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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1950

Page

11

Dangers Of Socialism Discussed By Dayton Club

John M. Martin of Dayton warned Methodist Men's Club members last night that socialism has staying power in Britain and Japan and that the United States must resist by promoting the American way. He argued the Labor Party in England has reduced the upper class and increased the poor, while laws have eroded freedoms, urging a global perspective to meet the challenge. The program featured Circle 5, women’s dinner hosts, and the next meeting is January 9.

John M. Martin Dayton Methodist Men's Club England Martin United States Britain Labor Party Russia Attlee Great Britain U. S Don van Ausdall Byron Hackney Circle 5 M.H. Dennis Eppa Song Guild Girl's Service Club Herb Frantz

Butler County Courts deals in collisions and divorces

Judgment for 12570.61 sought by W Elmer Compton Middletown against Randall Butterfield minor and J P Butterfield for injuries from a November 26 1948 accident on Manchester Ave near Sutphin St. Divorce petition filed by Imogene Arrowood against Thomas Arrowood. Custody requested. Numerous neglect and cruelty cases listed with multiple defendants. Divorces granted for several Hamilton and Middletown residents.

W. Elmer Compton Shafer St Middletown Common Pleas Court Randall Butterfield Ardmore Dr J. P. Butterfield Compton Roy Curryer Manchester Ave Sutphin St Thomas Arrowood Mansfield Reformatory Imogene Arrowood Garfield St Josephine Deaton Newport

Knights of Columbus Convene at 8:15 P.M.

City Briefs report the Knights of Columbus convening at 8 15 p m at the K of C Auditorium for a meeting.

Knights of Columbus K. of C

Evening organizational meetings span Legion YMCA and more

This notice lists multiple groups meeting at 8 p.m. at the American Legion and YMCA venues, including American Legion chapters, YMCA boards, Women’s Republican Club, Armored Cavalry units, Ahepa, Volunteer Air Reserve, Odd Fellows, Moose Lodge, Boys’ choir, Auxiliary units, Toastmasters, Alcoholics Anonymous, Armco federation, Lions and Kiwanis noon sessions, State Patrol Auxiliary, and Jr OUAM Alpha Council, with various other time slots and locations in Middletown and nearby addresses.

Church Band Sold to Edward and Mabel for $100

Trustees of Millville Federated Church report to Common Pleas Court that the fealty sale occurred at a price of 100 dollars to Edward and Mabel.

Millville Federated Church Common Pleas Court Edward Mabel

State Patrol Pay Increased in Ohio

Four hundred State Highway Patrol employees received pay raises effective November 1 after the Civil Service Commission approved increases to attract and retain staff. Patrolmen rise from 252 to 288 dollars monthly, with scales adjusted for corporals sergeants lieutenants captains majors and the superintendent. Since January 1 the force shed 33 patrolmen eight radiomen and 22 examiners.

Columbus State Highway Patrol State Civil Service Commission State Highway Department

Pittsburgh News Strike Settled

AP reports a six week strike by Pittsburgh mailing room workers against the city’s three daily papers ended. Mailers and delivery drivers will receive a 10 cent hourly wage increase upon returning to work with 3 percent raise after nine months, in an 18 month contract through April 1, 1952. They also gain contributory life insurance of $6,000. prior weekly pay was $78.13 for 37 hours and $81 for 40 hours.

Pittsburgh

Tonight Colder Weather Forecast and Temperatures

Weather forecast says a mild day will give way to colder conditions tonight. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 24 to 58 degrees, with a 44 degree low at 2 30 a m and a 52 degree high by 10 am.

Video Imitation Features PTA Meeting Recap

A Ruth Lyons style segment highlighted Holy Trinity PTA monthly meeting last evening. Mrs Freeman Sauter led with Tom McCain assisting. Second grade mothers provided refreshments under Mrs Clyde Dineen, with Mrs Jesse Borders named December refreshments chair.

Ruth Lyon Holy Trinity Pta Ruth Lyons Freeman Sauter Tom McCain Clyde Dineen Jesse Borders

Taft Committee in Franklin County Reports Spending

The Taft Committee of Franklin County reported to the Secretary of State that 1500 persons and organizations contributed to the campaign for U S Senator Robert A Taft. The committee itemized recounts of 11667 dollars and expenditures of 11652 dollars in backing Taft's re election bid.

TAFT Columbus Franklin County U. S&s Robert A. Taft

Firm Is Signed 100 Per Cent For Civic Association

The Retail and Service Division of the Civic Association reports strong support from the industry that governs Middle-Pina civic and welfare activities. One firm pledged 100 percent for 20 employees including Middletown Coca Cola Bottling Company. Division co chairmen J D Sawyer and George J Kuehnle Jr say workers aim to solidify the retail and service area for the association. The division quota is 450 with final reports due next Tuesday. The High Income Group reports Wednesday afternoon. The overall goal is 1350 signups. Industrial Employer’s Division chair John Lawler sent workers into the field with new sales ideas for prospects.

Civic Association Middletown Coca Cola Bottling Company J. D. Sawyer George J. Kuehnle, Jr John Lawler

Legion Post Congratulates Gardner Firm

Mid dletown Post American Legion presents a congratulatory resolution to Gardner Board and Carton Company for its golden jubilee. Signed by post commander R D Stevens Jr the document honors the firm for long community service and wartime contributions while lauding steady employment and leadership among its workers.

Explosion devastates mining hamlet near Greensboro

A truck carrying explosives exploded after a collision near Poland Mines, collapsing Metro White grocery and seven homes. Police theorize driver James W. Smiley, 28, perished. five people hospitalized and many others injured. Railroad tracks and highway sections were severely damaged as the blast leveled residences.

Greensboro James W. Smiley Wheeler Monongahela Metro White Poland Mines Here

GOP Plans Senate Drive for 1952

Senator Bridges of New Hampshire is reported to head a new Republican committee to begin work on the 1952 senatorial campaign as the 82nd Congress convenes. Republicans face an uphill battle to gain control, needing two net seats or one seat plus a Vice Presidency, with 49 Democrats and Republicans in the new Senate.

Washington Bridges Congress Senate Brewster

Orioles elect leaders at Ohio Grand Nest convention

Fred Lockney of Akron was chosen president of the Ohio Grand Nest of Orioles at a convention in East Liverpool. New officers include Mrs. Isa Hunt of Akron as treasurer and Michael Bailery of Akron as chaplain, with additional posts filled.

East Liverpool Fred Lockney Akron Ohio Grand Nest of Orioles Isa Hunt Michael Bailery

Proposed Zoning Law Reviewed By Middletown Board

The Middletown Planning Commission completed an initial review of the proposed zoning ordinance. Revisions were marked in the draft and sent to L. Segoe and Associates for final form. Public hearings will be scheduled after City Commission review, with invitations to real estate, retail, and bar associations for input.

Middletown Planning Commission L. Segoe and Associates G. W. Breiel City Commission Middletown Real Estate Board Retail Merchants Association Middletown Bar Association Commission E. W. Combs C. W. Mathews H. W. Starick Orville Carson David Selvar Zoning Board of Appeals

Certificates Presented at Engineers Meeting

More than 200 professional engineers from Hamilton, Middletown, Cincinnati, Dayton, Springfield and Greenville attended the Miami Chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers meeting. The event highlighted the presentation of registration certificates to 100 men who passed the state examination in July, presented by Robert M. Waid. Attendees included E. L. Larson of Cincinnati, vice president of OSPE, and Lloyd Chasey of Columbus, executive secretary of OSPE. W. T. Adams chaired, with A. C. Neff of the National Society as toastmaster, followed by a tour of Armco Steel Corporation’s open hearth plant.

Hamilton Middletown Cincinnati Dayton Springfield Greenville Miami Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Robert M. Waid State Board of Registration E. L. Larson OSPE Lloyd Chasey Columbus W. T. Adams A. C. Neff National Society Armco Steel Corporation

Coal’s Part In War Emergency Will Be Told To Kiwanis Club

The Middletown Kiwanis Club will host Dayton Coal Exchange executive director as main speaker Thursday noon at J. Everett Christiansen regional Bituminous Coal Institute director will discuss coal industry readiness for war production and emergency operations. He will compare today’s coal industry with World War II focusing on manpower. Christiansen previously ran Davenport Ia retail coal business and was secretary treasurer of the Davenport Retail Coal Association and liaison for the Institutes Speakers Bureau covering Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Missouri. F. W. Chew chairs the program for the Kiwanis Club.

Dayton Coal Exchange Middletown Kiwanis Club Manchester J. Everett Christiansen Bituminous Coal Institute Christiansen Davenport Davenport Retail Coal Association Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Missouri F. W. Chew Kiwanis Club

Two Local Men To Speak For Study Course

Richard Siegel of Gardner Board and Carton Company will moderate with Jack Linzie of Aeronca as chairman for tonight’s YMCA Management Development study course. They will discuss Basic Principles in Handling Grievances in the third session of the popular industrial representative series.

YMCA Richard Siegel Gardner Board and Carton Company Jack Linzie Aeronca

Price of food shows decline in late October

Washington AP report records a 0.4 percent drop in retail food prices over the last two weeks of October. Fresh fruits and vegetables led the decline, with small decreases in meats poultry coffee and sugar. Eggs dairy fish canned and dried fruits and vegetables rose. The Bureau of Labor Statistics survey found 21 foods lower, 21 higher, and eight unchanged.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics

Indiana Woman Representative Dies In Crash

MILAN Ind AP Mrs Grace Roach state representative from Ripley and Jennings Counties and her husband Joseph were killed when their car was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at a railroad crossing on State Road 350 near Pierceville three miles west of Milan. Coroner Dr M D Moran said they were dead on arrival. Roach, a Democrat, was defeated for re election by Ralph Dunbar. Roach was also prominent in Democratic politics and had served as Ripley County chairman.

Milan Ind Grace Roach Ripley Jennings Joseph Pierceville Here Baltimore & Ohio M. D. Moran Versailles

Murder trial sparks allegations of plot at table game

In Killinger case, Robert L. Johnson questions Max Amerman about rumors of peculiarity with Mrs. Mast. A boy testifies Ramdi Mast joked about a murder plot during a pinochle game. Mrs. Mast denied intent, saying Killinger and Amerman were joking. Amerman faces first degree murder trial after Killinger. Amerman says he was in New Jersey to set up an alibi.

Robert L. Johnson Killinger Max Amerman New Jersey

Assassin Chief Shot To Death In Venezuela

Caracas mourns as acting President Carlos Delgado Chalbaud is buried and his assassins lie dead after a prison guard shot one during a struggle. All offices closed, curfew in effect, and civil liberties suspended amid the junta crisis.

Caracas Venezuela Carlos Delgado Chalbaud Col. Delgado Rafael Simon Urbaina

Service news of Paul Daniel Hughes in naval reserve

Paul Daniel Hughes, son of Mr and Mrs D B Hughes of 101 Pleasant Valley Dayton, reported for duty November 10 at Great Lakes Illinois with the Naval Reserve He served in the Navy during World War II stationed in the Philippines Before returning to service he was a barber at the Dayton Becker Hotel and formerly lived here

Paul Daniel Hughes D. B. Hughes Pleasant Valley Dayton Great Lakes Ill Naval Reserve Philippines Dayton Becker

Man Kills Woman Then Slays Self in Delaware

Sheriff Earl Fravel of Delaware County said Marion Davidson 33 shot and killed Violet Petty 25 at a tavern on Route 42 and then killed himself in the tavern parking lot. Davidson, who once dated Petty, was father of a son living with his ex wife Gladys Mummy of Delaware.

Delaware (Ap Earl Fravel Delaware County Marion Davidson Delaware Violet Petty Route 42 Fravel Davidson Gladys Mummy

Grand Jury Recalled To Clear Docket For Year End

Hamilton Butler County Grand Jury called into special session Monday to clean the slate before year end. Of 33 cases certified for Middletown, Ernest McCurdy faces shooting to wound. Gerald Farmer and Alexander Rhodus Jr. face burglary. Clyde Lonicker non-support. Leroy Smith burglary and larceny. Jesse Chandler carrying concealed weapons. George Childs auto theft. Lemon Township figures Arlie Blankenship destruction of property. Alfred Sponsel rape. Barnel Miller reckless driving.

Hamilton Butler County Middletown Ernest McCurdy Gerald Farmer Alexander Rhodus, Jr Clyde Lonicker Leroy Smith Jesse Chandler George Childs Lemon Township Arlie Blankenship Alfred Sponsel Barnel Miller

Turnpike Chairman and Auditor Clash Over Feasibility Drama

Columbus AP report shows Ohio Turnpike Commission Chairman James W Shocknessy accusing obstructionist tactics hindering a 300 million dollar northern Ohio superhighway. State Auditor Joseph T Ferguson replies he will not yield to special interests, as court overtime scrutiny on preliminary surveys and engineering payments continues.

Turnpike Joseph Ferguson Columbus Ohio Turnpike Commission Today Ohio Joseph T. Fergusson Commission James W. Shocknessy Shocknessy Ferguson Ohio Supreme Court

Time Is Set For Sale Of Ford's Plant

Ford Motor Company plans to sell the Hamilton plant within 30 days after reviewing bids from three large manufacturers. The complex includes a large building, about 200 acres, a hydro electric plant and hydraulic canal water rights. The plant, once a wheel factory, employed about 4,000 at its wartime peak. a $600,000 bid from the city for a city garage was rejected.

Ford Motor Company Hamilton Ford Detroit City of Ford Company

Eighth Army Faces Cold Weather Supply Strains

An officer describes units outrunning supply lines affecting food, ammo, fuel and clothing. Despite shortages the Eighth Army is issuing winter clothing to advance units as logistics allow. The 10th Corps has been fully equipped with suitable cold weather gear and fights on the northeast and north-central fronts. the Eighth Army on the northwest front.

Eighth Army 10Th Corps

Dented fenders to be repaired and painted promptly

Dented fenders require immediate repair and repainting to prevent rust and further damage to the vehicle.

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