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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1950

Page

2

Six Thousand Twenty Nine Draft-Age Men Registered Here

Middletown draft board reported no orders received after President Truman extended the Selective Service Act. Board chair Wylie Mitchell said action remains on a three day weekly schedule with no increase in staff. Ohio plans seven induction centers to handle draftees. recruiters note a rise in enlistments due to the Korean situation. Hamilton County reports 45,758 draft registrants with about 10,000 1-A fit for service.

Truman Middletown Wylie Mitchell Mitchell State Office Ohio Armed Forces Chester W. Goble Selective Service Goble Recrui Army, Navy Air Force Columbus Cincinnati Hamilton County

Lebanon survey shows limited eligible men for induction

Warren County's total manpower pool reaches 1 975, with Mrs Marjorie Kevenaugh, clerk of the Selective Service board, stating only five men are instantly available for induction while about 7065 have been classified as 1 A.

Lebanon Warren County Marjorie Kevenaugh County Selective Service Board

Draft Law Limits to Class One, Urges Fast Re-registration

Mitchell notes the draft tally covers all classifications while Truman approves a plan for class one conscripts only. Middletown draft board chair urges all 18 year olds and recently discharged veterans to register at the Legion Home on Le Main St immediately, stressing timely re registration benefits. State Selective Service Headquarters today be

Mitchell Truman Middletown

Sunset Pool Closed Next Wednesday For Aquatic Show

Sunset pool will be closed all day Wednesday to allow an aquatic show at Armco's birthday party. Rom Kre mer, supervisor, said yester day. Yankee and Douglas pools will be open as usual.

Sunset Armco Rom Kremer Douglas Asuel

Aviation Club Plans Bomb Contest at Hook Field

The Middletown Aviation Club announces a Sunday Bomb Contest with friendly planes and flour sacks as bombs. About 16 light planes and many members will compete starting at 2 p.m. at Hook Field Middletown Airport. Prizes await the three closest drops. The club also invites members to a regular meeting Tuesday evening with a picnic near the Police Station fence.

Middletown Hook Field Marion Wetzel Middletown Aviation Club Prives

Estate appraised of Anna F Baker in Hamilton probate

The estate of the late Anna F Baker of Middletown sister of former Gov James M Comn of Dayton was appraised at 942 707 in probate court papers filed today. Assets listed include 34000 in accounts receivable 24000 in real estate 575 in personal goods and 132 in stocks and securities. The appraisal was filed by Robert Yder L T Palmer and W A Harrison all of Middletown.

Anna F. Baker Middletown James M. Comn Dayton Hamilton Robert Yder L. T. Palmer W. A. Harrison

Middletonian Charged In Hamilton Shooting

Willie White Jr 24 of Middletown is held on charges of shooting L C Johnson 33 in Hamilton. Johnson was wounded in the head during a family dispute at Johnsons residence and admitted to Mercy Hospital in serious condition.

Hamilton Mercy Hospital Middletown Toda Willie White, Jr Michigan Ave L. C. Johnson Long &J Johnson White

Navy Recruit Moore completes training in San Diego

Russell Eugene Moore, a seaman apprentice in the USN and son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Moore of 3007 Omaha St, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego. He entered service on April 19, 1950, after attending Monroe High School and working at Floyd Moore's Grocery. PFC Donald Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Williams, is on a 10 day furlough with his parents before reporting to Camp Stoneman, Calif, for overseas duty.

Russell Eugene Moore USN Lloyd Moore Omaha St Naval Training Center San Diego Calif Moore Naval Service Navy Monroe Hi School Floyd Moore Pfc Donald Williams Wilson Willams Camp Stoneman

Longview Board To Meet Monday

The Longview Social Service League will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at 1312 Young St. at the home of Mrs. Jenny Barker Gates. Anyone interested in the league's work is invited to attend.

Longview Social Service League Jenny Barker Gates Young St

Scanton County's oldest resident dies at nearly 101

Mrs Rebecca Goodwin Ross, Scanton County's oldest resident, died yesterday after an eight day illness, just three weeks shy of her 101st birthday. The death ends a long life marked by local presence and family ties across the community.

Scanton County Rebecca Goodwin Ross

Bank balance sheet shows total liabilities and capital

The document lists time deposits of individuals and organizations, deposits of the United States Government, and various certified checks. It totals liabilities and capital at 13 496 468 08 with capital accounts and notes on common stock par value 150,000.00. Notary statements by C. E. Burke certify the date in July 1950.

Cal Call Seaten United States Desea

Woman Charged In Car Mishap Near Eaton

Mrs. Margaret Brilliant of Winter Park Florida pled guilty to violating the assured clear distance law after a Route 127 collision north of Eaton. She was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Brilliant suffered a bruised chest. her daughter Ellen 16 had a bruised nose. son David 11 a sprained ankle. Donald R. Hurd 14 escaped injury. cars were badly damaged.

Eaton Margaret Brilliant Winter Park Fla Justice of the Peace C.M. Smith Route 127 Joe Lee Brilliant Donald R. Hurd Route 4 Eileen David Hurd Kant

Hamilton Worker Escapes Cave-in

Hamilton worker Rhein hart, 40, escaped serious injury after being buried to the waist in a sewer cave-in at 3574 Free Iman Ave during a construction project. He was freed by fellow workers James Brock, Ray Brock, and Ernest Femimert. Police and a cruiser were dispatched but Rheinhart had been evacuated before officers arrived.

Hamilton Dewey Rheinhart Buckeye Iman Ave Rheinhart James Brock South 12Th St Ray Brock Edison Ave Ernest Femimert

Tent meeting to open in Cleveland at Olivet church

The Rev. E. W. Ward will conduct a 10 day tent meeting for the Rev. Louis Smith at altitudeMore Street and Michigan Avenue beginning Monday July 10. In Washington the Labor Relations Board ordered a collective bargaining election for maintenance and production employees of the Doe Company in Cleveland.

E. W. Ward Second Olivet Baptist Church Cleveland Louis Smith Altimore St Michigan Ave Washington The Labor Relations Board Maintenace Doeee

At the Movies Paramount Showings This Weekend

Saturday screenings include Hollywood Vanities starring Robert Alda and Peggy Stewart at 1 15 3 45 6 10 and 8 40 pm Rocketship X M with Lloyd Bridges and Osa Moss en at 2 20 4 45 7 15 and 8 45 pm Sunday features My Friend Irma Goes West with Marie Wilson and John Lund at 1 18 3 20 5 25 7 30 and 9 40 pm

Paramount Robert Alda Peggy Stewart Lioyd Bridges Osa Mossen Friend Irma Marie Wilson John Lund

Strand Schedule Highlights This Weekend

Saturday listings show Prince of Foxes starring Tyrone Power and Orson Wells at 2 6 15 and 9 45 p.m. Also North west Stampede with Joan Leslie and James Craig at 4 30 and 8 05 p.m. Sunday Desperadoes starring Randolph Scott and Glenn Ford at 3 15 6 30 and 9 40 p.m. Also Renegades with Evelyn Keyes and Larry Parks at 1 40 5 and 8 15 p.m.

Tyrone Power Orson Wells Joan Leslie James Craig Desperadoes Randolph Scott Glenn Ford Renegades Evelyn Keyes Larry Parks

Man Held In Attack Of Local Woman

A 46 year old man, Charles Agee of 3114 Omaha Street, was charged with criminal attack after allegedly entering a local house through a kitchen window and beating a 7 year old Middle town housewife. Police said the suspect admitted entering the home but denied forcing the attack. The victim described being beaten about the face and left leg after hearing an entry between 1 and 4 a m. Agee was arrested at Garfield Street and Yankee Road and is to be arraigned in Municipal Court in the coming days.

Middletown Charles Agee Omaha St Conrad Ralph Bauer Agee Pering Garfield St Yankee Rd Edtrolmen Don Wallace Ralph Trimbie Robert Walton Cincinnati The Vic Bauer

Middletown Police Report Three Car Crash Damage

A three car accident reported by Middletown police caused 900 dollars in damage with no injuries. Ike Combs 27 of 1205 Askew St drove west on North Ave striking a car at 1413 North Ave owned by Grover Hunt 21 of 1818 North Ave, pushing Hunt’s car into another parked vehicle owned by Robert Garrett of 1811 North Ave. Combs faced arrest for no operator's license and failed to register his car.

Middletown Polce Ike Combs Askew St North Ave Grover Hunt Hunt Robert Garrett Northve Combs Faure Lafayette St Marlene Carrington Lafayette Vernon Wright Excelld Carrington Wright Frank Gelter Yankee Rd Alfred Rialler Lamberton St Central Ave Curtis St

Pleven Strives to Forge New French Cabinet

Paris AP Rene Pleven, France's defense minister, began forming a new cabinet as a political crisis deepened. He must secure support from Ex-Premier de Queuille's Radicals, Ridault's MRP, and the Socialists to stabilize the government. Pleven, 4 years in, leads the Democratic and Socialist Union of the Resistance.

PARIS Rene Pleven France Pleven de Queuille Radical Socialiste Georges Ridault Popular Republican Movement MRP Democratic and Socialist Union of the Resistance UDSR The Radicals

Municipal Court Fines Tally After DUI and Disorderly Conduct

Municipal Court yesterday fined John Donathan 100 dollars plus costs for driving while under suspension after a May 31 DUI arrest and one year license suspension. he also received 30 days in jail. Roger Lee Jones was fined 100 dollars with six month license suspension for operating under the influence. Iola Shepherd and William Clarence Hurley, both of 216 State St, were fined 10 dollars with costs for disorderly conduct.

John Donathan Baltimore St Donathan Roger Lee Jones Calumet St Iola Shepherd State St William Clarence Hurley

Trenton Sewing Club Elects New Officers

The Silver Chain Sewinglab met at Mrs. Harry Hol ister’s home in Trenton last night to elect officers. Mrs. Lottie Ditmark was chosen president with Miss Maude Williams as vice president, Miss Carrie Triplet as secretary, and Miss Catherine Roberts as treasurer. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for Mrs. Berenice Busby’s home.

Silver Chain Sewinglab Harry Holister Trenton Lottie Ditmark Maude Williams Carrie Triplet Catherine Roberts Berenice Busby

Population estimate for Washington DC metro area

The Census Bureau estimates the Washington DC metropolitan area population at 1,402,000. This figure reflects the latest nationwide demographic update and highlights the metro region's growth compared with prior counts.

Washington, D. C Census Bureau

Vital Statistics Entries Across Franklin Venice and Washington

Vital statistics items list individuals with ages and places including Howard Corwin of Franklin Elijah Jones of 1518 Plum Edwin Trunk aged 75 of Venice Me and Mrs. Dick Gillen of Washington Court House Fayette County capital Washington Court House reflecting local records.

Howard Corwin Franklin Elijah Jones Dick Gillen Washin Court House Fayette County Washington Court House

Middletown youths named in local records

Thomas Vaughn Smith a 19 year old machinist of 102 North Sutphin Middletown and Helena Hampton a 17 year old sales clerk of 1802 Westwn Ave Middletown appear in local records with ages and professions noted.

Thomas Vaughn Smith North Sutphin Middletown Helena Hampton Wn Ave

Hospital Names Incomplete List Of Medical Patients

A garbled tube of names lists patients and their addresses spanning Middletown Winona Park Street and nearby areas. The fragment mentions Jayne Lynn Keehner Perry L Clarke Linda Carol Campbell and several others with family references and street locations, indicating a hospital patient roll.

Jayne Lynn Keehner Robert Keehner Middletown Perry L. Clarke Winona Ane Weiss Park St Anna Graf South Broad St Aeeee Riehl Kunz Ave Harrison Wallace Veterans Village Clarence Baker Prospect Ave Bar Laycock Wm.ter Laycock Linda Carol Campbell Pier Campbell Franklin, Medical Frank Geery Brentwood St

Maintenance Fixed For Mrs. Sinatra

SANTA MONICA Calif AP Pending trial September 8 of Nancy Sinatra s separate maintenance suit her estranged husband Frankie the crooner must pay her 2750 monthly for support of herself and three minors one Superior Court also ae Sinatra orney fees to eer 800 in a te tion with the suit

Santa Monica Calif Nancy Sinatra Frankie the Crooner Ae Sinatra Orney

Training Time Cut Great Lakes Navy Recruit Courses

The training period for naval recruits at Great Lakes Naval Training Center was shortened from 14 to 11 weeks. Capt J S Keating said no reason was given for the change, issued on orders from Washington.

Great Lakes, Ill J. S Keating Great Lakes Naval Training Center Washington

Obituary of Elijah Jones1920s style notice

Funeral arrangements for Elijah Jones 57 of 1518 Plum are incomplete at Maxberry Funeral Home. Survived by wife Mattie Jones, five daughters Helen Hilliard Cleveland Cordia Adame Toledo Loretta Henderson Detroit Lora Williams Chicago Lydie Jones Cleveland, three sons Elmer Leslie Elijah Jr, three brothers Claire Dayton Robert Paris Allan Lexington, two sisters Sue Daughty Columbus Lizzie Humphrey Columbus, four grandchildren and 28 nieces and nephews.

Elijah Jones Maxberry Jones Mattie Jones Aiso Helen Hilliard Cleveland Cordia Adame Toledo Loretta Henderson Detroi Lora Williama Chiccago Mies Lydie Jones Elmer Leslie Elijah, Jr Claire Dayton, O Robert Paris Allan Lexington Sue Daughty Columbus Lizzie Humphrey

Death of Edwin Trunk Former Middletown Cashier

Word was received here today of the death last week of Edwin Trunk 75 at his home near Venice He was the former cashier of the Middletown Collateral Loan Association serving from 1912 to 1948 He moved from Middletown to Hamilton and then Venice Funeral services were held at Queen of Peace Church Millville with burial in Richmond Indiana He is survived by his widow and a brother.

Venice Edwin Trunk Middletown Middletown Collateral Loan Association Trunk Hamilton Queen of Peace Millville Richmond Ind

Franklin man Franklin Rotary member dies at 74

Franklin Howard J. Corwin longtime Franklin resident and former field manager for Miami Valley Costed Pace Company died at 10 36 a m Friday at 525 Park Ave Franklin He retired about a year ago due to ill health Survived by a son Frank of Norwood and a sister in law Delpha Blechoff Services will be in Franklin with Rev Ray Gata officiating Burial at Woodhill Cemetery Call after 2 49 p m Sunday

Franklin Howard J. Corwin Park Ave Corwin Miami Valley Costed Pae Company Franklin Rotary Club Esgies Eastern Star Lodge Frank Norwood, O Delpha Blechoff

Trenton man Robert Reynolds dies at 25

Robert E Reynolds 25 of Trenton Route 1 died 11 58 a m Friday at Mercy Hospital Hamilton A Marine veteran he worked at Armco Steel as an apprentice in maintenance Born in Hamilton he belonged to American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Collinsville Grange and Seven Mile Presbyterian Church Survived by wife Betty son Michael his parents Mrs and Mr Earl Reynolds siblings Janet Ahton Richard L and two more relatives Burial in Collinsville Cemetery Funeral Monday 2 pm at McCoy Leffier Funeral Home with Reverend Wendell Pontius officiating Military rites by Middletown American Legion Post 218 at funeral home and grave Friends may call Sunday 2 5 and 7 10 pm

Trenton Robert E. Reynolds Mercy Hospital Hamilton Reynolds Armco Steel Corporation Reynold American Legion Collinsvi Grange Marine 1St Division Seven Mile Presbyterian Church Betty Michael Ey Earl Reynolds Oxford Janet Reynolds Ahton Richard L Bay Shore L. J Leonard Reynolds Mabel Beiser Seven Mile McCoy- Leffier Wendell Pontius Collinsville Middletown American Legion Post 218

Deaths by The Associated Press: Edmonstoune Cranstoune and Robert R. Wagon

LANARK Scotland Lieut Col Charlie J Edmonstoune Cranstoune 73 vice lieutenant of Lanarkshire dies. NEW YORK Robert R Wagon 62 former president of the National Association of Manufacturers and head of the Manning Maxwell and Moore crane and hoist firm, long resident of Ashtabula.

Preas New York Robert R. Wagon National Association of Manufacturers Manning, Maxwell and Moore Ashtabu

Overtaxed heat equipment blamed for many fires

Fire officials report a spike in blazes linked to overheated heating devices as cold snaps strain household systems. Investigators warn of overloaded circuits and improper venting in several incidents across the city. Fire crews urge proper maintenance and adherence to safety guidelines to prevent further damage.

Dulles Urges Production For War Now

John Foster Dulles urged immediate expansion of U S military production after a speech. He called for converting more industry to armament to defend the nation against potential attacks by Soviet equipped communist satellite forces, including threats to Korea.

Dulles Hamilton, N John Foster Dulles Away Koree

Army moves to end strike with possible retroactive terms

The army plans action to seize conditions in effect at strike start. While not barring settlements, retroactive terms may apply after a final deal. The President labeled the strike unjustified and hinted at drastic measures to be announced. Other lines including Chicago Great Western and Great Northern are also rolling stock movements.

Chicago Great Western Great Northern Denver Rio Grande Western Western Pacific

Battles Along the Western Front Near Pyongtaek

North Korean infantry probed the western front near Pyongtaek but were repulsed as U S and South Korean forces reported heavy action in the Pyongtaek Ansong area. An American air commander arrived in the Far East to direct bomber operations. South Koreans claimed numerous prisoners in defending Yong Ju.

Pyongtaek Emmett O'Donnell 15Th Air Force Far East Far East Bomber Command Yong- Ju Chung Ju MacArthur Pyongtaeok-Ansong Chonan Cho

Three Youthful Thieves Caught in Indiana Burglary

Three boys from a Darton Ohio detention home were arrested near Mooreland Indiana after a farmer alerted deputies to a stolen car on U S 34. They admitted burglarizing several farm homes in the New Castle area and a pistol plus loot were found in the car. Their identities are withheld due to age.

New Castle Ind Henry County Darton Charlies Vories Mooreland Here U. S. 34 Vories Dayton New Castle Sea

Northern division reported in Mugung ho east of Pyongtaek

After being flanked, forces retreated from Red entrapment. A newly formed or reformed Northern division was reported operating in the Mugung ho area east of Pyongtaek. South Korean forces are said to be engaging in considerable action in this sector according to the communique.

Han Mugung Ho Pyongtaek Poe Rening

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