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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1952

Page

5

Gingerbread Surprise From Train Crash Near Waynesville

A Pennsylvania Railroad train collided with a tractor-trailer between Corwin and Waynesville. Gingerbread mix was scattered along the tracks and much of it disappeared. The two truck occupants, Lewis Hill and Everet Hannah, were shaken but not injured, while the train continued to Cincinnati. The incident alters Hamilton dinner plans as families expect gingerbread today.

Waynesville Corwin Corwin-Waynesville Hamilton Pensylvania Lewis Hill Shelbyville Ind Everet Hannah St. Paul

It Seems Too Good To Be True Weight Loss Letter

A Dayton Ohio reader extols Rennel weight loss product claiming a 23 pound loss without dieting. She endorses liquid Rennel Concentrate prepared with grapefruit juice, recommends two tablespoons twice daily, and promises full refund if unsatisfied.

Lillian M. Smith Ave Dayton Ohio Renne Rennel

Indiana's McHale May Not Seek Reelection

Indiana political circles report Frank M. McHale may not run again when his four year term ends in May. Potential successors include Gov. Henry Schricker and Frank M. McKinney, with other prospects Paul Butler and William Hillenbrand. McHale, 60, is an Indianapolis lawyer and long-time Democratic national committeeman since 1937, facing renewed criticism over Empire Ordnance ties.

William L. Madigan Indianapolis Frank M. McHale Indiana Henry F. Schricker McHale Frank M. McKinney Empire Ordnance Corp McKinney Empire Tractor Co Empire Ordnance Democratic National Committee Truman Pricy

Garden Tomato Plants May Be Aid To Science

The Agriculture Department reports findings that tomato plants contain tomatine derived material usable for sex hormone production. A new alkaloid, tomatine, could start progesterone and testosterone manufacture, offering a potential alternative to animal tissue, soybeans, and Mexican yams. The department is growing tomato plants in experiments to assess costs and feasibility.

Washington Agriculture Department

Laws Important As Driver Total Hits New Peak

Ohio driver population nears four million with 13,000 Middletown vehicles. Martin Thomas of Butler County Automobile Club warns drivers must know and obey traffic laws daily citing national and state figures.

Ohio Martin Thomas Butler County Automobile Club Thomas Bureau of Public Roads United States Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Middletown

Soviet Border Troubles Reported by Soviet Press

Soviet reports describe trouble along China’s border with two incidents. One district in Northern Burma near China is governed by 1,300 Chinese Nationalist troops in American uniforms, taxing and terrorizing locals. Peiping cites Jen Min Jih Pao accusing Britain of Hong Kong persecution of Chinese patriots.

Moscow China Peiping Jen Min Jih Pao Hong Kong

Colored News Tally-O-Club elects officers at Childs home

Mrs Geneva Hunter was elected president of the Tally-O-Club at its regular meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs James Childs. Frizell Myers vice president James Saunders treasurer James Childs reporter and William Warfield sergeant at arms also chosen. After bridge sessions prizes went to Mrs LaVerne Saunders Mrs Louise Myers and Bob Coleman. A robin can eat earthworms totaling 14 feet in one day.

Geneva Hunter James Childs Frizell Myers James Saunders William Warfield LaVerne Saunders Louise Myers Bob Coleman

Board Suggestion on Street Holes Passes to City Commission

Middletown Safety Council board of control backs a traffic division recommendation to the City Commission. The measure urges street openings caused by sewer works be back-filled tamped and surfaced to restore smooth uniform streets. The proposal notes many improper closures but says not all utility companies are at fault.

City Commission Board of Control Middletown Safety Council The Civic Association Middletown

Community meetings and notices listed for Wednesday

A long list of local meetings, gatherings and notices appears for Wednesday including Knights of St John at St John’s Church basement, National Guard at 2100 South Main, Lemon Township Board of Education, Sherman School PTO, Ohio Society of Boiler Operators, Kiwanis and Lions clubs at Manchester Hotel, Maple Park Mothers Club, Y M C A Toastmasters, Alpha Council 326, IOOF Lodge, Alcoholics Anonymous, Moose Lodge, trades council, dog training at the Armory, Kiwanis and Journal Building boards, senior high education board, various lodges and associations, and a long legal notice for a divorce case in Butler County Ohio. Also notice of appointment for the estate of Thomas Deacon Hill with Bertha W. Riges named executrix and claims deadline four months.

Knights of St. John St. John’s Church National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry South Main St Lemon Township Kiwanis and Lions Clubs Manchester Maple Park Mothers’ Club Gardner Alpha Council 326 Jr. O.U.A North Broad St Ioof Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous Moose Lodge Hall Middletown Trades and Labor Council Kiwanis F. Chew Journal Board of Education B.P.C.E Lodge 257 Ellis Temple Armee Employes Independent Federation AEIF Blythe-Williams Post American Legion Silver Leaf Middletown National Association of Letter Carriers Trades and Labor Hall Mary McIntosh Westover Street Richmond Kentucky Lamon McIntosh Court of Common Pleas Butler County Ohio Buena Vista Range Joseph Kiep Mary Lord Fred Ross Thomas Deacon Hill Bertha W. Riges Ohto Oscar i G. W. A. Wilmer

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