Three Killed In Heavy Weekend Traffic Over Area's Highways
Three people died in weekend crashes on area highways with seven others injured. Victims include Charles Roberson 68 of Middletown who died at Middletown Hospital, Mrs Mildred Sizelove 46 of Oxford burned in a car crash near the Oxford Day- ton line, and Cpl James Henry Jones 22 of Hamilton killed when his car struck a tree. Roberson leaves a large family and church ties. Sizelove was a telephone operator for Oxford Morning Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robergon
Sheridan Ave
Carpenter
Middletown Ospital
Mildred Sizelove
Oxford
James Henry Jones
Hamilton
Roberson
Oxford State Rd
Yankee Rd
Frank Roberson
Oak Park Dr
Cincinnati
Fair
Pipe Laying Starts in Sherman Ave Area
The first phase of a 1,500,000 water works program is underway on Sherman Ave as The Fisher Company of Columbus begins aging pipe under Contract 1 A and weather permitting will continue. Final approval from the Ohio Health Department has been received on Contract II, the pumping station phase, with easement negotiations advancing. City Manager applicants include George Marsch of Smyrna Beach, Fla., a Dayton native with municipal planning experience. Civil Service Commission sent notice as J. J. Hain elected president and P. F. Johnson renamed secretary with other members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Ave
Fred J. Schatzmann
Law
Fisher Company of
Columbis
Schatzmann
Ohio Health Department
George Marsch
Smyrna Beach
Fla
Dayton
Marsch
Oak Ridge
Ohio State University
Civil Service Commission
P. F. Johnson
City Commission
J. J. Hain
Johnson
Josph R. Baker
Marcus Marshall
Riding Double On Bikes To Be Court Target
Middletown Bicycle Court plans to cite both riders in offenses rather than only the operator. In 1949 there were 101 cases of two people on one bicycle. The YMCA Boys Work secretary Harry ter Braak says penalties will include impounding the bicycle for one week and police will issue citations to both riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Tody
Harry Ter Braak
Ymca Boys’ Work
No Candidate But Gets Job
Ray Davis, who was not a candidate for mayor, will lead Otway for another two years after an appointment last year. Clinton Snook led a write in tally but failed to qualify by not filing an expense report. Davis took the oath of office for another term from Joseph Kountz, clerk of courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Ray
Davis
Otway
Clinton Snook
Scioto
Cleveland safety council chief dies at 61
Bh Lintz longtime head of the Cleveland Safety Council died at his Lakewood home after a long illness. Lintz a Kenton Ohio native was 61 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Dam
Lintz
The
Cleveland Safety Council
Lakewood
Kenton, O
At the Movies Paramount and Strand Showings
Paramount presents The Great Lover with Bob Hope and Rhonda Fleming at 1 27, 3 34, 5 41, 7 47 and 9 54 p.m. Strand screens Black Midnight with Roddy McDowall and Lynn Thomas at 3 10, 6 05 and 9 p.m. Also Pardon My Sarong with Abbott and Costello at 1 30, 4 20, 7 15 and 10 12 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Bob Hope
Rhonda Flemming
Roddy McDowall
Lynn Thomas
Abbott and Costello
Police Briefs Report Theft and Dog Attack Incidents
William Dennis reported his car stolen from South Clinton Street early today and it was later found parked behind a Central Avenue store. Joan Deem was bitten by two dogs, suffering leg wounds. owners were ordered to keep the animals tied for 14 days observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dennis
Columbia Ave
Clinton St
Central Ave
Joan Deem
Fourteenth Ave
Juveniles Ordered to Appear After Pool Room Pick Up
Police picked up two juveniles in a pool hall. One was playing pool and the other was loitering. They were ordered to appear before juvenile authorities today for the matter.
Turner Arrested On License Suspension Charge
James Lester Turner aged 34 of 1508 Columbia Avenue was arrested by state patrolmen on charges that he operated a motor vehicle while his license was under suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lester Turner
Columbia Ave
Local Man Treated for Wrist Wound After Door Glass Incident
Albert Watkins 22 of Middletown Route 1 received four stitches for cuts to his left wrist at Middletown Hospital after an injury caused by door glass. Police report the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Watkins
Middletown Route 1
Middletown Hospital
Central School PTO to Convene First 1950 Meeting
Mrs. Thomas Haney, president, announced the Central School PTO will hold its first 1950 meeting on Tuesday at 7 30 p m Dramatic students from Middletown High School directed by Miss Florence Powell will present the program Mrs Haney urged all members to attend the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pto
Thomas Haney
Middletown High School
Florence Powell
Soldier Cor poral Jones dies in fatal Ohio crash
Cor poral Jones on leave from Germany was killed at 12 55 a m when his car sideswiped a tree and plunged 100 feet into an open field on Ohio 129 at Millville Deputies think he dozed Witnesses Mr and Mrs Forest Jones Hamilton Route 6 not related to the victim were traveling east and saw the wreck He is survived by parents a sister and four brothers Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Proeschel Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sizelove
Ohio
Raymon Jacobs
Oxford-Dayton
Dayton
Walter Finley
Oxford
Oren Lindamond
Helena Landon
Central Ave
Hamilton
Corporal Jones
Germany
Ohio 129
Millville
Forest Jones
William H. Jones
Proeschel
Greenwood Cemetery
Auto Crash Injures Six In Cincinnati Area
Six Cincinnati residents were hurt when a collision occurred at route 25 and 129 near Maud. James M Gescheider 30 and Charles F Hugentober 56 drove the two cars. Passengers including Alice Casey Dorothy Buchholz and Florence Gescheider suffered sprains cuts and lacerations. Hugentober and his wife Josephine 51 suffered severe shock. All were taken to Middletown Hospital by the McCoy Lefler ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Middletown
James M. Gescheider
Oakwood Ave
Charles F. Hugentober
Regent St
Maud
Hugentober
Gescheider
Alice Casey
Glenmore Ave
Dorothy Buchholz
Lindley Ave
Florence Gescheider
Josephine
Middletown Hospital
McCoy-Leffler
Sea slugs fetch high price in prewar Canton trade
The National Geographic Society notes sea slugs commanded about $1,000 per ton in Canton China before the war, reflecting strong demand in regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
China
National Geographic Society
Driver reports hit-and-run on York Ave near Garfield St
Bill Sennett 30 of 1709 Columbia Ave said his car scraped a man crossing York Ave at Garfield St last night. The pedestrian refused to give a name and appeared uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Sennett
Columbia Ave
York Ave
Garfield St
Car Crash Causes $35 Damage In Middletown Incident
Police said a collision yesterday near 13 S Broad St involved Hubert Smith 28 of Middletown Route 2 and Mary Joe Ramsdell 21 of 2405 Hill Ave. Ramsdell’s car was stopped to discharge a passenger when Smith attempting a right turn struck its front fender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Smith
Middletown
Mary Joe Ramsdell
Hill Ave
S. Broad St
Smith
Youth fined after Camden collision at Lafayette and West Central
Leonard E. Taylor, 19, of Highlane Heights Kentucky, was fined $15 and costs for failure to yield at a stop sign after a collision at Lafayette Street and West Central Avenue in Camden. His car, driven with Jomas Dane, 33, of Camden Route 2, sustained about $200 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Lafayette St
West Central Ave
Camden
Leonard E. Taylor
Main Ave
Highlane Heights
Lloyd Townsley
Taylor
Jomas Dane
Violent death claim reported by Associated Press
A brief Associated Press report notes a violent death with initial details indicating at least one fatality. Further information, including location and circumstances, was not disclosed in the snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Leas
Don Crowley Among Six Named State Peace Speaker Finalists
Don Crowley of Middletown High School advanced as one of six finalists in the 1950 Prince of Peace Declamation Contest. The Columbus semifinal featured Crowley with six other contestants, who compete for cash prizes and scholarships awarded by the Ohio Council of Churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Crowley
McKinley St
Ohio
Young Crowley
Columus
Middletown High School
Third Avenue Methodist Church
Forrest Thaxton
Cadiz
Columbus
Crowley
John Roth
Thaxton
Paul Carroll
Dayton
Fay Batten
East Cleveland
Richard Wertz
Akron
Marcia Hickman
van Wert
Ohio Council of Churches
Local Legion Leaders Attend Columbus Emergency Veterans Conference
American Legion Post 218 sent four representatives to the Columbus emergency conference on the Hoover report for veterans. Attendees were Paul Long as commander, J T Lamb as adjutant, FE A Lampe as service officer, and Edward Portsmouth as executive secretary. Bruce Henderson chaired the meeting. Long and Lampe will relay a complete report to the post membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post 218
Columbus
Paul Long
J. T. Lamb
FE. A. Lampe
Edward Portsmouth
Bruce Henderson
Hoover
Long
Lampe
Seventy Eight Essays Entered In Legion Contest
Seventy eight students entered the annual American Legion essay contest. Brandenburg’s committee will select eight local winners, two from each grade four to twelve. District winners advance to state, with twelve state winners receiving all-expense paid trips to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Glenn Becuanues
Judeine
Brandenburn
Brandenburg
Washington, D. C
Electrical Group Studies Changes To Licensing Ordinance
A city committee formed to review possible changes in the electrical licensing system met to iron out recommendations. They plan to present findings at the City Commission meeting later this week after two initial sessions addressing ordinances tied to licensing and recent controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Commission
Five Grand Ave Apartments Get Permits Readied
Permits for five apartment houses on Grand Ave were ready to be issued, with total estimated costs of 125000 dollars. Four-family units at 25000 dollars each and plans checked for Dave Finkelman, a realtor. Previous permits by Finkelman for a nine family row house had not been used, prompting protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Ave
Orville Corson
Corson
Dave Finkelman
Finkelman
Grand
Scout Executives Meet At Cincinnati
Boy Scout executives gathered in Cincinnati for a three day conference at the Netherland Plaza. National leadership including Clarence E. Shriner and Wes Klussmann presided as Paul Parker reported. Main topics included the national jamboree the second year of the crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty and the regional program for 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Netherland Plaza
Paul Parker
Clarence E. Shriner
Wes Klusmann
Arm of Liberty
South School PTA to Hear Pastor Garvin on Home Education
The Rev. S. Hughes Garvin of Church of Ascension will speak at the South School PTA meeting on Christian education in the home. The Calvary Singers will perform, and Mrs. Esther ONeill serves as program chairman. The meeting is at 8 p.m. at the school Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Hughes Garvin
Church of Ascension
South School
PTA
Calvary Singers
Esther O'Neill
Tavern Damaged in Westlake Fire
A fire of undetermined origin wrecked the Elzona Tavern in Westlake suburban area early yesterday. Operators estimate damage at about $35,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Elzona
Westlake
Lutheran Church Honors Dr Schmidt Fiftieth Anniversary
Congregation and community honor Dr. and Mrs. Hugo Schmidt of Bethlehem Lutheran Church on their fiftieth year of ministry and golden wedding. A morning church program, reception at the Legion Home, and tributes from family, clergy, and civic members followed. Speakers included Rev. Emanuel Poppen and Dr. A. J. Dell who praised the couple and emphasized faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church Congregation
Schmidt
Hugo Schmidt
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Legion Home
Carl P. Schmidt
VA Woods Hospital
Milwaukee
Hugo G. Schmidt, Jr
USAF
Selfridge Field
Mich
R. C. Bogan
Middletown
Helene Pritchett
Columbus
Schm
Capital University
Poppen
Otto Ebert
D. D
Ohio
The
American Lutheran Church
A. J. Dell
Kingdom of God
Promised Land
Legion
En Avant Club
Leo F. Reinartz
Karl Mueller
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Hamilton
W. H. Spindler
Lewis Reiner
Womn
C. G. Crist
Tom Venable
Civic Association
Citizens of
H. H. Jung
St. Paul’s
Legion Armory
South Broad St
Anna H. Dell
Walter H. Spindler
William Orville Baird
Louise Behers
Esther Kerschbaum
Christine Herman
Catheryn Bogan
Mayme Reiner
Vera Davies
Ralph Gilbert
Arthur Kerschbaum
Arthur Frey
Arthur Sixt, Sr
Ruth Rempe
Tom Linkins
Louis Boehm
Louis Selby
Earl Beard
Earl Fouts
William O. Baird
Curtis Blossom
A. Charles Rempe
Carl Sixt
Chester Wendt
Arthur J. Kerschbaum
Homer Jones
Fred Fahrenholz
Episcopal Church and Student Center Sketches Shared
Diocese of Southern Ohio distributes architect sketches for three university church centers. A local drive aims to raise 12,000 dollars by February 12 to fund Oxford Miami University Western College and Ohio State University projects, plus Kenyon College dormitory reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ohio
Ohio
Church of the Ascension
Charles R. Hook
C. L. Kingsbury
Oxford
Miami University
Western College
David B. Maxfield
Hook
Ohio State University
Brooks and Coddington
Ohio University At Athens
William J. Davis
Episcopalians of Southern Ohio
Kenyon College
Gambier
Scout Agenda Shows Busy Week for Girl Scouts
This week includes a 12 30 luncheon meeting for Council members at Mrs A E Roper s home to review last year s activities. Dessert by Mrs Nell Blair Blackford. A Teachers Association meeting follows in the Civic Association Girl Scout clubroom with training for troop committee members led by leaders from Amanda Mayfield and Oneida and chaired by Mrs Robert Curry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E., Roper
Nell Blair Blackford
Teachers Association
Girl Scout
Civic Association
Amanda
Mayfield
Oneida
Robert Curry
Prominent Hamilton Merchant Succumbs
Robert D. Fisher a 73 year old Hamilton clothing merchant and director of the Ohio Retail Clothiers and Furnishers Association died yesterday. His long business career spanned the state and he was a noted figure in Ohio retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Robert D. Fisher
Ohio Retail Clothiers and Furnishers’ Association
Local resident touts Rennel for rapid weight loss
Samuel H. Fugate Sr. of Middle Town Ohio writes that Rennel helped him shed about 60 pounds in four months and feels like a new man. He praises the plan's ease and affordability and urges readers to ask their druggist for four ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Fugate Sr
Young St
Middletown
Ohio
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Stella Barnard
Clell
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Salt Lick
Alice Krouch
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D. A. Riggs
Woodside Cemetery
Stice
Riggs Funeral Home, Inc
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Insurance
Rieetlead
Thomas F. Crowley
Legionnaires
South School Pta
Ceprright Sey, Seynoide Metals Co
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Singer's Sewing
Rennel
Westinghouse
Laundromat
Melampys
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