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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1949

Page

2

Emergency Water Works Bond Issue Ordinance Prepared

City of Middletown advances a 1.5 million dollar first mortgage revenue bond issue for water works improvements. The emergency ordinance, prepared for next week’s City Commission meeting, lists terms, calls, and debt service setup with Halsey Stuart Company as underwriter and Ogiesby-Barnitz Bank as trustee.

City of Middletown W Aterworks System Debt Service Waterworks System Revenue Fund Ogiesby-Barnitz Bank and Trust Company

Movie listings at Paramount and Strand theaters

At Paramount Saturday double features Story of Sea Biscuit with Shirley Temple and Barry Fitzgerald showtimes 1 26 3 30 5 34 7 38 9 41 p m Sunday My Friend Irma with Marie Wilson and Diana Lynn at 2 13 4 48 7 23 9 43 p m Also Strand Smily Burnett appears 1 30 4 05 6 40 9 20 p m Plus Rusty Leads the Way with Ted Donaldson at 2 36 5 95 7 45 10 20 p m Sunday Colorado Territory with Joel McCrea and Virginia Mayo at 3 05 6 30 9 50 p m Also Return of Wildfire with Richard Arien and Patricia Morison at 1 65 5 05 8 25 p m

Shirley Temple Barry Fitzgerald Irma Marie Wilson Diana Lynn Smily Burnett Rusty Ted Donaldson Colorado Territory Joel McCrea Virginia Mayo Richard Arien Patricia Morison

Kenyon Joins ASMs Handbook Committee

Reid L Kenyon associate director of Armco Steel Research Laboratories has been named to the American Society for Metals Handbook Committee by national secretary W H Eisenman. He will work with leading metals scientists on revisions and additions to the 1500 page Metals Handbook, a key reference for the metalworking industry.

Reid L. Kenyon Armco Steel Corporation American Society For Metal W. H. Eisenman Kenyon

Elderly Man In Critical Condition After Route 127 Accident

Charles Hess, 71, of Williamsdale, remains in critical condition with skull and left arm fractures after a truck mirror struck him while he crossed Route 127 about two miles north of New Miami School Thursday night. The driver Forrest L. Jarvis, 40, of Aurora, Indiana, said he did not see the pedestrian until close, swerved too late, and the mirror hit Hess.

Charles Hess Williamsdale New Miami School Hess National Container Corporation Forrest L. Jarvis Aurora Ind Jarvis Louis Fritz

Federal Workers Hear Local Man at Cincinnati Dinner

W. J. O'Brien spoke at the annual dinner of the National Federation of Internal Revenue Employees held at the Hotel Arm in Cincinnati. Thomas Gallagher hosted as First Ohio District collector. New officers were installed and Dan Curren was acknowledged as 1949 president. A. J. Geniesse of Milwaukee spoke on Federation Plan insurance before O'Brien urged cooperation and loyalty among collectors staff. They then headed to New York for a Biltmore dinner. Louisiana is nicknamed the Pelican and Creole states.

W. J. O'Brien National Federation of Internal Revenue Emlayes Incinnati Thomas Gallagher Internal Revenue Ohio Gallagher Dan Curren A. J. Geniesse Milwaukee National Federation Plan Insurance O’brien O'Brien New York Biltmore Hotel

Four Drivers Arrested After Multiple Collisions

Four drivers were arrested after crashes and traffic incidents last night and today. Paul Combs, 36, Hopkinsville, was taken at Main Street and MacArthur Court. Millard Hurst, 39, Hamilton, faced disorderly conduct charges. Combs’s car damaged John Gray’s vehicle, each $40. Floyd Reck, 28, Middletown Route 1, was charged with physical control while intoxicated and released on bond for Mipal Court. C. E. Roberts, 50, Elmwood Street, charged with failure to yield after a collision with George Ogg, 44, Winona Drive. Roberts turned left into Ogg’s path. Gerald Snook, 22, Elm Place, charged with physical control while intoxicated and detained at McKinley Street and Miami Avenue.

Paul Combs Hopkinsville Main St MacArthur Court Millard W. Hurst Hamilton Combs John Gray Calumet Ave Floyd Reck Middletown Mipal Court Reck Main J C. E. Roberts Elwood St George S. Ogg Winona Dr Tytus Ave Roberts Gerald Snook Elmo Place McKinley St Miami Ave

New York Stocks Mixed Across Major Industrials

A varied session in New York markets shows mixed activity among key industrials and tech firms. Companies including General Electric, General Motors, DuPont, Boeing, and Union Carbide appear with divergent moves as traders weigh copper, steel, and aerospace names amid shifting sentiment.

New York Greene & 7 Bethlehem Boeing Aoir Edison Container Corp Continental Es Co Crucible Steel Curtis Re Curtis Wright Deer & Co S.sess Douglas Aircraft Eee Aspiration Copper Ese Int Tel Teles of Newport Éceeeens DuPont & Co Electric Auto Northern Pacific Ohio Great Northern Kennecott Copper Firestone Tire ‘ “Rubber Co Packard General Electric General Motors Pan Amer Airwayt Desennent ‘ Co Wssaccees Roe Motors Eaeue Seress

Judge Byron Harlan Dies as Former Ohio Congressman

Judge Byron B. Harlan of the U S Tax Court and former resident of Middletown Ohio died Friday of a heart seizure while visiting his two sons in Williamsport Pennsylvania. He was 63 and survived by a daughter and two sons. Harlan had served as U S attorney in Ohio and as Congressman from 1931 to 1939. Funeral arrangements were to be set in Dayton.

Byron B. Harlan U. S. Tax Court Middletown Ohio Williams Washington Frederick E. Barrus Harlan Washin Truman Greenville Dayton Congress United States Bruce Williamsport Richard Acade Judge Harlan Benjamin Harlan

World War I veteran Farris McIntosh dies after Armistice service

Farris McIntosh aged 57 died at 4 30 p m yesterday at 3805 Avenue he suffered a heart attack hours after attending Armistice Day services by the American Legion Life Squad failed to revive him He retired from Middletown Gas and Electric in 1949 and worked as a real estate agent He served in the United States Army from 1912 to 1919 as a sergeant in the Second Company C A C in the Toul sector France He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and American Legion Post 218 He is survived by his widow Martha and son Julius of Boston Funeral arrangements are incomplete with services expected Monday at Conover Hill Church burial at Woodhill Cemetery Robert Eaton Funeral Home handling arrangements}

Farris McIntosh Esterday Uevene Ave Fire Department Middletown Hospital Middletown Gas and Electric Service United States Army Fort Howard Toul Second Army France First Presbyterian Church Post 218 American Legion Legion Legion Scout Martha Julius Boston Wilson Funeral Home

Franklin woman Maggie Raney dies after lingering illness

Mrs Maggie Raney 59 of Spring Ave Conover Hill died at 10 p m Thursday after a lingering illness. She leaves husband Elven six sons Leonard Franklin Carl Albert Joseph Cleveland Edgar all of Miamisburg Route 2 a daughter Frances Stevens two sisters Virginia Swango Pomeroyton Ky Elsie Lacy Grassy Creek Ky a brother James B Halsey Commiskey Ind Services will be conducted at

Franklin Maggie Raney Spring Ave Conover Hill Elven Leonard Carl Albert Joseph Cleveland Edgar Miamisburg Frances Stevens Virginia Swango Pomeroyton Elsie Lacy Grassy Creek James B. ‘Halsey Commiskey Ind

Mrs Catherine Mcllvaine dies at 67 in Oregonia

Mrs Catherine Mcllvaine age 67 died today at 9 30 a m at the home of her son Frank in Oregonia She is survived by four sons Frank Ben of Dayton Mose of Oregonia and Ernest of Los Angeles a daughter Mrs Elizabeth Tolim of Dayton 15 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Services will be at Johnson Funeral Home Lebano n Tuesday at 2 p m burial in Willow View Cemetery Dayton Friends may call after noon Monday

Lebanon Catherine MclIivain Frank Oregonia Ben Dayton Mose Ernest Los Angeles Elizabeth Tolim Johnson Funeral Home Willow View Cemetery

Mrs Ruth Burroughs Rites Set In Springboro Church

Mrs Ruth Burroughs aged 69 died Thursday. Services scheduled for Monday at 2 30 p m at Springboro Methodist Church with burial in Springboro Cemetery. Friends may call at Robert Eaton Funeral Home Franklin from 7 p m Saturday until noon Monday.

Springboro Ruth Burroughs Springboro Methodist Church Springboro Cemetery Robert Eaton Franklin

Girl, 13, Shot Dead in Cincinnati Home

Cincinnati police search for a 16 year old neighbor after Idella Dean is shot to death in her home. Authorities say the incident occurred last night and they are pursuing the teen suspect.

Cincinnati Idella Dean Hamiltony County

Sunrise service at Second Baptist church tomorrow

The Community Prayer Band will meet at 6 a.m. tomorrow for sunrise services at the Second Baptist church.

Second Baptist Church

Local Vital Statistics Reported for Several Residents

Mrs. Ruth Burroughs, 69, of Springboro. Mrs. Maggie Raney, 59, of Franklin. Farris McIntosh, 57, of 2605 Lipane Ave. Mrs. Catherine McKvain, 67, of Oregonia.

Ruth Burroughs Springboro Maggie Raney Franklin Farris McIntosh Lipane Ave Catherine McKvain Oregonia

Births at Hospital and Out of Town Births

Mr and Mrs Donald Bailey a girl Friday at 2005 Panama St. Mr and Mrs Robert Farmer a girl Friday at 1327 Vail Ave. Mr and Mrs James W a boy at 2406 Christel Ave. Mr and Mrs Joel Barden a girl at 624 Auburn St. Mr and Mrs Attilio Marconi a boy at Bean Route 2. Out of Town Births Mr and Mrs Daniel Rectanus 408 University Park Rochester C a Friday. Mr and Mrs Ernest Rathman aunt and uncle of Mr Rectanus in medical school.

Donald Bailey Panama St Robert Farmer Vail Ave James W Christel Ave Satur Joel Barden Auburn St Attilio Marconi Daniel Rectanus University Park Rochester San Frederick Cole Ernest Rathman Rectanus

Marriage Licenses for several couples listed in Middletown area

Claude Reed and Blanche Harvey both of Middletown. Ralph D Weis and Emma Joan Ertel from Hamilton and 17 year old. Harry L Beachler and Jean L Morris of Middletown. Joseph Paul Schuerfranz and Mildred E Sauer both of Hamilton. Ralph B Ditmeyer and Mildred Joyce Fryman both of Middletown. Opie McClain and Gertrude Marie Blevins both of Middletown. Robert Durham and Ss Ann Colgate of Hamilton. Lawrence W Gilbreath and Anna H Stagmyer from Middletown. Nicholas S Stamper and Rebecca E Lowe both of Middletown. Jas Cornett and Beverly A Robbins from Oxford.

Claude Reed Yankee Rd Blanche Harvey Middletown Ralph D. Weis Emma Joan Ertel Hamilton Harry L. Beachler Franklin Jean L Morris Reynolds Ave Joseph Paul Schuerfranz Mildred E. Sauer Ralph B. Ditmeyer Armco Curtis St Mildred Oyce Fryman Opie McClain Cleveland St Gerrude Marie Blevins Oxford State Rd Robert Durham Ann Colgate Ham Lawrence W. Gilbreath Prospect Ave Anna H. Stagmyer Nicholas S. Stamper Wilbraham Rd Rebecca E. Lowe Jas Cornett Oxford Beverly A. Robbins

Hospital Roll Call and Dismissals Amid City Sessions

In a concise hospital and residence listing, names such as Mrs Clyde L Cruse Jr Wycoff St and Miss Arvilla Radabaugh Second Ave appear under medical care. Surgical and medical statuses noted for several patients include Mrs Joe Farmer Carlisle and Mrs Lincoln Gabbard Franklin. Dismissals listed for John Updyke Franklin.

Clyde L. Cruse, Jr Wycoff St Arvilla Radabaugh Second Ave John E. Brodie Trenton Joe Farmer Carlisle Lincoln Gabbard Franklin William Euler Beech St Raymond Brown John Updyke Mary E. Bremer Grand Ave Charles Rigg Reynolds Ave Robert

Optimist Week Proclaimed At Local Club Meeting

A governor of Ohio proclamation designated November 6 to 13, 1949 as Optimist Week read at a Manchester Hotel meeting of the Optimist Club. George Wedekind Jr., Jack Casper, Dr. Robert Ligett and Joseph Dillon named to constitution and by laws committees. A joint Armistice Day and memorial service was held at the VFW with veterans from Philippine and Spanish War, World War I and II marching in. The service was led by Earl Shea and Ray Ramsey with auxiliary support and group singing. A large delegation will attend the Fourth Ohio District meeting in Sharonville.

Ohio Manchester International State of Frank J. Lausche George Wedekind Jr Jack Casper Robert Ligett Joseph Dillon Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Robert Berry Veterans of Foreign Service VFW Earl Shea Ray Ramsey Ray Phillips Clark Wells Sharonville

Divorce Court Regulations Are Revised In Butler County

Common Pleas Judges Boll and Cramer announced new domestic relations rules to reduce divorces. A divorce decree will not be issued until at least one year after marriage, and the filing-to-hearing waiting period moves from 60 to 90 days. The Butler County Bar Association recommended the changes after a study.

Butler County Common Pleas P. P. Boll Fred B. Cramer Butler County Bar Association

Motorcyclist Hurt On Route 122 Ditch Slide

Estil Sargent aged 27 of Middletown Route 3 suffered bruises and abrasions when his motorcycle ran off course on Route 122 a mile from State Route 744. The cycle slid 46 yards into a ditch on the road's north side. Sargent received treatment at Middletown Hospital.

Estil Sargent Middletown Sargent Middletown Hospital

Municipal Court Fines Local Hitchhiker John Trent

John Trent aged 41 of Somerville Route 1 was fined 10 dollars and costs after appearing yesterday before Judge Alston H. Combs in Municipal Court. He was arrested by a State Highway Patrolman on Route 122 for intoxication and attempting to flag down vehicles.

John Trent Somerville Alston H. Combs Trent

Cooler Sunday Weather Outlook and Mild Tonight

Forecast calls for a mild night with scattered showers and a cooler Sunday. Lows around 50 degrees tonight, with yesterday’s low near 56 and temperatures rising to the mid 70s by afternoon. Mercury climbed from 54 at 3 am to 61 by 9:46 am today.

Murder inquiry surrounds Ohio State student death

Detective Anderson Heer identified Jack M Keown as a Marine Corps veteran marked for honor. Joyce Crafton, 22, of Cleveland, Heer's companion, was placed in custody as a material witness. Eight fraternity brothers were held at police HQ then released to remain at the fraternity house for statements. McKeown, a popular Ohio State campus figure, would have graduated in June 1950 and wrote for Sun Dial and Norwood News.

Anderson Heer Marine Corps Joyce Crafton Cleveland McKeown Ohio State Frank McKeown Norwood The Sun Dial Campus Norwood News

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