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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1949

Page

3

Armco Founder Day Audience Receives Optimistic 1949 Outlook

Armco management expressed optimism for 1949 business during Founder’s Day ceremonies at East Works. President W. W. Sebald cited a healthy downtrend and potential new mill near Middletown, noting Armco’s growth from 30 to 45,000 stockholders and 325 to 30,500 employees. The observance honored George M. Verity and included brief remarks by G. D. Tranter and others, plus a music program and community gifts.

Armco W. W. Sebald East Works Sebald Middletown George M. Verity Bald Verity G. D. Tranter L. F. Reinartz Elmer Davis AEIF T. A. Repper R. C. Caudill J. F. Frommeyer General Office

Gardner Richardson To Change Firm Name In Middletown

The Gardner Richardson Company, a Middletown paper manufacturers, announces a name change to The Gardner Board and Carton Company effective Monday April 25. President E T Gardner says the change is purely nominal with no shift in structure personnel policies or obligations. The firm maintains offices in Middletown and plants in Lockland Ohio and elsewhere.

Gardner-Richardson Company Middletown E. T. Gardner Gardner Board and Carton Company

Investigate Catholic truth, Church invites curious readers

The Catholic Church urges investigation into its teachings to counter rumors and calumnies. It invites inquiry into Mary worship, Mass, religious freedom, birth control, Inquisition, and convent life, offering a free pamphlet from St. Louis Missouri.

Obituary for Homer L. Hughes of West Middletown

Homer L. Hughes, 72, of West Middletown Route 1, died at Middletown Hospital after a year’s illness. He worked 20 years for Gard ner-Richardson and 12 years for Sebald Brewery as a stationary engineer. Survived by son C. L. Hughes and two grandchildren. Services at family convenience. Eagles Lodge service Sunday at 8 p.m., Moose Lodge at 7:30 p.m. at McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home. Friends may visit today 7–10 p.m. and Sunday 2–5 and 7–10 p.m. Flowers omitted.

Homer L. Hughes West Middletown Middletown Hospital Gardner - Richardson Company Sebald Brewery Company Eagles and Moose Lodges C. L. Hughes The Crout Hughes Motor Company Eagles Lodge McCoy - Leffler Moose Lodge Eagle Hall Homer Hughes McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

John W. Perry Jr. longtime Moose Lodge member dies at 45

John W. Perry Jr. 45 of 125 South Canal Street, past governor of the Moose Lodge, died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday at 3 p.m. in Middletown Hospital. He worked 33 years for Raymond Bag Paper Co and ran a home printing business. Survived by widow Kathryn and five children, plus parents and siblings. Services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Joseph R. Baker and Sons Funeral Home. Moose Lodge services Monday evening. Interment Woodside Cemetery.

John W. Perry, Jr South Canal St Moose Lodge Middletown Hospital Raymond Bag Paper Company Moose Legion Moose Fellowship Armco Legion Moose Bands Kathryn Robert Earl John Henry Middletown Freddie W Patricia Ann John W. Perry Nora Emerick West Middletown Helen’ Bontrager Germantown Alice Dill Mason Myrtle Brown Violet Dehart Carl Walter

Dr Clinton H Sater longtime Hamilton dog warden dies

Dr Clinton H Sater 71 Hamilton county dog warden for 19 years died unexpectedly at his home 227 Park Ave He had served as county dog warden since 1902 after graduating from Ohio State University Survivors include widow Etta brother Miles W Sater artist Asheville NC sister Daisy S Brown Tipp City OH Services set for 2 pm Tuesday at Webb Funeral Home burial at Miamitown Friends may call Monday after 4 pm

Hamilton Clinton H. Sater Butler County Park Ave Ohio State University Presbyterian Church Hamilton Lodge No. 93 B.P Etta Miles W. Sater Asheville N. C Daisy S. Brown Tipp City Webb Funeral Home John Stanley Harker The Miamitown Cemetery

Preble Child Killed in Accidental Shotgun Incident

Richmond Indiana report says 3% year old Terry Burdette died of a gunshot wound near his heart in a back yard near the Oho-Indiana line. Sheriff Floyd Spitler and Coroner G W Flory believe accidental death from a 12 gauge shotgun. Gerry Lee, 4, a cousin, gave unclear statements. Survived by parents Charles and Mrs Burdette and siblings Sandra and Charles Michael. Body at Welter funeral home, Richmond.

Richmond Ind Terry Burdette Charles Burdette Oho-Indiana Line U. S. 40 Floyd Spitler Preble County Wayne Works Perfect Circle Co Stanley Burdettes Spitler Gerry Lee Sandra Charles Michael

Franklin Radio Loot Recovered

Franklin police report continued search for thieves who looted four Franklin firms of more than $1,000 in merchandise last Monday. A large quantity of stolen radio equipment was recovered, including a television set and multiple radios and recorders. Names of local businesses looted include Franklin Refrigeration and Equipment Company, Franklin Ice and Fuel Company, Cecil Black's Dry Cleaners, and Maxwell's Clothing Store. The exact recovery location was not disclosed. The value of goods recovered totals about $775.15 with 17 albums still believed missing.

Franklin Franklin Refrigeration and Equipment Company Erby Worley O. E. Chamberlain Florida Meiser Franklin Ice and Fuel Company Cecil Black

Henry Hammerle services set for local banker and official

Henry Hammerle 83 of 115 Ludlow St died Thursday night at Fort Hamilton Hospital. He served since 1899 with Second National Bank and as assistant cashier since 1920. He directed and funded West Side Federal Savings and Loan for 40 years and was a former mail carrier and assistant postmaster. He was survived by brothers Fred and Frank. his wife died in 1939. Burial is Greenwood Cemetery with services Monday at Griesmer-Grim Funeral Home.

Hamilton Henry Hammerle Ludlow St Building and Loan Association Fort Hamilton Hospital Cleveland Hammerle Fred Hammerle Butler County Frank

Jury Dismissed After Failing To Make Verdict in Break-In Trial

In Hamilton, a Com Mon Pleas Court jury could not reach a verdict Thursday in the case of William Cornelius, 22, of Cincinnati, indicted for breaking and entering. Judge Boll declared a report of disagreement and dismissed the jury. The state alleged Cornelius and an unnamed accomplice entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Faye on Middle Town Route 3 around January 23, noting cash and a watch missing. Cornelius claimed he was hired to haul furniture and entered the wrong house. Court-appointed defense for Cornelius was by Fred K. Randolph. Assistant Prosecutor Herbert Walsh spoke for the state.

Hamilton Common Pleas P. P. Rioli William Cornelius Main St Cincinnati Boll Cornelius E. Faye Middletown Harpring

Police Ready Ballroom For Dance Tonight

Local police officers prepared the Manchester Hotel ballroom for the annual Police Ball set to begin at 9 tonight. The event aims to raise funds for the Junior Police program benefiting about 100 boys through sporting activities at Rathman Park supervised by officers.

Manchester Harry Jack’’ Walton Dayton Frankie Martin Susie Saum Rathman Park

Optimists Plan Square Dance at Elk Creek Grange

The Optimist Club held a noon meeting and planned a square dance for May 18 with Elk Creek Grange tentatively named as the venue Don Miller led a quiz on Know Your Optimist Club during the program.

Optimist Club Elk Creek Grange Don Miller

MORE POWERS OF 11 LEADER OR INDIVIDUAL

The central government should be given sufficient power over matters involving more than one state. Financial independence would be granted to both the central government and the individual states. While taxing authority would be limited, the central government should have power to distribute federal tax funds to the less wealthy states. The Socialists favor government ownership of major industries and seek central government control of major taxation sources to finance their plans.

Five Suffer Serious Injuries in Collision on Route 25

Five men from Cincinnati and Dayton were badly injured in a head on crash on Route 25 near Blue Ball at 8 30 am today. Injured were Phillip Senn Ted Fink Richard Leashore Burton Parmeter and James Huckaby. Both drivers were in serious condition and all were hospitalized in Middletown. One driver swerved to avoid a dog before the collision.

Cincinnati Dayton Warren Butler County Blue Ball Stee Patrol Phillip Senn Ted Fink Richard Leashore Burton Parmeter James Huckaby Sean Fink Middletown Hospital

Divorce Petition Notice in Butler County Court

Dorothy L. Friend files for divorce from Hiram M. Friend in the Common Pleas Court of Butler County Ohio case 63500 citing gross neglect of duty and seeks sole ownership of a Hamilton Ohio property. Defendant must answer by May 7. Joseph T. Kiep Clerk Merle Eberling deputy. George C. McCandress attorney.

Hiram M. Friend N.W Miami Place Miami Florida Dorothy L. Friend Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio Hamilton Joseph T. Kiep Merle Eberling George C. McCandress

Taxi Driver Hurt In Crash Franklin Ohio

Franklin police report a taxi driven by Coff man from Springboro collided with a Dayton car driven by John Irwin at Second and River Streets around 3 am. Coff man sustained injuries. no charges filed yet. A separate legal notice announces divorce petition filed by Ray Joy Jr. in Butler County Common Pleas Court case 63561, with answer deadline of May 28, 1949.

Franklin Vernon Coffsman Springboro Second St River St Coffman John Irwin Dayton

RAIL STATION UPDATE AND CHIANG CAPTURE ORDERS

Mao Tze Tung orders Chiang Kai shek seized as China’s top war criminal while Hankow’s 200000 man defense under Gen Pai Chung Hsi remains under frontal attack. In Trenton a 31 year old man, Robert Chamberlain, arraigned on concealed weapon and intoxication charges, fined 120 dollars and 30 days jailed when unpaid, arrest by Patrolmen Betz and Williams at South Fourth Street and Maple Avenue.

Mao Tze-Tung Chiang China Formosa Pai Chung-Hsi Hankow Nanking Yangtze Trenton Hamilton Robert Chamberlain Sreferee Harry F. Walsh Chamberlain Charles Betz Frank Williams South Fourth St Maple Ave

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