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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1950

Page

7

Jaycees Hear Talk On Youth By Teacher

Harold Brooks McKinley Junior High School teacher spoke to the Middletown Jaycees about what today’s students may become tomorrow and the role of parental guidance. He warned neglect and mistreatment breed wayward youth and contrasted families with and without boosters. The talk followed Jaycees business on Boose Night plans for March 1 and various committees as Russell Stevens Jr led and Glenn Brandenburg introduced the speaker.

Middletown Junior Chamber of Commerce Harold Brooks McKinley Brooks Middletown Jaycees Russell Stevens, Jr Glenn Brandenburg

Stabbing Victim Well and Married

Cleveland and Columbus police reported Nathaniel Owens, 25, of Cleveland, feared he stabbed a woman to death named Barbara Edwards. Police said Barbara was stabbed Tuesday night but survived.

Squirrel Attack Incident Reported on Young Street

Police received a bizarre call about a four footed squirrel biting women and children on Young Street. Officers Gray and Cumbs found the animal but could not capture it and residents planned to trap the irate bushy tailed offender.

Young St. Said Harold Gray John Cumbs Young St

Akron Woman Charged in Second‑Degree Manslaughter Dies

Mrs. Sarah Sprague, 52, who faced trial on second‑degree manslaughter charges in a traffic death, died yesterday. The case involved the death of Miss Lillian M. Clark after a stabbing incident that occurred while the defendant was alleged to be married and recovering from hospital treatment.

Akron Sarah Sprague Lillian M. Clark

Body Of Man Found Along Train Tracks

The body of Jesse Shaw, 81, of 527 Sycamore St in Hamilton, was found along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on Sycamore Street between Front and Monument Avenues. Coroner Dr. Garret J. Boone said Shaw was likely struck by a southbound train around 4 am, dying of head injuries. Funeral services set for 2 pm Saturday at Brown-Dawson Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Healthy Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. He is survived by a step-daughter.

Hamilton Jesse Shaw Sycamore St Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Front St Monument Ave Garret J. Boone Butler County Shaw Brown-Dawson Funeral Home Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Mtt

Specifications Drawn For New Signal System

City engineer R A Pothe l says specs are being drawn for police and fire alarm equipment. A room on the third floor of City Hall will house the radio emergency system as bids are sought to meet new FCC FM requirements. The overhaul, giving partial improvements, is estimated at 585000.

R. A. Pothel City Butlehre Federal Communications System

Two men fined after Areuipal Court hearing

In Areuipal Court Judge Ae ton H. Combs fined Raymond Guilett 10 dollars for no driver license and Thomas Sullivan 25 for intoxication plus 10 for allowing an unlicensed driver. They faced accident damage totaling about 300 dollars at First Ave and Grimes St.

Areuipal Court Aeton H. Combs Firt Ave KdnasrGm First Ave Grimes St Raymond Guilett West Centralve Liicense Thomas Sullivan Central Ave Gullet Sullivan David Jones Linden Ave Reuben Pelfrey Park St Pelfrey

Canasta Club Hosts Chitterlings Dinner and Fish Fry

The Canasta Club hosts a Chitterlings dinner and fish fry at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Clarence Hunter's home 1604 Garfield St with Rose Bud Sewing Club as host group. Guest Mrs Susie Kelley of Dayton attends. Next meeting set for February 11. Also New Hope Baptist Church senior chair plans a social Saturday at 7 31 p.m. at Mrs George Hood's 705 17th Ave. Public invited. Ruth Rost of Miami University Oxford wins $50 consolation prize in home design contest sponsored by National Association of Home Builders and American Builder Magazine.

Canasta Club Clarence Hunter Garfield St Rose Bud Sewing Club Susie Kelley Dayton New Hope Baptist Church Chicago Ruth Rost Miami University Oxford National Association of Home Builders The American Builder Magazine

Federal Bill Aims to Expand Middletown Health Program

A federal bill passed by the Senate would boost Middletown health services by increasing federal funding for local health programs. Health Commissioner Dr. L. C. Neer said the act would cover at least six core functions, including vital statistics and maternal care, with funds managed to meet minimum standards and expand personnel.

Middletown United States Senate L. C. Neer Neer Health Department Senate House

Youth Groups Tour Armco East Works Plant

Two youth groups from Sal yvanon Army toured the Armco East Works plant last night. Sponsored by the Crusaders junior high group, the visit invited Torch Bearers senior high students and drew about 25 sightseers. Captain Kenneth Sharp, adjutant, noted the event. Marilyn Turner chaired the Crusaders.

Salyvanon Army Armco East Kenneth Sharp Crusaders Sharp Marilyn Turner

Police Briefs Report Vehicle Collision and Thefts

Damage estimated at 100 dollars occurred yesterday after a collision at Central Ave and Verity Pkwy involving Wensell Prafett and Robert Breant. An electrical truck activation may have caused the incident under a traffic light. Charles Payton reported a 40 dollar car key theft from his vehicle at the Inland Container Corp. parking lot. Entry attempt was noted at Sos Win Williams Paint Store on Central Ave with pry tracks but no break in due to an internal hasp.

Yestenia Wensell Praffitt 2 Taxlor Ave Robert Breant Trarner St Central Ave Verity Pkay Sand Dewers Charles Payton Ottawa St Tnland Container Corporation Soswin Willams Paint

Elks Initiate Two New Members in Local Lodge

Two candidates were initiated into the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks last evening. The initiates were Glenn Greenham and Robert Denme, both noted as past exalted rulers.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Glenn Greenham Robert, Denme

Recreation Room Relocated By Salvation Army

Salvation Army moves recreation room from Citadel top floor to basement for after school use for children, with new facilities for checkers darts and ping pong. A library room is being equipped and a Sunday School intercity contest among Citadel Garfield Mission Rolling Mill Park and Antoinville classes is announced. Monthly plaque and year end pennant to honor leading Sunday school class.

Salvation Army Satour Cant Kenneth Sharp Citadel Sharp Addiiion Alsop Garfield Mission Rolling Mil Park Anil Ionville

Army unit launches drive to double Sunday school attendance

The campaign aims to raise Sunday school attendance from 13,900 last year to 20,000 this year. Captain Sharp said workers will lead the three year program to build Sunday school participation nationwide.

Army Captain Sharp

Copper Leads Utah Mineral Wealth

Copper emerges as Utah’s primary mineral wealth source, anchoring the state’s mining economy and supporting related industries. The prominence of this metal shapes regional employment, mining investments, and infrastructure development across Utah.

Copper Utah

Fire alarm answers no-damage blaze at 1703 Eming Rd

The first alarm in six days brought Company No. 1 to a two y frame residence at 1703 Eming Rd. Miss Elizabeth Ashworth reported no damage after a toy in a gas stove oven caused dense smoke and triggered the 11:35 p.m. alarm.

Company No. 1 Eming Rd Elizabeth Ashworth

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