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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1949

Page

8

Heat wave expands east as cool air nears Dakotas

Weather Bureau warns of hot humid conditions across Middletown and eastern regions. Yesterday Middletown hit 91, with today rising from 67 to 80 by mid-morning. Forecasters predict cooler air reaching western North Dakota and Minnesota by late Tuesday and Chicago by midweek. Dakotas report highs around 105 in Bismarck and 102 in Rapid City.

Middletown Rocky Mountains Weather Bureau Rockies South Texas Dakotas North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Chicago Bismarck Rapid City Williston

Nancy E. Ashworth obituary in Eaton area

Mrs. Nancy E. Ashworth 68 died yesterday at her home three miles west of Eaton on U S 35. Survived by husband William J former Preble County Deputy Treasurer five daughters and two sons. Services 2:30 p m Tuesday Barnes funeral home burial Mound Hill Cemetery.

Eaton Nancy FE. Ashworth U. S. 35 William J Preble County Barnes Funeral Home Mound Hill Cemetery

Sportsmen Club screens safety films at meeting

The Sportsmen's Club will view motion pictures on traffic safety at its Tuesday meeting. Cpl Dan Mahoney of the State Highway Patrol chairs. The group also plans a carnival September 22 25 with 40 exhibit tents. contracts have been mailed to firms for space. This month's calendar lists a lawn party and dance on August 20 with dinner tables on the terrace.

Dan Mahoney State Highway Patrol

Break-in at Meadows via front window window theft at marble shop

Police report a break-in at Meadows on Yankee Rd after thieves forced a front window. They took a marble machine pan and fled. the scene was found by a janitor the following morning. Manager Jake Rukavina closed shop about 3 am Sunday.

the Meadows Yankee Rd Jake Rukavina

Teens in San Fernando Held on Petit Larceny Charges

Police in San Fernando California hold two 16 year old local youths on petit larceny and runaway charges. Juvenile authorities have been notified.

San Fernando Cal

Theft Reported of Bicycle From Paramount Theater

Freddie Conley of 1389 Central Ave. reported a bicycle license 12 461 stolen from the Paramount Theater around 11 p.m. Saturday.

Freddie Conley Central Ave Paramount Theater

Two Men Arrested on Verity Pkvy for Loitering

Ernest Larrick age 60 and Joseph Yarnell age 59 were arrested after being found at large on Verity Pkwy late Saturday on charges of loitering police stated.

Ernest Larrick Joseph Yarnell Verity Pkvy

Two Men Held After Cafe Fight Arrests

Deputy sheriffs and local police detained two men after a cafe brawl near the city. William Lackey, 32, of 1 Columbia Ave., and Albert Lackey, 25, of 266 Maple St., Dayton, are ordered held for the court of Squire Lammie Bailey.

Squire Lammie Bailey William Lackey Columbia Ave Albert Lackey Maple St Dayton

Middletown Officials Invited to Civilian Army Review

Middletown City Commission was invited to attend a regimental review of the Civilian Army on August 21 at Camp Atterbury Indiana. Col George C Schiele Ohio National Guard said the 147th Infantry unit trains there August 14 to 28 and many towns will send representatives to observe.

Middletown Marvin D. Clark Camp Atterbury Ind Clark George C. Schiele 147Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Schiele

Runway Collapse Injures 22 During Birmingham Game

A concrete runway collapsed at Richwood Field during the first game of a doubleheader between Birmingham and Mobile. Twenty-two people were injured as spectators fell about 15 feet into the hole. Birmingham won both games before a crowd of 16,000, the largest ever to attend a regular game.

Birmingham Ala Richwood Field Mobile Southern Association Eddie Glennon

Jewelry Turned In Ties Suspect to Stolen Goods

Police plan further questioning of Andrew Bates 30 of 614 Young Street in connection with jewelry turned in to the Butler County Sheriff's office. Officers in Hamilton checked items turned in Saturday by a girl who said she received them from Botos. Botos could not recall details when questioned.

Andrew Bates Young St Butler County Sheriff's Office Hamilton Botos

Police arrest Robert Rhodus in Franklin custody

Central Ave. late Saturday Franklin Police informed local headquarters that Robert Rhodus formerly of this city was taken into custody in Franklin today. Rhodus was wanted as an escapee from London prison farm, officers said.

Franklin Robert Rhodus Rhodus London Prison Farm

Hamiltonian Dies In Bus Home Fire

George Settles aged 70 who lived alone in a converted bus died in a morning blaze. Fire officials say the cause is not yet determined.

Hamiltonian Hamilton, O George Settles

Bus fire on Erie and Wilmore injures none

Fire Company No 1 responded to a 10 22 a m alarm at the corner of Erie Ave and Wilmore Dr. firefighters extinguished a fire in the Ortman Stewart bus motor caused by a short circuit. Damage estimated at 25 dollars. E Cox of the YMCA was the bus driver.

Fire Company No. 1 Erie Ave Wilmore Dr Ortman-Stewart E. Cox YMCA

Engineers Association picks officers for 15th year

The 308th Engineers Association of World War I named Lee Staffler of Sandusky as secretary for the 15th consecutive year. Henry A. Hower of Dayton was elected president.

Zanesville, D 308Th Engineers Association Lee Staffler Sandusky Henry A. Hower Dayton

Safety Board Candidates To Be Announced

A slate of candidates for election to the Safety Council Board of Control will be presented tomorrow at 4 p m at the Civic Association meeting. Election of new board members runs from August 16 to September 15. Nominating committee members were L F Reinartz chair, Mrs G W Breiel, Rev Kenneth Learey, Elmo Lingre and Arch Robison.

Safety Council Board of Control Civic Association Paul Wilson Wilson L. F. Reinartz G. W. Breiel Kenneth Learey Elmo Lingre Arch Robison

Stock market opens higher amid broad gains on Monday

The New York stock market extended last week's advance with fractional to over one point increases at the open. Several blocks changed hands at higher prices including Commonwealth and Southern, Studebaker, New York Central, Pepsi Cola, Twentieth Century Fox, U S Steel, Radio Corp and Chrysler. Trading was active early but slowed after weekend orders were filled.

NEW York Commonwealth and Southern Studebaker New York Central Up Pepsi-Cola Twentieth Century Fox U. S. Steel Radio Corp Chrysler

New York Stocks 1 45 P M Quotations

Market listings show Allied Stores 32 and American Can 91 among leaders with Armco Steel 65 cent? and American Tel and Tel at 10. Armco Preferred noted. Downtick/uptick details include Boeing 195 and General Electric and General Motors among major names. Dayton Livestock hogs priced 22.75 to 23.00 for 180 225 pounds.

Allied Stores Amer. Rad Stan Sains Armco Steel Armco Scsteesss Amer Baltimore Ohio Beckaeeesss Barnsdall Bendix Aviation WY Bethiem Steel Boeing Airplane Sisasceuss Canadian Pacific Chrysler Case Columbia Gas and Electric Commonwealth Es Eace Cons. Edison Ee Container Corp Continental Seeeves Crucible Steel Reison Firestone Tire & Rubber General Electric General Motors Great Northern Greyhound Goodrich Goodyear Cacewaae Hiram Walker Int Tel Tel. Vokes Ae Copper S P Lortiond Sscesses — Wue Montgomery Ward Ieeaas Ash Kelvina Peaceness al Rt Inc New Pork Central R. R Ruudwop Westinghouse Electric F. W. Woolworth

Cincinnati Livestock Prices Move on Mixed Hogs and Cattle

AP reports Cincinnati livestock sales with hogs steady to 25 lower, early sales at 23.50 for 91 head, 180-250 lb hogs at 23.00-23.25, lighter weights 22.50-23.00, sows 14-17, cattle and calves trading slow with weak undertone, baby beefs up to 26.50, good grade steers 27.00-27.50, common 17.00-22.00, feeders 12.50-18.00, sheep and lambs slow 18.00-25.00, slaughter hogs active but lower.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati Eastes SPS CPP

Radio Programs and Market Rates Adverts Hear WLW 700

Cincinnati report lists Peter Salem segment Murder By Experts Secret Mission in St. Louis. Station offers egg and poultry price lists with wholesale grades and weights. Includes butter and potato prices and current receipts figures amid a busy midwestern broadcast.

Obituary Notices From The Journal Classifieds

Deaths listed with services and funeral details for Margaret Farrell Norma Jean Geisler Burdell Penson in Milford area notices. Arrangements by Wilson McCoy Leffler Maxberry Funeral Homes with service times and interment details at Holy Trinity Calvary Woodside and New Era Baptist Church.

Farrell Margaret St. Theresa Rest Home Silverton Ohio Wilson Funeral Home Holy Trinity Church Calvary Cemetery Penson Burdell Victoria Penson Sycamore St East Chicago Maxberry Funeral Home New Era Baptist Church J. Pate N. Burton Woodside Cemetery

Funeral notices from several Ohio towns including Barce low and Seeger

Funeral notices for Sam Barce low age 15 in Wilming ton Ohio with services at Wilson Funeral Home and interment in Miltonville. John H. Seeger Sr. age 44 found dead at Middletown Hospital with funeral services at Meadowlawn Church of God. Other notices list arrangements by McCoy Leffler and Riggs Funeral Home. Local florists and memorial firms advertise services and monuments in the same listing.

Ballinger Arch R.R Middletown McCoy-Leffle Henry Hopkins Woodhill Cemetery Franks Lin McCoy-Leftiler Barcelow Sam Wilminga Ohio Wilson Funeral Home Funeral Home J. D. Nisewonder Miltonville O. Wilson Funeral Home MceCoy-Leffler

Lost items and help wanted notices from local theater area

Lost and found items include boys eye glasses with gold rims in a blue case at Strana Theater with a reward call 3 2267. A charm bracelet lost downtown Tuesday evening valued sentimentally with a reward call 2 3753. A male help wanted for maintenance duties at Shadylawn Convalescent Home offers room and board with a small weekly salary. apply in person at 3100 S Main.

Strana Theater Dial Shadylawn Convalescent Home S. Main Rue New Middletown Castell Sect Middletown Journal

Help Wanted Ads Seek Trade Workers and Staff

Classified notices call for shoe salesmen and shop sales staff in Hamilton and Cincinnati areas. Positions include part and full time work, GI Bill enrollment info, and training available. Also listings for a nurse, cosmetics representative, lingerie saleswoman, and a middle aged housekeeper.

G. I. Bill Sea International Ceachools First National Bank Hamilton Ohio South Third St Amilton Middletown Exrience Louder Spital Law Co Thornton Drive Cincinnati

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