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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1948
Page
7
Ten microphones will be installed this week on the desks of councilmen holding strategic posts in Cleveland. If the plan works, desks of the remaining 23 members will also receive microphones to aid public discussion.
Mrs. Rhoda van Nes Alien, 60, wife of Stanley L. Alien president of the Kemper Thomas Company, died last night of a heart ailment at Bethesda Hospital. She resided in suburban Glendale.
The Middletown Cancer Society launches an $11,000 drive marking its opening day with a CBS half hour show from Hollywood. Bob Hope and Dinah Shore will headline a nationwide push aired locally via Cincinnati and Dayton stations to fund the clinic, information center, and research. The effort includes direct mail, coin boxes, two can days, and various fundraisers throughout the month.
First Lt. G. W. Curwen of Monroe completed the aviation medical examiners course last week at the Air University School of Aviation Medicine Randolph Air Force Base San Antonio Texas He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia in 1946 The course trains Medical Corps officers to provide medical care for flying personnel
Weather report predicts cloudy skies tonight with showers and a rise in temperature to the mid sixties on Wednesday. A low of 34 degrees was recorded early Monday, with a peak near 64 degrees by late afternoon and a 5 degree low overnight. The morning low and later readings show a cooling trend as the day began.
The engineering department advances final work on annual city reports to be issued in booklet form in about two weeks. The project uses 97 stenils and 100 copies, totaling nearly 10 000 pages to create a permanent consolidated record of yearly city activities spanning the departments for the third year.
George Fraley of Middletown was ordered by Judge P. P. Boll in Butler County Common Pleas Court to surrender his Ohio servicemen bonus check to cover delinquent child support. He received probation on condition he pay $20 weekly for child maintenance and $5 toward the delinquent account after an indictment by the grand jury two weeks earlier.
City commissioners accepted the Clark County Agricultural Society bid of 25000 for the former airport land. The society plans to construct a county fairgrounds on the site.
Washington AP War Assets Administration officials plan an on site probe this week to decide who gets the Cleveland steel plant between Republic Steel and Tucker Automobile Corp. A WAA spokesman said board members will visit Tucker in Chicago and the Cleveland works, with a decision likely soon after. House subcommittee investigators also probe government plant leases amid letters backing both bidders. Tucker offered 8 million dollars for the plant with 20 percent down and 10 year financing. Republic proposed 4.748 million cash for by product coke ovens and pig iron facilities with option to purchase for 7.669 million.
Elmer L. Sutherland announced changes at the Middletown headquarters naming William B. Runyan Jr as service manager. H. C. Pettit becomes assistant sales manager, moving from regional duties on the west coast and southeast states.
Middletown public and parochial schools resumed classes this morning after Easter break. Public schools were closed Friday and Monday for Holy days. St John’s parochial pupils enjoyed Thursday Friday and Monday off. Holy Trinity pupils were released at noon today.
Ray Jett 24 of 1910 Fleming Rd jailed and fined 100 dollars with a six month license suspension for operating a vehicle under the influence at Garfield St and Fleming Rd. Robert Barnett 23 of Sycamore St fined 100 dollars for physical control while intoxicated at Verity Pkwy and Lafayette St. Tibbs 19 of Yankee Rd fined 25 and 10 days in jail for failing to pay a taxi fare. Barr 22 of Middletown Route 2 was found not guilty.
Frank Upton 23 of Germantown Route 1 was fined 25 dollars for interfering with a police officer in performing duties at an accident scene. An 11 year old youth was turned to Butler County authorities to return to Mansfield reformatory after admitting theft of a 92.23 dollar check from Harold Agee at a Sohio Service Station, cashed in a drug store. Eight people were fined a total of 95 dollars for intoxication.
The observation notes that roses bloom longer in the afternoon compared with varieties cut early in the morning, indicating time-of-day effects on bloom duration.
The Secretary of State approved the formation of Harry B. Wilson Company Incorporated with 250 shares and Miami Valley Express, Incorporated with 250 shares at par value 100. Incorporators are Veda M. Wilson, Harry B. Wilson, Jr., and Harry B. Wilson. Herbert Baker of Columbus acted as attorney. Wilson Motor Transit has operated since 1925, with franchise held in one company and assets in the other.
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