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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1948

Page

2

Nine Injured in Two Route 25 Crashes Near Middletown

State police report two automobile accidents last night injuring nine people. One driver Melvin Juay fractured his back and is hospitalized in Middletown. Judy's car collided with a Dayton driver Richard Zyman who is listed in fair condition. A Mason Road Route 25 crash left a man, woman, and six children with minor injuries all treated at Middletown Hospital.

Melvin Juay Uraversity Miamisburg Middletown Hospital Judy Richard Zyman Dayton Mason Rd Route 25 Robert Margraf Pms Carl Schriffer Marie Schriffer Schriffer Jean Robert Irene Carol Jeannette Gail Cincinnati

Bonus Workers Attend School

More than 100 former service men attended last night’s school of instruction for volunteer workers aiding Middletown veterans in filing the Ohio bonus forms next week. Held at the Legion home, instruction in completing applications was given by FE.A. 70 and 80 volunteers. On Monday night veterans with last names A to D inclusive are to report.

Middletown Ohio Legion Home Fe.a

Witnesses Questioned As Man Dies In Fight

Akron scene police questioned witnesses after a street altercation left a man dead and others giving statements. Investigators cautioned residents to come forward with any additional information as the investigation continues.

Akron. O

Twin Beds shines in Little Theater curtain call

The Little Theater presents Twin Beds at Roosevelt Junior High School with a seven actor cast. Director and lead Tom C. Giles earned acclaim for handling the co lead after Ralph Tolliver’s absence. Audience laughter came from double talk and apartment life situational humor. Bertha Boxwell’s performance as the domineering wife drew big laughs, while Martha Pichfe and Peg Rosing delivered solid turns. Five cast members have previously appeared in Little Theater productions, with Pratt and McCain making their first appearances.

Little Theater Organization Roosevelt Junior High School Tom C. Giles Giles Ralph Tolliver Bertha Boxwell Madame Husband Martha Pichfe Dirs Joe Bolles Peg Rosing Andrew ‘Oy al Bai Planrs Ros- Bertha Boxwell Rosing Tom Giles Paul Bailey Martha Pratt Tom McCain

Stassen Team Targets Akron to Rally for 14th District Delegates

Akron hosts the newly formed Stassen for President group led by ex governor of Minnesota as chairman. The team frames Akron as a focal point in its drive for 14th district presidential delegates.

AKRON Stassen -For Minnesota

Red Cross Captains Meet for 1948 Fund Drive Planning

Thirty team captains representing business groups met in the Civic Association to plan the 1948 Red Cross Fund Drive which starts Monday. Jack Christy outlined the program and distributed supply kits including lapel buttons window stickers and membership cards. Russell Dempster noted most captains are veteran volunteers ready to begin early Monday.

The Civic Association Red Cross Jack Christy Christy Russell Dempster Retail Merchants Association

Increase in discharge papers signals Ohio bonus near

Hamilton reports a surge in filing of soldiers and sailors discharge papers as Ohio bonus time approaches. Demand rose due to state rules requiring copies for application. many veterans sought photostatic copies for permanent files and for their own records. January filings were 85, while February 1–25 saw 3864 papers issued.

Hamilton Earl R. Hogan Butler County Recorder Ohio Hogan Washington

1947 Court Receipts Top 46 By $9,268

The 1947 Municipal Court report shows total receipts from court and permit fees at 73 341.17 with 9 182 cases heard in traffic and 850 civil docketed. Fines and costs in criminal cases reached 52 552, while permit costs rose to 6 510 and bus taxi permits pushed fees to 8 717 53.

Harry C. Kempf Alton H. Combs

Corrected fire origin report on 320 North Leibee St blaze

Initial fire origin reports were corrected by officials. Later findings indicate the $5,000 Sunday morning blaze at the seven family building on 320 North Leibee Street did not start in Aus Kennedy or Chester Halsey's room. resident Mrs Laura Robbins reported the alarm.

North Leibee St Aus Kennedy Chester Halsey Laura Robbins

Clifford Wilson Sentenced Six Months In County Jail

Clifford Wilson 25 of Maud was arraigned in Common Plea Court on a second degree manslaughter charge. Judge P. P. Bell sentenced him to six months in county jail and fined 500 dollars, the fine suspended. The death of Joe Mercer 47 of Maud occurred October 25 along Tylereville road after a supposed truck collision. Wilson owned a so called command car bought as army surplus. tests suggested the car caused the fatality. The grand jury later indicted him. Wilson declined comment at arraignment.

Hamilton Clifford Wilson Maud P. P. Bell Wilson Butler Sustannee Sound Joe Mercer Tylereville Mercer Eftioni

Motorcycle crash claims life of local rider

Injuries proved fatal today to a rider after a motorcycle overturned on a hill last night.

Ada Ray Coleman former West Alexandria teacher dies

News arrives of the death of Ada Ray Coleman 44 a former West Alexandria schoolteacher. She is survived by her husband her mother Mrs Clara Eby and a sister Mrs Susie Eby. The body will be sent to Zimmerman Funeral Home for services at 2 p.m. Monday with Rev John Good officiating.

West Alexandria Ada Ray Coleman West Clara Ae Susie Eby West Alexance Zimmerman John Good

Funeral service for Eleanore Stuckenburg Hamilton

The funeral for Mrs. Eleanore Stuckenburg Hamilton will be conducted at 10 30 a m Saturday from Colligan funeral home. A requiem high mass follows at 11 a m at St Joseph Church with burial in St Stephen Cemetery. She is survived by widower Henry a son a daughter and two sisters.

Hamilton Eleanore Colligan Funeral Home St. Joseph Church St. Stephen Henry

Funeral services for Willis Morris Jones held at home

Wil lam Morris Jones 82 of Route 3 retired farmer died Wednesday at Richmond. Services are Saturday at 2 30 pm at the residence. Jones was a charter member of Eaton Grange No. Survivors include a son and two half sisters.

EATON Willam Morris Jones Richmond Jones Eaton Grange No

Owen Elwood Robinson dies at 71 graveside services set

Graveside services for Owen Elwood Robinson aged 71 are scheduled for Wednesday at Kokomo with Masonic Bolivar Lodge 82 conducting Saturday at 2 PM at Mound Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his widow Goldie, two daughters, and a sister.

Norwood Nancy Ellen Cook 83 dies at home

Mrs. Nancy Ellen Cook aged 83 of Norwood died at her residence. She was a former resident for three years and left two daughters, Elizabeth Rosenagle of Hil and Mildred Foehl of Middletown, plus a granddaughter. The family will receive friends.

Norwood Nancy Ellen Cook Robert Anne Cook Wrest Cook Es Wood Elizabeth Rosenagle Hil Mildred Foehl Middletown

Post Office Gets New Coat of Paint

Thirty nine hundred dollars of paint and varnish will be applied to Middletown Post Office inside and out in a spring cleaning. Postmaster Bert H. Martin says the work is badly needed after years of neglect and will proceed mostly at night due to heavy mail volume. The Decorating Co. of Cin— awarded the contract through Washington— handles the job.

Middletown Federal Bert H. Martin Decorating Co Cin Washington Martin

At the Movies Paramount and Strand Showings

Paramount schedules Friday and Saturday showings for Always Together with Robert Hatton and Joyce Reynolds at 1 35 5 and 8 25 pm Ride A Pink Horse with Robert Montgomery and Wanda Venérix at 2 55 6 20 and 9 45 pm Strand presents Golden Earrings with Marlene Dietrich and Ray Milland Friday 2 52 6 14 9 36 pm Saturday 3 16 7 and 10 15 pm Also Stage To Mess City with Al St John and Jenifer West Friday 1 69 5 11 and 8 33 pm at 2 05 5 55 and 9 20 pm

Paramount Robert Hatton Joyce Reynolds Robert Montgomery Wanda Venérix Marlene Dietrich Ray Milland al “Furry St. John Jennifer West

Funeral procession to head to Kea Cemetery in Franklin

A funeral cortege from McCoy Loffier Funeral heads to Kea Cemetery in Franklin for services. Details are scant in the readable text.

McCoy~Loffier Bs Kea Franklin

Funeral service details for Oxford lodge member

Funeral Home in Oxford will host viewing from 7 to 10 p m Saturday. Members of the Cyteed Latee West F and A will assemble at 8 p m Saturday at the funeral home for a departed member active in the lodge for over sixty years. Services at 2 p m Sunday with burial in Oxford Cemetery.

Oxford Cyteed Latee West The

Four Vehicle Crash on Baltimore Street Causes Damages

A four vehicle crash on Baltimore Street last night caused about 250 in damages. John L. Smith 35 driven bus struck a car parked in front of 216 Baltimore Street pushing it into Urban Kurry 218 Baltimore Street car. Smith said he was forced into the parked cars while trying to pass an oncoming vehicle. In a separate collision Oscar Hagen 31 of 30 Curtis Street reported his car collided with Gabriel DeCristoforo 16 of 2106 Avne Avenue at Girard Avenue and Baltimore Street, damaging both cars.

Baltimore St John L. Smith Clayton St Sophia Flynn Urban Kurry Smith Oscar Hagen Curtis St Gabriel DeCristoforo Avne Ave Girard Ave

72 To Receive $15 202 From Conservancy

Special master commissioner Thomasoa reports refunds totaling 15 202 to 72 property owners across nine counties. Additional payments will follow as claims are identified. eligible owners must apply at the Gas and Electric Building office.

U. Oo Ndrew Mas Presidi Thomasoa Rfs Mak Gas and Electric

Weather forecast shows no change with showers possible

The weatherman predicted steady conditions with cloudy skies and occasional rain tonight and Saturday. Yesterday recorded a low of 36 degrees, while this morning’s low reached 32 degrees as the thermometer narrowly edged past freezing.

Pythias Lodge Briefs Set Meetings at 7:30 P M

City Briefs note Lafay ette Lodge No 37 will meet at Castle Hall at 7 30 p m and National Association will meet at the YMCA at 7 30 p m Cutting case against George Walton 58 of 1321 Woodlawn Ave rear was continued before Judge Alten H Combs in Municipal Court this morning.

Pythias Lafayette Lodge No Castle Hall National Association YMCA George Walton Woodlawn Ave Alten H. Combs

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Nen Exxi‘oxy Sterling Hardware and Sporting Goods Co Julius A. Tewell Frank “Bud” Hinkle Sportssportsman Jack and Walt Mrs Ada Coleman Eleanore Stuckenburg William M. Jones Owen E. Robinson Nancy Cook Lions Club Horace Enoch Faton Horace G. Enoch Millville U. S Conservancy Schiff’s Mom Oxfords Siseess
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