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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1948

Page

2

Industry needs initiative in managing employer relations

Fred Smith vice president of Powell Valve Co Cincinnati told over 500 supervisors at a Middletown Industrial Council banquet that industry must take the initiative to meet workers needs. He urged writing a clear employee policy and stressed management social responsibility and personal contact to reduce unrest. Clarence Smith outlined the council’s War era origins and ongoing community role. C J Tranter presided.

Fred Smith Powell Valve Company Cincinnati Smith Manchester Middletown South America Middletown Industrial Council Cc. J. Tranter C. J. Stutenroth Robert Miles

Hasselbach Cafe Moves to New 1800 Central Ave Location

John Hasselbach Sr signs a five year lease with Revelos Corporation for a corner spot in the Aa Building at 1800 Central Ave. The terrace Gardens Cafe shifts from 1201 Central Ave to open at the new site first of the year. The building, once Roberson Sporting Goods, will be redecorated with a new front.

Hasselbach John Hasselbach Terrace Gardens Central Ave Centralve Revelos Corporation Mathews Hasselbach’s Cafe Hasselbach Last Roberson Sporting Goods Incorporated Abe Levey Hasselbach’s Market Peoples Packing House Terrace Garden Roberson’s

Obituary for Minnie Curtis Reese Middletown Resident

Services for Minnie Curtis Reese 71 who died Wednesday at her residence 1107 Grand Ave will be held 2 p m Saturday at Joseph R Baker Funeral Home with burial in Middletown Cemetery She lived in Middletown 65 years and was a First Methodist Church member Survived by husband William two daughters Mrs John Fuller and Mrs Duttte Elis both of Middletown one son Paul Curtis Middletown 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren

Minnie Curtis Reese Grand Ave Joseph R. Baker Middletown First Methodist Church William John Fuller Durette Elis Paul Curtis

Mrs Bertha Nickell Dies in Middletown at 50

Mrs. Bertha Irene Nickell 50 of 3019 Omaha Street Middletown died at Mercy Hospital Hamilton at 1 32 p m Thursday after an illness of six months She was a Campton Kentucky native and resident of Middletown 23 years Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10 30 a m at the McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev W D Brock officiating Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery She is survived by her husband Kelso father Samp Taylor Middletown a son Willard Middletown a daughter Mrs Helen Miller Monroe one grandchild three brothers George Taylor Middletown Ward Taylor Franklin John Taylor Illinois and a sister Mrs Goldie Hartness Middletown Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2 5 and 7 10 p m.

Bertha Irene Nickell Omaha St Mercy Hospital Hamilton Middletown Campton McCoy- Leffler W. D. Brock Woodside Cemetery Woodside Cemetery. Mrs. Nickell Is Survived By Her Husband, Kelso Samp Taylor Willard Helen Miller Monroe George Taylor Ward Taylor Franklin John Taylor Illinois Goldie Hartness

Mrs Jessie Clements Receives Word Today

Mrs. Jessie Clements of 242 Yankee Road received word today regarding a matter not specified in the readable text. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.

Jessie Clements Yankee Rd

Death of Mrs Stella Cochran in Rising Sun Ind

The death of Mrs Stella Cochran of Rising Sun Indiana is reported. Services are planned Sunday afternoon with burial in Rising Sun Cemetery.

Stella Cochran Rising Sun, Ind Rising Sun

Carrie Spencer of Lebanon Dies After Brief Illness

Carrie Spencer 71 wife of Frank Spencer of Lebanon died yesterday at home after a brief illness. Services set for Saturday at 2 p m at Oswald Funeral Home with Rev J Taylor McHendry officiating. Interment in South Lebanon Cemetery. Calling hours today at the funeral home. Survived by husband and one brother of Germantown.

Lebanon Carrie Spencer Frank Spencer Oswald J. Taylor McHendry The Lebanon Presbyterian Church South Lebanon Germantown

Albert Ruff Dies. Violinist Singer and Teacher

Albert E. Ruff, 94, a renowned violinist and singer and longtime music teacher, died in Los Angeles. He was once linked with Brahms, Liszt, and Greig and contributed to musical education across decades.

Los Angeles Albert E. Ruff Johannes Brahms Franz Liszt Edward Greig

History Dept Head Katharine Gallagher Dies at 64

Dr Katharine Jeanne Gallagher 64 longtime head of history at Goucher College Maryland born in New York City died in Glendale California at her residence.

Glendale Cal Katherine Jeanne Gallagher Goucher Women’s College Baltimore New York City

Elks Hear Foundation Chairman in Ohio Southwestern District

Elks National Foundation chairman Erwin Schmidt spoke before Elks members at the Elks Temple on N Main St. in the Ohio Southwestern district. Four new candidates were initiated during the meeting last evening.

Elks Foundation Erwin Schmidt Elks National Foundation For Ohio Ngs Elks Temple N. Main St

At the Movies Para Point Opens Friday

Variety Time presents Edgar Kennedy and Leon Errol in a program at 1 25, 4, 6 30 and 9 05 p m. Also Race Street stars George Raft and William Bendix with showings at 2 25, 5, 7 35 and 10 05 p m.

Edgar Kennedy Leon Errol George Raft William Bendix

Cartoon Festival Highlights Animated Shorts Saturday

The listing notes show Dan Dailey and Charles Winniger at 1 15, 5 18 and 9 p m. Also Street with no Name featuring Mark Stevens and Lloyd Nolan at 2 49, 6 52 and 10 35 p m. Saturday special includes all animated cartoons at 4 45 and 8 28 p m.

Dan Dailey Charles Winniger Mark Stevens Lloyd Nolan

Final Interracial Meet at Friendship Church Guest Speakers

The program for the final interracial meet ing at Friendship Baptist Church features Mrs. Leatha Childs Richard Cunningham Neva King and the Rev Bert Perkins of Cincinnati as guest speakers tonight at 8 p m.

Friendship Baptist Church Leatha Childs Richard Cunningham Neva King Bert Perkins Cincinnati

Eagles Civic Service Award Given to Charles R Hook

Charles R Hook chairman of Armco Steel received the Eagles Civic Service Award from Middletown Aerie 528 for longtime community work. Thomas Selby praised his leadership in Civic Association Hospital War Veterans youth activities including Boy Scouts and Junior Achievement. Hook thanked the group after 46 years of local service.

Eagle Charles R. Hook Armco Steel Corporation Midddletown Aerie 528 Cecil Butts Thomas James Selby Thomas Selby Armco Middletown Hook Civic Association Selby Boy Scouts Cecil W. Dane Cecil G. Butts

Member Elected In NALC Branch 188

One new member was elected into Branch 188 of the National Association of Letter Carriers at the Trades and Labor Hall meeting. An additional application was read for a vote at the January 13 meeting. Members decided to buy Christmas seals. Secretary Chester E. Hollenbaugh presented color photos from the national convention in Miami, Florida, last October. The gathering closed with a social hour.

National Association of Letter Carriers Trades and Labor Hall Chester E. Hollenbaugh Miami Fla

Reserve Officers Hear Talk On Bikini Atom Bomb Tests

A Lebanon man and former Navy lieutenant James Townsley spoke to Middletown's Reserve Officers Association about Operation Crossroads at Bikini Atoll in 1947. He described decontaminating equipment, radioactivity safety, and a target miss by 1500 yards, with broader lagoon contamination discussed alongside a Soviet economic outline by Louis Connover. Lt Col Richard A Wilmer outlined a plan to recruit officers for National Guard commissions and potential new armory plans, stressing needed personnel to form additional units.

Lebanon U. S. Navy Bikini Atoll Middletown Reserve Officers Association U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis James Townsley Gardner Townsley Western Star Townsley Armco Steel Corporation Louis Connover Armco International Europe Potsdam Connover U. S. State Department Germany Richard A. Wilmer National Guard Wilmer

Milford R. Dennis Earns Initiatory Degree at Odd Fellows Meet

Milford R. Dennis received the initiatory degree during a 7 30 p m Odd Fellows Lodge meeting yesterday at the hall. He is scheduled to receive the first degree at the next lodge meeting on Thursday.

Milford R. Dennis Odd Fellows Lodge Dennis

Cars Crash on Route 25 Injuring Two

Two people were injured this morning on Route 25 south of Monroe when an icy roadway caused a car driven by Aaron C. Betscher to skid into oncoming traffic and collide with a vehicle driven by Jack W. Irwin. Adrian Mayer and Treva Foley sustained the injuries.

Monroe Adrian Mayer Moore St Treva Foley Wall St Aaron C. Betscher Hamilton Jack W. Irwin Dayton

Accident on Route 4 at Excello hill injures two cars

Officers report minor damage after a rear end collision on Route 4 at the Excello hill. Mrs. Janice Reedy of Middletown Route 1 was hit from behind by William Crockett of 916 Sixth Ave.

Excello Hill Janice Reedy Middletown William Crockett Sixth Ave

Alpha Council Elects Officers for Six Months

Alpha Council No. 326 Jr OUAM held elections last evening naming Charles Mason as Councilor and Coral Wells as vice councilor. Thomas Stubbs was chosen recording secretary with Arnold Pergman as assistant secretary and C R Gerard as financial secretary. Robert Jordan is chaplain and Robert Easterling outside sentinel. Thomas Creech inside sentinel and William Treadway conductor.

Alpha Council No. 326 Jr. Ouam Charles Mason Coral Wells Thomas Stubbs Arnold Pergman C. R. Gerard Robert Jordan Robert Easterling Sentine Thomas Creech William Treadway

Pigs Grow on Ground Coarse Alfalfa Meal

Tests at Iowa State College show pigs gain more weight when fed ground coarse alfalfa meal than finely ground. Researchers compare growth rates and efficiencies to determine best feed form for swine.

Iowa State College

Civic Christmas Tree Erection Set for Saturday

The Juliette Law Club will trim the civic Christmas tree with ornaments at 10 a.m. Saturday. The event, announced by Girl Scout executive Mrs. Garnet L. Church, will take place in the Civic Association auditorium.

Juliette Law Club The Civic Association Garnet L. Church

Middletown Girl Scout Group Led by Louise Windsor

Mrs. Louise Windsor chairs a group composed of representatives from every Girl Scout troop in Middletown, coordinating activities and oversight for the local council.

Middletown

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