Middletonian Given Jail Sentence After Entering Guilty Plea
Tommy Hall 31 of 909 Wilson St Middle Town was sentenced to the Ohio Penitentiary after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the Common Pleas Court Judge P P Boll. Hall was indicted on second degree murder in the death of Alva Colwell 38 of 1321 Reynolds Ave a bartender who reportedly ordered Hall from a cafe and was later struck and left in the street dying December 18 at Middletown Hospital from head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Tommy Hall
Wilson St
Middletown
Ohio
Common Pleas Court
P. P. Boll
Hall
Alva Colwell
Reynolds
School Attendance High In February
Middletown records show February enrollment at 6,199 with an average 92.86% attendance. Boys 93.43% and girls 92.28%. Central School third grade hit 99%. About 14 to 15 teachers were absent due to measles and colds. 45 rooms above 96% attendance. In Chillicothe, city schools had 25% absenteeism and health officials closed schools through next Wednesday after 1,014 illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Wade E. Miller
Central School
Miller
Chillicothe
Schoos
Navy Seaman Madaffori Plans Italian Family Visit During Spinax Cruise
John Madaffori seaman third class USN son of Mr and Mrs John Madaffori of 1404 Young St plans a visit with relatives in Southern Italy during USS Spinax sixth fleet radar picket submarine stop in the Mediterranean training cruise. Madaffori a St Johns High School graduate entered naval service in June 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Madaffori
USN
Young St
Spinax
Atlantic
Italy
Madaffori
St. John’s High School
Naval Service
February Mishaps Show Small Drop at Middletown Hospital
Middletown Hospital reports 158 accident injuries in February down from January's 169. Of the 158, 98 were from Middletown, 44 from surrounding rural areas, and 16 unclassified. Admissions totaled 18 with 140 discharged. 12 Middletown victims required further treatment. Major causes include 34 automobile, 40 home, 12 school, 9 public venues, 2 parks, 29 industrial, and 14 unclassified injuries. England's King Henry III is said to have used a grain-weight standard referenced in the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
England
Henry III
Optimist Club to Sponsor Local Boys’ Baseball Team
At a weekly meeting the Optimist Club decided to sponsor a boys’ baseball team. Joseph Blackmore, boys’ work chairman, said plans are underway. The club also discussed an upcoming dinner dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optimist Club
Joseph Blackmore
Boys’ Work
Youth Charged With Throwing Dynamite Cap
A 19 year old, Paw Hoover of Stewartstown, was held on malicious mischief charges after hurling a dynamite cap into a Hershey Sports Arena crowd amid a Lebanon versus York High game. Two spectators suffered minor injuries. Hoover awaits hearing in Dauphin County Jail.
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Hershey, PA
Tne
Paw Hoover
Stewartstown
John H. Williams
Hershey Estates
Hoover
Dauphin County
Harrisburg
Hershey
Lebanon
York
Grocer Meeting Set for Sunday in Middletown
Harold Hand of Station WSAI will deliver the final merchandising lecture to members of the Middletown Independent Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association. A dinner precedes the 6:30 p.m. session at the Manchester Hotel with radio personalities Will Lenny Araby James Fred Harper and Charlie Black providing entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hand
WSAI
Middletown Independent Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association
Will Lenny
Araby James
Fred Harper
Charlie Black
Manchester
Insurance Pitch Ends With Explosion In Farmingdale
In Farmingdale New Jersey Mrs Betty Kornfeld welcomed two salesmen into her home then an oil burner exploded. Fire crews shut off power removed debris and evacuated Mrs Kornfeld and her grandmother before she decided to subscribe to a newspaper and purchase insurance.
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Farmingdale
N. J
Betty Kornfeld
al Lifschitz
Frank Trask
Maple Park EUB Church Weekly Schedule and Sermons
Maple Park EUB Church opens Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30 led by Donald Wagner studying Ephesus a Center of Christian Influence. Morning worship at 10 30 features a sermon What could we not watch with me one hour as part of Questions of Jesus Last Days. James H Riley preaches at 7 30 evening worship. Church Council meetings follow morning services. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 led by the pastor. Wednesday 7 30 Visitation Evangelism class at First Evangelical United Brethren Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Wagner
James H. Riley
Church Council of Administration
Sunday School Executive Council
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ephesus Study at Mayfield Church Services
The Mayfield church slated a Sunday school at 9 30 a m on the topic Ephesus a center of Christian influence with Harry S Bailey superintendent in charge The Rev Frank E Sowards will preach at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m morning and evening services Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p m Kenneth Duff leads prayer service
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Ephesus
Harry S. Bailey
Frank E. Sowards
Kenneth Duff
Doris Church announces Sunday morning meetings
The Doris Church school will meet at 9 15 a m conducted by William Van Guelpen The Rev Richard E Moore will deliver the sermon at the 10 30 a m service The Y T F will meet Sunday at 6 30 p m with Miss Esther Aldrich in charge of the program The Women's Association will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday at Miss Clara Gruvels home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Church School
William van Guelpen
Richard E. Moore
Esther Aldrich
Women’s Association
Clara Gruvel
First United Presbyterian Bible Hour and Sermon Schedule
The First United Presbyterian Church will start Bible Hour at 9 30 a m followed by morning service at 10 30 a m The Rev Colin H Campbell presents the seventh sermon in The Beauty of Jesus series titled The Charm of his Believers A joint meeting of elders trustees and deacons is set for 2 p m at the church to compose the budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin H. Campbell
Jesus
Little Cement House With Shaded Front Porch Plans
Edible of a compact home design featuring a small cement or cinder block structure with wood trim and a front facing entrance. Living room measures about 12 by 14 with three windows, a cozy dinette, efficient kitchen, utility room, two bedrooms with closets, and a bath. Includes garden shelter with flower box and optional blueprints available from Penny's Small Homes in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Guest
Extra lavatories in bedrooms to curb bathroom traffic
The growing ad trend promotes one lavatory per bedroom with two or more bathrooms. Modern china fixtures, chromium legs, and towel bars suit bedrooms as makeup areas, while compact and cabinet lavatories offer storage and decor. Decorative walls, wallpaper, glass brick, linoleum, and tile enhance practicality and style.
Little Need Now For Food Storage
The housekeeper of today does not store great quantities of food, the telephone and delivery trucks have done away with the necessity. In consequence, the butler's pantry, huge food closets, and large pantries are poor investments in the small house, just occupying space and requiring needless steps and work for the house wife. Think well before you plan too much food storage space in the new home.
Tiny Hooks Keep Track Of Articles
A short note about using tiny hooks to hang small items inside a medicine cabinet door. It mentions enamel coatings on interior surfaces aiding cleaning and shine.
Plaster Fix For Screws Using Steel Wool
A home repair tip suggests drilling a shallow hole almost as deep as the screw, insert the screw, remove it, and fill the hole with steel wool. The wool provides support for the screw and helps protect thin or cracked plaster.
Notice of Appointment in Estate Case 24719
Albert F. Davis of 2002 Fiie Avenue Middle town Ohio has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of Rachel A. Davis deceased late of Middle town Butler County Ohio Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be barred this 13th day of February before OSCAR R. LEISER Probate Judge of said County G. W. A. Wilmer Feb 18 25 Mar 4
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Rachel A. Davis
Albert F. Davis
Fiie Avenue
Middletown
Ohio
Butler County
Oscar R. Leiser
Said County
G. W. A. Wilmer
Richard E. Mardis
Grace Mardis
Common Pleas Court
Joseph T. Kiep
Merle Eberling
H. O. Finkelman
Soot in warm air furnace supply sparks home cleanup
Question describes a warm air furnace emitting coal dust and soot when recirculation is opened after shutdown. Answer notes likely leak or intake near coal bin, faults in furnace surface, and advises consulting the installer or manufacturer for remedy under warranty.
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Middletonian
Grocer Meeting
Maple Park
EUB Church
Oakland Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian
Atkinson Ave
Detroit
Mich
Urwe
Jack Stallsmith
Coor Dramex
Dramex
Sherwin Williams
Lennox
Middletown Furnace
N. Verity Pkwy
Wttsburs
Steele’s
Central Ave
DIAL
Williamson-Ziegler Furnace
Broad St
Na Ie
Dohn Howe. & Paint CO
Ralston Paint Co, Inc
Tore — Monroe
C. A. Poffenburger
Kunz
Carl Burgemeir
B.D. Morgan & CO. General Contractors
Miami Cabinet Products, Inc
Seven Mile
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