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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1948

Page

18

Butler County Court News Authority Seeks Land Sale

First Baptist Church of Lockland petitions in Butler County Common Pleas Court to sell two Union Township tracts to Chris C. Raney for 8600 dollars to settle burial ground claims. Also multiple divorce actions filed for spouses including John Storey versus Verda Stey and Lorenzo A Carter versus Alma M Carter with a decree granted for Rose Dale Campbell’s divorce from Porter Campbell.

Butler County John Storey Seventeenth Ave Middletown Common Pleas Court Verda Stey Indianapolis Richmond Ind Common Pleas Lorenzo A. Carter Seventeeth Ave Alma M. Carter Hamilton Truskeggee Als Rose Dale Campbell Fred B. Cramer Porter Campbell

Custody Granted and Maintenance Ordered in Local Case

A court granted custody of two children to a parent and issued an order for $15 weekly maintenance. The ruling specifies the custodial arrangement and the support amount due from the non custodial party.

Manslaughter? Malicious destruction trial in Hamilton

Orie Simmons of Hamilton appeared for trial Monday in P P Boll without counsel. Indicted on malicious destruction of M B Begley property, Simmons testified to alleged damage to walls stairs plumbing wiring and foundation. Judge Boll ordered $400 restitution and deferred further penalty. Ernest Back of Middletown divorced Pear Back for neglect. custody awarded. Judge Cramer granted divorce to Mary Elizabeth W Stultz of Middletown.

Orie Simmons Hamilton Common Pleas P. P. Boll M. B. Begley Simmons Begley Fred B. Cramer Common Pleas Court Mary Elizabeth W. Stultz Middletown

Woman Restored to Williams Amid Settlement

A court case ends with the plaintiff restored to her maiden name Williams after a petition against Charles Stultz. The decision closes the matter with no further public actions filed.

Charles Stultz Williams

Decree Granted in Neglect Case for Sadie Nickell

On neglect testimony Sadie Nickell of 620 Auburn Street Middletown was granted a decree from Virgil Nickell of Springfield. Lucille Pieratt of 1802 Hill Avenue Middletown filed for divorce from Gordon Pieratt whom she married April 5 1937 in Covington Kentucky seeking alimony and custody of their four children.

Sadie Nickell Auburn St Middletown Common Pleas Court Fred B. Cramer Virgil Nickell Springfield Lucille Pieratt Hill Ave Gordon Pieratt Covington

Decree Grants Divorce in Middletown Custody Case

Mon Pleas Court grants divorce to Catherine Holmes of Middletown from Robert Holmes on neglect evidence. Catherine given custody of their son and order for maintenance of ten dollars weekly.

Fred B. Cramer Common Pleas Court Catherine Holmes Middletown Robert Holmes

Feyh Named Executor of Pearl Feyh Estate

Fred Feyh named executor for the Pearl Emma Feyh estate in Hamilton. The estate includes an estimated $3,250 in realty. Pearl Emma Feyh died December 24.

Fred Feyh Pearl Emma Feyh Hamilton

Taylor seeks executor role in Lida Lawson estate

C. H. Taylor filed for appointment as executor of Lida Lawson's estate of Middletown who died January 20. The estate lists $11,500 in personal property.

C. H. Taylor Lida Lawson Middletown

Estate assets of Katie Jones listed in appraisal

In Middletown the estate of Katie Jones shows $5 000 in realty as per an appraisal filed through executor Earl L. Jones.

Katie Jones Middletown Earl L. Jones

Estate inventory lists assets of George Pieper

The estate of George Pieper of Hamilton lists assets totaling 3003.49 with 2833.33 in realty. Thelma Ditmyer serves as administratrix.

George Pieper Hamilton Thelma Ditmyer

Settlement approved for minor injury claim in Middletown

The court approved a settlement of 373.51 for Carol Ann Heller an 11 year old of Middletown represented by her father Roland Heller against Sam Little of Middletown. The child sustained injuries in a November 15 automobile collision at Shafer and Central Avenues Middletown.

Carol Ann Heller Middletown Roland Heller Sam _ Little Shafer and Central Avenues

Williams widow named executrix of Williams estate

Jennie Williams widow is named executrix for the estate of John Wesley Williams of Hamilton who died October 20.

Jennie Williams John Wesley Williams Hamilton

Buckner Estate Value Report Shows Realty Share

Joseph B. Buckner of Hamilton reports an estate value of 16 391 50 with 15 000 in realty. Katherine Buckner is named executrix.

Joseph B. Buckner Hamilton Katherine Buckner

Iona Dearth Named Executor for Stacy Estate

Iona Howard Dearth was appointed to administer the estate of Julia May Stacy of Middletown who died on November 20.

Iona Howard Dearth Julia May Stacy Middletown

Estate of Carrie Schaub Appraised At 11164.31

The estate of Carrie Schaub of Hamilton is appraised at 11164.31 with 9500 in realty. Helena J. Schaub serves as administratrix.

Carrie Schaub Hamilton Helena J. Schaub

Middletown Couples Receive Marriage Licenses

Clinton G. Boyd a Middletown barber 1624 Central Ave and Dortha J. Wellington a Middletown stenographer 2201 Hill St obtain licenses. John Joseph Laskowski a Newcastle Pa sailor and Betty Jane Slade a Hamilton resident also secure licenses. Ward M. Farmer a Franklin laborer and Julia C. Straws of Middletown 404 North Broad St obtain licenses.

Clinton G. Boyd Central Ave Dortha J. Wellington Hill St Middletown John Joseph Laskowki Sailor Newcastle Betty Jane Slade Hamilton Ward M. Farmer Franklin Julia C. Straws North Broad St

Farm Once Requiring Two Men Now Run by One

A historical farm once needing two workers to operate has become manageable for a single man, reflecting shifts in agricultural labor and efficiency over generations.

United States Murphy's

Social Hygiene Day Observed Across Middletown

Social Hygiene Day passed quietly with Health Department activity unseen by many yet felt through widespread literature. pamphlets urged early treatment of social diseases and highlighted two free health clinics for the indigent, plus a blood test for those in doubt.

Health Department Middletown Middletown Department of Health

Ohio Greyhound to Buy 36 Diesel Buses for Ohio Routes

Ohio Greyhound lines will spend 800000 dollars for 36 new Diesel buses this year and next. A E Fuller president announced the plan. Some buses will be used on the Youngstown Warren line and the Sharon Pennsylvania line.

Youngstown, O Ohio Greyhound Lines A. E. Fullerton Youngstown-Warren Sharon

Retina contains 130 million red cones and seven color types

The human eye retina houses about 130 million red photoreceptors for brightness and seven cone types for color perception. This summary notes the numeric counts and functional distinction without additional context.

Commuter Car Loot Reported In Decatur

A Decatur man described as a commissary car of items ranging from underclothes to a fountain pen told police he was prepared for new troubles with four packages of headache powders among his loot.

Decatur

False Teeth Held Firmer With FASTEETH Powder Ad

FASTEETH powder provides a pleasant alkaline denture support to keep false teeth in place. It claims easier eating and talking with a mild taste and odor, available at drug stores for denture users.

Maine Forest Freight Share Estimated at Over Half

The article estimates that more than half of Maine's freight tonnage originates from forest products, highlighting the significance of the timber industry in the state's economy.

Maine

Greenbacks Tap 1864 Low Then Rely to Near Par in 1878

The article notes United States greenbacks falling to 49 cents in gold value in 1864 and later rising to almost parity with gold around 1878, marking a dramatic shift in currency value over the period.

United States

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