Four-Fold Program To Guard Freedoms Urged By Benson
Dr. George S. Benson president of Harding College urged in an American Legion audience a four point plan to protect American freedoms. He called for outlawing the Communist Party in the United States and reclaiming purse strings in Congress, electing good leaders at all levels, and fortifying youth against Communist propaganda. Benson warned of a westward decline and warned that only strong nationhood can sustain freedom.
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Benson
George S. Benson
Harding College
Congress
Seargy
Ark
American Legion
Legion Post
United States
Greece
Rome
Great Britain
Uni
Russia
de Ber
Communist Party
Red
Whittaker Chambers
Louis Budenz
White House
House of Representatives
Clirnate
Ray Sloane
Post 218
Plumber William McGonigle Stricken At Home
William McGonigle a 63 year old well known plumber of 228 Park Street was slightly improved after admission to Middletown Hospital following an asthmatic condition. The Fire Department emergency squad assisted him at his residence at 9 10 p m yesterday and a physician ordered hospital care.
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William McGonigle
Park St
Middletown Hospital
Fire Department
Truman Likely to Visit Middletown October 31
Local Democratic leaders say chances are good that President Truman will halt in Middletown on October 31 en route from Detroit to Cincinnati. He plans to speak in Dayton the same day after a stop in Detroit and before another talk in Cincinnati. A brief Middletown appearance could give residents about 15 minutes to hear him. The last local stop was Hamilton in 1944 when he was vice president with FDR.
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Truman
Middletown
Dayton
Detroit
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Fdr
Woman Agent Observes 20th Year On Job
Mrs. Esther M. Nessler of Middletown earned a commendation from Lincoln National Life Insurance Co for twenty years as a life underwriter. Ten years were in Middletown, ten from the Ft. Wayne home office. She has passed four of five exams for Chartered Life Underwriter and has won many awards from her company.
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Esther M. Nessler
Stanley Sr
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Middletown
Nessler
Chartered Life Underwriter
American College of Life Underwriters
S. S. Huebner
Wharton School of Finance
Richard W. Aggert
Cincinnati
Warmer Friday Seen But Frost Will Precede It
Cold air pockets bring frost across Middle Town with 30 degree chances tonight before warmer Friday. Frosty rooftops observed this morning as 3 a.m. lows were 36, while 9:13 a.m. reading reached 41. Today max expected near 50 with night and Friday forecast fair.
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Middletown
Saw And Sander Reported Stolen
Albert Creekbaum reports a power saw valued at 110 dollars and an electric sander valued at 18 dollars stolen over the past week. William Peck reports a sport coat valued at 10 dollars taken earlier this week. Mrs. Rose Mehl reports a bill fold with 18 dollars. Foland Oswalt reports a grown and white coat stolen Tuesday night.
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Albert Creekbaum
Eaton St
Creekbaum
William Peck
Lafayette Ave
Rose Mehl
North Ave
Foland Oswalt
Curtis St
City Sells $1 470 000 In Improvement Bonds
The Middletown City Commission sold 1 470 000 in public improvement bonds to First National Bank of Chicago, which bid 1 486 710 40 with a premium of 16 710 40. Interest ranges from 1 3 4 to 2 25 percent depending on issue. Sale praised as favorable and below Dow Jones averages.
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First National Bank of Chicago
H. W. Starick
Chicago
Starick
Harry Newlin
Middletown
Gray Ladies Launch Drive for Red Cross Volunteers
The Middletown Gray Ladies start a 10 day recruitment drive for the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dayton. Recruits aged 21 to 55 with doctors' health statements will serve Fridays in roles such as occupational therapy library service personal care and escort support. transportation is provided by the Red Cross.
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Gray Ladies
Middletown
At The Movies Showings for Paramount and Strand
Paramount Thursday and Friday show Mon tana Territory at 1 20 2 55 3 30 and Rainbow Round My Shoulder at 2 25 5 00 7 40 10 15 p m Strand Thursday Yukon Gold at 1 30 3 55 6 25 8 50 p m Gold Fever at 2 50 5 15 7 45 10 10 p m Friday Rodeo King andSenorita at 1 15 3 45 6 35 p m Stronghold at 2 20 7 50 10 30 p m
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Montana Territory
Yukon
Rodeo King and Senorita
More Chlorine Added To Stop Red Water
W H Shawhan director of public utilities announced a new method of chlorinating the water supply to address the red water issue. From now until next Tuesday the extra chlorine may create a taste and odor but is harmless. The first full strength application was made yesterday to avoid Monday wash day. Winterizing fire hydrants will begin next week with each hydrant in the city and county area flushed and oiled to ensure winter operation.
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W. H. Shawhan
Public Utilities
Shawhan
Absentee Ballots Totals In Middletown Election
Middletown reports 365 absentee ballots cast with 254 from soldiers and 111 from civilians living more than ten miles from their precinct. Officials call the total unusually large as applications continue. Soldiers must return ballots by noon election day. civilians by noon four days before.
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Middletown
Teachers Ready To Name Three OLA Delegates
Middletown teachers will elect three delegates for the Ohio Education Association annual meeting to be held December 18 19 and 20 in Columbus. Candidates include D R Baker Mabel Eldridge Clyde Yocom Betty Fay Donna Smith and Harry Phillips. Ballots were mailed with a deadline of noon October 23. results will be announced soon.
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Middletown
Ohio Education Association
Wade E. Miller
Columbus
D. R. Baker
Lemeng Mancipal
Mabel Eldridge
Clyde Yocom
Roosevelt Junior High
Betty Fay
Wilson School
Donna Smith
Garfield School
Harry Phillips
McKinley Junior High
L. J. Ragland
Alma Kinnett
Kathrine Roudebush
Miller
Model Plane Club Opens Session Tonight
The Model Plane Club sponsored by Golden Helmet Post of the VFW meets at 7 p.m. today in the Commercial Building for its first session. Children ages 10 to 17 and parents are invited, with meetings set for every Thursday afternoon. VFW supplies part of the materials and equipment under directors Jim South, Robert Bailey and Robert Schenck.
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Golden Helmet Post
VFW
Jim South
Robert Bailey
Robert Schenck
Queen's Portrait to Appear on New Stamps in Months
In the House of Commons an official statement says Queen Elizabeth's portrait will be featured on the first stamps of her reign within the next three months marking a royal commemorative issue.
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London
Elizabeth
House of Commons
Three Hurt In Mishap In Middletown Area
A two car collision on Jefferson Road near Middletown injured three people and led to driver Earsel Middleton being fined five dollars and costs for failing to yield. Injured were Middleton with a sprained hip and two occupants of the other car, while several others faced speeding and traffic violations announced by local officials.
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Dletown
Jefferson Rd
Middletown
Corporation
Earsel Middleton
Sharkey
State Highway Patrol
Squire J. E. Jackson
Middleton
Murphy Hensley
Glenn Ave
Harlan Hensley
Wesley Smith
Middletown Hospital
First Methodist Solicitors Meet About Building Fund Drive
Two hundred building fund workers of the First Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 p m today to plan a one day campaign to raise 192 600 for new educational facilities. E J Goldschmidt chairs the solicitation effort to support youth and children. A Sunday drive will follow the 10 30 service with a light buffet lunch and visits to members for pledges.
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First Methodist Church
E. J. Goldschmidt
Goldschmidt
Tax Office Busy On Deadline Day
The Middletown tax office had a busy deadline day as workers tally receipts received by mail. Deputy Butler County Treasurer Carl Wedekind said figures will not be available until the totals are completed.
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Middletown
Carl Wedekind
Butler County
Wedekind
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