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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1951

Page

2

Grand Jury Bound To Hear Zachary Driver Deaths Memorial Dedication

Middletown to dedicate its War Memorial at Woodside Cemetery with a 3 to 4 p.m. program. Charles R. Hook of Armco Steel will deliver the main address after 3 30 p.m. Other participants include M V Coffey, Boy Scouts and veterans groups. The memorial chapel cornerstone was laid in 1950 with a 10 foot lead relief figure over the entrance.

Zachary Middletown Woodside Cemetery George E. Denny Charles R. Hook Armco Steel Board Hook M. V. Coffey Boy Scouts, Veterans Organizations Ben Bender William Verity Robert L. Miller Sylvester Huser Kenneth Learey Robert M. Metcalf Yellow Springs

Bond Reduced in Fatal Crash Manslaughter Charges Stand

Otto Helton 36 of 1832 Woodlawn Ave held for Butler County Grand Jury on two manslaughter counts and a careless driving charge after a May 19 crash killed Mrs. Jean Zabary and her husband Sam Zabary. Bond set at 1000 per manslaughter count and 100 for careless driving. intoxicated driving dismissed. Helton faces trial as weather and speed testimony are heard.

Otto Helton Woodlawn Ave Butler County Grand Jury Alton H. Combs Helton Ralph Bauer Police Department Jean Zabary Brelsford

Proclamation Declares War Memorial Day in Middletown

Francis Carmody chairman of the City Commission issues a proclamation calling citizens to attend dedication services for Middletown War Memorial honoring local World War II dead. Services are planned Sunday afternoon at the Memorial in Woodside cemetery with the entire day set aside for observance.

Middletown Francis Carmody Woodside Cemetery Carmody

Middletown Declares War Memorial Day 1951

Francis Carmody, chairman of Middletown City Commission, proclaims Sunday June 24 1951 as War Memorial Day to honor World War II dead. He sets aside Memorial Chapel and Plaza in Woodside Cemetery for a lasting tribute to those who sacrificed.

Middletown Woodside Francis Carmody Ohio

Mayfield Civil Defense Plans First Aid Course

The Mayfield Civil Defense organization screened Survival Under Atomic Attack at Mayfield School Auditorium. Final plans announced for a seven week first aid course starting Thursday June 28 at 7 30 p m with instructor William Saunders. Forty six residents have enrolled and postal cards will be sent to boost enrollment.

Mayfield Civil Defense Organization Mayfield School William Saunders Wit

Woman Injured By Auto Near Clearcreek Bridge

Mrs. Birdie Blair, 42, was treated for head lacerations and released from Middletown Hospital after being struck by a northbound car driven by Goldie Meier of 2301 Tytus Ave. The accident occurred at the north end of the Clearcreek bridge on South Main Street as Blair crossed from west to east. Patrolman Erbie Worley continued investigation.

Franklin Birdie Blair Middletown Hospital Goldie Meier Tytus Ave Middletown Clearcreek Bridge South Main St

Armco payroll grows beyond initial Middletown promise

A Middletown weekly newsletter notes Armco fulfilled its 1900 pledge to provide 150 jobs and a $25 000 yearly payroll. It cites Armco’s Middletown payroll for last month at about $2 750 000, highlighting the company’s substantial employment impact.

Armco Middletown

Trenton Boy Killed In Korean War

Mr and Mrs Harold Brown of Trenton Route 1 are informed of the death of their son Pfe Johnny Brown 19 on June 6 in Korean action. Private Brown with Company L 31st Infantry Regiment enlisted November 1949 after graduating May 1949 from Trenton High School. He trained at Fort Knox and went to Tokyo last April after serving in Korea nine months. Survived by parents one brother James Brown of Hamilton and five sisters Mrs Mary Sunco Hamilton Route 1 Mrs Lenora Schenck Hamilton Route 2 Nancy Jean Jane at home. More details expected from the Department of Defense.

Harold Brown Trenton

Fluoride Cost In Water Supply Lower Than Expected

Health commissioner Dr L C Neer said adding sodium fluoride to the city water is not as costly as once estimated. Engineer G W Nickolas noted figures are somewhat lower than anticipated, with final estimates pending. The optimal site is the reservoir, and local dental groups back fluoridation citing decay reductions.

L. C. Neer Wallace and Tierman Company Cleveland Neer William Shawhan G. W. Nickolas Nickolas Dental Society Physicians Health Department

Case Stayed Thirty Days In Zoning Case

A 30 day continuance was granted in Municipal Court to day in the case of Sam Dennis of Leibee Street charged with violation of zoning laws by Ville Carson, building commissioner. Dennis plans to move the junk yard and improve the premises, with the court delaying action to allow compliance.

Sam Dennis Leibee St Orville Carson Dennis

Yeast Converts Sugar in Bread Dough Elevating Rise

In bread dough sugar is partly transformed by yeast into carbon dioxide and alcohol gas. This gas production makes the dough rise, altering the dough structure and texture as it bakes.

Juvenile Office to Close on Saturdays Citywide

The Juvenile Office at the City Building will close on Saturdays starting tomorrow as city offices adopt a five day week. Juvenile Officer E S Sherron says many Saturday visitors could have been served weekday. The Butler County Tax Office on the second floor stays open Saturday mornings for tax collections. A Health Department representative and water works collectors will remain on duty, and police will continue usual operations.

E. S. Sherron Butler County Carl Wedekind Health Department

Inwood Is Elected By Merchants

Jerome Inwood of Office Outfitters Inc was reelected to a second term as president of the association in balloting completed yesterday. G E Dougherty manager of the Montgomery Ward Company store here was reelected to another term as vice president. Others named to the executive committee include Ben Bender The Central Store L S Cohn Cohn Hardware and Paint Co C R Greathouse Co E Greathouse and Son Inc S A McDonough Fenzel Mc Donough Jewelers J Howard Smith John Ross Store L P Smith manager Sears Roebuck and Company store and John Y Snider Snider's Appliances.

Jerome Inwood Office Outfitters, Inc G. E. Dougherty Montgomery Ward Company Ben Bender The Central Store L. S. Cohn Cohn Hardware and Paint Company C. R. Greathouse Co. E. Greathouse and Son, Inc S. A. McDonough Fen

Toastmasters Panel Discusses Welfare State Debate

Toastmasters abandoned individual speeches for a panel on Shall the American People Reject the Welfare State. Panelists Harold Voorhis J W Ireland Lon Shealy and Robert Thomas received critics votes with Shealy praised as best and Thomas as most improved. Earl Billman moderated Clayton Huber served as general critic with guests Kenneth Wingrove James Thompson Paul Marchal and Don Pigman. Next meeting at Verity golf course clubhouse at 7 pm with a stag party after.

Toastmasters Club Harold Voorhis J. W. Ireland Lon Shealy Robert Thomas Shealy Thomas Earl Billman Clayton Huber Kenneth Wingrove James Thompson Paul Marchal Don Pigman

Rites Arranged for Former Tool Company President

Cleveland AP reports services will be held tomorrow for John De Mooy 67 former president of the Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Company who died at his home yesterday.

Cleveland John de Mooy Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Company

Who’s Blaming Park Fountain Vandalism On Kids

William Shawhan, water works superintendent, reports a rise in vandalism against city drinking fountains in Sunset and Goldman Parks. He notes fountains smashed to bits and suggests older kids may influence younger ones, while residents complain as missing fountains force lawns and beds to suffer for thirsty children and neighbors alike.

William Shawhan Water Works Department Shawhan Sunset Park Goldman Park Water Department

Motorists fined in municipal court for yielding violations

Two motorists were fined yesterday in traffic court for failure to yield to pedestrians. James Crowe of Lawn Avenue paid $10 plus costs and John Phillips of Garfield Street paid $5 plus costs. Other cases included Freddie Reese and a list of speeding fines totaling multiple $10 and $15 penalties with corresponding addresses.

James Crowe Lawn Ave John Phillips Garfield St Freddie Reese Dayton Willard King Curtis St Robert Moore Seventeenth Ave Archie Rager Franklin James Davis Middletown Vernon Center Hamilton

At the Movies Paramount Showings This Weekend

The Paramount presents New Mexico at 2:15 4:30 7:00 and 9:20 p.m. Hometown Story plays at 1:15 3:30 5:55 8:20 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

New Mexico

Tyrant Of The Sea and Gunmen Of Abilene Showtimes

Friday showings list Tyrant Of The Sea at 2 15, 4 55, 7 40 and 10 20 p.m. Gunmen Of Abilene at 1 15, 3 45, 6 30 and 9 10 p.m. Saturday schedule adds Tyrant Of The Sea at 3 40, 6 50 and 10 05 p.m. Gunmen Of Abilene at 2 30, 5 40 and 8 55 p.m.

Abilene

Colonial Friday and Saturday Riviera Showtimes

The Colonial presents On The Riviera with showtimes listed for Friday and Saturday at 1:15, 3:28, 5:41, 7:54 and 10:07 pm.

Riviera

Artificial Limb Okay in Auto Crash Leaves Man with Broken Leg

Norvel Van Cleve a 34 year old with a partial artificial leg suffered a broken right leg and other injuries in a collision at Michigan Avenue and Young Street. Steve Herald 25 and Ussery Myers were also injured. Herald failed to stop at a stop sign, causing the broadside crash. Police reported extensive damage and subsequent incidents nearby.

Norvel van Cleve Sycamore St Steve Herald Fleming Rd Ussery Myers YMCA Middletown Hospital Michigan Ave Young St Herald van Cleve

YMCA to discuss retired workers clubs plans

The Adult Program Committee of the YMCA will review plans to organize clubs for retired workers and displaced persons at its meeting on June 29 at 7 30 p.m. Kirk Strodtbeck chairs the committee and announced the agenda today.

YMCA Kirk Strodtbeck

Missing Calculator Found In Man's Home

Dan Combs of Woodsdale is accused of receiving stolen property in a warrant signed by Magistrate Lewis Bolser. Deputies A N Peters and Richard Schuitheiss recovered a calculating machine valued at 310 dollars at his home. The machine was stolen over the weekend from the office of the Trenton Lumber Company, per Ora Burdge, the manager.

Dan Combs Woodsdale Lewis Bolser St. Clair Township A. N. Peters Richard Schuitheiss Trenton Lumber Company Ora Burdge

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