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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1951
Page
9
A domestic verse contrasts a narrator’s money worries with Sister’s injuries and needs. She falls and hurts her ankle, asks for bike repairs, and seeks movie money, prompting reflection that personal problems may be lighter than assumed. Gratitude follows.
The Army asked the Selective Service System for 15 000 men in July the lowest July draft figure in the present program. Draft Board 10 has not been told how many men it must provide and may miss the June quota of 15. Only two registrants are eligible in June due to birth date restrictions, with a possibility of later changes.
Woodpulp prices in Mid-Miami Valley mills will be removed from control under the Manufacturers General Ceiling Price Regulation CPR 22 as Amendment 5 takes effect. Prices stay under CPR 22 until a tailored dollar-and-cent ceiling for market pulp is issued, with an effective date Monday. OPS officials Ben Stoner and Joseph L Seiner will speak at a Dayton Chamber of Commerce meeting at 2 p.m. Friday June 1 at the Dayton Biltmore Hotel to discuss CPR 22 and CPR 30.
A former Middleton resident, Mrs. Norman Groves, is reported to be much improved after contracting polio early last month in Sacramento California. Friends learn she has shown notable recovery signs and is progressing under care.
Vital statistics note four newborns announced. Walter Schaaf and wife welcome a son at 3222 Yankee Road. Milo Chilton and wife of Vine Street West Middletown greet a boy yesterday. Ashland Crace and wife of Gratis have a girl yesterday. Clinton Henry and wife of 1710 York Street welcome a girl yesterday.
A list details residents admitted to the hospital including Grover Young and Danny Reffitt among multiple Baltimore Street Philadelphia and Wayne Avenue names. It also records numerous surgical and medical admissions and a separate discharge of patients such as Charles Dey and Carolyn Gabbard.
Edna Grissom of this city has been in Mercy Hospital Sacramento since April first. She and her husband, formerly employed by Sears, left Middletown about five years ago.
The top graduates of Middletown High School were honored at the Recognition Chapel. D R Baker presented awards to Martha Davidson and Richard Neff for the Charles R Hook foundation, with many other scholarships and medals awarded to students such as Nancy Reed, Gene Phillips, and Margaret Cowan across various departments and foundations.
A 68 year old woman from 1505 Fleming Rd was injured in a two car alley collision between Fleming Road and Plum Street at about 6 05 pm. Katherine Ringle was taken to Middletown Hospital. others involved include Philip Schmidt and John Lawson with combined damages listed as 350 dollars. Police note a separate incident at 1711 Tytus Ave damaged a parked car owned by Otha Lawson after a collision with Harold Robinette. Additional minor crashes on Verity Pkwy and fronting a truck at 1914 Woodlawn Ave were reported with limited damage details.
Colored News notes the Southern District Council of Elks holds a Sunday 1:30 p.m. meeting at the Elks Home 827 Lincoln Ave Cincinnati. Mrs cannie Patterson vice Loyal Daughter Ruler asks all members to attend. Lily Of The Valley Chapter 55 O E S requests members report on stamp sales to Mrs C L Maxberry by Friday.
Forty nurses attended the last class on atomic warfare and nursing procedures at Middletown Hospital Verity Hall. Miss F Evelyn Beck director said future sessions are likely. The teaching team explained new drugs administration and blood plasma methods.
William H. Francis 42 Franklin Route 2 charged with careless operation after noon at Charles St and Tytus Ave. A bad check report filed by Hiram Fullen 1208 Reynolds Ave. the check allegedly passed by a woman on First National Bank of Akron, with several similar checks returned no record of account. Theodore Moore 18 2022 Wanetta St taken into custody at Central Ave and Broad St held for U S Army authorities notified.
An inter city committee said Cleveland and Hamilton did not show enough impact to warrant critical defense designation. Middletown's status remains undecided despite Armco Steel's expansion and local defense production shifts boosting employment prospects.
Pvt. Woodford G. Chaney 22 of 435 Yankee Rd. was killed in a motorcycle accident near Newburgh New York while serving in a medical group of the Air Force stationed at Stewart Air Force Base. He is survived by his wife Frances a son Woodford Chaney Jr his parents three sisters and two brothers with burial at Woodside Cemetery after 10 a.m. Saturday services at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.
Paul Gullett aged 22 of 1903 Fleming Rd was fined 293 dollars and sentenced to 60 days in Butler County Jail. Judge Alton H Combs also banned him from driving for three years after a Central Ave and Broad St crash. He faced charges of DUI driving without license fleeing the scene and license failure.
Pfc William H Garvin, son of Mr and Mrs W H Garvin, enrolled in a seven month technical training at Sheppard AFB Wichita Falls Texas after basic at Lackland AFB. Cpl Theodore Pate 21 son of Rev and Mrs Joseph Pate, assigned to 774th Education Training Unit Mannheim Germany, completed eight week Educational Instructor Program and played for the Kitzingen Kavaliers who won the 1949 National League title and were in the G1 World Series with the Heidelberg Hawks. He expects to return to the U S soon and notes Germany is fine but home is best.
United States operates three coinage mints in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Denver Colorado and San Francisco California. The facilities produce circulating coinage and related numismatic items and have played a key role in U S monetary history and metalwork.
The Cleveland News reported the Indians signed Billy Joe Davidson 17, a Oak Ridge Military Institute pitcher from North Carolina, for the biggest price yet, exceeding the Pirates claimed 100000 for Paul Pettit. Davidson averages 15 strikeouts per game and has three straight years with only one loss.
Britannica notes that in Islamic belief the devil was cast from Eden after refusing to bow to Adam. The article contrasts this with other traditions and situates the story within theological discussions.
Gary Sleight 13 of Dayton sustained a slight concussion at LeSourdaville Lake while with St. James School. Officials say he tried to board the moving scenic ride and fell. rear tires may have passed over him. He was taken to Middletown Hospital for observation. A second youth reportedly attempted to board but was not hurt.
Fair Trade agreements remain observed by some retailers, while many states without fair trade laws show no impact from the court decision. Cities such as Atlanta Boston San Francisco Philadelphia Charlotte and Cleves report no large price reductions. Newark NH sees some branded line cuts. Major Philadelphia stores plan to hold prices yet meet competitors. L Bambergers of Newark head John C Williams says he will match local price cuts and welcomes the decision. The National Retail Dry Goods Association surveys 17 000 merchants nationwide on next steps following the ruling.
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