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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1950

Page

16

Armco among 10 Valley steel firms taking voluntary action

Representatives of 10 Ohio valley steel companies including Armco met with the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Committee in Cincinnati to form a joint research committee. The group will meet within 30 days to organize a long term plan to reduce industrial wastes while balancing costs.

Armco Valley Steel Firms Ohio River Ohio Valley Steel Companies Cincinnati Steel Company Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Committee Sanitation Commission Joseph L. Quinn Jr Terre Haute Ind Armco Steel Corporation Bso & F Reinartzy Grant Pewit Miami Hamilton Aarmco Quinn Amco Oho River

Cincinnati Army Officers Hurt In Crash

Edgewood Md AP Two young officers from the Army chemical center died in a crash when their car left the road and hit a pole. State Police identified the dead as Second Lieutenants Robert Kenneth Graham 26 of St Albans West Virginia Robert Boone 26 of Mavis West Virginia and Malvin T Eckstein 21 of Cincinnati Ohio. Eckstein was taken to Aberdeen Proving Ground Station Hospital with head injuries and severe facial lacerations.

Edgewood Army Chemical Center Robert Kenneth Graham St. Albans, W. Va Robert Boone Mavis W Va Malvin T Eckstein Homeside Ave Cincinnati Aberdeen

Police Association to Convene Here March 14

The Police Association will convene in Alemboers at the Southwestern Ching Police and Sheriff's Association town on March 14. A dinner at the Police Pistol Range at 6 pm precedes the meeting. Between 50 and 60 attendees are expected, with the speaker to be announced later.

Alemboers Southwestern Ching

Young Actress Ethel Blyth Weds Writer Thomas Fairbanks

Hollywood reports elopement of 19 year old Ethel Blyth daughter of John Bartmore and Dolores Costello to 24 year old writer Thom as Alexander Fairbanks. The couple says they married in San Bernardino Wednesday by Peace Justice E O Thompson.

Hollywood Dolores Ethel Blyth John Bartmore Dolores Costello Thomas Alexander Fairbanks San Bernardino E O Thompson

Humouresque Club and Community Events Schedule

Colored community items list meetings at Velma Bryant home on Garfield Street. Prizes awarded to Ivete Fuller Dorothy Jean Moore and Doreen King. Lenten tea at Samuel Homes home 823 Seventeenth Ave sponsored by Group 1 Phillips Chapel Church. Chitterling dinner by Group 4 at 21 Eighth Ave. Musical program at New Era Baptist Church features many participants including the Gospel Five Quartet. Mention of Marines using hand grenades under John Paul Jones era in Revolution.

Velma Bryant Garfield Ivete Fuller Dorothy Jean Moore Doreen King Mary Emma Echols Group 4 Phillips Chancel Jtudile Holloway Eighth Ave New Era Baptist Mhose Herbet Hare William Briggs Daisy Smith Frans Woodlidge Jaddie Chilas Selmar Moeller Lilian Jones Elmer Jones Georfianna Hood Jimrmine Hood Mary Thomas Ruth Staley Rudolph Prinsle Clarence Pringle Grover Banks Junior Briggs Princala Clements

Burmese Bandits Torture Nurse Then Murder

Miss Selma M. Maxwell, an American missionary nurse from Senatobia Mississippi, was tortured with rifle butts by Burmese bandits before she was slain near Moulmein in Burma. Ten locals who attempted to rescue her were killed in an ambush.

Rangoon Burma Selma M. Maxwell Washington Senatobia Miss Maxwell Moulmein

Doll Saved From Fire Mistaken For Baby

Oklahoma City AP report of a home blaze in the Wal Rogers Field veterans housing unit. Fireman Bob Coley carried out a life size doll he mistook for a two year old girl, finding the doll after hearing a cry. The real child Carolyn Thompson died in the smoke, despite rescue attempts.

Oklahoma City Carolyn Thompson Charles W. Thompson Wal Rogers Field Veterans Housing Unit Bob Coley West Coley

Damage suit over flooding claims against Tulsa firm

Hamilton judiciary action seeks 35000 pounds in damages from Midwestern Constructors Inc. in Common Pleas Court alleging flooding of 23 acres in Fairfield Township caused by gas line work last December. Plaintiffs Edwin Hintermeister Alfred Hintermeister and Louise Schull claim heavy rains worsened erosion after crews failed to replace a levee. Attorney Robert L. Marrs represents the plaintiffs.

Hamilton Common Pleas Midwestern Constructors, Inc Tulsa Oklo Fairfield Township Edwin Hintermeister Alfred Hintermeister Louise Schull Gilmore Ad Ana Miami and Erie Canal Robert L. Marrs

Coal strike standoff deepens as court orders 80 day injunction

The Truman Mine Workers Union faces contempt claims after 372 000 members refuse to return to work. Judge Keech issues an 80 day Taft Hartley injunction while the Senate Labor Committee delays action. The Justice Department appeals as coal shortages bite and 20 000 workers remain idle. UMW leader John L Lewis says no public health risk from the strike.

Senate Labor Committee Justice Department Richmond B Keech Keech White House UMW John L. Lewis Arthur Krock Washington The York Times Lewis

Middletown Shrine Toastmasters Elect Officers

The Middletown Shrine Toastmasters Club elected officers at a weekly meeting. Robert Osborn was named president with Donald Van Ausdall as vice president Ernest Bowen as secretary Carl Rentschler as treasurer Britt Kendrick as sergeant at arms Gilbert King as educational chairman and the retiring president as deputy governor. Clayton Huber and Fred Yoder will represent Middletown at the Dayton district contest on March 9 with rehearsals held yesterday evening. The group plans to meet at 6 p.m. in the Manchester Hotel lobby.

Middletown Clayton Huber Fred Yoder Huber Yoder Earl Biman George Holtz Bowen King Gramarian Murray Johnson Jim Davis

Odd Fellows Plan Second Degree Conferments and Meetings

The Odd Fellows Lodge held a weekly session planning two out of town events. The degree staff will travel to Germantown to confer the second degree on three candidates. A second trip to Eaton will support the Southwestern Ohio Boosters Association event. Bert Kelsey of Ohio will speak at Eaton. A April 1 covered dish with Viola Rebekah Lodge is set.

Odd Fellows Lodge Germantown Eaton Southwestern Ohio

Fire Halts at Cincinnati Home After Blaze

An invalid woman and four others were rescued when Herbert Francis residence caught fire. Fire Marshal Durward George estimated damage at $11,000, citing chimney sparks as the likely cause. A pedestrian alerted the family and summoned the fire department. Rosa Francis, 83, was rescued from the second floor.

Cincinnati Herbert Francis Durward George Rosa Francis

Brothers Die When Truck Goes In River

Two brothers Alfred Oliverie age 25 and Arthur Oliverie age 20 from Newark New Jersey died when their tractor trailer plunged from Randie Bridge into the Muskingum River south of Coshocton Ohio early today. The truck failed to make a curve on Route 16 and broke through a guard rail with the bodies found in the cab eight hours later.

Fire destroys McKinley Elementary in Lisbon Ohio

An early morning blaze destroyed McKinley Elementary School in Lisbon near East Liverpool Ohio causing an estimated 20000 dollars in damage. Firefighters battled the flames in subzero temperatures with water freezing on gear. The district plans a board meeting to decide student arrangements.

East Liverpool McKinley Lisbon Glenn Lewton Board of Education W. J. Ullman Lewton Columbiana McKinley School Calcutta School

Kentucky fireworks ban move nears law as Senate clears bill

FRANKFORT Ky AP A bill outlawing the retail sale of fireworks in Kentucky ne eds Senate concurrence of a House amendment to reach Gov Earle Clements for signature If approved and signed or left unsigned for 10 days it becomes law June 15 The House passed the Senate measure and the action aims to decide next year if Kentuckians want a tax or lottery bonus for veterans The measure would allow a constitutional amendment to grant a maximum 600 bonus to World War I and II veterans in service or discharged

Frankfort Kentucky Senate House Earle Clements Ke ‘Ky

Lions hear SPEBSQSA history and Razor's Edge growth

Hale Dodds told Middletown Lions Club that SPEBSQSA has about 48000 members in the United States. The Razor's Edge Chapter includes the Rounders Roundtowners and Clos anes with a show planned May 13 at Middletown High School featuring international champions. A quartet with Art Tyng Ed Swain Bob Hall and Dick Trout was introduced.

Spebsqsa Middletown Lions Club Hale Dodds Razor's Edge United States The Rounders Roundtowners Closanes Middletown High School Wil Art Tyng Ed Swain Bob Hall Dick Trout

Saar Receives Republic Title in Peace Pact

Paris reported France granted the Saar region the title Republic of the Saar with broad autonomy in exchange for control of its coal mines for 50 years. The pact notes independence after fifty years, but depends on a final treaty with Germany. The region with 926,000 German speakers gains the new status.

Paris France Saar Germany Republic of the Saar

Move Made To End Cincinnati Strike

For the first time in almost a month efforts will be made today to end the long drawn out strike of 407 Cincinnati taxicab drivers. Mayor Albert D. Cash and Federal Conciliator James McNamara arranged the meeting with drivers representatives and officials of taxicabs of Cincinnati, Inc., for consideration of a settlement plan devised by the mayor.

Cincinnati Albert D. Cash James McNamara Taxicabs of Cincinnati, Inc

Bing Crosby to have appendix operation next week

Hollywood AP reports Bing Crosby will undergo an appendectomy next week after ongoing appendix trouble. Larry Crosby, brother in charge of public relations, provided the information.

Bing Hollywood Bing Crosby Larry Crosby

Dr Sander Trial Opens With Impulse Claim

Langdell sparks trial by asserting Dr Sander injected air into Mrs Borreto’s veins four times at Hillsboro County Hospital. He contends the act was impulsive under severe emotional strain, while Sander and wife will testify as the case enters its tenth day before a 13 man jury.

Dwinnell Phinney

Democrats Balk Coyle Faction In Election Officials Session

The Butler County Board of Elections reappointed key staff amid a party split. Democrats backed anti-Coyle candidates James Shollenbarger and Robert Briede while supporting Stitsinger for clerk, and new East Precinct creation was approved due to population imbalances.

Democrats Balk Coyle Martin Coyle Republican County Board of Elections Fed Shising -R Hamilton Gop Butler County Board of Elections Coyle Stitsinger James Shollenbarger Milford Township Republian Robert Briede Hamilton Shollenbarger Ohio Orman M. Elam Middletown Janti Coyle George Brandhoff Elam Edwin E. Buell Reily Russell Hull Brack Little Little Lemon Township

Dayton Fabricating Company Purchased

Cincinnati report notes that Dayton Fabricating Company was purchased. The brief item mentions Ramos in connection with the acquisition.

Dayton Fabricating Company

Enterprises buys control in Israel Brothers Company

Enterprises, a local syndicate, announced it has purchased the control interest in Israel Brothers Company, Daston, C., steel fabricators and scrap dealers. While the price was not disclosed, reports say about 300,966 dollars. The Greenland whale is one third head.

16 Families Burned Out Early Today

In Williamson West Virginia 16 families totaling 73 people were driven from their homes by a mine colony fire at the Mc Ve y Kentucky site of the Eastern Coal Corp Most lost nearly all their possessions and shelter.

Williamson, W. Va McVey, Ky Eastern Coal Corp

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Police Association Colored News U.S John Paul Jones Reales Nurse Doll Baby Truman Odd Fellows Lasbon Mrs. Borroto John J. Palmer Just Olympic TV Ramos Bavarian Brewing Co., Inc Covington, Ky Williamson-Ziegler Furn Ace Co Nopwspa
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