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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1951

Page

9

Funeral services set for John Gordon Gage in Butler

John Gordon Gage 64 of Middletown died Saturday near Butler Pennsylvania. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. from Thompson Funeral Home Butler with burial in North Cemetery. Survivors include widow Eva two daughters Mrs W T Maxwell and Mrs Walter B Turner two sons Jack and Robert Gage five grandchildren and two ex wives. Memorial fund created to aid Armco families. flowers omitted.

John Gordon Gage Butler Thompson Funeral North Cemetery Gage Middletown Armco Steel Corporation Eva W. T. Maxwell Wildwod Kd Walter B. Turner Butler, Pa Jack, Butler Robert Gage Yale University Irma Armco Gordon Gage Armco Association

Henry Burggraf 61 Watchman Dies at Work in Franklin

Henry Burggraf a Stone Container Corp. watchman died of a heart attack at about 4 p.m. Sunday. He was 61 and lived on Park Ave. Survivors include his widow Marie. six daughters Ethel Hibbard Louise Rider Helen Richards Ruth Smith Elsie and Eunice Burggraf. six sons Lee George Chester William Melvin Homer. three brothers Mathias William John. two sisters Ann Weaver and Mary Burggraf. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Springboro Cemetery burial. Visitation after 2 p.m. Tuesday at residence.

Franklin Henry Burggraf Park Ave Stone Container Corporation First Baptis Church Marie Ethel Hibbard Tulsa Okla Louise Rider Helen Richards Ruth Smith Elsie Eunice Burggraf Lee George Chester William Melvin Homer Wevanon Mathias Harveysburg John Ann Weaver Dayton Mary Burggraf

Funeral services planned for Matt Griffin 64

Matt Griffin 64 died at 1 55 p m Sunday at O Cabeta Hospital Dayton. Services set for 2 30 p m Tuesday at Girton Funeral Home with Rev O P Lowery officiating. Burial in Fairhaven Cemetery Preble County. Survived by widow Jessie three daughters Dolly Melling Sarah Jordan Rosetta Hull two sons Chester Virgil a sister Mrs Sarah Nelley a half brother Anderson Thomas Lakeview nine grandchildren two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight.

Eaton Matt Griffin O. Cabeta Hospital Dayton Girton Wieev. O. P. Lowery Fairhaven Preble County Dolly Melling Sarah Jordan Rosetta Hull Muncie Ind Chester Virgil Ooth Sarah Nelley Brookville Anderson Thomas Lakeview

Mrs Lillian Audretch Norwood Death Notice

Mrs Lillian Audretch 62 sister of Mrs W H Roehl of 112 Euclid Street Middletown died Sunday at her Norwood home Survivors include three children Clifford Mary Jean Clift and Norman with Norman in U S Army at Ft Benning Georgia four grandchildren four sisters and two brothers Funeral services set for 1130 am Wednesday at Bamber Funeral Home 3011 Woodburn Avenue Cincinnati Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery Cincinnati

Norwood Lillian Audretch W. H. Roehl Euclid St Middletown Clifford Mary Jean Clift Norman U. S. Army Ft. Benning Bamber Funeral Home Woodburn Ave Cincinnati Rest Haven Cemetery

West Carrollton Woman Mat tie Phillips 71 Dies

Mrs. Mat tie Phillips 71 died at 2 30 p m Saturday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton after a heart attack. A 39 year West Carrollton resident she is survived by daughter Mrs Mary Doran West Carrollton son Raymond Phillips Alliance Company Franklin sisters Mrs Ida Schreiber Mrs Evelyn Marshall both West Carrollton two grandchildren and four great. Funeral services will be con-

West Carrolton Mattie Phillips Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Phillips West Carrollton Mary Doran Raymond Phillips Alliance Company Franklin Ida Schreiber Evelyn Marshall

Moscow Writer Pavienko Dies at 52 in USSR

Russian novelist Peter Pavienko, 52, a deputy to the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, is reported deceased. The announcement notes his prominence in Soviet literary and political circles.

Moscow Peter Pavienko Supreme Soviet of The U.S.S.R

Indiana Democratic figure A. C. Sallee dies at 68

Indianapolis mourns the death of A C Sallee 68 longtime associate of the late Thomas Taggart and operator of advertising agencies in Evansville Indianapolis and Los Angeles memorialized as a key Democratic organizer and campaign adviser.

Indianapolis A.C. Sallee Thomas Taggart Indiana Evansville Los Angeles

Lani McIntire Leads Hawaiian Orchestra at Lexington Hotel

New York based Lani McIntire aged 47 renowned orchestra leader born in Honolulu had booked Hawaiian ensemble at the Lexington Hotel in New York for the past nine years continuing a long standing engagement in the city.

New York Lani McIntire New York City Lexington Hotel Honolulu

William L. Sherry remembered as Paramount founder and studio figure

William L. Sherry, 77, founder and former vice president of Paramount Pictures, and longtime associate of Universal Films United Artists and Metro Goldwyn-M Mayer, died.

New York Wiliam L. Sherry Paramount Pictures, Inc Universal Films United Artists Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer

William F. Detjen Dies at 73 Former Longines Wittnauer Director

William F. Detjen, 73, served as director and formerly held roles as vice president and secretary at Longines-Wittnauer Watch Company. He was noted for his leadership within the firm and its governance.

New York William F. Detjen Longines-Wittnauer Watch Company

Henry R Sorensen Studio Manager Linked to Shubert Era

Henry R Sorensen long associated with Manhattan theater circles including the Ethel Barrymore Theater. He served as manager for Lee and J. J. Shubert and previously led other New York venues.

New York Henry R. Sorensen Manhattan Ethel Barrymore Lee and J. J. Shubert

Otto Chris Tiansen Ties To Darrow Legacy

Otto Chris Tiansen, 59, is described as a protege of famed criminal attorney Clarence Darrow, the late legal icon whose influence shapes Tiansen’s public profile in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Otto Christiansen Clarence Darrow

Petain sentence commuted to life in hospital

President Auriol commuted Marshal Petain's life term to permanent hospital confinement, keeping him at Ile d Yeu military prison. At 95 and gravely ill, doctors say he cannot be moved, so he is effectively dying in hospital rather than prison.

PARIS Vincent Auriol Denri Philinne Petain Petain Ile D’yeu France Verdun

Scouters Plan Family Night Conference Wednesday

A Miami District Miami Area Council Family Night Conference will be held at Chautauqua Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. A picnic dinner is served in the shelterhouse followed by section meetings on program planning for cub scout scout and explorer leaders and committees. Reservation deadline is today at 5 p.m.

Miami Mound Builders Area Council Chautauqua Shelt- House

Row and car collide injure Rufus Miller in Oxford area

Rufus Miller aged six of Oxford State Road sustained scalp cuts and abrasions to back and legs at 3 45 p m Saturday after running into a car driven by James Farmer 25 of 1812 Highland Street just west of Yankee Road State patrolmen investigated the incident.

Rufus Miller Oxford State Rd James Farmer Highland St Yankee Rd

United Nations Estimates 1949 Roarl a Nanletion Growth

The United Nations cites a 1949 estimate of roarla nantletion at 1.351 billion and notes rapid growth.

The United Nations

Public Holding Onto Bond For Higher Interest

Washington reports early response favors the Treasury plan letting owners keep matured Series k Defense savings bonds to earn higher interest. Only 13.621 million of 110 million matured bonds cashed in May as the program begins, with taxes deferred until interest is collected.

Washington Treasury

Food Handlers to Get Tuberculosis X Rays

The Butler County Mobile Xray unit will be stationed at the Civic Association building on North Broad St Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. Food handlers and servers will be checked for tuberculosis under the county program funded by Christmas Seal drive funds.

Butler County Civic Association North Broad St

Police briefs report two reckless driving or license charges

Dan Heatherly 22 of 37 South Main Street was charged with careless driving after being taken into custody at Sutphin Street and Sunerer Avenue late Saturday. George Wammond 25 of 106 Holland Street Dayton was charged with failure to have a driver’s license after being arrested at Michigan Avenue and Garfield Street yesterday.

Dan Heatherly South Main St Sutphin St Sunerer Ave George Wammond Holland St Dayton Michigan Ave Garfield St

Child Bitten by Dog Near Brentwood Street

Police report Linda Kay McGonigle a 4 year old of 1891 Brentwood Street was bitten ten times on the left foot yesterday by a dog authorities said.

Linda Kay McGonigle Brentwood St Olice

Missing 14 year old Ernest Abner reported in city area

Police report a 14 year old boy Ernest Abner missing from the city. He has brown hair dark eyes and a fair complexion. He was last seen wearing tan jacket and overall pants.

Hamilton Sotice Ernest Abner Tate

Arrest Report Details Minor Theft Case at 1100 Columbine Ave

Police report states Naeaths Doftus was arrested at 1100 Columbine Avenue after a confrontation with a minor. Officer Marvin Amburoev noted the event and linked the suspect to an attempted theft involving a machine. The incident occurred near TAN Manitunt Ara and remains under investigation.

Marvin Amburoev

St Marys School Receives Building Permit for Expansion

Orville Corson building commissioner announced a permit issued for St Marys School at 7907 Central Ave. The project covers a basement and first floor with four classrooms built of reinforced concrete and brick at an estimated cost of 110000 dollars.

St. Mary's School Central Ave Orville Corson First National Bank Main St Middletown Leomt Shine Nearoy

United or Not Dream Boat Headlines

A compact read cites a radio program lineup featuring Fulton Lewis Jr Gabriel Heatter and Frank Edwards. It lists music segments, crime fighters and bandstand themes on the schedule. The item references a 1450 Club and Dawn Patrol through Harleigh News.

Television Schedule Highlights A Busy Day On Local Stations

A detailed day’s lineup lists morning through late night programs across WLW channels, featuring news updates, talk shows, dramas, kids’ programs, and variety acts. Notable entries include Ruth Lyons Fifty Club, Wake Up and Live, Howdy Doody, Kukla Fran and Ollie, Captain Video, Kate Smith Hour, and Evening Movie blocks across multiple stations.

Ruth Lyons Miss Susan Ernie Lee Bert Parks Kate Smith Hawkins Falls Gabby Hayes Captain Glenn Channel 5 Cornelia Howdy Doody Cactus Jim Kukla Fran Ollie Roberta Quinlan Paul Winchell Howard Barlow Robert Montgomery Carrot Top Anderson Faye Emerson Strawhat Theater Magic Tele-Kitchen Dollar Derby Calling Three Sentinels Hawkins Falls Panhandle Pete Howdy Doody John Conte Wkrc-Tv Chase Garry Moore Dick Hageman Frazier Thomas Hollywood CBS News Vaughan Monroe Charlie Wild Wcpo-Tv Loco the Clown Bill Dawes Foley Whio-Tv Channel

RAM Officers Are Installed In Troy Rites

R T Richter was installed as high priest of the local Royal Arch Masons chapter in Troy High School auditorium. Eighteen chapters attended as 216 officers were installed in the mass ceremony, about 300 people present. George R Schoedinger of Columbus, past grand high priest for Ohio, served as installing officer. Local officers included McBeth Sample king Myron Snethen scribe E H Hannah treasurer J H Van Atta secretary Louis Waldner Jr captain of the host Melvin Ashcraft principal sojourner Carl Storck royal arch captain A D Lester master third veil Earl Barnhart master second veil Charles Cooper master first veil A Thatcher guard Leslie Dennis senior steward Russell Murphy Jr steward.

R. T. Richter Royal Arch Masons Troy High School Hobart Arena George R. Schoedinger Columbus Ohio McBeth Sample Myron Snethen E. H. Hannah

Burned Boy Frey Improves After Gasoline Fire Incident

Michael Robert Frey eight son of Clar ence and Mr Frey of 2104 Lowell St. was listed as better this morning at Middletown Hospital after suffering second degree burns when gasoline exploded and clothes ignited. The late Saturday night update shifted him from serious to improved in condition.

Michael Robert Frey Clarence Frey Lowell St Middletown Hospital

Monopoly Practice Charged To Six Companies

Five Standard Oil firms and Atlas Supply Company found guilty of monopolistic practices in auto parts sales. Examiner Frerett J. Haycraft filed the case with the Federal Trade Commission. review possible within 30 days if appealed. Decision could become commission’s after that period.

Washington Standard Oil Atlas Supply Company Federal Trade Commission Frerett J. Haycraft Commission MT Companies New Jersey Wannielky California Ohio Ana Attane Newark J Atlas Giundarland

Average U S farmer owns about two thousand two hundred in equipment

The article states that the typical American farmer possesses roughly $2,200 worth of machinery, implements, and motor vehicles, reflecting the scale of farm assets across the sector.

U.S

Copter Flight Falls Short of 820 Mile Test Run

A 12 man Air Force H-19 Sikorsky helicopter failed to reach its 820 mile target, landing about 280 miles short near Chicago. Lt Wayne W Eggert piloted the craft from Wright Patterson AFB and the test aimed to gauge long range cruise settings rather than set a record.

Dayton Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Wiagon O'Hare Air Field Chicago Wright-Patterson Wayne W. Eggert Redfield, S.D

General O'Donnell Questions A Bomb Endorsement

Witnesses and O'Donnell quoted on the atomic bomb. The White House said he spoke only for himself and not for the government. O'Donnell later backed away from endorsing use of the A bomb. He is commanding general of the 15th Air Force at March Air Base.

O'Donnell White House 15Th Air Force March Air Base

Elizabeth Taylor Flies to England for Film Work

New York AP report says screen star Elizabeth Taylor left by plane for London early today to shoot a film in England.

New York Elizabeth Taylor London England

Dormitory Fire Fails To Halt Church Meeting

A two story dormitory at the International Camp meeting of the Church of God in Anderson Indiana caught fire yesterday morning. The building housed 200 delegates and suffered heavy water and smoke damage with about a third destroyed while delegates were away at the Christ World Service Day program. Church services for about 25 000 attendees continued unimpeded with only a car movement request noted.

Church of God Denomination of Middletown Anderson Ind Church of God Carl Perry

Americans in Canada Get More Gasoline Per Gallon

U S residents buying gasoline in Canada receive the same quantity as if they bought 12 gallons in the United States when ordering 10 gallons due to Canada using the imperial gallon which is larger than the U S gallon.

U. S Canada United States

Vacu-Matic Carburetor Promises Gas Savings

Wisconsin inventor introduces Vacu-Matic automatic unit to rich fuel mixtures, claiming automatic operation on the supercharge principle. Easy installation for cars, trucks, and tractors. Macu-Matic Carburetor Co. offers full particulars for interested readers.

Wisconsin Macu-Matic State St Waumatosa Wis

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