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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1950

Page

2

Emergency Service Corps Of Boy Scouts To Be Formed Here

An Emergency Service Corps for Boy Scouts to aid local authorities in crises is planned in Middletown. Fire Chief William Fishbaugh will chair the committee with Joe Canter as vice chair, Dr. Ted Martin as field commissioner, and Paul Parker announcing a goal of 32 qualified Explorer Scouts. Training starts with an April 7 meeting at the Civic Association and culminates with an August Court of Honor at Camp Hook.

Boy Scouts William Fishbaugh Emergency Service Corps Committee Joe Canter Middletown Association of Fire Underwriters Ted Martin Monroe Paul Parker United States Civic Association Camp Hook Emergency Service Corps Paul Wilson Middletown Safety Council Delbert Mann The Safety Council Fishbaugh Tom Carmody John Otterbein Canter Fire Underwriters Parker and Martin Moundbuilders Area Council

YMCA Camping Officials Named

YMCA board selects a special camp committee with C. E. Blair Murray Jacobs Mrs Leon Wolfe Richard Ailmer and Kirk Strodtbeck to coordinate camp Hook use. Strodtbeck announced five delegates to Ohio West Virginia YMCA meeting in April 2021 in Columbus. Younger Members Council introduced with C Clark Jr Harry Holiday Dr John Harkrader Glenn Ellison and Dr William Storer. Jack Baltzell reports Open House set for Friday March 31 6 to 9 pm as combined fundraiser annual meeting and recognition service.

Ymca Board of Directors Boy Scout Counsell Camp Hook C. E. Blair Murray Jacobs Leon Wolfe Richard Ailmer Kirk Strodtbeck Strodtbeck Ohio-West Virginia C. Clark, Jr Harry Holiday Ohn Harkrader Glenn Ellison William Storer Jack E. Baltzell YMCA Card

Break-in at Camp Recreation Hall on Great Miami River

Campbell Gard caretaker reports Wednesday morning intruders forced open a door to Camp Recreation Hall. They tore a 9 by 6 foot cabinet containing mounted fish from a gift case by William B. Shuler, removing one fish with a screwdriver and carrying away a sailfish five feet long along with two mounted ducks and a goose. Deputies Emanuel and Schultheiss investigated.

Camp Campbell Gard Emanuel Richard Schultheiss

Soviet General Chanchibadze Dies at 49

Col. Gen. thyry Chanchibadze, a chronicle Soviet commander in World War II campaigns in the Crimea Baltic and East Prussia, died Tuesday after a long illness. He was 49.

Woscow Thyry Chanchibadze Crimea Baltic East Prussia

New Fire House To Be Discussed In Mayfield

The Mayfield Volunteer Firemen's Association will discuss a new building to house the fire truck ordered by Lemon Township Trustees for the Mayfield subdivision. The meeting is at Mayfield School and is open to residents interested in better fire protection.

Lemon Township Mayfield Subdivision Mayfield Volunteer Firemen’s Association Mayfield School

Red Cross Drive To Reach Quotas In Town

Indications are Middle town will meet its goal in the Red Cross fund campaign, says General Chairman D. H. Malcom. Final tallies await division reports, likely several days. Local drive for 15717 ended yesterday as captains continue collections with heartwarming public response and several organizations reaching 100 percent of quota.

Middletown Red Cross Fund D. H. Malcom Malcom

Hamilton Man Hurt In Crash Of Car and Truck

Edward Wendling, 23, of 449 Forrest Ave, Hamilton, was injured when his car collided with a semi tractor driven by Henry Evans, 41, on the Hamilton-Trenton Rd at 4 50 p m. Wendling had facial cuts and knee abrasions, the car was demolished, and he was fined 50 dollars plus costs for reckless operation before Mayor Harry Stretcher.

Edward Wendling Forrest Ave Hamilton Henry Evans Hamilton-Trenton Wendling Harry Stretcher Trenton

Vital Statistics: Mrs Eva Balls and Mrs Clara Robison

Mrs Eva Balls of Cracy California and Mrs Clara Louise Robison listed in vital statistics. Robison aged 82 resides at 803 Columbia Ave. The notice records ages and addresses of the individuals involved.

Eva Balls Cracy Calif Clara Louise Robison Columbia Ave

Franklin Babies: Three Girls Reported

Mr and Mrs Walter Conley at 29 East Fourth Street Franklin welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs William Day at 910 Central Avenue Franklin welcomed a girl today. Mr and Mrs George Price at 834 South Main Street Franklin welcomed a girl today.

Walter Conley East Fourth St Franklin William Day Central Ave George Price South Main St Margaret Clapp Arthur McCann, Jr Arthur McCann Wilbraham Wilson Forney Hill Ave Ralph McWhorter Middletown Wilmer C. Blair George Parks Carolina St Robert F. Newton South Main Clark Chesnut River St Ralph Clevenger Curtis St James Lidge Sycamore St

Marriage Licenses Reported in Hamilton and Middletown

Harold G. Lunsford 23 a office machine repairman of Hamilton and Evelyn M. Forman 20 a stenographer of Somerville Route wed. Owen Marvin Case 19 a salesman of 1823 Fleming Rd. and Catherine Jasbel DeBolt 18 a waitress of 201 North Clinton St. both of Middletown received licenses.

Harold G. Lunsford Hamilton Evelyn M. Forman Somerville Owen Marvin Case Fleming Rd Catherine Jasbel DeBolt North Clinton St Middletown

Hospital Inpatient Notices and Dismissals Summary

A historical hospital column lists multiple inpatients including Donald Ingram of Askew Avenue and Carol Ann Long, daughter of the Longs of Henry Street, under medical care, with others like John Haddix and Randa Hayes receiving surgical treatment. The same report records numerous patient dismissals and names many residents by street and family without further context.

Donald Ingram Askew Ave Clarence Burnett South Sutphin St John W. Mack Garfield St Thomas Tincher Warren Rd Carol Ann Long Frank Long Henry St Edith Stine Camden John Haddix Charles St Sandra Sue Haven Henry Haven Germantown Martha Fleming Millard Fleming Navaho St Milton Snyder Middletown Catherine Sixt Stanley St William Raines Wayne Ave Mina Pulley Lebanon Randa Hayes Ond John Hayes Plumit

Contests Open For Ohio Junior Vegetable Growers

Vermilion Ohio AP reports the National Junior Vegetable Growers Association launched the 1950 production marketing contest for youths 12 to 21 across Ohio. Prizes total six thousand dollars for winners.

Vermilion, O National Junior Vegetable Growers Association Ohio

Legion Votes Support Of Hoover Report On Veterans Affairs

Middletown Post American Legion backed the Hoover Report on veterans affairs while opposing a national resolution to reject all Hoover proposals until study. E A Lampe led defense of the VA as is, arguing Hoover changes protect disabled veterans. The group also approved a new private taproom procedure, initiated 14 new members, and awarded eight essay prizes. James Kraft received the Eagle Scout honor, presented by E J Goldschmidt Jr.

Legion Hoover Veterans’ Affairs Leton E.A. Lampe Lampe Veterans Administration Ed. Schmid, Jr Schmid Paul R. Long Rodger Cotter Carleton Clark, Jr Calvin Lloyd Raymond Brown Middletown Mary Jo Davison Lee Saylor Janet Johnson Donald Barker Constance Perkins Gene Phillips Sue Lawrence Lynn Learey James Kraft Carl Kraft Elm St E. J. Goldschmidt, Jr Mound Builders Area Council of Boy Scouts

Wilmer Named Vice Chairman of Ohio Building Code Panel

State Sen Richard A Wilmer of Middletown was named vice chairman of a 30 member committee to rewrite Ohio s building code by Sen Clingan Jackson chairman of the Ohio Program Committee in Columbus The panel led by Linzell as chair and Cassell as secretary will survey housing facilities at the governor s request Wilmer has sponsored two building code bills previously one for adoption by reference and another to form a drafting commission both moving through the legislature before stalling at year end

Richard A. Wilmer Middletown Ohio Clingan Jackson Columbus O. Linzell F. K. Cassell Frank J. Lausche Wilmer Senate House Judiciary Committee House Ohio Program Commission

Republican Women Hear M A Coyle At Meeting

Martin A. Coyle, chairman of the Butler County Republican Executive Committee, spoke to the Middletown Women's Republican club at Mrs. Co. D. Boyd's home 2 The Alameda. He outlined the upcoming primary elections and the executive board's functions. The club elected three delegates and three alternates for the April 14 state convention in Cincinnati.

Martin A. Coyle Butler County Republican Executive Committee Middletown Boyd Central

Wayne Students Present Fixin Aunt Fanny Play

Wayne Township School will stage the Junior-Senior class play Fixin Aunt Fanny on Friday March 17 at 8 pm. Cast includes Patty Fall Robert Vanderpool Ray Zeller Dorothy Pfeiffer Harry Schaefer David Taulbee Mary Wilson Joan Nitterhouse Betty McIntosh Marjorie Lou Root Chester Miller and Robert Beatty. Director is Miss Joan Pater.

Maple water used to battle blaze near Urbana

When water ran out neighbors poured 150 gallons of maple water on the burning home of James Arrow smith four miles west of Urbana yesterday. The house was destroyed. Maple water is the sap used to make maple syrup.

Urbana James Arrowsmith

At the Movies Paramount and Strand Showings

Paramount screens Kid from Texas with Audie Murphy and Gale Storm at 1:15 4:10 7:10 and 10 p m and Free for All with Robert Cummings and Ann Blyth at 2:45 5:45 and 8:45 p m Strand features Fugitive with Henry Fonda and Delores Del Rio at 1:15 4 6:50 and 9:50 p m and Saludos Amigos at 3:15 6:05 and 9:05 p m Friday Prince of Peace with Ginger Prince and Millard Coody at 1:30 4 6:30 and 9 p m.

Paramount Texas Audie Murphy Gale Storm Robert Cummings Ann Blyth Henry Fonda Delores del Rio Saludos Amigos Ginger Prince Millard Coody

Two New Miami Youths Hurt By Hit Skip

Two New Miami youths Charles Farthing age 12 and Dale Farthing age 10 were seriously injured when struck by an unknown driver near Four Mile Creek. They were taken to Mercy Hospital with injuries including a fractured leg and shock. Deputy Louis Fritz said the boys were with their father Garney Farthing when a black Buick convertible sideswiped a bridge and hit them. A hub cap was found at the scene.

Hamilton New Miami Accient Mercy Hospital Charles Farthing Dale Farthing Garney Farthing Seven Mile Ave Charles Louis Fritz Four Mile Creek Fritz

License Tag Sales In Lag In 1950 Color Scheme

The deputy registrar Thomas A. Galeese notes a slump in license tag sales this week at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Motorists must show their bills of sale to obtain a new plate. The 1950 plate will be black numerals on yellow. deadline to drive with 1949 plates is midnight Friday March 31. Office hours are 9 to 5:30 weekdays and 9 to 4 Saturday at 1517 Central Ave.

Thomas A. Galeese Bureau of Motor Vehicles Galeese Bureau Central Ave

Cornerstone Laying Ceremony For Chapel Scheduled On Sunday

Middletown readies a Sunday cornerstone laying for a new chapel in Woodside Cemetery timed for 3 p m. The event, part of the War Memorial project, will feature keynote remarks by Ben Bender and Martin Coffey and a multi faith program with clergy from Union Baptist Church Beth Sholom St Peter Claver and First Methodist.

Middletown Arlington Woodside Cemeter American Legion William Verity War Memorial Committee Verity Edward Portsmouth E. B. Sickle Ben Bender Bender Martin V. Coffey War Memorial Fund Campaign Committee R. L. Robinson Union Baptist Church David Korb Beth Sholom Paul Golembiewski St. Peter Claver Mission Kenneth Learey First Methodist Church Council of Coffey War Memorial Advisory Committee The War Mothers the Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars Chamber of Commerce George Denny

Also Mentioned on This Page

Emergency Service Corps of Camp Recreation Red Cross Richard Wilmer State Building Code Group M. A. Coyle Wayne Eversharp, Inc Miami Ww. Bell Bendix N. Broad Sanitone Gough-Lamb New York Dad
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