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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1949

Page

2

License Restored for Murray Johnson After Stormy Middletown Meeting

After a two month dispute over revoking his master electrician license, Murray Johnson of 2528 Tytus Ave. had his license returned on condition of signing a compliance letter. The agreement emerged through Howard Jaberg of the Cincinnati Inspection Bureau amid debate on Johnson's board membership and ongoing court charges.

Middletown Electrical Examining Board Murray Johnson Tytus Ave Howard A. Jaberg Cincinnati Inspection Bureau Middletown Jaberg Weissmvuer Dy Johnson Orville Corson Johnson Fred J. Schat2manan Harold Dance Dance

Saturday and Sunday Movie Lineup at Paramount and Strand

Paramount shows Slattery's Hurricane with Widmark and Darnell at 3 04 and 9 pm Beauti ful Blonde from Bashful Bend with Grable and Vallee at 1 30 4 30 7 30 and 19 p m Sunday Chicago Deadline with Ladd and Reed at 1 15 3 32 5 23 7 46 and 9 44 pm Strand presents Law of Barbary Coast with Henry and Dunne at 1 15 3 45 6 35 and 10 pm Gay Amigo with Renaldo and Carrillo at 2 75 4 55 7 45 and 10 76 pm Sunday Harpeen with Bromfield and Louis at 7 46 5 45 and &:50 pm The Last Bandit with Filiott and Tucker at 1 15 4 08 7 16 and 10 15 pm

Paramount Slattery Richard Widmark Linda Darnell Beautiful Blonde Betty Grable Rudy Vallee Chicago Alan Ladd Donna Reed Forrest Tucker

Conch Horns Replace Church Bells in Kyoto Japan

In Kyoto Japan the loud, ceremonial conch-shell horns ring out in place of church bells marking a traditional festival. The unusual soundscape shifts community rhythm and signals local ritual time.

Kyoto Japan

Where's Other 11 Milk Truck Crash Reported

In Lebanon an accident involving a milk truck driven by Bobby Slusher left 489 of 509 bottles broken while Slusher escaped unharmed. The truck skidded off the road, struck a concrete post and tree, then overturned, scattering milk. The truck valued at $1 000 was sold for junk for $15 in the report by Frank Sibe y of Stokes Dairy.

Lebanon Bobby Slusher Slusher Frank Sibey Stokes Dairy Bellbrook Waynesville

Man Injured Crossing Street After Car Hit

Ernest Bogert of 1897 Central Ave suffered minor injuries when struck by a car at Central Ave and Garfield St. Police say Donald Griffin, 18, of 1307 Young St failed to see him as he turned onto Central Ave. Bogert was treated at Middletown Hospital for abrasions and a bruised forehead.

Ernest Bogert Central Ave Garfield St Bogert Onald Griffin Young St Griffen Bogart Middletown Hospital

John A Newell dies at 87 in hometown loss

O MENTOR AP John Adamund Newell retired coal operator and Society for Savings trustee died suddenly yesterday at his home. He was 87.

John Adamund Newell The Society For Savings

New York Stocks 1 Percent At Morning Quotes

Trading mood mixed with gains in Armco, Amer Tel and Tele, Anaconda Copper, Boeing, Chrysler, Union Pacific, and United Airlines leads as early quotes show modest 1 percent moves. Major indices edge higher amid thin volume while several rails and utilities hover near prior levels.

Armco Co Sca Ehences Armco Amer. Tel Teleen Anaconda Copper Cisdeceses Bendin Avion Ces Csenacens Bhethionem Steel Boeing Aiplane Iaveaneceniesns Canadian Pacific Caekenseen Chrysler Columbia Gas & Electric Commonwealth Edison Sas Cone, Container Corp Vinees Ce Curts Stine Curtis Enseias Aircraft Cone DuPort & Ce Electric Auto Lite Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Great Northern Greyhound Lee New York Central RR Northern Pacific

Democrats Friction Over Middletown Meeting Bubbles Up

Hamilton Politico reports internal Democratic rift as Sunday meeting looms. Chairman Edward Gardner claims a mis understanding over meeting notices while Harry Grevy says cards were routine. Contention centers on appointing Frank Dobrovski as Central Committeeman in Middletown Fourth Ward. potential ousting of Gardner if enough members attend.

Hamilton Edward J. Gardner Gardner Harry Grevy Grevey Middletown Frank Dobrovsi Middletown Fourth Ward

Man Held on Bad Check Charges Tied to City

Detectives Bauer and Black say Emer son John Ballinger is jailed in Eaton on similar charges. They believe he may be connected to several bad checks in the city and will check further. Ballinger was arrested in Eaton on a similar charge and may be sought by other authorities. Barney L. Smith reports a lost billfold containing 989 dollars and receipts from the Midwest Pipe Line.

Schatzmann Carson Paul Reynolds Meehan Maurer Johnson Eaton Ralph Bauer Joseph Blackmore Emerson John Ballinger Ballinger

YMCA official cited for license charge in traffic court

Harold Calvin of the YMCA was cited to appear Thursday in traffic court on a charge of failure to have an operator's license.

Harold Calvin YMCA

Rain and Colder Weather Forecast

Forecast calls for cloudy skies with rain likely turning to snow flurries and colder conditions late Sunday. Temperature yesterday ranged from 24 degrees at 9 am to 34 at 5 pm, with a 22 degree low and 30 degree high today by 10 am.

Kabul Paves Streets for First Time in Capital History

Kabul, the Afghan capital, announces that its streets have been paved for the first time, marking a major infrastructure milestone for the city.

Kabul Afghanistan

Two Guilty In Warren County Theft Eligible For Parole

John Henson and Russell Stailey, both Cincinnati residents, were jailed in Warren County in March 1948 for armed robbery of the Pony House in Mansfield. They face parole hearings Jan 1 before the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission. Also named are Bel Adams and Charles Sparks. Adams died in the electric chair and Sparks died of tuberculosis. Robert Johnson Jr of Lebanon and Hobart Lakes of Warren County receive separate notes on sentences and parole.

Lebanon John Henson Russell Stailey Cincinnati Warren County Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission A. C. Crawth Ohio Penitentiary Columbus

Obituary Notices for Tyson Williams Peters

Vernon D. Tyson 71 of Hamilton Matilda Williams 74 Todhunter Road and Gertrude Peters 60 of Camden are listed in a local notice with ages and residences.

Matilda Williams Todhunter Rd Gertrude Peters Camden

Former Water Works Engineer Restored by Court

Morningstar former chief engineer of the Water Works Department won reinstatement in the First District Court of Appeals. The court set aside the Middletown Civil Service Commission ruling upholding discharge and ordered Morningstar rehired. The city may appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court.

Water Works Hamilton C. T. Morningstar Water Works Department First District Court of Appeals Middletown Civil Service Commission Morningstar Simon Ross Richard Hildebrant Stanley Matthews City Commission Civil Service Commission Civil Service Com- Commission Fred J. Schatzmann Ohio Supreme Court B D. Worchester C. E. Beatty Court of Appeals

Five births reported in local households

Mr and Mrs Frank Hampton of Young St provide a boy today. Mr and Mrs Linville Walters of Middletown Route 1 report a girl today. Mr and Mrs Scottie Cox of Logan Ave report a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Charles McKee of Jewell St report a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lickliter of Scott St report a boy yesterday.

Frank Hampton Young St Linville Walters Middletown Scottie Cox Logan Ave Charles McKee Jewell St Kenneth Lickliter Scott St

Local Residents Listed in Medical Notices

Grover Dingess of Shafer Street medical. Mrs Emmett O Dale of Franklin medical. Mrs William Jackson of Waneta Street medical. Charles Hampton son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hampton Sr of Sheridan Avenue. Mrs James Bush of Hamilton. Mary Ann Garvin daughter of Rev and Mrs S Hughes Garvin of The Alameda. Carl Tincher of Trenton. Mrs Robert Trimble of Garfield Street. Ros e Sorrell son of Mr and Mrs Walter Sorrell of Garfield Street. Glendon Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Glendon Taylor Sr of Carolina Street. Marilynn Chamberlain daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Chamberlain of Baltimore Street. Mrs Charles J Thompson of Fourteenth Avenue. Mrs Anna Schempf of West Middletown Route 1. John T Knapp of Sherman Avenue. Ayr me Schultz of South Main Street.

Grover Dingess Shafer St Emmett O. Dale Franklin William Jackson Waneta St Charles Hampton Charles Hampton, Sr Sheridan Ave James Bush Hamilton Mary Ann Garvin S. Hughes Garvin the Alameda Carl Tincher Trenton Robert Trimble Garfield St. Roses Glendon Taylor Glendon Taylor, Sr Carolina Marilynn Chamberlain Paul Chamberlain Baltimore St Charles J. Thompson Fourteenth Ave Anna Schempf West Middletown John T. Knapp Sherman Ave Ayr Me Schultz South Main

South Americans Embrace Mate Tea From Holly Leaves

South Americans convert the leaves of a holly species into a tea like drink called mate. The beverage is brewed from mature holly leaves and is consumed socially in many regions.

Franklin mayor enters innocence plea in assault case

Franklin mayor J. T. Riley pleaded innocent at arraignment before Judge Alton F. Brown on an assaulted battery charge. The case stems from an June incident in a Franklin barbershop where reporter Jack Vincent says he was knocked down while gathering material on a disposal plant. Vincent filed a $5,000 damage suit in Warren County Court.

Lebanon J. T. Riley Franklin Alton F. Brown Warren County Common Pleas Court Riley Jack Vincent Dayton Journal Herald Vincent

Soldier Everett Goodknight joins 2nd Armored Division at Camp Hood

Private Everett F. Goodknight son of Mr and Mrs Roy Goodknight of 1817 Lafayette Ave recently reported to the 2nd Armored Division at Camp Hood Texas with the 62nd Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion. He trained at Fort Bliss prior to arrival and plans to serve in World War II famed unit. He entered the Army on November 29 1948 after Middletown Senior High School attendance.

Everett F. Goodknight Roy Goodknight LaFayette Ave 2Nd Armored Division Camp Hood Texas 2Nd Armored A. C. Smith Arthur F. Schaefer 2Nd Aaa Goodknight Fort Bliss Anti-Aircraft Artillery Center Middletown Senior High

Butler County Courts Appraise Two Local Estates

The estate of Frank Tutas of Hamilton is appraised at $4,750 with $3,500 in realty. Mary Tutas is named administratrix. Arthur W. Emmons is named administrator for the estates of Walter M. Emmons of Middletown who died December 8, 1946, and Mary J. Emmons who died November 14.

Frank Tutas Hamilton Mary Tutas Arthur W. Emmons Walter M. Emmons Middletown Mary J. Emmons

Inheritance tax assessed on Dargue daughters in Hamilton estate

In the Ber della Dargue estate of Hamilton, an inheritance tax of 75.92 dollars was levied against Mary A. Dargue and Frances Dargue, daughters. The estate's gross value was 25,428.23 dollars with a net value for tax purposes of 22,505.82 dollars.

Mary A. Dargue Frances Dargue Berdella Dargue Hamilton

Twelve Year Old Settles Injury Claim at LeSourdsville Lake

Charles Frederick Robinson age 12 of 8058 Columbia Ave Middletown settles an injury claim with Lawrence Johnson operator of an amusement device and LeSourdsville Lake for 200 dollars after a fall at the resort on August 20 last year.

Charles Frederick Robinson Columbia Ave Middletown Lawrence Johnson LeSourdsville Lake

Widow Pearl Schmidt named executrix for Schmidt estate

Pearl Schmidt widow named executrix of Louis Edward Schmidt estate in Middletown. The will covers about $6000 in realty. Louis Edward Schmidt died October 27.

Pearl Schmidt Louis Edward Schmidt Middletown

Queen of Hearts Club Holds Wednesday Meeting

The Queen of Hearts Club met at Mrs. Olivia Jordan’s home for a business session and games. Present were Mrs. Wilma Carter, Mrs. Audrey Ginn, Mrs. Beatrice Turner, Mrs. Roosevelt Williams, Mrs. Jean Anderson and the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Sadie Glass’s new Sixth Avenue residence.

Queen of Hearts Club Olivia Jordan Wilma Carter Audrey Ginn Beatrice Tuner Roosevelt Willams Jean Anderson Sadie Glass Sixth Ave

Latt Upsets Bu hart To Win 50th Livestock Crown

In Chicago, Elmer Latt of Rockford Illinois claimed the championship at the 50th International Livestock Exposition after Roland Buhart of Pandora Ohio, a three time titleholder, chose not to defend his crown and watched from the audience.

Chicago Roland Buhart Pandora, O Elmer Latt Rockford, Ill

Schoellhamer Estate of Alice in Hamilton Died September

John F. Schoellhamer is named as heir for the estate of Alice Schoellhamer of Hamilton who died on September 27. Personal property is valued at 2257.18 dollars with realty valued at 10000 dollars.

John F. Schoellhamer Alice Schoellhamer Hamilton

Daughters of Mary Bonner to share estate in probate filing

The will of Mary C. Bonner of Hamilton names Marietta Phares and Amelia R. Dilg as equal share recipients and jointly nominated executrices.

Mary C. Bonner Hamilton Marietta Phares Amelia R. Dilg

Jones and Estell Sidelights in Ohio Court Notices

Local notices show Elizabeth Jones of 811 Yankee Rd and Wesley Ander son Jones of Gratis facing neglect charges. Separate matters list Jan et Estell of Hamilton against Russell L. Estelle of New Cumberland Pa for wilful absence. Dorothy Stephens of Hamilton sues Albert Stephens of Hamilton for cruelty.

Cathryn Elizabeth Jones Yankee Rd Wesley Anderson Jones Gratis Janet Estell Hamilton Russell L. Estelle New Cumberland Dorothy Stephens Albert Stephens

Recital by Trustee Helpers at Bethel A. M. E. Church

The Trustee Helpers of Bethel A. M. E. Church present a musical recital Sunday at 3 p.m. at the church. Performers include Isabel Sloan Ferman Howard John Watson Ellen McCarty Leatha Chis Henry Mayes Jr John T. Young Hazel Howard Israel Hughes C B Banks Catherine Watson Martha Hackney Ophelia Brannan. The public is invited.

Isabel Sloan Ferman Howard John Watson Ellen McCarty Leatha Chis Henry Mayes, Jr John T. Young Hazel Howard Israel Hughes C. B. Banks Catherine Watson Martha Hackney Ophelia Brannan

Community Prayer Band Sunrise Service Planned

The Community Prayer Band will meet at Lincoln Street Church of God on Sunday at 6 a.m. for a sunrise prayer service.

Lincoln Street Church of God

Water pipeline planned over railroad lands in Willard area

A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad official stated the railroad's right of way from Sandusky to Willard will be available for the proposed pipeline to bring lake water to the city. The project is sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce.

Willard, O Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Sandusky Willard Chamber of Commerce

Natali divorce cases with neglect in Hamilton area

Eugene J Natali of Hamilton and Patricia Natali of Hamilton face neglect related filings. Anna S and Richter of Hamilton involve neglect and cruelty in a divorce action. Louise Sames of Hamilton is granted a divorce from Charles Sames on neglect grounds.

Ty Eugene J. Natali Hamilton Patricia Natali Anna S&s. Richter Gerhard Richter Louise Sames Charles Sames

Mrs. Mathilda Williams Rites Set At Meadowlawn Church

Mrs. Mathilda Ellen Williams of Middletown died at her home on Tedhunter Road Route 3 yesterday at 4 15 p m at age 74. Survived by husband Thomas L Williams six sons and six daughters, a brother and four sisters, 43 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services Monday at 2 p m at Meadowlawn Church of God with Rev Carl E Reynolds, burial Woodside Cemetery. Riggs Funeral Home in charge.

Mathilda Ellen Williams Middletown Tedhunter Rd Route 3 Wolf County Thomas L. Williams Noah D Portsmouth Ballard Oregonia Archie Cleves Brack and Curtis Hamilton Elery Pearl Byrne Abbie Lawson Mary Line Mandy Treadway Margaret Cox Hildred Hauser Walker Taulbee Beattysville Millie Neely Novi Mich Meadowlawn Church of God Carl E. Reynolds Woodside Cemetery Riggs Funeral Home

Death of Vernon D. Ty son in Hamilton

Vernon D. Ty son 71 of 460 Central Ave Hamilton, former Middletown resident, died Thursday night at Mercy Hospital after admission that morning. Born April 29 1878 and a 1896 Middletown High School graduate, he worked for Lima Hamilton Corp until 1944. Survived by widow Gertrude son Daniel E Ty son of Hamilton and four daughters, plus five grandchildren and a sister. Funeral Monday 2:30 pm at Michael J Colligan Funeral Home with burial in St Mary Cemetery. calling hours after 4 pm Sunday.

Hamilton Vernon D. Tyson Central Ave Middletown Mercy Hospital Middletown High School Lima-Hamilton Corporation Gertrude Daniel E. Tyson Charles Zornes James Warren Boston Fred Schefel Jame Hale Lillian Jefferies Dayton Michael J. Colligan South Third St Stanley Weed St. Mary Cemetery

Mrs. Gertrude Peters Dies at 60 in Camden

Mrs. Gertrude M. Peters longtime Camden teacher and election official died Friday at 176 North Main Street of a heart attack at age 60. Born in New Paris Ohio she taught in Somers Township and Camden schools then served as Camden registrar of Motor Vehicles under Gov. Lausche. Survivors include daughter Mary Eleanor Parkington sister Margaret Horrigan Charlotte Gabriel and brother James Funeral services will be held.

Camden Gertrude M. Peters North Main St New Paris Camden High School Miami University Somers Township Frank Lausche Richmond Hamilton Dayton Middletown Mary Eleanor Parkington Rochester N. Y Margaret Horrigan Charlotte Gabriel James

Patrol Arrests Dayton Man for Hit and Run

State Highway Patrol reports arrest of Lawrence W. Deep, 48, of Dayton, 43 minutes after a two car collision on Route 28 south of Franklin. Deep faces operating while intoxicated charges and leaving the scene, with Edwin Kennedy, 24, of Hamilton, listed as filing the latter charge.

Dan W. Mahoney Middletown Kenneth Fitzgiven Deep Kennedy Hamilton Franklin

Armco Suit Over $150000 Damages Upheld

The First District Court of Appeals affirmed the Butler County Common Pleas Court ruling that Calvin Bevis’s claim against Armco Steel falls under workmen’s compensation law, not the court. Bevis, a former bricklayer, alleges health damage from employment ending December 1944. Counsel: G W A Wilmer for Armco. Brooks Capelle and Young for Bevis.

Hamilton First District Court of Appeals Butler County Common Pleas Court Calvin Bevis Armco Steel Corporation P. P. Boli Bevis Armco Attorne G. W. A. Wilmer Brooks, Capelle and Young Cincinnati

Barker Fined and Given Suspended Jail for Disorderly Conduct

Jesse Barker age 26 of 316 Curtis Street received a 15 dollar fine and a 10 day jail term suspended after a Municipal Court appearance before Judge Alton H. Combs for disorderly conduct. The arrest followed an altercation with Robert Harold Pierce age 25 of 2212 Highland Avenue, also charged with disorderly conduct. The Pierce case was dismissed.

Jesse Barker Curtis St Barker Alton H. Combs Robert Harold Pierce Highland Ave Pierce

Requiem High Mass at St Marys Church Monday

Visitation Sunday at R C Nein and Sons Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral follows with Requiem High Mass at St Marys Church at 10 a.m. Burial is in Fairmount Cemetery. Reverend William Scanlan to conduct the service.

St. Mary's Catholic Church William Scanlan Fairmount Cemetery R. C. Nein and Sons

Infant Daughter of Local Couple Dies

Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard O Neil were held at 10 am yesterday at Springboro Cemetery with the Rev William J Hannum officiating. The Anglesby Funeral Home arranged the services and the child survived by two sisters and a brother.

Franklin Richard O'Neil Chautauua Middletown Springboro William J. Hannum Anglesby

Deaths Last Night

Stanley W. Hall head of the University of Illinois floriculture division died in Champaign Illinois last night. He was also a professor and held the rank of professor and head. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the university.

Associated Press Champaign Ill Stanley W. Hall University of Illinois Floriculture Division

Rev Luther B. Moore Dies at 60 in Romeo

Romeo Michigan reports the death of Rev Luther B. Moore a prominent Episcopalian churchman aged 60. The obituary notes his leadership within the church and his standing in the community.

Romeo, Mich Luther B. Moore

Rear Adm. Douglas E. DisMukes Dies at 80

Philadelphia obituary noting Rear Admiral Douglas Eugene DisMukes died aged 80. He retired from active service in 1925.

Philadelphia Douglas Eugene Dismukes

Coating Screen Reduces Interior Visibility from Outdoors

A thin coat of white or aluminum paint on a screen can make the interior of a house less visible from the outside, improving privacy without major construction.

Car crash injures Jolene Moore in Germantown route

Jolene Moore, 24, of German town Route 1, sustained minor facial cuts and received treatment at Middletown Hospital after a car driven by Oliver W. Garner of Germantown failed to negotiate a turn on Brown's Run Rd. The vehicle was damaged, patrolmen said.

James Laster Corbin Pansy Jones Yankee Rd Baltimore St Forrest Ave Miss Jones Tytus Ave Elwood 51 Laura Hay West Middletown Tytus Elwood Joseph Martin Dayton Jolene Moore Germantown Middletown Hospital Oliver W. Garner Brown's Run

Collision damages two cars on Route 4 near Excelle

Patrolmen reported two vehicles damaged yesterday on Route 4 at Excelle. Howard Taylor of Trenton Route 1 and Joseph Lubin of Dayton were involved. Investigation is still underway.

Howard Taylor Trenton Joseph Lubin Dayton Route 4 Excelle

Optimist Club views film on war against Japan

The Optimist Club met at noon to view a World War II era film titled The Price of Rendova, presented by Pie Shell from the local recruiting office. Don Hensel won a Dutch Auction prize as officers are slated for election at the next meeting. Schau mann, Blackmore, and Gillespie named to the nominating committee. Membership drive runs until December 14 with new officers to be installed by district reps.

Pie Shell Optimist Club Rendova Pacific Don Hensel Charles Schaumann Joe Blackmore Gene Gillespie

Compelled to Extend Activities in Regulation and Trade Control

A speaker urged continued expansion of regulatory powers to keep trade channels free. He claimed measures arose from willing public support and represented an orderly advance in government efficiency in areas only government can oversee.

Weather Brief: Good All Over Chicago

The weatherman summarized the nation's weather today with the phrase It is good all over. The report highlights favorable conditions across regions, signaling a calm forecast ahead.

Chicago the Weatherman

Auto-Truck Crash Kills Mrs. Joe Jones Near Findlay

An auto truck crash ten miles east of Findlay, Ohio, last night killed Mrs. Joe Jones, 58, of Otter Lake, Michigan.

Findlay Here Joe Jones Otter Lake Mich

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