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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1952

Page

10

Contractor Promises Street Aid To Franklin

Franklin city council hears W L Harper of the local sewer firm pledge free aid to address street issues. Contractor offers a grader for two days, replacement of settled blacktop, dirt fill along Clear Creek, 100 tons gravel for the north end road, cleaning at North End playground, and concrete work near Maxwell Road, all at no charge.

Craven River St Park Ave Harper Franklin Clear Creek North End Maxwell Rd

Personal notes Around Millsville Springboro visitors and guests

Local social page lists numerous visits and gatherings across Springboro Leesburg Sabina and surrounding towns. Residents from Middletown Dayton Lebanon and Hamilton hosted and attended dinners luncheons and family events. Notable mentions include wedding attendance and church activities.

Roosa and Phillips Host Family Dinner in Middletown

Liberty Township guests Mr and Mrs E B Roosa dined with Mr and Mrs John Phillips in Middletown on Sunday. Kenneth Kennel and daughter Susan visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Kennel Sunday evening. Miss Edna Billingslea and Mr and Mrs C C Everson attended a Saturday gathering.

Mr. An E. B. Roosa John Phillips Middletown Kenneth Kennel Susan Ralph V. Kennel Edna Billingslea C. C. Everson

Niswander family moves to Madison Ind home

Mason Rev and Mrs Lee Niswander and children left Wednesday for a new home in Madison Indiana. In the past week they hosted Dr and Mrs Frank Batsche Mr and Mrs Luther Case Mr and Mrs C H Gotthardt Mr and Mrs Roscoe Case Mr and Mrs Ronald Shurtz Mr and Mrs George Kahlert Mr and Mrs James Coulson and Mr and Mrs Leslie Scott. Estella Buerkle visited Dayton relatives. Walter Steidile Joyce Stegermiller and W H Steidie hosted dinner with Dan Steidie. James Goldy Ora Dumford were entertained at Cecil Goldys in North College Hill. Lora Ford and Fred Keller of Mainville joined Monday luncheon with Leslie Scott. Helen Ross visiting her father Frank M Hunt and brothers in Lake Wales Fla. W L Thompson hospitalized at Good Samaritan for observation and treatment.

Lee Niswander Madison Ind Niswanders Frank Batsche Luther Case C. H. Gotthardt Roscoe Case Ronald Shurtz George Kahlert James Coulson Lesiie Scott Estella Buerkle Dayton Walter Steidile Joyce Stegermiller W. H. Steidie Cincinnati Dan Steidie James Goldy Ora Dumford Cecil Goldy North College Hill Lora Ford Fred Keller Mainville Leslie Scott Helen Ross Frank M. Hunt Lake Wales Fla W. L. Thompson Good Samaritan Hospital

Local Visits Spotlight Yellow Springs and Kentucky Guests

Poasttown Heights hosts and visitors gather in family exchanges. Mr and Mrs George Grindle of Yellow Springs welcome relatives while Cora Cox of Zag Kentucky visits Clyde Cox. Johnsons and Coles host dinners and share time with extended families and military members.

Monroe Grange Plans Spring Degree Work

Monroe Grange met with about 70 members including Juvenile Grange. A representative to the Constitutional Convention in Middletown was chosen Joe Baird will go as legislative agent. Degree work scheduled first April second April first May third and fourth May first. Basketball team post seven wins three losses in Grange league. Pomona Grange event February 16 at Peasttown with day meeting and basket dinner. Dues by mail to Robert Thompson Rural Route 3 Middle town. Program featured Lincoln paper by Mrs James Baird piano by Mrs John Mehl Jr dialogue by Condon sisters Stunt by Mrs Erickson.

Monroe Monroe Grange Monroe School Middletown Joe Baird Home Council Grange Pomona Grange Peasttown Robert Thompson Route Raymond Baird James Baird Abraham Lincoln John Mehl, Jr Lester Kennel Carolyn Karen Linda Condon Carol Susan Mea Thomas Kennel M. A. Boyd

Hamilton Pilot Missing In Korea

First Lt. Charles R. Spath, 24, of Hamilton, missing since last Sunday after his jet fighter was hit near Pyongyang and he parachuted behind enemy lines. His wife in Tokyo notified his parents. A Miami University graduate, Spath joined the Air Force in 1949.

Hamilton Korea Tokyo John Spath South Thirteenth St Charles R. Spath Pyongyang Miami University Spath Air Force

Grand Jury Delivers on Hamilton Murder Charge

Josh Kirksey, 30, bound over to the grand jury on first degree murder after pleading innocent in municipal court. He is charged with the January 26 fatal shooting of Minnie Lee Terry, 19, at his estranged wife’s home. He reportedly told police he fired a shotgun blast.

Hamilton Josh Kirksey Kirksey Minnie Lee Terry

Fire destroys 16 tons of potatoes on New Jersey Turnpike

A refrigerated truck carrying 16 tons of potatoes caught fire in an unknown manner on the New Jersey Turnpike near Moorestown. Firefighters battled the blaze for two hours before it was brought under control. The potatoes were a total loss.

Moorestown N. J New Jersey

Red Lion Women Society entertained at Nora Sleeth home

Red Lion Church Red Lion Women Society of Christian Service will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Nora Sleeth. Thursday, Mrs. Dale Blackburn, recently a Middletown Hospital patient, has returned home. Cpl. William Fry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fry, stationed with the U S Army at I ndian town Gap Pa, spent several days at home. Pfc. Robert Hazelwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hazelwood, with the U S Air Force at Wright Field Dayton, is home for a 30 day furlough before serving in Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Charles South of Dayton recently visited Mrs. Eva South, Mr. and Mrs. Don Mote and daughters were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Wright and daughter in West Carrollton.

Linda Leslie Stoup Jimmy Phares Ronnie Murphy Stevie Shaffer Jonnie Apfeld Stevie Cooper Gary Hufford Bobby Cross Glen Roberts George Suman Warren Brown Donald Roberts Patty Randall Presley Hall Presbyterian Church WSCS Methodist Church John Holt William Rahmes Elmer Thompson Monroe Lawrence Withrow Leonard Foutz Phillip Lewis Jones Middletown Charles Schlisman Millville Walter France West Elkton Henry Will Fairbush Newport Diva Shabry Edith Chapen Nora Funk Lizzie Harkleo Camden Sam Gerber Fred Gerber Harry Fischer Hamilton G. W. Baker James Withrow Trenton Henry Foutz Nellie Jones Womens Society of Christian Service Red Lion Church Nora Sleeth Dale Blackburn Middletown Hospital Cpl William Fry Herman Fry United States Army Indiantown Gap Pfc Robert Hazelwood George Hazelwood United States Air Force Wright Field Dayton Germany Charles South Eva South Don Mote Anthony Wright West Carrollton

Germantown Birthday Echoes With Family Visits

Germantown residents gathered Sunday at the Ames Fox home for a birthday anniversary surprise. Attending were Glenn Wilcox and family of Dayton Kenneth Woodard and family James Fox and family Earl Heaton and daughter Tim Emley and family. Several other visitors included David De Frees and sons from Middletown with Hazel Maxson and Russell Storer and daughters. Concluding notes mention Bermuda trip by Conrad Green, birth of a daughter to Paul and Mikesell at Grandview Hospital Dayton, and visits from Wilbur Sprinkel and son of Cincinnati Sherry Lewis guest of Neal Kurfiss in Dayton and Mary Martha Emley dinner guest of Paul and Satterfield in Miamisburg.

Ames Fox Glenn Wilcox Dayton Kenneth Woodard James Fox Earl Heaton Tim Emley David de Frees Middletown Hazel Maxson Russell Storer Conrad Green Troy Mary Martha Emley Paul Satterfield Miamisburg

Local Social Roundup From Lebanon and Loveland Clubs

Mrs Herbert Fogle hosted the Half n Half Club at Summit Street with high scores for Mrs Thomas York Mrs Frank Sibey Mrs John Paul and Mrs Howard Fogle and a fish fry finale. Loveland host Mrs Harry Brown led Neighborhood Bridge with top prizes won by Mrs Rex Parker and Mrs Earl Shrack and guests included Mrs Ralph Chaney. Nearby families hosted dinners and card nights at West Orchard and West Park Aves. District W S C S meeting drew many members while Mrs G H Townsley mourned her father in Fellsmere Florida.

Herbert Fogle Summit St Thomas York Frank Sibey John Paul Howard Fogle Robert Peach Harry Brown Neighborhood Bridge Club Loveland Ralph Chaney Rex Parker Earl Shrack John Loy Marlowe Rich Marvin Young West Orchard Ave Harold Rosencrans William Johnson Russell Horn West Park Ave B. J. Bowman George Leichty James Rodgers William Davidson Herschel Hollingshead Alvin Russell L. W. Schreckengast Hollingshead Schreckengast Rodgers Zane Brant Richard Wood Robert McGranahan Eugene White Mmes Harry Schwartz Edward Ross Lucille Berry Charles van Mull Jesse Mount Minnie Swain Sam Stiles George Noell Clarence Jameson Frank Lemay Thompson Gardner Townsley Josephine Banta W.S.C.S Middletown G. H. Townsley Fellsmere Florida C. E. Nourse

Birthday fete honors Priscilla Suman with many friends

Somerville Mrs. Clayton Suman hosted a fifth birthday party for her daughter Priscilla, assisted by Mrs. George Suman Sr and Mrs. George Handley. Guests included Connie Ross, Beckey and Kathy Rumpler, Donna Bennett, Linda Holt, Beck Bolser, Barbara Heinlain, Paula Detmer, Jay and Tommy Paul, Joyce Suman, Joy and Jimmy Lou Brown, Carol and Gary Arbell, and Sheryl Kay Brenan.

Clayton Suman George Suman George Handley Priscilla Connie Ross Beckey Kathy Rumpler Donna Bennett Linda Holt Beck Bolser Barbara Heinlain Paula Detmer Jay Tommy Paul Joyce Suman Joy Jimmy Lou Brown Carol Gary Arbell Sheryl Kay Brenan

Seven Mile Civic Club Hosts Weekend Meeting

Seven Mile Mrs Maude Snively hosted the Current Events and Civic Club Saturday. Papers were read by Mrs Ralph Hood Miss Ada Wilson and Mrs Clarence Schubert. Rev Harley Martin and Rev Wendell Pontius attended the Thirtieth Annual Ohio Pastors Convention in Columbus recently. Seven Mile Band Boosters meet ing will be held tonight at the Seven Mile School at 8 o clock. Women s Society of Christian Service will meet at the home of Mrs Sherman Adams Thursday at 2 p.m. Mrs Buehl Roach and son of Missouri are visiting with Mr and Mrs Hobart Wilson. The Monthly Red Cross Sewing Club was held at the home of Mrs Homer Letsche, Wednesday.

Maude Snively Civic Club Ralph Hood Ada Wilson Clarence Schubert Harley Martin Wendell Pontius Ohio Columbus Seven Mile Band Seven Mile School Women's Society of Christian Service Sherman Adams Buehl Roach Missouri Hobart Wilson Red Cross Sewing Club Homer Letsche

Franklin residents attend events and new ventures update

Franklins Joyce Eldridge studies piano at Juilliard in New York City and played at a New York University program in the Museum of Natural History last Friday. A large group attended a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Clay Thacker hosted by Joyce Mabry, Mrs. William Con, and Mrs. Lester Gilbert. Anton Scibilia returned to Franklin and opened offices in Cincinnati while continuing work from there. K Groninger resumes as Franklin Kroger Store manager after nine months in Dayton. Dean Kempfer returns to Dayton for training. Franklin Hi-Fi meeting set for Monday at the high school with Charles Laughlin as faculty sponsor and Ronald Bailey as president.

Joyce Eldridge Juillard School of Music New York City New York University Museum of Natural History Eldridge Roy Eldridge Aileron Club Clay Thacker Joyce Mabry William Con Lester Gilbert Green Anton Scibilia Franklin Amelia Bigler South Main Street Scibilia Sheraton-Gibson Cincinnati Pittsburgh K. Groninger Franklin Kroger Dayton Dean Kempfer Groninger Franklin Hi Robert James Carl Hart Ruth Logsdon Tyrone Theo, Woodward A. Shiflett Kathryn Hurt Richmond Cheryl Barcalow Second Street Gloria Jean Kinder John Kinder van Bane Erie

New Home Development Planned At Germantown

Germantown Village Council heard plans for a 46 home development behind Virginia and Orchard Avenues with an entrance from Perry Street. Water gas and sewers would be extended, and a new ordinance granting paid vacations to police and street department staff was passed. A tar kettle for street repairs was approved for mounting on a village truck.

Germantown Sam Moore Virginia Orchard Avenues Perry St Moore Richard Egan

Seven Men Face Judge At Franklin

Franklin Municipal Court charged seven men with traffic and related offenses before Judge J. T. Riley. Richard Bruss paid 10 dollars and costs for driving left of center on Route 25. Donald E. Maynard of Cooksville was fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless operation. Claude E. Holt forfeited 125 dollars for driving while intoxicated. Harold Blanton paid 25 dollars plus costs for speeding. Donald Mc Corkle forfeited 50 dollars bond for disorderly conduct. Oscar Egleston fined 25 dollars and costs for no operator license. Judge Riley suspended the fines for Holt and for Fred White on motor vehicle operation charges.

Franklin J. T. Riley State Highway Patrol Richard Bruss Donald E. Maynard Cooksville Tenn Franklin City Claude E. Holt Harold Blanton Middletown Donald McCorkle Oscar Egleston Riley Fred White

Germantown Club Notices Mix Social and Meetings

Grace Rebekah Lodge hosts a Euchre Party at 8 p.m. at the IOOF Lodge Hall. The FOE Ladies Auxili ary meet tonight at 8 at the Eagles Hall with Dayton Ladies Auxiliary as guests. American Legion Auxiliary meets at 7 30 p.m. at the Legion Hall on Center Street. Germantown PTA and Adult School joint session on Tuesday February 12 at 7 45 p.m. Walter Harvie will direct the Junior Band and Mrs Dan Anslinger Sr will present a PTA history followed by tea in the cafeteria.

Germantown Grace Rebekah Lodge IOOF The FOE Eagles Hall Dayton American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Center St Germantown Parent-Teachers Association Walter Harvie Dan Anslinger PTA Springboro Springboro Grange Amanda WSCS Amanda Methodist Church Ladies Auxiliary Seven Mile Trenton James Sturgeon

Valley Date Book Wednesday and Thursday Community Meetings

Local notices list numerous club meetings across towns including Springboro Germantown Amanda Seven Mile Trenton Monroe Somerville Franklin Middletown Kings Mills Blue Ball and more with times from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. events cover Grange Grange Hall Masonic Hall church halls schools and private homes.

Ay Eeeenee Senee Fairfield Township Serene Ener Ross Two D Wenn Hanover Ownship Onan Hanover Twp. S. D College Landweer Hamilton City Milford Oxford S. D Millville Corporation Aenean Ener Middletown City Dis Mayfield Fire District North Middletown Fire Dist. Ceeeennene Monroe Corporation Eee Eneeneneeee Liberty Township Deeeeeee Enneeneee Hisso Madison Township Trenton Village S. D Seeneneenenee Trenton Corporation Ener Milford Township S. O. College Land Senee Oxford Local Milford Two Seeeee SD College Lane Wenaee Somerville Village S. D. Sneeeenee Somerville Corporation S. D. College ‘Landseen Oxford Twp . D College Corner V. SD College Reily S. D. College College Corner Corp. Collegh Oxford Corp. College Laneee Nereenene Oxtra D. Eve Kanken Seven Mile Corporation Nani. de Union Townshi S. D Abit Oe Crescentville Illa S. Dy Seesener I Ot Mason Village Eenee Ween Bunyan Wayne Township Mile Village West Elkton Spec Jacksonburg Corporation Hamilton Co Atom Ois

Civil Service Commission Is Appointed At Franklin

Mayor James Rossman announced the appointment of a three man Civil Service Commission. L G Shawhan, a Franklin druggist, will serve six years. John Shotwell, a barber and former election contender, four years. H A Stamper, a Dayton firm employee, two years. The panel is unpaid. The council also approved a City Planning Commission and set 150 dollar monthly clerk secretary pay for the safety service director. Extension of sewer and water to Harp subdivision and East Franklin Homesites was authorized with plans for 19 homes. A city representative will attend Public Utilities Commission hearings in Columbus February 18.

Franklin James Rossman Civil Service Commission Franklin City Council L. G. Shawhan John Shotwell H. A. Stamper Dayton Jesse Hollingsworth Harp East Franklin Arthur W. Harp Public Utilities Commission Columbus Rossman Safety Service Hollingsworth

Warren Scouts Celebrate 42nd Boy Scout Anniversary

About 1000 Warren County Cub Scouts Boy Scouts and Explorers celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Boy Scout movement with events including the Scouter Appreciation Banquet in Middletown American Legion Auditorium and a week of activities February 8 to 12. The Mound Builders Area Council sponsors window display contests, Eagle Scout banquets, and various unit programs across Lebanon and Warren County with Scout Sunday February 10 and several district prizes for best exhibits.

Lebanon Warren County Boy Scout Movement America American Legion Middletown Ft. Ancient Mound Builders Area Council Youth Opportunity House

Franklin Ups Salaries Of Such Teachers

Franklin increases substitute teachers pay from 11 to 11.50 to align with similar districts. Architects Tom McLaughlin and Roy Berkebile of McLaughlin and Kyle in Lima presented at the board meeting on the new gymnasium and cafeteria project and joined in a discussion on building operations. The board then reviewed building repair needs and items for rehabilitation funds requests to the State Department of Education.

Franklin Franklin Public Board of Education Tom McLaughlin Roy Berkebile State Department of Education

Warren Calls Petit Jurors

The case of Stanford Alexander, indicted for leaving the scene of an accident, is set for trial by Warren County petit jurors to be called Thursday. Alexander pleaded innocent at arraignment before Judge Alton F. Brown. jurors from Lebanon Franklin Mason Morrow and Waynesville areas are listed.

Lebanon Stanford Alexander Warren County Petit Jury Alexander Alton F. Brown Helen van Camp Ruth Winner Ramona Kelley Lucile Berry Monroe Banta Mary Brant Anna Kimberlin Ella Lane Ralph L. Chaney Georgia Ban

Wayne Volunteer Fire Laddies Fish Fry Sells Out

Wayne Township volunteers report 700 tickets for a Red Perch Fish Fry at Wayne Township School Saturday sold out. Dinner includes salad, pickles, catsup, rye bread and coffee. Serving hours run from to 8 30 p m with a 50 50 dance after.

Wayne Volunteer Fire Red Perch Jacksonburg Wayne Township Virgil Root Clarence Neal Les Gorsuch Springboro

Blue Ball Community Club Sets February Meeting Agenda

The Blue Ball Community Club will hold its February meeting Thursday at Blue Ball School at 8 p.m. George Van Giesen, state editor of the Middletown Journal, will address the group on An Arm of Democracy. Discussion includes a project to establish a permanent market for the Blue Ball community.

Blue Ball Blue Ball School George van Giesen Middletown Journal

Three Fined At Lebanon

LEBANON P M Harned Michael Geyer both of Dayton and Don Hagerman of Springfield cited by Officers Perry Osborne and Don Epping for speeding pleaded guilty when arraigned before Mayor William Fraser. Each was fined $10 and costs.

Lebanon P. M. Harned Michael Geyer Dayton Don Hagerman Springfield Perry Osborne Don Epping William Fraser

Foster area names listed for notice item

Walker H. Terry of Harveysburg Ruth Ward Ralph P. Shawhan George Glucker and Ada Hatte all reside in Foster.

Walker H. Terry Harveysburg Ruth Ward Ralph P. Shawhan George Glucker Ada Hatte Foster

Schoolmasters Plan Meeting At Springboro

Warren County Schoolmasters Club schedules a ladies night at Springboro high school cafeteria on Thursday February 14. Walter Dwire of Mason announces a 7 o clock dinner and a St Valentine's Day party planned by Sept A S Emery. The program features special music as part of the evening.

Springboro Warren County Schoolmasters Club Springboro High School Walter Bob” Dwire Mason A. S. Emery

Rates of taxation in Butler County 1951

In pursuance of law I John W Wendel treasurer of Butler County Ohio give notice the mills levied on each dollar of property listed for taxation for the 1951 tax year are as follows General Fund 1.92 T B Levy 0.68 Conservancy 0.05 Total County Levy 2.62

John W. Wendel Butler County Ohto Gregory General Fund T. B. Levy Conservancy

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W. L. Harper Jay A. Graven Charles Hutchinson Irwin Blinn Leesburg Sabina Irwin Watkins Stanley Fry Jane Caldwell Willard Allen Ira Day Hayes Leach Clara Crockett C. D. Kett Everett Sweney Elva Sweney Lucy Cowan Charles Sweney Shirl Stanton Robert Montgomery H. EF. Shetterly Leonard Harbaugh Ed Leisz William Snell Charles Charlton Waynesville Kenneth Thomas Oral Saunders Jesse Brandenburg Chalmer Brandenburg Charles Alan Louis Fry Leisz Raymond Beck C. W. Montgomery Milo Beck Kathy Lubbersman Richard Lubbersman Veterans Hospital Dan Mayne Allan Wilfong Indianapolis Fred Mayne Robert Meyers Marcia Meyers Chester Pugh Ed Eyer Wilbur Beltz Manvers Beltz Ivan Tuft Walter Ruble Carl Wood Harold Wood A. B. Wood Frank Bunnell Red Russell Stewart Jack Shannon and Millikin Rd Fred Beckley Charles Pippen H. J. Patterson Glen Ellis Auto Carter C. O. Everson Ralph Idle and Sons West Chester Ed Riley William Streibeck Everson Elmer McClung Emmett E. Roosa Robert Puckett Minnie Bone Blanch Allen Allie Mabel Swearingen Pearl White Mildred Behm Ralph Spaum Grace van Ness Martha Girton Lena Brant Amma T. van Ness William Owens South Carolina Montana Ralph Kennel Leslie Robinson C. Trees Leland Chapman Kendall Shaffer Brown Marion Tolson Walter Driever Louis Driever Jac White Otterbein Lowell Abney Russell Hoover Cocoa Fla Poasttown Heights George Grindle Yellow Springs George Grindle, Jr Cora Cox Zag, Ky Clyde Cox Robert Johnson and Sons Rome Johnson Silver Grove Elmer Cole Asa Abner Cpl Lowell Abney Inza Stone C. R. Carter Erickson Somerville Germantown News Valley Date RED Lion Robert Sleth Twentieth Century Club Dale Shafer Seven Mile Methodist Church United Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society Martha Rutledge Lions Club Franklin High School North Clearcreek Farm Council Bens Kearns United Presbyterian Church Father and Son Blue Ball Presbyterian Church Middletown Ministerial Association Kings Daughters Kings Mills Warren Tyo Dist Taxin Jdal Tei
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