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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1949

Page

2

Middletown Service Company Stock to Be Sold to Brothers

Middletown's garbage collection will switch to new management early next year as brothers William and Barney Rumpkey of Oss Township Butler County purchase the company. Audrey Cash, long active in running the firm, will assist the transfer after a performance bond is approved.

Middletown Middletown Service Comany William Barney Rumpkey Oss Township Butler County Audrey Cash Carl Cash Miss Cash Cincinnati Rumpkey Brothers Carthage Cheviot Mt. Healthy Millville First National Bank Carl Cah Tiss Cash

Chinese Reds Hold American Pilot and Crew

A CATC spokesman said pilot James McGovern of Asbury Park New Jersey and two Chinese crew members are safe and well. Wreckage was sighted on a river sandbar about 200 miles northeast of Pakhoi during a Nationalist evacuation to Kunming. The location of McGovern’s detainment was not disclosed.

Hong «Ong Devn Red Territory Central Air Transport Corporation James McGovern Asbury Park N. J McGovern CATC Pakhoi Kwantsi Kunming

Cloves Described as Dried Flower Buds of Evergreen Tree

Britannica notes cloves are the dried unexpanded flower buds of an evergreen tree. This definition emphasizes their botanical origin and persistent evergreen nature.

Third Suspect Held In Theft At Bartles Forge

Cincinnati detectives arrest a third suspect in the Bartles Forge and Foundry burglary case involving about 1200 dollars in material. Hunter J. McNew, 42, of Cincinnati, is booked on grand larceny and receiving stolen goods, with another Woodsdale relative held for further inquiry.

Cincinnati Bartles Forge and Foundry Hunter J. McNew Woodsdale McNew

Homan Found Shot To Death In California

In San Marino California Joy McLaughlin a 39 year old divorcee was found shot in her bedroom with gunpowder residue on her hands. Sheriff records list the death as death by own action pending inquest. John A. Smith oilman 55 was released after questioning and his account that she took her own life was deemed satisfactory by investigators. Autopsy surgeon Dr Frederick Newbarr reported gunpowder smudges from a close range gunshot.

San Marino Calif Joy McLaughlin John A. Smith Miss McLaughlin Frederick Newbarr Sheriff's Garner Brown

Police Brief: James Alex Charged With Careless Driving

James Alex 21 of 149 Grafton Ave Dayton was arrested at 5 05 a m on Route 73 near Franklin on careless driving charges after a police chase. He posted 100 bond and was released, with Municipal Court set for Saturday January 7.

Stolen blue 1940 Hudson sedan reported by resident

Robert E. Hickey reported a blue 1940 Hudson sedan stolen from Crawford Street and Central Avenue. The car, license 941-MY, was taken sometime between 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. Friday, with the owner’s address listed as 319 Charlies Street.

Robert E. Hickey Charlies St Hickey Crawford St Central Ave

Shoplifter Flees in Car After Montgomery Ward Report

Police report a shoplifting incident Friday afternoon at Montgomery Ward. The thief took a shirt and escaped in a car, with officials noting the alleged loot.

Montgomery-Ward

Two Men Arrested By Police At Central Avenue

Officers arrested Clarence Howard 41 of 711 Maryetta Street for a $10 bench warrant and John Simpson 62 of 3124 Ohio Avenue for intoxication at 3 10 p m Friday at 900 West Central Ave.

West Central Ave Clarence Howard Maryetta St John Simpson Ohio Ave

Man Reports License Plate Theft in City

Lewis J. Parrella of 721 Maryetta Street reported to police Friday afternoon the loss of his license plate 555-MY.

Lewis J. Parrella Maryetta St

Ten day grace for Ashland businesses to purge gambling devices

Ashland County Sheriff M. F. Rickenbrod announced ten days grace for businesses to remove punch boards and other gambling devices from public displays. The drive aims to purge local premises of gaming equipment following the warning issued yesterday.

Ashland, O M. F. Rickenbrod Ashland County

Prayer Band to Hold Sunrise Service at Bethel Church

The community Prayer Band meets Sunday at 6 a.m. for sunrise services at Bethel M. E. Church on Columbia Ave.

Bethel M. E Columbia Ave

Vital Statistics From Local District Report

Mary Jean Conover six months old of Waynesville Route 2 Mrs Elva Helms 55 of Pleasant Pin Harry E Stine 65 of Camden Route 1 listed in local vital statistics report with deceased or birth related mentions.

Mary Jean Conover Waynesville Elva Helms Pleasant Pin Harry E. Stine Camden

Local births reported at several families

Mr and Mrs James Sebastian of 908 Wilson Street welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs James Collins of Franklin welcomed a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Joseph Rubina of Middletown Route 3 welcomed a boy yesterday.

James Sebastian Wilson St James Collins Franklin Joseph Rukavina Middletown

Medical and Surgical Notices for Local Residents

A list of individuals with medical or surgical notes including Joan Snider Franklin Dalton Jr James Reed John Bryant James Scott Mrs Schyler Williams John Haddix Ada Puckett Audrey Wesselman Moss Sears Linda Sullivan Gloria Whitt and Janice Wilmer. Several entries marked medical or surgical with dismissals noted for Mrs Schyler Williams and others.

Joan Snider Central Ave Frank Dalton, Jr Franklin Robert Reed Baltimore St John Bryant Manchester Ave James Scott Andrew Scott Eighteenth Ave Schyler Williams Woodlawn Ave John Haddix Charles Ada Puckett South Lebanon Audrey Wesselman Fifteenth Ave Moss Sears Carolina St Linda Sullivan Dallard Sullivan Gloria Whitt Troy Whitt West Middletown Janice Wilmer William Wilmer Highview Rd

Railroader Killed As Auto Hits Pedestrian In Cleveland

A 62 year old railroad worker named Frank Lad ban died when struck by a car last night in Cleveland. The city’s 1949 traffic toll rises to 89 with the fatal incident.

Auto Cleveland Frank Ladban Cleveland

Paramount and Strand Show New Year Holiday Screenings

Theaters schedule a mix of double features and late showings for New Year’s Eve and Sunday. Paramount lists Ichabod and Mr Toad, Shamrock Hill, Jolson Sings Again, and Oh Beautiful Doll with dates and times. Strand offers Counterpunch, West of El Dorado, Red Pony, Square Dance Jubilee, Bomba Panther Island, and Red Stallion of the Rockies with multiple showtimes.

Ichabod Mr. Toad Shamrock Hill Jolson Larry Parks Barbara Hale Mark Stevens June Haver Joe Kirkwood Leon Errol Johnny Sheffield Alene Roberts Arthur Franz Jean Heather

Table Tennis Championships To Be Decided

Two defending champions reach the finals of the YMCA tournament. Dickie Cummins faces Tom Sizer after Cummins defeated Feri Bracken in a recent round. High School champ Jim Aldridge meets Dale Little after Little beat Delmar Hall. Junior High final pairs Tom Newkirk and Jack Sizer.

Harry Ter Braak Dickie Cummins Ile Tom Sizer Billy Scott Cummins Feri Bracken Jim Aldridge Jeri Kindred Aldridge Dale Little Little Delmar Hall Tom Newkirk Jack Sizer Newkirk

Dance to Aid Local Polio Fund at Community Center

A tea dance at the Community Center starts at 5 p m on Monday to benefit the Infantile Paralysis Fund. Mrs Fannie Paton chairs the event for the Infantile Paralysis Committee. Admission is 50 cents per person and Frankie Payne's orchestra provides the music.

Fannie Paton Frankie Payne

Prosecutor to Contest Abbott Venue Change in Retrial

Prosecutor Jackson Bosch plans to file affidavits in Butler County Common Pleas Court to counter Abbott’s bid for a change of venue for her second murder trial. Abbott, sentenced to life in 1948 for second degree murder, seeks a new trial with co-conspirator Cyril Gordon also serving time in the Ohio Penitentiary.

Jackson Bosch Marie Conn Abbott Butler County Common Pleas Court Bosch Abbott Morris State Supreme Court Cyril Gordon Gordon Ohio Penitentiary

Waynesville Infant Dies in Crib Smothering

Mary Jean Conover six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Conover Waynesville Route 2 was found smothered to death in her crib. Death attributed to suffocation by Montgomery County coroner Dr L M McDonald. Services scheduled Monday at Yale Funeral Home at 9 30 a m with burial at Moron Cemetery. Burial follows at Trinity Lutheran Church Lewisburg Ohio and Lewisburg Cemetery. Friends may call at residence east of Gratis after 7 p m today. Zimmerman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Lebanon Mary Jean Conover James Conover Waynesville L. M. McDonald Atgomery County Yale Funeral Home Moron Cemetery Trinity Lutheran Church Lewisburg Gratis Zimmerman Funeral Home

Stine Dies After Short Illness At Middletown Hospital

Harry E. Stine 65 of Camden Route 1 died Friday morning at Middletown Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his widow Edith two sons Jacob and Everett a brother Harvey three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Gratis Harry E. Stine Camden Route 1 Middletown Hospital Edith Jacob Evertt Harvey

Four Traffic Accidents Reported In City Area

Police and state patrolmen report four traffic mishaps in the city and surrounding area with no injuries. Incidents include a parking lot collision on Central Ave and Clark St involving Betty Pauline Lewis, damage to four parked cars totaling about 150 dollars, a Route 747 collision near Route 4 with William Martin and Woodrow W Holbrook, and a tractor trailer rollover on Route 122 near Middletown injuring no one but causing estimated damage of 600 to 700 dollars.

Lu Etta Pierce Hill Ave Central Ave Clark St Betty Pauline Lewis Lewis St Central Clark Herbert Randall Lewis Louise Foutz South Main St Dorothy Darey Middletown-Hamilton Pike Route 4 Wiliam Martin Dayton Woodrow W. Holbrook Springfield Middletown Victor Equipment Company Hamilton Harris Gabbard, Sr Franklin Harris Gabbard, Jr Bridge St. Franklin

New York Stocks and Quotations at 10 A.M

Reading of New York market prices shows numerous industrials and utilities in listed quotes. Major names include Allied Stores, Bethlehem Steel, Boeing, General Electric, General Motors, Chrysler, Curtis Wright, DuPont, Firestone, Goodyear, IBM, Kes, Mack, Packard, Pennsylvania, Radio Corp, U S Rubber, Westinghouse, and Zenith Radio among others.

Ty Allied Stores San Armee Steel Armee Baltimore & Ohio Sienna Barnsdal Bendix Aviation Cues Bethlehem Steel Ae Container Corp Cesanee Cae Continental Baking Ceackee Eee Crucible Curtis Wright Heessencees Deer & Co Bareenees Douglas Aircraft DuPont & Co Deuckaue Ge Electric Auto Lite Firestone Tire & Rubber Co General Electric Eka General Motors Pean Eiena Meron Tiopungte Eek Es Cenennes MES Greyhound Aaa Barks Skeen Ee Goodyea Ute Cues Hiram Weber Hudson Motors Psy eType Inspiration Copper Tel Tel Nhs Ee Kennecott Copper Cvaa AACR Ee Marshal Field Pakee 24 Mead Pennsylvania Ipeac Phelps Dodge Eeceaadees Ae Phillipe Petroleum Procter & Gamble PU Os Beaeceaes Ae Radio Corp Sencaka Er Ropes Moguplic Steel Css United Aircraft APOE U. S F. W. Woolworth Westinghouse Electric Youngstown Sheet & Tube Zenith Radio

Library budget boosted by 3.3 million intangibles grant

Cleveland public library receives 3.3 million dollars from intangible tax revenues for its 1950 budget. Librarian Clarence S. Metcalf says the grant 125000 less than requested will force curtailment of the system's building repair program.

Cleveland County Budget Commission Cleveland Public Library Clarence S. Metcalf

Edinburg Checks Pin 82 Overloaded Truck Arrests

State Highway Patrol conducted a 24 hour traffic check at Edinburg routing 1,090 vehicles to scales. Resulting in 82 arrests for driving overloaded trucks between Wednesday noon and yesterday morning.

Kent, O Edinburg

Legion toy drive aims to aid European children

Conneaut Ohio soldiers post plans a toy collection next week for shipment to Europe. The group will load the donations and send them to European children, with departure scheduled for January 7.

Conneaut. O American Legion

Coats Stolen From Miss Hunter Dinner Estate

In Cleveland an annual holiday dinner hosted by Miss Jan Hunter, national president of the Phillis Wheatley Association, saw coats stolen from a second story bedroom. Two municipal judges were among the victims, with losses estimated at 8000 dollars.

Cleveland Jan Hunter

Akron escapee 22 sentenced for robbery in same day

Leroy Edwards 22 escaped Mansfield Reformatory in April and robbed an East Akron sandwich shop before being recaptured. He pleaded guilty yesterday to robbery and received a 10 to 25 year sentence. He was already serving 1 to 25 years for armed robbery.

Akron, O Leroy Edwards Mansfield Reformatory

Otto Beatty Arrested on Promoting a Scheme of Chance

Otto Beatty was arrested in Columbus on a charge of promoting a scheme of chance. Sheriff Ralph J. Paul reported a $500 fine and a 30 day jail sentence by Justice V. Glenn Smith, though the jail term and $300 of the fine were suspended. Beatty also reported two house thefts in the past month totaling about $25,000 in loot.

Columbus Otto Beatty Ralph J. Paul Beatty Justice V. Glenn Smith

Cuyahoga Falls Opens New East Side Fire Station

Mayor Joseph E. Harding formally opened the citys new 26000 dollar east side fire station last night. The building will house a pumper and be staffed by two four man crews.

Cuyahoga Falls Joseph E. Harding

Stanley E Little resigns as American Stove manager in Lorain

Stanley E Little, 61, longtime manager of the American Stove Company plant in Lorain, has resigned and will retire after 42 years with the firm.

Lorain, C Stanley E. Little American Stove Company Little

Plans to Retire Cleveland Road Foreman after 26 Years

Earl R. Trim of Conneaut Ohio will retire today after 26 years as a road foreman of engines on the Nickel Plate Road's Cleveland Division. He is 53.

Cleveland Earl R. Trim Conneaut, O Nickel Plate Roads

Mrs Elva Helms Rites Planned In Pleasant Plain

Mrs Elva Helms 55 died at home in Pleasant Plain from a heart attack Thursday night. She was a Loveland Baptist Church member. Survived by husband Walter two sisters Mina Richards California Martina Ridenour Owler Mich two brothers Ed ward Winans Lockland Ralph Winans Michigan. Services set Tuesday 1:30 p m Yaie Funeral Home Morrow burial Oak Hill Cemetery.

Lebanon Elva Helms Pleasant Plain Loveland Baptist Church Walter Mina Richards California Martina Ridenour Owler Mich Edward Winans Lockland Ralph Winans Michigan Yaie Morrow Oak Hill Cemetery

Otto V. Dobson Dies After Heart Attack in Eaton Visit

Faton Otto V. Dobson 57 died at Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton after a heart attack while visiting his daughter in Eaton. He was a construction engineer at Wight Field Dayton since 1941 and lived on Tipp City Route 2. Survived by widow Dora Irene and daughter Dorothy Barne. three sisters and one granddaughter. Services Saturday at Barnes Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Burial at Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after noon tomorrow.

Faton Otto V. Dobson Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton Robert Barnd Eaton Dobs Wight Field Tipp City Masonic Lodge Dora Irene Dorothy Barne Lutie Schlecker Los Angeles Calif O.H. Banton Charles City Iowa Rae Temple Sac City Dobson Barnes Funeral Home Mound Hill Cemetery

Deaths Last Night

Dr. A ai Cohen 70 prominent tuberculosis expert and medical director at Eagleville sanatorium died last night in Philadelphia. He served as Clinical Professor of Medicine at Temple University Medical School since 1921 and was born in Poland.

Associated Press Philadelphia A.ai Cohen Eagleville Sanitorium Temple University Medical School Poland

Vatican Archivist Pericle Perali Dies at 65

Rome report notes Professor Pericle Perali 65 keeper of the Vatican secret archives and a founder of the Italian Popular Catholic Party, later suppressed by the Fascists.

Rome Pericle Perali Vatican

Pythians Plan Open House at LaFayette Lodge Sunday

The Knights of Pythias LaFayette Lodge hosts an open house Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Virgil Webster chairs entertainment. A color film Gypsie Wild featuring Marie Montez and Eve Arden will screen. Banquet plans for January 17 are in formation with Woodrow Wilkinson in charge.

LaFayette Lodge Knights of Pythias Virgil Webster Marie Montez Eve Arden Woodrow Wilkinson

St. Peter Claver Mass Times Revised by Pastor

Father Paul Golembowski announced changes to mass at St. Peter Claver Mission. Sunday masses will be 7:30 and 9:30 a m starting tomorrow, with the 11:30 a m service discontinued.

St. Peter Claver Mission Father Paul Golembowski Father Paul

Knight Rank To Be Conferred At Next Weekly Session

Elza Abraham noting the class of candidates will receive the Knight rank at the upcoming weekly session.

Elza Abraham

Tailless Schipperke Poodie Noted as Unique Breed

A historic claim notes the Schipperke poodie as the sole breed of canines born without a tail. The assertion highlights the breed’s distinctive physical trait and rarity among dogs.

Rates of Taxation in Butler County 1949

John W. Wendell treasurer of Butler County Ohio publishes levies for 1949 with General Fund 2.12 mills Retirement 0.05 Conservancy 0.06 totaling 2.23 mills. The notice cites the county treasurer's authority and official location in Hamilton Butler County Ohio.

John W. Wendel Butler County Ohio Conservancy John W. Wendell Treasure Hamilton

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