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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1948

Page

3

Mysterious hazards at Tophill loom over Bancrofts

Ann Bancroft worries after wax on her pumps and a cryptic letter about a swinging bridge collapse that killed Luke the gardener. Rinda visits, drawn to Tophill and its old house, while Gay Linforth intrudes with lab news and hints of romantic tension as an ominous danger lingers.

Ann Bancroft Rush Bancroft Sud Tophill Ann Country Club Laurie Rinda Bancrofts Luke Dorinda Bruce Tophiil Rush Jul Limoges Gay Linforth Miss Bruce Gay Anfi al A Ash

Rinda Receives Visitor in Library After Room Wash

Rinda washes train dirt from her face then returns to find everyone gathered in the library. She soon engages in a deep conversation with Rush as Tommy remains present and helpful.

Rinda Rush Tommy

West Middletown Bridge Construction Delayed by Flood Waters

High waters halted concrete pours for pier No. 4 of the main span while Visintine & Company crews shifted to driving pile for the four face abutments. Superintendent S. Raffety noted pumping operations paused as flood levels rose, delaying the central channel pier work.

West Middletown Visintine & Company Everfo S. Raffety Cereen Eny

Welder Dies From Injuries After Drum Explosion

Anthony F. Filipowicz, 30, died from injuries received Saturday at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics lab. He was injured when an oil drum exploded while he cut it with an acetylene torch. A lab official said fumes from cutting oil were believed in the drum.

Anthony F. Filipowicz National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics

Russians Hinder Distribution of U S Printed Matter in Germany

General Clay accuses Soviet zone of hindering free exchange of information under four power rules. He cites inoccupations affairs report and notes parallel moves by the U S and Britain to grant central bank powers and aluminum access for Germans.

U. S Germany Clay Berlin United States Lucius D. Clay Great Britain Frankfurt

City Briefs: Legion Meeting and Real Estate Board Session

Ex committee of American Legion will convene at the Legion Home at 7 30 p m. Real Estate Board will hold their monthly meeting at 5 30 p m at the Manchester Hotel.

Committee of American Legion Legion Real Estate Board Manchester Hotel

Blythe Williams Post of American Legion Meeting

BlytheWilliams Post of American Legion will meet at 8 p.m. at 836 Eighth Ave with members to discuss upcoming events and Legion duties in the community.

Blythe-Williams American Legion Eighth Ave

Holy Trinity In Formation Organization Meeting Notice

Holy Trinity Catholic formation group will convene at 8 p.m. in the assembly room for a regular meeting.

Holy Trinity Catholic Information Organization

Rehearsal Set for Middle Town Civic Orchestra

Rehearsal is scheduled for 7 30 p m in the senior high school. The event involves the Middle Town Civic Orchestra preparing for upcoming performances at the city venue.

Middletown Civic Orchestra

Order of Eagles Weekly Meeting

The Order of Eagles will hold its regular weekly business meeting at 8 p.m. at the Hall tonight. The gathering invites members to discuss agenda items and conduct routine lodge business.

Order of Eagles

Band Plans Evening Meeting at Legion Home

The band will meet at 8 p m at the Legion Home for a scheduled gathering and rehearsal in the community venue.

Legion Home

History of Embalming Talk Slated for Civitan Club

Omer Leffier will present History of Embalming to Civitan Club members during their weekly noon gathering at the Manchester Hotel. The talk covers techniques, origins, and significance for modern practice.

Omer Leffier Civitan Club Manchester

Miami Valley Post VFW Meeting Set at 7:30 PM

The Miami Valley Post VFW will convene at 7 30 p m at Post Headquarters for its upcoming gathering.

Miami Valley Post Post

Local unit of U.S. National Guard drill at Barracks

A local unit of the U.S. National Guard conducted drills at the Barracks beginning at 7 a.m. Personnel trained in standard procedures and unit discipline as part of routine readiness.

U. S. National

Cancer Clinic Open at Middletown Hospital

Cancer clinic plans a late opening at Middletown Hospital this afternoon. The event aims to inform patients and staff about services available during the extended hours.

Middletown Hospital

Hunter-Clark Post VFW Meeting At Silver Lake Club

Hunter-Clark Post Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at 8 p.m. at the Silver Lake Social Club for a regular gathering and community updates.

Hunter - Clark Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Silver Laat

Middletown Hospital Board Meeting Set for 7 30 P M

Middletown Hospital Board of Trustees will convene in the hospital board room at 7 30 p m. The session will cover routine governance items and committee reports.

Middletown Hospital Board of Trustees

Visewal Explanation On Silverware Making Noted for Club Meet

A visual explanation of the manufacture of silver ware will be presented to members of the Middletown Creative Club at the Manchester Hotel. The event is scheduled for 6 30 p m. and will be part of the club's meeting.

Middletown Cotive Club Manchester

Rotary noon address on From Sea To Shining Sea

Wade E. Miller will deliver a patriotic address titled From Sea To Shining Sea at the Rotary Club noon meeting to be held at the Manchester Hotel.

Wade E. Miller Rotary Club Manchester

Middletown High Alumni Meet in Civic Association Building

The executive committee of the Middletown High School Alumni Association will hold a meeting at 5 p.m. in the Civic Association building.

Middletown High School Alumni Association

Middletown Teachers Association Plans Safety Program

The Middletown Classroom Teachers Association meets at the Girl's Club Auditorium Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Paul Wilson, safety director, arranges a special safety program for educators including the film on home safety Look Who's.

Middletown Classroom Teachers Association Girl’s Club Paul Wilson

Wattling Wiscar Vautom Vacumatic Carburetor Ad

Wisconsin inventor introduces the Vacumatic Carburetor offering automatic gasoline savings by a vacuuming supercharge principle. The device claims easy installation in minutes and compatibility with cars trucks and tractors. Manufacturer Vacumatic Carburetor Co. 7617-638 State St Wauwatosa invites inquiries or penny post card requests for full details.

Wisconsin Vacumatic State St. Wauwatosa Wis Adv

Demilitarization, Denazification Progress in U.S. Zone

The report notes protests over Soviet handling of German language prints and cites U.S. actions in the occupied zone. It states demilitarization is largely complete, denazification near done with 5 percent of charges left, and that the U.S. has freed all German POWs in its custody, with most mines and fortifications torn down. A former private policeman, 40 years in the force, was killed last night.

U. S

Killed by Auto in Cincinnati

Frank J. Langenbach, 81, was struck and killed by an automobile in Cincinnati, according to AP. The incident report notes severe injuries and ongoing investigation by local police. Further details were not immediately available.

Cincinnati Frank J. Langenbach

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