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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1948
Page
2
Middletown Armco Independent Federation charges its own screening panel for fund campaigns, aiming to curb over solicitation. The move follows disputes over representation on the first board and calls for inquiry into living costs and member donations amid wage pressures.
The AP reports inform tion returns required for payments of 500 dollars to doctors or servants and 800 dollars to landlords or others. Monday night is the final deadline as Feb 15 falls on Sunday. Returns go to the Internal Revenue Bureau division in Kansas City Missouri. blanks go to the Post Office Building office.
Columbus AP report notes one of the nation's top city planners advocates all highways be divided and separated by medians to improve safety and traffic flow. The proposal emphasizes central planning and potential cost considerations for implementation nationwide.
A fragment describes Colossal Cave, about 28 miles from Tucson, created by waters. It notes formations resembling animals and buildings, highlighting the cave’s impressive natural features.
Gates from 24 states and Canada attended as Kingery urged expert attention from state and county highway officials and suburban cities. He described highways from 80 to 300 feet wide with divided pavements, sodded slopes, proper wage and landscaping along the sides as ideal for growing suburban needs.
Hamilton youths Don Seeley and Earl Roach, both 21, plus Chester Roach 19, were caught inside the Kroger Store at Front and Walnut while attempting a burglary. Police said entry was gained by breaking a door with a cinder block. the trio offered no resistance. Seeley and Earl Roach were under bond awaiting trial on prior burglary indictments. new charges were filed as the case proceeded in Butler Common Pleas Court.
Mrs. Mary Esther, mother of Mrs. E. J. Sebald of 2803 Milton Rd, dies quietly at 3 a m yesterday in Columbus Appleton where she had lived with her daughter since 1933. A member of the Christian Science Church, she will lie in state at Baker Funeral Home after 4 p m. Christian Science funeral services set for 2 p m Friday at the funeral home with burial later in College Corner Cemetery Ohio. Family requests flowers be omitted.
Miss Julia Downey aged 72 of 2115 Central Ave died at 6 35 am today at her residence. McCoy Leffier funeral home will host visitation from 2 to 5 pm and 7 10 pm Friday. Rev H H Jung to conduct funeral services at 1 30 pm Saturday. Interment in Woodside Cemetery.
Alex C. Politz 63 of 1600 Tytus Ave died at his residence at 11 p.m. Wednesday after health decline. He worked with Lambesis brothers at the So-Different Confectionery and previously ran a confectionery where Gallagher's drug Store now sits. Survived by wife Catherine, two sons Chris of Salt, Sophia Marritos of Cincinnati, Manankos of Greece, and James of Portuguese East Africa.
Thomas J. Quinn 74 son of the late Mr and Mrs James F Quinn of 1516 Fleming Rd died at 4 30 am today at Middletown Hospital after 25 years service there He was a Holy Trinity School attendee and Holy Name Society member Friends and relatives are advised of funeral home visits after noon Saturday with survivors including two sisters Misses Margaret and Anna and numerous nieces and nephews The Baker Home will host prayers for the departed member at 7 30 pm Sunday
Middletown observes World Day of Prayer Friday at First Baptist Church starting 2 p m with bells from ten churches across 13 000 cities in 52 countries uniting for peace and brotherhood. Women lead services across denominations praying for justice, harmony, and UN peace efforts in a world riven by strife.
Solemn High Mass will be sung in Holy Trinity Church at 9 30 a m Monday. Burial will be in the family lot in Calvary Cemetery.
Services for 55 year old Emma Marie Wiederhold of 931 South 13th Street will be held at 10 a m Saturday at Brown Dawson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St Stephen Cemetery.
Frank A. Dronberger 46 city bus driver of Big Toon Ave. died Friday night. Funeral services held 2 p.m. Friday at Klaus Funeral Home with burial in St. Stephen Cemetery. He formerly worked at Champion Paper and Fiber Co. and served as Master Sergeant of Company C First Infantry Ohio Guard. He is survived by his widow Helen two sons and a daughter.
Services for Richard Leslie Frost aged 14 months of Darr town will be at Cahill Funeral Home with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. He is survived by his two mothers Mrs. Leslie Walsh and Mrs. Maud Barringer along with his twin and a sister.
Mrs. Alice Combs King aged 76 died Tuesday evening in Lynchburg Ohio. Services will be at 10 a.m. at the Reside Church of God on Clayton Street with burial in Wood residence. Her daughter Mrs. Orvill Mall 1819 Claradon Ave Wilson is in charge of arrangements.
The text notes that no amendments to the VA 5S Constitution took effect during Abraham Lincoln's administration and that the 13th amendment followed months after his death, highlighting constitutional timing after his era.
A speculative note compares aircraft to hummingbirds, suggesting if large trans-oceanic planes matched the bird’s propulsive efficiency they could circle the Earth 100,000 times at the equator without refueling. The remark twists aerodynamics into a playful thought experiment on aviation limits.
The Middletown Chamber of Commerce plans to refile its petition in the Great Lakes air routes case as the CAB revises its decision. City officials seek inclusion of Middletown on trunk lines between Cleveland Detroit Cincinnati and Louisville with major hubs in the south. Ohio lawmakers and others push for feeder service and new routes as the Landis era ends and renewed efforts begin.
The schedule lists multiple films with showtimes across Thursday and Friday. Columns include Song Of Love with Katherine Hepburn Walker, Killer McCoy with Mickey Rooney, Glamour Girl with Gene Krupa, The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap with Abbott and Costello, Prairie Express, Gentlemen Ridge, Dangerous Money with Charlie Chan, and Hills Of Old Wyoming with Hopalong Cassidy, each at specified afternoon and evening slots.
Middletown marks 38th annual Boy Scout Week with a grand banquet at 6 30 p m featuring awards and the talk The Scout Citizen at Work in His Home His Community His Nation and His World Commander Omas J Keane national director of civic relationship with the Boy Scouts of America will preside The Silver Beaver award will be presented by E J Goldschmidt and other veteran honors announced include Five Year Twenty Five Year and Twenty Year service pins awarded to local scouters and volunteers
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