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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1954

Page

15

Teachers Loyalty Defended by Ford Official at Western

William Gossett of Ford Motor Co. defended loyalty of American teachers at Western College centennial convocation. He warned against imperiling teachers effectiveness or intellectual freedom in efforts to root out subversive influences. Gossett, Ford vice president and general counsel, urged careful perspective during senior day remarks.

Oxford William Gossett Ford Motor Co Western College Gossett Ford Western Auto

Missing woman Edna Puckett sought by police

Police report Edna Puckett age 24 of 1719 Yankee Rd has been missing from her home since 8 p m Saturday. She is 5 feet 3 inches tall 135 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. A separate theft from Armco Fabricating lot involved John J Hall Middletown Rd 1 whose car was stolen battery valued at 10 dollars.

John J. Hall Middletown Rd Armco Edna Puckett Yankee Rd

Student debate on Communism sparks contrarian view

A speaker argued that while Communists should not teach, Communist theory deserves study. He urged analyzing the contradiction between pious Communist theory and Soviet conduct for student insight, noting few Communists in the country and endorsing cautious scrutiny.

New Floor Care Ends Waxing

A Glaxo floor care product eliminates regular waxing and scrubbing for linoleum and asphalt tile floors. Apply with a brush about twice a year to seal out dirt, dry in one hour, and dry water clear. It promises lasting lustre and lower cost than traditional wax, with less work. Available at Streifthau's Hardware.

Streifthau

Red Cross Soliciting Chiefs Set for Middletown Drive

J. W. Deininger announces soliciting chiefs for the 1954 Red Cross campaign in Middletown. List includes Roger Oakley Earl Stegemiller Norris Downing Robert McDade Morris Smith Armco Works C W Denny Jr Wayne McGuire Ralph Barbour and others across industrial retail transportation automotive non profit and service groups professional groups women's clubs township groups and general committees. A kickoff dinner is scheduled for 6:30 PM at the Colony Restaurant.

Roger Oakley Earl Dick Newlin Riley Upton Fred Ross Pat Gade Dave Regan William Commodore Wylie Mitchell Charles Ruth Cast J. W. Deininger Deininger Colony

House Democrats seek revised tax bill with shifts

Democratic leaders propose keeping the committee’s 800 page revision bill while altering key provisions to raise or lower taxes. They would add exemptions but remove dividend tax cuts and replace them with changes seen as business-friendly. The proposal would modify many tax rules, not rates, aiming for broader deductions and long term incentives, with potential multi billion-dollar impacts to taxpayers and firms.

Mony Congress

Stop Taking Harsh Drugs for Constipation

An old advertisement warns against harsh laxatives and endorses Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative as a gentle effective remedy. It promotes natural relief, easy schedule, and a money back guarantee with a mail order offer from New York.

Ted Oma Seer $S Caldwell Sivas Goa

Democrats Nominate Joe Bayer To Lead Middletown Club

Joe Bayer was re elected president of the Middletown Democratic Club for a second one year term. A full 1954 slate followed at Democratic headquarters 30 S Broad St with Harold Sherron as vice president Donald Gose treasurer Mrs Lorraine McGraw recording secretary and Miss Mary Lord corresponding secretary. A four man postballot panel led by Frank Dobrozsi discussed inner workings of the party focusing on county central committee composition and powers with State Senator Edward Dell David Urmston and George Averick also on the panel.

Joseph Bayer Middletown Democratic Club Democratic S. Broad St Harold Sherron Donald Gose Lorraine McGraw Mary Lord Frank Dobrozsi Board of Elections County Democratic Central Committee Democratic Party Edward Dell David Urmston George Averdick

Obituary of Mrs Dokas long-time Middletown shop owner

Obituary notes the death at 3 30 p m Tuesday of Mrs Dokas of 1605 Church Street Middletown after a stroke. A Greek immigrant, she owned a shoe shine and hat cleaning business at 1709 Central Avenue for 38 years retiring five years ago. Survived by husband two sons Arel and Jimmie, sister Mrs William Litsakos and four grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m Friday at Joseph R Baker and Sons Funeral Home with 2 30 p m services at Sts Constantine and Eleni Greek Orthodox Church. Interment Woodside Cemetery. Visitation tonight 7 9 and Thursday 2 5 and 7 9.

Withe Ahemes Dokas Church St Middletown Dokas Greece Central Ave Arel Jimmie Dokas William Litsakos Joseph R. Baker and Sons Sts. Constantine and Eleni Greek Orthodox Church George Hiotis Woodside Cemetery Funeral

Death Notice: Harry Hartley 76 in Richmond Indiana

Harry Hartley 76 died Tuesday morning at his residence in Richmond Indiana after several weeks illness. He moved to Richmond seven years ago from Middletown where he lived 18 years. Survived by wife Mrs Wendell Fye of TiL a son Irvin and several grandchildren. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. CST at the Welfer Funeral Home Richmond. Burial at Crown Hill Cemetery Eaton.

Harry Hartley Richmond Ind Hartleys Middletown Wendell Fye Til Irvina Welfer Crown Hill Cemetery Eaton

Sidney M. Taylor 77 Retired Carpenter Dies in Hillsboro

Sidney M. Taylor, 77, retired carpenter and father of John O. Taylor of 2901 Grand Ave, Hillsboro resident, died Monday after a six month illness with a heart condition. Survived by wife Dora Ference Taylor, three other sons Ray Mj or, Charles R, Stephen D Taylor, daughter Hattie Rhoads, two sisters, and several grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday at Britain and Rhoads Funeral Home, Hillsboro, burial at Pricetown, Ohio. Friends may call tonight.

Sidney M. Taylor John O. Taylor Grand Ave First National Bank Taylor Rd Hillsboro Dora Ference Taylor Ray M.jor Hamilton Charles R Mount Washington Stephen D. Taylor Buford Ohio Hattie Rhoads Rt. 5 Edgar Rees N.J. McCauley Cynthiana Britain and Rhoads Funeral Home Pricetown

Hamilton Deaths Brutus Anness 8 at 911 N 3rd St

Brutus Anness, eight, of 911 North Third Street, died in Grant County. Funeral services will be held in Grant County.

Brutus Anness N. 3Rd St Grant County

Jacksonburg Unity Class Hosts Monthly Social Party

Jacksonburg Unity class of Jacksonburg E USB held its monthly class party in the social room of the aaah Saturday with a covered dish supper. W S W S will meet tomorrow at the church social room. Mrs Ora Childres will be hostess. Billy Brown has the mumps. Mr and Mrs Harry Truster moved into their new home bought from Mr and Mrs Kenneth Heillang who moved to Florida. E O Halderman of Middletown was dinner guest Sunday of the Brelsfords. Homer Tout of Carlisle Ky is visiting Mr and Mrs Clint Cox.

Jacksonburg Brelsfords Homer Tout Carlisle Clint Cox

Cincinnati Market Report Shows Slow Hog Start to Day

USDA cattle and hog prices detailed with openers slow then moderately active in hogs. Barrows and gilts down 60 cents from Tuesday, hogs at weights 170 to 240 pounds around 25.50 to 25.75, 260 to 300 pounds 24.00 to 24.50, sows scarce near steady. Cattle and calves total 1000 with varied declines and steadies across steers, yearlings, heifers, cows, bulls, and canners. beef and dairy classes show broad price ranges. Sheep offerings small with lambs at 20 to 22 dollars and light weights around 30 dollars for spring lambs.

Cincinnati USDA

Dayton Poultry and Eggs Price List Mixed with Geography Note

The page lists paying prices for live poultry including hens and fowls, with prices per pound and wholesale quotes for dressed poultry and eggs. It also includes wholesale butter and potatoes prices and a closing note listing average elevations by continent per National Geographic Society.

Pryers W. Bo Cnc Sns Escbese Iseenee Onece Gereseengeesnans Hennery, White Cincinnati

Check Charge Is Continued In Louisville Case

John Trader of Louisville faced a charge of writing a check with insufficient funds. Judge J. T. Lamb continued the case to next Wednesday with bond set at 1500 dollars. The alleged January 1953 bad check for 10 dollars paid for a ring at Thrasher's Jewelry. Trader was arrested after a tip from his employer.

John Trader Louisville J. T. Lamb Howard Thrasher Thrasher Central Ave Middletown Kenneth L. Neal Justice of the Peace Charles Paullin Trenton Trader

Wanted Index Lodge Notices and Lost and Found Bits

A local page lists a JEFFERSON LODGE No 90 F A M Stated Meeting for Monday March 1 at 7 30 p m. Lost and found notices include a male Boxer pup fawn and white with contact 29328 or 612 Crawford a turquoise blue parakeet near 16th Ave with white face and marks, a pair of shell rim glasses with double bifocal lens, a purse left at Mayfield and Wildwood bus with papers to return, several lost aqu a and grey parakeets with contact numbers, and a Bantam camera lost with reward. Monuments by DODDS MONUMENTS and ROCK OF AGES listed with addresses and contacts. Funeral notice for JAMES BRUCE BUFFENBARGER age 31, obituary details and viewing times at Schramm Funeral Home with high mass at Church of Seven Delors.

Jefferson Lodge Crawford Mayfield Wildwood F. W. C . Middle_ town Journal Hi Boy Hi Hap Bhal Dial Buffenbarger James Bruce Iddietownospital Schramm Funeral

Obituary notices and public classifieds mix in town death records

A batch of death notices and community classifieds lists multiple obituaries for David Leonard Bowman Esta Susan Conley Josephine Zaferis James B. Swartz Victory Hayes Yenser and others with funeral arrangements by McCoy Leffler Jos R Baker & Sons and local church and cemetery details. The page also carries community ads and service notices with contact numbers and various requests for errands and help.

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