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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1949

Page

2

Uniform Area Industrial Power Rates Sought By Utility Firm

Middletown industries and others in the Cincinnati Gas and Electric service area seek standard industrial power rates from Ohio Public Utilities Commission hearings in Columbus. The plan aims to align base industrial rates with Cincinnati levels while reflecting coal costs. residential and small power rates remain governed by municipal ordinances.

Middletown Cincinnati Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Lumbus Sery Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company Gas and Electric Company Moo

Civitan Meeting Heard Talk on Eldridge Entertainment House

Civitan Club members at their noon session heard H C Eldridge Jr of Franklin discuss letters received for plays including one from a woman ruler of India. Allen Jones served as program chairman with Dr C T Bartholomai presiding over the business meeting.

Eldridge Entertainment House Civitan Club H. C. Eldridge, Jr Franklin Concern India Allen Jones C. T. Bartholomai

Record Vote Sets Civic Association Ballot Milestone

A volunteer tally crew counted 5 404 votes in the Civic Association governor election, a record ballot return surpassing last year by 960. Ten governors were chosen from 20 candidates, with five new members and five reelected. New governors include William Amburgey Edward Barker Martin V. Coffey Dr Jack L Haris and Ben Bender. The ten will serve three years starting October 19 except Bender filling Pieters term of one year. An executive committee and YMCA report will also be discussed at the 7 30 p m meeting.

Civic Association Thomas C. Venable Association Venable H. H. Belknap Armco Steel Corporation R. E. A General Tires Ma E. Gardner M. H. Jung St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church H. D. Martindale Shartle Brothers Machine Cmpany William Amburgey Edward Barker First National Bank Martin V. Coffey Miami Cabinet Company Jack L. Haris Ben Bender Central Store, Inc Bender Reuben F. Pieters

Movie Listings for Paramount and Strand Theaters

Paramount shows Raw Deal starring Dennia O Keefe and Marsha Hunt at 1 70 3 25 5 35 7 45 and 9 50 p m. Strand presents Cross Races with Burt Lancaster and Yvonne De Carlo at 2 35 5 45 and 8 50 p m. Wall Flower with Robert Hutton and Joyce Reynolds at 1 15 4 05 7 15 and 10 15 p m.

Paramount Raw Deal Dennia O'Keefe Marsha Hunt Crise Cross Burt Lancaster Yvonne de Carlo Wall Flower Robert Hutton Joyce Reynolds

Five Died in Local Vital Statistics Notices

Obituary notices list Leon C. Wilkerson 77 of Leba non Mrs. Amanda Eshbaugh 79 of West Alexandria Raymond Moore 62 of Waynesville Route 1 and John C. Kiesewetter 68 of 205 McKinley Street.

Leon C. Wilkerson Lebanon Amanda Eshbaugh West Alexandria Raymond Moore Waynesville John C. Kiesewetter McKinley St

Local Births Reported in Multiple Families

Mr and Mrs Avel Short of Germantown Route 2 announce a boy born on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jack William son of 1719 Texas Ave report a boy born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Robert Grimes of 707 Elwood St announce a girl born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs James Williams of 1828 Woodlawn St report a boy born Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Frank Rook Franklin report a boy born Wednesday.

Avel Short Germantown Jack Williamson Texas Ave Robert Grimes Elwood St James Williams Woodlawn St Frank Rook Franklin

Baby Born To Scott Family Far From Home

Mr and Mrs Robert N Scott of Jacksonville Florida announce a daughter born Tuesday The couple list R E Scott of Nelbar Street as paternal grandfather and the child’s birth as a family event reported in local notices.

Hospital admissions and dismissals list with names

A compiled notice lists numerous patients by full names and hometowns with statuses such as surgical or medical. Included are Steven Sanders Franklin, Gloria Stlver Robert Atkins Franklin, and Ronald Gene Johnson Buena Ave medical, among others.

Steven Sanders Herman Sanders Franklin Surgical Gloria Stlver Robert Taylor Robert Atkins Alvin Atkins Johnnie Johnson Michigan Ave Scott Linden Hill Ave Lloyd Lain Robert Hardy Fourth Ave Paul J. Propst Matt Deaton Douglas St Mary Ann Cummings Helen Cummings Columbia Ave Ronald Gene Johnson James Johnson Buena Ave Billy Terry Hubert Minor Crawford St George Fifer Trenton Charles H. Burton Highland St Ruth Noble Fernwood St Clinton Reffitt Central Ve Ralph Goodwin Lebanon

Mayfield PTA Holds First Meeting At School

The Mayfield PTA met at the school with Calvin Young and W E Sullivan presenting on the 300000 bond issue. President Farnest Craycrofft urged committee chairs to report, appointed room mothers, and refreshments were served by Mrs Walter Boone.

Mayfield Pta Calvin Young W. E. Sullivan Lee Lemon Township Farnest Craycrofft Walter Boone

Accidental Death Verdict In Waynesville Road Mystery

Dr. Herschel M. Williams Warren County Coroner ruled Charles Kenneth Dakin of Waynesville Route 1 died accidentally after being struck while lying in Route 73. Dakin suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries. Military services Friday at McClure Funeral Home Waynesville. Burial in Miami Cemetery Corwin. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Wilbur Dakin, sister Mrs Marjorie Field Dayton and brother Donald.

Lebanon Herschel M. Williams Warren County Charles Kenneth Dakin Waynesville Dakin McClure Fenerel R. B. Coleman Miami Cemetery Corwin Wilbur Dakin Marjorie Field Dayton Donald

Middleton building inspector John Kieswetter dies at 68

John C. Kieswetter, 68, longtime Middleton resident and county building inspector, died at 1:20 a m today at 205 McKinley Street after several months illness. He retired from Armco after 37 years then joined county inspection work. He and wife Mary observed their 40th anniversary last August. He is survived by widow, two sons, two daughters, five grandchildren, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Schramm Funeral Home.

John C. Kiesewetter William E John R Middletown Helen Westfall Margaret Ann Miller Henry George William Carl Edward Pique Marie Emma Kiesewetter Piqua Schramm Funeral Home

Mrs Elizabeth Leichty 82 Dies. Rites Friday in Springboro

Mrs Elizabeth Leichty, 82, died yesterday. Services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at McCoy Leiffer Funeral Home with Rev H H Jung officiating. Interment in Springboro Cemetery. Middletown Lions plan special services Thursday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation Thursday 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. Survived by husband Albert, daughter Marguerite Mulholland of Franklin, plus a stepdaughter and a stepson.

Elizabeth Leichty McCoy-Leiffer H. H. Jung Springboro Middletown Lions McCoy-Leffier Albert Marguerite Mulholland Franklin

Mrs Amanda Eshbaugh Dies at 79 Near West Alexandria

Mrs Amanda Eshbaugh aged 79 died yesterday at the George residence near West Alexandria. Services are set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Lower Miami Church of the Brethren with Rev J M Gaist officiating. Burial will follow in the Lower Miami Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the home of her daughter Mrs Ada Foust Germantown pike. She is survived by two half brothers Henry Neidich Dayton and Frank Neidich Florida.

Miamisburg Amanda Eshbaugh George Residence West Alexandria Tomorow Lower Miami Church of the Brethren J. M. Gaist Ada Foust Germantown Pike Henry Neidich Dayton Frank Neidich Florida

Raymond Moore Dies After Long Illness at 62

Raymond Moore 62 of Waynesville Route 1 died at 12 30 yesterday in Miami Valley hospital Dayton after a long illness. Survived by brother Charles a former Oakwood schools teacher. brother Carl Harveysburg. and a sister.

Waynesville Raymond Moore Route 1 Peterday Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Charles Oakwood Carl Harveysburg

Obituary of L. C. Wilkerson of Warren County

L. C. Wilkerson 77 father of Ray C. Wilkerson state editor of the Cincinnati Post died at Christ Hospital Cincinnati after an extended illness. A Wilmington native he retired in 1941 as Garfield schools Cincinnati teacher and lived in Warren County since. He was a Presbyterian and services are set for Thursday at 1 30 p.m. at Valley Funeral Home Morrow with burial in Clarksville Cemetery. He leaves two other sons besides Ray.

Lebanon Leon C. Wilkerson Ray C. Wilkerson Cincinnati Post Christ Hospital Cincinnati Wilmington Garfield Warren County Presbyterian Church the Valley Funeral Home Morrow Clarksville Ray

Wallet Lost or Stolen Claim Filed by Patrick

Richard W. Patrick of Middle town Route 3 reported to police yesterday that his billfold was either lost or stolen. He said it contained identification papers and $34.

Richard W. Patrick Middletown

Avalon Seeks Street Lights in Lemon Township

Residents of Avalon filed the first petition for street lighting in Lemon Township subdivisions. Trustees will verify signatures and set a public hearing before the gas and electric company surveys optimal locations. Lights would be installed and maintained by the utility with charges assessed on property owners benefiting from improvements. Similar petitions are expected in other areas.

Lemon Township Avalon Gas and Electric Company William Miller Light Miller

Industrial Arts Teachers Meet in Butler County

A meeting of industrial arts teachers from Butler County high schools will convene at the Office of the County Superintendent on Thursday October 6 at 1 p m Bertrand Aber of Oxford Stewart High School will chair. The agenda focuses on new state standards for industrial arts program development. New members include Harry Henn Morgan Elwood Inloes New Miami Eldon Hanover a Ridenour Rudy Mile Herber Myers Trenton Maurice Ittel Wayne.

Butler County Bertrand Aber Oxford Stewart High School Harry Henn Morgan Elwood Inloes New Miami Eldon Hanover A Ridenour Rudy Mile Herber Myers Trenton Maurice Ittel Wayne

Camera Club Names Winners In Print Competition

Jack Ashman was named winner in the men’s print competition of the Miwd Camera Club yesterday. About 20 vacation shots were shown. Ronald Canady and Leo Profitt took second and third. The November contest will feature sports pictures. The October 18 session plans a photo scavenger hunt at Civic Securation, 7 p.m., with final products due by 10 p.m.

Jack Ashman Mi Wd Camera Club Ronald Canady Leo Profitt

City Commissioners Set Agenda in Eaton Tonight

Preble County Grand Jury completes two day session indicting nine cases five secret. Arraignments set for October 15. North Middletown annexation Sewage disposal and building code updates on agenda. Federal grant for sewage plans 49500 now tied up in litigation with Jones and Henry.

Preble Higher Court Everett Brookshire Jesse Clark Clem McKee Ambrose Witters, Jr Myrtle Witters Estelle Hartley Orville Wagner Floyd Spitler Eaton North Middletown City Building Code Committee City Commission Co. F. Myers Jones and Henry Toledo Schatzmann J. D. Sawyer Fire Department Middletown Central Ave

September Drops in Local Mishaps Reflect Safer City

The September accident report by Middle town Hospital for the Middle town Safety Council shows total monthly mishaps down from 394 to 246 and home accidents falling from 128 to 92. One traffic fatality involved a pedestrian. August had four fatalities, none local.

Middletown Middletown Safety Council

Townsend Club Meets Thursday Speaker Joseph Waite

Townsend Club No. 1 will hold a meeting Thursday with guest speaker Joseph Waite addressing members. The event aims to discuss club activities and community topics for the upcoming period.

Townsend Club Joseph Waite

Sportsman Club Plans Park at Middletown Itsman's Club

The Sportsman Club board discussed creating a new park area in the rifle range zone east of the trap range and clubhouse. A roadway to the site is laid out with picnic tables, outdoor fireplaces, and a small pond. A minstrel show was proposed, with Joe Blose to arrange a professional director, and the December membership meeting will include special arrangements. The state will transfer deed to about 80 acres to the club's directors.

Middletown Itsman’s Club Joe Blose

Townshend Plan Talk Slated At 2:30 P.M.

At 2 30 p m Waite state organizer will speak on the Townsend Plan and A G Brooks of Piqua will also address the gathering at 101 North Broad Street.

North Broad St

Omar Bread Man Offers Fresh Gold Cup Cakes in Hamilton

Richard Dulle, a dependable Omar man, delivers Omar Bread and baked goods door to door in Hamilton. He announces a feature item Omar Gold Cup Cakes for only 7 cents tomorrow.

Richard Dulle Omar Richard Hamilton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Butler Bro Clermont Preble Clermont Civitans Harry Eldridge Tran the Meadows Yankee RD Shinn Robert N. Scott Jacksonville Fla R. E. Scott Nelbar St J. B. Moore Elmus Ratliff West Middletown Darrell Kiaber Frank Sam Davis B. C. Thomason Burbank St Robert Reynolds Collinsville Suzanne Lewis Winonar Mayfield PTA Waynesville Road Berne John C. Kieswetter L. C. Wilkerson Fenton Dry Cleaning Service Jackson Bosch Paul Mehl Bosch Mary Ellen McDaniels Public Accountants Society OF Onto Woodlawn Sportsman Club Richard J. Dulle Icecream Blue Cross Blue Shield Baal Hospital Care Corporation Ohio Woodburn
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