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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1952

Page

9

Opposition to Forest Hills Country Club at 502 South Main

Neighbors Clark Bates and Mrs. E A Emerson oppose locating the Forest Hills Country Club in the large 24 room residence at 502 South Main St as a zoning hearing nears. Attorney Harold G Dance says an injunction could follow if approved due to traffic, noise, and neighborhood disruption.

Forest Hills Country Club South Main St Zoning Board of Appeals Clark Bates E. A. Emerson J. T. Schraffenberger Harold G. Dance Dance Forest Hills Common Pleas Court Bates Emerson Civic Association Schraffenberger R. C. Phillips Middletown Civic Association Phillips Middletown Industries The Red Cross Hamilton Schaffenberger

Lights Sub For Shells Off Korea

On a U S destroyer Walker off Korea lookouts spotted North Korea workers clearing debris from a bomb wrecked train near Songjin. The Walker fired its five inch guns and the workers fled. flashes from the ship’s searchlight drove them to cover repeatedly. Commander Marion C Walley reported the tactic to a nearby Canadian destroyer as effective for scattering workers.

U. S Walker Korea North Korea Songjin Ens Dennis O'Connor Honolulu Marion C. Walley Richton Miss Lorquois

Floods Flood Florida Muckland Threaten Crops

Flood waters from heavy rains cover about 10000 acres of muckland along the southeastern shore of Lake Okeechobee. Pumps run round the clock to drain four to six inches of water from the flooded area. Officials say sugar cane harvests will be delayed and vegetable crops threatened. More rain expected today and tomorrow.

Pahokee Fla Lake Okeechobee South Florida U. S. Sugar Corp

Hurricane Hunter Plans Mission Against Fifth Tropical Disturbance

A hurricane hunting plane will depart from San Juan today to study the season's fifth tropical disturbance. The storm, not yet a hurricane, was spotted yesterday around 720 miles east of Antigua and 2,000 miles southeast of Miami.

Miami Fla San Juan Puerto Rico Antigua British West Indies

Middletown Seeks Bids for City Bond Issues 1952

The City of Middletown Ohio invites sealed bids for four bond issues totaling 1. $475000 Police and Fire Departments 2. $100000 Playground and Parks 3. $500000 Traffic Light System 4. $500000 Underpass bonds with 2 percent interest, payable semi annually. Bids due October 15 1952 at noon in the Director of Finance office.

Middletown Ohio Police and Fire Departments Bilaana Groner Shafer Street Ccc. & St. L Director of Finance City Commission Messrs Squire, Sanders

Real Estate Transfers Highlight Middletown Listings

A long list shows transfers of parcels from Middletown residents to various buyers including Glenn Hoover Juanita Morefield and Clem­entine Haren among others. Multiple parcels include lots 4328 9381 and 107 with prices and tax notes. legal notice announces bids for storm water inlets and connections in Eldorado Subdivision Middletown Ohio with Oct 16 bid deadline and escrow requirements.

Middletown Maude Sheley Glenn Hoover Ernest Morefield Juanita Morefield Mary Stone Clementine Haren Don Stone Max Riley Nellis Losh Buena Vista Elizabeth Hughes James Lawson Union Clarence Dingmand William Ballinger Marco Park Richard Koehler Eva Barton Maple Pk Roy Weikel Arthur Eliopoulos Madison W. Hills Harvey Johnson William Woodrum William Vogel John Hooker Vogel William Rickels Burgess Bach Milford Eldorado Subdivision Ohio Red Bud Drive Rosedale Road Hampton Place Poinciana Road Thorn Hill Lane City of Francis Carmody City Commission

First Frost Drives Drivers To Anti-Freeze Stations

Local service stations sold anti freeze by the gallon as the first frost hit Monday night. Experts advised using permanent anti freeze capable of withstanding 10 to 18 below zero, with a typical mix costing around six dollars.

Middletown Ol’ Man Winter

Cape Cod Town Adopts Ship Bell Time System

In WELLFLEET Massachusetts residents now use ship bells to mark the day. The town meeting approved the eight bell cycle aligning with seafaring tradition. Visitors unfamiliar with maritime timekeeping find the system confusing. The ship's bell method divides the day into four-hour periods with eight bells at 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock.

Wellfleet Mass Cape Cod

Ohioan Killed As Jet Explodes In California

A Navy jet crashed and exploded in an apricot orchard in Sunnyvale California killing the pilot Lt. Stanley J Dunmore a Massillon Ohio reserve officer recalled to duty last July He is survived by his widow Lucille and three sons living in Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale Calif Navy Stanley J Dunmore Massillon, O Lucille

Gard era and Campbell Gard legacy reshapes Hamilton press

Homer Gard, longtime editor and owner of the Daily Democrat, built a news empire culminating in the Journal-News after purchasing the Daily News in 1933. He led civic effort in YMCA activities, Red Cross, Boy Scouts, and Camp Campbell Gard, while serving as postmaster and city clerk.

Daily Democrat Evening Journal Hamilton Daily News Republican Democrat Gard The News Journal-News Associated Press American Newspaper Publishers Association Associated Ohio Dailies Inland Press YMCA Campbell Ethelyne Grove Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Elks and Eagles National Press Club Washington Ohio Society of New York Beta Theta Pi Fraternity

Common car cooling leak at hose connections

The most frequent leak in a car's cooling system occurs at the hose connections. This failure can lead to loss of coolant and engine overheating if not addressed promptly. Regular inspection of hoses and clamps helps prevent leaks and potential engine damage.

Frankie Running Into Troubles With His Wife

In St Louis Frankie Sinatra discusses a career related strain on his marriage to Ava Gardner. He says the problem is not serious and plans to see his wife in Hollywood within about ten days. He notes Ava may work on a movie in Africa and that he will not impede her career. Sinatra is performing at a local nightclub.

ST. Louis Frank Sinatra Ava Gardner Sinatra Hollywood Africa Korea

Three Middletonians Among Six Fined In Area Courts

Six area motorists were fined by judges after arrest by the State Highway Patrol. Jack Bird, 19, faced fines for leaving the scene and reckless driving. Raymond Napier, 25, paid for a yellow line violation. Richard Smith, 18, was fined for no operator’s license and insufficient rights. Rita Kleine, 26, paid for driving through a stop sign. Donald Bailey, 38, paid for passing a stopped school bus. Thelmer Duncan, 32, forfeited a 25 and 175 bond for license absence and intoxicated driving.

Middletonians State Highway Patrol Jack Bird Girard Ave Thomas Linn Monroe Raymond Napier Secland Ave Squire Lammie Bailey Middletown Richard Smith Minnesota St Squire Bailey Rita Kleine Hamilton Oxford M. D. Worley Donald Bailey Gratis Thelmer Duncan Dayton Rex Weaver

Moonshiners Use Sheriff's Farm For Cover-Up

In Hodgenville Kentucky authorities found a large 220 gallon moonshine still on the Wayne County sheriff's farm about 10 miles northeast of Hodgenville. Sheriff Joe Burnett and tenant Earl West reported the still in a wooded ravine on the farm and raiding officers destroyed the steam-operated setup along with 43 barrels of mash 500 pounds of corn meal 200 pounds of sugar 500 pounds of malt and 13 gallons of moonshine. No arrests were made.

Hodgenville Wayne County Joe Burnett Earl West Larue County

Army Check Tale Of Missing GI

U S Army investigators piecing movements of a missing soldier Absent Without Leave since February 3 suspected of abducting an 18 year old American girl Pvt Eugene Walters of Harrods Ohio, a 28 year old divorced father of two, surrendered in West Berlin denying involvement.

Frankfurt Germany U.S Eugene Walters Harrods West Berlin

Tanker Grounded Off Swedish Coast

Rescue ships race to reach a grounded tanker with about 10 men aboard in the Gulf of Bothnia. The vessel, possibly German or Dutch, ran aground last night 15 miles off Sweden’s eastern coast after sending lamp signals from a stormy sea. The situation is described as serious by rescue personnel.

Stockholm Sweden Gulf of Bothnia

Congress Considers New Five Year Plan At All-Soviet Meeting

Delegates at the 19th all-Soviet Communist congress prepared to hear a full report on the fifth five year plan running 1951 to 1955. The plan aims to boost production 70 percent from 1950 levels with steel up 62 percent coal 43 percent and petroleum 85 percent by end of 1955.

Eddy Gilmore Thomas P. Whitney Moscow Communist Party Russia Soviet Union M. Z. Saburov State Planning Commission Politburo Stalin Central Committee Organization Bureau Orgburo All-Union Communist Party Bolsheviks Communist Party of the Soviet Union Georgi M. Malenkov Lavrenty P. Beria United States Ria Tass Beria Rshal Alexander M. Vasilev Iky Kremlin Pravda Trieste

Barrie Sues Ex-Husband for Slander over Immorality Claims

New York actress Wendy Barrie sues former husband David L. Meyer for 250000 in Federal Court alleging he slandered her by accusing her of openly living with a man named Cappy Smith and supporting him. Meyer, a textile manufacturer, and Barrie married in 1946 and divorced in 1950.

New York Wendy Barrie Miss Barrie David L. Meyer Florida

Community Meetings and Group Activities Schedule

A Wednesday listing of local meetings and events includes Knights of St. John at St. John's Church basement at 7 p.m., National Guard 107th Cavalry rendezvous at 7:30 p.m. on 2100 South Main, Kiwanis and Lions Club at noon at the Manchester Hotel, Boys' Choir at 3:30 p.m., MCA Junior Chamber at Colony, Toastmasters at Gardner Conference Room, Armco Employes Federation at 7 p.m. AEIF membership at 8 p.m., Board of Education at 7:30 p.m. at the High School, Kiwanis Board at 7:30 p.m. in Journal Building, Alpha Council 326 Jr O U A M at 7:30 p.m. 19 North Broad St, Dog Training at 7:30 p.m. South Main Armory, I O O F Lodge at 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous at 7:45 p.m., Moose Lodge officers at 8 p.m., Blythe Williams Post Auxiliary at 8 p.m., Silver Leaf Social Club, B P C E edge 257 at 8 p.m. Elks Temple, Middletown Branch 188 National Association of Letter Carriers at 8 p.m. Trades and Labor Hall.

Kiwanis and Lions Clube Manchester F. Chew Alpha Council 326 O.U.A.M North Broad St South Main St. Armory F. Lodge Hall Alcoholics Anonymous Moose Lodge

Film Producer S P Spiegel Seeks Divorce in California

Santa Monica film producer Samuel P Spiegel known as S P Eagle sues Lynne Spiegel for divorce on adultery and extreme cruelty, claims no community property, seeks injunction preventing future suit. They married in Las Vegas in 1946 and separated last January. Spiegel produced The African Queen with Humphrey Bogart.

Santa Monica Calif Samuel P. Spiegel Lynne

Bandit Robs Cafe in Local Holdup

A man sipped beer for 20 minutes at a cafe, waited for patrons to leave, then produced an automatic pistol and stole $795 in cash. James York, bartender at Son's Silver Rail Cafe near the police station, described the suspect as about 30 years old, 6'1", 175 pounds, in a tan trench coat and brown hat.

Hamilton James York Son Silver Rail

Cincinnati man held on marijuana charge

William Joseph Shaw, 23, of 817 Dayton Street Cincinnati, was arrested here yesterday on a charge of possessing marijuana. Police said Shaw had several marijuana cigarettes in his possession when taken into custody.

Hamilton William Joseph Shaw Dayton St Cincinnati Shaw

Bottom Drops Out Of Russian Barrel Output Claim

Washington reports the Soviet Moldavia copy states Brichansk Timber Enterprise shop overclaimed quotas at 150 percent. Novaya Zhizn New Life Kolkhoz records show five sleighs were poor and eight oak barrels leaked after bottoms fell out, confirming the mistake.

Washington Soviet Moldavia State Department Brichansk Timber Enterprise Moldavia Novaya Zhizn New Life

Hearst Estate Valued At 56.5 Million In Appraisal

In Los Angeles attorneys said Hearst estate assets listed thus far total 40.5 million with more items to be added boosting value to about 56.5 million. The court filing also lists 66,667 non voting Hearst Corp shares valued near 40 million and notes distributions to Millicent Hearst, five sons, and foundations.

Los Angeles William Randolph Hearst Superior Court Hearst Corp Millicent V. Hearst

Births Reported Across Local and Out-of-Town Homes

The Vital Statistics Births column records a girl born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stepan iak of 3240 Yankee Rd. and a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hart of 518 Park Ave. Franklin. Out of town births include a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Valentine of Montclair N J Tuesday night at Mountain Side Hospital and a boy to Mr. and Mrs. H Norman Baetjer Jr Jeanne Hook of Garrison Md Tuesday night at Women’s Hospital Baltimore Md. Paternal grandfather Harry N Baetjer Sr of Baltimore and maternal grandparents Charles R Hook and Mrs. Hook of Alameda Circle are noted.

Edward Stepaniak Yankee Rd Robert Hart Park Ave Franklin Dick Valentine Montclair N. J Mountain Side Hospital H. Norman Baetjer, Jr Jeanne Hook Garrison Woman’s Hospital Baltimore Harry N Baetjer, Sr Charles R. Hook Alameda Circle

Marriage Licenses Listed for Hamilton and Nearby Areas

Several couples and pairs are named with ages and hometowns as marriage licenses issued. Names include Robert Minton and Frances Merz of Hamilton. William Bork and Mildred Shireman of Hamilton. Robert W. Schroeder and Mary Alice Brown of Hamilton. Thomas M. Mahon Jr. and Joan Ingwersen of Pittsburg and Middletown. Donald Van Natta and Dolores Walton of Hamilton. Dennis Belcher and Wilma Miller of Middletown. Samuel Sparks and Phyllis McClain of Middletown. James Gallop of Franklin and Manuel Rader of Cincinnati.

Robert Minton Frances Merz Hamilton William Bork Mildred Shireman Robert W. Schroeder Mary Alice Brown Thomas M. Mahon, Jr Woodmont Ave Pittsburg Joan Ingwersen South Main St Middletown Donald Paul van Natta Carpenter Dolores Jean Walton Richmond Ind Dennis Lee Belcher Wilma Jean Miller Samuel C. Sparks Phyllis Jean McClain James A. Gallop Franklin Manuel Rader Miamiisburg

Hospital rolls list patients and relatives with various conditions

The notice catalogs names linked to Franklin and surrounding areas: Otterbein Home patients Donald Johnson Everett Lazenby Mrs Mary Capaldo and Mrs Kerlin Wilt among surgical and medical cases. Other listed individuals include Mrs Mary Taylor Mrs Linda Flack and children Donnie Eldridge JoAnne Raine and many more with addresses across Franklin cooperation with Grandview Dayton and Morgan streets.

Mary Taylor Otterbein Donald Johnson Clarence Johnson Franklin Everett Lazenby Box 470 Michael Hickey Robert Hickey Lawrenceburg Ind John Lawson Queen Ave Mary Capaldo Lopane Ave Kerlin Wilt Arcanum Frederick Rudie Crawford

Skippy Kwak Finds New Life At WVU After Sailor's Death

Skippy Kwak, 19, and his West Virginia University ties grow from a Korean orphan found by Sgt. Gus Farr in Korea. Farr mentored him in English and studies, sent him home for adoption, and helped his schooling toward medicine before Farr was killed last month in action abroad.

Morgantown W.va Skippy Kwak Korea West Virginia University Skippy Sgt Gus Farr Hinton W.va Gueé Gus Farr Hinton

Contempt Charge Against Grunewald Dropped By Judge

Henry W Grunewald known as The Dutchman appeared before a federal grand jury investigating tax corruption. Judge Matthew Abruzzo dismissed the contempt motion at the request of the U S attorney after Grunewald provided testimony at six grand jury appearances.

New York Henry W Dutchman Grunewald Washington Matthew T. Abruzzo U. S

Negroes To Organize Group For Stevenson In Ohio

Cincinnati council member Theodore M. Berry announced plans to form units in 20 key Ohio areas to mobilize Negro voters for Adlai E. Stevenson in the upcoming presidential race.

Stevenson Cincinnati Theodore M. Berry Ohio Adlai E. Stevenson

Engineer Fred E Hardy Named City Engineer

Fred E Hardy of Shelbyville has been named city engineer, succeeding Arthur Smalley who retired last summer. Hardy is a former assistant city engineer at Ironton and formerly worked as an engineer on the Hamilton project.

Hamilton Hamilton Fred E. Hardy Shelbyville,lr Ironton Arthur Smalley

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