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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1951

Page

6

Man to Get 15000 for Taking the Rap in Marion Robbery

A bill in the Legislature aims to grant Ralph F Eaches of Richwood Union County fifteen thousand dollars for taking the rap and serving a one year and 28 days sentence for the Wise Grocery holdup in Marion. He later confessed to the Ohio Penitentiary. The Red Cross is among 66 similar societies worldwide.

Columbus Ralph F Eaches Richwood Union County Eaches Wise Marion Ohio Penitentiary The American National Red Cross

Two Cleveland Restaurants Cited for Price Ceiling Violations

OPS regional head says two Cleveland restaurants violated the national price freeze law. One menu listed prices above the ceiling, the other failed to keep required records. Operators pledged compliance as OPS moves to new quarters at 1260 Euclid Avenue.

Cleveland Office of Price Stabilization OPS Euclid Avenue

Automobile Crash Fatality Claims Columbus Man

Joseph A. Lodge, 45, of Columbus, died from injuries sustained when his car struck an abutment in West Jefferson Madison County on Saturday. The accident occurred yesterday, authorities said.

Ensortes Columbus Joseph A. Lodge Columbus West Jefferson Madison County

Ohio Farms Can't Use Foreign Labor

Washington AP Rep Polk of Ohio argues that importing Mexican or Puerto Rican farm workers would not solve Ohio’s labor shortage. He notes Ohio farms require experience and mechanical skills, unlike crops in the South. The Ohio Farm Labor Advisory Board favors importation legislation, but Polk says only some crops suit foreign labor and many Ohio dairy farms need modern, trained methods.

Washington Representative Polk Ohio Ohio Farm Labor Advisory Board Ohio Democrat Polk Alture

Honor Presented To Hueph Magill At Columbus Meeting

About 800 Christian educators honored Dr. Hugh Siewert Magill of Auburn as a Distinguished Service recipient. Roy G. Ross presented the citation as Magill, 82, was unable to attend due to illness. The event occurred during a week-long meeting of the Christian educators.

Columbus Hugh Siewert Magill Auburn Roy G. Ross Chris Magill International Council of Relaus Education 1Inois Springfield Harold Stansen University of Ss National Council of In

Hamiltonian Held For Burglaries

Alvin Drury 26 of 35 South B Street returned from Cincinnati where he confessed to two Hamilton burglaries. Police say he broke into Hamilton Merchandise Co. at 844 East Avenue on November 30 and December 1. A pawn ticket tied to Drury led to his capture and a sawed-off shotgun was found in his car. Some stolen items were recovered at his home.

Hamilton Cincinnati John Bippus Alvin Drury South B St Bisus Ito Hamilton Merchandise Co East Ave Drury

Virginia Bender to Represent Ohio at Cherry Blossom Festival

Virginia E. Bender of Cleveland will represent Ohio in the Cherry Blossom Festival set for April 7 to 9. The 22 year old daughter of Rep. George H. Bender Republican Ohio and of Allegheny College, is the state’s entrant.

Washington Virginia E. Bender Cleveland Ohio George H. Bender Allegheny Colge

First National Gains From 700th To 611th Largest

The First National Bank of Middletown rose from 700th to 61st largest among U S banks in 1950. Deposits exceeded 28.5 million with year-end totals at 23.37 million, and 1950 debits reached 263.46 million, up 19 percent from 1949.

First National First National Bank of Middletown United States Daily American Banker of New York Banking Dusiness First National Bank

Hoffman Declares Victory in Ohio House Bill Push

In Columbus Rep. Frea L. Hoffman nema from Hamilton County emerges as leader in the 9th General Assembly for bill introduction. He led Lynch with 32-29 at session close as Hoffman added six more proposals in the night, while Lynch had only one.

Columbus Frea L. Hoffman Nema General Assembly Hoffman John J. Lynch, Jr D-Mahoning Lynch

Hamilton Expands Civil Defense With New Leadership

Hamilton announces two new Civil Defense groups as Roy Dunfey heads the supply unit and Bob King chairs public information. Volunteers urged to contact Walter Crewson, superintendent of schools, to join.

Hamilton Dwight Thom Roy F. Dunfey Bob King Walter Crewson

Compressor firm lands Army order for portable units

The Davey Compressor Company announced a $1,500,000 Army order for portable compressors used in road and bridge construction. The contract confirms strong defense era demand for heavy equipment.

KENT Davey Compressor Company Army

Ex-LAW Head Alleges Gosser Uses Favors for Votes

Cyrus Martin a former Goesser lieutenant and UAW official accuses Gosser of controlling Local 12 Toledo by arranging paid union polling and company time votes. He says elections occur at inconvenient times to limit opposition and that Willys-Overland workers drive turnout to sustain Gosser’s power. Martin leads a faction aimed at unseating Gosser as international vice president and local head.

Toledo Uaw-Cio Sto Cyrus Toots Willys Gosser Martin Willys - Overland UAW

Bank Employee Sentenced for Embezzlement in Cincinnati

Joseph Frank, 48, ex manager of the bond trading department at First National Bank Cincinnati, was sentenced to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to embezzling $2,100 from April 1 1948 to June 30 1950. He claimed the money funded a personal transaction with a depositor. the judge ruled a bank receipt existed.

Cincinnati Joseph Frank First National Bank U. S. District Court Frank John H. Druffel

DAV Backs Free GI Life Policies

The Disabled American Veterans national executive committee endorsed auto premium free government life insurance for all armed forces. Members would be insured against death for $10,000 without application or premiums, retroactive to Korea hostilities. Disabled veterans needing Service Life Insurance would qualify if unable to obtain standard rates.

Cincinnati National Executive Committee of the Disabled American Veterans Korea

Bill Would Ban Daylight Saving in Ohio Legislature

A proposal from Rep. Arthur H. Milleson would amend the Ohio Constitution to ban Daylight Saving Time in the state. If approved by a three-fifths vote and a majority at the November election, the change would take effect January 1, 1952, amid past failed attempts to end the practice in northern and eastern Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Arthur H. Milleson Harrison

Grape Vine Planted in 1768 Bears Fruit at Hampton Court

In England a grapevine planted in 1768 at Hampton Court, famed residence of Oliver Cromwell, still yields fruit today. The historic vine, rooted centuries ago, remains a living link to the era and its historic grounds attracts visitors.

England Hampton Court Cromwell

U S Officials Limit Dual Purpose Bomb Shelter Plans

Ohio Civil Defense leaders discuss shelter options with federal funding eligibility. State Adjutant General Kreber and Warner meet with eastern states Civil Defense chiefs. Governor Lauseche led a governors delegation that conferred with President Truman on Civil Defense issues, saying the talks were nonpolitical.

Ohio Kreber Warner Mississippi Lauseche Truman

Girl Scout Leader Course Is Planned

The Middletown Girl Scout Council plans the first of four leader training courses in the clubroom of the Civic Association. Mrs. Garnet Church, executive director, says new leaders and those who have never taken the course will attend, with open enrollment for interested community members. Courses begin at 9 30 a m with Mrs. Church as instructor on February 21 28 and March 7.

The Civic Association Garnet Church Middletown Girl Scout Council

Many Voters Face New Registration in Middletown

Middletown voters who have not cast a ballot in two years must re register as announced by election clerks Frank Dobrosai and J Black Little. The 1950 register stood at 15 237 voters, marking a city record.

Middletown Cnet Tat Casoee Sonee Frank Dobrosai J. Black Little The Board of Elections Privelege

Ohio soldier slain in Kentucky car crash near LaGrange

A soldier from Ohio died and three others were injured in an automobile truck crash near LaGrange Kentucky. Pvt Leander Siebehar 23 Parma died of a broken neck. Injured were Pvt John M Thull 22 Shiloh Richland County Ohio recruit Bernard E B 22 Shiloh and Pvt David T Mitchell Canton Ohio Thull the car’s driver was listed in serious condition.

Veterans State Employees to Receive Pay Increases

The Civil Service Commission announced pay raises for state employees with five and ten years of service effective April 1. About 5,000 workers with five years and 5,000 with ten years are affected. Average increases are projected at roughly 120 dollars for five-year staff and about 240 dollars for ten-year workers, contingent on department appropriations and available funds totaling around 1.5 million annually.

Civil Services

First road vehicle by internal combustion built in 1885

The first road vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine was manufactured by Carl Bene of Mannheim Germany in 1885.

Carl Bene Mannheim Germany

Pinkham's Compound Praised For Relief Of Female Distress

A nurse letter praises Pinkham's Compound for easing periodic pains and symptoms from changes of life. The writer from Baltimoreland endorses the remedy as a best friend for painful monthly distress, weakness, and nervous fatigue and recommends regular use to build resistance to female monthly distress.

Pinkham Nally Evens Road Baltimoreland Gin Pinkham Lydia Pinkham

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