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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1948

Page

2

Middletown Jaycees to Hear Frank Willey

Middletown Jaycees will hear Frank Willey president of the Willey Wray Electrical Company of Cincinnati speak on Human Relations in Industry at the Manchester Hotel Junior Ballroom at 6 30 p m Thursday Ward Browning chairman of the program committee said today Willey a member of the Society For Advancement of Management in Cincinnati has studied human relations for almost 30 years and is a leading exponent of profit sharing plans in private industry Members will be recruited to work on the bicycle Scotch lighting program sponsored with the Middletown Safety Council at the Civic Association on November 13 and 0.

Middletown Jaycees Frank Willy Willey-Wray Electrical Company Cincinnati Manchester Ward Browning Willey Society For Advancement of Management Browning The Jaycees Middletown

Fairground Site Buying Demanded

CT Columbus AP A demand for completion of the purchase of a site for a new state fairgrounds was made at the Ohio Fair Managers Association meeting by E W Lampson of Jefferson. A commission picked the site and should not lose the state’s benefit through the delay. Two state board of control members refused to vote for the $500000 needed. State Auditor Ferguson opposed the selection while Attorney General Jenkins would act only after three taxpayer suits against the project are settled.

Columbus Ohio Fair Managers Association E. W. Lampson Jefferson State Board of Control Joseph T. Ferguson Atty Hugh S. Jenkins

Mail carrier in rear-end collision on Route 25 near Franklin

State Patrolman Raymond Smith reported a minor accident three miles south of Franklin on Route 25. Charles Emerson Foster, 62, of 1102 South River St Franklin, stopped to place mail in a box when his car was struck in the rear by Charles E Hoskins, 20, of Cincinnati.

Franklin Raymond Smith Smith Charles Emerson Foster South River St Charles E. Hoskins Cincinnati Foster

Indiana Hit By Blackout Strikes Southeast Indiana

A broken power line near Greendale cut power to Aurora Dillsboro Rising Sun Lawrenceburg Greendale Moores Hill Milan and Sunman for two to six hours. The failure on a line from Greendale substation over a cliff and across the Ohio River bottoms disrupted territory and its cause remained undetermined.

Lawrenceburg Ind Indiana Greendale Aurora Dillsboro Rising Sun Moores Hill Milan Sunman Public Service Company of Indiana Ohio River

Military School Opens In Canada

Canada’s first combined operations school begins on the western plains training land and air units to meet any attack. Parachute jumping for infantry and air support by RCAF aircraft are taught with plans for glider work and airborne operations. The camp aims to host about 3,000 service members and families. Three prospective Girl Scout leaders respond to the call during Girl Scout Week with a committee meeting set for 2 pm at the Civic Association to discuss new troops and leader recruitment.

J. R. Bowman The Civic Association

Robbers Bind Doctor then Loot Office in Springfield

In Springfield, two holdup men bound and gagged Dr. Leo G. Robinson in his office, stole 1068 dollars in cash and 800 in travelers checks, then fled. Robinson freed himself, alerted police, and the suspects were soon jailed as the loot was recovered.

Springfield Leo G. Robinson

Obituary of James E Shepherd Dayton man and ex police officer

James Earl Shepherd 58 of 706 Cincinnati St Dayton died at home after a lingering illness. Former Middletown Police member survived by wife Mary and eight relatives including daughters Evelyn Webb Mil dred Clauss and sons Richard William. sisters Naomi Blackwell Hazel Theis. brother Russell. Funeral Wednesday 1 30 p m at residence with Woodland Cemetery burial. Call after 2 p m today. Arrangements by Meyer and Bothmer Funeral Home Dayton.

James Earl Shepherd Cincinnati St Dayton Woodland Cemetery Meyer and Bothmer Funeral Home

Last rites for Mrs Bessie Mae Anderson

Mrs. Bessie Mae Anderson 60 of 200 South Sutphin Street died Sunday in Middletown Hospital. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev. John Lacey. interment Woodside Cemetery. Survived by son Stanley and one grandchild both of Middletown. sister Mrs. Jean Hiegle of Anderson, Ind. Viewing today 2-5 and 7-10 p.m.

Bessie Mae Anderson South Sutphin St Middletown Hospital McCoy- Leffler John Lacey Woodside Cemetery Stanley Middletown Jean Hiegle Anderson, Ind

Requiem High Mass for Mrs Josephine Buehl

Mrs Josephine L Buehl 84 of 309 South Sutphin St dies Sunday at Middletown Hospital Funeral is a 9 am Wednesday at St John s Church burial in Woodside Cemetery She is survived by her son Grover one grandchild three great grandchildren and three sisters Mrs John Vogel Mrs Harry Winkins of Middletown and Mrs Fred Betz of Toledo Friends may call 2 5 and 7 10 p m today Home Pythian Sisters will assemble for services at the funeral home at 7 30 tonight

St. John’s Church Josephine L. Buehl South Sutphin St Middletown Hospital Woodside Cemetery Grover John Vogel Harry Winkins Middletown Fred Betz Toledo McCoy- Leffler Funeral Home

Mrs. Myrtle D. Hensey Rites Planned At Mc Coy Leffler

Funeral services for Myrtle D. Hensey 59 who died Monday at her home 1366 Central Ave will be held at 2 p m Thursday at Mc Coy Leffler Funeral Home with Dr E R Turner officiating Interment will follow at Woodside Cemetery Visitation Wednesday 2 5 and 7 10 p m Pythian Sisters will meet at 7 30 p m tonight at the funeral home for services.

Myrtle D. Hensey Central Ave McCoy-Leffler E. R. Turner Woodside Cemetery Pythian

Marion McElfresh services set in Waynesville

Marion McElfresh 74 dies at home in Waynesville. Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Stubbs Funeral Home Waynesville. Burial in Centerville Cemetery. He was a retired farmer. Survived by Mae his widow one daughter one son and a brother.

Lebanon Stubbs Waynesville Marion McElfresh Centerville Mae

Miss Gertrude Cropper Dies in Lebanon After Long Illness

Life resident Miss Gertrude Cropper died at her home in Lebanon after a long illness. For over 40 years she served as a U S Court reporter in Cincinnati and Columbus. She was active in East Baptist Church. Surviving sister. Services Thursday at 2 30 p m at the South Broadway residence. Burial in Lebanon Cemetery.

Lebanon Gertrude Cropper Cincinnati Columbus East Baptist Church South Broadway Lebanon Cemetery

Martha Smith dies in Farmersville. services Wednesday

Mrs Martha Smith 74 of Farmersville died at her daughter Mrs Warner Conover home in Carlisle Sunday Services are set for Wednesday at 2 p m at the local church with burial to follow Immediate survivors include her daughter and son in law in Carlisle and other relatives

Carlisle Martha Smith Farmersville Warner Conover

Legion Names New Adjutant

William Withey, public relations chairman of the American Legion, was appointed post adjutant by the executive committee after Thomas Regensburg resigned. Regensburg, elected in September, plans to move from Middletown to Kentucky soon. Withey, with Armco in advertising, has supported Legion sports and publicity for two years.

William Withey American Legion Thomas Regensburg Regensburg Middletown Kentucky Withey Armco Legion

Underwriters Hear Richard A Wilmer at Middletown Dinner

Richard A Wilmer state senator elect spoke at the Middletown Association of Fire and Casualty Underwriters dinner at the Colony Restaurant about Public Law 15 of the federal statute and reviewed his recent election campaign. A letter from Carl A Gluck Ohio Association of Insurance Agents president was read, announcing a future guest speaker. Thomas Baird Jr introduced Wilmer as program chairman.

Richard Wilmer Middletown Association of Fire and Casualty Colony Wilmer Carl A. Gluck Ohio Association of Insurance Agents Thomas Baird, Jr

Dixie Heights Improvement League Meeting Postponed

The regular meeting of the Dixie Heights Improvement League was postponed from Thursday to a later date. President C F Myers cited the need for more time to obtain a complete survey of water mains and the Vannest Ave projects. Fund solicitation will continue to cover preliminary work costs.

Dixie Heights

Dragging Victim in Serious Condition After Car Collision

George Craft, 58, of 1320 Columbia Ave, remains in serious condition at Middletown Hospital after being struck by two cars and dragged 400 feet near Central Ave and Canal St. on Sunday. Attendants report the injuries are multiple and yaşam.

George Craft Columbia Ave Middletown Hospital Craft Central Ave Canal St

Camp to Close for Winter at Verity Lodge Site

The Girl Scout Camp Committee will meet at Verity Lodge at 9 a.m. tomorrow to prepare for closing the camp for the winter months. Mrs. Dave Selvar is chairwoman.

Girl Scout Verity Lodge Dave Selvar

Funeral planned for Rev James Ingram at Farmersville

The Reformed Church at Farmersville will conduct the services with Rev James Ingram officiating. Burial is at Gratis Cemetery. Friends may call at the Conover residence after 7 p.m. Anglesby Funeral Home in Franklin handles arrangements.

the Reformed Church Farmersville James Ingram Gratis Conover Anglesby Funeral Home Franklin

Notable Obituaries From Across the Nation

AP obituaries list Rear Adm. Robert G. Davis 54 medical officer who aided prisoners at Bilibid during Manila's early occupation, Dr. E. W. Lindstrom 57 geneticist and ISU professor, Dr. Hippolyte M. Wertheim 50 surgeon to Babe Ruth, Rt. Rev. James M. Maxon 73 retired Tennessee bishop, Genevieve Taggard 54 poetess and biographer, Dr. W. A. Evans 83 former Chicago health official.

Associated Press San Diego Cal Robert Gaylord Davis Navy Bilibid Prison Manila Indianola New York Hippolyte M. Wertheim Babe Ruth Memphis Tenn James M. Maxon Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee University of the South Sewanee Bay City Mich

Montreal veteran Ogilvie, former mill president, dies

Albert E. Ogilvie, 74, longtime head of the Ogilvie Milling Co and noted horseman, dies in Montreal. He led the family business and was a respected authority on horses throughout his career.

Ae Montreal Albert E. Ogilvie The Ogilvie Milling Company

Funds Donated For Widow Nine Children

Residents of three towns raise funds for Mrs Mary Millis of Avery after her husband Bernard Millis a bricklayer died in a plane crash near his home October 10. Har ley Rowland a Milan businessman pilot also died. World War II veterans Milan Post and Milan Bricklayers Union join locals in aid. A new home foundation near Huron is nearly complete and money donations continue.

Sandusky Mary Millis Avery Bernard Millis Cleveland Harley Rowland Milan American Legion Milan Bricklayers’ Union Huron Germany France

Ohio Happenings Official DieS Cleveland

Frederick K. Williams aged 66 longtime general superintendent of highways for the Cuyahoga County engineer department died yesterday in Cleveland. The longtime public works official had a decisive role in county road projects and transportation planning.

Cleveland (Ap Frederick K. Williams Cuyahoga County

Draft board reports few qualified draftees in county

Youngstown Ohio AP reports Mahoning County draft board states that of over 370 men aged 18 to 25 only about ten percent meet physical qualification for induction indicating a broad shortfall in eligible draftees across the county.

Youngstown, O. (Ap Mahoning County

Cleveland Catholics seek entry of 1194 displaced Europeans

Cleveland Catholics request entry of 1194 displaced persons of European origin, the diocese reports.

Cleveland

Woman charged with degree murder after inn disturbance

Mrs. Bessie Morrison, 32, was free on $1,000 bond under accusation of degree murder for a Saturday night slaying at Hanging Rock Inn. The victim, Albert Akers, 25, of Ohio Furnace, was reportedly shot as deputies say she fired to frighten a group causing the disturbance.

Ironton, O Bessie Morrison Hanging Rock Inn Albert Akers Ohio Furnace John Drake

Missing executive sought on embezzlement charge in Cleveland

William M. Hill secretary treasurer of Sinclair Hill Inc a home building firm has been missing since last Thursday Police seek him to answer embezzlement charges He reportedly vanished with company books and a woman employee Bernard J Conway assistant police prosecutor provides details in Cleveland Ohio.

Cleveland (Ap William M. Hill Hill Sinclair Hill, Inc Bernard J. Conway

Man Shoots Self After Telephone Call

Kenneth M. MacMasters, 69, took his own life last night after telephoning a funeral parlor and saying his time is running short. Coroner J. C. Henshaw reported the death occurred in Warren, Ohio.

Warren Kenneth M. MacMasters J. C. Henshaw

Paramount Movie Schedule for Rope and Lady in Ermine

At the movies Paramount presents Rope starring James Stewart and John Dall at 1 15 3 20 5 30 7 45 and 9 45 p m Tuesday. Wednesday features Lady in Ermine with Betty Grable Douglas Fairbanks and Cesar Romero at 1 15 3 15 5 25 7 35 and 9 45 p m.

James Stewart John Dall Betty Grable Douglas Fairbanks Cesar Romero

Fabulous Tex and Boston Blackie Showings Schedule

Tuesday listings show Fabulous Tex with William Elliot and John Carroll at 2:40 5:45 and 8:50 p.m. Trapped by Boston Blackie features Chester Morris and June Vincent at 1:15 4:20 7:35 and 10:30 p.m. Wednesday All My Sons stars Burt Lancaster and Edward G. Robinson at 2:45 5:45 and 8:45 p.m. Singing Spurs with Hoosier Hot Shots and Kirby Grant at 1:25 4:25 7:25 and 10:25 p.m.

William Elliot John Carroll Boston Blackie Chester Morris June Vincent Burt Lancaster Edward G. Robinson Hoosier Hot Shots Kirby Grant

Dead Reckoning screening with Bogart and Scott

The Tuesday and Wednesday showings of Dead Reckoning with Humphrey Bogart and Liza Beth Scott start at 7 20 and 9 30 p m. A state report notes about 45 percent of the nation's duck population is on New York farms with nearly six million ducks on file.

Humphrey Bogart Lizabeth Scott New York State

Local Grocers Attend State Food Sessions

Max Stamper president of the Middletown Grocers and Meat Dealers Association and Mrs Martha Dillman represented local food dealers at the Ohio Retail Food Dealers Association convention held at the Hotel Gibson in Cincinnati November 7 and 8 Herbert Schrader of Massillon was elected president of the Ohio Retail Food Dealers Association Stamper said A E Englehardt of Cincinnati was elected vice president George Simendinger of Springfield was named treasurer and H M McConkey of Springfield was elected secretary Elected to the board of directors were W W Dennis of Cleveland Samuel Feldman of Youngstown D E Kimmel of Lima and Simendinger Ed Wimmer of Cincinnati a vice president of the National Federation of Small Business Incorporated told the food dealers that This nation is traveling over the road to monopoly which means socialization of industry and then communism faster than any other country in the world.

Max Stamper Middletown Grocers and Meat Dealers Association Martha Dillman Ohio Retail Food Dealers Association Hotel Gibson Cincinnati Herbert Schrader Massillon Ohio Retail Food Dealer Association Stamper A. E. Englehardt George Simendinger Springfield H. M. McConkey W. W. Dennis Cleveland Samuel Feldman Youngstown D. E. Kimmel Lima Simendinger Ed Wimmer National Federation of Small Business, Incorporated

Warren Sheriff Recount Begins in Lebanon

At 10 a.m. today a recount of votes for Warren sheriff started. Gerald W. Couden claimed victory over Russell Garrison by a lead of 711 votes.

Lebanon Gerald W. Couden Russell Garrison

Youth fined under city garbage ordinance in court

William D. Stallworth twenty of 1308 Grove Street received a ten dollar fine suspended after appearing before Judge Alton H. Combs in Municipal Court for violation of the garbage ordinance. Stallworth was arrested for driving a truck loaded with garbage within city limits. A second defendant, a forty year old man, was fined one hundred dollars and ordered to sixty days in Butler County Jail for intoxication, with thirty days suspended pending good behavior.

William D. Stallworth Grove St Alton H. Combs Stallworth Butler County

Police Briefs Report Battery Theft and Lost Wallet

Latham and Murphy Motor Sales at 108 South Canal Street reported the theft of five batteries valued at 75 dollars from cars. St. John Williams of 2103 Tytus Avenue reported last night the loss of a billfold containing 240 dollars, his driver's license, and other papers.

John Williams Tytus Ave

Lt Harold R Moore Improves After Crash at St Elizabeth

Attendants at St Elizabeth Hospital Dayton report Lt Harold R Moore 20 Salvation Army worker of 1404 Garfield St improving after being unconscious in critical condition since October 30. He briefly regained consciousness overnight and is said to have internal injuries and a possible skull fracture from a automobile accident.

St. Elizabeth Hospital Dayton Harold R. Moore Salvation Army Garfield St Moore

Courtship of the New Mexican duck described

The courtship is a graceful display on water and in the air. The male stands out as one of the drabbest American drakes.

Flint replaces city manager and officials in shakeup

Flint Michigan city government undergoes a major overhaul as City Manager Frank R. Buechner is fired by a 6 to 3 vote. George T. Gundry returns as manager after nine years, and George T. Wills becomes mayor with Edward J. Viall remaining on council. City Attorney Herbert A. Milliken Jr. is ousted, replaced by John T. Damm.

Flint, Mich Frank R. Buechner Flint Hamton Buechner George T. Gundry Gundry George T. Wills Edward J. Viall Herbert A. Milliken, Jr John T. Damm

Fire at Marion Pressler home causes damage on McCurry Ave

At 8 38 last night firemen answered a call to 1605 McCurry Ave to extinguish a fire in the living room caused by a short circuit in a floor plug. Estimated damages were 400 to the building and 75 to the contents.

Marion Pressler McCurry Ave

Junior Achievers To Form Association

Two members from each of the 18 Junior Achievement companies will meet in the Civic Association auditorium at 4 p.m. tomorrow to form a Junior Achievers Association. Robert McDade JA director said the group will discuss company problems and handle social affairs. Officers will be elected and planning for a May banquet and a window display will be discussed.

Draft Board No 10 Office Closed for Armistice Day

The Draft Board No 10 at the American Legion home on Main Street will be closed all day Thursday November 11 in commemoration of Armistice Day, according to chairman Wylie Mitchell.

Draft Board No. 10 American Legion Main St Wylie Mitchell

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Frank Willey Fairground Canada Television Daily Monroe Ohio Ralston Paint Store, Inc N. Broad ST James E. Shepherd Mrs Bessie Anderson Josephine Buehl Myrtle Hensey Hk Td Borden Otters Bordens Richard A. Wilmer Ames, IA E. W. Lindstrom Iowa State College Agriculture Experiment Station Geneieve Taggard Waitsburg, Wash West Point Miss W. A. Evans Chicago City Chicago Tribune Marion Ala Paramount Dixie Cruise MR. and Mrs. Voter Jackson Bosch F. R. Buechner Hamilton Armstrong Butler Tile & Flooring CO COT Eee Funeral Home Broad Street First Ave Middle Town Sarbars BS Ywouven A. Ubeome Sebel Parbaross Middletown Beer Distributors RED Top Brewing CO Cincinnati, Ohio DIAL
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