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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1951
Page
2
The Gardner Board and Carton Company donated 40000 to expand the Middletown Fresh Camp, enabling nearly doubling capacity. Camp founder dates to 1920, and the project will raise annual operating costs beyond current 7200 dollars.
Postmaster Hilbert H. Martin announced the retirement of veteran mail carrier George A. Rempe after 30 years of service. Rempe, of 2308 Fleming Rd, joined the postal service on May 16, 1921, and served in the Army during World War I for two years.
Health Department staff and other city workers attended a mimeographing class at the A. B. Dick Company on Race Street. Jean Gray, a clerk, led by example by taking notes as ministers teachers and stenographers joined in the afternoon session.
Bishop Jem G. Werner of Ohio’s Methodist Church says America can feed 000,000 starving people at home and abroad. He just returned from a tour highlighting food relief needs and national generosity.
The Res nt' Members' Council held a meeting last night to discuss actions for May 23. Proposals included the formation of a new social club and other committee activities.
The narrator outlines frying scallops until eight and crisp, suggests dipping in sauce, or first dipping in egg then ribs, and finishing by placing them in fat. The text mixes cooking steps and unclear ingredient references.
Middletown Employment Center reports about 200 unfilled positions across diverse fields. Jobs include home and garden tasks, roofing, tree planting, housework, wall cleaning, and clerical work. Engineering openings pay 500 to 600 dollars monthly. factory and construction roles also available as demand grows.
James Lee Back, four, of 3203 Tytus Ave, shows slight improvement after serious injuries from running into a car near his home Sunday. He sustained head and back injuries and multiple cuts.
The forecast calls for a sunny day with a high near 79 followed by a mostly cloudy outlook tomorrow. Tonight remains fair with a low around 45, while Wednesday May bring cloudy and mild conditions.
A desk cushion from Sgt. Ernie Weaver’s chair went missing last Saturday night. Doug Barrett, day sergeant, said to Kenneth Neal of Neal General Store in Jacksonburg to retrieve it. The cushion was fastened to a furniture truck and Weaver insisted the owner bring the chair to headquarters to reclaim it. Barrett suggested Neal come before 3 pm when Weaver starts his shift.
A dinner will be held for winners in the Spring Cleanup Poster contest sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce tomorrow at the Colony restaurant at 6 30 p m. Art instructors will attend the banquet. Don McKillop and Delbert Mann will present the awards.
The Rev. F. H. Hampton of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Rev. Hobart Hart of New Era Baptist Church will speak at 8 p.m. Music by the New Era Chorus, Jubilee Singers, and Holiness Tabernacle Choir. Mrs. Eva Clements is program chairman.
Donald F. Perry announced the selections for Our American Heritage narrators. The group includes D. R. Baker Harry Bauman Mrs. Walter Berker Helen Weinberger Fern Troutvine and Ken Yarber.
Police investigated four minor accidents yesterday with no injuries. Byron Pearce, 42, reports a hit and run along Arpo Alley scratching his truck. Lewis Reiner, 75, crowded by traffic, steered into a parked car owned by C. M. Wells, 23, on First Ave. both vehicles damaged.
Buford Good Jr. of 217 Monroe St. loses control of a car at the Albers Store, crossing the sidewalk and hitting a curbside vehicle owned by Walter Crout of 12 Beech St. Crout’s car suffers damage to the right rear fender and door.
Gobel Oliver Jr. 18 of 906 Fifth Ave. loses brake control and crashes into Shirley Burg her 22 of 509 Curtis St. causing $30 damage on North Verity Pkwy at 7 55 p m yesterday.
Middletown’s Battery B of the 182nd AAA Battalion Ohio National Guard departed from the Baltimore and Ohio station with an 18 car troop train bound for Plane Port Texas. The unit, activated after supper, was formed January 18 1949 as a 90 millimeter gun battery and includes many World War II veterans.
Ohio House considers a capital improvement bill reallocating 23.5 million dollars of unspent funds and adding 17.7 million for new projects in Butler County. Hueston Woods would get land purchases up to 3 thousand dollars and lake improvements totaling 20 thousand. Miami University would receive 287,900 and Longview Hospital 520,000 for various upgrades. The plan includes 5 million for civil defense with local matching.
Heavy penalties were meted out in the Municipal Court of Judge Alton H Combs yesterday. Walter Croucher, 41, of 1141 South Fourth St Hamilton, drew 200 dollars in fines and costs, 30 days in Butler County Jail, and a 10 year driving ban for driving while intoxicated and while his license was suspended. Croucher, arrested Friday by Cpl O J Simmons on Ohio 73 north of the city, had prior drunken driving revocation in Hamilton Municipal Court.
George Valandingham, 31, of Middletown Route 1, Robert Ellis Brown Sr., 44, of Germantown Route a, and Thomas G. Elam, 59, of 1607 Lafayette Ave were fined 100 dollars in costs and had their driving rights suspended for six months after being convicted of operating motor vehicles when intoxicated.
Being in physical control of his automobile when under the influence of alcohol cost Thomas Hensley, 40, of Middletown Route 3, $100 and costs.
The West Middletown Improvement League will hold a business meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the West Middletown Church. Mrs. Howard Knepshield will preside. All members are urged to attend.
Howard K. Parsons 28 of 201 Garfield St was fined 25 and costs for careless driving and received a five year license suspension for driving while suspended. A six month jail term was suspended and court costs were assessed.
George M. Rodefer, 43, of 2116 Sherman Avenue, faces charges for operating a motor vehicle. The case outlines alleged driving violations and potential penalties under local law. Further court actions and arraignment details are expected as records update.
Boston M. Bell age 38 of 1414 Syc amore Street was fined ten dollars and costs with suspension on an assault and battery charge filed by Ola Glass.
The Elementary 93 School Band directed by Herman J. Copp will perform today in the high school auditorium starting at p.m. About 125 to 150 fifth and sixth graders will play diverse pieces as part of the free musical training program. Over 700 tickets have been sold, more than last year, and the event coincides with National Music Week ending Saturday.
A meeting of the Kiddies Day Picnic Committee will be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. in the Civic Association library. Walter McCoy, chairman, says plans for the 1931 celebration will be finalized at the gathering.
The practice began when barbers also served as surgeons and wrapped bloody rags around a pole outside to dry, linking barbering to medical duties in early times.
The emer gency board comprising the attorney general, the governor, the auditor and the two houses' finance chairmen must approve releases. Funds include 1.59 million for catastrophe response, 500 thousand for medical stockpiles, and 3 million for local governments with expected federal matching.
Paramount hosts Only The Valiant with showings at 1 15, 3 20, 9 30, 7 40 and 9 45 p m Tuesday and Wednesday. Strand presents Heritage Of Desert at 1 15, 3 50, 6 30 and 9 05 p m Tue, plus Light Of Western Star at 2 40, 3 15, 7 55 and 10 20 p m. Wednesday lists Mad Ghoul at 1 15, 3 45, 6 15 and 8 50 p m, and Night Monster at 2 30, 5 00, 7 30 and 10 05 p m.
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