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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1951

Page

5

Local residents and travelers depart for events and destinations

Mr and Mrs Hal Harvey of San Mateo Calif left yesterday after visiting Ardmore Dr with Mr and Mrs George Harvey. J J Hallowell and wife leave for New York to attend daughter Marys graduation at the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry N Y. Alan Spindler heads to Philmont N M to be a guide at Scout Ranch. Over 8100 scouts from across the country are expected this summer including a Miami Valley contingent. Tomorrow Mr and Mrs Frank Endsles of Peoria Ill depart after visiting W A Spindler and son Alan. Mrs Endsles joins them.

Hal Harvey San Mateo Calif George Harvey Ardmore Harvey Middletown California J. J. Hallowell New York Mary Dobbs Ferry N. Y Alan Spindler Philmont N. M Scout Ranch Miami Valley Frank Endsles Peoria Ill W. A. Spindler Alan Endsles

Unity Council 241 D of A Plans Dayton Rally

Unity Council 241 D of A met at Knights of Malta Hall to finalize attendance for a rally at the Dayton Biltmore Hotel on June 2. Election of officers occurred followed by drill practice.

Unity Council D of A Knights of Malta Dayton Biltmore

Omega Phi Tau elects officers and plans June pledges

Members met at Mrs. Clarence Lawson Jr. home for a special meeting to elect officers. Mrs. Lawson reelected president with Mrs. Charles Arnold as VP, Mrs. Joe Miller secretary, and Mrs. Ralph Jackson treasurer. New members to be pledged June 13 at the YMCA. Co-pledge captains named Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Jackson. Founder's Day banquet in July scheduled, with initiations for new members. Mrs. Lloyd Ritz named chairman.

Omega Phi Tau Sorority Clarence Lawson Lawson Charles Arnold Joe Miller Ralph Jackson YMCA Arnold

Greenhills Cadet Tops West Point Class

Cadet Gordon E. Danforth of Greenhills Ohio will graduate next Tuesday as top man in the United States Military Academy class. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred V. Danforth, he is a Greenhills High School graduate who attended Ohio State University and earned his appointment while serving as an Air Force sergeant in Germany. He will return to the Air Force as a second lieutenant after graduation.

West Point N. Y Gordon E. Danforth Greenhills O United States Military Academy Danforth Alfred V. Danforth Greenhills High School Ohio State University Air Force Germany

Spindler's Sister Attends Alan's High School Graduation

Spindler's sister traveled to attend her nephew Alan's high school graduation, marking a family milestone as the student celebrated completing his secondary education.

Spindler Alan

First Two Ball Foursome Planned at Wildwood Golf Club

Wildwood Golf Club members plan the first two ball foursome of the season tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. A covered dish supper will follow the golfing session.

Wildwood Golf Club

Tea Planned To Honor Rev. K. S. Learey And Family

Members and friends of the First Methodist Church are invited to a tea honoring Rev. Kenneth Learey and his family tomorrow from three to five at the church social hall. They will leave Middletown mid June for Van Wert Ohio where Rev. Learey becomes superintendent of the Defiance district. Mrs. R. W. Young is general chairman with numerous hostesses and arrangers named to assist.

First Methodist Church Kenneth Learey Middletown van Wert, O Learey J. T. Orr C. A. Wolfe S. A. Lapham Jon Brock E. C. Riggs Betty Lou Riner

Mrs Edward Barker Elected Hospital Welfare President

Mrs Edward Barker was elected to a two year term as president of the Welfare Auxiliary to Middletown Hospital at the annual Spring Luncheon. Elected with her were Mrs Heber Jones vice president Mrs Jerome Inwood recording secretary Mrs J A Carter corresponding secretary and Mrs William T Snider treasurer. The luncheon drew nearly 500 members at the Manchester Hotel ballroom with additional attendees for the business meeting.

Edward Barker Welfare Auxiliary Middletown Hospital Heber Jones Jerome Inwood J. A. Carter William T. Snider Manchester Hotel

Salesmen Going To Work Cure The Business Blues

New York AP report from the National Sales Executives convention shows managers foresee a sales dip in the last half but overall 18.6 percent yearly dollar gain. Fen Doscher argues the salesman should fight blues, tap untapped markets, and be seen as a professional. He cites rising population, demand, and future buyers as opportunities for skilled sellers aiding manufacturers, merchants, and consumers. Doscher notes salesmen are moving toward professional status, with Lily-Tulip Cup Corp. backing. historically promoted from production, now aiming to elevate the craft.

New York NSE Robert A. Whitney Fen K. Doscher Sales Executives Club of Doscher Lily-Tulip Cup Corporation

Guardsman Hurt Fighting Blaze Near Cincinnati

Three men were injured battling a fire that leveled Earl Shawhon’s four room frame home near Cincinnati. Harold Hedges of Hamilton, a National Guard member, suffered second and third degree burns. Joseph Hamilton and Mike Decardo of Greenhills, both with the Greenhills Volunteer Fire Department, assisted and were injured. Police estimate property loss at $5,000. The report notes a 1821 natural gas well drill at Fredonia, New York.

Cincinnati Earl Shawhon Harold Hedges Hamilton 147Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Joseph Hamilton Mike Decardo Greenhills Hedges National

Pastor's Son Admits to Abductions of Two Children

Paul George Heintz, 31, unemployed war veteran and son of a Lutheran minister, admitted to police that he abducted two young girls within the last month. Heintz said loneliness drove him to take Gail Ann Michel, five, to his apartment where she was kept overnight but not harmed. earlier he carried off a four-year-old in May with candy as bait and left her in trees near City Hospital. Bond set at $25,000 as he awaits grand jury action. possible charges include child stealing and felonious assault with potential 1 to 20 year sentences.

Cleveland Paul George Heintz Gail Ann Michel Heintz Gail Ann City Hospital

Butler County Probate and Divorce Actions Hit County Courts

Butler County probate notes show wills probated for Cora May Trimble and Augusta M Roegge with estates stepping to spouses and siblings. A challenge to William Jarrett’s will seeks $1500 bequest and scattered bequests to Greenwood Cemetery, First Baptist Hamilton, and Hamilton YMCA. Ernest W Dearth estate inventory lists 11620 assets, and a divorce suit is filed by Clarence Simpson against Ethel Simpson for neglect.

William Gordon Jarrett East Stroop Rd Dayton Common Pleas William Jarrett Hamilton Greenwood Cemetery Association First Baptist Church of Hamilton Hamilton Ymca Augusta M. Roegge Alvina C. Roegge Dock F. Byers Matilda T. Byers Trenton Ernest W. Dearth Middletown Rhoda Ann Dearth

Divorce Granted in Hamilton Case On New Trial Motion

Jo Ann Durham, minor, Hamilton, is granted a divorce from Robert Durham after a Common Pleas Court motion by Hamilton councilmen Edward Beckett and Bernard Kirsch Jr. seeks a new trial on an injunction decision relating to the City of Hamilton and sale of a reservoir at Lockland and its pipeline. The filing argues errors of law and an evidence-sparse opinion by Judge Boll. Probate actions: Clara C. Bader's will directs estate to husband Jacob W. Bader with him as executor. Daniel Rah fuse estate in Fairfield Township probate for Martha Rah fuse widow. A BTU is the heat from burning a wooden safety match.

Edward Beckett Bernard F. Kirsch, Jr Hamilton Common Pleas Court City of Lockland P. P. Boll Clara C. Bader St. Clair Township Jacob W. Bader

The Dancing Party on WMOH Radio Schedule

A compact listing of radio programs including The World Tonight and Hillbilly Hit Parade, noting shows hosted by Johnny Reznor Osear Dumont and Waite Hoyt. Highlights include sports digest, comedy, serenade segments, and requests from audiences across stations such as WPFR and WGOM.

Hook Tells American Assembly Views To Similar Local Panel

Charles R. Hook of the American Assembly told the Middletown group at the Manchester Hotel that national readers share similar conclusions on U S European relations. He outlined six key points stressing freedom versus slavery, avoiding world war, responsible use of strength, international cooperation, global threat, and prioritizing free world strength over party politics.

Hook American Assembly Charles R. Hook Arden N.Y Middletown American Assembly Middletown Manchester West Europe

GI Killed In Britain in Truck Accident

Pvt. Max H. Lewis, son of Mrs. Gertrude Gray Lewis of Nelsonville Ohio, was one of two U S airmen killed when a military truck overturns on a winding road near Bury St Edmunds England. The truck carried 15 American and British airmen.

London (Ap Max H. Lewis Gertrude Gray Lewis Nelsonville U. S U. S. Air Force Bury St. Edmunds England

Carbondale Woman Die Suffered Shock Autopsy Finds

Miss Estella Powell 26 of Carbondale and Elmer Kesterson 56 are held for questioning after the death of Mrs. Kesterson. Autopsy shows she died from shock and exposure.

Estella Powell Carbondale Kesterson Elmer

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