Middletown Cancer Society Eyes 1948 Budget Drive
The Middletown Unit of the American Cancer Society considers a $15 000 tentative budget for the 1948 drive to fund a local tumor clinic and Tuesday night clinics. A public rally March 4 will outline the campaign and clinic reports as officials seek Board of Appeals approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cancer Fund
Special Budget Committee
Middletown
American Cancer Society
Middletown Board of Appeals
Robert Q. Millan
Board of Appeals
Cancer Society
National Association
Industrial Council
Middletown Hospi
E. T. Gardner
Sylvester Shetter
Harold Sebald
Cancer Clinic
Theiddletown
Civic Association
Downtown YMCA Parking Lot to Open Next Month
Ralph Knight says the new downtown parking lot on Broad Street, at the old tennis courts site, should be ready by March if YMCA plans finish. The 6 am to 6 pm and 6 pm to morning hours will serve staff, residents, and others with $4 monthly or 25 cents daily rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Ralph Knight
Broad St
Family of Five Nearly Gas Victims in Hamilton Fire
A Hamilton family of five inhaled fumes from a cake re in a furnace at 727 Williams Ave and were revived by a physician and fire department life saving act. Stanley Irwin, 31, woke ill and alerted his wife Marie, 27, and children Charles 3 James 7 and Albert 9 before police were summoned for aid. They were taken to Mercy Hospital for observation after initial treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton O
Williams Ave
Fire Department
Mercy Hospital
Stanley Irwin
Marie
Charles
James
Albert
Youths Held On Robbery Charges In Hamilton
Police hold two youths in Hamilton on robbery charges after a hold up at South and State streets. Tara Riddel, 22, and J D McVey, 18, allegedly robbed Robert Leveline of 50 dollars and other items valued at 346. McVey reportedly signed a confession. Detectives Robert Ferde and Roy Schant assisted in the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ane SY
South
Supeet
Tara Riddel
Chestnut St
J. D. McVey
S. 13Th St
McVey
Robert Leveline
Hunt St
Robert Ferde
Man
Roy Schant
St. John's PTA Plans Wednesday Meeting
St. John's Parent Teacher Association will hold a business meeting at 7 p.m. in the church basement. The social hour is omitted due to Lent. Father James Frommeyer will lead the discussion period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
James Frommeyer
Knights Of Pythias To Mark 32nd Anniversary Friday
Knights Of Pythias Lodge No 37 will celebrate its 52nd anniversary Friday night February 20 at Castle Hall. Banquet at 6 30 p m features remarks by Prelate William Webster and a toast by Chancellor Commander Elza. J Harold Brooks of McKinley Junior High will speak on the Sears Roebuck catalogue aided by a quartet led by Paul Long. Arthur Doty receives 50 year pin and life membership. Local and Grand Lodge officers, 50 year men, Middle town Junior Forum reports, and a star spangled banner closing salute are on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knosias
Castle Hall
West Middletown
William Webster
Richard Pell
Elza
Grand Lodge
J. Harold Brooks
McKinley Junior High School
Sears and Roebuck
Paul Long
Arthur Doty
Middletown
Norman
Dole
J A. Director to Speak at Middletown Junior Achievement Meeting
Robert McDade, director of Middletown Junior Achievement, will address the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers at the Manchester Hotel tomorrow. He will outline the purposes and aims of Junior Achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McDade
Middletown
Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
Manchester
McDade
Realtors Hear Judge Cramer At Board Meeting in Middletown
Judge Fred B. Cramer of Butler County Common Pleas Court spoke on brokers responsibilities under state law at the Middletown Real Estate Board meeting in the Manchester Hotel. Edward Wilson Louis Reiner and George Adrian were named to the committee for the March program and the group voted to fund Arbor Day plantings for grade school children through the Women’s Clubs program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Cramer
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Middletown Real Estate Board
Manchester Hotel
Edward Wilson
Louis Reiner
George Adrian
Armco Employes Ind Federation screening committee forms
The first meeting of the Armco Employes Ind Federation screening committee for fund campaigns is set for tonight at 7 30 p m at the union office. Bob Walters is chairman with Howard Ward as vice chairman and other members include Lawrence Booker Tom McGill Otis Stump Clarence Childs Lillie Fogelman Harry Burnett Jr and Richard Wagner. The panel was formed last week to screen groups seeking monetary support from men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armco Employes Indent Federation
Bob Walters
Howard Ward
Lawrence Booker
Tom McGill
Otis Stump
Clarence Childs
Lillie Fogelman
Harry Burnett, Jr
Richard Wagner
Four Motorists Fined in Municipal Court
Judge Alton H. Combs presided as four motorists faced charges of driving while intoxicated. John H. Timmers of Cincinnati received fines and license suspension. Shirley Timmers of Cincinnati was fined for resisting arrest and intoxication. John F. Whalen of Cincinnati was fined and had his license suspended. John L. Feathers of Cincinnati was fined for under the influence, while Forest M. Pierson of Richmond Ind. faced a separate fine for physical control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton H. Combs
Munich
John H. Timmers
Phere St
Cincinnati
Shirley Timmers
Woodbine Ave
Forest M. Pierson
Richmond
Ind
South Main St
Garland Johnson Fined for Ohio Code Violation
Garland Johnson 25 of Franklin Route 2 was fined 25 dollars for violating the general code of Ohio. Officers said Johnson was drinking from a bottle while driving but was not intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Johnson
Franklin Route 2
Ohio
Johnson
Three charged with disorderly conduct fined in dispute
Officers testified to a fight in which Charles Cong laton aged 24 of 318 Harlan St Laure Wehnekamp aged 28 of 1300 kamp and 35 of 1314 First Ave were fined 20 25 and 25 with part suspended on good behavior respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Conglaton
Harlan St
Laure Wehnekamp
Kamp
First Ave
Not Guilty On Loitering Charge At Milner Hotel
State Rd man found not guilty of loitering after arrest at the Milner Hotel. Arnold Caskey 26 of 1913 Sheffield Street had disorderly conduct dismissed but fined 50 dollars for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Rd
Milner Hotel
Arnold Caskey
Sheffield St
Approval Of Three New Postal Routes In Middletown
Postmaster Robert Martin expects Washington to approve three more temporary Middletown postal routes as permanent. Officials acted on route inspection reports from Middletown supervisors. If mail volume remains, five additional routes may be needed and delivery problems will be discussed in Washington. Martin will fly to the capital Wednesday and return that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Martin
Washington
Middletown
Martin
Capital
At the Movies Paramount Showings This Week
The Paramount theater presents John Wares and Lareine Day in two titles Tuesday with showings at 1 25 4 6 35 and 8 15 p m Wednesday features Errol Fivan and Ide Lupino in Escapy Never with showings at 1 15 3 7 20 and 8 25 p m Town High Scheeley at 9 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wares
Lareine
Escapy
Errol Fivan
Ide Lupino
Town High Scheeley
Movie Schedule Featuring She Couldn't Take It and More Than a Secretary
The listing notes screenings Tuesday and Wednesday for She Couldn't Take It with Raft and Joan Bennett at 4 15, 7 10 and 10 25 p m on Tuesday and 4 35, 7 35 and 10 07 p m on Wednesday. More Than a Secretary with Jean Arthur and George Brent shows Tuesday at 8 35 and 8 10 p m and Wednesday at 5 45 and 6 45 p m. Also tunity Revue on stage Tuesday at 8 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raft
Joan Bennett
Jean Arthur
George Brent
Construction Notice Doors Open at 4 PM
Notice states doors will open at 4 p m due to construction. It warns attendees to plan arrival accordingly and follow site safety guidelines during the event.
Ashworth Funeral Pallbearers Named for Pearl Pressier Ashworth
Pallbearers for Pearl Pressier Ashworth, 77, long time Middletown resident and widow of August Ashworth, were announced. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with interment in Woodside Cemetery. Eastern Star members will meet at 7 p.m. this evening for services. Survivors include son Robert and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Pressier Ashworth
Middletown Hospital
Raymond Trubee
Columbus
Asa Hoskins
Pomeroy
John DuBois
Harold Sebald
Robert Leasure
Vernon Ellison
Middletown
August Ashworth
The
Ashworth Coal Co
Baptist Church
Robert
William N. Leasure
Elizabeth Ashworth
M. P. Stevens
Steubenville
Grove Trubee
McCoy-Leffler
Seibert Funeral to be Held in Butler County
Funeral services for Mrs. Hen rietta Jetta Seibert 70 well known Butler County resident who died Sunday at her Lebanon Route 3 home will be at 2 p m Thursday at McCoy Funeral Home She was daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Selby a Middletown family member native of Butler County lifelong resident devout Baptist Church member and survived by Elwood a son Eugene and daughter Helen all at home Burial will be Woodside Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p m and from 2 5 and 7 10 p m Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Jetta) Seibert
Butler County
Lebanon
McCoy
Peter and
Catherine Selby
Middletown
Baptist Church
Elwood
Eugene
Helen
John I. Parr
The
Ten Baptist Church
Woodside Cemetery
Dan I Eichel funeral set for Wednesday in Hamilton
Services for Daniel William Eichel 72 of Hamilton Middletown Pike will be at 2 p m Wednesday at Griesmer Grim Funeral Home Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery Eichel founded the National Dairy Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Daniel William Eichel
Hamilton- Middletown Pike
Lebanon man Robert Graham dies after illness
Robert Graham aged 56 died at St Francis Hospital Columbus after several months of illness. He was sales manager for Production Plating Works Inc in Lebanon. He joined the firm in May 1940. Services will be held in Columbus. He is survived by his widow and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Robert Graham
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Lebanon insurance man C. O. Thompson dead at 87
C O Thompson longtime Lebanon insurance executive and longtime manager of the local AAA office died at 10 45 p m at Mion Valley Hospital Day resident of Lebanon for 2 5 years had been ill Born in Morgan County he was a member of the Elks and Masonic Lodge Funeral services will be held with Lew Swank and Mrs Lu Harstock among those listed as survivors Curtis Thompson of Bethel Ohio a brother Also noted was his service in the community and connections to local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
C. O. Thompson
AAA
Mion Valley Hospital
Morgan County
The
Elks, Masonic Lodge
Irs
Leah Swank
Lu Harstock O. Hamilton
Curtis
Bethel, O
Fair Weather Forecast With River Drop Report
The river level fell six inches from yesterday. Weather outlook from the weatherman predicts Old Man Winter confined for at least two more days with fair weather today and Wednesday. Temperature peaked at 59 degrees Monday at 2 PM. Overnight low reached 36 and 33 earlier, warming to 40 by 10 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mar
Purificate Fined in Miamisburg Parking Cover Case
Charles Purificate of Cincinnati paid a $10 fine plus court costs after appearing before Judge Rex Weaver in Miamisburg for parking on the highway. He was arrested by State Patrolmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Purificate
Cincinnati
Rex Weaver
Miamisburg
Funeral service held at Oswald Funeral Home
A funeral service was conducted on Wednesday at 2 PM at the Oswald Funeral Home in Lebanon with the Rev. Paul Chiles officiating. Burial followed in South Lebanon Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald
Lebanon
Paul Chiles
South Lebanon
Mrs Lelia Carter Franklin dies at home
Mrs Lelia Carter, 71, longtime Franklin resident, died of a heart attack at her son Harley Cramer's home. Survived by son Owen Carter of Inger, Minnesota, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Robert Eaton Funeral Home.
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Franklin
Lelia Carter
Iun
Harley Cramer
Spring Ve
Death of Germantown resident Ella Gebhart at 84
Mrs. Ella Gebhart 84 widow of Clay Gebhart died at 8 30 am Monday at Cochran Rest Home Dayton after a three year illness. A Germantown area resident all her life she belonged to the Lutheran Church. Survived by a son in South Bend Indiana and a sister Mrs Sam McClain of near Gratis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Ella Gebhart
Clay Gebhart
Cochran Rest Home
Dayton
Gebhart
Lutheran Church
South Bend
Ind
Sam McClain
Near Gratis
Death of Mrs Fearie Turner in Middletown
Mrs Fearie Turner aged 79 of 327 Main Street passed away Monday at Saidistows Hospital. The Rev Robert L. Robison officiated the funeral at Middletown Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p m today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee N. Broad
Saiddistows
Robert L. Robinon
Middletown Cemetery
Martha Ann Spencer dies. services planned
Martha Ann Spencer age two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester W. Spencer of Middletown Route 1, died at 4 a m Monday. She is survived by two brothers Charlies Ray and Marian and three sisters Sylvia Anna May and Grada Louise. The body was at the funeral home with viewing from 7 p m Wednesday and services set for 10 a m Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ann Spencer
Chester W
Middletown
Charlies Ray
Marian
Sylvia
Anna May
Grada Louise
Seabees Schedule Officer Election at Legion Meeting
The local SeaBee Chapter will hold officer elections Thursday at 8 p m at the American Legion. Harold Goetz, temporary chairman, urged ballots received by mail be turned in at the meeting. World War II victory medals will be awarded with discharge papers shown. Capt Howard Potter, director of SeaBee for the Ninth Naval District, will speak. Goetz noted attending a Columbus meeting to form an Ohio SeaBee organization and an executive committee was named to draft a constitution and bylaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SeaBee
American Legion
Harold Goetz
Goetz
Howard Potter
SeaBee Organization
Ninth Naval District
Columbus
Ohio
Lenten Service Set at Ascension Church
The Rev. Sheldon T. Harbach of St. Andrew's Dayton will preach at 7 30 p m tomorrow in the first of a Lenten series at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension. The program features Midwest preachers and aims to enrich the community's spiritual life ahead of Easter, announced Rev. S Garvin, rector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon T. Harbach
St. Andrew’s Church
Dayton
Church of the Ascension
Midwest
S. Aoe Garvin
Police Briefs Jessie Lane Arrested on Statutory Charge
Jessie Lane, 26, of 1806 Glena Ave, arrested yesterday on a statutory charge and released on $1,000 bond to appear in Municipal Court Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Lane
Glena Ave
Marriage? Not applicable
Matthew Russell aged 84 of 820 Ninth Ave was arrested yesterday on a charge of violating the fire ordinance. He was ordered to appear in court Wednesday while the warrant was signed by Davis the fire inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Russell
Ninth Ave
Davis
William Dyehouse Charged With Disorderly Conduct
William Dyehouse age 41 of 6067 Malvern Street was charged with disorderly conduct by police, released on a $25 bond and ordered to appear in court tomorrow as reported by John Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dyehouse
Malvern St
John Johnson
Dyehouse
Arrest of Asher Hensley on charge of scene of an accident
Asher Hensley aged 44 of West Middletown Route 1 was arrested on a charge of the scene of an accident and held on a $200 bond to appear in court tomorrow. The warrant was issued by E Cal Grier of Bellomonte Street who accused him of driving a car that struck and damaged a person or property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asher Hensley
West Middletown
E. Cal Grier
Bellomonte St
Eeene
Rehash of Garbage Situation On City Commission Agenda
City Commissioners plan to revisit the garbage issue with Carl B. Kash owner of Middletown Service Company the exclusive hauler in the city slated to appear at tomorrow night’s meeting. Also under review is a broad street improvement plan led by Marvin D. Clark to resurface about three miles of streets yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl B. Kash
Middletown Service Company
Marvin D. Clark
Red Cross Officials To Confer On Bonus
Mrs. Dorothy Spears Middletown Red Cross executive secretary will be in Wilmington Wednesday and Thursday for meetings with Red Cross and Ohio bonus officials. They will be told how veterans in Ohio file bonus applications and Southern Ohio Red Cross secretaries will discuss disaster relief with Miriam Hooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Spears
Middletown
Man Arrested on Robbery Charge in Hamilton
Kenneth Sheehan 35 of 121 South Front Street Hamilton was arrested at his work at Gardner Richardson Paper Co by Detective Joseph Newkirk and two Hamilton detectives and will be returned to Hamilton to face a robbery charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Sheehan
South Front St
Hamilton
Sheehan
Gardner- Richardson Paper Company
Joseph Newkirk
Police officials to attend statewide identification officers meeting
Assistant Chief Thomas Carmody and Sgt. Herbert Frazier will travel to Columbus for a statewide meeting of identification officers scheduled for tomorrow at the Neil House hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carmody
Herbert Frazier
Columbus
Neil House
Bonus Application Forms Near Ready
Chester W. Goble announced that bonus application forms will be sent to veterans organizations by next Thursday for distribution to veterans after March 1. Form No 2 for survivors of deceased veterans will be ready later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Chester W. Goble
Council to Tour Fisher Plant in Hamilton
Homer D. Martindale authorized by Clarence F. Smith to arrange a tour of the Fisher Body plant at Hamilton within two weeks. Most Industrial Council members plan to participate. The Educator-Industry Council dinner is rescheduled to Monday March 15 at the Manchester Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer D. Martindale
Clarence F. Smith
Industrial Council
Manchester
Fisher Body
Hamilton
Smith
Educator-Industry Council
Body Found in Ditch Near Akron After Thaw Uncovers Sager
An Akron man William C. Sager, 51, missing since January 24, is found deceased in a ditch by motorists during a thaw. Detectives report no sign of violence. The body lies near his home, raising questions about the disappearance and cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron, O
William C. Sager
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Knights of Pythias
J. A
Realtors
Judge Cramer
AEIF
HK tNheonn Libel
Chung
Irbaro
Barbarossa W( Ltd5
Middletown Beer Distributors
Paramount
Ashworth Funeral
Henrietta Seibert
Daniel Eichel
J. (Harrison) Kimbrell
William Kimbrell
Elmwood
C. C. Thompson
Mrs
Fearie Turner
Seabees
Red Cross
Fisher
Louis F. Jones, Mer
Central Ave
Arital Finance Corp
Middletown High School
Girard Street
M¢Coy-Leffler Funeral Home
Broad Street
Pirgy Ave
Orvel A. Canada
Indianapolis
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