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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1951
Page
2
Public appeal urges Middletown residents to donate blood before the August 2 mobile unit visit. With 250 donors sought from a 40 000 population, only a few volunteers have come forward despite a national blood shortage and safety concerns about plasma stockpiling. Dial 3 4648 to participate.
In common pleas court Judge Fred B. Cramer denied a restraining order to prevent disbursement of union funds at Lorillard's Middletown plant slated to close Aug 1. The local 55A and 53A unions aimed to share about 20 dollars per employee from a fund totaling around 11,778 dollars as of July 15, with total future expenses affecting the amount. The court affirmed the local's distribution plan and continued an accounting issue, while the international union relinquished claims to the fund.
Wednesday and Thursday showings include Night Into Morning at 1 15 2 55 4 40 6 20 8 05 and 9 50 p m Zomba at 1 15 3 45 6 15 and 8 45 p m and Black Shadows at 2 40 5 10 7 40 and 10 10 p m
The Big Wheel screens Thursday with showtimes at 1:45, 3:50, 5:50, 8:00 and 9:50 p.m., offering multiple daily runs for audiences.
Elizabeth Towt, 25, of 28 Curtis Street, reportedly had three separate arrests in consecutive days. Police say she was jailed for dis orderly conduct then intoxication before a theft warrant was filed by Bruce Hatton for 52 dollars in cash and a 69 dollar wristwatch. She was due in court today.
The Boy Scout camping ends Sunday with the fourth session completed. On Wednesday 88 campers will move in under the YMCA camping program. The Y camp runs August 1 to 11 and non members pay a $2 fee. Harry ter Braak supervises Boys' Work. The Y Girls Camp starts August 12 for ten days.
Safety Lane checks on Verity Pkwy near Fourteenth St issued 324 stickers to drivers on opening day. Six cars failed inspection but returned with fixes and passed. Seven additional correction slips were issued for mechanical issues as Boy Scouts assisted officers. The lane operates 2 to 5 p.m. daily.
Twenty five members of Boy Scout Troop 20 will attend a retreat and camporee for Catholic Scouts at St Gregory Seminary Mt Healthy from August 23 to 25. Troop 20 is sponsored by Holy Trinity Athletic Association with Edward K Smith as troop leader and Rev Walter Sternert as spiritual advisor. Larry Long, Clem Fink and Charles Kelly serve as camp counselors. The troop currently stays at Camp Hook through July 29.
George Burton of Burtons Service station said a wrecker could not reach a wreck because the starter failed. He checked the vehicle and found the battery, worth 40 dollars, had been stolen last night.
City manager H W Starick reported after a meeting with New York Central officials that rail issues including Wildwood crossing safety light costs and possible zone changes were discussed. Diesel switching, depot relocation, and track removal faced limits due to costs and production delays.
Dennis Resigns As Boss Of City Disposal Grounds effective August 3. Dennis, longtime supervisor since 1949, retires after guiding operation of the grounds that draw visitors and are praised by Ohio Health officers. Starick plans a bureau realignment under Public Service within 30 to 60 days. Dennis left the Police Department in 1945 after a major operation and later rejoined before his Civil Service rating expired. he served 23 years.
Police reported four accidents investigated yesterday with no injuries and damages of hundreds of dollars. A Clayton Street incident involved Charles A. Egelston backing into Gordon L. Lawson causing $225 in damage. A Central Avenue and Water Street event damaged a light globe.
Union pickets blocked more than 300 interstate trucks in Cleveland during a driver strike. They directed drivers to stop and park on a lot near the Norwalk Truck line by East 55th Street and Lake Shore Drive, marking the strike’s first impact on nonlocal drivers.
Three Gardner Board and Carton Company officials visited the West Virginia Institute of Technology in Montgomery W V Nine Gardner men are taking advanced printing courses. Walter E Sooy Colin Gardner III and R L Siegel attended a luncheon with institute officials. Instructors include seven nationally known printing experts. The study is sponsored by Gardner as part of its management training program.
City commissioners are expected to hold a brief session tonight. City manager H W Starick will present a report on off street parking and another on a meeting with the railroad. Law Director Fred J Schatzmann says only legislation on file is a resolution to appoint an assessing board for the Alta Vista subdivision consisting of three members.
The weatherman forecasts scattered thundershowers tomorrow with more humidity due to a stationary cold front along the Ohio River. The front is moving south after two days of cloudy skies and occasional showers. Yesterday’s high reached 90 with a low of 68, readings at 8:30 this morning were 74.
Middletown readers chase the third clue of Safety Dramatization Week. A $25 savings bond awaits the first correct guess turned in to the Women’s Division of the Middletown Safety Council at the Civic Association building. The clue notes a 35 year professional presence here.
Germantown fire chief Bill Brelsford said he cannot determine the cause of the early Tuesday explosion at the station. The blast ripped off an overhead door and shattered windows, with no injuries reported. All three trucks are back in service after damage to wiring and a carburetor on one 1750 gallon pumper and minor damage to another.
Middletown chapter of the American Red Cross is represented at the formal dedication of the Cincinnati Regional Defense Blood Center. Elmer Barker from the executive committee attends plus a mutual defense aid meeting. Mrs. Frank Sample and Mrs. Alfred Eckler also attend the 11 a.m. ceremony.
Many shattered romances may be traced to scratching skin blemishes. Peterson's Ointment offers fast relief from itching pimples eczema and irritated skin with one application delivering relief or money back. Also advertised for tired cracked feet at 40¢.
Annona denoted the personification of yearly produce in Roman myth influencing agricultural and economic symbolism across ancient culture.
Located in Haliburton Highlands on Lake Kashagawigamog Chateau Woodland advertises spacious lounge and dining room recreation room cottages with private or nearby washrooms and excellent meals. American plan rates promote outdoor sports and amenities with reservations via Harburton Ontario.
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