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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1953

Page

12

Police solve Columbus strike bombing series

Columbus police say they solved a series of bombings targeting North American Aviation workers. Eight CIO UAW Local 927 members are held with four confessing. no charges yet. A 45 year old carpenter confessed, saying collectors acted to scare scabs back to work. Rewards offered by North American remain in play.

Columbus Ohio North American Aviation, Inc Cio-United Auto Workers Local 927 George W. Scholer Scholer Ers Thomas A. Scully Reynoldsburg North American Ciouaw Fresno Los Angeles

Can Strike Threatens Florida Canning and Jobs

Florida government and Congress worry as a can strike idles 60,000 workers in 68 plants of American and Continental Can Co. The Federal Mediation Service asks Can Co. and CIO Steelworkers Union to meet in Chicago to end the dispute.

Lakeland Fla Florida Whitley P. McCoy Federal Mediation Service Lastight American Can Co CIO Steelworkers Union Chicago McCoy Congress

Pilot In Mansfield Light Plane Crash In Fair Condition

In Mansfield Ohio the pilot James L Dunn 28 is listed in fair condition after a light plane crash on a farm about 12 miles northeast of Mount Vernon He suffered multiple fractures A passenger Paul E Crieder 26 also from Mansfield was treated for cuts at Mansfield General Hospital

Mansfield Ohio Mansfield General Hospital James L. Dunn Paul E. Crieder Mount Vernon

City Officials to Attend Ohio Finance Officers Meeting

Ctarry Newlin Middletown finance director left for Cleveland to join the Ohio Municipal Finance Officers Association annual meet as a nominating committee member. City Manager Howard Kramer will depart later for another session with two more City Hall staffers, Doris Kronborg and Marwood Rupp, scheduled for Friday’s final meeting.

Ctarry Newlin Middletown Cleveland Ohio Municipal Finance Officers’ Assn Howard Kramer Doris Kronborg Marwood F. Rupp

MU's Workshop Is Study Topic

Representatives of the Middletown and Hamilton industrial councils met at the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce to discuss Miami University’s community resources workshop. They reviewed partial survey results of teachers’ reactions over the last two years. the classes were sponsored by the councils. Middletown was represented by Hugh Wright, Armco Steel Corp., Dean Phillips, Gardner Board and Carton Co., and Superintendent Earle R. Seidner.

Middletown Hamilton Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Miami University Hugh Wright Armco Steel Corp Dean Phillips Gardner Board and Carton Co Earle R. Seidner

Legacy of Segregation in Schools Drives Court Debate

White-haired John W. Davis argued segregation under the separate but equal doctrine remains justified after years of court and legislative approval. T. Justin Moore and government officials outlined post Civil War rights arguments, while 17 states remain with compulsory school segregation. Davis, the 1924 Democratic presidential nominee, appeared shaken as he defended keeping segregation intact.

John W. Davis South Carolina Virginia T. Justin Moore Richmond Moore U. S Asst. Atty L. Lee Rankin District of Columbia Delaware Kansas United States Davis

Dem Chief Sees Party In Control

Democratic national chairman Stephen Mitchell predicts a 40 to 50 seat gain for the party in next year's House, citing national issues such as fair treatment for farmers and inflation. He warns Senate control remains uncertain, noting the arithmetic of seats at stake. Mitchell spoke in Philadelphia where plans for a regional conference were outlined and Stanley Woodward was named party treasurer.

Philadelphia Stephen Mitchell Mitchell Senate House Wayne Morse Oregon Stanley Woodward Canada Truman

Thieves Net $200 In Two Break-Ins

Police seek clues after two break-ins netted about $200. Tharp's Restaurant at 320 Crawford St. lost $43.17 in cash cigarettes a bracelet and earrings. Edward Turner reported $120 cash and a watch stolen from 1920 1st Ave. Court records none yet.

Tharp Crawford St 1St Ave Edward Turner

General Sutton arrives with 394 Marines at Ft Mason

The transport General Daniel I. Sutton carrying 394 men of the First Marine Air Wing returned from Korea docked today at Fort Mason in San Francisco.

San Francisco Daniel I. Sutton First Marine Air Wing Korea Ft. Mason

Ex Commissioner Florence Spaulding Dies in Ohio

Florence Spaulding the first woman elected county commissioner in Ohio died at 81 in Steubenville She retired in August 1951 after fifty years in Jefferson County welfare work

Steubenville Ohio Florence Spaulding Spaulding Jefferson County

Stranger Is Killed on Ohio 250 Near Bridgeport

An unidentified man was killed yesterday when he stepped in front of a car on Ohio 250 about a half mile north of Bridgeport. The accident occurred in St Clairsville area authorities said.

ST. Clairsville Ohio Ohio 250 Bridgeport

Supreme Court case links 14th Amendment to school desegregation

Thurgood Marshall argued the 14th Amendment forbids segregation and calls for equal protection. Davis countered that Congress not intended to eliminate segregation and left education policy to states, asserting South Carolina alone governs its school system.

Gress Thurgood Marshall National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People Marshall Davis Congress South Carolina

Lebanon Kids Christmas Treat at Town Hall Theater

Lebanon school children will receive their annual Christmas treat on December 23 at the Town Hall theater with two shows, morning and after lunch, due to larger attendance. Santa Claus will be present, and Ray Law and Dr. Robert Blair are sponsors. The program features two hours of comedy and color cartoons for about 1,200 pupils.

Lebanon Town Hall Ray Law Robert Blair Santa Claus Law Law and Blair

Franklin Hi Y Inducts 21 Young Men at Methodist Church

Twenty one Franklin youths were inducted into the Hi Y Sunday at the Methodist Church. Sponsor Charles Laughlin led the ceremony with Rev H Allen Cooper delivering the invocation. Officers Warren Rees Larry Johns Jim Ruppert and John Harris pledged the candidates and pins were placed by parents and a relative or friend.

Franklin Franklin Hi-Y Hi-Y Charles Laughlin Warren Barry Dale Carpenter Jim Elam Ralph Estridge Don Franer Bob Harrington Orville Hedric David Johns Jerry Kirby Bill Layman Ronald McQueen Jim Masen Ted Priest John Rhode Charles Richmond Clarence Roisin Andy Sabo Bob Scearce Jerry Scholl Tom Taylor John Villella Laughlin H. Allen Cooper Methodist Church Jack Bailey Jim Jordan Gene Carpenter Warren Rees Larry Johns Jim Ruppert John Harris

Preble County Women Showcase Home Grown Christmas Ideas

More than 100 Preble County women attended a county-wide Christmas idea meeting at the courthouse. Louise Kesler of Lewisburg chaired the event promoting enterprise and Ingenuity in using home grown gifts and decorations. Anni Jungenhoved of Miami University spoke on Danish Christmas customs and home grown decorating practices.

Eaton Preble County Louise Kesler Lewisburg Jackson Township Anni Jungehoved Miami University Denmark United States

Warren Draft Calls Show No Increase

December draft and pre Induction physical calls match recent months according to Mrs Marjorie Kevenaugh clerk Warren County Draft Board Four county young men slated for physical exams December 15 and six will be inducted December 16 Names to be released later.

Marjorie Kevenaugh Warren County

Germantown Celebrates Christmas With Tree Raise

The Christmas season begins in Germantown with a large Christmas tree raised at Main and Center Streets. Main streets are decorated and lit nightly as Germantown Chamber of Commerce sponsors the project.

Germantown

Honor Roll Pupils Listed At Trenton

Trenton School announces honor roll for the second six weeks under Supt Robert Wearly. Students from multiple grades achieved at least a B in each subject with many top performers named by grade. Notable lists include third grade leaders and a single ninth grader Gary Flenner among others.

Trenton Trenton School Robert Wearly nMonor David Adrian Janet Ash Mary Bailey Sylvia Baker Betty Bowling Charles Brown Barbara Day Shirley Day Linda Kelly Ruth Klamp Dorothy Loman James Martin Sharon Miller Geraldine Alexander Joyce Arrowood Charles Burgess Marilyn Chamberlain Charles Lancaster Linda Lindsay Janet Markle Ralph McClanahan Gerald Murphy Virginia Nill Judith Richards Donna Scherbert Marcia Shannon Glenda Brown Virginia Neal Sandra Schumacher Peggy Shartis Jo Belle Slough Marilyn

Personal Notes Reflect Busy Social Round in Miami Valley

A long list of visits and hostings spans several towns including Hamilton Eaton Seven Mile and Morrow. Families such as the Zieglers Kuhms Fagins and Grashams entertain and travel between Cincinnati Oxford Richland and Camden with church and club events noted.

Germantown Social Notes Include Births and Visits

Mr and Mrs Donald Emrick announce the birth of a son Tuesday. Mrs Charles Taylor moved to Grandview Hospital in Dayton. Mr and Mrs Robert Black and sons of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Herman Clasen. Miss Marianne Grubbs and Miss Sally Horton of Cleveland visited Mr and Mrs Paul Grubbs. Mr and Mrs Walter Loughlin and family of Connecticut were guests of Mr and Mrs Harold MacMurrey. Mr and Mrs Richard Gebron and family visited Mr and Mrs Ray Stevens and family. Maree Club hosted by Mrs Clarence Emley. Germantown Girl Scout Troop Committee met with Mrs John F Torrence. Plans made for Southwest District neighborhood meeting at Camp Miami from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday.

Jess Ziegler Edward Kuhm Hamilton Charles Ziegler Anna Bell Bobby Hamilton Henry Wieche Larry Fagin Harvey Fagin Elizabeth Fagin Neal Fagin Eadler West Elkton Stanley Sloneker Doris Emma Sloneker Clayton Klink Greensburg Ind Harvey Klink Sherman Ogden Maude Snively Frank Young Ida Mack Clayton Thomas Jack Reynolds Jess Manrod Hattie Brown Irene Reynolds Marlene Lawrence Phares Gene Margie Lou Root Glenn Overholt Robert Urban Bobbie Arthur Ebersold Cincinnati Arthur Price William Jerol Oxford Hilda Weaver Homer Zehler Eileen Dowdell Carla Miss Kay Jerry Pyles Ralph Hood Ramsdell Middletown Neals Gray Four Mile Walter Berk Belden Saucer Morrow LeRoy Hammel Grandview Hospital Dayton Joseph Witham and Gilbert Pyles Betty Mary Bill Pyles Germantown Donald Emrick North Cherry Street Charles Taylor Robert Black and Sons Columbus Herman Clasen Marianne Grubbs Sally Horton Cleveland Paul Grubbs Walter Loughlin Connecticut Harold MacMurrey Richard Gebron Ray Stevens Clarence Emley Maree Club Germantown Girl Scout John F. Torrence Camp Miami

Current Events Club Christmas Tea Held at Warren Home

Monroe The Current Events Club held its Christmas Tea at the home of Mrs. C F Warren on Wednesday. Mrs Wanda Bake read the Christmas story and Mrs William E Ballinger sang Silent Night as Christmas carols were sung.

Current Events Club C. F. Warren Wanda Bake William E. Ballinger

Ice Follies attendance and local gatherings in Liberty Township

Comings and goings list attendees at the Ice Follies Sunday including Mr and Mrs Alvin Chapman and others. A WSCS turkey dinner was sponsored by the Methodist Church. Birth announced for George Fredes Jr. in Mer, with local families hosting Thanksgiving guests. Richard DeHaven and Warren Satterfield return home to Pittsburgh after visits.

Alvin Chapman Charles Chap WSCS Methodist Church William Applegate Lloyd Moore Middletown Allen Davis Bob Newton Falls Howard Ellen Dee Mullins W. Wyatt Lebanon Leland Chapman Eugene McKinney George Seibert George Fredes Jr Mercy Hospital Charles Harmon Frank Carpenter Grace Frances Patterson H. J. Patterson Richard DeHaven Warren Satterfield

Reed Children Celebrate Eric Fifth Birthday

Eric Reed turned five with a Sunday party at his Middletown home. Guests included Johnny Long Mike Long Terry Gaynor and Sherry Gaynor all of Middletown.

Eric Reed Earl Reed Johnny Long Mike Long Terry Gaynor Sherry Gaynor Middletown

Springboro W S C S Hosts Christmas Meeting In Red Lion Church

Members of the W S C S of Springboro Methodist hosted the Yule tide gathering of the Red Lion Church branch Thursday at the church. The event included a Link meeting at South Lebanon Methodist Church and a planned entertainment by the Springboro group with Miss Pauline Reedy among the attendees.

Springboro W.S.C.S Red Lion

Eaton Police arrest tally for November

Eaton police made 18 arrests during November for traffic violations. Fines ranged from 5 to 150 dollars with total fines and court costs of 621.25 dollars paid in November. all cases appeared before Mayor Lee Campbell Jr. Earlier months show 16 arrests in October for 445 dollars and 30 arrests in September for 1532.75 dollars.

Eaton N. B. Couchot Lee Campbell Jr

Dog Tags On Sale At Lebanon

Dog tags for 1954 went on sale at the Lebanon courthouse office of County Auditor P. M. Parker. Fees are 2 dollars for licenses per dog and 10 dollars kennel fee. Tags available in person or by mail before the January 20 deadline.

Lebanon P. M. Parker

Community clubs schedule Yuletide and holiday gatherings

Franklin Rural groups outline parties this week with the Jolly Matrons at Mrs Will Clark's Mid The Cream Ridge Club near Middletown the Jolly Jokers at Mr and Mrs Walter Hines home and the Five Hundred Club dining at Midway Inn near Miamisburg then visiting the Shupert residence near Germantown for the evening.

Franklin Jolly Matrons Will Clark Middletown Cream Ridge Club Jolly Jokers Club Walter Hines Five Hundred Club Midway Inn Miamisburg John Shupert Germantown

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