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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1948

Page

2

Banquet Closes Conference On Safety Attracts 350

Large banquet marks the close of the third annual Butler County Regional Safety Conference with about 350 attending. Leo F. Reinartz warned that half of today’s births may face serious accidents in a lifetime if trends continue, urging harmony between management and workers and urging ongoing safety effort across industry, home, farm, and school. The evening featured talks, demonstrations, and performances by Norman A. Imrie and local officials.

Leo F. Reinartz Middletown Safety Council Butler County Reinartz Safety Hamilton Middletown American Rolling Mill Co Charles Hook Arm ©O James H. Fluker Industrial Commission of Ohio Butler H. C. Williams Tom A. Burke National Safety Council Barker Arthur G. Ittel R. Brandon Marshall

Butler Bar Drafts Elliott Resolutions

Butler Bar to draft memorial resolutions in the death of W. Elliott. Sullivan, president of Bar Association and Judge Fred B. Cramer of Henderson Estes present as the committee to prepare the memo rial resolutions in Middletown.

Butler

Quiet Commission Session Expected

City Commissioners expect a quiet session with little business. A report on a conference between acting city manager Fred J. Schatzmann and CAA representatives was prepared for study, including an investigation into garbage complaints. Public meeting begins at 7 45 p m tonight.

Fred J. Schatzmann CAA

Two Petitions Thrown Out By County Board

The Hamilton County Board of Elections threw out petitions for two Middletown Republican central committeeman candidates in the fourth ward as insufficient. Jack D. Christy and a Smith candidate were rejected, while Robert Miles and L. L. Dredge were deemed sufficient. Christy and Smith may appeal on February 17. Petitions for all other local candidates in both parties were approved, and two Democratic sheriff hopefuls Schmett and Albert J. Burkey were rejected while three otherDemocratic contenders were passed.

Middletown Fourth Ward Board of Elections Hamilton Jack D. Christy Robert Miles L. L. Dredge Christy Smith Schmett Albert J. Burkey

Teacher succumbs in Cleveland after 20 years at Lakewood

Ruth E Foley a 40 year old Latin teacher at Lakewood for two decades died here yesterday. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in her native Versailles Kentucky.

Cleveland Lakewood Ruth E. Foley Versailles

March of Dimes drive totals reach 11537 dollars

The March of Dimes campaign reports a running total of 11537.74 dollars driven by house to house canvassing led by Mrs Dan Wilkins and Detective John Fitzgerald. Cochairman Martin Thomas hopes receipts rise to the one thousand dollar mark as boxes from 23 precincts push the fund upward.

John Fitzgerald Dan Wilkins Tlm Fitzgerald Martin Thomas Wilkins

Personnel Body Expands With Three New Members

A Manchester Hotel dinner hosted by the Personnel Association added three new members from Middletown Hospital Civic and Retail Merchants. P F Johnson noted ample unskilled labor but a shortage of skilled workers, while George Hall of the Industrial Mental Hygiene Clinic outlined local clinic setup and operation. George Newby of Cincinnati Vocational Service urged improved testing to boost personnel selection batting averages. A screening on testing and open discussion followed, with next month’s program announced.

Manchester Hotel Middletown Civice P. F. Johnson George Hall Industrial Mental Hygiene Clinic Butler County George Newby New Vocational Service Cincinnati

Church To Open Lenten Season At St Pauls

Tonight at 7 30 p m the first in a series of Lenten services will be held in the sanctuary of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Mrs Harold Conn one and choir director Mrs E H McCandlish and Nate Kunin and James een will present A Lenten Meditation offertory Inter mezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni postlude Priest March by Mozart Members of the senior choir will sing O Sacred Head by Gabriel The Rev Harold H Jung will deliver the Lenten Meditation Leadership and Lordship of Christ.

St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Harold Conn E. H. McCandlish Nate Kunin James Een Byttrich Mascagni Mozart Sacred Gabriel Harold Leich Harold H. Jung Christ

Places named Berlin Rome and Vienna across the United States

A survey counts thirty seven U S towns named Berlin, twenty one named Rome and nineteen named Vienna. The report highlights common city names reused across states reflecting historical migration and naming patterns.

U. S Berlin Rome Vienna

Middletown VA office at risk from regional layoffs

The Cincinnati VA region plans to cut 83 to 100 jobs by March 31 under a national VA employee reduction order. Middletown would be affected as 40 layoffs hit rehabilitation, 11 contract, 10 support, 19 claims, and 3 personnel divisions. If closed, local staff may stay here with HQ moved to Hamilton.

Middletown Veterans Administration Cincinnati Hamilton

Monroe Methodist Church group meeting and auction plans

W S C S of Monroe Methodist Church meets at Mrs Kimble home Friday evening. All members are asked to bring an article for an auction sale to be held after the business meeting.

W.S.C.S Monroe Methodist Church Kimble

At the Movies Paramount and Stage Show Listings

The article presents a Paramount lineup and stage acts with showtimes for several films and performances. It features stars such as Katharine Hepburn Robert Walker Cesar Romero Gilbert Roland Bud Abbott Lou Costello Johnny Mack Brown Ricardo Cortez Dan Rowan Tug Swain and others with varied 1:15 to 10:10 p m times across Wednesday and Thursday.

Ward Arnold Cesar Romero Gilbert Roland Cisco Kid One Martin Bud Abbott Lou Costel Prairie Lo Johnny Mack Brown Raymond Hatton The Ricardo Cortez Lee Dan Roland Hillbilly Ratchelee Tug Swain Blue Ridge

Mrs Elizabeth Lee Hurt in Ice Slip at Wilbraham Road

Mrs Elizabeth Lee, 55, of 2708 Wilbraham Rd, is in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after a fractured hip from slipping on ice in front of Cotty's Grocery Store on Wilbraham Rd around 10 a.m. Tuesday. Attendants report she was assisted after the fall.

Elizabeth Lee Wilbraham Rd Middletown Lee Cotty’s

Armco In peet Holds Tonight Meeting

A membership meeting of Armco In peet will gather at the Junior Hall this evening to discuss by laws and the constitution. Separately, New York City’s total real estate value is estimated at 16.9 billion dollars.

Armco Peet New York City

Middletown Churches Observe Lent on Ash Wednesday

Middletown churches begin Lent with Ash Wednesday services. Ashes mark penitence and the call to "walk that extra mile" as Catholics and other Christians prepare for Easter. Pope Pius XII urged unity and love, addressing parochial school children and urging prayers and sacrifices for war-needy children in Europe.

Middletown Rome Pius XII United States Atian City Radio Europe

Middies Stay Focused As Emancipation Day Holiday Looms

Coach Walker notes improved offense from Paul Walker and places Findlay High as a threat while Middies expect a March 3 district start in Dayton with 28 teams. He criticizes scheduling and plans to protest to aid non Dayton squads. Lincoln’s Birthday is a holiday for some workers and students, but many offices and schools stay open.

Middies Manchester Walker Findlay Dayton Columbus Lincoln’s Birthday St. John Parochial Sc

Marine League Organized Here By Marines

Marines and families were shown the aims of the Marine Corps League at a meeting led by John Commandant Bruggeman. Twenty four attendees expressed enthusiasm and a new local league seems likely. Four films followed, with the next meeting set for March 9 at 7 30 p m in the Electric building at Mary Etta and Clayton Streets.

Hospital Care Board Meeting Set in Cincinnati

The Hospital Care Corporation Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting tomorrow at 6 30 p m at the Hotel Arms in Cincinnati. Three trustees from Middletown are expected to attend.

The Hospital Care Corporation Hotel Arms Cincinnati Middletown

Scout Week speaker Commander Keane to address two dinners

Commander Thomas J. Keane USNR national director of civic relationships for the Boy Scouts of America will speak at two Thursday functions during Scout Week. The principal event is a banquet at the Manchester Hotel at 6:30 p m where awards will be presented and parents and friends of scouts are invited.

Thomas J. Keane USNR Boy Scouts of America Europe Manchester Scouts

Election Board Sets March 1 Opening for Primary Work

Butler County Board of Elections designates March 1 to begin opening activities for the May 4 primaries. The Middletown office at the Federal Savings Bank building will be open daily except Sundays, with expanded hours to handle increased presidential year registration and voter qualification questions. Local voters urged to visit for guidance ahead of the November election.

Butler County Board of Elections Court House Hamilton Orman Elam Middletown Jincel Board

Sisters Held In Shoplifting Incident

Two Hamilton sisters, ages not clearly provided, were arrested yesterday for shoplifting in Middletown stores. Police say Detective Ralph Bauer spoke with store managers about items recovered from the suspects. One sister is 16. the other’s age isn’t specified.

Hamilton Middletown Ralph Bauer Montgome Tecanara Guindia Banks Andia Whitaker St

January Traffic Arrests Hit 907 In Lacy Court Record

Police report shows January traffic arrests nearly doubled from 1947 with 907 offenses. Speed violations reached 63, stop sign violations 668, signaling 24, and par violations 694. Accidents totaled 73 with 14 injuries and no deaths. No major crimes occurred. 4 concealed weapon arrests, 16 disorderly conduct, 94 intoxication, 6 drunk driving, and 1 grand larceny.

Lacy Court Hugh A. King

Couple Arrested on Larceny Charge in Franklin Route 1

Mrs Mattie Caudill aged 26 and her husband Earl B aged 32 of Franklin Route 1 were arrested yesterday on larceny charges filed by cafe owner Carl Weber. Two minor hit and run incidents were reported yesterday. Wayne Wagner aged 34 of 1202 Calumet Ave reported his car struck by a hit-and-run driver while parked in front of 1227 Central Ave. Richard Cowgill aged 21 of 906 Sixth Ave said a taxi he was driving was struck while going south on Canal Street and the other motorist fled the scene.

Mattie Caudill Earl B Franklin Route 1 Carl Weber Wayne Wagner Calumet Ave Central Ave Richard Cowgill Sixth Ave Canal St Cowgill

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