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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1949

Page

2

Mayfield Annexation Ruling Could Halt City Decision

Butler County Commission may cancel permission for annexing Mayfield to Middletown if City Commission delays action. Prosecutor Bosch says he will inform county leaders they can rescind approval per Ohio attorney general opinion. City officials cite incomplete surveys and fire protection costs as reasons annexation may be impractical now.

Butler County Commission Mayfield Middletown City Commission Jackson Bosch County Commission Ohio Attorney General Marvin D. Clark Commission Bosch

Veterans file over thousand for insurance refund in Middletown

Operation ID program began with a flood of requests as more than 1,000 veterans submitted National Service Life Insurance refund applications in Middletown. At the American Legion Home armory 735 processed by 9 30 pm with 50 volunteers, 30 typists and 10 mailers facilitating timely dispatch to Washington.

Middletown National Service Life American Legion Home Armory E. A. Lampe Civic Association Veteran’ S Service Center VFW Washington

Township School Supply Stores Open Tomorrow

Township schools in Amanda Maple Park Mayfield and Monroe will open supply stores tomorrow August 31 at 9 a.m. The stores will operate 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. With the school opening Tuesday September 6 the stores will reopen then.

Men Township C. W. Young Young Amanda Maple Park Mayfield Monroe Mayuel Maple Park Reuthe

Vital Statistics Names for Eaton Hamilton and Franklin Residents

The notice lists deaths or vital records for George H. Busch 72 Eaton Route 1 Susan G. Buriff 78 Eaton Mary M. Mount 57 Hamilton Elmer Judy 75 Eaton Donald D. Dell 3406 Grand Ave Meeta F Earnhart 56 Franklin Nannie Brown 81 Ravenna Ky.

George H. Busch Eaton Susan G. Buriff Mary M. Mount Hamilton Elmer Judy Donald D. Dell Grand Ave Meeta Fearnhart Franklin Nannie Brown Ravenna

Birth in Camden for Mr and Mrs William Stone

Mr and Mrs William Stone of Camden welcome a son born Tuesday at the local hospital.

William Stone Camden

Medical and Surgical Patients Listed by Local Homes

The notice lists residents and relatives associated with Otterbein Home Lebanon Auburn Street Elgin Power surgical Vernon Yenser Edgar Mikesell Clarendon Avenue Homer Ray Finch son of J E Finch West Middletown Mrs Ralph Pickelsimer Grand Avenue among others with medical or surgical statuses and several dismissed cases including Mrs Oliver Carter Emmett Myers Oakie Sallee Susan Johnson Rose Rukavina and others living on Franklin Trenton Manches ter Linden Middletown Route 2 Jacob y Avenue listed in a local health notice.

William Reese Otterbein Lebanon Elgin Power Auburn St Herbert Norris Franklin Vernon Yenser Smith St Edgar Mikesell Richard Peck Clarendon Ave Homer Ray Finch J. E. Finch West Middletown Ralph Pickelsimer Grand Ave Oliver Carter Seneca Emmett Myers Trenton Oakie Sallee Stanley Sallee Manchester Ave John Calcasy Excello Gentry Lakes William Worman David R. Jones Linden Ave Susan Johnson Thomas Johnson Middletown Rose Rukavina Jacoby Ave

Local couples and workers named in listings

The item lists several young adults from Dayton Hamilton Middletown and surrounding areas including James D Morgan Jr 21 a student from Dayton Phyllis Reed 19 a student from Hamilton John Robert Radabaugh 20 a paper company employee of Middle Olimer and Margaret Jean Baird 20 an Armco employee of Middletown Hazel M Cox 35 a clerk from Hamilton Orville McQueen 21 an office worker from Middletown and Mary Alice Williams 21 a waitress from Middletown with associated addresses.

James D. Morgan, Jr Dayton Phyllis Reed Hamilton John Robert Radabaugh Paper Company Elwood St Margaret Jean Baird Armco Garfield St Middletown Olimer R. Dawson Welder Hazel M. Cox Orville McQueen Jewell Sr Mary Alice Williams Blueball Rd

Death on Santa Fe train shocks Powhatan Point family

Kenney 52 of Powhatan Point died aboard a Santa Fe train from a cerebral hemorrhage. He and his wife were traveling to California when the death occurred. The body was sent to Bellaire, Ohio.

Amarillo Tex Kenney Powhatan Point California Bellaaire, O

Excello Man Bound to Jury on Shotting Charge

George Henry 60 of Excello was bound over to the Butler County Grand Jury on a 1000 bond after a preliminary hearing for shooting with intent to kill. He allegedly shot Arnold Barnett 24 of 919 Forrer Ave Excello with a shotgun Saturday. Barnett received pellets removed from face and nose at Middletown Hospital. Henry was arrested by deputies Richard and Emmanuel Schultheiss.

George Henry Bean Hollow Excello Butler County Grand Jury Lummie Bailey Henry Arnold Barnett Forrer Ave Excelle Richard Emmanuel Schultheiss Barnett Middletown

Obituary of Mrs. Nannie Brown 81

Mrs. Nannie Brown 81 formerly of Middletown died today at 7 a.m. at her daughter Mrs. Margaret Brewer’s home in Ravenna. She is survived by six daughters and one son John of Cleveland Tenn. Services Thursday at 1 p.m. at Campton Baptist Church with interment in Evans Cemetery.

Nannie Brown Middletown Margaret Brewer Ravenna Brewer Amanda Bucanhan Still Water Mary Underwood Rechel Kemplin Sarah Hughes Lula Monce John Cleveland, Tenn the Baptist Church Campton Evans Cemetery

Dell Infant Dies at Middletown Hospital

Donald D. Dell 16 day old son of Mr and Mrs Robert B Dell of 3406 Grand Ave died Monday at 9 15 p.m. at Middletown Hospital. Survived by parents a brother Robert Jr and grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Dell and Mr and Mrs Thomas Baird Sr Services set for Tuesday at 4 p.m. at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home Rev John I Parr officiating interment Woodside Cemetery

Donald D. Dell Robert B. Dell Grand Ave Middletown Hospital Robert Jr Harry Dell Thomas Baird McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home John I. Parr Woodside Cemetery

Mrs Meeta Earnhart Dies After Illness in Franklin

Mrs Meeta Earnhart 56 of Alan Street Franklin died at 2 15 p m Monday at Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati after a two day illness. Survived by husband Melbourne and brothers Ralph and Albert Lewis of Franklin. Funeral at 1 30 p m at Robert Eaton Funeral Home Franklin with Rev Ray Thompson officiating. Interment in Springboro Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p m Wednesday at the funeral home.

Franklin Meeta Earnhart Alan St Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati Charles A. Mish Company Melbourne Ralph Lewis Albert Lewis Robert Eaton Ray Thompson Springboro Cemetery

George H. Busch of Eaton Dies After Illness

George H. Busch 72, a farmer of Eaton Route 1, died Monday afternoon after a yearlong illness. He belonged to the Eaton S O O F Lodge for 45 years and Grace Lutheran Church. Survived by wife Tara, daughter Goldie Unger of Brookville Route 3, and a son Claude of Washington. Body to Barnes Funeral Home for arrangements and burial.

Eaton George H. Busch Busch Eaton S. O. O. F. Lodge Grace Lutheran Church Tara Goldie Unger Brookville Claude Washington Barnes Funeral

Mrs Susan G Buriff 78 Dies After Illness at Home

Mrs Susan G Buriff 78 widow of Silas Buriff died Monday afternoon at 114 South Maple Street after a two month illness. Survived by daughter Mrs Minerva Parks of Liberty Indiana Route 1 three sons Gilbert Principal Centerville School Dayton Route 2 Stanley and Leonard Eaton Route 3 one sister Mrs Lucy Wright of Eaton and 14 grandchildren and great grandchildren. The body was taken to arrangements and bar-

Eaton Susan G. Buriff South Maple St Silas Buriff Minerva Parks Liberty Ind Gilbert Dayton Centerville Stanley Leonard Lucy Wright Barnes Funeral Home

Mary M Mount dies at 57 in Hamilton

Mrs Mary M Mount aged 57 died Sunday at her home 418 North 6th Street Hamilton She was a native of Preble County Surviving are son Russell of Hamilton daughter Ada Andrews of Cincinnati four brothers Omer House Esta House Jacob Lawrence and Greenburg Indiana and five grandchildren Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the Grismer Grim Funeral Home Hamilton with burial in local cemetery

EATON Mary M. Mount 6Th St Hamilton Preble County Russell Ada Andrews Cincinnati Omer Esta House Jacob New Paris Lawrence Greenburg Ind Grismer Grime

Lemon Township Plans Football Program Expansion

Lemon Township Athletic Association discussed a junior high football plan for seventh and eighth graders at LeSourdsville Lake. If approved by principals, equipment, lighting, a six foot fence, and bleachers costing about 2000 dollars will be funded and fielded for first games against Hamilton Catholic on September 17.

Mon Township Lemon Township Athletic Association LeSourdsville Lake Charles J. Reuthe Ralph Ashton Monroe Reuthe Hamilton Catholic Lemon Township

New Schools In Four Townships May Be Voted On

Bond issues in four Butler County townships Fairfield New Miami Wayne and Butler for school buildings may appear on the November ballot. County schools superintendent C H Williams says details are unavailable but total asks could reach about 1 250 600 as first grade enrollment is expected to rise about 25 percent.

Butler County C. H. Williams Fairfield New Miami Wayne Butler Williams

Seven Guard Units Ready For Display At Ohio National Guard Day

Commanding officers from two city National Guard groups will attend Ohio National Guard Day at LeSourdsville Lake. Seven units from Hamilton, Dayton, Cincinnati and Middletown will showcase infantry and anti aircraft weapons, radar gear, field telephones, radios, and a 155 mm howitzer display with a evening diving show, music, and fireworks.

Ohio National Guard LeSourdsville Lake George Schiele 14Th Infantry Wilbur Fricke Middletown James Cochran, Jr Walter B. Evans Hamilton Dayton Cincinnati Ark Free

Orchestra Signed for Monday Picnic at LeSourdsville Lake

Les Shephard's band will supply the music for the Labor Day dance at the Middle town Labor and Trades Council outing at LeSourdsville Lake. Earl Mendenhall said plans include bingo diving show and fireworks. Ray Collingsworth noted a special meeting Thursday for committee members. Mound Hill cemetery near Eaton.

Les Shephard Middletown

Elmer Judy Eaton Dies at 75 Funeral Planned

Funeral services for Elmer Judy Eaton 75 who died at his home in Eaton Sunday will be held Wednesday at Barnes Funeral Home. Rev J Bradbury will officiate with burial at Mound Hill cemetery.

Eaton Elmer Judy Barnes Co. J. Bradbury Mound Hill Cemetery

Grant County man fined for DUI in municipal court

Omer Ross, 29, of Grant County Kentucky, was fined 50 dollars after being found in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence. He was arraigned yesterday afternoon before Acting Judge Ben D. Worcester.

Omer Ross Grant County Ben D. Worcester

Man Fined For No Operator's License

Joe Love, 24, of 1318 Walnut Street, was fined five dollars for operating without a valid license. He was arrested yesterday at the intersection of Ave and Minnesota.

Joe Love Walnut St A Ave Minnesota

JA advisers meet tonight in Middletown

Junior Achievers plans for safety and attendance explained to JA advisers in the final training session. Robert McDade announces a personnel committee headed by Jack Linzie of Aeronca with five advisors from Armco, Crystal Tissue, Clayton Manufacturing, and United Welding.

Robert McDade Jack Linzie Aeronca Wilson Vanderveer Armco Steel Corporation Melvin Henry Crystal Tissue Company John Murray United Weilding Company Robert Miles Clayton Lambert Manfacturing McDade William F. Johnston Armco Denison University Granville U. S. Army Europe Middletown Fox Movietone New York Stock Exchange Delores Rhoades Ethel Daniels

Water Softening Proposal Draws Local Interest

Civic Committee chair Mrs. Richard Marksbury said she has been swamped with calls from residents about a municipal water softening proposal to be discussed by the City Commission tomorrow night. She asked residents to mail cards or letters to her at 2909 Jefferson Rd. for records of opinions.

Richard Marksbury Federation of Women's Clubs City Commission Marklesbury Jefferson Rd

Naptha Explodes Injuring Woman In Kitchen Incident

Mrs Betty McWhorter aged 19 of 1817 Clarendon Avenue suffered first degree burns to her hands when naptha fumes ignited from a pilot light while she poured remaining naptha down the drain after cleaning the kitchen floor. Firefighters said about 100 dollars in damage. She was treated at Middletown Hospital and released.

Betty McWhorter Clarendon Ave Louis Janka

Car Truck Collision Baffles Police as All Leave Scene

A collision at Yankee Road and South Main Street left all parties at the scene before officers arrived. Three truck occupants were later arrested for intoxication with a basket of garden produce and a live chicken. The car driver, Randal Bailey, 22, was cited. both suspects and the driver are scheduled for Municipal Court.

Tomorow Leonard McFeeters Yankee Rd South Main St McFeeters Randal Bailey Germantown Rd Main St

At the Movies Paramount Showings This Week

Roseanna McCoy starring Farley Granger and Joan Evans plays Tuesday with showtimes at 1 20 3 30 5 30 7 40. Siren of Atlantis stars Maria Montez and Dennis O Keefe screens Wednesday at 11 45 am 1 50 3 45 5 30 7 30 and 9 30 pm.

Paramount Roseanna Mce-Coy Farley Grancer Joan Evans Siren of Atlantis Maria Montez Dennis O'Keefe

Strand and Return of the Badmen At The Theater

On Tuesday the Strand presents Fighting O Flynn with Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Helena Carter at 1 15 4 40 and 8 10 pm Also Return of the Badmen stars Randolph Scott and Anne Jeffreys at 2 50 6 20 and 9 50 pm Wednesday State Police features John King and William Lundigan at 1 49 4 10 6 40 and 9 10 pm Armored Car with Robert Wilcox and Judith Barrett at 2 50 5 20 7 50 and 16 20 pm

Strand O’flynn Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Helena Carter Randolph Scott Anne Jeffreys State

Unofficial 100 Below Zero Temperatures Noted on Mount McKinley

Sightings report unofficial readings of temperatures reaching 100 below zero on Mount McKinley in south central Alaska. Observers note extreme cold conditions and caution against exposure in such severe weather.

Mount McKinley Alaska

Oneida Man Sentenced for Probation Violation

William Ritchie, 29, formerly of Oneida Drive, was sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory for an indeterminate period after a probation violation by the County Common Pleas Court. Ritchie and his twin brother Henry faced a break in charges in Midk’s town last fall and Kemplin’s Grocery thefts were cited. Henry received a state penitentiary term in January.

William Ritchie Oneida Drive Mansfield Reformatory County Common Pleas Court Ritchie Henry Midk'stown Kemplin's Grocery Waneta Ave State Penitentiary P. P. Boll Jackson Bosch

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