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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1954
Page
14
Lebanon Police Chief W H Fulberth announced 1953 was the department's busiest year. Fines and costs totaled 20148 45 and parking meters 21179 25. Tickets 6253 issued 1057 arrests with 34 034 tickets for overtime parking and 185 automobile accidents. Four killed 22 injured. 27 burglaries 2 unfound 13 cleared 1 robbery 6 larcenies 2 autos stolen 1 cleared.
Sue Christian extension nutrition specialist at Ohio State University will lead a Preble County home demonstration meeting at the Dayton Power Light Co. office. She will discuss main dish meals as two leaders from each club attend and arrange demonstrations for their groups this month and next.
A thief stole 12 dozen eggs from a farm near Las Cruces. Police traced tracks to a heap of shells and the 12 cartons with no sign of spilled contents. Authorities seek a man capable of holding a 144-egg omelet.
Jacksonburg W S W S of the Jacksonburg Evangelical United Brethren Church held a monthly meeting at Mrs. Lloyd Davis residence with Mary Lou Sibey as leader. Several local families hosted dinners and visiting relatives from Lebanon and Middletown attended various social events and Sunday visitors. Worship for World Service Day is scheduled for Sunday February 14 at the church.
The Agriculture Department moved 185 million bushels of surplus old-crop corn to market at a slight price cut to prevent deterioration. The price meets market level but not below the county support, currently about 1.60 per bushel nationally. Local county rates exceed the national average with Warren 1.64 and Butler, Preble, Montgomery at 1.63 per bushel, reflecting eastern freight costs.
Walton B Bliss executive secretary of the Ohio Education urged Butler County boards to grow their own teachers, noting 70 percent return to home towns. He warned of nationwide school consolidation and cited Oxford Hanover merger as a model. Ora Burdge announced a county survey for special education needs, with Hamilton and Middletown already offering classes. The meeting, at New Miami School, drew about 100 board members and clerks.
Franklin Miami University extension course creative drawing art education begins its second semester tonight at 7 o clock in the Anthony Wayne Derwin Edwards is the instructor. Three hours of credit are offered for completion of the course.
News brief items from Miami Valley residents. Calls to Wheeling for a father’s illness. resignations as Harveysburg high coach. multiple dinner visits and family gatherings across Lebanon Middletown Franklin and Dayton. local hospital stays and social club meetings. travel to Florida for wintering relatives. weekend guests and luncheon notes. Names include Marvin McCoy James Hough Reason Davis Ada Lackey George Burroughs Walter Wessmore and others.
Visitors were numerous this week across Middletown and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carr hosted guests including the Spriggs family and Floyd Woods family with children, plus Harold Frame and family from Middletown. Mrs. Euclid Neal plans Middletown Hospital admission. Joe Trainer named new custodian at West Elkton school.
Mr and Mrs Robert Harris announce the birth of their first child, a son, born Monday at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Mrs J Dewey Scholl was a business visitor in Cincinnati Tuesday and Sunday guests of the Rev and the family.
Carlisle residents enjoyed Sunday meals with Mrs. Bea Grant in Columbus. Senior Girl Scout Troop M4 and leaders hosted Girl Scout Troop 16 in Carlisle High School auditorium. Franklin guest Thirkield spoke on teen behavior. Rozzie Enterman visits Dayton relatives, Cora Richardson travels to Columbus for two weeks. Mary Anne Hamlin and Reta Blair visit from Bowling Green College. New Jersey Presbyterian Couples Club holds monthly meeting. Daytona Beach students Jim Moore and Nancy Morgan, visiting from Anderson College, stayed with the Moores. Jim Moore will coach and teach at a boys club in Anderson starting Monday.
Trenton Edward Miller of Middletown visited the ill William Willis. Ruth Paullin visited daughter Mrs Elmer Adams and family in Columbus. Urban Davis and Beverly visited Clarence Kelley and son Terry. Donald Bailey and daughter visited Albert Ward in Indiana. Women attended Canastar Card Club at Mrs Donald Bailey’s home. Harley Pheinegger and son Bobby returned from a Florida vacation.
A new product from Glaxo promises easy floor maintenance by applying with a brush twice a year. It creates a high lustre slip resistant coating that seals dirt, dries in one hour and is water clear. Sold at Streifthau's Hardware.
Butch De Young son of Mr and Mrs Don De Young was seriously injured last week in a bicycle fall after school. X rays showed a skull fracture. He improved after treatment and was sent home. Various local social updates follow including hospital visits, community club events and family notices from Mason and Cincinnati area.
Lebanon area notes show Genntown Community Club meeting Friday at North Broad way home of Mrs Isa Pence. Committee aiding her includes Mrs Jessie Wood Ina Bunnell and Mrs Louise Evans. Laura Young to lead devotions.
William A. Young of Dayton, longtime YMCA Camp Kern director and now with the Salvation Army, will address the Lebanon Rotary Club at tomorrow noon’s luncheon at the Golden Lamb. He will discuss his new Salvation Army work and local activities.
The Mother's March for Polio in Gratis raised 183.31 so far, said chairman Lowell Knabe, with more donations expected. Evangelistic services run 7:45 daily this week at Gratis Church of the Brethren led by Rev. Ivan Eikenberry, a former Eaton teacher. A long list of local life events follows including births, engagements, and community activities through the weekend.
Columbus special reports the 1953 drought and its impact on city farms and factories will be central at the third annual Ohio Water Clinic Conference February 11 and 12. About 24 speakers from OSU and state agencies will address weather, pollution, supply, conservation, and public water needs.
The Germantown JayC-Ettes met last night at 7:30 in the municipal building with Mrs. Donald Hueber as temporary chairman and Mrs. Robert Conrad assisting with the press.
Lebanon special report notes Warren County will distribute 28800 from gasoline tax among 11 townships each gets 800. County road and bridge fund will receive 20000. County Auditor A M Tea reports the allocation.
Overpeck Mrs Clyde Slater of Cincinnati visited Mrs Earl Housefield and daughter Judy. Mr and Mrs Frank Andrews called to Jay County Ind for death of William Wehrley, Mr Adam's uncle. Mrs William Cameron and Becky and Mrs Ernest Cameron of Hamilton visited Mrs Camerons parents E Nickell. Luther Hocker convalescing at home. Mr and Mrs William Butner and son Roger visited Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Arthur Curl visited his brother in Milford. Mr and Mrs Earl Gingerich and son Allen visited Cincinnati. Mrs Clarence Flory attended CCC Sunday School at Mrs Wendel Pontius home in Seven Mile. Mr and Mrs Edward Nickell visited Mr and Mrs Ronnie Nickell in Middletown. Mr and Mrs Luther Paulin visited Mr and Mrs Frank Andrews. Mr and Mrs Herbert Schul of Tampa Fla returned home after visiting mother and relatives here.
Lillian Goodrich of Middletown Ohio named Executrix of the Estate of William Goodrich deceased in Butler County. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be forever barred. Dated January 22 by Probate Judge Harry F. Walsh Casper and Casper Attorneys. February 3 10 17.
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