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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1948

Page

2

City Retains Garbage System with Revisions Planned

City officials vote to keep the current garbage collection but revise specifications to fix complaints. Changes include merging trash and rubbish, raising the base collection to 40 gallons, back door pickups, year round basement service, and pay by number of collections. The contract with Middletown Service expires year end and bids will be invited.

Fred J. Schatzmann Aid Today Schatzmann Commission Marvin Clark Ross Hill A. K. Lewis Robert Gibbs Middletown Service Company

Disaster relief unit forms training program in Middletown

The American Legion sponsored disaster relief unit prepares 44 hour training ending in March with classes starting December 2. Cpl Dan Mahoney of the State Highway Patrol outlines use of Texas City and Coconut Grove rescue methods and aims to build a trained reserve for local and national emergencies.

Texas City Coconut Grove American Legion Dan Mahoney Legion Mahoney Clayton Combs Columbus Oxford Middletown

Two Volunteer Firemen Resign From North Middletown

Two North Middletown volunteer firemen resign their posts. James Coyle will enter the army, Addison Bowen plans to move to Florida. Vacancies announced at the department meeting. Christmas donations for Maple Park School children arranged. Members urged to attend December 28 meeting for yearly elections.

North Middletown Manchester Rd James Coyle Addison Bowen Florida Maple Park

Democrat Treasurer To Attend Victory Dinner in Dayton

Thomas Galeese, treasurer of the Butler County Democratic Central and Executive Committees, is invited to attend a Victory Dinner at the Biltmore Hotel in Dayton. Mathias H. Heck, president of the Gem City Democratic Club, extended the invitation. Galeese will speak as a representative of the area alongside Edward Breen, Al Hortsman, and Judge Elmer Thomas, with several local Democrats also joining.

Thomas Galeese Butler County Democratic Central and Biltmore Dayton Mathias H. Heck Gem City Democratic Club Galeese Edward Breen al. Hortsman Common Pleas Elmer Thomas

Townsend Club Meeting At Miss Ashton Home

Townsend Club No 1 meets at 122 Franklin St the home of Miss Rachel Ash ton at 7 30 p m Thursday. Mrs Emily Wentz speaks on The Townsend Plan.

Townsend Club Rachel Ashton Franklin St Emily Wentz Townsend

Velvet Touch at Paramount Featuring Rosa Lind Russell

Paramount shows Velvet Touch Wednesday and Thursday starring Rosa Lind Russell and Leo Genn. Screens at 1 15 3 15 5 20 7 25 and 9 30 p.m. daily.

Paramount Velvet Touch Rosalind Russell Leo Genn

Strand Schedule Adds Classics and Westerns This Week

Wednesday double feature includes An Ideal Husband starring Paulette Goddard and Oscar Wilde at 1 15, 4 15, 7 15 and 10 p.m. Heart of Virginia with Frankie Caro and Janet Martin at 2 56, 5 56 and 8 56 p.m. Thursday presents Son of God’s Country with Monte Hale and Pamela Blake at 1 15, 4 25, 7 35 and 10 40 p.m. Hazard featuring Paulette Goddard and MacDonald Carey at 2 20, 5 30 and 8 40 p.m.

Strand Paulette Goddard Oscar Wilde Heart of Virginia Frankie Caroand Janet Martin Monte Hale Pamela Blake Hazard MacDonald Carey

Little Theater Stages Outstanding Man Who Came to Dinner

The Little Theater in Middletown delivers a masterful production of The Man Who Came to Dinner at Roosevelt Auditorium with a large cast, led by Louis Frank as Clifton Whiteside. Glenn R. Webster directs while also starring as Dr. Bradley, with standout performances across the ensemble. The audience applauded through curtain calls, praising humor and acting in two more nights of showings before later spring engagements The Ninth Guest and The Mole.

Roosevelt Auditorium Ernest W. Stanleys Middletown Little Theater Glenn R. Webster Clifton Webb Louis Frank Clifton Whiteside Alexander Wallcott Richard Stanleys Frank Harry James Webster Dr. Bradley James Heck Banjo Eyes Groucho Marx Jane Ann Young Betty Lickert Pamela Bennett Adrian Mayer Joan Doring Donna Goodman Martha Finkbone Herman Barnes Lois Walke Lillian Stubbs Tom Downs Dale Yearey Marjorie Gardner Lars Larson Bob Bookwalter Miss Bennett Miss Walke Whiteside

Ordinance to Increase Police Department Size Heard

City Commission to hear proposed police staffing changes including adding one detective and two sergeants, eliminating the captain post, and appointing four patrolmen. Examinations upcoming for sergeants and detectives, with current vacancies noted. Salvation Army kettles set for December 11 at five locations to fund Christmas baskets in Middletown. applications to start December 13.

Salvation Army Middletown Kenneth Sharp Sharp Womens Auxiliary Army Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fred J. Schatzmann Thomas D. Carmody Charles Porter Joseph Newkirk Carmody

Recall Election Expenses Not Filed

Hamilton recall election officials revealed the recall committee against Mayor Edward Beckett failed to file expenditures by the November 12 deadline. Prosecutor Paul A. Baden will request an explanation from K. Lewis Hackley, Hamilton Citizens' Association president, while the recall vote failed November 2 following the City Manager’s removal.

Hamilton Edward Beckett Paul A. Baden Election Board Baden K. Lewis Hackley Hamilton Citizens’ Association Bada Howard Hack) Wilson Acc Beckett Frank R. Buechner

Ada Rehan Born Crehan Real Name Revealed

Ada Rehan the famed American actress who died in 1916 was born in Limerick Ireland and her birth name was Crehan.

Ada Rehan Limerick Ireland Crehan

Recreation Council Meeting Sets Thursday Agenda

Mid dletown Industrial Recreation Council will meet at 7 p m Thursday at the YMCA to discuss the Checker Club and Industrial Basketball League, plus girls basketball activities led by Marilyn Cronk of the Steelettes. An organizational meeting for the Checker Club is planned for Wednesday December 8 to form industry reps and plan January activities.

Checker Club Industrial Basketball League Middletown Industrial Recreation Council YMCA Marilyn Cronk The Steelettes John Johnson Johnson MIRC

Renoir’s early life shaped by craft and porcelain work

The French painter Pierre Auguste Renoir was born to a tailor and began an apprenticeship at age thirteen with a porcelain manufacturer, illustrating his humble origins and early artistic influence.

Renoir

Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Medical Notices

A damaged OCR fragment references medical terms and a treatment context involving patients. Names, places, and clear events are unreadable, yielding only scattered hints of a health care related notice without specific details or outcomes.

Museum curator shares past hardships to educate youth

Mrs Hazel Phillips Warren County Museum curator told the Co-Operative Club at the Manchester Hotel that children who see foot warmers and candle lighters gain insight into ancestors hardships. She outlined Warren and Butler Counties history and urged educational groups and teachers to visit the museum near Lebanon.

Hazel Phillips Warren County Museum Co-Operative Club Manchester Hotel Grouns Lebanon

Civic Executive Group to Meet at Manchester Hotel

The Civic Association executive committee will meet Friday at noon in the Manchester Hotel to review Have A Heart campaign results. D G Driscoll chairs the meeting. E E Grant reports. YMCA and Salvation Army representatives will attend as committee considers further requests. R E Dempster presides in Grants absence.

D. G. Driscoll The Civic Association Manchester E. E. Grant YMCA Salvation Army R. E. Dempster Grant

Another Young Businessman Another Young Man

Douglas Burgher is a 10th grade Middletown High student and newspaper carrier for 211 subscribers on Yankee Road to Meadows to Smith Streets. He lives with his parents and siblings at 1518 Meadow Avenue and plans college after graduation with savings growing through his job, while he dreams of airplanes as a hobby.

Douglas Burgher Middletown Journal Shirley Burgher Meadow Ave Doug Yankee Rd Cherry Meadows Smith Sts Middletown High Burgher The

Earning and Learning Young Man Inspires Applicants

A natured young fellow earns while he learns about business and finance including buying selling credit bookkeeping capital savings and insurance. He stands ahead of peers and the notice invites more applications from interested boys.

P. S

VFW Auxiliary Holds School of Instruction at Rossmoyne

Twenty members and officers attended a school of instruction meeting at Rossmoyne, Ohio. Past department and district presidents from Ohio and Kentucky spoke, followed by refreshments served by the Rossmoyne Auxiliary.

VFW School of Instruction Rossmoyne, O Ohio Kentucky Rossmoyne

Crayfish Shed Skin In One Complete Stage

Crayfish periodically shed their entire brittle exoskeleton at once in a single molt stage. This process frees the animal from its former outer shell and allows growth. Molting is marked by soft, pale bodies and increased movement.

Unannounced Draft Call Will Not Change Middletown Board Quota

Middletown Board No 10 chairman Wylie Mitchell said the new Army draft order will not affect the December quota of 11 men, with nine available for service. Army plans indicate January calls may be cut by half, but exact numbers awaiting Selective Service input. Date of induction in Cincinnati to be announced later.

National Military Establishment Middletown Cincinnati

PTA committee to study harmful media effects in Akron

A committee of the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers will meet in Akron on January 7 to begin a study of the injurious effects on children of objectionable comic books movies and radio programs. R Y Davis of Mansfield radio chairman heads the group appointed yesterday.

Columbus An& Committee Ohio

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Francis Marvin D. Clark Wale Fems M. H. S. Alumni Ass‘n Middletown High School Glenn Ellison Middletown- Hamilton Paul Walker M.H.S Norcross Tutte Riggs Funeral Home Tet Recreation Council Gallaher Johnston N. Broad ST Ralston Paint Store, Inc Co-Op Club Civic Executive Group Reading Industries Ben Reading Harold W. Jones Central Ave
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