Nine Injured In Weekend Auto Accidents
Nine persons sustained injuries in weekend automobile accidents in and near the city, with no serious injuries reported. Sam Holmes and wife suffered minor injuries in a crash at Yankee Road and Verity Way. Ruther Dewey Noe and 17 year old William Lowman were bruised after a crash at Miami Valley Chautauqua entrance. Myron Hensel and Shelby Thirkield St. were involved in a collision with four minor injuries to passengers. Hubert Foley received bruises and shock in a Route 25 incident.
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Sam Holmes
Seventeeth Ave
Yankee Rd
Verity Wy
Ruther Dewey Noe
Dayton
Miami Valley Chautauqua
Chautauqua Rd
Noe
William Lowman
Franklin Route 2
Franklin
Good Samaritan Hospital
Shelby
Thirkield St
Myron Hensel
Eaton
Hensel
Mensel
Mary Isabel Hensel
Anna Mae Robey
Peggy Lou Clackner
T. Riley
Hubert Foley
Foley
William T
Spring St. Franklin
Charles A. Hall
Mitchell
Ind
Fay
Middletown Hospital
Cootie Military Order Holds Regional Meeting
The Cootie Military Order met in Middletown with leaders from Michigan Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Pennsylvania attending led by Tom Wheaton national senior vice commander Phillip Pare and Fawin H Young. A posthumous merit citation was given to Mrs Gordon and Ken for a fatal accident at the new West Middle town bridge site. The local VFW bought a ceiling project and 30 books for the Middletown Public Library to aid disabled veterans. Sunday sessions focused on cancer programs and veteran hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miichigan Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Penneylvania
Tom Wheaton
Michigan
Phillip Pare
St. A
Fawin H. Young
Bilncbetrhown
Ted
Gordon
Ken
New West Middletown Bridge
Cootie's Hospital
VFW T
Avalide
Middletown Public Library
Slipcover Club to Meet at Mrs Earl Steward Home
The second meeting of the Slipcover Club will be held in the home of Mrs Earl Steward on Route 63 west of Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Earl Steward
Flood Depth Estimates Range From 28 to 914 Feet
The text notes uncertainty in how high floodwaters could rise if the source released at once, with estimates spanning from 28 feet to 914 feet. It emphasizes the wide variance in assessments without asserting a single outcome.
Women Voter Official to Confer Here
Miss Bertha Pabst, secretary of the Women Voters of the U S in Washington, D C, will confer with local league members in an all day session tomorrow at the Girls Club. She is an expert in budget preparation and finance structure and helped advance the league nationally. She graduated from George Washington University Law School and has practiced before the Community Chest in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Pabst
The
of Women Voters of the
U. S
Washington, D. C
Miss Pabst
Former Truck Driver Faces Murder Charge in Churchyard Slaying
Edwin D. Young, 39, a former stone truck driver, is set for trial on first degree murder charges in the slaying of Zora Hess Gerbes, 25, whose body was found in St. Pauls Lutheran churchyard. Defense seeks venue change amid claimed inflamed feelings. jury pool of 125 to be selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Edwin D. Young
Stone
Zora Hess Gerbes
Common Pleas
Paul D. Smith
Paul D. Michel
Young
Holly
Colo
Geneva Martin
John Hodson
Prowers County
Marion County
Hodson
LeRoy Retterer
St. Paul’s Lutheran Churchyard
Here
Retterer
Colorado
Three Alarm Blaze Damages North Leibee Street Apartment
A Sunday fire at 320 North Leibee Street damaged an apartment house owned by Laura Robbins. A dropped cigarette sparked the three alarm blaze, causing about 9000 in damage to contents walls and roof. No injuries were reported among 16 residents in seven families.
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North Leibee St
Laura Robbins
Fleming Rd
Chester Halsey
Halsey
Baltimore St
Exsie Davis
Robers Bell
Hershell Napier
Park St
At the Movies Paramount and Strand Listings
Paramount shows Captain From Castile with Tyrone Power and Jean Peters at 1 15 3 55 6 35 and 2 15 pm, Return of Rin Tin Tin with Donald Woods and Bobby Blake at 2 45 5 15 7 35 and 9 15 pm, A Headin For Heaven with Stuart Irwin and Glenda Farrell at 1 25 3 55 6 40 and 9 p m, Where The North Begins with Russell Hayden and Jennifer Holt at 3 13 5 58 9 23 pm, Opportunity Revue on stage at 8 43 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castile
Tyrone Power
Jean Peters
Donald Woods
Bobby Blake
Heaven
Stuart Irwin
Glenda Farrell
Patric
Russell Hayden
Jennifer Holt
Frances Chapin dies noted suffragette in Cleveland
Mrs Frances Chapin eighty nine or ninety, a famed Cleveland suffragette and daughter of Herman M Chapin who was mayor after the Civil War, died Saturday in Painesville AP reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supfragette
Painesville
Frances Chapin
Cleveland
Herman M. Chapin
Plane drops wheel in front of auto in city incident
A tall airplane wheel was found in front of a car in the city today. Police from the lost and found department reported the item but gave no details on its origin or destination.
Cuban sports leader slain in Havana shooting
In Havana, General of Cuban sports and former president of the University Students' Federation, Carlos Puchol, 37, was killed by unknown assailants as he accompanied the leader. Two others were wounded. A medical student was arrested as a suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Manolo Castro
University Students’ Federation of Havana
Carlos Puchol
Castro
9 Stral
Cy Vo
Jet planes to be tested aboard carrier in sneak preview
San Diego AP reports North American SJ-1 fighters, the fastest jets yet in U. S. fleet service, were demonstrated publicly and announced for future carrier test trials. The SJ-1 aircraft built by North American Aviation performed at high speed and could soon undergo carrier testing to evaluate deck operations and takeoff performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
U. S
North American Aviation, Inc
City Flies 408 New Flags on Washington Birthday
Downtown streets glow with 468 new old glory banners on metal standards. City Commissioners had ordered replacements long ago, but only this holiday allowed their display amid favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Before Wests War 11 U S manufacturing us tries
In the wartime context the United States aims to mobilize industry toward rapid output. The reference notes a target of substantial horsepower capacity as part of a broader plan to support military production and national defense.
Prominent Preble County Bank Official Dies in Eaton
Josiah E. Flory 87 vice president and director of County National Bank died Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton from a recurrence of a blood clot condition. A native of Eaton with extensive farm interests he is survived by his widow a son Orville and a daughter Mrs Ethel Murphy of near Eaton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Barnes Funeral Home.
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Eaton
Josiah E. Flory
The
County National Bank
Good Samaritan Hospital
Dayton
Flory
Orville
Ethel Murphy
Barnes Fun
George H. Schaffer Dies at 74 in City Home
George Henry Schaffer 74 died at 12:20 a m at his son Pauls home 1743 Tytus Avenue after six months illness and two weeks bedridden. He leaves a son two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Annuler Funeral Home 7 to 10 p m Tuesday. Services 10:30 a m Wednesday at the funeral home conducted by Rev H H Jung. Body to be moved to St Marys Ohio for chapel services at Elm Grove Cemetery and burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henry Schaffer
Paul
Tytus Ave
Mr. Schaffer
St. Paul's Church
Eagles Lodge
St. Marys, O
H. H. Jung
Lis
Elmgrove Cemetery
Charles K Scheibert Services for 92 in Middletown
Funeral services for Charles K Scheibert 92 a retired carpenter and cabinet maker who lived in Middletown for 36 years will be held at 2 pm at Riggs Funeral Home with Paul A Rempe of Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 pm at the son Mark Scheibert’s home 15 Harrison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Scheibert
Middletown
Riggs
Paul A. Rempe
Bell C
Yanet Anne Oeheibert
Mark
Harrison St
Mrs Cordelia Moore Dies After Yearlong Illness
Mrs Cordelia Mae Moore 31 wife of Zeb Moore of 911 Ninth Ave died at 1 30 p m yesterday in Mt Vernon Ohio hospital after a yearlong illness. A native of M she was a member of Second Baptist church. Surviving are husband five children Mary Louise John Earl Lillian Alameda Kenneth Patricia Marie a sister Mrs Aldena Morris a brother Stafford Parker all of this city and others Heb Stallard of complete at the C L Maxberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia Mae Moore
Zeb Moore
Ninth Ave
Mt. Vernon
Miss Mary Cullum Hamilton dies at Mercy Hospital
Miss Mary Ann Cullum, 92, of 2028 Pleasant Ave, died yesterday at Mercy Hospital. Her passing is noted in local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Mary Ann Cullum
Pleasant Ave
Mercy Hospital
Funeral services held for eight year old Dale Randall
Dale Randall Faton services were held Monday at 2 p m at the Presbyterian church in Somerville with burial in Somerville Cemetery. Dr G W Flory Preble County Coroner reported survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faton
Dale Randall
Presbyterian Church
Somerville
Somerville Canetens
G. W. Flory
Preble County
Achiever Awards Presented in Middletown Contest
Two names were omitted from the winners list for the Advanced Achiever lapel awards to be presented this week at company meetings in Middletown. Gibby Egleston won first prize wrist watch after a vocal contest on Saturday. Contestants include Dick Webster on drums Mamie Howard and Janet McCarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Gibby Egleston
Grand Ave
Strand
Egleston
Dick Webster
Springboro
Mamie Howard
Eighth Ave
Janet McCarty
Manchester Ave
New York City
Baltimore Man Recovers After Saturday Heart Event
A 60 year old Baltimore man Robert O Day collapsed with a heart attack near the Milner Hotel on South Main Street. Middletown Hospital attendants report he is recovering today and note he has no local relatives. Warren Randall of Somerville and a sister are listed as his contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore, Md
Milner
South Main St
Middletown Hospi
Robert O'Day
Charles Simpson 78 Lebanon farmer dies at home
Charles Simpson 78, a retired farmer from South Lebanon, died Saturday at his home. Services are set for 3:00 p m Monday at Oswald Funeral Home with burial in South Lebanon Cemetery. He is survived by several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Charles Simpson
South Lebanon
Oswald
Death of GermanTown Resident Jesse C Spitler
Jesse C Spitler aged 70 was found dead Saturday at 10 30 p m in his home on West Center Street Germantown where he resided for many years police reported no details on the cause of death pending a routine investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Jesse C. Spitler
W. Center
Thomas Corwin Pioneer Dies After Long Illness
Thomas Corwin, a pioneer family member, died yesterday at Snyder Rest Home after an extended illness. He is survived by one brother. Funeral services will be held at Gheekee Cutee Wald Funeral Home with burial in Lebanon Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder Rest Home
Woman Struck by Car Injures Hip in Moraine City
Mrs. Alfred McIntosh, 702 Granada Ave, is in fair condition at Middletown Hospital. Attendants say she suffered a contusion of the right hip when struck by a car near Moraine City on Saturday. She was brought by McCoy-Leffler ambulance. Details of the accident were unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred McIntosh
Granada Ave
Middletown Hospital
Moraine City
McCoy- Leffler Allance
Butler County Court News
Cruelty and neglect are alleged in several divorce petitions in Butler County Common Pleas Court. Betty Smith seeks decree alimony and custody of their daughter from Colonel Smith, married March 2, 1946. Other filings include decrees granted for Charles R. Hutson and Mable Taylor, and petitions against Eugene Taylor, Broadus Ellis, and Oliver Tester. Probate and estate items note wills and executors, with inventories listed for George W. Wilson, Paul Miller, and John E. Neilan communities in Middletown and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Smith
Hamilton
Common Pleas
Colonel Smith
Charles R. Hutson
Common Pleas Court
Fred B. Cramer
Flossie Hutson
Mable Taylor
Ape St
Middletown
P. P. Boll
H Ellis
Garfield St
Broadus Ellis
Dayton
Bertha R. Tester
Central Ave
Oliver Benamin Tester
Garfield Stiddletown
Weidner
Frances Laura Kelly
Crescent Blvd
Edward Louis Kelly
Parma
Ripley
N. Y
Leon Cecil Howard
Meadow Ave
Covington, Ky
Plan Outlined For Hamilton Recall Of Four Councilmen
About 2,500 petition signers are sought to recall council members Edward Beckett Frank Rosendahl Vincent Emminger and Andrew Bruck after the suspension of City Manager Frank R. Buechner. A 300 person meeting at the YWCA studied recall procedures and approved proceeding with petitions. Signed motions will be checked for voting eligibility by the Board of Elections before circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Frank R. Buechner
Hamiltonians
YWCA
Board of Elections
Citizens Steering Committee
Ford Hampton
Buechner
Edward Beckett
Frank Rosendahl
Vincent Emminger
Andrew Bruck
Ohio seeks 16 liaison pilots for National Guard
Ohio National Guard plans to commission 16 liaison pilots from first lieutenant to colonel grades. Test flights and candidate assessments begin today with aeronautical rating boards. New L-17 and L-16 aircraft offer up to 100 hours yearly flying time and active duty pay, while ex Army liaison fliers can be commissioned in the guard with rating and federal recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, CO
Ohio
National Guards
Adjt
Chester W. Goble
Goble
Guard
Adjutant General
Ohio National Guard
Columbus
Toledo
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Gable Yard
National Guard
Organized Reserve
Richardson Hamilton Saad Taumen Divorce Case Details
The record notes a divorce from David E. Richardson who married on July 19, 1941. It mentions son and two daughters, with Teak neglect cited in the proceedings and references to E. Richardson and Hamilton Saad Taumen as involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Richardson
Hamilton
Saad i Taumen
Teak
David E.son
Cremmén Pleas Judge Decree Involving Betty Greon
A court decision issued by Judge P. P. Bo grants a decree to Betty Greon aged 20. The case involves Hamil and Ander with John W. Heat Hamilton named in proceedings. The record presents the divorce action and related motions.
Divorce Decree Granted in Tennessee and North Carolina Cases
In Jellico Tennessee Mae Heat wole seeks divorce alleging neglect. They married August a in Jellico and divorced January 14 with three children. Judge P P Boll granted Betty P Davis custody of her Winston Salem son and ordered Lucian Carl Davis to pay 50 dollars monthly maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Heatwole
Augusta
Jellico
Tenn
P P. Boll
Common Pleas Court
Betty P. Davis
Hamilton
Lucian Carl Davis
Winston Salem
N. C
Poynter divorce sought in Common Pleas over neglect
Mae Poynter Hamilton seeks a divorce from Elzie Poynter in Common Pleas Court alleging neglect and cruelty and asks custody of their child. The filing lists the principals as Mae and Elzie Poynter with the matter proceeding in the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Poynter Hamilton
Elzie Poynter
Weather forecast hints at milder temps and precipitation
The weatherman projects a fair and milder night with cloudy skies and warmer temperatures on Tuesday. Sunday’s low of 14 degrees was recorded at 7 am with a high of 35 degrees by 4 pm and a 21 degree low noted at 7 am today as temperatures rise. At 10 am this morning the thermometer stood at 28 degrees.
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Paramount
Rep
C. W. Bishop
Congress
Bishop
Preble County Bank
George H. Schaffer
Charles Scheibert
Mrs
Cordelia Moore
Mary Cullum
Middletown Gas & Electric Service
Warren Randall, Somerville
Thomas Corwin
Butler County Court News
George W. Wilson
St. Clair
Paul Miller
Fairfield Township
Katie Miller
John E. Neilan
Seven Mile
Henry Jeilan
Bertie Ann Pittman
John W. Heat Hamilton
Little Theatre
WATC
HFC
Firet National Bank
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