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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1952

Page

2

New Bridge At Poasttown Not Likely In Near Future

City commissioners heard a letter from State Highway Director T. J. Kauer stating the Poasttown bridge and Route 4 upgrades are not yet fundable. He said the project is in advance planning but will move only by priority and funds, while local concerns on sewer, drainage, and road safety were also discussed.

Poasttown Kauer T. J. Kauer Pineswee Safety Council Middletown 9 Trader and Labor Council Labor Civil Service Commission Gus Miles Harry Andreas Baltimore St Charles Harris Pearl St Roy Davis Beech St Richard A. Wilmer Harold Goetz Wilmer Park Board Middletown Ial Commission Shafer-Neibar Lylburn Rd Highview Rd Arlington Knolls

City Commission Votes to Send Middle Team Wire of Congratulations

The City Commission unanimously approved sending a telegram to the Middle basketball team. Chairman Francis Carmody urged including congratulations for an excellent season and high hopes they will be State Champion, saying he is optimistic they will win.

Francis Carmody Carmody

Okinawa and Harem Girl Showings at Paramount

At Paramount theater on Thursday and Friday the films Okinawa and Harem Girl are scheduled with showings at 1 15, 3 30, 6 00, 8 20 and 10 40 p.m for Okinawa and 2 20, 4 40, 7 10 and 9 30 p.m for Harem Girl. Strand theater also offers Swamp 1623 at 1 15, 3 30, 5 50, 8 10 and 6 25 p.m and Caged Fury at 2 20, 4 40, 7 00 and 9 25 p.m.

Okinawa

Spring Arrives as Old Sol Shines in Middletown Ohio

Vernal equinox at 11 14 a m marks spring entry in Middletown with a 55 degree reading and bright sun. Forecast calls for mainly cloudy skies and 36 to 42 degree temperatures tonight, then showers and cooler Friday.

Middletown Ohio

More Water Cut Offs Due Saturday

Water Works Department will turn off water at intervals Saturday for several areas. Maintenance foreman Robert Mettler announced locations including Curtis to Yankee, Grove to Penfield, Penfield to Garfield, Fairmount to Grove, and Baltimore to Woodlawn with service expected to resume around 5 p.m.

Water Works Department Robert Mettler Curtis First Yankee Girard Garfield Fairmount Woodlawn Parkview Grove Calumet Yankeee Prospect Penfield Coby Baltimore Young Richmond Fairfield

Bennett Dayton Speaker Discusses Birth Injuries Impact

Dr. Roger F.E. Bennett spoke to Sinclair College Dayton Child Physiology Class on birth injuries and child physiology. Bennett heads the cerebral palsy division at the Dayton Academy of Osteopathic Medicines. The Wars of the Roses in 15th century England were notably brutal.

Roger FE. Bennett Sinclair College Dayton Bennett Department of Child Welfare Dayton Academy of Osteopathic Medicines England

Black-Masked Pair Rob Spur Service Station Holt

Franklin officers report two masked men robbed the Spur service station at Sixth and Main at 5 30 a m stealing 22 50 in cash. Attendant Lonnie Mullins said the duo forced him to the office and warned against alarms for 10 minutes. They fled on foot east on Sixth Street leaving a faulty muffler sound from a car. Police compare suspects to a recent West Carrollton holdup.

Franklin Sixth and Main Sts Lonnie Mullins Hollywood Addition O. E. Chamberlain Mullins Chamberlain Sixth St

Safe Found After $150 Missing From Local Ice Cream Shop

The theft of a safe containing about $150 led to a police investigation. The Gem City Ice Cream Company at 412 Clark Street was entered likely through a rear door after 11 p.m. Wednesday. The safe was later found behind the Ohio Grocery at 323 Clark Street with company records inside. Captain Ralph Bauer reported the incident and the ongoing inquiry.

Ralph Bauer Gem City Ice Cream Company Clark St Ohio Bauer

Soldiers From Area Return From Korean War in San Francisco

Two area servicemen among 1,411 returning today aboard the Navy transport Lt. Raymond Beaudoin which docked at San Francisco. Sgt. Richard A. Boyer of Franklin and Sgt. Charles R. McWilliams of 410 E Avenue Hamilton were among the coming home group.

Navy Raymond Beaudoin San Francisco Richard A. Boyer Franklin Charles R. McWilliams E Ave Hamilton

Explorer Post 211 to Tour Sorg Paper Company

Explorer Scout Post 211 sponsored by the Eagles Lodge will conduct an industrial hike on March 24 touring the Sorg Paper Company. Post advisor Leroy Dearth says Explorers should meet at the lodge hall at 7 p.m.

Explorer Scout Post The Eagles Lodge Sorg Paper Company Post Leroy Dearth

Sorg To Be Host To 350 Here Tonight

The Sorg Paper Company marks its centennial with a dinner at the Manchester Hotel tonight. Principal speaker Judge James Stewart of the Ohio Supreme Court will attend along with leaders W. W. Sebald of Armco and Don Driscoll of Sorg. About 350 guests are expected after a cocktail party.

Sorg Paper Company Manchester James Stewart Ohio State Supreme Court Cincinnati Stewart M.A. Follman U. S. Playing Card Company W. W. Sebald Armco Steel Corporation Donald G. Driscoll John A. Aull, Jr

Theft Charge Is Dismissed for Francis Cox

Auto theft charge against Francis Cox of Middletown Route 1 was dismissed for lack of evidence as he appeared before Squire J E Jackson. Cox had overturned a car driven by him owned by Cecil Bush of 63 South Main Street. He had been fined $10 and costs previously for driving without a license.

Francis Cox Middletown Cox Squire J. E. Jackson Cecil Bush South Main St Trenton

Police Briefs Include Disorderly Conduct Charge and Theft

Jesse Earls 25 of 1822 North Ave was charged with disorderly conduct after being taken into custody in the 1300 block of Central Ave. A wife, seeking safety with relatives, said her husband threatened her life and the case was referred to the Butler County sheriff. Floyd Duffy of 121 Shafer St reported a stolen basketball hoop valued at $7.50.

Jesse Earls North Ave Central Ave Butler County Sheriff's Office Floyd Duffy Shafer St

Red Cross Fund Drive 93 Percent Of Goal In 1952 Campaign

Donations total 29570.03 or 93 percent of the 31815 quota. Campaign will continue this week if top is not reached, with extended efforts through the month due to high need. Industrial and group totals beat goals, while some divisions have yet to report or finish drives.

Red Cross Armco Middletown Automotive Group

New Factory To Rise In Germantown

Germantown reports construction began yesterday on a 40000 factory for Atlas Casting Company led by Charles R Briggs. The plant will occupy a two acre lot at the north end of Kelly Street, replacing a building lost in a February 27 fire. Atlas expects operations in six to eight weeks and will employ about 50 workers in a fireproof one story concrete block structure with a steel deck roof. The company is handling construction with a building permit issued Monday.

Germantown Atlastie Casting Company Charles R. Briggs Kelly St Briggs Miamisburg Atlas Riggs

Car Crash Causes Minor Injury And $400 Damage

A 7:29 a.m. wreck on South Ave in front of 2411 South Ave left passenger Joe Blashock with a small cut on his right hand he refused medical aid. LaRue Ginter driver of the car, said sun in his eyes and steamed windshield prevented seeing Ernest Pitts parked truck trailer at 2411 South Ave. Vehicle damage estimated at $400 to the car and $10 to the truck.

South Ave Joe Blashock Lafayette Ave LaRue Ginter West Middletown Elk Creek Rd Ernest Pitts Pitts Ginter

Michael DiSalle to Speak at Local Elks Temple Tonight

Former Toledo mayor and former OPS price chief Michael V DiSalle speaks at 6 30 p m before Elks at the Elks Temple. He recently resigned as OPS director to seek the Democratic U S Senate nomination while planning a non political address. Local voters may hear remarks aimed at southern Ohio.

Five By Five Michael V Ffor Vincent DiSalle Toled Price OPS Elks Elks Temple DiSalle Office of Price Stabilization Toledo U. S Ohio Truman

Scouts Build Birdhouse Entries for Home Builders Show

The Mound Builders Area Council invites all scouts to a birdhouse contest held as part of the Home Builders Show at Cincinnati Garden in April 1927. Scouts from Newport Cincinnati and Hamilton councils participate with over 40 entries registered. mail one entry blank per third house by March 29 to council offices.

Mound Builders Area Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati Garden Scout Paul Parker Newport Cincinnati Hamilton Parker Civic Association

Safety Division Delays Middletown Inspection

Middletown Safety Council industrial division postpones the 11 a.m. inspection at Middletown High School due to the opening round of the state Class A basketball tournament. George Bryan says the tour of manual training labs will be held at 11 a.m. next Thursday.

Middletown Safety Council Middletown High School George Bryan

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