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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1948

Page

2

Fire Hazard Recheck Ordered by Board at Middletown High

A joint meeting of fire officials and the Board of Education at Middletown High School ordered an early next week recheck of city schools for fire hazards. Fire Chief Fishbaugh said a full report will be public after the check and hazards not corrected would be listed. The board questioned past recommendations and warned of possible further orders if issues remain. Curtailment of rental fee conservation was announced by Superintendent Wade E Miller, with the only definite action a halt on rental Saturdays and Sundays for the coming year. A Red Cross Home Nursing and Child Care class was approved to be held at Roosevelt Junior High. Dorothy Sams will replace the superintendent’s office, and Betty Sanderson, a principal’s office worker, resigned.

William Fisapauga Karl Davis Fishbaugh Davis Wade E. Miller Miller Red Cross Roosevelt Junior High Oma Tendent Dorothy Sams Betty Sanderson

Patrol Reports Three Arrests

Three persons were arrested and ordered to appear in courts on traffic violation charges. Donald Beatty, 21, 1108 Hanover St., Hamilton, was yesterday on a charge of passing over a yellow line. Fred E. Ingle, 28, of 1723 Tytus Ave., was charged with failure to have a driver's license when he was arrested on Route 73. Goldie Cassidy, 27, Middletown Route 1, was arrested yesterday on a charge of failure to have an operator's license and ordered to appear today before Mayor Thomas Linn of Monroe.

Donald Beatty Hanover St Hamilton Fred E. Ingle Tytus Ave J. T. Riley Goldie Cassidy Middletown Thomas Linn Monroe

Poasttown Grange Held Meeting With Lincoln Theme

Master Lawrence Michael presided at the Poasttown Grange meeting this week. Members heard a county home economics report and a Life of Abraham Lincoln reading led by Forrest Valentine. Refreshments were provided by Bernard, Selby, and Southard families as the group noted a future meeting in February.

Lawrence Michael Poasttown County Home Forrest Valentine Aoe Cety C. Tindle Abraham Lincoln Thomas Edison Valentine Bernard Glen Selby Glen Southard

Ohio CPT to award 10 new 1948 scholarships

Cor fund chairman O E Hill announced today that the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers will award 10 scholarships for teacher training in accredited colleges. Each scholarship provides $200 annually. Upper Arlington schools superintendent reported the plan.

Cleveland Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers O. E. Hill Upper Arlington

World Day Of Prayer Services At First Baptist Church

The Federated Council of Churches sponsors World Day of Prayer services at First Baptist Church on the first Friday in Lent. Dr Gaston Foote, Grace Methodist leader, spoke at the adults service. children’s events ran at 7 30 p m under Miss Helen Barkley. The aim is international unity through prayer for peace and guidance amid world troubles.

First Baptist Church Federated Council of Churches Gaston Foote Grace Methodist Daytonker Spen First Arch Helen Barkley

Suit for $25,000 damages filed in Hamilton court

Charlies A. Price of 915 South Main St files in Common Pleas Court at Hamilton seeking judgment of $25,000 against Roy C. Moorhead. Price alleges Moorhead's welding business operated since July 1945 after an April 1 1943 agreement that Moorhead would not enter a similar business in Middletown. Catherine J. Moorhead and William W. Moorhead of North Grimes St are named.

Charlies A. Price South Main St Common Pleas Court Hamilton Roy C. Moorhead Catherine J. Moorhead William W. Moorhead North Grimes St Price Ebnee Moorhead Middletown

Cookie Party Planned for Middletown Girl Scouts

Mrs Garnet L Church, scout director, announced a cookie party for Middletown Girl Scouts to discuss the annual sale. The event, at 10 am Saturday in the Civic Association, will include two scouts from each of 89 troops, details provided by Church amid production disruption due to gas shortages affecting cookie production.

Middletown Civic Association Garnet L. Church Church

Couple Dies in Barberton Crash Near High School Stadium

George Guay 67 and his wife Julia 59 were killed last night when struck by an automobile on Norton Avenue near Barberton High School stadium. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police.

Barberton, D.ar George Guay Julia Norton Avenue Barberton High School Stadium

Health Clinic Names Psychologist for County Center

Dr. Louis N. Gould of Connecticut has been appointed psychologist and clinic director for Butler County's new Mental Health Center at Hamilton. He will lead the Lower Miami Valley Guidance Center to be established at 25 N. E St. in Hamilton, with a background spanning psychiatry, pediatrics, forensics, and state hospital work.

Louis N. Gould Connecticut Butler County Hamilton Reuben Pieters Middletown Gould Lower Miami Valley N. E St American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Norwich State Hospital Norwich Conn New Yorker New York Medical College City New York University Columbia University Schools of Medicine Rocky Beach Hospital Sandor Lorand Israel Hospital New Yorkty New York State Metropolitan State Hospital Waverly Mass Boston State Hospital Northampton State Hospital Parent Teacher Associations

Chamber Secretary to Attend Sessions in Columbus and Middletown

Roy L. Patterson executive secretary of the Chamber of Commerce will attend the Executives' Association meeting in Columbus at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel on Saturday. Next week he will speak on February 20 about Middletown's Industrial Council activities, an organization gaining national recognition. The council operates by organizing industrial opinions at round tables.

Roy L. Patterson Chamber of Commerce Columbus Executives’ Association Deshler-Wallick United Middletown Industrial Council Industrial Coan

Prominent Methodist Lay Leader Dodds Dies at 55

Harry Dodds of Middletown died 6 50 am at Middletown Hospital after a weeklong illness. A longtime Met Life manager and active church organizer he led Epworth League Sunday School and church music, starting the first church orchestra. Survived by wife Helen two daughters two grand children sister and two brothers. Funeral home shows services Monday at 2 pm with burial at Woodside Cemetery.

Harry Dodds Sherman Ave Middletown Dodds Middletown Hospital Met Litan Life Insurance Company Epworth League Calvary, Methodist Church Helen Dodds J. Richard Grubbs Gilbert Kohr Russell Weatherwax Hale Dodds Preston C. Dodds Dearborn

Funeral services for Miss Julia Sewer at McCoy Funeral Home

Funeral services for Miss Julia Sewer, 72, who died yesterday, will be held at 10 a.m. at McCoy Funeral Home with Rev. H. H. Jung officiating. She may call at the Ge pene home from 2 to 5 and 7 p.m. tonight.

Julia Sewer McCoy Funeral Home H. H. Jung Woodside Ce Ge Pene

Obituary Notice for Clendenin Family in Middletown

The text reports the death after several months illness in Middletown hospital. Surviving relatives include daughter Mrs Mary Jean Augspurger of Middletown and Donald of Franklin, two sisters Ms Earl Smith of Westchester and Mrs Howard Strode of Hamilton, and two brothers Marion Clendenin of Oxford and Stanley Clendenin of Hamilton. The Rev William J Hannum will lead funeral services at the Presbyterian Church at 2 pm Monday with burial at Woodside Cemetery.

Ing Middletown Ospital Jessba Frank Mary Jean Augspurger Donald Franklin Earl Smith Westchester Howard Strode Hamilton Marion Clendenin Oxford Stanley Clendenin William J. Hannum Presbyterian Church Woodside Cemetery

Harri et E Blair mother dies in Gary at 90

Harriet E. Blair 90 longtime Midletown resident dies in Gary Indiana on Wednesday February 11. She was mother of Mrs Joseph Blair of Stanley Street and wife of 5 A. Comstock. Active in First Church and Home Club during Middletown years. Survivors include her daughter.

Gary, Ind Harriet E Joseph E. Blair Stanley St Gary Ind A. Comstock Middletown First Church Home Club

Dayton man Peck sought in daytime theft case

Day TV station reported that Dewey Raymond Peck, 23, of 40 Procter Street Dayton, is being sought in connection with a daytime theft investigation. Authorities described him as tall with dark hair and a scar on his left cheek. He was last seen in the downtown area yesterday.

Dayton Dewey Raymond Peck Procter St

CAA Meeting Set Over Municipal Airport Plans

Acting city manager Fred Schatzmann announced a conference with CAA representatives next Thursday afternoon to review development plans for the Municipal Airport. E H Scofield of Columbus, district CAA engineer, asked for the meeting after inspecting the plans and noting minor differences with the CAA approach. Scofield’s office may press for hard surfacing the southwest runway which now handles about 90 percent of landings and take-offs.

CAA Fred Schatzmann Schatzmann E. H. Scofield Columbus Scofield Mrt

Underwriters Mark First Anniversary Meeting

At the Manchester Hotel the Underwriters Mark observed its first anniversary during a regular monthly meeting at noon. Feder delivered an informative talk titled Money For, addressing local life underwriting and inviting wider participation in the organization.

Derwriters Manchester Feder

Death Notice for Hazelgreen Family in Local Brief

Obituary notice records the death of a local resident at Miami Valley Hospital at 11:15 p m after an illness. The deceased was survived by Mr and Mrs Jeff Hazelgreen. The remains were to be taken to the family home for services.

Miami Valley Hospital Virginia Jeff Hazelgreen WeThe

Marie Wallon Dies at Mercy Hospital at 59

Mrs Marie Wallon 59 of 1301 Dixie Hawy died at Mercy Hospital. She survived by her mother Anna Rottser and by her brother George.

Wlton Marie Wallon Dixie Hawy George Anna Rottser

Dixie League endorses expansion plan and annexation move

Dixie Heights coapreveniens League last night backed the annexation drive and approved Acting City Manager Fred Schatzmann's plan to extend city limits north to the Warren County line east to Route 25 and south to Oxford State Rd at Amanda. The group also supported long range development for residential industrial and business growth and educational system expansion.

Dixie Heights Coapreveniens League Fred Schatzmann League Schatzmann Warren County Oxford State Rd Amanda Dixie Heights

OUAM Planning District Meet Discusses Initiation

The weekly business meeting at Alpha Council No. 326 OUAM focused on the 11th District Initiation. A past meeting will be held next week with an initiation work to be undertaken by the Miamisburg degree team.

Alpha Council No. 326, Jr. Ouam Tomaight Miamisburg

At the Movies Showtimes and Cast Listings

Friday and Saturday schedules list Rooney at 2 45, 6 05, 9 30 pm plus Glamour Girl with Gene Krupa at 1 30, 4 55, 8 20 pm. Also The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap starring Abbott and Costello showings Friday 1 20, 4 15, 7 10, 10 10 pm and Saturday 1 55, 5 20, 8 20, 10 50 pm. Prairie Express with Johnny Mack Brown and Raymond Hatton runs Friday 3 15, 6 10, 9 16 pm and Saturday 3 55, 7 20 pm.

Widow of Wagon Gap Bud Abbott Lew Costello Prairie Express Johnny Mack Brown Raymond Hatton

Dangerous Money and Old Wyoming Screenings

Sid ney Toler stars as Charlie Chan in Dangerous Money with showtimes Friday 6:30 and 9:20 p m and Saturday 1:30 4:20 7:15 and 10:05 p m William Boyd plays Hopalong Cassidy in Old Wyoming with showtimes Friday 7:35 and 10:25 p m and Saturday 2:35 5:25 and 6:26 p m

Sidney Toler Charlie Chan Wyoming William Boyd Hopalong Cassidy

Wallace Frayer Wins Silver Beaver Award

Wallace Frayer a veteran scout with 35 years service received the Silver Beaver award at a Scout Week banquet in the Manchester Hotel watched by more than 600 Scouts Cubs and officials The presentation was by Bob Geis with praise from C L Kingsbury Middletown leaders for Frayers devotion enthusiasm and service to the local scouting scene in Middletown He is a mill clerk in Armcos East Works maintenance department and heads one of the oldest Cub Packs in the city

Mound Builders Manchester Wallace Frayer Bob Ramsdell Frayer Bob Geis G. C. L. Kingsbury Counscil Middletown Armco East Works

Fragmentary note hints at continued coverage on page sixteen

A fragment from the paper shows a continuation cue for Eka hy ay on page sixteen, offering no clear event, date, or names beyond a distant reference to further details. The scant OCR snippet lacks actionable content or identifiable entities.

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Board of Education Middletown High School Patrol Poasttown Grange Gray von Leaere Amt Dion Julia Downey Ethel Helsinger Harriet Comstock Dewey R. Peck Mrs Marie Wallkotte Standt’s Central Ave Traud Orange Blossom Dixie League Ouam Silver Beaver Award Ake TNA Eka Hy John W. Wendel Butlerity Ohio General Fund Conservancy Eles LODGE Loyal Order MOOSE Middletown, Ohio Mulbert Goade P. S Frank Kartovich Herbert Spade John W. Bullock
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