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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1951

Page

14

MacArthur Not Running for President Say Aide

An aide dismisses MacArthur for president rumors and tells questioners to read the Bible. Whitney notes MacArthur plans to stay at the Waldorf Astoria, with Taft Luce and Bishop Donegan visiting. The general postpones news conferences while family joins Yankee Stadium outing and travels planned to Chicago Milwaukee and Murfreesboro on loyalty and anniversary events.

NEW York Douglas MacArthur Courtney Whitney Whitney Newsm Waldorf- Astoria MacArthur Robert A. Taft Ohio Henry H. Luce Horace W. B. Donegan Arthur New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Yankee Stadium San Francisco Thomas Christ Lord God Taft Luce Waldorf-Astoria

Six Billion Fliers and Enlisted Strength Slated for 1952

Six billion fliers and 600,800 enlisted men on active duty were cited. The Marine Corps was described to the committee as at least three to four times stronger today than a year ago. Air Force officials said they plan to have 87 combat wings in operation by June 30 and 95 wings late in 1952.

Marine Corps Air Force

Mennonite Church Suspends Services This Week

Trenton church announces no Sunday or week services at Mennonite Church due to a temporary pause. Rev and Mrs J E Amstutz attend a La Convention in Berne.

Trenton J. E. Amstutz Berne

President Truman urged to seek another term in volatile debate

In Washington the push for a new term for President Truman arises amid bitter Democratic Republican clashes over Asia policy and Korea. Gov. W Kerr Scott backs a second term linking Truman's stance to Korea strategy while Republicans push to attack Truman's plan, with MacArthur’s broadened war aims fueling the feud. Senators Lehman McMahon Taft and McCarthy trade barbs as debate intensifies.

W. Kerr Scott North Carolina Truman Scott MacArthur Senate Party Korea Capehart R-Ind Lehman D-Lib- NY Humphrey D-Minn McMahon D-Conn Welker Idaho Taft Oicio GOP McCarthy R-Wis State Department

Carlisle-A Junior Garden Club Forms Monday

Carlisle A junior garden club was organized Monday with officers to be elected at the May meeting. The piece notes corn as the United States' most important crop per the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Carlisle United States

Fuel Equipment Dealers Fear Gas Freeze Response

COLUMBUS AP The Ohio Utilities Commission heard a warning that a total freeze on installing new or converting gas space heating equipment would cause widespread disruption. W H Callahan of Cincinnati Williamson Heater Co warned that surging demand from buyers and dealers would drive installations without permits. The commission weighs evidence as Ohio Fuel Gas seeks a complete installation freeze while Columbia Gas officials push to bring more gas into the state, with no date given.

Columbus State Utilities Commission W. H. Callahan Cincinnati Williamson Heater Company Cincinnati Gas Equipment Dealers’ Association Ohio Fuel Gas Company Columbia Gas System Ohio Cecil J. Loomis New York

Crime Inquiry Extended Targets Narcotics Probe

The Senate crime investigators extended their probe with a $100,000 boost and an extra four months focused on narcotics trafficking. Senator Kefauver will relinquish chairmanship to Senator O'Conor, as the panel aims to finish its findings and legislative recommendations for Senate Monday.

Washington Senate Kefauver Dtenn O’conor D-Md Commerce Committee O'Conor

Portsmouth High Names 2 Coaches

Portsmouth High School has named two new coaches. Chris Stefan, 27, a 1949 Ohio University graduate, becomes football coach succeeding Bill Hess who moved to Ohio State University as guard coach. George Heller, 30, is named Trojan basketball coach, replacing Bill Rohr at Miami University. Heller previously served two years as Portsmouth assistant basketball and football coach.

Portsmouth Chris Stefan Portsmouth High School Ohio University Stefan Bill Hess Ohio State University Board of Education George Heller Trojan Heller Western Kentucky Teachers College Bill Rohr Miami University

Slayer Loses Bid to Postpone Ohio Execution

Morell Eakins, 34, of Cincinnati, yesterday lost his bid to delay his Friday electrocution in Columbus. He was convicted of the first degree murder of his common-law wife Marguerite Jordan a year ago and sought a stay to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Columbus Morell Eakins Cincinnati Ohio Supreme Court Eakins Marguerite Jordan U. S. Supreme Court

Trenton Church Plans Revivals

Revival services at Nazarene Church run April 25 to May 6 each evening at 7 30 with Evangelist J Lester Seel as speaker Mrs Seel and their son provide instrumental and vocal numbers and Mrs Seel will perform chalk art on a lighted easel

Trenton the Nazarene Church J. Lester Seel

Junior Leadership Officers Take Over At Eaton Meeting

New officers of the Preble County Junior Leadership Club led a meeting at the Eaton Grange Hall with Paul Jergens as president and Charles Cox as vice president. A skating party was planned for May 16 at the Elms in Eaton and the next gathering set for May 3.

Eaton Preble County the Elms Junior Fair Board Eaton Grange Hall Lois Jurgens

Franklin Playgrounds Programs Begin June 4

Franklin recreation groups start an eight week program at three playgrounds on June 4. Activities include softball crafts baseball and tennis with supervision at North Field Harmon Field and Anthony Wayne to be named. Two boys baseball teams will practice at Anthony Wayne School and league games run evenings Saturdays. Fees drop to 5 per team with teams providing their own gear. association supplies fields and umpires. Harmon Field nets swings updated at Legion court and Hare mon Field shuffleboard court converted to basketball.

Franklin Milo Fealy The Franklin Recreation Association Margaret Dean North Field Mary Bartlett Harmon Field Anthony Wayne Wayne Playground Legion Court Haremon Field

Harrison resigns as defense chief to return to ITT

W H Harrison resigns as Defense Production Administrator effective May 1 for personal reasons and to resume his post as president of International Telephone and Telegraph. He cites progress in rearmament programs and material supply. Speculation on his successor points to John D Small, chairman of the defense department’s munitions board.

Washington W.H. Harrison White House Harrison Truman International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation John D. Small Defense Department Munitions Board

Gratis Leoni Youngs Weekend Visit In Germantown

Gratis CRATIS-Leoni Young visited with her sister in Germantown over the weekend. The Rev. and Mrs. George H. Jones and Ethel Smith visited with Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Smith Melva, Jessie and Leri Dull visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dull Sunday, Mrs. Ralph Dull, Lois and Doris attended a piano recital in Eaton Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Butts announce the birth of twin boys born Friday at Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Pearl Smith attended church services Sunday. Miss Leoni Young has been ill this week, Mrs. Marvin Willis and daughter have been ill. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Duncan announce the birth of a son last week. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Frazier were guests over the weekend, Burril Apple returned to work Tuesday after illness.

Cratis Leoni Young Germantown George H. Jones Ethel Smith Pearl Smith Melva Jessie Leri Dull Ralph Dull Lois Doris Eaton Jess Butts Mercy Hospital Marvin Willis Donald Duncan Carl Frazier

Mothers Club to Meet at Irene Churchman Home

Members of the Mothers Club will convene Wednesday at Mrs Irene Churchman’s residence. The article notes a fact about atmospheric pressure: the normal weight of air above one square inch at sea level is 15 pounds.

Jacksonburg Mothers Club Irene Churchman

Preble County War Veterans Buy New HQ in Eaton

Preble County Memorial Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, announces the purchase of a concrete building on County Road between Route 127 and Ex edge for post headquarters. The site, bought from Brubaker Bros., will be remodeled for post business and social affairs. Commander A. L. Campbell Jr. will install newly elected officers at the Monday night installation at the new headquarters.

Eaton — Preble County Memorial Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Glen L. Crowell County Rd Paris Rd Brubaker Bros., Incorporated A. L. Campbell, Jr

Carlisle Player Named AIFE Star in Ohio All Star Pick

Carlisle High School guard Gene Fogle was the lone Class B player chosen for the Ohio State All Star team to meet Kentucky on June 21 and 23. He also earned a spot on the State Mythical Championship Class B team by United Press.

Carlisle Gene Fogle Carlisle High School Kentucky Gene United Press

Ill at home George Larsson still ill in Greenbush

Mr and Mrs Frank Ehler attended funeral services for Stanley Swartz Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Eckhardt attended their discussion group meeting Wednesday. Mr and Mrs James Nesbit entertained friends Saturday evening. Visitors to Jake Vette included Frank Ehler Kelley Adams John Snyder and Mrs Charles Friend. Gary Hammons wed Susan Slade Saturday in Hamilton with Rev A N Green to lead church services this week.

Gary Hammons Susan Slade Hamilton A. N. Green

Missionary Society Meeting Set at Church Thursday

Members of the Missionary Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren Church will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. in the social room of the church with Mrs. Helen Sipey as hostess.

Jacksonburg Missionary Society of World Service Evangelical United Brethren Church Helen Sipey

Ameri can Legion to convene regular meeting in Germantown

The American Legion will hold its regular meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Germantown.

Germantown American Legion Legion Hall

Notice of Davis as Franklin correspondent

Robert Davis is named the Journal's Franklin correspondent and will receive all news and social items. Contact Davis at Franklin 339 to forward material to the newspaper.

Robert Davis Journal Franklin Davis

Taft to Address Franklin Men's Club Meeting

Charles Taft, prominent Cincinnati attorney and councilman, will speak at a Franklin Men's Club meeting on Monday April 30. Dinner at 7 p.m. in the American Legion Home. Reservations through James Dunn Jr Schenck Simpson or J B Cafferty. American Legion sponsors. Dunn presides.

Franklin Charles 2. Taft Cincinnati Franklin Men’s Club American Legion James Dunn, Jr Schenck Simpson J. B. Cafferty Dunn

Carpenter and friends visit in Woodsdale area

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Carpenter return from honeymoon in the South. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Shouse and family of Dayton visited Mrs. Walter Lickliter. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sprague of Dayton spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. George Wolf and family visited Mr. and Mrs. John Haag and family. Andrew Olinger visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Olinger.

Woodsdale Luther Carpenter South Floyd Shouse Dayton Walter Lickliter Ernest Sprague Louis Carpenter George Wolf John Haag Andrew Olinger Ernest Olinger

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