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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1948

Page

6

Executive Board Plans Middletown Club Actions

The Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs executive board met at the Girls Club with Miss Bes Hoover presiding. They approved Charter Revision Committee recommendations for Middletown's city charter and announced the Southwest District conference in Middletown on October 26. The federation’s first meeting is September 28 in the Girls Club with Judge Charles Hoffman as guest speaker and Mrs C Thomson directing the musical program.

Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs Miss Bes Hoover Middletown Miss Hoover Federation of Women's Clubs of Ohio C. Thomson

Local births tallied from multiple households in city listings

Mr and Mrs George Williams report a boy at 1820 Grand Ave and several others welcome daughters and sons this week. Families include Estil Collins 1607 Central Ave Milford Dennis 1608 Philadelphia St Charles Fisher Trenton Norval McGraw 2700 Jefferson Rd Jerry Salyer Dayton Homer Stevenson Middletown route 2 Frank Bates Middletown route 2 Sanford Henderson 706 Eighteenth Ave Benjamin Hunter 820 Ninth Ave plus an out of town birth in Hartford Conn. Nylon carpets from Jefferson Carpets touted as moth resistant for home use.

Milford Dennis Philadelphia St Charles Fisher Trenton Norval McGraw Jefferson Rd Jerry Salyer Dayton Homer Stephenson Middletown Frank Bates Sanford Henderson Eighteenth Ave Benjamin Hunter Ninth Ave Henry Clarke Lauretta Slifer New York City Hartford Hospital Hartford Conn Co. M. Slifer Jefferson

Notices for meetings and photos must reach editor timely

Society editor must receive reports of club lodge and church meetings and social events by 10 30 a m the day after the event to appear in the paper Photographs for Sunday editions must be in the office by Thursday noon to be used

Hospital Notices List of Surgeries and Medicines

In The Hospital Donald and Richard Armstrong sons of Mr and Mrs Donald Armstrong of South Clinton Street underwent surgery. Delaine Dohn daughter of Mr and Mrs William Dohn of Douglas Street had surgery. Mrs Raymond Davis of Waynesville Route 2 medical. Robert Millard Jr of Franklin medical. Harold Anness of Fifteenth Avenue surgery. William Kreager of Grand Avenue surgery. Etta Hefflin daughter of Mr and Mrs Garland Hefflin of Grand Avenue surgery. Gary Payton son of Mr and Mrs Melville Payton of Navaho Street medical. Mrs Thomas Hudson of Waneta Street medical. Robert Brown of Germantown Route 1 medical. Dave Hollon of Oxford State Road medical.

Donald and Richard Armstrong Donald Armstrong South Clinton St Delaine Dohn William Dohn Douglas St Surgical Raymond Davis Waynesville Robert Millard, Jr Franklin Harold Anness Fifteenth Ave William Kreager Grand Ave Etta Hefflin Garland Hefflin Gary Payton Melville Payton Navaho St Thomas Hudson Waneta St Robert Brown Germantown Dave Hollon Oxford State Rd

Local Residents Named in Community Notices

Vern Keister of Germantown, Mrs. Lawrence Hannah of Elmo PI, Ruth Ann Stamper daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Stamper of Dixie Heights, Mrs. Charles Bailey of Eaton, Rico Ingram of Minnesota Ave, Mrs. Glen White of Franklin, Mrs. George Neal of Grenada, Miss Louise Stahl of South Main St, Mrs. H C Monson Jr of Eldora Dr are listed in this community notice.

Vern Keister Germantown Lawrence Hannah Elmo PI Ruth Ann Stamper Chester Stamper Dixie Heights Charles Bailey Eaton Rici Ingram Minnesota Ave Glen White Franklin George Neal Grenada Ave Louise Stahl South Main St H. C. Monson, Jr Eldora

Mayflower Past Councilors Install New Officers

Mayflower Past Councilors met at Mrs Otis Cains home with installation of officers as the highlight. Installed were Mrs Gerald Fagan president Mrs Velma Conrad vice president Mrs Bess Barnes treasurer Mrs Joe Ditmeyer recording secretary Mrs Viewe Click senior assistant recording secretary Next meeting set for August 19 at Mrs Adolph Roberts Hughes Street home A delicious lunch was served later. An optical radar for surveying earth surfaces has been developed using light pulses and travel time to measure distance.

Mayflower Otis Cain Gerald Fagan Velma Conrad Bess Barnes Joe Ditmeyer Viewe Click Adolph Roberts Hughes St

Engagement announced at Deger home for Mayda Deger

At a family dinner held at 611 Clark Street Mr and Mrs Clarence Deger announced the engagement of their eldest daughter Mayda to Thomas J Sauers son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Sauers of 2117 Central Avenue Mayda is a Middletown High School graduate employed by Gardner Richardson Company Thomas a Holy Trinity School graduate and World War II veteran who served 37 months in the Pacific and also works for Gardner Richardson Company

Clarence F. Deger Clark St Mayda Thomas J. Sauers Patrick W. Sayers Central Ave Miss Deger Middletown High School Gardner Richardson Company Holy Trinity School Sayers Gardner-Richardson Company

Community Meetings and Luncheon Events Noted

Unity Council to meet at Knights of Malta Hall this evening with Mrs. J. W. Pearce residing. Silver Link Council No 223 Daughters of America to meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m. Visitors from Dayton expected. Forest Hills Country Club hosts Ladies Day luncheon and bridge tomorrow with luncheon served at 1 p m.

Unity Council Knights of Malta J. W. Pearce Silver Link Council No Daughters of America Dayton Forest Hills Country Club

Personal notes on visits and a minor burn incident

Kenneth Aldridge and Kenneth Shaffer of Woodlawn flew to Springfield to visit Miss Pat Smith. Michael Lawson aged year suffered second degree burns when a coffee pot tipped onto him. Thelma Jackson completed a Northwest tour from Chicago to Los Angeles returning via the Grand Canyon. Mrs Emery Hall and family and Mrs Charles Garrett returned from Berea Kentucky after attending their grandfather H K Richardson’s funeral.

Kenneth Aldridge Iglehart St Kenneth Shaffer Woodlawn Springfield Pat Smith Michael Clarence Lawson Wayne Ave Thelma Jackson Auburn St Chicago Northwest Minnesota North Dakota Canadian Rockies Washington Oregon San Francisco Los Angeles Grand Canyon Emery Hall West Middletown Charles Garrett East Central Ave Berea H. K. Richardson

Commission Head At Ohio Mayors Meeting

Marvin D. Clark chairman of the City Commission attends a Lorain Ohio meeting of the Ohio Mayors to discuss municipal finances and related problems. He will attend Mayor's Day on July 31 in Toledo for talks on municipal issues and recent legislation affecting cities.

Marvin D. Clark Lorain Ohio Clark Toledo

Gas firm officials dispute FPC shortage ruling in Midwest

Ohio Fuel Gas Company officials said they disagreed with the Federal Power Commission conclusion that Midwest gas shortages are more critical than in the Appalachian area. The remark followed the commission cutting 25 million cubic feet daily deliveries to the firm from the Panhandle Eastern Pipeline.

Columbus Ohio Fuel Gas Company Federal Power Commission Midwest Appalachian Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company

New Recipe For Traffic Jam

Wayne Hellenga of Three Oaks Michigan loaded his truck with red rasp berries black raspberries currants dewberries and apples. The ton and a half truck overturned on Highway 41 north of Waukegan causing traffic jam but Hellenga was not hurt.

Waukegan, Ill Wayne Hellenga Three Oaks Mich Highway 41 Were Hellenga

Middletown Safety Council Plans Public Recreation Film

The Safety Council led by Paul F. Wilson plans a 10 to 14 minute safety film on safe recreation in Middletown. The crew includes W S Geckeler Florence Powell George Crout and Andrew Roper. Cost may be as low as 35 with volunteers and a local camera hobbyist as head cameraman.

Middletown Hollywood Safety Council Paul F. Wilson Civic Association W. S Steve’’ Geckeler Florence Powell George Crout Andrew’ Roper Roosevelt Geckeler Wilson Hamilton Safety Council

Alma Long obituary in Mt Sterling ties circle of family

After an eight month illness Alma Long wife of Clay Long of Mt. Sterling Kentucky died at 4 a m Tuesday at her home. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 p m with burial in Mt Sterling. She leaves husband three children Donald Judy and Charlotte her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Bolen and a sister Mrs Thelma Eubank of Mt Sterling.

Alma Long Clay Long Mt. Sterling Jack Bolen Donald Judy Charlotte Joseph Bolen Thelma Eubank

Mrs Amanda S Moon obituary notes 10 children

Mrs Amanda S Moon widow of William H Moon died early Tuesday at Middletown Hospital after a six week illness. Born near Cambridge Illinois September 3 1872 she was daughter of John and Elizabeth Rubeck Swedish pioneers who moved to Nebraska. She lived in Middletown Dayton and returned in 1907. She belonged to several orders and was mother of ten children with six living Norman W Moon N P Donesa Mrs Walter W Marvis Bernal R Moon Harold E Moon and Mrs K D Conklin. The family will receive friends after 2 pm Wednesday J D Riggs Funeral Home. Imperial Court Amaranth will hold services 7 30 pm Wednesday. Funeral 2 pm Thursday at Woodside Cemetery.

Amanda S. Moon William H. Moon Middletown Hospital Cambridge Ill John Elizabeth Rubeck Nebraska Middletown Alice Phoebe Carey Daughters of Union Veterans Imperial Court Order of Amaranth Norman W. Moon Columbus N. P. Donesa Washington, D. C Walter W. Marvis Dayton Bernal R. Moon Harold E. Moon K. D. Conklin

Death of Charles A Short in Middletown

Charles A Short 43 of 4905 Miami Shore Dr Dayton died yesterday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton. He leaves a widow Mary and daughter Barbara Ann and eight Middletonians among siblings and half siblings. Funeral Thursday 2 pm First Church of God Crawford St with Revs Forrest Mullin. burial Woodside cemetery. Visitation Brugh Funeral Home Miamisburg Tuesday evening and at brother Courtney’s home Wednesday evening.

Charles A. Short Miami Shore Dayton Miami Valley Hospital Ora Foster Church of God Crawford St

Lebanon Man Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack at Home

Lee Smith 41 a Production Plating Works employee for 18 years died at his South East Street home Sunday midnight of a heart attack. Native of Clarksville he will be buried in Lebanon Cemetery after services by Rev. J. Taylor McHendry at Oswald Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m. Surviving are his wife Bertha five daughters Joyce Peggy Bonnie Judy and Janie and son Robert two sisters Mrs Cral Kamps Lebanon Mrs James Tatman Ludington Mich five brothers William Harveysburg.

Lebanon Lee Smith South East St Clarksville J. Taylor McHendry Oswald Lebanon Cemetery Bertha Joyce Peggy Bonnie Judy Janie Robert Cral Kamps James Tatman Ludington Mich William Harveysburg

One Year Enlistments Open For Eighteen Year Olds

Eighteen year olds may enlist in the U S Army for one year starting tomorrow. The one year hitch exempts them from the new draft law and requires after service either six years in inactive reserve or four years in an active unit such as the National Guard. Eligibility is limited to those over 18 and not yet 19.

U. S. Army T. S. Robert Robitshek Army Central Ave National Guard Robitschek

Daily Newspaper Price To Go Up Prediction

The AP reports at the 20th mechanical conference of the American Newspaper Publishers Association in Pittsburg that the price of a daily newspaper will rise from five cents in the not too distant future. Wall Street Journal comptroller T F Mowle says most papers now charge five cents and urges readers to prepare for a ten cent price.

Pittsburg American Newspaper Publishers Association T. F. Mowle The Wall Street Journal

Hummel Orders Ballots Held in Ohio Nomination Fight

Canton Ohio. Secretary of State Edward J. Hummel places ballots in legal custody after a three month recount battle for the Democratic state representative nomination. Candidates Joseph A. DuBar and John R. Hoffman contend victory as Hoffman plans to seek a court tally of 28 disputed precinct ballots.

Canton Edward J. Hummel Joseph A. DuBar John R. Hoffman Hoffman Common Pleas Court

Truman and Dewey Picked At Birmingham Convention

Truman and Dewey were chosen at Birmingham after Democrats adopted Truman civil rights plank in Philadelphia. Strom Thurmond predicted carrying most southern states with Wright. Wallace Third Party supporters prepare for Philadelphia session focusing on Russia and the atom bomb.

Birmingham Truman Philadelphia Columbia S. C Thurmond Wright Henry A. Wallace Russia

Dewey and Clarksville Figures In Indiana Notes

Local mentions include Dewey in Clarksville and references to Guy Rushville Indiana Theodore and Clayton Lebanon with unclear connections. Readership sees scattered place names and possible人物 fragments.

Dewey Clarksville Guy Rushville Indiana Theodore Clayton Lebanon

Deaths last night by Associated Press Washington

Elmer L expert in the art of handwriting and treasury enforcement for 40 years a government investigator and nemesis of Al Capone dies in Washington. Bushrod H Spencer 85 educator handwriting expert and descendant of Platt Roger Spencer dies in Paterson New Jersey. Born in McConnellyville Ohio.

Associated Press Washington Elmer L The Treasury al Capone Kansas City

Milwaukee Attorney Dahlman Dies at 72

Milwaukees long time attorney Louis A. Dahlman aged 72 and father of Mrs Jane Dahlman Ickes wife of former Interior Secretary Harold L. Ickes is noted in an obituary section. Dahlman practiced law for fifty years and was a prominent figure in local legal circles.

Milwaukee Louis A. Dahlman Jane Dahlman Ickes Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes

College youths plan world tour from roulette winnings

Albert Hibbs and Roy Walford, two college graduates who beat roulette wheels in Reno and Las Vegas, said they will finance a five year around the world research trip. They plan to buy a seaworthy schooner in New York and study tropical medicine biology zoology and botany.

New York Reno Las Vegas Albert R. Hibbs Roy L. Walford Hibbs Chillicothe, C California Institute of Technology Gree University of Chicago Walford San Diego Cal Monte Carlo

Franklin Council confirms Franklin Planning Commission appointments

Franklin Council confirmed for appointment Thomas E. Barnhart Walter Fitts and Estel Wright to the new Planning Commission. The body approved a $50 350 budget for the coming year and sent it to the Warren County Budget Commission. An ordinance setting wage schedules for the Chief of Police and officers was adopted. Discussion covered possible land purchase for a new street to the Harrison addition and East Sixth Street.

Franklin Franklin Planning Commission J. T. Riley Thomas E. Barnhart Walter Fitts Estel Wright Warren County Budget Commission Harrison Addition East Sixth St

Ohio police union seeks 40 hour week and pension reform

The Ohio Fraternal Order of Police at its 14th annual meeting proposed a 40 hour work week and changes to state police pensions. Current retirement age of 52 would be lowered to match new entrance rules, and 115 communities now excluded would be added to pension benefits. Delegates include Middletown patrolmen Sam Moore and Herbert Fawley.

Columbus, O Ohio Fraternal Order of Police Sam Moore Middletown Herbert Fawley

Forecasting Solar Storms Within Fifteen Minutes

Scientists announce that magnetic storms from sunspots can now be forecast within fifteen minutes of their onset, enabling earlier disruption warnings for global radio communications.

Municipal Court Fines For Careless Driving and Disorderly Conduct

Leonard Bush, 22, of Fleming Road, fined 10 dollars and given a 30 day license suspension after appearing before Acting Judge Richard Wilmer for allegedly running a red light and driving carelessly. Allen Saunders, 27, of Eighteenth Avenue, fined 25 dollars for disorderly conduct by fighting. Four others cited for intoxication collectively fined 90 dollars.

Leonard Bush Fleming Rd Richard Wilmer Bush Allen Saunders Eighteenth Ave

Longview Club Plans Saturday Party by Social Service League

Longview arrangements for a Saturday party were set at a meeting of the Longview Social Service League hosted by Mrs. William Call. The Cooperettes chairwoman Mrs. Black Little will oversee the event with lunch and gift wrapped soap from the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Donations include meat from Mayers cigarets from the Co op Club sugar from Max Stamper and coffee from Reedy's store. A strong response to bulletins for Midtown organizations was reported.

Longview Longview Social Service League William Call Moore St Cooperettes Black Little Junior Chamber of Commerce Mayers Co-op Club Max Stamper Reedy Middletown

Franklin High to Offer Driver Training Course

Franklin Board approves a new driver training course for next year at Franklin High School. James W. Alley named instructor and begins preparation while Ross Motor Company of Middletown supplies a Ford car with dual controls for the program.

Franklin Franklin High School Board of Education James W. Alley Alley Ross Motor Company of Middletown

Springboro School Board Member Ellis McClure Resigns

Ellis McClure announced his resignation from the Springboro Board of Education on Tuesday with no reason given. The board's clerk said all fall teachers are hired except a music teacher, noting Betty Neilson was hired to replace Barbara Hartsock in third grade.

Springboro Ellis McClure

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