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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1952
Page
9
New York based report shows taxes consuming about 60 cents of every dollar of average business earnings in 1951. Many corporations pay more than the income tax collector, leaving net profits squeezed despite some sectors posting gains. Oil and mining sectors fare best with higher profits. steel, auto and appliance makers see earnings fall under heavy tax and cost pressures.
Diana Barrymore, daughter of a famous screen star, returns to America after five months in Australia. Her last Brisbane appearance ended when Theatre Royal manager Laurie Smith fired her for offensive language and missed lines. Walkouts were reported as her act faltered.
Chin Kung Fong known as a statesman and humanitarian was buried in Chicago after one of the citys largest Chinese funerals. More than 3000 Chinatown residents gathered to honor the nominal head of the Chan family who died January 31 at age 90. He earned the peacemaker title for helping end Tong Wars in the United States. Chan family members traveled from 29 states and Hawaii to attend services at the Chinese Christian Union Church.
Police inspector says only married men may be officers. A youth returns later to Bergman’s office and announces he has discussed with his girl and plans to marry, asking where to find the application.
Celia Harper files a petition in the Court of Common Pleas seeking divorce alimony custody and support for minor children from Charles E Harper. The complaint names shared real estate at Box 64 Excello and demands alimony and property award with a hearing set after March 29 1952.
Dumford Trucking runs a Sights on Safety program rewarding accident-free months with 700 points, plus a year-end 3600 bonus, up to 12000 a year. Prizes include cameras, TVs, luggage, appliances, and furniture. Affected drivers include George McFeeter, Milton Stroud, Carl Hogg, and others. wives closely monitor progress.
The wills of Marie A. Schelter Fred Sixt Katherine Boettinger Marion Campbell and Cora E McCormick were filed for probate in Butler County Courts. Wills name heirs executors and dates including Marie Schelter leaving estate to husband George J Schelter and others naming siblings Leo J Boettinger Mary Louise Boettinger Martin Campbell A B McCormick and Louise Sixt as executrix with dates ranging from 1933 to 1950.
An inventory of the Margaret Seifert estate in Fairfield Township shows assets totaling 16159.57 including 11000 in realty. Herman J. Seifert is named executor. Charles Kelty, widower, is named to administer the Carrie Kelty estate of Middletown, who died May 31, with the estate estimated at 3500 realty.
Alberta Wroblewski of Hamilton sues Theodore Wroblewski for neglect, Dolores Green of Lafayette Street sues James Greene for neglect, Beatrice Gullette of Wilbraham Road sues Wallace Gullette for neglect, Mary Patricia Lake of Hamilton sues Berkley Lake for neglect and cruelty, Margaret Lakes of Hamilton sues Robert Lakes for neglect, Adkins of Hamilton sues Victor Adkins for neglect, Ben McCollum of Hamilton sues Judith McCollum for neglect and cruelty, Charlotte Dotson of Hamilton sues Billy Dyke Dotson of Cocoa, Florida for cruelty, Ednawman of Millville sues Sheldon Bowman of Hamilton Route 6 for neglect, Wayne F. Winsted of Hamilton sues Martha Winsted for neglect.
The report lists individuals including Mabel Lee McGraw of Middletown in a cruelty case from Paul McGraw and Revella Caudill with Albert Caudill cited for neglect. Elizabeth Issenmann of Hamilton from Clarence Issenmann also faces neglect. Darlene Jones of Hamilton Route 1 from Eldon Jones is noted for neglect and cruelty. Richard Lovelace of 119 Harrison St. from Maxine Lovelace and 4814 South Broad S&J. also face neglect. Judge P P Boli presides.
In Kremlin Oklahoma a black panther, likely escaped from a small circus, has eluded ranchers for weeks. It vanishes as search parties comb the area and reappears to kill livestock. Authorities suspect the owner did not report the animal. Darrel Hayes spotted it crossing a road at night.
New York dispatch reports Franklin D Roosevelt Jr has been chosen as one of the 13 New York County delegates to the Democratic National Convention. The appointment highlights the Roosevelt family’s continued influence in city politics as the nomination process advances.
Crystal Tissue announces the hiring of Robert J. McDade as personnel manager to oversee industrial relations and the company wide personnel program. The Middletown Junior Achievement executive will begin March 10 and coordinate all personnel activities while building recreational programs. McDade, a Massillon native, earned a BS from Miami University in 1942, served in World War II, and earned an MEd in 1947.
A migrant from Lebanon armed with a military rifle opened fire at an Adelaide cricket game on Wednesday killing one player and wounding another. Police arrested the attacker in a field behind the pavilion and disarmed him.
STROUDSBURG, Pa. The second accidental shooting within four days proved fatal to 11 year old James R. Metzgar. He was found on his father's farm with a bullet wound in the stomach. Acting Coroner George Armstrong said the shotgun evidently discharged by accident. Four days earlier a rifle near the boy while he chopped wood discharged a bullet into his leg.
Lake Manalapan vanishes overnight as none of the water remains except mud flats after the lake’s floodgates were opened. It is expected to take several days for the lake to rise back to its normal 20 foot level after closing the gates. Community notices include Estate of Fred Sixt probate details, and a 1951 financial report from Wayne Township in Butler County Ohio with various tax and revenue figures.
Dr. Vincent J. Daly, head psychologist at Mississippi State Hospital, was dismissed after routine checks showed he lacked claimed degrees. Two foreign universities denied awarding him degrees from Oxford and the University of Berne, though Daly had served since 1950. The hospital credited his work as not warranting criticism despite the credential irregularities.
State Minister Katsuo Okazaki told a House Budget Committee in Tokyo that current talks with the United States do not involve sending Japanese troops overseas or turning Japan into an atom bomb base. He said the discussions concern hosting U S forces after the peace treaty takes effect and that the atom base issue could be reviewed later.
CHICAGO Charles H. Crip pen 66 died Tuesday from a heart attack while painting a 50 foot flagpole at the Seventh Avenue School in suburban LaGrange. His body was found dangling in his boatswain's chair from the top of the pole.
The upcoming total solar eclipse will last about three minutes, with months of planning and field work. Government scientists, led by Dr. George van Biesbroeck, chose Khartoum for ideal viewing conditions, despite extreme heat. The Air Force aims to map earth surfaces with high precision, requiring extensive preparation. The eclipse path spans 9000 miles from near the equator to the Atlantic and Siberia, with Khartoum near the arc’s center.
The Air Force plans to wind down civilian school training for personnel by late August or early September. It contracted with several schools and universities about a year ago for clerical and mechanical courses, but will resume these courses on Air Force bases with its own instructors.
In Korea movies are shown almost every night near the fighting lines at Munsan U S truce headquarters. Army Special Services officer Laurence C Ady said a weekly package of top television films augments the fare. The most popular screenings are technicolor musicals and westerns, with admission always free.
Philadelphia reports 10 year old Charles A. Cohn, a veteran Cub Scout, was inducted as an honorary master sergeant in the Marine Corps by Maj. Clark A. Morrow after volunteering to donate blood. The Marine unit visited the Red Cross Blood Center to honor him and support wounded soldiers in Korea.
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