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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1952

Page

2

Aeronca to Name Three Directors at Meeting

Aeronca Manufacturing Corporation schedules its annual meeting for April 1 at 11 a.m. near the Municipal Airport. Re election of directors Robert E. Harrison Edgar Streifthau and Gordon J. Wolf is on the agenda along with other business. The 1951 profit is 418246 on sales of 5565609 with end year unfilled orders of 24674000. President Lawler says Aeronca remains a major defense supplier and aims to expand non defense sales in 1952.

Otrest Robert E. Harrison Harrison Insurance Agency, Inc Edgar Streifthau Streifthau and Leurdsville Lake, Inc Gordon J. Wolf Cincinnati Aeronca John A. Lawler Lawler

Two Republican Candidates Speak At Meeting Here

At the Manchester Hotel a May 6 primaries rally featured two Republican candidates. Frieda McCandless of Hamilton addressed about 25 people, seeking to succeed her husband State Senator George McCandless. She faces two Republican women for the nomination. Howard Schoultis, Butler County Central Committeeman candidate, also spoke. Neither McCandless nor Schoultis has regular party backing in the county. The meeting was led by Orman M. Elam, formerly a Butler County Elections Board member.

Manchester Frieda McCandless Hamilton George McCandless Howard Schoultis Central Butler County

Cool Weekend Weather Forecast For Prospect Ohio

The weekend opened cooler with a high of 40 and a low of 32. By 7 am today the temperature was 27 and rose to 33 by 9:55 am. Forecasts call for partly cloudy skies in Ohio with continued cold today tonight and Sunday, with highs near 40 and lows around 22 to.

Ohio

Auditor's Car Found With Youth At Wheel

In Columbus a state owned automobile stolen Friday from the State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson’s office was recovered days later near the Capitol. A 16 year old boy was found driving the car and held for investigation of auto theft.

Columbus Joseph T. Ferguson Ofice

Ohio Engineers Elect Local Man Vice President

Wallace T. Adams of the Miami Chapter in Middletown was elected vice president of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers at the annual Cleveland meeting. Adams, a former secretary, works for Armco Steel. Other officers include Raymond A. Freese of Cleveland as president, Ronald A. Gordon of Wilmington, Charlies P. Smith of Columbus as vice president, Paul M. Miller of Chillicothe as secretary, and Burt F. Wyandt of Lima as treasurer.

Middletown Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Cleveland Wallace T. Adams Miami Ohio Society Adams Armco Steel Corporation Raymond A Freese Ronald A. Gordon Wilmington Charlies P. Smith Columbus Paul M. Miller Chillicothe Burt F. Wyandt Lima

Too Many Cops Spoil The Chase at County Meet

In Port Angeles Washington eighty Clallam County officers gathered for their second annual meeting at the Olympic Saddle Club house. Auerbach Seattle FBI special agent spoke when a car crashed into a fence nearby. Officers rushed after the fleeing motorist, who escaped.

Port Angeles Wash Clallam County R. J. Auerbach Seattle FBI Olympic Saddle Clubhouse Lan

Municipal Court Dismissals And Fines In Local Cases

Two larceny cases were dismissed in Municipal Court with defendants ordered to pay court costs. Earl Ballinger and William Helton had charges dropped or suspended sentences for alleged thefts. Robert C Hayes received 4 dollars in costs and a suspended 10 day jail term for disorderly conduct. In Lebanon, Charlie Murphy and Billy Collin pleaded guilty to speeding and were fined 15 dollars plus costs after state patrol citations.

Earl Ballinger Forrest Glen Anna Venard William Helton Browning St Blanche Reed Robert C. Hayes Sheridan Ave Margaret Hayes Lebanon Charlies Murphy Middletown Billy Collin St. Mary's Squire Clarence F. Banker State Patrol

Local Soldier Injured in Circle Crash at Kessler Base

Pvt. Richard J. Fiessinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Fiessinger of 2303 Linden Ave, was hurt in a motorcycle accident at Kessler Air Force Base, Miss. He suffered a compound fracture of his left leg but is reported in good condition. The Fiessingers planned to visit in late March but will now travel Monday with their son Donald, a Navy seaman on leave.

Richard J. Fiessinger W.A. Fiessinger Linden Ave Kessler Air Force, Base Miss Fiessinger Fiessingers Donald Navy

Obituary of Isaac Bronson Chrisman 93 Geneseo resident

Isaac Bronson Chrisman 93 died at his daughter Gertha Rogers home in Geneseo Illinois after a three year decline following a hip fracture. A retired P Lorillard employee of 40 years he lived in Jacksonburg with his wife Mary Elizabeth before her 1934 death. He also lived with daughter Loretta Crowe in Kenton Ohio and is survived by a son Earl Chrisman 16 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are with McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Isaac Bronson Chrisman Gertha Rogers Geneseo Rogers Mr. Chrisman P. Lorillard Company Jacksonburg Mary Elizabeth Chrisman Illinois Loretta Crowe Kenton Earl Chrisman McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Levi H. Lawson Dead at 80 in Germantown

Levi H. Lawson 80 of 121 Baltimore St died at 9 30 a m Friday at his daughter Mrs Hazel Williams Sansbury Route 1 Germantown. He had been in failing health and was moved to Mrs Williams home eight weeks ago. A former fireman at Gardner Board and Carton Co and grocer at Lansbury he is survived by widow Margaret five sons Clifford Chester Otha Lafe and Raymond stationed at Camp Polk two daughters Mrs Williams and Mrs Mary Cox two sisters four brothers 36 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by John Arpp Funeral Home Germantown.

Levi H. Lawson Baltimore St Hazel Williams Sansbury Germantown Lawson Williams Gardner Board and Carton Company Lansbury Margaret Clifford Chester Otha Lafe Raymond Camp Polk Mary Cox John Arpp Funeral Home

Funeral for Nora Estella Shellman in Camden

Funeral services for 67 year old Nora Estella Shellman of 4826 West Third Street Dayton will be held at 2 30 p m Monday at R C Nein and Sons Funeral Home Camden with Rev S L Lowman officiating Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery She died at home Friday William her widower and son Kenneth of Dayton survive along with three sisters Edith Schulz Glenna Berquist and Lillian Barber and one granddaughter Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m Sunday at the funeral home

Camden Nora Estella Shellman West Third St Dayton R. C. Nein and Sons S. L. Lowman Fairmount Cemetery Shellman West Alexandria Camden Brethren Church William Kenneth Edith Schulz Glenna Berquist Lillian Barber Troy

Niemoller Claims Nazism Reviving in Germany

German pastor Martin Niemoe mler who spent eight years in a concentration camp says Nazism is revived in Germany and rivals communism in strength with about three percent following. He told reporters the people lack a unifying cause, turning back to a past ideology.

Los Angeles Germany Martin Niemeeller Niemoeller Hitler

Franklin Toll-Free Dialing Approved By PUC

Franklin and Middletown residents will gain toll-free calls as Ohio Bell gets authority to install dial equipment. Franklin subscribers face a small monthly increase, roughly five cents, to align rates with Middletown while eliminating tolls between the two cities. The Ohio Public Utilities Commission approved the plan after a survey, with 93 percent of Franklin’s 2,506 subscribers approving the change.

Middletown Franklin Ohio Bell Telephone Company Ohio Public Utilities Commission Jesse Hollingsworth Hollingsworth Telephone Company Eugene J. Nolan Examiner PAC S. Middletown Nolan

Major Criminal Docket Set for Butler County Jury Session

One of the largest dockets in years will greet the Butler County grand jury when it reconvenes in special session on March 24. The list ranges from first degree murder to safe cracking and arson, with at least a dozen defendants facing potential long prison terms if indicted and convicted.

Hamilton Butler County Kirksey Terry Benny Wyatt North Seventh St Raymond Ivey Pater Ave Burt Ivey Race St Noah Lee Hensley Marvin Hotel Clinton B. Hensley Pascal Ave James L. McCormick Beverly Benton

Driver Denies Operating Car In Accident On Route 4

State patrolmen checked today to determine the driver of a car involved in a 1:30 a.m. crash on Route 4 north of the Butler Montgomery County line. A southbound car owned by Frank Scearce 37 Franklin struck a car driven by Melvin Sears 33 Dayton. Scearce denied driving. investigation continues.

Route 4 Butler Montgomery County Frank Scearce Anderson St Franklin Melvin Sears North Upland St Dayton Scearce

Sleepy Time Gal Ends With Police Assistance at Theater

Police answered an emergency at the Colonial Theater at 1 30 a m. A woman fell asleep during the show and woke to darkness as it ended. Douglas Barrett and Patrolman Paul Judd said they unlocked a side door to let her out.

Colonial Theater Douglas Barrett Paul Judd

Verbal Approval Ambiguity in Telephone Change Plan

Report notes small majority approval with 80 disapproving and 71 unavailable for comment. The phone company expects losing four subscribers who would have their service removed if the change proceeds. Installation likely by late May or early June.

Grange Master saves Ohio convention call

Dayton Ohio Joseph W Fichter former master of the Ohio State Grange said there is no urgent need for a constitutional convention in Ohio now He spoke at the Ohio Association for Adult Education conference noting a convention would cost about three million dollars and changes could be made by amendments Ohio voters will decide in November on the biennial referendum.

Dayton Joseph W. Fichter Ohio State Grange Ohio Fichter Ohio Association For Adult Education

Presbyterian Units Plan to Unite Across Churches

In Cincinnati three Presbyterian bodies the Presbyterian Church in the USA the Presbyterian Church in the US and the United Presbyterian Church of North America approved a plan to unite. Commissions from each group said only mechanical details remain to be ironed out before completion.

Cincinnati Presbyterian Faith Presbyterian Church In U.S.A United Presbyterian Church of North America

Taxicab Meters To Be Checked By Police Before Installation

Middles town police will check taxicab meters before installation by April 1, per city ordinance. Meters will be tested on a measured mile along South Main Street, with cabs also undergoing mechanical and driver checks. The city will maintain records, issue licenses after exams, and set rates: 30 cents per half mile, 15 cents per extra passenger, 3 dollars waiting time, free rides for children under six with an adult.

Middletown Joseph Blackmore City Commission Chief Blackmore South Main St Blackmore Marwood Rupp

Auto thief trots away with car from local lot

Franklin police report an auto theft occurred at Hilgeford Buick on Van Horn Street. The vehicle, found abandoned on West Fifth Street nearly out of gas, lacked license plates and was easily spotted, police said.

Franklin O.E. Chamberlain Hilgeford Buick Company van Horn St West Fifth St

Bethel A.M.E. pastor leads Day ton service at Wayman church

Rev. D L Davis of Bethel A M E Church will conduct Sunday services at Wayman A M E Church in Dayton at 3 p m with the Senior Choir and congregation. Members meet at 1 p m at Bethel for bus transportation to the event.

D.L. Davis Bethel A.M.E Wayman A.M.E Dayton

Fish Varieties Off Florida Coast Reach Six Hundred

A coastal region between Miami and Key West hosts about 600 known fish varieties. Research highlights the diversity of species in Florida waters and ongoing cataloging efforts by marine scientists.

Florida Coast Miami Key West

Police Briefs: Lucas Arrested for No License in City Patrol

J D Lucas, 21, of 1419 Young Street, arrested at York Avenue and Garfield Street on a charge of failure to have a driver's license. Mary Wilch, 4317 Vannest Avenue, reported the loss of a red billfold downtown yesterday containing $2 and papers.

J. D. Lucas Young St York Ave Garfield St Mary Wilch Vannest Ave

Contractor blocks Coles Road lane for pipe install

L A Waldner reports necessity to close the north traffic lane on Coles Road near Gideon Road until Monday. Torches and barricades are set up as officers state the pipe installation progresses.

L. A. Waldner Coles Rd Gideon Rd

Calling Bulldog Drummond and This Woman Is Dangerous at Paramount

At Paramount theater Saturday showings include Calling Bulldog Drummond at 1 15 4 15 7 20 and 10 20 p m and This Woman Is Dangerous at 2 35 5 40 and 8 45 p m Sunday Steel Town plays at 1 35 7 35 and 9 35 p m. Strand screens Whirlwind at 2 15 5 50 and 9 00 p m plus Hotel Sahara at 3 35 7 10 and 10 10 p m. Anne of the Indies Sundays repeats at 1 15 4 15 7 20 and 10 10 p m Day The Earth Stood Still airs at 2 35 5 35 and 8 40 p m.

Paramount Sahara Anne of the Indies

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aeronca Manufacturing Corporation Prospect Auditor Reeves Jewelers, Inc Central Ave Ohio Engineers ANCE Glenn Wilkinson Grace Baptist Church Wilbraham and Wilmo Howard Sears the God OF the Word WPFB Crcle Isaac B. Chrisman Nora Shellman Niemeller PUC Willie Kennsbrew Jerry Traub North Third St Carl M. Owens Third and Vines Sts Owens PP. Boli Presbyterian Yellow Cab 27 Cab Company 77 Cab Company Myers Brothers Company Dodd Howard Candy Kitchens Colored News Dial Union Sanitary U. S Park and 2Nd Avenue Central Avenue Maytag Melampy Dairy Queen MALTI
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