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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1948

Page

2

Civic Association Allocates 2715 for USO in New Draft Era

The Civic Association approved a 2715 allocation from its general fund to support USO services for the new U S army draft. The board also transferred 106 108 110 North Co St to the Salvation Army of New York for the Army citadel site. Additional actions funded annual audit 2600 14, heating by John Arpp, Girl Scouts deficit, and lighting for Junior Achievement.

Association North Co. St Salvation Army of New York New Army Citadel Clark and Hessel John Arpp Company Girl Scouts Junior Achievement Organization Earl E. Grant Board of Governors Man Chester USC R. S. Weatherwax

Fire Crews Respond to Two Blazes Yesterday

Firemen answered two calls yesterday. One fire started under a car hood belonging to Jess Border at 2327 Hill Ave. The second fire at 510 S Sutphin St involved children burning papers in a basement. No damage was reported.

Company No Jess Border Hill Ave Frerett Morris S. Sutphin St Einer

Movie listings for Paramount Strand and Dixie Cruise-In

Saturday showings feature Maneater of Kumaon with Sabu and Feudin Fussin and A Fightin at Paramount plus Scudda Hoo Scudda Hay Trail To Laredo Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein and Repeat Performance at Strand and Black Heads Trail of Vigilantes at Dixie Cruise-In. London elementary children show less than one percent poorly fed.

Kumaon Sabu Donald O'Connor Marjorie Main Judy Wallace Berry Jayne Powell Scudda Hoo Scudda Hay Lon McCallister June Haver Lon Chaney Bela Lugosi Louis Hayward Joan Leslie Dixie Cruise Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Trail of Vigilantes Franchot Tone Warren William London

Hamilton Firemen Get Radio System

The Hamilton Fire Department began using two way radio on six trucks and two cars after council approved the expense last winter. Installation waited for the main police radio to go live. Messages to the department and units will be routed through the police operator, enabling direct contact during calls.

Hamilton

Police briefing: two arrests in city incidents

Dewey Edward Foxx 24 of 934 Lafayette Sr was arrested at Yankee Rd and Verity Pkwy and charged with driving while intoxicated. Darley Banks 19 of 1112 last night charged with causing a disturbance and carrying concealed weapons after a disturbance at the church house on Garfield St where a pair of scissors was found.

Dewey Edward Foxx Lafayette Sr Yankee Rd Verity Pkvy Darley Banks Garfield St

Car theft and vandalism reported by Joe Kay

Joe Kay 19 of 100 Ardmore Dr reported a burglary of his car at Central Ave and McKinley St between 11 15 p m and 11 45 p m. A radio valued at 60 and a pair of glasses worth 25 were taken and a front tire was deflated.

Joe Kay Ardmore Dr Central Ave McKinley St Kay

Man Charged After Failure to Yield Causes Bicycle Collision

Charles Martin 20 of 812 1811 Ave was arrested and released on 25 dollar bond after Officer Marvin Amburgey signed a warrant for failure to yield the right of way. Collie Pennington 316 Garfield St riding a bicycle was struck near the City Building. Elza Burroughs 31 of Rockdale Ohio was arrested for lacking a driver license after police stopped a car with one license plate.

Charles Martin 1811 Ave Elza Burroughs Rockdale Hanover Liz Ard Verity

Gospel Chorus to Present Homecoming Services

The Colored News reports the Gospel Chorus of the Second Baptist Church will host a homecoming program Sunday evening at the church. Participants include Florence Caldwell M L Page Lillie Wright Ollie Redd Ann Taylor Louise McPain Mary Cook Robert Taylor Bessie Phillips Seth Morton Odesse Brekenridge Richard Cunningham Jodie Childs Samuel Bennett Selma McKellar Elizabeth Henderson and John T Young.

Gospel Chorus The Second Baptist Church Florence Caldwell M. L. Page Lillie Wright Ollie Redd Ann Taylor Louise McPain Mary Cook Robert Taylor Bessie Phillins Seth Morton Odesse Brekenridge Richard Cunningham Jodie Childs Samuel Bennett Selma McKellar Elizabeth Henderson John T. Young

Mt Zion Baptist Church to Hold Sunday Services at Zion Hill

The Mt Zion Baptist church invites the public to Sunday services at Zion Hill Baptist in Springfield with Rev S C Smith as pastor. Buses depart from the church at 1 pm. Reservations: Robert Hart 29293. The local Zion choir will perform. Rev Frank Hamilton leads the local church.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Springfield Zion Hill Baptist Church

Notice for home receipt card from carrier service

Subscribers may request a home receipt card for weekly delivery. The card shows the carrier name address and phone number and will be signed by the carrier upon collection. Contact the assigned carrier to obtain the card.

Journal

Columbus Day Banquet by Knights of Columbus in KC

The Columbus Day celebration includes a dinner in the St. John Church basement followed by a speaking program and dance at the KC hall. Carl Wedekind chairs the event with speakers Brother Elmer C. Lackner, S. M., of the University of Dayton.

Knights of Columbus St. John Church Carl Wedekind KC Hall Elmer C. Lackner S. M University of Dayton University Wedekind Arthur Moon Joseph Flanagan Father Paul John Murray Tom O'Flynn

West Middletown Residents Hurt In City Crash

Two West Middleton residents, Sara Donisi 21 and her 20 month old son Paul, were treated for bruises at Middletown Hospital after a collision at Wycoff and Grand Ave. A car driven by Willie Bryant 25 struck the Donisi vehicle at the intersection. Bryant received a traffic ticket for careless driving.

West

Car Crash Injures Willie Jones. Lattimore Arrested

Willie Jones suffers head lacerations when a car driven by Artis Lattimore collides with a parked vehicle at 1311 Michigan Ave at 1 20 am. Lattimore strikes George D Long s car, causing about 30 feet of roadway movement. Lattimore charged with operating under the influence.

Willie Jones Garfield St Artis Lattimore Baltimore St Michigan Ave Lattimore George D. Long

Franklin Boy Taken To Juvenile School

A four year old from Franklin was taken to the Boys Industrial School by order of Warren County juvenile authorities. Sheriff Gerald W. Couden escorted him yesterday. The youth is said to have taken articles from 25 different cars in Franklin.

Ebanon Franklin Boys’ Industrial School Gerald W. Couden Warren County Frankin

New York Stocks 10 30 A M Quotations

The column lists daily stock quotations for major U S companies and railroads. Notable entries include Bethlehem Steel 36, American Can 62, Boeing 24, General Electric 393, Goodyear 32, Chrysler 12, United Airlines 11, Standard Oil of New Jersey 78, Westinghouse Electric 27, and Woolworth 45.

Allied Steel American Cor Ois Bees Amer Stan San Armeo Steel Armeo Tel Eeeneass Baltimore Ohio Apogee Bendix Aviation Paca Jo Bethlehem Steel Cas Canadian Pacific Columbia Gas & Electric Air Commonwealth Edison The Pine Wey Gas Container Corp. van Eien Continental Bak Cie Uwes Crucible Steel Ie Curtis Wright Co Awe Ee Ae Curtis Wright Sseses ci Ae Deer & Co Gabe Aks Firestone Tire & Rubber Co General Electric Central Motors Great Northern Piveeseaens Greyhound CORSO Goodyear Hiram Walker Ae Lewes Hudson Motors Cacess Nash Kelvinator MIO Woot Tic Ois New York Central Brr i Ees Northern Pacific RR Ohio Oil Pacuwun Gis Ek CRGA Packard Pan American Airways Paramount PRUE Avatar WE Ib Phelps Dodse Phillips Petroleum Procter & Gambie Ceeae Ceaue PNI Radio Corp Republic Steel SR Schenley Proms Ieee Ces Standard Oil N. J Studebaker Cote Guccas Seake United Airlines U. S Westinghouse Electric White Motors F. W. Woolworth Youngstown Sheet & Tube Sea Zenith Radio

Teeth reward offered for lost dentures in Milford fishing

The Granite Fish and Game Club posted a substantial reward for the recovery of a member’s false teeth after they were lost while landing a fish in Milford New Hampshire.

Milford, N. H Granite Fish and Game Club

Seniors Name New Officers

D R Baker announced the senior class officers at the high school. Tom Strait and Michael Long were elected president and vice president as Federalists. Marilyn Day was secretary and Nancy Cox treasurer on Whig and Nationalist tickets. Election followed a week of rallies and late campaigning.

D. R. Baker Tom Strait Michael Long Marilyn Day Nancy Cox

Grand Jury Recesses After Five Day Lebanon County Session

The Warren County grand jury recessed after a five day session that heard 24 cases and examined witnesses. Findings will be reported to Judge Alton F Brown at 9 30 am Thursday.

Lebanon Warren County Alton F. Brown

Even Officers Must Not Play With Matches

Firemen investigated a blaze caused by a patrolman striking a match near Station No. 1 at Central Ave and Broad St. Gas from an underground leak led to the fire. Cliff Kilburn of Gamewell Co. arranged repairs and urged Patrolman James Lowe to carry a lighter in the future.

Middletown Gas and Electric Company Cliff Kilburn Gamewell Company Kilburn James Lowe

Butler County Court News Highlights Local Petitions

Edward Gilley seeks 5050 from Dixie Auto Cruise In State Route 73 Engles Corner claiming employee James Wootan shot a pistol near him and knocked him down. Myrtle Faye Gandler seeks divorce from Denzil Gandler for neglect. married September 4 in Covington Kentucky. Ethel D. Bird seeks divorce alimony and custody from Melvin E Bird. married November 10 1941 in Roger City Michigan. neglect alleged.

Edward Gilley Common Pleas Court Eula Gilley Granada Ave Middletown Dixie Auto Cruise Engle’s Corner James Wootan Myrtle Faye Gandler Jesse James Hundley Hamilton Denzil Gandler Covington Ethel D. Bird South St Melvin Edwin Bird Central Ave Garfield St Roger City Mich

Inheritance taxes in estate of P. B. Holly

The Hamilton estate of P. B. Holly with a gross value of 34127.81 and net value 29902.36 lists shares for Peter G. Rapp nephew 27809.80 with tax 1393.59 Elise Holly sister 467.15 tax exempt Kathryn DeVoe niece 1083.61 tax 29.18 Richard Holly DeVoe grand nephew 541.50 tax 37.93.

P. B. Holly Hamilton Peter G. Rapp Elise Holly Kathryn DeVoe Richard Holly DeVoe

Elizabeth Vitatoe Divorced From James Vitatoe in Common Pleas

Judge P P Boll of Common Pleas Court granted a decree to Eliza beth Vitatoe Hamilton divorcing James C Vitatoe. She testified to wilful absence for more than three years and neglect.

P. P. Boll Common Pleas Court Elizabeth Vitatoe Hamilton James C. Vitatoe

Jones seeks $5,000 judgment over auto collision injuries

Jean R. Jones of Franklin Route 1 files in Common Pleas Court a petition for a $5,000 judgment against Floyd Patton of Springfield. She alleges permanent scars from an automobile collision on July 5 on U S Route 25 between West Chester and Maud, while a passenger in her husband Carl Jones’s car.

Common Pleas Court Jean R. Jones Franklin Route 1 Floyd Patton Springfield West Chester Maud Carl Jones

Riddell Sues Howard Over Knife Injury in Hamilton

Floyd Riddell of Hamilton files a common pleas petition against John Howard alleging a knife slashing in the lower abdomen on August 8. Riddell claims eight days in hospital and seeks 5507 dollars in damages.

Floyd Riddell Hamilton Common Pleas Court John Howard Riddell Howard

Hobbs Seeks Divorce From Susan Hobbs in Ohio Court

James Hobbs aged 20 files for divorce in Common Pleas Court through his mother Hazel Gibson of Hamilton against Susan Margaret Hobbs of Lincoln Park Michigan. He alleges neglect and refusal to live with him. The couple married October 19 1946 and have one child.

James Hobbs Common Pleas Court Hazel Gibson Hamilton Susan Margaret Hobbs Lincoln Park Mich Hobbs

Divorce Petition Sought by Eunice Cole in Common Pleas Court

Eunice Cole files for divorce and alimony through her mother Nora Belle Ellison Hamilton against Donald Cole. The petition cites marriage last June 12 in Coving as the basis for the action.

Eunice Cole Minor Common Pleas Court Nora Belle Ellison Hamilton Donald Cole Snake Rd Coving

President weighs Vinson mission and State Department opposition

A White House effort to broadcast the Vinson mission failed after a half hour amid reports of strong State Department objections. Officials did not confirm details, but Marshall was said to press for bipartisan policy with Britain and France, while Truman offered no comment.

White House Vinson State Department Marshall Lovett Moscow United States Britain France Russia Truman Buffalo Ross Washington Department

Convicts Escape Warrensville Workhouse After Bar Sawing

George Parker 21 and Joseph Twardzik 35 escaped Warrensville workhouse last night after sawing a bar from a second floor cell window and sliding down a homemade rope. They fled under gunfire from a guard. Parker faced charges of contributing to delinquency of a minor and Twardzik for intoxication pointing firearms and burglary.

Cleveland George Parker Joseph Twardzik Warrensville Tne Parker Twardzik

Not So Cool Weatherman Notes Temperature Pattern

Weather note reports a low of 46 degrees at 6 a.m. and a high of 52 degrees by 1 p.m. Friday. By 7 a.m. today the low is 48 with 56 degrees recorded at 10 a.m. The forecast suggests cooler conditions ahead.

Warfare Platoon Set for Lebanon

An electronic warfare platoon is opened in Lebanon by the U S Navy with Ensign Robert Dye in charge. Men 17 or older from Lebanon or Warren County who enlist in the USNR at Hamilton or Cincinnati learn communications and electronics. No physical exam required. Sessions weekly Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Uniforms issued. HQ on Memorial Hall second floor. Over 5000 in equipment installed with two transmitters and two receivers in operation and contact HQ in Detroit Michigan.

Lebanon U.S. Navy Robert Dye USNR Warren County Hamilton Cincinnati Memorial Hall Contact Detroit Mich

Mrs. Mary Perrine obituary from Lebanon

Mrs. Mary Perrine, 69, died yesterday at her daughter's home near Lebanon. She is survived by one brother. Services will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday at Bethany Church with burial in Bethany Cemetery.

Lebanon Mary Perrine Edward Mullen Bethany Church Bethany Cemetery

Amstedam dealer Nuna Tor Czyner dies at 63

International diamond trader Nuna Tor Czyner, 63, prominent head in the World Zionist Organization, has died. His work spanned global networks in the diamond trade and Zionist leadership circles.

AMSTEDAM — Nuna_ Torczyner World Zionist Organization

Minnesota Representative Sidney Anderson Dies at 67

Obituary notes former Minnesota congressman Sidney Anderson who served seven years and later held roles as special counsel and director at General Mills. Local tributes mark his public service and corporate leadership.

Minneapolis Sidney Anderson Minnesota Congress General Mills, Inc

Samuel H. McKee, 97, Heads Union Title Guaranty

Samuel H. McKee, aged 97, serves as chairman of the board of the Union Title Guaranty Company, a position he retains amid long tenure with the firm.

Pittsburgh Samuel H. McKee The Union Title Guaranty Company

Chicago attorney Chauncey G Aus tin dies at 68

Chauncey G Aus tin, 68, prominent lawyer for the Association of American Railroads and brother of Vermont Senator Warren R Austin, passed away. The longtime Chicago figure was known for railroad industry counsel and civic involvement.

Chicago Chauncey G. Austin The Association of American Railroads Sen Warren R. Austin Vermont

Frank Lausche to Be Honored at Hamilton Meeting Friday

Four people were injured in two Highway Patrol reported accidents on Route 25 and Clinton Rd near Hamilton. Dominic Scimizzi, 27, lost control on Clinton Rd due to defective steering, injuring Schmizzi and Spicer. Florence Kaf fung and George Battle collided on Route 25, injuring Kaf fung. Moss G. Bundren and Edgar Adamson were in an incident on Route 25. Adamson suffered head lacerations. Frank Lausche, former governor and candidate, will be guest of honor at a campaign luncheon Friday in the Anthony Wayne hotel. Edward J. Gardner, party executive committee chair, called a meeting for Sunday to discuss luncheon plans and Truman’s visit. President Truman’s special train will stop at Hamilton High St crossing. he will address from the rear platform, train arriving at 10 a.m. and lasting about 30 minutes.

Clinton Rd State Highway Patrol Dominic Scimizzi Hamilton Schmizzi Hubert Spicer Middletown Monroe Florence Kaffung George Battle Detroit Moss G. Bundren Madison St Edgar Adamson Grants Pass Oreg Here Adamson Frank J. Lausche Anthony Wayne Democratic Organization Edward J. Gardner Central Committee Harry S. Truman Truman High St Baltimore and Ohio — Railroad Gardner

Churchill warns of potential world war over Berlin crisis

Churchill calls for open regions and equal travel, pledges Conservative backing for rearmament, but questions Socialist military leadership. He warns the Berlin crisis could trigger a hideous world struggle and regrets not countering the Berlin blockade earlier.

China Churchill Britain Berlin

Two Men Plead Not Guilty to White Slave Act Charge

Cleveland men Leroy B Pettibone and Jacob Muehlausler pleaded innocent before U S Commissioner H A Horn to transporting two women aged 19 and 31 to Chicago by airplane for prostitution during July and August, allegedly returning them here.

Cleveland (Ap Leroy B Pettibone Jacob Muehlausler U.S H. A. Horn Chicago

Pittsburg Leader Lauson Stone Passes at 65

Lauson Stone 65 president and board chairman of Follawsbee Steel Corporation and brother of the late Supreme Court Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone.

Pittsburgh Lauson Stone Follawsbee Steel Corporation Supreme Court Harlan F. Stone

Women Return To Factory Jobs In Decatur

The Decatur Illinois State Employment Service reports more women reentering the labor market for wartime work. Few seek clerical or service roles. most apply for factory positions as the war effort continues.

Decatur, Ill Decatur Illinois State Employment Service

Postal Clerk Indicted Over Loyalty Statement in Philadelphia

A 33-year-old postal clerk Jean Shaffer also known as Dave Shafer was indicted by a Federal grand jury for falsely stating no connection with the Communist Party. Shaffer has served as a government employee since 1936. It marks the first indictment from the federal loyalty check in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Communist Party Jean Shaffer Dave Shafer Shaf Shaffer

Prio Socarras to Be Inaugurated Cuba Chief Executive

Cuba set for the 17th chief executive as Car los Prio Socarras, a 45 year old lawyer, will be inaugurated tomorrow in the hall of mirrors at the presidential palace. He becomes Cuba's 10th constitutional president with a four year term.

Havana, Cuba Carlos Prio Socarras Cuba Prio

Lebanon Suspect Arrested on Grand Larceny Charge

Lebanon sheriff Gerald W. Couden arrested Matt Waggoner Jr. aged 21 yesterday on a grand larceny charge filed by a Pennsylvania Railroad detective in Cincinnati. Waggoner is accused of stealing $65 worth of clothing from camp cars in Lebanon and will be arraigned before Mayor Robert King this afternoon.

Lebanon Gerald W. Couden Matt Waggoner, Jr Pennsylvania Railroad Cincinnati Waggoner Robert King

Child killed in Ohio crash near Bridgeport

Don ald Troyiva age 3 of Neffs and his sister Carol Jean one year old were injured when their uncle's car collided with a truck near Bridgeport Ohio. The Ohio Highway Patrol reported the incident.

Bellaire, O Donald Troyiva Neffs, O Carol Jean Bridgeport Ohio Highway Patrol

Bank of England Opens Active Operations in 1695

The Bank of England began active operation on January 1, 1695, marking a pivotal moment in financial history and the development of English monetary policy.

Bank of England

Dead Sea Lacks Fish From Extreme Salinity

The Dead Sea cannot support fish life due to extremely high salinity levels. Aquatic animals cannot survive the harsh chemical balance, making the ancient saline lake a fishless body of water.

Dead Sea

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