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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1948

Page

6

Solomon Leads Palestine Philharmonic Amid War in Tel Aviv

Izler Solomon, a young American conductor from Columbus, conducts the Palestine Philharmonic in Tel Aviv as war with the Arabs disrupts schedules. Conductor replacements canceled. Solomon accepted amid air raid sirens. His concerts draw capacity crowds, and he notes his visa stamped entry visa No. 1 as the first foreign visitor with entry to the State of Israel.

Tel Aviv Israel Izler Solomon Columbus Palestine Philharmonic Symphony Philharmonic Solomon

Cootie Banquet Plans Are Set

Final plans were announced for the Cootie banquet on Saturday June 12 at the Military Order of the Cooties meeting honoring Veterans of Foreign Wars. A floor show follows and families are invited. Discussions covered the St Louis convention in August and forming a local degree team. Next hospital visit is Sunday June 20 at the Dayton Veterans Hospital. members meet Friday June 11 at 8 p.m. for the next business session.

Military Order of the St. Louis Dayton Veterans Hospital

U.S. Warns China Over Student Demonstrations

The United States warned China that Chinese student demonstrations against American policy in Japan are increasingly dangerous. Chinese officials accuse Communist agitators of stirring unrest. Ambassador J Leighton Stuart said the agitation damages U S China relations and could have unfortunate results.

Nanking United States China Japan J. Leighton Stuart

VFW District Session Set For Sunday

A large delegation from the local VFW Post and Ladies Auxiliary will attend the district meeting in Norwood Ohio Sunday. Election of district officers for two year terms is planned and a chartered bus leaves headquarters at 8 am.

VFW Norwood

Sorrell Convicted of Manslaughter in Middletown Knife Slaying

Sorrell, 39, former Middletown restaurant operator, was found guilty of manslaughter yesterday by a Butler County Common Pleas Court jury in the knife killing of William Mayhen, Middletown war veteran. The quarrel began January 10 at 1919 South Ave. over a girl. Mayhen died 54 days later at the Veterans Hospital in Louisville.

Hamilton Dorsey Doc) Sorrell Middletown Butler Common Pleas Court P. P. Boll William Mayhen Sorrell Mayhon South Ave Veterans’ Hospital Louisville

Water Meeting Postponed In Hamilton

Hamilton council postponed a special meeting on water sale proposals to Mill Creek Industries from Tuesday to Wednesday. Mayor Edward Beckett said lack of quorum necessitated the shift. The session will focus on the water sale with officials from the Southwestern Ohio Water Association expected to attend. Water committee head Howard F. Wilson, City Manager, had earlier made recommendations.

Hamilton Millcreek Industries Edward Beckett Southwestern Ohio Water Association Howard F. Wilson

Woman Bitten By Suspect During Arrest

Police officer Landon Webb said a woman bit him on the right shoulder while resisting arrest of Pauline Walker, 25, Ex cello Route 1, on intoxication charges. An extra charge of resisting arrest was added.

Landon Webb Webb Pauline Walker Excello Route 1

Optimists Schedule Square Dance at Elk Creek Grange Hall

The Optimist Club noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel discussed a square dance planned by Richard Keiser. The event will be held Thursday June 17 at the Elk Creek Grange Hall.

Optimist Club Manchester Richard Keiser Elk Creek Grange Hall

Denison Scholarships Awarded to Newark Students

Donald Roberts and Dave Chaney of Newark High School were named first recipients of $1,000 Denison University scholarships established by John W and Frank D Spencer publishers of the Newark Advocate. The awards will be open to four Bema students of Newark High.

Newark, O Donald Roberts Dave Chaney Newark High School Denison University John W Frank D. Spencer Newark Advocate Bema Newark High

Fixing Up Your Home Offers Savings With Insulation

A New York Construction Research Bureau note says full thick mineral wool insulation cuts redecorating costs up to 75 percent by preventing dust and moisture from highlighting lath and wall seams. FHA loans average 276 dollars aid insulation and fuel savings can repay costs within three years. Mineral wool resists fire moisture and decay.

Construction Research Bureau of New York Clearing House For Federal Housing Agency United States Bureau of Mines

Ohio State YMCA Cleared of Communism Rumors

A Franklin County Community Chest committee in Columbus completed a six week inquiry into the Ohio State University YMCA and found no evidence that its officials or employees are Communists. The university YMCA is financed by the community chest and the report states it does not harbor or promote communism.

Columbus Franklin County Community Chest Ohio State University Ymca YMCA University Ymca Community Chest

Fire kills 51-year-old in shed blaze near home

Conneaut Ohio AP reports a shed fire at the rear of Burton N. Simmons home caused his death. Simmons, a 51 year old roof er, died in the blaze yesterday.

Conneaut Burton N. Simmons

Lighting Tips For Housewife Lighting Tips For Housewife

General Electric notes fluorescent lighting differs in color from filament. Use hard glass lamps for safety. Fluorescent tubes illuminate trims, shelves, and furniture, but plan built in lighting early. Heat lamps can warm wash trays and straighten warped records by brief heating between plates.

General Electric

Oil Burners Sales Rise as Oil Heating Gains

Oil burner sales in 1947 topped 820000 with over 3500000 burners in operation in the United States, the Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau reports. Demand remains strong for 1948 despite winter fuel oil shortages, amid new burner and boiler innovations showcased at national exhibits in New York and Chicago. The Oil-Heat Institute plans a 25th anniversary exhibit in Chicago in April, signaling industry confidence and plans to replace obsolete equipment and boost efficiency.

United States Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers New York National Association of Home Builders Chicago Oil-Heat Institute

Soviet Charges Jap Press Of Using Slander

A Russian spokesman in Tokyo accused Japanese and a U S Army newspaper of insolent slander against the Soviet Union. Maj. Gen. A P Kislenko demanded that the attacks end, claiming Allied HQ knew of the propaganda and urging prompt action to stop repeats. MacArthur did not comment.

TOKYO A. P. Kislenko MacArthur Kislenko Allied Council For Japan U.S.S.R

Marshall Rejects Award From Churchman Magazine

The Churchman Magazine editor says Secretary Marshall declined the annual good will award. Dr. Guy Emery Shipler, at the magazine dinner, cited newly found facts in the masthead since 1804 and objected to the publication as an official church organ.

New York Churchman Marshall Guy Emery Shipler Protestant Episcopal Church Shipler Yugoslavia Marshal Tito

Smith Faces Death Penalty in Steel Plant Killing

Ralph Red Smith, 26, was found guilty of first degree murder for the February 6 slaying of 33 year old George Margulis during a robbery at the Reliance Steel Plate Company in Cleveland. The jury did not recommend mercy, making the death sentence mandatory.

Cleveland Ralph Red) Smith Steel Smith George Margulis Reliance Steel Plate Company

Glass Assures Home Comfort in Cold Climates

Elizabeth Gordon of House Beautiful magazine praises advances in glass technology. She notes double insulating glass and tight wind proof windows free architecture from heat loss and allow interior and exterior spaces to be designed together. An example cites a New Hampshire home maintaining any desired indoor temperature with outdoor temps 20 below.

Elizabeth Gordon House Beauties Ful Magazine Miss Gordon New Hampshire

Divorce Notice in Butler County Ohio Case 62367

Betty Jane Becraft of Ocala Florida is named in a divorce petition filed June 3 1948 by Clarence E Becraft in the Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio case 62367 seeking divorce and custody of minor children on grounds of gross neglect and wilful absence. Respondent must answer by July 24 1948 or petition may be granted. Clerk Conrad C Stroh Joseph Deputy. Harold G Dance Attorney. June 5 12 19 26 July 3 10.

Betty Jane Becraft Conrad C. Stroh Joseph Harold G. Dance

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