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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1949

Page

2

Mokry Tesmer Firm to Reorganize Under New Management

The Mokry Tesmer plant at 1811 Clayton Ave will be taken over Monday by a new company formed from Mokry Tesmer, Shenango Penn Mold, and Bagley and Sewall. Paul E. Howard will head the operation in Middletown. Alpha Mokry and William Tesmer retire due to ill health.

go-Penn Mold Company Dover O. Bagley and Sewall Company Shenango - Penn Mold Company Mobry- Tesmer Paul E. Howard Bevis Machine Company Middletown Walter R. Bender

Man Injured When Hit By Automobile

Pedestrian fi Pope 74 of 7 North Clinton St. suffered minor injuries after being struck while crossing Central Ave at Broad St by a car driven by Leon Blanton. He was treated at Middletown Hospital for cuts and possible fracture. Collision caused by vehicles between parked cars led to $75 in damage. Other accident damages reported as $20.

Central Ave Broads St H. Pope North Clinton St Middletown Hospital Pope Broad St Leon Blanton Middletown Blanton Dama Veda McSlinsky Cincinnati J H McDaniels Malv Mancer Ave Offi McDaniels

City Across the River and Johnny Pigeon Appearances

At the Paramount, City Across the River features Stephen McNally and Robert Whiting with showings at 2:40 5:40 and 9:40 p.m. Johnny Pigeon stars Howard and Shelley Winters with times 1:15 4:16 7:10 and 10 p.m. House of Strangers screens with Richard Conte and Susan Hayward at 1:40 5 and 8:20 p.m. Sand stars Mark Stevens and Coleen Grey at 3:20 6:40 and 10:02 p.m. The Strand presents The Fan with Jeanne Crain and Richard Greene at 3 5:50 and 8:50 p.m. Flying Duces with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy plays at 12:30 4:25 7:20 and 4:15 p.m.

Jeanne Crain Richard Greene Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy

Four Youths Injured in Three-Car Collision on Route 25

A three car crash on U S Route 25 near West Chester at 8 20 p m sent two local youths to Mercy Hospital with injuries and left two more hurt. Clarence Michaels 16 and Donald Abney 16 both of Route 1 West Chester suffered fractures while Ronald Farrell 16 had minor cuts and Eugene McKibbon 29 bruises. Michaels and McKibbon drove in two of the cars. Michaels car rolled four times and struck a bridge abutment then sideswiped an auto driven by Donald R Cornett 29 of Maud who was home on leave from Chanute Field Illinois. Cornett was uninjured. No charges filed.

Hamilton West Chester Emmanuel Richard Schultheiss Mercy Hospital Clarence Michaels Donald Abney Ronald Farrell Eugene McKibbon Michaels McKibbon Donald R. Cornett Maud Cornett Chanute Field Iil Army

Resident Suffers Broken Left Leg in Fall at Home

Mrs Leo M Smith of 1707 Manchester Ave was reported in good condition at Middletown Hospital after suffering a fracture of the left leg in a fall at her home. Hospital attendants cited the injury and current status as the morning update.

Leo M. Smith Manchester Ave

Editors elect board of American Society of Newspaper Editors

John S. Moore Jr and James F. Carroll of the Dayton Journal Herald joined eighteen others elected to the board of directors of the American Society of Newspaper Editors.

Washington John S. Moore, Jr James F. Carroll Dayton Journal- Herald American Society of Newspaper Editors

YMCA Campaign Workers Report Tonight

YMCA membership drive leaders expect over 100 volunteers at the first report meeting tonight at the YMCA. Forrest Morrow will chair as captains’ reports are heard, J R Knight will speak on Selling the Y, prizes await high point workers in three divisions, and the meeting starts at 7 45 p m with a brief half hour session. The goal is 1500 memberships including 1258 old and 242 new members.

YMCA Forrest Morrow J. R. Knight Ohio-West Virginia Area Council Morrow

Vital statistics notices listing residents and ages

Mrs William FE Moll of Ft Wayne Ind William LaTourrette 85 of Springfield Ohio Mrs Susan Simpson Jamieson of Trenton Ohio Mrs Mary M O Connor of 417 Clark St Mrs Emma Elizabeth Rush hart 61 of Excello Ohio Mrs Jennie A McShane 81 of Camden Ohio records of local births deaths marriages or related civil notices from the area.

William FE. Moll Ft. Wayne Ind William LaTourrette Springfield Susan Simpson Jamieson Trenton Mary M. O'Connor Clark St Emma Elizabeth Rushhart Excello Jennie A. McShane Camden

Local Birth Announcements From City Parents

Mr and Mrs Joseph Kozacs at 1216 Prospect Street announce twin girls born Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Robert Farquer at 1830 Woodlawn Avenue report a girl born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jerome Cottle at 621 Wilson Street welcome a girl born Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Charles Herald at 2201 South Avenue report a boy born Tuesday. Out of town, Mr and Mrs Richard Doebler (Theodore McCracken) Middletown Route 25 announce a girl born Monday at Mercy Hospital Hamilton.

Joseph Kozacs Prospect St Robert Farquer Woodlawn Jerome Cottle Wilson St Charles Herald South, Ave Richard Doebler Theodore McCracken Middletown Mercy Hospital Hamilton

Hospital Patient List Reflects Franklin Area Admissions

A readable hospital roster notes multiple patients and their residence origins. Names include Pauline Chrisman Franklin surgical. Margaret Lucas Franklin surgical. Lois Williams Germantown surgical. Ronald Carr Franklin surgical. Lydia Marshall Second Ave surgical. Bramwell Lambert Auburn St surgical. Leslie Canady Aberdeen Dr surgical. Corbett Shrout Excello medical. John Sauter Lawn Ave surgical. Lillie Holt Franklin medical. Macy Birch Lincoln St Harlan Grand Orchard Ave. Charles Buehl Central Ave. Mayabb Fernwood. Mary Ann Cummings Columbia Ave. Fred McQueen Cooper St. Earl Birch Franklin Route 1. Paul Probst Hill Ave. Michael Tooley Franklin related. Mrs Charles Osborne Taylor Ave. Lanna Rhodus Omaha St.

Pauline Chrisman Joseph Hatfield Franklin, Surgical Margaret Lucas James Lucas Lois Williams Harold Illiams Germantown Surgical Ronald Carr Frank Carr James H. Dailey Mohawk St Lester Ellen Dr Lydia Marshall Second Ave Bramwell Lambert Mary Ann Cummings Columbia Ave Fred McQueen Cooper St Earl Birch Franklin Paul Probst Hill Ave Michael Tooley Daniel Tooley Frankin

Butler County Canning Plant Burglarized

Deputy Sheriff Schultheiss reported a break in at the Butler County Canning Company in Monroe. The intruder broke a window, opened ten cases of pumpkin and ate three cans, opened several corn cans, spilled labels, and ransacked the plant, leaving marked cases and cans visible.

Richard Schultheiss Butler County Canning Company Monroe

Local Safety Council Names Elmer Barker 1950 President

Elmer Barker, safety adviser at Armco Middletown Division, was named the local Safety Council’s third president, promoted from treasurer as L. T. Kenny steps down. The board approved a by law change creating a second vice president post to strengthen long range planning. The council also selected officers including N. C. Bogan, Harry Martin, and Alex Cheek Jr., and ordered 4,000 copies of the annual Middletown Safety Council report for distribution.

Elmer Barker Armco Middletown Local Safety Council Barker T of Council L. T. Kenny Board of Control Campbell Allen N. C. Bogan Harry Martin Shattle Brothers Alex Cheek, Jr P. Lorillard Charles Tutenroth Armco Fabricating W. H. Spindler Paul Wilson

Coach Urges School Bond Passage Before Methodist Men

Glenn Ellison Middle football coach spoke to the Men's Club of the First Methodist Church urging passage of the school bond issue to fund new schools and an athletic stadium. Eldon McLaughlin led discussion on the bond with materials distributed. Over 150 men attended the fall and winter program kickoff and the group approved sponsoring a Boy Scout troop in addition to a Cub Pack.

First Methodist Church Glenn “Tiger Ellison Middletown Eldon H. McLaughlin S. A. Latham Paul Long Kenneth S. Learey Lehmkuhl Marx Walke First Circle No. 5 M. H. Dennis Hugh Harvey Ross Snyder Young Ladies Guild Harry Phillips Gordon Hughes L. J. Long Roy Deardorff Robert Lehmkuhl Mark Walke

Ten JA Firms Formed in Middletown

Middletown Junior Achievement reports ten companies in operation with two more applying for charters after a meeting led by executive director Robert McDade. Woodcrafters Company will make illuminated house number signs. Plas Wood Company will fabricate wood plastic products.

Middletown L. R. Kendall R. D. Williams Plas- Wood Company Aeronca Aircraft Company Eugene Danner Donald Danner Charles

Akron professor Cary Wood dies at 69

Dr Cary C Wood aged 69 a retired University of Akron professor of philosophy and psychology died after a months long illness He previously taught at Ohio University and the University of Cincinnati.

Akron, O Cary C. Wood University of Akron Ohio University University of Cincinnati

Old Salvation Army Citadel To Be Remodeled On Canal St

The Salvation Army property on Canal Street, sold to Gus Valen, is undergoing remodeling and will be ready within 10 days. The auditorium will host large meetings, the upper floor will be office space, the basement private parties, and kitchen and restrooms are being installed. The court approved the sale to Valen yesterday.

Salvation Army Canal St Whch Gus Valen Valen Butler County Common Pleas Court

America At Crossroads Warns Of Nationalization Threat

Harding College president Dr. George Benson told 800 teachers and 600 industrial supervisors in Middletown that America stands at a crossroad toward government control of factories and utilities. He warned of a propaganda drive to drive a wedge between workers and management and urged leaders to explain the American way and risks of nationalization. He praised Middletown for industrial peace and cited Armco chairman Charles R. Hook for shaping the city’s stability.

America Middletown Wis Biun Est George Benson Harding College Searcy Ark Dr. Benson Benson Charles R. Hook Armco

Scout Leather Class Started for Girl Scout Leaders

The advanced leather course opened in the Civic Association last night directed by Frank T. Shinn. Ten leaders attended the first session with hands on work shaping billfolds purses and other leather goods. Next session is Friday at 7 30 p m in the Girl Scout clubroom with further classes on October 18 20 25 and 27.

Civic Association Frank T. Shinn Garnet L. Church Girl Scout

Youths Held In Theft Of Plane Parts

Three 13 year old boys are ordered to Juvenile Court for October 20 after detectives recovered airplane parts valued at 265 dollars stolen from a plane wreckage owned by B D Morgan. Detectives arrested them at Central Ave and Shafer St after the Midletown crash.

John Fitzgerald Roy Crout Central Ave Shafer St B. D. Morgan Bellomonte St Doty St Middletown

Wild Rifle Shot Strikes House in Pleasant Weather

Sheriff warns against promiscuous shooting as a .22 rifle bullet enters a Hamilton home. A belated report notes Mrs. D L Berry was away when a shot pierced a second floor window, broke a Venetian blind, and lodged in a stair wall. Deputy Al Mahatha pursues the shooter.

Charles B. Walke D. L. Berry Hamilton

Gray Ladies group to meet and hear Red Cross talks

Local Gray Ladies volunteers meet at the Red Cross Chapter office in Middletown at 10 a.m. on Thursday with Mrs. George Shepard presiding. Mrs. Edwin Howe will present a history of the Red Cross, followed by a 1 30 p.m. talk on Volunteer Service by Mrs. Jean Hawley.

Red Cross American Legion George Shepard Middletown Gray Ladies Group Edwin Howe American Red Cross Jean Hawley Dayton Dayton Veterans Hospital Indiana Kentucky Ohio William Commodore Clara White Marshall Smith A. Thieman Ward Browning, Jr Margaret Crane Howe Shephard

Pilgrim Jersey Bull Takes Third at Dairy Expo

Bindle Owlet Pilgrim, a Jersey bull from Oak Hill Farm Cambridge Ohio, placed third among Jersey bulls yesterday at the International Dairy Exhibition in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Oak Hill

Omar Bread Man Suedkamp Promotes Spice Cup Cakes

Richard Suedkamp, a dependable Omar Bread delivery man in Hamilton Ohio, announces tomorrow he will feature Omar Spice Cup Cakes priced at 22 cents. The ad invites residents to get to know their Omar man.

Richard Suedkamp Omar Hamilton Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mokry-Tesmer Tesmer Machinempany Gley and Sewall Company Oftertown, N. Y Shanan Paramount Middletown Sheet Metal & Roofing CO Mary Ellen McDaniels of Public Accountants Society OF Onto Milligan Beauty Shop Cold Wave Tulane Notre Dame Tertainment Vradelis Harlan Grand Orchard Ave Charles Buehl Yarn Mayabb Fernwood Charles Osborne Taylor Ave Lanna Sue Rhodus William Rhodus Omaha St Canning Company Bram Timmons Middletown Safety Council Wylie Mitchell F. . Chew Methodist Sorrell Bill Lane, Jr Yankee Rd Booker , T. Washington School Marie Wells First National Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Gem City al. Mahatha Mahatha Gray Lady Group Richard J. Suedkamp
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