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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1948

Page

2

Arrests Made Over Failure to Present Sales Tax Stamps

Seven employees of local businesses face affidavits alleging failure to collect sales tax or deliver tax stamps. Test purchases by an Ohio Department of Taxation investigator preceded charges. Cited defendants include George Lambesis and others from bars, cafes, inns, and shops. Penalties range from 25 to 500 dollars.

Ohio Department of Taxation Speet George Lambesis Orse Shoe Bar Pat Dinan Frank's Stephen T. Gulinski Goodwin's Anna C. Blumberg Arport Inn Hy Grand Charles St Isabell Gibbs Sons’ Bar and Grill Nancy Byrd Colony Ohio C. Emery Glanders Columbus Hamilton G. A. Bowling Paddock Club E. T. Thompson Buckett Inn Clara Shifler Anthony Wayne Peter Johnson

Aiding search for missing youth Loren Blackburn

Oxford authorities join in locating Loren Ray Blackburn 15 missing since March 18 after he attended a Hamilton movie and was last seen getting off a bus in Oxford at 11 30 p m He was a Reily High School student described as five feet four inches tall and about 115 pounds wearing brown trousers and a brown black and white sport coat.

Oxford Butler Loren Ray Blackburn Eugene Blackburn R. R Sheriff's Deputies Hamilton of Oxford Reily High School

Hezekiah Sues for 10000 in Son's Fatal Injuries Case

Hezekiah files a petition for judgment in common pleas court seeking 10000 for his son's fatal injuries from a Hamilton collision on East Ave. last January 7. The suit alleges negligence by Jack Hoskins driving a car owned by his father, Floyd Hamblin was the motorcyclist killed in the crash.

Common Pleas Court Hezekiah Jack Hoskins East Ave Hamilton Floyd Hamblin

Natural Could Be Source Of Many Chemical Products

The statement notes that natural resources can yield solvents, antifreeze, plastics, rayon, fertilizer, and various other chemicals. It highlights broad potential uses across multiple industries.

Dayton Driver Fined and License Suspended for Drunken Driving

A Dayton driver Luther E. Smith, 35, was fined 100 and costs and his license suspended six months by Judge Alton H. Combs on Route 73 for a drunken driving charge on March 25. Other city cases include Edgar Ferguson, 32, fined 15 and costs in Franklin for passing on a curve, Kenneth Combs, 30, fined 25 for unsafe operation on Route 25, and Mitchell Tressley, 23, Dayton, fined 50 and 15 for fictitious plates and using another license.

Dayton Luther E. Smith Alton H. Combs Smith Edgar Ferguson Lawn St Middletown Franklin Kenneth Combs Wilson St Rex Weaver Miamisburg Weaver Mitchell Tressley

Court Enjoins Newspaper Strike Action by ITU Unions

Judge Swygert issues injunction blocking the ITU and local unions from refusing to bargain in good faith with newspaper employers. The ruling prohibits negotiation of terms or execution of any written contract reflecting a bargain. It targets decades of labor disputes in the newspaper industry and orders compliance with collective bargaining standards.

Respondent International Seaieal Union

Mortgage Placed on Okeawa Methodist Church Property

Trustees led by Frank Baker reported a $3,000 mortgage on church property. Authority for the loan came from the common pleas court under Judge Fred B. Cramer.

Okeawa

Robbery at Home in Hamilton Targets Mrs. Freeman

Mrs. Allen Freeman of 612 Sycamore Street was robbed of 13 dollars Friday night when two men entered her home and demanded cash. She said one robber kept a hand in his coat as if holding a gun.

Hamilton Allen Freeman Sycamore St

Gas pipeline transport cost per 1 500 miles of Big Inch

The article notes transporting natural gas along a 1 500 mile Big Inch pipeline costs about 21 cents per thousand cubic feet.

Divine Grace Makes Souls New Creatures and Heirs of God

The text explains Divine Grace as God’s life given to the soul, transforming it into a new creature and making believers heirs with Christ. It cites scriptures and medieval teaching to emphasize the soul’s nobility, supernatural nature, and intimate union with God through grace. Pope Saint Leo the Great’s exhortation on Christian dignity is included.

Heaven God St. Peter Christ Our Lord Rome Leo the Great

Latin Upholds Unity in Catholic Communication

A paid ad argues Latin remains a living force, not dead, linking church universality to a universal means of communication. It invites readers seeking Catholic information to contact the Legion of Mary at P O Box 306 Middletown Ohio.

The Legion of Mary, P. O Middletown Ohio

Cloudy Colder Sunday Forecast With Snow Flurries

The forecast calls for considerable cloudiness and lower temperatures tonight with snow flurries possible in the northeast portion of the state. Friday saw a low of 53 and a high near 68 by 5 p.m. Today’s 8 a.m. reading was 54 and fell to 42 by morning.

Optimist Officers Installed Friday in Middletown Club

Walter Heimsch of Dayton installed the Middletown Optimist Club officers at the Manchester Hotel noon gathering. John Johnson becomes president. Alden Williams and Clyde Lawson join as new members to be sworn next week. A citywide kite contest is set for April 18 with Charles Fleischman leading.

Walter Heimsch Optimist International, Fifth District Dayton Middletown Optimist Club Manchester John Johnson YMCA Alden Williams Clyde Lawson Charles Fleischman

AFL Carpenters Win Per Hour Wage Boost in Cleveland Area

Four thousand AFL carpenters in Cuyahoga and Lake Geauga Counties won 20 cent hourly increases after talks with the area building trades employers association. The deal also raises plasterers to 2.37 and 12 1/2 percent for other skilled workers, with carpenters at 2.32 1/2.

Cleveland AFL Cuyajoga Lake Geauga Area Building Trades Employers Association

Transfer Of Land Sought In Suit

James and Aledia Williams sue in Common Pleas Court for specific performance of a sales contract with Myrtle Cable Anderson and Charles Anderson. They allege purchase of West Chester real estate for 1900 dollars on August 12, 1944 and that the defendants, who owned the property, have not delivered transfer.

James Aledia Williams Hamilton Common Pleas Court Myrtle Cable Anderson Charles Anderson West Chester

Three Injured In Crossing Accident In Hamilton

Three Hamilton residents were injured early yesterday when their car struck a railroad car being shunted at the South Hamilton crossing of the B and O railroad. The injured are driver Charles Stamper 28 of 31714 Maple Ave chest injuries Mary Bartell 18 of 443 Pershing Ave cuts to the head and Walter Eads 37 R R 4 possible rib fractures.

Hamilton B. and O Charles Stamper Maple Ave Walter Eads R. R Mary Bartell Pershing Ave

Easter services to feature Rev R E Taylor guest speaker

The Lily of the Valley chapter 55 of the Order of Eastern Star invites the public to 3 p m Sunday Easter services with Rev. R. E. Taylor as guest speaker. Honored guests include members of Tristone Lodge 83 F A and M. Thelma Doty is royal matron.

R. E. Taylor Lily of the Valley Chapter Order of Eastern Star Tristone Lodge 83 F. A M. Thelma Doty

Minor seeks 3868 award for auto injuries

Jane Fields Huff, a minor, sues Ed gar L Broyles for damages of 3868.71 in common pleas court via Pearl Walden. The claim states Huff was a passenger in Bert McGuire’s car on Millikin Road when Broyles’ vehicle, driven by Margaret Cornett, struck a stopped car at a State Route 4 intersection. Huff was cut and bruised, with lip injuries that kept her from eating solid food or working for six weeks.

Jane Fields Huff Common Pleas Pearl Walden Long St Hamilton Edgar L. Broyles R. R Germantown Bert McGuire Millikin Rd Broyles Margaret Cornett

Sargent files suit for loan payment in Oneida case

Bernice Sargent of Oneida seeks judgment in Common Pleas Court for 825 dollars alleging James P. Davis owed the amount on a loan. The plaintiff lists Oneida as the address for both parties and names Middletown as the filing locale.

Bernice Sargent Oneida, A. A. 3 Middletown Common Pleas Court James P. Davis Oneida

Workbasket J A Group Hosts Longview Hospital Easter Party

Junior Achievement Company members hosted an Easter party at Longview Hospital under the Middletown Longview Social Service League. Patients received decorated chocolate eggs and clothing donations were distributed. The drive will run through the month with more garments planned for next month.

Junior Achievement Company Workbasket Company Longview Middletown Longview Social Service League Joanne Hatton Barbara Schueller Phyllis Bailey Nanty Slattery Nancy MacKinnon Frances Cohen Joanne Woodrey Frances Cogan Pat Hopkins League Tom Baird, Jr Black Little Gene Fishbaugh Rose Kendie William Call Harlan Helsel Fred Garver Norman Trisler Emmett Woodrey Katie Evans

Series Of Accidents Cited By City And State Police

A rash of automobile accidents in Middletown Friday and Saturday caused moderate damage with no serious injuries. Buses were involved in two collisions including an Oxford Coach Lines bus struck broadside by Juanita Musson. Another Ortman-Stewart bus sustained $150 damage and a taxicab $250 after a crash on Tytus Ave. Delmar Phipps and Harold Powell assisted and various drivers reported braking issues and minor injuries.

Middletown Oxford Coach Lines Juanita Musson Dayitems Burr Wilson Oxford Miss Musson Middletown Hospital Oxford State Rd Verity Pkvy Ortman-Stewart Tytus Ave Catalpa Dr Dewey Smith Malvern St Roy E. Gray West Middletown Walter Steeg Central Ave Strand Theater Linsy Scott West Chester Scott Malin West Liberty St Tytusee Rd Intersecon Delmar Phipps Garfield St Harold Powell Trenton Phipps Phi First Ave Main St Peter A. Janetos South Second St Hamilton Chalmers Ethell South Main St

West Unity Mayor Claims Nation's Youngest Title

Bryan Ohio AP reports Kenneth Bly, 27, mayor of West Unity, believes he is the nation's youngest mayor. He turns 28 next July and is 30 days younger than Liberty Center's Mayor Clifford Gruber who recently claimed the same title.

Former Superintendent of Church Succumbs in Ohio

The Rev. W. W. C. Endley, former superintendent of the Sandusky Methodist Church district, died yesterday at age 94 in Elyria Ohio. He retired in 1920 and previously served in Cleveland Wadsworth Wooster and Mount Vernon. His son in law Dr Ralph Lockman is a known New York clergyman.

Elyria W.W. C. Endley Sandusky Methodist Church Endley Cleveland Wadsworth Wooster Mount Vernon Ralph Lock New York

Tokyo Workers Out in Wage Strike

More than 53 000 Tokyo municipal workers walked off the job halting streetcars and shutting city offices in a wage protest.

Tokyo

Two Girls Held On Shoplifting Charge

Two teenage girls from downtown were charged with shoplifting in three stores Friday. Carol Downs and Blanche E. Whiteman, both 18, appeared in Municipal Court but were continued to March 31 by Judge Alton B. Combs. They were arrested at the Joy Shop by Detectives Elmer Davis and Joseph Newkirk after attempting to leave with a dress. items included a Windsor tie and a Montgomery Ward blouse. Bond set at $900.

Alton B. Combs Carol Downs Sixth Ave Blanche E. Whiteman Park St Elmer Davis Joseph Newkirk Joy Shop S. S Kresge Co Montgomery Ward

Model Bond Drive Planned for Erie County

Erie County plans a model security bond drive as a preview to the National Security Loan campaign. Secretary of the Treasury Snyder approved Erie County to set the pace for typical American communities and target 1 million dollars in bonds amid an Ohio goal of 175 million.

Sandusky, O Erie County Secretary of the Treasury Snyder Edgar B. Gangware Gangware Ohio

Child Burned by Hot Grease In Fry Pan Accident

Fifteen month old John Howard son of Warren E. and Mrs. Howard of 2132 Carolina St. was burned by hot grease from a frying pan Friday noon. He was rushed to Middleton Hospital in critical condition with burns on the face hands and chest.

John Howard Warren E. Howard Carolina St Middletown H

At the Movies Paramount and Strand Showings

Saturday and Sunday double bill at Paramount feature Saigon with Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake at multiple showtimes. Strand presents Broadway with George Raft and Pat O’Brien and The Law Comes To Gunsight with Johnny Mack Brown. Sunday shows Angels Alley with Leo Gorcey Abbott and Costello along with a mid cartoon circus.

Paramount Alan Ladd Veronica Lake George Raft Pat O'Brien Johnny Mack Brown Raymond Hatton Midcartoon Circus Angels Alley Leo Gorcey Abbott Lou Costello

Tinsley Snelling 51 Dies. Middletown Painter Funeral

Tinsley Snelling, 51, of 1004 Baltimore St., Middletown, died Friday at Middletown Hospital. He worked 10 years as a painter for McGraw Construction Company and belonged to the American Legion, Eagles Lodge, and local painters union. Survived by wife Thelma, daughter Lois Jean, sons Warren and two others, four brothers, and four sisters. Services Monday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with burial at Woodside Cemetery.

Tinsley Snelling Baltimore St Middletown Snelling McGraw Construction Company American Legion Post The Eagles Lodge Painters Union Salt Lick Thelma Lois Jean Warren Cans James Espy Thorton Claude Anna Frazier Laura Watson Paris May Scott Farmers Ethel Pat Phoenix Ariz McCoy-Leffler Land Forrest Dustal Woodside Cemetery

William Gibbs services set for 70 year old victim

William Gibbs 70 of 211 Gideon Road dies after a crushing accident at Inland Container Company where he worked for B. D. Morgan. Funeral at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Church officiated by Rev. A. Leland Forrest. Burial at Woodside Cemetery. Survived by wife Alabama daughter Mrs Pearl Oakley two grandchildren and six half and two half sisters. Friends may visit at the residence Sunday noon to Monday noon. McCoy-Lesler Funeral Home in charge.

William Gibbs Gideon Rd Leland Forrest Woodside Cemetery Gibbs Inland Container Company B. D. Morgan Company Alabama Pearl Oakley Oaks Irene Gibson Maxine Medley McCoy-Lesler Funeral Home

Mrs Mary C Ulrich Requiem Set at Holy Trinity Church

Mrs Mary C Ulrich dies at home of her son Arthur at 225 Franklin St She will lie in state at Baker Funeral Home after 2 p m Sunday A high mass will be sung Tuesday at Holy Trinity Church Interment at St Stephens Cemetery Hamilton.

Mary C. Ulrich Arthur Franklin St Holy Trinity Church St. Stephens Cemetery Hamilton Baker Funeral Home

Local Photographer Dies in Clyde Burial Planned

Louis 0. Dysert, a renowned photographer, died at Cincinnati General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 30 p m Monday from the Mitchelleral Home in Clyde, with burial in Clyde Cemetery. Friends may call at Baker Funeral Home after 7 p m.

Aes Dee Cincinnati General Hospital Mitchelleral Clyde, O Clyde Baker Funeral Home

Mrs Consetta Ristaneo service arrangements set

Mrs. Consetta Ristaneo aged 68 wife of James Ristaneo of Middletown died at Middletown Hospital after a lingering illness. Survived by her husband three sons Ray Carl Louis three daughters Mary Bailey Viola and Rita Gentile eight grandchildren and a sister in Naples Italy Born in Italy she resided in Middletown 35 years and was a devout Holy Trinity Church member. Friends may call at 214 Charles St after 7 PM. Funeral home in charge of arrangements.

Consetta Ristaneo James Ristaneo Central Ave Middletown Hospital Ray Carl Ana Louis Mary Bailey Viola Middletown Rita Gen‘tile Dayton Ndt Naples Italy Ristaneo Holy Trinity Church Charles St Funeral Home

Beatty Named Chairman of Utility Group

C. E. Beatty, superintendent of the City Water Works Department, was named permanent chairman of the Southwestern Ohio District for the coming year at the first sectional meeting. The Wilmington meeting drew 57 waterworksmen from 32 communities to discuss small-operator problems in an open forum. Plans include a water works operators school at Ohio State University from September 20 to 25.

C. E. Beatty City Water Works Department Ohio American Water Works Association Beatty Wilmington Ohio State University Leo Lewis Piqua Franklin Ruck Troy J. P. Rein Springfield M. E. Druley Dayton Power and Light Company Jim Nicklis Wallace-Tierman Chlorinating Manufacturing Company Columbus

Flood Waters Rise Across Warren County Roads

Following heavy rainfall, Warren county rivers rise with evacuations expected. The Little Miami River floods Route 73 between Waynesville and Wilmington, two feet deep on the road. South Lebanon, Springboro area, and Kings Mills Lebanon Road see water over banks. In Morrow, Water Street residents prepare to evacuate as Little Miami and Todd Fork rivers converge.

Lebanon Warren County Waynesville Wilmington Clearcreek Springboro Kings Mills Lebanon Road Turtle Creek Morrow Little Miami Todd Fork Water St

Mary C Ulrich 74 Funeral Notice

Mrs. Mary C Ulrich aged 74 wife of Be Ulrich will be buried at St. Holy Trinity Church with a 9 30 A M funeral service at Holy Trinity Church in the cemetery. Jos R Baker Son rector.

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