Park Board to push expanded city recreation program
Middletown Park Board held an open meeting Tuesday night with about 50 residents and city agencies. R C Dowling said the session produced increased cooperation and most suggestions can be adopted within budget. Proposals include more hardball facilities, rest rooms at Barnitz Field, ball diamond improvements, a new park on Sycamore Street, more tennis, softball and leagues, supervised summer play, and pool repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C
Dick” Dowling
Park Boar
Park Board
Civic Association
Middletown
Dowling
Barnitz Field
Sycamore St
Central School Yard
Board of Education
Ross Snyder
McKinley Junior High School
Moe
Aviation Club Studies Change In Organization
The Middle Aviation Club discussed reorganizing Wing 5 policies and possibly forming a parent club to funnel units’ activities. A tied meeting is planned for Tuesday March 2 with Jack Dean presenting Glider Soaring. Local fliers will gather tonight at Homer Leffler’s home to form the new Aeroneers group led by Edward Dahle and Jeff Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wing 5
Middle Aviation Club
Aviation Club
Jack Dean
Middletown Aviation Club
Homer Leffler
Arlington Ave
Aeroneers
Edward Dahle
Jeff Howard
Don
Rson
W. Tudor Morris
Leon Wolfe
Georms
Charles G. Ree Erle A. Hanson
Hombegan Club
Citadel Bids Await Army Decision on Contractor
Bids on the proposed 70000 Salvation Army citadel on Clinton St are in the hands of Army officials awaiting a contractor decision. Tuesday set as the new bid deadline after contractors asked for more time to study the plans. Saturday had been the original estimate date. Don Carey, chairman of the building committee, said a meeting will be held soon to award the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citadel
Salvation Army Citadel
Clinton St
Army
Don Carey
Three Middletown Realtors Attend 60th Cincinnati Board Banquet
Three Middletown realtors will attend the 60th annual banquet of the Cincinnati Real Estate Board at Netherland Plaza. Guest speaker Calvin K. Snyder, secretary of the Realtors' Washington Committee, will discuss National As It Effects Real Estate. Attending local realtors include C. G. Crist, A. Finkelman, and T. Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Cincinnati Real Estate Board
Netherland Plaza
Calvin K. Snyder
Realtors’ Whington Committee
Washington, D. C
Adeed
Realtors
Washington
Congress
Cincinnati
C. G. Crist
Middletown Real Estate Board
A. Finkelman
T. Palmer
Crash victim Edwin Frazier remains in fair condition
Middletown Hospital attendants reported Edwin Frazier in fair condition this morning after a Cincinnati bound Pennsylvania freight train struck his ear at the Route 25 crossing near Oakland Station four miles south of Middletown Monday night. He suffered a dislocated right hip, a fractured left wrist, head lacerations, and loss of several teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midddletown Hospital
Edwin Frazier
Eye of Monroe
Oakland Station
Middletown
Contract Awarded For Law Library Remodel
A contract to remodel the Hamilton Law Library was awarded to a Troy firm for 2900 dollars. The project will use shelving from the Hamilton job to enlarge Middletown Law Library at no extra cost. A committee led by Marc Fiehrer will study revisions to court procedures and rulings with Mark Brown and Richard A. Wilmer assisting. Judge Fred B. Cramer spoke on divorce laws, and pallbearers for Hamilton attorney P. D. Holly’s funeral included Judges Cramer Leiser Boli, Walter Harlan Bender Won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Law Library
Troy
Butler County
Hamilton
Middletown Law Library
Marc Fiehrer
Mark Brown
Richard A. Wilmer
Fred B. Cramer
Common Pleas Court
P. D. Holly
Cramer
Ocaar Leiser
P. P. Boli
Walter Harlan
Walter Bender
Harry Won
Ober Dies Suddenly at 61 in Middletown
Harry E. Ober 61 of 418 Crawford St collapsed en route to work and died at Middletown Hospital at 7:45 am. A St Paul’s Church treasurer for 35 years, he was active in the K of P and employed by Sorg Paper Co. Survived by wife Clara two sons Alfred and Donald two daughters Ruth and Lois and four grandchildren. Services at St Paul’s Church 10:30 am Saturday Rev H H Jung. interment Woodside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Ober
Crawford St
Middletown Hospital
St. Paul's Church
K of P Lodge
Sorg Paper Co
Clara
Alfred
Middletown
Donald
Peasttown Heights
Ruth Back
Lois Ireland
St. Paul’s Church
H. H. Jung
Woodside Cemetery
Mrs Mattie Long dies after four years of ill health
Mrs Mattie Clay Long 69 died at her daughter Mrs James Horns home 1705 Church Street at 8 p m Tuesday after four years of failing health Her husband Lyman died October 20 1947 She belonged to the Christian Church in Richmond Kentucky later moving to Middletown Survivors include four sons Burton Levi of Dayton Robert of Richmond Ky Luther B of Nicholsville Ky daughter Mrs Horn two brothers Levi and Sanford of Kentucky one sister Mrs Zelma Dennis of Kentucky 21 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren Friends may call Riggs funeral home at 7 p m today The body will be taken Thursday to Richmond Ky for services and interment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Clay Long
James Horn
Church St
Lyman
The
Christian Church
Richmond
Middletown
Burton
Levi
Dayton
Robert
Luther B
Nicholsville
Horn
Levi and
Sanford
Kentucky
Zelma Dennis
Riggs
Mrs Ralston Holland Services Held for Peggy Holland
Mrs Peggy Holland 37 of 915 Beech died Monday at Middletown Hospital. Funeral services 2 p m at Funeral Home with Rev Kenneth Leary and Rev A L Forrest officiating. Burial Woodside Cemetery. Friends may pay condolences at her mother's home 1802 Tytus Ave until noon Friday when body will be moved to the funeral home. Survived by husband Harry son Michael mother and brother George Ralston of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston Holland
Beech
Middletown Hospital
Kenneth Learey
Glenn A. Bogan Dies in Dayton at 50
Glenn A. Bogan aged 50 of 349 Southlyn Drive Dayton died on arrival at Elizabeth Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Middletown he led Bogan Moving and Storage Co. in Dayton. Survivors include wife Luetta, his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bogan of Dayton, and brother Earl of Chicago. Funeral services at Bradford and Routsong Oakwood funeral home then burial in Keter Cemetery, Middleword.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Glenn A. Bogan
Southlyn
Middletown
Elizabeth Hospital
Irving Ave
Funeral Home
Keter Cemetery
Middlewh
Mrs Margaret Lowrey dies at 78 in Germantown
Mrs Margaret Lowrey 78 died at her residence 123 S Cherry St after ill health. She lived four years in Germantown previously on Germantown Route One. Survived by husband John W two sisters Mayne Doerflein Batesville Ind and Clara Howard New Bath Ind four brothers Jarrett Leon Elmer and Robert two granddaughters Mrs William Sanders Middletown and Mrs Mary Lechner Dayton one great grandchild. Friends may call at John Arpp funeral home after 7 p m Wednesday. Funeral services at 8 30 a m Friday in the funeral home and 9 a m at church Father William Scanian officiating. Burial Calvary Cemetery Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Margaret Lowrey
S. Cherry St
Lowrey
John W
Mayne Doerflein
Batesville
Ind
Clara Howard
New Bath
Jarrett
Leon
Elmer
College Corner
Robert
William Sanders
Middletown
Mary Lechner
Dayton
John Arpp
Soenaan
William Scanian
Calvary Cemetery
Mrs Armina Hignite Rites Planned In Annville Ky
Mrs Armina Ruth McCreary of 1126 South River Street will be laid to rest after calling hours at the McCreary home Wednesday evening. Thursday services and burial will be in Annville Kentucky. Surviving are husband Garfield four sons Earl of Cincinnati Carl and Mervin of Dayton and Clyde of Chicago three daughters Mrs Mabel Gibbs Cincinnati Mrs Lillie Tankersley Annville and Mrs McCreary four brothers Ollie Medlock McKee Ky Edward Medlock Cincinnati and Jackie Annville four sisters Salile Callihan Cincinnati Lilie Johnson Annville Mrs Donna Morgan and Mrs Jennie Holcomb Dayton and 12 grandchildren. Eaton Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Armina Ruth McCreary
South River St
McCreary
Annville
Garfield
Earl
Cincinnati
Carl and
Mervin
Dayton
Clyde
Chicago
Mabel Gibbs
Lillie Tankersley
Ollie Medlock
McKee
Edward Medlock
Jackie
Salile Callihan
Lilie Johnson
Donna Morgan
Jennie Holcomb
Eaton Funeral Home
Stanley J. Earman dies in Chicago hospital
Eaton J. Earman, a World War I veteran and salesman for the Baking Co., Richmond Ind, died early yesterday at Hines General Hospital after months of illness. He was a native and resident of Preble County and a World War II veteran. Surviving are his
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton J. Earman
W. Deem Sr
Eee Baking Co
Richmond
Ind
Hines General Hospital
Chicago
Wfe
Preble County
Funeral set for Clifford W. Elliott prominent Middletown lawyer
Past Legion commanders will be active pallbearers for Clifford W. Elliott 57 prominent Middletown attorney World War I veteran. Rites at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Legion Home with burial in Woodside Cemetery. Military funeral with escort of 15 cars firing squad guard of honor and color guard. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers include judges and local officials. Friends may visit at the residence after 7 p.m. tonight. body to lie in state at Legion Home Friday noon. Funding for a heart clinic dropped due to no facility plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford W. Elliott
Middletown
Legion Home
Sheldon Rd
Ardmore Dr
Guard of Honor
Harold W. Jones
Henderson Estes
Martin V. Coffey
Harry K. Moore
Edward H. Lampe
William H. Boykin
J. J. Saslavsky
Columbus
P. P. Bol
Oscar Leiser
John A. Andrew
Paul A. Baden
Hamilton
D. M. Blizzard
W. H. Roehli
Robert Sullivan
Fred B. ‘Cramier
Elliott D. Levey
Clarence H. Taylor
Newman Ebersole
Walter '‘Looy
William M. Huntzinger
Richard Dowling
George Denny
E Lamb
Alton Combs
G. L. Kemp
Ten Hospital Graduates Pass Nurses Exams
Middletown Hospital graduates of the School of Nursing are among 1,227 who passed the State Nurses Board exam. Names include Mildred Ekstein Daisy Hempelmann Shirley Harbaur Janet Kroger Betty Layer Geneva Little Edna Neal Iris Smith Betty Stanton Dolores Wilson and many graduates from Hamilton Mercy Hospital such as Sister Mary George Emily Brindle Norma Chamberlain Dana Cherry Maxine Coleman and others. Clerks note many entered nursing during the war with the US Public Health Cadet Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
School of Nursing
State Nurses Board
Columbus
Mildred Ekstein
Hamilton
Daisy Hempelmann
North College Hill
Shirley Harbaur
Trenton
Janet Kroger
Troy
Betty Layer
Middletown
Geneva Little
Edna Neal
West Elkton
Iris Smith
Dayton
Betty Stanton
Germantown
Dolores Wilson
Hamilton Mercy Hospital
Mary George
Emily Brindle
Norma Chamberlain
Dana Cherry
Maxine Coleman
Vir= Cooper
Mary Culley
Patricia Evans
Marcella Geisler
Rosemary Grover
Mariamn Nee
Betty Helscher
Irma Kolstedt
Reba Lutes
Mary Maus
Mary McCormick
Mary Mense
Frances Meyer
Dorothy Smith
Harlan Tabler
Water Line Group Will Meet Monday in Hamilton
The Wright plant water line investigation committee, chaired by Howard Hack Wilson, will meet next Monday to organize and plan procedures. Witnesses to be called include Frank R. Buechner City Manager and William Beckett Councilman and former Mayor. The session will be a luncheon and focus on procedure as the panel prepares to start the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Wright Plant
Howard
Hack) Wilson
Frank R. Buechner
William Beckett
Wilson
Herbert Randall
Champion Paper and Fiber Co
Sheldon Burns
Hamilton Merchants’ Association
Gregg Holbrook
Regressman
Rish
Ciation
Guard Inoculations Nearly Completed for 115 Members
Surgeon Robert Stamper reports inoculations nearly finished for 115 members of Company F, 147th Infantry, Ohio National Guard. Final shots administered as part of the unit’s medical readiness drive, with intake completion noted by the outfit’s medical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
147Th Infantry
Ohio National Guard
Robert Stamper
Outfit
Lost Discharges May Be Replaced
Army and Navy veterans may replace lost discharge papers by applying to the VFW hall office of Service Officer Pullen in the evenings from 7 to 9. He will aid in filing for new papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Pullen
VFW
Lemon Trustees Meet On Tuesday in New Township Hall
Lemon Township Board of Trustees held its first meeting in the new Township Hall at North Excello Tuesday evening with Peace Lummie stable Ralph Woodward attending. Representatives from the Monroe and North Middletown Fire Departments and a delegation from Oneida attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemon Township Board of Trustees
New Township
North Excello
All Peace Lummie
Ralph Woodward
Monroe
North Middletown
Oneida
Two Hamiltonians File For Sheriff Nomination
Charlie W Fisher a Hamilton machinist and Albert J Burkey a Hamilton tracer filed petitions for the Democratic sheriff nomination late Tuesday. Incumbent Charles B Walke and electrical contractor Charles Wiegand filed to place Webster Ave on the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie W. Fisher
Hamilton
Albert J. Burkey
Tracer
Petitio
Charles B. Walke
Charles Wiegand
Webster Ave
Widow Doris Barman Kinship Noted in Obituary Line
The obituary mentions widow Doris and her son Larry along with her parents Mr and Mrs William Barman a brother and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris
Larry
William Barman
Weather cancels Middletown School Lunch Workshop
The School Lunch Workshop by the Ohio Board of Education for Butler Montgomery Preble and Warren Counties at Middletown High School was canceled due to weather. Superintendent C. H. Williams said his office phoned 150 with reservations and the meeting will be held next Wednesday February 11 at the same time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Board
Butler
Montgomery
Preble
Warren
Middletown
Cc. H. Williams
Butler County
Williams
Woman Hit By Car On Crawford Street
Mrs. Margaret Root, 69, of 411 Crawford St., suffered head cuts when struck by a car driven by Robert Gillum, 18, at Crawford St. and Logan Ave. Gillum said he did not see her until she appeared in front of him. Root was treated and released at Middletown Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Root
Crawford St
Robert Gillum
Forrest Ave
Logan Ave
Gillum
VFW to Draft New Post By-Laws At Meeting
The Veterans of Foreign Wars executive committee named a By-Laws Committee to draft new post rules. Members include Georgeis, William Melampy, Hiram Fullen, H. Bohne, and Raymond Ramsey as the panel meets in the club room to conduct routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Georgeis
William Melampy
Hiram Fullen
H. Bohne
Raymond Ramsey
Amond Showtimes and Texas Roundup At The Movies
Thursday schedule lists Amond showings at 1:15 4 6:35 and 9:25 p.m. On stage Ernest Tubb and His Texas Radio Roundup perform at 5 7:15 and 9 p.m. Also Jiggs and Maggie in Society screens at 1:30 3:45 6 8:15 and 10:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amond
Ernest Tubb
Texas Radio
Jiggs
Maggie
Military Funeral Set For Veteran PFC Cecil Cassidy
Funeral services for PFC Cecil Cassidy 23 killed in action in France on June 3 1944 will be held at Baker Funeral Home at 10 am Saturday with Rev Yancey Moore officiating Burial will follow in Soldiers Lot Woodside Cemetery Cassidy son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Cassidy of 1706 Sheridan Ave survived by parents one son Ronnie Cecil four brothers Herbert Stanley William and Robert and three sisters Dorothy Mildred Cassidy and Mrs Norma Pressler Remains were previously buried at U S Military Cemetery LaCambre France and returned to the United States aboard the transport Corporal Eric C Gibson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Cassidy
France
Yancey Moore
Baker Funeral Home
Woodside Cemetery
Oliver Cassidy
Sheridan Ave
U. Military Cemetery
LaCambre
Eric C. Gibson
Ronnie Cecil
Herbert
Stanley
William
Robert
Dorothy
Mildred Cassidy
Norma Pressler
Chief to Confer on Fire Hazards
Fire Chief William Fishbaugh will meet with Middle town School Board and parish schools and hospital trustees to discuss hazardous conditions found in buildings after a recent survey. The department seeks swift action to eliminate risks to children and patients. The new fire ordinance empowers enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
William Fishbaugh
Fishbaugh
Board of Education
Elk Creek Grange Meets Tuesday Night
Elk Creek Grange convened Tuesday with all officers present led by Master Paul Heitz. One new member application read. Mary Cohn reported on last Thursday's home economics session and year projects. The social chair John Hartman announced lunch for the February 17 Dewey Garrett sale. Sally Neal elected juvenile matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Creek Range
Paul Heitz
Mary Cohn
John Hartman
Elk Creek Grange
Dewey Garrett
Sally Neal
Grace Caldwell
Police Briefs: Arrests on DUI and AWOL Charges
Ernest Ratliff 25 of 606 Catalpa Dr was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence at Charles St and Clayton Ave. Herbert Kidd 16 of 1701 Meadow Ave is held on an AWOL charge after authorities at Ft Hayes were notified. incident occurred near 1115 Central Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Ratliff
Catalpa Dr
Charles St
Clayton Ave
Herbert Kidd
Meadow Ave
Central Ave
Ft. Hayes
Car collision injures two drivers in WV report
Police say John Sendin, 37, from West Virginia struck the rear of Edward Potter, 45, at 119 My St. Two cars sustained about $275 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicen ‘Aioe
John Sendin
West Virginia
Edward Potter
Noted Presbyterian Leader Discusses Social Problems
Dr. Paul N. Poling, chair of the Presbyterian Church committee on social education and action, spoke at First Presbyterian Church on the church’s message in social issues. He addressed family, alcohol, industry, war and peace, and military training, opposing youth military training while endorsing a prepared regular army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul N. Poling
The
Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Poling
Dan
UMT
America
12 Veterans Finish Tests at School Diploma Program
The general education development tests were held over three days this week under Lawag focus, with 12 veterans completing the exams to qualify for diplomas. D. Baker, the high principal, stated this session marks the only GED testing period this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Baker
Lawag
Springdale Man Named Examiner in Clerk of Courts Race
Springdale man Charles Lampe, long with the sales tax division since 1935, is named examiner in the Democratic nominating contest for clerk of courts. The change comes as Tom Boli, remaining a candidate, seeks the post while continuing duties as county sales tax auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lampe
Springdale
Tom Boli
Seomad
Lampe
Boli
Arrest of Jane Shepherd on license charge at Sutphin Street
Jane Shepherd aged 22 was arrested in the 2400 block of Sutphin Street on a charge of failure to have an operator s license. She was to appear in Municipal Court tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Shepherd
Carolina St
Sutphin St
AHEPA Initiation Notice for Hamilton Meeting
Albert Jones of Hamilton will be initiated into AHEPA at a meeting of the order held at the Frameown YMCA. George T. Poolitsan, president, announced the gathering, which will start at 8 p.m. at the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jones
Hamilton
Epa
Frameown
George T. Poolitsan
Doctor Hurt In Fall Near Broad Street Home
Dr. John Palmer of 135 North Broad Street was injured in a fall near his home and transported to Middletown Hospital by Riggs Ambulance after being taken to the Septal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Palmer
N. Broad St
Middletown Hospital
Riggs
Quick Thinker Saves Home From Burning
Early today a homeowner spotted his car on fire in the garage beneath the house. Chief Monroe and fire crews removed the car and quickly put out the blaze. Damage estimates remain unclear as investigators review the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lee Monroe
Gorman
Monroe
Hiteshue
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Piles Relief
A vintage advertisement claims over a million dollars yearly spent on remedies for piles while promoting Peterson's Ointment as a fast soothing solution. It promises relief within minutes with a 35¢ box and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
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Ae Watch Saale
Dagenbach’s
Dagenbach
Law Library
N. Main ST
Mrs. Mattie Long
Mrs
Peggy Holland
Armina Hignite
Stanley J. Earman
Legion
Elliott Pallbearers
American Legion
Water Line Group
Lemon Trustees
Hamiltonians
Springdale Manamed Examiner
Ae Insurance
Isos Centra
Park 5
Second Ave
Union Sanitary
Omy Gough
Lamb Cleaners
Pernece
Furnece
Leslie Brows
Middletown Federal Savings & Loan Associatio
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