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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1949

Page

4

Polio Outbreak Expands in College Corner Area

Four more children in College Corner Indiana area fall ill with polio, raising Butler County cases to nine. Charles Reuthe of the National Infantile Paralysis Foundation notes a regular pattern as victims admitted to Mercy Hospital, with several children under hospital care and some possibly under Indiana jurisdiction.

College Corner Ind Charles Reuthe Butler County National Infantile Paralysis Foundation Reuthe Mercy Hospital John Mickschl Diana Town Daniel Carol Mary Ann Mary Pace Herman Pace David Lafuze Archie Lafuze Lafuze Indiana Ellen Gregory Reuther

Juveniles Arrested in Car Theft and Runaway Case

Two youths, ages 15 and 14, were arrested after separate incidents. The 15 year old Middletown resident, taken with the FBI, faces auto theft charges. The 14 year old was detained on Vail Street while attempting to start a car.

Kentucky Middletown FBI Central Ave Shafer St Vail St

Aeronca Names Walton B. St John as General Sales Manager

John A. Lawler president of Aeronca Aircraft Corporation announced the appointment of Walton B. St John as general sales manager. St John, formerly with Piper Aircraft Corporation and Fairchild, assumed his post after resigning from Fairchild in March 1949. He is a Kenyon College graduate, class of 1928.

Aeronca Aircraft Corporation John A. Lawler Walton B. St. John Piper Aircraft Corporation Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation Lawler St. John Kenyon College Gambier, C Piper Corporation Fairchild Corporation

Death Notices for John Hocke and Dora Hardy

Vital statistics list two deaths: John Hocke aged 56 of Waynesville and Dora Hardy aged 55 of Lebanon. Names and ages are provided with locations in this brief notice.

John Hocke Waynesville Dora Hardy Lebanon

Local Family Birth Announcements Prompt Monday Additions

Mr and Mrs Thomas Kidd of 1824 Eldora Drive welcome a boy with the news arriving Monday. Mr and Mrs Charles Blanton of Franklin announce a girl born Monday. Mr and Mrs Eugene Back of Franklin announce a girl born Monday.

Thomas Kidd Eldora Dr Charles Blanton Franklin Eugene’ Back

Medical notices list Franklin and Ottawa Street residents

The notice names several individuals and family members in Franklin, Ottawa Street, and nearby areas. It lists Mrs. Leo Massey, William L. Sennett, David L. Beck, Lamb, Arnold Freeman, Robert Anthony Allen, Betty Ann and Emma Jean Richardson, Ella Cole as patients with medical or surgical status.

William L. Sennett Columbia Ave David L. Beck Stanley St Or Lamb Franklin Arnold Freeman Floyd Freeman Ottawa St Robert Anthony Allen Robert Allen Jefferson Rd Surgical Betty Ann Emma Jean Richardson Matt Richardson Queen Ave Ella Cole John Cole Excello

Dismissed Names Include Several Local Residents

Dismissals involve Harry Miller of Highland Street Mrs Dorothy Reider of Smith Street Anthony Chaputa son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Chaputa Sr of Trenton and Paul Cowgill of Wilbraham Road.

Harry Miller Highland St Dorothy Reider Smith Anthony Chaputa Trenton Paul Cowgill Wilbraham Rd

Marriage Licenses for Hamilton and Middletown Residents

A list of marriage licenses granted for multiple couples from Hamilton Middletown and surrounding areas. Thomas E Jeffords 23 tele graph operator and Mattie Turner 22 of Hamilton. Roger D Stewart 19 farmer and Lila L Lynch 19 of 3400 Tytus Ave Middle. Charles F Springman 45 welder and Wilhelmina E Shearer 44 domestic of Hamilton. Layton M Goodman Jr 20 pressman 2232 Highland St Middletown and Anna M Staton 19 West Middletown Route 1. LeRoy Milton 45 assembler 2005 Queen St and Malora M Sparks 25 press operator of Middletown. Francis K Jones 36 fitter Hamilton Route 5 and Pauline M Fuetterer 26 of Hamilton. James A Bolser 38 farmer Hamilton Route 8 and Nellie M Lighter 18 waitress Hamilton.

Thomas E. Jeffords Mattie Turner Hamilton Roger D. Stewart Farmer Lila L. Lynch Tytus Ave Middletown Charles F. Springman Wilhelmina E. Shearer Layton M. Goodman, Jr Pressman Highland St Anna M. Staton West Middletown LeRoy Milton Queen St Malora M. Sparks Francis K. Jones Pauline M. Fuetterer James A. Bolser Nellie M. Lighter

Real Estate Tax Forecast Hinted After Budgets

Butler County officials expect actual real estate tax estimates only after budgets from all taxing districts are filed and approved. Limited by a 10 mill cap many districts will seek more funds but likely fail. State aid bills may provide 120000 for county cities townships and villages.

Hamilton Butler County County Budget Commission R. H. Smith

South Lebanon Postmaster Is Nominated

A South Lebanon man, Marcus Baker, was nominated as postmaster for the area by President Truman. Truman sent the nomination along with eight other Ohio selections to the Senate, listing Lyell F. Roush, Wilbur F. White, Bertie A. Hamilton, Dell M. Hathway, Ralph L. Painter, Bernice E. Knoch, William T. Warner, and Robert C. Millikin.

South Lebanon Truman Ohio Senate Marcus Baker Lyell F. Roush Beverly Wilbur F. White Delta Bertie A. Hamilton Everett Dell M. Hathway Gambier Ralph L. Painter New Richmond Bernice E. Knoch North Royalton William T. Warner Summerfield Robert C. Millikin West Jefferson

County liquor case delayed in Venace raid arrest

Justice of the Peace Otto Granner continued for two weeks a hearing for Miss Lena Morrical and Floyd Hughes of Oxford on charges of illegal possession and sale of liquor. The couple was arrested Sunday by state agents in a raid at Wade Lodge Mill near Venace.

Justice of the Otto Granner Lena Morrical Floyd Hughes Oxford Wade Lodge Vence

Butler County Democratic Picnic Plans Discussed

Plans for the Butler County Democratic Picnic on August 28 at LeSourdsville Lake were discussed last night. John J. Lenihan of Hamilton chaired the central committee and picnic committee. Thomas A. Galeese served as treasurer.

Butler County LeSourdsville Lake John J. Lenihan Hamilton Democratic Central Committee Thomas A. Galeese

Miami University Names William J. English Treasurer

President Ernest H. Hahne announced the appointment of William J. English of Galesburg NL as full time treasurer of Miami University effective September 1. English has served as business manager of the Galesburg division of the University of Illinois.

Oxford, O Ernest H. Hahne Miami University William J. English Galesburg University English University of Illinois

Johnny Allegro and Arson Inc Show at Paramount

At the Paramount theater on Tuesday and Wednesday Johnny Allegro stars George Raft and Nina Foch with showtimes 1:50 3:55 8 and 10 PM Arson Inc stars Robert Lowery and Anne Gwynne with shows Tuesday 1:15 3:35 6 9:10 PM and Wednesday 1:15 3:25 5:45 8:10 10:35 PM.

Johnny Allegro George Raft Nina Foch Robert Lowery Anne Gwynne

Suspect Escapes from Mercy Hospital After Wounding

Hamilton Ohio AP reports Elmer Bowman a 20 year old burglary suspect escaped last night from Mercy Hospital where he was under treatment after being wounded in a police chase. Police said he slipped free of his handcuffs and escaped through a back door.

Hamilton, O Elmer Bowman Mercy Hospital Bowman

Police chase ends with suspect shot during dairy burglary arrest

At the hospital entrance attendants discovered the escape shortly before midnight. Bowman was shot and wounded after he allegedly broke away from city detectives while being taken to police headquarters for questioning in the burglary of a local dairy.

Bowman

Butler-Preble Route 127 To Be Improved

A 4.24 mile stretch of U. S. Route 127 in Butler and Preble Counties will receive bituminous treatment under a $19,411 highway improvement contract among 62 bids awarded by the State Highway Department. Max J. Zeller of Columbus won the job with an estimate of $24,531. six bids were rejected as too high. The bids total $4,703,759 for all contracts, with state cost $4,069,233.

Butler Preble State Highway Department Max J. Zeller Columbus T. J. Kauer Ohio Kauer Warren County Route 48 Clear Creek Township Boyd and Cook Dayton

Return of Daniel Boone Showtimes Listed

Bill Elliot stars in the Return of Daniel Boone with matinee and evening showings Tuesday at 2 30 4 55 7 20 and 10 30 p m and Wednesday at 2 20 4 40 7 05 and 9 30 p m in local theaters.

Daniel Boone Bill Elliot

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Yankee RD Hempstead James Walters Germantown Donald Alstaetter Harrison St Charles St Alstaetter Patty Kendall Tommy Hill James Fleming Park St Sunset Park American Legion Eagles Eagle Hall Walter $. Clevenger Schramm Funeral Home Jerry Brandenberg, W. Pres Cecil Butts Elks Temple Walter S. Clevenger Schramm Chas. Harmon Robert V. Reiner Servel Vradelis Dm Bros Aeronca Leo Massey Franklin, Medical Ford Paramount Hamiton N. Broad St Williamson-Ziegler Furnace CO Butler-Preble B. & D. Kitchen Shop Central Avenue Hale Lumber Yard Yankee Road Rowell'’s Appliance Co Ae Middletown M. O. Feed & Supply Co., Inc Agg Rose Lumber Company Verity Parkway Ly Coffman South Ma Street Jewice McCoy Leffler McCoy-Leffler Broad Street First Ave Sohio Deen Sit Peace Tomer Sohio Stations
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