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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1953

Page

2

City Seeks Court Block On Grand Avenue Tree Sale

Butler County Common Pleas Court heard a city injunction bid to stop Herman and Olive Bohne and Henry F. Bohne from selling Christmas trees at the Grand Avenue greenhouse without a permit. The city says Bohne ignored a zoning board ruling denying a tented sale and truck imports. Neighbors largely support sales but traffic concerns were cited. no hearing date set.

Butler County Common Pleas Court Grand Avenue Fred Schatzmann Herman Olive Bohne Grand Ave Henry F. Bohne Bohnes Zoning Board of Appeals Henry Bohne Hamilton Bohne Kensington Street Kensington

Lost Driver Turns Up At Home

A truck fire on U S 42 near Waynesville involved whisky and gin. Driver Lawrence Carter Jr. fled after two tires failed, then returned home to sleep. Firefighters tamed the blaze, damage placed at about 5000 dollars. FBI asked to join the case due to cargo.

U. S. 42 Waynesville James Mahatzke Roadway Express Inc Lawrence Carter Jr Cincinnati Mahatzke Warren County Richard D. Satterthwaite

Falling Star Crash Shocks City Hall Christmas Display

City electricians caused an unscheduled stir in the offices of City Manager Howard K. Kramer yesterday while erecting the big star for the City Building Christmas display. The star crashed through a window, startling secretary Margaret Flynn and assistant Marwood Ruff. A canvass covered the shattered pane until other workers could repair it.

City Howard K. Kramer Margaret Flynn Kramer Marwood Ruff

Bowling Voted K Of P Chief at Lafayette Lodge 37

Roy Bowling was elected chancellor commander of Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge 37 at Castle Hall last night. Harold Mc Graw William Forkner Russell Cunningham and others were elected to key posts. During the session a donation was approved for the Tubercular Fund Polio and Ruth Lyons Christmas Fund.

Roy Bowling Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge Castle Hall Harold McGraw William Forkner Russell Cunningham William Augspurger Homer Jefferson Noah Lambert Dale Converse Charles Winter Harry Lewis Ruth Lyons

Goods Confiscated at Fayid Over Refusal to Sell

Cairo police say British authorities in Fayid in the Suez Canal zone confiscated goods worth 700000 dollars from Egyptian shops after traders refused to sell to the British army.

Cairo Egypt Fayid Suez Canal Zone

Accident Victims Still In Dark

Two Dayton men injured in a Saturday crash on Ohio 4 north of Middletown remained unconscious at Middletown Hospital. J C Wilson was fatally injured. Walter Warlick and Wilbur Stephens were listed in fair to fairly good condition. Walter White, also Dayton, was described as fairly good and to be moved to Dayton Veterans Hospital for bruises.

Dayton Ohio 4 Middletown J. C. Wilson Walter Warlick S. Broady. Y Wilbur Stephens Hanover St Walter White Germantown St White Dayton Veterans Hospital

At The Movies Showings This Weekend

Paramount screens Thunder Bay at 1 40 5 00 and 8 25 p m and Steel Lady at 3 25 6 50 and 10 10 p m Strand shows Martin Luther at 1 30 3 25 5 20 7 15 and 9 10 p m for Friday and Saturday

Paramount Thunder Bay Steel Lady Martin Luther

Automotive plants specialize in parts not complete cars

The article notes that most automotive plants focus on specific components rather than producing whole vehicles. It emphasizes specialization within the industry and suggests limited in house assembly of complete automobiles.

Paullin Quits Fight In Write In Vote Test

Lack of funds ends Paullin effort to force certification of his election in Trenton. He claimed more write in votes than opponent Harry Stretcher, while Judge Cramer ruled law bans write ins when a candidate filed for non partisan office. Stretcher refused to resign. Paullin noted his own election as justice of the peace.

Stan Meisler Trenton Charles B. Paullin Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer Paullin Butler County Board of Elections Harry Stretcher Cramer Ohio General Assembly Ohio Supreme Court Russia Elec Judge Cramer Stretcher Council

AG Officials In Dark About U S Loan Plan

Thousands of drought stricken Ohio farmers may qualify for three percent government feed loans, but Butler Home Administration officials say they know little beyond press reports. Ralph Voorhis in Hamilton says he has not been officially notified and no one has sought a loan yet. Officials promise safeguards to ensure only honest farmers receive funds. Preble, Warren and Montgomery counties are among the 40 counties included.

Ohio Butler Home Administration Will Rogers Taft Benson Ralph Voorhis Voorhis Hamilton Benson Farmers Home R. B. McLeaish McLeaish Preble Warren Montgomery

Old-Timers Night Planned by Middletown Jaycees

The Junior Chamber of Commerce invites all past members including those over 35 to an Old-Timers Night program at the Colony restaurant during December. KR D Stevens Jr. announces no long speeches, with arrangements by Robert Minor and K A Politz. Social hour at 6 and dinner at 7 precede the event.

Robert Minor K. A. Politz Stevens Minor

Phipps Faces New Charges In Robberies

Virgil K. Phipps, 29, of 2716 Yankee Rd, already jailed on a Ross Township School loot of $1318.42, is charged with receiving and concealing stolen property in another theft. deputies say the case includes a television set, adding machine, and typewriter from West Middletown School.

Virgil K. Phipps Yankee Rd Ross Townhip West Middletown Loren Gustin Frank South Phipps Ross School Columbus Ind

Elks Memorial Service Planned by Middletown Lodge

The Middletown Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will hold its annual memorial service Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Elks Temple on N Main Street. Guest speaker L. T. Palmer, a 50-year member and past exalted ruler, will address those who died in the past year. The open service welcomes the public and members.

Middletown Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Elks Temple N. Main Street T. Palmer Middletown Lodge Palmer

Police Briefs for Lost Wallets and Stolen Hubcaps

Mrs. Andrew Banks reported losing a red plastic billfold containing a $68 yellow gold watch and papers at 1305 Sycamore. Clive Jones reported a lost billfold with $135 to $150. Claude Richards dropped part of a heavy steel load at Wi coff and South, then resumed. Lee Moren said hubcaps were stolen from his car after 10 p.m. Wednesday, valued at $40.

Andrew Banks Sycamore St Clive Jones Curtis St Claude Richards Springfield Ohio Wicoff and South Streets Lee Moren Clark St Moren

Warrant Charged Menace Against Ned Morris Jr Signed by Officer

A warrant charging menace and threat against Ned Morris Jr. was served on Morris in the city jail yesterday. The charge arose from a clash between Morris and the accuser, but police said full details were not available.

Ned Morris Jr Joe Morgan Morris City

One Man's Trip Another's Fall

L. H. Lester, 69, of 1011 Ellen Dr is listed in fair condition at Middletown Hospital with a thigh fracture after an accidental trip on a downtown street. Police say a crippled man named Marvin Reynolds, 600 Catalpa Dr, approached Broad and Central, tripped, and fell against Lester as he left the Central Store where he works in the men’s department.

L. H. Lester Ellen Dr Middletown Hospital Marvin Reynolds Catalpa Dr Broad and Central Lester Men’s Department

Middletown Plans First Annual Home Show At Armory

Optimists convene to plan the Middletown Home and Better Living Show for March 2 to 6 at the National Guard Armory. Local merchants will display modern goods with TV stars entertaining each night. GMG Associates backs the event, Harold M. Gram directs promotion, with Eve R. Williams assisting.

Middletown Harold M. Gram Eve R. Williams Ohio Indiana

Jaycee Group Finalizes Self Reliance Award Details

The Jaycees Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold a Monday 7 30 p.m. meeting in the Chamber of Commerce conference room to finalize the Self Reliance Award publicity and year end plans. Knight Good man, chairman, says applications for seniors will be distributed January 20. Eight seniors from Lemon Monroe Middletown and Fenwick high schools will receive prizes totaling 8000 with equal distribution for boys and girls. W W Sebald of Armco Steel Corp funds 1500 for the project.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Knight Goodman Lemon - Monroe Middletown Fenwick W. W. Sebald Armco Steel Corp Jaycees

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