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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1948

Page

2

Officials Discuss Water Supply Study And Church Permit

City officials held a luncheon meeting with Cincinnati engineer H C Nutting to review a water mains study that may lead to changes to increase system efficiency. Grace Baptist Church secured a permit for a brick one story church on Wilmore Dr at an estimated cost of 23750, sparking protests from nearby property owners who have hired an attorney.

Wilmore Dr Grace Baptist Church Orville Carson Wilbraham Rd Carson Grand Ave H. C. Nutting Cincinnati Manchester Fred J. Schatzmann Harold Steepleton Floyd Brown Company R. A. Pochel C. E. Beatty Marvin D. Clark Clark East End

Wallace May Win Place On Ohio Ticket

In Columbus AP reports that Ohio Supreme Court justices weighed Wallace third party eligibility to appear on the November ballot. The hearings focused on whether the secretary of state's loyalty affidavit and delegate elected convention rules barred nominating petitions for two Wallace presidential electors.

Columbus Henry A. Wallace Ohio State Supreme Court Wallace Edward J. Hummel Hummel Secretary of State

It Ain't The Noise It’s The Discords

Police were called when residents complained a 14 year old boy was practicing his corner on the front porch keeping neighbors awake. Officers ordered him indoors to practice.

Harry James Vanderveer St

Europe sees larger bread grain output this year

Europe will produce more bread grains including wheat and rye than in 1946 1947 but overall output remains about 15 percent below pre war levels.

Europe

Sunset Contest Attracts Crowd In Sunset Park Parade

A Tuesday night pageant drew over 200 spectators to Sunset Park where 50 children paraded under Miss Joanne Day. Winners included Funniest Jim C Thompson and Gail Darragh as fat man, Pretty Nancy Yocum, Groom Joyce Hackney, Best dressed cowboys Philip Bartel, Johnny Flour and Brandy Casper, and Most original Wayne Hidy with Dick Lane as devil.

Sunset Park Fat Man Joanne Day Jim C. Thompson Gail Judy Darragh Stevie Geckeler Nancy Yocum Joyce Hackney Susan Griswold Kay Yocum Janie Griswold Merrily Day Penny Yocum Wayne Hidy Prospector Dick Lane Devil Lois Cramer Philip Bartel Jodohnny Flour Brandy Casper Faith Heather Hidy Curtis Dunbad Jim Frey Tonto Carol Grier Kay Dominick

Police Association Hears Dean Stanley

Three officers from the Middle Town Police Department attended a Southwestern Ohio Police and Sheriff's Association meeting at Mathers Mill Lebanon. Dean Stanley discussed 43 years in law and cited notable cases as both defense and prosecuting attorney. Next meeting is in Hillsboro in September.

Middletown

Akron tavern owner admits slot machines widespread

Harold Boltz of Uhrichsville told the state liquor board that all drinking places in the Dover New Philadelphia Uhrichsville area have slot machines. He faces charges of possession of gambling devices and said two men own the machines and take half of the proceeds.

Akron Uhrichsville State Liquor Board Today Dover New Philadelphia Harold Boltz RFD 2 Boltz

Wrights Kitty Hawk plane valued at $1 in UK museum

A Probate Judge in Dayton, Ohio set a $1 valuation on the Wright Brothers’ Kitty Hawk plane now in a British museum. Trustees of Orville Wright’s estate requested the low figure for tax purposes as a step toward returning the artifact to the United States for display in the Smithsonian Institution, Washington.

Dayton, O Wright Brothers Rodney Love Orville Wright United States Wright Smithsonian Institution Washington

Oxford Establishes Pomerene Award

Mi ami University announces the Atlee Pomerene prize in government for the senior with top general scholarship, government courses and civic leadership. It comes from a $1,000 bequest in the estate of Ohio senator Atlee Pomerene who died in 1937.

Oxford Miami University Atlee

Lightning kills Brush cutter in Ohio near Portsmouth

Proctor Shepherd aged 43 was struck by lightning while clearing a right of way for a power line during a storm near Portsmouth Ohio. He died at the scene.

Portsmouth Proctor Shepherd Here

City Commission to discuss garbage poles and water works tonight

City officials will hear from Middletown Service Company owner Carl Kash about contract renewal for exclusive garbage hauling as bids will be read. Middletown Gas and Electric and Bell Telephone will discuss pole placement in new subdivisions and a plan for Nelbar underpass costs.

City Commission Carl B. Kash Middletown Service Company Kash Middletown Gas and Electric Company Bell Telephone Company Hayden Tobias Orchard St Fred J. Schatzmann Neibar St Schatzmann R. A. Pochel Harold Steepleton Floyd Brown Company Marton, C Water Works H. B. Lammers Cincinnati

Child Hurt In Minor Accident

Five year old Richard Phillips suffered facial and knee bruises after running into the right fender of a car driven by Dale McCreary. He was treated and released. Separately James Cox, 21, Manchester Hotel, was arrested for driving without a license after a collision with Garland Barr. Cox posted bond and set to appear in court. Other incidents involved two cars damaged on Manchester Ave when Eugene Mitchel pulled from a curb and hit John Rickert’s vehicle.

Richard Phillips Charles St Dale McCreary James Cox Manchester Cox Verity Pkvy Garland Barr Oberon John Rickert Hamilton Eugene Mitchel North Ave Manchester Ave Rickert Mitchel

Bomb Tests Planned Off Santa Rosa Island This July

Extensive buzz bomb tests will be carried out off Santa Rosa Island July 16 and 22 announced by the Eg lin Field Air Force Base public relations office. Civilian and commercial craft were warned to keep clear of the area under the direction of the air proving ground command.

Panama City Fla Santa Rosa Island Eglin Field Air Force Base Air Proving Ground Command

Truman Names Henderson Ambassador to India and Nepal

President Truman designated Lou Henderson as ambassador to India and minister to Nepal. Henderson currently directs near eastern and African affairs for the State Department and will replace Henry F. Grady, newly named ambassador to Greece.

Washington Truman Lou Henderson India Nepal Henderson State Department Henry F. Grady Greece

At the Movies Paramount Shows Magic Town

Paramount screens Magic Town starring James Stewart and Jane Wyman on Wednesday and Thursday. Showings at 1 15 3 20 5 25 7 30 and 9 35 p m provide multiple daily performances.

Paramount Magic Town James Stewart Jane Wyman

Dixie Cruise-In Screening of Murder My Sweet

Dick Powell Claire Treavor and Anne Shirley star in Murder My Sweet at the Dixie Cruise-In with showings at 8 45 and 11 20 p m. Enjoy a late night cinema in an outdoor venue.

Dixie Cruise Dick Powell Claire Treavor Anne Shirley

Ohioans Omit Lausche From Delegate Breakfast

Frank J. Lausche, Democratic Ohio gubernatorial nominee, was missing from a Democratic convention delegates breakfast at the Penn Sheraton. Lausche said no invitation was issued and he attended later with his wife, while former Gov. George White and others were present. The event was hosted by U S Treasurer W A Julian and chaired by Ray T. Miller, a rival in the May primary.

Philadelphia Frank J. Lausche Ohio Penn Sheraton Lausche Warwick Michael J. Kirwan Youngstown George White Marietta U. S W. A. Julian Ray T. Miller Cleveland Miller

Youths Tour Local Ice Plant On Educational Trip

A YMCA program for 40 to 50 boys will tour Middletown Ice and Coal Co. tomorrow at 2 30 p m. After the visit they will swim at the Y. Earlier trips went to Aeronca and Gardner Richardson plants. A hike near town is planned next Thursday. Avalon Dairy tour follows the week after.

YMCA Middletown Ice and Coal Co Phil Knight Aeronca Gardner-Richardson Knight Avalon Dairy

Jade Color Variations Across Types and Shades

Jade ranges from deep green to black and white or cream. rarer stones show red, mauve, or mottled patterns.

Funeral for Mrs Louise M Schueller at McCoy Leffler

Mrs. Louise M. Schueller died Monday night at 617 Waite Street. Her funeral will be Thursday at 2 30 p m at the McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev H H Jung of St Pauls Church officiating. Burial follows in Woodside Cemetery. Eastern Star service is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 p m with calling hours Wednesday 3 to 10 p m.

Louise M. Schueller Waite St McCoy - Leffler H. H. Jung St. Paul's Church

Funeral arrangements for John Hendrenhan 65

John Hendrenhan died Tuesday morning at Middletown Hospital. A solemn requiem mass will be sung at St. John's Church Friday at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call Schramm Funeral Home Wednesday 2 to 10 p.m., Thursday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles meet Thursday 7:30 p.m., Holy Name Society at 8 p.m.

John Hendrenhan Middletown Hospital St. John’s Church Woodside Schramm Funeral Order of Eagles Funeral Holy Name Society

Girl Scouts Plan Fall Activities

Organization committee discusses fall plans with Mrs. Garnet L. Church executive director. Leadership problems and meeting places are identified as key issues. Each committee member will oversee a block of troops and organize each troop in her charge.

Girl Scouts Garnet L. Church

Fire Runs Include Auto Battery Short at Central Ave

Yesterday's fire runs included a false alarm and an automobile fire. The vehicle owned by Frank Clendenin at 2009 Henry Ave incurred 25 dollars in damage when a battery cable under the front seat shorted near Verity Pkwy and Central Ave. A separate item mentions an oriental run with garden designs.

Frank Clendenin Henry Ave Verity Pkwy Central Ave

Nothing New In Two Violent Death Cases In Middle Town

No new developments in the two violent deaths near Middle town. Lawrence E. Lowe, charged with first degree murder of Mrs. Vera Ingram, awaits bail under attorney Ben Worcester. Lowe held without bond after a Monday preliminary hearing. In the unsolved case of 81-year-old Miss Fannie Imhoff, Coroner Garret J. Boone has not certified the death. she was found strangled with a rope in a wash shed behind her Tren ton home.

Middletown Ben Worcester Lawrence E. Lowe Vera Ingram Lowe Richard Wilmer Fannie Imhoff Trenton Garret J. Boone Miss Imhoff

Laundry theft and pool disturbance reported by police

Police report a $100 laundry theft from John Barr at 1829 Baltimore St with $10 missing from an envelope. items included sheets towels and clothing. Dan Magaly of Milner Hotel was slugged by a man with two girls named by the victim. the girls deny knowledge. Seven teenage boys were ordered from Sunset Swimming pool at 11:43 p m and warned of court citation if found there again.

John Barr Baltimore St Barr Dan Magaly Milner Hotel Central Ave West Alley Sunset Swimming Pool

Theft report and car theft noted in Ohio neighborhood

Tom Hensey reports a bicycle stolen from the Armco East Side parking lot at 1300 Elm Street. Robert F. Moon says his car license 868 MJ was taken from the back yard early today in Ohio. The report also includes a state insurance certification for The Central Surety and Insurance Corporation with financial figures as of December 31, 1947 and dated July 1, 1948 in Columbus Ohio.

Tom Hensey Elm St Armco State OF Ohio Central Surety and Insurance Corporation Kansas City Missouri Columbus Ohio W. Lee Shield lIns

INNER-AID Clears Gas and Restores Sleep Claims

A local resident reports relief from gas and constipation after using INNER-AID a twelve-juice herbal mix. Advertised to cleanse bowels, remove old bile, enliven the liver, and aid digestion when taken before meals, the product is sold at drug stores.

Permit Granted for 2704 Central Ave Foundation

The Building Commissioner issued a permit to Gus Valen for laying the foundation of a large home at 2704 Central Ave. The foundation permit is valued at 2000 dollars. Plans for the remaining structure are not yet finished but work is expected to begin, Corson said.

Gus Valen Central Ave Corson

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