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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1950

Page

2

Cover On Cesspool Tilts Tragedy Drowns Franklin Boy

A three year old Franklin boy, Daniel C. Charteen, fell through a tilting cesspool cover and drowned after his grandmother found him in the water. Rescuers arrived but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred on property owned by John Robinson next to the Chasteens on Park Avenue. He is survived by his parents, grandmother, two sisters Sheila and Carolyn Sue, and a brother John Willard. Funeral arrangements are with Robert Eaton Funeral Home.

Franklin Daniel C. Charteen John Chasteen Park Ave Eva Smith Smith Ice Department John Robinson Chasteens Sheila Carolyn Sue John Willard Robert Eaton

Warren County Grand Jury Returns 34 Indictments

Warren County's three day session yielded 34 indictments as 43 cases were reviewed and 55 witnesses examined. Marvin Young, prosecutor, said five indictments were secret and seven cases were ignored or continued to the next term. listed defendants include Johnson, Gabbard, Hartsock, Huelsman, Beller, Harty, Chapman, Robinson, Lanter, Lanor, Singhoffer, Atkinson, Cecil, McGill, Johnson, Curtis, and Brown among others.

Lebanon Warren County Grand Jury Marvin Young Prostor Roy H. Johnson Elisha Gabbard William Hartsock F. F. Huelsman John L. Beller Daniel H. Harty Ter James Lanor Joseph L. Singhoffer Lee Atkinson Cecil Atkinson Robert McGill Wendel Johnson Robert Curtis Frank B. Johnson Donald Brown Daniel Long William Malott Thomas Powell Nora Henry Eliza Hizer Joseph McKinley Virgil Martin

Stage Fright and Raiders of the Desert Showings

At the movies Paramount presents Stage Fright starring Jane Wyman and Marlene Dietrich with showtimes 1 15, 3 20, 5 30, 7 35 and 9 45 p m Strand offers Sealed Verdict featuring Ray Milland and Florence Marly at 2 20, 4 50, 7 40 and 10 13 p m Raiders of the Desert starring Marie Montez and Turhan Bey shows at 1 15, 3 45, 6 35 and 9 05 p m.

Jane Wyman Marlene Dietrich Ray Milland Florence Marly Marie Montez Turhan Bey

Clean-Up Paint-Up Campaign Totals Near 150 Loads

Nearly 150 loads of trash have been collected in the Middletown Junior Chamber of Commerce campaign over ten days. Tuesday’s trucks hauled 17 loads and 1010 pounds of scrap. totals rose to 148 loads with three days left. Thursday’s collection targets the Oakland Division El dorado East Side Farms Valley View and Runnymede areas. John Weber reports tin cans are about 99 percent steel with a thin tin coating.

Middletown

Butler County coach injured in morning car crash

Marvin Bud McCollum 28 a Hamilton resident and Seven Mile High School coach suffered fractured jaw and nose plus eye cuts when his car slid on wet Eaton Rd and hit a tree He was taken to Mercy Hospital in fair condition Also Hamilton motorcyclist Hubert Zimmerman 23 injured when he skidded off Route 4 en route to Fisher Body plant

Butler County Hamilton Eaton Rd Marvin Bud” McCollum Woodview St Seven Mile High School McCollum Mercy Hospital Hubert Zimmerman Harry St Zimmerman Fisher Route 4

Obituary of Kash Craig Kentucky teacher and son of J P Craig

Kash Craig 45 Kentucky school teacher and son of the late state representative J P Craig died Saturday in Frankfort after a long illness. A Morehead College graduate he taught at a rural school near there and was a frequent visitor here. Survivors include his daughter Bertia Jean Jackson of Marian Indiana his mother Flora Craig of Frankfort three sisters Zella Wells Frankfort Eric Crain Ludith Ky Beuna Rose Winchester Ohio and a brother Arnold F Craig Middletown. Funeral services were Monday at First Church of God Frenchburg burial Salt Lick Rev J T Williams officiated Easton Richey Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Kash Craig Kentucky J. P. Craig Frankfort Morehead College Bertia Jean Jackson Marian Ind Flora Craig Zella Wells Eric Crain Ludith Beuna Rose Winchester Arnold F. Craig Middletown First Church of God Frenchburg Salt Lick J. T. Williams Easton- Richey

Death of Franklin Joyc e Ann Abney at Middletown Hospital

Three year old Franklin Joyce Ann Abney daughter of Mrs Maxine Bone and the late Floyd Abney died in Middletown Hospital after weeks of illness Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm in the Friendly Chapel Rev H S Gessner will officiate Burial will be in Springboro cemetery Friends may call at the Chapman residence 443 South Main after 2 pm Friday Robert Eaton funeral home handles arrangements

Franklin Joyce Ann Abney Maxine Bone Floyd Abney Middletown Thomas K. Chapman Fred Abney Friendly Chapel H. S. Gessner Springboro Cemetery Chapman South Main St Robert Eaton

Mrs Ella Schul 92 Somerville Woman Dies at Home

Mrs Ella Schul lifelong Preble County resident dies at 7 50 p m at daughter Florence Roberts home Somerville Route 1 after 13 weeks illness bedfast 11 weeks She moved from rural area after husband Henry died 52 years ago Survived by son Clarence Somerville Route 1 daughter Florence Roberts three grandchildren one great grandchild Funeral Friday 2 30 p m at West Elkton Friends Church Rev Parvin Bond and Rev Arthur Hammond officiating Burial West Elkton Cemetery Calling hours 7 10 p m at Inman Funeral Home Somerville body to lie in state at church Friday 1 30 p m until services

Somerville Ella Schul Preble County Florence Robertson Somerville Route 1 Schul

Deaths Archibald E. Minard noted at 72 in Bethesda

Archibald E. Minard, 72, retired dean of the school of arts and sciences, Bethesda, Md., has died. He served long in academia and his passing was announced by Associated Press. His leadership shaped the university department and he held a prominent role in scholarly circles.

Associated Press Bethesda, Md Archibald E. Minard School of Arts and Sciences The

Cancer Fund Campaign Exceeds $6 940 Goal

Middletown cancer fund drive surpasses the $6,940 target for cancer detection at Middletown Hospital and national cure efforts. Co chairs FE Goldschmidt Jr and Jules Dineger report funds already in bank, with final totals pending. A Phi Beta Psi card party and a Delta Chi Sigma dance boosted donations as volunteers close the books at Op lesby Barnitz Bank.

Middletown FE. J. Goldschmidt, Jr Jules Dineger American Cancer Society Middletown Hospital Goldschmidt Phi

Resident Is Awarded Citation By Council

Louis Gaston of Middletown received a citation plaque from the Middletown Safety Council for helping save a near Middletown man by performing artificial respiration after smoke from a residence fire near the Middletown airport. Father James Frommeyer was absent abroad at the presentation by Imer Barker. The council discussed forming a Mercantile Division and monthly summer meetings, and speed enforcement on Minnesota Ave was reviewed. Francis Carmody was asked to discuss the speeding issue with the police. Jerome Inwood noted the Retail Merchants Association had not yet addressed the division due to new board appointments.

Louis Gaston Middletown Safety Council Gaston Father James Frommeyer St. John's Church Middletown Father Frommeyer Imer Barker Board of Control The Safety Council Jerome Inwood Retail Merchants Association Minnesota Ave Sesson Barker Francis Carmody

GOP Central Committee Reorganizes Here Friday

Ben S VanGorden will resign as county Republican central committee chairman when the new committee chosen at the May 2 primary meets Friday night at the Manchester Hotel. Observers expect Middletown choice for vacancy, with Eugene Danner or Robert L Miles favored. Coyle likely to return as chairman after a primary victory and to lead an executive committee drawn from central committeemen.

Ben VanGorden Republican Central Committee Manchester van Gorden Middletown Eugene Danner Third Ward Robert L. Miles Fourth Ward Danner Central Committee Martin A. Coyle Coyle

First City Diphtheria Case Since 1946 Brings Warnings

A diphtheria case in Middletown, the first since 1946, prompted Dr. L C Neer to urge immunization for all children. A 10 year old girl is ill but recovering after treatment. Neer urged early diagnosis and booster shots. free vaccination help is available at the Civic Association Bureau of Public Health Nursing.

Middletown L. C. Neer Hamilton Columbus Bureau of Public Health Nursing The Civic Association

North Dakota Agricultural College in Fargo N D

North Dakota Agricultural College located in Fargo, North Dakota. The reference notes the institution as a major land grant college with historical ties to agricultural education and state development. The item serves as a geographic and institutional identifier.

North Dakota Agricultural College Fargo, N. D

St John PTA Names Officers for Next Year

Mrs John Blust was reelected to head the St John PTA for another year at the monthly session. Mrs Anthony Krizan Jr named vice president with Mrs Aloysius Hampel treasurer and Mrs Howard Reider secretary. Board of directors includes Mrs Robert Nunlist Norbert Kittel and Mrs Clifford Keuthan. Plans for the graduation banquet and school picnic were made. The banquet will be May 16 in the church basement as a farewell to graduates. The picnic is set for June 1 at Armco Park with chartered buses. The final meeting in June will feature installation of officers.

John Blust St. John Pta Anthony Krizan Jr Aloysius Hampel Howard Reider Robert Nunlist Norbert Kittel Clifford Keuthan Armco Park

Bankruptcy Petition Filed by William D. Riggs in Ohio District Court

William D. Riggs a truck driver of 919 Delaware St Middletown Ohio filed a bankruptcy petition in District Court listing liabilities of 7602 and no assets.

Cincinnati William D. Riggs Delaware St Middletown Ohio

Four Minor Police Accidents Reported Last Night

Police investigated four minor collisions with slight damage and no injuries. A four year old girl ran into Henry Yount's car on Hill Avenue but emerged uninjured. Carl Russell damaged a parked car on Jefferson Avenue and another owner, Ernest Malott, reported $25 damage to his vehicle. William Cogan struck Jasper Kievit’s car on Manchester Avenue causing door damage. Milk loss and further vehicle damage occurred near Central and Baltimore with Lynn McGuire and Russell Houston involved.

Henry Yount Firie Ave Hill Ave Yount Carl Russell Germantown Ernest B. Malott Beech St Russell Jefferson Ave Manchester Ave William Cogan Calumet Ave Jasper Kievit Shafer St Kievit Cogan Central Ave Baltimore St Lynn McGuire Middletown Avalon Central Russell Houston Woodlawn Ave

Middletown Sportsmen Club Reports Growth and Activities

At the monthly meeting the Middletown Sportsmen Club reports 25 uniformed members with only four absences this year. Bud Koeppel becomes scoutmaster. line fences and grass work completed. May 27 dance slated. 650 yearly and 150 life members. May 13-14 registered shoot planned with $100 from Armco for awards. Ohio Conservation official George Emmitt urges soil erosion fixes and stream cleanup, warning of pollution and germs in waters. calls for legislative action.

Middletown Sportsemean Fred Stein Bud Koeppel Willard McDaniel Gene Buzzard Elmer Schenck Sam Roy Diver Peasttown Community Fire Association George Emmitt Ohio Conservation Department Spoksman's Clubs New Orleans Ohio

Andrew Roper To Be Installed As Rotary President On July 1

Andrew F. Roper principal of Roosevelt Junior High School will be installed as president of the Middletown Rotary Club July 1. He has served six years in the club and was named president to succeed Robert Brown of Greene and Brock Exchange. Roper, a World War I veteran, is past commander of the local American Legion and a member of Lincoln Lodge F and A M and First Presbyterian Church. He has led Roosevelt school for 19 years.

Andrew F. Roper Roosevelt Junior High Middletown Rotary Club Roper Rotary Club Robert Brown Greene and Brock Exchange American Legion Lincoln Lodge A. M First Presbyterian Church

Meeting Delayed by Red Cross Gray Ladies

The Gray Ladies of the American Red Cross postponed their scheduled meeting for one week. Mrs. George Shephard, chairman, announced the session will now be held next Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Red Cross office.

Gray Ladies of the American Red Cross George Shephard Red Cross

Akron girl sentenced for petit larceny in Cincinnati

An 18-year-old twin from Akron Ohio described by her parents as a problem child pleaded guilty in police court to stealing two wrist watches from a downtown department store. She was sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse. She had been a former Ohio State University student.

Cincinnati Akron Anna Johnson Ohio State University

Co-Op Club Hears Local Minister in Middletown

The Rev. Richard Moore discussed the Butler County Mental Hygiene Association at the Middletown Co-Operative Club meeting at the Manchester Hotel. He noted funds support educational and research work and collaboration with the Lower Miami Valley Guidance Center in Hamilton. Plans for the May 16 inaugural banquet were confirmed, with Fuller and Erb and Ray Schrock to perform after installation of officers. An auditing committee of J. K. Morgan, Glenn Greenham and Joseph Lickie was named to prepare the annual financial statement.

Richard Moore Butler County Mental Hygiene Association Middletown Ray Schrock J. K. Morgan Glenn Greenham Joseph Lickie

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Franklin Boy Phoebe Chapman Paul Chapman Planky Robinson Winnie Knight Harold Lan Mary Ellen McDaniels Public Accountant Public Accountants Society OF Ohio Woodlawn Ahaaaeee Sanitone Dry Cleaner Erle Hanson Charles ST Shinn Cancer Fund Gem City Council GOP Andrew Roper Rotary H. L. Butler George A. Hill Armco Steel Corporation Lower Miami Valley Andrew Feroper Co-Op Johnston's Crawford ST Dial Broad ST
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