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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1950

Page

15

Darragh Cabinet Shop Left Its Mark in Gratis and Beyond

The Darragh cabinetmaker Benjamin Darragh built early American furniture now spans generations. His descendant Clyde Darragh owns pieces in Franklin and has family heirlooms across Warren County. A 1807 Dolly Madison bed and 1830 cabinet reflect a lineage from Ireland to Ohio with Marboat river transport.

Warren Baziran Gratis Benjamin Darragh Clyde Darragh Franklin Darraghs Warren County Washington Detroit Big Miami River Middletown Darragh Doyles Dolly Madison Preble Warren Butler Ohio

Warren County Easter Seal Drive Opens March 9

Warren County kicks off its annual Easter Seal Sale on March 9 through April 9 with a $2500 quota. Laura B Cunningham chairs the drive assisted by Frances Spaeth Ruth Sherwood and Warren C Nelson. Society funds support operations glasses wheel chairs and audiometers for crippled children and adults.

Lebanon Warren County Warren County Society For Laura’ B. Cunningham Frances Spaeth Ruth Sherwood Warren C. Nelson E. C. Beeson Morrow D. D. Donahoe Warren C. Young Franklin W. E. Chesney Mason

Estate activity in Warren County Court News

Numerous estates in Warren County are processed with accounts filed for sixteenth and first final summaries. Executors and appraisers named include Earl Chandler, Gustin, Leaf, Shankel, Tinney, Weis, Sheese, McKinney, and Winstel among others. Divorce actions and new suits also appear with transfers of real estate and inheritance tax details noted.

Earl M. Chandler Johanna M. Gustin Everett L. Gustin Albert W. Gray Joe Pennewitt Everett Marlett Frank Oiting Louise Oiting Dr. B. Agin Leonard Britton A. BD Yale Lizzie Monfort Yeazel Andrew J. Yeazel Grece McKinney Tate Mary E. Smith Mory Marie Leaf Louis M. Leaf Lizzie Shankel Marie B. Leaf Marie M. Early Robert Early William Nellie Blanche Thacker Nettie Tinney C. Donald Dilatush Shirley Sineth Mildred Weis Samuel W Price Sarah A. Price Price Sarah A. Price, Executrix John Sheese E. Sheets Iola Wade Grace McKinney John Eugene McKinney Eva Wilda Condon Cecile Rena Burnthouse William Marr George White Anthony von Holle Ina L. Chandler Dorothy Belle Wood Helton Wood Guardian William H. Winstel Sophia H. Winstel John E. Holden Howard Assum W. D. Bowling

Personal Property Tax Return Blanks Mailed By Auditor

Buller County auditor R. H. Smith announced today the mailing of 1950 personal property tax return blanks to taxpayers of record. Returns are due February 1 to March 31, with two installment payments optional. Aimed at simplifying filings, new procedures include an inventory approach for farmers and a Ford 910-B form aiding taxpayers.

R. H. Smith Buller County Smith Ohio Wilmington Ohio Taxation Department Tax Department Ohio Hybrid Seed Corn Producers Association Ohio Seed Improvement Association

Multiple property transfers and a note on life expectancy

A lengthy list details numerous real estate transfers across Turtlecreek, Deerfield, Corwin, Wayne, Clearcreek, Lebanon, Morrow, Franklin, Maineville, Springboro and other townships. Transactions name buyers and sellers including Hatton, Lamb, Burn s, Bledsoe, Furnas, Duke, Gabbard, Combs, Amburgs, and others, with acreages ranging from fractions to over 283 acres. The passage closes with a demographic note: women live longer than men, with averages 66.3 and 62.7 years in 1946.

Marin Ethel Hess Russell Irene Doane Turtlecreek Hillard Edna R. Profitt John H Dora Burns Deerfield J. P. Lamb Eugene iRuth V. Bledsoe Corwin Owney Pauline Malone Wayne J . Lamb Rowvert L Ruth M. Chrisman Donnie Franklin Lillian Mae Baker David Cora Gentry Clearcreek Cora Gentre Andre J. Yearel Ada Smith R. C Esther M. Furnas Anna Hoak Wayne Twp Bk. R Edith Houston Cletus E Eleanor A. Dage Morrow Leo J. Baker Walter Huddleson Lebanon Hamilton Vincent Walter C. M Bertha Brandenburg Courtney J. Combs Kash D. Amburgs Corwin S Nancy B. Fred Junior L Louise J. Clark C. L Ethel G. Duke George F. Stanley Clayton Leona Gabbard Patrick Vera O'Malley Franklin Paul Robert Carey James A Mary Jane Weaver Frank H Viola M. Gebbhart Alton P Ada Cope Millard Dora Webb Edward Carmack Orpha Hipaher George D Kathryan T. Garrett Daniel J Lillian M. Buergermeier Ralph Juanita McHenry Maineville Betty Kuhl Walter J Bertha L. Corder Carl Leta Slusser John Marion Ardella Miller Springboro Thomas Shockey Ben H Clara M. Leis Arthur Mildred West Harlan Clarence E. Dawson Marion E. Dawson Thomson W. Walter Bessie Ross Maron

German Chapter to Entertain at Mason Hall Event

The German Chapter of the Eastern Star will entertain guests on February 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mason Hall at 7330. The meeting begins with a brief session followed by a program and refreshments.

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Water Closes Ohio Highways

State Highway Department reports roads closed due to high water across Ohio. Defiance to Napoleon in Defiance County. Grand Rapids in Wood County. Maumee to Waterville in Lucas County. Mohawk Dam Coshocton County. 42 west of Portsmouth Scioto County. 86 to 62 Coshocton County junction. Piketon to 112 Pike County. New Castle to Wabash Coshocton County. 395 east of Omega Pike County. 634 between 114 and DuPont Putnam County.

Coumbus State Highway Department Sar Kidgy Defiance Napoleon Defiance County Grand Rapids Wood County Maumee Waterville Lucas County Mohawk Dam Coshocton Portsmouth Seicte County Coshocton County Piketon Pike Souiley New Castle

Camden Sunday School Holds February Meeting

The Camden Fourth in Sunday School at the Methodist Church met in February at a lay member's home. Attendees included Mrs. Ernest Lamm, Mrs. Harvey Douglas, Mrs. Glen Schmechin, and several others with a delicious supper served.

Camden Schoo Methodlist Mark Nee Beasley Gordon Doty Rici Ernest Lamm Unmey - Bacon Harvey Douglas Glen Schmechin Paul Buel Pauly Buell Wm. MeTeigh John Seheiley Mildred Kline Betty Pheanis

Stardighter Chorus at TOOF Dining Mall Performance Notice

The TOOF Dining Mall at 14 North Main St hosts a performance by Stardighter Chorus directed by Mrs. George Small. The notice references per capita egg consumption in the United States during 1947 with figures around 25 percent above prewar levels.

TOOF North Main St Stardighter Chorus George Small United States

Tax receipts equal 1949 in Lebanon County report

County Treasurer George B. Johnson released figures showing tax receipts and business activity in Lebanon County since January. Year to date sales total $180,241.66 versus $387,330.21 a year ago, with notable gains in automotive and declines in wearing apparel.

Lebanon George B. Johnson War Én County

West Elkton School Raises Funds For Polio Drive

West Elkton School reported contributions totaling 73.08 dollars to a polio fund and held student tests at Eston Ges. Qidine Ewing and Ruth Anna Were led activities with Supt. Hari Shaw before a dinner at Whispering Oaks.

West Elkton West Elk Rave Nina Ware Seni Eston Qidine Ewing Ruth Anna Hariow Shaw Whispering Oaks Istetade Marily Lard David Foutz Cyntha Horn Yvonne Lake R. O M. Horn Sandra Lake Charles Swartz von Dough Henrice Helton Geraldine Ewing Javee McIntosh Ruth Anna Mer Gacbara Soul Charles Sorrell Dick Sheley

Civilian Atomic Defense Plans Urged by Senator Tydings

Senator Tydings urged the military to develop civilian atomic defense plans for quick legislation in this session or the next. He noted potential laws to mobilize industry for contingencies and highlighted civil defense as a growing concern amid Russia's atomic test and the hydrogen bomb.

Wactumu LU Wary Maryland Congress Russia America

Guerrillas Capture Village Near Ho Chi Minh Trail

Guerrilla forces allied with Ho Chi Minh reportedly captured a strategic village near the Chinese border in Vietnam. French and Indochinese defenders mounted a counterattack but were outflanked by a force of about 2,000 fighters. The village lies on the Red River flow area and increases pressure on French positions in the region.

Raanol Vietnam Ho Chi-Minh Pho China Hovi Soviet Union United States Brits

Burglary suspects flee inn as gunfire erupts

A man wounded while fleeing an inn near Hilltop operates and a sawed-off shotgun is used. Herbert Hatfield, 26, is arrested in Chillicothe for breaking and entering and theft. His brother-in-law Curser Beatty remains at large. An automobile with the motor running and two crates of chickens stolen from a farm are found inside the inn.

Wal Ming Lon Court Gaff Orland Hays Herbert Hatfield Hatfield Chilicothe Beatty Dayton Hays

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