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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1948

Page

3

Eaton Woman Dies of Burns

Mrs. Florence West, 70, of 216 E. Main St in Eaton, died at Reid Hospital Richmond Ind from burns suffered in an accident at home. Fire Chief John Campbell said clothes ignited when near a gas water heater. She was removed by Eaton Fire Department and died after ambulance transport. Survived by husband Everett four sons six daughters two brothers and a sister. Vanilla paragraph appears unrelated.

Eaton Florence West E. Main St Reid Hospital Richmond Ind Eaton Fire Department John Campbell Mrs. West

Leader Training Starts This Wednesday in Middletown

Middletown Cub Scout leaders begin a six month training program Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Civic Association to learn about cub psychology den and pack meeting planning handicraft and financing. Course directs are Wallace Frayer Everett Sams Dale Wiley and George Hill with C E McIntire presenting scouting slides and introducing the training leaders. Den Mothers and Keeper of the Buckskin selections will be made.

Middletown Civic Association Wallace Frayer Everett Sams Dale Wiley George Hill C. E. McIntire

City Briefs From Local Units And Organizations

Local units schedule evening activities with the National Guard drilling at 7 p.m. North Middletown Fire Association meets at 7 p.m. on Manchester Rd. Hunter-Clark Post VFW locates weekly meeting at 8 p.m. Legion bard gathers at 7 p.m. at the Legion Home. Fraternal Order of Eagles convenes at 8 p.m. at the Hall. Cancer Clinic opens at 7 p.m.

North Middletown Fire Association Manchester Rd Order of Eagles

Army film on Bikini tests at regional club meeting

Members of the Middle town Co-Operative Club will view the official U S Army film Operations Crossroads at 6 30 p m in the Manchester Hotel The Camera Club meets at 7 30 p m in the Civic Association building Former officers and enlisted men of the Air Reserve Unit of the 11th Air Force are urged to attend a meeting at Aeronca Aircraft cafeteria at 8 p m Activation of the 96th Air Engineers Squadron and the Headquarters and Base Service Squadron 83rd Air Service Group will take place

Middletown Air Reserve 11Th Air Force Aeronca Aircraft Corporation 96Th Air Engineers Squadron 83Rd Air Service Group

VFW Auxiliary to Elect Officers at 7 30 Meeting

The VFW Auxiliary will hold an officers election during its meeting at 7:30 p m at the VFW hall. The session aims to fill leadership roles for the upcoming term and update members on plans.

VFW

Annual election of VFW post to start at 7 30 p m

The annual election of the local VFW post will begin at 7 30 p m at post headquarters with members voting on officer positions and agenda items.

VFW

Wednesday Chi-Re Class Convenes at Holy Trinity Church

The Chi-Re class at Holy Trinity Church is set to convene on Wednesday to discuss church matters and community outreach. Participants include church members and local volunteers gathered to plan upcoming activities.

Holy Trinity Church

Fire Causes Blackout In Cleveland

A switch board fire at the Cleveland Electric illuminating plant caused a city wide blackout. Electric service was restored by early today. Downtown and East/West suburban areas including Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights were affected. Hospitals relied on candles and emergency power for births and care. An elevator rescue and candlelit performances were reported as power failed.

Cleveland Cleveland Electric Asoe James Nimmo East Cleveland Cleveland Heights University Heights Shaker Heights

Bar Association to Elect Officers in Hamilton

Butler County Bar Association will elect officers on Friday April 1 after a steak dinner at the Hamilton Elks City club. President Robert Sullivan and secretary William R. Stitsinger announced plans for the event.

Hamilton Butler County Bar Association Hamilton Elks City Club Robert Sullivan William R. Stitsinger

Miami Chapter to Display Trophy at Meeting

The Miami Chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers will meet at noon Wednesday at the Manchester Hotel. The chapter trophy, awarded for the largest state membership gain, will be on display after being presented at the recent Cincinnati convention. A film titled Rhapsody in Speed will be shown by program chairman E L Brown.

Miami Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Manchester Cincinnati E. L. Brown Manchester Hotel

Blythe-Williams Post 231 Board Meeting Notice

A Blythe Williams Post 231 house committee and executive board will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the local hall.

House Committee Blythe-Williams Post

Miami Chapter Noon Meeting Planned at Manchester Hotel

The Miami Chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers schedules a weekly noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel. Members gather to discuss professional topics and local engineering matters.

New Dog License System Planned in Butler County

Butler County commissioners approve a new dog license plan to issue tags via dog catchers next week. Untagged dogs found will prompt sale of tags to owners with a $1 penalty in addition to standard fees as part of a campaign to curb stray unclaimed animals.

Hamilton Butler County

Cloudy Skies Forecast With Mild Temperatures

The weatherman predicts mostly cloudy conditions with little change in temperatures tonight and Wednesday. A low of 56 degrees was recorded Monday morning, a high of 66 degrees by early afternoon, and readings of 52 and 55 degrees were logged overnight and by 9:30 am.

Municipal Court Finances Multiple Disorderly Conduct Cases

Clarence Timberman and Bevis Ferguson were fined 25 dollars each on disorderly conduct charges in Municipal Court. Timberman’s 10 day jail sentence was suspended. James R. Tubbs paid 100 dollars for drunk driving. Leon Firsby received six months license suspension and 100 dollars fine for driving under the influence. Judge A H Combs oversaw the cases Monday.

Clarence Timberman Middletown Bevis Ferguson Fleming Rd Timberman James R. Tubbs Alameda A. H. Combs Leon Firsby Sutphin St

Driving without operator license citations in Dayton

Gerald L. Nelson of Dayton was fined 25 dollars for driving without a operator’s license and had 15 suspended.

Gerald L. Nelson Dayton

Fire Prevention Group Forms in Middletown Safety Council

The newly formed Fire Prevention Division met at 4 pm in the Civic Association to discuss its role in the annual Spring Cleanup Drive. Fire Chief William F. Fishbaugh announced the division’s interest in the joint campaign with the Junior Chamber of Commerce and future projects. Corbett L. Ratliff of Armco will co-chair and oversee industrial fire safety.

Middletown Safety Council Civic Association William F. Fishbaugh Chamber of Commerce Fishbaugh Corbett L. Ratliff Armco

Crouse Fined for Traffic Offense in State Patrol Stop

Earl Crouse of 109 Webster Street was arrested by the State Highway Patrol on a traffic offense and fined 30 dollars with 15 dollars suspended.

Earl Crouse Webster St

U S Government Seeks Flags From All Nations Officials

The government requests flags from every country and from its own civilian officials to symbolize official ceremonies and government functions.

U. S

Bake Sale by Central School PTO at Reed-Kropp

Central School PTO hosts a bake sale Saturday March 27 at Reed-Kropp Company opening at 9 30 am. Parents unable to bring baked goods to the store should call Mrs. C P Palmer by Friday afternoon at 53 1526. Goods will be picked up Friday evening or Saturday morning before 9 am. A note mentions aluminum production around 600 000 tons annually.

Bake Sale Central School Pto Reed-Kropp C. P. Palmer

Sister M Clarissa Kreber Dies At St Marys Springs Academy

Sister M Clarissa Kreber an instructor at St Marys Springs Academy and St Francis of Assissi died yesterday She was stationed at St Thomas convent Zanesville in 1903.

Columbus M. Clarissa Kreber St. Mary of the Springs Academy St. Francis of Assissi St. Thomas’ Convent Zanesville

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