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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1948
Page
8
The Franklin village council authorized a 674 purchase to pave Main Street curb sections for early meter operation. Parking hours will be 9 am to 6 pm weekdays and 9 am to 8 pm Saturdays with meters in use after painting is complete.
Penguins lay their eggs on bare rock since they do not build nests. This behavior shows adaptation to their icy environments where ground cover is scarce.
The First Methodist Church Men’s Club hosts a 6 p.m. Easter dinner for members guests and friends with H H Lawrence Middletown High School faculty as keynote speaker and Kiwanis Quartet leading a community sing. Co-chairs H Swinehart and Estone oversee surprises and decorations for about 100 men. Reservations via committee or church office 7 to 9 p.m. tonight or tomorrow morning.
In Toledo AP reports defense attorneys began opening statements in the government anti trust suit against nine flat glass firms. The government alleged the defendants used virtually all known means to monopolize the field, naming Libbey Owens Ford Pittsburgh Plate Glass American Window Glass Rolland Glass Franklin Glass American Security Cor Corp Blue Ridge Glass and the National Glass Distributors Assn.
Manure stimulates soil bacteria and other organisms, keeping soil alive and functioning and increasing its moisture holding capacity.
E. E. Grant, president of The Crystal Tissue Company, was elected to two positions at New York annual paper industry meetings. He was reelected as Tissue Association president for 1948 and joined the Board of Governors of the American Pulp and Paper Association. Crystal attendees included Howard H. Harrison, S. H. Reed, and M. T. McMurray.
Fraternal Order of Eagles meets at the Hall at 8 p.m. The Middletown Co-Operative Club holds its weekly gathering at 6 30 p.m. at the Manchester Hotel.
Miami University student Herman Schmidt 19 of Cleveland faced grand larceny charges after police found two peanut machines in a car used by Schmidt and three companions Dan Taylor 19 Mariemont Julius Sheebo 18 Cleveland and Francis Delaney 21 Cleveland. Schmidt was released on 1000 bond and to be arraigned Tuesday in Municipal Court.
Two individuals sustained injuries in separate city crashes reported by police. Motorcycle rider Lester McKinter, 23, of 912 Lafayette St, was treated at Middletown Hospital after colliding with a car owned by Neal Caudill, 1600 Lafayette St, while passenger Goodlow Combs, 2208 Wanetta St, escaped injury. In a second crash on Tytus Ave at Verity Pkwy, Ernest Russell, Franklin Route 2, suffered a cut above the left eye and arm injuries when his car collided with another driven by Woodrow Burton, 30, Franklin Route 2, with passenger Nora Mears, 62, Middletown Route 2, in the other vehicle.
George L. Mesarvey was struck by a truck while walking yesterday in Van Wert Ohio. The incident details remain limited, with authorities continuing to investigate the fatal injury as reports surface from AP.
Army engineers unveiled a $600 million Ohio flood control program for six years, with $10.9 million already approved for the coming year. The plan covers 31 Ohio projects, including several reservoirs, with most work slated through 1954 and appropriations subject to Senate and Truman approval.
The Sportsmen's Club monthly trustees meeting is set for 8 p.m. at the club house. Members are scheduled to discuss club affairs and upcoming events.
A cancer clinic will operate starting at 7 p m at Middletown Hospital releasing a schedule for patients seeking treatment and consultations.
The Lemon Township Board of Trustees will meet at 7 30 p m in the new township building in North Excello. Spanish American War Veterans hold a 7 30 p m gathering at the Legion Home.
The Hunter-Clark Post VFW will convene at 8 p.m. at the Silver Leaf Social Club for a regular gathering.
A local unit of the U S National Guard will conduct drills at the Bar racks tonight at seven o clock. The schedule notes a standard training session for members and invited observers in the evening hours.
Legion band will meet at 8 p m at the Legion Home. Middletown Aviation Club will be held Tuesday at 7 p m. Miami Valley Post VFW will meet at 7 30 p m at Post Headquarters. Rotarians hear Dr H F Vallance on Keep Thy Heart at noon Tuesday at the Manchester Hotel. will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the Town House in Franklin.
The Chi Ro class of Holy Trinity Church will meet in the school assembly room at 7 0 p m. The notice calls for attendance and mentions the gathering location.
Local Union No. 836 chauffeurs teamsters and helpers will hold its regular meeting of all delegates at the Trades and Labor Council Hall at 7:30 p.m. Members of the Order of...
Anhepa will gather at 8 p.m. at the YMCA. The Blythe Williams Post 231 house committee and executive board will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the hall.
R. E. Bernard will report progress of the committee study revision of the city building code at the Miami Chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel.
Adventurous health ad proclaims a tested sinus relief preparation Sunis A from Castell Drug Co. It claims daytime alertness and peaceful nights, urging sufferers not to lose hope after trying many remedies.
Mrs. Bertha Perkins and her daughter Gloria organized a drive delivering 900 pairs of reground glasses to the Ohio Penitentiary officials. They said the total, the largest ever from any city, included contributions from Middletown Monroe Franklin and Miami University and will be used for prisoners.
Rudolph Svarda of 1415 Young Street was fined $10 and costs for insufficient brakes after his car collided with Carmel Mathis 23 of Middletown Route 1 who slowed to make a right turn on Route 73. Svarda appeared before Squire J E Jackson.
Building permits for February reached $141,950, up from February 1947. Building commissioner Orville Carson reported 14 permits issued, two for dwellings, with about $132,000 of the total for industrial and commercial construction.
Northwest Airlines will inaugurate non stop daily service from Cleveland to Minneapolis and St Paul with one of two daily flights beginning March 6. The plan adds direct air links between Cleveland and Minnesota’s twin cities to boost regional travel.
Ruth Heffner outlines funds raised for the infantile paralysis fund totaling 23 208 47 with Middletown contributing 13 601 97 and Hamilton 5 400. County goal was 50 000 as client hospital support details include Mercy Hospital convalescent ward and nursing services and a new physical therapy department at Middletown Hospital.
Mrs. Reta Wallace, 37, Eaton's Motel, suffered a possible neck fracture after a car rear ended her husband W G Wallace's vehicle. Taken to Mercy Hospital. Boyd Smith, 19, 634 Chestnut St, arrested for driving without a license and faulty brakes. The incident occurred at Central Ave and Owen St.
Willoughby fire crews investigate a Sunday blaze that killed 59 year old Lola Hawk Dewitt in her single story cottage. Cause remains undisclosed as investigators continue the probe.
A list of volunteers in each industry will assist with military funerals. It was agreed that none of the employees will lose factory time while away from work to attend the funerals.
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