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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1948

Page

16

Most Typical Farm Family Contest At Ohio State Fair

Ohio State Fair in Columbus teams with the Granges and extension agents to crown Ohio’s most typical farm family from 84 counties. Eligible are families living on and operating 50 acres or more, with free entry and a chance at a Ford tractor, a Niagara Falls and New York trip, plus county level prizes and an all expenses paid state trip for winners. Nomination and voting deadlines are noon July 3 and August 10 respectively.

Ohio Ford Tractor Ford D. Thomas Hayward Ohio Tractor and Implement Co Columbus Edwin J. Bath Niagara Falls New York City Hudson River The Columbus Dispatch Granges of Ford Dealers Penses

Franklin Franklin Mrs Lackens family to visit from California

Local notes record Mrs Paul Lack ens and daughter arriving this week from California to visit a brother of Mrs Lack ens and his family. Several residents travel for social visits and attend picnics, church and hotel gatherings in Franklin and nearby areas.

Franklin Paul Lackens Hudson Canal St Jane Fisher John Hensey Middletown Nile Zink Miamisburg Germantown Roland Gardiner North Canton Chautauqua Albert Miller Fred Gray John Gunckel Moss Bundren Mason Sycamore Lil Joseph Gribbie Gertrude Hildebrand Frances King Detroit Mich Curtis Boyer William Miller Dayton Howard Gall Wm. Cortelyou Harold Wills Nellie Newcomb Paul Dishun David Frederick Ely Wammock L. D. Brace Lela Becker Wm. Tilton Mary Tilton Florida Daisy Barbean Chicago Howard Stitzel Harold Hills River St Fred Burns Middletown Hospital Adair Pearl Swartz Frank DuBois Ernest Ward Middleton Hospital James Nichols Mildred Morris Emma Ann Robinson Alta Shuey

Car Crash Kills Two Drivers Near Greenwich

William J. Snyder 46 of Carnegie Pennsylvania died from injuries after a two car collision near Greenwich. Chester F. Warren of Detroit Michigan died from injuries Saturday. Five others were injured in the wreck on Friday night.

Lawn fete planned near South Lebanon school

A community lawn fete is set for Friday evening near the South Lebanon school. Organizers invite residents to enjoy local festivities and support a neighborhood effort.

South Lebanon

Methodist church notices list local gatherings

Franklin Birth day Circle hosts Pollyanna class at a picnic supper at Chautauqua. Monroe Methodist Church holds annual lawn fete Saturday from 5 p m on the church lawn. Gratis Methodist church plans a lawn fete Friday evening on church grounds.

Franklin First Baptist Church Chautauqua Monroe Monroe Methodist Church Gratis Methodist Church

Tax Receipts Hit New High in Warren County

Warren county six month prepaid tax receipts totaled 153 375 76 dollars up 22 3 percent from the prior year period. Auto sales led state totals at 13 890 894 dollars with a 30 percent gain. Grand six month total receipts reached 65 450 249 97 dollars.

Lebanon Warren County George B. Johnson

Mineral Wealth Tops 150 Million in Baker County

Baker County in eastern Oregon has produced more than 150 million dollars in mineral wealth. The report highlights vast mining output and the county's role in regional resource development.

Baker County Oregon

Germantown Band Parents Association presents Fun for You

The Germantown Band Parents Association will present Fun for You at the local school auditorium on Friday and Saturday at 8 p m.

Germantown Germantown Band Parents Association

Public meeting set for Somerville centennial planning

A Somerville public meeting is scheduled Friday at 8 p.m. at the local schoolhouse to discuss plans for a community centennial celebration spanning one hundred years.

Somerville

Lebanon boys invite for YMCA Camp Kern swimming

Lebanon YMCA announces Thursday afternoon swimming for boys at Camp Kern meeting at 1 30 p m at the Y. Keith Boys secretary says the cost is 15 cents.

Lebanon YMCA Kern Keith Boys

Lebanon Chamber Demands Immediate Replacement Of Local Telephone

The Lebanon Chamber of Commerce urges the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to replace Ohio Central Telephone Corporation serving Lebanon and surrounding areas. President Corwin Nixon cites repeated complaints and claims of a possible death due to inefficiency, warning of further action if results are not swift. A copy of the letter went to Governor Thomas J. Herbert.

Lebanon Lebanon Chamber of Commerce Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Commission Ohio Central Telephone Corporation Chamber Corwin Nixon Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Lebanon, O Come Mission Corwin Lebanon Chamber Commerce Thomas J. Herbert

Mobile X Ray Program to Scan Preble County Aug

A mobile unit from the State Department of Health will conduct free mass chest X rays in Preble County from August 10 to 19. Miss Mary Ewart announces the program open to residents over 15, with no disrobing or cost. About 125 pictures hourly. reports mailed to individuals with confidential follow ups if needed.

Preble County Mary Ewart State Department of Health Department of Health Preble County Tuberculosis and Health Association Miss Ewart County Tuberculosis and Health Association

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