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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1948

Page

2

Right Thinking Is Key To World Ills Says Lions Officer

R Roy Keaton assistant secretary general of Lions International told 500 Lions and their wives at the Manchester Hotel district conference that thoughtful thinking shapes deeds and world events The talk covered crisis in Europe and support for America including the Marshall Plan and a stance against communism The session noted Lions history and growth with 350000 members expected and more than 600 reservations for a Dayton convention May 21 23 1950s event details included in the conference program

R. Roy Keaton Chicago Lions International Manchester Lions Clubs Coudins Keaton America United States Russia Melvin Jones International Board Middletown Marion Hoover Russell Stabler John S. Parr Nate Kunin Richard E. Francis Reading International William D. Long Frank Pfeiffer Dayton Osborne-Fairfield Lionaires Hillsboro District 13 Therogram A. B. Dredge The Sons International Board of Governors

Alarm System Will Require Three Months

A. C. Kilburn of Gamewell Co. predicted about three months to install the new fire alarm and police signal boxes in Middletown. He arrived to consult with Fire Chief William F. Fishbaugh and city officials on start location, street right of way and related ordinances. Kilburn will remain onsite with one or two key workers and seeks furnished lodging for the three month period.

A. C. Kilburn Gamewell Co Middletown Kilburn William F. Fishbaugh Oene

Rail operations remain normal on local lines

Rail traffic here continues on a normal basis with carload and LCL shipments steady. Coal movement is reduced, keeping yard engines and crews intact, while NYC passenger service curtailments looked possible but may be cancelled. Domestic coal stocks decline and broader industries near critical levels as the coal strike ends.

Pennsylvania New York Central LCL William Apple Nyc Washington

Cancer Drive Reaches $865 Mark With Sorority Can Days

Donations pushed the Cancer Society campaign to 865.10 dollars, aided by Phi Beta Psi Sorority can days in the downtown district. Treasurer Robert Q. Millan said Saturday’s 227 dollars from mailed letters will be tallied with today’s totals to approach the 11,000 dollar goal for the cancer clinic and related expenses.

Cancer Society Robert Q. Millan Phi Beta Psi Millan Sylvester Shetter

Cigaret Fire Causes Davenport Damage in Local Home

The Mid dletown Fire Department responded to a weekend blaze at 2003 Wilbraham Rd. in the home of Ernest Romans. A cigarette is believed to have started the fire at 1 15 a m Sunday, causing $25 damage to a davenport.

Middletown Davenport Ernest Romans Wilbraham Rd Firster Sid

Cheer Up Services Held at Butler County Jail

Prisoners at the Butler County Jail in Hamilton joined in singing and prayer as part of the monthly Cheer Up service arranged by Mrs. Bertha Perkins. Rev. Albert Creekbaum and Rev. Manford White spoke, with music by Miss Louis Sorrell, Miss Loraine Sorrell, and Mrs. Elsie Stamper. Bible distributions were noted and plans were made for May 9 Mother’s Day carnations.

Butler County Hamilton Bertha Perkins Albert Creekbaum Manford White Homer Hauser Louis Sorrell Loraine Sorrell Elsie Stamper Elsie Stamper Played Several Numbers On the Guitar. Also Assisting Mrs. Perkins Helen Hauser

City Health Office Orders Sanitary Rule Soon

The City Health Department has issued two orders to install door plumbing in all city sectors with sewer service. Health Commissioner Dr. L C Neer estimated about 25 cases in city and fringe areas lacking sewer facilities. He noted wartime shortages delayed the program but removal of these conditions will improve sanitary welfare and town appearance.

City Health Department L. C. Neer Dr. Neer

Monroe Students Sweep State Music Awards

Monroe High School finalists in Columbus earned two superior ratings and one excellent. Senior Robert Lewis on trumpet and Edwin Peterman on trombone received superior marks, Vernon Rowell earned excellent on trumpet, with Lewis achieving a third straight superior in the state finals.

Monroe Columbus Robert Lewis Edwin Peterman Vernon Rowell Lewis

Police Briefs Report Disorderly Conduct and Underage Neglect

Dan Hagins, 42, of 619 Wicoff Street, arrested on disorderly conduct and released on a $30 bond to appear in court. A neglect report on two children led to juvenile authorities. a 9-year-old girl and 5-year-old boy were found home alone. Two teens on Elmo Place rested on a porch. others cited for window peeping. Two men arrested for DUI: John Sappanish, 35, at Yankee Road, and Clarence Bowlin, 35, at Edgewood Street and Superior Avenue. Gust Frangos, 33, Ambridge, Pa., charged with auto tag law violation at Central and Broad. William Rice, 27, 2005 Armco Drive, charged with being in physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated. to appear in Municipal Court this afternoon.

Dan Hagins Wicoff St Elmo Pl Earliegy John Sappanish Yankee Rd Clarence Bowlin Brentwood St Edgewood St Superior Ave Gust Frangos Ambridge Central Ave Broad St William Rice Armco Dr

Fruit and Veggie Strike Threatens Local Shortage

A planned strike by drivers and helpers at 76 Cincinnati fruit and vegetable commission houses could trigger a regional shortage in Middletown as talks fail. The vote passed 350 to 16 in favor of the walkout over a 20 cent hourly raise and a guaranteed work week, with union and industry leaders voicing conflicting predictions on supply.

Middletown Cincinnati Peoneey Stamper Chicago Cleveland Detroit New York Tony Rizzo Rizzo and Sons Walter Heath Albers Commission Houses Ois Samuel Butcher Commission House Drivers and Helpers Local AFL Joseph H. Houdin Cincinnati Fruit and Vegetable Association

Call Issued For Minister At Oakland Presbyterian

The Oakland church called Richard E. Moore of St. Louis to serve as pastor beginning July 1. Moore, a Yale Divinity School student, has been sponsored by St. Louis Presbyterians and will be ordained in June after graduation. He led a March 21 service. he is married with a daughter. The church has lacked a resident pastor since September.

Oakland Presbyterian Church Richard E. Moore St. Louis Yale Divinity School New Haven

Paramount at the Movies Weekly Schedule

At the Movies shows Naked City starring Barry Fitzgerald and Dorothy Hart across late afternoon and evening slots. Bride of Frankenstein with Boris Karloff and Colin Clive screens, plus Son of Frankenstein with Basil Rathbone and Karloff in a double feature. Tuesday adds South of Tahiti with Maria Montez and Brian Donlevy and Upturned Glass with James Mason, all with multiple daily showings.

Barry Fitzgerald Dorothy Hart Boris Karloff Colin Clive Basil Rathbone Tahiti Maria Montez Brian Donlevy James Mason

Rainfall and cool spell hit city with rising river

Nearly two inches of rain drenched the city last night, the river rising from six to ten feet three inches. Forecasters predict cloudy cool weather with showers today and tomorrow. Temperatures ranged from a high of 68 to a low of 46 with a 49 reading at 9 30 this morning.

Scientists Fail To Pierce Iron Curtain Of Reds

Princeton New Jersey AP top atomic scientists fail to breach Soviet secrecy in scientific exchange. Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists sent letters to Soviet peers with only one reply referencing Andrei Gromyko. Einstein led group urging immediate diplomatic talks to avert total sclerosis of civilization.

Princeton N. J Thorfin R. Hogness University of Chicago Atomic Scientists Andrei Gromyko Gromyko Hogness

Carmen Dress Rehearsal Tonight At Middletown High

Dress rehearsal for Carmen directed by H. Vincent Carter will be held tonight at the Middletown Senior High School auditorium. A capacity crowd is expected for the elaborate production noted for its colorful story and light music.

Carmen Middletown Senior High School H. Vincent Carter

Local Woman Hurt in Fall at Home

Mrs. Ella Fitzgerald of Fourteenth Ave formerly of Monroe is treated at Middletown Hospital after falling at her home on Saturday and breaking a hip.

Ella Fitzgerald Fourteenth Ave Monroe Middletown Hospital

Annual physical checkup urged for adults 45 plus

City Health Department will mail circulars urging annual medical exams for all 45 and older and chest X rays for everyone over 16 every three years. The circular uses a clock motif with death imagery to underline heart disease cancer accident and tuberculosis risks. The Health Commissioner Dr L C Neer announced the effort today.

City Health Department L. C. Neer Health Department

Oxford Sewer District Set to Ward Water Line

A Saturday draft resolution by Butler County Commissioners seeks to establish a sewer district to back a water supply line from Oxford village works to residents along the Oxford College Corner Pike and Hester and Coulton Roads. Engineer Harry Duane estimates the pipeline at 36000 dollars to be assessed against 40 properties including St Mary Catholic Church, with one landowner listed for 5503 dollars due to extensive footage along the route.

Butler County Oxford Village Oxford College Corner Pike Hester Rd Coulton Rd Harry Duane St Mary Catholic Church

Oysters Shucked Easier with Carbonated Water Dip

A note says oysters submerged in carbonated water for five minutes become much easier to shuck. The claim highlights a simple prep technique benefiting seafood handling.

Couple Escapes Drowning After Creek Car Crash

A Middletown couple Donald Worman 26 and Anita 25 escaped drowning when their car skidded into a creek off U S 25 at West Chester after hitting a truck. They suffered head and shoulder injuries. Passengers Steve Deardoff 24 and Lucille 25 also injured. Two other drivers Ira Zimmerman 66 and Dan Howell 22 sustained shoulder injuries and minor wounds in separate collision at Routes 725 and 741.

Middletown Richard Schultheiss Donald Worman Anita S. Broad St U. S. 25 West Chester Worman Steve Deardoff Lucille S. Clinton St Ira Zimmerman Dayton Dan R. Howell Piqua

Taft and Stassen Pass on MU Mock Convention Speakers

Harold Stassen, winner of the Wisconsin Republican primary, and Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio likely will not speak at the Miami University mock Republican convention set for April 21 and 22. Initial talks suggested they might attend, but current indications show they will be unavailable.

Oxford Harold Stassen Wisconsin Robert A. Taft Ohio Miami University

Passenger Richard Francis Sustains Head Bruise in Incident

A boy aged 11 identified as Richard Francis was a passenger in an incident that caused cuts on the hands and legs and left him with a bruise on the head. The report notes minor injuries to the young traveler with no further details.

Richard Francis

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Lions Club Dry Cleaners Cigaret City Health Office Riggs AT the Movies Paramount John Dobrozsi, Jr General Insurance Bellemonte Beasley Grocery and Delicatessen Howell Geneva Taft Stassen Wighspeed John J. Palmer First Nati. Bank Bldg Philip Morris
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