Four Flee Burning Blueball Home In Bitter Weather
Four members of Rev. Byron H Sprague s family escaped a fire that damaged their Blue Ball area home early Saturday The blaze started around 12 30 a m from an overheated furnace and spread to flooring The Monroe Fire Department led efforts to save the church and nearby houses The residence suffered an estimated 3 000 to 4 000 in damage with most furnishings lost and the house insured but contents not insured
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron H. Sprague
Blue Ballerian Church
Dorothy
Lucy
Frances
Monroe
North Middletown
Franklin
Mayfield
Butler County Estates Appraised and Taxable Values
The estate of William B. Meyer of Oxford is appraised at 19620.72 with 6000 in realty and executor Martin G. Meyer. Inheritance taxes of 387.85 each were paid by beneficiaries in the William Stephen Bray estate of Middletown with gross 29302.17 and net 24771.25. each recipient listed as John Bray, Cenia F. Bowpoco, and Mollie E. Miller received 8257.08. Edith Wren Seeman of Middletown is appraised at 9525 including 7500 realty, Jacob Seeman is administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Meyer
Oxford
Martin G. Meyer
William Stephen Bray
Middletown
John Bray
Cenia F. Bowpoco
Mollie E. Miller
Edith Wrenn Seeman
Jacob Seeman
Gossie Anderson Named Administrator of Estate
Gossie Anderson has been appointed administrator of the estate of Marcellus Page 4 Hamilton who died in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gossie Anderson
Marcellus
Page
Hamilton
Will of Meyer J. Kahn probate to sisters Kahn and Kappel
The will of Meyer J. Kahn of Hamilton directs his estate to his sisters Bessie Kahn and Rose Kappel with B. Kahn named executor. Signed January 20, 1926, witnesses were J. A. Flick and Russell D. Baker. Testator died February 22, estate valued with about 1500 dollars in personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer J. Kahn
Hamilton
Bessie Kahn
Rose Kappel
B. Kahn
J. A. Flick
Russell D. Baker
Estate of Marion J. Guyler probate to widow Eta Mae Guyler
Probate records show the will of Marion J. Guyler of Hamilton naming Eta Mae Guyler as executrix and widow beneficiary, with the estate instructed to pass to her under terms of the will. Divorces filed include Peggy Hooker and Norman Hooker for cruelty, Martha Spaulding and Walter Lewis Spaulding for neglect, Jo Eli Asher and Ross A. Asher for neglect and cruelty, Grace Layburn and Harry P. Layburn for cruelty, and Robert M. Hill and Mary Ann Hill for neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion J. Guyler
Hamilton
Eta Mae Guyler
Peggy Hooker
Norman Hooker
Martha Spaulding
Walter Lewis Spaulding
Jo Eli Asher
Ross A. Asher
Grace Layburn
Texas Ave
Middletown
Harry P. Layburn
Robert M. Hill
Oxford
Mary Ann Hill
Chicago
Knights of Columbus to Hold Memorial Service Tomorrow
The Knights of Columbus will hold annual memorial services at 3 p.m. led by Father James Fromyer of St. John's Church. Roger Wood, grand knight, directs the service, with readings for Robert Saline, Frank Hornback, Paul Thompson, Arthur Schneider and John Auer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Roger Ood
James Fromyer
St. John’s Church
At the Movies Paramount and Strand Timings
The page lists multiple film showings for Paramount and Strand theaters across Saturday and Sunday with distinct titles and times. Notable pairings include Davy Crockett with George Montgomery and Ellen Drew, Lets Dance with Fred Astaire and Betty Hutton, Breakthrough, Texan Meets Calamity Jane, Congolaise, Hidden City, Sunset in the Witch for Rogers, and About Eve with various late shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Davy
George Montgomery
Ellen Drew
Fred Astaire
Betty Hutton
Evelyn Kers
James Ellison
Congolaise
Rogers
Eve
Six Accidents Reported In City And Nearby
In a 24 hour period six traffic accidents occurred in and near the city with one person injured. Samuel Lee 68 of Seven Mile treated at Mercy Hospital for head lacerations and bruises after colliding with Ralph Evans 28 of Somerville on Route 127 south of Seven Mile. Damages totaled 409 to Highley and 200 to Gregory. Authorities reported multiple fender benders and a few drivers failing to exchange information. Joseph Neal 52 of Franklin Route 1 was held on intoxication charges after rear ending Kenneth Smith 24 of Middletown Route 1 on Garfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lee
Seven Mile
Mercy Hospital
Ralph Evans
Somerville
Evans
Trav
Oscar Gregory
Chicago
Manchester Ave
Clark St
James Highley
Erie Ave
Manchester
Highley
Gregory
Wycoff St
Sutphin Ave
Estill Lawson
Garfield St
Robert Peck
Columbia Ave
Peck
Lawson
Joseph Neal
Franklin
Kenneth Smith
Middletown
Neal
Door To Bank Damaged In Night Break In
Police report damage to the north lobby entrance of First National Bank. Officials say the door sustained about 125 dollars in damage during the night break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Vital Statistics Births Reported for Calhoun Bruner Families
Mr and Mrs John Calhoun of 1400 Sycamore Street welcomed a boy yesterday and Mr and Mrs James Bruner of 2421 Central Avenue welcomed a girl today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Calhoun
Sycamore St
James Bruner
Central Ave
Marriage Licenses for Bert Imfield and Joan Schawe
Bert Imfield a 21 year old stenographer and Joan Schawe a 21 year old stenographer, both of Hamilton, obtained marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Imfield
Joan Schawe
Hamilton
Hospital Notices Include Several Medical Dismissals
In The Hospital Manford Elam of Central Ave. medical. DeVon Childress, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Spencer of Auburn St., medical. Mrs. Garfield Duff of Ohio Ave. surgical. Miss Roberta Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Baker of Manchester Ave., medical. Reget Kohr of Franklin, medical. Mrs. George Noble of Smith St., Ronald Hollon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Hollon of Sheridan Ave., medical. Mrs. Lawrence Herb of Clark DISMISSED Lillian Smith, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Conley Smith of Frank in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manford Elam
Central Ave
DeVon Childress
Wilford Spencer
Auburn St
Garfield Duff
Ohio Ave
Roberta Baker
J. R. Baker
Manchester Ave
Reget Kohr
Franklin
George Noble
Smith St
Ronald Hollon
Rollie Hollon
Sheridan Ave
Lawrence Herb
Clark St
Obituary for Archie Taylor of Springfield Ohio and Illinois
Archie Taylor aged 67 of 614 West Maple Avenue Springfield Illinois died at 3 p.m. yesterday at Wonsavage Convalescent Home Springfield where he was taken Thursday. He moved to Springfield twenty years ago from Leesburg Ohio. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Hazel Bell and Mrs Alma Hill and three grandchildren. Services Tuesday at 10 a.m. Riggs Funeral Home with burial in Reading Cemetery Lockland Ohio. Friends may call Monday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Taylor
Maple Ave
Springfield
Wonsavage
Taylor
Hazel Bell
Oxford St
Leesburg
Bell
Alma Hill
Riggs
Reading
Lockland
Funeral services for Miss Harriet Hartman held today
Funeral services for Harriet Ella Hartman 68 of Lebanon take place at 2 p.m. today at Oswald Funeral Home with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. She died at her sister Mrs Thomas Hendersons home in Dayton and is survived by her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Harriet Ella Hartman
Thomas Henderson
Dayton
Oswald Funeral Home
George S. McCurdy dies at 96 in Lebanon
George S McCurdy 96 of Lebanon died yesterday at a Middletown rest home. Survived by a son George of Lebanon. Masonic services and burial set for Monday at Ottawa Kansas. Oswald Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
George S. MceCurdy
Middletown
George
Banon
Ottawa
Kans
Oswald
Wise, 54, longtime Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph executive dies
Leo A. Wise, 54, business manager of the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph since 1945 and a veteran of 30 years in Pittsburgh newspapers, dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Leo A. Wise
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph
Harry T. Duffy, 68, longtime Soo Line agent dies
Harry T. Duffy, age 68, a veteran general agent for the Soo Line Railroad, served in Spokane Washington and Duluth Minnesota for more than 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Harry T. Duffy
Soo Line Railroad
Spokane
Wash
Duluth
Brandon MP James Ewen Matthews Dies at 81
James Ewen Matthews longtime liberal member of the Canadian House of Commons for Brandon dies at age 81. The Manitoba native served as MP through several terms and was known for his advocacy on local issues. Funeral arrangements were not immediately released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Man
James Ewen Matthews
Liberal
House of Commons
Mrs Anna York Stafford mother of Jo Stafford
Long Beach California Mrs Anna York Stafford 60 mother of singer Jo Stafford was born in Gainesboro Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Calif
Anna York Stafford
Jo Stafford
Gainesboro
Tenn
Injured man treated after Central Ave restaurant fight
Charles Spencer a 22 year old of 37 South Main Street was treated at Middletown Hospital Friday night for lacerations from a fight at a Central Avenue restaurant. Four stitches were required to close the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spencer
South Main St
Middletown Hospital
Central Ave
Overheated Stove Blamed for Garfield Street Fire
An overheated stove at Mitchell Crowder's home at 1205 Garfield Street started a blaze Friday night causing 600 dollars in damage. The fire, the second of its kind that evening, began in an upstairs room and damaged walls and the roof as Companies 2 and 3 arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Crowder
Garfield St
Edward Fisher's Coast Guard Basic Training Listed
Edward Fisher 19 son of Mrs Lucy Fisher is in basic training with the Coast Guard at Cape May New Jersey. He enlisted October 26 after attending St John and Middletown High Schools and prior employment with Armco Drainage Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fisher
Lucy Fisher
Coast Guard
Cape May
New Jersey
Fisher
St. John and
Middletown
Armco Drainage Company
Rum Runners Cache Recovered In St Lawrence River
Donald H. Gray of Clayton found 200 to 300 bottles of Scotch whiskey and lavender wine near a wrecked speedboat in about 50 feet of water off Alexander Bay. He reported the discovery and sought legal title through the Jefferson County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Bay
N. Y
St. Lawrence
Donald H. Gray
Clayton
Gray
Jefferson County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Cincinnati TV Sets In Use Hit Nearly Half Of Homes
AP reports a survey by Don Miller of WLW showing 209000 television sets in use in the 45 mile Cincinnati viewing area. Based on the 1950 census this represents almost one in every two metropolitan Cincinnati homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Mickey Cohen Income Tax Probe Under Way
Senate crime investigators expect results soon from an Internal Revenue Service review of Mickey Cohen of Hollywood. Senator Kefauver said Treasury agents have about completed a check of Cohen and three other major west coast gamblers as part of the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Internal Revenue Department
Mickey Cohen
Hollywood
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Crime Investigating Committee
Treasury
Cohen
Cleveland Grants Hire Increases For Municipal Workers
Cleveland approves an across the board pay raise for municipal workers. Hourly staff receive seven cents an hour, salaried employees five and a half cents. The contract, accepted by unions, covers truck drivers mechanics garagemen and oilers. Average wage scales were not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Safe Cracking At Lebanon Honors Cash Loot
Burglars used nitroglycerine to blow open the Softwater Laundry safe at Broad and Cincinnati Ave. They stole $1,000 in cash and checks, left a turkey sandwich, and damaged filing cabinet and desk. Entrance gained via a roof window. A fingerprint expert from London Prison Farm will investigate. It is the second business burglary in 10 days after Hufford Insurance office loss of $111.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Softwater
Broad
Cincinnati Ave
W. H. Fulberth
Lawrence
Tony” Young
Young
London
Hufford Insurance Office
Non Flameproof Yule Decorations Threaten Fines and Jail
Ohio law effective this year bans buying selling or using any electrical Christmas tree illumination not flame resistant unless labeled by an approved testing lab. Fire Chief William Fishbaugh warns violators face up to 500 dollar fines. repeated noncompliance can bring 1000 dollar penalties or a year in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fishbaugh
Ohio
Taft to Speak at Council Meeting in Cincinnati
The Council of Profit-sharing Industries will hold its annual session November 30 and December 1 in Cincinnati with Sen. Robert A. Taft as guest speaker on December 1. He will discuss The Road to Prosperity. Msgr. Clarence G. Issenmann will also address the gathering representing 65 firms employing about 25 000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Council of Profit-sharing Industries
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Clarence G. Issenmann
Will
Ohio philanthropist gives 550000 to Cleveland YMCA branch
Retired industrialist Claud H. Foster donates 550000 to the Young Men’s Christian Association for a new Southeast Cleveland branch. Foster, who retired in 1928, founded the Gabriel Company maker of automobile shock absorbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Claud H. Foster
Young Men’s Christian Association
Gabriel Company
North American Aviation Takes Over Columbus Plant
North American Aviation, Inc. assumed control of the Curtiss-Wright aircraft plant in Columbus today. The facility will remodel B-29 bombers for the Air Force under a Curtis-Wright contract and manufacture spare parts for North American factories in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
North American Aviation, Inc
Curtiss-Wright Aircraft
Air Force
Curtis-Wright
California
Kidnapping Charge In Bridgeport Abduction Case
Earl William Bucy 30 of Wellsburg West Virginia charged with kidnapping after the Monday night abduction of Bridgeport taxi driver James Petschauer. Bucy arrested at Dennison and held under $5,000 bond by Magistrate George Britton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Earl William Bucy
Wellsburg
W. Va
James Petschauer
Bucy
Dennison
George Britton
Ever Bucy
Woman Teacher Killed by Truck Crossing Route 84
ASHTABULA AP Mrs Erilla Reese 78 a retired school teacher was killed last night when struck by a truck while crossing State Route 84 from her home to her barn near Ashtabula Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtabula
Erilla Reese
Canary Comes Back From World Outside
Oscar the canary reappeared after a week away in Montreal. He wandered home tired, took a bath, and settled back into his cage, leaving no clue about his adventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canary
Montreal
Oscar the Canary
Trustees seek court to move funds between township accounts
Trustees of St. Clair township request authority from Common Pleas Court to transfer 2500 dollars from the general fund, which holds about 6320.34 dollars, to the road and bridge fund. Trustees named are C. F Dell Sr R. T. Hill and W. B. Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair Township
Common Pleas Court
General Fund
C. F Dell
R. T. Hill
W. B. Hood
Snow Diffusion: Crystals Diffuse Light Making Snow White
Light reflecting off snow is diffused by countless tiny ice crystals, giving snow its characteristic white appearance. The scattering of photons across myriad crystal facets creates the uniform brightness seen in snowy landscapes.
Wired Brains: Phone Classes Aid Teaching
AP News describes nationwide dental education by telephone linking 163 cities and 6,000 dentists in the first series from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. A fall cycle aims to reach 250 cities in 45 states and Canada with a $10 fee plus illustrated manuals for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Tinois College of Dentistry
Canada
Isaac Schour
Saul Levy
Dental School
American Legion
Canton
Ohio
Salt Lake City
Pacific Coast
Seattle
U. S. May Get Two-Headed Calf
A Danish calf born three months ago at H. Huebschmann’s Allerup farm in South Jutland may be exported to the United States in a few months. The two headed animal uses four eyes and two mouths, and the farmer earns money showing it at Jutland markets. He now contemplates selling it to the United States for studies and display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
United States
H. Huebschmann
Allerup
Jutland
Snow Expected Here Sunday With 2 Degree Low
A new record low for November 24 was 4 degrees at 7 a.m. with 2 degrees at 6:30 a.m. The thermometer rose to 13 degrees by mid afternoon. Snow is expected tonight and Sunday with continued cold and severe winds.
Luther League Campaign Aims To Grow Members
The Luther League of America plans to raise its membership from 30,000 to 50,000 in 1951. The drive was outlined to league presidents from over 20 states and Canada at Wittenberg College Springfield. Youths aged 18 to 24 will volunteer for caravans and train at conference centers in the south east and midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Luther League of America Today
Luther League
Canada
Wittenberg College
League
United Lutheran Church In America
Leslie Conrad, Jr
South
East
Midwest
Ships Crash Near Mackinac Leaves No Injuries
In a near zero snowstorm two crippled freight ships collided off St. Helena Island near Mackinac. The Elton Hoyt rammed Enders M. Voor hees, damaging the Hoyt’s bow and midship, but no crew from either vessel was seriously hurt. Both ships moved at their own power to McGulpin point and then anchored in Mackinaw City harbor pending an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinaw City
Mich
Elton Hoyt
Enders M. Voorhees
St. Helena Island
Straits of Mackinac
Hoyt
McGulpin Point
Banford Heating reports theft of oil burner tool
Ralph O. Banford, proprietor of Banford Heating Company, told police that a green metal box containing an oil burner tool was stolen in the past two days. The tool was valued at $150. Banford suspects the theft occurred at his garage or while the truck was parked at a job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph O. Banford
Banford Heating Company
Banford
Dewey Presses for Trustee Resignations Over Transit Disaster
Dewey warned trustees must resign by a deadline or face court-ordered ouster from the state and two suburban counties. He urged swift action to install new management as officials discussed public ownership of the line serving 300,000 daily riders to and from New York City. The gathering began five independent probes to uncover underlying causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
New York City
UN council clash over Formosa charges at Korea talks
The UN Council faced Chinese complaints as Nationalists, protected by the U S Seventh Fleet, prompted debate on whether Formosa and Korea items would be discussed together. Gen Wu Hsiu Chuan led the Chinese delegation, saying they were ready to move on with their Formosa case while Korea was not mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red China
MacArthur
Wu Hsiu-Chuan
Lie
Formosa
Korea
American Council Attacks Acheson At Cleveland Convention
The American Council of Christian Churches in Cleveland denounces Dean Acheson policies as closing mission doors and endangering Christians in the Far East. Delegates claim 15 fundamentalist denominations and 1.5 million members. They oppose inviting Acheson to address the National Council of Churches and predict a new NCC will form next week with 32 million Americans represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
American Council of Christian Churches
Dean Acheson
Farast
Council
Alger Hiss
Secretary of State
Far East
Acheson
National Council of Churches of Christ
National Council
NCC
Winter Storm Radio Bulletin for Ohio and Nearby Areas
Forecast warned of severe cold with intermittent snow across the state while Chillicothe logged 3 degrees and 3.8 inches, Logan 6 degrees and 8 inches, Mount Vernon 5 degrees and 5 inches, Lancaster 4 degrees and 3 inches, Washington D C 5 degrees and 3 inches, Springfield 5 degrees and one inch, Zanesville 6 degrees and 4 inches, Marion 4 degrees and light snow. Chardon reports 28 inches of snowfall cutting off village. highways blocked and mail halted. Massillon buses idle and phone service on emergency basis. downtown stores closed under eight to ten inches of snow. one motorist died shoveling near a garage. Sandusky six inches with buses off schedule and trains delayed up to two hours. coal freighters laid up near Sandusky Bay as waves lash Port Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Logan
Mount Vernon
Lancaster
Washington D. C
Springfield
Zanesville
Marion
Chardon—Village
Massillon
Sandusky
Sandusky Bay
Port Clinton
Cold Arctic Air Grips Much Of Midwest And South
The Nation Memphis reports frigid conditions with Knoxville at 10 below and a five inch snowfall, northern Mississippi seeing three inches, Pikeville recording 11 inches as the heaviest, and zero temperatures across much of the Midwest. Some southwest areas experience mid-summer warmth. Weather forecasters expect a brief warming then continued cold as arctic air lingers into the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Knoxville
Mississippi
Kentucky
Pikeville
Midwest
Weater Bureau
Canada
Vets Warned To Read Fine Print On Home Contracts
The Veterans Administration urged veterans to study contracts before paying down on homes. VA reports complaints that documents believed to be sale contracts were reservations to purchase and that escalator clauses caused trouble. It noted limited VA recourse since contracts are private deals between seller and buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Veterans Administration
Winds whip New York airfield as planes battle gales
A Scandinavian Airlines jet from Stockholm touched down at Idiewild with 14 passengers despite 60 mile per hour winds. An Air France aircraft circled for 45 minutes before a safe landing, as wind gusts battered the field and sandbags restrained downed equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandinavian Airlines
Stockholm
Idiewild
An-Hou
Air France
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Blueball
Albert McQuinn
Seneca Ave
Oneida
Butler County Courts
Eugene Wallace
Rita Wallace
Harry A. Dahms
Mary E. Dahms
Ine B. White
Grady White
Margaret Kathryn Hess
John Wesley Hess
Addie Ray Alfrey
Elvis Alfrey
Tia
Herman Land
Dletown
Thelma June Land
K. of C
Frank Fisher
Philadelphia Ave
Jack Clay
Lillian Smith
Conley Smith
Frankin
Harriet Hartman
Georges. McCurdy
Cincy
Queys
Venda
Africa
William A. Gabor
Syracuse
Nationals
Grand Canal
Chinkiang
Taft
William J. Conway
AP News
U. S
Netly
UN Council
American Council of 4 Churches
Council XXX
Melampy
New York
Kidlib
Vance Russello
Middletown Dist
Crawford ST
R. C. Caudill
Pas
Tor
C. Duane White
Dr. Caudill
Heaven
Hell
First Church of God
Crawford Street
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