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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1948

Page

7

Government Raises Interest on Short Term Debt to curb costs

The U S government will pay higher interest on its short term securities starting September 15 and October 1 as part of a drive to curb living costs. Certificates will rise from 1 1 2 percent to 1 3 4 percent, affecting about 1.5 billion dollars in debt. The move coordinates with new federal controls on consumer and bank credit expected to tighten installment buying.

Washington Demnd Treasury Snyder Federal Reserve Board Bank Consumer Credit Congress

Massillon Receives State Receiving Hospital Office Move

State Welfare Director Charles L. Sherwood announced six northeastern Ohio counties moved from the Youngstown district to Massillon’s receiving hospital district. Massillon Hospital opened August 2 and will serve Ashland, Holmes, Medina, Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties, while Youngstown’s district narrows to eight counties. Ohio leads in operating receiving hospitals with a plan for Athens and a unit at Longview State Hospital Cincinnati in progress.

Columbus, O Charles L. Sherwood Ohio Youngstown Massillon Sherwood Massilon Ashlang Holmes Medina Stark Tusarawas Wayne Ashtabula Carroll Columbiana Barthson Jefferson Mihoning Portage Trumbull Welfare Department Athens Ohio State University Longview State Hospital Cincinnati

Knife Victim Improves After Franklin Knife Incident

John Ally of Route 1 Union Road Franklin improved after neck and right arm cuts. Sally, admitted at Middle town Hospital following a scuffle with an unidentified man in whose wagon he rode. Companion Charles Thomas also treated and released for a left hand cut. The knifing occurred near Tytus Ave and Germantown Rd at Riverside Inn.

John Ally Union Road Fanklin Middletown Sally Charles Thomas Franklin Riverside Plac Tytus Ave Gernantown Rd Thomas

Negroes Vote in South Carolina Primary Amid Races

In Columbia, Dem primary polls open at 8 a.m. with fair weather and a two man US Senate race expected. About 100000 Democrats, including 30000 Negroes, participate in first general voting since 1976 as choices in three of six districts and many state contests draw voters.

Columbia S. C United St¢es Senate South Carolina

Ash Tabula County Fair Opens in Jefferson

Ash tabula County's 10th annual fair begins today in Jefferson and continues through Saturday.

Ashtabula, O Ashtabula County Jefferson

Ohio Legionnaires elect Smith state commander at convention

Ohio American Legion held its 30th annual convention in Columbus. Carl W. Smith of Kenton won the state commander post after J. D. Sawyer withdrew to seek unity. Sawyer backed Smith with a call for unanimous votes. Roy A. Cox and Dr. Luther Cupp were elected first and second vice commanders, with others chosen for key posts. A $1000 disaster relief gift was sent to Lancaster for flood veteran aid. Sunday parade winners included the Salem senior band.

Columbus Ohio American Legionnaires Carl W. Smith Kenton J. D. Sawyer Middletown American Legion Aaron J. Halloran Springfield Smith Roy A. Cox Byesville Luther Cupp Arcanum Darke County Louis Kricker Portsmouth Roy Spicer Pemberville C. W. Whitemyer Canton Stark County Department Lancaster Salem, O

Four Injured In Accidents In Hamilton

Four persons sustained injuries in traffic accidents involving a motorcycle and bicycles in Hamilton. Bobby Hurd, 14, fractured his left leg and suffered a concussion after a collision at Third and Vine Streets with a car driven by Dave Bybee. John Bell, 24, was injured in his right leg and left hand while riding the cycle. Ralph Spivey, 30, fell from a motorcycle and injured his leg after being given a ride by the cyclist. he was later taken to Hamilton. Edward Helton, 60, sustained a cut above the left eye when his bicycle was struck on Maple Avenue. the driver did not stop.

Hamilton Third Vine Sts Bobby Hurd Starr Ave John Bell Heaton St Dave Bybee Pine St Ralph Spivey Locust St Dayton Edward Helton Morris Ave New Miami Maple Ave Helton

Reward Offered in Slaying of Local Tavern Owner

Carroll County commissioners announce a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the slayer of Hiram Berlin a 53 year old tavern owner who was shot to death in his car last Tuesday in Carrollton D.

Carrollton

Store Looted in Cleveland Burglary

Police searched today for burglars who looted Safiems Inc in Cleveland for more than 20 000 dollars in cash cigarettes and government bonds.

Cleveland Safiems, Inc

Biggest Corn Season In History Expected

Government progress report forecasts a record corn harvest likely to exceed prior forecasts. The Agriculture Department had predicted a record crop a month ago and now sees higher yields, with implications for meat dairy and poultry inputs and potential retail price effects.

Ovid A. Martin Washington Agriculture Department United States Harest

Civil Service Exams Announced For Agriculture Roles

The U S Civil Service Commission announced two examinations for Agricultural Research Scientist and Cotton Technologist positions. Agricultural roles cover numerous fields and most openings are in Agriculture Interior and Smithsonian. Cotton Technologist posts are in Agriculture mainly in Washington DC South Carolina Mississippi and Texas. Salaries range from 3727 to 6235 dollars annually.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Department of Agriculture Department of the Interior Smithsonian Institution Washington D. C South Carolina Mississippi Texas Washington D. C U. S. Civil Service Examiners Department of Agriculture, Research Center Beltsville Maryland

Polio Cases Reported in Clinton County

Two infantile paralysis cases described as mild were reported in Clinton County. Dr. R W Decros, county health officer, said they are the only cases of the season.

Wilmington Clinton County R. W. Decros

Child Parking Lots: A Practical Solution for Shoppers

Boston has opened an outdoor supervised play area where mothers can park their children while they shop. The fenced lot offers slides and swings, promising to halve shopping time for mothers and provide kids a safe place to play.

Mama Junior Boston

Two Prisoners Escape From Cleveland City Jail

Cleveland police probe how two inmates escaped the city jail as two turnkeys face neglect charges. Dalton S. Menzies, 25, from Chicago, slipped away amid hymn singers. James Peterson, 37, of Cleveland, fled during X ray treatments at the hospital under temporary sick leave. Authorities note religious services did not stop the escapes. Patrolmen Fred Dittebrand and Lawrence Coughlin charged with neglect.

Cleveland City Dalton S. Menzies Chicago James Peterson City Hospital Thomas A. Murphy Menzies George J. Matowitz Fred Dittebrand Lawrence Coughlin

Wilberforce College Names New Professor

Wilberforce State College in Columbus announced the appointment of Dr. Ralph T. Templin as professor of Social Sciences. He previously taught at Wilmington College.

Wilberforce College Columbus, O Wilberforce State College Today Ralph T. Templin Wilmington College

Downtown heating plans approved in Middletown venture

The Secretary of State in Columbus approved Middletown Enterprises Inc to issue 250 shares of common stock at par value ten dollars. Incorporators are Tom C. Venable John B. Minnich and A W Wilkins. The firm will install a steam line from Sorg Paper Co heating plant to Chapple Buick Manchester Hotel Civic Association and YMCA. City Commission authorized laying the steam line under Manchester Avenue.

Secretary of State Columbus Middletown Enterprises, Incorporated Tom C. Venable John B. Minnich A. W. Wilkins Carew

Springfield pastor reelected as district superintendent

The Rev. L. R. Roberts of Springfield was reelected district superintendent of the Pilgrim Holiness Church at the state camp meeting. The Rev. B. A. Awe of Columbus was reelected as assistant, with Rev. Albert M. Hood of Marion as secretary, Rev. J. R. Siders of Oak Hill on the advisory board, and Rev. O. E. Rutledge of Springfield as treasurer.

Springfield, O L. R. Roberts Springfield Pilgrim Holiness Church B. A. Awe Columbus Albert M. Hood Marion J. R. Siders Oak Hill O. E. Rutledge

Dixie Highway Extends Southward for 1500 Miles

The Dixie Highway completed in 1925 runs southward for nearly 1500 miles and its reach is expanded by 4500 miles of paved laterals.

Kiwanis Distributes 9 000 000 Pamphlets Across Nation

Howard A. Murray of Middletown Kiwanis announces that over 9 900 000 patriotic pamphlets have been distributed nationwide since January to stress individual enterprise in the United States. Seven pamphlets compare American government with centralized control. Kiwanis clubs insert leaflets with payroll envelopes and other mailings, with nearly 15 million leaflets expected by December.

America Kiwanis Clubs Howard A. Murray Kiwanis Club of Middletown United States Murray

Executive Dies in West Hartford

William M. Maus 69 of Philadelphia former Philadelphia Stock Exchange member and Ontological Hospital director died Sunday at a daughter’s home in West Hartford. Survived by a brother George Maus of Alliance Ohio.

West Hartford Conn William M. Maus Philadelphia Philadelphia Stock Exchange Ontological Hospital George Maus Alliance, O

Scouting Board Plans Wednesday Dinner Meeting

The executive board of the Mound Builders' Area will conduct a business session with district scout leaders as guests at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Chautauqua Dining Hall. Miami District scouters will attend to hear reports on district affairs led by E H Bindley and E J Goldschmidt.

Mound Builders Chautauqua Miami E. H. Bindley E. J. Goldschmidt

Youngstown Seeks Bids for Airport Expansion Project

Youngstown will advertise today for bids on initial work in a $600,000 municipal airport expansion program. City Engineer James C. Ryan said bids will be opened August 23.

Youngstown James C. Ryan

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