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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1948

Page

2

Residents Weigh Garbage Future By Postcard Or Letter

Citizens respond to a ballot issue by mail and postcard at the city attorney’s office. Opinions split between keeping Middletown Service Company and adopting independent haulers. Some praise uniform rates while others call for better service or alternative waste collection. The exclusive contract expires December 31 and a new system or contract is being discussed. A new dump site near the river is proposed with about 20,000 for road prep. A bond issue for a city incinerator was rejected.

Fred J. Schatzmann Middletown Service Company Astcard Schatzmann

Hamilton Extends Dog Quarantine Policy

Hamilton health commissioner A M Clarke ordered a 60 day extension on the dog quarantine which ended today. Middletown health commissioner Dr L C Neer indicated there would be no extension on the Middletown quarantine ending November 25. Continued rabies activity prompted Hamilton officials to extend the quarantine there.

Hamilton A. M. Clarke L. C. Neer Middletown

John Anderson Named To Post

John T. Anderson, manager of Armco’s Commercial Research Department, named chairman of a Census Advisory Board project committee. The panel will study Census Bureau production statistics and set standards to maximize their value for business, economic research, and strategic national planning. Anderson has served on the advisory board for a year, guiding which census questions receive priority.

John T. Anderson Commercial Research Department Armco Census Advisory Board U. S. Department of Commerce U. S. Census Bureau Anderson Siftin

Democrats hover on leadership void in state Senate

Democrats have not named a minority leader and must select a majority leader for speaker pro tem in the upper chamber. Possible contenders include Howard M. Metzenbaum William M. Boyd and Margaret Mahoney, all from Cleveland. Gov Herbert carried Hamilton County despite Lausche winning the state by a wide margin in unofficial returns. Official counts narrow Lausche margin to 72 in Hamilton County. he swept Ohio. State expense filings show Auditor Ferguson's committee with 5272 donated and 5245 spent, mostly from family and staff. Ferguson reelected to a fourth term.

Howard M. Metzenbaum William M. Boyd Cleveland Margaret Mahoney Thomas J. Herbert Frank J. Lausche Hamilton County Lausche Herbert Secretary of State Joseph T. Ferguson Ferguson

An Interesting Young Fellow William Henson on Route 30

William Henson of 624 Waite St handles Middletown Journal Route 30 serving 210 families. In junior year at Middletown High School he seeks Ohio State University education, saving to help finance it. He has a sister Jeane and brother Jackie, lives with parents in South Lebanon, hobbies include photography.

William Bill) Henson Waite St Middletown Journal HENSON _tonight Sherman, Wayne, Woodlawn Wilsons Sts Middletown High School Bill Ohio State University Jeane Jackie Lebanon P.S

Jap Mines Closed in 24 Hour Nation-wide Strike

TOKYO AP reports one fifth of Japan's coal mines shut as 200 local unions stage a 24 hour strike demanding higher wages and retirement pay.

Tokyo Japan

Lady in Ermine and Walls of Jericho At Paramount

Paramount presents Lady in Ermine starring Betty Grable Douglas Fairbanks and Cesar Romero with showings at 1 15 3 15 5 25 7 35 and 9 45 p m Friday Walls of Jericho featuring Cornel Wilde Lind a Darnell Kirk Douglas and Anne Baxter at 2 50 6 25 and 9 50 p m also Embraceable You with Dane Clark and Geraldine Brooks at 1 30 5 and 8 30 p m.

Betty Grable Douglas Fairbanks Cesar Romero Cornel Wilde Linda Darnell Kirk Douglas Anne Baxter Dane Clark Geraldine Brooks

Evening Showings of All My Sons and Co Stars

Thursday listings feature All My Sons with Burt Lancaster and Edward G Robinson at 2:35, 5:45 and 9 p.m. Also Singing Soxs with Hoosier Hot Shots and Kirby Grant at 1:15, 4:10, 7:25 and 10:40 p.m. Friday Wyoming Pass with Charles Starrett at 1:15, 4, 6:45 and 9:30 p.m. Also Smugglers Cove with Leo Gorcey Huntz Hall and the Bowery Boys at 2:20, 5:05, 7:50 and 10:35 p.m.

All My Sons Burt Lancaster Edward G. Robinson Sox Hoosier Hot Shots Kirby Grant Wilolorado Pass Charles Starrett Leo Gorcey Huntz Hall The Bowery Boys

Thursday and Friday Captain Caution Screenings

Captain Caution starring Alan Ladd and Victor Mature plays Thursday and Friday at 7 40 and 10 05 p.m. Also Case of the Baby Sitter with Tom Neal and Allen Jenkins shows at 7 and 9 30 p.m.

Alan Ladd Victor Mature Tom Neal Allen Jenkens

Warm Cloudy Forecast to Continue with Mild Temps

Weather forecast calls for warmer and cloudy conditions tonight and Friday as Jack Frost fades. Early morning readings showed a low of 34 degrees, rising to a high of 47 by mid afternoon, with a 30 degree low and 48 degrees at 10:30 a.m. reflecting a mild warming trend.

Jack Frost

Infant Litton dies after birth in Excello

Ozel Litton infant son of Delmer and Louise Harper Litton of 1207 Ferrer St Excello died at 12 25 am shortly after birth. Surviving are sister Jannie maternal grandparents Mack and Mrs Harper of Excello paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Sherman Lipton of Tennessee. Graveside services at 3 pm today in Woodside Cemetery with Rev Kenneth Learey officiating. Riggs Funeral Home in charge.

Ozel Litton Delmer Louise Harper Litton Ferrer St Excello Jannie Mack Harper Sherman Lipton Tennessee Woodside Kenneth S. Learey Riggs

Mrs Edith Stanforth 76 Dies in Hillsboro Home

Mrs Edith Stanforth 76 mother of Harley Stanforth assistant postmaster of Middletown died Tuesday evening at her son Charles Hillsboro home after a three week illness. Surviving are three daughters Mrs A C Jordan Houston Texas Mrs J W Armstrong Taylor Woodsfield and Mrs Walter West Hillsboro and six sons John and Charles both Hillsboro Edward Waynesville S H Chicago Brian Canton and Harley Middletown. Husband Maxwell G preceded her in death five years ago. Services 2 pm Friday at Johns home 629 South High Hillsboro burial New Market Cemetery near Hillsboro. Friends may call at the son's residence this afternoon and evening.

Edith Stanforth Harley Stanforth Middletown Charles Hillsboro Stanforth A. C. Jordan Houston Tex J. W. Armstrong Traylor Woodsfield Walter West John Edward Waynesville S. H Chicago Brian Canton Harley Maxwell G South High St New Market Cemetery

Infant Jones Buried After Brief Middletown Birth

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Jones died shortly after birth in Middletown Hospital and was buried Wednesday afternoon at Woodhill Cemetery with Eaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Franklin Elmer Jones Middletown Hospital Woodhill Cemetery Eaton Funeral Home

Postal Rate Increase Set For January 1

Postal officials announce a broad set of higher rates effective January 1 for air mail third class books catalogs parcel post and other services. The changes aim to cover wage costs and the department’s deficit with new per ounce and per pound charges plus annual permit fees. Hilbert Martin Middle town postmaster emphasized the broad scope affecting third class items and special handling, with variations by weight zone and service.

Hilbert Martin Middletown Congress Air Mail Parcel Post Air Mail Parcel Post

Election expense deadline Friday reminded candidates

Board of Elections officials to day reminded candidates in the November 2 election of Friday's deadline for filing expense accounts. Republicans who have filed so far are Clifford A. Buell, Robert Hillbrand, Thomas H. Stubbs, Albert J. Hoffman, and William H. Shawhan. Seven Democratic candidates have filed, including Arthur Reiff, John W. Wendel, Joseph T. Kiep, Earl R. Hogan, Jackson Bosch, Greg Holbrook, and Jesse H. Pochard. Judge P. P. Boll recorded no expenses. Cramer for Judge and Comics for Judge Committees filed sizable sums.

Board of Elections Clifford A. Buell Robert Hillbrand Thomas H. Stubbs Albert J. Hoffman Clerk of Courts of Common Pleas William H. Shawhan Arthur Reiff John W. Wendel Joseph T. Kiep Courts of Common Pleas Earl R. Hogan Jackson Bosch Greg Holbrook Bosch For Prosecuting Attorney Jesse H. Pochard P. P. Boll Court of Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer William M. Brown Cramer Alton H. Combs C. E. Carmody Comics Judge Committee

Heart attack fatal ends Toledo liquor inspector life

State Liquor Inspector Carl Wells aged 55 from Painesville died of a heart attack in his hotel room in Toledo last night. Coroner Paul Hohly released the report. The death is under investigation as a coroner's inquest was not indicated.

Toledo, O Carl Wells Painesville Paul Hohly

Postage Rates Shift For Cards And Mail This Year

The note outlines new postage charges with cents per ounce and class changes. Greeting cards move to third class at one and one-half cents plus two cents per ounce after January 1, while other mail items see rates of twenty to sixty five cents for C and O.D. mail.

Banker Paul Jones elected chairman in Ohio group meeting

NAMED CHAIRMAN CLinXVELAND AP Cashier Paul Jones of the old Phoenix National Bank at Medina was elected chairman of group nine of the Ohio Bankers Association at its annual meeting yesterday. Group Nine includes banks in 10 northeastern Ohio counties.

Clinxveland Paul Jones Old Phoenix National Bank Medina Ohio Bankers Association Ohio

Moose Members Plan Initiation

Seventeen applications for Moose membership were read at the Moose Club meeting last night as final plans were set for Sunday initiation. The local degree staff will handle the ritual work and a Supreme Lodge representative will be guest speaker. The event opens the current membership drive. Weekend activities include Red Green Trio floor shows Friday and Sunday, plus a Saturday dance with Herb Spade Orchestra and a Cincinnati floor show Saturday.

Moose Club Supreme Lodge Red Green Herb Spade Cincinnati Red Green Trio

Armistice Day Quiet in Tokyo With Occupation Troops

Armistice Day marked the 30th anniversary of the war’s end as American occupation troops observed a quiet holiday in Tokyo. There were no speeches or parades and orders kept residents at ease during the calm observance.

Tokyo

Hi Y S Will Spotlight Magic Show At YMCA

A joint meeting of the five Hi-Y clubs will feature a magic show in the YMCA auditorium at 7 15 tonight. George E Harvey on the YMCA Board of Directors and PE committee will present sleight of hand tricks. Harvey is a former Hi Y member from Mansfield Ohio.

YMCA Harry Ter Braak George E. Harvey Ymca Board of Dirtors Physiical Education Committee Harvey Hi-Y Mansfield

Juliette Low Club Set to Meet Saturday

Girl Scout members of the Juliette Low Club will meet in the Civic Association auditorium at 10 a m Saturday with Mrs Louise Windsor in charge. Members should bring current correspondence from children in foreign countries to discuss, and milk-bottle tops for Christmas tree ornaments. Second shipment of clothing kits for overseas needy children will be discussed.

Juliette Low Club Civic Association Louise Windsor

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