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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1948

Page

2

Merchants Mull Hours and Committee Size Change

Merchants study retail hour changes for next year with stores staying open until 5 30 on Wednesdays during holidays and consider expanding the executive committee from 12 to as many as 19 members. The move, proposed by Roy Patterson, awaits member ballot at the annual dinner in late March or early April.

Manchester Retail Merchants Association Armco Park Roy L. Patterson R. F E. Dempster Eastern Committee William LaPorte John Mandzak al Edmundson Patterson Kert Edmundson

Easter Seal Group Meeting Set at YWCA Sunday

The Easter sale of seals marks a fundraising event by the Butter nnity Chapter of the Ohio Society for Crippled Children and Adults Inc. The program includes a notable presentation by the committee and will begin at 3 p m at the YWCA.

McGuire Child Wins Local Notice of Birth

Clifford McGuire, son of Mr and Mrs Ollie McGuire of 1811 Woodtown Ave, is now listed in a local society notice.

Clifford McGuire, Moe Ollie McGuire Woodtown Ave

Inner Guard Installed By K. P. Knights Meeting

At the Knights of Prthies meeting, Jack Jay was installed as inner guard and Phil c from Waverly Lodge Eaton served as master at arms.

The Knights of Prthies Jack Jay Phil c Waverly Lodge Eaton

Legion Group Plans Club Social Tonight

Blythe-Williams Post No. 231 of the American Legion will sponsor a social tonight titled Club 11. John L. publicity officer announced the event and invited all oanaires and their guests to attend.

Blythe-Williams American Legion John L Oanaires

Wallace delegates picked for Ohio presidential convention

An Ashtabula panel selected I. S. Jarvanen of Saybrook as a delegate to the Ohio Wallace for President Convention in Columbus tomorrow.

Ashtabula A. Wallace Wallace I. S. Jarvanen Saybrook Columbus

Prisoner Is Needled Into Quick Recovery

Police proved their theory that a prisoner's stomach trouble was in his mind when Officers White and Ferguson took him to a hospital. A doctor injected distilled water as a placebo and the inmate recovered within moments, telling the officers he felt 100 percent better.

Larry White Arnold Ferguson

Middletown Man Sentenced to One Year in Jail

Six defendants appeared before Common Pleas Judge P. P. Boll in Hamilton. Travis Covey of Middletown received six months in jail for an open wound charge and six months for the theft of 171 dollars from Dorothy Lewis. Other defendants faced reformatory confinement or probation following various charges including robbery and motor vehicle theft.

Middletown Reformatory Common Pleas P. P. Boll Hamilton Travis Covey Dorothy Lewis William J. Rubln Hamilton Melentine Heerman Reed Combs DeWeese Clem Louis Grabel Barnel Miller Walter Feeback J Boli Earl Fianners Milton

Postal Employee Will Be Feted For War Service

A local postal worker will be honored for service during World War II. Festivities begin at 7 30 p m with plans to honor the employee and send well wishes as they depart for California.

California

Police Briefs Report Various Local Incidents

Earl Percell 32 Monroe arrested for DUI after a stop near Yankee Re and Lafferson. Alfred Reby Somerville Route 1 reports loss of a $92 billfold at a theater. Lyle Roberson 1592 First Ave reports loss of $34 billfold. Blanche & Dees 8806 Waneta St and 2495 Tytue Ave arrested for disorderly conduct after a restaurant fight.

Earl Percell Monroe Yankee Re Lafferson Alfred Reby Somerville Lyle Roberson First Ave

Mrs Mary Deyo dies in El Paso at 63

Mrs Mary Regina Deyo 63 wife of C W Deyo chairman of the F Woolworth Co board of directors died last night in El Paso Texas The longtime widow of a Woolworth director is remembered for her community work and family ties to the company.

Mary Deyo EL Paso, Tex Mary Regina Deyo C. W. Deyo F . Woolworth Co

Jesus Promised Resurrection and Power Over Death

Catholic Information outlines Jesus raising three from death in the Gospels and predicts his own resurrection. It compares earthly burial to the transformation from corruption to incorruption and notes the final judgment. For more Catholic Information, write to the Legion of Mary, Middletown Ohio.

The Legion of Mary, P. O Middletown Ohio

Obituary of Albert J. Stoddard longtime Middletown official

Albert J. Stoddard 61 of 103 Monroe St died at 3 20 a m in Middletown Hospital where he had been a patient since December 29 1947 He served as general superintendent at Raymorn Bay Co for 29 years and began as a shipping clerk in Fulton N Y He was a trustee and steward at First Methodist Church Survived by wife Maysel two daughters two grandchildren two brothers and two sisters Funeral services at Riggs Funeral Home with further services in Fulton and burial in Jacksonville N Y

Albert Bert) J. Stoddard Monroe St Middletown Hospital Fulton N. Y Mr. Stoddard Middletown Raymorn Bay Co First Methodist Church Maysel E. J. Kalal Buffalo L. M. Johnson Harvey Clyde, N Andrew Fairhaven Grace Graham Irving Walford Jacksonville Riggs Kenneth S. Learey

Funeral services for Mrs James held in New Haven

Mrs Howard K. James mother of Mrs Earl Emerson of Middles town had services in New Haven Conn. The body will be taken to Cincinnati for burial at Spring Grove Cemetery Monday. Family asked that flowers be omitted.

James Earl Emerson Middletown New Haven Conn Cincinnati Spring Grove Cemetery

Rites Held for Joseph C Koons Former Policeman Veteran

Joseph C Koons aged 65 died yesterday at Fort Hamilton Hospital. Funeral 1:30 pm Monday at Webb Funeral Home 600 Ford Ave. Burial Greenwood Cemetery. Koons a former policeman and fire dept member, World War II veteran, survived by his widow Museta one son two brothers and one sister.

Hamilton Webb Funeral Home Joseph C. Koons Woodford Ave Fort Hamilton Hospital Greenwood Cemetery Koong Muesuta

William George Hamilton services held for longtime local worker

Funeral services for William George Hamilton aged 38 will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kisus Funeral Home. He died yesterday at Fort Hamilton Hospital and had served 32 years as an assistant at Greenwood Machinery and Operation. Survived by widow Ada his mother Elizabeth and two brothers and two sisters

Hamilton Kisus William George Park Ave Fort Hamilton Buria Greenwood George Ada Elizabeth George

Mrs Vera Spoonemore Dies in Carmago Ill

Mrs Vera Louella Spoonemore 40 wife of Paul Spoonemore of Carmago Illinois died Friday February 27 at Burnham Hospital Champaign Illinois Funeral services were held Monday March 1 at Carmago Methodist Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery Carmago Survived by husband three children a brother Clarence Perry of Gallipolis and several aunts and uncles One son Glenn William died January 24 1929

Vera Louella Paul Spoonemore Carmago Burham Hospital Champaign Carmago Methodist Church Oak Ridge Cemetery Clarence Perry Gallipolis Glenn William

Chenault urges United States aid to embattled China

Claire L. Chenault wartime leader of Flying Tigers urges U S military aid to China. He arrives in Washington to testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on China aid amid criticism of current policy and opposition from senators and officials.

Tokyo Claire L. Chennault Flying Ti Albert C Wotemaper Tee Walnart Ted Bates Chennault Wechinga House Foreign Affairs Committee China Shang

Schuman Government Wins Seventh Confidence Vote

In Paris the premier Robert Schumann's government secured its seventh confidence vote after the Assembly rejected a proposal by Communist Leader Jacques Duclos to cancel France's forced loan. The measure failed 301 to 285, preserving the cabinet's hold on power. Columbus' 1493 voyage to Puerto Rico is noted in the same report.

Paris Robert Schumann France Jacques Duclos Puerto Rico Christopher Columbus

Explosion at factory injures many workers

A chemical blast at a factory injures numerous workers and triggers Red Cross aid to fund hospitalization and nursing care for victims as the site is cleared.

Red Cross

Snow and sleet forecast for afternoon with rain tonight

The weatherman predicts snow or sleet this afternoon then rain tonight. Warmer temperatures and cloudy skies with rain are expected as the day progresses. Morning lows around 4 degrees, rising to near 17 by evening with gusty winds likely.

Leiser Sentences Three Fathers to Jail

Judge Oscar Leiser ordered three fathers sent to the Cincinnati workhouse after hearings in Butler County Juvenile Court. Ranel Helton and Earl Stacey of Middletown received one year each, Clifton Richards of Oxford six months, and James Hassell and Josie Johnson of Hamilton six months with a $50 fine and costs for similar delinquency charges.

Hamilton Cincinnati Butler County Oscar Leiser Ranel Helton Earl Stacey Middletown Clifford Richards Oxford James Hassell Josie Johnson

Colored News LUBF union to present tenth program

The Colored News LU B F Union announces its tenth program to be held Sunday at Baptist Church on 1908 Young Street. The event features hymns led by Samuel Bennett, solos by Doris Higdon and others, readings, and talks, with the Silvertone Quartet performing. The Youth auxiliary of Bethel AME hosts a Palm Sunday tea at Thelma Doty’s home. An aside reports Jean Roberson’s engagement to Willow D Hutzell and a Franklin High School dating class of 1948.

Lu.b.f. Union March Baptist Church Young St. Cheung St Samuel Bennett T. M Campbell Hayes S. C. Richards Doris Higdon B. L. Lindsay Eunice Lillian Jones Ola Mae Rankins Thelma Young Susie Herring McKeller Maxberry Bennie Haywood Silvertone Quartet Friendship Junior Wee The Holiness Tabernacle Young People’s Auxiliary Bethel A. M. E. Church Thelma Doty Eighth Ave Young People Mary Churchman, Jr Vivien Washington Franklin Alfred H. Roberson Home Avenue Jean Willow D. Hutzell Santee Newport Doris Hutzell Era Witness Franklin High School Hutzell Glendale High School Ial Cincinnati Legion Home Fourth Street

Cooperation Cited As Cure For World Ills

Dr. Glenn E. Snow, president of the National Education Association, spoke to about 500 teachers at Middletown Senior High School on world cooperation in education. He urged global teamwork, noted distrust of U.S. aid abroad, and tied funding to federal support for lifting school standards.

Glenn E. Snow National Education Association Middletown Senior High School Snow United States NEA World Organization of Teachers

Clubhouse Plan Approved by Marine League Board

Unanimous approval given to building a Marine League clubhouse after revisions to enlarge the site. E B Sickle will install air conditioning, donations for materials already received, clubhouse to be on Route 73 near the overhead bridge. Initiation fee set at 5 dollars and yearly membership at 4 dollars. Regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the American Legion Home.

Marine League League Legion Home Gilbert Rivers Robert Keister E. B. Sickle Negrc Route 73 American Legion

Youths Arrested on Auto Theft Charges

Two youths aged 15 and 17 were arrested on auto theft charges. They drove a stolen car owned by Julian Boyer Mason, struck a telephone pole and overturned on a county road north of Mason. They were treated for minor injuries and turned over to Warren County authorities for Cleveland police.

You Cleveland John Booth Roger Wilson Julian Boyer Mason Warren County

Young Girl Treated For Foot Injury

Carolyn Witters five year old daughter of Mrs Harry Witters of 123 Manhattan St was treated for a severe foot injury at Midtown Hospital and released yesterday. It was previously reported Mrs Witters was the patient.

Carolyn Witters Harry Witters Manhattan St Middetown Hospital

Trail Street and Treasure Sierra Madre at Paramount and Strand

At Paramount and Strand theaters listings show Westerns and serials. Trail Street stars Randolph Scott and Anne Jefferies at 3 15, 6 40 and 9 15 p m with They Believe Me opening at 1 30, 5 and 8 30 p m Sunday Treasure Sierra Madre features Bogart Huston at 1 40, 4 15, 6 50 and 9 25 p m Friday and Saturday Overland Trail with Johnny Mack Brown and Virginia Belmont at 3 50, 7 10 and 10 p m plus Linda Be Good at 2 05, 8 10 and 10 55 BRB Sunday Road to the Big House with John Sheton and Ann Doran at 1 15, 3 35, 5 55, 8 15 and 10 30 p m Also Trail of the Mounties with Russell Hayden and Jennifer Holt at 2 45, 7 10, 9 50 and 9 50 p m.

Randolph Scott Anne Jefferies Young and Susan Humphrey Bogart Walter Huston Johnny Mack Brown Virginia Belmont Linda Elyse Knox Marie Wilson

Fire damages William Berry home in Iglehart Street blaze

Firemen reported a roof fire yesterday afternoon at the residence of William Berry 116 Iglehart Street causing about 100 dollars in damage.

William Berry Iglehart St

Ten Arrested in Local Gambling Raids This Week

Local police report two raids producing ten arrests on gambling charges. Six men and a 17 year old were seized at 57 South Main Street, and two men were taken at Beckman cafe. Among those charged are George Lewis Adams 40 and Francis O Flynn 23. All faced Municipal Court before Judge Alton H Combs.

South Main St Beckman Cafe George Lewis South Clinton St William Tyra Fleming Rd Fred Drury Armco Drive Orval Howard Illinois Ave George Cox Garfield St Ray Brewer Charles Brown Tytus Ave George Lewis Adams Shafer St Francis O’flynn Curtis St Alton H. Combs

Lincoln School Play Frolic Draws Large Crowds

The Lincoln School play frolic filled the high school gym last night in what D. W. Jacot called the largest and most successful ever held. Highlights included rope jumping, the Norwegian match, the minuet, the Skater's waltz number, and a first grade performance of Hansel and Gretel. Jacot noted growing popularity of play frolics this year.

Lincoln School D. W. Jacot Jacot

Moose Club plans prizes for memorial membership drive

At a Moose Club meeting officials announced prizes for the memorial membership campaign honoring the late Director General James J. Davis. Prizes range from a lapel pin for 1 to 5 new members to a grand cash prize of 75 dollars for the top recruiter. An “Irish Night” on March 17 was also set with Irish stew and refreshments for members.

Moose Club James J. Davis

Minstrel Show Planning Meeting At Holy Trinity

Members of Holy Trinity Parish interested in a minstrel show are asked to meet in the assembly room at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Holy Trinity Athletic Association sponsors the event.

Ail Holy Trinity Parish Holy Trinity Athletic Association

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News OF K. P Legion Group Middletonian Catholic Information Jesus Jairus Naim Lazarus Apostle A. J. Stoddard Raymond Bag Riggs Funeral Home Howard K. James Vera Spoonemore Glen Schuman Wm. Housh Dial Duncan Pacific Los Angeles Leiser Colored News New York Reene Brock Allied Stores Tl Sen Osc Cebuchastat Bos Eero Ae Mill Co Amer Necganssudcadne Power &Aengnss Firestone Tire & Rusovees Leeeereeeee Teen Wee Eeeee Ieee Paramount Schoenling Wm. Furginson Distributing Co MOOSE Melampy Ted Pythians Wilson A. B. Wertz Elza H. Abraham Ducoing Woodside Ave Lee Storer, Mgr Darling’s Joe Walker Malvern ST L. A. Ross Spagheti Neptune Sardines Turia Clorox Hamburger Jack Morry Orchestra
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