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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1950
Page
5
Middletown shows a strong 1950 building boom with March permits at $507,690 and first three months exceeding one million dollars. Compared with 1949, early 1950 totals are higher, and plans call for more large projects, including a new church and downtown remodeling.
Civic leaders and community groups gathered at Verity Hall to promote nursing careers for young women. The Advisory Committee to the Middletown Hospital School of Nursing highlighted cost breakdowns, credits, scholarships, and career paths while noting Middletown Hospital's long history and 1949 milestones. A Nightingale Club at Middletown High School and two nurse testimonies supported recruitment for the September class.
Middletown Democrats revive club activities with a 7 30 p m rally at the Nelva Center on Wednesday April 5. Lt Gov George D Nye will address the group and officers will be elected Refreshments follow.
The 1949 city directory is thicker with smaller print, biographical details, property listings, and a complete street guide. It features an aerial Middletown view, sections for owners and occupants, a pink property list, a blue numeric phone listing, and a buyer's guide for quick access to services.
Paramount presents The Heiress starring Olivia de Havilland with showings at 2 4 30 7 and 9 30 p m Thursday and Friday. Strand offers Drums of Con zo with Ona Munson and Stuart Erwin plus Captive Wild Woman with Evelyn Ankers and John Carradine and both run at multiple times. Friday features Rivers of Santa Fe with Rod Cameron and Furry Knight and Bagdad with Maureen O Hara and Paul Christian at repeated daily slots.
Middletown Senior Scouts of Sea Scout Ship Ranger charter a two masted 34 ton schooner Alburus for a seven day cruise starting July 9 from Erie. Captain William Richarz will command with Edward Norton as first mate and O Ellis supervising as skipper. They will visit Canadian ports while aboard the Alburus learned Sea Scout skills through dry land training.
Charles Hart a 65 year old farmer of Eaton Route 2 is in fair condition at Mercy Hospital Hamilton after the amputation of his left leg on Monday due to complications from a multiple fracture. The hospital has requested a blood donation for the Eatonian.
A fire at the W. O. Hay Furniture store in Lebanon caused about 250 dollars in damage. Fire chief Clarence Z. Dunham attributed the blaze to defective wiring. The fire started in the basement and responders arrived around 10 o clock.
The Middletown YMCA hosts an open house and recognition meeting tomorrow evening with ten events from 5 30 to 9 15 including a Teen record dance to midnight. Highlights include a Girls Rhythm Swim Club exhibition and Quadrille Club square dancing.
The Mayfield Fire Association will meet tonight at Mayfield School to discuss fundraising. The agenda includes a report on plans for a fish fry tomorrow at the school from 5 30 to 8.
The master of ceremonies led the Aen House activities with formal introductions and event coordination. He oversaw program flow, announced speakers, and ensured the schedule ran smoothly for attendees.
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