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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1948
Page
12
Franklin officials announce a new downtown parking meter system begins operation tomorrow at 9 a.m. with about 200 meters installed on Main Street. Meters will require payment Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Traffic officer George Jeffrey starts Thursday. fines apply for violations.
The Iron Age reports the gray market for steel near collapse as demand remains high for normal steel while premium gray market prices drop. Factors include consumer uncertainty, rapid conversion to finished steel, and production schedule shifts, with automotive buyers resisting. Steel operations run at 96 percent capacity and scrap prices fall to a new low.
Gordon Sohn Rentschler 62 industrialist and financier was buried at Greenwood Cemetery after private rites at his home. He died of a heart ailment in Havana last Wednesday. He led National City Bank of New York and held directorships at Union Pacific Railroad National Cash Register and Home Insurance. Rev John Yungblunt officiated with honorary pallbearers including James M Cox and E A Deeds.
Edwin S Goldstein public relations director for May department store died yesterday in Cleveland at age 73. He joined the store in 1918 as an advertising manager.
About 50 local post office staff gathered at the Gas and Electric building to honor Walter Montgomery, 12 years with the service and a World War II veteran in North Africa and Southern Italy. He transfers to Los Angeles Post Office parcel post division, accepts a portable radio gift. Postmaster Hilbert Martin and E. Harold Hannah led the event. L. J. Knox and others named as delegates to the Eastern Indiana Convention in Connersville on March 13.
Middletown safety concerns focus on traffic as the safety council meets at the Civic Association called by Leo Reinartz. Two chairmen may head fire prevention and commercial vehicle divisions while the traffic survey, twice postponed by weather, is set to begin.
At a String of Pearls Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Clarence Childs plans were set for a card party at 8 p m on Saturday March 13 at the Armco Center with a 50 cent admission. The group also plans baskets for the sick. The Gospel Chorus of Second Baptist Church rehearses Thursday at 7 30 p m at Benny Mitchells home 834 Eight ve. Bethel Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs Goldie McKellers Calumet St.
Eegy sponsors a Leap Year dance at the Colored Center starting at 12 p m on Saturday March at the Red Hare event. The Ultra Modern Bridge Club awarded high score prizes to Mrs Mary Robinson Miss Gladys Moore and Mrs Beatrice Moore after the game. Refreshments followed. Miss Rosella Harper to entertain at her home on To Ave Wednesday March de Middletown Outdoorsmen Club meets at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Armco Colored Center.
Soca Exchange in New York reports a choppy start with some industrials like motors rising while steels and other leaders fail to advance. Investors show bearish sentiment on international developments as trading remains moderately active.
At a Tuesday session the Veterans of Foreign Wars named officers for 1948 including Commander Earl Shay Reese Langworthy Senior Vice Commander Bob Weiss Teete Hummel Charles Wells and others. Balloting will occur at the March 23 meeting. Twenty five new members welcomed. Plans discussed for joint meeting to fund ceiling projectors. A family party set for April 1. Office hours 1 to 9 p m daily through Saturday for bonus applicants.
At the VFW hall last night the Ladies Auxiliary nominated candidates for all offices. Election is set for Tuesday night March 23 with installation the first week in April. Nominees include Lida Phillips president and Florence Daly senior vice president among others.
Firemen say a lighted cigarette caused $100 in damage at the home of S. M. McClahan, 1016 Hughes Ave. The blaze started in the living room. O. L. Lawson owned the building. Earlier, a midnight alarm at 707 Marietta St. reported wood smoke from a neighbor chimney reaching C. E. Murphy’s home. an overheated flue at 12 Clark St. belonging to J. Knight Goodman was checked with no fire found.
Claire Karr was named mayor of Pomeroy Ohio after the resignation of D A Canaday. Canaday, in his first term, cited his wife's illness as the reason for stepping down, and Karr was elected by the village council yesterday.
Relations wage demands and tax revision prospects dampen customer enthusiasm as Western Union announces its first dividend since 1945, a $1 payment, pushing the stock up more than 1 percent to a new 1948 high. Major gains also seen in Chrysler GM Texas Co Sinclair Public Service of NJ Atlantic Coast Line and United Aircraft while laggards include Douglas Aircraft Boeing Bethlehem Public Steel Standard Oil NJ Chesapeake and Ohio Pennsylvania RR Dow Chemical Sears Roebuck and AS&E.
New York stocks quoted late afternoon show varied gains with Allied Stores and Bethlehem Steel among notable performers. In Cincinnati, cattle and hog markets remained steady with light to moderate receipts and price ranges listing beef, veal, and lamb values. demand for canners and cutters steady to firm amid mixed quality offerings.
Classified note describes rate charges and policies for Journal Want Ads. Mentions objectable ads may be edited or rejected and asks readers to report un conforming listings.
The schedule lists WKRC 350 A M programs including With Tag News Tag Along With Tag Stars of Tomorrow Treasure Chest Super Club and Singing Sam highlighting a mix of news and entertainment.
Funeral notices list young Robert Lee of Cincinnati and Darrell James Stacy with service details at McCoy-Leffler and Calvary Methodist, plus arrangements by Wilson and Maxberry funeral homes. Numerous ads seek riders, household help, tax service, and trades, with contact numbers and locations in Middletown, Cincinnati, and surrounding areas.
Have excellent openings for salesmen experienced in roofing and building materials. Strong starting salary and excellent commissions. Contact Mr Potter at 118 Charles St or Dial 2-921% evenings. Our men average over 4000 dollars yearly. Also note the Carpentry and Mill Work course and correspondence schooling.
The listing shows a Wednesday lineup from 5:00 pm to 11:30 pm featuring serials, talk and variety shows including When A Girl Marries Just Pisin Bill Sunnyside Review Ramona Rendezvous Supper Club Let's Take A Look Dennis Great Gildersleeve Duffy's Tavern Mr. District Attorney Jimmy Durante Peter Grant Abbott Costello Groucho Marx Bing Crosby Tony Martin and a Basketball Tourney Racket Smashers with Keepsake music and broadcasts from Treasury Band Turntable Turnover and Music Masterworks.
The Columbia Machinery and Fin neesing Corp seeks First Class tool and cutter grinder, planer, turret and engine lathe operators at 402 High St Ham ton Ohio. Young men 18 30 are needed to represent a 65 year old company. No experience required training provided with a $50.6 weekly drawing account. Call 3 2317 for appointment. Also salesmen wanted in Middletown with car and experience in hotels restaurants and institutions. Drawings and commissions offered. Write Box 10 Journal. Permanent farm based work with District Manager. write Box 45 Journal.
Sale style classified listing offers Earl $5000 earnings this year and promotion to Branch Manager with security for family. Claims big time money at Holland Furnace Co for light housework and sales opportunities. Includes contact numbers and scattered ads for stationery and consignment opportunities.
Classified blurbs invite female workers for house duties and cooking with references and hotline numbers. Other entries advertise money making schemes, Avon cosmetics opportunities, and employment for men and women with training, plus local services like neon signs repair and home appliances.
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