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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1956

Page

6

Nazarene Keeps Lead Via Forfeit

Church of the Nazarene held a half game edge in the Church League last night, but the margin came via forfeit as Holy Trinity and Calvary Methodist won big. Nazarene beat St. Paul Evangelical by forfeit when nine players weren’t available at Barnitz Field, its third straight win and second by forfeit. Trinity beat Oakland Presbyterian 17 to 3, Calvary 18 to 1 over Evangelical United Brothers, with Trinity piling nine runs in the fifth and Esposito going four for six including a homer.

Church of the Nazarene Holy Trinity Calvary Methodist St. Paul Evangelical Nazarene Barnitz Field Trinity Oakland Presbyterian Calvary Evangelical United Brothers Oakland Jim Kraft Ed Gunderson Trinity Sluggers

Coolidge Coast To Slo Pitch Win

Coolidge Corp. scored eight runs in the first two innings and held off Miami Cabinet to win 17 to 9 in an Industrial Slo Pitch League makeup game on the East Side diamonds last night. It was Coolidge’s second win in three outings and Miami Cabinet’s second loss after a lone win. the game had been rained out last Tuesday.

Coolidge Corp Miami Cabinet Diamonds Tt Coolidge

Legion Y Opens Season Tomorrow for Post 218 Baseball

The Post 218 American Legion Junior team begins a 10 game Miami Valley League season by hosting Union City Indiana at Smith Farm. Game starts at 2 p.m. Woody Daudt will pitch for manager E N Steinbrecher. The team plays each league foe in a home and home series, with Hamilton Greenville West Milton and Richmond Indiana also in the loop.

Post 218 American Legion Union City Ind Smith Farm Woody Daudt E. N. Steinbrecher Hamilton Greenville West Milton Richmond

Sorg Papers Declares Dividends on Preferred and Common

Directors of Sorg Paper Co announce a cash dividend of 1.38 dollars on the 3 percent cumulative preferred stock payable July 1 to holders of record June 15. They also declare 0.25 per share on the $10 par value common stock payable June 22 to holders of record June 8.

Sorg Paper Co

Jesse M. Jones Dies, Texas Millionaire and Public Leader

Jesse H. Jones 82 a Tennessee farm boy built a vast fortune with a fifth grade education. wartime secretary of Commerce and head of the RFC died last night in Houston. He loaned over 50 billion dollars during 13 years at RFC and shaped Houston's skyline owning 35 buildings up to 37 stories. He published the Houston Chronicle and owned major hotels. leaders praised him as a statesman and Texans recalled his vision. Funeral arrangements are pending. He was born April 5 1874 in Robertson County Tennessee and moved to Texas in his youth.

Houston Jesse H. Jones Tennessee Reconstruction Finance Corp Woodrow Wilson Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt RFC Jones South Heigth Houston Chronicle Washington Commerce Weeks Lyndon Johnson D-Tex Texas W. P. Hobby The Houston Post New York City Fort Worth Dallas Memphis Mary Gibbs Jones John T. Jones Jr John A. Beck Robertson County Commerce Henry A. Wallace Roosevelt Wilson Department of Military Relief American Red Cross Hoover

Veteran Cary Middlecoff Opens Texas International Open Strong

Cary Middlecoff led a crowded field at the Texas International Open in Dallas with a 64 that matched rising stars Gene Littler and Bill Casper. Littler and Casper tied for first after the opening round, each birdieing the 12th with an eagle and long putts on 20-footers.

Dallas Cary Middlecoff Gene Littler Singing Hills Calif Bill Casper Chula Vista Middlecoff Bill Bisdorf San Diego Jay Hebert Sanford, Fla Roberto de Vicenzo Mexico City Don January Abilene Tex Cary Littler Casper

Tennessean Leads Field Into Semis of Western Meet

Twenty two year old Mason Rudolph, a Clarksville native and rising star, reached the Western Amateur semifinals at Belle Meade CC by routing Gene Dahlbender 8 and 7 after a 67 morning round and 33 on the front. He faces Rex Baxter, while Dale Morey meets Jack Parnell after advancing past Floyd Addington and Tim Holland respectively.

Nashville Tenn Mason Rudolph Clarksville Dale Morey Indianapolis Rudolph Belle Meade Country Club Gene Dahlbender Atlanta Rex Baxter Baxter Don Bisplinghoff Orlando Fla Morey Louisville Floyd Addington Dallas Texas Jack Parnell Oklahoma A & M Parnell Tim Holland Rockville Centre

Keeping the Right Elbow Close in Swing Tip

A quick golf tip explains that keeping the right elbow tucked against the body prevents it from overpowering the left arm. Practice with a rubber ball under the right armpit to maintain elbow proximity, ensuring the left arm leads the swing.

Double Double on Lebanon Card at Raceway Meet

In Lebanon Ohio Colby Prince and Dr Medley tied in the Class 28 trot to produce a twin daily double. Colby Prince owned and driven by Howard Fuller of Croton Ohio paid 32.00 32.80 and 9.20 with Maryl s Boy, while Dr Medley owned by Elwood Distelhorst of Columbus and driven by Clyde Miller paid 11.00 11.40 and 8.40 with Marylin s Son.

Lebanon Ohio Colby Prince Mr. Medley Lebanon Raceway Mutuel Windows Howard Fuller Croton Dr. Medley Elwood Distelhorst Columbus Clyde Miller Maryl

Crocker Clings to One-Stroke Lead in Pittsburgh

In the Churchill Valley Women's Invitational third round at the 6000-yard course Crocker of Montevideo Uruguay kept a one-stroke edge on Patty Berg of St Andrews Ill. Crocker used a hot putter to fire a 70 with 26 putts while Berg shot 74 to 146 total. Berg had led after the first round with a 72.

Pittsburgh Faye Crocker Montevideo Uruguay Patty Berg St. Andrews Ill Churchill Valley Miss Crocker Miss Berg

Ohio Labor Merger Talks Break Off in Canton

Canton Ohio reports the Ohio Federation of Labor and the Ohio CIO Council ended merger talks after two meetings. CIO leaders Ray Ross and John R. Rooney cited impasse over proposals and demand that AFL concede positions, including top executive posts. CIO claims 482,000 Ohio members vs 275,000 AFL and disputes over maintenance workers’ jurisdiction.

Canton Ohio Ohio Federation of Labor Ohio Cio Council CIO Ray Ross CIO Council John R. Rooney AFL Council

Notice of Appointment Executor for Albert Turner estate

Henry Walker of Somerville Ohio appointed executor of Albert Turner deceased in Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated May 12 1956. Levey Levey attorneys. May 26 June 29.

Board of Commissioners Butler Ohio Trenton Madison Township Butler County Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Corporation Page Pierson Road Harry F. Duane State of Oho Walter R. Bender the Commissioners Court House Hamilton Waltes R. Bender Middletown Nelba Street Tytus Aveue Atco Avenue Tytus Avenue Clark Street Nelbar Street Main Street Manchester Avenue First Avenue Central Avenue Second Avenue Eighth Avenue B & O Railroad Young Street Curtis Street 14Th Avenue Woodlawn Avenue City of Francis Carmody Aaye City Commission Albert Turner Henry Walker Somerville Donald L. Ziegel Levey & Levey Charles Glen Lawson Joyce B. Lawson Common Pleas Court Kiep Crane G Grevey Alton H. Combs Martha P. Gibson John T. Gibson First National Bank of Harry F. Walsh Levey and Levey Bellemonte Street Sunset Park Sheldon Road Aberdeen Drive Webster Street Vine Street Vine Plum Road Doty Street Glen Lane Fleming Road City Enineer Hio

Lost and found pets and monuments notice roundup

A column lists multiple lost pets and valuables with contact numbers and locations including a Boston Bulldog near Monroe Ohio named Tobby, a fawn Boxer named Shane at 1220 Elm, various dogs and a parakeet named Toby and Jerry, rings and a Westfield watch, plus monument offices and contact details for Dodds Monument and Converse Monuments.

Boston Monroe Ohio Tobby Dial Boxer Fawn Shane East End Parade Toby Howard St Westfield Watch Germantown Jerry Auburn Reward

Funeral Notice for Neal F DIVER 79

Neal F. Diver 79 of 1305 Ellen Drive passed away at home Wednesday May 30 at 8 a.m. Family visitation at McCoy Lefler Funeral Home Friday 2 5 and 7 10 p.m. Service at the funeral home Saturday 10 a.m. officiated by The Rev Chas W Lovell. Interment Woodside Cemetery special Eagles service Friday 7 30 p.m. Arrangements by McCoy Settlee Funeral Home. Dial GA 2 3691.

Diver Neal F Ellen Dr McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home Chas. W. Lovell Woodside Cemetery Eagles McCoy-Settlee Funeral Home Dial GA

Obituaries for Eckson and Kramer include services and internment

Wia Marie Jackson, 11 years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Omas A Jackson of 113 Iglehart, died May 31 at Middletown Hospital. Visitation Schramm Funeral Home Saturday 7-8 pm and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Requiem High Mass Monday 9 am Holy Trinity Church. Interment Woodside Cemetery. Cornelius Neal Kramer, 88, of 921 Oxford State Road, Exeter, died at home Wednesday at 3:50 am. Visitation Riggs Funeral Home Friday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. services Saturday 10 am at the funeral home. Interment Woodside Cemetery.

Bevin Ollie Middletown Middletown Hospital Toccopla Mississippi Thaxton Riggs Funeral Home Kramer Cornelius Neal Oxford State Road Excelle Riggs Funeral W. E. Ballinger Woodside Cemetery

Willing To Work Experienced Babysitter in Home Care

An assortment of in home services and jobs offered in a classified line. Babysitting and child care at various hours, light housekeeping, ironing, cooking, and private storing. Also listed are moving, hauling, tree work, window washing, curtain cleaning, and alterations with contact numbers. Local service providers include Mrs Everett Taule bee and Halsey at 1237 Central Ave, among others.

Everett Taulebee Pearl St Halsey Central Ave Woodlawn Mantown Hunting Stroud Paving, Inc ACE Taylor Ave Victor Long Dial Franklin Sewer Service Renal — Sales Consolidated Central Dick Akers Young & Son Dial GA Robert Bradford Williams Sanitation Cigder — “Amlits Riverside Concrete Poasttown Bridge Geneva Denny Lumber Co First Ave Concord Formica Middletown Callahan Construction Co Thorn Construction Free Ber Rosco Frazier Farimar Bigelow-Karpet Farlmar Rug Cleaners L. L. Waddle Franklin Ohio Spence & Adams Wilson—Pelfrey Suprema Rug Cleaning CO Rior Wm. Powers Columbia L. E. Byrum

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