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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1949
Page
3
In Columbus AP report the Ohio House faces a razor thin split over a Democratic backed FEPC bill to ban job discrimination. Republicans oppose. leaders expect cross party votes. A five member FEPC panel would hear cases and enforce via courts, with religious groups exempted.
The Dixie Heights Improvement League sent a letter to City Commissioners today urging reconsideration of last week’s denial to extend city water service to North Middletown. Co F Myers stated the letter, approved by the League and its executive committee, was delivered this morning and could be raised at tonight’s meeting. The group also discussed annexation and Vannest Ave as a through street, delaying street plans until water issues are settled, with drainage and an alternative Route 73 plan slated for next year.
Minnesota records for 1946 show more than 4000 persons died from cancer, reflecting a grim public health burden. The figure underscores ongoing risk, with cancer ranking among leading causes of death in the state.
The forecast calls for cooler breezes mixed with mild spring zephyrs tonight and Thursday with increasing cloud cover and showers at night. Yesterday's high reached 64 and low 43. this morning at 4:30 a.m. the thermometer stood at 42 and rose to 43 by 10:30 a.m.
The John C. Fremont Post in Alliance will cease operations in June. The move follows a request by 103 year old Civil War veteran John C. Grate, Alliance resident and senior vice president of the GAR, who is one of the last two Civil War veterans remaining in Ohio.
Britannica cites that about 83 percent of American families play card games and 87 percent keep playing cards in their homes, reflecting a high prevalence of card play and card storage in households.
D. W. Jacot, director, announced Sherman School frolic will be held Friday March 25 at 7 15 p m in Middletown High School gymnasium. About 550 children are expected to participate with several new events on the program.
Vivian Adams of Middletown appears in a neglect filing involving Naomi Betz of Hamilton from Robert Lee Adams. Another case lists Orene Medeiros of Hamilton in neglect proceedings tied to Clarence Medeiros.
John L. Osborne named administrator for Flora E. Osborne who died March 26 1947. Arthur J. Fiehrer appointed administrator for William Rodden Monroe who died July 1 1948. Ruby L Graves named administrator for Henry C Graves Hamilton with about 4000 in personal property and 6000 in realty. he died March 14. Everett Long and Byron M Long appointed administrators with will annexed for Edna I Long Trenton who died March 1. estate valued at about 4000 personal property and 3000 realty.
Alfred C. Behlen, 60, owner of Mathco Chemical Company, was killed yesterday when his car collided with a truck near Monroeville, Ohio.
The Moose Club meets weekly at 8 p m at the hall. The House Committee and executive board of the Williams Post 231 meet at 7 30 p m. Fraternal Order of Police Associates meet at 8 p m at the Police club. Thursday Elks Middletown Lodge meets at 8 p m at the temple. VFW Dance Club meets at 7 30 p m at the Club Room. Armco Employees Independent Federation executive committee meets at 7 p m in AEIF offices. Odd Fellows Lodge meets at 7 30 p m at the hall. Lions Club meets at noon at the Manchester Hotel.
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