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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1950

Page

2

Lincoln St Section Key To Purchase Of New School Site

The Board of Education may buy Mary Oglies Park site for 15000, pending City Commission approval to close Lincoln Street end between 11th Ave and Verity Pkwy. A new street south of McKinley School may also open to connect Verity Pkwy with Minnesota St, improving playground and traffic access.

Lincoln St Board of Education Mary Ogliesby City Commission 11Th Ave Verity Paky Wade FE. Miller R. H. Snyder Miller McKinley Lincoll St Lincoln Lincoln Ave Eleventh Ave Planning Commission Mnother Middletown New York Solomon Brothers and Hutzler L. S. Cohn Carl Martin Barnitz Field Ray Sandafer Classroom Teachers Association Standafer Snyder Armco Steel Corporation Hamilton

Vital Statistics Charlies A Stiver and Richard Wells

Two individuals are listed with ages and addresses: Charlies A Stiver 85 of Farmerville Route 1 and Richard Wells 56 of 2202 Arlington Ave. The brief entry records their vital statistics.

Charlies A. Stiver Farmreville Richard Wells Arlington Ave

Births Reported in Franklin and Excello Areas

Mr and Mrs Lee Palmer of Franklin Route one welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Fred Ballard of Excello welcomed a boy yesterday. Mr and Mrs Vurl Lacy of 202 Hill Ave welcomed a boy today.

Mrs. Lee Palmer Fanklin Route 1 Yvester Fred Ballard Excello Vurl Lacy Hill Ave

Middletown Couple Granted Marriage License

Tony C. Wells age 54 a carpenter of 2110 Woodlawn Ave and Lou Ellen Back age 52 a houseworker of 810 Yankee Rd both of Middletown were issued a marriage license.

Tony C. Wells Carpenter Woodlawn Ave Lou Ellen Back Yankee Ra Middletown

Medical and surgical lists from Wy-St interlude

A compiled roll lists residents and out of town hospital discharges and dismissals. It notes multiple patients by name with home streets and medical or surgical status. The record includes Mrs. James Agoston Miss Susie Martin Mrs. Charles Carpenter James Thekla Donald Joseph Lester Chenoweth and others with addresses and care status.

James Agoston Wy- St Susie Martin Michiten Ave Charles Carpenter Highland St James Thekla Manchester Ave Donald Joseph Middletown Lester Chenoweth Oxford St Karl Selby Auburn St James R. Chappell South Clinton St Albert Puchala West M «Dietown West Middletown Harry Cogan Ohio Ave Christ Hospital Cincinnati

Tokyo Joe and My Own True Love Play at Paramount

At the Paramount cinema Friday and Saturday both titles shown. Tokyo Joe stars Humphrey Bogart and Alexander Knox with showings at 1 15 pm 4 17 pm 7 10 pm and 10 16 pm. My Own True Love features Melvin Douglas and Phyllis Calvert at 2 48 pm 5 50 pm and 8 52 pm.

Tokyo Humphrey Bogart Alexander Knox Melvin Douglas Phyllis Calvert

Strand Showings Feature O’Halloran With Beckett and Roberts

The Strand screens Michael O’Halloran starring Scotty Beckett and Allene Roberts at 1:50 5:14 and 8:45 pm. Also shown is Big Sombrero with Gene Autry and Elena Verdugo at 3:15 6:40 and 10:10 pm.

Michael O'Halloran Scotty Beckett Allene Roberts Gene Autry Elena Verdugo

Butler County Courts Suit for Divorce

Stanley Wolsefer of Hamilton sues Charlotte Wolsefer of New Miami for divorce alleging neglect in a Butler County court filing.

Butler County Courts Stanley Wolsefer Hamilton Charlotte Wolsefer New Miami

Divorces Granted in Hamilton Court

Thomas Stewart of Hamilton is granted a divorce from Ruby Leitsch Stewart on grounds of neglect.

Thomas Stewart Hamilton Ruby Leitsch Stewart

Bank Wins Sheriff Sale of Middletown Property on Ellen Drive

The First National Bank of Middletown was the high bidder at 8700 for the property at 1214 Ellen Dr Wildwood Middletown. The bid followed a sheriff's auction on Wednesday after the bank filed a petition against Elmer F and Dorothy Garrison. The appraisal had been 9000.

First National Bank of Middletown Ellen Dr Wildwood Elmer F Dorothy Garrison

Damage suit filed over alleged humiliation in Hamilton

Edward Bowling of Hamilton sues Mrs. Jacob F. Smith in Common Pleas Court for 10000 dollars alleging shame and embarrassment. He says he was arrested January 6 on a trespassing charge signed by Smith, held half an hour and on bail 13 days. The petition notes Smith hired private detective Frank Rose to query neighbors and friends, and claims Bowling lost his job because of the case.

Common Pleas Edward Bowling Hamilton Jacob F. Smith Frank Rose

Kenney Appointed To Post On Middle Town Hospital Board

At the annual meeting L T Kenney was elected to fill a vacancy on the Middle town Hospital Board of Trustees left by J J Hallowell who retired after 15 years. The nine member board will meet next week to elect officers.

L. T. Kenney Middletown Hospital Board of Trustees J. J. Hallowell L. T. Johnston Johnston Kenney E. A. Correa H. D. Martindale Robert Q. Millan Harry K. Moore

Richard Wells 56 longtime PRR conductor dies

Richard Wells 56 an employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad for 35 years died yesterday at 2 p m at his home 2022 Ar He retired as conductor in July due to illness He lived in the city 40 years and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Survivors include two sons Raymond and Kenneth both of Cincinnati two daughters Mrs Ola Shoup and Mrs Maribelle Clephane both of Cincinnati three sisters Mrs Thomas Mee Carty and Mrs A L Brown both of Middletown and Mrs H T Wray of Pittsburgh a brother Frank of Middletown and five grandchildren Services Monday at 2 p m at the McCoy Leffler Funeral Home burial at Woodside Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday 7 9 p m and Sunday 2 5 and 7 10 p m

Richard Wells Pennsylvania Railroad Arlington Ave Railroad Brotherhood of Railroad Trainman Order of Eagles Raymond Kenneth Cincinnati Ola Shoup Maribelle Clephane Thomas MeeCarty A. L. Brown Middletown H. T. Wray Pittsburgh Frank McCoy- Leffler Woodside Cemetery

Charles A. Stiver of Germantown Dies at 85

Charles A. Stiver 85 of Farmersville Route 1 died after a two year illness. He was a retired farmer. Survived by widow Emma a daughter Pearl Houtt three sisters and a brother. Services Sunday 2 p m at John Arpp Funeral Home Germantown with Rev Morris Smith officiating. Burial Twin Valley Cemetery. Funeral home hours after 7 p m today.

Germantown Charles A. Stiver Farmersvile Route 1 Emma Pearl Houtt Alice Cook Nettie Lawson Farmersville Jennie Burnett Dayton Frank John Arpp Morris Smith Twin Valley Cemetery

Freeman, Kellogg executive, dies at 54

Earle J. Freeman, 54, vice president of the Kellogg Company of Battle Creek, Mich., dies after more than 35 years with the firm.

Ann Arbor Mich Earle J. Freeman Kellogg Company of Battle Creek

Estate of Joseph Isaacs claims death from Indiana traffic crash

The estate of Joseph Isaacs, with Ethel Isaacs as administrator, filed a claim for his death in a July traffic accident in Deputy, Indiana. The suit names Ruth Hazel Burnside of Deputy as the responsible party, whose car allegedly crushed Isaacs while he worked on road improvements.

Joseph Isaacs Ethel Isaacs Indiana Ruth Hazel Burnside Ind Isaacs

Saurer Estate Names Marcella and Carolyn Saurer Executrices

Marcella and Carolyn Saurer named jointly as executrices in the estate of Elizabeth F. Saurer of Hamilton, who died November 17.

Marcella Carolyn Saurer Elizabeth F. Saurer Hamilton

Special Church of God Fund Program at Eleventh Lincoln

A building fund event at the Church of God Eleventh and Lincoln streets will be held Sunday at 3 30 p m with Rev Frank Hampton as guest speaker Readings will be by Mrs Susie Herrin and Mrs Jackson gospel choruses from Second Baptist Church and the Gospel Five Quintet will perform devotions led by Mrs Chester Baker and Cashus Williams

Church of God Eleventh Lincoln Sts Frank Hampton Gospel Chorus The Second Baptist Church Gospel Five Susie Herrin Jackson Chester Baker Cashus Williams

Slone Appointed Executrix in Wysong Estate

Carrie M. Slone daughter appointed executrix of the Omer H. Wysong estate of Middletown who died January 19. Estate valued with $10,000 personal property and $20,000 realty.

Carrie M. Slone Omer H. Wysong Middletown

River of Jordan Choir Plans Sunday Evening Program

The River of Jordan Choir presents a musical program Sunday at 8 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church. The event highlights a community church concert setting with a focus on gospel and spiritual selections.

River of Jordan New Hope Baptist Church

Merchants Seek Plan for Downtown Traffic Problems

Middletown merchants form two committees under C R Greathouse to study downtown traffic. Jerome Inwood named traffic committee chair with Roy L Patterson as secretary. Advisory panel includes Ben Bender Castner Denton and others. Meeting set for Tuesday January 31 at the Chamber of Commerce to launch plans.

C. R. Greathouse Middletown Retail Merchants Association Jerome Inwood Roy L. Patterson Association G. E. Dougherty Charles Fleishman Kirk Strodtbeck Pete Vradiers Jeroeme Shapero Robert Bender Howard Smith L. P. Smith Ed Cohn R. S. Heller Ranny Daly Fred CC. Linxweiler Sidney Brady Harry Lewis Ben Bender Castner Denton L. S. Cohn N. J. Lawler S. A. McDonough Jack Istoff Inwood Chamber of Commerce Patterson Greathouse

Police Report Four Mishaps Heavy Damage

Police logged four minor accidents yesterday and today with no injuries but considerable property damage. A collision on Central Ave and Grimes St caused about 400 dollars in damage at 7 15 a m. Cars driven by Everett Blevins 21 of Middletown Route 1 and Francis Fishbaugh 37 of 204 Webster St. were involved.

Central Ave Grimes St Everett Blevins Middletown Francis Fishbaugh Webster St Blevins Fishbaugh

Cited driver linked to curb pull after collision on Walnut Street

James Smith age 22 of 1227 Sycamore Street was cited for pulling from a curb after his car struck Roman Culbreath, 39, of 1306 Walnut Street. The crash happened on Walnut Street at 6 05 p m yesterday with damage estimated at 125 dollars.

James Smith Sycamore St Roman Culbreath Walnut St

Car Crash Injures Couple on Yankee Road

Melvin Scalzulli reportedly drove a car that rear ended another vehicle driven by H L Schueller at 1 35 p m yesterday. Schueller waited at a red light by Garfield School. His wife Jane 49 complained of shoulder pains. Damage estimated at 50 dollars.

Melvin Scalzulli H. L. Schueller Harrison St Schueller Yankee Rd Garfield School Jane

Car Crash in Fairborn Leaves Damage Estimated at 300

William Lindsey 18 of Fairborn collided with Tom Antonion 58 at 1 15 p m on Tytus Ave and Elwood St both eastbound. Antonion tried a left turn causing rear impact damaging both vehicles Sai police reported.

William Lindsey Fairborn Tom Antonion Lamberton St Tytus Ave Elwood St Antonion

Student Nurse Capped at Cincinnati Bethesda Hospital

Miss Joyce Cook of Middletown joins 35 students in the winter class at Cincinnati Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing and will be capped Saturday night in the hospital chapel. Miss Janet Gustin of Miamisburg is also in the class. Rev. Warren Bright, pastor of Clifton Methodist Church, will be speaker.

Joyce Cook Middletown Cincinnati Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing Hospital Chappel Janet Gustin Miamisburg Warren Bright Clifton Methodist Church

Elks Plan Banquet and Stag Party Details

At a regular meeting the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks set the annual banquet for February 16. Harry Benadum was named banquet chairman with Jack Maurer and Lester Keeler on the committee. Bill Apgar will chair a February 18 stag party committee.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Harry Benadum Jack Maurer Lester Keeler Bill Apgar

John Zimmerman Named Mill Manager at Hamilton Division

Champion Paper announces John Zimmerman named mill manager of the Hamilton Division with Earl Jones as general superintendent. Leo Geiser to Houston on special assignment following Zimmerman's appointment. Ruben S. Robertson Jr. makes the announcement.

Hamilton John Zimmerman Champion Paper and Fibre Company Earl Jones Zimmerman Ruben S. Robertson, Jr Leo Geiser Houston Tex

Billfold Missing Reported By Local Woman

Mrs Wilbur Woodward of Middletown Route 2 reports a billfold containing 70 dollars missing. She says it disappeared yesterday while she was downtown.

Wilbur Woodward Middletown

Alfalfa Native to Southwest Asia Used Long Before Christ

The plant alfalfa originates in southwest Asia and has been used for centuries before the Christian era as a forage crop.

Asia

City Invests 1,300,000 in Treasury Bonds

The city reports 1.3 million invested in short term treasury bills after selling 1.5 million mortgage revenue bonds to fund water works improvements. Floyd J. Schatzmann notes arrangements with Ogiesby-Barnitz Bank and Trust, while Squire Sanders and Dempsey sign off as Cleveland bond attorneys. Work proceeds on feeder mains by Fishel Co with well field tests by Layne Ohio and Walton Workers set to begin mid February.

Treasury Fred J. Schatzmann Law Ogiesby-Barnitz Bank and Trust Company Squire Sanders and Dempsey Cleveland Halsey Stuart Company Chicago Walter Works Fishel Company Columbus Layne-Ohio Company Walton Workers Company Upper Sandusky

Achiever Board Set for Saturday Meeting

Members of the Achievers Association Board of Directors will meet Saturday in the Civic Association. The session precedes the regular monthly meeting next Wednesday. A preliminary discussion will outline plans for a February tour of local industry.

Achievers Association Civic Association

Third Grade Pupils Entertain Jefferson School PTA

The Jefferson School PTA meeting featured third grade music pupils from Jefferson School performing for members. Miss Blanche Earnhart demonstrated teaching methods, and Miss Jeannette Nidderlander reviewed The Big Fisherman. Miss Ethel Reno won the attendance prize as the group set February’s theme on better parent teacher relationships.

Jefferson School PTA Blanche Earnhart Middletown Grad Schools Jeannette Nidderland Ethel Miss Reno M. Wikoff

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