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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1952

Page

10

Rotary and VFW Gift 17 Inch TV to Warren Home

Franklin Rotarians and VFW plus Auxiliary presented a 17 inch television to the Warren County Home for Christmas. Committee members from several groups gathered around the set with leaders and staff named in attendance.

Warren County Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Franklin Rotary Club Lawrence Shawhan, Jr Franklin Rotary Elsie St. John VFW Josef Sargeant Carl Minnich Charman Jack Jones Home Francis Lewis Ralph Palmer Elwood Becky Dondaro Ann Kelsey Ruth Conover Harold Augsburger

Senator Holden Will Gives Building To Morrow Village

In a probate court filing Senator John E. Holden of Morrow wills the old Morrow National Bank Building to the Village of Morrow. The estate is valued around $55,000 with the building appraised at $10,000 to $15,000. Executrices named are Miss Margaret Wund and Miss Katherine Trainer. Cash legacies total numerous small amounts to residents in Maryland Ohio and Kentucky. The remainder of the estate is to be divided equally among five named beneficiaries in Washington Chevy Chase Norwood Morrow and Lebanon tradeoffs.

Lebanon John E. Holden Morrow Gray, Risinger & Gray Morrow National Bank Margaret Wund Katherine Trainer Senator Holden Gail Holden Williamsburg Dorothy Crank Norwood Miriam Taylor Helen Wenstrop Cincinnati May Richter Dora Haney Dora Hutchinson Ida Bodmer Middletown Sophia Winster Flora McKinsey Bernice Blau Dorald Washington, D. C Helen Wohlegemuth Chevy Chase Kate Lanigan

Warren County launches safety drive after record deaths

Sheriff Gerald W. Couden announced a 1952 campaign to curb speeding reckless driving and failure to stop at signs to reduce Warren County highway deaths. He noted 14 fatalities in 1951 and urged motorists to observe lights and signs and drive carefully near schools. The effort includes patrols and cooperation with the State Highway Patrol with hopes of fewer fatalities.

Lebanon Warren Gerald W. Couden Dayton Middletown Cincinnati Warren County State Highway Patrol

Noronic Settlement Offer Aims 2 Million Payout To Survivors

In Cleveland federal court a plan to settle about 600 Noronic cruise ship claims for 2,150,000 was presented. The Canadian Steamship Lines would fund the settlement for a 19 death toll from the Toronto fire of September 17, 1949. Most claimants span Ohio Michigan and Pennsylvania. The Noronic Survivors Committee urges acceptance representing 89 of 110 death claims. about 20 attorneys hold the rest. Judge Paul Jones may appoint a damages commissioner.

Cleveland Noronic Canadian Steamship Lines, Ltd Toronto Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania Detroit Noronic Survivors Committee Paul Jones

McCarthy Tarcet Of S100000 Suit

A $100000 slander and breach of contract suit was filed against Senator McCarthy by Charles E. Davis of Pasadena California who claimed a verbal agreement on September 25 1949 to obtain information about State Department employees in Europe McCarthy dismissed the suit calling it ridiculous and said he would identify the backers.

McCarthy R-Wis Charles E. Davis Pasadena Calif McCarti State Department Europe

Santa Claus Weds in MARSHALL as Christmas Rush Ends

Santa Claus, real name a minister of the Church of God, marries Margaret Viola Poston of St. Louis on New Year’s Day. The couple’s ceremony follows the Christmas rush with Claus pledging to help answer children’s requests and continue charitable work.

Marshall Santa Claus

Atom Scientist's Pups Cause Furor

In Cleveland a missed plane led to a puppy chase as two Cocker Spaniel dogs belonging to atomic scientist Dr. Robert A. Charpie vanished from the baggage area. Guards searched the airport and the plane waited before one pup was recaptured after 20 minutes and the second after five hours.

Cleveland Robert A. Charpie Oak Ridge Tenn

White Wife Of Negro A death by own action

Mrs. Elizabeth Adams Wright 41 daughter of Yale economics professor Dr. Thomas J. Adams married since 1945 to George Wright a member of a Honduran shipping firm. The union ended in apparent despair over world conditions. Wright was a wartime Merchant Marine officer and she worked as a librarian at the Carver Institute for Adult Education.

New York Yale University Elizabeth Adams Wright Thomas 3. Adams Yale Wisconsin George Wright Carver Institute For Adult Education

Ohioan Die In Crash Over Hong Kong Navy Plane

Airman Shelby Va Neville from Aberdeen listed among four killed December 31 in a Navy patrol plane crash at Hong Kong.

Washington Shelby Va Neville Aberdeen Hong Kong

Navy to Convert Two Heavy Cruisers to Guided Missile Warships

The Canberra and Boston, both Balti more class ships commissioned in 1943 and mothballed, will sail from the West Coast within a week to begin conversion into the world’s first guided missile warships.

Washington Canberra Boston East St Navy

Nation Runs $7.37 Billion Deficit at Midyear

Washington reports the first half fiscal year closed with a deficit of 7.367 billion dollars, about 13 times higher than the same period last year, driven by defense spending surge. The gap marks the largest midyear shortfall outside war years.

Washington Treasury

Christmas social list from Collinsville and surrounding areas

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day gatherings feature Collinsville residents hosting relatives and friends. Numerous households including Williamson, Wynn, Barnthouse, Talbert, Phares, Ledwell, Eschenbrenner, and Gerber families welcomed guests from Middletown to Hamilton. The Milford Township group met, and local clubs shared time in Cincinnati and Camden.

Collinsville Charles Williamson Dan Wynn James Barnthouse Etta Talbert John Williamson William Phares Lawrence Phares Gene Allan Brown Elaine Marlene Anna Brown Adolph McCormick Barbara Glen Overholts Margie Root Louella Ledwell Orville Neal Rollin Ledwell Clayton Eschenbrenner Mickey William Ledwell Lizzie Ledwell Walter Bauer Roy Imhoff John Gerber Paul Gerber Fred Gerber Middletown J. E. Shollenbarger Milford Township Granville Wills J. Alvin King Hubert Fall MNC Cincinnati 50 Club Mel Martin

Anxious To Retire Sugar Bowl Parking Concession

Nine drivers reclaimed their cars promptly at Sandy King nine year old businesswoman's Sugar Bowl parking stand but one motorist did not return. She waited long Tuesday night for the Tennessee licensed 1950 tan Mercury. Mrs Migel King, her mother, said she plans to liquidate the venture.

New Orleans Sandy King Sugar Bowl Sandy Maryland Tennessee Migel King

Bridges Expected as Senate Republican Floor Leader

Washington Senator Welker predicts Senator Style Bridges of New Hampshire will be elected Republican floor leader for the new session, saying Bridges is the only candidate who has not aligned with any presidential contender. The post became vacant after Senator Kenneth Wheery of Nebraska died during recess, as GOP senators seek to avoid factional splits.

Washington Welker Idaho Sen Style Bridges New Hampshire GOP Bridges Senate Kenneth Wheery Nebraska

Camden News Notes and Local Office Actions

Golden Wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Francis of Camden celebrated at their Route 725 farm home after fifty years. Open house Sunday 2 to 6 pm. Assisting relatives include daughters Mrs. George Solingen and Mrs. Fred Brower and son Richard Francis. Also noted: Camden Board of Public Affairs members sworn in January 1. Local Marietta College students Gordon Johnson and Robert K. Duskey named presidents of campus groups. Philomathean Club to dine January 8 with Christmas gift exchange. Camden American Legion Post to host 1952 50-50 dance at city hall auditorium.

Valera Fisher Stanley Morrow Camden Don Fisher Hamilton Scott Finlay Emerson Unzicker J. E. Shollenbarger James Finlay CES Martha R. L. Mann Donald Mann Navy Elmer Mann Howard Mann Arnold Lambert Gordon Mann Hobart Hollowell David Hollowell Davey Frank Johnson Robert Wolyung Jason Johnson Thelma Ogg Jim Boffen Wm. B. Francis Here Francis Route 725 George Solingen Oxford Fred Brower Eaton Richard Francis Reading Ohio Marietta College Marietta Gordon Johnson Harley Johnson Lambda Chi Alpha Robert K. Duskey Robert Duskey Student Life Association Pioneer Club Camden American Legion Post City Hall

Germantown Social Roundup: Visits and Guests Across Town

Numerous Germantown residents hosted and visited over the holidays and New Year. Mr and Mrs Bryan Wilson hosted relatives from Washington while Mr and Mrs George Creech hosted guests. Sgt Anslinger returned from Cherry Point with a homecoming dinner for family and friends.

Germantown Bryan Wilson Washington George Creech Robert Hill Main St Troy Dan Anslinger Danny Cherry Point Sgt. Anslinger Marvin Meyer Sons of Columbus Anthony Albert Barbara Bodene Dayton Shirley Gates Alda Emrick Phyllis Heaton Barbara Steller Robert Shockley Fredrick Emrick Tim Emiey Oliver Garner Paul Grubbs Gene Strayer Jack Evans John Emiey Bill Anson Adele Schlayer Middletown Carlos Moses Ernest Moses van Moses Ida Moses Glenn Barkalow Albert Rettich, Jr Dolores Diane Clara Heaton Earl Heaton Phyllis Lorin Kratzer Barbie Jean Shockley Children’s Hospital Cincinnati

SSR Chemists Hit S1 Goals

Moscow reports the Soviet chemical industry met or exceeded 1951 quotas by December 30 in key items and plastic goods. Output included mineral fertilizers sulfuric acid calcium carbide aniline dyes phenol acetone nitrolacquers and solvents synthetic rubber tires and rubber footwear with new production techniques adopted.

Moscow Soviet Chemical Industry Stalin

Rust and Corrosion Exceed Fire and Flood Losses Annually

A historical note states that rust and corrosion cause direct losses each year that exceed those from fire and flood combined, underscoring corrosion as a major economic threat across industries.

Farm Expenditures Seen Rising Above 1951 Peak

Federal Reserve agriculture specialist Claude I. Hummel predicts farmers will spend more on production items and face higher prices this year, with overall expenditures possibly surpassing the 1951 all time high of over 22 billion dollars. He notes farmers will scrutinize purchases but will invest in items that boost output per acre or per animal.

Claude I. Hummel Federal Reserve Bank Cleveland Hummel

Drunken Driving Plea Ends With $100 Fine

Lebanon Heber Tejan Dayton pleaded guilty to driving under the influence. Mayor William Fraser fined him $100 and costs after citation by Officer Perry Osborne.

Lebanon Heber Tejan Dayton William Fraser Perry Osborne

Germantown Club Notices Dominate Evening Schedules

Germantown Chapter OBS meets Wednesday for Obligation Night. Nineteenth District Past Matron's Association holds January meeting at 4 p.m. at the Eastern Star Temple in Dayton with dinner at 6:30 and officer installation to follow. Christian Service of the Methodist Church meets Monday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Lowe's home with hostesses listed and program led by Mrs. Coghill.

Germantown Eastern Star Temple Dayton Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church Charles Lowe S. Main St Richard Oblinger Donald Sliver Coryanne Cummings William Martin Robert Coghill Kratzer

Christmas Dinner Guests In Greenwood Community

Mr and Mrs Charles Polhemus hosted Christmas dinner with neighbors and relatives including the Evers Thomas Bratton Harkleo Emrick Schul and Moore households. Several families traveled from Jacksonburg Washington D C Franklin and Dayton for gatherings with Loretta Thomas Susan Harkloo and others. New Year visits and weekend plans featured multiple local couples and kin with extended family in Camden Morning Sun and Jacksonburg.

Greenwood Charles Polhemus Hugh Evers Shirley Thomas Orla Bratton Middletown Myrle Harkleo Susan B. L. Emrick Clayton Schul M. J. Moore Lyle Moore Aletha Moore John Paulin Jacksonburg Loretta Thomas Washington, D. C Orville Thomas Susan Harkloo Stella Emrick Walter Maddox Paul Schul Forest Terrill Lillie Lewis Camden George Lesher

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Employe Dora Dowd Washington, D.C Beben Wohlegemuth McCarthy Tarcet Atom Scientist Camden News Notes Camden Board of Public Affairs Harry Patton Mark Keller S. M. Seaton Philomathean Club Bew Haven C. W. Phares SSR George van Gieson Agricultural County Ohio State University Swift and Company Swift Kansas City Lederle Rockefeller Plaza N.Y North South American Brahman Breeders Association Rice Hotel Houston Tex Ohio Dairy Products Association Deshler-Wallick Capper Farm Magazine Germantown News Cae A. Lion Jole
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