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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1950

Page

2

Coyle Backed Candidates Win GOP Committee Posts

Republicans across Butler County shifted control toward the faction led by Martin Coyle of Hamilton. In Middletown, Coyle allies won majorities in wards one through four while Democrats filled four wards with noncompetitive results. The drive also solidified two years of party gains as several independents and incumbents, including Fred Stitsinger, were defeated.

Middletown George Averdick Thomas Galeese Frank Dobrozsi Coyle Ben S. VanGorden Central Committee Coyle-VanGorden Fred Stitsinger Hamilton Flest Hamilton Richard H. Stewart Stitsinger James R. Butler Charles Walker Caleb M. Coyle Hugh David Holbrook Frederick K. Randolph James Brockman Mary Crews Oea Cit W. M Brown Hanover Township W. J

Lightest Vote in Midleton Primary Sparks Comment

In Mid dletown the lightest primary turnout yesterday drew 4 595 voters. About 40 percent were Republicans with 1 179 casting ballots. The total would have been lower without a Republican Central Committee contest.

Middletown

At the Movies Paramount Showings Distorted

On the Paramount bill for Wednesday and Thursday the film schedule lists Berend the Forest starring Bettie Davis and Joseph Cotten with showtimes 1 30, 3 30, 5 98, 7 35, and 6 p m Alee Behind the aht Rall with Mikel Con red and Carel Thurston at 2 75, 5, 7 35, and 16 95 pm Blends fan t with Dorothy Patrick and Gerald Mohr at 2 05, op 7 30, and 16 15 pm Square Dance Jubilee on stage at 3 10, 5 58 and 28 pm

Berend the Forest Bettie Davis Joseph Cotstom Alee Mikel Conred Carel Thurston Dorothy Patrick Gerald Mohr

City Precinct Tabulation On Committeemen

Middletown and Lemon Township Republicans vote totals for central committeemen across wards and precincts. Jewell leads in several precincts with 47 and 146 totals. Brown, Morgan, Proctor, and Wilson totals shown per precinct and ward. Final tallies: Brown 293, Morgan 226, Proctor 27, Wilson 94.

Middletown Lemon Township First Ward J. E. Jewell J. R. Sexton Jewell Sexton R. W. Brown A. H. Morgan, Jr Milton i Segasta Wilson Brown Morn Proctor Wilson Prec. Brown Morgan Torann Brow Morgan T Prec. G Prec. K

The Lineup For November Candidates by Party

The article lists primary results shaping November ballots with Democrat and Republican slates. Democrats Edward Breen Richard A. Wilmer Oscar Hughes Conrad Stroh Edward Gardner dominate congressional and state seats. Republicans Paul Schenck George McCandless Herbert Miller Ben VanGorden H Smith also appear for county offices.

Grocers Name Member Food Show Groups

Thirty-one members attended the monthly meeting of the Mid Independent Retail Pro Association last night. A membership committee led by Earli and Charlie McGee was named along with a Food Show committee to handle local participation in the Hamilton Middletown Foods show at LeSourdsville. Members include Wade Pratt Elden Pence John Wes Peter Harmon Mark Neu Diliman William Kiesewetter Nick Vitteri Harold Pattison. The membership drive will be held during June.

Independent Steve Arga Earli Charlies McGee Oe Sta Rossi Mper Anthony Polisini Max Rader Beaty U Hamilton-Middletown LeSourdsville Wade Pratt Elden Pence John A. Wes Peter Harmon Mark Neu Diliman William Kiesewetter Nick Vitteri Harold Pattison Scheo

Middletown Votes in Republican Primary Nominees

Middletown voters backed James A. Rhodes for governor locally while Ben H. Ebright led statewide in the GOP ticket. County results show Conrad C. Stroh defeating Paul J. Mehl for County Commission and Ben Van Gorden over Rev John Sullivan for the same post. Other race totals list Harold Hoover and Herbert L Hoover in secretary races, and various state and federal offices with mixed support across candidates.

Middletown Butler County Middletonians James A. Rhodes Columbus Ohio Reblicans Ben H. Ebright Conrad C. Stroh Hamilton Paul J. Mehl Lemon Township County Commission Ben 8 S. van Gorden Liberty Township John W. Sullivan Herbert S. Miller David Black, Jr Don H Edward J. Hummel George Woodling Gover Allen M. Corlett Thomas Maxon J. Cline Roberts William R van Aken James J.treasy Archer Harold B. Collier Herbert Hoover Herbert L. Hoover Lawrence l. Ie Kenneth C. Ray Tracy Harry Marshall William O'Neil Dale Stump U.S. Covenaee Robert A. Tatt Lac Congresaman-at-la George H. Bender Richard B. Kay S. A. Ringer Supreme Court Clinton D.,rayd Francis ‘Douglass Walt Wanamaker Edward S. Matthias William L. Mart Une Jesse DeBord, Sr Paul F. Schenck State Central Committee Charlies Lane Herbert D. Mills

Obituary for Lt. Robert Verbryke in Ohio service

Robert M. Verbryke, Lt. in the military, will be honored with services at 2 p.m. Sunday at Osw Funeral Home. He was killed in action over Germany on September 11, 1944. Burial follows in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mason.

Lebanon Osw Robert M. Verbryke Germany Rose Him Mason

Springboro man Charles Williams dies at 80

Charles Newton Williams of Springboro died yesterday at noon at his home at age 80. He is survived by widow Myrtle, three sons Merrill of Lakeview Ohio Morris of Compton California Clarence of Cincinnati, a daughter Hi el Dimick of Wuston Texas, a brother C E Williams of Piqua, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at Anglesby Funeral Home Franklin with burial at West Chester Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Myrtle Merrill Lakeview Morris Compton Calif Clarence Cincinnati Hi@el Dimick Wuston Tex C.E. Williams Piqua Anglesby Franklin West Chester

Multimillionaire John Deferrari dies at 96 in Boston

The Associated Press notes John Deferrari 96 a former fruit peddler who lived in a hotel room under an assumed name. He left more than 1 000 000 in trust to the Boston Public Library. The report lists other obituaries from Poland Italy New York Milton and Philadelphia detailing ages origins and roles.

Associated Press Boston John Deferrari Deferrari Boston Public Library

Schenck and Breen Face Off In Third District Race

Dayton Republicans selected Paul F. Schenck for the Third District to oppose incumbent Democrat Edward Breen in November. Schenck led with 17 977 votes districtwide while Jesse DeBord trailed with 5 256. Breen ran unopposed in the Democratic ticket. Breen’s and Schenck’s county totals are listed for Butler and Preble, with Schenck totaling 12 220 to DeBord’s 4 151 in Butler and Preble. Ohio also picks an at large candidate, George H. Bender, who leads with 324 320 votes against Richard Kay and S A Ringer. Young is unopposed for renomination. Incumbents mostly cleared, newcomers in the field show closer contests.

Paul F. Schenck Dayton Edward Breen Schenck Jesse DeBord Breen DeBord Butler County Preble Eggg Schenck DeBor Ohio George H der Cleveland Heights Stephen M. Young Cleveland Bender Cuyahoga County Richard B. Kay Lakewood S. A. Ringer Leesburg Young

Boy Playing With Matches Damages Home in Base Carolina Ave

A boy playing with matches and a candle caused about 700 dollars in damage at the home of Robert Meehan on Base Carolina Avenue Lukens report. The fire damaged furniture and wall insulation while Meehan his wife and three sons were in the house. Fire department arrived shortly after alarm at 7 30 am and cut signal earlier at 6 20 am.

Robert Meehan Base Carolina Ave Mechen Com 2

Nye Wins Waverly Governor Vote By Wide Margin

In Waverly Ohio the Democratic tally showed Lieut. Gov. George D. Nye receiving 100 votes and John F. Cantewell 11. Waverly is Nye’s home town.

Waverly George D. Nye John F. Cantewell Nye

Bitter County GOP turnout exceeds Democratic voting in primary

In Butler County, Republicans cast 8,320 ballots, a rise of 4,411 from four years ago, totaling 13,849 or just over a quarter of registered electors. Democrats declined to 5,529, amid scarce local contest interest, while Republican wins reflected district committee battles and deep party organization contests led by the Coyle VanGorden faction. Incumbent Gov Law was unopposed and dominant. Nye won lieutenant governor. Sullivan led Democrats for treasurer. Duffy led attorney general. DiSalle drew support but trailed Ferguson for the Senate nomination. continued to Page 5.

Butler County Grand County Central Committee Coyle VanGorden Frank J. Law James H. Sullivan Cincinnati Ohio Herbert S. Duffy George A. Hurley United States Robert A. Taft Michael V. DiSalle Toledo Joseph T. Fergu

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