Mrs Gorrell Visits Middletown. Lockards Return from NYC
Mrs Allen Gorrell of Fort Myers Florida arrived in Middletown to visit her father Harry Gowker and planned to see relatives Mr and Mrs Floyd Lockard of Fleming Rd who have returned home after a several day stay in New York City at the St Regis Hotel Mr Lockard was on a business trip.
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Allen Gorrell
Fort Myers, Fla
Middletown
Harry Gowker
Gorrell
Floyd Lockard
Fleming Rd
New York City
St. Regis Hotel
Mr. Lockard
Barnhart Family Visiting Relatives in Green Ville
Spending Sunday in Green Ville Ohio Mr and Mrs Hershel Barnhart and son Lowell visited relatives and spent time with family members during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ville
Mrs. Herschel Barnhart
Lowell
Wilmers Arrive by Air in Fort Lauderdale
At Fort Lauderdale Florida Mr and Mrs W S Wilmer of Fleming Road arrived by air on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
W. S. Wilmer
Fleming Rd
Bechtel Home Hosts Miller Guests from Dayton
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Millard Bechtel were Mrs Bechtels aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs John S Miller of Dayton. Mrs Miller has just returned from a five weeks trip to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Bechtel
Seventh Ave
Bennett Family Visit Spans Ohio and Indiana
Dr and Mrs R E Bennett of Manchester Road and their daughters Lynn and Joan spent Sunday with Mrs Bennett s sister and family Dr and Mrs W D Henceroth of Grove City Ohio Also present were Mrs Bennett and Mrs Henceroth s mother Mrs C R Green of Marion Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Bennett
Manchester Rd
Lynn
Joan
Blair Family Outing In Kensington Visit
Mr and Mrs Charles Blair of Kensington Dr visited with their son and family Mr and Mrs Edward Blair of Shaker Heights O Upon their return their grandson John accompanied them for spring vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Blair
Kensington
Edward Blair
Shaker Heights
John
Guests of Mr and Mrs Boyd Host Sunday Visitors
Guests of Mr and Mrs Clinton Boyd of Alameda Circle entertained Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hendrixon of Mariemount Ohio as visitors.
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Clinton Boyd
Alameda Circle
Wilbur Hendrixon
Mariemount, O
Smiths Return From Fort Lauderdale Trip
After three weeks of leisure in Fort Lauderdale Florida Mr and Mrs C F Smith of Central Avenue return home with children Fileen Ruth Ann and Thomas The trip included a business visit by Mr Smith to San Juan Puerto Rico
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
C. F. Smith
Central Ave
Fileen
Ruth Ann
Thomas
Mr. Smith
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Pence family members return from Ohio trip during vacation
Warren Pence and his parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Pence Sr of Central Ave returned to Ohio State yesterday after spending spring vacation with relatives. Accompanying them were Mr and Mrs Clyde H Pence Jr who were in town for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Pence
Clyde Pence
Central Ave
Ohio State
Clyde H. Pence, Jr
Stetts Headed to Chicago for Radio TV Course
Mr and Mrs Russell Stett of Germantown Route 1 leave Sunday for Chicago where Mr Stett will take a 10 month course in radio and television. Mrs Stett will return next week with their son Robin to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Clell Faulkner for the present. They plan to join Mr Stett at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Stett
Germantown
Chicago
Stett
Lip Bruise in Auto Crash on Tytus and Charles
James Kidd of 1701 Meadow Ave suffered a bruised lip in a two car collision at Tytus Ave and Charles St last night. The driver of the other car, Hershal Lovely 28 of 1930 Wilbraham Rd, and John Duke 58 of 1911 Logan Ave, were involved as the two cars collided. Kidd was treated and released.
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James Kidd
Meadow Ave
Tytus Ave
Charles St
John Duke
Logan Ave
Hershal Lovely
Wilbraham Rd
Kidd
Traffic accident on Central and Curtis injures none reported
Damage estimated at 150 dollars resulted from a two vehicle collision yesterday on Central Avenue at the Curtis Street intersection. Dan Byrd aged 69 of 1822 Woodlawn Avenue said his foot slipped from the car causing his vehicle to strike a second car driven by Wesley Page aged 34 of 310 Hamilton Street Trenton which was stopped at a red light. Both vehicles were headed east. Page was driving a car owned by William Doench of West Middletown per police.
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Central Ave
Curtis St
Dan Byrd
Woodlawn Ave
Wesley Page
Hamilton St
Trenton
Page
William Doench
West Middletown
Eisenhower Speech Sparks Budget and Demobilization Debate
Senator Byrd questions whether Eisenhower spoke about the current 13.028 billion dollar military budget or the rapid postwar demobilization. He suggests the general’s comments reflect broader concerns for national security and defense setup. The piece notes the impact of autos on rural snow removal.
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Eisenhower
Byrd
Society deadlines set for notices and images
The Society Department establishes rules for item submissions. Reports must be in by 4 30 p m the next day with Saturday deadline at 9 30. Sunday pictures arrive by Thursday noon and space for Sunday images must be reserved at least one week ahead.
Engagement Photo Featured Over Ten Day Rule
A single engagement photo is used in place of a wedding picture as the Sunday calendar item, adhering to guidelines that wedding or engagement photos older than ten days are not usable for publication.
Delta Chi Sigma Sorority celebrates 25th anniversary
Members gathered at the Aeronca cafeteria for dinner commemorating Delta Chi Sigma’s 25th anniversary. Silver wishing wells and candlesticks lit the table as Mrs. Oscar Day spoke on the sorority’s history. Installation of officers followed with Day and Reedy presiding, then bridge and canasta.
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STH
Delta Chi Sigma Sorority
Aeronca
Oscar Day
H. F E. Lawson
Carl Bauer
Day
Leonard Reedy
Bridge
Canasta
J. I. Harris
Reedy
Sigma Phi Gamma Social Meeting At Girls Club
Sigma Phi Gamma sorority held a social meeting at the Girls Club with a white elephant sale to fund its welfare project. The event featured card games and a luncheon hosted by Mrs Forrest Nisewonger Mrs Dorothy Hole and Miss Robbin Hamilton. prize was won by Mrs Jack Trimble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority
Jack Trimble
Forrest Nisewonger
Dorothy Hole
Robbin Hamilton
Arnold withdraws from Senate bid after short campaign
Hollywood actor Edward Arnold withdraws from the Republican U S Senate race a week after announcing his candidacy. He says he cannot spare time to campaign and will not run, despite playing a senator in his current film.
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Hollywood
Edward Arnold
U. S
Arnold
Police Chief Refuses To Discuss Suspension In Greenville
Er nest Hufnagle declined to discuss his 30 day suspension as police chief in Greenville Ohio announced by Mayor William Reed as disciplinary measure. Hufnagle has 12 years on the force and was named chief last July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville, O
Ernest Hufnagle
William Reed
Hufnagle
Guardsmen Jailed for Missing Drills in Dayton
Dayton Ohio National Guardsmen Charles M Richardson 21 received 15 days in jail and a $10 fine for failing to attend drills. Carl Fugett 20 got five days and a $10 fine, per Lt. Robert Roser of Compagne 147th infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio National Guardsmen
Robert Roser
Compagne
147Th Infantry
Charles M. Richardson
Carl Fugett
Plant a tree program set for Arbor Day in eastern Ohio
The Ohio Forestry Association announced that the plant a tree program will be conducted in eastern Ohio schools on April 14 Arbor Day. The Ohio Reclamation Association began the program and coordinated with local schools and agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Forestry Association
Ohio Reclamation Association
Local Bride-Elect Miss Pat Kuiken Honored At Shower
Miss Pat Kuiken bride elect of Roy Brown Jr. was honored at a combined hospitalities shower at the Saylor home on Garfield Street. Colorful yellow green and white decorations and a wedding ring centerpiece themed the event with prizes won by Mrs. Walter Kuiken Mrs. J. R. Bolen and Miss Blanche Moon. Refreshments followed for the hostesses and guests including Mrs. Eve West Mrs. D. O. Fisher Jr. and Mrs. Roy Brown Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Saylor
George Cline
Pat Kuiken
Roy Brown, Jr
Saylor
Garfield St
Walter Kuiken
J. R. Bolen
Blanche Moon
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Social Meeting Planned
Epsilon Sigma Alpha will enjoy a social meeting this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Clyde Davis on Delaware Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Clyde Davis
Delaware St
Daughters of America Meet in Miami Valley Gathering
Members of Julia T. Both past councilors and Miami Valley Daughters of America will convene on Wednesday March 29 at 7 30 p m at the home of Miss Alma Richardson 25 Crawford St. for an evening meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia T
Miami Valley Daughters of America
Alma Richardson
Crawford St
Patterson Nominated for Rotary District Governor
The Middletown Rotary Club voted to sponsor Roy L. Patterson secretary of the Middletown Chamber of Commerce as candidate for district governor of Rotary District No. 231. A member will nominate Patterson at the Dayton district conference May 2 to 4 and notices will go to 34 Rotary Clubs including Cincinnati, Dayton and Hamilton. Patterson is a past president of the local club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Middletown Club
Brown
Rotary Club
Frank Pauley
Columbus
Hearing on Building Suit in Hamilton Court
Final testimony was heard in Common Pleas Court before Judge P P Boll on a mandamus suit demanding Building Commissioner Orville Corson approve alterations and issue a building permit for a Nelbar Street property. The State of Ohio, for Charles A Jones and Kenneth W Jones, filed the action. Corson and Fire Inspector Karl Davis testified as the case noted residents complained after a move to the current site and an order to remove the building followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelbar St
Common Pleas Court
P. P. Boll
Hamilton
Orville Corson
State of Ohio
Charles A. Jones
Kenneth W. Jones
Columbia Ave
Corson
Karl Davis
Police Briefs: Sisson Held on Fugitive Warrant
Sylvester Sisson, 23, of 919 Eighth Ave., arrested on a fugitive warrant from Hamilton and released to Hamilton police. Anthony Fayetta, 6, sustained a facial injury described as bite by a dog. owner ordered to confine the animal for 14 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Sisson
Eighth Ave
Lincoln St
Hamilton
Anthony Fayetta
Car Fire Damages Bailey Coupe
A fire yesterday afternoon damaged a coupe owned by S. K. Bailey of 300 Garfield Street. The seats were burned by a cigarette, causing about 50 dollars in damage, according to local fire officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. K. Bailey
Garfield St
Boy Found Safe After Hours Lost in Woods
A three year old West Hill boy wandered from home and was found unharmed after a five hour search through rain soaked woods. David, son of Dr and Mrs David Roberts, had been trapped under a picket fence during the incident.
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Akron. O
West Hill
David
Davi. Roberts
Parking On Tracks Costs Driver 161
Merle Bruner 27 was arrested after parking on railroad tracks in Hamilton downtown. He faced charges of drunkenness and being in physical control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined 161.70 by Municipal Judge Harry F. Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Merle Bruner
Stanley Werlein
Bruner
Harry F. Walsh
Mid Middletown Safety Council Dinner Shows 14 Awardees
Sixty reservations have been received for the Mid dletown Safety Council Industrial Award Dinner to be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Blair's Restaurant. Paul Wilson revealed this morning that Edward W. King and James H. Fluker of the Industrial Commission of Ohio will present awards to 14 winning firms including McGraw Construction Company Shartle Brothers Gardner Board and Carton Company Keuthan Foundry Raymond Bay Company and Howe Motor Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Safety Council
Blair
Paul Wilson
Safety Council
Edward W. King
James H. Fluker
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Elmer Barker
King and Fluker
McGraw Construction Company
Shartle Brothers
Gardner Board and Carton Company
Keuthan Foundry
Raymond Bay Company
Howe Motor Company
Britain Orders Yet More Cuts In U S Buying
London AP reports Britain’s shaky Labor Government orders deeper austerity to cut dollar drain by 26 percent in 1950. Exports to earn dollars urged. no wage rises for workers, dividends restrained. Marshall aid continues on a diminishing scale as unions push for higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
United States
America
Trades Union Congress
Stafford Cripps
Butler County DivorceSuit Jean Christopher vs Howell Christopher
Court records show Jean Christopher of Middletown Route 2 files suit for divorce from Howell Christopher of Middletown Route 2. The filing notes neglect as the grounds in Butler County courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Christopher
Middletown
Howell Christopher
Divorces Granted for Morgan and Barber Families
George Morgan of Middletown is granted a divorce from Bette Lee Morgan for neglect by Judge F. B. Cramer. Jane M. Barber of Hamilton is granted a divorce from Glenn V. Barber for neglect by Judge F. B. Cramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morgan
Middletown
Bette Lee Morgan
F. B. Cramer
Jane M. Barber
Hamilton
Glenn V. Barber
Local Estates Appoint Executrix and Admins Across Ohio
Nora Sirgel named executrix for William M Birgel of New Miami who died February 19. Adolph Schneider estate in Hanover Township appraised at 7207.61 personal property and 23000 in fealty. William H Schneider and Robert Stewart named administrators. Mary W Berry to administer Charles B Berry estate of Hamilton who died December 22 1934 with tyty 6500 realty. Vonnie A Steen widow appointed administratrix for Benjamin M Steen estate of Hamilton who died March 9.
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Nora Sirgel
William M. Birgel
New Miami
Adolph Schneider
Hanover Township
William H. Schneider
Robert Stewart
Mary W. Berry
Charles B. Berry
Hamilton
Vonnie A. Steen
Benjamin M. Steen
Truman to name Army secretary as Gray leaves for UNC
A White House official said Gordon Gray will become Army secretary when he steps down to head the University of North Carolina in September. He noted no draft of Gray or Robert Patterson for the Atomic Energy chair and that the President hopes to finalize the AEC appointment soon. Plans also include a series of fireside chat style speeches to bolster public support for a unified anti Communism front ahead of May Northwest trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Gray
University of North Carolina
Truman
Atomic Energy Commission
David E. Lilienthal
Gray
Robert P. Patterson
Army
Northwest
Congress
Wittenberg Alumni to Meet for Dinner and Plan
John C. Beacham will address Middletown Wittenberg alumni about college plans. A new half million dollar chapel is planned, and the Wittenberg Story film will be shown. The gathering at First Presbyterian Church starts at 6 45 p m with Richard E Crow as president and Sara Class Horns as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Beacham
Wittenberg College
Middletown
Wittenberg
First Presbyterian Church
Richard E. Crow
Sara
Women’s Guild
Hamilton Man Up For Parole
Hamilton man Ray Benge of Butler County faces a parole hearing after May 1 before the Ohio Parole and Pardon Commission. He was convicted of robbery on March 12 1949 in Butler County Common Pleas Court, tied to a case with Ruby Young who received probation. Prosecutors said he attacked Gerald DeMars in an alley, stealing 389 dollars and a watch after inviting him for a walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ray Benge
Hamilton
Ohio Parole and Pardon Commission
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Ruby Young
Gerald DeMars
Franklin
Benge
DeMars
Local Lakes Yield Opening Season Fish in Ohio
Reger and Werner Fishery in Lorain reports about 900 pounds of perch and pike from Lake Erie at season opening. Nearby Booth Fisheries in Erie County logs 250 pounds, mostly pike, in its first catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain, O. (Ap
Reger and Werner
Lake Erie
Erie County
Booth ‘Fisheries Company
Third Local Man Passes Bar Exam
A Middletown lawyer, A. Warren Wilkinson of 504 Highland St., passed the February 7-9 Ohio State bar examination in Columbus. Wilkinson, an Armco assistant counsel, is a Princeton and Harvard Law School graduate. Yesterday two more Middletonians, John A. Wilmer and Paul F. Payne, were announced. The article also defines the term simulcast as broadcasting on radio and television at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
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