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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1948

Page

2

Annexation Petition Circulation Moves in North Middletown

Circulation of a 36 page petition for the proposed North Middletown annexation begins in Avalon with a six member committee led by Mrs. K C Henderson. The petition lists 1296 freeholders and will pass through Roselawn Dixie Heights Maple Park and surrounding areas before county hearings. Over 50 percent of freeholders must sign for county action.

North Middletown Avalon G. W. A. Wilmer K. C. Henderson Wilbraham Rd Roselawn Dixie Heights Maple Park William Burton

Rotary hears talk on The American Crisis teacher shortage

Dr. H. F. Vallance of Miami University spoke to the Rotary Club on The American Crisis, highlighting a shortage of teachers. He said Ohio needs 3,000 teachers annually for five years and cited low salaries and taboos on teachers as major causes, noting rural districts restrict conduct. Wade E. Miller chairs the program.

H. F. Vallance Miami University Rotary Club Manchester Hotel Vallance Ohio Wade E. Miller

Cincinnati Man Fined and Licenses Suspended

Rainey Damon of Cincinnati was fined 300 and costs and had his license suspended for one year after an intoxication and driving while intoxicated arrest. He appeared before Judge Harry Walsh in Hamilton Municipal Court following a Sunday arrest on Route 77 by Middletown Post 9 Patrolman John Booth.

Cincinnati Rainey Damon Jackson St Lincoln Heights Harry Walsh Hamilton Municipal Court Damon John Booth Middletown Post 9

Notice of Appointment in Estate Carrie Collins Deceased

Notice from Middletown Ohio that Carrie Collins deceased in Butler County has estate claims to be filed with the fiduciary within four months or be forever barred. Dated February 27, Oscar R. Leiser, Probate Judge. Co. E. Ours, Attorney. March 3-10-17.

Carrie Collins Middletown Ohio Carrie Butler County Oscar R. Leiser Said County Co. E. Ours Amareny Tucker William D. Tucker Grace Tucker Ted Said E. Burke

Notice of Administership in Grace Tucker Estate

Estate of Grace Tucker in Butler County Ohio appoints William D Tucker of Middletown as administrator. Creditors must file claims by March 10 17 with attorney E Burke and Co. at date February 27.

Lenten Service Planned Tonight At St Pauls Church

Fourth in a midweek series at St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church, tonight at 7 30 p m in the sanctuary. Organist Mrs Harold Conn and guest violinist Mrs E H McCandlish perform pieces by Graga Saint Saens and Rossini. Senior Vested Choir sings Gootha Sanderson and Girls Choir performs Ashamed Of Thee Harrington. Rev Harold H Jung delivers Silken Cords and Cart Ropes meditation.

St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Harold Conn E. H. McCandlish Graga Saint-Saens Rossini Sanderson Harrington Harold H. Jung

City Briefs Chi-Re Class Plans 7 PM Meeting

The Chi Re class of Holy Trinity Church will convene in the school assembly room at 7 p.m. for a Wednesday gathering.

Chi-Re Holy Trinity Church

Local Union 836 Set To Meet At 7 30 P M

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.

Chauffeurs Trades and Labor Council Hall

Middletown Trades and Labor Council Meeting Held

The Middletown Trades and Labor Council will convene at 8 p m in the old Dixie News Building for its usual session.

Middletown Trades and Labor Council Dixie News

Regular Odd Fellows Lodge Meeting Scheduled at Hall

The Odd Fellows Lodge holds its regular weekly meeting at the hall at 7 30 P M. Members are reminded to attend and participate in the ongoing lodge activities and discussions.

Odd Fellows Lodge

Moose Club Weekly Meeting at the Hall

The Moose Club schedules its weekly gathering at the Hall tonight at 8 p m. Members are urged to attend and discuss club matters and upcoming events.

Alpha Council Meeting Notice at 8 PM

Alpha Council No 376 Jr OUAM schedules a meeting at 8 p m at 19 No Broad Street. The notice confirms location and time for members and attendees.

Alpha Council Jr. Ouam No. Broad St

Sid Gillman to keynote Kiwanis Club meeting

Sid Gillman will be the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club meeting to be held at the Manchester Hotel, with the event described as a club gathering.

Sid Gillman Oon Kiwanis Club Manchester

Weekly Armco Employees Federation Meeting Schedule

The executive committee of the Armco Employees Independent Federation will meet at 7 p.m. at the AEIF offices to discuss union business and planning.

Armco Employes Independent Federation AEIF

Hamilton man to give talk on Canadian Travels

D E Wilson of Hamilton will present a noon Lions Club talk on Canadian Travels at the hotel. Motion picture views of Canada will help the audience visualize his scenery descriptions.

D. E. Wilson Hamilton Lion Manchester Canada

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting at 7 30 P M

A public notice states Alcoholics Anonymous will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m inviting attendees to join the session. The location is not specified in the readable text.

Local unit of U S S National Guard to drill evening

A local unit of the U S S National Guard will hold a drill at the Barracks at 7 p m. This routine exercise outlines a standard evening training session for guardsmen and indicates ongoing readiness activities in the community.

U. Ss, National Guard

Dance Club of the VFW Meeting Time Set

The Dance Club of the VFW will meet in the club room at 7 30 p m for an evening gathering.

Dance Club VFW

Blythe Williams Post Auxiliary to Meet at Elks Club

The Blythe-Williams Post Auxiliary of the American Legion will hold its weekly meeting at the Elks Club on Ninth Avenue.

Blythe-Williams Post Auxiliary of American Legion Elks Club Ninth Ave

State Tax Structure talk by Mrs Hobart in Middletown

Mrs Everett Hobart of Cincinnati will speak on State Tax Structure before the Middletown League of Women Voters at 8 p m in the Girl Scout Room of the Civic Association. Men's Club of the First Methodist Church meets at 6 30 p m in the church large dining room for a Friendly Fellowship pre Easter dinner.

Everett Hobart Cincinnati Middletown League of Women Voters The Civic Association First Methodist Church

Girl Reserves Meet at First Methodist Church

Girl Reserves will convene at the First Methodist Church at T oclock in the afternoon. Mrs. E S Land will be the guest speaker addressing the gathering.

First Methodist Church E. S. Land

Local UPA-CIO 112 Holds Special Meeting at Hall

A special meeting of Local UPA-CIO 112 is set for 8 15 p m Thursday at the Steelworkers Hall on Central Ave with union members invited to attend.

Upa-Cio 112 Steelworkers Hall Central Ave

Veterans rush to file at Middletown bonus center

Bonus filing topped 1,200 as 445 ex servicemen registered at the Legion armory for bonus applications. VFW hall workers continued from 7 to 9:30 pm with processing, while officers outlined a split schedule by alphabet for service tonight and Friday. The Legion had processed 509 applications Monday and the VFW about 200.

Middletown Ohio State Legion Armory Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Hiram Fullen E. A. Lampe The Legion VFW

Eagles 10 Fete Monroe High Band At Banquet

Howard Johnson announced the Eagles Lodge will sponsor a banquet and dance for the Monroe High School Band and faculty at the school cafeteria tonight at 6 30. Middletown officers wives and lodge 50th anniversary committee chairmen will attend. The Monroe Band appeared in the celebration parade. Plans were discussed for Irish Night on March 17 and P F Johnson of the Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation will speak at next Tuesday's meeting.

Howard Johnson Eagles Lodge Monroe High School Middletown Monroe P. F. Johnson Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation

Five Are Fined 200 For Gambling

Five men appeared before Judge Alton H. Combs in Municipal, facing gambling charges after a raid on 1806 Garfield St. Pete Pendergrass, 27, of 707 Lewis Pl., paid 100 for operating a game. Ray Jackson, 22, Haywood Aldridge, 24, Cleveland Tramell, 36, and Roosevelt Walton, 22, each paid 25. Detectives James Davis and Joseph Newkirk arrested them Monday.

Alton H. Combs Pete Pendergrass Lewis Garfield St James Davis Joseph Newkirk

At the Movies Paramount Carnegie Showings

The Paramount screens Carnegie featuring Marsha Hunt and William Prince on Wednesday and Thursday with showings at 1 15, 3 55, 6 35 and 9 15 p m.

Carnegie Marsha Hunt William Prince

Film Schedule for Wednesday and Thursday at Local Theatre

Wednesday presents Green for Danger with Sally Gray and Trevor Howard at 7 45 p m 5 50 p m and 9 p m Bury Me Dead with Mark Daniels and June Lockhart at 1 15 p m 4 70 p m 7 30 p m and 16 30 p m Thursday Overland Trail with Johnny Mack Brown and Virginia Belmont at 1 15 p m 4 6 50 and 9 10 p m Linda Be Good with Elyse Knox and Marie Wilson at 1 15 p m 5 and 7 55 p m and 10 40 p m

Green Sally Gray Trevor Howard Mark Daniels June Lockhart Johnny Mack Brown Virginia Belmont Linda Elyse Knox Marie Wilson

Russian General Veselov Dies at 56 in Moscow

Major General Vladimir Sergeivich Veselov, chief of agitation and propaganda for the armed forces central political department, died unexpectedly in Moscow. The official notice termed the death untimely and provided no further details.

Moscow Vladimir Sergeivich Veselov Armed Forces Central Political Department

Wife Of Widely Known Doctor Here Succumbs

Mrs Helen Blizzard wife of Dr D M Blizzard of Middletown Hamilton Pike died at Middletown Hospital at 823 am today after an incurable illness following an operation. She passed weeks in Cleveland Clinic and returned home for local care. Survived by husband daughter Patricia Blizzard sister Agnes L White and two brothers. Funeral at Holy Trinity Church Saturday at 930 am. Wilson Funeral Home in charge.

Helen Blizzard D. M. Blizzard Middletown- Hamilton Pike Middletown Hospital Blizzard Cleveland Clinic Middletown St. Elizabeth Hospital Dayton Patricia Blizzard Marietta College Marietta, O Agnes L. White San Diego Daniel W. P. White Newport Holy Trinity Church Wilson Funeral Home

Dayton Archibald Blair 71 dies in Dayton residence

Dayt on Archibald Blair 71 of 30 Lombard Ave Dayton former Middletown resident and Delco worker died at 8 p m Tuesday He was husband of Bersie Corn Blair father of three sons Robert Glenn Paul and three daughters Mrs James Allen Mrs Car Liebrock and Mrs Walter Miller Funeral services set for Friday 2 30 p m at Third St Baptist Church Dayton with visitation after 4 p m Thursday at Morris and Sons Funeral Home

Dayton Archibald Blair Lombard Ave Middletown Nettie Corn Calumet Ave The Presbyterian Church Delco Products Co Bersie Corn Blair Robert Glenn Paul Detroit James Allen Car Liebrock Walter Miller Third St. Baptist Church Morris and Sons Funeral Home East Third St

Charles D. Kirn 74 Grocery Operator Dies in Store

Charles D. Kirn 74 of 912 Campbell Ave a long time grocery operator died of a heart attack yesterday morning in his Henth Street and Campbell Ave store. He was active in YMCA and Rotary Club with 25 years of perfect Rotary attendance and 57 years as a Y member earning a life membership last week. Survived by Myrtle his wife one son one daughter and two sisters. Services set for 2 p.m. Friday at Griesmer Grim Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Hamilton Charles D. Kirn Campbell Ave Henth St Kirn YMCA Rotary Club Rotary Myrtle Griesmer-Grim Funeral Home Greenwood Cemetery

Martha Cooke Dies in Warren County Home

Mrs. Martha Ellen Cooke, 81, longtime Warren County resident, died early today at her son Howard's home east of Lebanon. Funeral plans remain to be announced.

Lebanon Martha Ellen Cooke Warren County Howard

Patrol reports February mishaps

February was a heavy month for accidents the State Patrol reported. The patrol investigated 65 accidents resulting in one woman killed and 24 injured. Arrests totaled 108 with property damage at 22700 and fines of 1570.

Scout Council Approves Three Money Projects

The Girl Scout Council finance committee approved a food sale rummage sale and lawn fete yesterday ahead of the monthly council meeting at the Civic Association. They discussed plans for the cookie sale and clothing kit projects led by commissioner Mrs Earl B Klein.

Girl Scout Council Civic Association Earl B Klein Girl Scout

Todd Family Obituary Noted for Lebanon Funeral Home

An obituary notes a two year illness and survived by two sons Harve Todd of Richmond Indiana and George Todd of Cincinnati, plus a sister Mrs. E A Simmerman of Pleasant Ridge. The service is set for Friday at Johnson Funeral Home in Lebanon.

Coke Harve Todd Richmond Ind George Todd Cincinnati E. A. Simmerman Pleasant Ridge Johnson Funeral Home Lebanon

Germantown Woman Mertie Zeck Dead at 71

Mrs. Mertie Zeck lifelong Germantown resident and E U B Church member died at 5 10 am at her S Plum Street home after an extended illness. Widow of Jacob Zeck she was active in church groups and Grace Rebekah Lodge. Survived by three sons Walter Everett and Beryl at home four sisters three brothers and eight grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are set at Swartzel Funeral Home Germantown.

Germantown Mertie Zeck E. U. B. Church S. Plum St Jacob Zeck Grace Rebekah Lodge Zeckig Walter Everett Beryl

Mrs Anna Roof Dies at State Road Residence

Mrs Anna Roof widow of David Reece dies at 12 40 a m at her German town home after a weeks illness She lived on State Road most of life and was a member of State Road E U B Church Survived by daughter Mrs Robert Slifer German town son Glenn F Roof Dayton two grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral at 2 p m Friday from residence and 2 30 p m at State Road Church Burial in Germantown Cemetery Swartzel Funeral Home in charge

Germantown Anna Roof David Reece State Rd State Rd. E. U. B Robert Slifer Glenn F. Roof O Dayton

County Health Council Holds Annual Session

Hamilton Butler County advisory health council met in Dr. H. A. Moore’s courthouse office. Dr. Azel Ames was elected to a six year term. Moore highlighted district building growth and sanitation goals, and polio cases reached a county high of 19. Mental hygiene clinic service received federal support. Reelected officers were Chairman Charles Burnett, Vice Chairman Joseph Foley, and Secretary Ralph Ross.

Hamilton Butler County Advisory Health Council H. A. Moore Azel Ames Route 6 District Health Board

Building starts on two downtown projects

Harold Goetz architect announced two downtown construction jobs beginning today. A concrete block wing to Johnson Motor Co. at 115 South Main St. is advancing with nearly half the foundation completed after work started last week. Excavation began on Kroger store addition on Verity Pkwy with a three month schedule and about $40,000 cost. William Sebald Realty Co. financing Kroger wing with Kroger furnishing.

Harold Goetz Johnson Motor Co South Main St Kroger Verity Pkwy Goetz William’‘Sebald Realty Co

Women Voters Review City Charter Changes

Middletown League of Women Voters discussed city charter revisions in a Civic Association meeting led by Mrs. E J Sebald. They studied information gathering and petition mechanics and aim to present changes before the fall election with further meetings planned, open to the public.

Middletown League of Women Voters Civic Association E. J. Sebald Fred J. Schatzmann W. H. Spindler League Schatzmann City Commission Women’s League

Red Cross Volunteers Help Community Groups Last Year

Red Cross chapter volunteers provided clerical aid to numerous community organizations last year. Donors to the Red Cross Fund support broader community services and relief efforts.

Red Cross Chapter Red Cross Fund

Appeals Board to Meet Monday in Middletown

Middletown Review Board of Appeals will convene Monday at 3 p m in the Civic Association to review proposed campaigns for funds. Groups include Middletown Cancer Society and crippled children aid sponsors, and Butler County Children's Farm Incorporated. Cancer Society seeks 15000 and Children's Farm aims for about 250000 to fund a delinquent youth home and training school. Drives run April for cancer and May 15 to June 15 for the farm.

Middletown Review Board of Appeals Civic Association Tom C. Venable Association Middletown Cancer Society Butler County Children’s Farm, Incorporated Cancer Society Children’s Farm

Cloudy and Colder Forecast Ahead

The forecast calls for cloudy and colder weather with a chance of snow Thursday. A 4 am low of 36 degrees held steady to 9:30 am, after a 55 degree high at 3 pm Tuesday, matching the forecaster’s prediction of cooling conditions. The trend points to continued cold air and possible snowfall starting tonight.

Mercury

Cutting Hearing Scheduled Monday

Cases of cutting with intent to kill against Grady Austin and Clarence Taylor will be heard Monday at 6:50 p m. Austin and Taylor are at large on 15000 bond each pending hearings. Taylor was released from Middletown Hospital yesterday after a knife fight at the Armco Community Center, charges filed by Patrolman Howard Watson.

Grady Austin Baltimore St Arence Taylor Eighteenth Ave Austin Taylor Middletown Hospital Armco Community Center Howard Watson

Lincoln Frolic Planned Friday at Middletown High

The Lincoln School play frolic will be held Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the Middletown High gym. Principal D. W. Jacot announced the program features first grade dances, Hansel and Gretel, a four corners race for girls, a human croquet game for boys, the minuet, Norwegian match, rope jumping exhibition, ball game, and sixth grade skaters waltz. Open to the public. annual elementary schools event.

Lincoln School Middletown High

Baptist Church Pre Easter Service Tonight

First Baptist Church hosts the first in a series of pre Easter services at 7 15 pm with a solo by Mrs Helen Ramsdell and a sermon by Reverend John S Parr. A baptismal service scheduled for tonight has been postponed.

First Baptist Church Helen Ramsdell John S. Parr

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief

An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a fast relief for piles urging immediate use. It claims 40 years of soothing, cooling, astringent action and offers a money back guarantee with 35-cent box or 60-cent applicator tube.

Peterson

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