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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1949

Page

3

Middletown Plans Mass Spray Study Declared Ineffective

A three hour Middletown Chamber of Commerce meeting concluded mass spraying for polio is ineffective and potentially harmful. Health officials urge resident spraying, emphasize fly and mosquito breeding areas, and outline an education and enforcement plan. The city would fund 449.99 with bids not required, and over $1,000 would be raised publicly.

Middletown Chamber of Commerce Walter Roehl Sident Middletown Oarg of Health Charles Reuthe Infantile Paralysis Foundation Francis Carmody Marvin Clark City Commission Robert Millan Oglesby-Barnitz Bank and Trust Company Dave Middletown Journal Porterfield Ohio Roeth Board of Health

Winners Of Music Awards Revealed

INTERLOCHEN MICH AP Four college and seven high school musicians were announced as winners of national awards at the National Music Camp. Dr Joseph E Maddy announced the winners after concerto auditions. High school winners include William Coppman Cincinnati pianist and Sally Warren Columbus flutist. Over 1000 students are enrolled at the camp this summer.

Interlochen Mich Joseph E. Maddy William Coppman Cincinnati Sally Warren Columbus

Sunshine Ahead In Middletown Friday

The Middletown area saw a fickle warm spell with temperatures rising from 66 early morning to a 90 degree peak by late afternoon before cooling. Today clears with calm conditions and Friday is expected mostly sunny as warmth returns.

Polio Committee Meeting Called At Mercy Hospital

The executive committee of the Butler County Chapter NFIP Foundation meets tonight at Mercy Hospital Hamilton. At 8 p m in the Board of Directors room the committee will review current polio cases, chaired by Charles J Reuthe.

Butler County National Foundation of Infantile Paraphysis Foundation Mercy Hospital Hamilton Board of Directors Charles J. Reuthe

Stutenroth Heads Fabricating At Armco

Charles E. Stutenroth named Manager of Armco Steel Corporation Fabricating Division succeeding ill health relief for J R Freeze. Freeze will remain with Armco as fabricating consultant. announcement by F H Fanning.

Stutenroth Armco J. R. Freeze Charles E. Stutenroth Armco Steel Corporation Freeze F. H. Fanning Statenroth South Dakota School of Mines East Works Middletown

Don't Battle. Jurist Warns Youth Not to Fight

Judge Alton H. Combs told 20 year old Charles R. Martin that violence cannot settle disputes after Martin pleaded on assault and battery charges. Martin paid a $25 fine and received a 10 day jail sentence suspended on good behavior. He admitted striking another motorist after a dispute over a car curb and follow William Stiles filed the charges.

Alton H. Combs Charles R. Martin Ninth Ave Martin Ane

Shortcut Habit Costs Man's Life

Ironton Ohio AP reports 59 year old caretaker John Brannigan was killed taking a railroad shortcut home from Lisman Junction. His body was found beside the tracks after a train struck him.

Ironton John Brannigan Brannigan Lance Lake Lisman Junction D. T. and I

Police Briefs: William Johnson Charged After Arrest

William Johnson aged 39 of 912 Eighth Ave was charged with intoxication and disorderly conduct after an incident at Broad St and Central Ave. He allegedly kicked a window at the John Ross Store on Broad St and was treated for an eye cut at Middletown Hospital.

William Johnson Eighth Ave Broad St Central Ave Johnson John Ross Middletown Hospital

Hamilton police report thefts of car and bicycle

Hamilton police reported the theft of a car with dealer's license 5923 from the city last night. Hugh Palmer of 133 Garfield Street reported the theft of a bicycle valued at 30 dollars from Sunset Pool. The vehicle license was 10-525.

Hamilton Hugh Palmer Garfield St Sunset Pool

Local Theft Reported At Two Homes

Lee Nelson of 578 S Main St reported a watch and chain stolen from the wash room at that address. Mrs. Charles Pigman of 109 Ardmore Dr reported the loss of a charm bracelet yesterday.

Lee Nelson S. Main St Charles Pigman Ardmore Dr

Juvenile Court Session Delayed to 9:30 A.M.

The Juvenile Court will convene tomorrow at 9 30 a m instead of today. Sessions are held in the City Building auditorium.

City Building

Radio blackout disrupts trans pacific links in San Francisco

A severe radio blackout in San Francisco disrupted trans Pacific communications last night. The Associated Press reports it as one of the worst such curtains in months, with commercial radio companies losing contact with Oriental points for a period.

San Francisco Associated Press

Gas flow speeds in natural pipelines from 10 to 20 mph

Readable text notes gas travels through natural gas pipelines at speeds ranging from 10 to 20 miles per hour. This appears as a basic statement on pipeline flow rates.

New Bus Line Expands Service Into Lebanon

Monroe Coach Line takes over former Bee Transportation between Middletown and Lebanon with two buses. Alexander says afternoon schedule will shift slightly starting Sunday August 7 after the Ohio Public Utilities Commission issued the permit. The route includes Lebanon Monroe Blue Ball Mayfield and Middletown with two operators listed. The Beer Company continues bus service from Lebanon and surrounding towns.

Bee Transportation Comany Middletown Banon Monroe Coach Line A. L. Alexander Monroe Company Ohio Public Utilities Commission Lebanon Monroe Blue Ball Mayfield Alexander Howard Harmon Marston Braner Beer Company South Lebanon Kings Mills Mason

Iron rings used in early Roman weddings

Historical records reveal that wedding rings in early Rome were crafted from iron, marking a simple yet significant marital symbol. The practice highlights ancient customs separating from later gold ring traditions and underscores the period’s practical approach to ceremonial items.

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