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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1952

Page

2

Cleveland Man Killed in Route 42 Accident

A 44 year old Cleveland man, Andrew R. Armenti of 11726 Gay Ave., was killed at about 10 10 a m on U S 42 three miles northeast of Lebanon when his car was crowded off the road by a truck, rolled over and he was pinned beneath. His skull fracture was given as the cause of death by Warren County coroner Dr H M Williams. His wife Marie and a son were in the car. the son suffered only minor bruises. Armenti worked for Perfection Stove Company of Cleveland. The body was taken to Oswald Funeral Home and state patrolmen continued their investigation.

Lebanon Cleveland U.S. 42 Here Andrew R. Armenti Gay Ave Armenti H. M. Williams Ren County Marie Perfection Stove Company Oswald Funeral Home

Polio Benefit Boxing Show Staged Friday Night

The Police Athletic League hosts a polio benefit boxing card at Armco Field Friday at 8 p.m. Ten three round bouts feature Roy Farmer versus A Moss and Walter Turner against Levy Pence. Tickets available at Police Headquarters City Building News Agencies or from officers with ringside seats 1.25 general 0.80 under 16 0.50. Referees are Jimmy Saylor and Chip Selby with Dr. P. B. Zollett as ring physician. Local contestants come from PAL boxing at parks under ex-fighter supervision.

Armco Field Police Athletic League Police Headquar Roy Farmer Middletown A. Moss Dayton Walter Turner Levy Pence Jimmy Saylor Chip Selby P. B. Zollett PAL

Obituary of Blanche Hutchisson 66 of Seven Mile

Blanche Hutchisson 66 of Seven Mile died suddenly Saturday at 7 30 p m at the Methodist Church prior to a close friend’s wedding. She was a member of the Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star Oxford. Memorial services 7 30 p m today Marshall Smith Funeral Home Oxford. Surviving: husband J B Hutchisson two daughters Mrs Ray Filer and Mrs William Christjohn a sister Mrs A A Burk nardt three grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m Tuesday Oxford Cemetery.

Blanche Hutchisson Seven Mile Satuday Methodist Methodist Church Order of Lastern Star Oxford Marshall- Smith J. B Hutchisson Ray Filer William Christjohn A. A. Burknardt Middletown Oxford Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Haueisen 83

Funeral services and burial were held in Columbus for Mrs Mary Haueisen 83 mother of Mies Eleanor Haueisen librarian at a high school. She died at Grant's Hospital after a brief illness and had lived with her daughter at 921 Young Street for 17 years. She was visiting her son in Columbus when she died and is survived by two other daughters and several relatives.

Mary Haueisen Mies Eleanor Haueisen Eal High School Wbrarian Young St Columbus

Pallbearers named for Warnie L. Howard funeral

Warnie L. Howard 51 will be laid to rest with active pallbearers Lester Tolsen Charles Phillips Russell Hilton John Schmidt Charles Sexton and Charles Wolfe. Honorary pallbearers include Cecil Armitage William Reddin Phrl Whisler Omar Blevins Arthur Culbertson Everett Eggleston Arnold Craig and Robert Cooper. Services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Church of God Crawford St officiated by Dr R C Caudill and Rev Hershel Caudill. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Howard, a roller at Armco West Processing Works for 29 years, died at 802 The Alameda Saturday after long illness. Friends may call Higgs Funeral Home today from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Warnie L. Howard Lester Tolsen Charles Phillips Russell Hilton John Schmidt Charles Sexton Charles Wolfe Cecil Armitage William Reddin Phrl Whisler Omar Blevins Arthur Culbertson Everett Eggleston Arnold Craig Robert Cooper Church of God Crawford St R. C. Caudill Hershel Caudill Woodside Cemetery Howard Armco West Processing Alameda Higgs Funeral

William Ballenger dies at 82 in Franklin area

William Ballenger 82 retired farmer died Sunday at his home on Hickey Road West Middletown Route 1 He is survived by three brothers Preston Ott and John Ballenger and a sister Mrs Susan Martin The funeral will be held at 2 PM Wednesday at Robert Eaton Funeral Home with burial in Woodhill Cemetery Friends may call after noon today.

Franklin William Ballenger Hickey Rd West Middletown Preston

Franklin-Dewitt Cox dies at sister’s home in Miami

Franklin-Dewitt Cox, 38, died at 11 a.m. Sunday at his sister Mrs. Catherine Dalton’s home in Miamisburg. He worked as a cleaner for several years with local dry cleaning firms. Survived by his father James Cox of Franklin and four brothers Robert 90 of Franklin Elmer Milard and Herman Cox all of Miamisburg. The Robert Eaton Funeral Home was handling arrangements.

Franklin Dewitt Cox Catherine Dalton Miamisburg James Cox Robert Elmer, Milard Herman Cox Miamis Robert Eaton

Two Area Men Join Air Force and a Gratis Girl Enlists

Middletown recruiters announced that Roger Warren and Robert P. Baker, both sworn as Air Force recruits on August 21 in Cincinnati, will head to Lackland AFB for 12 weeks of boot camp before four-year service. Christine Day of Gratis was accepted into the WACs and sworn in at Cincinnati for a 16 week basic course at Fort Lee Virginia, with a two year enlistment.

Air Force Gratis Wacs Middletown Army S-Set Robert Heffner Roger Warren Stanley St Robert P. Baker el Grand Ave Cincinnati Christine Day Warren Baker Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Tex Miss Day Fort Lee Va We Wacs

Three Hamiltonians Return From Korea

Three Hamilton men among 3,700 Korean veterans due in today aboard the Navy transport Gen. John Pope in San Francisco are Sgt. Richard A. Justice, Sgt. William D. Shearer, and Cpl. Charles R. French of 100 Sumner St. No Middletown men are listed among Ohioans aboard.

Hamilton Navy Gen John Pope San Francisco Richard A. Justice William D. Shearer Charles R. French Sumner St Middletown

Burial Details Pending at Germantown Cemetery

Burial in Germantown Cemetery is planned with visitations after 2 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

Deaths: Martha J. Aufrane 62 Widow of William

Martha J Aufrane 62 widow of William Aufrane died at home after a illness Surviving Myron of Maud sisters Minnie Cow Hamilton and August Bolt Cincinnati one William Muchmore of Chicago two grandchildren Funeral services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Gallimore Funeral Home here

MASON Martha J. Aufrane William Aufrane Myron Maud Minnie Cow Hamilton August Bolt Cincinnati William Muchmore Chicago Gallimore Funeral Home

Funeral services for Stanley G. Holaday held in Hamilton

Funeral services for Stanley George Holaday 27 of Hamilton will be at 2 p.m Tuesday at Anglesby Funeral Home. The Rev. E E Caldwell of the First Church of God will officiate. Burial follows in Woodhill Cemetery. Holaday died Friday after drinking lacquer thinner at London Prison Farm where he was serving. Two other inmates in the shirt shop also died. six others became ill. He is survived by his father Stanley G Woladay of Springfield his mother Mrs Goldie Holaday of Hamilton two brothers Pvt Robert Holaday at Camp Edwards Calif and Roy Holaday of Middletown three sisters Mrs John Beckett of Franklin Mrs Liddele Lykins of Brandt Ohio and Mrs Fred Holweger of Middletown. Friends may call today at the funeral home.

Franklin Stanley George Holaday Hamilton Anglesby E. E. Caldwell First Church of God Woodhill Cemetery Holaday London Stanley G. Woladay Springfield Goldie Holaday Pvt Robert Holaday Camp Edwards Calif Roy Holaday Middletown John Beckett Lidtle Lykins Brandt, O Fred Holweger

Fred W Bruning Dies at 51 in Hamilton

Fred W. Bruning 51 of 1302 Greenwood Ave Hamilton died Sunday. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Webb Funeral Home.

Hamilton Fred W. Bruning Greenwood Ave Webb Funeral Home

Infant Douglas Wayne Jackson Dies, Funeral Held

Funeral services for Douglas Wayne Jackson infant son of Mr and Mrs Kelly Jackson of 556 Main Street were held at 2 p m. The infant died Friday.

Hamilton Douglas Wayne Jackson Kelly Jackson Main St

Coffey Appointed Life Member by Canadian Army Navy Air Force League

Martin V Coffey vice president and general sales manager of the Philip Carey Manufacturing Company Cincinnati gains a life membership in the Canadian Government Army Navy and Air Force League announced today He was honored at a New York Athletic Club dinner Mayor Vincent Impellitteri of New York City welcomed his membership Noted life members include President Truman General Douglas MacArthur and Marshal Field III Coffey is a noted speaker on Selling America He has led the American Legion as national vice commander and chaired its national executive committee Recently he was named to the OSSO Home board at Xenia and chairs the Presidents National Selective Service Appeals Commission He also belongs to the American Ordnance Association and the Society of Military Engineers He resides on Fleming Road Cincinnati

Martin V. Coffey Philip Carey Manufacturing Company Cincinnati Army, Navy Air Force League Ile New York Athletic Club Vincent Impeltiteri New York City Coffey Truman Douglas MacArthur Marshal Field III America American Legion American Committee Legion National Selective Service Appeals Commission Lausche OSSO Xenia American Ordnance Association Society of Military Pneineers Fleming Rd

Two Here Fined for Not Having Gambling Stamps

In U S S Federal District Court at Cincinnati Glenard Henderson 32 of 1314 Grove St and Fanny Mack 49 of 1209 Grove St were fined 150 for gambling stamp violations. Judge John H Druffell also fined 1000 with 850 suspended after officers showed cessation of operations in December. Sam Willams of Cincinnati was fined full amount and Bernice Moore and Robert Clark listed among others. These were the first Cincinnati court cases under the act.

Middletonians U. S&s Glenard Henderson Grove St Fanny Mack John H. Druffell Sam Willams Cincinnati

Middletown Steakhose operator arrested for Sunday sales

State liquor agents and local detectives arrested Ray Oldfield 35 of 218 Monroe Street proprietor of the Steak House 522 Crawford Street on charges of making Sunday sales. Bond set at 1000 dollars he was scheduled to appear in Municipal Court this afternoon. Agents said they bought a pint of wine and a double shot of whisky at the Steak House with a local detective present at 10 45 a m.

Middletown Ray Oldfield Monroe St Crawford St

YMCA Girls Camp Water Show Delights Visiting Parents

Miss Marilyn Day camp director says about 200 parents and relatives toured Camp Hook yesterday afternoon as the YMCA Girls Camp hosted a water ballet, water polo with a watermelon, and an informal tour. After families left, campers cooked their own dinners while George Harvey, a local amateur magician, performed in Indian dress at the campfire.

YMCA Camp Hook Marilyn Day George Harvey

Peachy Fund Boosted by Young Donors saldo

Detective John Fitzgerald reports the Peachy Fund gains from child driven efforts such as peach sales and lemonade stands. The latest contribution comes from David Dougherty age 6 along with seven year olds Danny Hansen Eric Smith and Barbara McKee.

John Fitzgerald David Dougherty Danny Hansen Eric Smith Barbara McKee

Mrs. Marie Reinartz 58 Dies At Home In Middletown

Mrs. Marie Smith Reinartz, 58, wife of Philipp M. Reinartz of Armco International, died at 5 a.m. at her home 216 South Main Street after a seven month illness. Born February 12, 1894, in Middletown, she lived abroad during her husband’s posting in Germany and was noted as a Berlin hostess. Returning to Middletown in 1939, she served as a nurse's aide during World War II, aided Red Cross and Blood Bank efforts, and was active in Episcopal Guild, League of Women Voters, and the Middletown Garden Club. Surviving besides her husband and son John include her mother Mrs. Fred R. Smith and sister Mrs. T. DeWitt Scott, both of Middletown. Services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at residence with Rev. Sidney McCammon officiating. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. The Wilson Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers listed. Flowers omitted.

Marie Smith Reinartz Philipp M. Reinartz Armco International South Main St Reinartz Middletown Germany Berlin John Middletown Hospital Red Cross Salem Fred R. Smith Louise Suesser First Baptist Church T. DeWitt Scott Sidney McCammon Episcopal Church of Ascension Woodside Cemetery Wilson Funeral Home Smith Frye Elkhart, Ind Thomas Graham Parkersburg W.va E. J. Goldschmidt J. J. Hallowell Fred A. Tobitt Calvin Verity

Large turnout for city fireman exams near record high

Seventy two applicants competed for fireman jobs in Middletown as the Civil Service exam was held at Middletown High School due to crowd size. Thirteen will be chosen from the eligible list, with ten assigned to a new station in Lakeside and others to the Fire Prevention Bureau. Veterans gain a 20 percent boost. two late filings from out of town were noted.

J. C. Weamer Civil Service Commission Middletown High School Lakeside H. W. Starick

Trades Council Plans Varied Labor Day Picnic

Middletown Trades and Labor Council plans the 12th annual Labor Day picnic at LeSourenville Lake on September 1. Lester Combs names Charles Harris as contests chairman with a full afternoon program of games and amusements conducted by Dr Jacot. Activities start at 3 p.m. and the day runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with entertainers performing throughout.

Trades Council LeSourenville Lake Lester Combs Middletown Trades and Labor Council Combs Charles Harris Harris Dr. Jacot

Scout Jamboree Registrations Reopened at Civic Office

Temporary registrations begun today by Mount Builders Area Council for the National Jamboree to be held July 17 to 23, 1952 at Irvine Ranch Santa Anna Cal. Earl McVey scout executive said permanent reservations will be possible later in the fall to guarantee local scouts space next year.

Mount Builders Boy Scouts Irvine Ranch Santa Anna Cal Civic Association Earl McVey

Flying Squad paws Louisville run with iron lungs

Infantile Paralysis Committee's Flying Squad delivered two iron lungs from Cincinnati General Hospital to Louisville General Hospital last night. The convoy, escorted by 18 police agencies, included William Bach Harold Michael John Fitzgerald Paul Cretors and Charles Reuthe.

Cincinnati Louisville Armeco Cincinnati General Hospital Louisville General Hospital William Bach Harold Michael John Fitzgerald Paul Cretors Charles Reuthe

Five year old Toni Achberger mentioned by detective

The detective notes Toni Achberger, age five, and references money nearing thirty dollars typically left in envelopes at police headquarters for the detective.

Toni Achberger

City Budget Trimmed To 918000

City manager H W Starick announced cuts reduce department requests from 961000 to about 918000 for 1953. Finance director Harry E Newlin and department heads met to trim equipment and personnel additions. Receipts are forecast between 900000 and 920000, with a public hearing set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday before the Commission meeting.

H. W. Starick Starick Harry E. Newlin Commission

Sixty three Middletown band members enroll at Camp Louella Mae

Sixty three Middletown High School band and orchestra members registered Saturday at Camp Louella Mae Summerville for the sixth annual Band Camp. Under 12 supervisors they registered and were examined then trained in full band rehearsal and squad drills. Evening political conventions featured Whigs and Republicans with officer elections planned tonight.

Middletown High Louella Mae Summerville Joe B. Franklin MHS Geran Bill Minck Robert Robinson Bob Moore Joan Morris Marilyn Gehm Janet Carr Dee Lambert Peggy Mann Sally O'Friel Ronnie Faeta Bill Minek Jim McGraw Joe Franklin Luks Sickle Jack Wiley Dale Shockey Tom Geran Coralie Weiker Bob Bell Brass Choir Terry Sams Jack McLaughlin Jim Ralston Carol West Bert Sheard Father Galvin St. John's Church

Police Briefs: Felix Orona Arrested on Suspended License

Felix Orona, 40, of 610 Douglas Street, was arrested yesterday at Central Avenue and Grimes Street on charges of driving with a suspended license and making an improper left turn, police said.

Felix Orona Douglas St Central Ave Grimes St

Arrest of Hoyt Riley for operating a vehicle while intoxicated

Hoyt Riley aged 37 of 1022 Hanover Street was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated at the intersection of ace Road and Askew Street according to police.

Hoyt Riley Hanover St Ace Rd Askew St

Building Permits Totals $38,675 in One Week

Thirteen building permits totaling $38,675 were issued during the week of August 18, per building commissioner Orville Carson. Most permits covered alterations modifications or additions with three issued for new homes. Addresses owners and amounts include August 18 through 22 listings such as 1502 Lafayette Ave, 811 Ninth Ave, 1621 Taylor Ave and more.

Orville Carson David Rolfe LaFayette Ave Cornelius Thrower Ninth Ave Elizabeth M. Ritter Taylor Ave A. Creekbaum Eaton Ave Guy Marksberry North Sutphin St Edwin Smith Lylburn Rd Harry Hall North Lei«bee St Virgil Pauplin Garfield St Spencer ‘Spears Seventeenth Ave Harold J. Anniss Kensington St Arry Hall Hampton Dr George Johnson Poinciana Rd

Middletown Reports Sixth Polio Case Affects Linda Elliott

Fourteen-year-old Linda Elliott daughter of Marion Elliott of 3227 Mohnk Street Middletown is Butler County's sixth polio case of the year. An attendant at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton noted her condition as fairly good today after she was diagnosed on Saturday and taken there Friday.

Linda Elliott Marion Elliott Mohnk Sr Middletown Mercy Hospital Hamilton Butler County

Fifty Dollar Dog Reported Swiped

The week end thefts include a black and tan coon hound named Judy valued at 50 dollars with ID and license, reported by R. J. Hatten of 405 Tytus Ave. A gold coat worth 25 dollars was taken from Arthur Morgan’s car on August 23 at the YMCA, and fender skirts valued at 30 dollars were taken from William Shumate’s car parked on Jefferson Road.

R. J. Hatten Tytus Ave Judy Arthur Morgan Oxford State Rd YMCA William Shumate Jefferson Rd

At The Movies Showtimes Monday and Tuesday

Paramount screens World In His Arms at 1:20 3:25 5:30 7:35 9:35 p.m. Strand presents Battle at Apache Pass at 1:15 4:10 7:20 10:15 p.m. Carson City plays 2:40 5:45 8:45 p.m. Tuesday Woman in the Dark at 1:15 3:45 6:25 9:05 p.m. Hong Kong at 2:15 4:55 7:35 10:05 p.m.

Paramount Strand Apache Pass Carson City Hong Kong

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Hamiltonians Korea Germantown Cemetery Funeral Home Stanley G. Holaday Jackson Infant Nah Melampy Weamer John Dobrowsi, Jr John Dobrowsi Jr First Insurance Agency Guardian Orki N. Main ST California Northwest New York Washington, D. C Williamsburg Travel Department First National Bank Middletown, Onio Johnny Charles ST Ast Erle Hanson
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