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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1948

Page

9

Franklin Mayor Has Busy Day

Franklin court docket lists several defendants before Mayor J. T. Riley. Cecil Condiff of Dayton received $10 and costs for crossing a yellow line. Samuel Shott of Cincinnati $10 and costs for speeding. James Corlis Helton of Hollywood Addition $5 and costs for intoxication. Thomas H. Dietz of Middletown Route 2 $10 and costs for speeding. Oakley Smith of Franklin charged with reckless driving and fined $10 plus costs. Fred Morberger billed costs on careless driving. Richard James Dayton charged with reckless driving and fined $15 plus costs.

Franklin J. T. Riley Cecil Condiff Dayton Samuel Shott Cincinnati James Corlis Helton Hollywood Addition Thomas H. Dietz Middletown Oakley Smith Fred

Farmers Picnic Set at LeSourdsville Lake

Lake LeSourdsville hosts a big Farmers and Truckers Picnic with six radio broadcasts from 3 to 12 pm including WLW at 3 15 featuring the Lucky Penny Trio. Events include all star softball, children contests, horseshoe pitching, a meat cutting demo by the National Live Stock and Meat Board, a band concert, dancing, and fireworks.

E. W. Hinkle Cincinnati Union Stock Yards LeSourdsville Lake Betwen Hamilton Middletown WLW Lucky Penny Ohio Farmer Indiania National Live Stock and Meat Board Chicago LeSourdsville

Gratis Schools Set to Open on September 7

Grat is schools will begin on September 7. The Campbell reunion was held Sunday at Fort St. Clair Park near Eaton. Mrs Minnie Ekes, visiting her daughter in Dayton, fell breaking her collar bone and hip and is treated at Good Samaritan hospital. Lucille Pugh returned to Dayton after a two week visit with her uncle and aunt and Mrs Herbert Coleman in Gratis. Richard Thomas visited his aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Orville Bailey. he will enter Veteran's Hospital in Dayton for a lung ailment. Allene Hark of Gratis and Harrison Miller took out a marriage license. Kenneth Forrer and Mable Bookwalter hosted Jay Dee Forrer in Franklin. Lois Jean Miller vacationing at Buckeye Lake. Marcus Furty and Mary Isor are noted for trips and recovery from a fall.

Gratis Campbell Fort St. Clair Park Eaton Minnie Ekes Dayton Good Samaritan Hospital Lucille Pugh Herbert Coleman Richard Thomas Orville Bailey Veteran's Hospital Allene Hark Near Gratis Harrison Miller Kenneth Forrer Franklin Jay Dee Forrer Mable Bookwalter Lois Jean Miller Buckeye Lake Marcus Furty Minnesota Mary Isor

Community Notices From Greenbush Area

Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson and family spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Elmer Miller. Mr and Mrs Frank Ehler spent Sunday afternoon with Southard and son Lord. Mrs Ida Whip spent days with Mrs Ras. Mr and Mrs Eckhardt attended a family reunion Sunday. Mrs Sam Tutt and Mrs Stella Southard were callers at Jake Wettes and Frank Ehler Friday evening.

Greenbush Fred Johnson Elmer Miller Frant’ Ehler

Local church groups hold Wednesday meetings in Springboro

SPRINGBORO The FTV class of the EUB church will meet Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Stitzel for its monthly business session. SPRINGBORO The Ladies Aid Society of the Universalist church will gather Wednesday at the home of Mrs Irwin Watkins in Middletown.

Springboro FTV EUB Church Howard Stitzel Dies Aid Society of the Universalist Church Irwin Watkins Middletown

Community notes and visits fill Middletown area weekend

Harold Baker underwent an operation at Middletown Hospital and is recovering well. Numerous family visits and social gatherings are noted, including trips to Dayton Cincinnati Louisville Utica Lawrenceburg and Florence with relatives and friends from Hamilton Miamisburg Lockland and Middletown.

Aid Society Meeting Set at Miss Sarah Welsh Home

The Aid Society of the Re formed Church will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Miss Sarah Welsh.

Springboro Ladies Aid Society of the Reformed Church Sarah Welsh

Warren County clubs host Harmony Park picnic Wednesday

The Warren County Community Club and Home Makers groups announce their annual picnic at Harmon Park, set for Wednesday at noon. Organizers invite members and neighbors to attend the community gathering.

Lebanon Warren County Community Club Harmon Park

X-ray Mobile Unit Schedules Camden City Hall Visit

The X-ray mobile unit will be at Camden City Hall from 6 p.m. to 8 45 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday.

Camden City Hall

Ladies Aid Meeting at Presbyterian Church in Trenton

The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church will hold an open meeting Wednesday at 7 30 P M at the home of Mrs John Jacquart.

Trenton Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church John Jacquart

Warren County 4-H Activities Day at Local High School

Lebanon reports Warren County 4-H clubs will hold Activities Day Thursday at 10 30 a m in the local high school with demonstrations and exhibits by club members.

Lebanon Warren County

Scouters to Visit Chautauqua by Miami Mound District

Chautauqua hosts district leaders from Miami Mound Builders Area Council as council scouters are listed as guests for Wednesday engagement at Chautauqua.

Chautauqua District of the Miami Mound Builders Area Council

Pleasant Ridge church to hold August meeting

The WSWS of Pleasant Ridge EUB church will hold its August gathering on Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church.

Pleasant Ridge WSWS EUB Church

Wide Awake class meets at Pleasant Ridge church Friday

The Wide Awake class of Pleasant Ridge church will gather Friday at 7 30 p m for their regular meeting.

Pleasant Ridge

Lebanon High Band to Meet Friday Evening

Lebanon band members plan a 7:30 p.m. Friday meeting in the high school band room to discuss rehearsals and upcoming performances. The event gathers all current members for practice and coordination.

Local social notes show Kings Mills hosts and bridge games

Mr and Mrs Robert Klick hosted the Birthday Club in Kings Mills with a covered dish dinner and a five hundred game. Prizes went to Morris Nixon John Watson and H R Harris among the men and Mrs E O Ragland Mrs Klick and Mrs Harris among the women. Consolations to Mr Ragland and Mrs Watson. Numerous other hosts and guests enjoyed bridge dinners picnics and visits across nearby towns including Deerfield Road and East Main Street with many named residents and relatives attending through the week.

Lebanon Robert Klick Kings Mills Morris Nixon John Watson H. R. Harris E. O. Ragland Klick Harris Raggland Watson William Pierce Vail James Bridge Deerfield Road Orville Keever Elmer Terry George Spaeth Ross Settlemeyer Ray Cross Settlemeyer Alfred Brant Zane Brant Dick Brant Jearl Spivey Freda Blair Ramona Brant Edward Ross Betsy David Ross East Main St Will Hutt Wilber Hutt Ridgeville W. C. Ravenaugh I. T. Selter

Wallace To Speak Over NBC Tomorrow

Henry A. Wallace the Progressive Party nominee will address NBC at 7 P M EST tomorrow on An Antidote to Political Poison. Party officials call the speech important and state it will outline key political positions.

New York Henry A. Wallace Progressive Party NBC

Cleveland's Seventh Polio Victim Dies in 1948

Cleveland's seventh polio death of 1948 occurred at City Hospital. Alfred Ogilvy, 30, of Lyndhurst, died today as infantile paralysis cases for the season reached 62, compared with 16 cases and no deaths at the same point last year.

Cleveland (Ap Greater Cleveland City Hospital Alfred Ogilvy Lyndhurst

Bromfield urges Ohio cities cap population at 50 000

Louis Bromfield told the Association of Ohio Municipalities that Ohio cities should limit populations to 50 000. He argued that large cities face growing problems and ongoing bankruptcy pressures as populations rise.

Mansfield, O Ohio Cities Louis Bromfield Association of Ohio Municipalities

Gourd Exhibit Featured at Ohio State Fair

At Columbus the Ohio State Fair hosts a gourd show promoted by the Ohio Gourd Society led by Mrs. Howard Hamlin with Clay Stackhouse of the Ohio Board of Agriculture in charge. Contest offers 60 dollars in prize money across eight classes including best collection, best dried arrangement, and best gourd use.

Columbus Ohio

Vacationers and visitors from Trenton travel and host families

Trent residents enjoy visits and gatherings across Michigan Ohio and Arizona with many trips and home stays. Families including the Oettingers Vennefrons Kings Brodies Funks Strebiicks Allenspach Streibick Welz and others are noted in weekly leisure and social travel.

Local residents vacation and visits reported in Germantown area

A string of weekend and extended trips are listed. Miltenberger Gunite and Rule vacation in New York City. Frank Boesch and daughter Francis visit Cincinnati pair Rettich. Donald Brewer and Cheryl visit Emley. Berger family vacationing two weeks at Mansaiquw Lake, Michigan. Tau Omega Pi picnic at Le Sourdsville Lake with husbands. Myers grandchildren visit Carlisle. Fox and Smith families return from Maine. Brill family visits from Westerville. Pvt. Robert Kepler leaves for Lockland Field Texas for duty.

Germantown Warren Miltenberger Donald Gunite Harold Rule New York City Frank Boesch Francis Cincinnati Albert Rettich Donald Brewer Cheryl George Emley R. C. Berger Mansaiquw Lake Michigan Tau Omega Pi Sorority LeSourdsville Lake Joyce Ann Dixie Billy Myers South Main St Glenn Myers Carlisle James Fox Hershel Smith Maine William Brill Westerville Pvt Robert Kepler Marshal Kepler South Plum St Lockland Field Texas

Local Notices From Miltonville Area Gather Recent Life Events

Mr and Mrs Henry Clark and family move to Alabama to start anew. Curtis Johnson a patient at Middletown Hospital. Archie Carter returns home from Middletown Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Johnson welcome a new son. Carl Haller and wife announce a new daughter. Everett McGill hosts Bruce Gillespie and Kentucky visitor. Lee Hollan family entertained relatives. S R Shafer and Mrs John Shafer visited Richmond Indiana. John Scholl returns home after discharge from service.

Miltonville Henry Clark Alabama Curtis Johnson Middletown Hospital Archie Carter William Johnson Carl Haller Everett McGill Bruce Gillespie Kentucky Lee Hollan S. R. Shafer John Shafer Richmond Ind John Scholl

Pioneer County Settler John M. Smith Dies at 86

John M. Smith, 86, died at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton after two years confined, following a broken hip and stroke. A Middletown area farmer since 1872 and a pioneer Butler County settler, he was born near Hughes farm and was a devout Holy Trinity Church member. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. Clarence Conrad, Miss Rachel Smith, three sons Leo, Francis, Albert, and eight grandchildren. Requiem set for Holy Trinity Church. burial at Woodside Cemetery.

John M. Smith Mercy Hospital Hamilton Middletown Hospital Middletown - Hamilton Pike Butler County Route Hughes Farm Holy Trinity Church Clarence Conrad Rachel Smith Middletown Leo M Francis J Albert B Long Island N. Y Baker and Sons Woodside Cemetery

Clarence Sloan 61 West Chester Resident Dies

Clarence Sloan 61 native of West Chester died at 5 p.m. Monday at his brother George Sloan’s home in West Chester after a heart ailment. He often visited his sister Mrs. G. H. Kyle in Middletown. Funeral services set for 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Vorhis Funeral Home Lockland Ohio with burial in West Chester Cemetery.

West Chester Clarence Sloan George Sloan G. H. Kyle Monroe St Middletown Vorhis Lockland West Chester Cemetery

Mrs Minnie Orr 82 dies in Saratoga Ind

Mrs Minnie Orr aged 82 mother of Mrs C A Spitler died at her Saratoga home at 12 30 a m today. She leaves three daughters Mrs Spitler Mrs Ralph Johnson of Saratoga and Mrs Mary Rikkert of New Castle Ind. Services set for 1 30 p m Friday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church Saratoga with burial there. Maynard and Walker Funeral Home in charge.

Saratoga Ind Minnie Orr C. A Spitler

Three States Cast Ballots in Democratic Primaries

Across South Carolina Arkansas and Idaho Democrats selected nominees for major November contests. Burnet R. Maybank led for Senate in South Carolina with a strong margin as runoff prospects loom. Hot Springs prosecutor Sidney McMath led Governor race in Arkansas while Idaho races saw Compton White and Alan Lyman vie for congressional slots.

Associated Press South Carolina Arkansas Idaho Burnet R. Maybank Senate Hot Springs Sidney S. McMath Jack Holt House Compton I. White Burnis B. Brigham Abe Goff White Alanl Lyman Bert Minnegen Goff John C Sanborn

Coleman Brothers to Sing Final Midwest Concert

The Coleman Brothers of New York City and Newark N J appear in their final midwest concert Friday August 13 at Booker T Washington auditorium. They are noted as a top quartet with over 6 000 concerts and will perform Negro spirituals and folklore songs. Buses leave New Fra Baptist Church at 7 40 p m. concert 8 p m. Also The Calvary Five and other local talent perform. Sponsored by Oliver Smith and Frizell Myers.

Coleman Brothers New York City Newark N. J Midwest Booker T. Washington WLW New Fra Baptist Church Middletown Calvary Five Oliver Smith and Frizell Myers

Elks and Minnehaha Temple Plan Cincinnati Grand Lodge

Silver Leaf Lodge 456 and Daughter Elks Temple 263 announce a joint meeting Friday at 8 p m at the Elks home on Eighth Ave to discuss plans for the upcoming grand lodge session in Cincinnati.

Silver Leaf Lodge Elks The Minnehaha Temple Eighth Ave Grand Lodge Cincinnati

New Era Baptist Church to stage music program for Rev J H Price

New Era Baptist Church will present a musical program honoring former pastor Rev J H Price at 8 pm Thursday. Calvary Singers Sverton Gospel Chorus and Union Jubilee Singers will perform in the program.

New Era Baptist Church J. H. Price Calvary Singers Sverton Gospel Chorus Union Jubilee Singers

Commission Told Gas Shortage Serious In Cincinnati Area

Spokesmen for Cincinnati gas consumers told the Power Commission there is a costly gas shortage in the area and no curtailment should occur. William L. McGrath described the plight of 26 companies using 85 percent of Cincinnati gas with half having shut down in winters. Expansions discussed aim to boost deliveries to Cincinnati and surrounding regions.

Washington Cincinnat Gas The Power Commission Virginia Maryland Buffalo N. Y William L. McGrath Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee Cincinnati Milton J. Pfeiffer Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company Tennessee Gas and Transmission Company Kentucky Ohio Pennsylvania Atlantic Seaboard and Virginia Gas Companies Clendenin W. Va Rockville Commonwealth Natural Gas Company West Bend Norfolk Roanoke Petersburg Richmond Suffolk

West Elkton School Set to Open September 7 1948

West Elkton The School Board fixed Tuesday September 7 as the start of the 1948 49 term with a half day. Pupils must be six on or before December 31 1948 to enter first grade. A new heating plant will be usable this winter and a teachers meeting is planned for Labor Day at 10 a m to organize the term.

West Elkton

Lebanon Band to Meet Head

All Lebanon high school band members are asked to attend a Friday 7 30 p m meeting in the band room to meet new Band Director R Earl Snapp and plan the coming year. Parents are invited and urged to attend.

Lebanon Lebanon High School J. C. Vian R. Earl Snapp

Dixiecrats Begin National Campaign in Houston Rally

Leaders of the States' Rights Democrats gather in Houston for the formal start of their national campaign. Gov. Thurmond and Gov. Wright will accept nominations as they seek to win electoral votes across the South including Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia in the 11-state effort.

Houston ,Tex Progressive Party of Texas Henry Wallace J. Strom Thurmond South Carolina Gov Fielding L. Wright Mississippi Alabama Louisiana Florida

Judy Family Reunion Celebrates 45th Anniversary

The Judy family held its 45th annual reunion at Miami Valley Chautauqua with members from Germantown Monroe Somerville Miamisburg Trenton Cincinnati Dayton and Hollywood California among those attending. Ruth Tyler Hough served as family historian and presented the history of the clan.

Judy Miami Valley Chautauqua Ruth Tyler Hough Earl Smith Mark Stull Swihart Edith Huber Firman Swihart Oran Fouts Charles Poffenbarger Germantown Marie Augspurger Maude Bake Monroe Ernest Hanger Marian Somerville E. Judy Charles Judy Miamisburg John Jacquart Trenton Mills Judy Jean Mills Cincinnati Mabel L. Shaffer Dayton Franklin Helen Nieworth Richmond Ind Lucille Judy Reid Hollywood Cal G. Sanders George Staley Middletown

Rainbow for Girls Schedule Meeting and Reception

Rainbow for Girls will meet Monday August 16 at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. A reception for the Grand Officers of Rainbow For Girls will be held August 12 at Osborn. The group will depart from the Masonic Temple at 615 p m.

Lebanon Rainbow Pr Osborn Rainbow For Masonic Temple

Wallace electors petition in Cincinnati halved as invalid

Cincinnati AP report shows nearly half of signatures on Henry A Wallace electors petition invalid. Of 3 727 signatures, 1 706 deemed valid. the effort seeks to place 25 Wallace electors on November ballot.

Cincinnati Carl A Wentzel Board of Elections Henry A. Wallace Wallace

25 New Polio Cases Reported in Ohio This Year

The Ohio State Health Department lists 25 new polio cases today, bringing the year total to 275. Marion and Putnam counties show the most activity with 6 and 18 cases respectively, while Hamilton, Lorain, Clinton, Ottawa, and others report smaller numbers across several counties.

Columbus Ohio State Health Department Marion Putnam County Marion County Hamilton Putnam Lorain Clinton Ottawa Summit Cuyahoga Franklin Stark, Hancock Seneca

Greeks capture Mount Alevitsa in Grammos front push

The Greek army announced the capture of Mount Alevitsa a 5,000 foot peak on the Grammos front opening the way for a final offensive against the last major supply route for Communist guerrillas. National forces also took height 1632 south of Alevitsa guarding the guerrilla supply link to Albania via Slimnitsa. Markos Vafiades and his guerrillas defended it stubbornly.

Athens Alevitsa Grammos Albania Slimnitsa Markos Vafiades

VFW Members Host Dayton Vets for Ball Game Outing

Fifty patients from Veterans Hospital in Dayton attended a Reds vs Cardinals game at Crosley Field as guests of Middletown’s VFW post and will dine at the VFW hall. It marks the third such outing for disabled veterans, with Arch Robison and the War Mothers group aiding the effort per Mrs. Robert Gibbs, hospital service committee chair.

Veterans’ Hospital Dayton Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Crosley Field Middletown VEFW VFW Hall Arch Robison War Mothers Group Robert Gibbs The Red Cross

Earliest Bird Likely Archaeopteryx Lived 125 Million Years Ago

A note from paleontology credits Archaeopteryx as the earliest known bird dating back about 125 million years, suggesting a transitional form between dinosaurs and modern avians.

School To Open With Half Day In Springboro

SPRINGBORO Schools will open September 7 with a morning session only and no full classes the first day. Teachers meet September 4 and all first teachers must be 6 by December 21, 1948 to be eligible.

Springboro

Americans Hit New Stride In Olympic Tilts

In London the United States excelled in fencing yachting and canoeing among sports usually dominated by Europeans. Steve Macknowski and Steve Lysak won the 10 000 meter canoe race, while Ray Clark and John Fiseman finished 13th. The sabre team beat France and Holland to reach the finals as Hungary Italy and Belgium loom as favorites. The Lianoria yacht crew from Oyster Bay won a sixth race in Torquay Bay with strong title chances in Star and Firefly classes.

London United States Yonkers N. Y Steve Macknowski Steve Lysak U. S Ray Clark Washington Washington, D.C., and John Fiseman Chevy Chase Torquay Bay

Campaign donor George Constantine Giveaways Candy to Greek Children

Morristown New Jersey George Constantine pleased by response to his Greek children fund drive gives away all the candy in his store 0 pounds to children in appreciation.

Morrestown N. J U.P George Constantine

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