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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1950

Page

2

City Defense Health Program Sent To State For Approval

Middletown conducts a survey of facilities for wartime evacuation and emergency needs. Dr. L C Neer notes the ten day study maps evacuation points public buildings and provider inventories and sends the report to Columbus at the Ohio State Health Department's request.

City Defense Health Middletown Columbus Ohiotate Health Department L. C. Neer Iddietown Baton Pic Ohio Blic Health Association Ralph E. Dwork Hio Department John Rolfes

Spouse Tries to Run Over Wife in Divorce Suit

Mrs. Mabel T. Pounsford of Mario Canada filed a cross petition in Butler County Common Pleas Court alleging that her husband Arthur G. Pounsford attempted to run her down with a car and threatening to kill her. She charges adultery gross neglect of duty and abandonment and seeks temporary and permanent alimony and expenses. The couple married in 1912 and have no children. Pounsford, a retired general manager of Provincial Paper Ltd, Port Arthur, Canada, is from a prominent Cincinnati family.

Hamilton Mabel T. Pounsford Mario Canada Butler Bounty Common Pleas Milton Arthur G. Pounsford Cincinnati Ee Cons Warren County Butlerounty Pounsford Provincial Paper, Ltd Port Arthur Pounsford Stationery Co

Family births reported in local vital statistics

Vital Statistics records list recent births: Mr. and Mrs. Volmey Helton at 1813 Sixteenth Ave. welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Shouse of South Lebanon welcomed a boy yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Windle Wilson of 1306 Eaton Ave. welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swain of 2018 Waneta St. welcomed a boy today.

Volmey Helton Sixteenth Ave Herbert Shouse South Lebanon Windle Wilson Eaton Ave Yester Charles Swain Waneta St

Hospital admissions and dismissals list for local residents

The report lists patients admitted to the hospital with diagnoses including surgical and medical cases. Names include Wanda McKinney Nancy Cairns Andrea Dean Stephens Clement Amore Arthur Polly and others from local streets with out of town entries and a group discharged such as Mrs Paul Webb Clarence Kinsel Frank Hart and more.

Wanda McKinney John McKinney Surgical Edward Wade Baltishore St Nancy Cairns Harold Cairns Harrison St Andrea Dean Stephens Andrew Ephens Elwood St iClement Amore Bexley Arthur Polly Arlington Ave Jack Cohen Highview Rd Warren McFarland Woodlawn Ave Carol, David Barbara Reider Howard Reider Sherman Ave Martha Ann Ramsdell Robert Rams Central Ave Ronald Lee Garver Arthur Garver Charles St Woodrow Brandenburg Cleveland Hospital Paul Webb Middletown Clarence Kinsel Hamilton Frank Hart Everett Beedle Moore

Christmas Lights Transform Main Street District

The city’s three main business thoroughfares received Christmas decorations with overhead arches on Central Ave, Main, and Broad Sts. Electric crews began work after 11:30 p.m., and lights are expected to be turned on Friday to inaugurate the season. Jerome Inwood notes continued effort by Bohne decorations and crews to finish the job.

Bohne Jerome Inwood Retail Merchants’ Association Paul Reynolds Central Ave

Marine Corps Opens Two Enlistment Paths in Cincinnati Area

Maj. R V Perkins announced Marine Corps recruiting offers three year enlistments and an indefinite period beyond 30 days with dependents and government allotments. Recruits go to Paris Island for eight weeks basic training. Veteran sergeants and below can return to active duty at Camp Lejeune or Cherry Point. One recruiting vacancy in Cincinnati is open to male or female Marines at sergeant rank or higher in the reserves or discharged status.

Maj. R.V. Perkins Marine Corps Paris Island S. C Camp Lejeune N. C Cherry Point Cincinnati Marine Corps Reserve

City Briefs Meetings Notice

Company D Second Battalion 107th Armored Cavalry will meet at 7 30 p m in the armory garage Management Development Club will meet at 7 15 p m at the YMCA

107Th Armored Cavalry YMCA

Two Community Church Services Set Up For Thanksgiving Here

Middleton prepares for Thanksgiving with two church services under the council of churches. Worship Wednesday at First Methodist and Thursday at the Church of the Ascension will feature brief sermons on Thanksgiving Yesterday and Thanksgiving Today. Clergy from multiple denominations will lead, with music and scripture readings to mark the holiday.

Council of Churches First Methodist Church Church of the Ascension W. D. Brock First Church of Christ Sidney McCammon Kenneth Learey E. R. Turner Evangelical United Brethren Church R. L. Robinson Union Baptist Church Kenneth D. Sharp The Salvation Army C. Duane White First Church of God Colin H. Campbell First United Presbyterian Church Dan L. Blickenstaff Church of the Brethren John I. Parr First Baptist Church

Education Program to Enforce Jaywalking Rule Monday

Middleton eyes a broad education drive from Monday to year end on the new jaywalking ordinance effective after December 31. No arrests before then, with warnings first, crosswalks mid block avoided for now, and signs posted to raise awareness.

Middletown Safe Blackmore

Catholic Churches Collect Clothes For Korean Destitute

Catholic churches in the area collect heavy undergarments stockings shoes and blankets for homeless Koreans. Father John Oberlander of St. John's Church says Middletown serves as the regional collecting center for Camden West Chester Germantown and Eaton. Finished garments go to St. John’s School before shipment to Cincinnati.

Korea John Oberlander St. John’s Church War Relief Service National Catholic Welfare Conference Unified Command of the United National Forces Oberlander Middletown St. John’s School Camden West Chester Germantown Eaton Cincinnati

Arthur Hauselman Attends Ohio Trucking Association Convention

Arthur Hauselman attended the Ohio Trucking Association board meeting at the Deshler Wallick Hotel in Columbus. Plans were drawn for a legislative program and a sustaining membership campaign to close on February 27 1951 at the annual convention.

Arthur Hauselman Ohio Trucking Association Deshler- Wallick Columbus

$1000 Motor Boat Stolen From Farm

A boat with outboard motor and trailer valued at $1000 disappeared from a father's farm on Route 73 between Jacksonburg Heights and Cottonrun Rd. Sometime between Sunday and late yesterday. W P Griffen reported the loss. sheriff's deputies have no time of disappearance.

Jacksonburg Heights Cottonrun Rd W. P. Griffen South Main St

Paramount Presents Rio Grande and Davy Crockett at the Movies

The theater offers a weekly lineup led by Rio Grande starring John Wayne and Maureen O Hara at several showtimes Wednesday. Thursday features Davy Crockett with George Montgomery and Eben Drew along with Lets Dance with Fred Astaire and Betty Hutton. Also When Daltons Rode and Jiggs and Maggie Out West plus stage show Lit the Jimmy Dickens with Lon McCallister in Boy from Indiana at listed times.

Paramount Rio Grande John Wayne Maureen O’hara Davy Crockett George Montgomery Eben Drew Pred Astaire Betty Hutton Daltons Randolph Scott Kay Francis Jiggs Maggie Joe Yule Reniegel Jimmy Dickens Boy Indiana Lon McCallister

Three Injured in GAR Crash At Preble County Line

A two car crash at the Preble Montgomery county line yesterday injured three people. Edna Weaver 34 of Brookville in critical condition suffered a broken hip internal injuries and cuts. Her daughter Erylin 13 had possible skull fracture and abrasions. Beaver Mowery 30 of Lewisburg Route 2 sustained chest and nose injuries and is in fair condition. Deputy said Weaver failed to stop at a through street sign at the intersection of county line road and Upper Lewisburg Salem Road around 4 45 p m.

Preble Montgomery County Edna Weaver Brookville Route 3 Good Samaritan Hospital Erelyn Beaver Mowery Lewisburg Preble County Weaver Ward Bud) Weaver

Butler Judges End Year Holiday on Divorces

Judges Fred B. Cramer and P. P. Boll announced a Christmas divorce moratorium from December 8 to January 5. They expect most dockets to stay idle and hope reconciliations rise as families consider holiday arrangements for children. Clergy and community leaders support the policy, citing past years' results.

Fred B. Cramer P. P. Boll Santa Claus

Financial Reports Topic for Meeting at Middletown High

The second in a series of investment procedure lectures at Middletown High School last night focused on reading a company report. Larry Fitzgerald outlined balance sheets, comparative ratios, and income statements to aid evaluation. The next lecture is planned for November 28 on Planning Your Investment Portfolio.

Middletown High School Larry Fitzgerald

Tibetan Livestock Focus Feeds Sheep and Yaks

The article notes that sheep and yaks are the principal livestock raised in Tibet, forming the core of local agriculture and pastoral life.

Tibet

Hamiltonian War Prisoner Recovers in Japan

Private Edward G. Halcomb formerly with the 29th Infantry Regiment was captured July 28 and held for 85 days in Korea. He arrived in Japan and, after a full physical at the 128th Station Hospital in Zama, is reported in good condition. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Phillip Halcomb of 1847 Parkamo Ave Hamilton.

Hamilton Korea Japan Edward G. Halcomb 29Th Infantry Regiment 128Th Station Zama Halcomb Phillip Halcomb Parkamo Ave

Servicemen's News Reports Korea to Japan Stationing

Second Petty Officer August Maloney BN2 USN has moved from Korea to a new posting in Japan, per notice to his mother Mrs. L. Long of 1202 First Ave. His brother George serves with the U S Marine Corps in the South Pacific.

August Maloney BN2 USN Korea Japan L. Long First Ave George U. S. Marine Corps South Pacific

Soldier Transfers to Lowry AFB for Tech Training

Pvt. Samuel J. Monce, 21, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Monce of 3117 Ottawa Street, is transferred from Fairchild Air Force Base in Bong Washington to Lowry AFB Denver Colorado for technical school.

Samuel J. Monce Charles Monce Ottawa St Fairchild Air Force Base Bong, Wash Lowry Afb Denver, Colo Lowry

Army Private First Class Promotes Coddington at Gunter AFB

Pvt. Thomas Coddington aged 21 son of Mr and Mrs Earl Coddington of 1105 Woodside Ave has been promoted to private first class effective November 10. He is stationed at Gunter Air Force Base in Montgomery Alabama.

Pvt Thomas Coddington Earl Coddington Woodside Ave Gunter Air Force Base Montgomery Ala

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