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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1950

Page

2

Elderly Hamiltonian Dies In Train Auto Crash

A woman en route to church was killed when a freight train struck a car at Fourth Street and Maple Avenue in Hamilton. Rose Friedmann, 7, of 1117 Maple Ave., died instantly. Walter Friedman, 39, and Bertha Friedman, 43, were injured along with Daniel Gutzwill er, 32, who suffered a skull fracture while alighting from the car. All injured were taken to Merc Hospital. The trunk lid flew 100 feet and the car 75 feet before demolishing.

Hamilton Baltimore and Ohio Fourth St Maple Ave Rose Friedmann Walter Friedman Campbell Ave Friedman Bertha Daniel Gutzwiller Cincinnati Friedmann Merc Hospital Garret J. Boone Butler County

U S First Cavalry annihilates 500 North Koreans in surprise raid

Army communique reports the U S First Cavalry Division wiped out 500 North Korean fighters who crossed the river, another 390 routed by four cavalrymen, and a major Red assault on the South Korean First Division in Waegwan crushed by allied infantry. Front lines note wounded arriving in ambulances, while the overall front remains highly satisfactory. enemy buildup feared in the south with tanks, though American forces maintain command.

U. S Waegwan 8Th Army Naktong Changnyong Stan Swinton

Weekend Movie Showings At Local Theaters

Paramount presents The Flame and Arrow with Burt Lancaster and Virginia Mayo at 1 50 3 50 6 00 8 00 and 10 00 pm Monday and Tuesday. Strand shows Submarine Patrol with Richard Greene and Preston Foster at 3 00 6 25 and 9 55 pm and Wing and a Prayer with Don Ameche and Dana Andrews at 1 15 4 40 and 8 05 pm. Colontal screens Father of the Bride with Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor at 1 15 2 56 4 31 8 02 and 9 46 pm.

Burt Lancaster Virginia Mayo Richard Greene Preston Foster Don Amiche Dana Andrews Sencer Tracy Elizabeth Taylor

Certificate of Compliance for Equity Usual Insurance Co

State official certifies Equity Usual Insurance Co of Kansas City Missouri complied with state laws. Financials show December 31 statement totals 1,964,764.28 assets 1,514,454.41 liabilities 460,907.98 surplus. 1948 income 1,457,155.56 and 1,491,681.0 in investments. Subscribed by Walter A. Robinson Superintendent, Columbus Ohio, July 1 1950.

State OF Usual Insurance Company Ansas Columbus Ohio Walter A. Robinson Insurance of

Coast Guard Seeks Volunteers From Former Officers

Former Coast Guard officers including SPARS were urged to volunteer for extended active duty in the Ninth District. Capt. I H Morine said lieutenants JG ensigns with afloat or port security experience are preferred. Applications to Commander E S Kerr in the Keith Building Cleveland.

Cleveland Coast Guard I. H. Morine Ninth District E. S. Kerr Keith Building Euclid 17Th Steets

Explosive items found as ex Army man turns in grenades

Police report an ex Armyman surrendered two live hand grenades kept at home. Grenades were tagged and placed in the sergeant's locker for safekeeping. Several arrests followed on drunkenness and disorderly conduct in Hamilton and Franklin areas. A theft of clothing and a suitcase was reported by James Campbell. One man released on bond faces a municipal court appearance tomorrow. A man swam barefoot after his shoes were stolen from the dressing room at Douglas pool. Ducks stay dry by oil from tail glands.

Clyde Clarence Conyers Dayton Douglas Pool

Who's Going When Returns to Military Service

Many men and possibly some women are going back into military service under the stepped up defense program. No official lists are issued and they are not being rounded up nationally for security reasons. The Defense Department says there is no security concern in local reporting. The Journal invites readers to call the Federal Department at 2-3611 to publish names of Reservists or National Guardsmen.

Defense Department

Vital statistics highlights from Ohio obituaries

Vital Statistics note lists several residents: Mrs. Anna B. Cook, 81, of Springboro. Edward Eugene Shrout, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shrout of West Middletown Route 1. Eldon Whitackre, 64, of Mor row. Mrs. Lida Totten Moore, 53, of South Lebanon.

Anna B. Cook Springboro Edward Eugene Shrout Raymond Shrout West Middletown Lida Totten Moore South Lebanon

Local couples welcome babies this week

Mr and Mrs Russell McCarty welcomed a boy at 2208 Hill Ave. Mr and Mrs Robert Crooke at 513 Orchard St welcomed a boy. Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson at 2204 Hill Ave welcomed a boy. Mrs Estel White at 2909 Armco Dr welcomed a girl. Mr and Mrs Cletis Martin at 4209 Lewis St welcomed a boy. Mr and Mrs James Morgan at 3023 Yankee Rd welcomed a boy. Mr and Mrs Walter Griffith at 3222 Ottawa St welcomed a boy. Mr and Mrs Roy Waggoner at West Middletown Route 1 welcomed a girl. Mr and Mrs John H Cox at 1713 Taylor Ave welcomed a boy. Mr and Mrs Raymond Dailey at 704 Lewis Pl welcomed a boy.

Russell McCarty Hill Ave Robert B. Crooke Orchard St Charles D. Johnson Lamon MclIntosh Central Ave Estel White Armco Cletis Martin Lewis St James Morgan Yankee Rd Walter Griffith Ottawa St Roy Waggoner West Middletown John H. Cox Taylor Ave Raymond Dailey Lewis Pl

List of local residents and relatives with medical and surgical mentions

A long roster lists numerous residents and relatives with mentions of medical and surgical statuses. Names include Mrs Tilford Allen Mrs Willard Traver Richard O Connor Edward Smith Mrs Grace Reese Charles Hobbs Henry Morgan Cyprian Slamka and many others. The passage shifts to a federal court note indicating defendants including Eugene Dennis and others were sentenced for conspiring to advocate forcible overthrow of the government with Dennis jailed in Washington D C awaiting possible Supreme Court review.

Tilford Allen Miamisburg Edward Smith Red Bud Willard Traver Excello Richard O'Connor North Grimes St Francis J. Dearth Tytus Ave Andrew Isaacs Germantown J. L. Glass Euclid St Grace Reese Monroe St Frank Berry Brentwood St Daniel Lewis Navaho St Paul Wills Cleveland St Lester Kennel Middletown Charles Hobbs Central Ave Eugene Dennis American Communist Party Washington, D. C Congress Dennis Thompson John B. Williamson Jacob Stachel Benjamin J. Davis, Jr Henry Winston John Gates Irving Potash Gilbert Sega Carl Winter Gus All

Barbers and Cosmetologists Face Annual TB X Rays

Middle town boards adopt disease rules requiring all barbers and cosmetologists to have yearly chest X rays to prove freedom from tuberculosis. Cards with X ray dates will be kept by workers and shown to the health commissioner on request. Penalties include up to 100 dollars or 90 days in jail for noncompliance. Attending officials include Dr. L. C. Neer and Dr. William Storer, with regional health leaders also expected.

Middletown Board of Health Hamilton L. C. Neer William Storer H. A. Moore Butler County A. M. Clark Christiansen Charles Grieg Butler County Tuberculosis Association

Youth Held In Burglary

Two teenage boys were turned over to juvenile authorities after city break ins. Chief Thomas D. Carmody praised Sgt. Douglas Barrett and Rookie Patrolman Gilbert Lafayette for arresting a 16 year old inside Newkirk's Service Station on Woodlawn Ave as he counted money from a rifled pinball machine. The suspect admitted breaking a south side window to gain entry. Earlier, a 15 year old picked up for stealing meter money led to solving meter thefts and he admitted further break ins at a restaurant and a shoe repair shop.

Thomas D. Carmody Douglas Barrett Gilbert Lafayette Newkirk Woodlawn Ave Ralph Bauer

Food prices rise in Cleveland between mid and late July

The U S Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reports retail food prices in Cleveland rose about 1.3 percent from July 15 to July 31. The July 31 index stands about 4.1 percent higher than June 15.

Chicago Cleveland U. S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics

Motorcycle Crash Leaves Rider With Minor Injuries

Loyal Van Buskirk, 38, of 1111 Calumet Ave., suffered contusions bruises and a cut elbow in a Route 4 south crash near the Spot restaurant. He was treated at Middletown Hospital and released. State patrol investigated but did not release details.

Spot Loyal van Buskirk Calumet Ave Middletown Hospital State Patrol

Two Middletonians Finalists At Food Show Amateur Hour

Two Middleton residents reached the finals of the Wurlitzer Amateur Hour at the Fourth Annual Food and Home Show at LeSourdsville Lake. Dale Riffe impersonator and Adrian Mayer singer were finalists along with other winners from Cincinnati and Hamilton. Votes postmarked by August 23 will decide winners who may advance to national contests. Record crowds attended the two day show as exhibitors reported strong registrations and early sell‑outs.

Harris Rosedale LeSourdsville Lake Dale Riffe Adrian Mayer Paul Ritze Hamilton Cincinnati Larry Roberts Lou Koenig Lad Singer Lynn Peal WSAI Ted Mack Paul Whiteman Exhibiors

City Finance Director Joins In Statewide Tax Discussion

Harry E. Newlin, director of finance, returned from Toledo after the Ohio Municipal Finance Officers executive board meeting. The board authorized a two day school of finance and committees to study reciprocity in municipal income tax laws and other issues.

Harry E. Newlin Ohio Municipal Finance Officers Toledo Newlin Karl Hagermann Dayton Springfield Ohio Warren Columbus Youngstown Hagerman R. T. Anderson Association Joseph Clark Municipal Finance Officers Association United States Canada Ohio State University R. P. Barthalow Barthalow Greater Akron Ohio League of Municipalities

Lights and seats for Middletown stadium progress

Progress on Middletown's new football stadium moves forward with installation of 14-foot wooden seat planks and light poles. Workmen are set to begin Tuesday morning, with lights likely to be installed later this week. Douglas fir planks of short grain have arrived and the board expects completion by the September 15 opener against Dayton Fairview.

Middletown Ross Snyder Snyder Dayton Fairview

Two Men Injured In Foundry Fire

In Columbus AP Two men were hurt in a blaze at the Chase Foundry and Manufacturing Company plant with losses estimated between 50 000 and 100 000 dollars. Deputy Sheriff Robert Overfield and city fireman Paul Goss received hand cuts while fighting the fire. Firemen cited an acetylene torch spark as the ignition source, with most damage in the welding division. Fire Chief Walter Strickfaden and company president Allen Johnson gave higher loss figures within the same range.

Columbus Chase Foundry and Manufacturing Company Robert Overfield Paul Goss Walter Strickfaden Allen Johnson

Truman Will House One Package Defense Bill Forecast

Senator Connally of Texas expects new cost data this week as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds secret testimony by Secretary of Defense Johnson. Congress already approved 1.2225 billion dollars this year to rearm anti Communist nations. Some senators say additional defense requests could raise the current fiscal year total to 45 billion dollars, ending June 30.

House Connally D-Tex Senate Foreign Relations Committee Defense Johnson Congress

Vacu Matic Carburator Promises Gas Savings

Wisconsin inventor offers a Vacu-matic automatic carburetor unit to tune fuel mix by supercharge principle. Easy to install in minutes and claimed to fit cars trucks and tractors. Manufacturer Vacu-matic Carburator Co invites readers to request full free details or send name and address on a penny postcard.

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