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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1948

Page

14

Riverside Club Owner Fined 1300 After Double Raids

Hamilton Club operator Hempl Ford of 23 Chestnut St faced six months and ten days in county jail and a 1300 fine plus costs after two police raids on the Riverside Club. He was charged with liquor without a license illegal liquor possession gambling and operating unlicensed restaurant. Chief John A. Bippus called the club one of the worst in the city citing two murders there in recent years.

Hamilton Will Ford Riverside Club Chestnut St Iun Harry F. Walsh Ford Walsh John A. Bippus

Divorce Notice In Butler County Ohio Case No 61084

Jewell Cole, a minor 18, by her mother Carrie Siler, filed a petition in the Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio for divorce custody and support of a minor on gross neglect grounds. The defendant Ben Cole, age 11, and Lige Cole father custodian of the minor, last lived Preston Ave Drexel Daytona Ohio. Defendant must answer by April 3 1948 or petition will be adjudged true. Attorneys Asper and S det. Fee 19-26 Mar 4 11 18 25.

Ben Cole Lige Cole Preston Ave Drexel Daytona Ohio Jewell Cole Carrie Siler Aew Commoneas Court Butler County Paco . Roy Jos Asper

Executor Named for Kathryn Diver Estate in Butler County

Oglesby-Barnitz Bank and Trust Company of Middletown Ohio named executor of Kathryn Diver deceased. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred by February 13 following notice published March 4 1926 in Butler County Ohio record. Judge R Leiser presiding.

Eesterur Kath Diver Oglesby-Barnitz Bank and Trust Company Middletown Ohio Kathryn Diver Butler County

Clifford Wilson Found Guilty Of Second Degree Manslaughter

Clifford Wilson, 27, of Maud, found guilty by a Butler County jury of second degree manslaughter for the hit and run that killed Joe Mercer, 47, on Tylersville Road October 25. The verdict followed circumstantial evidence. Wilson denied involvement as patrolmen testified to blood and clothing fragments on his car. Mercer’s body was found the following day. Also, Cleveland reports that the veterans information center will be closed, receiving a temporary $37,000 eight month budget.

Mercer Wilson Emanuel Schultheiss Cleveland Veterans Information Center

Bridge tragedy inquiry confirms accidental death verdict

Rush asked for memory of bridge checks but Ann recalled little. Inquest held at Tophill with all locals present returned an accidental death verdict. The coroner urged regular checks if the bridge is replaced, but Rush stated no plans to replace it.

Rush Ann Luke Tophill

Death Trap on the Bridge Reveals Hidden Plot

Ann Bancroft recalls a planned accident on a collapsing bridge. She weighs presenting Mr. Stark's letter to the coroner, pondering rope tampering and weather as possible causes. The scene centers on a deliberate trap that aimed to kill Ann and Luke, with everyone assuming the collapse was fate.

Ann Mr. Stark Ann Bancroft Luke

Bank Failures In U S Ended In 1945 After 75 Years

Historical banking record notes that 1945 marked the first year without a bank failure in the United States in seven and a half decades, ending a long span of disruptions. The note highlights this unprecedented turn in the national financial stability.

United States

Red Cross Drive Luncheon Sets March Campaign Kickoff

A February luncheon at the Manchester Hotel unveils the 1948 Red Cross fund drive running March 1–15. Ames Gardner chairs the Ames chapter with Wylie Mitchell and James Martindale as co chairs. Dorothy Spears and William Verity also speak on Red Cross work in Middletown and disaster relief experiences including the Texas City blast. Ali ce Culter details national area relief duties.

Red Cross Manchester Ames Gardner Wylie Mitchell James Martindale William Verity Dorothy L. Spears Middletown Alice Culter National Area Texas City Sshe

Smithee to keynote first session of Oberlin 1948 mock Republican convention

Alexander Smithee will keynote the opening session at Oberlin College on May 7 for the first session of the 1948 mock Republican convention, according to student officials.

Oberlin, O Alexander Smithee Oberlin College

Theater etiquette guide folds into courteous cue

In navigating a theater, polite behavior matters. When you must pass seated patrons, apologize and say you’re sorry rather than a dismissive or loud remark. Simple courtesy keeps the audience comfortable and avoids disruption.

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