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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1949
Page
2
The 40 hour week begins September 1 reducing weekend freight for three Middletown lines the New York Central Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio. Local freight houses will close Saturdays with limited staff and no carload shipments. NYC Charles Street station remains open 24 hours daily and train schedules and yard operations stay intact.
Calvin Verity president of First National Bank on leave for government service in Japan has been promoted to deputy chief of Allied Headquarters Economic and Scientific Section. Verity, formerly Armco Steel official, moved to Tokyo with Mrs Verity. He arrived in Japan May 25 and served as production and utilities chief at Red Headquarters.
Patrolman C. H. Brown, long stationed at Middletown Post 9, has been promoted to corporal in a major reorganization of the Ohio Highway Patrol, announced by Supt. George W. Mingle. Brown, with wife Christine and son Charles Jr., lived in North Middletown. Lt. David W. Unkle moves from Middletown to Columbus, to be replaced by Lt. Wilmer B. Vance from Cambridge. The overhaul, the patrol’s most complete, includes 18 promotions and transfers effective September 1, as the force grows to 373 by September 6 after 26 new graduates.
Charles McFadden of 2436 Wilbraham Road was fined 15 dollars and costs for speeding after appearing before Squire Lewis Oiser in New Miami last night. He was taken into custody on Route 4, south of the city, by state highway patrolmen.
Senator Knowland and fellow Republicans seek an amendment to add 150 to 175 million dollars for arms aid to China in President Truman's military bill. He urges naming China specifically and matching terms with other countries, while Acheson warns against broad Far East arms for now. Senate committees approved 239 million for Greece, Turkey, Iran, Korea and the Philippines.
The middle school band prepares for a week at Camp Hook with 65 musicians and staff. Vincent Carter, the director, says the session runs until September 2 to sharpen the band before the football season.
Forty four members and wives attended the annual dinner at LeSourdsville Lake. President Ben Kitchen presided and after dinner the group toured the park.
Middletonians lined up before 8:30 to receive six percent DDT donated by the Middletown Junior Chamber of Commerce. More than 2,000 residences collected liquid and powder forms, with a second truck arriving from Hamilton to meet demand. The Irwin Williams Store at 1310 Central Ave stayed open an hour late to distribute all units as part of Clean-Up Paint-Up Week.
Edward H. Dell told Rotarians the duration of U S occupation hinges on Japan’s ability to build a stable democracy and a self-sufficient economy. He cited feudal traditions, an age old caste system, and China’s markets as obstacles while noting MacArthur’s authority and ongoing ideological battles shape postwar policy and peace.
The Butler County Democrats plan a Sunday event at LeSourdsville Lake with 200 prize balloons for Middletown and Hamilton. One hundred nine inch red white and blue balloons bearing pictures of Harry Truman and Alben Barkley will be released at Hamilton courthouse at 10 a.m. and another 100 from Middletown City Building at 3 p.m. Balloon finders may claim prizes by returning to the picnic program chairman Sunday afternoon when Senator Clinton P. Anderson will speak. Hamilton committee includes Oscar Hughes and others. Middletown roster lists state and local officials and candidates.
Mr and Mrs James Waxweiler of 2924 Princeton St welcome a girl Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Alvin Stafford of 3109 Navaho St announce a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Harold Short of Lebanon Route 1 greet a boy Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Joseph Velde of Fe Baltimore announce a boy Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Conley of Franklin welcome a boy Wednesday.
In The Hospital Mrs Henry Jones of Vine St medical Jerry Gerbert son of Mr and Mrs Fred E Gerber of Coles Rd medical Joe Lunsford son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Lunsford of Minnesota St medical Mrs John Madaffari of Young St surgical Mrs Homer Reed of Franklin surgical Mrs Oliver Tester of Central Ave medical Herbert Johnson of Orchard Ave medical Linda Sullivan daughter of Mr and Mrs Dallard Sullivan of Franklin medical DISMISSED William Walters son of Mr and Mrs Harold Walters of South Main St Estil M Mears of Franklin George L Kemp of Frank and Mrs Thomas Harrison of West Middletown Mrs Thomas Harrison of West Middletown Mrs D F Byers of Trenton Jack Bewley of Elsmere St
Mrs Clyde Bryant of 204 Veterans Village said the top of her convertible was cut and interior ransacked while parked at 2413 South Main Street Two blankets were left inside the vehicle but nothing stolen. Mr and Mrs Ernest Back reported a sewing machine valued at 140 dollars missing after moving from Elsmere Street.
Joe Maher of 925 Fourth Ave reports theft of his car while he was in Columbus. The license plate is 53 MZ, according to his police statement.
Police reported damage to cars driven by Harrison Murphy aged 54 of 900 Ninth Ave and Earl Tutt aged 34 of 2308 Grand Ave last night in the 1300 block of Garfield St. Tutt was attempting to pass the other vehicle. Tutt’s right fender was torn off.
James Grissom aged 37 of 405 North Main Street and Denny Creekbaum aged 49 of Miamisburg were taken into custody yesterday afternoon at Canal Street and First Avenue on charges of loitering, according to police.
Police report a mother and wife received minor knife cuts today while trying to disarm a man who reportedly attempted self harm. The man was unharmed.
Police said an accident yesterday on West Central Ave. left $45 in damage. Luther Arnold, 32, of Somerville Route 1, driving east on Central Ave., struck the fender of a truck attempting to back into a loading dock at Gardner Board and Carton Co. The truck driver was Francis Wagner, 40, of 1026 Columbia Ave., and he said the truck sustained no damage.
Fremont, Ohio bakeries reduced loaf prices from 17 to 16 cents yesterday. The move lowers everyday bread costs for residents and reflects competitive pricing among local suppliers.
Edward Rice of Canton was elected president of the Ohio Junior Order United American Mechanics at the Columbus state convention. He succeeds William E. Burdsall of Hamilton. other new officers include Clifford Sturtz and I. R. Kneisley. The group urged higher teacher salaries, 20 million dollars for new school construction, bus funding, and a state board of education.
Vandals damaged McGraw Construction Company equipment at the Big Four tracks near Yankee Road. Police said a window and sash were broken in an office building, two large shovels and a bulldozer were moved, and stones were placed in the gears of machinery. Detectives John Fitzgerald and Herbert Frazier reported the incident.
Fifty six Junior Achievement advisers discussed procedures and operations at the first of a series of meetings at the Civic Association last night. C. W. Beck JA president opened the meeting and Robert McDade JA director explained past operations. Advisers inspected a display of about 100 products by junior companies to select projects for 17 companies for the year beginning the second week in October. Another meeting will be held at 7 pm Thursday at the Civic Association and the final meeting will be August 30.
Paramount presents Boy with Green Hair featuring Pat O’Brien and Robert Ryan at the theater with showings at 1 15 PM 3 30 PM 7 50 PM and 10 PM across Wednesday and Thursday for moviegoers seeking a classic screening choice.
Caught featuring James Mason and Ruth Brady screens at 2:35, 5:45, and 8:50 P M. Frontiersman with William Boyd and George Hayes plays at 1:15, 4:05, 7:15, and 10:25 P M.
Quarry tiles, chosen for heavy-duty flooring, are produced from natural clays or shales mined near the manufacturing site. The material is quarried locally, then processed into durable tiles suitable for industrial and commercial floors.
Eaton Curtis Sherman Combs 20 of Somerville died after his car collided with a truck east of Camden on Old Trace and Camden West Elkton Roads. Lloyd Williams 61 of Camden was injured and taken to Mercy Hospital. Funeral services set at R C Nein and Sons in Camden with burial at Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton.
Judge P P Boli heard arguments in Common Pleas Court on qualifying petitions for Hamilton municipal judge. The dispute centers on whether general election laws or local charter rules govern petition signatures. Judge Walsh seeks reelection and the ruling is expected next Monday, with 211 signatures required under state law versus 100 to 200 under local council rules.
An involuntary manslaughter indictment was returned against taxi driver Hugh D. Gravitt after his car struck and killed Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone With the Wind, in Atlanta. The 29 year old, jailed since her death, faces one to three years if convicted. Witness testimony included Margaret Mitchell’s husband John R. Marsh and 14 others. The charge cites speeding, driving under the influence, failing to yield, and traveling on the left side of Peachtree Street.
The morning weather report forecasts cool and fair conditions with cooler temperatures in the east and north portions tonight and Thursday. The day’s records show a low of 58 degrees and a high around 74 by mid-morning. Andrew Carnegie was superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad's western division in 24.
Pvul John Moore Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Moore Sr 912 Gideon Rd has been promoted to Private First Class for his duty as radio operator with Headquarters Company 5th Cavalry Regiment First Cavalry Division stationed at Camp Mc Takeyama Japan
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