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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1948
Page
9
City residents report robins seen in thawing lawns as mild weather sparks spring fever. Readers recount cheerful sightings and the general mood grows with each feathered visitor, though columnists caution that robins signal no guaranteed season change.
The city editor weighs tones of spring squibs and the bird watcher plans calls to report seven robins seen in Middletown on Tuesday. The piece suggests reporters should be gay for half a column to finish the note quickly.
The American Legion Post 218 in Middletown hosts L A Obershain FBI special agent giving talk The Activities of the FBI Obershain travels from Cincinnati by special arrangement He has served at Birmingham Dallas and Arkansas Law School graduate Active in Arkansas and Oklahoma Bar Associations Also on agenda the introduction of temporary vice commander Elmer Schneider and plans for the March 20 Birthday program marking the 30th anniversary of the post
A Technicolor film on silverware production was shown at the Co-Operative Club dinner meeting arranged by William Ford of Standt's Jewelry Store. The film traced Rogers Silversmiths from 1847 to modern methods used by the International Silverpiece Company.
The Middletown Classroom Teachers Association meets Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the Girl's Club Auditorium. Paul Wilson safety director arranges a special program for educators including a home safety film Look Who's Lucky.
Mrs Reuben Pieters to discuss the relation between rent and teacher at a Jefferson PTA meeting in the school auditorium at 7 30 p m The Jefferson PTA schedules the session to inform parents about housing costs and education finance.
The Kiwanis Club schedules a noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel. The National Association of Letter Carriers will gather at the Gas and Electric building at 7:30 p.m. for its event.
New York AP reports price raises on steel products in the past week will cost steel users about 68 million dollars annually. The Iron Age notes boosts in pipes tubes and semi finished material reflect steelmakers confidence in demand with wage talks hinted by Steel union head Murray.
Albany reports Sherwood L. Williams, a naval veteran, left bus driving to pursue his hobby. He opened a tropical goldfish store saying he prefers fish to weather's worst while driving a bus.
Lions Club members will gather at the Manchester Hotel for a surprise program with Ray Richter serving as the program chairman.
Local SeaBee Chapter will hold officer elections at 8 p m during a meeting at the Ion Home. Capt Howard Potter, director of the SeaBee organization for the Ninth Naval District, is announced as the principal speaker for the event.
A new camera records five million pictures a second, claiming to be 19 times faster than any prior high speed device. The advance promises sharper slow motion footage and potential breakthroughs in analysis of rapid events.
The Chi-Ro Class of Molya Church will convene in the school assembly room at 7 p m. The notice notes location and time for the church group gathering in the local schedule.
Dr. George H. M. Ruggy of the College of Medicine Ohio State University will discuss Chemotherapeutic Agents at the Keely Dental Society dinner meeting. The event starts at 6 30 p m at the Manchester Hotel.
Federation of Post Office Clerks No 1185 meets at 8 p m at the post office. Blythe Williams Post 231 holds a 7 30 p m weekly meeting. FBI special agent L A Oberswain is the principal speaker. Middletown High Alumni Executive Committee meets at 8 p m in the Civic Association Building. St Johns PTA meets at 5 p m in the church basement. St Johns Booster and Athletic Association meets at 7 30 p m at St Johns High School.
Community groups list meetings and drills for the evening including the National Guard at 7 p.m. and Moose Club at 8 p.m. at the Hall. Alcoholics Anonymous, WYFW club, Armco Employes Federation, Alpha Council No 326, Blythe Williams Post Auxiliaries, and Middletown Trades and Labor Council all set gatherings at various venues and times.
Mason M. Roberts works manager of the Frigidaire division of General announces a talk titled Where from Our Freedom. The speech will cover national ideals and industrial progress. Roberts directs public outreach for the appliance maker and will address workers and community members.
City Council will review the largest annual budget for Hamilton city government set at 3,992,144 dollars, led by City Manager Frank R Buechner. The general fund totals 1,026,150 with salaries of 793,09 and a 25 per month raise. Utilities projections show Electric 955,788 Gas 000,103 and Water 440,078 with increases over last year. General funds come from taxation and levies while utilities are funded by service revenue.
In Alliance Ohio 34 cars or vehicles were reported stolen. Police questioned several teenagers who admitted stealing the ornaments and giving them to girlfriends as bracelets. The incident reflects broader industrial activity regions around New England with substantial production and trade figures.
George W. Fields told police in Columbus that his car had been stolen and later amended the report to include 310 dollars in cash in the glove compartment, totaling an apparent value of 400 dollars.
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