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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1948
Page
2
Health Commissioner Dr. L C Neer announces a citywide 90 day quarantine on all dogs. No dog may run at large and dog wardens may impound for three days with a $2 return fee. Noncompliance could lead to arrest. county enforcement extends to Butler County.
The forecast calls for continued fair weather tonight followed by a cloudy Tuesday with little temperature change. Sunday saw a low of 56 degrees and a high of 86, with a 53 degree low and 63 degree reading at 10 a.m.
Vernon Meadow Hamilton Mack 19 of Franklin filed suit in Franklin against Steel Transportation Company of Indian Harbor Ind seeking 25000 for injuries from a March 9 accident on Charles St near Casper St in Middletown. He was hospitalized 18 days with loss of wages and permanent injuries.
A libel suit by Councilman Frank Rosendahl seeking 100000 against the Hamilton Journal News was dismissed by Judge Fred B. Cramer Common Pleas Court. The judge ruled the petition failed to state a cause of action and that the editorial in the last campaign did not attack Rosendahl's character.
Dr. S. F. Maurer of Middletown was elected president of the Keely Dental Society of Butler County. Dr. Robert Barkley of Oxford was elected president elect. Other officers include Dr. John D. Sarcher of Middletown as secretary and Dr. William A. Duersh of Hamilton as treasurer. Dr. Carl Bartholomai of Middletown was chosen director for a three year term.
Paul Morgenson of Omaha Street sustained a cut over the right eye and the loss of two front teeth after a bartender allegedly struck him with brass knuckles. He was treated at Middletown Hospital and released.
Police said an intruder who broke into the Wine Store on Canal Street dropped two bottles of wine as Ray Long of 107 Park Street chased him. James Guyler of West Middletown reported a small window had been broken.
Edward Davis reported a bicycle theft from his home at 832 Eighteenth Ave. Officer Harry Richardson recovered the vehicle shortly after at the Armco dump on Sycamore.
Leonard Hall, 42, of 1006 Girard Ave, was arrested at Manchester Ave and Clinton St on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was released on a $300 bond to appear in Municipal Court this afternoon.
Sylvester Sisson aged 21 of 701 Lincoln Ave was arrested yesterday on a disorderly conduct charge according to police.
Patrick O'Brien of Portland's extermination squad doubts rats are so smart after four rats were caught in a single snap trap. The trap snapped across the noses of two rats and the heads of the other two, leading O'Brien to believe all four leaped for the bail at the same instant.
Public Health Nursing reports 94 applications filed for 70 places at Fresh Air Camp as four week period ends. Director Ruth Heffner says 12 more requests are still completing. Selections will prioritize contacts with tuberculosis patients and undernourished children, with no tubercular enrollees. Replacements will come from waiting list if any child withdraws during the eight week session starting in June.
Governor Thomas J. Herbert warns against vigilante tactics and intolerance as he opens Camp St Marys, urging vigorous leadership in facing Communism. The steel industry faces labor turmoil and coal mine strike threats that threaten summer production.
Jacqueline Cochran, famed speed ace, reportedly set a world record by flying a war surplus P-51 Mustang at about 448 mph on a 2,000 km closed course from Palm Springs to Santa Fe and back. The dash took 2 hours 46 minutes, beating the prior 440 mph record set May 19, 1946 by Lt. J. J. Hancock in a Shooting Star jet.
Mrs Lilliam Weinblatt sought a liquor permit from Ashbury Park New Jersey city council and installed two bars at the Metropolitan Hotel for 3800 dollars. The council denied the permit forcing use of the equipment for soft drinks only.
A note on felines showing a contrary habit where cats often spare many prey like rats and mice rather than consume them. This behavior challenges common expectations about their hunting and feeding patterns.
Wong Wen-Hao, 59, described as China's leading scientist, was confirmed as premier by Chiang Kai-Shek. The appointment, a surprise choice, solidifies the Gener alissimo's grip amid the most serious internal challenge to his leadership in twenty years.
W S Chambers of the YMCA district council will present a survey of local YMCA needs and services to the Middletown Y board on Wednesday at 6 20 p m. The April survey, done with Clifford Carey of the National council, followed an April 28 recognition banquet.
The city’s hot rod driven by Doc Eshbaugh of Franklin won the Greenville feature yesterday after a close finish in the last two laps. Harold Michael and Heber Dreher own the car, with 5,000 spectators watching 35 cars and eliminations. Avery Mc Adams and Chuck Farquer finished second and third. A single axle broke, sending a wheel into the grandstand injuring two women who recovered. The event was under Universal Racing Association rules, with Middles town earning a second in the opening elimination.
Eleven year old Thomas Hopkins son of Mr and Mrs Freelan Hopkins of 511 Crawford is undisputed champ of the marble ring after today's citywide contest at Central School. Optimist Club sponsored event offered candy and prizes with C H Lipton presenting the top prize a ball point pen and pencil set. Second went to Melvin Lipton and third to Wayne Hidy. judge Sgt Joseph Blackmore noted an unusual bowling style.
Walter McCoy calls 4 p.m. Tuesday meeting of the Salvation Army Kiddies Picnic Committee in the Civic Association. Discussion aims to decide on a possible picnic this year and choices for time and location. Last summer more than 500 children were entertained at LeSourdsville Lake with funds and sponsorship from service clubs and civic groups.
Middletown carries a total tax rate of 7.26 mills, among the lowest in Ohio. Four point seven five is levied for school operations, while debt service sits at 2.51 mills. City Attorney Fred J. Schatzmann notes there are no rates outside the ten mill limit, with comparisons to Akron, Cincinnati, Dayton, Springfield, and Toledo showing higher totals.
A deer wandered into Cleveland's sewage disposal plant and drowned in a settling tank, authorities said yesterday.
The article notes that dental prosthetics were widely used by ancient Romans, reflecting early practices in oral care and personal appearance.
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