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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1949

Page

2

Armco to Present Armory Site Deed at Friday Program

Armco Steel will deed five acres of land south of Veteran's Village on South Main Street for the state armory. Ohio Adjutant General Mario Kreber will receive the deed at a luncheon in Manchester Friday. Attending will be W. Sebaki, Col. George Schiele, Col. Wilbur Fricke, and Brig. Gen. Kenneth Cooper, along with other military and state officials. The event supports a new armory complex to house local Guard units and community activities. The campaign to fund the armory continues, seeking additional private support to supplement state and federal funds.

Route 4 National Armory Manchester W. Sebaki McO Steel Corporation Mario M. Kreber Ohio Armco Adjutant General Colmbus Kenneth Cooper George Schiele 47Th Luantry Wilbur Fricke Aso Ohio General Assembly Oscar Hughes Hamilton Wilmer Adjutant General's Office Oe Association John Ingwersen E. A. Moe Pen Legion Perount Streifthau Building LeSourdsville Old Smith Farm Tytus Ave Verity Pkwy

Uniton Thanksgiving Services Planned At Two City Churches

Inter church activities committee of the Iddietown Council outlines Union Thanksgiving Services at St Pauls and Church of the Ascension with H H Jung presiding and several ministers. Thanksgiving morning program at Church of the Ascension led by S Hughes Garvin with additional clergy. Youth Council plans to ship 1500 pounds of clothing to Europe via Church World Service. A religious census study is proposed for the council.

Uniton Interactvi Iddietown J.ard W. Jones Aleotes Werenver St. Paul's Evans and Reformed Church H. H. Jung Er E. Shoup R. E Lor Russell Galloway Church of the Ascension S. Hughes Garvin Richard Moore J. D. Nisewonder Kenneth S. Learey Learey Council Jones Robert Q. Millan W. D. Brock William Johnston Kenneth Sharp Alice James Taylor Dolly Church World Service Sharp Salvation Army Garfield

Ice On Bridges Causes Mishaps

Ice on bridges in the area troubled motorists as State Highway Patrol warned to slow down. One early Tuesday accident and several minor mishaps, not investigated, were reported. Barbara Crist, 20, of 1828 Woodlawn Ave., skidded into the Trenton Bridge. Accidents also occurred at the Peasttown Bridge and other spots. Ice forms due to cold air under and over the structures while highways are clear.

Tce Barbara Crist Woodlawn Ave Trenton Bridge Louis Cornthwaite Peasttown Bridge

Oil Refineries Refine 37 Billion Gallons Annually

Oil refineries in the United States process about 37 billion gallons of motor fuel each year, reflecting the scale of domestic fuel production and distribution across major facilities.

United States

Police Briefs Report Several Local Arrests and Incidents

George P. Dome, 19, 2312 Hill Ave, charged with assault and battery. released on 300 bond to appear in Municipal Court Wednesday. Woodrow Collins, 25, Crane's Run Franklin, arrested at Baltimore St and Central Ave for carrying concealed weapons. knife found. Mack Vernon Meadows, 21, East Bernsteadt Ky, on warrant for failure to provide for a pregnant woman. released on 500 bond to appear in court Wednesday. Minor collision yesterday afternoon at Moore St and Queen Ave involving Charles Gillespie, 36, Queen Ave, and Charles Baker, 18, Hill Ave. slight damage. Woman stepping into path of eastbound car on Manchester Ave, driven by Mable M. Canfield, 2909 Orlando St. she declined medical aid and did not give name. Mrs. James Fagan, 2015 Arlington Ave, reported wrist watch loss valued at 40. Delayed report: Robin McDonald, Middletown Route 2, camera valued at 35 taken Friday.

George P. Dome Hill Ave Woodrow Collins Crane’s Run Franklin Baltimore St Central Ave Collins Mack Vernon Meadows East Bernsteadt Charles Gillespie Queen Ave Charles Baker Moore St Gillespie Manchester Ave Mable M. Canfield Orlando St James Fagan Arlington Ave Robin McDonald Middletown

Calvary Services Set to Open Tonight at Calvary Church

Evangelistic series begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Methodist Church running through November 27. Speaker is E. C. Chastain D D of the Southern Illinois Conference, an approved evangelist.

Calvary Methodist Church E. C. Chastain D. D Southern Illinois Conference of the Methodist Church

Coffee Price Hike Hits Middletown Groceries

A six cent per pound increase takes effect today at two Middletown chain groceries as roasters push to match higher coffee bean costs. Prices across cans now range 75 to 79 cents with premium brands rising more. One local quotes frustration at rapid price changes and extra labeling work.

Associated Press

Vital Statistics Ty ederick W Schneider Span Daugherty Metzger

Ty ederick W Schneider 62 of 514 Garfield St Span Daugherty 82 Morrow Pies Metzger 65 Lebanon all appear in a local vital statistics notice listing names and ages without further context or details.

Ty Ederick W. Schneider Garfield St Span Daugherty Morrow

Local Birth Notices Include Five Newborns Today

Birth announcements list a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack K. Green at 1509 Fairmount Ave. A boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Procter Hollon at 3001 Navaho St. A boy born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ronto of 9-B Veterans Village. A girl born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. George Hassel of 1400 Yankee Rd. A girl born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Morton McGuire of Hamilton Route 1 and Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hunter of Garfield St.

Jack K. Greenfield Fairmount Ave Procter Hollon Navaho St Gene Ronto Veterans Village George Hasselback Yankee Rd Morton McGuire Hamilton Route 1 Joel Hunter Garfield St

Marriage Licenses Listed for Middletown Hamilton and Oxford Areas

A notice lists marriage licenses for several couples including Earl LeRoy Jones and Helen M. Dodds both of Middletown. Dana R. James and Sarah K. Burkhardt of Hamilton. Grant Henry Zeek and Geanne Elizabeth McGraw of Hamilton. Dean Raymond Farmer and Meredith Whittington of Oxford. William A. Kuykendall and Mary Louise Jackson of Hamilton. William S. Blount and Mary W. Stamper of Hamilton. The ages, occupations, and addresses of the prospective spouses are provided.

Earl LeRoy Jones Armco Central Ave Helen M. Dodds Tytus Ave Middletown Dana R. James Farmer Sarah K. Burkhardt Hamilton Grant Henry Zeek Geanne Elizabeth McGraw Dean Raymond Farmer Meredith Whittington Oxford William A. Kuyk

Hospital Notes Full Of Patient Mentions Incomplete List

In The Hospital Miss Pauline Moore of Oberon Dr medical Mrs Norman Hounshell of Trenton medical Joyce McKee daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles McKee of Sherman Ave surgical James Whitt of Franklin medical Miss Pearl Schwartz of Franklin medical Miss Margaret McDonough of Webster St medical Mrs Coursey Fultz of Oxford State Rd medical George Staley III son of Mr and Mrs George Staley Jr of Elmo Pl medical Mrs Lincoln Gabbard of Franklin medical Irene Pantel daughter of Mr and Mrs John Pantel of Central Ave medical Mrs G R Tom Snider of Arlington Ave medical Fred Armbruster of Camden Route 1 medical George Shorter of Walnut St Nancy Hillard daughter of Mr and Mrs David Hillard of Franklin William Sullivan son of Mr and Mrs Dallard Sullivan of Leonard Owings of Shafer St William Bills of Grand Ave

Pauline Moore Oberon Norman Hounshell Trenton Joyce McKee Charles McKee Sherman Ave James Whitt Franklin Pearl Schwartz Margaret McDonough Webster St Coursey Fultz Oxford State Rd George Staley, III George Staley, Jr Elmo Pl Lincoln Gabbard Irene Pantel John Pantel Central Ave G. R. Tom Snider Arlington Ave Fred Armbruster Camden Route 1 George Shorter Walnut St Nancy Hillard David Hillard William Sullivan Dallard Sullivan Leonard Owings Shafer St William Bills Grand Ave

Hamilton Manager Gets Salary Boost

Hamilton City Council boosted City Manager Mark Thomas salary effective January 1, 1950. His annual compensation rises to 15,000 dollars, after a 4,300 dollar raise, though a 700 dollar cost of living bonus keeps the effective increase at 4,300. The move follows Councilman Andrew Bruck’s recommendation.

Hamilton Mark Thomas Thomas Andrew Bruck

382 Members Enrolled In Civic Association

A Middletown civic association drive reports 382 new memberships since last Wednesday. Gardner Board and Carton Company contributed 231 signups, Clayton and Lambert Manufacturing 41, with 15 of 30 firms represented at the meeting chaired by William Verity. Next report is Monday, November 21 at 4 pm. Edward Barker to lead Retail and Service Division first meeting at 5 pm.

Middletown Civic Association Gardner Board and Carton Company Clayton and Lambert Manufacturing Company Metiing William Verity Verity Edward Barker Association Montgomery - Ward Company Tom C. Venable Armco Harding-Jones Paper Company E. T. Gardner, Jr

Bond Ordinance To Be Before Commissioners

City Commissioners will consider tomorrow night a bond ordinance to authorize emergency action before the sale of 1.5 million dollars in mortgage revenue bonds for water works distribution and storage system improvements. The ten page measure, prepared by City Attorney Fred J. Schatzmann, requires four votes and precedes bids on project construction including supply and reinforcing mains. Earlier two weeks ago the board awarded the smallest of three contracts for an elevated storage tank in the east end.

Fred J. Schatzmann

Paroles Granted From State Institutions In Ohio

Two Middletown arrestees are among parolees released by the Pardon and Parole Board. Florine Ray, a former inmate of Marysville Reformatory, was jailed after a February 1939 cafe shooting that killed Gertrude Pertin. Roscoe Large, from Dayton, was paroled December 21 from the Ohio State Penitentiary for cutting to wound. Almond Holmes, held for grand larceny, is also listed.

Middletown Pardon and Parole Board Florine Ray Marysville Gertrude Pertin Garfield St York Ave Roscoe Large Dayton Ohio State Penitentiary Large Tytus Ave Germantown Rd John Saly Charles Thomas Franklin Almond Holmes

Four Drivers Fined in Municipal Court Cases

Three motorists faced Judge Alton H. Combs yesterday for drunken or suspended driving. Homer Hensley aged 27 and Edson Hughes aged 33 each paid 100 dollars and lost driving rights for six months for operating while intoxicated. James Manning 24 received 150 dollars plus costs and a six month suspended jail term for driving while rights were suspended. Manning had been arrested Sunday on Ohio 4 while his license was suspended for three years on a prior charge. George Smith 54 and Susan Conley 23 both of 1016 Hanover Street forfeited 50 dollar bonds for failure to appear on disorderly conduct charges.

Alton H. Combs Homer Hensley West Middletown Edison Hughes Yankee Rd James Manning Excello Manning Ohio George Smith Hanover St Susan Conley

New Mousetrap Built by Middletown Sanitarian

John Otterbein of the Middletown Health Department unveiled an economical rat trap using memory and his own ideas. The device features a foot and a half long wire mesh cage lined with aluminum to prevent gnawing, a trap door, and a hall suspension on a wire. Otterbein suggests potential transfer to a Junior Achievement Company and notes rats repeatedly approach the trap door.

John Otterbein Middletown Otterbein

Football Pool Tickets Seized in Youngstown Confinement

In Youngstown Ohio AP report three New Castle men were arrested after a patrolman spotted large boxes being moved between cars in the business district. A haul of 20,000 unused football pool tickets was seized, with Edward Ginocchi, 35, among those charged. The seizure is described as the largest in years following a prior 1948 raid.

Youngstown New Castle Calvin Guy

J H Day Company Sold to New York Group

J H Day Company and Day Incorporated sold for 3.5 million dollars to a New York City headed corporation led by Martin H Miller. Central Trust Company vice president William E Anderson announced the deal. The firm makes bakery machinery and will become J H Day Company Re Incorporated. Experiments claim bats fly in rooms strung with fine wires without touching them.

Cincinnati J. H. Day Company Day Martin H. Miller New York City William E. Anderson The Central Trust Company

City Planners Hear Report On Regulations

City planning commission heard a report on subdivision regulations at its regular meeting at the City Building. E. W. Combs of the L. Segoe firm presented the survey being conducted in the city. Chairman G. W. Breiel read the report as discussion followed. Lloyd D. Miller attended his first session replacing Marvin Clark. All members were present.

City Planning Commission City Buildir E. W. Combs L. Segoe G. W. Breiel Lloyd D. Miller Marvin Clark

At the Movies listings and showtimes

Paramount shows My Friend Irma with Marie Wilson and Diana Lynn at 2 13, 4 43, 7 13 and 9 43 p.m. Scene of the Crime with Van Johnson and Gloria DeHaven at 1 29, 3 34, 5 39, 7 44 and 9 48 p.m. Strand has Colorado Territory with Joel McCrea and Virginia Mayo at 3 95, 6 30 and 9 50 p.m. Also Return of Wildfire with Richard len and Patricia Morise at 1 35, 5 05 and 8 25 p.m. Week The Iron

Irma Marie Wilson Diana Lynn van Johnson Gloria DeHaven Colorado Territory Joel McCrea Virginia Mayo Richard Len Patricia Morise The Iron

Curtain Showings Include Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney

Curtain with Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney screens at 1 15, 4 05, 7 and 10 10 p m Also Fantasia with Laurel and Hardy and Charlie Chaplin shown at 2 45, 5 40 and 3 45 p m The text notes moss teeth opening release spores in dry wind conditions.

Dana Andrews Gene Tierney Laurel and Hardy Charlie Chaplin

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