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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1948
Page
2
City Commissioners plan to appoint four patrolmen at tomorrow night’s meeting as part of a department reorganization to reach a 49‑officer force. A sergeants exam may be ordered in the new year, adding two sergeants and two detectives to the lineup.
The Middletown Journal suggests gift subscriptions of three months six months or one year as ideal Christmas presents. A season's greeting card will be sent instantly to notify the recipient of the gift. Contact the Circulation Department at 23611 for details.
The Transportation Development Committee will meet tomorrow at 4 p m in the municipal courtroom to study the Wildwood rail crossing regarded as hazardous. Francis Carmody says safety director Paul Wilson has been invited and L A Champ of New York Central Railroad may attend. A full report on the crossing will be presented. no formal request for depot relocation between Sherman and Wayne Aves was authorized at the last meeting.
The will of Msgr. John F. Cogan who died a week ago leaves $500 to Archbishop John T. McNicholas Cincinnati for dioce san seminaries and $300 to the church for masses. $300 is directed for funeral expenses. Personal articles including his automobile and library go to nieces and nephews who also receive the proceeds of an insurance policy. His sisters Miss Margaret Cogan and Mrs. Julia Burke are beneficiaries in another policy. Legatees include Rita Cogan Thomas Byrne Thomas Cogan John Burke and Robert Burke plus Rev John Byrne Sister Alice Byrne Rev James O Byrne Margaret Connaughton and David Burke. Msgr. Cogan had been pastor of St Joseph Church since 1929 and was elevated to Monsignor in 1945.
The Anderson farm near Monroe, a landmark for residents, was sold to the Church of the Seven Dolors at Monroe for 35500. The 95 acre tract includes an eight room house and has been in the Anderson family for over four decades. Father James Kruseling of the church paid the consideration to the Anderson estate with Elliot D. Levey as executor. Cincinnati Diocese officials said the land was bought at public auction for possible future parish expansion. no immediate plans exist.
Edward C Benhaus 54 of 2119 Logen Ave died suddenly yesterday evening at his residence of a heart attack. A London O native, he lived in Middletown eight years and worked at Clayton Lambert Manufacturing on the farm line. WWI Rainbow Division veteran and Holy Name Society member. Survived by widow Genevieve and brother Jacob of London. Requiem High Mass at St Patrick Church with burial in London Catholic Cemetery. Body moved from Schramm Funeral Home to O'Conner Funeral Home in London. Fire squad responded at 5 34 p m with respirator aid until coroner Dr Thomas Wenzel arrived.
Funeral services for Sgt Oliver Kash 22 killed in Germany April 1944 will be held at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home Thursday at 2 30 pm with Rev Kenneth Lear ey officiating. Burial at Woodside Cemetery. Kash a Monroe High School graduate 1941 class president active in track and football. Survived by parents Norman Kash 1837 Oberon Drive a daughter Linda June and three brothers Owen Ova and Gene of Middletown. Friends may call Wednesday 4 10 pm.
Middletown public schools will dismiss after regular classes on Wednesday December 22 for Christmas vacation. Public school students gain a half day while parochial students have morning classes December 23 and depart at noon. All students return Monday January 3.
Middletown officials announce room for more than 16,000 National Guard officers under a large scale expansion. Civilians with specific qualifications, including former WWII officers, ROTC graduates, and civilian specialists, may obtain commissions. A Middletown infantry guard company, Company F, 147th Infantry, is already organized. three more units are being considered if officer personnel can be found.
The body of S-Sgt. Orval Reynolds, 21, aerial engineer killed in a plane crash in Italy on June 11, 1944, arrived at Lebanon today. The funeral details follow as the community honors a fallen airman.
Efford Evans Franklin Evans 26 son of Mr and Mrs Zeff Evans Fourth Ave Franklin died Monday evening after a several months illness at home Survived by parents three sisters Mrs Mary Isaacs Jackson Ky Mrs Madeline Clemens Marathon Evans both of Franklin four brothers Luther Vernon Eugene Franklin and Dallas Evans Richmond Ky Services Thursday at 2 pm Ninth St Church of God with interment Woodhill Cemetery Friends may call at residence after noon Wednesday Robert Eaton Funeral Home in charge
Tuesday and Wednesday lineups feature Tyronne Power and Anne Baxter at 1 15, 3 15, 7 15, 9 15 with Silver River starring Errol Flynn and Ann Sheridan at 1 38, 5 42, 9 16 p m Also Key Largo with Bogart and Robinson at 3 98 and 7 32 p m Wednesday Flowing Gold with O Brien and Garfield at 1 15, 4 21, 7 27, 10 19 p m and Gods Country and the Woman with Brent and Roberts at 2 42, 5 48, 8 54 p m
A break in occurred last night at the Butler County Canning Company plant. Police said entry was forced and valuables were disturbed. no injuries reported as investigators canvass the site for clues and review security footage.
Residents protested a Grand Ave zoning change from residential A to B at the City Planning Commission meeting. The ordinance, approved December 1 after a public hearing, allows a 60 foot setback for a new apartment development and followed a four to one vote with one dissent. The group urged rescission of prior actions and continuation of the matter, while the Planning Board discussed a separate Wicoff St. proposal with no action.
Hamilton named city manager by unanimous council vote after screening forty six applicants reduced to three. Official action to be taken at Wednesday meeting. First act cuts $78,140 in 1949 budget including police and fire department additions, dog catcher, and a junior traffic engineer.
Deputy Sheriff Richard Schultheis reported that a break in at the Monroe office yielded an $18 pen. Entrance was gained by removing putty from a window and unlatching it.
New York Central to temporarily restore two Ohio passenger trains during Christmas amid expected heavy travel. The 1 10 p.m. north eastbound and the 8 03 p.m. southbound services will run on selected dates including December 17 18 24 26 and January 2. Officials say restoration aims to ease congestion and assist college students and business travelers, with permanent return contingent on traffic.
Rehearsal begins at 7 30 for SPEBSQSA members who will join Christmas Eve carolling. Meeting at VFW Hall Reynolds Ave to polish chords for the annual Christmas serenading of shut ins announced today by chairman R J Hes ter.
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