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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1951
Page
7
Secretary Brannan orders consolidation of water and soil conservation programs under one umbrella. He directs PMA and SCS to jointly plan with state and county committees, creating national state and county mobilization groups to advise on agricultural programs and mobilize resources.
Pfc. Joseph A. Barresi, 24, the sole surviving son whose brother died in World War II, will return to Euclid, Ohio Monday after serving six months in the Army. Local Board 32 chairman Arthur A. Buduhn called Barresi 1-A in 1948 due to an oversight, though he should have been exempt. Barresi learned of his rights after speaking with a chaplain at Camp Stewart, Georgia and is slated for discharge.
New Middletown Optimist Club officers were installed in the Oval Room of the Manchester Hotel. Joe Schramm becomes president succeeding W. J. White, with Q. A. der and Layton Goodman as vice presidents and Henry Bohne as sergeant-at-arms. Board members named include Buford Chandler Frank Gibbons Dr Rodney Caudill J. R. Wedekind Jack Casper and Joe Dillon.
A playful exchange about publishing a photo of a cat named Puffy. Dorothy is asked to approve a picture for the Voice of Broadway column while addressing concerns about names and a light jab at Gum chewing. Mrs O and Puffy are referenced in a humorously candid letter exchange.
Cincinnati AP reports a $200,000 improvement program has begun at the 1,000 room Sheraton Gibson hotel. General Manager Mark Schmidt announced the project today.
The article explains March 15 as the deadline to file estimated tax 1040 ES and begin four quarterly payments if 1951 tax will exceed withholding. It guides who owes estimated tax, how to compute using Form 1040 ES, and notes expected tax changes from Congress. It also advises claiming all exemptions and deductions and where to obtain 1040 ES forms.
Fragmented OCR style clue list with scattered numbers and partial phrases. Mentions truck chassis orientation terms and various crossword like hints including malt drink and Hindu queen, with many incomplete entries.
Miami University marks its 142nd anniversary with alumni groups nationwide observing All-Miami Day. The university was created by the state legislature on February 17 1809, while classes began in 1824, making it the second higher education institution west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Youth Day will be held at the Second Baptist Church at 2 30 am Sunday inviting all young people to participate. The Friendly Women's Club met at Mrs Curly Milton's home and planned an Easter tea for Mrs E R Taylor on Columbia Avenue. Mrs Hattie Black was called to Washington DC due to the death of her sister Miss Cole who had visited here. An average of about 100 people claiming to be over 100 years old die each month in the United States.
FBI and Mobile police arrested Courtney Townsend Taylor, once a Mansfield Ohio reformatory inmate and listed among the ten most wanted, after he cashed a check at a poetry store. Taylor allegedly passed over 88000 in bad checks during seven years and has a long criminal record spanning childhood to multiple prisons.
Bill Powell superintendent of Cleveland Wrecking Company argues the barrier board walk near First and Main protects pedestrians as the old First Presbyterian Church is torn down. He expects the wrecking tower to be used Monday if weather permits.
Senator Ralph E. Flanders of Vermont urged the United States to move on the Politburo on all fronts including military political diplomatic economic and propaganda at the University of Cincinnati event. He proposed a Baruch plan for atomic energy control and urged complete disarmament except for small arms for domestic peace.
Mrs G W Breiel of 501 South Main Street was appointed to the Butler County Welfare Advisory Board by County Commissioners for a three year term. She succeeds Mrs Don Driscoll of Middletown as Urbain and Welch fill board seats previously held by Msgr William C Welch and others.
Pfc. Robert B. Houncell, 23, is reported killed in action February 4 for Hamilton’s ninth Korean War fatality. His mother, Mrs. Marie Houncell of South Fifth St., received the Defense Department telegram. Houncell served in World War II U S Marine Corps and enlisted in the Army last August. Assigned overseas duty November 5.
A farewell party for a new Army inductee in Cleveland ended in a brawl with a fatal stabbing. Elmer Mileski, 28, died at Charity Hospital, and Don Hlabse, 21, along with Edward Urice, 26, were knifed in the back and listed in fair condition. All three men worked in a factory and were together to celebrate Hlabse’s going away.
A flood of small notices from Middletown recalls obituaries, funeral arrangements, and family updates. Names include Emilie R. and Joseph G. Horton with memorial details, dates, and locations such as Wilson Funeral Home, Woodside Cemetery, and McCoy-Leffier.
Raybill Inc a Cincinnati based firm with offices at Id es House Florence Avenue seeks a sales executive for a wide exclusive territory. Candidates with over fifty years experience preferred to manage a large portfolio. Email or write for brochure and confidential interview details.
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