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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1951
Page
2
The commission approved a wage study plan for city employees to be conducted by J. Chicago over the next three months. Commissioners last night endorsed the recommendation of H. W. Starick, city manager, and authorized him to move forward.
The article outlines a Senate focused discussion on strengthening the Taft Part Act and addressing emergency powers and potential strikes. It notes varying positions, including court injunctions, and mentions the 1948 reference and plans for committee reviews and pay studies for city employees.
Three men faced municipal court actions after a Tuesday disturbance at Liberty Restaurant on Central Avenue. Fleve Adkins of 696 Catalina Street paid 15 dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct and 19 dollars for interest. John Nezazen of New York City and Frank Welner of Calumet Avenue had charges of destruction of property dismissed along with disorderly conduct in their cases.
Police Chief Joseph Blackmerec warned residents and businesses to clear ice and snow from sidewalks. He urged salt application on thin ice to prevent falls as the department reports numerous complaints about uncleared walks.
Police report two separate crashes injuring a pedestrian and a driver. One incident involved Carl Dekkers struck while walking and another near Central Avenue where a car collided with a parked or stopped vehicle. both cases are under investigation.
Residents endure a major snowstorm with buses jammed and traffic stalled on Central Ave. Drivers rasp sidewalks as shovels bite. People glimpse snowbound crowds and a lone office clerk laments the disruption while others fear continued March weather.
William Allfrey of Porter Heights Excello was shaken up when his car was struck by a truck driven by Pral Cohen eight of 3 Highland Street yesterday afternoon at Verity Parkway and Lafayette Street. Pedestrian stated.
Police said Charles Leonard and C L Awen were involved in a two vehicle incident at unspecified location resulting in $160 damage to Leonard’s vehicle. Awen is listed as a resident of 18 Fleming Rd.
Shareholders of the First National Bank of Middle Town are offered rights to subscribe for the new capital increase of 625000. A detailed notice mailed to holders explains the terms and the purchase deadline February 28. A letter from bank president Calvin Verity accompanies the notice.
Fire Chief William Pishbaugh says a failure to shut gas valves caused an explosion at the William Kos Market on Fleming Road yesterday. Injured include Litsakes Tipror Crist Litseakes and Hedges. window glass shattered and damage estimate ranges from 2 500 to 6 000 dollars with contents loss about 3 000 dollars.
An old advertisement touts FASTEETH powder to stabilize false teeth for firmer, more comfortable wear. It promises no taste or nausea, notes alkaline formula, and suggests purchasing at any drug store.
The State General Scholarship Tests for high school seniors are postponed to February 6 due to weather. County chairman C. H. Williams announced the delay this morning, with about 100 students from Middletown, Trenton, Joe and Wayne Township high schools planned to take the test when rescheduled.
Forty North Middletown firefighters and residents attended a Tuesday NFMD meeting where a film Pattern for Survival was shown. Paul White from the fire department discussed citizens' roles in a bomb disaster and a follow up meeting at Maple Park School was announced for North Middletown residents.
Hollywood reports Din Taylor may star in another Father of the Bride sequel following Father of the Bride and Father’s Little Dividend. Liz Taylor jokes the title may be uncertain and quips about possible naming.
The Defense Department reported U S combat casualties in Korea at 46,814 with notifications through January 26. The weekly rise was 613, the smallest since last August. The breakdown includes 6,897 killed in action 30,615 wounded and 9,302 missing in action.
Hollywood reports producer Sam Zimbalist discovered that natives in King Solomon's Mines surprise with size and curiosity. A crewman asked a large fellow if he wanted to play craps. the native offered a game of Canasta with card gestures.
Paramount shows Walk Softly Stranger with Woman on Pier 13 Wag on Master and Sultan's Daughter plus Lure of the Island with multiple daily showings. Friday adds Chain Gang Texas Dynamo Hamlet Grounds for Marriage at Colonial theater.
A woman on HE Sixth Ave slipped and fell in front of the Dele Hardware Store while en route to work. She was carried to the hospital by ambulance with injuries not listed. Police report the incident as an accident and will investigate local conditions.
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