Merchants Told Job Is To Sell Public Happiness
Middletown merchants and their employees heard Vernon E. Sam Vining of Westinghouse Appliance division spell out a sales philosophy at the Manchester Hotel. He urged cooperation, adviser roles, selling people, and making customers guests, stressing happiness, good will, and personal attention as key to sales success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Manchester
Vernon E
Sam) Vining
Westinghouse Electric
Retail Merchants Association
Vining
Simle
Hoy Patterson
Russell E. Dempster
Ince
Don Folger
Dempster
Clarence Smith
Industrial Council
J. Schatzmann
Don Duncan
Ben Bender
Castner Denton
L. S. Cohn
Charles Fleishman
C. R. Greathouse
Sam McDonough
Gordon Ralston
L. P. Smith
Man Wounded In Argument Over Fish Sandwich
An argument over payment for a fish sandwich led to a shooting. Charles Hill of 701 Nineteenth Ave was wounded in the arm and shoulder and is in Middletown Hospital. Robert Reed, 34, of the same address, was arrested. Police expect to file charges soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hill
Nineteenth Ave
Middletown
Robert Reed
Hill
Ohio to Fight WV for Suspect in Double-Extradition Play
Franklin County officials pursue Homer Jack Dean in a first degree murder case tied to Columbus victim Elmo C. Rice. WV authorities plan to release him to Kanawha County next week, with Bartlett pledging to press an Ohio extradition hearing June 29 under the state compact. If Ohio imposes death and WV life, WV may waive custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Franklin County
Columbus
Homer Jack Dean
Ralph J. Bartlett
West Virginia
Ohio
Dean
Elmo C. Rice
Kanawha County
Bartlett
GOP Delegation To Name Chairman For Columbus Meeting
Political sources said Gov. Thomas J. Herbert would be elected chair of the state's Republican National Convention Delegation in Columbus tomorrow. Observers noted Sen. John W. Bricker, seen as possible chairman, could not serve on the platform committee and attend the ee meeting. Harold W. Jones of Middletown, Stassen delegate, will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Thomas J. Herbert
John W. Bricker
Harold W. Jones
Middletown
Stassen
Cates Elected Permanent Honorary President of Fourth Marine Division
Gena Clifton B. Cates, former Marine Corps commandant, was elected permanent honorary president of the Fourth Marine Division Association. Other officers include R. L. Hook of Dayton, Ohio, as vice president. An unrelated note mentions an electric eel powering 300 neon bulbs and a radio at the 1939 New York World's Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Group
Kansas City
Gena
Clifton B. Cates
Marine Corps
Fourth Marine Division Association
R. L. Hook
Dayton
Holy Eucharist and the Blessed Sacrament in Catholic belief
Catholic teaching describes the Holy Eucharist as the Blessed Sacrament containing the Body and Blood of Christ under bread and wine. It emphasizes Christ's real presence, the nourishment of sanctifying grace, forgiveness of venial sin, restraint of mortal sin, and the pledge of resurrection for those who receive Communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Christ
End of the world seen through each life’s death
A Catholic advertisement urges personal judgment at death, warning that each person faces eternal life or eternal death based on their earthly life. It cites Ecclesiastes and invites readers to request Catholic Information from the Legion of Mary in Middletown, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
God
Earth
Eccles
The
Legion of Mary, P. O
Middletown
Ohio
William Mims Held Under 1500 Dollar Bond
William Mims, 60, of 603 Seventeenth Ave, was held on a 1500 dollar bond after being arraigned before Squire Lammie Bailey on a charge of shooting with intent to kill. Hearing postponed due to victim William Hilliard’s hospital condition. Hilliard, at 715 Eighteenth Ave, is reported in good condition. The shooting occurred during a dispute at Crystal Tissue Company where both men work. Mims claimed prior threats and self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mims
Seventeenth Ave
Squire Lammie Bailey
William Hilliard
Eighteenth Ave
Middletown Hospital
Hilliard
Mims
Crystal Tissue Company
City Receives First Rain End May Drought
The city saw its first rain since May 19 at 9 30 am ending the longest May drought since 1917. Forecasts call for rain and thunder storms this afternoon with cooler, cloudy conditions Sunday. Early morning temperatures ranged from 58 to a high of 94 with 71 at 7 am and 74 by 10 am.
Truck Accident Fatal Near Mt Pleasant Details
ACCIDENT FATAL MT. PLEASANT, Pa., (AP) Don Cordell, 25, Malta, Ohio, was fatally injured last night in a truck crash about three miles east of Mt. Pleasant on Route 31. The report cites a single fatality and notes the crash occurred in Washington Township as part of the Route 31 corridor. The incident remains under local police investigation with no further casualties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant, Pa
Don Cordell
Malta
Mt. Pleasant
Four Suffer Injuries In Automobile Mishaps
Four people were injured in separate accidents reported by State Highway Patrol. Everett Culbertson, 26, of 709 Crawford St., was found unconscious beside his wrecked car on Route 747 north of the city and taken to Mercy Hospital in Hamilton in fair condition. His car left the road and struck posts and a culvert before flipping. he likely was hurt five or six hours before discovery. At the Route 73 and 25 junction a car driven by Gordon Pieratt, 35, of 1802 Hills Ave., rolled into a bank after failing to stop, with Pieratt possibly fracturing ribs. James Pieratt, 37, of 2216 Hill Ave., and Gilbert McClain, 28, suffered severe facial lacerations and arm injuries. All were treated at Middletown Hospital and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Culbertson
Crawford St
Mercy Hospital
Hamilton
Culbertson
Gordon Pieratt
Hills Ave
Pieratt
James Pieratt
Hill Ave
Gilbert McClain
Middletown Hospital
Seven Ohioans Are Honored By Farm Group
Columbus AP seven Ohio men including Gov. Thomas J. Herbert were named honorary state farmers at the 20th annual Ohio Future Farmers of America convention at Ohio State University. Recipients included Frank Farnsworth state director of agriculture H A Buck Rider Walter Lauffer Charles A Reese Harold Moorhead and D R Purkey. Other awards named Star State Farmer Richard Sour and Star Dairy Farmer Vernon Bloom plus rural electrification and farm mechanic honorees. Meat judging winners from 45 vocational high schools listed with scores led by Xenia and Marysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Thomas J. Herbert
Ohio Future Farmers of America
Ohio State University
FFA
Frank Farnsworth
H. A. (Buck) Rider
State Conservation Commission
Walter Lauffer
Conservation Division
Charles A. Reese
Ohio State
Harold Moorhead
McCutchenville
D. R. Purkey
Star State Farmer
Richard Sour
Jackson- Liberty
Amsden
Seneca County
Star Dairy Farmer
Vernon Bloom
Elmore
Kenneth Rife
Woodville
Raymond Noel
Arcadia
Xenia
Marysville
Hilliards
van Wert
Minster
Canton
Brookville
Jefferson Township
Anna
Barnesville
Fire runs keep city firefighters busy with several blazes
City firemen fought multiple small fires yesterday and today. A smoldering dump fire consumed hours of work, an ingot fire at Armco damaged pipes, a Worthmore Clothing Store awning blaze caused minor damage, a car fire on 300 South Sutphin Street caused $25 damage, and a coal bin at 5 The Alameda ignited later, with no serious injuries reported. Lt. Gerald Horn and crew responded to the latter. Elmer Stack received medical care after a heart attack at 1208 Reynolds St. at 1:18 a.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armco
Gerald Horn
Archie Settles
Mark Leight
Reynolds St
Elmer Stack
Middletown Hospital
Worthmore Clothing
Central Ave
Robert Petry
Sherman Ave
Sutphin St
Alameda
Eaton Obituary of Thomas OLeary in Terre Haute
Thomas OLeary formerly of Middletown and now of Terre Haute Ind died at the family residence. He is survived by two sons and two daughters and his wife preceded him in death in November 1947. Funeral services probable in Eaton on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Thomas O'Leary
William J. Wilson
Middletown
Terre Haute
Ind
Mr. O'Leary
Sudden Death Of Leon Kennedy Jr In Brooklyn N Y
Franklin Word reports the sudden death Thursday in Brooklyn New York of Leon Robert Kennedy Jr 27 son of Mr and Mrs Leon R Kennedy Sr of Franklin A heart attack is said to have caused his death He was a student at New York University He is survived by his widow Mrs June Hughes Kennedy a son Leon R Kennedy III born June 1 his parents three sisters and two brothers The body will be returned to Franklin for services and burial arrangements are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Brooklyn
N. Y
Leon Robert Kennedy, Jr
Leon R. Kennedy
New York University
Franklin High School
Howard University
Ashington
D. C
New York College
June Hughes Kennedy
Cleveland
Leon R. Kennedy, III
William Beam
Irene Kennedy
Columbus
Mary
James Kennedy
New York City
Joseph
Rankin services set for Loveland widow
Services for 71 year old Mrs Isabel Rankin who died at her Loveland home were scheduled for Saturday at 2 p m at Tufts Funeral Home Loveland. Burial follows in Union Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Joseph four sons and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Isabel Rankin
Tufts Funeral Home
Union Cemetery
James I Whipple dies by suicide at home
James I Whipple, 73, of 3108 Griesmer Ave., shot himself in his bedroom shortly after 6 a m Friday. Butler County coroner Dr Garret J Boone ruled death by own action saying he had been despondent because of ill health. Survived by widow Mae a son and a sister. Services set for 10 a m Monday at Klaus Funeral Home with burial at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
James I. Whipple
Griesmer Ave
Garret J. Boone
Butler County
Whipple
Mae
Klaus
Greenwood Cemetery
Clara Woolard 81 Dies in Ohio Home
Mrs Clara Mary Woolard 81 died Friday afternoon at her daughter Florence Hollingsworths home on Oregonia Route 1 after a heart ailment. She leaves five sons Charles Toledo James Norwood John Waynesville George Centerville and Arthur Bradenton Fla 24 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Services set for 2 p m Monday at Church of Christ Waynesville burial Miami Cemetery Corwin. Friends may call at McClure Funeral Home Waynesville tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Clara Mary Woolard
Florence Hollingsworth
Woolard
Charles
Toledo
James
Norwood
John
Waynesville
George
Centerville
Arthur
Bradenton
Fla
Church of Christ
Miami Cemetery
Corwin
McClure Funeral Home
Salt Prices Studied By Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission has ordered General Foods Corporation to file a report on its own and subsidiary salt pricing practices. Previously ordered reports were due from Diamond Crystal Salt Company in St. Clair Michigan and Colonial Salt Company in Akron Ohio, both now merged with General Foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade and Commission
General Foods Corporation
Diamond Crystal Salt Company, Inc
St. Clair, Mich
Colonial Salt Company
Akron, O
General Foods
Wallace Backers Plan Court Battle In Ohio
Henry Wallace supporters vow to take their challenge to the Ohio Supreme Court after Secretary of State Edward J. Hummel ruled the Ohio Wallace-For-President Committee cannot place Wallace on the November ballot. They accuse Hummel of using police state methods and deny tens of thousands the right to vote. The committee may appeal the decision to uncover the reasons behind the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Henry Wallace
Ohio
Wallace
Ohio Supreme Court
New York
Edward J. Hummel
Hummel
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Ohio
United States of America
Nathan R. Zahm
Cleveland
Statehouse
Seiche Hits Lake Erie Causes Coast Guard Alert
A six foot seiche along Lake Erie from Lorain to Cleveland battered rowboats and beaches. Four fishermen were swept into the water at Perkins Beach. two were treated for cuts. No major damage reported. Eight year old Richard Pennycook Jr. was knocked into the water. his father rescued him. Weather officials cited barometric and wind changes as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Lorain
Coast Guard
Perkins Beach
Clifton Yacht Club
A. S. Klemetsmo
Sheffield Lake
Henry Miller
Richard Pennycook, Jr
Forest Fires Still Raging in Northern Ontario
Forest fires continue to burn across about 200 square miles of northern Ontario timberland as about 2,000 firefighters work to contain the blazes. Light rain and high humidity help in some areas while remaining fires in Mississago and Chapleau districts are tamed but not yet extinguished. each fire is estimated at 50,000 acres with no rain yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Ontario
Mississago
Chapleau
A. W. Leman
May bypass villages on Route 20 plan in Ohio
Ohio officials moved ahead with widening State Route 20 between Bellevue and Monroeville despite both villages refusing to permit expansion within their corporate limits. State Highway Director Earl L. Reeb said a bypass around the villages would be studied. A separate note mentions more than 1.7 trillion board feet of saw timber in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Bellevue
Monroeville
Earl L. Reeb
Reeb
Highway Department
United States
Armco Donates Right Of Way For Lafayette Street
Armco Steel announces it will donate a 60 foot right of way to the city to extend Lafayette Street from Minnesota Avenue to South Main Street. The street extension will aid veterans with new homes but construction waits for sewer work completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafaytte St
Armco Steel Corporation
Fred J. Schatzmann
W. W. Sebald
Armco
Lafayette St
Minnesota Ave
S. Main St
Three File For Police Chief Exam
Three of five eligible police department members filed for the Chief of Police examination, with Assistant Chief Thomas Carmody and Detectives Ralph Bauer and Joseph Newkirk submitting. Detective James H. Davis and Detective John Fitzgerald did not file. deadline was last night. Exam set for 7:30 p.m. next Friday at the City Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
P. F. Johnson
Civil Service Commission
Thomas Carmody
Ralph Bauer
Joseph Newkirk
James H. Davis
John Fitzgerald
Johnson
Middletown Safety Council plans Hamilton outing at Le Sourdsville Lake
Middletown Safety Council members attended a planning session and prepared to join Hamilton council’s annual outing at Le Sourdsville Lake if weather allows. Paul E. Wilson, executive director, and F W Chew and Samuel Tutt, set to attend. Fireworks and diving exhibitions listed with souvenirs and prizes for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Safety Council
Hamilton Council
LeSourdsville Lake
Paul E. Wilson
F. W. Chew
Samuel Tutt
Jewelry Theft Reported at Veterans' Village Briefed Crimes
A bracelet and wristwatch were stolen from unit 5A at Veterans' Village between 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. last night. Roy Haddix, 37, of 1734 Columbia Ave., was arrested nearby on intoxication and resisting arrest. Robert Copeland, 27, Dayton, to appear next Thursday in traffic court for license and red light violations. James Bruner, 54, Milner Hotel, charged with disorderly conduct. Blanche Mason, 40, of 321 N Broad St., and Laura Hensley, 28, 1332 Central Ave., charged with assault and battery on a warrant. Hensley released on $300 bond for Municipal Court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Village
Unit 5A
Roy Haddix
Columbia Ave
Central Ave
Main St
Robert Copeland
Dayton
Verity Pkvy
Germantown Rd
James Bruner
Milner Hotel
Blanche Mason
N. Broad St
Laura Hensley
Pauline Haddix
Former Resident Wins Scholarship to Cincinnati Art Academy
Harold Ringgenberg son of the Rev and Mrs C D Ringgenberg 119 Shafer St has received a full summer scholarship to the Art Academy of Cincinnati He competed with contestants from Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and Tennessee Announced by R M Coffin dean Ringgenberg teaches art at Vine St School Cincinnati and is president of the Cincinnati Art Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ringgenberg
C. D. Ringgenberg
Shafer St
Art Academy of Cineman
Ringgenberg
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Tennessee
R. M. Coffin
Vine St
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Art Club
Cincinnati man jailed for drunk driving plea fined
Charles E. Wiley of Cincinnati pleaded guilty before Squire J. G. Howell after being caught driving under the influence by Officers C. W. Bachelor and Vernon Starke. He received a $100 fine and costs plus 10 days in Warren County Jail. An additional $10 fine and costs was imposed for intoxication. Nearly one fourth of all food consumed by American families is supplied by the cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnatian
Lebanon
Charles E. Wiley
Cincinnati
C. W. Bachelor
Vernon Starke
Squire J. G. Howell
Warren County
Lemon School Plans To Be Revised Again
Lemon Towne ship School plans will be revised to align with available funds after bid openings.Construction costs exceed the 341000 limit for Monroe High School addition and bids for the full project and alternates were reviewed by Lemon Board of Education. Final decisions await next week as architects determine the most economical combination, with possible cutbacks including the third floor of the cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemon Towneship
Lemon Board of Education
Monroe High School
Calvin W. Young
Lemon Schools
Young
Midshipman Bruggeman to train aboard USS Astoria
Midshipman Paul Bruggeman son of Mr and Mrs John L Bruggeman of 713 Charles St Middletown will receive practical active duty instruction aboard the light cruiser USS Astoria during June July and all of this year He is a freshman at the University of Notre Dame and a member of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps The eight week cruise will include gunnery drills battle problems and lectures on the latest Naval equipment developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bruggeman
John L. Bruggeman
Charles St
Middletown
University of Notre Dame
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
Astoria
At the Movies Paramount and Strand Showings
The Paramount screens Lady From Shanghai with Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles at 1 30, 3 25, 5 30, 7 35 and 9 40. State Offon starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn shows Sunday at 1 60, 4 25, 6 55 and 9 25 p.m. Strand presents Western Union with Randolph Scott and Robert Young at 2 18, 6 06 and 9 21 p.m. Also Dangerous Years with Ann Todd and William Halep at 3 58, 7 48 and 10 56 p.m. Alan at 1 36, 4 58 and 8 20 p.m. Also Girl Loves Boy with Eric Linden and Cecilia Parker at 3 15, 6 37 and 9 59 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Shanghai
Rita Hayworth
Orson Welles
Spencer Tracy
Katharine Hepburn
Western Union
Randolph Scott
Robert Young
Ann Todd
William Halep
Alan
Eric Linden
Cecilia Parker
Also Mentioned on This Page
GOP
Catholic Information
John Dobrozsi, Jr
General Insurance
Bellemonte
Thomas O’leary
Leon Kennedy, Jr
Clara Woolard
Seiche
Arthur Friend
Camden
Mercury
Lincoln-Mercury, Inc
Roselawn
Garwood
Eagles
Lemon
John Whitlock
John B. Whitlock
McGee Ave
Miami University Board of Trustees
Oxford
Whitlock
University
William G. Pickrel
Cincinnati Insurance
C. Vivian Anderson
W. P. Roudebush
E. B. Ferguson
Reuben Jeters
First Presbyterian Church
Pieters
House Jeweler
Trust
Keays
Wm. Piske
Melampy
Bob
Cities Service
Coenee Tae
Casper Anchester
Bob Phillips
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