Industry Seeks 70 Percent of Red Cross Goal in Middletown
The Industrial Council at the Manchester Hotel luncheon approved 70 percent of the Middletown Red Cross goal of 18,200, to be raised by local industries and employees. Co chairs Verity Mitchell and Martindale led the drive slated to start March 1, with 6,350 from industry, 6,350 from employees, and 5,500 from downtown groups. Subscriptions totaled 18,385.42, about 147 percent of the goal, and officials expect another oversubscription this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Council
Manchester
Middletown
American Red Cross
William Verity
Wiley Mitchell
James Martindale
Red Cross
National Cross
Auto dealer gets prison term for fraudulent new car sales
Delaware AP reports auto dealer Robert E. Stont aged 36 began a two to ten year penitentiary term after pleading guilty to fraudulent sales of new cars. The Ohio Motor Vehicle Bureau initiated the action.
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Delaware, D
Robert E. Stont
Ohio Motor Vehicle Bureau
At the Movies Paramount Showings This Wednesday
Walter Mitty starring Danny Kaye and Virginia Mayo plays at 1 15, 3 20, 5 25 and 9 40 p m. Nightmare Alley starring Tyrone Power and Joan Brendell shows at 8 4 35 7 and 9 30 p m.
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Paramount
Walter Mitty
Danny Kaye
Virginia Mayo
Nightmare Alley
Tyrone Power
Joan Brondell
Time Out Of Mind and Prairie Raiders at Strand
Strand presents Time Out Of Mind with Robert Ella Reins alvert on Tuesday at 1 25, 4 10, 15 and 16 10 p m and Wednesday at 2 15, 5 135 and 10 20 p m Prairie Raiders stars Jon nny Meek Brown and Ray mond Watton with screenings Tuesday at 3 10, 6 and 9 10 p m Wednesday at 1 15, 4, 6 35 and 9 25 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Ella Reinsalvert
Prairie Raiders
Jonnny Meek Brown
Raymond Watton
Organic matter in soil stores key nutrients
Fragmentary note states organic matter in soil acts as a storehouse for nitrogen and potash with other minerals implied, highlighting soil fertility concepts in agricultural context.
News Views by Art Diver on recovery and war effort
The column argues recovery relies on full production, essentials first, and limited controls with burdens shared. It mentions Baruch as a stern but possibly effective adviser and reflects on wartime sacrifices and shaping the peace. A Portland couple survives a cliff plunge after a car hits a sign urging careful driving. It promotes planning and quality materials from Middletown Lumber Company for housing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baruch
Washington Park Bench
Portland
Orew
Middletown Lumber Company
Central Avenue
Water Works and Charter Study On Wednesday
City Commissioners plan a 30 p m inspection of the water works pumping station with Water Works superintendent C E Beaty ahead of major system improvements. A taxi regulations ordinance is expected to be read at the regular meeting, then leaders will review the City Charter revision files with acting city manager Fred J Schatzmann to consider changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EF. Beaty
Fred J. Schatzmann
Elliott Prominent Middletown Lawyer and World War I Veteran
A Middletown native born October 25 1890 and prominent Butler County figure, Elliott possessed deep insurance law knowledge and represented major firms. He studied at Ohio State University Cincinnati Wisconsin and Miami, earned an LLB in 1916, and formed a legal practice with Judge Gideon Palmer. Veteran flier in World War I, he led American Legion Post 218 1924 25 and contributed to many civic projects in Middletown. He married Anne Horton in 1923 and had two children George and Patricia.
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Monel
Middletown
Butler County
Mr. Elliott
Withrow Elliott
Elliott
Cincinnati and
Lake Erie
Hamilton
Ohio State University
University of Cincinnati
University of Wisconsin
Miami University
McDonald Institute
Cincinnati
Tau Kappa Alpha
Wyoming
Ohio
YMCA
Castell Buildng
Gideon Palmer
Jacoby
First National Bank
Bank First
Palmer
Anne Horton
George
Patricia
Post 218
American Legion
Middletown Bar Association
Butler County Bar Association
Aeronca Wins Second Army Contract For Liaison Planes
Aeronca Aircraft Corp secures a second Army order for 100 L-16B liaison planes plus 17 percent spare parts. Elmer L Sutherland says Wright Field signed the papers. production to start immediately with delivery by March 31, 1948. The firm also pushes three other models, including the four passenger Aeronca Sedan, with a 145 hp engine and 400000 candlepower lighting. The Sedan is due for first delivery around March 1 with a 1000 unit annual target.
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Aeronca Aircraft Corporation
Elmer L. Sutherland
Wright Field
Aeronca
Army
Gunn
Middletown
Sutherland
Gardner Files For Candidacy In Hamilton
Edward J. Gardner of Hamilton filed petitions to run for office today with the board, presenting 500 signatures the maximum under the amended law. He said more than 2,000 signatures will follow and touted two terms in the State legislature and one term in Congress, plus service as former vice mayor. He urged Democratic voters to support his bid as best for the county’s welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Gardner
Hamilton
Gardner
Congress
Raymond Burke
Men Board
Ardner
Middletown Lawyer Served In Bar Associations
State Bar Association member and one of the few Mid dletown lawyers in the American Bar Association. He represented major firms including American Rolling Mill Company Gardner Richardson Company Ohio Casualty Insurance State Automobile Insurance Equitable Life Celina Mutual Insurance Ey ds of London Pennsylvania Casualty Preferred Accident. Middletown will pay his homage after the body is removed to the home at 7 p m Wednesday. It will be taken to the Legion Home Friday at noon and in state there until services at 2 30 p m. The Rev S H Garvin of the Church of the Ascension will officiate, burial with full military honors at Woodside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Home
Elizabeth O'Donnell Obituary in Cincinnati Church Mass
Elizabeth O'Donnell died Sunday night in Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati. Services set for Thursday at 9 30 a m at St Mary's Church officiated by Father Nicholas Schneider. Burial in Woodhill Cemetery. Anglesby Funeral Home in charge. Friends may call after 5 p m Tuesday at the Elm Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Elizabeth O'Donnell
Good Samaritan
Cincinnati
St. Mary’s Church
Nicholas Schneider
Woodhill Cemetery
Anglesby
Elm St
services for John Webb 11 in Franklin
John Webb 11 son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Webb died Monday at 103 S River St. Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at the residence. Surviving are parents and sister Norma. Friends may call after 5 tonight. Eaton Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
John Webb
Elmer Webb
S. River St
Norma
Eaton Funeral Home
William R. Jewell dies. rites set in Middletown
William R. Jewell, 61, of 21% No. Main St., died Sunday at Middletown Hospital. Services by Rev. R. Weed are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home, with burial in Middletown Cemetery. A longtime Middletown resident and former grocer and meat dealer, he lived there 65 years. Family visitation at the funeral home is today from 2–5 p.m. and 7–10 p.m.
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William R. Jewell
Main St
Middletown Hospital
R. Weed
McCoy-Leffler
Middletown
Jewell
Lebanon church service for Joseph Cole dies at 65
Joseph Cole 65 died at his Seleta Peat Bay near South Lebanon Methodist Church. Burial followed in South Lebanon Cemetery. Survived by his widow and nine children.
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Lebanon
Joseph Cole
Seleta Peat Bo
South Lebanon
Cemet
Edward Hansen Dies at 51 in Lebanon Home
Edward Hansen, 51, died suddenly at his Lebanon home last night. Dr. H. M. Williams, Warren County coroner, ruled natural causes. Services and burial will be in Dayton.
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Lebanon
Edward Hansen
H. M. Williams
Warren County
Dayton
Higgins Dies at Chautauqua Residence After Night Ride
J H Higgins longtime summer cottage owner at Chautauqua died late Sunday night at his residence. He had maintained a cottage at the resort for 20 years and recently lived there year round. He is survived by his widow. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p m in his Dayton home at 231 W Fourth St.
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Ha . i
Chautauqua
Higgins
Dayton
Fourth St
Kinzer dies. Franklin township garbage duties passed
Franklin Kinzer 55 of 815 Union died at home after long illness. Survived by wife Alice four sons Colburn Melvin Raymond and Paul all of Franklin and six grandchildren. Services Thursday 2:30 p.m. Congregational Church with Rev. Ray Thompson officiating. Burial Springboro Cemetery. Visitation after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Anglesby Funeral Home Franklin in charge. Son Colburn to take over township garbage collection duties.
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Franklin—Jr. Kinzer
Union F Es
Lemon Ownship
Anglesby
Franklin
Colburn
Mrs Peggy Holland dies at 37 in Middletown Hospital
Mrs Peggy Ralston Holland 37 of 915 Beech Street died at 1 55 PM Monday at Middletown Hospital after a period of illness. She was secretary and acting president of the Mokty Tesmer Machine Company and a member of First Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband Harry and children Gwen and Michael, plus her mother. Friends may call at 1802 Tytus Ave after 7 PM today and noon Friday. Rev A Leland Forrest will officiate burial at Woodside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Ralston Holland
Beech St
Middletown Hospital
Holland
Mokty-Tesmer Machine Company
First Methodist Church
Harry
Gwen
Micheal
Re. Agunt Mokry
Tytus Ave
Kenneth Leary
A. Leland Forrest
Woodside Cemetery
Mrs Lillie Conarroe Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Lillie A Conarroe 42 died at 12 noon Monday in her hometown after a brief illness. She resided in the community all her life and was active in local affairs. She is survived by relatives and friends in the area. Funeral arrangements were pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie A. Conarroe
Tie Town
Fire Destroyed Home and Trailer on Penny Royal Hill
A morning fire at 8:30 on Penny Royal Hill near Franklin destroyed a two room frame dwelling on Green McGuire farm owned by Jesse Bailey and his three children. A nearby trailer owned by Bash Patrick also burned, incurring about 2700 in damages. Patrick and his family had recently moved in. Fire department could not curb the blaze.
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Franklin
Penny Royal Hill
Franklin Fire Artment
Green McGuire
Jesse Bailey
Bash Patrick
Patrick
Taft Hartley Law Challenged by ITU in Indianapolis
The International Typographical Union filed a challenge to the Taft Hartley act in federal court here claiming section 10 1 granting the NLRB power to seek injunctions violates due process. The ITU also seeks dismissal of the NLRB suit, arguing the action was brought by a regional director rather than the board itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
International Typographical Union
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
ITU
GOP Lincoln Day Banquet Planned by Butler County Officials
Butler County GOP officials and county leaders plan the annual Lincoln Day dinner for February 23 at the Chester Hotel ballroom. Orman M. Elam, central committeeman, says the speaker will be announced after contacts are made. After last year’s food shortages the event aims to show a revived party effort with widespread ticket demand.
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Butler County Gop
GOP
Ker
Orman M. Elam
Lincoln
Chester
Franklin Minister Protests Liquor License Request
Franklin pastor and a church delegation protested Christine Heflin Gabbard s request for a Dream Bar liquor license within 500 feet of First Baptist Church The council ordered a letter to the state Liquor Department and sought a Columbus hearing transcript. other actions included street marker bids and station remodeling for a new truck.
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Franklin
H. S. Gessner
First Baptist Church
Christine Heflin Gabbard
State Liquor Department
Gessner
Harles C. Black
State Liquor Board
Columbus
Black
Council
Gabbard
William Reynolds
Funeral services set for Robert L. member of First Baptist
A obituary note states that a member of the First Baptist Church will have visitation today from 7 to 10 p m and Wednesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p m at Wilson Funeral Home Rev John I Parr will conduct the funeral at 2 p m Thursday at the funeral home Burial will be in Miltonville Ohio Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Funeral Home
John I. Parr
Funeral
Miltonville, O., Cemtery
George E Coddington obituary from Middletown roots and lumber ties
George Edward Coddington, 75, of 182 Park Street, died at his son John Walter Coddington’s home at 1408 Fairmount Avenue at 2 PM Monday after a two week illness. A Middletown pioneer, he worked for Bisminger Lumber Co. and Henry Erb Lumber Co. before retirement and belonged to the Moose Lodge. Survived by his son and two grandchildren. Lee Funeral Home at 35 and 7 to 10 PM Wednesday. Services at 10:30 AM Thursday at the funeral home. Burial planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edward Coddington
Park St
John Walter Coddington
Fairmount Ave
Middletown
Mr. Coddington
Bisminger Lumber Co
Henry Erb Lumber Co
Tis
Moose Lodge
Lee Funeral Home
Funeral Home
Woodside Cemetery
Dennis Job as Inspector Delayed Amid Uncertainty
Dennis the newly appointed garbage inspector remains undetermined days after appointment. Acting City Manager Fred J Schatzmann and a Commission member said they do not know when he will start work. City Commissioners appointed ex-detective Jess Dennis to review Middletown Service Company complaints to judge if criticism is valid. A new Police Department pension rule went into effect Sept 26, 1947, affecting Dennis Iggy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
Fred J. Schatzmann
Middletown Service Company
Police Department
Williams County Clerk Reports Notable Tides in Lakes
Clerk Wange notes perceptible tides in certain lakes, detailing observed fluctuations and potential local implications for water levels and shoreline activity. Public advisory urged for residents and anglers to monitor conditions.
Annexation Plan Delay Hits North Midletown Area
A new delay in annexation for North Midletown was reported as William Burton notes a freeholder list must be prepared before petitions. L P Diefenbach will compile lot numbers house numbers and owners plus vacant lots to verify signatures against deeds. The area includes Maple Park Avalon Roselawn and Dixie Heights with a steering committee formed after town meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Midletown
William Burton
Burton
L. P. Diefenbach
County Commission
Tyers
Maple Park
Avalon
Roselawn
Dixie Heights
Aple Park
Sickness Hits Carrier Roster Causes Shortage
Sickness continues to plague carrier personnel causing a shortage of about 12 carriers. Despite the extra workload, carriers and substitutes have kept to the schedule to date.
Middletown Mother Fined At Hamilton
Mrs Odessa Bell of Middletown was fined in Hamilton after authorities alleged she aided her juvenile daughter to falsify her age to obtain a marriage license. A juvenile delinquency investigation led to charges against Bell and two clerks in the marriage license bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa Bell
Hamilton
Oscar Leiser
Oe Ee
Polio Drive Extension Cancelled In City Campaign
The March of Dimes committee cancelled plans to reopen its downtown booth due to competing fund drives. Final receipts reached 6781.26 with about 1000 attendees reported at dances. the booth will be dismantled and efforts shift to tabulating receipts and completing reports.
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March of Dimes Committee
J. Mee Adow
Charles Reuthe
Central Ave
Broad
Neck vertebrae counts in birds and giraffe question
The riddle states sparrow necks have 14 vertebrae and swan necks 23. the giraffe neck lacks a fixed number in the prompt. If following mammal cervical counts, giraffes typically have seven cervical vertebrae, as do most mammals.
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Art
Old Charter Up
Bill
Steak and Chop House
Poasttown
Miami River
BILI
Morris
Second Army
Elizabeth O’ Donnell
J. H. Higgins
Joseph N. Kinzer
Mrs
Peggy Holland
Lillie Conarroe
S P. M
N. Main ST
Gray's Watch Service
The
George E. Coddington
Wange
Williams County
Westinghouse Laundromats
Miami
Night Stands
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