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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1948

Page

2

Holiday Draft Operations Delayed for 12 Day Period

Middletown draft registrants who were to have preinduction physicals on December 20 received a 12 day delay after notices were mailed. State headquarters in Columbus ordered a holiday suspension from December 15 to 26 to allow prospective soldiers to spend Christmas with families. Examinations will be rescheduled. some notices were held at the post office. Mrs. Lillian Sebald, clerk of the board, said the directive came from Secretary of the Army Royall.

Middletown State Selective Service Columbus Draft Board Lillian Sebald Secretary of the Army Royall

Driver Escapes Serious Injury In Car Crash

Earl Bombright Jr., 19, of Hamilton, escaped serious injury last night when his car overturned on the Trenton Hamilton Road south of Trenton. State patrolmen said he failed to negotiate a curve and suffered only slight injuries to his left leg. The car was extensively damaged.

Earl Bombright, Jr Hamilton Trenton-Hamilton Rd Trenton Bombright

Accident damages two cars on Route 4 south of LeSourdsville

Patrolmen reported damage to two vehicles in a yesterday collision on Route 4 south of LeSourdsville. Drivers identified were Ora T. Sargent, 35, of Monroe, and Lawrence Carito, 36, of Hamilton.

Route 4 LeSourdsville Ora T. Sargent Monroe Lawrence Carito Hamilton

Traffic Check on Route 4 Yields 24 Warnings

State Patrolmen on Route 4 near LeSourdsville conducted a traffic check. 230 vehicles were inspected with 24 warnings issued for mechanical defects. No arrests were made. The detail included Corp. Dan W. Mahoney and Troopers C. W. Combs R. E. Smith and Martin Richards.

Route 4 LeSourdsville Corp Dan W. Mahoney C. W. Combs R. E. Smith Martin Richards

Four Convicted On Traffic Violations

Frank Adams 20 of Oneida paid five dollars and costs for improper head lights Elvis Tumbleson 34 of Dayton was fined twenty five dollars and costs for improper lights Ralph L Finney 23 of West Middletown Route 1 was assessed ten dollars and costs for permitting a minor to operate a motor vehicle Eliza C Ferguson 30 of German town Route 1 was fined ten dollars and costs for failure to have a driver's license

Frank Adams Oneida Elvis Tumbleson Dayton Ralph L. Finney West Middletown Eliza C. Ferguson Germantown

Court Of Honor Planned For Troop 11

A troop court of honor will be held Monday during the annual Christmas covered dish dinner of Eagle Scouts Troop 11 at the Eagles Hall. Santa Claus is expected. music and entertainment are planned. Cecil Dane will welcome guests while Elza Abraham directs the program. Scouts should bring jig saw puzzles for Longview Hospital patients.

Eagle Scouts Troop 11 Eagles Hall Santa Claus Cecil Dane Elza Abraham Longview Hospital

Weekend Movie Schedule at Paramount and Strand Theaters

This listing shows Paramount screening Edgar Kennedy, Leon Errol in Var Iety Time at 1 25 p m and 4 00 6 30 9 05 p m plus Race Street with George Raft at 2 25 7 35 10 05 p m Sunday A Song is Born with Danny Kaye at 1 50 4 25 6 55 9 30 p m Strand presents Give My Regards to Broadway with Dan Dailey at 1 15 5 18 9 01 p m Street with No Name at 2 49 6 52 10 35 p m Cartoon Festival at 4 45 8 28 p m Sunday Silver River with Errol Flynn at 1 38 5 42 9 46 p m Key Largo with Bogart and Robinson at 2 28 7 32 p m.

Paramount Edgar Kennedy Leon Errol George Raft William Bendix Danny Kaye Virginia Mayo Dan Dailey Charles Winniger Mark Stevens Lloyd Nolan Errol Flynn Ann Sheridan Key Largo Humphrey Bogart Edward G. Robinson

Obituary of Anna Newbauer 55 of Middletown Illinois

The body of Anna Newbauer 55 was found dead on her front walk from a cerebral hemorrhage while sweeping snow. Her remains were returned to Chicago for services and burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Charles six daughters Fritz her son a brother and eleven grandchildren. McCoy Leffler Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Anna Newbauer Highview Rd Chicago Oakridge Thomas Wenzel Butler County Fritz Newbauers Middletown Berkley Ill Charles Marion Schultz Elizabeth Ernst Blanche Motto Margaret Ross Maywood Irene Dabrowski Hillside Anna Mae Naese Bell Cal Carl Worth New York McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Mrs Helen Raber Dies In Kenton Ohio

Mrs Helen Raber mother of Mrs Leo Wilch of West Middletown Ohio died at 5 am in her Kenton home. She leaves five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and was a frequent visitor in West Middletown. Services are Monday at Price Funeral Home Kenton with burial in Memorial Cemetery Kenton.

Helen Raber Leo Wilch West Middletown Kenton

Springboro Rites Set for Pvt James Wilson

Funeral services for Pvt James Wilson killed in Italy in 1944 will be held at the Methodist Church in Springboro Sunday at 2 30 p m with burial in Springboro Cemetery. He graduated Springboro High School 1941 and joined the service in 1942 serving as a military policeman with the Fifth Army in Italy. He died February 25 1944. He survived by his foster mother Mrs Alice Varney of Miamisburg and three half brothers John and Robert Sturgeon of Dayton and Donald Sturgeon in the U S Army. Funeral home calling hours end at noon Sunday.

Springboro James Wilson Italy Wilson Fifth Army Alice Varney Miamisburg John Sturgeon Robert Sturgeon Dayton Donald Sturgeon U. S. Army Gebhart

Deaths Last Night New York Pan American Society Founder

Severo Mallet Prevost, 88, co founder and former president of the Pan American Society of the United States, legal luminary who secured the Orinoco River basin for Venezuela, died in New York last night.

New York Severo Mallet- Prevost Pan-American Society of the United States Orinoco River Venezuela

New York Stocks at 11 00 A M Quotations Greeno Brock

At 11 00 A M Greene Brock lists a broad market slate with Allied Stores American Can American Metal Stanol kelco as Anaconda Copper Baltimore & Ohio Barnsdall Oil MOT Aviation Bethlehem Steel Boeing General Electric Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Edison Curtis Wright Douglas Aircraft Electric Power Firestone Tire General Electric Westinghouse Electric U S Steel United Aircraft United Airlines Chrysler Columbia Gas Procter Gamble Studebaker Texas Corporation Republic Steel Packard Phillips Petroleum Schenley Zenith Radio and others trading across multiple sectors including steel oil aviation and electronics with varied performances noted in the record.

Greene Brock Allied Stores Eee American Can Cikcecesceees Bethlehem Steel Boeing Airplane Brigs Nrig Caekeeeueeaunse Canadian Pacific Edison Curt Wyrne Ek Cho Douglas Beem Ccces Electric Power & Light Firestone Tire & Ar Nee Co General Great Northern Rreaeennaeesa Ey Greyhound Goodrich Ae Els Bance Peiaus Oak Simeon Deouote Inspiration Copper Kennecott Kroger Pegee Ewe P, Lorillard Eesceesesseess Pratadal Bari Aneeses Aseiass Mead Nash Kelvinator Bet Aaa Newport, Inc Northern Pacific AR Tae Ohio Oil Pan American Airways EE Paramount Lewia Ccesses Pennsylvania Phelps Dodge Peeseuacuba Sa Procter & Gombe Eck Ak Ea Studenecer Seese Texas Corp Nadio Corp Republic Steel United Aircraft Bo United Airlines Chrysler Eae Columbia Gas & Electric Commonwealth Edison Continental Electric Auto Lite General Motors Corot Oe Seeaces Cae Int Tel Montgomery Ward New York Central RR Packard Phillips Petroleum Schenleyveres TR Sinclair Oies Southern Pacific ckeGeeneus Southern Rails Saci Speery Corp Standard Oil N. Dec U.S. Steel Westinghouse Electric White Motors Seerr F. W. Woolworth Tc Younis Stown Sheet & Tube Zenit

Santa Arrives For Middletown Day Parade

Santa Claus visits Middletown with a 2 p.m. landing at Mid town Airport. The Santa Claus Committee led by Jack Clark says preparations are complete for the greeting and downtown parade. Firemen prepared candy bags donated by the Middletown Retail Merchants Association for thousands of children at Reynolds Street by the Veterans of Foreign Wars building.

Santa Claus Middletown Santa Jack Clark Station No. 1 Reynolds St Veterans of Foreign Wars

Soviets Publish Korean Documents in Moscow

The Soviet government announced publication of documents on the Korean question. Pravda denounced American expansionists and urged a united democratic state for Korea. The UN Political Committee rejected Russia’s demand for recognition of its North Korea government.

Moscow Pravda Korea Communist Party United Nations Political Committee Russia North Korea

Divorce Petition Filed by Janet Sorrell in Common Pleas Court

Janet Irene Sorrell aged 18 filed for divorce and alimony in Common Pleas Court through her mother Kathryn Garrison of Middletown against George Omer Sorrell. She accuses neglect. the principals were married September 13, 1947 in Franklin.

Janet Irene Sorrell Common Pleas Court Kathryn Garrison Elsmere St Middletown George Omer Sorrell Mares Frankin

Caldwell Divorce Petition Seeks Custody in Common Pleas

Louise Caldwell aged 19 through her mother Nettie Wilson files for divorce from William Caldwell aged 20 in Common Pleas Court. The petition alleges neglect and requests custody of their child, noting they married on January 12 of last year.

Common Pleas Court Louise Caldwell Nettie Wilson West Cliddletown Route 1 William Caldwell Clayton St Middletown

Clarke divorce petition cites cruelty and custody claim

Dorothy O. Clarke files for divorce from Perry L. Clarke after 30 years of marriage in Common Pleas Court. She seeks a divorce decree and custody of their child. The response names addresses including 2108 Winona Dr Middletown and notes Newport Kentucky ties.

Dorothy O. Clarke Common Pleas Perry L. Clarke Winona Dr Middletown Newport

Ogg Divorce Suit Seeks Custody in Common Pleas

Helen Ogg of Okeana sues Ernest Ogg for divorce in Common Pleas Court alleging desertion on March 30. She seeks custody of their four children. The couple wed October 17, 1939 in Osgood Indiana.

Helen Ogg Okeana Common Pleas Court Ernest Ogg Osgood Ind

Will of Charles C Mieth Probate Filed for Estate

The will of Charles C Mieth of Darrtown dated May 12 and probated after his death November 23 leaves equal shares to his sons and daughter after specific bequests. Charles gets a yellow gold watch and the family Bible. August receives certain tools and a watch. Oscar gets a shotgun and farming tools. Hildagard Leibrock gets other contents of the residence. August Mieth and Hildagard Leibrock are named as administrators with Robert J Shank and Luella Bohlander as witnesses. They also administer Emma A P Mieths estate, valued with $2,500 in realty, who died April 30.

Charles C. Mieth Darrtown Charles August Oscar Hildagard Leibrock August Mieth Robert J. Shank Luella Bohlander Emma A. P. Mieth

Inheritance Taxes Levied On Morgan Heirs In Middletown

Inheritance taxes of 123.67 dollars per heir were charged to daughters and sons of the late Guy Morgan of Middletown. The estate had a gross value of 85 567 77 dollars and net value for tax purposes of 79 536 43 dollars, with each heir receiving 15 867 29 dollars. The heirs are Sarah Snethen, Louise Morgan Baker, Robert H. Morgan, Richard G. Morgan, and Irene Lane.

Guy Morgan Middletown Sarah Snethen Louise Morgan Baker Robert H. Morgan Richard G. Morgan Irene Lane

Estate appointment for Mary L. Ross in Liberty Township

Charles A. Ross, widower, appointed to administer the estate of Mary L. Ross of Liberty Township. Estate valued at about 3500 dollars in personal property and 7500 dollars in realty. Died October 15.

Charles A. Ross Mary L. Ross Liberty Township

Settlement in injury claim of Robert Louis Johnson

Settlement at 278.55 was approved in the injury claim of Robert Louis Johnson 12 son of Jessie Johnson Route 7 against Fred Beard. The boy was hurt October 23 when Beard's bicycle collided with his on State Route 127.

Robert Louis Johnson Jessie Johnson Fred Beard Beard

Correspondent Is Ordered To Leave Hungary

New York AP reports Homer Bigart, 1946 Pulitzer winner for the New York Herald Tribune, was expelled from Hungary and reached Vienna four hours before the deadline. He couldn't learn the reason, citing remarks by Ivan Boldiszar and criticism of his coverage of the International Women's Congress.

New York Homer Bigart Hungary Vienna Bigart The New York Herald Tribune Austria Budapest Ivan Boldiszar Hungarian Foreign Office

Colon Divorce Decree Given in Common Pleas Court

Charles Colon of Hamilton obtained a divorce decree from Judge P. P. Boll in Common Pleas Court on his petition alleging neglect against Martha Colon.

Charles Colon Hamilton Common Pleas Court P. P. Boll Martha Colon

Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court

Judge Fred B. Cramer in Common Pleas Court grants Bernice Setser of Hamilton a divorce from George Setser after she testifies to cruelty.

Fred B. Cramer Common Pleas Court Bernice Setser Hamilton George Setser

Phillips seeks divorce alimony custody in Common Pleas

Elizabeth Phillips aged 19 filed in Common Pleas Court a divorce and alimony petition through her mother Grace Kinlevy of Oxford against Clarence Phillips of Hamilton. She seeks custody of their two children. The couple married September 16 1944 and separated February 26 per the suit.

Elizabeth Phillips Common Pleas Court Grace Kinlevy Oxford Clarence Phillips Hamilton

Youth appeals to Ohio Industrial Commission over work injury

Francis V Kartavich 18 through Frank V Kartavich of Middletown filed in Common Pleas Court an appeal for compensation against the Ohio Industrial Commission. He alleges his left eye was injured while working for Broughton Construction Company on June 26 1947.

Common Pleas Court Francis

Oxford Man John Hogue Found Dead at Home

John Harman Hogue 66 of Oxford was found dead in a pool of blood inside his kitchen. An investigation followed after a light burned all day and Dr. Garrett Boone Butler County Coroner ruled the death had occurred about 12 hours earlier and thus appeared non natural.

Oxford John Harman Hogue Garrett Boone Butler County Hogue

Denver Rodeo Opens as First Organized Cowboy Contest

The first well advertised rodeo, a cowboy contest of skill, was held in Denver in 1896 marking a milestone in western sports. The event showcased competitors, spectators, and a new era of organized rodeo entertainment.

Denver 1896

Gift subscription idea from Middletown Journal

A Middletown Journal subscription offers three, six, or twelve month options as a Christmas gift. A seasonal greeting letter will be sent to the recipient to notify them of the gift, with details available through the Journal Circulation Department at 23611.

Middletown Journal The Journal Circulation Department

Petition of Ethel Kahlert Against William B

A filed petition by Ethel Kahlert of Hamilton against William B seeks relief in a civil matter. The case documents reference the court and specify claims against the named defendant. Further details are not provided in the fragment.

Ethel Kahlert Hamilton William B

Flies 3 000 Miles To Restore Love

Luther Harold McCoy an 18 year old from Detroit flew 3 000 miles from Anchorage to reunite with his 15 year old bride Lida Ruth after she wrote love had faded. He declined a $45 daily taxi job in Anchorage and thanked Northwest Airlines staff who helped him as immigration officers avoided a formal issue. He arrived with a parka and embraced Lida Ruth at her mother’s home.

Detroit Luther Harold McCoy Anchorage Alaska Lida Ruth McCoy Northwest Airlines Minneapolis

Police Briefs Seize Suspect on Gambling Equipment Charge

George Sowards, 27, of 2018 Grand Ave., arrested late last night at 609 Crawford St. on a charge of possessing gambling equipment. He was released on a $200 bond to appear in court today. Arresting officers were Patrolmen Landon Webb and Herbert Fawley.

George Sowards Grand Ave Crawford St Landon Webb Herbert Fawley

Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct at Central Ave

Earl Chandler aged 25 of 1331 Ohio Avenue was charged with disorderly conduct after police took him into custody at 1820 Central Avenue.

Earl Chandler Ohio Ave Central Ave

Two hit and run car crashes reported last night

James K. Abbott, 33, of 308 Stanley Street, said his car was sideswiped on Main Street near Sixteenth Avenue. He pursued the other vehicle for about a mile but it fled. Adrian Duff, of 2126 Queen Avenue, reported a left front impact on Grand Avenue near the Miami Cabinet Company and the other driver drove away after inspecting the damage.

James K. Abbott Stanley St Main St Sixteenth Ave Abbott Adrian Duff Queen Ave Grand Ave Miami Cabinet Company Duff

Stolen $1,700 payroll from Cincinnati printing firm

Arthur Bolt 30 said a bandit kidnapped him and beat him then robbed him of a $1,700 payroll from his printing concern. The assailant forced Bolt to drive away in his own truck and fled on foot, according to police.

Cincinnati Arthur Bolt Bolt

JA Firm Works Overtime To Complete Order

Text-Craft Company and Junior Achievement received an order for 20 aprons from George Tamblyn Jr national director and Robert Fog director with a December 20 delivery deadline. Tex-I-Craft works overtime to meet the deadline while Felt Crafters rushes four nights weekly to fill stockings hats and bags orders.

Junior Achievement George Tamblyn, Jr Robert Fog Tony Tamblyn Tex-I- Craft McDade

Screams Stop Two Reported Holdups In Town

Two attempted holdups were thwarted after screams. Mrs. Bessie Lytle on Reynolds Ave faced three youths who fled toward Clinton St. Later Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sears on Girard Ave reported two youths tried to hold them up on State St before fleeing.

Bessie Lytle Reynolds Ave Clinton St Frank Sears Girard Ave Sears State St

Soviets Suspend PV Repatriation

Tokyo AP report states the Soviet Union notified General MacArthur it would suspend repatriation of Japanese prisoners of war for the winter due to heavy winter conditions. The move affects more than 400,000 Japanese remaining in Soviet zones. MacArthur officials expressed disappointment and offered icebreakers and ships to continue operations through winter.

Tokyo Russia MacArthur

Election Ordered At Forge Plant

Washington AP reports the National Labor Relations Board ordered an election at the Canton Ohio Ford Motor Co forge plant to determine collective bargaining agents. Unions listed include Canton Die Linkers Lodge No 30 International Die Linkers Conference International Union United Automobile Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers of America CIO and International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths Drop Forgers and Helpers AFL.

Washington National Labor Relations Board Canton, O Ford Motor Company Canton Die Linkers Lodge No. 30 Inter National Die Linkers Conference International Union United Automobile Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers of America CIO International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, Drop Forgers and Helpers AFL

Comedian Willie Howard in New York Hospital

Willie Howard, 65, a veteran comedian of vaudeville and musical comedy, lies seriously ill at New York City's Polyclinic Hospital with an undisclosed illness. Friends say his condition is serious.

New York Willie Howard New York City Polyclinic Hospital

Jewelry Heist Strikes Hotel Ritz Carlton New York

Police report a $20,000 jewelry loss from Mrs. Sidney Walden’s sixth floor Ritz Carlton suite. The missing pieces include three bracelets a pendant a bar pin earrings and a guard ring kept in a bedroom jewel box. The door was found slightly ajar and no other valuables were disturbed.

New York Manhattan Sidney Waldon Hamilton Walden Ritz Carlton George Reschner Detroit Clare Boothe Luce Waldorf-Astoria Luce Henry Luce

Knights Templars Attend Midlown Christmas Party

The Knights Templars of Middletown Commandery and the Ladies' Auxiliary held a turkey dinner followed by separate meetings. A Christmas program featured Mr and Mrs Charles Eggelston singing Cantique de Noel and a reader, Becky Lockard, reading The Christmas Story. Linda Sue Heck displayed dolls, Sandra Mitchell played Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Barbara Campbell led a closing prayer, and Santa distributed gifts to all.

Knights Templars Middletown Commandery Ladies’ Auxiliary Charles Egelsten Becky Lockard Sandra Mitchell Santa Claus Town Linda Sue Heck Barbara Campbell Egelston

Finnish Soviet Border Accord Signed in Moscow

Pravda reports a Finnish Soviet border agreement has been signed in Moscow. The pact defines the boundary line and border regulations between Finland and the Soviet Union, signaling a formal settlement between the two nations.

Moscow Communist Party Pravda

Finland cedes Petsamo and grants Porkkala lease to Russia

Under the Moscow armistice signed September 19 1944 Finland agreed to cede the Petsamo area to Russia and grant a 50 year lease on the Porkkala headland for use as a military base.

Moscow Finland Petsmo Russia Porkkala

Dan Lawson Fined for DUI in Municipal Court

Dan Lawson, 44, of 707 Yankee Road, was fined $100 and costs with half suspended for being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence. He was arraigned yesterday before Judge Alton H. Combs after a November 28 arrest by state highway patrolmen.

Dan Lawson Yankee Rd Lawson Alton H. Combs

Courts halt wage garnishments and evictions over holiday period

In a Christmas and New Year deferment, Detroit courts announced they will not garnish wages or order family evictions from Monday through January 3.

Detroit

Hog hunt ends day after hogs released from truck

In Goddard Kansas a traffic mishap caused 58 hogs to escape from Gene Plankenhorns truck. Sheriff deputies joined the search to round up the animals as they scattered after the ditch incident.

Goddard Kan Gene Plankenhorn Plankehorn

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