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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1952

Page

2

Use Of South Building As Catholic High Wins Favor

Archbishop Alter proposes leasing the South School building for a new Catholic high school joining Holy Trinity and St. John. City commissioners received the plan after a favorable show of support from the Save the South School Committee. Enrollment could reach about 200 with potential expansion to a future new school in the East End.

Catholic High Elsa Simpson Louis McCallay Save the South School L Étter Karl J Alter Cincinnati Board of Education Alter

Pedestrian 90 Hurt After Franklin Street Mishap

A 90-year-old Franklin pedestrian, Samuel Gerber of 124 West Eighth Street, suffered a knee contusion after being struck by a car driven by Bee Powell at Main Street and Eighth Street. Powell swerved to avoid him. Gerber was treated at Middletown Hospital and released. He was taken to hospital by Anglesby Ambulance.

Franklin Main and Eighth St Samuel Gerber West Eighth St Middletown Bee Powell Main St Powell Gerber Anglesby

Monday Last Day For Dog License Extension Noted

R H Smith Butler County auditor announced a one day extension for dog license payments without penalty. The deadline moved to Monday January 21 with tags sold at $2. A dog census was recommended to count tagged and unlicensed dogs.

R. H. Smith Butler County Smith Department of Agriculture

Kiwanians Mark 37th Birthday

The Kiwanis Club of Middletown observed the 37th anniversary of its founding in January 1915. Prof. Robert Heffner of Miami University, lieutenant governor for Kiwanis International, gave an address outlining the coming year’s plans. The Manchester Hotel meeting was presided over by Glenn Durrell.

Kiwanis Club of Middletown Robert Heffner Miami University Kiwanis International Heffner Manchester Hotel Glenn Durrell

Chances Run Out Middletonian Jailed

In Hamilton Municipal Court James Forest 26 laborer of 2124 Carolina St was fined 25 for intoxication and 80 and 50 on earlier charges. He was sent to the Cincinnati Workhouse after arrest tied to escapades in Hamilton. The defendant had previously been given another chance.

Hamilton Middletown James Forest Carolina St Cincinnati Forest

Middletown and Hamilton Soldiers Arrive On Navy Transport

Four locally named service members are among 1,693 personnel aboard the Navy transport Marine Phoenix heading from the Far East to Seattle this week. Local men returning home include Cpl. Frank D. Egelston of 2012 Pearl Street and Seaman 1-c Robert Little of 4104 Jewel Street, with Cp. James W. Sasser of Shuler Avenue and Sgt. Milas E. Williams of Main Street also listed for Hamilton.

Middletown States Hamilton Marine Phoenix Seattle Far East Frank D. Egelston Pearl St Seaman Robert Little Jewel St James W. Sasser Shuler Ave Milas E. Williams Main St

Movie Showtimes at Paramount and Strand This Weekend

Friday and Saturday listings show Paramount showing Calloway Went That A Way at 1 20 4 20 7 15 and 10 10 pm The Unknown Man at 2 50 5 50 and 8 30 pm Strand presents Frisco Tornado at 1 30 4 05 6 35 and 9 10 pm Triple Cross at 2 40 5 15 7 45 and 10 20 pm Saturday adds Triple Cross at 2 00 5 00 7 35 and 10 20 pm and Frisco Tornado at 3 25 6 25 9 00 pm ambulance.

Paramount Calloway

Antigua's Sugar Island Beaches Debut Among West Indies Finest

Antigua in the West Indies showcases some of the best beaches in the Western Hemisphere. The sugar producing island draws visitors with pristine shores and clear waters, highlighting its coastal appeal and tourism potential.

Antigua West Indies

Fight Advances to Star and Eagle Scouts at Civic Session

Eight boys were advanced to Star Scout ratings and two to Eagle Scouts at the quarterly Pokey Griffith Board of Review at the Civic Association. Eagles were Herman Block of Explorer Post 3 and Charles Hawkins of Explorer Post 68. Star Scouts: Phill Alexander Tom Campbell Terry DeFrees Harold Faries Melvin Lipton David Masters Bert Sheard Jim Spindler. Board members approving included A R Edwards C F Bailey Arthur Sanderson Jerry Lehman Don Reichelderfer R W Martin and Ed Dohn.

Star Scout Griffith Board of Review Civic Association Herman Block Explorer Post 3 Charles Hawkins Explorer Post Phill Alexander Tom Campbell Terry DeFrees Harold Faries Melvin Lipton David Masters Bert Sheard Jim Spindler Board of Review A. R. Edwards C. F. Bailey Arthur Sanderson Jerry Lehman Don Reichelderfer R. W. Martin Ed Dohn

Youth Crusade Meeting Hosts Harold Wilson at Church

Harold Wilson will be the guest speaker at a Youth Crusade meeting at the Church in Mayfield Sunday at 6 p.m. The event aims to involve local youth and promote community engagement.

Harold Wilson Mayfield

Weekend warmup for Middletown as temps rise

The Middletown area will see temperatures about eight degrees above normal for five days with a warmer weekend ahead after tonight's cold snap. Rain is forecast Sunday and Tuesday or Wednesday totaling around a half to three quarters inch. Today starts with cloudiness and cooling winds.

Middletown Ohio

Local Group Conducts Hospital Services in Longview

Mrs. Bertha Perkins and daughters Eunice and Constance with Mrs. William Dennis and Mrs. Maggie Short led song and prayer services at Longview Hospital Thursday afternoon visiting wards 35 and 37. Those wishing to attend may contact Mrs Perkins at 3-1664.

Bertha Perkins Eunice Constance William Dennis Maggie Short Longview Hospital Perkins

Tot Drank Kerosene Ingests Oil At Home

One year old Michael David Combs of 3116 Ottawa Street Oneida was rushed to Middletown Hospital after drinking kerosene yesterday afternoon. Attendants said his condition was serious on arrival but improved this morning.

Michael David Combs David Combs Ottawa St Oneida Middletown Hospital

Four Men Injured In Armco Yard Tank Explosion

Four men were burned and cut in a makeshift tank explosion at the Armco East Works scrap yard at 10 30 p m. James Stamper 41 of 3122 Yankee Rd suffered compound fractures and facial burns while Claude McFarland Chalmers Essig and Paul Adams sustained burns and eye or finger injuries. All but Stamper expected to be released from Middletown Hospital today. The men built a portable burner from junk parts to heat parts of railroad engines. Stamper with Armco since 1948 McFarland a repair man for 10 years Essig turn foreman since 1922 and Adams assistant turn foreman since 1933 were transported by Armco ambulance.

Armco East Works James Stamper Yankee Rd Claude McFarland Lebanon Chalmers Essig South Main St Paul E. Adams Smith Ave Stamper Middletown Hospital Armco McFarland Adams Essig

Two Drivers Fined Arrested After Auto Crash on Route 4

Two drivers were arrested and fined after an accident early today on Route 4 just north of the city. Walter Puterbaugh 25 Day ton was fined 10 dollars for failure to signal. Edwin R Longman 21 German town Route 1 was fined 10 dollars for failure to stop within the assured clear distance.

Walter Puterbaugh Dayton Edwin R. Longman Germantown Puterbaugh Longmen Squire Lummie Bailey

Traffic Problems Not That Drastic

Betty Stephans, 29, of 1211 Pascal Ave, directed traffic barefoot on Fourth Street and Maple Avenue. She could not pay a $100 fine for intoxication and was sent to the Cincinnati Workhouse after police halted her wandering patrol.

Hamilton Betty Stephans Pascal Ave Cincinnati Harry Walsh

Milk Can Theft Reported at Big Four Depot

Police report the theft of a 10 gallon milk can from the Big Four depot yesterday. Workers saw a man stop and place the can in his car but could not obtain the license number. Wesley Jones, 45, of 222 Calhoun St Cincinnati, was brought here to face a failure to provide charge. Detective Fitzgerald and Patrolman McFeeters went to Cincinnati for Jones who was taken into custody there. Frank Williams, 32, of 1613 Garfield St was arrested at the City Building held for bond of 1000 to the Butler County Grand Jury on a warrant for failure to provide.

Jacob McKee London Neal Jackson Betts St Cincinnati Thomas Linn Monroe Barry Brennan Columbia City Ind Linn Harry Hofferberth Ashland Ave Dayton Margaret Begovich Ward Rd Pontiac Mich Philadelphia Ave Squire Bailey Big Four Wesley Jones Calhoun St John Fitzgerald Leonard McFeeters Jones Frank Williams Garfield St Butler County Grand Jury

Dulles to Testify on Asiatic Situation Today

John Foster Dulles will describe the Asiatic situation to the House Foreign Affairs committee. He has briefed the committee on the Japanese peace treaty as part of his defense alliance briefing duties.

Washington John Foster Dulles America Pacific House Foreign Affairs Committee Dulles

Boy's Injury Claim Settled At $1125

Richard Earl Cox through guardian Lester W. Koehler filed an injury claim against Pearl Maxberry as executrix for the estate of C. L. Max. The Probate Court approved a settlement of $1,125. Cox is son of Amanda Cox of 708 Seventh Ave.

Richard Earl Cox Amanda Cox Seventh Ave Lester W. Koehler Pearl Maxberry C. L. Max

Minor injured in traffic crash reported in court

The court heard that a minor was injured in a traffic accident on October 3, 1948, at the intersection of Verity Parkway and Yankee Road.

Elections Banned In South Korea

The Republic of Korea National Assembly rejected by 143 to 19 a proposal for popular presidential elections and a two house legislature urged by President Syngman Rhee. The assembly elects the president and will vote again in May.

Bbly Syngman Rhee Assembly South Korea

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Holy Trinity St. John John Oberlander Father Oberlander Hamilton Catholic Notre Dame Academy Middletown High School Trinity Trenton Oberlander East End South School State Board Save-South Committee Middletonian W'Lson Freeman Easy Credit Miss America Central Ave Star Scouts Longview Tot Walter H. Roehll NEA San Francisco High Sierras Roehll Armco Yard Kresge’s Pusan Korea Republic of Korea National Assem Filson S E. Aes A OUR Children’s Dept Childrens Coats Jacquelines Natural Poise Connies
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