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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1949

Page

4

Construction In June Hits $200,000 Mark

Industrial building permits issued by Orville Carson, building commissioner, push June total over 200000. Projects include Gardner Board and Carson Co. addition at 405 Charles St, Manchester Hotel work, and Coca Cola warehouse expansion on South Verity Pkwy.

Orville Carson Gardner Board and Carton Company Charles St Manchester Manchester Ave Broad St Coca Cola South Verity Pkwy Carson Gardner - Board and Carson Company Fleming Rd B. D. Morgan Carl Martin Armco Steel Corporation McGraw Construction Company Park St H. S. Boren Company of Dayton

Liquor Board Delays Rulings On Local Cases

State Liquor Control Board in Columbus delayed decisions on two local cases from Hamilton County. A Turf Street case at 904 West Central Ave involved alleged liquor sales where gambling existed. a Beckman case at 1834 Central Ave was continued. Hearings followed raids April 25 led by Frank M. Acton.

State Liquor Control Board Columbus West Central Ave Beckman Central Ave Frank M. Acton Cincinnati District of Liquor Enforcement State Board Liquor Board Hamilton County Acton

Ordnance Reserve to Meet Tonight

Reserve officers of the newly activated 2794th Ordnance group will meet at 8 tonight at the American Legion to hear a discussion on the assignment of ordnance units in support of division operations. Capt Richard Wood Lebanon will instruct the regular training program as Lt Col R A Brayton announces transfer of all unit members to the new organization.

2794Th Ordnance Group The American Legion Richard Wood Lebanon R. A. Brayton 2794Th Ordnance Training Group

Eagles Install New Officers

Fraternal Order of Eagles held a weekly meeting to install officers including Jerry Brandenburg as president and Donald Butts as vice president. Final plans were made for a district meeting and initiation Sunday at 3:30 p.m. with lodges from Hamilton Baton Lebanon Miamisburg Franklin and Germantown expected to attend. Ivin Clear of Eaton will conduct the meeting.

Order of Eagles Jerry Brandenburg Donald Butts LeRoy Fox Cecil Butts Robert Long Frank Gradolph Neal Diver Louis Kunz Albert J. Hester Hamilton Baton Lebanon Miamisburg Franklin Germantown Ivin Clear of Eaton

Man Loses Arm In Gear Wheel At Lake Amusement Ride

Robert White, 32, a Mason schoolteacher working at Le Sourdsville Lake, lost his right arm below the elbow while cleaning the ride gears. The accident occurred while the merry-go-round operated. a rag got caught in the cog, and amputation was performed at Middletown Hospital where he is listed in fair condition.

Robert White Mason le Sourdsville Lake Middletown Hospital White

Deaths Vital Statistics for Mrs Ellen E Russell

Mrs Ellen E Russell, aged 80, of Seven Mile, is listed among vital statistics deaths. John Davis of Columbus Ohio is also noted in the death records.

Ellen E. Russell Seven Mile John Davis Columbus

Births at Hospital and Out of Town News

Births at hospital report several newborns including a boy for Mr and Mrs William Gibson Franklin Route 2 a boy Tuesday a girl for Mr and Mrs Albert Robinson Sheridan Ave a boy for Mr and Mrs Homer Justice Middletown Route 2 a boy and a girl for Mr and Mrs John Bryan 1410 Garfield St Tuesday Out of town birth reported for Merle Lahey Monroe a boy Saturday at Mercy Hospital Hamilton Maternal grandparents John Wayne Maude and paternal grandmother Sarah Lathey LeSourdsville listed in notice.

Hospital William Gibson Franklin Wayne Amburgey South Lebanon Earl Lawson Tuesay Albert Robinson Sheridan Ave Homer Justice Middletown John Bryan Garfield Merle A. Lathey Monroe Mercy Hospital Hamilton John Wayne Maude Sarah Lathey LeSourdsville

Marriage Licenses List From Hamilton Area

A compilation of marriage licenses shows multiple couples with ages and residences. Notable pairs include Samuel A. Wilson and Cecile I. Knox of Hamilton both 34. William Chester Staton 23 baker Route 5 and Elinora Blanton 19 of 2005 Logan Ave. Also listed are Charles Van Winkle 24 bus driver and Helen Collins 23 of Hamilton. Archie R. Sharp Jr. 23 paper mill worker of Middletown and Mary Willians 19. George F. McDulin 23 service station attendant and Verna J. Bolser 19 of Hamilton. John H. Schradin 22 mechanic helper of Ross and Virginia L. Lewis 20 Route 4. Billy Earl Evans 23 student and Mildred Anne Ekstein 23 registered nurse both of Hamilton. Harless Rowland 39 mother and Virginia Isaacs 29 of Hamilton. Earl Conley 19 bread wrapper of New Miami and Wilma Dice 17 of Hamilton.

Samuel A. Wilson Hamilton Cecile I. Knox William Chester Staton Baker Elinora Blanton Logan Ave Charles van Winkle Brentwood St Middletown Helen Collins Beautician Archie R. Sharp, Jr Woodlawn Ave Mary Willians Earl Conley New Miami Wilma Dice

Hospital Announces Surgical and Medical Patients in Franklin

A hospital bulletin lists patients in Franklin including John Robert Scaggs son of Robert L for surgical care, Russell Williams son of Mr and Mrs Russell for surgical, Carla Johnson daughter of Roy for surgical, Ralph Miller son of Mr and Mrs Harold Hudson for surgical, Charles Revelos at Harrison St for surgical, Mrs Russell Wilson for medical, Jesse Tibbs on Park St for medical, Alexander Orvath on Yankee Rd for surgical, Arthur Profitt in Excello for medical, Mrs Mary Gordon on Central Ave for medical, Ann Joyce Heck daughter of Mr and Mrs R A Heck of South Main St for medical.

John Robert Scaggs Robert L Franklin Russell Williams Russell Carla Johnson Roy Ralph Miller Harold Hudson Charles Revelos Harrison St Russell Wilson Jesse Tibbs Park St Alexander Orvath Yankee Rd Arthur Profitt Excello Medi Cal Mary Gordon Central Ave Ann Joyce Heck R. A. Heck South Main St

Dismissed Names List From City Records

A notice lists individuals dismissed from positions or roles across several departments including Erie Avenue Hayward, Lincoln Me, Trinity Ce, Franklin-Richard Southward, and the YMCA. Names include Orville White, Hayward Buchanan, Charles Williams, James B. Hopkins, John R. McCurry.

Orville White Erie Ave Hayward Buchanan Lincoln Charles Williams Trinity James B. Hopkins Franklin Richard Southward John R. McCurry YMCA

Wiswell Dies From Memorial Day Crash Injuries

Forrest E. Wiswell, 55, of Cardington, died in Salem from injuries suffered in a Memorial Day traffic crash. The accident occurred earlier this week and Wiswell passed away yesterday at a local hospital.

Salem, O Forrest E. Wiswell Cardington

City Financial Report To Go To Commission

City of 1949 finances hinge on possible state revenue. May receipts were 85,215.08 against 134,209.25 expenditures. Five months show expenditures ahead of last year with receipts down, affecting Municipal Court and permit fees. City attorney Schatzmann warns current spending seems excessive and notes untapped potential to buy motor equipment and renew police gear.

Fred J. Schatzmann Schatzmann

Middletown Girl Scout Council elects 35 officers

Mrs. Andrew Roper heads the slate as commissioner with 34 other officers and chairmen elected yesterday at the Civic Association. New and reelected officers include deputies, secretaries, treasurer, council members, associate members, and committee chairmen across program, day camp, troop camp, training, public relations, finance, staff and office, organization, and scholarship.

Andrew Roper Middletown Ray Bunnell E. H. Bindly Chapman Bennett Chapple C. V., Davison R. A. Hill Ralph Hunter Leighton LeRoy Louis Phillips Louise Windsor Kirk Strodtbeck William F. Johnston Newman Ebersole Walter Sheffer E. J. Sebald Howard Wren Fred Dorner Selvar Phillips Kirk Stordtbeck Nell Blackford J. R. Bowman Windsor Juliette Low Charles E. Coleman

Wednesday City Briefs Meetings for Local Groups

Butler County Catholic Nurses unit gathers at 8 p.m. in Holy Trinity lounge. Knights of St John meet at 7 p.m. in St Johns basement. Fraternal Order of Police and Associates convene at 7:30 p.m. at the police pistol range. Blythe Williams Post 231 American Legion executive board and house committee meet at 7:30 p.m. at the hall.

Butler County Holy Trinity Knights of St. John St. John’s Fraternal Order of Police and Associates House Committee Blythe-Williams Post 231 American Legion

Monthly meetings of various local organizations listed

The Kiwanis board meets at 7 45 p m in the Gas and Electric Building. Elks Middletown Lodge 257 gathers at 8 p m in Elks Temple. Blythe Williams Post auxiliary of the American Legion meets at 8 p m at the Silver Leaf Social Club. Armco Employes Independent Federation executive committee at 7 p m in the AEIF office. VFW Dance Club meets at 7 30 p m in the club room. Lions Club noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel. Kiwanis at noon at the Manchester. Moose Lodge at 8 p m in the hall. Odd Fellows Lodge at 7 30 p m in the hall. Alpha Council 326 Jr O U A M at 8 p m at 19 N Broad St. Middletown Junior Chamber of Commerce annual meeting election of officers at 6 30 p m at the Manchester.

Kiwanis Gas and Electric Blythe-Williams Post Auxiliary of American Legion Silver Leaf Armco Employes Independent Federation AEIF Alpha Council N. Broad St Middletown

Nine Break-In Admitted By Two Juveniles

Two boys aged 11 and 13 admitted to nine break-ins at Rolling Mill Park homes after earlier talks with deputy sheriffs. They described loot including a camera, money, jewelry, and an electric clock, with some homes found undisturbed. They were ordered to Juvenile Court tomorrow.

Rolling Mill Park E. S. Sherron James Greenfield Dick Schultheiss Raymond Spicer Finley St

Group to Meet Cleveland Town Ship Trustees and Clerks

The Ohio State Association of Town ship Trustees and Clerks will hold its annual summer convention here Friday and Saturday.

Cleveland Ohio State Association of Township Trustees and Clerks

Obituary of John Davis and Death of Helen Davis Father

Miss Helen Davis of Filson's mourns her father John Davis who died suddenly at Columbus Ohio. Services will be held Thursday at Scheldinger Funeral Home, 229 East State Street, Columbus.

Helen Davis Filson's Columbus, O John Davis Scheldinger Funeral Home East State St Columbus

Pallbearers named for Carl B Haag obituary

Carl B Haag retired automobile salesman who died yesterday at his home 223 Kenwood Dr will be laid to rest with services Thursday at 2 pm Riggs Funeral Home. Interment will be in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until services.

Carl B. Haag Kenwood Dr Harley Gebhart William Brengelman Edward Wahlers William Augspurger Ross Fisher George Cummings Riggs Funeral Home Woodside Cemetery

Ellen E Russell of Seven Mile Dies at 80

Mrs Ellen East Russell 80 wife of William Russell died late Monday at her farm home near Seven Mile after months of bedfastness. She lived near Seven Mile 60 years born June 23 1868 near Oxford. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Iva Price and Mrs Louis Savage a son Paul Russell three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm Marshall Smith funeral home Oxford with burial Woodside. Friends may call Wednesday evening.

Seven Mile Ellen East Russell William Russell Russell Oxford Baptist Church of Oxford Iva Price West Elkton Louis Savage Paul

Death of Demetrios Cada manos Former Greek minister dies in London

London reports the death of Demetrios Cada manos aged 77. He was an honorary Greek minister to Britain and a former Greek minister to the United States. The obituary notes his long service in diplomacy and ties to Greece.

London Demetrius Cadamanos Britain United States

Optimists Hear Local Postmaster at Noon Meeting

Hilbert H. Martin the local postmaster will be guest speaker at the Optimist Club noon gathering at the Manchester Hotel. He will discuss The Public and the Post Office and outline Middletown's needs for adequate postal facilities.

Hilbert H. Martin Optimist Club Manchester Hotel Middletown

Trustees To Survey Lemon Township Street Lighting

Lemon Township trustees approved a survey of street light needs on highways and streets for public safety. The plan covers Mayfield, Avalon, Roselawn, Graham Subdivision, Maple Ridge, Maple Park and most of Dixie Heights with bids to follow the survey. Lighting will be installed and maintained by the winning company at the expense of benefiting properties, with work hoped to start within 60 days.

William C. Miller Mayfield Avalon Roselawn Graham Subdivision Maple Ridge Maple Park Dixie Heights Miller

Co-Op Clubs Plan Joint June Meets

Two joint meetings will be held with the Hamilton Cooperative Club in June. On June 16 members of both clubs will gather for a weiner roast at Gordon Park near the proposed Butler County Children's Farm. A later joint session at the Manchester Hotel on June 28 will hear M. A. Harmon, candidate for Wisconsin director of the Division of Youth Service, speak on child welfare.

Hamilton Manchester Hotel Gordon Park Butler County M. A. Harmon Wisconsin Division of Youth Service Department of Public Welfare

Five Year Old Injured by Fall on Milk Bottle

A five year old girl, Judy Ann Spencer, of 109 Burton Road, suffered a severe cut on her right arm when a milk bottle she tripped on shattered, ripping from wrist to elbow. She was treated at Middletown Hospital and released. The incident occurred at 8 30 a m as she walked to the grocery.

Judy Ann Spencer Margaret Spencer Burton Rd Middletown Hospital

At the Movies Paramount Showings

Paramount screens Act of Murder with Frederick March and Edmon OBrien at 2 40, 5 45, 8 51 p m and Rogues Regiment with Dick Powell and Martha Toren at 1 15, 4 15, 7 20, 10 20 p m The listings present showtimes for both features across the evening.

Paramount Fredrick March Edmond O'Brien Rogues Regiment Dick Powell Martha Toren

Paisan Screenplay Showtimes for U.S. Troops in Italy

Listings note showings of Paisan for American soldiers in Italy at 1 55 p m 4 42 p m 6 55 p m and 9 35 p m with times spaced throughout the day for service members.

Italy

Approximately 200 Girl Scouts Receive Physical Examinations

About 200 intermediate Girl Scouts were given pre camp physical exams at the Civic Association this morning. Four local physicians conducted the exams with senior Girl Scouts and their leaders assisting.

The Civic Association

Grass Fire Extinguished near Curtis Street and Woodlawn

Firefighters tamed a grass fire at Curtis Street and Woodlawn Avenue yesterday afternoon admitting sparks from a passing locomotive started it. No damage was reported and crews left the scene patrolled.

Curtis St Woodlawn Ave

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