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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1949

Page

5

Abbott Ruling May Be Due By Thanksgiving

Marie Conn Abbott awaits a ruling from the State Supreme Court on a possible new trial for the May 31 1948 murder of Morris Abbott. Her case, heightened by her farmhand lover Scotty Gordon's conviction for first degree murder, may be decided this week or next, with decisions typically issued on Wednesdays.

Hamilton Marie Conn Abbott William F. Hopkins Cincinnati Gilbert Condo Fred B. Cramer Marysville Reformatory Cramer Appelate Cyril (Scotty) Gordon Morris Abbott Reily

Police Briefs of Two Minor Accidents and a Theft

Police investigated two minor accidents totaling 75 dollars in damage. George L. Cummings 55 of Middletown Route 1 backed from a parking place and was struck by a third car causing damage to his vehicle and its collision with Harold Fowler 604 Baltimore St. A second crash occurred when Mrs Evelyn Barker 28 Burton Rd brakes failed and she rear ended Charles Stevenson 25 Somerville Route 1, who then hit Wanda Burdge 20 Burton Rd. A loss of 40 dollars was reported by Eugene Metzcar 1324 Central Ave for a missing billfold at Coleste Highview Rd.

George L. Cummings Ofiddletown Harold Fowler Baltimore St Cummings Fowler Evelyn Barker Burton Rd Charles Stevenson Somerville Wanda Burdge Central Ave

Actor 18 in Hollywood hospitalized with severe virus

AP reports Dan Dailey is in Cedars of Lebanon hospital with a severe respiratory virus infection. He became ill yesterday while rehearsing dance routines with Betty Grable for their new film My Blue Heaven.

Hollywood Dan Dailey Cedars of Lebanon Hospital Betty Grable My Blue Heaven

Woman Denies Plotting to Kill Husband With Gordon

A defendant wife denies conspiring with Gordon to murder her husband who had refused divorce. The incident occurred near the family home along the railroad tracks.

Abbott Gordon

Main Street Church Of God Names First Ministers

The Rev and Mrs Sanford F Williams of Cincinnati assume pastoring the newly organized Main Street Church of God which meets at First Presbyterian. They bring 20 years of pastoral work, have served in Anderson and Cincinnati, and have two daughters. The church operates Sunday school Youth for Christ and a missionary group while seeking a permanent residence. Until then they may be reached at 900 South Main Street with Edward Bach.

Sanford F. Williams Cincinnati Main St Church of God First Presbyterian Church Williams Anderson College Ecological Seminary Anderson Ind Arrow Heights Church of God Columbia City Cynthiana, Ky Betty Joan Ida Joyce Irene Sawders Howard C.williams Dayton Ohio Youth For Christ

Middletown Club Meetings And Local Events

City briefs list a slate of community meetings at local venues including the Manchester Hotel Middletown Hospital and American Legion hall. Groups include the Co-Operative Club Fire Association Eagles PTO Lincoln School and hospital board directors with times from noon to 8 p m and venues on Manchester Road and local schools.

Middletown North Middletown Fire Association North Middletown Manchester Road Middletown Hospital Board of Directors Ednesday House Committee Blythe- Williams, Post 231 The American Legion

Community Yule Tree To Be Set Up By Jaycees

Franklin village council discussed permission for a Junior Chamber of Commerce to erect a Community Christmas tree downtown. They also approved a Jaycee request to suspend meter enforcement after noon on December 17 for a downtown children’s celebration.

Jaycees Franklin Chamber of Emmerce Wilbur Swink James Rossman Miami Ave Lake St Rossman

Fire damages Butler Farm residence near Hamilton

Fire badly damaged the dwelling on Albert Meyers farm on Black road four and a half miles southwest of Hamilton at 10 am Monday. Meyers raised the alarm as flames shot from the roof. Millville and Venice fire departments fought the blaze and kept losses down. The roof and upper story interior were burned. Loss estimated over 6000 dollars. Clyde Meyers, tenant on the farm, and his father could not defend against the fire.

Hamilton Albert Meyers Black Road Meyers Millville Venice Clyde Meyers

Child Strangles Akron Infant in Sudden Tragedy

AP report notes the death of 2%year old Thomas Moore, son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Moore, in Akron. Details are sparse, with authorities investigating the unusual, fatal incident and noting the family’s grief.

Akron, C Thomas Moore Robert E. Moore

Child Died in Crib After Harness Entanglement

Coroner C I Mare tin ruled the death accidental saying the child had become tangled in a harness while in the crib yesterday. The ruling notes the cause as accidental strangulation due to harness entanglement.

C. I. Maretin

Laxative Relief Advert Says All Bran Improves Health

An old advertisement claims All-Bran users feel better and need laxatives less. The testimonial mentions Battle Creek and suggests benefits after three years of use, promising double money back. The fragmented copy emphasizes improved well being and reduced laxative dependence.

eBattle Creek

Christmas Program Rehearsals Planned

First Baptist Church hosts the first rehearsal for the Christmas program announced by director Mrs. Benjamin Gray. Those interested should attend at 1 p.m. on November 25. Rehearsals for nursery and kindergarten children will be scheduled later.

First Baptist Church Benjamin Gray

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Eugene Metzcar Coleste Highview Rd Fried's Turkey Farm ZESTA TRS Ee CIPO Manchester Sonotone Hearing Center Wm. Estell Sonotone Sonotone of Main Street Church of God Rev Mrs Middletown Hospital Order of Eagles Central School Pto Lincoln School Association Lions Cheb Spebsqsa Legion Lessonnaires of Initely Richard Schultheiss James Greenfield Charles B. Walke Butler Ross Motors, Inc Magi Effanbee Tricycles Layawey Dolly
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