Marlin Chester Wendt Paul Parker Parker

Car Crash Causes $375 In Damages On Yankee Road

Police report an accident on Yankee Road in front of Mose Weaver's home damaged two cars. Azel Short, 37, and Mose Weaver, 44, sustained $300 and $75 in damages respectively. no injuries reported. Short reportedly did not stop at the scene and was later located by officers.

Azel Short Germantown Mose Weaver Yankee Ra Yankee Rd Weaver Short Yankee Rad First and Main Sts Ernest Weaver Robert Trimble

Willlie Back and Virgil Rose Arrested on Licensing Allegations

Willie Back aged 25 of 1221 Syc a more Street was charged with having no operator license and Virgil Rose aged 34 of 1116 Garfield Street cited for allowing an unlicensed driver to operate his vehicle. Both were arrested yesterday and held for traffic court this morning.

Willie Back Sycamore St Virgil Rose Garfield S

Lebanon Filling Station Robbed

A Sohio Gas Station on Columbus Ave in Lebanon was robbed last night. Thieves broke a glass pane and took about $12 in cash. Police Chief William Pulkerth provided the report. the station is owned by Don Hawke.

Lebanon Sohio Columbus Ave William Pulkerth Don Hawke

Wall Street Roundup Mixed Results From Market Day

New York stocks showed mixed activity with listings including Allied Stores American Can and Bethlehem Steel among others. Names like Curtiss Wright Packard and United Airlines appear amid broad gains and declines in an unsettled trading session.

I Tiroone Allied Stores American Cen Amer Stan San A Steel Corpor Mfe Eaceuas Cons Bendix Aviation Beaneeneade Mts Canadian Pacific Container Corp Satnsa Continental Bak, Co Hethlehem Steel Saseunseuss Colamble Gee & Riertric Eeees Ealth Edison Crucibie Steel Gusnees Commonwealth Wright Curtie Wright Northern Pacific AR Packard Pan Amer. Airways Ese Sones Wania AR Sass Euros Eeeeeeters Republic Dreei Eeeandaneernes Sses Kesh Oeets Sinclair Ou FSSC AHE Rethes Leathers Iis Ereeeteeeees Studebaker Seeeteeerees Texas Corp Eeeweeedsseens United Aivcragt United Airlines W. Woolworth

Health Order Issued To Oneida Resident

Arlie Blankenship of Oneida was convicted in Squire's Court for failing to comply with Butler County Health Board orders to install proper sanitary facilities. The court ordered correction within days of the health department order, according to Dr. H. A. Moore, county health commissioner.

Arlie Blankenship Oneida Squire's Court Butler County Board of Health H. A. Moore Butler County Health Department

Vital Statistics Mrs Armitage and Mrs Hamilton Obituaries

Port land resident Mrs Armitage and Franklin resident Mrs Matilde Hamilton, aged 86, identified in vital statistics notices. The brief item records their ages and origins.

Births Reported At Local Hospital This Week

Mr and Mrs Earl Nolan of Middletown Route 1 welcomed a boy Friday. Mr and Mrs Edwin Reel of Trenton Ohio welcomed a girl Friday. Mr and Mrs William Singleton of Wes Middletown Route 1 welcomed a boy Saturday. Mr and Mrs Garwood Wells of 119 Ellen Drive welcomed a boy Saturday.

Hospital Earl Nolan Middletown Edwin Reel Trenton William Singleton Wes Garwood Wells Ellen Drive

Hospital Notes with Patient and Doctor Mentions

In The Hospital Charlies Conrad of Central Ave medical Ray Spellman of Ilinois Ave surgical Jacob Weinman of Columbia Ave medical Mrs Pasqualina Rossi of Mal vern St medical Mrs William Adams of Wood lawn Ave medical Betty Jean Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs Raleigh eer of Park St medical Mrs Aanes Maloney of Moore St medical Mrs Russell Smith of Franklin O surgical Harry Duncan of Wilson St medical

Charlies Conrad Central Ave Ray Spellman Ilinois Ave Jacob Weinman Columbia Ave Pasqualina Rossi Malvern St William Adams Woodlawn Ave Betty Jean Spencer Raleigheer Park St Aanes Maloney Moore St Russell Smith Franklin, O Harry Duncan Wilson St

Dismissals List Names and Addresses Across Towns

A compiled notice lists numerous individuals facing dismissals or related actions. Names include Martin Ross, Sara Hollon, Mrs. John Rouse, Billy Buch, Mrs. Otto Ingram, Mae Jones, William Viex, Barbara Knox, Mrs. Clayton Allen, Jack Brewer, Thomas Downs, Mrs. Pete Richoi, William Kidwell, and William Clevenger, with cited street addresses and locales such as Fleming, Middle town Route 3, Yankee Ra, Highland Mee, Glenn Ave, Manchester Ave, Logan St, Park St, Onexa, Trenton, Grandeon, and Ohio Ave.

Martin Ross Fleminga Sara Hollon Roy Hollon Middletown John Rouse Second Ave Billy Buch Yankee Ra Otto Ingram Highland Mae Jones Glenn William Viex Hill Ave Misa Barbara Knox Manchester Clayton Allen Logan Jack Brewer Germantown Thomas Gary Downs Themes Downs Park St. i Onexa Pete Richoi Trenton William Kidwell William Clevenger Ohio Ave

Optimists View Film On Bomber at Manchester Hotel

A film about the production of the 8-24 bomber was shown at a noon Optimist Club meeting at the Manchester Hotel. The movie was made at the Willow Run Plant near Detroit. During business, members approved plans for a membership drive with details to follow.

Optimist Club Manchester Wilsow Run Detroit

Report on Lattimore case delays final conclusions

Hicklenlooper states a full examination of Dr. Lattimore’s investigative file and other data is essential before any final conclusions by the subcommittee or members. McGrath and Hoover say they merely read a summary and did not reach conclusions.

Dr. Lattimore Subcommittee Seniooper Tydings Hoover McGrath Lattimore Hickenlooper

Easter Paraders Brace Windy Colder Weather Warnings

A Weather Bureau bulletin warns of a cold wave sweeping the Great Lakes into the northeast. Northeastern Ohio and western New York face freezing temperatures as Ontario air moves southeastward. Tonight and tomorrow turn much colder with lows near 25 in Middletown and 36 at 2:30 am, 44 by 9:30 am.

Weather Bureau Great Lakes Ohio New York State New York Ontario Canada United States Deep South Pacific Northwest New England Middletown

Building Code Revision Body To Study Proposals Tuesday

Honorary pallbearers were announced for Carl V. Smith a 57 year old Armco veteran who died Thursday Funeral services will be Monday at 2 pm at the McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev Fletcher E Shoup officiating Burial will be in Middletown Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday 7 10 pm and Sunday 2 5 and 7 10 pm Consideration of several proposed amendments to Middletown city building code will headline a Building Code Revision Committee meeting Tuesday evening J D Sawyer chairman revealed this morning Amendments were previously approved but some officials asked for more time to reconsider The proposals would allow lighter concrete blocks hollow tile and certain walls and foundations and permit seven and a half foot ceilings in bedrooms above the first story Gas furnaces could be placed nearer combustible construction than now allowed The code also includes a section to clarify mixed occupancy classifications

Carl V. Smith Armco George Farenholz Chester Hagan Eliza Abner Harry Long Johnson Shout Far Farquer Armco Veterans Association McCoy-Leffler Fletcher FE. Shoup Middletown J D. Sawyer Harold Goetz City Commission Orville Corson Corson Carson 1So

Funeral services for Garvin J Figley in Dayion

Funeral services for Garvin J Figley 71 of Peasttown Heights will be held Monday at 1 p m at the Russell Ulimer Funeral Home Dayion. Burial will follow in Lewisburg Ohio.

Garvin J Figley Peasttown Heights Russell Ulimer Dayion Lewisburg

Obituary Notice for Mrs. Emma Armitage

Mrs Emma Armitage wife of Rev H H Armitage pastor of United Presbyterian Church Portland died suddenly at her home in Portland Tuesday. She was sister in law of Mrs KR Howermale of 118 Baltimore St Mrs Nettie Gose of Hill Ave and Cloer ence and Dixie Armitage. She is survived by her husband and one daughter. Burial will be in Pittsburgh Pa April 1.

Emma Armitage H. H. Armitage United Presbyterian Church Portland Oreg Armitage KR. P. Howermale Baltimore St Nettie Gose Hill Ave Cloerence Dixie Armitage

Franklin matron Matilda Hamilton dies at 86 after hotel career

Mrs. Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton 86 longtime Franklin hotel owner died last night at home of her son Clarence 215 South Main Franklin. She and husband Joseph Hamilton operated the Hotel Elite in Franklin and later owned the Hamilton Inn East Third Street later selling to the Bamberger Inn. Survived by son four grandchildren five great grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral Monday 2 30 p m at Casner Funeral Home with Rev W T Hannum of First Presbyterian Church Woodhill Cemetery. Family receiving friends after noon Sunday at the funeral home.

Franklin Matilda McCutcheon Hamilton Miamisburg Clarence South Main St Hamilton Them t &@ mom Franklin Piret Church Cae W. T. Hannum

Municipal Court Passes Alternate Sentences For Two Local Men

John Helwig aged 57 received a 30 day option between Cincinnati Workhouse and Kentucky after loitering charges. William Cougill, 38, was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail and fined $25 plus costs after larceny charges in Municipal Court.

John Helwig Creward St Alton H. Combs Municipal Court Cintcinnati Kentucky Helwig William Cougill

FBI arrests man in San Jose telephone burglary caper

FBI says agent David Downs and an accomplice bound two Pacific Telephone workers on June 3, robbed a San Jose trailer safe, recovering 3400 in cash and ammunition. Downs, with prior burglary convictions in multiple states, reportedly dyed his hair and attempted to conceal his identity.

David Downs Washin FBI J. Edgar ‘Oover Downs Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company San Jose Downsea Idaho Oregon Utah Patricia de Rath McConnell Utah State Penitentiary

Dayton firm to hire 1900 more workers

AP reports Friel Daire Division of General Motors Corp plans to add 1900 employees, boosting total personnel in the two plants to more than 20,000. Company officials said the hiring will occur by night shift to meet demand.

Dayton Frieldaire General Motors Corporation

At the Movies Paramount and Strand Listings

Paramount shows Nancy Goes to Rio with Jane Powell and Ann Southern at 1 38, 3 18, 8 25, 7 60 and 4 PM. Strand presents Singing Sheriff with Rob Crosby Fay McRemete at 1 45, 5 15 and 4 46 PM. Rope of Sand with Burt Lancaster Paul Henreid at 2 34, 6 7 and 9 36 PM. Sunday Golden Stallion with Rex Allen Dale Evans at 7 50, 5 50 and ashUplCUm.KCU Also Here Comes the Caledon with Abbott Costello at 1 15, 4, 7 00 and 16 00 PM.

Nancy Rie Jane Powell Ann Southern Rob Crosby Fay McRemete Alec Burt Lancaster Paul Henreid Rey Rkecers Dale Pwans Ashuplcum Kcualso Abbott Cocatelie

Law Officials Invited to Summer Seminary at Northwestern

Butler County Prosecutor Jack son Bosch and assistants Herbert Walsh and Frank Schwab have been invited to join the annual summer seminary for law officials at Northwestern University Evanston. The event runs August 14 18 with Dr Fred Imbau directing and requesting the trio to prepare material for discussions representing cities in the 80 000 to 75 000 classification.

Butler County Jackson Bosch Herbert Walsh Frank Schweb Northern University Evanston Fred Imbau Law College Bosch Walsh Schwab

Seminar notes and arrest records discussed in Evanston

Fragments indicate sales or distribution of a seminar topic last summer and preparation of material for arresting officers. Mentions data gleaned from experience and references Evanston and other locations.

Evanston

Retired Methodist Minister and Former Physician Dies

Rev. Virgil Thompson, a retired Methodist minister and former physician from Piqua, died yesterday at Fletcher. He was 76.

Piqua Virgil Thompson Fietcher

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