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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1950

Page

2

Gardner Board Union Renames Its Officers

The Gardner Board and Carton Company Independent Union, a major city union, announces new officers for the coming year. Robert Miller is reelected president, Chalmer Cassidy becomes vice president, Velma Tusing secretary treasurer, and Elliott D. Levey attorney. The union represents about 69 employees across two mills and a Middletown carton plant.

Gardner Board and Carton Company Independent Union Robert Miller Chalmer Cassidy Velma Tusing Elliott D. Levey Miller Carton Middletown Independent Union CIO Paperworkers National Labor Relations Board Armco

Optimists Hear Plans To Fight Highway Crashes

Dan Mahoney safety director Hacks Express spoke at a noon Optimist Club meeting on the link between rising highway traffic and truck use. He urged driver safety education and personal contact to instill safe habits, noting human failings cause many accidents. He cited the three E's effort education engineering as keys to reducing crashes. Don Worman reported on the Optimist convention in Columbus June 2 3.

Dan Mahoney Hacks Express Company Optimist Club Mahoney Don Worman Columbus

Mental Averages For Army Reduced

Luther Gregory of the Middletown Army and Air Forces Recruiting Station announced that Air Force mental requirements have been lowered. He said the previous high standards discouraged applicants and that many sought Air Force enlistment before considering other branches. Enlistment is for four years with most spend the first year in technical training.

Luther Gregory Middletown Army and Air Forces Air Force Gregory

Defense costs push collective defense amid compromises

The text argues for using the principle of collective defense with concessions by France and Belgium. It suggests France could cut Navy spending if the United States expands naval forces in the Mediterranean, and Belgium could boost Congo uranium development while reducing armed forces. It states a strong balanced U S military is Europe's best protection against Communist aggression.

France United States Mediterranean Belgium Congo U. S Europe

Weekend Movie Listings At The Paramount And Strand

Paramount Saturday showings include Caged with Agnes Moorehead Parker and Randolph Scott plus Ruth 1:25 5:25 7:25 9:30 p m. Colt 48 with Ruth 1:40 3:45 5:45 6 08 p m at the same theater. Strand screens Montana with Errol Flynn Alexis Smith at 3:50 and 8 p m and My Gal Sal with Rita Hayworth Victor Mature at 1:40 5:35 9:50 p m. Sunday Mars Attack with Larry Buster Crabbe Jean Rogers at 2:45 5:40 8:40 p m and Rocket Ship with Crabbe and Rogers at 1:15 4:10 7:05 10:05 p m.

Paramount Agnes Eleanor Parker Moorhead Cig Colt Randolph Scott Ruth Montana Errol Flynn Alexis Smith Gal Sal Rita Hayworth Victor Mature Larry Buster Crabbe Jean Rogers

New Dispute Touched Off In Oil Talks

Washington AP testimony before a Senate labor subcommittee tied oil imports to coal industry woes. Charles L. Harding of Socony-Vacuum argued the oil import program is unfairly blamed, while Sen Neely pressed that high port rates drive coal layoffs. John D. Battle blamed foreign oil for unemployment, Crichton called oil imports the worst factor in reduced coal use, and urged tariffs as partial relief.

Washington Senate Charles L. Harding Socony- Vacuum Oil Company Harding Neely D-Wva West Virginia John D. Battle National Coal Association Jo Crichton Johnstown Coil and Coke Company Crichton

Taft Speaks at Elks Convention in Dayton

Senator Robert A. Taft told the Ohio State Association of Elks and Temples convention that progress of the past decade depends on sticking to the system that built it. He praised Negro Elks for contributing to welfare programs and urged preserving the traditional political system, noting no party owns the desire to better the people’s welfare.

Dayton, CO Robert A. Taft Ohio Ohio State Association of Elks and Temples Taft Negro Elks Organizations America

Two Are Injured In Plane Crash At Tulsa Airport

An Army C-47 transport carrying 13 aboard crashed into a barracks building at Tulsa Municipal Airport after failing to clear the runway. The Spartan School of Aeronautics reported no one in the barracks was critically injured, and no one on the plane was seriously hurt.

Tulsa Okla Tulsa Municipal Spartan School of Aeronautics

Remington seeks full time work to prove innocence in court

Remington plans to base his defense in Ridgewood New Jersey with his parents as the home base while he reveals efforts to establish his innocence. Ammonia’s name traces to sal ammoniac and a legend tied to the temple of Jupiter Ammon in Egypt.

Remington Associates Ridgewood N.J Jupiter Ammon Egypt

Boy Leaps Into Path Of Auto While Playing

A seven year old boy suffered minor injuries yesterday afternoon after leaping into the path of a car while playing in an alley mud puddles. David Earl Flaugher of 52 South Main St had abra sions of the left arm from the incident with a car driven by Richard A. Blain of 707 Crawford St West Alley. He was not seriously injured.

David Earl Flaugher Homer Flaugher South Main St Richard A. Blain Crawford St West Alley

Permit Sought For Gas Line Near Dayton Ohio

Authority to build a 781000 dollar 2 mile 1 inch gas line near Dayton Ohio was requested by Ohio Fuel Gas Company Columbus. A companion request seeks permit to remove a 320 horsepower compressor station at Vandalia Ohio. The project would connect two points on the firm’s transmission system and increase wholesale deliveries to Dayton Power and Light Company for Dayton Troy and Piqua and nearby areas.

Washington Dayton Ohio Fuel Gas Columbus Vandalla Dayton Power and Light Company Troy Piqua

Woman Faces Arraignment in Kenton County

Mrs Evelyn Wright 26 of Kenton County Ky was to be arraigned on a voluntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of her former husband John Lane 33 Cincinnati who died at Booth Hospital Covington after an inquest found justifiable homicide Officials said Lane threatened her and her three young children one of whom is his daughter Chief Carl Mershon released Wright into her husband’s custody

Covington Evelyn Wright Kenton County John Lane Cincinnati Booth Hospital Tressa Riffe Carl Mershon Kenton County Police Mrs. Wright Mershon

Woman Is Freed On $10,000 Bond

SANTIGAO Chile AP Mrs Karen Nelson denies murdering her wealthy planter husband and was released on 10000 bond after three months in a Cuban jail The 25 year old widow expressed gratitude and hope for exoneration The U S embassy aided by the Cuban Press and her wealthy father in law Swan Nelson battled for release Nelson hails from Utica Michigan and studied at Emory University Atlanta

Santigao Chile Karen Nelson U.S Swan Nelson Swan Nelson, Have Battled For Three Months To Obtain Her Release. Mrs. Nelson Utica, Mich Emory University Atlanta, Ga

Middletown Safety Board to Hold Monthly Meeting

Middletown Safety Board of Control will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon. Paul Wilson, director, announced the session begins at 4 p m in the library of the Civic Association Building.

Middletown Safety Board of Control Paul Wilson Library of the Civic Association

Falling Tree Blocks Route 127 Near Seven Mile

A storm toppled a tree at Seven Mile on Route 127, severing four high voltage power lines. Dayton Power and Light emergency crews rerouted traffic for over an hour while crews removed the tree and cleared the wires after a heavy downpour.

Seven Mile Route 127 Dayton Power and Light Company

Nazarene Bible School Planned at Local Church

Vacation Bible school will begin at the Church of the Nazarene 1701 Columbia Ave on Monday June 12 from 9 to 11 30 a.m. for ages four to 12. Activities include worship crafts study and play led by pastor Rev. M. Clay as director. All children invited within limits.

Church of the Nazarene Columbia Ave M. Clay

Ebright uncovers GOP pledge to fix highways and youth entry

Ebright addresses GOP delegates blaming poor highway upkeep on Democrats and pledges to recruit able young people into state government if elected. He backs Taft's reelection and calls for Republican leadership in the state house through a coordinated team effort.

Ouly United States Senate State House

Germantown Thresher Succumbs To Injuries

John H Gisnder 74 of Germantown Route 1 died at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton at 10 25 p m Friday from injuries when a colt ipacker ran over him He was a threshing machine operator in the Germantown area for 45 years Survived by widow Rebecca two sons John Robert and Fred three brothers Vern David and one unnamed Angamar three sisters Naomi Silwarr Anna Porman and one more Funeral services scheduled at John Arpp Funeral Home.

Germantown John H Gisnder Rowte Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Rebecca John Robert Fred Vern David West Alexandria Dne Angamar Naomi Silwarr Camden Anna Porman Louiscate Alexandri John Arpp

Vital Statistics for Middletown and Ger Mantown Residents

Mrs Mabel Brewer 67 of Jewell St Middletown Route 2 Mrs Emma Smith 72 of Germantown John H C Glander 74 of Germantown IL Joan Albert Sheehan 6 of Ridgeville

Mabel Brewer Jewell St Middletown Emma Smith Germantown John H. C. Glander Joan Albert Sheehan Ridgeville

Births Reported From Franklin to Hamilton Mercy

Birth notices list multiple families welcoming newborns yesterday or today. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young Franklin girl. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Greene North Ave. boy. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hollon Ottawa St. boy. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jones Lebanon girl. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Collier Somerville Route 1 girl today. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. McNair Sutphin St. Dayton Grandview Hospital boy yesterday. grandparents E. D. McNair Middletown and John J. Me. Keon New Haven Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Phillips 1912 Winton St. Hamilton Mercy Hospital girl yesterday.

Robert Young Spring Ave Franklin Thomas Greene North Ave Lester Hollon Ottawa St Ralph Jones Lee St Lebanon Tony Oscar Collier Somerville Robert A. McNair Sutphin Dayton Grandview Hospital E. D. McNair Middletown John J. Me Keon New Haven Conn Michael Phillips Winton St Hamilton Mercy Hospital

Marriage Licenses for Manning Hill and Brown Weisborn Couples

John Arthur Manning Jr a 21 sailor Middletown Route 2 and Barbara Ann Hill 21 Middletown Route 2 appear on marriage license records Kenneth J Lewis 37 burner 007 Moore St and Oleta B Kidd M4 ward helper both of Middletown Richard K Brown 20 collection helper and Etta M Weis enborn 18 Hamilton also listed for licenses.

John Arthur Manning, Jr Sailor Middletown Barbara Ann Hill Kenneth J. Lewis Burner Moore St Oleta B. Kidd Ward Helper Richard K. Brown Collection Helper Etta M. Weisenborn Hamilton

Medical notices from Middletown and area

A list of individuals with medical or surgical notes, including William D Stamper Jr of Middletown Route 1. Penny Miller daughter of Clifford Miller of Sheridan Ave. David Lee Bowman son of Everett Bowman of Bexley Dr. Douglas Hollingsworth of Oregonia. Delores Short of Webster St. Mary Turvey of South Broad St. E F Harpring of Middletown Route 2. out of town entries George Miller of Monroe Hamilton Mercy Hospital surgical. Mrs John Goff of Miamisburg. Charles Rapavy son of Jerry Rapavy of Middletown Route 2. George Rice son of William and Mrs Rice of Germantown. Hazel Haigh of LawyerId. Mrs Robert Deering of Sherman Ave. Mrs James Elizer of Lamberton St. Norvin Wells of Highland St. Mrs Mary Chapman of Franklin.

William D. Stamper, Jr Middletown Penny Miller Clifford Miller Sheridan Ave David Lee Bowman Everett Bowman Bexley Douglas Hollingsworth Oregonia Delores Short Webster St Mary Turvey South Broad St E. F. Harpring John Goff Miamisburg Charles Rapavy Jerry Rapavy George Rice William Rice Germantown

2937 Autos Are Checked In Ohio Safety Drive

Traffic safety lanes were open for the fifth day yesterday and the total of cars that have passed through the inspection lanes now stands at 2937, officers reported. Yesterday 619 cars were checked with 570 receiving stickers for mechanical satisfaction. Correction slips were issued to 49 motorists and 22 were corrected immediately and returned to the lane for a re check. Lanes will operate each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 6 pm on Verity Pkwy near Fourteenth Ave. The yearly check is sponsored by the Ohio Chiefs of Police and the State Highway Patrol.

Ohio Chiefs of Police State Highway Patrol

Basement Fire Damages Home on Brown Street

Fire at Luther Reedy’s 1504 Brown Street caused by fumes from floor sealing material. Estimated interior basement damage valued at $400. Fire at 3:58 p m yesterday.

Luther Reedy Brown St

Former Middletown Teacher Dies At 1:15 Pm

A former Middletown school teacher, age unknown, died yesterday at Shadylawn Convalescent Home after a yearlong decline. She taught at Jefferson and South Schools for nine years, was active in Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the WCTU, and is survived by her husband Hiram C, a daughter Dorothy Markland, sister Mrs Raymond Marsh of Hamilton, and two grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 3:15 pm at Riggs Funeral Home with Rev J D Miller officiating. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2 to 7 and 7 to 10 pm at the funeral home.

Mabel Brewer Jewell St Middletown Shadylawn Xenia Jefferson and South Schools Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church WCTU Hiram C Dorothy Markland Raymond Marsh Hamilton Riggs J. D. Miller Woodside Cemetery

Mrs Emma Smith of Germantown Dies in Toledo Visit

Emma Smith 72 of Kemp Arge Germantown died Thursday evening at a Toledo hospital after illness contracted while visiting son Zene at Woodsville. Survived by son Zene and daughters Opal Wolfe Smithburg MD Anna Leese Dayton plus ten grandchildren two sisters and six brothers. Funeral Monday 2 p.m. at John Arpp Funeral Home Rev Paul Bressler officiating Burial Germantown Cemetery Special Germantown Daughters of America services Sunday 7:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. She was a charter member. Home Sunday after 10 a.m.

Germantown Emma Smith Kemp Arge Toledo Zene Woodsville Opal Wolfe Smithburg Anna Leese Dayton Sam Crone Middletown Hattie Reeder Frederick Harrison Bowlus George Bowlus Harry Bowlus Poast- Chester Bowlus Trenton Gar Bowlus Greenwood John Arpp Paul Bressler Germantown Cemetery Germantown Daughters of America Funeral Friends

John A Sheehan dies at 68 farm figure in Warren County

John Albert Bert Sheehan 68 of Ridgeville C died at 9:20 p m at St Elizabeth's Hospital Dayton after a two year illness and two days in hospital Survivors include widow Stella a son Junior two sisters Mrs Margaret Heston Franklin and Mrs Rachel Earnhart Waynesville Funeral services conducted Tuesday at 230 p m at Stubbs Funeral Home with Rev William Fox officiating Burial will be in Miami Cemetery

Waynesville John Albert Bert) Sheehan Ridgeville Warren County St. Elizabeth's Hospital Dayton Stella Margaret Heston Franklin Rachel Earnhart Stubbs William Fox Miami Cemetery

Police Briefs Include Driver License Charge and Fireworks Call

Crawford Pendergrass age 53 of 1610 Baltimore St was charged with concealed weapon failure to renew license after arrest at Lincoln St and Ninth Ave early today He posted 525 bond for Municipal Court appearance Fireworks complaint filed yesterday after noon near Malvern St and Crescent Blvd but officers could not locate offenders

Crawford Pendergrass Baltimore St Lincoln St Ninth Ave Malvern St. and Crescent Blvd

Religious notices and church events in local black press

The Rev Louis Smith will speak at Friendship Baptist Church Sunday morning. Rev M Burton is pastor. Lily of the Valley Chapter No SS Order of Eastern Star will meet Monday at 8 pm at Trades and Labor Hall. Mt Zion Baptist senior choir of Lockland will present a concert at New Hope Baptist Church Sunday at 8 pm.

Louis Smith Friendship Baptist Church M. Burton Lily of the Valley Order of Eastern Star Trades and Labor Hall Building Royal Matron Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Lockland New Hope Baptist Church

Songfest Opens Here By German American Societies

A two day event brings 300 male voices from German American clubs in Indianapolis Louisville Evansville Springfield and Cincinnati to Dayton Ohio starting today. The Dayton ceremony features diverse choirs and cultural performances from regional societies.

Dayton Indianapolis Louisville Evansville Ind Springfield Cincinnati

Filibuster Delays Senate Session Amid Extended Debate

Senate bills stalled as Washington's senator began a one man filibuster at 10 58 p m and spoke until shortly after 11 p m. Lawmakers then wrangled for nearly five hours. Two hours passed with only a partial attendance until 48 senators answered. Knowland moved to adjourn as governing action lagged. The longest snake noted is the nonvenomous anaconda at around 30 feet.

Washington Cain Senate Knowland Cal Suddered

Buckeye Boys State opens with 1000 juniors at Camp Perry

About 1,000 high school juniors arrived at Camp Perry for the 14th Buckeye Boys' State. miniature cities are set up to train youths in government with two party elections and full slates of officials. Elections Tuesday decide leaders as R. R. Banhan heads a staff of 75 for the American Legion camp. Middletown's candidate for governor is Dick Neff.

National Guard R. R. Banhan Buckeye State Board of Trustees American Legion

Youth Injured In Franklin Motorcycle Crash

Franklin police report Robert Hartgrove twenty of 1708 Winona Place suffered a fractured left wrist in a late night collision on Main Street. Mayer of 418 Park Street northbound tried a left turn. Hartgrove’s unlit bike struck the car. Hartgrove admitted to Middletown Hospital. condition not serious.

Franklin Robert Hartgrove Winona Pr Charles Mayer Park St E Chamberlain Franklin Police Department Hartgrove Main St Chamberlain Mayer Middletown Hospital

Franklin Masons To Hold St Johns Day Services

Franklin The Riverside Mason Lodge plans St Johns Day services at the American Legion Home in Franklin Sunday afternoon. Members will assemble at St James Baptist Church and parade to the Legion Home forming at the church 1 p.m. Charles Coleman a 50 year Masonic member will receive a medal. The Eastern Star Lodge states its St Johns Day service at 10 45 a m Friday at the Reformed Church in Ringboro.

Franklin Riverside Mason Lodge American Legion St. James Baptist Church Charles Coleman Franklin Mason Earl Barnhart Eastern Star Lodge Reformed Church Ringboro

Ohio ex-governor Davis estate valued at $20,000

Probate records in Cleveland show the estate of former Ohio governor and Cleveland mayor Harry L. Davis with a probable value of $20,000 The 72 year old died May 21 and left his personal property to his widow Lucy V. Davis

Cleveland Harry L. Davis Ohio

Funeral services for Dr Clyde Barnes set for Monday

Norwalk Ohio AP reports funeral services for Clyde P Barnes 70 retired Methodist minister who formerly served as pastor in Akron Barberton and Willoughby will be held Monday in Norwalk He died yesterday in Cleveland

Norwalk Clyde P. Barnes Akron Barberton Willoughby Cleveland

Homes Damaged as Lightning Strikes Cleveland

AP report from Cleveland describes three homes sustaining minor damage during heavy storms. A chimney split and a gap in another house was ignited by lightning, with firefighters responding as a precaution. Local residents reported the weather was severe but to date no injuries were listed.

Cleveland

Hinde and Dauch workers vote CIO union embrace

In Cleveland 83 votes cast in an NLRB election split with 78 joining the CIO United Paper Workers, three supporting the Longshoremen, and two voting no union. The CIO accuses the Longshoremen union led by Harry Bridges of left wing activity and threatens expulsion.

Cleveland Hinde and Dauch Paper Company Cio-United Paper Workers Union National Labor Relations Board CIO Paper Workers Harry Bridges CIO

Wilkinson Re elected Chancelor at Pythian Lodge

Woodrow W. Wilkinson was reelected chancellor of LaFayette Lodge No. 37 Knights of Pythias. Marvin Halliday named vice chancellor with Thomas Coddington prelate Walling Gray master of arms Homer Lefferson inner guard William Augsburger outer guard and Virgil Webster master of work. A joint memorial service with the Pythian Sisters is set for June 29. Committee delegates include Webster Russell Cunningham and Noah Lambert.

Woodrow W. Wilkinson LaFayette Lodge Knights of Pythias Ge Marvin Halliday Thomas Coddington Walling Gray Homer Lefferson William Augsburger Virgil Webster Pythian Sisters Webster Russell Cunnigham Noah Lambert

Counterfeit check cashed at Dan's Friendly Market

Police said a doctored payroll counter check was accepted yesterday by Daniel Boone Downs Sr., operator of Dan's Friendly Market at 801 Sixteenth Ave. The forged Oglesby-Barnitz check drawn on Mets Construction Co for 69 dollars was cashed by an unknown man.

Daniel Boone Downs Sixteenth Ave Oglesby-Barnitz Mets Construction Company

Medina removes posts after census raises city status

The Medina public square posts are being removed after the census count reached 5,086, meeting the threshold for city status. Street Commissioner Bob Standen ordered the iron and concrete posts taken from the square once the tentative figure was confirmed.

Medina Bob Standen

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