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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1948

Page

2

Mayfield Voters Debate Fire Protection Bond Annexation Link

Mayfield residents question how to vote on a 16 600 bond issue for fire equipment amid ongoing annexation proceedings. Lemon Township trustees may wait on selling bonds until annexation decisions are clear, allowing voters to approve without incurring payment unless annexation fails. The city withdrew protection earlier this year, leaving North Middleton and Monroe volunteer departments to cover Mayfield while residents considered their own service.

Mayfield Butler County City Commission Paul Mehl Lemon Township Marvin Clark Commission Mehl Lemon Trustees North Middletown Monroe

Promotion for Second Lt. Frank J. Smith to First Lt.

The 199th Fighter Squadron Hawaiian National Guard announced the promotion of Second Lt. Frank J. Smith to First Lt. He recently was released from Tripler General Army Hospital after recovering from burns from an F-47 Thunderbolt and has returned to flying status. He is a brother of T. Elden Smith of 3522 Jewel St and a former Middletown resident.

Frank J. Smith 199Th Hawaiian National Guard Smith Tripler General Army Hospital T. Elden Smith Jewel St Middletown

Love Of Carmen screening at Paramount

Paramount shows Love Of Carmen with Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford on Monday and Tuesday. Showtimes are 1 15, 3 20, 7 30 and 9 30 p m.

Paramount Carmen Rita Hayworth Glenn Ford

Strand Screens Two Movies With Star Casts

Strand offers The Sullivans featuring Anne Baxter and Thomas Mitchell at 3 35 and 7 40 pm and Crash Dive starring Tyrone Power and Dana Andrews at 1 30 5 35 and 9 45 pm.

the Sullivans Anne Baxter Thomas Mitchell Tyrone Power Dana Andrews

Dixie Cruise-In Presents Temptation and The Time The Place And The Girl

Monday showings feature Temptation with Merle Oberon George Brent and Paul Lukas at 7 45 and 10 15 pm Tuesday offers The Time The Place And The Girl starring Dennis Morgan Jack Carson Mertha Vickers at 7 20 and 9 30 pm in this Dixie Cruise-In listing

Temptation Merle Oberon George Brent Charles Kowin Paul Lukas The Dennis Morgan Jack Carson Janis Paige Mertha Vickers

Mrs. Mary Lee 58 Died at Home in Mida dletown

Mrs. Mary Lee age 58 of 447 North Main Street died Saturday at her residence. She leaves a son Paul Lee in Dayton Veterans Hospital and three grandchildren. Friends may call at C. L. Maxbderry Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home conducted by Rev T M Campbell. Interment in Woodside Cemetery.

Mary Lee North Main St Midadletown Paul Lee Dayton Veterans Hospital C. L. Maxbderry

M rs Lilly M Tressler 89 dies after illness in Franklin

Mrs Lilly M Tressler aged 89 dies at 2 30 a m at her Franklin home after a lingering illness. Survived by two grandsons four great grandchildren and one sister Mrs Rachel Boys all of Franklin. Her son Bert preceded her in death three weeks ago. Funeral at Anglesby with Rev H S Gessner officiating. Burial in Woodhill Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p m Tuesday.

Franklin Lilly M. Tressler Richard Robert Rachel Boys Bert Anglesby Funeral H. S. Gessner Woodhill Cemetery

Rosa Bauer 56 Dies After Surgery in Cincinnati

Mrs Rosa E Bauer 56 died Sunday at Christ Hospital Cincinnati after surgery. Native of Newtown she lived near Waynesville and is survived by husband Charles four sons Henry Carl Robert Harold and Lorraine daughter Mrs Matthews Mt Washington daughter Mrs Ewers Cincinnati and another daughter at home Last rites set for 9 30 am Wednesday at St Augustines Waynesville burial Angel Guardian Mt Washington body at McClure Funeral Home Waynesville

Waynesville Angel Guardian Mt. Washington McClure Funeral Home

Death of John S. Compton Retired Farmer Near New Burlington

John S. Compton 94 a retired farmer died at 3 30 p m Sunday at his home near New Burlington He was a member of the Friends Church services set for 2 p m Wednesday burial in Spring Valley cemetery Friends may call at Stubbs Funeral Home Waynesville until services He is survived by one son Elmer at home

Lebanon John S. Compton New Burlington Friends Church Spring Valley Friends Stubbs Waynesville Elmer

Police Brief Arrest for DUI on First Ave and Canal St

Raymond Roberts aged 27 of 417 Yankee Road was arrested at First Avenue and Canal Street on charges of being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence. He posted a $300 bond and is due in Municipal Court this afternoon.

Raymond Roberts Yankee Rd First Ave Canal St

Local Theft Report From Curtis Street Residents

Jordon Parson reported 10 sheets and large towels valued at 75 dollars and a set of dishes worth 50 dollars stolen from his Curtis Street home. Jerry Berry said 50 dollars in cash was taken from his Curtis Street residence after entry gained through the rear door while he and his wife were outside.

Jordon Parson Curtis St Jerry Berry

Theft Report From Theodore Bishop in Lebanon

Theodore Bishop of Lebanon Route 2 reported his car stolen from Doty Street and Central Avenue yesterday. The incident was logged by local authorities with no further details provided.

Theodore’ Bishop Lebanon Doty St Central Ave

Dayton Man Arrested on Carrying Concealed Weapons Charge

Sylvester Day, 24, of 206 Kiug Street Dayton was arrested at the Milner Hotel on charges of carrying concealed weapons and investigation, officers report.

Sylvester Day Kiug St Dayton Milner Hotel

Four Injured in Collision at Routes 42 and 122

Walter W. Schaaf of 700 Crawford Street and Walter Niekamp of Evansville Indiana collided north of Lebanon injuring four. Schaaf and wife Emma sustained facial cuts while Niekamp and wife Jill suffered leg pelvic and shoulder injuries. Both couples were hospitalized Middletown and Young Clinic Lebanon. Police also reported Emmitt Keith bruises from a separate crash on Main Street treated at Middletown Hospital.

Walter W. Schaaf Crawford St Walter Niekamp Evansville Ind Ohio Lebanon Schaaf Emma Schaaf Niekamp Jill Niekamp Schaafs Middletown Hospital Niekamps Young Clinic Emmitt Keith Milner Hotel Edna Fleming Fairmount Ave

George Harvey dies. longtime Middletown resident remembered

George Harvey, active in the Middletown Hospital Association and First Methodist Church, dies. He served on the Hospital Hill building committee from 1913 to 1916 and taught Sunday School 15 years before an injury. Survived by widow Eliza J. Harvey, son Arthur R. Harvey, and granddaughter Marabelle Robertson. Burial at Woodside Cemetery follows Scottish Rite services at his home and church rites.

First Methodist Church Middletown Harvey Maeson Jefferson Lodge No. 90 Dayton Knights Templar Antioch Temple Thomas Eliza J. Harvey Arthur R. Harvey Marabelle H. Robertson Gardner Pl Kenneth Learey Riggs Woodside Cemetery

Burnice Brown Charged With DWI After Patrol Arrest

Burnice Brown aged 36 of 1912 Manchester Ave was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence after a State Patrolman arrested him last night.

Burnice Brown Manchester Ave

Colored News Infantile Paralysis Committee Meeting Tonight

The Infantile Paralysis Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 8 30 p m in the home of Mrs Letha Childs Hanover Street Miss Fannie Patterson is co chairwoman.

Letha Childs Hanover St Fannie Patterson

Massey In Fair Condition After Auto Crash

James Massey, 67, of 905 Eighth Ave, remains in Middletown Hospital in fair condition after a Car struck him. He was admitted with a broken right leg and head cuts and has been listed as fair since admission.

James Massey Eighth Ave Middletown Hospital Massey

Fire Department Reports Quiet Halloween Weekend

Fire Chief William Fishbaugh said no false alarms over Halloween weekend and only a burning keg at Manchester Ave and McKinley St at 1 07 a m on Sunday, set by pranksters. He noted past years brought numerous false alarms on the witches holiday and other incidents.

William Fishbaugh Manchester Ave McKinley St

Ohio Officials Win AEC Biology and Medicine Fellowships

Naval Lt. Cdr. Elmer R. King of West Liberty Logan County will train at Duke University Durham North Carolina Medical Training Center for six months. Army Capt. Edward A. Langdon of Akron will study at Reed College Portland Oregon Medical Training Center for six months. The fellowships aim to advance atomic energy applications in biology and medicine.

WIN Washington Atomic Energy Commission Naval Cdr Elmer R. King West Liberty Logan County North Carolina Medical Training Center Duke University Durham Army Edward A. Langdon Akron Oregon Medical Training Center Reed College Portland

Thousands of patents granted on perpetual motion machines

Thousands of patents have been granted for perpetual motion machines, signaling widespread interest in perpetual motion concepts and ongoing patent activity despite scientific skepticism about feasibility.

Record Vote Indicated At City County Polls

Butler County voters may set a new county record at the polls as absentee ballots shape turnout. About 06,000 eligible in Butler. 173 of 252 absentee requests returned. servicemen allowed to vote by noon tomorrow. Hamilton issued 475 absentee ballots. Middletown polls open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. tomorrow.

Middletown Butler County Butler Board of Election Office Hamilton Board of Elec Tion Mose Kahn

21 Week Banking Course For 36 Area Bank Employees

Thirty six Middletown Monroe and Hamilton bank employees will study banking fundamentals and commercial law at Middletown High School starting tomorrow night. Edward W. Barker of First National Bank notes weekly classes for 21 weeks on Tuesday evenings. Robert Mitzel of Monroe National Bank leads Fundamentals of Banking and Richard A. Wilmer, local attorney, handles Commercial Law. The program is a national educational effort by the American Institute of Banking with tens of thousands of graduates and enrollees nationwide.

Middletown Monroe Hamilton Middletown High School Edward W. Barker First National Bank Robert Mitzel Monroe National Bank Richard A. Wilmer American Institute of Banking

Winkelman Named Chair Of Social Studies In Cincinnati

J F Winkelman a Middletown High School teacher was named chairman of the Social Studies Department at the Southwestern Ohio Teachers Association meeting in Cincinnati last weekend. Officers elected include Paul Upp Hillsboro president Miss Ethel McDonough Cincinnati vice president John Ridge Cincinnati new executive board member and Miss Jennie Davis Cincinnati representative to the Ohio Education Association. Monroe High School Ruth Busseer was named chairman of the Speech Department and Eaton County official Robert E Lucas was appointed Administration Department secretary. Middletown High School presented a half hour program in Taft Auditorium Friday morning.

J. F. Winkelman Middletown Southwestern Ohio Teachers Association Cincinnati Paul L. Upp Hillsboro Ethel McDonough Windsor School John and Ridge School Jennie Davis Westwood Ohio Education Association Ruth Busseer Monroe High School Robert E. Lucas Eaton Mary Heck Hamilton High School Middletown High School Taft Butler County Tuberculosis and Health Association Stuart Fitton Charles G. Greig Joe H. Ayres Greig Butler County Association of Township Trustees and Clerks Monroe Parent-Teacher Association Fitton Ayres

Woman Killed in Hamp ton Roads Collision

A collision between a passenger steamer and a tanker in Hampton Roads yesterday killed a woman passenger and injured three others. The deceased was Marion E. Mee Whorter, 22, of Tifton, Georgia, a field representative for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Department, Washington.

Norfolk, Va Hampton Roads Marion E. Mee- Whorter Tifton Bureau of Labor Statistics Labor Department Washington

Butler County World War II Bonus Claims Top Three Million

Chester W. Goble reports Butler County veterans have received 3,103,630 in bonus checks from 10,199 claims. Army veterans total 7,521 and Navy 2,678. average check 304.31 dollars. Other counties Preble Warren totals and averages listed. questionable claims require additional information or records. payments began April 28.

Butler County Chester W. Goble Preble County Warren County Goble

Automatic can making machines boost output to 21000 cans hourly

Industrial report highlights automatic can making machines able to produce as many as 21 000 cans per hour. The article notes efficiency gains in packaging plants and potential impacts on labor demand.

Ohio Employment Office Drops Hours to Allow Voting

The Ohio State Employment Office will close at noon Tuesday to permit staff to vote. P. F. Johnson, the manager, announced the temporary change, with full operations resuming Wednesday morning.

Ohio State P. F. Johnson

Two Brothers Drown in Buck Creek Rescue Attempt

In Springfield Ohio two brothers, Frederick Wilkerson 10 and Carlton Wilkerson 11, drowned yesterday in Buck Creek while Frederick attempted to rescue Carlton after a fall. The tragedy occurred near Buck Creek as locals aided in the search and recovery.

Atomic Energy Show Planned in Dayton Memorial Hall

Dayton hosts an Atomic Energy Show in Memorial Hall with demonstrations and explanations by Monsanto and the U S Atomic Energy Commission. Evening shows start at 8 with school matinees, free admission, and a $20 radio prize for a 500 word essay on how atomic energy will change Dayton in fifty years.

Dayton Council of World Affairs Memorial Hall Dayton Monsanto Chemical Company U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Dayton Council On World Affairs North Ludlow St Robert A. Staniforth Mound Laboratory Pascal Spurlino Rosamond McPherson Belmont School

YMCA drive nears 1500 memberships total

The 1948 49 YMCA drive added 34 memberships after a final dinner at Presbyterian Church, reaching 1494 total reported by Ralph Knight general secretary. Divisions totals were city 258 industrial 245 Armco 974 and 17 taken at the YMCA front desk. Drive ran October 14 to 26 led by M P Schrock and associate C W Beck.

YMCA Presbyterian Church Ralph Knight City Industrial Armco M. P. Schrock C. W. Beck

Sales Meeting Attended by Hauselman and Tutt

Robert Hauselman and Sam Tutt of Hauselman Transportation joined Aero Mayflower Transit Company agents at the annual sales meeting in Indianapolis held at the Claypool Hotel. A tour covered Mayflower offices and departments while Gene Flack of Sunshine Biscuits gave the main address. About 250 Mayflower agents from the United States and Canada attended.

Robert Hauselman Sam Tutt Hauselman Transportation Company Aero Mayflower Transit Company Claypool Hotel Indianapolis Mayflowers Mainetenance Department Gene Flack Sunshine Biscuits, Inc New York Mayflower United States Canada

Delay In Annexation Of North Middletown Probable

Officials discuss possible postponement of annexation as 60 day wait nears expiry. Tuberculosis levy support drive reports broad endorsements and wide distribution of leaflets. North Middletown area holds about 980000 in tax value, 700 parcels, 2400 residents, 500 school children.

North Middletown Maple Park Dixie Heights Averlon Roselawn

Milk and Cream Retail Sales Hit 22 Billion Quarts This Year

U S milk and cream sales at retail are projected to reach about 22 billion quarts in the current year. Analysts note strong demand across regions and large grocery chains driving volume gains.

United States

Toll of cancer dwarfs other deaths in a single year

The report notes 140771 deaths from cancer across all forms in one year, vastly higher than 75500 deaths from other causes, underscoring cancer's overwhelming impact on public health and life expectancy.

Blood Drop Under Rose Tree Cited For Rosy Cheeks

A belief persists in parts of Europe that placing a drop of blood beneath a rose tree brings rosy cheeks to the giver or recipient. The claim reflects folk remedies and cultural superstitions rather than medical science.

Europe

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General Foods Mrs Lilly Tressler Rosa E. Bauer George H Colored News Wayne Hill Nursery Hamilto DIAL John Winkelman Baker. Funeral Home Atomic Energy Show TB Association North Fred J. Schatzmann City Atetorney It Board of Education Care Lief Maple Park School Melampy Clintem & 417 Baltimore Tom Aone Harold W. Jones Middletown, Ohio Harry F. Walsh
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