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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1950
Page
2
Middletown draft board orders 159 more men to report for pre induction physicals as Cincinnati station reports 29 of 60 passed. The move targets the October quota of 50 000 nationwide with Ohio limits 2850 in September and 2860 in October.
Vital statistics from Dr. L C Neer show infant mortality down sharply in the first seven months of 1950 compared with 1949. Seven month totals include 14 deaths under one year versus 23 in 1949, with prematurity cited in eight cases.
Middletown plans progressive lighting for one runway to permit night operations. The Airport Improvement Committee chief Stiles said plans and specs are being prepared by city engineer Pochel. A Civil Aeronautics Authority rep met local officials last week to discuss federal funding. cost is estimated at 15000 dollars with 50 50 city and CAA financing.
Sugar used to lubricate molds for steel production forms a slippery caramel coating on hot surfaces, speeding steel manufacture by reducing friction and aiding release.
Paramount presents Foreign Legion with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello at 1:30 3:40 5:50 7:55 10 p.m. Strand screens Trigger Jr. with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans at 1:15 3:40 6:29 9 p.m. Lost Volcano with Johnny Sheffield at 2:20 5:40 10:20 p.m. Colonial offers Samson and Delilah at 1:50 4:20 6:50 9:20 p.m.
An advertisement claims FASTEETH powder stabilizes plates and soothes gums for comfort. It urges purchase at drug stores to avoid embarrassment from loose teeth.
General Electric reported a $2,000,000 expansion program for its radio and television receiving tube plants in Owensboro Kentucky. The plan aims to increase production capacity and modernize facilities at the Owensboro site, signaling continued investment by GE in radio and TV components.
Over the weekend in Middletown four minor accidents were reported. I B Byrd, 19, of 3010 Yankee Rd, said another car hit his southbound vehicle on Yankee Rd and left the scene. Mrs Thomas Haney, 62 South Main St, said her car struck a southbound vehicle on Main St while parking. damage mostly to the other car. Richard Caldwell, 21, of Fourteenth Ave, turned from Broad St into Gordon Alley and collided with a double parked car driven by Robert Hughes, 24, of 3010 Mohawk St. about 10 dollars damage. Harold Kennedy, 605 Yankee Rd, said his car was shoved from in front of his house to Sixth Ave and Limee, with damage estimated.
Seven people wounded in a two car crash on Route 122 in Warren County last night. Alma Biechle 20 of Mason Route 1 suffered a fractured pelvis and is hospitalized in Middletown Hospital. Others treated for minor injuries and released include Reba Powell 21 Olga Mockhee 28 Chester Mockhee 35 Bruce Powell 24 Emma Biehle 22 and Sue Rhoades 13 all from Mason Route 1 or nearby addresses. Hospital attendants said the patients arrived in private cars and via Johnson ambulance of Lebanon. further details were unavailable.
More than 6,000 public and parochial students in Middletown will begin classes on September 6 as summer ends. Roosevelt Junior High and McKinley Junior High announce August 18 as registration deadline for students changing districts and new entrants, with offices open 8 to 12 daily. District plans include a September 5 teachers meeting at 9 a.m. followed by principal meetings at 10 15 a.m. and regular classes at 1 p.m. Cemetery service noted for a later date with Rev James Misheff officiating and visitation tonight 7 to 9 p.m.
Robert M. Anderson, 55, a Franklin lumber firm manager and owner, died of a heart attack at 1 10 a m after feeling unwell at a family gathering. He headed Anderson Lumber Co. since a cousin’s death and was active in Rotary, church, and Chautauqua affairs. Survived by widow Jessie, daughters, a stepson, mother, sister, and several brothers and extended relatives. Funeral plans are being arranged at Anglesby and Robert Eaton funeral homes.
Steven Wagner infant son of Mr and Mrs Donald Wagner of 411 Warren Rd died at 4 52 am today at Middletown Hospital. Survived by parents, maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs George Geary of Middletown paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Wagner of Middletown and great grandparents Mr and Mrs J S Hinkle of Blue Ball and Ray Spellman of Middletown. Graveside services set for 10 am Tuesday at Woodside Cemetery with Rev H H Jung of Evangelical and Reformed Church.
George McMillen aged 50 of 2316 Paloma Drive Columbus died last night after firefighters failed to revive him at his son George McMillen Jr s residence 3501 Central Avenue The cause was a heart attack Butler County Coroner Garrett Boone Investigated He had been in ill health for some time EMS was called at 11 40 PM Dr J A Carterpronounced him dead at the scene Funeral arrangements are incomplete Survivors and other details were not available at press time
Clarence Clifton Franklin known as Clift Franklin, 52, longtime Armco Steel employee of 27 years, died of a heart attack early Sunday at his Frankford home. Survivors and funeral details await.
George R. Rook 91 life long Franklin resident died at 2 a.m. Sunday at his home 52 South River Street He is survived by daughter Grace Rhoads brother Sam of Franklin and sister J Lottie Emerick of Franklin Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Robert Eaton Funeral Home with Rev J R Stanforth First Methodist officiating Burial in Woodhill Cemetery Friends may call after 3 p.m. today
Mrs Susan C Roam 80 of Camden Ohio died Saturday evening after a four month illness following a stroke. She was a member of Camden Methodist Church WSCS and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survived by four sons Robert and Charles at home Archie of Long Beach California Earl of Jackson Michigan a daughter Flora Robinson Rushville Indiana and sister Lizzie Brown Nashville Tennessee. Funeral Tuesday 2:30 pm at R C Nein and Son Funeral Home with burial in Fairmount.
Mrs Melwood Eesley 52 of Morrow killed in a Saturday accident. Funeral services will be held 2 30 p m Tuesday at Vale Funeral Home Morrow with burial in Morrow Cemetery. Her husband Bert Eesley owner operator of Eesley Flour Mill at Morrow is in serious condition with chest injuries. The crash occurred when their car rear ended a truck driven by Dale Tulloss 50 of Utica Ohio near Hopkinsville on U S 22. Death attributed to a neck fracture and internal injuries by Warren County Coroner H M Williams.
Frederick Joseph Bridges 74 former president of the Hydrox Corporation and former vice president of the National Dairy Association is noted from Daytona Beach Florida. The Rev Dr Clyde A Lynch 59 president of Lebanon College is listed from Anville Pennsylvania born in Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
Oscar J. Hardy aged 76, longtime publisher of the Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, was born in Oshkosh.
LA JOLLA Calif AP An electrical shocking device devised by Henry T Burkey aims to kill barnacles and mussels by forcing self-destructive reactions. Tested at Scripps Institute of Oceanography the system uses timed pulses to paralyze feeding appendages and shells, reducing hull fouling and protecting water intake pipes. The inventor seeks patents to adapt the tech for underwater pipelines and industrial cooling systems, citing large annual savings from fewer clogs and less scraping.
A leap year tale outlines observing 10 Sundays by commuting 28 miles weekly between Alaska and Siberia, beginning from Alaska on Sunday February 1.
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