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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1950
Page
3
The will of James Richard Purdy of Hamilton is filed for probate directing the estate to his widow Lillian A. Purdy who is named executrix. The will dated September 18 1924 was witnessed by Charles Blumenthal and Fred A Hinkel. The testator died December 11.
Gerald Springfield and Betty Jean Springfield face neglect allegations at 4202 War ren Rd Middletown while Blaine Deaton sues Josephine Deaton of 1605 Garfield St. Also listing 81245 Elwood St Middletown.
Lt General Ridgway in Korea expresses deep respect for the spirit of the late Lt General Walton Walker and all members of the Eighth Army Navy and Air Force following Walker's death in a jeep accident last Saturday.
Mrs Williams of Abbeville Louisiana shares a testimonial praising Hadacol for boosting energy and appetite after a year of fatigue insomnia and poor meals. She reports three bottles brought noticeable improvement and credits Vita mins B1 B2 Niacin and Iron. The ad urges readers to buy Hadacol with a money back guarantee and direct ordering from The LeBlanc Corporation Lafayette Louisiana.
Vital Statistics lists births: Thompson couple Germantown Route 1 announce a girl yesterday. Carrozza at 2309 Armco Dr. welcomes a boy yesterday. Hickey at 909 Malvern St. welcomes a boy yesterday. Stubbs at 408 McKinley St. welcomes a girl yesterday. Out-of-town Gillespie family of Dayton reports a boy William H. III born December 25 at Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton. Paternal grandparents noted as W H Gillespie Sr. of 1408 Yankee Rd.
The notice lists multiple pairs of residents from Hamilton Middletown and surrounding areas with ages occupations and locations. It includes couples and pairs connected to Camp Atterbury Fort Bragg Fort Benning and local addresses highlighting a mix of soldiers shop workers students and office staff.
A parade of names and addresses appears with surgical and medical notes for residents across Franklin, South Sutphin Street, Ellen Drive, German Town Route 2, Fourth Avenue, and other locales. Dismissals and family references are included, noting Billy Ruth Ingram and Roy Snyder among the entries.
An 18 month old Hamilton Ohio child Hazel McQueen died in Lexington after a two car collision on Monday. The parents Robert E McQueen 23 and Mrs McQueen 19 were injured with knee and ankle fractures and possible skull fracture. Maggie Howard 19 and Elmer Howard 28 suffered injuries including a leg fracture and skull fracture. Alfred Holmes 56 Lexington Negro driver of the other vehicle had serious injuries.
Hamilton special report says Cpl. John Charles O Connor 23 died after a motorcycle crash Saturday night. He was en route from Fort Knox to his home when the cycle skidded and toppled into a car. He served nine months with occupation forces in Germany and is survived by his parents two brothers and four sisters.
Cleveland's post office reports postage stamp sales topping 20 million dollars this year, triggering pay raises for Postmaster Joseph F. Prosser and 14 aides. Prosser's salary rises from 10,970 to 11,970 a year with others getting at least 200 more, effective July 1.
The Brooks mountains of northern Alaska remain among the least explored regions under the American flag. Researchers note the harsh terrain and limited access hinder systematic study and mapping.
Dr Alonzo Willard Fortune 77 minister educator and former president of the International Convention of the Disciples of Christ died in Lexington AP says born in Kilbuck Ohio. He led Disciples churches in Chagrin Falls and Walnut Hills Cincinnati and served as Kentucky Christian Missionary Society trustee. He won KU Algernon Sullivan Medal in 1944 and Hiram College alumni award in 1946.
Butler County Commissioners favored a substantial salary increase for county employees in a recent resolution. The exact amount depends on Auditor R. H. Smith's report on available funds, with a possible raise not exceeding 25 dollars per worker if funds permit. The raise would take effect January 1 pending certification this week.
Warren County will convene a grand jury on Monday January 8 at 9 30 a m with about 25 cases on the docket prosecuted by Marvin E Young The list includes shooting with intent to kill burglary breaking and entering automobile theft assault and battery among the matters to be investigated
Elmer B. Henslee, 63, a veteran engineer in Ohio telephone service, died Christmas night of a heart attack while driving. Born in Zanesville, he began with Ohio Bell in that city, then spent 19 years in Cleveland as an engineer for American Telephone and Telegraph.
Firemen answered a call to the Open Hearth department at Armco East Side last night as hot metal burned and congealed on a gas hose with no damage. Chimney sparks caused $25 damage to a home at 1008 Auburn St owned by Louis Martin of Cir cleville, reported by firemen.
Paul J. Gallagher, 54, a county garage employee, was killed yesterday when struck by a truck at the garage. Norway produces 46,000,000 matches daily, about 75 percent used for domestic consumption.
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