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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1950
Page
5
Cleveland police shot and killed Richard A. Gregory during a chase after he broke away and fled following capture in a store basement. Patrolman Samuel Smik and other officers were involved in the incident.
Albert J Porath says authorities arrested him after a silent burglar alarm. He broke away as officers pursued toward a police car. Porath fired twice and Smik once. a single slug struck Gregory in the groin and another in the hip. Gregory died minutes later at Charity Hospital.
Geauga County Bar Association endorses Probate Judge Harold J Richmond to fill the late Harlan Sperry’s unexpired term on the Geauga County Common Pleas Court. The court area also faces a state push to close the Pettibone club gambling resort. The endorsement goes to Governor Lausche for appointment.
Gamma Sigma bridge club members surprised Pat Ellison with a red and white kitchen shower at Mrs. Orville Watsons home on Glen Lane. Prizes in bridge went to Mrs. Orville Morris, Otto Hein, and Mrs. Watson. Refreshments followed as Ellison received gifts with attendees listed.
President Truman will travel by train with four Ohio stops on his western trip. The special departs Washington May 7, arrives Haselton at 10 57 a m and Willard at 1 10 a m May 8, then leaves after crew changes. Return crewing occurs May 16 with Willard stop at 4 15 to 4 25 a m. Haselton crossing at 6 39 a m. Public appearances not disclosed.
A minor blaze at Armco Steel Corporation in Middletown started by a welder’s torch prompted Fire Department Number Three to respond at 6 57 a m and return by 7 14 a m. Damage was negligible.
Mrs. Walter Roehll of Euclid Street entertained Circle 2 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church for a spring themed dessert luncheon. Assisting were Mrs. George Shepard and Mrs. Joseph Logan. Devotions by Mrs. R. E. Mack. Guest speaker Mrs. Ralph Mull reported on her Cleveland trip to the conference. A business meeting led by Mrs. Ben Roof followed.
The Friendship Circle at the Nazarene Church met at Mr and Mrs Raleigh Wilsons Blueball Pike last evening. Officers elected include Mrs Mickie Sabo president Mrs Joe Holman vice president Mrs William Day secretary and Mrs Garner Snodgrass treasurer. A luncheon was served by the hostesses after the meeting.
The Knights of Pythias postpone their annual speech contest until May due to conflicts with other lodge activities. Norman Dole announces the delay at the weekly session. Virgil Webster oversees two candidates awarded Knight rank. Woodrow Wilkerson announces a square dance party for today. Refreshments follow the meeting.
Deputy Sheriff Hughes Martin says nearly every house in the northeast section is damaged or destroyed with many people hurt. Oklahoma City highway patrol reports a six block by eighteen block swath of destruction in Holdenville. All power and some telephone lines are down.
Hoover’s plan prompts French officials to withhold comment after six hours of study. In Cairo a diplomat warns that ousting Communist nations could risk a shooting war. Indian officials in New Delhi call the proposal improper and undesirable. Separately, Reginald H. Webster sues Sherman H. Bowles in Cleveland court over a stock sale contract, claiming Bowles failed to deliver 70,000 shares for 910,000.
Franklin police chief Q. E. Chamberlain said the fourth breakin in a week occurred at the Franklin Paint and Wallpaper Store on South Main Street. Burroughs reported the cash register ransacked and an undetermined amount of money and checks stolen after a rear-door entry. Police also reported five arrests last night for speeding reckless driving and intoxication, naming James Salley Dayton Ronald Curtner Miamisburg Ralph DeHart Franklin Victor Gilbert and Edward Wolf Middletown.
The GOP calls Moscow actions an act of fright and panic with U S Russia tensions at a peak. Senate debate on the foreign aid bill began April 17 as few senators attend the floor. The measure would grant a third Marshall Plan year and a $45 million start for Truman's Point Four assistance program.
In Cleveland and nearby areas three of four Republicans sought the gubernatorial nomination while three Democrats vied for the US Senate seat. Ebright attacked Lauscher over the Ohio turnpike delay and Rhodes accused Cuyahoga GOP head Bender of a last minute slot machine crusade. Busch DiSalle and Kelley led the Democratic senate race and urged voters to back a Mass ballot reform to strengthen the party.
Ohio’s first Veterans Administration on the farm training class will graduate Monday. Eight students complete the four year course begun May 1, 1946 with L. Stafford of Minerva as instructor. Ralph Yeager took over after 1947 resignation. Ten other classes have 260 veterans enrolled.
Television schedule lists daily programs from morning to sign off including news, cartoons, feature films, Westerns, sports such as Reds vs Pitt, wrestling bouts, and variety shows with names like Buck Rogers Ken Murray and Cavalcade of Stars. The lineup shows block times and program titles across the day.
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission awarded bronze medals to four Ohioans for lifesaving actions in 1949. Forest B. Hickman of Marion and James C. Walker of Newark were cited for preventing explosions and fires, while John Robert Munt of Newark and Link Young of Newark helped save a boy from drowning in June.
A historical radio lineup features Dennis Day at 9 30 Judy Canova at 10 00 Grand Ole Opry at 11 00 with News Peter Grant at 11 30 Dance Orchestra Rayburn and Finch Jean Shepherd News Notable Notes Modern Concert Hall Dinner Music Hawaii Calls Fairy for a Night 2 Questions Guest Star True or False Lombardos and USA Teens in Our Town Night Watch Sign Off Ken Music You Want News Platter Time.
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