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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1948

Page

2

Depot Relocation Plan Drafted by City Engineer Dept

A master plan for relocating the New York Central passenger depot and nearby streets is being drawn in the office of city engineer R A Pochel. City Commissioner Francis Carmody, head of the Transportation Development committee, says a full committee meeting will follow the map in about two weeks.

New York Central R. A. Pochel Francis Carmody Transportation Development Committee George Shafer G. W. Breiel City Planning Commission Sherman St

Michigan Bell Plants Struck Across Michigan

Union operators walked out or picketed 17 Michigan Bell offices in a wage dispute with Communications Workers of America. Picket lines formed in Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, Saginaw, Cadillac, Bay City, Jackson, Escanaba, Iron Mountain, Ironwood, Ishpeming, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, Crystal Falls, Royal Oak and three Detroit exchanges. Michigan Bell planned emergency operations if the strikes continued.

Detroit Michigan Bell Telephone Company Communications Workers of America Ind Sault Ste. Marie Marquette Saginaw Cadillac Bay City Jackson Escanaba Iron Mountain Ironwood Ishpeming Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Crystal Falls Royal Oak Michigan Bell

Actor Louis Hayward Injured In Vehicle Crash

Film star Louis Hayward, 39, suffered facial and chest bruises when his car struck a telephone pole in Los Angeles. He was admitted to Santa Monica Hospital for treatment then released. police said he was alone in the car at the time of the accident.

Los Angeles Louis Hayward Santa Monica Hospital Hayward

Central School PTO Meeting Deliberates Parental Roles

Wade E. Miller, superintendent of Middletown public schools, told the Central School PTO last night that parents should support the teacher’s work and focus on their child’s well being. The group discussed buying classroom pictures and an electric coffee maker, set monthly meeting nights, and introduced committee chairs. attendance banner went to Madeline Lawrence.

Wade E. Miller Middletown Public Schools Central School Pto Miller Thomas Sanders Earl Whitt Malcolm Alexander Herbert Armitage Mary Adams

At the Movies Paramount Showings This Week

Thursday Sleep My Love with Robert Cummings and Claudette Colbert at 1 26 3 26 5 26 7 26 9 26 p m Friday Lulu Belle with Dorothy Lamour and George Montgomery at 2 56 6 08 and 9 20 p m Also Black Arrow with Louis Hayward and Janet Blair at 1 15 4 27 7 39 and 10 27 p m

Paramount Love Robert Cummings Claudette Colbert Lulu Belle Dorothy Lamour George Montgomery Louis Hayward Janet Blair

Strand at the Theatre Shows Adven turess and Town

Thursday screenings include The Adven turess with Deborah Kerr and Trevor Howard at 2 45 6 20 10 pm and Woman of the Town with Claire Trevor and Albert Dekker at 1 15 4 45 8 36 pm Friday features Fighting Back with Paul Langton and Jean Rogers at 1 40 4 10 6 45 9 20 pm and Rhythm of the Saddle with Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette at 2 45 5 20 7 50 10 25 pm

Deborah Kerr Trevor Howard Claire Trevor Albert Dekker Paul Langton Jean Rogers Gene Autry Smiley Burnette

Dixie Cruise-In Showings Of Destry Rides Again

Dixie drive in screens Destry Rides Again starring Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart with shows at 7 20 and 9 45 p m Thursday and Friday audiences urged to arrive early for seating and parking while cinema features run nightly at the outdoor venue

Destry Marlene Dietrich James Stewart

Women Voters Restate Non-Partisan Stand

The League of Women Voters notes its nonpartisan policy while allowing issue advocacy. President Mrs. W H Spindler says members may participate in partisan politics except league officers. The group outlines three study topics for 1951 52 and plans pamphlets for Town Meeting and election weeks.

League of Women Voters W. H. Spindler Earl Emerson South Main St League J. H. Stalker R. A. Hill Hill Karl Banzhaf Spindler

Ohio Savings and Loan League picks officers in Columbus

Morris D. Taylor of Hamilton was elected second vice president to join Lloyd L. Cunningham of Bel air as president of the Ohio Savings and Loan League. William E. Taylor of Cleveland became first vice president while Don L. Tobing of Columbus was re elected executive secretary. Morton Rodfish of the U S Savings and Loan League spoke of a goal to have 75 percent of American families homeowners within five years.

Morris D. Taylor Hamilton Ohio Savings On Loan League League Western Columbus Lloyd L. Cunningham Belaire Walter C. Kropp William E. Taylor Cleveland Don L. Tobing Morton Rodfish U.S. Savings and Loan League

Louis Haas dies at 77 former barber in Middletown

Louis G. Haas longtime co owner of Kramer Haas Barber Shop on 15 North Broad St died at 8 20 pm at his home 1203 Manchester Ave after a stroke left him bedfast for four years He was 77 Born March 4 1871 in Hamilton he moved to Middletown early He was active in Middletown Lodge 257 B P O Elks past exalted ruler and member of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church He is survived by his widow Laura and many nieces and nephews Last rites 2 30 pm Friday at Riggs Funeral Home Burial Woodside Cemetery Funeral home calls today after 3 pm and 4 00 10 00 pm today

Louis G. Haas Kramer-Haas North Broad St Haas Manchester Ave Lou Ellis Hamilton Middletown Middletown Lodge 257 Elks Riggs St. Paul’s Evangelical and

Funeral services planned for Walter Kindell in Bellefontaine

Walter Kindell 35 of State Route 25 near Franklin died in Middletown Hospital at 12 50 p m Wednesday after two weeks as a patient. Born February 25 1913 in Fortville Indiana he worked as electrician for Klinger Electric Co in Dayton. Survived by his wife Florence two sons Richard and Jon at home daughter Virginia Townsend of Franklin two sisters and his parents Newton S and Mrs Kindell of Bellefontaine. Riggs Funeral Home conveyed the body to Eichholtz Funeral Home Bellefontaine for services and interment.

Walter Kindell Franklin Middletown Fortville Ind Kindell Klinger Electric Company Dayton Brotherhood of Electric Workers Eagles Lodge Zanesville Florence Virginia Townsend Richard Jon Newton S. Kindell Bellefontaine Riggs Eichholtz

Last rites for Mrs Mary Belle Williams at residence

Mrs Mary Belle Williams aged 89 died early Wednesday at her home 1710 Columbia Ave. Her funeral is scheduled for 2 p m Friday at the residence.

Mary Belle Williams Columbia Ave

Four Organizations to Air Middletown Steubenville Game Friday

Armco sponsors a play by play of the Middletown Steubenville football clash for four local groups with WPFB cooperation. The event, to be heard in the Legion home Moose Hall Middletown High School storium and Civic Association auditorium, aims to reach over 3000 listeners with Ranny Daly handling the broadcast.

Middletown-Steubenville Armco WPFB Legion Moose Hall Middletown High School Civic Assa Knights of Columbus Recreation Hall Civic Association Wade Miller Middletown High Schoo Auditorium Ranny Daly Lincoln Field Armco Steel Corporation Steubenville

Marvin L. Gaiser Dies in Miamisburg at 31

Marvin L. Gaiser, 31, of Miamisburg died at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton after a recent major operation. Survived by wife Helen Boomershine Gaiser and a son and daughter at home. Parents Julius Gaiser of Franklin, sisters Ruth Fryburger of Franklin and Jeanette Gaiser of Cincinnati, brothers Gailen of Franklin, Rol and Denton of Dayton. Funeral arrangements are at Brough Funeral Home in Miamisburg.

Miamisburg Marvin L. Gaiser Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Helen Boomershine Gaiser Julius Gaiser Franklin Ruth Fryburger O Franklin Jeanette Gaiser Cincinnati Gailen Roland Denton Brough

Lebanon Man Isaac Iorns 79 Dies at Home

Isaac Iorns a Lebanon retired farmer died at his home after a three day illness. He was a charter member of the Lebanon Grange and active in the Lebanon Presbyterian Church and the Lebanon Farmers Club. Surviving are his wife Ella four daughters two sons and two sisters. Friends may call at Oswal Funeral Home tomorrow afternoon and evening. Services are set for 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with burial in Lebanon cemetery.

Lebanon Isaac Iorns Iorns Ella Robert Scheer W. R. Retallick Veda Iorns J. N. Steen Cincinnati Arthur Willard Farmersvile Abbie Bigony Ada Brant Oswal Funeral Home Funeral Lebanon Cemetery

Deaths Last Night AP Lansing Dr Chamberlain 78

Dr. Clark W. Chamberlain, 78, inventor of vibration reduction devices for machinery, died last night in Lansing. Mrs. Mary Kimball Morgan, 86, founder and first principal of Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, also noted.

Associated Press Lansing Mich Clark W. Chamberlain Elsah, Ill Mary Kimball Morgan Principia College

814th Tank Group to Meet Tuesday at Aeronca Plant

Members of the 814th Tank Battalion organized reserve corps will hold their first meeting in new quarters at the Aeronca Aircraft Corporation next Tuesday at 8 p.m. The firm provides space for meetings and training with a program including training firm future training policies and benefits to reserve personnel. Any member of the reserve component may attend.

814Th Tank Battalion Organized Reserve Corps Aeroneca Aircraft Corporation

Vandals Scatter Bricks at New Grace Baptist Site

Destruction of property by Halloweeners at a new church site on Wilbraham Road and Wilmore Drive was reported to police early today. Rev. Howard Sears of Grace Baptist Church said vandals scattered and broke bricks. Other calls reported Halloweeners disturbances in eastern city.

Wilbraham Rd Wilmore Dr Howard Sears Grace Baptist Church

Middletown Men Depart for Draft Physical Examinations

Thirteen Middletown area registrants left at 10 35 a m for preinduction physicals under the 1948 Selective Service Act bound for Cincinnati Army recruiting office. Leaders and escorts named include Eckhardt and Derickson with guidance from draft board chairman Wylie Mitchell. Six of the group will be inducted in November. next month 35 more will be sent for preinduction exams, with 14 set for December induction.

Middletown Army Recruiting Office Cincinnati James Anastasiades Cecil Osborne Paul Frank Hume Charlie Lee Grier Clinton Allen J. D. Connelies Grover Morris Wills Jacob Ellis Eckhardt West Middletown Lewis Frost Hamilton Frank Retherford Donald Philip Derickson Oxford Howard Castle, Jr Henry Isaacs New Miami Clark S. Marlor Miami University Marlor Camden N. J Wylie Mitchell Draft Board 10 Eckhardt Derickson

Charles R Hook To Introduce Governor At Bridge Dedication

Charles R Hook as Armco board chairman will introduce Gov Thomas J Herbert at the West Middletown bridge dedication on Tuesday October 19. Middletown Chamber president Charles W Denny Jr says the governor will deliver the sole dedication speech with a band performance by Middletown High School. Denny will preside and name highway officials and dignitaries. ceremonies start 5 30 pm from a speakers stand at the east end. police will escort the band from the high school to the bridge site.

Charles R. Hook Armco Thomas J. Herbert New West Middletown Charles W. Denny, Jr Middletown Chamber of Commerce Herbert Denny Middletown

Two Injured In Car Crash Near Middletown Route 73

State patrol reports two injuries in an early crash two miles east of Middletown on Route 73. Driver Thomas I Stewart 22 of Franklin Route 2 said a tire blew out causing loss of control. car hit guard rails overturned. Stewart had forehead and hand lacerations. Ardean Thompson 35 of Sixth St Franklin had possible rib fractures and a sprained ankle. Both treated at Middletown Hospital and released. In another incident, William Stacy 20 of 1707 Glenn Ave suffered minor injuries when his motorcycle was struck at Wilbraham Rd and Oberon Dr. he was treated and released.

Route 73 Middletown Thomas I. Stewart Franklin Route 2 Stewart Ardean Thompson Sixth St Franklin Midletown Hospital William Stacy Glenn Ave Middletown Hospital Stacy Wilbraham Rd Oberon

Safe Is Smashed At Gravel Firm

A safe robbery occurred at Moor man Sand and Gravel Company in Peasttown. Criminals shattered a rear door and window to enter the office. An acetylene torch was used in a failed attempt to burn the safe open before a sledge hammer access gained $32 from the strong box.

Moorman Sand and Gravel Company Peasttown Charles B.walke Butler County Walke

Scout Commissioners Plan Efficiency Analysis Meeting

The Moundbuilders Council commissioners held their first meeting at the Civic Association last night with William Saunders as chairman. Representatives from three districts attended and a troop analysis project to boost efficiency was planned for the coming month. The next gathering will be a supper outing at Camp Hook where the analysis report will be presented.

Moundbuilders Council Civic Association William Saunders Camp Hook

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