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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1950

Page

2

Probation Officer Proposed by Butler County Bar Group

A Butler County Bar Association committee reviewed contentions on creating a full time adult probation officer for criminal cases. Former Judge Robert M. Sohn Jr. reported more data would be assembled and a recommendation prepared for the annual meeting March 30 in Middletown. Judges urge a probation department to tighten supervision of released offenders and ensure enforcement of court orders and restitution payments.

Butler County Bar Association Robert M. Sohngen Middletown Common Pleas F. B. Cramer

Four Pastors Discuss Church Role In Community

In Manchester Hotel, eighty educators, industry reps, and clergy heard four Middletown pastors discuss church function in the community. The final 1950 Industry-Education conference session urged shared problems across church, school, and business and the need for trust and cooperation.

Manchester John I. Parr First Baptist Church Russell Galloway First Presbyterian Church Middletown Kenneth Learey First Methodist Church Learey H. H. Jung St. Paul's Mr. Jung W. D. Brock First Church of Christ Paul Goliembiewski St. Peter Claver Mission Charles FE. Stutenroth Wade E. Miller

Colored News: Sewing Club Hosts Luncheon at Mrs Mack Home

The Rose Bud Sewing club met at 1314 Garfield St hosted by Mrs Diana Mack with Ada Dukes as hostess. Luncheon followed for members including Mrs Henry Griffin and Mrs Mary Lou Benton. Revival services continue at Church of God under Elder A L Allen from Xenia.

Rose Bud Sewing Club Diana Mack Garfield St Ada Dukes Henry Griffin Mary Lou Benton Banner Sweeney Pearlie Bryant Anna Ringer Lydia Thomas Church of God Eleventh Ave Lincoln St A. L. Allen Xenia

Four Are Killed In Plane Crash Near Llandow

A Bristol freight plane on a test flight crashed near Llandow in South Wales, killing the pilot and three passengers. Eyewitnesses say the aircraft burst apart in the air while making a turn, amid memories of a Tudor airliner disaster in March.

Cardiff Wales Llandow South Wales Bristol Bristol Aeroplane Company

Russian Whaling Fleet Returning From Antarctic Voyage

Moscow reported the Soviet whaling fleet is returning from the Antarctic after a highly successful season. The commander cited by a report indicates the Soviet catch in the Antarctic is increasing yearly.

Moscow Antarctic

Paroled bank robber kills wife then commits suicide

In Des Moines a paroled bank robber named Dale I. Holeman, 38, killed his wife Blanche, 46, in their apartment yesterday. After a standoff with 16 officers using tear gas, Holeman shot himself as police closed in, ending a case that began when he tried to enlist a friend to help dispose of the body.

Des Moines Paul Castelline Dale I Jack) Holeman Blanche Holeman George Palmer CIO United Rubber Workers Iowa

Farmers To Increase Surplus Of Farm Stocks Indicated

Washington AP reports favorable weather may boost farm stocks, with potential government costs rising as farmers plant more corn soybeans sorghum dry beans oats and peanuts. The Agriculture Department forecasts 389 million bushels of potatoes and large increases in soybean plantings, signaling possible surpluses and policy actions to curb production next year.

Washington Agriculture Department Goa

School strike is called off at Greensburg High

AKRON AP Students at Greensburg High School ended their strike after 13 suspended classmates were reinstated. The 13 had been suspended for leaving campus during lunch periods, triggering a 200-student strike protesting a 25 minute lunch and dismissal rules. Reinstated students receive zeros for Thursday through Monday, but need not sign behavior pledges.

Akron, C Greensburg High School Greensburg Board of Education M. Webb Webb

Woman and two men held in Ogden theft report

A discharged soldier identifies himself as Leslie Childers of Cincinnati and says he was robbed of 1400 after meeting a woman at a tavern then two men. He was found unconscious in a Roy, Utah, car by Marshal R J Michael and is aiding local investigators. A National Geographic Safety note follows about 1,150,000 Indians in North America at Columbus's time.

Ogden, Utah Leslie Childers Cincinnati Camp Stoneman Cal Japan Childers Ogden R. J. Michael Roy Sheriff's Office Michael Ohio National Geographic North America

Y Camp Committee Convenes Monday

Murray Jacobs reports at YMCA Boys Work Committee meeting that boys may sell soap bars to fund summer camp fees. The group graded a national manual The Marks of Good Boys Work, based on a survey of 80 associations with 400 participating nationwide. William Brooks presided and introduced new member Mrs W D Walker. Harry ter Brack summarized Boys Division activities since January. minutes were read by Robert Gruver. District laymen’s meeting is set for Dayton YMCA on March 27 and Open House at the local venue on March 31.

Murray Jacobs YMCA Jacobs William Brooks W. D. Walker Harry Ter Brack Robert Gruver Dayton

Local Youth Sentenced To Reformatory

Ivan Singleton, 18, of Middletown, was sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory in Common Pleas Court for unaffirmed armed robbery linked to the Coffee Cup Restaurant holdup. Co-defendant John Kinney, 32, of Trenton, was sent to the Ohio Penitentiary after indictment. state reduced Singleton’s charge to unarmed robbery due to youth. Prosecutor said Philadelphia police hold Philadelphia suspects in related rural theft wave and will return for prosecution.

Hamilton Ivan Singleton Middletown Mansfield Reformatory Common Pleas P. P. Boli Singleton John Richard Kinney Trenton Butler County Grand Jury Kinney Ohio Jackson Bosch Philadelphia Glenn Buzzy Warmouth Thomas Arrowwood Robert Cassidy Robert Gillim

Interracial Meeting Set For Wednesday at Bethel A M E

An interdenominational interracial meeting is planned for Wednesday at Bethel A M E on Columbia Ave with Mrs. Bertha Perkins announcing the program theme Democracy in Action. The session features meditations, choirs, readings, and special guests including Judge and Mrs. Fred B. Cramer, Finnish visitor Kaarina Vannin, and many church and community figures.

Bethel A. M. BE. Ghareh Columbia Ave Bertha Perkins R. E. Taylor Hattie Holmes Gospel Chorus Ava Maria Jean Fullen David Korb Beth Sholom Howard Watson Estill Marshall Kaarina Vannin George Esposito Elmer Barker M. A. Boyd Harry LaTour George Melaner F. K. Shoup Calvery Methodist Church George Timmons Milo Axel Paul Mehl Monroe Methodist Church Andres Spisa Poland Gus Valen Greek Orthodox Church Arch Robison P. H. Kerdenat Glenn Brandenbure L. M. Pence Karl Shom Louis Gehron Bert Perkins Glenn Yavilor

Court Charges Against UMW Lewis Pushed Back

Washington AP The government appeals Keech’s ruling that John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers were not in contempt for defying a back to work order during the coal strike. DOJ argues Lewis’s message to miners was insincere and seeks reversal. appeals court hearings set for April 26.

Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Justice Department Cing Richard B. Keech Keech Tewis Lewis Circuit Court of Appeals

Chrysler Strike Talks Continue Amid Ongoing Labor Dispute

Negotiations in the Chrysler strike tabled ordinary issues and focus on pensions and funding plans after 56 days of idle work affecting about 140,000 UAW members. Chrysler offered a $100 monthly pension with social security, while the core question centers on funding allocations and union administration shares.

Vew Chrysler CIO United Auto Workers UAW Thrysler

We the Women Bergman Affair Sees Lesson for Women

Opinion piece argues Ingrid Bergman affair shows only safe role for a woman is being good. It claims the tragedy reveals ugliness and misery ahead for Bergman and others who pursue love over prudence. Includes unrelated accident details about a Dayton driver and passenger.

Ingrid Bergman Miss Bergman

Five Men Die From Suspected Poison Alcohol

In Cleveland a fifth man died from what police consider wood alcohol poisoning after consuming a mixture called No. 5 at The Lodge. Joseph Dowle aged 31 is the latest victim. Henry Joiner 34 was treated after drinking and had his stomach pumped. A 50-year-old vagrant was jailed as a suspect. Police had arrested two officers in plain clothes who bought the mixture from the suspect.

Cleveland Joseph Dowle Henry Joiner Charity Hospital Samuel R. Gerber

Rough Weather Delays Major Ocean Liners to New York

Rough seas and strong winds on the Atlantic slow at least eight ocean liners bound for New York. More than 4,500 passengers are affected as ships report 1 to 3 day delays. The Queen Mary Atlantic Washington Veendam Franconia La Cuardia Exe ter Edam face shifted arrivals and later departures.

New

Nevada Ranks Sixth Largest State by Area but Smallest Population

Nevada stands as the nation’s sixth largest state by area yet has the smallest population. This contrast highlights population distribution differences across large western states and the sparsity of settlement in desert regions.

Nevada

Surplus Dried Eggs Sold To Great Britain

Washington AP reports the Commodity Credit Corporation sold 31,818,000 pounds of surplus dried eggs to the United Kingdom for 7 million dollars. The sale, financing from EC A funds, British dollars and Agriculture funds, moved roughly 37 percent of CCC stock bought under 1948 49 and current farm price support programs. Prices averaged 22 cents per pound, far below costs, with Britain paying around 3.1 cents in their currency. Reimbursement to CCC will be about 22 cents per pound with other agencies covering about 18.9 cents.

Washington Commodity Credit Corporation United Kingdom Economic Cooperation Administration U.S Drica

Peace Move by Communists Launched in United States

The Communist Party of America announces a broad “peace movement” led by National Committee Chairman William Z Foster and National Secretary Gus Hall. Foster, who is ill, stated the fight for peace must be central to party work as capitalism resists ending the war program. Hall described a sweeping national effort embracing unions churches neighborhoods shops departments and all levels of government.

NEW York Communist Party In America Daily Worker Communist Party William Z. Foster Gus Hall Foster Hall The National Committee

Dayton Man Dies in Auto Mishap

Clarence Jackson, 27, of Dayton Ohio, was killed and two others seriously injured when their car struck the rear of a semi trailer on the west edge of Dunreith early today. Police indicated unclear details pending investigation.

Ure Orville Stone Dayton Lois Crane Henry County Hospital Jackson Knightstown U. S. 40 Dunreith New Castle Ran Clarence Jackson

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