Striking Cabrivers Picket Company Office
Four men were arrested early yesterday in a gambling raid at a Crawford St and Wayne Ave establishment. Franklin Morris Weaver 33 of 421 Yankee Rd and three others face gambling charges. Weaver posted 425 dollar bond while the others posted 25 dollars each awaiting Municipal Court hearings. A poker game was in progress and a table with seven chairs was seized. Meanwhile 20 Taxi Company union drivers began a walkout on Sunday at 10 p.m. protesting the release of two men, with five pickets still in front of the N Broad St office this morning. Ray Collinsworth said the strike is the second in two weeks as negotiations continue. Union seeks higher pay and a 35 percent share of fares for night drivers, no change to 12 hour shifts sought, while Joe Anderson’s contract sets 40 per week for six days. Anderson and attorney Henderson Estes unavailable for comment as Estes attends governor inauguration ceremonies. Collinsworth hopes a meeting can be arranged soon.
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Crawford St
Wayne Ave
Franklin Morris Weaver
Yankee Rd
William le Force
Wheeler Kask Reed
Baltimore St
Raymond Belcher
First Ave
Weaver
Landon Webb
Herbert Fawley
Ray Collinsworth
A. F
L. Teamsters
Cab Company
N. Broad St
Collinsworth
Joe Anderson
Anderson
Obituary for Mrs Genoa McQuinn 77 Middletown resident
Mrs Genoa McQuinn aged 77 of Middletown died at his daughter Mrs Dixie Combs home 1501 Brown Ave Sunday at 3 53 a m after a ten day illness. She leaves five daughters Mrs Combs Middletown Della Terrell Dayton Stella Brown Berea Ursa Trimble Jackson Mich and Elsie Burnett New Mexico a son John Middletown a brother Thomas Spencer Eth el Ky two sisters Mary Turner Sewell Ky Elisa Tyra Campton Ky 20 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren two great great grandchildren Friends may call Mc Coy Leffler Funeral Home today 7 10 p m and tomorrow 2 5 and 7 10 p m Services Wednesday at 2 p m Rev H H Jung officiating burial Woodside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa McQuinn
Middletown
Dixie Combs
Brown Ave
Combs
Della Terrell
Dayton
Stella Brown
Berea
Ursa Trimble
Jackson
Mich
Elsie Burnett
New Mexico
John
Thomas Spencer
Ethell
Mary Turner
Sewell
Elisa Tyra
Campton
McCoy + Leffler
H. H. Jung
Woodside Cemetery
Death notice for John L Hunston Ward and father
John L Hunston Ward received word of his father John L Hunston 71 at Mercy Hospital Bakersfield California Saturday. He lived in Middletown 30 years retired Armco employee. Survived by widow Daisy two sons Gayle C Middletown and J Leonard Bakersfield two grandchildren. Services at Clemens Funeral Home Mitchell Indiana Thursday 2 PM with burial at Mitchell Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Gayle C. Hunston
Mary Etta St
John L. Hunston
Mercy Hospital
Bakersfield
Cal
Hunston
Middletown
Armco
Daisy
Gayle C
J. Leonard
Clemens
Mitchell
Ind
Mitchell Cemetery
Tibbals Rites Set During Funeral Service
Seymour S. Tibbals longtime Franklin civic leader dies early Saturday in Franklin. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Eaton Funeral Home in Franklin with Scottish Rite Ring ceremony. Interment in Woodhill Cemetery. Survived by widow Mary Eldridge Tibball daughter Mrs. Mervin Rayburn and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour S. Tibbals
Franklin
Warren County
Eaton Funeral Home
Woodhill Cemetery
Tibbals
Mary Eldridge Tibball
Mervin Rayburn
Pettit Walter Herman Pettit 79 of Germantown dies after illness
Walter Herman Pettit 79 of 30 N Walnut Street Germantown died Sunday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton after three days confinement. Ill since Christmas he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Sylvia Illinois. Survived by two daughters Lillian Gunckle Dayton Lavada King Atlanta GA two sons Herbert Chicago Charles Peoria Illinois three sisters Viola Neibal Miamisburg Rosie Myers Wilder Idaho William Anthony Germantown two brothers Joseph Charles Germantown funeral at John Arpp Funeral Home tomorrow at 2 p.m. with burial Sugar Grove Cemetery New Lexington Ohio
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Germantown
Walter Herman Pettit
Walnut St
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton
Pettit
Order of Eagles
Sylvia
Lillian Gunckle
Lavada King
Atlanta
Herbert
Chicago
Charles
Peoria
Viola
Shock 77 Dies of Heart Attack at Home
Shock, 77, died at his residence 440 East Gunkle St Sunday at 5 p.m. after eight years of illness. Survived by wife Minnie, three daughters Mrs. Harry Bender Germantown Mrs. Hazel Poffenberger West Elkton and Mrs. Ethel Willoughby Dayton a son Pleasant Shock Germantown a brother Harvey Rockford Ind one sister Mrs. Anna Ketchem Grovertown Ind ten grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services Thursday at 2 p.m. John Arpp Funeral Home with Herschel Caudill officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shock
East Gunkle St
Minnie
Harry Bender
Germantown
Hazel Poffenberger
West Elkton
Ethel Willoughby
Dayton
Pleasant Shock
Harvey
Rockford
Anna Ketchem
Grovertown
Ind
John Arpp
Oo Herschel Caudill
Mrs Lula Creech Rites Planned In South Lebanon
Services for 69 year old Lula Creech who died at home in Leb anon will be held Tuesday at the Church of God in South Lebanon with burial in Lee County Kentucky. She is survived by her husband Floyd and several children.
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Lebanon
Lula Creech
Church of God
South Lebanon
Lee County
Floyd
Prominent Artists and Educators Noted in Obituaries
Associated Press notices list Francis Heath Cobb, author and stage director from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jack Wilkinson Smith, 75, landscape and Marine painter in Alhambra California. Dr Charles H Edmunds, 73, former Pomona College president in Claremont, born Baltimore. Henry Salem Hubbell, 79, University of Miami founder and portraitist of famous figures including F D Roosevelt, born Paloa Kansas.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Francis Heath Cobb
Grand Rapids, Mich
Alhambra
Calif
Jack Wilkinson Smith
Claremont
Charles H. Edmunds
Pomona College
Baltimore
Miami, Fla
Henry Salem Hubbell
University of Miami
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Paloa
Kans
Meeting Postponed by Transportation Committee
The Transportation Development Committee chaired by City Commissioner Francis Carmody has postponed its meeting previously set for Wednesday due to the death of City Commissioner A. K. Lewis. Carmody announced the meeting will now be held on January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transportation Development Committee
Francis Carmody
A. K. Lewis
Carmody
Dogs as native Americans in early dog family finds
The earliest fossil members of the dog family are found in this country, suggesting dogs are native to the region and ancient in origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country
March of Dimes Campaign Opens in County
The March of Dimes launched its 1949 appeal at 11 am with Ahepa Lodge volunteers at Breed Street and Central Ave soliciting donations to fund polio prevention and local fight efforts. County chair man Charles Reuthe cited plans to support possible epidemics and National Foundation activities, with coin boxes placed citywide and VFW volunteers staffing the booths. Last year Butler County spent 12,075.12 through November 30 and netted 20,789.12, with 1,173.21 carried into this campaign.
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Ahepa Lodge
Breed St
Central Ave
Charles Reuthe
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Martin Thomas
John Fitzgerald
Manning
Wednesady
Thomas
Elks Club
Booth
Butler County
Reuthe
National Foundation
March of Dimes County Committee
Farmer Slays Constable And Ends Own Life
In Coles County Illinois a family quarrel sparked a gun battle at the Niendick farm near Pleasant Grove Township. Constable Arthur Bloomstrom, 60, was fatally shot by Lawrence Niendick who then killed himself. Emma Niendick and daughter Margaret were treated for head injuries and Richard Niendick, 21, led deputies to the scene after reporting the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon
Ill
Charleston
Coles County
Arthur Bloomstrom
Lawrence Miendick
Niendick
Lerna
Pleasant Grove Township
W. C. Graham
Emma
Margaret
Richard
Graham
Bloomstrom
Mike Dowling
Bloomstorm
Middletown Board of Appeals Meets Friday Action on six requests
The Middletown Board of Appeals will meet Friday at 3 p m to consider six requests from organizations banning 1949 fund campaigns. Secretary Stubbs announced in a letter calling the meeting at the Civic Association library. The agenda includes polio sight saving Red Cross Cancer Society Crippled Children's Seals and American Recreation Association requests. Financial reports will be distributed. E T Gardner Jr is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Board of Appeals
Mas Stubbs
Finny
The
Civic Association
American Red Cross, Cancer Society
Crippled Children’s Seals
American Recreation Association
E. T. Gardner, Jr
Police Arrests and Break-In at Hileman Lumber
Police reported the arrest of Jack Cox and James Cox on disorderly conduct charges. Both released on $50 bond to appear in Municipal Court. Officers also reported a break-in at Hileman Lumber Co on Webster Street with a $30 black bear skin stolen, discovered during a routine check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cox
Tytus Ave
James Cox
City Hotel
Hileman Lumber Company
Webster St
Lausche Inauguration Draws Local Democrats To Columbus
Ten Middletonians joined local Democrats to Columbus for the swearing in of Frank J Lausche as Ohio governor at 1 05 pm The group includes Jank Dobrozs Eleanor Oswald Grace Mull Mary Fishbaugh Mary Martin Joseph Heffner Thomas Galeese George Averdick WJ O'Brien and Mary Billingslea Festivities began with a Veterans breakfast at the Neil House at 9 am and conclude with an inaugural ball that night Lausche, a former Cleveland mayor, returns as Ohio’s 57th chief executive amid Democratic gains in state offices and a Democratic majority in the general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
Therogram
Jank Dobrozs
Eleanor Oswald
Grace Mull
Mary Fishbaugh
Mary Martin
Joseph Heffner
Thomas Galeese
George Averdick
W.J. O'Brien
Mary Billingslea
Hamilton
Lausche
General Assembly
Don H. Ebright
Cleveland
Neil House
May Break 60 as Mild January Day Draws Cautious Fans
Hundreds sought outdoor activity in unseasonable warmth as January weather shifted. People flocked to see progress on the Lustron home on Aberdeen Drive while others enjoyed sun and light coats. A YMCA worker cooled with a fan as japonica quince near Mrs. Caroline Rock's home bloomed early, proof of warm spell that weather officials say won’t last with a forecast of colder temperatures, freezing rain, wind, and possible snow by Tuesday. Temperatures rose from 46 at 8:30 am to 62 by 3 pm.
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Aberdeen Dr
YMCA
Caroline Rock
Broad St
Rock Home
Plans Readied For March 1 Safety Session
Four members of the Middletown Safety Council and its director attended the planning committee meeting for the fourth annual Butler County Safety conference held last week in Hamilton. Paul Wilson, director, presided as co-chairs Elmer Barker and George Stephenson led the session. The conference is set for March 1 at the Manchester Hotel, sponsored by Hamilton and Middletown safety councils and Ohio's Industrial Division of Hygiene and Safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Safety Council
Butler County Safety
Hamilton
Hamilton McA
Paul Wilson
Elmer Barker
Middletown
George Stephenson
W. H. Spindler
R. C. Bogan
George Bryan
Wilson
Manchester Hotel
Hamilton and
Division of Hygiene and Safety
Industrial Division of
Ohio
Lausche gives inaugural address stressing democracy and national unity
Governor Lausche praises democratic government and citizen sacrifice while warning against complacency in troubled times. He argues a strong military is essential but democracy requires a better America and more productive free people. Outgoing Gov Herbert hands over duties in a marathon style ceremony.
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Lausche
America
Thomas J. Herbert
Herbert
Frank
Gibbs' Condition Still Critical After Surgeries
City Commissioner Robert A. Gibbs of 2306 Arlington Avenue remained in critical condition today at Middletown Hospital after spending a restful night. He underwent two operations last week, and doctors report his general condition unchanged while attendants note slight improvement in rest.
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Robert A. Gibbs
Arlington Ave
Middletown Hospital
Gibbs
Ohio’s 73rd governor inaugurated amid drizzle
A dreary rain set a somber scene at the Ohio State Capitol as the 73rd governor was sworn in. The outgoing official handed the baton to the next leader, urging progress and unity for the people of Ohio, while hoping for peace and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Ohio
Order of Arrow Elects Officers at Middletown Meeting
The Order of Arrow held a Sunday afternoon meeting at the Civic Association. Paul Parker reported reelected lodge chief Allen Vandervoort and elected officers Richard Wilson vice chief Robert Moore secretary Don Pearson treasurer Robert Gates sergeant at arms and Robertaker historian. Service projects and brotherhood honors were discussed. The local group has existed about 18 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Arrow
Civic Association
Paul Parker
Mound Builders’ Area Council, Inc
Allan Vandervoort
Franklin
Richard Wilson
Robert Moore
Don Pearson
Robert Gates
Robertaker
Presentation Brotherhood
Middletown
Parker
Two Injured When Hit By Taxi Sunday
Two pedestrians Yes Masters and Coy Henderson were struck crossing Central Ave by Harold Short as he turned into a service station. They were taken to Middletown Hospital for treatment. A separate accident on Garfield St caused $235 damage when Clyde Hayes rear ended a truck after being blinded by oncoming lights.
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Central Ave
Yes
Vesper Masters
Moore St
Coy Henderson
Auburn St
Harold Short
Ottawa St
Short
Middletown Hospital
Garfield St
Clyde Hayes
Franklin St
Park Director Appointment To Be Studied
Park Board delays director appointment in Middletown until year plans settle. Board president Ivo Beedle notes no candidate is chosen and no talks with Geckeler yet. Finances to be reviewed with city attorney Schatzmann. Sunset pool bath house repairs cost 417.15 dollars. next steps await City Commissioners. Hollywood near Los Angeles is mentioned.
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Peek
Middletown
Walter A
Steve
Ivo Beedle
Geckeler
Robert S. Hayes
Beedle
Fred J. Schatzmann
Schatzmann
Park Board
Sunset Pool
Planning Commission Studies Grand Ave Zone Change
City Planning Commission meets at 7 15 p m to discuss petitions seeking reversion of a Grand Avenue area from residential A to residential B and to place surrounding zones in residential A with a later request to rescind actions and hold zoning in abeyance until an expert survey. City attorney Fred J Schatzmann will attend alongside residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Planning Commission
Grand Ave
Planning Board
Fred J. Schatzmann
4000 Trees Collected By Local Scouts
Paul Parker scout executive reports 4000 Christmas trees collected by Boy Scouts on Saturday. Trucks made seven trips to Camp Hook using full loads for soil conservation projects and wildlife cover. The effort used trees to fill ravines to stop soil erosion and benefited from public cooperation.
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Paul Parker
Camp Hook
Parker
Teachers to Hear Personnel Official at Middletown School
Joseph H. Ayres of Armco Steel will discuss A Way of Thinking About Human Relations before Middletown public school teachers in the Senior High cafeteria tonight. A 6 p.m. dinner for all city public school faculty members will follow, Wade E. Miller announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Ayres
Armco Steel Corporation
Middletown
Wade E. Miller
Middletown Public Schools
Ayres
Middletown Girl Scouts Meet on Cookie Sale Plans
Public Relations Committee of Middletown Girl Scouts will discuss publicity for March cookie sale and the annual report at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Girl Scout Office of the Civic Association announced by Mrs. Frank Chapman Jr. A 30 mph wind is three times as strong as a 10 mph wind.
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Cookie Sale
Middletown
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout
The
Civic Association
Frank Chapman, Jr
Permit Issued for Remodeling Bus Terminal at 18 S Clinton St
Marvin D. Clark, City Commissioner and agency owner, received a permit from Building Commissioner Orville Carson to alter the site at 18 S Clinton St for an inter city bus terminal and Dixie News Agency. Work valued at 1000 dollars includes enlarging restrooms and a door change with a target move by February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Clinton St
Dixie News Agency
Marvin D. Clark
Orville Carson
Clark
Enquirer Bureau
Milner Hotel
Main St
Central Ave
Broughton Construction Company
Spiros Hagios
At the Movies Paramount and Strand Showings
Paramount screens Red River with John Wayne and Montgomery Clift at 1 40 4 20 7 9 30 p.m. Strand presents They Drive by Night with George Raft and Humphrey Bogart at 1 15 4 35 8 10 p.m. Also Angels with Dirty Faces starring James Cagney at 2 55 6 15 9 50 p.m.
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Red River
John Wayne
Montgomery Cliff
George Raft
Humphrey Bogart
James Cagney
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Striking Cabrivers Picket Company Office
Mrs. Genoa McQuinn
Walter H. Pettit
William A
Finis High School
Dept
N. Ludlow St
2. O
Board OF Appeals
Harold W. Jones
Middletown, Ohio
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Westinghouse
Melamp’ys
Planning Commission
Union
Paramount
Cyv Casa
Cappels
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