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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1954

Page

2

Hillsboro Man Dead in Waynesville Crash

A Hillsboro area man, Charlies Edward Hamilton, 53, died when his car struck a culvert near Waynesville and overturned. Coroner Dr M Williams cited a fatal skull fracture and internal injuries. He was returning from Moraine City and survived by his wife Bernice and three daughters. The body went to McFadden Funeral Home, Waynesville.

Mt. Holly U.S Ohio Hamilton Moraine City Richard Satterthwaite Bernice Davesters Judith Shery Conne McFadden Waynesville

Real Estate Tax Bills Ready for Mailing in County

Butler County treasurer John W. Wendel said sixty five thousand real estate tax bills are prepared for mailing to property owners for the first half of 1953. Mailing started in Oxford and will continue through June 1 with totals about 5.424 million dollars, up from 1982 figures. Hamilton and Middletown amounts are 1.526 million and 0.905 million respectively. Taxpayers are urged to wait ten days before contacting the treasurer if bills are not received. address changes cause some returns.

Middletown Hamilton John W. Wendel Butler County Butter County Wendel Oxford Midddletown

Smith Reelected as President of Middle Tyown Merchants

J Howard Smith, manager of the John Ross store, was reelected president of the Middle Tyrwn Retail Merchants Assn. Paul Bordenat was named vice president. Other executives include Ben Bender, J Biose, Ed Cohn, Merle Leeds, Aneng C. Roberson, L. P. Smith, N. F. Van Tilburg, with L. Patterson re-elected secretary.

J. Howard Smith John Ross Middletyrwn Retail Merchants Asan Paul Bordenat Ben Bender J Biose Ed Cohn Merle Leeds Aneng C. Roberson L. P. Smith N. F. van Tilburg

At The Movies Listings For Paramount Strand

At Paramount this weekend Stalag 17 shows at 1 15 pm 6 99 pm Roman Holiday at 3 15 pm and 7 25 pm Sunday Crime Waves screens 2 35 pm 6 18 pm 7 18 pm 4 25 pm The Moon Is Blue plays 2 35 5 35 and 8 45 pm Screenings continue Strand Sabre Jet at 1 15 pm 6 35 pm War Arrow at 3 08 pm 6 04 pm and 10 18 pm Sunday Beorder River at 1 15 pm 6 5 pm 7 25 pm 16 2 pm Walking My Baby Back Home at 2 49 pm and 0 05 pm

Beorder River

Births Reported for Several Franklin Families

Vital statistics note multiple births including a girl for Mr and Mrs John Weisenberg on S15 E2nd St Franklin, a girl for Mr and Mrs Robert Murziger Franklin Rt 1, a girl for Mr and Mrs Russell Fletcher Garfield St, a girl for Mr and Mrs Marian Carr Wi Hudson St, a boy for Mr and Mrs J D Lawson 615 Buena Ave, and a girl for Mr and Mrs Ralphong 1747 Central Ave.

John Weisenberger Franklin Robert Murziger Franklin Rt. 1 Russell Fletcher Garfield St Marian Carr Hudson St J. D. Lawson Buena Ave Tod Ralphong Central Ave

Local Names Listed in Franklin Area Notices

A string of individuals and relations appears with addresses and notes such as medical, dismissed, or other status. Names include Mrs Paul DeBord, Mrs Margaret mtrenacian, Mrs Clyde Rogers, Kenneth Ashley Jr, Diena Dingess, Sally Jo Frisch, Robert Gibson, Joseph Holman, Delores Isaacs, Mrs Percy Smith, Mrs Luther Thiel, and James Van Cleve, with Franklin area addresses and context cues.

Paul DeBord Webster St Brownlee Gay Oxford State Rd Margaret Mtrenacian Central Ave Clyde Rogers Malvern St Kenneth Ashley Jr Kenneth Ashley North Ve Louwella Chamberlain Franklin Diena Dingess Grover Dingess Ellen Sally Jo Frisch John Frieeh Fairmount Ave Robert Gibson Gerland Gibson Joseph Holman Middletown Raymond Moore Delores Isaacs Hiram Isaacs Coles Rd Percy Smith Elwood St Luther Thiel James van Cleve Franklin St

TB Chief Named President of Stark Tuberculosis and Health

Stark TB and Health Association appoints its chief, Dr. Henry L. Bennett, as president. The organization aims to expand public health outreach and tuberculosis control programs across Stark County. הפע

The Stark Tuberculosis and Health Asses

Celebration Called For in San Francisco Pomp and Parade

A public celebration is planned in San Francisco after a notable event. Organizers urge residents to join the gathering with speeches, music, and ceremonial acts marking the occasion. Local officials confirm venue and timing.

Four Middletown Juveniles Nabbed After Auto Joyride

Four Middletown boys aged 16 and 17 were taken into custody after allegedly stealing a car from the Armco General Office parking lot for a joyride. The vehicle was recovered at 1 30 p m near 9th Avenue and Lincoln Street. no damage reported. Detectives arrest locations included a school, a restaurant, and a home. One 17 year old allegedly drove the car. one youth has prior juvenile records.

Middletown Armco H. L. Ballard Carolina St 9Th Avenue Lincoln Street Paul Fouts Louis Janka John Fitzgerald Roy Crout

Kibler and Shumard Family Observe 61st Anniversary

Mr and Mrs S P Kibler of 1107 Grove St and Mrs C F Carlton of 100 Bellemonte St hold their 61st wedding anniversary at the home of daughter Mrs George Hoggatt in Mt Crab. Married Mt Orab April 27 1893 they lived in Mt Orab Middletown and Mt Orat before settling with their son W E Kibler in Middletown.

S. P. Kibler W. E. Kibler Grove St C. F. Carlton Bellemonte St George Hoggatt Mt. Crab Middletown Mt. Orat Teir Ao W. E Edier Mes Eibier Sersco Sve Gaeghters Abert L. Ebier Boegat Stele F Rodes Ora Carison Miriam Mintred Beach

Priest Prevents Jap From Joining Heroes In Death

A priest from Sengeks Sadéhis Tempe restrained a demonized assailant who tried to die as a hero. The incident involved a young man and two others amid a tense scene as crowds gathered outside.

Priest Tokyo Sengeks Sadéhis Ansiesmat Omar Wien

Chinese Farmers Flee Countryside For City Jobs

Independent and pro Communist dispatches report farmers from Haifeng Taishan and nearby counties abandon small plots for Canton industrial work. Causes cited include food shortages and fear of land confiscation into collectives, prompting mass migration despite Communist efforts to curb it.

Hong Kong South China Haifung Tsingyuan Chaoyang Namhai Hoiping Taishan Canton

Light exercise vs heavy exercise hearing impact

Light activity typically improves hearing sensitivity while intense effort may reduce auditory perception. Researchers note a potential trade off where vigorous workouts temporarily dampen hearing acuity due to physiological changes during exertion.

Five injured in city auto crashes total $3600 in damages

Five persons were hurt in five city accidents yesterday with total damage $3600. Cleveland Smith 31 and J Combs 28 were treated and released at Middletown Hospital. Charles Williams 48 sustained head and limb injuries. Clyde Wages 7 7 and George Redeshiener 18 injured in separate crashes. Smith arrested for careless driving after his car rear ended a gate, causing further northward impact.

Middletown Hospital Cleveland Smith Ath Ave Ll. Combs Rufios St Charles Williama Girard Ave Clyde Wages Alt Oneida St George Redeshiener Stevita Smith, Comba and Williame Callison S. Verity Parkway

Obituary John C. Krummel 82 Cincinnati native dies in Jewish Hospital

John Charles Krummel age 82 of 610 14th Ave died at 2 a.m. today at Jewish Hospital Cincinnati after eight years in ill health. He was an accountant for J B McDermott and later with Dayton Nut Product Co retiring in 1953. Survived by wife Ruth daughter Jane Reiling son Jack four sisters and four grandchildren. Services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cincinnati with flowers omitted. Visitation Monday 2–5 and 7–10 p.m.

John Charles Krummel 14Th Ave Jewish Hospital Cincinnati Krummel March J. B. McDermott Dayton Nut Product Co Middletown Ruth Jane Reiling Dayton Jack Cincinenati Clara Lem Krummel Mia Lillie Meyers Bertha Hoeffinghol Jehovah's Witnesses Cinnati

Obituary of Albert B. Cleaver of Dayton

Albert B. Cleaver 59 of 1482 Darst Ave Dayton died unexpectedly at home Thursday. A native of Waynesville he had lived in Dayton briefly and worked for Master Electric Co. He was a Mason and member of the First Church of God. Surviving: Renn wife Robert son Jessie Lathrop Cres ton and one grandson. Funeral 2 pm Monday Stubbs Funeral Home. Burial Miami Cemetery Corwin Masonic rites 8 pm Sunday at funeral home. Friends may call.

Waynesville Albert B. Cleaver Darst Ave Dayton Master Electric Co Masonic Lodge First Church of God Renn Robert Jessie Lathrop Creston Stubbs Funeral Home C. J. Kilmer Miami Cemetery Corwin

Funeral services set for Ora Phillabaum of Brookville

Funeral services for Ora Phillabaum, 70, of 12 Co-St Brookville, brother of Jobs Phillabasm of Franklin, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Dunkle and Sons Bore ic Becokville. Burial in Germacows Come r.

Franklin Ora Phillabaum Co— St Brookville Jobs Phillabasm Dunkle and Sons Geeten

Obituary notices list multiple services for several individuals

Mrs Mathilda Gallaher 46 Haencock Ave serves 2 pm Monday Kiaus Funeral Home Jeffie H Johnson 48 Riv erside Dr Williamsdale services 2 pm Monday Charlie A McCollum 78 Warwick Ave services 2 pm Monday Mrs Lillie Wynn 77 822 Ross Ave services 9 am Monday St Mary Church

Greamer Seum Fomera Assangee Candell Am Stephens Chrarch Ieee Sycamore Wes Powerst Mathilda Gallaher Haencock Ave Kiaus Funeral Home Jeffie H. Johnson Riverside Dr Williamsdale Webb Funeral Hore Charlie A. McCollum Warwick Ave Griestner- Grim Funeral Home Lillie Wynn Ross Ave St. Mary Church

Spray De-icer System for Aircraft by London Firm

A British company unveils a spray on surface heater de-icing system for planes. Insulating coating is sprayed, then a metal heater layer, followed by another insulator spray. Terminals connect to the aircraft electrical system for operation.

London W

Youth Draws Probation In Slaying At Hamilton

A youth pleaded guilty to the slaying of Gordon Loty, a father of six, and was placed on three years probation in Hamilton Common Pleas Court. The incident occurred March 1 in the Lotz home amid a struggle in self defense.

Hamilton Common Pleas Bell Lawrence C. Lote Forest Ave Gordon Loty Loty Idah Lotz Late

Drivers Of 30 Firms Honored At Annual Safety Award

Thirty area commercial firms received safety honors after drivers logged a year with no chargeable accidents. A. J. Frey led the ceremony at the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. auditorium, announcing safe driver awards and listing winning groups including CG&E Northern Division and several local firms across four groups.

Safety Council A. J. Frey Council Frey Cicinnati Gas & Electric Co

Scientists Harvesting On Rooftops In Los Angeles

UCLA researcher Bruce R. Mead leads a project to grow chiorella on a building rooftop. The single celled organism uses sunlight and seawater to produce proteins and fats, with initial focus on cattle feed and potential chiorella cocktails for humans.

Los Angeles Bruce R. Mead University of California At Los Angeles University

Tossing Bull Challenge Recalls Kerr Scott Walk

In Raleigh North Carolina FP-W Kerr Scott recalled a 1919 radio stunt walking 21 miles from Kinston to Hargett's Cross Roads after a cab fare sparked the event. He offered a bull calf prize to walkers, 40 joined, 36 claimed calves, fastest time 1 hour 1 minute, slowest 5 minutes 31 seconds.

Raleigh W. Kerr Scott U.S. Senate Kinston Hargett's Cross Roads

Jaycees Postpone Fresh Air Camp Project

Heavy rains forced the Jaycee Clean Up Drive to delay the Fresh Air Camp project led by Doug Jones. Don Hall recommended postponement after inspecting the camp site, though plans for the two week free trash pickup service start Monday remain unchanged.

Doug Jones Jones Don Hall Cochairman Special Projects Committee Jaycees

Franklin Youth Named To Post

Michael Shields of Franklin was elected chairman of the House committee on the judiciary at the model legislature in Columbus yesterday. High school students in the YMCA’s third annual meeting planned to study proposed laws as clubs throughout Ohio debate dog inoculation and teacher retirement ages. The event followed the election of Governor Charles Collins of Cincinnati by 36 senators and 136 representatives.

Michael Shields Franklin House Committee On the Judiciary Columbus YMCA Ohio Ernor Charles Collins Incinnat

Tot Drowns at Indian Lake in Ohio

BELLEFONTAINE Ohio. Mark Gentry two year old son of Mr and Mrs Merle Gentry of Lakeview fell from a dock and drowned yesterday at Indian Lake. The incident occurred before the turn of the century.

Bellefontaine, Ohio Mark Gentry Merle Gentry Lakeview Indian Lake

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