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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1948

Page

9

Butler County Agent Resigns to Accept Harvard Fellowship

The Butler County agricultural council received the resignation of Gerald H. Huffman as county agent to pursue graduate work at the Harvard School of Public Administration. A resolution urged Robert K. Farst, acting agent since February 1946, be appointed as county agent. Huffman first served from April 1940 with a 25 month military leave in 1944 1945.

Hamilton Gerald H. Huffman Butler County Butler County Agricultural Council Ohio State University Huffman Harvard School of Public Administration Robert K. Farst George R. Eastwood Agricultural Extension Service of Ohio Board of Directors Harvard

Charles R Hook Named to Notre Dame Advisory Council

Charles R Hook chairman of Armco Steel joins 28 industrial leaders on Notre Dame College of Commerce advisory council. The group aims to connect industry with the college, advise on courses, and plan the May 21 22 meeting for officer elections and strategy.

College of Commerce University of Notre Dame Charles R. Hook Armco Steel Corporation John J. Cavanaugh College of Commerce At Notre Dame Father Cavanaugh

Credit Executives Meet in Cleveland

Credit executives from across the nation gather in Cleveland for the National Association of Credit Men annual sessions. Henry M. Heimann the association’s executive manager and William ONeill of General Tire and Rubber Company Akron are among speakers. Sessions run through Wednesday.

Cleveland National Association of Credit Men Henry M. Heimann Association William O'Neill General Tire and Rubber Company of Akron

Underwriters Plan Election at Middletown Luncheon

Middletown Association of Life Underwriters will elect officers at its regular luncheon in the Manchester Hotel. Glenn W. Isgrig of Reliance Life Insurance in Cincinnati will speak on Let s Put On A Good Show. Robert Lane chairs the program committee. current officers are E. Cal Grier president Glenn Lane vice president and Kenneth Warstler secretary and treasurer. Directors are Charles Fakes Jr Martin B. Miller Mrs Esther Nessler and James O Donnell.

Middletown Association of Life Underwriters Manchester Glenn W. Isgrig Reliance Life Insurance Company Cincinnati Isgiig Mansfield Akron State Association of Life Underwriters Robert Lane E. Cal Grier Glenn Lane Kenneth Warstler Charles Fakes, Jr Martin B. Miller Esther Nessler James O'Donnell

Fair and Cool Weather Forecast After Rainy Weekend

A day after heavy rain and hail in Lebanon, damage was reported to fruit trees and roofs. Officials noted high winds and utilities needed minor repairs. The forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions tonight and Tuesday as temperatures ranged from 54 to 83 degrees over the weekend.

Middletown Lebanon

Columbus Man Jaycee's New Ohio President

C William Brownfield, a Columbus coal dealer, won the Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce presidency at the 20th annual convention defeating Albert S. Ziegler of Cincinnati. Delegates elected Ziegler and Elton Whitted to the U S junior chamber board. a slate of vice presidents named from across Ohio. Attendees from Middletown included Knight Goodman and others.

C. William Brownfield Columbus Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce Albert S. Ziegler Cincinnati Jaycees Ziegler Elton Whitted Ashland U. S. Junior Chamber Board

Injunction Fails To Halt Elevator Work In State House

In Columbus the department of public works began constructing an elevator in the state house despite a court order secured by State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson. The contractor started on the fourth floor, while Ferguson’s office sits on the second floor and claims the space is needed for operations. The injunction bans using his office for the elevator.

Columbus, O Department of Public Works State House Joseph T. Ferguson Ferguson

Three Building Permits Issued For New Dwellings

Permits issued last week by building commissioner Orville Corson cover three frame dwellings with total value of 20000 dollars. Don Broughton receives two permits for 1509 and 1601 Florence Street while H L Dakin Tailored Homes Inc. is authorized for a home at 3103 Grand Avenue.

Orville Corson Don Broughton Florence St H. Ll, Dakin Tailored Homes, Inc Grand Ave

Girl To Appear On Theft Charge

A nine year old girl is ordered to appear today with her parents before juvenile authorities. Dr H A Sebald of 3404 Central Ave reported finding the girl ransacking his car yesterday. Police said she was carrying pencils and paper apparently taken from other automobiles.

H. A. Sebald Central Ave

Civil Service Session Postponed to Tuesday Noon

The Civil Service Commission meeting was moved from Saturday to tomorrow noon. President Joseph R. Baker said the session will announce the examination date to fill the Chief of Police post. Also noted: prewar Far East exports vs 1947 imports of food.

Civil Service Commission Joseph R. Baker Baker

Chrysler Strike May Loosen Steel Supply Outlook

The Chrysler strike could loosen steel supply for hard pressed buyers if it lasts, as allocations may be reduced and shipments curbed. Steel production sits at 941/2 percent capacity, with third quarter quotas tightened by industrial curtailments and a coal mine strike. Prices may gradually fall as major producers lead a downward adjustment, while some independents hold off.

Chrysler Magazine Steel U. S. Steel Corp

Blue Pencil Club Elects Officers in Post War Meeting

Edwin Schoenleb of Akron Beacon Journal was chosen president. Ivan E. Lake of Bowling Green Daily Sentinel became vice president, and H. R. Jolliffe of Ohio State University was named secretary. Other speakers included Murray Powers Basil L Walters and Dr Norval N Luxon.

Columbus Blue Pencil Club Edwin Schoenleb Akron Beacon - Journal Ivan E. Lake Bowling Greene Daily Sentinel H. R. Jolliffe Ohio State University Murray Powers Akron Beacon- Journal Basil L. Walters Knight Newspapers Norval N. Luxon Ohio State Ohio

Fifth Graders Tour Museum and Home Visit

Lincoln school fifth graders under Miss Anna Cadwalder toured Glendower Warren County Museum in Lebanon to study pioneer life then visited Otterbein Children's Home hosted by Miss Blanche Babbington. The class had formed a Junior Service club earlier and exchanged gifts with home children. A ball game and refreshments followed before returning to Middletown with parent chaperones listed.

Lincoln School Anna Cadwallader Glendower Warren County Lebanon Otterbein Blanche Babbington Middletown Arthur Frey William Forkner W. M. Parker R. A. Wertz R. N. Griswold

Hamilton nurses receive diplomas at graduation

Twenty six seniors of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing received diplomas at a ceremony in the Hamilton High School Auditorium. Judge Harry F. Walsh delivered the commencement speech with Rev. William P. O'Connor and Dr. William F. E. Smith also participating as speakers and master of ceremonies.

Hamilton Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Hamilton High School Harry F. Walsh William P. O'Connor Church of the Assumption Healthy William FE. Smith

Unidentified man drowns after pacing pier at Gordon Park

In Cleveland an unidentified man about 60 drowned after witnesses saw him pace a concrete pier for 10 minutes then sit on the edge at Gordon Park and slip into the water. The piece ends with a note on the origin of the phrase the Great White Way.

Cleveland (Ap Gordon Park Great White Way Broadway O. J. Gude

Freshments to Follow After Business Session

Matters will be discussed during the meeting and refreshments will be served after the business session.

Niles and Struthers Top National School News Contest

The Tri County Journalism Association said Niles McKinley and Struthers High School students won top honors in the annual school newspaper contest. Niles and Struthers combined captured four first places while Salem High earned three.

Youngstown, O Tri-County Journalism Association Niles McKinley and Struthers Niles and Struthers Salem High

Elmwood Post Members Install New Cooties Pup Tent

Local Military Order of the Cooties members at Elmwood Post No. 1042 VFW Elmwood Place Ohio formed a new pup tent named Win Sweet Lucy No. 73. Alden Williams presented a charter as senior vice commander of Ohio. A donation was voted to Eaton Rapids after the meeting.

Military Order of the Cooties Elmwood Post VFW Elmwood Place Win Sweet Lucy Middletown Alden Williams Edward Gillum Donald Bolden James Martin Henry Bohne William Metsker Robert Hopper Kash Kissick Howard Brown James Axiotes Tony Wells Robert Weiss Dr. 8S. C. Toman Grand of Ohio Eaton Rapids

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