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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1952

Page

2

Opposition Heard To Use Of School As Catholic High

At a City Commission meeting opposition letter from Arthur A. Chukhk questions leasing South School for a Catholic high, urging a public hearing before any private use. The discussion also covered sewer charge plans and subdivision approvals, with bids and consulting fees noted as part of city projects.

Old South School City Commission Arthur A. Chukhk Stubbs Stubbe Tuggle Coles Tid Planning Commission Ninth Ave Berch Construction Company Bitle Fishee Construction Company Browne Engineering Coneing Service T. Segoe and Associates SINK Francis Carmody Nnece

Watch Missing From Dayton Trip Worth $1000

Mrs. Lewis Flagel reported the loss of a wristwatch valued at 1000 dollars. The 17 jewel platinum case piece featured 50 diamonds around the face and a band of tiny heart motifs. The couple traveled to Dayton at 1 p.m. and noticed the theft on returning at 6 30 p.m. after several stops.

Lewis Flagel Queen Ave Flagel Dayton

Middletonians Return From Korea

Three Middletown soldiers listed arriving Friday in San Francisco on the Gen. M. C. Meigs along with 4,472 Army officers and enlisted men from Korea. Cpl. Richard L. Caldwell of 702 14th Ave, Pvt. Wilbur F. Henderson of 1238 Fairfield St, and Cpl. William J. Sweeney of 803 Auburn St are coming home under the rotation plan. Also among the Chicane group are four Hamilton men Johan C. Asher, Sfc. Kenneth R. Buell, Cpl. Theodore C. Burch, and Cpl. William Owens.

Middletown San Francisco M. C. Meigs Korea Richard L. Caldwell 14Th Ave Wilbur F. Henderson Fairfield St William J. Sweeney Auburn St Hamilton Johan C. Asher Kenneth R. Buell Theodore C. Burch William Owens

Cloudy Colder Tonight and Friday Forecast for Middletown

The area saw sleet and freezing rain Wednesday night leaving icy surfaces. Tonight and Friday will be very cloudy and somewhat colder, with the south portion expecting slightly lower temperatures. Lows tonight mid 20s, today’s high 35-40, 27 recorded at 7:30 this morning. Yesterday’s temperatures ranged 34 to 47. Ice prevented accurate gauge readings Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Middletown Ohio Miami

County March Draft Quota 23

Selective service headquarters in Columbus announced that 2 percent of men from Butler County will be called in March. Ohio’s total induction for March is 1,084 with January at 4,908 and February at 2,454. Director Cal C. Goble said registrants must be 20 years old at induction unless they volunteer or are deemed deferments.

Selective Service Columbus Butler County Ohio Cal

Breaks Gypsy Law Marries Outside Tribe

In Indianapolis a 16 year old Gypsy girl Sue Kent wed 18 year old Duke Ziko after giving false ages to obtain a license. The marriage, arranged amid tribal laws, prompted civil action by the bride’s father Ely Zikn who seeks annulment while the couple hopes to prove their marriage can work. The Zikes travel with a summer carnival and reside in Indianapolis.

Duke Ziko Sue Kent Ely Zikn Mra Mary Kent Indianapolis Zikes

Girl Nibbles Ice Dropper Escapes With Mouth Cuts

A 17 month old girl, Lynn Carter, was treated in Middletown Hospital after swallowing most of an ice dropper, causing mouth cuts. She was treated and released with no serious injuries. Earlier, she and her parents were in a downtown hit run incident with no severe harm. Mrs Sophia Demetrion and two year old Patricia Barnett also suffered minor injuries in separate downtown mishaps.

Middletown Hospital Lynn Carter Reynolds Ave William Carter Lynn Sophia Demetrion Clark St Patricia Barnett Howard Ave Orbie Barnett Middletown State Highway Patrol

Ice Laden Streets Threaten Drivers In Four Crashes

Middletown motorists faced icy roads after a freezing rain left streets slick. Four city accidents caused about 400 dollars in damage, with no injuries. Police cited skids, failed windshield clears, and drivers running green lights as factors. Local officials urged caution for drivers and pedestrians.

Wilson

Expansion Vital And Necessary Hospital Says Cheney On Board

The Middletown Hospital Association's 1951 annual report calls expansion vital and necessary and elects Howard L. Cheney of Franklin to a three year board term as the first Franklin trustee. The group plans a 1.5 million dollar fundraising drive to add a 100 bed wing, noting completed improvements such as a parking lot new fire stairs a diagnostic x ray machine and moved medical records.

Cheney Middletown Hospital Association The Hospital Association Ed Howard L. Cheney Franklin E. $. Myers Middletown Journal Association McGee Ave McKnight Dr

Hlome Not Site Of Bite Fight

Mrs Ora Ann Daniels 37 of 522 Crawford St faced two warrants for assault and battery in municipal court. Recounting police records showed the incident did not occur at a Broad Street home. Continued to February 22 for witness subpoenas after midnight events at Crawford Street Steak House and later at 47 South Broad Street. Florabelle Brate reportedly received bite wounds. Brates filed charges. Daniels bond set at 400 dollars.

Broad St Ora Ann Daniely Crawford St Steak House South Broad St James Brate

Three Firemen Hurt In blaze At Cleves Ohio

Cincinnati. Three Cleves firefighters were injured fighting a tractor trailer blaze on U S Route 50. Damage estimated at 10 000 dollars. Hamilton County police cited a magnesium load on the tractor as the ignition source.

Cleves, C Cincinnati Cleves U. S&s

Bank Fire Damages Citizens National Building in Sidney

A blaze of undetermined origin caused between 100000 and 150000 dollars in damage to the Citizens National Bank Building in downtown Sidney Ohio. Flames from the bookkeeping department swept through the second and third floors destroying most office equipment and new furnishings. Bank president Joseph B. Conk estimated the loss while remodeling near completion and noted operations would shift to a savings and loan concern until repairs are finished.

Sydney O. W Citizens National Bank Sidney Joseph B. Conk Equipmer Inge Rank Yuciness

Valley Traffic Club Meets Today in Dayton

The Miami Valley Traffic Club holds its thirtieth annual dinner tonight at the Dayton Biltmore Hotel starting at 7 p.m. Charles S. Baxter of Washington, D. C. will deliver the address as chairman of the Railroads Tariff Research Group. Walter R. Frizzel of General Motors will serve as toastmaster.

Miami Valley Traffic Club Dayton Biltmore Hotel Charles S. Baxter Railroads’ Tariff Research Group Washington, D. C Walter R. Frizzel General Motors Corporation Detroit

Paramount The Barefoot Mailman and More at The Movies

Thursday and Friday showings include The Barefoot Mailman at 1 15 4 10 10 10 pm The Harlem Globetrotters at 2 40 5 40 8 40 pm Pig Wheel at 1 30 4 45 5 05 pm To Please A Lady at 3 10 6 30 9 50 pm Steel Fist at 1 15 4 15 10 15 pm Cavalry Scout at 2 50 5 55 2 pm A fire alarm device for beds warns sleepers with explosive noises via a ring of firecracker units around the mattress

Paramount Barefoot Mailman Harlem Globetrotters Steel Fist

Valentine Day Big One For Youths Firemen To Honor Maynard

Valentines Day brings joy to Maynard Moore of Oneida and Tommy Stevens of Garfield Street who cannot walk. Fire Chief William Fishbaugh announced Maynard Moore Day with a badge black helmet and model fire engine to be presented by the fire department tomorrow. Both boys have received gifts from Goodwill Mothers clubs and save money in banks to buy bonds. both suffer muscular disorders.

Valentine Maynard Maynard Moore Oneida Tommy Stevens Garfield St Tommy Wiliam Fishbaugh Pigay Bank

If You Lose License You Must Pay For It

Columbus reports that lost license plates cannot be remade with the same numbers and must be replaced from the regular series at $1 per plate. Registrar R. E. Foley corrected a news item that had credited identical plate reissues to special holders, clarifying the policy.

Columbus R. E. Foley Registrar of Motor Vehicles A. W. Mininni

New Meat Wrapping Machine Creates Juicier Roasts

A new wrapping method uses a machine to grind fat into a fine mix and extrude a moisture proof cellophane layer around meat. The wrap seals in juices during roasting and removes the need for basting.

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