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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1951
Page
2
Paul Wolfe won the Knights of Pythias public speaking contest at Lafayette Lodge 37 Hall earning $10 and a trip to Lexington Kentucky for a regional competition with 10 states. Bill Riggs took $8 and Joyce Nickell $6 for second and third prizes.
More than 600 people from varied community groups attended the YMCA Open House last night. Ralph Knight, the general secretary, described the crowd as representative of all ages and interests as tours, demonstrations, and special events showcased volleyball, bowling, ping pong, swimming, wrestling, movies, and residence hall tours.
McKinley juniors and seniors staged It Happened in Holland a two act operetta with a Dutch village setting. Barbara Walters and Darlene Largent led a cast praised for singing dancing and acting while Yvonne Nolan Joan Distler and others delivered standout performances. The production featured elegant costumes a full orchestra and strong musical and dramatic direction by J Ronald Steiger and staff.
Saturday showings include Captive Girl at 1 15 P M 3 40 P M 6 20 P M 9 P M and Cry Danger at 2 20 P M 5 00 P M 7 40 P M 10 10 P M Sunday features Meet The Invisible Man at 1 30 P M 3 30 P M 5 40 P M 7 40 P M 9 45 P M
The Strand theater schedules the double feature format with Unmasked and Bandits of El Dorado on Saturday at 2 00, 4 55, 7 50 and 10 20 p m. Sunday adds Salerno Beachhead at 12 15, 4 00 and 7 50 p m and The Fighting Sullivans at 2 10, 6 00 and 9 45 p m.
The Rev H H Jung pastor of St Pauls Evangelical and Re formed Church was reelected vice president of the Southwest Ohio Synod at Fairborn by lay delegates and ministers. The body representing 110 churches urged further efforts at organic union and approved plans for a Temple of Good Will in Columbus along with moving the headquarters there. The synod also opposed gambling to fund church support and reelected officers including G J Krumm president Alden secretary and Neumann treasurer.
Prospects for a pleasant weekend were fair with scattered showers possible. Highs near 70 on Sunday and weekend rain, mild temperatures, plus a 1950 census note on U S farm and non farm dwellings.
Holy Trinity School announces honor roll for all grades. Top students include Virginia Klingen smith and Jack Zeller first honors in Grade 10, with many other named students achieving first honors across grades 9 through 2.
A vehicle driven by Virgil Craft 22 of 1810 Casper Avenue collided with the rear of a City Park Department truck driven by John V. McMonigle 29 of 1425 Central Avenue. The accident at Clinton Street and Central Avenue occurred as the truck turned. Damages were 20 dollars to the car and 2 dollars to the truck.
The Union Baptist Church at 510 Fighteenth Ave opens homecoming week Monday with nightly 8 p m services ending with a dinner Sunday April 29. Various congregations join via church organizations and afternoon services are planned with a 3 30 p m closing.
Sparks from a chimney started a roof fire at Flora Yenser’s home 1312 Fairmount Ave at 12 18 a m today firefighters reported no damage was listed
Hamilton police solved a months long theft case at the city garage. A warehouse employee Roy Gordon aged 30 admitted taking tools paint automobile lights and other items valued around 500 and planned to sell them to pay debts. Grand larceny charged.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars hosted a bingo party for 150 veterans of Company 18 at Day ton Veteran's Hospital. Prizes were awarded for winning games and refreshments served. Attendees included Mr and Mrs E T Thompson and several Warmoths and Barr.
Downtown shoppers faced two fund drives as the annual VFW poppie sale prompted 50 volunteers to canvass streets. At Central Ave and Broad St the Delta Chi Sigma sorority ran the Cancer Fund Booth. Warm weather forecast to boost attendance.
Johnnie Quinn 21 formerly of Middletown now in Detroit was cleared in Juvenile Court Hamilton of contributing to the defilement of a minor. Judge Oscar Leiser found no evidence after three physicians testified no molestation occurred regarding the eight year old niece. Quinn said his arrest was due to spite by the grandmother who signed the February 25 warrant.
A birth notice lists Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grimshaw of Franklin Route 2 a son born Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hursh of Springboro welcome a boy born Friday. Out of town, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Jones of Centerville announce a Friday birth at Miami Valley Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Corwin Mehl of Monroe.
A long list of residents and relatives from West Middletown and surrounding areas noted for medical matters. Names include Mrs Lee Tharp Charles Litsakos Mrs Norman Kreitzer Charma Preusch Charles Jones Mrs Delmus Brown Mrs Orville Shearer Gideon Tommy Phillips Mrs Frank Hocz Benny Plott Ross Sorrell Edgar Gray Mrs Joseph Klackner Mrs Edward Clay Mrs Harry Johnson Mrs Mary Kinder John Martin Mrs Mary Fay Mrs John Hunter Mildred Kohr Anna Staton.
Dick Neff editor of the Middletonian and high school correspondent and senior class president topped the 100 word Ranch Spelling Test with a 94 score. Nancy Slattery was second with 91 and Reed third. The contest, started in 1917 by Mrs. Z W Ranch, celebrates better spelling. awards will be given at the May recognition assembly.
Lions Club vendors set up at street corners and sold 1,000 roses by 1 p.m. for the sight saving fund. The dozen rose orders were also a hit, with hundreds more dozen needed from an Indiana florist. Funds support the club's sight saving project.
Joshua Finch reported his Inland Container Corporation lot car broken into for a spotlight and fog light. Thomas Dow said he was shortchanged ten dollars in a Garfield Street pool room exchange. Ruby Eldridge reported a car stolen from 2112 South Main Street. Clayton Jackson faced disorderly conduct charge after a Park Street arrest. Karl Boyd was charged with operating while intoxicated in the 2300 block of Yankee Road. Robert Lee Robinson returned to Middletown Municipal Court on a failure to provide charge after Akron arrest.
Pallbearers for C. L. Maxberry 69 Middletown funeral director who died Thursday include Shrine and Consistory members as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Middletown funeral directors Walter N. McCoy Homer Leffler S. J. Schramm Howard Wilson Tom Wilson Joseph R. Baker Sr Joseph R. Baker Jr Eston Riggs along with Armco Association’s Mark Walke and others from the National Negro Funeral Directors Association and Ohio Embalmers Association. Services set Monday 2 p m at Mt Zion Baptist Church with burial at Woodside Cemetery. Visitation 2 8 p m Sunday at Maxberry Funeral Home and 9 p m Sunday until services at church. Masonic services 9 p m Sunday at church. Body to be moved from Oswald Funeral Home to parental home. friends may call after Saturday noon.
Frank Morningstar 82 of Farmersville died at home Thursday. Rites will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Arpp Funeral Home German town with Rev Norman egmeyer officiating. Burial in Twin Valley Cemetery. Survived by a son and two sisters.
John Varel Edwards 30 of Mason Route 1 died from injuries after a tire blowout caused his car to crash into a telephone pole on Greentree Road east of Route 25. Two passengers were injured, one seriously. He is survived by wife Ruth a daughter Shear K a son James parents A. E. and Mrs. Edwards and sister Mrs. Floyd Wilson.
William S. Shell 8 a retired farmer died of a heart attack Friday at his home one mile east of West Elkton. Dr G W Flory Preble County coroner said Shell died at 11 am. The body was found by his son William S Shell Jr and Robert Brown at 1 pm. Survivors include his widow Rosa a daughter Mrs Goldie Simpson of Somerville five grandchildren and three brothers Boyd Hamilton Lincoln Covington Ky and James Collinsville.
Lloyd Wood of 225 Vander Voor Street was fined 100 dollars and costs and given a six month license suspension with travel to and from work in Dayton allowed. He faced Municipal Court Judge Alton H. Combs after a driving while intoxicated charge filed following a Saturday arrest on South Ver ity Parkway.
Joseph Dakin aged 36 of 2709 Goldman Ave was fined 25 dollars plus costs in Mayor's Court Trenton for speeding. He was arrested by the State Patrol on Route 73 east of Trenton.
A new era in machine made lace fabrics began with the Jacquard loom in 1801. The loom enabled intricate patterns to be woven automatically, transforming textile production and expanding lace availability.
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