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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1953

Page

18

Tuning In by STAN MEISLER on Othello in Suspense

Stan Meisler critiques Suspense two part Othello with Richard Widmark Lewis and Cathy as Desdemona. He calls it overfast, half cut, and lacking Shakespearean poetry. He contrasts BBC Othello on records and notes Eddie Fisher leaves TV for London Palladium.

Suspense Shakespeare Shaw Mae West Elliot Lewis Richard Widmark Iago Lewis Othello Cathy Desdemona Eddie Fisher London Palladium Theater Eddie

TV and Radio Tonight and Tomorrow Highlights

Tonight and tomorrow’s listings show Cincinnati at Philadelphia baseball on WPFB at 7 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. tomorrow. Highlights include Playhouse on Broadway with Madeline Carroll, Jackie Gleason on TV Theater, and Man Against Crime in the botanical gardens. Featherweight boxing at 9 p.m. on WHIO.

WPFB Cincinnati Philadelphia WHIO WKRC Madeline Carroll Baseball Cincinnati Television Tonight Jackie Gleason Arthur Godfrey Wlw-T Nancy Marchand John Baregrey Vaughn Taylor Rod Steiger Davey Gallardo Charley Riley WSAI Buckley — News Babe Baker Webb News Jack Remington Jim “Harpring Jim Harpring

Driver Is Fined After Accident

One man was fined following an auto crash on U S 25 north of Monroe. Peter E Mangin, 25, Burgin Ky, was fined 15 dollars and costs by Mayor Thomas Linn Monroe for driving left of the center at an intersection. Patrolmen say Mangin tried to pass over a yellow line as Eugene Seibert 43 Lebanon was making a left turn. Both cars were southbound with slight damage and no injuries.

U. S. 25 Monroe Peter E. Mangin Brandenburg Thomas Linn Mangin Eugene Seibert Lebanon

Trumans Return Home From Hawaii Vacation

Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Truman arrived in Independence after a month in Hawaii. The former president said he is rested and ready to return to work. Daughter Margaret traveled separately, heading to New York from San Francisco.

Independence Harry S. Truman Mrs. Truman Hawaii Margaret San Francisco New York

Dog Shelter Construction Begins in Butler County

Construction started on a new dog shelter on Riverside Drive south of Trenton for the Humane Association of Miami Valley. McGraw Construction Co. is building it with a $14,500 bid and a $5,000 first payment, funded by private sources and city support from Hamilton and Middletown. Marvin F. Heltman of Cincinnati will manage the program, aiming to curb stray dogs and rabies, enforce vaccination and licensing laws, and provide a pet adoption and cruelty-holding center managed with local health boards.

Butler County Riverside Dr Trenton McGraw Construction Company Humane Association of Miami Valley Metz McGraw McGraw Company Hamilton Middletown Marvin F. Heltman Cincinnati Boards of Health The Carl Martin Colin Gardner A. J. Ober Harry A. Finkelman Association

Gardner Reelected President of Company for 34th Year

E T Gardner was reelected president at the 53rd annual shareholders meeting. He heads Gardner Board and Carton Company since 1919. Also reelected were W B Turner chairman Colin Gardner executive VP and other officers and directors. The firm reported a satisfactory 1952 year with increased working capital and continued conservative dividends.

E. T. Gardner Gardner Board and Carton Company Gardner W. B. Turner Colin Gardner R. B. Gardner W. E. Sooy E. T. Gardner, Jr Colin Gardner III Manchester Machine Company

Firm expands slag processing near Oxford State Road

American Materials Corporation of Hamilton installs primary crushing and loading facilities south of Oxford State Road to ship slag from Armco Steel's new blast furnace to Hamilton for processing. Slag will fuel mineral wool, railroad ballast, and road materials at the Hamilton plant. the Middletown furnace will nearly match Armco's two Hamilton furnaces in yearly slag output. Iron reclamation is highlighted as a key factor.

American Materials Corporation Hamilton Oxford State Road Armco Steel Corporation Walter B. Evans Middletown American Materials Evans Armco American Aggregates Corporation Greenville, C

Lord's Acre project brings Pater Lake land to Reily Church

The Reily Presbyterian Church lease 31 acres in the Pater Lake area abandoned by the state to plant corn as part of the Lord's Acre project. Stitzel brothers lease 24 acres beside it. Earl Creek chairs the project with funds from corn sales aiding the building program. Morris Gast leads the building fund. Mrs. Paul Campbell is treasurer and Ruth Irwin secretary.

Hamilton Pater Lake Reily Morris Gast

Hamilton Man Injured in Auto Crash

William Brenner, 65, of 501 South Fifth Street, suffered possible fractures to his right shoulder and leg when struck by a car at Central Avenue and Kruger Street. Edward Greschel, 1059 Hayes Avenue, drove the vehicle. Brenner was taken to Mercy Hospital.

Hamilton William Brenner South Fifth St Central Ave Kruger St Edward Greschel Hayes Ave Brenner Mercy Hospital

Taft School Association Elects Parmenter President

Dr Ralph Parmenter was elected president of the Taft School Association for 1953 54 at a meeting in the school auditorium yesterday evening Other officers named were Kenneth Billman vice president Miss Martha Evans teacher vice president Mrs Edward C Erlandson secretary and Bill Mason treasurer The meeting featured a musical progress by Herman Copp s fifth and sixth graders a drama medley and plans for the May 14 lawn fete at Barnitz Stadium Prize classes were announced for Mrs Agnes Bechtel and Miss Virgie Browning

Ralph Parmenter Taft School Association Kenneth Billman Martha Evans Edward C. Erlandson Bill Mason Herman Copp Barnitz Stadium Agnes Bechtel Virgie Browning

Cyclist Hit By Auto In Fair Condition

William Theodore aged 15 of 338 North Broad Street was in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after his bicycle was struck by a car at Manchester Avenue and Charles Street yesterday. Injuries included a possible skull fracture and a possible clavicle and shoulder sprain. Driver Robert Franklin Hime, 21 of 409 Baltimore Street, cited for failure to yield right of way and released on bond pending Municipal Court appearance.

William Theodore North Broad St Middletown Hospital Manchester Ave Charles St Robert Franklin Hime Baltimore St Hime

Six Drivers Fined A Total Of Ninety Dollars In Area Courts

Six motorists appeared in area courts yesterday and were fined a total of 90 dollars plus costs by various judges for offenses. Eugene Smelser, 27, Middletown, paid 25 dollars for over weight. Walter Espy, 53, Lincoln Heights, 20 dollars for reckless driving. Carlos Cox, 26, Hamilton Route 2, 15 dollars for speeding. Ernest Streifthau, 32, Middletown Route 2, 10 dollars for speeding. Link Jackson, 23, Kentucky, 10 dollars for yellow line violation. Bruce Melser, 28, Cincinnati, 10 dollars for yellow line violation.

Eugene Smelser Middletown Thomas Linn Monroe Walter Espy Lincoln Heights Henry Woodard Glendale Carlos Cox Hamilton iSquire Lammie Bailey Ernest Streifthau Squire Bailey Link Jackson Kentucky Linn Bruce Melser Cincinnati

Two Hamiltonians Seek Bankruptcy In U S District Court

Two Hamilton residents filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions in the U S District Court at Cincinnati. Charles A Hood of 139 Fairview Ave Hamilton lists debts of 1163.08 and assets of 100 while Vernon Ray Williams of 270 Rambo Harris Homes Hamilton lists debts of 1289.37 and assets of 389.64.

U. S. District Court Cincinnati Charles A. Hood Fairview Ave Hamilton Vernon Ray Williams Rambo Harris Homes

Three Middletown Men Join Navy at Bainbridge

Three Middletown men enlisted in the Navy and began basic training at Bainbridge Maryland. The enlistees are Carl Cheesman Jr. of 313 Grimes Street George Robert Williams of 2402 Minnesota Street and Marion Winston Mathis of 116 Canal Street. Gunner Mate S T Dunham, supervisor of the Hamilton Navy recruiting station, announced today.

Middletown Navy Bainbridge S. T. Dunham Hamilton Carl Cheesman, Jr Carl Cheesman Grimes St George Robert Williams John C. Williams Minnesota St Marion Winston Mathis Joseph A. Mathis Canal St

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief From Backache

Nagging backache, loss of pep and energy may signal slowed kidney function. Doctors warn kidney health is vital. Stress or diet can slow it and cause discomfort. Minor bladder irritation may trigger night urination. Don’t neglect kidneys. Doan's Pills provide mild diuretic relief used by millions for over 50 years.

Dean Doan

Crash Victim Dies in Ohio Two-Car Collision Toll Rises

Mrs. Martha Baum, 29, of Lima, Ohio, died in a Columbus hospital Tuesday after a two-car crash on U.S. 30 near Bucyrus on April 25 that claimed seven lives including her husband and three children.

Columbus, O Martha Baum Lima U.S. 30 Bucyrus Columbus

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