Colorful Parade Marks City's 1949 Memorial Day Observance
Middletown marked Decoration Day with hundreds viewing a parade honoring war dead. Veterans groups, scouts, and school bands led to Woodside Cemetery for wreaths and a service. Anna Kessler, Gold Star mother of Medal of Honor recipient Patrick J. Kessler, served as Honorary Grand Marshal. Wilhelm J. Boyd, a Spanish American War veteran, was Grand Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad St
Manchester Ave
Middletown
Anna Kessler
Patrick J. Kessler
Wilhelm J. Boyd
Woodside Cemetery
Middletown High School
Joseph J. Pate
America
American Legion
Drivers Escape As Cars Collide Near Hamilton
The auto of John Paul Fugate, 25, of Middletown, rear–ended another vehicle at a stop sign on State Route 73 and Wayne-Trace road, nine miles north of Hamilton, at 3 p.m. Friday. The other driver was Lee Roy Wilson, 39, of Hamilton. Neither driver was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul Fugate
Yankee Rd
Middletown
Wayne-Trace Road
Hamilton
al Mahatha
Emanuel Schultheiss
Lee Roy Wilson
Vital statistics of four elderly residents from Ohio and Tennessee
Mrs. Charles T. Carnahan aged 84 of Gandenhutten Ohio Mrs. Ida R. Schubert aged 91 of Hamilton Route 1 Ohio Mrs. Anna Anders aged 89 of 1013 Columbia Ave Ohio and Mrs. Minnie Collier aged 76 of Nashville Tennessee are listed in a local vital statistics notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Carnahan
Gandenhutten
Ida R. Schubert
Hamilton
Anna Anders
Columbia Ave
Minnie Collier
Nashville
Tenn
Marriage Licenses in Middletown and Hamilton Areas
Marion Steward Barnes age nineteen an electrician of Franklin and Loraine Larsson age eighteen a clerk typist of Middletown Route 1. June J Roller age nineteen a tefe ace operator of 1411 Winona Dr Middletown. Jacob F Seibold Jr age twenty seven a production clerk of 2907 Milton Rd and Diana Jean West age twenty five a secretary of 44 Crawford St both of Middletown. Allen H Lindsay age twenty an apprentice tool maker of Hamilton and Dorothy M Schmitz age twenty one a typist of Hamilton. James P Dillon age twenty eight a student of 1801 Panama St and Barbara Ann Long age twenty three a teacher of 306 South Main St both of Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Steward Barnes
Franklin
Loraine Larsson
Raymond E. Smith
Middletown
June J. Roller
Winona Dr
Iddletown
Jacob F. Seibold, Jr
Milton Rd
Diana Jean West
Crawford St
Allen H. Lindsay
Hamilton
Dorothy M. Schmitz
James P. Dillon
Panama St
Barbara Ann Long
South Main St
Senator Withers Backs Labor Bill Amendments
Senator Withers of Kentucky, a Labor Committee member, announced support for amendments to the administration labor bill. He warned the measure would face tough sailing even if his proposed changes are adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Withers
D-Ky
Senate Labor Committee
Cardinal Suhard Dies at 75 in Vatican City
Cardinal Emmanuel Suhard, archbishop of Paris, died last night in Vatican City of a heart attack at age 75, reducing the College of Cardinals to 55 members. Local AP dispatch notes the loss in the Vatican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Emmanuel Celestine
Suhard
Sacred College of Cardinals
Cardinal Suhard
Paris
Student Held In Slaying Of Divorced Wife
Evansville Indiana AP reports college sophomore Richard Thomas Merle 26 was charged with shooting his divorced wife Helen Merle 25 homecoming queen atEvansville College four .25 caliber bullets as she combed her hair in her parents home. Detectives say Merle admitted the act after pleading reconciliation rejection. Their two and a half year old son Darrell and the parents were in another part of the house during the shooting.
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Evansville
Ind
Helen Merle
Evansville College
Richard Thomas Merle
Servicemen Graduates From Fort Knox Training
Pvt. Lewis M Monce of the Third Quartermaster Supply Battalion has graduated from Cook's and Bakers School at Fort Knox Ky and will furlough with his parents before reporting to a new station in New Orleans La. Recruit James E Stork son of Mr and Mrs James R Stork of 1106 Elwood St graduated from Clerks General School of Division Trains Third Armored Division this week. Franklin P Back son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Back of North Broad St graduated from Automotive Mechanical school of Division Trains Third Armored Division this week. Pvt William H Bush USAF son of Mr and Mrs Ray Bush 1307 Woodlawn Ave recently arrived in Japan for duty with Far East Air Forces. He attended Middletown High School before entering the Air Force in Jan 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis M. Monce
Army
Cook's and
Bakers School
Ft. Knox
Lewis Monce
Germantown
Monce
New Orleans
Fort Knox, Ky
James E. Stork
James R. Stork
Elwood St
Clerks General School of Division
Third Armored Division
Fort Knox
Franklin P. Back
Floyd Back
North Broad St
Automotive Mechanical School
Back
Jacone Glass Shop
William H. Bush
USAF
Ray Bush
Woodlawn Ave
Japan
The
Far East Air
Air Force
Bush
Middletown High School
Edward F. Bush
Grace A. Bush
Butler County Estates Appointments and Valuations
Estate records from Butler County list Elihu J. House of Hamilton appraised at 13170 with realty 12500, Edward House as administrator. Jessie S. Beeler’s estate shows assets 4373.89 via Francis S. Beeler administrator. Louise Barnickel’s estate in Hamilton assigned William J. Ballett as administrator with about 7000 personal property. she died May 23. William Edward Flum estate realty valued 4000. May H. Flum administratrix. Mary E. Hinkel estate in Reily appraised 2000 realty. Corza Hinkel appointed administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu J. House
Hamilton
Edward House
Jessie S. Beeler
Francis S. Beeler
William J. Ballett
Louise Barnickel
William Edward Flum
May H. Flum
Corza Hinkel
Mary E. Hinkel
Reily
Masked wedding promised by String of Pearl Club at Armco Center
A masked womenless wedding will be staged by the String of Pearl Club O E S on June 3 at 8 30 p m at Armco Center. The cast includes 35 members from Tried Stone Lodge No 83 with no names revealed until the ceremony ends. The program also features solos duets quartets and a chorus. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
String of Pearl’ Club
O.E.S
Armco Center
Tried Stone Lodge
No. 83
Parade Opens Lincoln Lawn Fete Wednesday
A parade will kick off activities at the Lincoln School lawn fete Wednesday at 7 p.m. It will be followed by the school orchestra on the south lawn. Committees start serving at 5 p.m. New table arrangements promise fast service. Novelty displays by the Steigmillers, fish pond by the Freys, and multiple families will help run the event. Door prizes and parade prizes will be awarded.
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Lincoln School
C. H. Taylor
Taylor
Earl Steigmiller
Arthur Frey
H. E. Lawson
Cal Grier
W. E. McComb
Chester Hall
Obituary: Ida Rethlingshafer Schubert 91
Mrs Ida Rethlingshafer Schubert 91 lifelong Butler County resident died Saturday at 9 30 am at daughter Helen Iuzzi s home Hamilton Route 1 She is survived by three sons Clarence Seven Mile A Gordon Hamilton Route 1 George Jr Hyde Park five grandchildren and one great grandchild Services Tuesday at 2 30 pm at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home Rev Wendell Portius officiating Interment Greenwood Cemetery Hamilton Family to receive friends today 7 10 pm Flowers omitted per family request
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Ida Rethlingshafer Schubert
Butler County
Helen Iuzzi
Hamilton
Clarence
Seven Mile
A. Gordon
George Jr
Hyde Park
Cincinnati
McCoy-Leffler
Wendell Portius
Greenwood Cemetery
Obituary: Mrs Anna Anders 89 Grocery Operator
Mrs Anna Anders age 89 of 1013 Columbia Ave died today at 12 40 am at Middletown Hospital. She operated Anders Grocery on Columbia Ave for 62 years. Survived by two sons Otto and Carl both of Middletown one grandchild one real grandchild a sister Emma Bogan of Excello two brothers Charles Troutvine and Jacob Troutvine of Middletown. Services Wednesday at 230 pm at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home Rev H H Jung officiating. Interment Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday 2 5 and 7 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Anders
Columbia Ave
Anders
Middletown Hospital
Otto
Carl
Middletown
Emma Bogan
Excello
Charles Troutvine
Jacob Troutvine
McCoy- Leffler
H. H. Jung
Woodside Cemetery
Death of Mrs. Charles T. Carnahan at 84
Ward received notice today of the death Sunday of Mrs. Charles T. Carnahan 84 mother of Mrs. R G Adair of 708 South Main St at her home in Gnadenhutten Ohio. She died in her sleep early yesterday morning born in Cadiz Ohio in 1865 Survived by sister two brothers and daughter Mrs Adair Burial set for Tuesday afternoon in Urichsville Mrs Adair left Middletown today to attend services.
William Carpenter Services for Late Middletown Resident
William Carpenter 52, a former Middletown resident who died last Tuesday from injuries sustained in Fontana California, will have services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Joseph R. Baker and Funeral arrangements were announced by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carpenter
Middletown
Fontana
Calif
Joseph R. Baker
City Commissioners May Delay Filling Retirement Vacancies
City officials may postpone filling four vacancies created by the recent retirements of Marvin D. Clark said the weekly meeting is set for Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. Only two applications have been received for street superintendent and city auditor with June 15 as the deadline for acting heads. other retirements include park maintenance and city building custodian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin D. Clark
Clark
Washington
George Class
C. H. Campbell
Matt Ryan
M.S. Booth
Police
James H. Davis
Husband Kills Wife and Two Others Then Kills Self
In Grand Rapids Michigan a 47 year old husband identified as Richard R Peppler fatally shot his estranged wife Frances 30 and two others before killing himself with a shotgun. The victims included Richard Sieswerda 32 and his wife Stella 30. Their 18 month old daughter was unharmed in the house. Coroner Dr Paul Bloxsom labeled the deaths murder and self inflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
Richard R. Peppler
Frances
Grand Rapids
Peppler
Richard Sieswerda
Michigan State Bar
Stella
Pepplers
Paul Bloxsom
Kent County
Funeral for Son to Be Conducted by Rev Walters
The Rev C T Walters will officiate the funeral with interment at Woodside Cemetery. Survived by widow Rose, father Charles of Morehead Kentucky, a son William Jr, and a daughter Mildred.
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C. T. Walters
Woodside Cemetery
Rose
Charles
Morehead, Ky
William Jr
Mildred
Mrs Minnie Collier dies at 76 in Nashville Tenn
Mrs Minnie Collier 76 former Harveysburg resident died at her Nashville home after six months illness Survived by husband Ernest son Charles of Nashville and daughter Mrs Dorthea Weaver of Fort Myers Fla Services set for 2 p m Tuesday at McClure Funeral Home Waynesville burial Miami Cemetery Corwin
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Lebanon
Minnie Colier
Harveysburg
Nashville
Tenn
Collier
Ernest
Charles
Dorthea Weaver
Fort Myers
Fla
McClure Funeral
Waynesville
Miami Cemetery
Corwin
Deaths and Memorial Notices Across Cities
Associated Press reports William A. Julian about 85 treasurer of the United States. In New York Mrs Grace Doherty 40 widow of Henry L Doherty head of Cities Service Company at his death in 1939 born Catlettsburg Ky. In Louisville Willie Sandlin 59 Congressional Medal of Honor recipient for single handedly killing a German machine gun crew in World War I.
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Associated Press
Washington
William A. Julian
The
United States
New York
Grace Doherty
Henry L. Doherty
Cities Services Company
Catlettsburg
Louisville
Willie Sandlin
Secrecy Bars May Curtail Atom Hearing
Washington AP reports Senators debate if secrecy rules will curb public hearings led by Senator Hickenlooper aimed at proving David E. Lilienthal’s alleged mismanagement of atomic affairs. Hickenlooper seeks to expose lax leadership of the Atomic Energy Commission chairman, while some colleagues doubt full airing due to A-bomb secrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hickenlooper
Rrowa
David E. Lilienthal
Senate House Atomic Committee
Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Iowa
AEC
Police Still Seeking Clues In Shooting
Detroit AP reports police continue the hunt for new clues after releasing a man held for questioning in the Victor Reuther shooting. Harper Blyler, 33, had three lie detector tests that were inconclusive. he had boasted of the shootings in a bar, later saying he drank and knew nothing of the shotgun attacks. Victor Reuther, CIO United Auto Workers education director, was shot at home last Tuesday. Walter Reuther, UAW president, was also targeted, with injuries to his right arm and eye.
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Detroit
Victor Reuther
Harper Blyler
Blyler
Victor
Walter Reuther
CIO
United Auto Workers
Walter
UAW
At The Movies Showings This Week
The theater presents Mr Belvedere Goes To College with Clifton Webb Tom Drake and Shirley Temple at 1 20 3 25 5 25 7 35 and 9 50 p m Monday night John Loves Mary with Ronald Reagan and Jack Carson at 1 15 3 20 5 25 7 30 and 9 35 p m Tuesday night
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Mr. Belvedere
Clifton Webb
Tom Drake
Shirley Temple
John Loves
Mary
Ronald Regan
Jack Carson
Movie Schedule for Mon and Tue Showings
Monday and Tuesday screenings include 1 Shot Jessie James with Pres ton Foster and Barbara Brit ton at 1 15, 4 15, 7 15 and 10 20 p m. Tune Clipper starring Roddy McDowell shows at 2 55, 5 55 and 8 55 p m.
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Jessie James
Preston Foster
Barbara Britton
Roddy McDowell
Younger Generation Will Solve Problems Elders Are Fumbling
Middletown High School 307 seniors heard Dr. Emil Baumann urge youth to tackle future challenges. He cited biblical figures, urged faith alongside intellect, and urged graduates to view prophets as guiding tools for shaping a better tomorrow. Nilkanth Chavre of India will speak at UNESCO event on world peace.
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MHS
Emil Baumann
Middletown High School
Paul
Dr. Baumann
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Richman
God
D. R. Baker
Jerome C. Schulz
Betty Porter
Samuel Bennett
Police Briefs from Middletown Courthouse and Nearby
Arnold Perkins, 28, of Middle Town Route 1, charged with being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence. He posted $300 bond and is to appear tomorrow at 1 30 p m. at the court. A theft report from Virgil Nelson, 1009 Columbia Ave., said $13 was stolen after a torn rear window screen was found. Gus Margerum of Milner Hotel received hospital treatment for head cuts from a pop bottle. Jerry Chatham, 33, of 152 Walnut St., Hamilton, cited for speeding and released on $100 bond for traffic court Thursday.
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Arnold Perkins
Middletown
Perkins
Central Ave
Aberdeen Dr
Virgil Nelson
Columbia Ave
Nelson
Gus Margerum
Milner Hotel
Middletown Hospital
Margerum
Jerry Chatham
Walnut St
Hamilton
Car Crash Reported With Hit‑and‑Run Driver
Clarence Taylor, 30, of 1934 Fleming Rd., reported his car was struck by another vehicle whose driver fled the scene after the collision. The incident occurred in the vicinity of his residence, with Taylor noting no further details at this time.
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Clarence Taylor
Fleming Rd
Taylor
Japs Pleased by Argentina welcome to settle in country
In Tokyo AP reports President Peron praised Japanese as law abiding and efficient workers noting they are loved by Argentines. The sentiment in Japan follows his statement issued ten days ago. A separate local theft report cites fog lights stolen from a car of Walter Sorrell at the Armco central works lot on Charles Street and Central Avenue. Bernard B Hughes, 45, of Mi amishburg Route 1, was charged with driving under the influence after allegedly forcing other vehicles on Route 73 and was ordered to appear in Middletown Municipal Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Peron
Argentina
Japan
Walter Sorrell
Harrison St
Sorrell
Armco Central Works
Bernard
Hughes
Miamisburg
Middletown
Waist measuring session at Amanda Methodist Church
A Women's Society of Christian Service event titled a waist measuring session will be held at Amanda Methodist Church at 7 30 p m on Wednesday. Each member faces a penny fine for every inch measured with proceeds to the club flower fund. June hostesses are Mrs Idella Newton Mrs Mavis Dietz Mrs Beulah Hall and Mrs Florence McCoy.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
Amanda Methodist Church
Idella Newton
Mavis Dietz
Beulah Hall
Florence McCoy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dean Stanley
Warren County
Kenneth S. Learey
Tailoris
Trozzo
American Trust
Corner Central & Main
Stork
Maxon Construction Company of
Dayton
Butler County Courts
Colored News
Lincoln Lawn
Ida Schubert
Charles Carnahan
Floyd G. Browne Associates
Marion
Thhey
Eoal
Paramount
Smith-Corona Portable
Office Outfitters
N. Main ST
Middletown Lumber CO
Charles St
Suede Shoes
Greathouse
Ace Co. PH
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