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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1949
Page
2
North Middletown Annexation Board led by chairman C F Myers appeals to City Commissioners to reconsider their negative stance on annexation. They note inadequate building codes and county and state support for drainage and slum clearance, urging action including fire station construction per prior recommendations.
Five divorce suits filed in Butler County include Lucille Leonard of Hamilton vs Berry Leonard of Dayton and Marie H Shepherd of Hamilton vs Robert B Shepherd. Sarah B Waddell of Hamilton vs John Waddell. Elman Bruck of Hamilton vs Rosie May Bruck. Amy Kendrick of Middletown at 428 Vanderveer Street vs Millard Paul Kendrick at 2008 Pearl Street.
Blair F Donahoe of Hamilton sues Josephine Alberta Roark Rexford Roark and Rex ford Roark for neglect and cruelty and damages to his automobile after a collision with Riley Birchfield on Route 172 at Green bush Road Preble County on August 28 1948 in Common Pleas Court.
Helen McFeeters named executrix of Robert W Wright estate of Middletown with about 8000 in realty. will divides estate equally between Helen McFeeters and Carroll Madsen. Nellie Ruhlman widow appointed administrator of Frank Ruhlman estate of Oxford with about 2000 in property. he died September 2.
Paramount presents In the Good Old Summer Time with Van Johnson and Judy Garland showing at 1:15 3:15 5:20 7:25 and 9:30 p m. Strand screens Brimstone with Red Cameron and Walter Brennan at 1:15 4:06 7 and 9:55 p m plus Mutineer starring Jon Hall and Adelle Jergens at 3 5:55 and 8:50 p m.
Police questioned the second victim, Mrs. Farbie Newman of 1017 Maple Ave, after she said a large man in dark clothing entered her bedroom at 1 am Sunday and struck her with a milk bottle. Hamilton police urged housewives to lock doors and keep children close as they pursue a milk bottle slugger after another assault on a boy.
Police linked two daytime assaults by a suspect nicknamed the milk bottle slugger. A 12 year old boy was attacked while babysitting at 314 South Second Street, and a woman, Mrs. Garlan Newman, was wounded at her home after fleeing to her sister in law. Both victims reported unlocked doors and earlier incidents recalled a Lindenwaldwald home robbery.
City firms and civic groups announce meetings at Aeronca parish hall legion armory and various clubs. Activities include Church of Ascension, Reserve Unit Battery B, Blythe Williams Post, Sportsmans Club trustees, Middletown Operative Club, Cancer Clinic, Rotary and Civitas lunch, North Middletown Fire, and Legion events. A note mentions Linzacy et Conmmees compiling books and pamphlets as a leading collection.
Seven year old Peggy Louise McDaniel died after a city bus wheel crushed her as she exited a bus on Saturday evening. Driver Carl Roemer said she was hidden from view as she alighted. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday at Campbell Funeral Home.
Obituaries list Joseph Hampel 54 Norwood Mrs Lee Ross 83 Waynesville and Mee Clara Site Xenia with address 0 Tytus Ave.
Mr and Mrs Odell Wire at 1322 Baltimore Street welcomed a boy on Saturday. Mr and Mrs James Crouch of Franklin Route 3 welcomed a girl on Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Fryman of 1378 Central Avenue welcomed a boy on Sunday.
Densely packed hospital roster shows numerous patients admitted with medical and surgical conditions. Names include Mrs. Alex Casper Mrs. Suzanne Lewis Stout Elizabeth Pressler Leonard Hoskins Patricia Hale George Dokas Walter Squier Miss Anna Squier and many others. Several entries note discharges or dismissals with locations in Middletown Franklin Park Parkview and North Broad Street among others.
Albert Fiscener, 100, died in his sleep at his Akron home where he had lived for 34 years. He worked as a cooper before retiring at 63.
Donald B. Folger 71 civic and business leader died suddenly Saturday night at his home 228 South Broad St. Visitation 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home. Service at First Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Learey officiates. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Survived by husband Clinton two daughters Mrs Elsie Shepherd and Mrs Evelyn Johnson and a son Emery plus a twin sister Mrs Ida Smith.
Word was received today of the death of Henry Burks 51 former resident of Middletown Sunday at his home in Los Angeles In Middletown he was a aaa ker of the Armco Band under the direction of Frank Simon He is survived by his widow Margaret two sisters Dorothy of California and Azalea of Baltimore Md Services and burial will be held Wednesday in Los Angeles.
Word was received at the death of Joseph Hamm of 2046 Courtland Ave or wood brother of Aloys Ham 2415 Central Ave Friday night while visiting relatives in St Bernard Born in Cincinnati he operated a novelty store The Glass House on Montgomery Ave Norwood He survived by two brothers Aloys of Middletown and Anthony of Plattsburg NY two sisters Sister Mary de Lourdes and Mrs Peter Schebi of Cincinnati Services will be conducted Tuesday at 9 am with Requiem high mass at St Elizabeth's Church in Norwood
Mrs Elizabeth Dome died at 9 45 a m today at 1903 Tytus Ave after an illness of four years. She leaves two sons Herbert and Richard both of Middletown and two daughters Mrs Marie Patton and Mrs Helen Hartman. Also survived by seven siblings 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services Thursday at 3 30 p m at McCoy Letiler Funeral Home Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 2 25 to 7 10 p m.
Services for Lee McCormick 78 a Lebanon area retired farmer who died Friday evening at Middletown Hospital will be held today at 3 p m at Oswald Funeral Home with interment in Bethany cemetery.
Mrs Eva Lee Ross of Waynesville died Sunday afternoon at Miars Rest. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 30 p m Tuesday at Stubbs with burial to follow in the family plot.
Municipal Court heard cases this afternoon as six others faced disorderly conduct charges. Frank Hull 28 of Box 84 West Middleton arrested Sunday on Verity Pkwy charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and no driver's permit. Varil Lacy of 2202 Hill St also charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Word reached Waynesville of the death of Miss Clara Lyle a longtime Xenia schoolteacher She died Sunday in MacClelland Hospital Funeral services will be held at 3 p m Tuesday at the Neeld Funeral Home Xenia
Los Angeles mourns Buddy Clark 44 longtime favorite crooner of American popular music dies. Clark rose to fame over a decade with his radio and stage work and leaves a lasting impact on the era's vocal pop scene.
In Philadelphia Dr. John L. Lamonte 46 a University of Pennsylvania medieval history professor and crusades authority died last night. Milwaukee official Lawrence J. Parish 56 a Cluett and Peabody shirtmaker and industry figure also passed away. In Chicago Adrienne Kroeil 87 an actress who appeared opposite noted stars. New York Louis O. Morcation longtime New York Times employee died.
Local YMCA leaders gathered at Camp Hook for a conference that could earn national notice for the Southwestern Ohio YMCA Institute. The meeting approved making the institute an annual event with support from the YMCA national and regional offices. Speakers covered teaching techniques, the whole man concept, Christian principles in YMCA education, and first aid safety. Attendees came from Dayton Piqua Springfield Hamilton and Middletown including Jack Baltzell Paul Bailey and Peggy Richardson among others.
Cincinnati physician Dr. Louis Owens, 44, a prominent internal medicine specialist, was seriously injured in a three car collision near Muncie Indiana Saturday night. His condition was reported poor at Ball Memorial Hospital. A 49 year old person also injured in the accident.
Mrs. Thomas Lamb, 2, of Franklin, was admitted to Middletown Hospital with a shoulder fracture. Attendants said the injury resulted from an accident on Oxford State on October 1. No further details were available from law enforcement.
Eighty six tellers from the city’s industrial, retail and professional groups will assemble at 7 p m Tuesday in the Civic Association library to count Civic Association governors election votes. Ballot boxes were collected today. Thomas K Venable, association managing director, said he expects a record vote this year based on the large ballot return from the business district.
A Cincinnati man, Paul P. Pollard, 32, died from a skull fracture after a motorcycle crash at the Butler County Fairgrounds in Hamilton while attempting a high speed curve. He died three hours and 20 minutes after admission to Mercy Hospital. Pollard worked as a truck driver for Farm Bureau Gas Delivery Service in Cincinnati.
Clyd Lawson of West Middletown half owner of the 77 Taxi Company was reported in good condition this morning at Middletown Hospital after collapsing Sunday at his home. Lawson had just returned from California and was rushed to the hospital by a McCoy Leffler ambulance in serious condition on arrival.
E. F. Shively of 64 South Main Street, vice president of the First Nations, was admitted to Middletown Hospital at 12 noon Sunday. Hospital attendants this morning described his condition as stable.
Washington AP reports that Congress rushed a fifth appropriation bill to prevent a standstill in the Military Establishment and Interior Department. The move signals a troubled appropriations log this year and ongoing fiscal strain amid urgent needs.
Two hit skip incidents were reported with cars damaged on Charles Street and Tytus Avenue. Herman Haller reported the theft of a Ford pickup from Broad Street and First Avenue. James C Watson, 19, was bitten on the calf by a dog on Garfield Street and received medical care. The owner was ordered to keep the dog tied for 14 days for observation.
Two burglaries were reported to the Butler County Sheriff's office over the weekend. At the R Lantern Cafe in West Chester $300 was stolen, including $85 in cash and cigars and whisky. entry through a broken window. Sunday at 10 a.m. the break-in was discovered by proprietor Francis Bowers. In Oxford-Middletown Rd residence of Clarence Bobbitt, a radio wristwatch clothing and Knights of Pythias badges were taken along with $34.50 in cash Saturday evening.
S. Sgt. Rudy Bors, son of Mrs. Louise Bors, 1216 Calumet Ave, moved from Celle Germany to the Air Proving Ground. He served seven months with the 40th Squadron, 317 Group during Operation Vittles. A St Johns High School graduate class of 1940, he also trained at Chanute AFB and Smyrna Tennessee in aviation machinist and B-24 engineering schools.
The Girl Scout council schedules its fall meeting for 10 a.m. in the Civic Association clubroom. Mrs. Garnet L. Church executive director says members will review troop leadership and programs to gauge momentum and effectiveness. Mrs. J. R. Bowman chairs the committee.
Approximately 300 people attended the Trenton Barbershop Quartet Parade at Trenton School Saturday evening. Quartets from Middletown Cincinnati Hamilton Lebanon Connersville and Richmond Indiana joined local groups Hi Listers Closaires Round Towners and Rounders in a benefit show for Trenton Recreation Club funds. An after glow in the school cafeteria followed the performance. The local quartets will appear at Camden Lions Blind Benefit Show October 20.
Troy Ohio AP reports Prince and Silver a 4300 pound team owned by Clyde Montgomery of Vincennes Indiana captured the world championship in the heavyweight harness contest.
Ray Alford, a familiar Omar man in the community, promotes Omar Cinnamon Bread delivered from Omar ovens. He announces tomorrow’s feature item available for 206. The friendly Omar truck team brings fresh breads and pastries to your door in Hamilton, Ohio.
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