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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1949

Page

12

Mystery Hybrid Vigor May Prove Great Aid To American Dairymen

Dr. O E Reed outlines hybrid vigor as a potential boon for dairy production, with crossbreeding boosting butterfat and milk yield. Beltsville experiments show one generation gains of about 30 percent butterfat and 2 815 pounds of milk per cow, while AI depots expand breeding options.

Robert E. Geiger Washington Vigor America Guernsey Beltsville O. E. Reed U. S. Bureau of Dairy Industry Reed

Some Don'ts For Pimples From Peterson's Ointment Ad

Don't scratch or squeeze pimples. Avoid itching and irritation with Peterson's Ointment offering fast relief. It improves skin appearance and sensation. One application may delight or money back guarantee. Suitable for itchy feet and cracked toes. 40c at all druggists.

Peterson

Grange Official Outlines Ohio Junior Foresters Work

Mrs. Joseph W. Fichter, state Grange Juvenile superintendent, described the Junior Foresters of Ohio project. She said members plant and tend trees, learn forestry, and aim to restore wood lots. Members must plant five trees, identify 15 Ohio trees, explain why trees matter, and suggest farm and community actions to aid reforestation.

Ohio Forestry Association Joseph W. Fichter State Grange Ohio Fichter

Gambling in liquor rooms barred by state director

State Liquor Director Oscar L. Fleckner ordered Ohio permit holders to stop gambling in drinking places or face relentless prosecution, following Gov. Lausche's prior statements.

Columbus Oscar L. Fleckner Ohio Fleckner Frank J. Lausche

Bus crash injures girl near Franklin Licking line

Forty five pupils escaped injury as a school bus collision on Route 16 near the Franklin Licking County line allowed all riders to flee unscathed except one girl who sustained a minor injury during the incident reported by AP from Columbus Ohio.

Columbus Franklin Licking County

Galeese Named New Registrar for Butler County

Thomas A. Galeese, treasurer of the Butler County Democratic Central and Executive Committee, will assume motor vehicles registrar duties Feb 1. He received a verbal appointment from Frank M. Quinn, state registrar, with a certificate to follow. Robert Miles retires. Location of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to be announced. license plates likely sold starting March 1 with Ohio plates this year featuring yellow numerals on a black background.

Thomas A. Galeese Butler County Democratic Central and Executive Committee Galeese Galese Frank M. Quinn Columbus Robert Miles Bureau of Motor Vehicles Ohio

New Quarters Found For Lebanon Moose Lodge

The Lebanon Moose Lodge, organized last September, secured permanent quarters on the second floor of the Tankersley Restaurant building on Broadway. Members are remodeling the space and preparing it for lodge use. The first meeting in the new location is set for next Monday at 8. V. H. Orndorf, governor, announced that activities will intensify once the quarters are ready.

Lebanon

Parents Choose Blindness For Two Children

In New York a couple opted to save their two children from death by removing both eyes from 11 month old Michael Goldstein and one eye from his 24 year old sister Karen. Surgeons at Presbyterian Hospital Institute of Ophthalmology stated both are doing very nicely. Michael suffered a cancerous retinoblastoma and doctors hope radiation can prevent spread to Karen’s remaining eye. The father Abe Goldstein, 30, served in the Pacific during the war and also lost an eye from childhood.

New York Michael Goldstein Karen Presbyterian Hospital Institute of Ophthalmology Michael Abe Goldstein Pacific

Soldier Riot Under Probe On Hokkaido Island

AP report from Tokyo states Eighth Army investigates a riot by U S occupation troops at Camp Crawford on Hokkaido Island. One soldier died and five were wounded after military police fired. four shot, one stabbed, another cut diving from a window. Three wounded were from the 11th Airborne Division, en route from Japan to Camp Campbell Kentucky.

Tokyo Eighth Army U. S Hokkaido Camp Crawford Seventh Infantry Division Army 11Th Airborne Division Japan Camp Campbell

B 29s Available for Britain In Discussion

The United States holds about 1500 B 29 bombers and officials say London’s reports of Britain negotiating to buy 100 to 180 of the planes are either early in talks or a probe of American sentiment.

Washington Britain United States London

Mine Slate Fall Kills Two in Ohio Quarry

In Gallia County near Cheshire two men Fred Williams 49 Middleport and Clarence Buskirk 25 Rutland were killed while James Morton 25 Pomeroy was seriously injured. They were leading a convey or when slate collapsed at the Peacock mine.

Pomeroy Fred Williams Middleport Clarence Buskirk Rutland Peacock Cheshire Gallia County James Morton

Akro-Canton Airport Aims for Top National Status

Acting Manager Fred L Bailey announced a five year plan of improvements for the Akron Canton airport aimed to elevate the facility to the best in the nation. The plan envisions modernization and expansion to boost service and capacity at the airport serving Akron and Canton.

Akron. O Akron-Canton Fred L. Bailey

Community group meeting notices across towns

Germantown initiations and many Wednesday meetings mark a busy midweek scene. Clubs in Seven Mile Monroe Lebanon Franklin Springboro and other towns plan sessions from PTA dances to lodge meetings and a fox drive, with events at Masonic Halls Grange Halls and school buildings.

Vet Pension Hike Approved By Committee

In Washington the House Veterans Affairs Committee made a veterans pension proposal the first order of business. Gen John Thomas Taylor of the American Legion testified as the bill targets about 18 million World War I and II veterans and could create a yearly bill ranging from 3 to 5 billion dollars by 1959 if many live to age 60.

Washington House Veterans Affairs Committee Rankin D-Miss John Thomas Taylor The American Legion Rankin and Veterans Administration

Worker Admits $200000 Theft From Employer

William J. Ahearn, 52, a 33 a week worker with eight jobs, reportedly admitted stealing about $200,000 over 20 years from his employer. Authorities say he gambled heavily, losing up to $1,000 daily on horse races. He faced an indictment charging theft of $52,895 representing 31 years’ salary.

NEW York William J. Ahearn Francis X. Clark Ahearn Allied Clark

Charred Mattress Found At Sea Near Ponce De Leon Inlet

George Locke reported a charred mattress five miles offshore from Ponce De Leon inlet. Tom Joynes relayed the tip to Dania police chief amid fears it could relate to the Driftwood cabin cruiser missing about a week with five aboard. A possible link to white-painted planks found off St Augustine was noted.

Daytona Beach Fla George Locke Ponce de Leon Inlet Tom Joynes Dania, Fla Joynes St. Augustine

Mothers Club Hosts Meeting and Social Hour

Mrs Charles Huff led the Mothers Club at Mrs T H Bells Tuesday with reports from project and card party committees. Alpheus Johns reviewed Give us our Dream. February 15 meeting set with Mrs Cecil Ash. Ralph Fall hosted a covered dish dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Richard Helm of Middletown preparing to move to Wisconsin. guests included Howard Klein Elkton Randall Birch Dayton Adolf McCormick Seven Mile.

Trenton Charles Huff Mothers Club T. H. Bell League Alpheus Johns Cecil Ash Ralph Fall Richard Helm Middletown Wisconsin Howard Klein Elkton Randall Birch Dayton Adolf McCormick Seven Mile John Helm Earl Fall Willard Schenck Nina Weith Merlin Downie Roy Foots Hamilton Charles Dietz Ben Raisch College Corner Vernon Breitenbecker Gene Sloneker Harry Stretcher Anna Howe

Community groups and club gatherings fill Middletown week

The article lists dinner guests and club meetings around Middletown including the S and D Club at Mrs. Charles Reynolds home, C. I. C. clan gathering at Mrs. Harry Miller's, and a second family night supper at the United Presbyterian church on January 31 led by Mr. and Mrs. Willard Schenck. It notes Scotch Pinochle and Tuesday Bridge Club events, the Miami Book Club, and a 13 year old 4-H member David Flickinger earning an all expenses paid trip to St. Louis for visit to Ralston Purina facilities. The Luther League, Young Peoples Society, and other parish events are also mentioned.

Middletown Hospital George Smith Raymond Smith Richmond Ind Francis Belsford Sam Flanningan Joseph Kohn S and D Club Charles Reynolds Hamilton Prited Presbyterian Church Harry Miller United Presbyterian Church Willard Schenck Paul Johnson Martha Pummel Naomi Birch Jeanette Lovely Herman Seeman Maurice Guy Miami John Jacquart Helia Gardner White J. P. Sturgeon David Flickinger Gus Flickingter St. Louis Ralston Purina Grey Summit Mills and Research Laboratories Luther League Gordon Burns Mildred Poplin Young Peoples’ Society The Lutheran Church

More Violations Of Rabies Cases Found In Warren

Warren County reports twelve rabies cases to date with thirty six dogs seized since January first. Dog Warden Charles Barbee cited five residents in Coraclale and Butlerville for letting dogs run at large during a 90 day quarantine and fined each one dollar plus costs.

Barbee

Golden Degree To Be Conferred At IOOF Session

Lincoln Encampment No. 100 IOOF will confer the Golden Rule degree on a Monroe including two candidates at Thursday’s 8 p.m. meeting in Lebanon. Newly elected officers led by Chief Patriarch Lawrence Dillion will preside after a business session.

Lebanon Lincoln IOOF Monroe Lawrence Dillion

Church Groups Plan Meetings In Somerville

The Women's Society of Christian Service plans its February 8 meeting at Church St with Mrs. Joseph Brénan hosting a noon covered dish meal and Mrs. Lela Imman leading devotions. The Wesley Class, led by Mrs. James Morrow, meets Friday night. The Bible Study Group, led by Mrs. D. B. Reed, gathers Thursday. The Presbyterian Aid Society meets February 3 at the schoolhouse with Mrs. Carl Bittinger as hostess.

Merville Women's Society of Christian Service Joseph Brénan Church St Lela Imman Wesley James Morrow The Presbyterian Church D. B. Reed Presbyterian Aid Society Carl Bittinger

Amanda Amanda Social Committee Plans Amanda School Social

The Amanda Social Committee met at Mr and Mrs Lummie Baileys home to outline plans for a school social on March 11. Attending were PTA president Mrs James Morningstar vice president Mrs Lummie Bailey Ways and Means chair Mrs Swell Newman and others including principal Charles Hamilton. Lammie Bailey to chair the event. WSCS meets at Amanda Methodist Church February 2 at 7 30 p m. Also notes of visits and a polio fund benefit basketball game at Middletown High School gym.

Amanda Lummie Bailey Buena Vista Amanda School James Morningstar PTA Swell Newman Ralph Helsinger Albert Hall Charles Hamilton Amanda _ school Lammie Bailey Bailey WSCS Amanda Methodist Church Edward Baker Jack Trimble Jimmy Mary Kohr Hamilton Ulric Gaunt Oneida Naomi Hazer Portsmouth Henry Grooms Middletown Carfax

Franklin PTA Announces Membership Drive Winners

Franklin PTA members at the January meeting recognized winning rooms in the latest drive. Second grade at South School, first grade at Central School Annex, and Miss Sara Murphy's fourth grade at West School won prizes of room library books.

Franklin Franklin Parent Teachers Association PTA Central School Wilson Sara Murphy West School Nancy Foster Gertrude Anderson John

Monroe Lions Club Hears CPA On Income Tax Reports

Monroe Lions Club met Monday night in Monroe for a talk by Helsel of Clark and Helsel Middletown on income tax reporting. He explained that about 10 000 treasury department agents work nationwide and must complete a two year preparatory training. Dr Boyd announced the Butler County Lions Clubs dinner in Hamilton and Frank Dobroszi will address the club on February 14.

Monroe Harland Helsel CPA Clark and Helsel Middletown Monroe Lions Club Monro Robert Mitzel Treasury Department Hessel Tor Frank Dobroszi Election Board Leslie Robinson Charles Gorman

Jacksonburg Society Meeting and Local Activities

The Women’s Society of Worlds Service will meet with Mrs J H Talbee Thursday at 2 p m. Sabbath School is Sunday at 9 30 a m with church services at 10 30 a m Mrs Vance Cribbs of Middletown will speak. Local residents attended a Miami conference fellowship supper in German town Monday evening and farm bureau supper and entertainment Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Paul Buchheit had Sunday dinner guests and several families visited Eva Mauch and Lima connections over the weekend.

Jacksonburg Women's Society of Worlds Service J. H. Talbee Vance Cribbs Middletown Harry Schaefer Shafer Schenck Robert Brown Paul Buchheit Bill Whitman Miami Germantown Farm Bureau Ely Sword Harry Conrad Robert Beaty Pleasant Ave Hamilton Jeanette Paulin Abbie Brelsfoard Eva Mauch Robert

Degree To Be Given By Knights Templars

Lebanon Miami Commandery Knight Templars will confer the Degree of the Temple at the Lebanon Masonic Temple Friday evening at 7 30. Commander W C Turton announced the event.

Lebanon Miami Knight Templars Knights Templars Miami Commandery W. C. Turton

50 50 Dance Planned by Carlisle PTA

The Carlisle PTA will sponsor a 50 50 dance at the school auditorium Saturday.

Carlisle Carlisle Pta

Carlisle Board Re-elects Head in January Meeting

Clarence Eckhart was re-elected president of the Carlisle Board of Education at its January meeting. William Eby was chosen vice-president and C. E. Brandenburg became clerk. Other board members include John Homan Sr, Evan Hamilton, and Delbert Muchmore.

Carlisle Clarence Eckhart Carlisle Board of Education William Eby C. E. Brandenburg John Homan Evan Hamilton Delbert Muchmore

Amanda PTA to Sponsor 50 50 Dance Friday Evening

Amanda PTA Group sponsors a 50 50 dance at Amanda School auditorium this Friday at 8 30 p m George Chapmans Orchestra of Hamilton will provide the music Prizes include ham and chicken Mrs Hugh Hickman serves as chairwoman

Amanda Parent Teachers Association of Amanda School AMANDA — The _ Parent Teachers Association of George Chapman Orchestra of Hamilton Hugh Hickman

Germantown Class Has Session Monday

The Lydian Sisters Class of the Lutheran Church met Monday night at Mrs. Paul Bell's home with Mrs. Everett Emrick assisting. The program focused on preparing the books for the year and refreshments were served after the meeting.

Germantown Lutheran Church Paul Bell Everett Emrick

Welcome Relief From Stomach Gas and Sour Food Taste

Nervous distress after meals due to sour food and gas can be eased by boosting gastric juice flow. The ad claims SSS Tonic increases digestion, aids nutritional anemia, and improves appetite sleep and energy, urging readers to buy at local stores and promote sturdy health.

Bune

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