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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1948

Page

2

Arlington Cemetery memorial plot rules adopted in Middletown

War Memorial Committee and next of kin agreed to adopt Arlington Cemetery rules for Woodside Cemetery memorial plot. Wreaths and flowers will be removed after a period. imitations and obstructions prohibited. temporary standards may be added. trespassing to be curbed. a sub committee will draft formal rules for approval.

Arlington Cemetery War Memorial Committee Woodside Cemetery George E. Denny E. A. Lampe Karl Davis Reese Langworthy J. R. Cox Lampe

Resident to fly to Tokyo for three months of radio instruction

Chester M. Conner of 2357 Tytus Ave. will depart Wright Field Dayton Monday for Tokyo Japan to spend three months at American Army bases instructing in radio communications. He works as an administrative assistant in Wright Field's Communications Section and will be accompanied by a Wright Field officer and two civilian government workers picked up in Sacramento California.

Chester M. Conner Tytus Ave Wright Field Dayton Tokyo Japan Conner Sacramento Calif

Granted License By State Medical Board

Robert R. Secrest, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Morgan of 1609 Oberon Dr., was among 237 students awarded certificates for medicine and surgery by the State Medical Board. He is interning at University Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, after studying at Ohio State University.

Robert R. Secrest

Federal Bonus Sought for World War II Veterans

The Army and Navy Union of the USA adopted a resolution urging a federal bonus for World War II veterans. Also notice of a Middletown Ohio public hearing on the city tax budget for the 1949 fiscal year ending December 31, 1949, scheduled August 25 at 7:30 PM. Executor appointed for Henry J. Daub estate. creditors urged to file claims by August 1948.

Cincinnati Army and Navy Union of the USA Middletown Idewn Butler County Ohio Uch Gosulet City of Henry J. Daub Wees & A Haseke Reynolds B. Hannah Oscar Riser Said Inderson Estes

Buyers Strike Ineffective Here In Weekend Meat Sale News

Saturday shoppers lined up for steaks and chops as usual despite reports of an organized buyers strike. But meat dealers and butchers say the boycott has no effect, with women buying the cuts they normally do. Officials note campaigns asking housewives to abstain lack identified organizers.

Last Rites for Jesse W Cassidy at McCoy Leffler

Jesse W Cassidy 87 of 2906 Finley Street died Friday morning at home. Last rites set for 10:30 a m Monday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev D A Biggs officiating. Interment in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2 to 7 and 7 to 10 p m at the funeral home.

Jesse W. Cassidy Finley St McCoy-Leffler D. A. Biggs Woodside Cemetery

Infant William Rider Dies at Franklin Home

William Raymond Rider six months old son of Mr and Mrs William Raymond Rider died at 1 a m today at Franklin Route 2 He is survived by his parents three sisters Ruby Viola and Freda Ann one brother Freddy Eugene grandparents Mr and Mrs Elmer Rider of Franklin and Mr and Mrs Edward Charlton of Beavertown Funeral services will be held at Anglesby Funeral Home Monday at 10 30 a m with Rev William F Fox of Springboro officiating Burial will be in Springboro cemetery home after 2 p m Sunday

Franklin William Raymond Rider Ruby Viola Freda Ann Freddy Eugene Elmer Rider Edward Charlton Beavertown Anglesby William F. Fox Springboro

John Edward Johnson 55 Franklin plumber dies at home

John Edward Johnson 55 of Franklin died at his home on Main Street after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Nellie, a daughter Mrs. George Hawthorn of Springboro, his father, sister Mrs. Lula Kellis, and brothers Robert Middletown Frank Norwood and Warren Cleveland. Services Monday at 2 30 p m in Church of the Nazarene with Rev D H Replogle officiating. Burial in Woodhill Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today.

Franklin John Edward Johnson Franklin Plumber Main St Nellie George Hawthorn Springboro Lula Kellis Robert Middletown Frank Norwood Warren Cleveland Church of the Nazarene Rev D. H Woodhill

Robert C. Cogswell dies after lengthy illness in Mercy Hospital

Robert Cogswell 61 longtime secretary treasurer of S. K. Vaughn Building Company died at 12 45 a m in Mercy Hospital after several years illness. He was active in Hamilton community life and golf. He is survived by his wife and one son with funeral arrangements pending at Griesmer Grimm Home 422 North Second.

Hamilton Robert C. Cogswell S. K. Vaughn Building Company Middletown Mercy Hospital Cogswell Griesmer-Grimm North Second

Lord Harmsworth Dies Obituary Noted in London

London reports the death of Lord Harmsworth, younger brother of Lords Northcliffe and Rothermere, in a brief AP notice. The passing creates prominence among media and aristocratic circles in Britain.

Associated Press London Lord Harmsworth Northcliffe Rothermere

Military Leader Horizontal Word Puzzle Claimed

A crossword style list of clues spans across and down with military leader as a theme. Entries include Gaelic terms, places, rivers, and common words. The grid references multiple languages and historical terms, hinting at a themed puzzle solution.

Officers 10 Take Exams On Thursday

Three detectives of four eligible registered with the Civil Service Board before the 5 p.m. deadline yesterday to take the examination for assistant chief of police. John Fitzgerald James H. Davis and Joseph Newkirk will take the test. Ralph Bauer did not register. The exam, for officers in the same seniority class, is set for next Thursday at 7 p.m. in the City Building.

Civil Service Board John Fitzgerald James H. Davis Joseph Newkirk Ralph Bauer P. F. Johnson Civil Service Commission

Who Made English Newspaper Publishing History

Mac Short, 51, vice president of Lockheed Aircraft Company and a leading aircraft designer, is noted in Burbank. Edwin Maxwell, 58, credited with aiding in directing the first talking motion picture, is tied to Hyannis. George H. Eichelberger, 69, a New York lawyer and brother of Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger, is associated with Siasconset.

Burbank Calif Mac Short Lockheed Aircraft Company Hyannis Mass Edwin Maxwell Dublin Ireland Siasconset, Mass George H. Eichelberger New York Robert L. Eichelberger Eight Army

At the Movies Paramount Weekend Showings

Saturday night program features Summer Holiday with Mickey Rooney and Gloria DeHaven at 1 40 3 45 5 50 7 55 and 9 55 p m Sunday Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello at 1 15 3 25 5 35 7 45 and 9 55 p m Dixie Cruise-In offers Along The Oregon Trail with Monte Hale and Adrian Booth at 10 05 p m plus Dressed To Kill with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce at 8 15 and 11 15 p m Midnight show starts at 12 30 a m Dressed To Kill repeats with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.

Mickey Rooney Gloria de Haven Frankenstein Bud Abbott Lou Costello Oregon Trail Monte Hale Adrian Booth Basil Rathbone Nigel Bruce

Body of Mrs. Bessie Bushnell Found in Car Crash

The Akron AP report states 47 year old Bessie Bushnell of Lorain County was found deceased in her car at the foot of a 50 foot embankment after the vehicle appeared to have lost control on a curve. Police are investigating the single vehicle crash.

Akron Bessie Bushnell Grafton Lorain County

Ohio Edison Signs Contract With Plants in Toronto and Akron

The Ohio Edison Company reached a contract with its Toronto Ohio plant and other facilities after government conciliators announced terms. A vote by 956 Utilities Workers (CIO) members in Akron and Toronto is required before the agreement takes effect.

Akron, O Ohio Edison Company Toronto Jefferson County Utilities Workers CIO Akron

Fremont workers select AFL as bargaining agent

Fremont Rubber Company employees voted 184 to 54 to make the American Federation of Labor their bargaining agent. The result reflects a clear majority for union representation among the workforce.

Fremont, O Fremont Rubber Company American Federation of Labor AFL

McLain Named Trumbull County Prosecutor for 1948

William M. McLain, assistant prosecutor since 1937, is named prosecutor for the remainder of 1948 following the death last week of Paul J. Reagen.

Schultz Retains Cleveland District Golf Title in 36 Hole Final

Ed ward Schultz of Chagrin Valley Country Club won the Cleveland District Golf Association championship for the second time in three years. He defeated Eddie Meister of Kirtland one up in the 36 hole final at Oakwood.

Cleveland Edward Schultz Chagrin Valley Country Club Cleveland District Golf Association Eddie Meister Kirtland Oakwood

Death of Walter Nesselhauf in Ohio truck crash

Walter M. Nesselhauf, 31, of Columbus, was fatally injured in a two truck collision five miles south of Fairfield. He died at Miami Valley Hospital. Survivors include his father Carl B. Nesselhauf of Sandusky.

Dayton, O Walter M. Nesselhauf Columbus Fairfield Miami Valley Hospital Carl B. Nesselhauf Sandusky

VFW to Attend Funeral for Pfc Thomas Senften

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Auxiliary assemble at 1 30 p m Monday at Post Headquarters in uniform to attend the funeral of Pfc Thomas Senften at 2 p m in McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Auxiliary Uniform Pfc Thomas Senften McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Weather Outlook Calls for Cloudy Cooler Weekend

The forecast says a cloudy cooler weekend with no sign of the typical August heat. Friday highs reached 88 degrees after a 66 degree low at 6 a.m., and 74 degrees by 9:30 a.m. today.

Police Briefs Report City Traffic and Theft Incidents

Vernon C. Martin, 38, of Trenton Route 1, charged with transporting garbage on city streets and released to appear in court today. Two cars backing out of parking places on North Broad St caused $10 damage to Robert Hillard, 19, of 1817 Henry St. John Farkas, 62, struck Lawrence Schlemen, 33, on 620 Wicoff St causing $15 damage. Four juveniles were arrested for allegedly stealing cardboard from Prairie State Paper Mills and awaiting juvenile authorities' questioning.

Vernon C. Martin Trenton North Broad St Robert Hillard Henry St. Hillard John Farkas Wicoff St Lawrence Schlemen South Main St Farkas Crawford St Prairie State Paper Mills

New Chamber Elects Oxford as President in Buckeye News

Oxford Louis Tablet assumes the chamber presidency succeeding Hubert Douglas. Clifton Smith becomes vice president with Ernest Myers as treasurer. John C. Caldwell and Loren Sizelove named directors at Buckeye Feed and Supply Company update.

Oxford Louis Tablet Buckeye Feed and Supply Company Chamber of Commerce Hubert Douglas Clifton Smith Ernest Myers John C. Caldwell Loren Sizelove

Ohio Supreme Court Grants Licenses to 284 Law Graduates

The Ohio Supreme Court announced that 284 law school graduates passed the bar exam and earned licenses to practice law. Among them are Richard W. Berridge and David Black Jr of Hamilton and Charles S. Bridge. Induction will be by Chief Justice Carl V. Weygant in Cincinnati on August 19 at 11 a.m. in the Court of Appeals room. A total of 443 took the exams June 29, 30 and July 1. 86 failed, and 73 others await graduation.

Ohio Supreme Court Richard W. Berridge David Black, Jr Hamilton Charles S. Bridge Franklin Carl V. Weygant Cincinnati Court of Appeals

Meadows Burglary Targets Local Restaurant on Yankee Rd

Police seek thieves who broke into The Meadows restaurant on Yankee Road this morning via a window. Detective Ralph Bauer leads the case as manager Jake Rukavina confirms loot is not yet determined.

Yankee Rad Ralph Bauer Jake Rukavina

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