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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1948
Page
2
R H Smith Butler County Auditor announces Middletown's 1949 tax rate will be 17.10 per thousand, down 16 cents from this year’s 17.26 due to debt reductions and a larger duplicate from new buildings and annexation. City general fund tentatively 2.34, schools 9.34 total. Hamilton also lowers to 23.20.
Workmen string wires between light posts on Main St for downtown Christmas lights and two large wreaths. L S Cohn says decorations will use pine roping and are set for Thanksgiving readiness from Main St to Manchester Ave and Broad St to Clark St. Funds totaling 3600 dollars are being solicited by the Retail Merchants Association for decorations and the annual Middletown Christmas party for youngsters.
A burning pot of beans on a stove in an apartment above Dobrozsi's Restaurant at 30 S Broad St drew the fire department at about 11 30 this morning. Passersby reported smoke from the apartment windows and residents who moved in last week were not identified at press time.
Air National Guard officers reviewed gun camera film from a mock air battle over Pennsylvania in which 140 planes from eight states participated. The exercise began at Bolling Field Washington and included 90 planes from the 55th fighter wing and four interceptor squadrons. An emergency landing occurred at Baltimore when a bird struck a B 26 nose injuring bombardier First Lt J F Clark.
Residents flood city attorney Fred J. Schatzmann’s office with 122 communications this morning as the inde pendent haulers gain support in a 109 to 10 margin over Middletown Service Company. Letters urge better service and even reference communism as debates continue. More correspondence expected before Wednesday city commission vote.
A stalled car on Route 747 eight miles north of Glen dale near LeSourdsville caused the hospitalization of a family of three. Jack Cohen 45 his wife Yetta 45 and daughter Frances 15 were treated in a Cincinnati hospital for bruises fractures and lacerations. Joseph Griffith of Cincinnati drove the other car but fled the scene. his vehicle was damaged and no injuries were reported.
Sunday's forecast calls for fair weather with cooler conditions for Middletown residents over the next several days. The outlook predicts a turn to slightly warmer conditions by Tuesday. Morning readings show a low of 36 degrees and a high of 58 degrees by mid afternoon.
Col. George Schiele, commander of the 147th Infantry Regiment National Guard and city treasurer, will be the principal speaker at the American Legion meeting in the Legion auditorium on South Main Street. He led regiment operations during summer strike duty at Univis Lens in Dayton. Middletown’s Company Fort Infantry reports to his command. The session starts at 8 p.m.
Burglars pried open a pin ball machine at the Point Drive In on Enoch and Tytus Avenues and stole ten cartons of cigarettes and a carton of chewing gum. Peggy Gibbs and Bob Tewell reported the burglary. A window at Middletown Party Service on Canal Street was broken but not entered, police said.
The Dayton Presbytery approved selling the First Presbyterian Church building in Middletown. A building committee is authorized to negotiate with prospective buyers as part of a plan to erect a new East Central Ave structure in 1949. Final sale decision rests with the congregation. two groups have shown interest but no bids yet.
35 attend the introductory lecture on marriage preparation at the YMCA auditorium. Dr. Reuben F. Pieters of the First Presbyterian Church urged faith and patience as foundations of a stable home. The series, co sponsored by the YMCA and the Middletown Ministerial Association, continues November 21 with Dr. Roy E. Dickerson.
Carl Watts 52 died Friday at his Toledo home. Last rites set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Riggs Funeral Home conducted by Rev B A Mitchell. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery. Born Franklin, he lived much of life in Middletown before moving to Toledo three years ago. Friends may call this afternoon and evening at the funeral home.
Mrs. Luisa Mayme 75 wife of Noah Mayme died at 1 a.m. Sunday at 123 East Market St. A lifelong resident, she lived in Germantown seven years and was active in the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving are four sisters Mrs. Orpha Pleasant Dayton and Mrs. Lettie Friedline, Mrs. Della Theiss, and Miss Dora Silknitter all of Germantown. Services at 2:30 p.m. at the Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev. Joseph Hendrix officiating. Burial in Germantown Cemetery. Friends may call at Swartzel Funeral Home after 5 p.m. today Until church service.
Harry Steele, credit manager of Auto- Lite Company Kings Mills, died suddenly at his home this morning from a heart attack. Survived by his wife two sons two daughters his mother and one sister. Funeral arrangements are pending.
A Miamisburg man sustained leg and hand lacerations when his car collided with a truck on U S Route 25 three miles south of Franklin. The 2 24 p m crash involved Clifton N Lewis of Middletown Route 2 who attempted a left turn. Both drivers were ruled negligent with no charges filed. Wenzel received first aid and was taken for further treatment.
A search party located the body of former Ohioan John J. Kiss about 20 miles north of Somerset. Police Sgt. H. A. Stephens said Kiss lived near Atwater, Ohio, until moving to Pittsburgh about a year ago. Stephens ruled the death an apparent accidental shooting, saying Kiss slipped while climbing a hillside and his shotgun discharged.
City plans a 25 acre damp disposal site south of Middletown near the Great Miami River to replace the inadequate incinerator. The project, estimated at about 20000 dollars, would use trenching to bury waste and require approval from the Miami Conservancy District and Butler County Board of Health before financing.
The Infantile Paralysis Committee will hold its regular meeting Wednesday at 9 p m. at the Brown Tea Room on Ninth Ave. Chairman Mrs Fannie Patterson announced today.
Paramount schedules Southern Yankee starring Red Skelton and Arlene Dahl at 1:15 3:20 5:35 7:45 and 9:50 p m Monday. That’s My Man with Don Ameche and Catherine McLeod shows at 7:40 and 10 p m. Tuesday Out of the Blue with George Brent Virginia Mayo and Carole Landis at 7:50 and 10:10 p m.
Naked City with Berry Fitzgerald plays at 1 15 4 35 and 8 15 p m. Montana Mike features Robert Cummings and Brian Donlevy showing at 1 55 6 20 and 9 55 p m.
Ross Motors employees join Middletown Civic Association Have A Heart campaign reaching 100 per cent participation. Campaign chairman D G Driscoll notes the firm under Robert H Ross went over the top this weekend joining other complete groups including Armco Steel Crystal Tissue McGraw Construction Middletown Ice and Coal Sorg Paper North and Lincoln Schools.
Henry Howard spoke on The Samaritan Woman at the monthly Cheer Up service in Hamilton jail yesterday. Eston Cox addressed inmates with Love and Women as his theme. Prisoners joined in group singing as Mrs. Bertha Perkins played piano and Mrs. Homer Hauser assisted.
The condition of Lt. Harold R. Moore age 20 Salvation Army worker of 1404 Garfield St. is unchanged according to this morning’s report from St. Elizabeth Hospital Dayton where he has been a patient since October 30. He has been unconscious and in critical condition since admission with internal injuries and a possible skull fracture from a automobile accident.
It is essential that valves have correct clearance and timing, and that they be properly seated, if the engine is to run smoothly.
The Eagle Patrol of Middles Town Troop 11 won the top award at a round up mobilization by Boy Scouts on Saturday. James Young led the Eagles who ranked highest among 12 patrols from eight troops after tests in compass readings Morse code firebuilding knot tying and first aid. O B Walker presented Young with a special trophy at 4 30 p m as certificates were given to all patrols and a campfire closed the day at Civic Association Wildwood and Sunset Parks.
Cordian, Mrs Edward Lane Law, Mrs James Casper and Eunice Perkins joined the program. Eunice Perkins recited a poem while Mrs Lan led the women in prayer. Lorraine Sorrell Gladys Cox and Homer Cow assisted.
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