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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1951

Page

5

Local Alumni Return from Allegheny Over Midsemester Break

Maxwell Wright visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wright of Aberdeen Drive, returning to Meadville after midsemester vacation. Nancy Ayres, a junior in art studies at Allegheny College, is also home visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ayres of Sherman Avenue, and plans to return tomorrow.

Allegheny Meadville Max Wright Hugh Wright Aberdeen Dr Allegheny College Nancy Ayres Joe Ayres Sherman Ave

U S Aids French in Indo China Defense Effort Expands

The United States plans a rapid increase in arms shipments to French forces facing Communist pressure in Indo China. Negotiations since Truman and French Premier Pleven met aim to speed deliveries through June. General de Lattre de Tassigny cites new American munitions as key to repelling a January assault by Ho Chi Minh forces.

Washington United States Indo-China Truman Rene Plevet Southeast Asia Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Ton King Jean de Lattre de Tassigny

Puzzle Solved Across and Down Cues Revealed

A horizontal and vertical crossword style clues list unfolds with labeled entries. The grid includes terms for vehicle setups and time concepts, plus chemical symbols, geography, and common words, forming a themed word puzzle.

The Skater McGinley Learns a Humbling Lesson

A braggart named McGinley claims skating prowess to amused youngsters. They trap him into a figure eight lesson on icy ground, he falls as kids unleash a whip game, sliding and ending face down in snow. He leaves with no more boasts of figure eights.

McGinley Declard

Lovely Nuptial Party Honors Mrs Thompson and Dr Nock

A dinner party at Mrs F E Vigor's home on Central Ave honored Gladys Thompson and Jean Nock, who will marry February 10. Guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Wilson, Mr and Mrs Regan, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Draunt.

F. E. Vigor Central Ave Gladys Thompson Jean Nock Howard Wilson Regan Arthur Draunt

Local families welcome new baby boys

Vital Statistics reports several births: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ismourt of Fleming Rd have a boy yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. William Gault of Somerville Route 1 have a boy yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Centers of 316 Cedar St have a boy today. Mr. and Mrs. Pau Emerick of Camden Route 1 have a boy today. Mr. and Mrs. William Perrin of 910 Eighth Ave have a boy today.

Richard Ismourt Fleming Rd Yesteray William Gault Somerville Ray Centers Cedar St Pau Emerick Camden William Perrin Eighth Ave

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Roundup

List of patients admitted and dismissed from area hospitals. Homer Mitchell Aberdeen Dr medical Patricia Ann Reed North Verity Pkwy medical Everett Wills YMCA surgical Charles Mason North Broad St Good Samaritan Cincinnati surgical Mrs Loyes Spencer Taylor Ave surgical Dr A O Spinney Aberdeen Dr Dayton Grandview medical DISMISSALS Sharon Kay Hall Lewis St Anthony DePalma Hill Ave Corbet Shrout Trenton Route 1 Mrs Robert Solter Central Ave Ian McLean Tren Route Blbert Wood Lamber Raymond Bush Wooden Ave Jeff Monk Franklin

Homer Mitchell Aberdeen Patricia Ann Reed Charles Mason North Broad S Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati Loyes Spencer Taylor Ave A. O. Spinney Aberdeen Dr Dayton Grandview Hospital Sharon Kay Hall Kenneth Hall Lewis St Anthony DePalma Hill Ave Corbet Shrout Trenton Robert Solter Central Ave Ian McLean Tren

Scouts to Hold Scrap Paper Drive Sunday

Lebanon residents asked to bundle scrap paper and place at the curb for collection by Boy Scouts of Troop 49 during a Sunday drive.

Lebanon Boy Scouts of Troop 49

Attendants Named for Brown Hail Wedding in February

Attendants for the wedding of Miss Mary Louise Brown and Mr. William E. Hail were announced. The ceremony is set for February 5 at 6 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren with a double ceremony. Miss Dottie Hagins serves as maid of honor and Miss Phyllis Brown and Miss Virginia Van Cleve as bridesmaids. Ralph Hail, brother of the groom, is best man, and ushers include Sam Jackson Chester Byrd and Melvin Shatto. A reception follows at 211 Third St in Trenton hosted by Mrs. Sam Jackson with hostesses Mrs. Melvin Shatto Mrs. John Brown and Mrs. Jackson.

Mary Louise Brown William E. Hail Church of the Brethren Dottie Hagins Yvonne Brown Phyllis Brown Virginia van Cleve Ralph Hail Sam Jackson Chester Byrd Melvin Shatto Third St Trenton Sandra Brown John Brown Jackson

Mrs Schweiger To Speak At Calvary Methodist Meeting

Mrs John Schweiger of Dayton a native-born Russian will address the Women's Society of Christian Service at Calvary Methodist Church Tuesday at 7 30 p m. She will discuss conditions in Russia today and her life across Germany Russia and the United States tracing citizenship and teaching career.

John Schweiger Dayton Women’s Society of Christian Service Calvary Methodist Church Russia Schweiger Germany United States

Sweater Hop to Be Held at St John’s Church

Gaiety will reign this evening in the basement of St John’s Church as freshmen from St John’s School host a Sweater Hop Dance. Dancing runs from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is twenty cents. All Catholic teenagers are invited.

St. John's Church St. John's School

Ohio Layoffs Hit 13 000 In Lorain And Beyond

In Lorain Ohio last night U S Steel president Fairless said daily shutdown costs yield 6 tons of steel per day and 23 miles of pipe. About 600 Ohio railroaders are striking and 600 laid off. Lorain shutdown plus 1500 of Republic Steel and 2000 Fisher Body GM workers laid off due to shipping constraints.

New York Benjamin J. Fairless U. S. Steel Lorain Cleveland Ohio Republic Steel Fisher Body Division General Motors Corporation

Back Seat Not Planned for Oxford Park State Project

Hueston’s Woods State Park near Oxford will not be sidelined says W. W. Flickinger director of the Park Division. The project proceeds cautiously with bids for a dam to impound Four Mile Creek’s water and create a park lake before June 30.

Oxford Huceton's Woods State Park Here W. W. Flickinger State Department of Natural Resources Hueston’s ‘Woods Hueston's Woods Fuckinger Hueston’s Four Mile Creek

Butler County Court Actions Include Injury Suit and Divorces

John Hacker of 1176 Shuler Ave Hamilton sues in common pleas court against the Ohio Industrial Commission seeking compensation for a chronic finger injury suffered July 21 1944 while operating an air hammer for General Machinery Corporation. Probate notes report inheritance tax levies on estates of Oliver Hoover Edward J Gardner and others with distributed amounts and tax figures. Divorces filed include Betty Sibert versus Bonnie Sibert Margaret Childs versus Vernon Childs Lucy Nelson versus Thomas Nelson Beulah Sparks versus Wesley Sparks. Divorces granted include Johnnie Johnson from L C Johnson.

John Hacker Shuler Ave Hamilton Common Pleas Ohio Industrial Commission General Machinery Corporation Betty Sibert Bonnie Marvin Sibert Margaret Childs Vernon Childs New Miami Lucy Nelson Stahleber Rd Thomas Nelson Beulah M. Sparks Wesley Sparks Johnnie Johnson L. C. Johnson P. P. Boll

Oxford Chief Hart Spencer Injured in Ice Fall

Police Chief Harry Spencer was taken to Mercy Hospital in Hamilton after falling on the ice at the town hall. Doctors planned X rays to determine the extent of a back injury.

Oxford Hart

Cotton Farmers Face Record Acreage to Meet 16 Million Bale Goal

A U S cotton supply crisis looms as production nears 16 million bales. Farmers must expand from 19 to 29 million acres, aided by favorable weather, fewer pests, and higher input use, while keeping price supports and labor, fertilizer, and insecticide supplies in check.

New York United States Robert C. Jackson American Cotton Manufacturers Institute Jackson Textile Economics Bureau fact+gatherer Rayon Orion Association of Cotton Textile Merchants of New York

Government honey program aids schools and exports

Mr Clay outlined the department's actions under price support and honey export programs. Since mid September the department has taken over about six and a half million pounds of honey for school lunch use and helped exporters move 11 million pounds to about a dozen foreign countries. He noted a cautious stance on new colonies given the surplus.

Mr. Clay

Bees to ship to 500000 beekeepers next March

A government plan sets 500000 beekeepers to receive a billion bees next March. The bees are produced in Alabama Louisiana Texas Mississippi and other southern states and in southern California. Separate data show 23 percent of US passenger cars are 13 years old or older, versus four percent in 1941.

Alabama Louisiana Texas Mississippi California

Fraternal Order of Eagles marks 53rd anniversary in Ohio

A Columbus luncheon commemorated the 53rd anniversary with state officers and zone directors. Principal speakers included Zanesville Mayor William G. Watson regional Grand Worthy Vice President James H. Kellner of Springfield and Earl D. Schob of Marietta. China and India hold about two percent of world manufacturing despite 40 percent of population.

Columbus Order of Eagles Ohio Zanesville William G.watson James H. Kellner Springfield Earl D. Schob Marietta

Television Schedule Highlights Saturday Night Lineup

TV listings for WLW WKRC and WCPO studios show diverse daytime and evening blocks with Firefighters Hi Life Hilarities wrestling Nature of Things One Man's Family Midwestern Hayride and sports events including basketball and football footage. Local news updates and entertainment features round out the schedule with Dance, theater, and music programs across multiple channels.

WLW Paul Cowley Bob Considine Wkerc.tv Pittsbugh Navy Cinn Lucky Pup New York Sam Levinson WCPO Smith Times Square Paul Dixon Cincinnati Paul Whiteman Madison Square Garden Brickhouses

Malaya Orders Shotguns for Conscripts in War on Bandits

Malaya orders large numbers of shotguns from Britain for use by conscripts amid the fight against Communist terrorists. The government also announces plans to call up civilian manpower to bolster police and military squads, with drafting as required.

Kuala Lumpur Malaya Britain

Jean Shepherd Sing It Again on Night Wave Sports

Preston Sellers reports on Diest Slim Brickers and the Screechers in a basketball night segment. Diest Slim Brickers showcase sharp shooting and defense while the Screechers face strong challenges from rival squads on WMOH-16.

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