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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1948

Page

5

Philadelphia Prepares for Third Wallace Convention

Philadelphia readies for the Wallace third party convention with headquarters at Bellevue-Stratford. The July 23 session will set a platform headed by Rex Tugwell while tickets for the Shibe Park rally run from 64 cents to 2.60.

Ray Peterson Philadelphia Henry A. Wailace Bellevue-Stratford Wallace Idaho Glen H. Taylor Rexford Guy Tugwell University of Chicago New Dealer Russia Shibe Park Taylor Luke W. Wilson

Crack-down on Wolf-Wistle Siren Cars in Tacoma

Tacoma police order crackdown on automobiles with sirens sounding wolf whistles. A fine of fifty dollars is provided for violations.

Tacoma, Wash

Submarine With Oars Built Over 300 Years Ago

A crude, oar powered submarine was built in England during the reign of King James I, more than three centuries ago. The craft marks early experimentation with underwater navigation.

James I Engand

Sealed bids invited for gasoline coal contracts Middletown 1948

Legal notice announces sealed proposals for gasoline through September 30 1948 and coal through a unspecified end date. bids due July 27 1948 at 12 noon EST. requirements include proper execution on city forms and a $50 surety check. city reserves right to reject all bids. Marvin D. Clark chairman H. C. Kempf clerk.

City of Middletown Ohio Room City Building Ce Ee Marvin D. Clark H. C. Kempf

Butler County Legal Notice of Mayfield Subdivision Annexation

A petition from a majority of freeholders in Mayfield Subdivision seeks annexation to Middletown, Ohio. The Butler County Board of Commissioners sets September 14, 1948 at 11:00 AM in Hamilton for a hearing. Agent: C. D. Barker. Attorney: Maxwell Finkleman.

Board of Commissioners County of Butler State of Ohio Middletown Mayfield City of Sheffield Street Lamberton Street Urbank Plymouth Avenue Jefferson Road Board of Commissioners of Butler County the Board of Commissioners Court House Hamilton C. D. Barker Maxwell Finkleman

Democratic rally to discuss Middletown poll in Hamilton

Miss Patricia Gardner will highlight a Democratic rally at the Gas and Electric auditorium on Mary Etta Street. The meeting starts at 7 30 p m with Edward Gardner as chair and Attorney Harry L Dell presiding. All Democratic judges and clerks urged to attend. refreshments provided.

Patricia Gardner Edward J. Gardner Hamilton Gas and Electric Mary-Etta St Edward Gardner Butler County Harry L. Dell Middletown

Steel prices set to rise amid pricing shifts and higher freight costs

Prices for steel are expected to climb as US Steel's moves influence smaller firms awaiting schedules. The shift to free on board mill pricing and anticipated railroad rate increases add pressure, while coke prices rise and scrap steel gains lift. Ingot production climbs to 90.5 percent capacity with regional variations.

VU. S. Steel Steel Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Youngstown Wheeling W. Va

Bank Debits Hit New High in Middletown Area

Middletown posts an all time quarterly bank debits peak with $101 846 for the three months ending in May. Luter Pa DC City Fla Springfield Mansfield and Zanesville also hit record peaks as nationwide centers show 13 percent-plus gains. A banker cautions that single large loans can spike figures though June reports suggest a continued rising trend.

Middletown Fourth Federal Reserve District Luter DC City Fla Springfield Mansfield Zanesville

Butler County Democrats Announce Picnic After Weekend Injuries

The Butler County Democratic Party plans its annual picnic at Db. A. VV. Gardens in Hamilton on Sunday August 15 with Edward J. Gardner as chairman and John J. Lenihan leading the organizing committee. Several major weekend accidents left three injured including Mary Davies 45 in critical condition at Miami Valley Hospital and Gardner Gaiden 24 in serious condition at Middletown Hospital.

Butler County Democratic Party Db. A. VV Hamilton Edward J. Gardner Butler County Democratic Executive Committee John J. Lenihan Central Committee Middletown Harry L. Dell Thomas A. Galeese Ladies’ Democratic Club Gardner Mary Davies Flemming Rd Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Clyde Davies Harveysburg Armco Steel Corporation Gardner Gaiden South Lebanon Middletown Hospital Monroe

City Briefs Initial Meeting Set at Baird Home

Dewey Warren Herbert organization to hold an initial meeting at the home of Thomas W. Baird located at 2809 Central Ave.

Dewey-Warren-Herbert Organization Thomas W. Baird Central Ave

Longview Social Club Meeting at 7:30

The Longview Social Club meets at 7 30 PM at the home of Mrs William Call 411 Moore Street. The note lists the meeting location and host for the local social group.

Longview Social Club William Call Moore St

Legion Executive Committee Meeting Scheduled at 7 30 P M

The executive committee of the Legion is scheduled to meet at 7 30 p m to discuss upcoming events and organizational matters. Members expected to review plans for memorial activities and community outreach programs.

The Legion

Rotary Club hears 159th Assembly report in Granville

Roy L. Patterson reports to the luncheon on the 159th District Assembly held in Granville last week. Democratic judges and election clerks are summoned to a special session at Gas and Electric auditorium on Mary Etta Street at 7 30 p m.

Rotary Club 159Th Granville Roy L. Patterson Gas and Electric Auditorium Mary Etta St

Cooperative Club Dinner at Camp Hook Hosted by Scout Executive

The Cooperative Club will be dinner guests of Paul O. Parker, Boy Scout executive, at Camp Hook at 6 p.m. The event highlights a local club engagement with a regional scouting leader.

Paul O. Parker Boy Scout Camp Hook

Brake-testing demonstration on North Broad Street

A brake-test demonstration occurred at 1 15 p m on North Broad Street between Columbia and Tytus Avenues. Local witnesses reported the event affecting traffic on the arterial route as officials conducted the test.

Brake Tests Demonstrated On North Broad Street

A 45 minute program Tuesday at 1 15 p m on North Broad Street between Columbia and Tytus Avenues will show braking distances at 20 30 and 40 mph using yellow paint bullets fired from front bumper revolvers. Spectators are urged to attend and volunteers may test in the demonstration car with Paul F E Wilson of the Safety Council. Harry M Pontius of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance will demonstrate proper and improper turning and other driving rules.

North Broad St Columbia Tytus Aves Paul FE. Wilson Safety Council Harry M. Pontius Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Crash injures two brothers on Route 5 near Crane's Run

Improvement was seen in Reese Ingram, 19, of 2503 Minnesota Ave, after his car rolled into a ditch on Route 5 near Crane's Run Rd Saturday. He suffered a skull fracture and cuts to the head and face. His older brother Virgil Ingram, 33, of Toledo, had face and head abrasions but is not a hospital patient.

Reese Ingram Minnesota Ave Route 5 Crane’s Run Rd Virgil Inegram Toledo

Inner-Aid Relief Promises Cure for Digestive Woes

A well-known man claims heavy meals caused swelling, gas, and constipation until using INNER-AID. He reports eating normally now with regular bowels after taking the 12 herb formula that cleanses bowels and eases stomach gas. Sold by all drug stores.

Inner-Aid

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