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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1951
Page
5
Veterans War Memorial at Woodside Cemetery will be open to the public within about 30 days. Dedication services slated for late spring after Memorial Day. Cornerstone laid March 19. a metal box inside lists contributors. Total chapel costs reach 55 000 dollars, with 90 000 budgeted for care and future improvements.
Middletown Service Company will begin collection of Christmas trees tomorrow for homeowners north of Central Ave and west of the Big Four tracks to the city limits. Trees should be placed at the curb. other areas are scheduled for Friday and Saturday. The service is free with no second pickups.
The Kroger Company announces its 1950 sales volume reached $861,212,406, the highest in its 68 year history, up seven percent from 1949’s $807,739,440. The prior peak was $825,668,323 in 1947.
Ten retired Columbus firemen and nine retired policemen were honored at a dinner at a fire station. Just before dessert and entertainment, emergency runs sent regular squads out, recalling life before retirement.
Ralph Grimes Fred Stein and Harry Finkelman were elected three year directors by the Middletown Association of Fire and Sooabe at a meeting this week. Grimes became president Stein vice president and Thomas Moon secretary treasurer to serve during 1951. The group moved its meeting date to the first Monday monthly. P J Jerome of Cincinnati spoke on inland marine progress noting policies on television towers. Committee chairmen were Harold Jones program William Long publicity and advertising J Canter fire prevention and safety and Charles Timmons legislative.
The American Legion reports strong support for its Tide of Toys drive for European war children. Chairman F. Gillespie notes abundant toy donations and urges families with extras to deliver them to Post 218 at 116 S. Main St or any city fire station before the January 20 deadline.
Blair Pyle announces a new motel at 4000 Tytus Ave adjacent to Blair's Restaurant. The L shaped ranch style building, starting October, will have 22 furnished units with tile baths, radio and some with television outlets. Mack Construction of Middletown is contractor and architect.
Petitions filed to recall Uhrichsville Mayor George Creager and four city officials claim they railroaded a $1,000,000 sewage disposal plant without a requested referendum. The plant serves Uhrichsville and Dennison and has raised water bills. Similar recalls were filed in Dennison against Mayor R L Roby and two officials two weeks earlier.
Pilots entering the U S from Canada must file flight plans with the Civil Aeronautics Administration to guard against surprise air attacks. Beginning Monday violations face fines up to 10000 dollars and up to one year in jail.
In Columbus Ohio a city county relief dispute centers on claims that relief clients bought televisions and automobiles. Mayor Rhodes proposes state takeover while County Relief Director Stith attacks city investigator Ferguson as unqualified. Barthalow defends welfare funds and emphasizes prudent, proportionate aid.
Ohio Magazine singles out Middletown for commendations in its December issue, praising the city's waste disposal system and the Health Department's oversight of x ray shoe fitting machines. It notes two defective machines were replaced, three rebuilt, and calls for mandatory service. the landfill operates with a 40 gallon system costing about 14.52 dollars per year per residence.
Deputy registrar T. A. Galeese announces sale of last quarter 1950 automobile licenses at 1517 Central Ave. Cost is 2.75 dollars. Duplicate licenses urged for lost licenses. New licenses valid three years at 1 dollar. chauffeur’s license 1.50 for three years. Under 18 require guardian present. 1951 plates expected around March 1. Office hours noted.
C. H. Lipton manager of Joffe Furniture at 1363 Central Ave says the firm plans to move to a new one story building at 1607 Central Ave within a month. The present three story brick store on Central Ave is owned by the Carter Beverage Co and no replacement tenant has been announced.
About 60 Girl Scouts from Middletown will go by bus to Music Hall Sunday afternoon for a Cincinnati Symphony concert. Mrs. Garnett Church, executive director, says Dr Lillian Gilbreth will give the final address as the symphony program’s narrative centers on her. Dr Thor Johnson directs the orchestra.
D. O. Thomas, president of Bendix Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Corp, announced a $2 million expansion of the Elyria plant. The project to be completed by next November will raise capacity by about 50 percent at the 10 year old facility.
Paul Parker of Mound Builder's Area Council announced a committee for Boy Scout Week activities. Waldner is general chairman. members include James Rossman Franklin Fred Hardy Lebanon Alfred Griffith Middletown. The Scouter's appreciation banquet is slated for February 7 at Anthony Wayne School Franklin with the Silver Beaver award planned. Eagle Scouts will direct the program.
The 43 drivers and 10 mechanics of Zanesville Rapid Transit enter day five of a strike over higher wages. The company offers a 10 cent hour raise if fares are allowed to rise, but the city council has refused. The council president refused to elaborate, hoping for a favorable development by week’s end.
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