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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1950

Page

2

Multiple crashes injure pedestrian on Yankee Rd south of city

A series of three Yankee Rd crashes left Bert Tibbs 44 of 3215 Yankee Rd with a basal injury and other drivers facing charges. Cecil Osborne 27 fled a left turn collision. Herbert Baer 45 allegedly left the scene after a crash that knocked a car into a power pole. Leonard Baker 23 and Glenn Morris 20 were involved in a separate incident, with Baker cited for driving on the wrong side. Police also reported minor city collisions on Baltimore St and Igan Ave causing about 125 dollars in damage.

Yankee Rd Tankee Rad Middledown Bert Tibbs Yankee Rad Tibbs Piasco Cecil Osborne Woodlawn Ave Waneta St William L. Allen Trenton Allen Herbert E. Baer West Jefferson St New Carlisle Theospital Riggs Baer Middletown Doty St Central Ave Osborne Lummie Dollege Yankee P Leonard R. Baker Glenn &J Glenn Morris Meadow Ave Baker Squire Reiley Wiliam Cook Fights Ave Homer W. Snell Moon Baltimore St Igan Ave

Defense tech and high level talks shape future warfare

The Air Force studies guided missiles launched from a mother plane to reach beyond 12 miles and antiaircraft reach. Army top commanders meet in Washington on June 7 for a two day conference with General Collins to discuss high level problems including atomic weapons and manpower. Conventional weapons will still be needed despite atomic developments as soldiers continue to fight.

Ing Aussia Washington Collins Air Force

Births at Hospital Report Amid Weekend News

Vital statistics list multiple new arrivals: a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Gephart of Farmersville Ohio on Friday. a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Herold Bennett of 1009 Auburn Street. a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smit of Middletown Route 2. a girl to Henry C. Cer of Germantown Route. a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Allan Berry of 443 South Main Street Franklin Ohio on Friday. a girl to Sr. and Mrs. Clifford Hist of 2709 Central Ave. and twin girls to Mr. and Mrs. Justin Holweger of 2214 Central Ave on Saturday.

Leroy Gephart Farmersville Herold Bennett Auburn St Ray Smit Middletown Henry C.cer Germantown Allan Berry South Main St Franklin Frida Sr

Marriage Licenses in Middletown Area List

A list of marriage license applicants from Middletown includes Paul Alvin Baumann and Wanda Joan Kinnett both of Middletown. William Patrick Moon and Erma Hancock both of Middletown. Richard John Muracki and Susan Henry of Middletown. Donald Lain Hauser and Barbera Jean Mughes of Middletown. Joseph Elam and Virginia Cleon Booth of Middletown. Joseph A. Pugliese and Paey Jane Smith of Oxford. Paul £ 'pea and uth £& White of Middletown. Gien A. Ferman and Mildred F King West Middletown. The entries include ages, occupations, and street addresses.

Paul Alvin Baumann Wanda Joan Kinnett Hanover Street William Patrick Moon Girard Ave Erma Hancock Richmond Ave Middletown Richard John Muracki Air Force West Sixth Ave Susan Henry Baltimore St Donald Lain Hauser Barbera Jean Mughes Gien A. Ferman West Middletown

In The Hospital Medical Notices from The City

In The Hospital notices list multiple patients including Robert Keith Baltimore Street John Viteri Grand Avenue Esther Pierce Franklin Ohio Harry Tewell Lambertson Street Margaret McDonough Webster Street Beverly Sue Hollon daughter of William H Columbia Avenue James Marcum son of Elath Marcum Franklin Route 3 Charlies Dumford Clark Street Geraldine Wages daughter of Orville Wages Seneca Street Kenneth Wayne Hurt son of Elmer Hurt Mohawk Street Mrs Charles Imfeld Manchester Road Carl Robert Orth son of Charles Orth Lawn Kenneth Bowers son of paperen Bowers Seb Mrs Marvin Eastham Franklin Route 2 Mrs C T Pruitt Burns Avenue Miss Bessie Louise Wright Ottawa Street Rickey Flynn son of Betty Ann Flynn Crescent Boulevard

Robert Keith Baltimore St John Viteri Grand Ave Esther Pierce Franklin, O Harry Tewell Lamberton St Margaret McDonough Webster St Beverly Sue Hollon William H Columbia Ave James Marcum Elath Marcum Franklin Charlies Dumford Clark St Geraldine Wages Orville Wages Seneca St Kenneth Wayne Hurt Elmer Hurt Mohawk St Charles Imfeld Manchester Carl Robert Orth Charles Orth Lawn Kenneth Bowers Paperen Bowers Seb Marvin Eastham C. T. Pruitt Burns Ave Bessie Louise Wright Ottawa St Rickey Flynn Betty Ann Flynn Crescent Bivd

Police Briefs Report Car Theft Attempt and City Altercation

Arnold Napier of West Middletown Route 1 said an attempt to steal his car occurred between 3 p.m. and 1 a.m. at the Raymond Bay company rear. wires were cut from the switch and twisted together, a cap a handkerchief and envelope found on the seat. Claven Woolridge reported a cut over the left eye in an Ninth Ave altercation last night. he did not require hospital treatment.

Arnold Napier West Middletown Route 1 Raymond Bay Company Napier Claven Woolridge Ninth Ave

Autos Checked In First Two Days At Safety Lanes

In June the Watl police safety lanes on Verity Pkwy near Fourteenth Ave saw rising traffic checks. On the second day 594 cars were tested with 522 passing and 72 correction slips issued. Lanes run each Wednesday Friday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sgt James Combs noted many faulty tele stops and named officers oversaw the initial counts.

James Combs Verity Pkwy Fourteenth Ave Combs Leon Reesey Sgt. Senne Atroiman John

Butler County Court Notices of Neglect and Cruelty Filings

Multiple divorce and cruelty petitions filed in Butler County courts list parties including Dessie Mae Ward and Clarence D Ward in Middletown, Helen Woods and George Woods in Middletown, Gilbert Hart and Vernice Hart in Middletown, Bernard Wells and Hedy Wells, Jean E Young and William C Young of Hamilton, and Anne E Powers and Sam Powers in Middletown. Judge P P Boll and Judge F B Cramer oversee the cases.

Dessie Mae Ward Sycamore Middletown Clarence D. Ward Helen Woods Jackson St George Woods Gilbert Hart Ninth Ave Vernice Hart North Main St Hedy Wells Waneta Ide Jean E. Young Hamilton William C. Young Dayton P. P. Boll Sam W. Powers Anne E. Powers F. B. Cramer

Wills and probate filings from Middletown estates

Probate notices reveal the will of William F. Rambo of Middletown directing land bequests to Virginia Rambo Anderson and Louise Rambo Moyer with First National Bank of Middletown named executor. Other Middletown estates include Myrtle Haley Stahl listing many specific bequests to relatives, a $100 bequests to multiple individuals, and joint executor nomination for John Haley and First National Bank of Middletown. Also noted is the Thornburg will of John M. Thornburg leaving entire estate to widow Edith G. Thornburg with executrix nomination, and a May 10 death date for the testator with witnesses Margaret N. Quinn and Samuel A. Ellison.

William F. Rambo Middletown Virginia Rambo Anderson Louise Rambo Moyer Orice National Iddietown G.W. A. Wilmer Dorothy Nixon Myrtle Haley Stahl John &. Haley Ironton Phoebe Haley Kimble Nai¢a Jean Jones Witam Hereia Healey Jones Carte Stahl Louise Mani Kise Siam Crutcher Edith Staal Roberson Myrtle Stanhi Jones Elsie Stahi Wiliam Sam Donn Stahl Arethur Stahl Raymond Stahl Anne Justice Maley Thomas Sam Cora Mercedes Haley Abel, Sample, Jr George L. Sample Myrtle Alma Sample Blanche Kimble Bassett Mary K Walton Harry Kimble Alma Kimble Nellie Thessillus John M. Thornburn Middledown Edith G. Thornburg Margaret N. Quinn Samuel A. Ellison

Funeral services for Mrs Pauline Stages drown near Celina

Funeral services for Pauline Stages 36 of West Middletown Route 1 will be at Clayton St. Church of God Monday at 2 pm with the Rev Dr Bigas officiating. Burial follows in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence Sunday noon to Monday night when the body is taken to the church.

Pauline Stages West Middletown Lake St. Mary's Celina Clayton St. Church of God Bigas Woodside Cemetery

Funeral services for Lena M. Baker to be held Monday

Funeral services for Lena M. Baker, 56, of 016 Sixth Ave., will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Riggs Funeral Home with Rev. Frank E. Sowards officiating. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call today from 4 to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.

Lena M. Baker Sixth Ave Riggs Frank E. Sowards Buker Woodside

John C Hisey rites held at Waynesville church

Services for John C. Hisey 60 retired Waynesville mail carrier were held at 2 p m Saturday at the Waynesville Methodist Church. Burial was in Miami Corwin.

Lebanon John C. Hisey Waynesville Waynesville Methodist Church Miami Corwin

Day fined for assault in Municipal Court

Ollie Day, 37, of 407 Buena Ave, was fined 25 dollars for assault and battery after appearing yesterday before Judge Alton H. Combs. A charge of intoxication was dismissed. Day was arrested May 25 following a fight on Clinton Street in which Dave Walsh of General Delivery sustained head injuries.

Ollie Day Buena Ave Alton H. Combs Day Dave Walsh Clinton St

Strike Averted In Cincinnati At Two Firms

In Cincinnati a 6 employee strike at Auto Sun Products Company was averted by a two year contract with immediate six cent and six cent later wage hikes. Vacations and welfare gains were noted by Harold C Benedict. A parallel deal at Schulte Brae Manufacturing averting a 40 worker strike provides a six cent raise under a nine month term with some classifications rising to 21 cents.

Cincinnati Auto Sun Products Company Cincinnati Metal Stamping Firm International Association of Machinisma Incl Harold C. Benedict Unin Enid Benedict Schulte Brae

Hamilton Man’s Boat Is Stolen

A 14-foot motor boat valued at $900 was stolen from the docks of Walter Spaulding in Hamilton on the Miami River about one mile west of Woodedale. Spaulding found the theft Wednesday after leaving his cottage nearby Tuesday. Thieves also took a gasoline tank. Deputy Sheriff Al Mahatha led the investigation.

Walter Spaulding Hamilton Miami River Woodedale Spaulding al Mahatha

Lausche Bricker to Speak at Boys State Camp Perry

Governor Lausche and U S Senator Bricker will headline the annual Ohio Boys State session opening June 10 at Camp Perry near Port Clinton. More than 1,000 high school students, sponsored by local posts and groups, will form two political cities and four counties, elect officials June 12, then govern for the remainder of the camp, competing for awards for best-run city or county.

Columbus Gay Frank J. Lausche U. S Oow. Ge Camp Perry Port Clinton Senator Bricker Ceeally

Body Recovered Of Cincinnati Businessman

The body of 43 year old Robert M. Dickman was recovered from the Ohio River after he drowned on a boating trip when he slipped or fell from the cabin cruiser roof. The body was found several miles downstream from the accident.

Cincinnati Robert M. Dickman Ohio River

Mauna Loa Erupts As Lava Flows Amid Dark Sky

Lava from Mauna Loa continues to surge under an overcast sky with burning sulphur smoke filling the air. Explosions occur intermittently as the 13,680 foot volcano rumbles, with its last known eruption dated January 7, 1949. Finch notes only one documented blowoff in the first 12 hours, the Kileua eruption of 1823.

Finch Mauna Lee Kileuea

Ohio Tuberculosis Association Elects New Leaders

In Columbus AP report Dr Arel Ames of Hamilton was chosen president of the Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association. The conference also chose Catherine Michel of Sandusky as secretary and Lucy Thornton of unknown location as treasurer, with other officers elected as part of the joint meeting of tuberculosis sectors.

Columbus Arel Ames Hamilton Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association Ohio Conference of Tuberculosis Asaanietinn Catherine Michel Sandusky Ous Lucy Thornton

Ballplayers Take Complaint To Top

Five young ball players delivered a protest at Police Headquarters seeking action from railroad and city officials. They said broken bottles litter a lot owned by the railroad and leased by the city. Officials reviewed the site and promised to have a look, suggesting action may follow.

Ohio Happenings Bus Strike Settled in Lancaster

AP reports a new wage contract approved ending a 10 day bus strike in Lancaster involving Lancaster Transit Inc and a union of 150 drivers and mechanics. Details of the agreement were not disclosed as the city prepares for its sesquicentennial celebration starting Sunday. Mrs. Robert A. Taft will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in absentia from Wittenberg College as the college board announced.

Lancaster. O Lancaster Transit, Inc Lancaster Springfield Robert A. Taft Wittensberg College College

Dayton museum opens with Wright brothers’ second plane

Carillon Park unveils a 35 acre museum of historical exhibits including the Wright Brothers’ second aircraft. The facility is a gift from Col. EB A, chair of NCR, and his late wife, and will open to the public tomorrow.

Dayton, C Carillon Park Col. Eb.a The National Cash Register Company

Gains under new pension plan at Republic Rubber Akron

The CIO United Rubber Workers announce a negotiated pension and insurance program with Republic Rubber Co of Youngstown. Unions officials say minimum pensions of 100 dollars per month and 1000 dollars life insurance after retirement are provided.

Akron. C CIO United Rober Republic Rubber Ca Meer Youngstown

Fist Fighting at Balseria Festival Returns

Fist fighting remains a flagship event at the balseria, the annual spring festival of Panama's Indigenous communities, drawing large crowds and highlighting traditional combat sports in the celebration.

Panama

Cleveland man sues for 40000 in false arrest

James W. Minor of Cleveland filed a 40000 false arrest suit in common pleas court against liquor enforcement agents Frank M. Acton Hubert J. Lynch and Morris Stearn. Minor says he was unlawfully arrested March 18 for intoxication after buying a bottle of liquor. The charge was withdrawn in East Cleveland Municipal Court.

Cleveland James W. Minor Common Pleas Court Frank M. Acton Hubert J. Lynch Canton, O Morris Stearn Canton Minor Merch 18 East Cleveland

Pythian Motorcade Planned for July 16

Initial plans from the Lafayette Lodge Knights of Pythias outline the annual motorcade to the Pythian Home for the Aged at Springfield. The July 16 picnic is expected to draw about 1,000 Pythian members and families from Buver County. Norman Dole chairs the committee and reports efforts to assist area seniors, with awards program details read from student letters. Officer nominations began last evening, with another election scheduled for June 9.

Springfield Lafayette Lodge Knights of Pythias Buver County Norman Dole Eer Boery Ged Pr Soft

Cancer Society Meets Wednesday at Manchester Hotel

The Middle town Chapter of the American Cancer Society holds its final winter executive board meeting on Wednesday at noon. Marvel H. Hanson, secretary, announces a drive results report and the appointment of a nominating committee.

Middletown American Cancer Society Marvel H. Hanson Manchester

Engineers Attend Columbus Session in Ohio Society of Engineers

Four members of the Miami chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers attended a Columbus board of trustees meeting yesterday. Wallace T. Adams served as OSPE secretary, Allison Neft was the national director, E. L. Brown presided as Miami chapter president, and Alfred Fritache acted as Miami chapter secretary and OSPE publicity committee member.

Miami Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Columbus Wallace T. Adams OSPE Allison 2. Neft E. L. Brown Alfred Fritache

Strike Ends at Lancaster Lens Company After Five Days

A five day strike by 295 members of the American Flint Glass Workers Union of North America at the Lancaster Lens Company has ended. Hubert Fox, president of the company, announced that the dispute leading to the walkout remains undisclosed by both sides, and Fox said the dispute has been settled.

Lancaster American Flint Glass Workers Union of North America Lancaster Lens Company Hubert Fox Fox

Paramount screen bill teems with two features this weekend

At the Paramount theatre on Saturday the double bill runs Paid in Full starring Robert Cummings and Elizabeth Scott at 1 15 pm 4 15 pm 7 15 pm and 10 25 pm. Blonde Hits the Jackpot features Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake at 3 05 pm 6 05 pm and 9 20 pm. Sunday shows Eagle and the Hawk with John Payne and Rhonda Fleming at 1 15 pm 3 20 pm 5 85 pm 7 30 pm and 9 35 pm.

Paramount Robert Cummings Elizabeth Scott Penny Singleton Arthur Lake John Payne Rhonda Fleming

Strand Showtimes Mix Jolson, Sand, Boone and Belle

Saturday screenings include Jolson Sings Again with Larry Parks and Barbara Hale at 8 and 10 p.m. plus Sand with Mark Stevens and Coleen Gray at 4 15 p.m. Sunday features Young Daniel Boone with David Bruce and Kristine Miller at 2 25, 4 50, 7 35 and 10 20 p.m. and Belle of Old Mexico with Estellta Rodrigues and Robert Rockwell at 1 15, 3 40, 6 20 and 8 05 p.m.

Jolson Larry Parks Barbara Hale Sand Mark Stevens Coleen Gray Daniel Boone David Bruce Kristine Miller Old Mexico Estellta Rodigues Robert Rockwell

Akron Strike Halts 1400 AFL Teamsters Truck Drivers

In Akron Ohio 1400 truck drivers and dock workers of the AFL Teamsters Union walked out crippling freight hauling. About 3000 over the road drivers refused to cross picket lines at local terminals affecting 51 long distance firms. Negotiations over a two year contract broke off Friday night over wage proposals and work time rules. The union demanded a 9 cent rise first year and 5 cent second year with no time and a half after nine hours and no double time on Sundays. Present wage scales were not disclosed.

Akron AFL Teamsters Union Kenneth Burke Local 24

Lake Fireworks Display Tonight

The first fireworks display of the year will climax Hamilton Safety Day at LeSourdsville Lake. The event, sponsored by the Hamilton Safety Council Commercial Vehicle Division, centers on safety with activities including a Hamilton Bicycle Court. Guests can enjoy games, a diving show, reduced ride prices for children, free bus service from Hamilton, and a dance by Bill Rish and his band.

Hamilton LeSourdesville Lake Hamilton Safety Council Bill Rish

Equipment Tested at Distillers Plant in Ashtabula

Equipment is being tested at National Distillers Chemical Corporation’s new 10 million dollar plant in Ashtabula as production readiness begins. Plant manager David Nantz said no formal opening ceremony is planned.

Ashtabula National Distillers Chemical Corporation David Nantz

GOP Election Costs Reported for Local Committee

Campaign records show the Republican Central Committee spending totals of 2844 dollars with May 2 allocations. Principal contributors include Tom Baird Caleb Coyle and EF Rentechler, aiding district workers in backing GOP chair candidates.

Provict Tin A. Coyle Tom Baird Caleb Coyle Kathryn Es

Burton son promoted to sergeant in Philippines unit

Mr and Mrs Albert Burton of 2313 South Sutphin Street have received word that their son Chelsea has been promoted to sergeant. He is now serving with the 24th General Supply Squadron at Clark Field Air Force Base in the Philippine Islands.

Albert Burton South Sutphin St Cheles Wis 24Th Clarkfield Air Force Base Phillipine Islands

Fragmented 1940s clipping on shaving mug study

An unclear wire service snippet discusses a 60 year span ending in 1940 and references a shaving mug study or product note. Names, places, or precise details are not readable, leaving only a fragmented context about vintage grooming ware.

Tannica

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