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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1951

Page

2

Progress Committee to Confer With City on Improvements

Middletown plans a Monday afternoon session between the executive committee of the Progress Committee and the City Commission to discuss improvement programs. Donald Driscoll chairs the group and will lead a delegation to determine projects for the November ballot bond issue, aiming to place the key items on the general election ballot. The volunteer committee acts as a sounding board to gather citizen ideas and promote growth with available funds.

Commission On City Improvements Middletown City Commission Progress Organization Manchester Donald Driscoll Progress Group Citizens Driscoll Progress Committee Mittee Dean Phillips Delbert Mann Donald Osborne Fred Winslow Knight Goodman

Reisinger Rites Set For Saturday in Winchester

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Reisinger 73 of Winchester Ohio will be held Saturday at 1 PM at Bradford Funeral Home Winchester Burial will be in Lebanon Cemetery She was the mother of Harry Osborn of Excello and died in a Dayton hospital.

Lille Reisinger Winchester Bradford Lebanon

Kronborg Resigns as Juvenile Court Clerk

Doris Kronborg resigns as clerk of the Juvenile Court effective August 16. She is a graduate of Indiana University and formerly worked for the State Department. Helen Young of Eaton Oxford takes charge of the Middle Town Juvenile Office. Kronborg did not reveal future plans.

Doris Kronborg Indiana University State Department Helen Young Eaton Oxford Middletown Kronborg

Embezzlement arrest and military detainment in city briefs

Willie Richardson age 26 of 846 Ninth Ave was arrested at his home on embezzlement charges from Hamilton Police Headquarters and turned over to Detective Phil Baker. George W Sargent age 27 of 1509 Jacoby St was turned over to Wright Field military authorities a day after arrest at City Building on a warrant he is held for the military police, according to officers.

Willie Richardson Ninth Ave Richardson Hamilton Police Phil Baker Hamilton Department George W. Sargent Jacoby St Wright Field Military Po

Hur rican Island and Code Of Silver at Paramount

At The Movies listings for Paramount show Hur rican Island with showings at 3 00 5 50 and 3 00 pm plus Sealed Cargo at 3 30 4 15 7 00 and 9 45. Code Of Silver plays at 1 30 4 05 6 35 and 9 18 with Smugglers Gold at 2 46 8 16 7 45 and 10 20. Saturday features Code Of Silver Sage at 3 25 6 25 9 25 with Smugglers Gold at 2 00 5 00 8 00 and 10 35. Also House On Telegraph Hill at 1 40 5 00 and 8 20 along with You're In The Navy at 3 15 6 40 9 55.

Hurrican Island Randay NIAS Telegraph Hill

Armco Veterans Set For Park Picnic At Armco Park

More than 1,500 Armco veterans with 25 years service and their spouses are invited to the Armco veterans 25 year club picnic at Armco Park tomorrow. The event runs 2 p.m. to 7 30 p.m. with a secret program featuring a magician and talks by Charles R. Hook and W W Sebald. The park is closed to the public and a chicken dinner will be served at 5 p.m.

Armco Armco Park J. A. Ingversen Seven Mile Charles R. Hook W.W. Sebald East Works Hamilton General Office

Local Couples Welcome Nine Newborns in City Area

Vital statistics list multiple births from area families including Mr. and Mrs. Gene Goecke on Sixteenth Ave welcoming a girl yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Latimore on 713 Seventeenth Ave welcomed a boy yesterday. Other households on Trenton Route 1 Prospect Ave Mohawk St Lebanon Route 3 reported boys born yesterday today with names omitted.

Gene Goecke Sixteenth Ave Yesteray Frank Latimore Seventeenth Ave Luther Smith Trenton George Williams Prospect Ave John McMonigle Mohawk St Ralph Todd Lebanon

Hospital Notes Listed Patients And Surgeries

In The Hospital James Cox of North Main St medical. Chester Manning of Hudson Ave surgical. William Baker of Winton St Mrs Paul Schmidt of Trenton Lee Theis f r Tyeiss son of and Mrs George Theiss Ave surgical Mrs Ida Clark of Milton Rd Mrs Angelo Denisi of Wild wood Rd medical Mrs Charles Tester of Brown's Run medical OUT OF TOWN Mrs Mildred Trushel of Franklin St Dayton Miami Valley egysme surgical Miss Joyce Brewer of Sheffield St Hamilton Mercy Hospital surgical Jack Harrison of Earle Hotel Mrs Joseph DiCristoforo of Lopane Ave Mrs James Horn of Church St Cleveland Lattimore of Baltimore St Mrs see Wells of Franklin Route Edward West of Lamberton Pear Wright of Hill Ant Harry Schrenk of Maso Mrs Sylvia Clifton of Middletown Route

Chester Manning Hudson Ave William Baker Winton St Paul Schmidt Trenton Lee Theis Fr Tyeiss George Theiss Surgica Ida Clark Milton Rd Angelo Denisi Wildwood Rd Charles Tester Brown’s Run Mildred Trushel Franklin St Dayton Miami Valley Jack Harrison Earle Hotel Joseph DiCristoforo Lopane Ave James Horn Church St. Cleveland Lattimore Baltimore St See Wells Franklin Edward West Lamberton Pear Wright Hill Ant Harry Schrenk Maso Sylvia Clifton Middletown

Fair Cool Weekend Weather Forecast

Weather outlook predicts a fair and cool weekend with a drop to night and chilly Sunday. Temperatures rise Monday and Tuesday with cooler spots Wednesday and Thursday. Rain likely Tuesday or Wednesday, ranges from one tenth to one half inch. The record 62 degrees at 6 am rose to 90 by 7 pm and fell to 72 by midnight.

Daisy Hounshell obituary details long Trenton life

Mrs. Daisy Hounshell 55 of 111 Center St Trenton died suddenly after admission to Middletown Hospital. Born in Sneedville Tenn she lived in this area since 1928. Survived by Norman widower eight children siblings and grandchildren. services Monday 10 a.m. McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with interment Miltonville Cemetery. Visitation Saturday 7–10 p.m. Sunday 2–5 and 7–10 p.m.

Daisy Hounshell Center St Trenton Middletown Hospital Hounshell Sneedville Tenn Olympic Norman Virginia Lay Dorothy Hounshell Rowena Hounshell Detroit Mich Ruby Vick Otten Hounshell Hamilton James Lloyd Ida Hounshell Germantown Viola Osborn Laura Nickell Ica Steward Jonesville Jesse Osborn Monroe

Spicer Twins Laid To Rest In Premature Graveside Service

Graveside services for premature twin sons Ronald and Rickey Spicer will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Woodside Cemetery. They died shortly after birth Thursday at Middletown Hospital. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spicer Sr., a brother Robert Jr., and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James Spicer of Jackson Ky. McCoy Leffler Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Woodside Cemetery Ronald Rickey Spicer Robert Spicer Liebee St Middletown Hospital Robert, Jr James Spicer Jackson, Ky McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Arthur B. Whiteman Funeral Services Pending

Arthur B. Whiteman 66 of Miller's Trailer Camp Franklin Route 1 was killed when struck by a car on the South Main St extension about half a mile north of Engle's Corner. Funeral arrangements at Joseph R. Baker and Sons Funeral Home are pending the arrival of his children from California.

Arthur B. Whiteman Miller's Franklin California Joseph R. Baker and Sons Mr. Whiteman South Main St Engle’s Corner

Oliver L. Kern Dies at 82 Germantown Cigarmaker

Oliver L. Kern known as Jack 82 of Mulberry Street Germantown died of a heart attack at 10 30 am at home Survived by widow Gertrude two sons Joe and Willard Dayton brothers John Germantown Harry Dayton three grandchildren and nieces and nephews Services at 2 pm Monday at Albert Schwartzel residence 21 South Plum Street Burial Germantown Cemetery Calling hours 7 to 9 pm Saturday and 2 to 9 pm Sunday at the residence

Germantown Oliver L Jack) Kern Mulberry St Kern Germantown E.U.B. Church Gertrude Joe Willard Dayton John Harry Albert ‘Schwartzel South Plum St Germantown Cemetery

Charles C Grisham obituary notices

Charles A Gris ham, 64, a retired electrical worker, died Thursday at his home in Lebanon. The obituary notes his lifelong residence and service to the community.

Lebanon Charles A. Grisham

Kiwanis Club Plans New Salvation Army Meetinghouse

The Kiwanis Club announced plans to build a large concrete block meetinghouse at Rolling Mill park for the Salvation Army activities. Capt. Kenneth Sharp said construction will begin soon, replacing a small 12 by 18 building and serving Boy Scout troops, Ladies Home League, Junior Legion, Sun beams, Army Sunday School, and regular services.

Kiwanis Club Salvation Army Rolling Mill Park Finley St Kenneth Sharp Middletown Sharp Kiwanis Ladies’ Home League Junior Legion Sunbeams Army Sunday School Kiwanis Organization Armco Park Kiwanians

Dangerous hour for drivers ages 25 to 44, safety official warns

Safety director Paul Wilson says 5 to 6 p m on Saturdays is the riskiest hour for 25 to 44 year olds on rural and highway roads. Butler County traffic data show 371 nonmunicipal crashes with 294 injuries and 10 deaths, midyear 1951 figures.

Paul Wilson Middletown Wilson Ohio Department of Highways Butler County

Accident Victim Unimproved Wife Improving. Charges Filed

Forest Moyer 44 of 924 Neibar St is unchanged after a head on collision on West Middletown bridge. His wife Stella age 9 is improving. James W Booth 31 of 108 State St Trenton faces charges of reckless operation. Funeral services for Moyer will be held at Oswald Funeral Home with burial at Rosehill Cemetery Mason. Surviving: Lil lie four sons Howard Earl Leroy Charles Jr Esther Baysore Loretta Sewyers.

Forest Moyer Neibar St Middletown Hospital Moyer Clay Street Oswald Rosehill Cemetery Mason Lillie Howard Earl Leroy Cincinnati Charles Jr Esther Baysore Loretta Sewyers Batavia West Middletown Bridge James W. Booth State St Trenton State Highway Patrol Booth Stella

Mrs Katie Farrell of Camden Dies at 80

Mrs Katie Farrell widow of Joseph H Farrell died at Mercy Hospital Hamilton at 8 30 p m Wednesday after hip fracture. Born near Somerville July 10 1871 she lived in Camden years. Survived by daughter Mrs Clinton Jones Hamilton three sons Virgil Hamilton James Dayton Francis Dayton one sister Miss Anna Wagner Somerville five grandchildren. Funeral 2 30 p m Saturday R C Nein and Soneral home burial Fairmount Cemetery callers 7 9 p m Friday.

Camden Katie Farrel Joseph H. Farrell Mercy Hospital Hamilton Farrell Somerville Conrad Susan Wagner Clinton Jones Virgil Hamiton James Francis Dayton Anna Wagner R. C. Nein and Soneral Fairmount Cemetery

Former Middle East Institute head Moore Gates dies at 57

Princeton notice states Moore Gates 57 former director of the Middle East Institute in Washington and executive administrator and comptroller of American Aid to France during World War II. Born in Mardin Turkey.

Princeton, N. J Moore Gates Middle East Institute Washington, D. C France Mardin Turkey

Former Middletonian To Deliver Sermon At First Baptist

The Rev. Robert Dieterich, a former Middletonian, will be guest minister at First Baptist Church this Sunday at 10 40 a m. His topic is It Is A Sin. Dieterich was ordained on April 12 1951 at Ruby Avenue Baptist Church in Kansas City Kansas where he now serves as pastor.

Robert Dieterich First Baptist Church Dieterich Ruby Avenue Baptist Church Kansas City Kan

Hamilton Milkmen Strike Shuts Off Local Milk Delivery

Union drivers in Hamilton went on strike yesterday leading to a drastic drop in milk availability. Local 68 Milk Drivers and Dairy Employes AFL demands a five day week. reports say milk will be delivered only to hospitals and public institutions in the county seat.

Hamilton Middletown AFL

Snyder Runs For Board Of Education In Middletown

Ross H. Snyder circulates petitions to run for the Middletown Board of Education where he has served since 1926 and now presides. Incumbent John Ingwerson has filed his petition and L. S. Cohn also faces re election as term ends this fall. Snyder is vice president of the First National Bank and lives at 2100 Linden Ave.

Ross H. Snyder Board of Education John Ingwerson L. S. Cohn Snyder First National Bank Middletown Linden Ave

Rudy Pringle to Speak at Revival Meetings

Rudy Pringle an 18 year old national speech winner will address revival sessions led by Rev Louis Smith. Prayer services run 7 30 to 8 and Pringle will speak after nightly in the tent at Baltimore Street and Michigan Avenue.

Rudy Pringle Middletown High School Louis Smith Baltimore St Michigan Ave Pringle Hurwitz George Pepperdine College Los Angeles MHS Bowling Green Uniary

Man Rescued By Police After Break-In At Home

William Cox, 79, of 21% North Min Street was reported in good condition at Middletown Hospital after police forced entry through a bathroom window. He lay on the floor unable to move and was transported by McCoy Leffler ambulance.

William Cox North Min St Middletown Hospital Cox McCoy- Leffler

Red Cross Blood Center Here Meets Full Quota

The Red Cross Blood Center in Cincinnati reports meeting its full quota during a visit to the Kessler Auditorium Legion Home. Twenty three veterans and seven active duty personnel were among donors. the next bloodmobile will extend two days in October with a higher donor target of 275. Call 34648 for appointments.

Red Cross Blood Center Cincinnati Aimoue Ure Uvevid Witle Kessler Legion Home Red Cross Miami Valey

Youthful Vandals Sought By Police

Police sought two boys and two girls after vandals damaged a garden at Leona Lykins home on Lylburn Road and fired sling shots at her. Officers took four sling shots and warned that repeat acts would go to Juvenile Court.

Leona Lykins Lylburn Rd Malvern St

Pollution Kills Fish in Ohio River Across Ohio Gap

Thousands of dead fish floated down the Ohio River between East Liverpool and Toronto yesterday. East Liverpool chemist Donald T. Duke said iron sulfates from an industrial plant may have killed algae that fed the fish, causing starvation.

East Liverpool Ohio River Toronto Donald T. Duke

Weather and City News Drift Amid Downpour

A brief heavy rain disrupts the morning as city offices report little news beyond weather. Residents note the雨 and mutter about the Journal's forecast of high humidity. The political scene remains dormant while water supply holds steady and street plans stay under review.

Fire Department

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