Middle town Church Council Plans Special Religious Services
The Middle town Church Council outlined future observances including World Day of Prayer on February 24 at 2 p m at First Presbyterian Church and Holy Week noontide services at Calvary Methodist Church. The meeting covered Brotherhood Week February 19 and Boy Scout Sunday February 12 with church participation and interfaith cooperation.
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Church Council
Middletown Council of Church
C. J. Hughes
Christian Education Committee
First Methodist Church
E. R. Turner
Jerome Schultz
Ralph Mull
Women's Council of Churches
Middletown
First Presbyterian Church
Calvary Methodist Church
Church of Ascension
Edward Jones
W. D. Brock
William Johnson
Alice Jones
Kenneth Sharp
E. Taylor
Dolly Wood
Howard Stalker
Hughes Garvin
Milo Axel
Richard E. Moore
Russell Galloway
Council of Churches For
Ralph Knight
YMCA
Paul Parker
Boy Scouts
Kenneth E. Learey
H. H. Lawrence
Middletown Holds Adequate Coal Stock Amid National Strain
Local Middletown coal dealers report adequate supplies for several weeks despite wider shortages in Ohio and across the nation. Larger suppliers show good on hand stock, but some varieties are scarce locally. Dealers warn a cold snap could strain inventories and emergency measures may follow. Coal arrives by rail and truck from West Virginia and Kentucky as efforts press for federal intervention.
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Middletown
Ohio
Hamilton
Truman
West Virginia
Kentucky
Breen cites coal shortage in Ohio amid mine work stoppage
Rep Edward Breen reports to President Truman a coal shortage hurting Dayton Hamilton Middletown and other Ohio districts. He cites an industrial plant telegraph complaint that the shortage hinders operation and tar product supply. Breen seeks public input on solving the coal crisis and notes studying Cox proposed federal agency control as a potential remedy.
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Washington
Edward Breen
Ohio
Truman
Dayton
Hamilton
Middletown
Faton
Middletown Holds Coal Supply Despite Ohio Shortages
A dealer notes Hamilton and other Ohio cities face desperate conditions while Middletown maintains an enviable coal position with steady inflows and several yards reporting solid supplies.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Middletown
At the Movies Paramount Showings This Week
Thursday schedule lists Red Danube with Walter Pidgeon and Ethel Barrymore at 1 45, 4 19, 6 53 and 9 27 p m. Friday features Tokyo Joe with Humphrey Bogart and Alexander Knox at 1 15, 4 17, 7 10 and 10 16 p m. Also My Own True Love starring Melvin Douglas and Phyllis Calvert at 2 48, 5 50 and 8 52 p m.
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Walter Pidgeon
Ethel Barrymore
Humphrey Bogart
Alexander Knox
Melvin Douglas
Phyllis Calvert
Bank Dick and Never Give a Sucker showings at local theater
Thursday listings include Bank Dick starring W. C. Fields and Una Merkel at 1 15, 3 45, 6 15 and 9 05 p m and Never Give a Sucker an Even Break with Fields and Gloria Jean at 2 30, 5, 7 35 and 10 20 p m. Friday features Michael O Halloran with Scotty Beckett and Allene Roberts at 1 50, 5 14 and 10 20 p m and Big Sombrero with Gene Autry and Elena Verdugo at 3 15, 6 40 and 10 10 p m.
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Bank
W. C. Fields
Una Merkel
Gloria Jean
Michael O’halloran
Scotty Beckett
Allene Roberts
Gene Autry
Elena Verdugo
Polio Benefit Dance Planned in Butler City
A March of Dimes benefit dance is planned for Saturday night at the Armco Colored Center with music by Jack Jackson and his Jitter Band. The event raises funds as the seventh city dance of the campaign, following seven other venues and boosted by community volunteers.
Want Ad Section Offers Daily Varied Local Ads
The Journal highlights a lively Want Ad section with non standard listings such as electricians for bids on wiring, button holes, rug cleaning, and more under classifications 15 17 18 29 38 36. Readers are urged to read daily and call Just Dial to place ads.
Two Men Bound Over To Jury For Armed Robbery
Two Muncie men, John Leroy Beller and Daniel H. Harty, pleaded innocent in Squire Clarence F. Banker's court and were bound over to the county jury under bonds of 7590 dollars each. They faced armed robbery warrants for the hold up of Kirby's Filling Station four miles north of Lebanon on Ohio 48 where Roy Banta reported $30 taken. Police arrested them after a chase through Franklin, where one shot was fired. about 28 dollars was found on the pair.
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Lebanon
Clarence F
Muncie
Ind
John Leroy Beller
Daniel H. Harty
Warren County
Gerald W. Couden
Kirby's
Ohio
Roy Banta
Beller
Indiana
Or. Chamberlain
Franklin
Farnkin
Rabbits Released Near Middletown To Stock Fields
About 240 rabbits were released by the Sportsman’s Club at 3 p m yesterday within six miles of Middletown. The yearly restocking from Clinton Missouri was overseen by Frank Rogers chairman Harry Lewis Bernard Gividen Bud Koeppel Bud Berry and Farl Fall to ensure hunting stock for next season.
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Sportsman's Club
Middletown
Clinton
Frank Rogers
Harry Lewis
Bernard Gividen
Bud Koeppel
Bud Berry
Farl Fall
Mrs. Sarah Abigail Goldsmith Dies of Heart Attack at 513 South Main
Mrs. Sarah Abigail Goldsmith died at 8:20 a m after a heart attack. She had been ill since Saturday and was taken to Middletown Hospital where she died on arrival. She was a charter member of the Middle town Garden Club and of the local Daughters of the American Revolution, active in the First Baptist Church, survivor includes five nieces and one nephew. Burial at Woodside Cemetery with services Monday at 3 p m. Wilson Funeral Home in charge.
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the Daughters of the American Revolution
Fred E. Goldsmith
Edna Gruver
Meyrle P. McGlynn
Clara Gruver
Middletown
Ada Lorg Walser
New York City
Harry Baldwin
Rocky River
Stanley Gruver
Chicago
John I. Parr
Lorg
Woodside Cemetery
Wilson Funeral Home
Morlatt 41 dies in Middletown Hospital
Myron E Morlatt of 648 Auburn Street died at 6 19 am in Middletown Hospital He worked 17 years for Middletown Ice and Coal Co He was a member of First Church of Christ the Fraternal Order of Police Associate Lodge and the Elks He survived by a daughter Lois his mother Mrs Leota Morlatt two brothers Harry Hamilton and Jess Cincinnati two sisters Mrs Elsie Ross Lebanon and Mrs Naomi Willis Albuquerque NM and many nieces and nephews Friends may call at Joseph W Baker and Son Funeral Home after 8 pm today Funeral services at 230 pm Saturday at the funeral home with Rev W D Brock First Church of Christ officiating Burial in Woodside Cemetery
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Myron E. Morlatt
Auburn St
Middletown Hospital
Middletown Ice and Coal Company
First Church of Christ
Fraternal Order of Police Associate Lodge
The
Elks Lodge
Lois
Leota Morlatt
Harry
Hamilton
Jess
Cincinnati
Elsie Ross
Lebanon
Naomi Willis
Albuquerque
N. M
Joseph W. Baker and Son
W. D. Brock
Woodside Cemetery
Middletown Lodge Nominates Officers At Night Meeting
The Middletown chapter held a meeting with 34 living past high priests present including John Martin, the oldest. William Huntzinger presided as master of ceremonies and inspection committee chair, with W C Willetts inspecting and praised degree work. Other dignitaries included Ortley Focht Garrett Troxtel and Oscar Hawke with high past rankings.
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Middletown
Royal Arch Masons of Ohio
Ohio
Wayne Mitchell
Ter
John Martin
William Huntzinger
W. C. Willetts
Piqua
Ortley Focht
Eaton
Garrett Troxtel
New Carlisle
Grand Chapter of
Oscar Hawke
Springfield
Grand Council of
Grant Gerow, Harness Trainer, Dies at 82 in Stafford Springs
Stafford Springs Connecticut resident Grant Wilmont Gerow, 82, longtime harness racing trainer and driver, died after a life in the sport spanning more than five decades. He trained numerous horses and contributed to local racing circles. Gerow is remembered for his dedication and impact on the harness racing community.
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Stafford Springs
Conn
Grant Wilmont Gerow
Ohio Chamber Research Man To Speak Here
A representative from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Department will speak at the Middletown Industrial Council meeting at 12 noon Monday in the Manchester Hotel. Secretary Roy L. Patterson announced notices have been mailed to all council members inviting attendance.
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Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Middletown
Birthday fete honors Mr James Bryant at home
Mrs Bryant hosted a surprise birthday party last night with guests including Mr and Mrs Jack Spicer of Dayton Mr and Mrs Willie Robinson Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson and Mr and Mrs Huster Lee in attendance.
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James Bryant
Jack Spicer
Dayton
Willie Robinson
Charles Wilson
Huster Lee
Fortnight Definition Cited by Britannica
Britannica defines fortnight as a term from Old English meaning fourteen nights. The reference notes historical usage and etymology.
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Britannica
Tax Filing Aid Available at City Building Office
Mrs. E. D Gray, tax examiner, helps vendors file sales tax returns in the deputy county treasurer’s office on the City Building’s second floor. She will be available through next Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, and vendors should bring necessary records.
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E. D Gray
Deputy County Treasurer
Cincinnati man sentenced in stolen car case
Grand Rapids Mich AP George W. Hoffman Jr 21 of Cincinnati received a three year prison term from Federal Judge Raymond W Starr after pleading guilty to driving a stolen car from Columbus Ohio to Kalama 200 with two Cincinnati jail escapees riding along.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
George W. Hoffman, Jr
Cincinnati
Raymond W. Starr
Columbus
Cincncinnati
Lebanon to Install Parking Meters on Mechanic Street
Lebanon City Council authorized parking meters on Mechanic Street between Main and Silver to add parking for shoppers. They also created an Assistant Police Chief position and appointed William V. Thomas, to start immediately or after four weeks as chief deputy to allow successor Gerald W. Couden as sheriff.
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Lebanon
Mechanic St
William V. Thomas
Main
Silver Sts
Thomas
Gerald W. Couden
Rear axle troubles linked to unchecked grabbing clutch
An article notes that many rear axle problems stem from a grabbing clutch left untreated. It stresses the need for timely inspection to prevent wear, slippage, and potential drive train damage.
Funeral for Long Island man dies in New York hotel
Arthur Clifford 63 of Long Island New York died suddenly last night of a heart attack in a New York City hotel. He was in the furniture business and survived by his widow a daughter five other sisters two brothers and two grandchildren. The body will be cremated Friday at Long Island.
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Arthur Clifford
Long Island
N.Y
Walter Roehl
Euclid St
New York City
Clifford
Roehl
Deaths Last Night: Fredrick Simpich
Fredrick Simpich, 71, longtime assistant editor of National Geographic Magazine since 1931, former newspaper reporter and U S Foreign Service officer from 1909, is reported dead in Washington. The obituary notes his distinguished career across journalism and diplomacy.
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Washington
Fredrick Simpich
National Geographic Magazine
U. S. Foreign Service
Gun tossed during chase found by girl near Fourth Ave and Canal
Police report one of the firearms tossed from the suspects' car during a pursuit was recovered by a seven year old girl at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Canal Street. Chief Chamberlain commented on the discovery this morning.
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Fourth Ave
Canal 31
Chamberlain
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