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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1949

Page

5

Monkey at New York home washes dishes attracts visitors

In Queens, a pet monkey named Mickey entertains visitors by washing dishes with soapy water. Owner Mrs. Taral says the animal wakes her, enjoys cigars and screwdrivers, and reacts to pretty girls by peering from the window. The monkey’s antics draw crowds all day.

New York John Taral Queens Mr. Taral

Number of Steel Plants Surpasses 400 Across 250 Cities

The United States operates more than 400 steel plants located in 250 cities and towns, reflecting broad industry spread across the country.

United States

City Briefs Wednesday Meetings Set

Order of Ahepa will convene at 8 p.m. at the YMCA. Monthly meeting of delegates from the Chauffeurs Teamsters Helpers Local Union No 836 will be held at 7 30 p.m. at the Trades and Labor Council Hall.

Order of Ahepa YMCA Trades and Labor Council

Blythe-Williams Post 231 Legion Meeting Set

The house committee and executive board of Blythe Williams Post 231 of the American Legion will meet at 7 30 p m at the hall.

House Committee Blythe-Williams Post 231 American Legion

Elks Lodge Bowling League to Meet for Election

Elks Lodge bowling league will gather to bowl and elect officers at 7:30 p m. The meeting prompts participation by all league members and officials.

Elks Lodge Bowling League

Police Auxiliary Meeting Time at Police Range

Members of the Police Auxiliary will gather at 7 p.m. at the Police Range for their scheduled meeting.

Police Auxiliary

Armco Employees Federation to Meet Thursday Evening

The executive committee of Armco Employees Independent Federation will hold its weekly session at 7 p.m. in the AEIF offices.

Armco Employes Independent Federation AEIF

Dance Club of the VFW Set to Convene at 7 30

The Dance Club of the VFW will meet in the club room at 7 30. Members gather for social dancing and friendship in a community venue.

VFW

Blythe-Williams Post Auxiliary Meeting Notice

Blythe Williams Post Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet at 8 p m at the Silver Leaf Social Club.

Blythe-Williams Post Auxiliary of American Legion Silver Leaf

Alpha Council Meets at 8 P M at 19 N Broad St

Alpha Council No 326 of the Jr O U A M schedules its meeting for 8 p m at 19 North Broad Street. The notice lists the venue and time for members and attendees.

Alpha Council No. 326, Jr. O.U.A.M N. Broad St

Toastmasters Club Weekly Meeting at Manchester Hotel

The Toastmasters Club holds its weekly gathering at 6 30 p m at the Manchester Hotel. Members practice public speaking and leadership skills in a structured session hosted this week at the Manchester Hotel.

Toastmasters Club Manchester Hotel

Odd Fellows Lodge Meeting Set for 7 30 P M

The Odd Fellows Lodge will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m at the hall with members urged to attend for routine business and community announcements.

Odd Fellows Lodge

Lions Club Meeting at LeSourdsville Lake

The Lions Club will convene at LeSourdsville Lake at 6 30 p m for their gathering.

Lions Club LeSourdsville Lake

Moose Lodge Meeting Set For Eight P.M.

Moose Lodge plans a gathering at 8 p m in the hall to discuss community matters. Members urged to attend and participate in the agenda.

Kiwanis Noon Session Set at Manchester Hotel

The Kiwanis Club will hold its noon session at the Manchester Hotel. Members are invited to attend for the regular meeting.

Kiwanis Club Manchester Hotel

Band Parents Organizers Meet at Middletown High School

Band parents organizers will convene at 7 30 P M at Middletown High School in room 109 for a planning meeting.

Middletown High School

Hamiltonian Seeks New Trial in School Board Case

Gordon C. Benzing filed a Tuesday motion in Common Pleas Court asking for a new trial in his injunction suit against the Hamilton Board of Education. He argues Judge Fred B. Cramer's recent opinion lacks sufficient evidence and is contrary to law. The judge upheld awarding a general contract to F. K. Vaughn Building Company for a new building to replace the Jefferson Tyler school structure.

Gordon C. Benzing Common Pleas Hamilton Board of Education Fred B. Cramer Cramer F. K. Vaughn Building Company Jefferson - Tyler

Huffen Puffen Seeks Snack at Monkey House Porch

The Huffen Puffen, a friendly rascal wolf, sits on Daddy Ingtail's monkey house porch. He asks Daddy Ringtail for food, declaring he is hungry with a rambling, childlike plea.

Huffen Puffen Daddy Ingtail Daddy Ringtail

Butler Township Reinstates 285 Street Lights Plan

West Penn Power Company will install 285 street lights after Butler Township commissioners reversed a 15 year old cost concern and gave the go ahead. The change brings lighting back to the western Pennsylvania community's thoroughfares.

Butler Butler Township E Township Board of Commissioners Pennsylvania West Penn Power Company

County Receives $10 831 For Poor Relief Balance

R. H. Smith, Butler County auditor, announced receipt of a 10 831 94 check from the state treasury as the balance due on a matching program for poor relief. The $2 000 000 emergency appropriation funds the state share. Ohio welfare director John H. Lamneck noted total poor relief costs reached about $12,000,000 in the first six months.

R. H. Smith Butler County Ohio General Assembly Ohio John H. Lamneck Columbus

Worry Clinic and Church Attitudes on Child Reasoning

The text argues that church moral attitudes rest on a precise logical foundation and suggests telling a child all the facts so he reaches the church’s conclusion. It warns this approach prevents resentment and avoids portraying the church as a joy-killer.

Preparing adopted children for foster homes

Foster children may steal as a way to cope with feeling unwanted. Early adoption talks, before kindergarten, can reassure a child by affirming chosen family. Emphasize unity and the spiritual bond of love over blood kinship to strengthen the family team.

Bert

Dinner Ready For Huffen On Ringtail Porch

Daddy Ringtail teases a hungry Huffen about waiting for dinner. The Huffen pretends weakness to spur a feast, then sprints to the kitchen table as Mother Ringtail calls him to dine. The scene ends with the Huffen eating eagerly like a hungry wolf.

Daddy Ringtail Mother Ringtail Huffen Nuffenffen

Divorce notice in Butler County Ohio land marks and dates

Legal notices reveal James A Lumsford of Milner Hotel Portsmouth Ohio facing divorce petition filed July 1949 in Common Pleas Court Butler County Case No 64013 for gross neglect with restoration of former name. Dave Ringer unnamed residence liable under bank note and mortgage action Case No 64022 First National Bank of Middletown seeks judgment on notes totaling 6173 85 and 656 53 plus mortgage foreclosures on Lot 8935 with 6830 38 due. Notice requires answers by September 17 1949 and dates July 13 to August 24 1949 listed.

James A.lumsford Milner Portsmouth Ohio Beatrice Lunsford Common Pleas Court Butler County Joseph T. Kiep Sse Eberling J. Finkelman Dave Ringer First National Bank of Middletown Court of Common Pleas Eunice Ringer Recorder Elliott D Ite

Romanians Demand Recall of British Official

The Romanian government asked for the recall of Roderick Sarrel the British charge d affaires over alleged activity contrary to Romanian law and diplomatic custom. London said Sarrel was arrested and branded the affair an obvious plant to discredit Sarrel and Britain.

Bucharest Romania Roderick Sarrel London Foreign Office Sarrel Legation

Blue Ball Festival Delayed Indefinitely

The Blue Ball Presbyterian Church festival planned by the Kings Daughters is postponed indefinitely. A Romanian news agency report details a separate arrest last week of a group described as black marketers and smugglers who sought to flee Romania for Vienna with help from a British diplomat named Sarrel.

Kings Daughters Sarrel Romania Vienna Middle East

Lavoptik Eyewash Ad Claims Quick Relief

Urges early use of Lavoptik eye wash for sore inflamed itching burning eyes and granulated eyelids. Claims prompt relief with money back guarantee and eye cup included. praises by thousands. Available at druggists.

Blue Ball Festival Postponed Due to Monroe Fire Carnival

The Kings Daughters postponed the Blue Ball Festival to a later date because the Monroe Firemen's Carnival conflicted with the schedule.

Kings Daughters Moncroe

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