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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1951
Page
2
Middletown Board of Health backs ongoing polio immunization during the season until polio becomes prevalent. No local cases in 1951. Medical officials note risks vary by area and that diphtheria and whooping cough may pose greater death risks.
Mrs Evelyn Nicholas of Columbus Avenue Lebanon died at 4 a m in St Marys Hospital Knoxville after a two vehicle crash on a Scott County curve. Her husband Wilson Nicholas a Lebanon grocer and councilman was reported serious. Funeral arrangements through Oswald Funeral Home Seven Mile with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include two sons two brothers 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Miss Margery Gordon Ward died Sunday night while staying in Arlington Vermont. She was a New York City resident long ill with invalid conditions and a frequent visitor of Mr and Mrs D E Harlan of 604 South Main Street. Her brother Sloane Gordon, former News Signal and Cincinnati papers staffer, preceded her. She was the last of her immediate family and survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mrs Adele Proxmire wife of Dr T S Proxmire well known surgeon of Lake Forest died after a year of failing health. She is survived by her husband a son W E Proxmire of Wisconsin and a daughter Mrs John Baker of Lake Forest with next of kin in 104 Franklin St.
George Cliffor Coy 72 of West Chester Route 1 Hamilton died Sunday afternoon. A breeder of registered livestock and prominent exhibitor at county state and national shows, he leaves widow Minnie two sons Dean and Roger a brother Charles of West Liberty and two granddaughters. Private funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a m at Webb Funeral Home. Friends may call after 4 p m Tuesday.
Mrs. Margaret Urban, 85, will have a funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday from Colligan Funeral Home in Hamilton. She died Sunday night at home, with details released by the family.
Lima and Portu gal details show Jorge MacLean, 43, Peruvian minister to Portu gal who had returned to Lima after reassignment from Lisbon. In Massachusetts PROF Jose Bori Alemany, 56, instructor in comparative literature and romance languages at Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh.
Fred B. Ashley 71, vice president of Pruett Schaffer Chemical Company, prominent Pittsburgh business figure, obituary notes his leadership role and age at death.
Mexico City Herbert G Master 41 administrative officer of the U S Embassy serves in the capital with duties tied to diplomatic staff and consular operations.
Detective Herbert Frazier reported a break-in at the First Church of Christ at 1914 First Ave. A children's department bank was rifled through an open south window. The bank held an undisclosed amount. office files were ransacked but nothing else taken. Owen Bailey, janitor, identified the access point.
A 19 jewel watch valued at 400 dollars disappeared yesterday from the YMCA. Bill Apple reported the theft and alerted authorities.
Franklin Village Council ordered Mayor J. T. Riley to revoke licenses of two taxicabs run by P. J. Adams 30. Adams allegedly did not obtain two city driver licenses for his cab operators. Council also approved subdivision plans by John Francis of Sixth Street and tabled Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company gas franchise petition for further study.
A weather forecast predicts showers and possible thunderstorms spreading from the north to this area tonight and tomorrow. Rain totals should stay under a half inch with slightly warmer conditions tomorrow followed by cooler days Friday. Yesterday’s high reached 93 and the low was 70 with current readings around 70 at 5 30 today.
Arlington Knolls subdivision received tentative approval from the City Planning Commission. J. D. Sawyer must file a final plat with noted reservations on a street extension opposed by Orchard St Fleming and Santa Fe Rd residents. Final action rests with the Planning Commission before City Commission approval. The board also granted a temporary curb cut for Cecil Runyan to operate a parking lot at North School property.
In a crowded Franklin court, four people faced heavy fines for driving while intoxicated. Gordon Allen and Elmer Sturgill each paid 100 dollars plus costs with some suspended amounts, Archie Courney faced 100 dollars plus costs with 35 suspended, and Viva Wilson was fined 150 dollars plus costs with suspended damages. Other actions included dismissed assault charges and a bond for George Jones forfeited after failure to appear.
Columbus reports dairy specialist Jerry R Ellsworth says USDA scientists have developed a smooth whey protein spread. The product aims to repurpose billions of pounds of whey yearly, with uses ranging from livestock feed to process cheese and candy, addressing waste of valuable nutrients.
A Woods County farmers and ranchers meeting on a rainmaking project was postponed because the rainmaking corporation forecast rain and predicted lower attendance.
Colored News Union Baptist Flower Club met at Mrs. Frank Mahone's home on Seven teenth Ave for a weighing contest to raise money for the treasury. Refreshments were served to listed members and guests, including Mrs. Cora Brooks and Mrs. Elizabeth McCluffy. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Conley's home.
The first American flag to fly over southern California was raised at Old San Diego in 1846 marking a pivotal moment in the region’s transition during the Mexican-American era.
City manager H W Starick urged the New York Central railroad to adopt diesel engines in the Sutphin McKinley Street area. He sent a letter to officials and pressed for a meeting on about eight items, including the Neibar Shafer Street underpass project, switch tracks negotiations, depot relocation, and crossing blocking. Residents had petitioned last week to cut smoke and cinder pollution from trains near homes.
Ohio Selective Service Director C W Goble says registrants with pre induction physicals may enlist by August 1, extending the earlier July 15 deadline. Men ordered to report cannot enlist. Local recruiters report ongoing enlistment for ages 17 to 28 in the Marines and 17 to 35 in the Army and Air Force.
J B Lane of Detroit paid a 25 dollar fine plus costs after a squire's court ruling in Germantown for reckless operation linked to a Saturday crash on Conservancy Road near Germantown Dam. Oscar Riley of Middletown suffered a skull fracture and other injuries but was released from Middletown Hospital. Burkhardt escaped injury.
Police investigated five minor accidents yesterday with no injuries. The $225 damage arose at Queen Ave and Wilson St when cars driven by Richard Lemons and James Greene collided. A driver failed to stop after hitting a parked car on Philadelphia Ave, involved by Robert Thompson.
Cpl Donald A Myers, previously with a medical unit of the 25th Division in Korea, has been assigned to Camp Gifu on Honshu. He is the son of Mrs Pearl Myers of 57 South Main Street and his wife Mrs Eliko Myers resides in Japan.
Workmen using torches began dismantling iron fire escapes at North School to clear space for a new parking lot. Lawrence Blumberg said the Board of Education will have first pick of usable iron and his firm will scrap the rest. The board keeps material it can’t replace for ongoing construction. The agreement with Cecil Runyan, Gulf Service Station operator, continues until sale and disposal of the property.
The Associated Press science editor Howard W. Blakeslee, author of two best sellers released in Japan, has prepared a third book focused on the hydrogen bomb for the Japanese market.
West Middletown family protests Army explanations of Pfc. Charles W. Conarroe death in Korea. Father says statements don’t jibe as second Army report clarifies training and life insurance fitness, noting insurance and military fitness rely on different standards. The 21-year-old served three years in the Air Force before being drafted in January and killed April 7.
An informal event at Camp Hook marks the 25th anniversary of the Hook donation. The gathering starts at 5:45 p.m. with dinner to follow in the dining hall. Civic leaders and business guests will be introduced, a camp fire ceremony will honor Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Hook, and scouts will present an aquatic display. If rain, activities move indoors.
At The Movies lists Paramount theatre times for Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday screenings include Forth Worth at 1 55, 3 50, 5 45, 7 35 and 9 35 p.m. Wednesday features The Long Dark Hall at 1 35, 4 50 and 8 10 p.m. plus The Scarf at 3 05, 6 25 and 9 40 p.m.
The Strand lists Flame Of Barbary Coast showings at 1 15, 4 45, and 8 05 p m. The Angel And The Badman plays at 2 55, 6 20, and 9 45 p m. Double Cross Bones screens at 1 15, 3 45, 6 20, and 9 00 p m. My Forbidden Past appears at 2 30, 5 10, 7 45, and 10 25 p m.
The Colonial presents The Frogmen on Tuesday and Wednesday with showings at 1 15, 3 25, 5 35, 7 45 and 9 55 p.m. The schedule lists five daily slots for the action thriller.
Police Chief Joseph Blackmore announced tentative auto safety inspections for Safety Week July 23 29. Scouts and leaders will run a 1 to 6 p.m. lane on Verity Parkway south of Fourteenth Avenue with one patrolman in charge.
Franklin school board from a Monday meeting filled three of five teacher vacancies. Arnold Jackson with Miami University and University of Cincinnati credentials takes the place of Roberta Wardwell. Lucille Fealey and Diane King were added to intermediate and vocal music duties, while Eugene Bennett resigned to join Oyler Junior High in Cincinnati. A 10 percent raise was approved for non teaching staff and substitutes’ pay increased by one dollar.
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