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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1950

Page

2

Warmest day yet as 94 degree mark is reached in Middleton

Middleton residents reported a high of 94 at 1 p m yesterday though cooler than last year’s 103. The day was described as the warmest of the year by some, while rainfall this month totals 4.95 inches locally versus 5.2 inches last year. Tonight will be very cool with Wednesday mostly fair and slightly warmer. cooler again by morning. Associated Press notes widespread storm damage in Crawford County Pennsylvania with hail, wind, and snapped power lines, plus a tornado in Oneida County Wisconsin. Weather across the nation ranged from damaging storms to general fair conditions with cooler readings around the Great Lakes and Mississippi Valley.

Meadville Wisconsin Oneida County West Virginia Great Lakes Region Mississippi Valley Atlantic Coast

Armco International Holds 16 Day Foreign Sales Conference

Armco International executives from fifteen countries and multiple export offices gather in Middletown for a 16 day management conference discussing world trade and currency fluctuations. Key speakers include E A Emerson and leaders from Armco International, Armco Steel, and subsidiary units. Attendees will also join Middletown’s July 12 birthday celebration for Armco’s 50th anniversary.

Armco International Corporation E. A. Emerson Armco International Armco Steel Corporation Armco Drainage Metal Products, Inc Sheffield Corp Confiance J. H. Baker Peru H. A. Benedict England W. E. Berger New York E. D. Brewster Mexico

Safety Courtesy Program To Be Outlined Friday

A state wide safety and courtesy program will be mapped this week by the Ohio Trucking Association at a special meeting to be held Friday at 1 30 at the Deshler Wallick Hotel in Columbus Paul Wilson local safety director revealed today Attending the meeting from Middletown will be Charles Dumford president of the Miami Valley Trucking Association a chapter of the Ohio association and Wilson The projects will concern the increasing problems of traffic and safety on the streets and highways of the state.

Ohio Trucking Association Deshler-Wallick Columbus Paul Wilson Middletown Charles Dumford Miami Valley Trucking Association Ohio Association Wilson

Rotary Installs New Officers

Andrew E. Roper principal of Roosevelt Junior High School assumed duties as president of the Rotary Club at noon today. Other officers installed were Alex Cheek vice president Martin Miller secretary-treasurer Tom Carmody sergeant-at-arms Glenn Ellison assistant sergeant-at-arms Roy Patterson district governor reported on the Chicago and Detroit conventions with George Kuehnle as delegate and Louis Jackson past district governor of Dayton was guest speaker.

Andrew E. Roper Roosevelt Junio High School Rotary Club Alex Cheek Martin Miller Tom Carmody Glenn Ellison Roy Patterson Chicago Detroit George Kuehnle Louis Jackson Dayton

Worker Rescued After Four Foot Gravel Slide

Robert Kinney, 34, was rescued from a four foot gravel slide at Van Camp Sand and Gravel Co. south of Lebanon after two hours of rescue work. He suffered torn ligaments from the incident.

Leanon Robert Kinney Kinney van Camp Sand and Gravel Co Lebanon

William Bills Charged After North Waite Street Crash

William Bills aged 32 of 2104 Grand Ave was charged with intoxication and fleeing the scene after his northbound Waite Street vehicle struck a parked car owned by David Combs 26 of 613 Malvern Street and knocked it into a second parked car owned by Patrolman John Combs 30 of 61 Malvern Street. He fled the scene and was later taken into custody at his home. He posted a $250 property bond and is due in court Wednesday. Patrolman Combs filed the fleeing scene charge.

William Bills Grand Ave Bills Waite St David Combs Malvern St John Combs Combs

40 Man Jamboree Delegation Heads to Valley Forge

Forty Scouts and leaders depart Middletown today for a week long World Scout Jamboree. The group joins a larger caravan in Cincinnati bound for Valley Forge. Leaders George Harvey and others guide the contingent as 47000 Scouts from many nations converge for the June 30 to July 6 event opening with President Truman and Gov. Duff attending.

Valley Forge Queen City Cincinnati George Harvey Charles Lockmeyer Dudley Inwood Middletown Area Roy United States Austria Brazil Canada Columbia Cuba France Germany Great Britain Iceland India Japan Italy Mexico Netherlands Pakistan Philippines Sweden Venezuela United Nations Boy Troop Truman Boy Scouts of America

Another Dog Found Rabid in Nearby Area

A rabies case was reported near the city after a bull terrier owned by B F Sawyer of Manchester Road died of the disease. Sawyer says the leash dog may have been bitten by another dog overnight. He and his son heard fighting noises and the dog later fell ill and died after veterinary care. A positive rabies result was reported. Sawyer and his son will seek anti rabies treatment. Health officials note three recent rabies cases, including a stray dog possibly traveling through the area. Owners are urged to monitor pets and consult a veterinarian if signs appear.

B. F. Sawyer Manchester Rd Sawyer

Local Lawyers Are Named To State Committees

Three Middletown lawyers were appointed to Ohio State Bar Association committees announced by Harry Wonnell of Hamilton. G. W. A. Wilmer joined the corporation law panel led by Garrett J. Fredericks of Cincinnati, Maxwell Finkelman was reappointed to the domestic relations committee headed by Judge Weinman of Steubenville, and I. A. Cas r, president of the Butler County Bar Association, will serve on the public relations committee led by Judge Oscar R. Shook of Cincinnati. This marks the first time three Middletown lawyers have served on state committees simultaneously.

Middletown Ohio State Bar Association Harry Wonnell Hamilton G. W. A. Wilmer Garrett J. Fredericks Cincinnati Maxwell, Finkelman Weinman Steubenville I. A. Casr Butlerounty Bar Association Oscar R. Shook Wonnell

Paramount at the Movies Schedule Nightly

Tuesday listings show The Gunfighter with Gregory Peck and Helen Westcott at 1 20 3 25 5 35 7 40 and 9 50 p m. Also Red Light with George Raft and Virginia Mayo at 3 00 5 47 8 43 and 11 08 p m. Salome Where She Danced with Yvonne Carlo and Rod Cameron at 1 15 4 10 7 05 and 10 05 p m. Gypsy Wildcat with Maria Montez and Jon Hall at 2 50 5 45 8 50 p m. Wednesday schedules include Horace Heidt stage show at 2 00 4 47 7 34 and 10 08 p m. Fast Side of Heaven with Bing Crosby and Joan Blondell at 3 10 6 25 9 35 p m. Also If I Had My Way with Bing Crosby and Gloria Jean at 1 40 4 55 8 10 p m.

Gregory Peck Helen Westcott Horace Heidt George Raft Virginina Mayo Salome Yvonne Carlo Rod Cameron Maria Montez Jon Hall Bing Crosby Joan Blondell Gloria Jean

Alcoholics Anonymous Set For Fourth Year Open Meeting

Mid-Motown AA marks four years with an open session Friday at 8 30 p m in Civic Association. Two out of town speakers will be featured. The Middletown unit began in the city jail four years ago and now has over 100 members in a nonsectarian movement opposing alcohol use. Local members may contact P O Box 342 Middletown. Four members will attend the national convention in Cleveland in late July.

Mid- Motown Alcoholics Anonymous The Civic Association Akron Middletown P. O. Box Cleveland

Local Births Reported in Recent Courier Listings

Vital statistics note several newborns. A boy was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Griggs of 1920 Highland Street. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dickey of Middletown Route 3 report a boy born today. A girl was born today to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hardin of 3035 Tytus Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fox of 2029 Woodlawn Avenue report a girl born today.

Franklin Griggs Highland St Ray Dickey Middletown Harry Heslin Cecil Hardin Tytus Ave Henry Fox Woodlawn Ave

Medical and surgical cases listed for residents

A long list of individuals from Middletown and nearby towns is noted for medical and surgical conditions. The roster includes John Howard Fifteenth Ave medical, William Patterson Dayton medical, Mrs John Blackburn Lawn surgical, and many others with addresses across Franklin Middletown and surrounding streets. Several out of town entries and dismissals are also mentioned.

John Howard Fifteenth Ave William Patterson Dayton John Blackburn Lawn Ave William McIntosh Sherman Ave Irvin Turvey Water St Guerino Dinardo Auburn St Michael Gardner Garfield St Gaylord Hatton Walter Childres Vanderveer St Charles Hixson Taylor Ave Wilbur Moyer Germantown Ray Moreland Wiliam Moreland Mohawk St William Cox Young St Billie Brooks Charles Brooks Middletown Edward Ross Winona Patricia Ann Banks James Banks Robert E. Highley McKinley St Dayton Veterans Hospital David Walke Donald Walke Veterans Village Barbara Hackney Steve Koster Pearl St Dallas Kimberland West Middletown Tom Marianos Franklin Ivan Sigecan Baltimore St Mervin Rayburn A al Kremer Prospect Henry Mayes Charles

Salvation Army Youth Learn Music at Glen Dale Camp

Eight Middletown Salvation Army youth will attend a summer music camp at Glen Dale Ohio from June 27 to July 5. Captain Kenneth Sharp, Middletown local commandant, says the camp trains future band leaders and players with daily instrumental and vocal classes. Attendees include Ruth Howard Ernest Howard Marilyn Turner Patricia Sharp John Paul Steele Lewis Howard Marilyn Watson and Pauline Allender. Captain Sharp will direct the choral and bari tone programs.

Salvation Army Middletown Glendale Kenneth Sharp Sharp Ruth Howard Ernest Howard Marilyn Turner Patricia Sharp John Paul Steele Lewis Howard Marilyn Watson Pauline Allender

Scout Swimming Class Tuesday

Mid town Middletown Girl Scouts announce the second course of their 1950 summer swimming program to be held tomorrow at Douglas and Sunset pools. Mrs Garnet L Church reports nearly 200 girls attended the opening session and expectations are high for this week. The course is open to any Girl Scout or non Girl Scout attending day camp or who has had a medical examination under a Girl Scout supervisor.

Middletown Girl Scouts Douglas Sunset Pools Garnet L. Church

Chief Of Police Back In Hospital

Police Chief Thomas D Carmody was readmitted to Middletown Hospital early today after a temperature rise. He was escorted from his home at 2 a.m. and had been released Sunday night following a prior checkup. Hospital attendants described his condition as fair.

Thomas D. Carmody Middletown Hospital Penengeet

City to study remodeling plans for city building

City Commissioners will review two year old remodeling plans including raising the jail building a below ground garage and dividing the auditorium into office space The projected cost is around 75000 and may be prohibitive A judge requests partitioned space for private hearings and a subdivision plat on Grand Ave and Jackson Lane is on hold due to drainage Authorities discussed the issue with Butler County Commissioners and Middletown Civic Association praises aid given at the Fresh Air Camp for 72 youngsters who benefit from weed clearing work

Oscar Leiser Grand Ave Jackson Lane Harry Finkelman Butler County Middletown Civic Association

District Four Legion Session Chooses Middletown Chairmen

Charlies Merchant and Ed ward W Portsmouth will arrange the annual Ohio American Legion District Four convention in Middletown on July 16 at the Legion Home. Delegates from Warren Butler Hamilton Brown and Clermont counties are expected to attend for officer elections and department convention committee selections.

Help Yourself! Juveniles Enter Home Through Window

William Ratliff of 1820 Logan Ave reports youths climbed through a bathroom window, cooked food, and left the house in disarray after they vanished Saturday. Patrolmen Trimble and Walton described the home as torn up and noted a seven year old girl may have been among the youngsters. Ratliff could not confirm any items missing.

William Ratliff Logan Ave Ratliff Ralph Trimble Robert Walton

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