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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1949

Page

4

Seven Suffer Injuries in Bus-Car Collision

Seven people suffered minor injuries in a bus car crash at Worth Avenue and Minth Avenue in Hamilton. Nolan ran a red light into a bus driven by Russell Henrie councilman age 42 from Belle Street. Injured were taken to hospital by Riggs ambulance and police. Estimated property damage totaled 600 dollars with 400 to bus and 200 to car.

Worth Minth Ave Mary Wilson Eunite Martin Edison Ave Hamilton Nolan Rusell Henrie Belle St. Hamilton Broad St First Ave Riggs

Legs Of Lad To Be Equal In Six Years

Nine year old Jimmy Watkins from Urbana Route 1 underwent surgery at Children's Hospital after his left leg, crushed when thrown from a tractor five years earlier, grew two inches shorter than his right. Surgeons operated on the right leg and casted it to slow growth so both legs would be equal when he is about 15, six years hence.

Columbus Jimmy Watkins Urbana Route 1 Jimmy Children’s Hospital

Coast Guards Search for Missing Conductor Clarence Taylor

Coast Guardsmen hunt for 53 year old Clarence C. Taylor of Crystal Rock after his empty rowboat washed away near Gypsum while he went out to fish in Bay Bridge. Taylor is a conductor for the New York Central Railroad.

Sandusky Coast Clarence C. Taylor Crystal Rock Bay Bridge Taylor New York Central Railroad

Mayor Rhodes Attacks Lausche Over Loyalty Affidavits

Columbus Mayor Rhodes accuses Gov. Lausche of insincerity for opposing loyalty affidavits tied to House Bill 8 which would force public employees to prove nonmembership in subversive groups. Rhodes notes Columbus already has a similar law and cites the governor’s gambling crackdown as proof of double standards.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Rhodes Ohio Senate House

Tavern Owners Overlooking State Liquor Delivery Service

COLUMBUS AP Liquor Director Oscar L Fleckner said tavern keepers miss the chance to use state delivery of liquor bought wholesale. The state offers free delivery on four or more cases, and charges 35 cents for one to three cases. A 10 cent deduction is available if operators pick up full cases at local wholesale stores.

Columbus Oscar L. Fleckner Fleckner

Frigidaire Rehires 250 on Temporary Basis at Dayton Plant

The Frigidaire Division of General Motors called 250 workers back to work temporarily after laying off about 4,000 in the prior two months. The move follows a rise in orders cited by the company.

Dayton, D Frigidaire General Motors Company

Kansas Dominates Wheat Output Among States

Kansas leads the nation by producing nearly twice the wheat of the next state, highlighting its dominance in U S grain production and agricultural strength.

Vital Statistics Mrs Laura Hall Dies at 90

Mrs Laura Alice Hall, age 90, of 819 Seventeenth Ave., Stella Frost, Pittsburgh, is listed in vital statistics records. The notice provides her name and age with address context.

Laura Alice Hall Seventeenth Ave Stella Frost Pittsburgh

Hospital Notices of Surgeries and Medical Updates

Names of residents from Franklin Trenton Manchester and Lafayette Street receive hospital updates for surgical and medical procedures. Individuals include Mrs Stanley Richard Frank Hoffman III Melody Kaiser Anthony Chaputa Dorothy Reider Millard Whisman Selah Hall and others with addresses on Smith Ave Warren Rd Wilbraham Rd Central Ave and Lafayette St.

Stanley Richard Franklin, Surgical Frank J. Hoffman III Surgical Melody Kaiser Richarder Joseph Constiner Monroe Medical Anthony Chaputa Anthony Chaputa Sr Trenton Reider Smith Ave Millard Whisrmman Frankteenth Ave Selah M. Hall Manchester Hotel Walter F. Stephens Thomas Tincher Warren Rd Paul Cowgill Wilbraham Rd Gentry Lakes Benjamin Hivick Central Ave Daniel Karshner Cecil Karshner Lafayette St

Local Residents Named in Area Births and Advancements

William McIntosh of Sherman Ave Mrs. Vernon Ellison of E Paso Dr Charles Stuart of YMCA Miss Lillie Smith of Manchester Ave Robert H. West of Park St Mrs. Donald Root of Grove St Mrs. Edna Burnett of Elwood St Mrs. Clyde Slifer of Jefferson Rd Mrs. Albert Bussard of Germantown Frances Cooper daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Cooper of Franklin Mr and Mrs Harold Wells Germantown a boy Tuesday Mr and Mrs Frank Loili Monroe a girl Tuesday.

William McIntosh Sherman Ave Vernon Ellison E: Paso Charles Stuart YMCA Lillie Smith Manchester Ave Robert H. West Park St Donald Root Grove St Edna Burnett Elwood Clyde Slifer Jefferson Rd Albert Bussard Germantown Frances Cooper Floyd Cooper Franklin Harold Wells Frank Loili Monroe

Out of Town Jack Cornwell Receives Medical Care

Jack Cornwell of Woodlawn Avenue Cincinnati is at Good Samaritan Hospital for medical treatment.

Jack Cornwell Woodlawn Ave Cincinnati Good Samaritan Hospital

Marriage Licenses in Hamilton and Middletown Areas

Several couples were issued marriage licenses in the Hamilton and Middletown region. Listed pairs include Stephen J. Kipus and Caro C. Vitori both of Middletown, Isaac Wells Jr. and Lorena Amos of Middletown, Arthur J. Benson and Mary Huckerby of Hamilton, Robert L. Braun and Bettie M. Allen of Hamilton, Edgar Ortoff and Charma R. Bell of Middletown, Robert M. Wells and Celia Marguerite Townsend of Hamilton, and Harold Bowers and Joyce Maeson of Hamilton.

Stephen J. Kipus Pearl St Caroline C. Vitori Yankee Rd Middletown Isaac Wells, Jr Hamilton Lorena Amos Seventeenth Ave Arthur J. Benson Walton, Ky Mary Huckerby Robert L. Braun Bettie M

Hose tested by North Middletown volunteers

North Middletown firefighters last night tested 100 feet of newly purchased hose, as reported by association president Lyman Nein. A full festival report will interest members at the monthly session next Tuesday, with possible discussion on filling two open department openings.

North Middletown Lyman Nein Association Nein

City Attorney Plans Four City Visits on Municipal Issues

City Attorney Fred J. Schatzmann travels to Columbus Cleveland Chicago to discuss water works financing two million dollar plan and airport improvements with Civil Aeronautics officials and New York Central railroad representatives. He expects returns by weekend after authorization on June 29.

Fred J. Schatzmann Columbus Cleveland Chicago Schatzmann Civil Aeronautics Authorities New York Central Railroad

National Health Plans Wedge For Socialism and Co-Ops

Dr. W H Roehl warns Middletown Co-Operative Club that national health insurance plans would pave the way for socialism and loss of freedom. He cites tax percentages, rising medical costs, and calls for freedom over perceived security in a Manchester Hotel talk. The event was staged by the Middletown Co-Operative Club with Floyd Hartzog introducing him.

W. H. Roehll Board of Health Middletown Co - Operative Club Manchester Roehl Bureau of Labor Statistics Roehli Floyd Hartzog

Death of Mrs Stella Stokes Frost noted in Lebanon

Word reached here of the death of Mrs Stella Stokes Frost at her Pittsburgh home. Wife of the late Dr Frank Frost who ran a store here for years. Surviving: a daughter and a brother. Services set for 2 30 p m Thursday at Oswald funeral home with burial in Lebanon Cemetery.

Lebanon Stella Stokes Frost Pittsburgh Frank Frost Oswald Lebanon Cemetery

Laura A Hall 80 dies. local residents mourn

Mrs. Laura A. Hall 80 of 819 Seventeenth Ave died at 1:30 am Wednesday at home. She was a charter member of Esther Chapter Order of Eastern Star No 5 and Minnehaha Temple No 263 Daughters of Elks, and a Bethel AME Church member. Survived by two daughters Mary Glover and Ola Collins, a sister Vella Kennon, a son David Hall, six grandchildren seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral arrangements are pending at Maxberry Funeral Home.

Laura Alice Hall Seventeenth Ave Esther Chapter Order of Eastern Star No. 5 Minnehaha Temple No Daughters of Elks Bethel Ame Church Mary Glover Ola Collins Detroit, Mich Vella Kennon Ft. Walton, Fla David Hall Ft. Walton Fla Maxberry Funeral Home

Deaths Last Night Associated Press

Van A. Bitner, 64, vice president of the CIO and veteran labor leader, a top organizer of coal and steel work, died last night. Born in Bridgeport, Pa.

Associated Press Pittsburgh van A. Bittner CIO Bridgeport

Pittsburgh Professor C C Leeds 79 Dies

Pittsburgh professor C C Leeds aged 79, one of the original founders, passed away leaving a legacy in his field. Funeral arrangements pending as colleagues remember his contributions and long career.

Pittsburgh C. C. Leeds

Four fined for disorderly conduct in Municipal Court

Judge Alton H. Combs fined four individuals fifteen dollars each for disorderly conduct. The defendants Boyd Hackney age 29 Arnold Hollon age 26 and Frances M Hollon age 24 of 600 Garfield St were arrested late last night, and their sentences were suspended.

Alton H. Combs Boyd Hackney Arnold Hollon Frances M. Hollon Garfield St

Neighborly Dispute Alleged Fight Injures Resident

Marcelena Weathers of 70914 Eighteenth Ave rear claims injury from a fight with a neighbor. Police report the dispute arose over disciplining of children and the confrontation occurred at the residence.

Marcelena Weathers Eighteenth Ave

Cigars Stolen From Point Drive-In In Monday Breakin

George Taylor reported the Point Drive-In was entered Monday when the screen was cut and a window broken. Fifteen cartons of cigarets were taken during the theft.

George Taylor Point Drive-In

Retired Carnegie Tech Faculty Member From 1940 Ties Cincinnati Roots

Carnegie Institute of Technology saw a faculty member retire in 1940 after 35 years of service. Born in Cincinnati, the educator dedicated decades to teaching and research before stepping down from the university ranks.

Carnegie Institute of Technology Cincinnati

Shortened Judge Candidate Filing Period in Iddletown

The Iddletown Municipal Court jurisdiction cuts candidate filing to 90 days before the November election. Frank Dobrazsi, Middletown Elections Clerk, and Fred Stitsinger of Butler County Board confirm the change. Jackson Bosch, county prosecutor, issued the ruling under the city charter 60 to 90 day provision.

Iddletown Frank Dobrazsi Middletown Board of Elections Thon Fred Stitsinger Butler County Board Jackson Bosch Middletown

Dice Now Roll At Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo in Monaco witnesses dancer Lillian Moore toss the dice as craps enters the famed casino. Albert Jauffret, longtime croupier, now titled professor de L'ecole de craps, explains adopting the Idaho system for its simpler betting after study across multiple American cities.

Monte Carlo Monaco Little Joe Kokomo Lillian Moore New York Miss Moore Albert Jauffret America L’ecole de Craps The Jauffret Toledo Cincinnati Las Vegas Reno Boise Sun Valley Idaho

Dayton Man Pardoned in Tennessee Murder Case

Gov Gordon Browning pardoned Dan Frogg of Dayton Ohio who was convicted in Morgan County Tennessee of second degree murder. The pardon followed affidavits from a witness not at trial indicating Frogg acted in self defense as recommended by former district attorney Howard Baker.

Nashville Tenn Gordon Browning Dan Frogg Dayton Morgan County Howard Baker Frogg

Paroled Burglar Ward From Mansfield Reformatory

Robert Ward of Middletown to be paroled November 2 from Mansfield Reformatory. Ward pled guilty March 10 1945 to theft of four packs of cigarettes and 141 gasoline ration stamps from Henderson Ice and Coal Co Middletown. He was placed on probation then sent to the institution a year later on March 6 1946.

Robert Ward Middletown Mansfield Reformatory Ohio Pardons and Parole Board Columbus Ward Henderson Ice and Coal Company

Ketcham Wins Edinburgh University Scholarship

Charles B. Ketcham son of Mount Union College president C. B. Ketcham receives a scholarship to Edinburgh University in Scotland to study philosophy. He plans to pursue philosophy at the Scottish institution.

GETS Charles B. Ketcham Presdent C. B. Ketcham Mount Union College Edinburgh University Scotland

Delaware State Flower Peach Blossom Highlight

The Peach Blossom is recognized as Delaware’s official state flower, symbolizing the state’s natural heritage and horticultural heritage.

Delaware

Lemon Township Seeks 1950 Budget of 42 391 49

Lemon Township trustees approved a 1950 budget totaling 42 391.49 in a special session. The plan will be filed with the Butler County Auditor for certification in January. General fund 17 330.00, road and bridge 16 183.99, common costs 5 018.05, bond retirement 665.37, special assessment 594.08. Fire district and cemetery support noted, with naming of North Middletown Fire District and Mound Cemetery. Trustees are H. J. McLaughlin Wayne C. Ludwig and William C. Miller.

Lemon Township Paul Mehl Butler County Auditor's Hamilton Caubtins Foon Cco North Middletown Mound Cemetery Monroe

Truman disputes newspaper polls on his 1948 election odds

President Truman at a Chicago reception accused Arthur Hays Sulzberger of misinforming Pope Pius XII in 1948 about his re election chances. Sulzberger counters that he believed the Pope's conversation remained confidential and that editors polled themselves rather than voters.

Chicago Truman Illinois Arthur Hays Sulzberger New York Times Pius XII Sulzberger White House New York United States

Armistice Signed Between Israel and Syria

An armistice between Israel and Syria was signed in the eastern Galilee. A government spokesman welcomed the accord saying it completes Israel’s armistice arrangements with all neighboring states.

Tel Aviv Israel Galilee

Franklin Started It The Dead Letter Office Origin

The text notes that the dead letter office of the United States post office traces back to a service begun by Benjamin Franklin who served as postmaster general of the American colonies.

United States Post Office Benjamin Franklin

Kansas Wheat Share Highlighted As National Leader

A brief note states that Kansas accounts for about one fourth of United States wheat production, underscoring the state’s dominant role in national agriculture.

Kansas United States

At the Movies Paramount The Bride and SOS Submarine

Paramount presents The Bride starring Robert Taylor and Ava Gardner with showings at 1 15 3 25 5 35 7 45 plus an early evening screening. SOS Submarine runs at 2 30 5 05 7 40 10 10. Also Rose of the Yukon with Steve Brodie and Myrna Dell shown at 1 25 4 00 6 35 plus an evening screen.

Paramount Robert Taylor Ava Gardner Steve Brodie Myrna Dell

Alliance High School Grad Plans Italian Wedding

Lily Bortoli plans a July 31 wedding in Vazzano Italy to Ezio Bressan, an Italian merchant, after meeting him during a 1947 visit to Italy. The note mentions Mercer Wisconsin as a local reference and invites readers to seek Mercer Resort and Businessmen’s Ass’n.

Alliance Lily Bortoli Alliance High School Vazzano Italy Ezio Bressan Miss Bortoli Bressan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lausche State Union Johnny's DIAL Ilton Meeker Plumbing CO Mark Thomas Thomas Elks First Presbyterian Church Woodside Cemetery Margaret Crane South Main St M. T. Barnitz E. C. Woodward William Crane Hunington Island William Crawford James Martindale Ames Gardner Ed. Frisch Richard Dowling E. T. Gardner David E. Harlan Charlies E. Aull Nathan Long Frank Carley Walter F. Lawrence John Roche Russell Weatherwax Colin Gardner, Sr Robert Gardner George Brown Everett Bake Wilson Funeral Home Mrs Laura A. Hall GEM City Daytonian Sree Mercer Wisconsin Mercer Resort and Businessmen’s the Prodigal Son Middletown Health Dept Eagle Hall Nicholas J. Stauder McCoy-Leffler Jerry Brandenburg Cecil Butts Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
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