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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1953

Page

18

School Day at Butler Fair Showcases 4-H Champions

School Day at the Butler County Fair drew crowds as 4-H participants showcased prize cattle and hogs. Local youths from Fairfield and West Middletown displayed champions like John Walser’s Hereford steer sold for 981 dollars and Doris Mae Lindsey’s 920-pound Reserve Grand Champion cattle led by Kroger’s high bid.

ED Toronto Journal Butler County Fair Middletown Midcliffe New Castle ATP Anwete Teather John Walser Grange Albers Supermarket Fairfield Doris May Lindsey Angus Steer

Butler County Fair cattle show features inter-state entries

The Journal previews a Sunday page of fair pictures and highlights. Adrian’s Reserve Champion Shorthorn steer Tom sold to Zumstein of Cincinnati for 35 cents a pound, weighing 880 pounds. Bob Neiderman’s 930-pound Hereford sold for 38 cents. Jerry Wood’s blue ribbon market pig sold for 41 cents a pound, champion of its class in FFA and open judging. The Pickerell family from Kentucky stirred interest with open class Angus judging, bringing interstate flavor to the cattle barn.

Journal Butler County Adrian Tom Zumstein Cincinnati Bob Neiderman Liberty Livestock Club Future Farmer of America Jerry Wood West Chester Pickerell Kentucky Bardolier Wix

Water pumped from lake to thirsty Bethel Ohio

Bethel, Ohio seeks relief as 80,000 gallons daily will be pumped from Lake Crant into Cloverlick Creek toward the town to restore a weeklong dry water supply for about 2,000 residents. State aid declared as disaster relief arrives from Governor Lausche.

Bethel Ohio Lake Crant Cloverlick Creek S. N. Leonard Clermont County Frank J. Lausche

Books Closed On Cleveland Blast

Police disposed of the last unclaimed possessions from the East Ohio gas explosion that killed 138 Clevelanders nine years ago. Deputy Inspector James E. Mc Arthur auctioned a charred diamond ring and diamond stickpin appraised at about 300 dollars. Receipts go to the police pension fund. The blast occurred October 20, 1944 near St Clair avenue and East 5th street, wrecking the area after several gas tanks exploded.

Cleveland East Ohio

Annapolis Holds Annual Naval Academy Celebration

Homecoming activities at the Naval Academy in Annapolis Md begin with 2100 alumni and guests. A 3600 midshipmen parade, reception, and dinner are listed, with Oren house tomorrow and a Navy vs Dartmouth football clash weekend highlight. Noted attendees include Arthur W Radford and Robert B Carney.

Annapolis

Lattimore Attorneys File Brief Against Perjury Charges

Lattimore's lawyers contest government claims in the perjury case, arguing freedom of speech would be endangered if the indictment stands. The brief, filed with the U S Circuit Court of Appeals, attacks the core count about his claimed sympathies toward communism and the lower court ruling that partially dismissed counts.

Washington Owen Lattimore Lattimore Johns Hopkins University U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals U. S Luther W. Youngdahl Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Suce

Army Considering Level Draft Calls

The Defense Department said it is considering an Army proposal to level off volunteer and draftee intake. Inductions would stabilize around 34,000 monthly, compared with current 23,000 and occasional peaks near 46,000. A decision is expected in the coming weeks after talks with the assistant secretary of defense John Hannah.

Washington Defense Department Office of Ast Defense John Hannah

Truce Team DP On Way To U S

A 28 year old Polish defector Jan Hajdukiewicz who escaped a Red inspection team in Korea arrives in Washington after a Voice of America prompt to seek asylum. He says Communists won clear no peace and describes troop movements and stockpiled supplies from Korea.

San

Treaty Signed In Washington With Mutual Security Pact

The Mutual Security Treaty between the United States and South Korea was signed yesterday. Secretary of State and other officials participated in the ceremony, marking a significant step in bilateral defense and regional security.

Washington United States South Korea

Plays Lampoon Irish Draw American Brickbats

Maureen Halligan of the Dublin Players says Irish audiences react differently from Irish-Americans to their comedy. The company, in the United States for nine months, opens with Synge's Playboy of the Western World and notes American tastes favor Shaw and Synge over modern Irish satire. Halligan also comments on US political jokes about England and Ireland, and Churchill’s remark on not discussing American politics.

Herb Altschul Washington Dublin Erin Maureen Halligan Dublin Players Miss Halligan Roland Ibbs John Millington Synge County Mayo Boston Philadelphia England Ireland Winston Churchill

Toastmasters Pick New President For Next Term

Robert Sutton was installed as president of the Toastmasters Club at the Gard ner Board conference room last night. Officers for six months include Robert Mueller vice president Walker Carll secretary James Malcom treasurer Charles Garrett sergeant at arms and Robert McIntyre education chairman. Mallory Bell was toast master and William Johnson topic master. Rapp presented an ice breaker speech with Sutton Schnedler tied for best. Next meeting set for Oct 8 at 7 15 p.m. in the conference room.

Robert Sutton Toastmasters Club Gardner Board Ernest Bowen Robert Mueller Walker Carll James Malcom Charles Garrett Robert McIntyre Mallory Bell William Johnson Fred Rapp Sutton Paul Schnedler Rapp Schnedler Arthur Osborn Paul Arnold Carll John Kauffman George Staley Mueller Bowen

World Series Drives Prescott Parking Breaks

Prescott, Ariz residents enjoy World Series fever as police orders halt meter fees during games. Officials told traffic officers to avoid tagging cars or over parking while the games are on and public viewing increases. Televisions relay coverage to homes and businesses, prompting meters to pause feeding checks.

Prescott Ariz

Hull in 82nd year celebrates long serving secretary

Washington Cordell Hull marks his 82nd birthday today. He led the State Department from March 1933 to November 1944, the longest tenure for any secretary.

Washington Cordell Hull State Department

State Dulles Hopes Senate Ratification Early Next Year

State Department head John Foster Dulles voiced hope that the Senate would ratify the measure early next year. He urged prompt action and emphasized its significance for ongoing foreign policy.

Dulles Senate

AEC Names General Nichols as New Manager

Washington reports the Atomic Energy Commission selects Maj. Gen. Kenneth D. Nichols, a Manhattan District veteran, as its general manager succeeding Marion W. Boyer on November 1. Nichols leaves military service under Defense Department arrangements to serve as a civilian.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission AEC Army Kenneth D. Nichols Manhattan District Nichols Marion W Boyer Department of Defense West Point Boyer Standard Oil Co New Jersey Lewis L. Strauss

McCarthys New Bride Described By Canton Official’s Wife

Mrs. James Dougherty of Canton Ohio recalls Kathryn McClain later Mrs McCarthy as charming and bright a former Northwestern journalism major who was her bridesmaid in 1948. She notes the couple’s social ties and says McCarthy is doing an excellent job. The article also introduces Col Edgar Cochran, Bricker’s new patronage head, veteran WWII chaplain slated to aid Ohio political appointments and stay with his family in Columbus.

Washington Sen. McCarthy James Dougherty Enfield Rd Canton Ohio First Methodist Church Cantor Bricker Edgar R. Cochran Columbus Port Moresby New Guinea William Dean Europe Cochran First Congregational Church Steubenville Congregational Church Grand Rapids Mich London Madison County

Agency Cracks Down On Ohio Meat Dealers

In Columbus the state agriculture department says five Ohio meat dealers were fined for sur(the text notes spurring) adulterating meat with a chemical to appear fresher. C Holderby of Proctorville and Roscoe Sites of Chesapeake in Lawrence County pleaded guilty and were fined 25 dollars plus costs by a Renown justice. Two Belmont County men also pleaded guilty and were fined in July.

Columbus Ohio Clark W. van Scheik Food and Dairies Division State Agriculture Department C. Holderby Proctorville Roscoe Chesapeake Lawrence County Belmont County van Scheik

Odds Change Champions Bring Hope To Nets At Ebbets Field

A small group of fans waited all night outside Ebbets Field as Brooklyn faces a near hopeless series. The game day featured golden light and temperatures near 80, with superb summer weather for this best four out of seven contest.

Brooklyn Ebbets Field Yankee Stadium

Atomic energy expert praised for wartime roles

The remark highlights Nichols at work in 1942 noting his long record in research and development, plant construction, production, weapons manufacture and military application of atomic energy, plus involvement in military planning and weapons development.

Atomic Energy Nichols

Suits filed charging violation of civil rights in Ohio

Two civil rights suits filed in federal court name Mansfield Ohio and officials as defendants. Frank Cuikin of Mansfield seeks 250000 in damages over a challenged drunk and disorderly law and alleged police mistreatment after arrest in 1950. Paul Allen, Mansfield State Reformatory inmate, also seeks 250000 claiming parole terms were undefined and parole status improper.

Cleveland Mansfield Ohio State Reformatory Frank Cuikin Cuikin

Lausche Opposes 500 Million Highway Bond Issue

Governor Frank Lausche rejects a proposed 500 million dollar state highway bond measure on the November ballot. He advocates a pay as you go system funded by existing gas taxes and vehicle revenues, arguing bonds would drain current highway funds and invite extravagance.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche Lausche Cincinnati Toledo Conneaut

Lebanon Woman Hurt Slightly In Accident At Todhunter and Yankee

A Lebanon woman, 27, suffered abrasions when the car she rode in collided with another at Todhunter and Yankee roads at 11 08 a m. Ethel Sims was treated at Middletown Hospital and released. Clarence Perry 19 of Middletown Rt 1 drove south and struck the west turning north bound auto driven by Junita Brown 35 also of Lebanon. Investigation was incomplete. Mrs Charles Homan 67 of 16 Franklin St fell at home and broke her left wrist. treated at Middletown Hospital. Fire crews checked two grass fires from cigarette and unknown cause.

Lebanon Todhunter Yankee Roads Ethel Sims Junita Brown Middletown Hospital Clarence Perry Middletown Charles Homan Franklin St

Child suffers head injuries in Franklin Trenton Road crash

Bendel Mc Kenny son of Owen McKenny of West Middletown Rt. 1 received head injuries in an auto accident on the Franklin Trenton Road shortly after 1 p.m. today. He was taken to Middletown Hospital by McCoy Leffler ambulance. State patrol men were investigating.

Bendel McKenny Owen McKenny West Middletown Rt. 1 Franklin Trenton Road Middletown Hospital McCoy- Leffler

Adlai Endorses Robert Wagner for New York Mayor

Adlai E. Stevenson, the former Democratic presidential candidate, endorsed Manhattan borough president Robert F. Wagner Jr., the party’s nominee for mayor. Incumbent Mayor Vincent Impellitteri, defeated in the Sept. 5 primary, plans to run as an independent. Former President Truman also backs Wagner.

New York Adilai E. Stevenson Manhattan Robert F. Wagner Jr Vincent R. Impellitteri Wagner Truman

Few Registered Under Truck Law

Ohio officials warn the new truck tax law is underused with only a fraction of expected trucks displaying the required highway use tax stamps. R. E. Foley notes many truckers have yet to report axle mile taxes ranging from $2 to 22 cents per mile for three or more axles, jeopardizing projected revenue.

Columbus Ohio R. E. Foley

Woman Hits Man With Car Then Flees in Cleveland

Police report a 27 year old cress shop cashier Marge Saponchak ran down 28 year old Theodore Botez with her car at high speed then fled a mile away. Patrolman Richard Robbins pursued and the victim was hospitalized with a broken leg. Saponchak is held without charge awaiting prosecutor action.

Cleveland Cress Shop Richard Robbins Marge Saponchak Theodore Botez Lakeside Hospital Miss Saponchak

Injuries Prove Fatal in Sedalia Area Crash

Francis E. Shoemaker 34 of Sedalia died from injuries after his car left Ohio 323 and struck a culvert one mile west of Sedalia yesterday.

London Ohio Francis E. Shoemaker Sedalia Ohio 323

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Butler Fair Cook Westchester Doris Mae Lindsey Kroger Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Jeanette Arnold Hink Arnold Liberty Farm Angus Earl Wilhourt Jr Elk Creek Miss Wix Imogene Wilhoit Erica Elba Tim Holman Lemon Livestock Club Angus Edenmere David Erica Patton Farm Wilmington Butler Pickerells Floyd Ballard & Sons Ballard Farm West Middletown Sherry Frisbie Trenton Stanley Paul Stanley Duncan's Grill Fairgrounds Okey Bull U.S Toastmasters Hull General McCarthy City of Glenn W. Marriott Paul Allen Reformatory Robert L. Smith Summit County Ohio Pardon and Parole Board Allen Company Nelbar Street Tytus Avenue Company 2 Curryer Road Adlai Robert Wagner Geneva Modern Kitchens Grimes ST Dial
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