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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1948

Page

14

Additional Money Is Sought For Ohio Waterway Program

Ohio Republicans Bricker Taft and others urged Senate approval of 3.565 million dollars for flood control and navigation projects in Ohio. House already passed 10.923 million for the program starting July 1, with funds sought for Massillon, Muskingum River reservoirs, Cuyahoga River improvements, Portsmouth-New Boston wall, Rocky Fork reservoir, Martins Ferry wall, Big Walnut Creek, and Dillon dam. Local officials backed the requests while some legislators urged caution and investigations before more spending.

Washington Massillon Muskingum River Cleveland Cuyahoga River Portsmouth New Boston Rocky Fork Scioto River Martins Ferry Big Walnut Creek Columbus Dillon Zanesville J. Harry McGregor Ohio McGregor P. W. Griffiths William M.corry Zanesville Chamber of Commerce Budget Bureau Corry Senators Carson Muskingum Rocky Fork Creek Bricker W. E. Owens Ohio Division of Conservation and Natural

Judge to Rule on Admittance of Documents in Glass Trust Trial

U S District Judge Frank L Kloeb was to rule today on admitting certain documents into the anti trust trial of eight major flat glass firms Defense lawyers objected to government reading correspondence between Bakers Brothers Co Okmulgee Okla and Blackford Window Glass Co Vincennes Ind The government charges the firms conspired to buy and consolidate smaller glass companies Yesterday minutes from the January 9 1937 directors meeting of Fource Glass Co Clarksburg W Va were offered to show directors instructed their president to buy and merge five small glass companies The minutes discussed buying Rolland Glass Co Adamston Flat Glass Co Scohy Sheet Glass Co and the Blackford window line

Toledo, C U. S Frank L. Kloeb Bakers Brothers Company Okmulgee Okla Blackford Window Glass Company Vincennes Ind Fource Glass Company Clarksburg W. Va Fource Rolland Glass Company Adamston Flat Glass Company Scohy Sheet Glass Company Sisterville Blackford Window Glass

Accused Check Forger Sought in Buffalo

FBI sought Mark A. Hanna III great grandson of U S Sen Marcus Hanna of Ohio on charges of depositing 60000 in forged checks. Two 30000 checks bore forged signatures of uncle H Hanna of Cleveland. Hanna was arrested January 31 1937 in New York City as a Cleveland fugitive given suspended sentence for forgery and placed on two years probation.

Buffalo N. Y Mark A. Hanna, III U. S Marcus Hanna Ohio FBI Hanna Henry W. Killeen, Jr H. Hanna Cleveland New York City

Freight shipments to rise in Ohio Valley in 1948

Railroad official J. P. Dockter predicted agri cultural implements would climb 28.8 percent in the second quarter of 1948 over 1947 in the Ohio Valley. He spoke at the Ohio Valley Transportation Advisory Board and also forecast 5.7 percent more petroleum, 4.1 percent more lumber shipments, and a 1.1 percent overall carload rise.

Columbus Ohio Valley J. P. Dockter Cincinnati Car Service The Association of American Railroads Ohio Valley Transportation Advisory Board Dockter

Court Ruling Has No Effect On High School Bible Class

Middletown school superintendent Wade E. Miller says a Supreme Court decision banning religious instruction in public schools does not affect Middletown. He notes non sectarian Bible and moral instruction are taught as literature and history, not religion, and local boards oversee policy. The ruling sparked nationwide debate on religion in education and church state issues.

Supreme Court Middletown Wade E. Miller Illinois America

Birds Indicted by Butler County Grand Jury

Hamilton Ohio AP reports the Butler County Grand Jury formally indicted the local birds crowding the courthouse area. The panel urged County Commissioners to remove and remedy unhealthy unsanitary and unsightly conditions caused by the feathered presence.

Hamilton, O Butler County Butler County Grand Jury

Electric Wage Talks Resume at Pittsburgh

Wage contract negotiations between Sennen Electric Corporation and CIO United Electric Workers resume in Pittsburgh after earlier sessions in New York. The union, representing about 75,000 Westinghouse plant workers nationwide, seeks a substantial wage increase while the company notes only non economic matters have been discussed for now amid mergers involving Harding Glass and Fourco Company.

Pittsburgh Sennen Electric Corporation

Radio Programs Tonight Schedule Highlights

A radio lineup lists 5:00 When A Girl Marries 5:30 Just Plain Bit 6:00 Is This Your Story Ramona Rendezvous 7:00 Supper Club 7:30 Lets Take A Look 9:30 Mr District Attorney. Channel guide features diverse dramas and talk shows through the evening.

Ramona

City Beat: Blue Serenade Air Castles at Bullfrog Nite Club

Wednesday schedule lists KC RC S50 K Treasury Band and Western College Turntable in a night of music at Bullfrog Nite Club. City Council briefs include Racket Smashers l in updates.

Treasury Band Bullfrog Nite Club Air Castles

Ohio Counties Map Plans For Taxation Fight

A 61 county subcommittee in Ohio appointed three officials to draft proposals for a Columbus meeting on April 27. The plan seeks legislative or constitutional fixes after a Roseville Pottery ruling raised tax appeals on personal property. Proposals aim to redefine real estate as fully taxable or raise personal property value to 100 percent. Appointees are Lorain Prosecutor William Wickens and assistants Ralph Edwards and Saul Danaceau.

Cleveland Ohio Ysterday Columbus State Supreme Court Roseville Pottery Company Muskingum County Lorain County William G. Wickens Cuyahoga Ralph W. Edwards Saul S. Danaceau

Lenten Service Planned Tonight at St Pauls Church

The sixth midweek Lenten service gathers at 7 30 p m in the sanctuary of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church. Mrs Harold Conn plays organ and directs the choir with guest violinist Miss Vera Schirmeyer cellist and Miss Agatha Evers as soloist. The Senior and Girls Vested Choirs sing Beneath the Cross of Jesus and He That Dwelleth in the Secret Place. The Rev Harold H Jung delivers the Lenten meditation Speaking and Listening.

St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Harold Conn Howard Wren Vera Schirmeyer Marsh Agatha Evers the Christ O'Hara Harold H. Jung

Two Homicide Cases Listed In Jury Report

Butler County Grand Jury reported 24 true bills after a three day session. Dorsey J. Sorrell of Middletown faces second degree murder for the fatal cutting of William Mayhon. Jack Hoskins of Hamilton is indicted for the fatal January East Avenue crash that killed Floyd Hamblin.

Hamilton Butler County Grand Jury Dorsey J. Sorrell Middletown William Mayhon Mayhon Veterans’ Hospital Louisville Jack Hoskins Floyd Hamblin East Avenue John Winnington Warren Osborne Lloyd Miller Ted Frank Adkins Dillard Jones Wister Lindsay Selma Briggs Finley Murphy Donald Siebenauer Union Township Burgh DeBord James Bowling Charlie Smith A. W. Wood Charles W. Hunt Ollie Day Lemon Township Wallace Wells Donald South Ed. Lubbers Alvin Drury, Jr Adam and Zinn Elizabeth Weaver Robert Thomas Leonard Bennie Smith Oxford Don Seeley Chester Earl Roach J. D. McVeigh J. D. McVey Kenneth Allison Sheehan Floyd Riddell Taylor Riley Charles Benson Marion Short

WCTU Focuses on County Option Initiative in Ohio

Miss Mary B. Ervin Ohio WCTU president urges six month drive for county option via initiative and referendum. Petitions require about 70 000 signatures from 1946 governor vote, targeting 44 counties to avoid duplicate names, with support from Anti-Saloon League and Council of Churches. Speakers include Dr. Charles R. Hamilton and 85 S. McNaught.

Columbus Mary B. Ervin WCTU Ohio Hillsboro Anti-Saloon League Council of Churches Secretary of State 98Th General Assembly Miss Ervin Charles R. Hamilton Prohibition Party P. McNaught Ohio Anti-Saloon League

Post finds few married members in Osceola Mills VFW

Osceola Mills Pennsylvania reports that a survey of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post shows only 39 of 1202 members are married. The small percentage reflects a predominance of single veterans in the organization.

Osceola Mills Veterans of Foreign Wars Post

Ohio gas tax attacked by proleum group in Youngstown

Ohio gasoline tax policy drew sharp criticism from the proleum industry committee led by executive secretary John L. Marsh. He cited 1947 gas tax receipts at 64.7 million dollars and argued taxes unfairly burden motorists while highway funding rises.

Youngstown Ohio Proleum Industry Committee John L. Marsh Marsh

Scout Leaders Training Begins Monday for three Scouting Levels

Local Boy Scout leaders start a multi part training plan that will pause for summer and resume in fall. James Purvis chairs the training, with John H. Cox directing the senior leader course. First session for the 15 year old and older group is 7 30 p m Monday in the Armco Research Building conference room. Cub leader training directed by George Hill with Charles Lockmeyer assisting meets March 24 at 7 30 p m in the Civic Association. Scoutmaster training, led by O M Carter, starts April 1, 7 p m, at the Civic Association. Continuous coverage includes unit organization, program planning, hiking, camping, records, reports, crafts and ceremonies.

James Purvis John H. Cox Armco Charles Lockmeyer George Hill Hill Civic Association Sisting Hill Wallace Frayer O. M. Carter

Civil Service Exam Announced for Physicist Positions

The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination for physicist posts at 3397 to 5905 dollars yearly in Washington D C and nearby Virginia and Maryland. Most openings are in the National Bureau of Standards. No written test. qualification by training and experience. must have physics education totaling 4 years and one to four years of professional physics work. Graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience. Further details and forms available from the commission's local secretary Paul H Habig at the Postoffice.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Washington D. C Virginia Maryland National Bureau of Standards Commission Paul H. Habig

Y Memberships Rise in 1947 Despite Fewer Activities

YMCA figures show 3,718 members in 1947, up 255 from 1946, while participation in activities fell to 29,000 due to staffing gaps in women and girls programs. Net deficit reached 358 dollars, with budget strain from higher room rentals and membership costs. Largest activity was 235 groups hosting 3,749 meetings. YMCA earned 80,660 dollars, with 23,427 dollars in contributions led by the Civic Association.

Perons YMCA Ralph C. Knight Knight Civic Association

Two Yugoslavs Sentenced To Die For Sabotage

In Belgrade two leaders of a major state food cooperative were sentenced to death for saboteur acts. A third defendant received life at hard labor for allegedly speculating with public funds, black marketeering Yugoslav products, selling state secrets, and sending substandard materials to external contractors, harming Yugoslavia's commercial standing.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Trieste

Master Mason Meetings Scheduled This Weekend

Notices show Master Mason lodge meetings on Saturday and Monday with dinners and services planned. Also announced are obituaries for Minnie Helton Beenisers, Gertrude Carpenter, William Henry Zooley, and infant son of Silas Kelly, with funeral details through Baker Funeral Home and McCoy Leff-Arrangements.

DODGE Ferson Ogres Bashford Minnie Helton Carl Beenisers Miamisburg Dau Harlan Helton Fosourdeville Baker Funeral Home Howard Sears Germantown Jos. R. Baker & Son Zooley William Henry Atte Effie Cooley Manchester Ave Middletown Baker and Sowrence E. R. Turner Woodside R. Baker & Son

In Memoriam for Hus band and Father Passed Away

In memory of our beloved husband and father who died on March 17 1944. We recall his gentle care and patient smile with sorrow and love. Also in loving memory of Edward Zuiderhoek who passed away March 17 1945. We miss you now, our hearts are heavy, your memory lives on with Ruby and son Edward. Funeral home notices follow.

Ann Ears Mother Edward Zuiderhoek Ruby Edward

Help Wanted Classified Fragments and Lost Plate Notice

A fragmentary help wanted and lost item listing shows entries for ironing and washing services, home tasks, and a missing auto license plate 30A7 reported in Franklin area. Telephone contacts accompany scattered job and domestic service notices among the damaged ad text.

Franklin Middletown

Stock Clerk Wanted for Local Radio Lab Job

Job ad seeks a reliable married man aged 30 to 50 to handle business in the county. No delivery or collection. Permanent employment with training in radio and television service. Apply in person Radio Lab 1379 Central.

W Milo Spiritualist Medium Promises Personal Insight

An advertisement touts W Milo as a renowned medium who can reveal the object of your visit and resolve personal and business problems. It claims he provides proof of power to innermost thoughts and unraveled issues, inviting a reading with no charge unless satisfied.

Conour

Not Responsible Notice on Debts Asserted

Not responsible notice from Bernard Henry stating he will not be held responsible for any debts contracted by anyone other than himself on and after March 15. Signed: Bernard Henry, 1309 First Ave. Also includes business hours and address at 115 Canal St for life readings with a $2.00 fee, Sunday closure.

Bernard Henry

Residential Curtain Cleaning and Child Care Ads

A garbled classified page offers services and child care ads. Includes curtain washing and stretching, wallpaper cleaning, washing and repairing, Venetian blind care, and in home elder or child care with various contact phones. Locations include Webster and Yankee Rd. Ads emphasize work guarantee and reasonable prices.

King's Slip Yankee Rd

Job openings for steady work at growing retail firm

PRODUCTION MEN needed for steady employment with advancement in a growing retail food organization. Respond with Box 12 in a Journal stating desired salary. EN-BUILDING CONTRACTORS COURSE CARPENTRY AND MILK WORK INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS 813 1ST NATIONAL ANE BUILDING HAMILTON OHIO PHONE HAMILTON 33767.

International Correspondence Schools ANE Hamilton Ohio Hamilton

Salesman Wanted for Middletown Store Lineup

Job notice seeks a capable man for direct-store selling across Middletown area. Applicants must list qualifications in box 43 of the Journal. Includes products for race stories, food series, and restaurant supply lines.

Middletown

Manpower Wanted At Journal Mill And Clothing Firm

Classified ad seeks high school graduates for clerkship and plant work at a Philadelphia area mill with advancement, salary details via box 50. Another line offers farm and yard work, single men, and a retail clothing job with reliable credit experience at 037 Central Ave.

Reliable Credit Clothing Co Central Ave

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