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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1949

Page

2

City Budget Hearing Set Tomorrow Night

A public budget hearing will be held tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the City Building before the City Commission meeting. The 1950 general fund budget totals 669185 an increase of about 100000 over this year with police and fire budgets rising. The plan calls for 299049 in general property tax and 100000 in sales tax with other revenue and expenditures noted by city officials.

Harry Newlin Fred J. Schatzmann Police Schatemann Federal Communications Commission Newater

Middletown Jaycees Offer Free DDT to Residents

The Middletown Junior Chamber of Commerce distributes more than 2000 units of DDT free to residents tomorrow from Sherman Williams at 1310 Central Ave. The six per cent solution, available as liquid or powder, will be given on a first come basis with no strings attached.

DOT Middletown Stevens

Piece Of Paper Craved By Vets During War Will Be Needed Again

Veterans rush to find discharge papers essential for home loans terminal leave pay Ohio bonus and a dividend on National Service Life Insurance. Be Lampe Civic Association urges supply original or certified copies or certificates in lieu of lost discharge to speed dividend processing starting soon. Local service center offers certificates and evening hours to handle applications with volunteer typists and industry cooperation.

Ohio BE. A. Lampe The Civic Association Veterans’ Service Center Legion Home Lampe

State Ban Requires Women Taxi Drivers to Quit

Two Middletown women taxi drivers will lose their jobs as Columbus orders replacement by men. Albert Waldman, state industrial relations director, says women cannot drive jitneys and the law was amended to bar them since September 1947. Protests from women's groups have been received as notices to cab companies go out. The order targets Cleveland Toledo Akron drivers and applies to jitneys, with broader inquiry into buses and trackless trolleys.

Middletown Columbus Albert A. Waldman Waldman Akron Cleveland 97Th General Assembly Division of Department of Industrial Relations

Little Theater Announces 1949 50 Play Schedule

The Little Theater outlines its 1949 50 season with four plays starting with Room Service followed by Night Must Fall The Dover Road and My Sister Eileen. President George Garlinger notes adherence to last year’s mix of three comedies and one mystery and a general meeting is planned for September 1 at 7 30 p m in the Girl Scout Club Room at the Civic Association.

The Little Theater Board of Directors Dover Road Eileen George Garlinger Girl Scout Club Civic Association

Eaton attorney named to Ohio Uniform State Laws Committee

Thurs ton F. Bittle of Eaton has been chosen to serve on the Uniform State Laws Committee of the Ohio State Bar Association. The appointment was made by State Bar President James M. Hengst of Columbus on recommendation from executive committee member Harry S. Winer of Dayton.

Eaton Thurston F. Bittle Ohio State Bar Association James M. Hengst Columbus Harry S. Winer Dayton

Democrats Plan Welcome for Senator Anderson at Butler County

Arrangements for welcoming U S Senator Clinton P Anderson of New Mexico to a Sunday Butler County Democratic Outing at LeSourdsville Lake were announced. Anderson will fly into Boone County Airfield near Cincinnati at 1 27 p m and depart Hamilton for LeSourdsville after a 3 p m speech and dinner. He returns to Hamilton Airport at 6 p m and heads to Boone for departure to Washington at 7 25 p m.

U. S Clinton P. Anderson Butler County LeSourdsville Lake Edward J. Gardner Anderson Boone County Cincinnati Hamilton New Mexico Truman LeSourdsville Boone Company Washington Rotary Institution State of New Mexico University of Michigan Dakota Wesleyan University New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts

JA Advisers Meet Tonight At Civic Association Hall

Robert McDade JA director presides at the first advisers meeting at 7 p m in the Civic Association auditorium. C W Beck JA president notes more than 70 advisers will attend to discuss organization sales banking and awards as the program prepares for the second week in October with meetings at 2 30 and 7 00 p m.

Robert McDade Civic Association C. W. Beck McDade

At the Movies Paramount Showings This Week

Tuesday screenings of The Great Gatsby star Alan Ladd and Ruth Hussey at 1 45 3 45 5 45 7 45 and 9 45 p m Wednesday feature Boy with Green Hair with Pat O Brien and Robert Ryan at 1 15 3 30 7 50 6 26 and 10 p m

Paramount Alan Ladd Ruth Hussey Boy With Green Hair Pat O O’brien Robert Ryan

Strand Movie Schedule Promises Double Feature Nights

On Tuesday Big Fight with Joe Kirkwood and Virginia Wells shows at 2 25 5 7 35 and 10 15 p m. Also Valiant Hombre with Leo Carillo at 1 20 3 35 6 30 and 9 10 p m. Wednesday Caught with James Mason and Rush Brady at 2 35 5 45 and 8 50 p m. Frontiersman with William Boyd and George Hayes at 1 15 4 05 7 15 and 10 25 p m.

Joe Kirkwood Virginia Wells Valiant Hombre Leo Carillo James Mason Rush Brady William Boyd George Hayes

Vital Statistics Deaths and Notices

List of individuals with ages and locations: Emma Jefferson 80 Hamilton Mrs Goldie Everding 62 Eaton Bertha May Curryer 67 Middletown Route 2 Garfield Adams 39 Columbus Joel D Moore 62 Camden.

Emma Jefferson Hamilton Goldie Everding Eaton Bertha May Curryer Middletown Garfield Adams Columbus

Births Reported From Several Area Homes This Week

Mr and Mrs Henry Murphy Route 1 West Middletown welcomed a boy Monday. Mr and Mrs Donald Hughes Route 1 Middletown welcomed a girl Monday. Mr and Mrs Owen Van Ostrand 410 S Sutphin St welcomed a boy. Mr and Mrs Frank Leight Franklin welcomed a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Olefon Apgar Route 3 Camden welcomed a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Dan Blair 1309 First Ave welcomed a girl Tuesday.

Henry Murphy West Middletown Donald Hughes Middletown Owen van Ostrand S. Sutphin St Frank Leight Franklin Tuesay Olefon Apgar Camden Dan Blair First Ave

Out of Town Births for Rev and Mrs Jay John

The Rev and Mrs Jay John of Wanakena New York report a boy named Lawrence Scott born Monday. Maternal grandparents Rev and Mrs Karl Schleufler of Zanesville Ohio. Paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs P IF Johnson of 2907 Elmo Place.

Jay Johnson Wanakena N. Y Lawrence Scott Karl Schleufler Zanesville, O P. IF Johnson Elmo

Local youths listed in district court case pairs

The record names multiple young adults from Middletown Hamilton and Dayton. Individuals include David Sharits Doris Stamper Edward Griesinger Loretta Loehner Lee Becraft Jr Patricia McGee Albert Bekemeier Virginia Ruble Mark Collins Betty MacKeene William Wysong Melba Ever sole Douglas Platt Martha Conrad Thomas Nolloth Lorna Quin lisK John Lyter Barbara Stevenson William Kreager and Edna Mc Coy with ages 14 to 23 and occupations such as steel worker clerk student stenographer and radio production director.

David Melville Sharits Oberon Dr Middletown Doris Marie Stamper Edward I. Griesinger Loretta J. Loehner Hamilton Lee Becraft, Jr Patricia McGee Albert L. Bekemeier Virginia L. Ruble Lorna L. Quinlisk John D. Lyter Dayton Barbara A. Stevenson William D. Kreager Grand Ave Edna McCoy Excello

Hospital Notations List Patients and Procedures

In The Hospital Mrs. Lenox Stacy of Seneca St medical. James Helton of Manchester Ave surgical. Mrs. William Warman of Franklin medical. Mrs. Charles B. Price of Forest Ave surgical. Mrs. Clarence H. Taylor of Malvern St surgical.

Lenox Stacy Seneca St James Helton Manchester Ave William Warman Franklin Charles B. Price Forest Ave Clarence H. Taylor Malvern St

Schedule Shows Alphabet Based Voting Slot Plan

The schedule lists voting by last name letters starting A to G on Monday August 29 then H to M on Tuesday and N to S on Wednesday with the rest on Thursday. The following week applications will be filled without regard to alphabet on Tuesday through Thursday September 6 to 8 at 7 p.m.

Veterans asked to provide identifying information for aid claims

The note lists required details for VA benefit processing including current address for six months, insurance policy numbers if any, service serial number, any existing claim number, date of birth and branch of service, and asks veterans not to delay processing by writing for numbers.

Local Community Suffering Ills Listed in Notices

William Edwards of Franklin, surgical. Mrs. Johnnie Riley of Meadow, Mrs. Carl Cockerham of Somerville Route 1, surgical. Clarence Chaney of North Main St., medical. Linda McGraw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McGraw of Sleebig Rd., medical. Mrs. Sophia Flynn of Baltimore St., medical.

William Edwards Franklin Johnnie Riley Meadow Ave Carl Cockerham Somerville Clarence Chaney North Main St Linda McGraw J. M. McGraw Sleebig Rd Sophia Flynn Baltimore St

Local Residents Named in Community Directory

Roy McClure of Franklin. Mrs. Mattie Smith of Hill Ave. Robin Pleak of Meadow Ave. Lynn Ann McCann daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur McCann of Wilbraham Rd. Vernon Starke of Lebanon. Wilgus Combs of Queen St. Jeffrey Bishman son of Mr and Mrs Ira Bishman of South Main St. Fred Tolson of Clifton Farms. Mrs. Marshall Hamilton of Camden Route 1. Vernon Stewart of Vanness St. Wilda C Augspurger of West Middletown. Judith Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Wilson of Queen St. John Farmer of West Middle wn. D Hartman of Tytus ve. Mrs Ralph Earnhart of Middletown Route 1.

Roy McClure Franklin Mattie Smith Hill Ave Robin Pleak Meadow Ave Lynn Ann McCann Arthur McCann Wilbraham Rd Vernon Starke Lebanon Wilgus Combs Queen St Jeffrey Bishman Ira Bishman South Main St Fred Tolson Clifton Farms Marshall Hamilton Camden Vernon Stewart Vanness St Wilda C. Augspurger West Middletown Judith Wilson Elmer Wilson Queen St. John

Employment Declines Three Percent In May to July Period

Employment in 31 major Middletown firms fell three per cent from May to mid-July, totaling 11,790 workers. Women accounted for about one quarter of the decrease, with 2,308 jobs lost. Heaviest cuts hit manufacturers, notably steel and aircraft producers, while nonmanufacturers shed roughly 800 workers. Reasons cited include reduced business and changes in production methods. Turnover data show separations outpacing hires across Ohio and local firms.

Middletown P. F. Johnson Ohio State Johnson Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Ohio

Employment figures show 31 firms add workers in July 1948

In July 1948 these 31 major firms employed over 1 000 more workers than last month a drop of eight per cent during the twelve month period. Peak employment last year was in November when 13 272 persons were working. Since then the number of work has fallen 1b per cent.

Local Employers Plan July Hiring Boost Across Sectors

In July survey results show about 60 openings expected by September with hiring spread between manufacturing and nonmanufacturing. Trade firms and tobacco, pen and pencil manufacturers to hire heavily while steel and paper sectors cut. Job seekers rise from 1,591 in June to 1,633 in August at Middletown Employment Service.

Middletown The Employment Service

Unemployment claims rise through spring months

The number of people filing unemployment compensation has grown since last October when 87 claimants were recorded. A weekly average of 1,108 workers sought benefits in July, about 170 more than in May.

Nine Days Left To Get In Swim

Ross Kramer manager of three city pools says water is clear and pools will open on the last day of the month with daily hours 1 to 6 pm and 2 to 6 pm on Sundays. He notes record attendance this year in June and July despite August slack and predicts higher receipts than ever.

Ross Kramer Yankee Douglas Sunset Kramer Peron

Deputy Named by Probate Court in Hamilton

Judge Oscar R. UCLeiser today announced the appointment of C. H. Henneberger of 323 Progress Ave Hamilton as a Probate Court deputy. Henneberger, a 22 year Armco Steel veteran in purchasing and later liquidating wartime surplus for the federal government, takes the post.

C. H. Henneberger Progress Ave Hamilton Oscar R. Ucleiser Armco Steel Corporation

Roger Osborn Hurt In Auto Accident

Roger D. Osborn, 29, of Middletown Route 1, was injured near the Maude Hughes Road and Millikin Road intersection when his car overturned at 7 p m Sunday. Deputies A N Peters and Louis Fritz investigated the scene.

Roger D. Osborn Middletown Maude Hughes Millikin Rd Sheriff's A. N. Peters Louis Fritz

Wanted Now Sales Representatives

Advertisement from a major manufacturer seeking sales reps aged 26 to 35 with a car. It promises intensive training in Cincinnati, paid living expenses during the basic training, and field placement after qualification with ongoing guidance and compensation from the start.

Cincinnati

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General Fund Jaycees Middletonians Tional Service Life Insurance Joe Anderson Yellow Cab Company the Journal Little Theater Outlines Atorney Named Hempstead Senator Anderson University of Michiga St. Lawrence University Missouri Valley College Phere’s Obseny Tailored Homes, Inc Streifthau Central Ave Joel D. Moore Ance Logan Ave Ment Ollicenere Saia Vwouay Philip Sitton F.H.A D. C. Adams Seven Mile Ave New Miami Melampy Wirpemann Roger Osborn H. Wuerdeman C-O Williamson Heater Company Marburg Avenue of the Mc Coy-Leffler Broad Street Ted. A Mena Beckman & Dickerson Distributing Company Middletown, Ohio
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