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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1948

Page

10

Motor bicycle license required to ride on highways

Ohio Attorney General Hugh S. Jenkins announced a new rule requiring a driver license to operate motor bicycles on highways. Minors 14 to 15 may obtain restricted licenses via the state registrar, with tests and applications handled through the Columbus office.

Ohio Hugh S. Jenkins Thomas D. Carmody State Registrar of Motor Vehicles Columbus Central Ave Grimes St Walter Reigart State Highway Department

Local Lions Delegation Attends 31st International Convention

Local club representatives Mr and Mrs Joe Blose Mr and Mrs William D Long Mr and Mrs Ray Richter Mr and Mrs Russell Stabler and Mr and Mrs William Thomson attend Lions International 31st annual convention at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The session opens with Lions clubs from states and several foreign nations present. Some delegates plan an eastern tour after Friday’s close. Also noted: U S food industry produced about 20 billion cans in 1947.

Lions International New York City Joe Blose William D. Long Ray Richter Russell Stabler William Thomson Madison Square Garden Lions Clubs

Monroe Dedicates New Street Lights

Village and county officials joined 400 Monroe residents Saturday night to turn on the village's new electric street lighting system. Mayor Tom Linn gave the dedication speech as did City Council president E R Hiteshue, County Commissioner Gordon Augspurger, Sheriff Charles B Walke and several council members. The Monroe Fire Department sponsored the ceremony and presented Mayor Linn with two pairs of suspenders. Cincinnati Gas and Electric installers Arch Robison and Clyde Pence represented the utility.

Monroe At & P.m Tom Linn E. R. Hiteshue Gordon Augspurger Charles B. Walke Clarence Warner Pete Harmon Cliff Steward John Neu Monroe Fire Department Linn Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co Arch Robison Clyde Pence

Man Fatally Wounded After Tussle With Officer

Alliance Ohio AP report says Police Captain Durward Miller fatally wounded 18 year old Leon Barnes during an attempted wine shop break in Barnes, already indicted on breaking and entering, grabbed the officer’s pistol and a struggle followed.

Radio Programs Monday Features Miami University Shows

The station airs a lineup including Miami University Turntable Turnover News Don Meeks Camp Myron Kahn Fulton Lewis Jr Henry J Taylor Falcon's Adventure Hood's Casebook and Hood's Alarm Clock Club with a requestful sign on segment and local news updates on Down on The Farm program.

Miami University Don Meeks Myron Kahn Fulton Lewis Jr Henry J. Taylor Falcon’s Hood

Stock market drifts as presidents message awaited on Wall Street

New York stocks barely move with a slight gain edge as traders await the President's message to Congress. Trading slows after the opening bell with higher prices for Chrysler Firestone Lockheed N Y Central Southern Pacific Baltimore and Ohio American Telephone Du Pont and International Paper, while Pennsylvania Railroad Southern Railway Illinois Central Atlantic Coast Line National Distillers Caterpillar Tractor U S Rubber U S Steel and Westinghouse Electric pull back.

New York Wall Street Congress Chrysler Firestone Tire Lockheed N. Y. Central Southern Pacific Baltimore and Ohio American Telephone du Pont International Paper Pennsylvania Railroad Southern Railway Illinois Central Atlantic Coast Line National Distillers Caterpillar Tractor U. S. Rubber U. S. Steel Westinghouse Electric

New York Stocks Mixed Across Dow Jones Leaders

A snapshot of Wall Street shows varied performances among major industrials and utilities. Leaders like General Electric and United Aircraft posted solid activity while sectors such as steel and rubber displayed uneven movement amid shifting investor sentiment.

Dayton Livestock Report from Cincinnati Market

U S Dept of Agriculture data show salable hogs around 2,400 with early moderate trade for barrows and gilts 170 to 250 pounds up about 25. Sows largely 50 higher with tops near 210 to 220 pounds at 30.50. Prices drop with heavier weights and odd lots. lighter 144 pound averages around 26.00.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati U. S

Berlin orders head to turn over police chief amid rail talks

Berlin officials dismissed Police President Paul Markgraf, appointed by Russians in 1945, after a letter from Deputy Mayor Dr Ferdinand Friedensburg. The move signals wide repercussions in the four power city as Berlin's rail traffic to and from the Soviet zone faces real technical difficulties.

Berlin Paul Markgraf Ferdinand Friedensburg Markgraf

Mysterious sky flame sighted from Alabama to Indiana

Reports from Ruby Smith and Clyde Cobb in Montgomery Alabama describe a red and blue flame streaking across the sky with a smoky tail. In Indianapolis Mrs Thomas L Sayer also saw a ball of fire with two flame jets that vanished after about three minutes. Civil Aeronautics Administration observers differed from weather balloons or blimps while the Army denied responsibility.

Motgomery Ala Ruby Smith Clyde Cobb

Progressives Debate Policy At Youth Conference

At a youth conference the Communist issue dominated talks as James Hayford urged a pledge against any nation's foreign policy. Attendees debated endorsement of Russia while Hugh Delacy pressed for a firm friendship with the Soviet Union. Delegates defeated Hayford's amendment and backed a plank aligning with Henry A. Wallace on peaceful negotiations.

Wallace James Hayford Westburke Hayford Platform Committee Rexford Guy Tugwell Roosevelt Russia Hugh Delacy Seattle Wash United States Soviet Union

Truman to press Congress on living costs and reforms

President Truman will address lawmakers to outline demands to curb living costs and push key reforms. He plans to revive previous recommendations on housing, education funding, social security expansion, national health, anti lynching and poll taxes, civil rights, immigration reform, and a UN HQ loan. He prepared his message after a weekend cruise aboard the Williamsburg.

United States New York United Nations Congress Truman Williamsburg

Pair Planned Divorce Case Ties to Slaying Evidence

The article describes a divorce case involving Mrs. Abbott, with testimony about a long distance call urging inspection of Room 309 for a shirt. Evidence includes a shirt Gordon allegedly wore during the slaying, identified by Mrs. O'Haver. Sheriff Walke testified to Gordon's statements and details of a mattock, pan, and shovel found on a road in Indiana. He quoted Gordon's remark about silencing words if outside.

Abbott Hamilton Room 309 Gordon O’haver Charles Walke Indiana Walke

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Funeral Notices From Brooks and Porter Obituaries

Notices for Brooks Iene W 3113 Bexley Drive died July 19 Mercy Hospital Hamilton with services at McCoy-Leffier Funeral Home interment Woodside Cemetery. Hughes Patricia Ann six daughter of Rev John W Hughes died July 23 Magnolia Ohio funeral Church of God burial Woodside Cemetery. Porter William G 49 of 1258 Broad St husband of Clarice died July 23 Mercy Hospital funeral at Church of God Crawford St Rev Forrest Ashcraft interment Woodside Cemetery.

Adams Dewey P Dewey Germany First Church of God Crawford St R. C. Caudill Woodside Cemetery Jos Hughes Patricia Ann John W. Hughes Wm. J. Imram Agnolia Ohio Church of God Ee Ohio Jos. R. Baker & Sons Porter William G Broad St Clarice Porter Mercy Hospital McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home Forrest Ashcraft A. Leland Forrest

Card of Thanks for Brutus C. Johnson Loss

Johnson family expresses gratitude for support after the death of PVT Brutus C. Johnson. They thank Rev M E Clay for his service, the American Legion War Mothers donors of flowers and Jos R Baker & Sons Funeral Home for management. Mr and Mrs James L Johnson and family.

Little Donald E Everett Gillum Brentwood Jos Germantown Church of God Woodside R. Baker Ons

HELP WANTED FEMALE SALESWOMAN AT SHOE STORE

Classified ads seek female saleswoman with or without experience for a Middletown and Franklin area shoe store. Various postings offer training, in person applications, and top or profitable pay. Also listings include a salad girl, experienced typist, and waitstaff positions with benefits and flexible hours. Diverse opportunities target young women and students toward part or full time work.

Armbruster Floral Shop Grand Ave Trimble’s House of Flowers Yankee Rd Main Springfield Illinois Writer Journal Moraine Products Hill ‘Top Tavern Route 73 Franklin Little Finn Ralph Miller Davidson’s Liberty Spencer DIAL Philadephia Oial Young St. Or Urnal Sond N Products, Inc Middletown Phsant Piqua Manchester Wayne School Colaniat Herte&rt W. Adeams Liberty Resturant

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