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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1949

Page

8

New Role Beginning Today For Bachelor Jimmy Stewart

Hollywood AP reports Jimmy Stewart to wed Gloria Hateck McLean at Brentwood Presbyterian Church in a small ceremony. Attendants include Gregg Draddy. best man Billy Brady. The wedding follows a Hollywood stag and plans for a long honeymoon with the couple departing for Hawaii next month.

Hollywood Jimmy Stewart Gloria Hateck McLean Brentwood Wesbyterian Church Dean Osterberg Brentwood Santa Monica Gregg Draddy Billy Brady Grady Stewart Holwood Larchmont N. Y Ed Hatrick Hearst Newsreel Colorado Springs Colo Hatrick New York Alexander Stewart Indiana Jimmy James Stewart Spencer Tracy Frank Morgan Jack Benny David Niven Jack Bolton Akron Cleveland Joe de Bona Hawaii

Bond Proceeds Invested In Short Term Treasury Bills

Proceeds from Shafer Street underpass bonds were invested in short term U S Treasury Bills. City attorney Fred J Schatzmann said negotiations with Oglesby Barnitz Bank and Trust Company were completed. Bills were bought at a discount of 448901 63 with maturity November 3. Interest 1098 37 and renewal privileges.

Shafer St U. S Treasury Fred J. Schatzmann Schatzmann Oglesby Barnitz Bank and Trust Company Treasury Braun Bosworth and Company of Toledo

Government Plans Aid For Jobless Areas

The White House announced that government spending will target areas with 12 percent or higher unemployment. Presidential assistant John B. Steelman released a letter naming New Bedford Worcester Providence Waterbury Bridgeport Utica Rome Scranton Wilkes Barre Muskegon Knoxville and hinted at more markets such as Lawrence and Cumberland Md. to follow.

Washington White House John B. Steelman Bureau of Employment Security New Bedford Mass Worcester Providence R. I Waterbury

Death sentences for 23 Communists in Athens courts martial

Twenty three Communists including Brig. Badekos and his wife were sentenced to death by two courts martial for responsibility in 101 killings. Five other women are among those doomed. The U S forest fires declined 13 percent in 1948.

Athens Badekos

Women Reported Near Run-Down Incidents By Cars

Two women reported to police that drivers tried to run them down. One wife said her husband chased her around the yard and attempted to run over her. The other woman said a man tried to run her down after a country ride and she fought him off. Police are investigating both cases.

Plane Crash Injures Two In Ground Fog Landing

In East Liverpool Ohio a pilot G R McCune and passenger Earl Coppock were treated and released from City Hospital after their plane struck a parked aircraft on landing at Leslie airfield. The 1600 dollar plane was a total loss and fog obscured the field.

East Liverpool Leslie Airfield G. R. McCune Lisbon Earl Coppock Salem City Hospital New Philadelphia Chester Leslie Leslie

Arkansas Negro Sentenced to Death in Attack on Expectant Mother

Herman Maxwell, 21, was sentenced to death after an all white jury found him guilty of attacking a white expectant mother in the De Ann community on July 20. Maxwell was removed from the Hempstead County courtroom as the verdict was read to avoid potential trouble. he had waived his presence during the announcement.

Judge orders eviction of 12 year old dog Patty

In San Francisco a municipal judge ruled that Patty the dog must leave her owners apartment because her fur and air irritate the land lord's asthmatic 12-year-old son. A prior judge had ruled dogs can gain occupancy rights, but Judge McMahon found Patty a health menace. Pets Unlimited president called the ruling a blow to dogdom.

San Francisco Patty John J. McMahon Leo Tarantino McMahon Carter Downing Pets Unlimited

City and Township Tax Bills Sent Out Tuesday

Real estate tax bills for the City of Middletown and Madison and Lemon Townships went in to the mails today and will be received by property owners on Wednesday. Carl Wedekind, deputy county treasurer, said some 15,000 bills were sent out. Owners who fail to get bills should contact the tax office on the second floor of the City Building. hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

Middletown Madison and Lemon Townships Carl Wedekind

Miner Found After 13 Days Lost in Mt Hood Wilderness

John Harrison Tacy, 76, was found in a hut on Mt Hood after 13 days lost in the wilderness. Rescuers Ray Godleske and Ben Franklin carried him four miles to an ambulance. his relatives offer a $1,000 reward to the rescuers.

Portland Ore John Harrison Tacy Mt. Hood Racy Ray Godleske Ben Franklin

Tokyo Rose treason case to wrap up this week

The government aims to end its treason case against Mrs. Iva Toguri D Aquino known as Tokyo Rose. Prosecutor Tom De Wolfe says several of 25 remaining witnesses may not testify. Former Radio Tokyo engineers testified broadcasts reached Pacific audiences with high quality equipment.

San Francisco Tokyo Tokyo Rose Pacific Yoshitoshi Tanaka Japan

Police Briefs Report Thefts And A Traffic Collision

Police report a bicycle stolen from near the Par amount Theater. license H 29595. A purse containing $50 was lost in a pay phone booth. An 8 year old was bitten by a dog. the dog was tied for 14 days. A brick was thrown through a front window. A two car collision on Verity Parkway left Haller sliding 112 feet.

Helen Orvath Aurse Bobby Wallace Robert Sloan Minnesota Ave Robert Haller E. Main St Xenia Verity Pkwy Haller Sloan

Shirley May France Set To Attempt Channel Swim

Dover England AP reports 16 year old Shirley May France of Somerset Massachusetts and her coach Harry Boudakian await favorable conditions for an open sea crossing. despite rough seas she trains since July 30 to time her attempt after her 17th birthday while awaiting calmer swells and favorable tides. Mayor Curley sends a bon voyage message as Shirley plans to return to Somerset high school on September 6 to begin her junior year.

Dover England Shirley May France Harry Boudakian Boudakian Somerset, Mass Shirley James M. Curley Boston Somerset High

Police Puzzled In Slaying Case

Akron Ohio AP report says 79 year old Cauncey Ickes shot and wounded himself after killing his son Howard 49 and wounding daughter in law Eva 47 at their Firestone Park home. Howard died at hospital. Eva in fair condition. Coroner cites family argument and delusions.

Akron, CO Cauncey Ickes City Hospital Ickes Firestone Park House Howard

Municipal Court Fines Hit Five In DUI and Other Offenses

Judge Alton H. Combs presided as Amos Smith and Dewey Peterson were fined 100 dollars each for DUI with six month license suspensions. Marlin Bockover received 20 dollars fines and 30 day license suspension for pleasure driving. Varner and Larrick were fined 25 dollars each for loitering. Willie Ward paid 25 dollars fine with a suspended sentence for carrying concealed weapons. An unrelated note says 19th century US ice shipments went to China and India.

Alton H. Combs Amos Smith Middletown Dewey Peterson Dayton Peterson Marlin Bockover

Critical need for graduate nurses at Mercy Hospital

The National Infantile Paralysis Foundation led by Butler County chair announces a critical nurse shortage at Mercy Hospital Hamilton. In 48 hours 13 new polio ward admissions prompt calls for nurses to shift from general duties or be replaced by volunteers. Reuthe urges action and can be reached via Aeronca Aircraft Corporation or his home.

National Infantile Paralysis Foundation Butler County Mercy Reuthe Aeronca Aircraft Corporation Middletown

Government Seizes $6133 From Tax Withholding in Connecticut

Mystic Connecticut AP Miss Vivien Kellems says the federal government seized 6133 under the withholding provision of the income tax law. She claims all withholding taxes have been paid and vows to fight the action, seeking recovery and challenging the law as unconstitutional.

Mystic, Conn Vivien Kellems Kellems John Fitzpatrick Internal Revenue Collector Connecticut Kellems Cable Grip Company Treasury Snyder

Marion taps Paton as assistant chief of Reclamation division

A. W. Marion state agriculture director announces Robert R. Paton will serve as assistant chief of the new state Division of Reclamation in Columbus.

Columbus, D A. W. Marion Robert R. Paton New State Division of Reclamation

Churchill Seeks Admittance Of West Germany In Council

In Strasbourg France Winston Churchill arrives to press for Western Germany’s admission to the Council of Europe. The council opens its first session with founding members Britain France Italy the Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg Sweden Norway Denmark Ireland and soon Greece Turkey joining as delegates.

Strasbourg France Winston Churchill Presis Geermany Council of Europe Turkey Greece Council European Union Churchill Consultative Assembly Associates Germany Britain Italy Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg Sweden Norway Denmark Ireland Iceland United States of Europe

Party Choice Is Questioned in Ohio Taft Favor

Washington AP reports Representative Brown questions whether Jay D. Lincoln can choose party designations under Ohio law. Lincoln contemplates a run for the Senate or the Republican primary next year with possible Democratic lines. Brown cites legal and moral concerns while Lincoln maintains independent stance, and Taft offers no comment.

Washington Brown Jay D. Lincoln Ohio Taft Lincoln Ohio Republic Pal

Car Plunges Into House During Back Road Crash

A wage automobile left a dirt road in Springfield County and smashed into the home of Mr and Mrs Joshua A Nickell. The car struck just below the roof into a bedroom where their 16 year old daughter Julia Nickell was resting. she was uninjured. Driver Glen Ellwood Howard of Bellefontaine said he tried to turn around when the vehicle went off the road. Deputies reported minor injuries to Nickell and the driver.

Springfield Jewel Glen Ellwood Howard Bellefontaine Joshua A. Nickell Nickell Julia

Springfield man dies in Granby crash with beer truck

Wilbur L. Born, 50, of Springfield, Ohio, was killed yesterday in Granby when his car collided with a beer truck.

Granby, Colo Wilbur L. Born Springfield, C

Taft Bricker Republicans Fail To Record On Aid Vote

Washington AP reports Sena s Taft and Bricker Ohio Republicans were not recorded yesterday as the Senate approved and sent back to the House the foreign aid bill.

Washington Senas

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