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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1948

Page

2

Ohio Draft Director To Visit Middletown Board On Wednesday

Ohio Selective Service Director Big Gen. C. W. Goble and Maj. J. J. Nolan will meet Draft Board No. 10 in Middletown at 10 30 a m Wednesday to tour local boards, inspect operations, and acquaint personnel. The group will include 14 Middletown registrants plus Clark Strang Marlor from New Jersey for Thursday physicals in Cincinnati.

C. W. Goble Ohio Selective Service J. J. Nolan Ohio Manpower Division Draft Board No.10 Wylie Mitchell Mitchell Draft Board 10 Camden N. J Middletown Cincinnati Clark Strang Marlor Miami University Oxford Marlor New Jersey American Legion Ohio

Farmer-Labor Party Delays Convention in Ohio

In Oberlin Ohio the Farmer Labor Party postponed its Columbus convention to the first week in January. Delegates, called by Sen William Langer and Burr McCloskey, reviewed Ohio election laws amid expected party splits after the November election. Akron backed Ernest Morgan for governor and R L Schanck for lieutenant governor as write-ins. Morgan is a Socialist candidate and Schanck a United Labor Party member. Harry Hurtt Jr United Labor Party contender for Congress in the 14th District also received endorsement.

Oberlin, O Farmer- Labor Party Columbus William Langer North Dakota Burr McCloskey United Labor Party of America Ohio Democratic Party Wallace Progressive Party Akron Ernest Morgan Yellow Springs R. L. Schanck Solon Morgan Socialist Party Schanck United Labor Party Harry Hurtt, Jr Congress

Colin Kelly's Final Rites Are Planned

Captain Colin Kelly, first war hero of the Pacific, will receive full military honors in Madison Florida. His body arrives by train at 2 p.m. EST and rests in state at the Madison County courthouse with an honor guard until Wednesday afternoon. A 24-man 14th Air Force guard and a MacDill Field chaplain will join army planes circling overhead. Kelly died when his plane crashed returning from a mission against the Japanese battleship Haruna near Manila, three days after Pearl Harbor.

Madison, Fla Colin Kelly Japan Madison County 14Th Air Force MacDill Field Kelly Haruna Manila Pearl Harbor

Council Names New Delegates To Committee

Industrial Council meeting at the Manchester Hotel handled city and industry problems. Co chairman C F Smith named Walter Long as delegate and L J Long as alternate to the Middletown Citizens Committee. Discussion focused on a proposed ordinance to limit burning of paper and trash in the fire zone and a citywide foremen club led by Jack Manley of the National Association of Foremen.

Industrial Council Manchester Hotel Cochairman C. F. Smith Middletown

At the Movies Seating Times for Two Theaters

Tuesday and Wednesday schedule lists film showings at AT THE MOVIES and STRAND. Titles include A Date With Judy Sleep My Love Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein Repeat Performance The Adventuress Women of the Town and more with listed start times across the two venues and multiple daily slots.

Judy Wallace Beery Jane Powell Robert Cummings Claudette Colbert Abbott and Costello Lon Chaney Bela Lugosi Louis Hayward Joan Leslie Deborah Kerr Trevor Howard Claire Trevor Albert Dekker

Dixie Cruise-In Personal Column Showings

The Dixie Cruise-In presents a two night run featuring George Sanders and Lucille Ball in the personal column at 7 10 p m and 9 35 p m on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Dixie Cruise George Sanders Lucille Ball

Accident Fatal Halts Life of 80-Year-Old Alice Gilligan

An automobile struck and killed Mrs. Alice Gilligan 80, a former Democratic state committeewoman, in Springfield Ohio last night, authorities said. The accident occurred near her home and investigation is ongoing.

Springfield, O Alice Gilligan

Pay raise for Sandusky firemen police officers

Sandusky Ohio firemen and policemen receive annual uniform allowances of 75 dollars, an increase for year.

Sandusky, O Sandusky

Columbus Day Observance Marks 456 Years Since Columbus

Ohio observes Columbus Day with ceremonies led by Genoa born explorer Christopher Columbus Voyage memories cited by public offices and schools. The day honors the first arrival in the West Indies as part of a national observance shared with other states.

Columbus, O Ohio Genoa Italy Cristoforo Colombo Christopher Columbus Christopher West Indies Middletown St. John's Holy Trinity Greene and Brock New York Stock Exchange Civil Court State Highway Department Alabama North Dakota Wisconsin Columbus

Monroe Lions Hear Report On Lighting

Elery Rothwell told Monroe Lions last night the sight saving committee found room lighting deficient in the typing room of Monroe school. Lions approved using sight saving funds to install proper lighting and to solicit bids. A Halloween dance is set for Saturday October 29 at the Catholic Recreation Home with David Harmon directing. Leslie Robinson presided in Charles Jots absence.

Monroe School Monroe Lions Club Elery Rothwell Catholic Recreation David Harmon Leslie Robinson Charles Jots

Draft Registrants To Report Thursday

Thirteen men notified by Draft Board No. 10 must report for pre induction physicals on October 14 at 9 30 AM. They will meet at the board office 116 S Main to receive records and be escorted to the Army recruiting office in Cincinnati. Board 10 will classify more single non veteran registrants tonight. The office is closed today for a clerks meeting in Cincinnati.

Draft Board No. 10 S. Main Lillian Sebald Army Cincinnati

Apartment Setback Delays Approval for Nine Family Row House

The Board of Appeals delayed a decision on a nine family row house proposed by Dave Finkelman, sending the matter to the Planning Commission for a detailed subdivision plat. Officials noted a 60 foot setback verbally agreed, but plans show 45 feet 9 inches, pushing the building into Residential A. The project estimated at 70 000 dollars features individual units and red brick colonial design. The Planning Commission also granted final approval to the Hillman subdivision plat on Ross Street.

Board of Appeals City Planning Commission Dave Finkelman Grand Ave Planning Board Finkelman Planning Commission Hillman Subdivision Ross St

Yom Kippur Observance Opens at Sunset Tonight

Jewish Yom Kippur begins at sunset with Beth Sholom Synagogue services. Rabbi Nandor Marton to speak on Remove Not the Ancient Landmarks. Day includes fasting, Yiskor at noon, children’s service, and Nile service at 5 p.m. Observance marks end of the ten-day period of penitence and prayer.

Beth Sholom Syogogue Nandor Marton Yiskor

Teenager Hurt in Bike Crash

A 15 year old, John N Seeger of 1704 Taylor Ave, was riding near Verity Parkway and Fourteenth Ave when struck by a car. He was treated and released from Middletown Hospital. In a separate incident Eugene Lawson, 21, of 1709 Fleming Rd, taxi driver, was charged with no license and ordered to traffic court. His taxi collided with Nora Wray 46, then crashed into another car driven by Joseph Sams 30, near Sherman Ave and Stanley St.

John N. Seeger Taylor Ave Verity Pkvy Fourteenth Ave Middletown Hospital Eugene Lawson Fleming Rd Lawson Nora Wray Sutphin St Sherman Ave Stanley St

Manor Ordered Sold at Auction in Cleveland

U S District Judge Emmerich B Freed ordered sale at auction of the 400 room Wade Park Manor, a residential hotel, for a minimum of 1 678 000. He approved a sale plan offered by Carl D Friebelin, bankruptcy referee, and former U S Senator Robert J Bulkley, trustee for first mortgage leasehold bondholders.

Fire deems emergency call to residence on Bond Street

Firemen answered an emergency call at 9 09 p m Monday at the home of Mrs Jean Bolden 52 of 112 N Bond St. Mrs Bolden was found ailing and oxygen was given for ten minutes before she was taken to Middletown Hospital in a McCoy Leffler ambulance

Jean Bolden N. Bond St

Sharp Decline In Meat Prices Fails To Develop

A weekend drop in meat prices did not occur though pork is six to ten cents lower than last week. Local dealers report pork and pork products down while beef, lamb, and veal stay steady. Hog price increases yesterday may lift pork prices by week’s end. Max Stamper notes most meats down except beef. pork might fall further due to ample hog supply. Markets show mixed reductions across pork chops, shoulder, bacon, sausage, and smoked meats.

Max Stamper Middletown

NALC Delegates At Florida Session Parade

About 10 000 delegates to the National Association of Letter Carriers convention in Miami participated in a parade escorted by over 20 bands. Middletown Branch members James Layer La Verne Knox and Harry Carter joined the trip arriving by car in two days. The 86th convention opened with Monday morning sessions as Middleton ians visited storm areas and stayed at the Clarence Long cottage in Hollywood. The group praised Southern hospitality.

Miami Fla National Association of Letter Carriers Eza Abraham Middletown James Layer LaVerne Knox Harry Carter NALC Middletonians Clarence Long Hollywood Abraham

Soras Suffer Stroke In Lebanon Home

Isaac Soras, prominent retired farmer, is critically ill at his Lebanon residence after suffering a stroke.

Lebanon Isaac Soras

Notice of newspaper delivery service hours

Notice states a paper will be sent if the regular carrier misses a reader. Service is maintained until 7 p.m. on weekdays and until 10 a.m. on Sundays.

Vets To Receive NSLI Policies

The government printing office will print NSLI policies with distribution to begin in about 60 days says E A Lampe veterans service officer. Millions of servicemen will receive the insurance policies they purchased during service. previously only a certificate with policy number and issue date existed.

E. A. Lampe Veterans Service Officer

Sportsmen's Club to Convene Before Carnival Start

Mechanically minded members of the Sportsmen's Club are invited to a meeting tonight at the club house per president Don Carey. Members should bring laws and other tools for the final gathering before the carnival opening on Thursday, as announced. The United States area exceeds 3,000,000 square miles.

Sportsmen's Club Don Carey The United

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