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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1949
Page
4
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio authorized Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company to take on additional gas heating customers. Arch Robison, manager of the Middletown branch of the firm, was identified in the notice.
Five men were arrested in a one man raid by Patrolman Larry White at the Sportsman's Billiard Parlor on Central Ave. Cecil Reffitt 25 was charged with keeping a room for gambling. Eugene Rich 21 charged with operating a game of chance and gambling. James Green 20 Bernard Perry 30 and Thomas Green 48 also charged with gambling. Bonds were set at 300 125 and 25 respectively with court appearance to follow.
A Middletown man suffered knee and chest injuries when his car collided head on with a vehicle driven by Levi G. Storer. Storer, 34, was fined 100 and costs, license suspended six months, and appeared before Judge Alton H. Combs. No injuries were reported in another collision on West Chester involving Kennard Williams and Harvey Dunlap.
Two teenage boys were held on auto theft charges after a witness identified them from a car belonging to Anna M. Robinson of 22 South Broad Street. Frank D. Robinson reported the theft from in front of that address as patrolmen Moore and Proffitt recovered the vehicle at Second Avenue and Broad Street. The youths fled on exit but were later captured.
A 12 year old Dayton boy was taken into custody by local police Friday morning after a hockey trip by motor bike to Franklin. He was released to his parents later. He said he started the ride from school and had only a dime with him when he arrived in Franklin.
The devotion speaks on revival beginning with rediscovery of faith and the futility of self salvation. It cites Paul Augustine Calvin and Luther, emphasizes grace as gift from God received through faith in Jesus Christ, and asks for forgiveness and full acceptance of grace.
Charles Heer, 25, of 2204 Crescent Blvd, fined 100 dollars for operating a motorcycle under alcohol influence after rear ending a taxi. Lincoln C. Mussey, 49, of Cincinnati, had a fraud charge dismissed but must pay 5 dollars in court costs. Charges filed by Robert L. Swanger.
Dresser Industries Incorporated, maker of oil and gas equipment, announced net income of 1.96 million dollars for the quarter ended January 31, down from 2.04 million in the year-earlier quarter. The report came from Cleveland via the Associated Press.
Miss Edith Mae Gifford, 60, West Elkton, Deaths. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gillett, Miamisburg Route 2, a girl born Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sorrell, 1220 Elm St., a boy born Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Warden, Franklin Route 1, a boy born Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Roughlie Swope, 1109 Baltimore, a girl born Saturday.
John W. Montgomery 23 Armco employee 121 Crawford St and Kathleen Marie Neal 21 telephone operator 112 Crawford St both of Middletown Murrie Conley 29 switchman 1214 Walnut St and Ardella Cunningham 25 maid 9809 Seventeenth Ave both of Middletown file for marriage licenses.
Jessie Harden of 1126 Lafayette St said a double-barreled shotgun was stolen after returning home to a pried rear window early today. Finis W. Bleving, 24, of 1333 Fairmount Ave was arrested at the city airport on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Roy Diver, Montgomery Ward service manager, reported theft of tools including a $175 box and a $75 drill from his car parked in the south end of town.
Edith Mae Gifford 60 lifelong West Elkton resident died yesterday at Mercy Hospital Hamilton daughter of Lindley and the late Gifford She belonged to West Elkton Friends Church and its social workers Funeral services Monday 2 30 p m R C Nein Funeral Home Camden Rev Parvin Bond officiating burial in West Elkton Cemetery Calling hours Sunday 7 9 p m
The list shows numerous firms in focus including Allied Stores, Commonwealth Edison, Edison, Continental Baking, Curtis Wright, General Electric, Firestone, General Motors, United Aircraft, United Airlines, U S Rubber, U S Steel, Zenith Radio and more. Trade names appear amid a jogged string of tickers and partial company names, reflecting a chaotic OCR read of the market page.
Clearcreek Township Schools were ordered closed on Friday after 36 pupils reported sick in the grade school and 27 developed a similar sore throat fever. Health officials, including Warren County Health Commissioner Dr Arch Harvey, expect the situation to be cleared by midweek and reopening to follow.
In Washington AP report, the Axis Sally treason trial ends its evidence phase as prosecutors and defense attorneys prepare final arguments for Monday and Tuesday. Mildred Gillars faces possible death if convicted, with jurors to decide if she betrayed America to work for a German station.
A county and city dog quarantine was declared today by Hamilton Health Commissioner A M Clarke and County Health Commissioner H A Moore. The quarantine runs for 90 days and applies to Butler County excluding Middletown and the City of Hamilton due to rabies cases among animals.
Soviet changes overshadow Molotov’s rise with Mikoyan’s high post at ECMA and questions over Menshikov’s potential takeover. The East West split widens as Norway and Denmark edge toward NATO while Molotov attacks the pact in a white paper. Stalin hints at a possible meeting with Truman, prompting global puzzled reaction.
Andrei Mikoyan holds multiple top positions in the Soviet government including deputy chair of the council of ministers and member of the Politburo, Central Committee, and national councils. He served as premier 1930 41, advised by Stalin, and later headed foreign trade, with a noted visit history in the United States. He is 53, with successor Menshikov younger.
The Colored News notes a sunrise service at 6 a.m. Sunday at the Holiness Tabernacle with public invited. The Interdenominational Ministers' Wives Alliance hosted its annual turkey dinner at Rev J B Holt’s Young Street home. Attendees included several pastors and their spouses, plus Misses Green Holt Robinson and Glover family members. A Mt. Zion Baptist Mother Board program is set for 3:15 p.m. Sunday featuring the junior choir, Roy Collin, Daniel Heart and others. The Friendship Baptist junior choir will perform Sunday at 7 p.m. at the church with participants listed.
Three Dayton youths ages 16 and 17 were arrested in Franklin on Friday and later released to Dayton authorities. The 17-year-old driver faced reckless operation charges, and two guitars found in his car were said by Dayton police to be stolen from Dayton.
A Middletown armory site committee met to review locations for a proposed National Guard Armory. The group chaired by John A. Ingwersen planned 11 a m discussions at City Building and prepared for Brig Gen Kenneth Cooper’s visit next week. WPFB radio offered land on Coles Rd east of town, the sole definite offer among proposals. The armory would seat about 3990 to 4000 and support community uses. state funding would be around 300000 dollars.
New York AP report says Catholic clerics and seminarians at Cavalry Cemetery dig graves amid a seven week strike by 240 laborers who swore an anti Communist oath. Cardinal Spellman supervises 100 clerics and tenants while strikers push five day week on $59.40. officials note 50 bodies buried daily and 1,000 awaiting interment.
Harry Anthony Flisher seaman in the US Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Flisher of 222 Harrison Street, is touring the Mediterranean while serving aboard the light cruiser Manchester with the Sixth Task Fleet under Admiral Richard L. Conolly.
Jesse Jones of Franklin Route 1 was feted at a Colony dinner for 25 years as a driver for Express agency. Known as Mr. Express along Central Ave route, he has two minor accidents in his career and none in 13 years. C. M. Bell of Springfield presented congratulations.
Southern senators press to block a rules change as rent controls near expiration March 31. President Truman urges continuation, placing lawmakers in a choice between rents and rules if the filibuster persists. Senator Lucas predicts rising interest in civil rights, while Chairman Maybank notes contrary mail. Lucas plans a cloture petition early next week and hints at night sessions to exhaust southern opponents.
A 22 year old parolee, likely to be returned to prison, attempted suicide in his city jail cell last night. Police say store owners reported the man trying to cash a check and a London Prison Farm paper fell from his pocket. He attempted hanging with clothing. officers removed his tie, belt, shirt and coat. He is currently serving time for forgery.
President Truman asked Congress for Hoover Commission inspired reforms at the State Department. He proposed creating two new assistant secretaries and transferring certain foreign service powers to the secretary of state to improve efficiency and clarify lines of authority.
Germantown The Flor entine Hotel was damaged by fire early today. Firemen said the blaze was confined to one room and the hallway on the second floor. The origin of the fire had not been determined and no estimate of the damage had been made by presstime.
In Windber Pennsylvania AP reports the Friday family marks multiple Fridays. Andrew Friday met his future wife on a Friday in 1945 and the couple wed on July 4. Yesterday a baby girl was born to the Fridays on a Friday.
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