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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1949
Page
4
Unseasonal weekend downpour drives January rainfall to a city record of 9.2 inches with no power outages or service interruptions. Lonnie Gibson of the Miami Conservancy notes the area has seen 9.2 inches so far this month as a fourth week drizzle compounds the tally.
Middle town and southwestern Ohio recalled the 12th anniversary of the 1937 Black Sunday flood as heavy rains swelled rivers. Parts of Cincinnati faced a week of flooding and several cities, including Middle town, lost electric power for days.
A steady rain pushed the Ohio River to 33.1 feet with forecasts of continued rain and rising waters. Ohio cities report flooded cellars and road closures on routes 741 123 73 350 while the Big and Little Miami and other rivers rise toward higher flood levels. Forecasters expect more rain tonight and tomorrow.
Plans by State and local officials to reroute Route 4 north of Dayton around Wright and Patterson Field aim to connect Springfield and safeguard Air Force secrets. The exact path and date remain undecided as federal plans to close the existing stretch are considered.
Movie listings for Paramount and Strand theaters outline Monday and Tuesday schedules. Words and Music features Mickey Rooney and Tom Drake at multiple times, Saxon Charm stars Robert Montgomery and John Payne, Adventures of Gallant Bess with Cameron Mitchell and Audrey Long, Hairy Ape with Susan Hayward and William Bendix, and Wolf Man with Claude Rains and Warren William, with various showings across the day.
Wisconsin inventor offers a Vacu-matic unit that auto regulates fuel mix to reduce over rich mixtures, improving mileage. Simple installation, fits cars, trucks, tractors, with free details by mail from Vacu-matic Carburetor Co. at State St., Wauwatosa.
In Cincinnati the Abbott murder appeal proceeds with Paul A. Baden arguing for the state. Mrs Marie Conn Abbott widow and Cyril Gordon seek new trials claiming procedural errors. Bodied murdered Morris Abbott was killed May 31 in Reilly Townslip farm barnyard, body later found on a railroad track.
Two city workers traveled to Cincinnati to view a new $11,000 bulldozer slated to arrive this week for operation at the sanitary fill type disposal grounds in Middletown. The machine will trench waste on a 25 acre plot bought from Middletown Sand and Gravel, with later work including levee construction.
State Highway patrolmen reported the arrest of two men yesterday Vernon Smith 24 of Franklin charged with careless operation on Route 122 Clarence O Lehman 45 of 1036 W Third St Dayton arrested on Route 4 for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence Henry T Enson 30 of Hamilton Route 5 charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence arrested yesterday at Baltimore St and Girard Ave Police investigating a breaking and entering at the Standard Oil Bulk Station 600 Clark St Entrance gained through a south side window William Compton manager said nothing missing Arthur Combs Jr 35 of 1610 Garfield St and Amy Gibson 24 of 828 Eighteenth Ave were arrested on First Ave and Garfield St for disorderly conduct releas ed on 100 bond each to appear in Municipal Court today
U S Senator Joseph C. O Mahoney will address the annual Farm Bureau Cooperative Association in Columbus on February 22. John W Sims executive vice president said more than 1000 Ohio farmers are expected to attend.
The sudden death of Ivan Shultz, public relations officer of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, cast a shadow over the fourth district VFW meeting in Hamilton. A large crowd gathered for business sessions despite heavy rain, with presiding officer Joseph Brueggeman noting Schultz’s passing and speakers urging expanded hospital care for disabled veterans. A service officers school followed in the afternoon under R. L. Given.
Elmer E. Christian 24 of 47 Kiser Street faces manslaughter charges for the Saturday night death of Odis Derosett 41 in Miamisburg. After a 3 a.m. crash on North Main Street, Christian failed a drunkometer test. his car was chased by West Carrollton police. Survivors include the victim’s wife Stella and three daughters, three sons, a stepson, siblings, and a half brother. Funeral services and burial will be in Cynthiana, Ky., with visitation at Brough Funeral Home in Miamisburg Monday 4 to 9 p.m.
Middletown's American Legion Post No 218 hosts a fish fry and stag party on Wednesday at 6 30 p m. at the post home on South Main Street.
A Hamilton man, Charles Helvey, 60, who shot his wife Anna Helvey, 56, during a domestic quarrel at Helvey's Inn, has signed a statement admitting the act. He then wounded himself and is listed in fair condition at Mercy Hospital. Murder charges were ordered by Butler County Coroner Dr. Garret J. Boone. Three Cincinnati witnesses reported threats and the gun's removal from a cupboard. Helvey, formerly a justice of the peace in St Clair Township, made repeated remarks implying guilt.
A 22 year old man is held in Middletown jail after a burglary at E F Harpring home on Route 3 US Route 25. Police say two men entered the house Sunday night. one was arrested after talking his way out and displaying papers claiming furniture delivery. A fleeing accomplice and a truck down the highway were detained. Jewelry and cash totaling 135 dollars were stolen from the ransacked residence.
Dean John Snethen of Trenton will depart by bus to Cincinnati on Wednesday at 10 30 a m for induction into the armed services. He is the last man from Draft Board 10 to be inducted for the time being. Snethen is the tenth inductee from the local board, with five inducted in November and four in December. To date, Butler County draft boards have inducted 13 men, Preble County 11, and Warren County 8.
Lawrence Johnson of Middletown High School will speak at the South School PTA meeting Tuesday at 8 p m in the school. His topic is Testing and Guidance in the Middletown Public Schools. The PTA will present a picture to the room with the most parental attendance.
Bucyrus, Ohio AP report says August J. Lucas of Grove City Pennsylvania escaped death when his semitrailer collided with a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train on Route 98 near Bucyrus in dense fog. He leaped from the truck moments before impact, the vehicle overturned and burned, leaving him with a wrench ed shoulder.
Four youths tied to a Middletown car theft were arrested in Ann Arbor Michigan. The stolen vehicle belonged to Joseph I Sawyer of 1001 South Main Street and had been taken last week. Case to be forwarded to FBI for interstate transport charges. one suspect is 20, others are juveniles.
Charles Naegelen Jr 22 indicted with Robert Campbell 20 Franklin for stealing Ollie Willison Middletown car last December 7. Naegelen granted probation in Common Pleas Court before Judge P P Boli while Campbell was sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory.
Omer Brisson Jr. of Leo minister arrived in Fitchburg for a bowling match to find two of his father's chickens perched on the rear of his car. The birds clung to the vehicle along five miles of highway despite attempts to dislodge them.
Despite rain and mud, hundreds attended the first public showing of Middletown's all metal Lustron home at 506 Aberdeen Dr. About 750 to 1,000 people viewed the five room ranch model for local business leaders, housing officials, and guests. The home will be open daily 2 to 10 p.m with lights for night viewing. A Lustron representative explained features, while the Columbus manufactured house can be occupied within a week after the foundation is set.
Mil dred Schwab of Oxford required seventy stitches for head and face cuts after her husband’s car collided with a vehicle driven by Eldon George. George suffered multiple rib fractures and a back injury. Schwab was bruised. George’s car overturned. Pearl Cornett, 25, sustained minor injuries in a separate crash involving Clarence Chandler and Allen Silver at Hamilton.
A training committee meeting led by Mrs Louis Philips will open a week of Girl Scout gatherings. Mrs Garnet L Church notes plans for spring training as members assemble at 9 30 a m in the clubroom. The Leaders Association meets at 8 p m to discuss troop finances and cookie sale logistics with February cookie orders and March delivery planned. Mrs Ernest Cracraft calls a 2 p m session to package supplies for all troops.
An electric train collision near Nagoya Japan killed six people five Americans and a Japanese and critically injured an American woman. The U S Fifth Air Force reported the incident and names of the victims were withheld pending relatives notification.
Emergency squad responded to 2215 South Ave at 4 10 a m Saturday. Firefighters used an inhalator on Mrs Carsby Taylor for five minutes before she was taken to Middletown Hospital in a Riggs ambulance. Attending physicians cited shortness of breath.
A new mother and six others were injured in a series of crashes reported by state and city police. Mrs. Harold Henderson of 1228 Bearnut St. was cut and bruised when the Maxberry ambulance carrying her and her newborn overturned after a collision with a car driven by Royce Clampitt of Dayton. The infant was unharmed. Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Evelyn Breytspraak were treated at Middletown Hospital. Clampitt faced charges for operating a car on a temporary permit. Damage to three vehicles was about 2000 dollars. Other injuries included Kelsey Murphy who was found unconscious on Yankee Rd and transported in fair condition. Willie May injured at a crossing with a railroad engine. Orlando Ingram and Naomi Ingram injured in a Tytus Ave crash. Ferdis Dick with a collarbone fracture from a Route 25 crash.
Butler County reports its first January polio case Mary Rutz 12 Port Union admitted with paralysis spreading to full body requires artificial respiration. March of Dimes booth at Broad and Central raised 330.41 bringing local total to 2353.28 as American Legion Post 218 urges shoppers to have a heart today.
Detective John Fitzgerald said two coin boxes were taken early yesterday from Central Avenue locations Coffee Grill and White Chef. A waitress reported two men fled west after grabbing the box at the White Chef while customers ordered coffee and sandwiches.
Members of the Fraternal Order of Police and Associate lodge and volunteers will start a house to house canvass today. Envelopes to be distributed by Wednesday and collected Saturday. Tickets for Saturday dances cost $1 from local committee. Seven parties planned at American Legion Manchester Hotel Moose Hall Veterans of Foreign Wars Knights of Columbus and two dances at Eagles Hall.
Members of the Southwest District Licensed Home Nursing Association were invited to hold their next meeting on February 17 at Shadylawn Rest Home in Middletown. Mrs. Virgil Fishbaugh and Mrs. Elouise Helsey of Shadylawn attended a district meeting and extended the invitation.
Tacoma Washington claims the lowest electricity cost among U.S. cities of similar size, boasting notably inexpensive rates for residents and businesses compared with peer urban areas.
Sixteen junior and senior girls from Middletown High School start part time placements in banks and firms around the city. Julie Combs Wanda Perry join First National Bank. Joan Farquer Ruth Ann Peck with Oglesby Barnitz Bank. Frances Taylor Lois Dennison and others placed at Gardner Richardson offices. Mary Margaret Smith Thelma Mathis with Civic Association. Clara Mae Bowman at Barkeley Electric. Dorothy Shumate with Commonwealth Loan. Mary Ann Boyd at Burnett's. Miss Elizabeth McDermott notes the program runs until June with hopes for permanent positions after graduation.
A farm in Junction City reports third cow casualty from careless hunters worth 1500 dollars. Also notices appointing administrators and executrices, probate actions in Butler County Ohio with claims filing deadlines and attorney details dated January 1949.
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