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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1950

Page

6

Doctor Fortson and the postman amid a dog poisoning fear

In a small town, pharmacist Doc Fortson learns postman Roger Blessen fears dogs after a recent accident. Betsy Sharpe, his girlfriend, and Jimmy Joe Ferris recount Spunky the puppy’s death from poisoning, hinting Blessen’s possible harmful act while neighbors note his volatility and a warning from Aunt Myra about his instability.

Doc” Fortson Roger Blessen Blessen Fortson Besy Sharpe Tom Carson Roger Betsy Sharpe Tom Betsy Doc Myra Jimmyy Joe Ferris Elm Street Jimmy Joe Spunky Jimmy Joe Ferris Ole Postman Ferrises Jimmy

PUC Permits Phone Hikes For Vanlue Mutual Telephone

The Public Utilities Commission approved rate increases for Vanlue Mutual Telephone Company affecting Wyandot Hancock and Seneca counties. Business lines rise from 1.50 to 4, residential lines from 1.25 to 3.50, and rural four party lines from 1.25 to 2.50 per month. Applications were also filed by Lemoyne Telephone Company of Lima and Fulton Telephone Company of Lima with service areas in Lucas Wood Sandusky Fulton and Lucas counties.

Columbus Public Utilities Commission Vanlue Mutual Telephone Company Wyandot Hancock Seneca Counties Commission Lemoyne Telephone Company Lima Fulton Telephone Company Lemoyne Company Lucas, Wood Sandusky Fulton Company Fulton Lucas

Scrimger Ordered to Report for Navy Duty

Leslie G. Scrimger, director of the Ohio World War I bonus, was ordered to report for active duty in the U S Navy. The chief petty officer in the Reserves will report September 1 in Columbus.

Scrimger Columbus Ohio Leslie G. Scrimger U. S. Navy

Divorce Petition Seeks Relief in Butler County Ohio

Norma Jean Jefferson files for divorce from William Ersell Jefferson in Butler County Ohio case 65717. She seeks restoration to maiden name Norma Jean Phillips and other relief on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Defendant to answer by Oct 7, 1950. Clerk Joseph T. Kiep and attorney Richard J. Leydon. Aug 23 30 Sept 6 13 20 27 notices.

William Ersell Jefferson L Street van Buren Beaver Pennsylvania Norma Jean Jefferson Common Pleas Cai Butler County Ohio Norma Jean Phillips Joseph T. Kiep Richard J. Leydon Casper & Casper Mansfield Harrison Wilson Ohio State Reformatory A. C. Forsyth Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission

Community club schedule and meetings list

Toastmasters Club gathers at 6 30 p m in the Manchester Hotel. Blythe Williams Post Auxiliary of the American Legion meets at 8 p m in the Silver Leaf Social Club. Kiwanis Club holds a noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel. Armco Employees Independent Federation executive committee meets at 7 p m in AIEF offices. Odd Fellows Lodge convenes at 7 30 p m in the hall.

Toastmasters Club Manchester Hotel Blythe-Williams Poast Auxiliary of American Legion Silver Leaf Kiwanis Club Armco Employes Independent Federation AIEF Odd* Fellows Lodge

Air Force Plans New Installation At Bellefontaine

Bellefontaine Ohio bids awarded for a $700000 Air Force installation to be built by George S Sheaf Company of Columbus. Construction includes 10 buildings with three barracks and officer housing. Work starts September 1 on the site atop the highest point near Bellefontaine.

Air Force Bellefontaine George S. Sheaf Company of Columbus Ohio The Army Engineer Corps Louisville

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