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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1948

Page

2

Eight States Begin Campaign Against Regional River Pollution

Governors from eight states gather in Cincinnati to affix the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Compact. The meeting marks a historic step in a 13 year effort to curb stream pollution and sets the framework for future sewage treatment and disposal requirements across the Ohio River basin.

Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Compact Hotel Netherland Plaza Hall of Mirrors Cincinnati Armco Steel Corporation Fred Schatzmann Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Little Miami River William F. Wiley The Cincinnati Enquirer Chamber of Commerce Hudson Biery Little Miami Ohio River Ohio Valley Improvement Association Congress Indiana West Virginia Ohio New York Illinois Kentucky Pennsylvania Virginia General Assembly Tennessee Jim McCord Hamilton County

State Aid Guaranteed For Lemon Structure Expansion

Lemon Township High School in Monroe will be remodeled and expanded with state aid confirmed by E J Arnold of the Ohio Department of Education Rehabilitation Office. About 70 percent of the 497 financing is approved. remaining costs covered by the district general fund with construction set to begin July and occupancy targeted for August 149.

Lemon Township Monroe C W. Young Young E. J. Arnold Columbus Ohio Department of Education Board of Education Cincinnati Leo J. Brielmaier Company

City Briefs Meet Times From Legion and Fire Association

Blythe Williams Post of American Legion will meet at 8 p m at the Elks Club on Ninth Ave. North Middletown Fire Association will meet at 7 P m in the Fire Building on Manchester Rd.

Blythe - Williams Post American Legion Elks Club Ninth Ave North Middletown Fire Association Manchester Rd

Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting Notice

Miami Valley Post will hold a Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting at 7 30 p m at Post Headquarters with members urged to attend for updates and discussion.

Miami Valley Post Veterans of Foreign Wars

Cancer Clinic to Open at Middletown Hospital 7 P.M.

A cancer clinic will be open at Middletown Hospital starting at 7 p m officials said. The event offers access to cancer care services for patients and families in the community.

Middletown Hospital

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Meeting at Silver Leaf

Hunter Clark Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will convene at 8 p m. at the Silver Leaf Social Club for a scheduled gathering.

Hunter - Clark Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars Silver Leaf

Eagles Hold Weekly Business Session at Hall

The weekly business session of the Eagles is scheduled for 8 p.m. at the Hall. Attendees are advised to arrive on time as discussions will cover current activities and plans.

The Eagles

National Guard Drill Set At Barracks 7 P.M

The local unit of the National Guard will conduct a drill at the barracks starting at 7 p.m. tonight. The event involves active soldiers and officers in routine training and readiness activities.

U. S. National Guard

Hamilton City Government Talk Set by Hamilton City Manager

Hamilton city manager Howard F. Wilson will address Middletown Co Operative Club members at a dinner meeting in the Manchester Hotel. The talk focuses on matters pertaining to Hamilton City Government.

Hamton Howard F. Wilson Middletown Co- Operative Club Manchester Wilson Hamilton

Rotary Club Noon Meeting Highlights President's Report

Members of the Rotary Club will hear the president's report during their noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel.

Rotary Club Manchester Hotel

Local attorney Elliott Levey to speak at Civitan noon meet

Elliott D. Levey, local attorney, will be guest speaker at the Civitan Club noon meeting held in the Manchester Hotel.

Elliott D. Levey Civitan Club Manchester

Local 112 Paper Workers Set Meeting at Steelworkers Hall

The Local 112 Paper Workers Union will meet at the Steelworkers Hall located on Central Avenue to discuss union matters and next steps.

Paper Workers Union Steelworkers Hall Central Ave

Police Briefs: Crigler Arrested for DUI

Daniel Crigler aged 30 of 510 Baltimore Street was arrested yesterday on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was scheduled to appear in Municipal Court today.

Daniel Crigler Baltimore St

Detective recovers bicycle stolen from Ralph Guernsey

Detective John Fitzgerald recovered a bicycle stolen from Ralph Guernsey of 1825 Winton St. The bike was found at Lafayette St. and Verity Pkwy. Two other bicycles were reported stolen, belonging to Leonard Hann of 403 McKinley St. and Jackie Dennis of 21 Tytus Ave.

John Fitzgerald Ralph Guernsey Winton St Lafayette St Verity Pkwy Leonard Hann McKinley St Anothe Jackie Dennis Tytus Ave

Break in Reported at 2107 Grand Ave Home

Mrs. Charles Eggleston reported a Saturday break in at 2107 Grand Ave between 7 and 11 p.m. The front screen was removed and a desk ransacked, but nothing was taken.

Grand Ave Charles Eggleston

Car Driven by Seldon Mullins Crashes After Drowsy Drive

Police report a 20 year old driver Seldon Mullins of Middletown Route 3 fell asleep at the wheel and struck a box car at the intersection of Charles Street and Central Avenue early Sunday. The car’s right side was extensively damaged.

Seldon Mullins Middletown Charles St Central Ave

Funeral services set for Arthur G. Summerell

In Sandusky Ohio funeral services will be held tomorrow for Arthur G. Summerell 77 former owner of an electrical equipment and construction company at Vermilion and longtime president of the Vermilion Board of Education.

Sandusky, O Tomorow Arthur G. Summerell Vermilion Vermilion Board of Education

Beaten by Heat Fiend Draws Poolside Police Call

A man described as a heat fiend and possibly intoxicated prompted police to respond at the Yankee Road pool yesterday. He reportedly jumped into the pool and left before officers arrived.

Yankee Rd

H. H. Martin Named To State Post

Hilbert H. Martin of 1813 Tytus Ave is the new vice president of the Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters. The local postmaster was elected during a three day Cleveland conference June 24 26. Martin previously served on the executive committee and as chairman of the resolutions committee. Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson attended and spoke at the Hollenden Hotel.

Hilbert H. Martin Tytus Ave Ohio National Association of Postmasters Cleveland Martin S. R. Young New York City Canada Chicago Australia Jesse M. Donaldson Hollenden Hotel

Commercial Drivers Receive Recognition at Middletown Meeting

Safe Driver cards were awarded Sunday to 265 taxi, bus and truck drivers as the Commercial Vehicle Division of Safety Council highlighted records from three months to 31 years. A July first contest will rate local firms with awards next January for top companies in 10 categories based on accident frequency per million miles. Eager drivers, including Walter Cavell and Lawrence Dugan with long safe histories, listened as the Rev. Kenneth Learey spoke on civic responsibility.

Civic Association Fenton W. Chew Commercial Vehicle Division of Safety Council Paul E. Wilson Safety Council Wilson Kenneth Learey First Methodist Church John Q Middletown Walter Cavell Lawrence Dugan Rollin K. Lidington Olimer L. Feister Jesse E. Bendel Andrew Downey Walter Chandler Harold E. Hannah Clarence J. King Charles Howett Paul S. Krug

Butler County Bankers Hold Postwar Dinner Dance

Two hundred forty bankers and guests gathered at the Manchester Hotel for the Butler County Bankers Association postwar dinner-dance. Speaker Mack Sauer of Leesburg entertained with Ramblings and Ramblings while Nate Kunin's ensemble provided dinner music and Tom Robbins' orchestra played for dancing. George Hancock presided, with Don Shera and Robert Myzel assisting in planning.

Butler County Manchester Butler County Bankers Association Mack Sauer Leesburg, C George Hancock Citizens Bank and Savings Company of Hamilton Bankers Association Don Shera Oxford National Bank Robert Myzel Monroe National Bank

Homecoming at the Movies with Gable and Turner

The cinema presents Homecoming starring Clark Gable and Lana Turner showing Monday and Tuesday at 1 15, 3 20, 5 25, 7 30 and 9 35 PM in multiple daily showings.

Clark Gable Lana Turner

Movie Schedule Highlights for Monday and Tuesday

Strand shows Speed To Spare with Richard Arlen and Jean Rogers at 3 04 5 55 and 8 46 p m Also Albuquerque with Randolph Scott and Barbara Britton at 1 15 4 06 6 57 and 9 48 p m Tuesday Girls of the Big House with Lynne Roberts and Virginia Christie at 1 15 3 59 6 43 and 9 27 p m Also I Wouldnt Be In Your Shoes with Don Castle and Elsie Knox at 2 28 5 12 7 56 and 10 40 p m

Strand Richard Arlen Jean Rogers Albuquerque Randolph Scott Barbara Britton Lynne Roberts Virginia Cristie Don Castle Elsie Knox

City of Middletown Sealed Bid Notice for Gasoline and Coal

Legal notice declares sealed bids due July 6 1948 for gasoline and coal supplies to Middletown Ohio city with specifications on file. Bids must include bidder and residence details and may require a certified check of 50000 dollars as bid guarantee.

City of Middletown Ohio Iddletown Marvin D. Clark H. C. Kempf

Grandmother Receives Water as Prank Caller Claims Error

Mrs Farber recalls a moment of gloom after a caller claiming to represent a radio station said the jackpot was a mistake. The IRS estimated tax on the win at about $7,000, marking her first ever victory.

The Internal Revenue Department

Attlee urges state of emergency over wildcat dock strike

Prime Minister Attlee said the government advised King George VI to declare a national emergency to protect essential food supplies. Labor Minister Isaacs was recalled from San Francisco to handle the work stoppage that spread to Liverpool and Birkenhead with 9,000 additional workers walking off.

London Attlee George VI House of Commons George Isaacs San Francisco Liverpool Birknhead

Seven Year Old Boy Vanishes After Saturday Walk

Cleveland police search for seven year old Terry Maisel who left his home Saturday morning with an umbrella. A neighbor observed him waving goodbye and remarking about rain as he departed, triggering a citywide east side hunt.

Cleveland Terry Maisel East Side Gertrude Davies Terry

Leeks, Ancient Mediterranean Crop, Traced to Prehistory

Leeks have long been cultivated since prehistoric times, with origins in Mediterranean regions. The vegetable appears in early agricultural records and remains a staple in culinary traditions across Europe and Asia.

Sixty Five Enrolled in Sunset Pool Swim Course

Sixty five youngsters enrolled for four weeks of swimming lessons at Sunset Pool. Ross Kramer, pool manager, said attendance at the pools remains high in the hot weather. Enrollees include Stephen Bach, Mary Lou Balzer, Peter Balzer, Walter Beatty and many others.

Sunset Pool Ross Kramer Stephen Bach Mary Lou Balzer Peter Balzer Walter Beatty Billy Black Becky Jane Butterfield Nancy Ann Carroll Judith Darrough Richard Dempster David Cohn Curtis Dubbar Frank Fiori Joyce Forkner Francis Frebis Jimmy Frey Judy Geckeler Steve Geckeler Robin Sue Grubbs Susan Grunner Jack Hall Jimmy Haren Dick Henry Faith Hidy Heather Hidy Wayne Hidy Nancy Ingwersen Dick Isroff Linda Isroff Barbara Jestice Mary Hannah Jestice Michaele Kahny Raymond Kelly Tommy Kenney Billy Kyle Dick Lane Jimmy Lehmkuhl Linda Levison Rosalie Maffett Ronny Maupin Lewis Nelson Joanna Roberson Fred Schatzmann, Jr Linda Sharkey Mary Jo Sickles Brenda Siegfried Karen Siegfried Mace Siegfried Travis Snider Andy Sorg Susan Stabler James Stutz Donald Swanker Bobby Tannreuther Jimmy Tranter George Voegele James Wantz Mary Evelyn Watson Sidney Whitehead Fred Winslow Penny Winslow Linda Woodruff Charles Woods Calvin Gene Young Judy Young

Streetsboro schools chief dies from crash injuries

Linwood Freeman aged 37, superintendent of Streetsboro schools, Portage County, died yesterday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident on June 14.

Thundershowers Predicted Amid Heat Wave

Scattered thundershowers are forecast as the only relief from continued warm humid conditions. Temperatures rose to 95 degrees by 3 45 p m after a low of 72 at 5 30 a m and 89 degrees by 10 30 a m with a 7 30 a m reading above 70.

RAM

Four Injured When Lebanon Car Hits Parked Vehicle

A Lebanon collision on Route 48 near Hopkinsville left Raymond Patrick and three others injured. Patrick's wife Grace Patrick, Grace Burns, and Robert Burns suffered cuts and bruises, while Ray Lucas was uninjured after his parked car with no lights was struck. both cars were badly damaged.

Lebanon Raymond Patrick Ray Lucas Hopkinsville William Thomas Lucas Patrick Grace Probate Court Robert Burns Franklin Thomas

Dayton Man Dies From 6500 Volt Contact

Lester Bellville, 35, died of burns after contacting a 6, 500 volt power line at the Dayton Power and Light Company plant in nearby Miamisburg.

Dayton, O Lester Bellville Dayton Power, and Light Company Miamisburg

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Thomas J. Herbert James H. Duff Eo H. Gates Dwight H. Green Earle C. Clements William M. Tuck Clarence W. Meadows Thomas E. Dewey Gray Castell JOS. R. Baker & Sons Jumnenrah Asada Heinz Meyer Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Nathan Milstein H. H. Martin State Post Atlee Melampy Dial Ske Penton Beer OWN Beer Distributors American Iron and Steel Institute Fifth Avenue
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