Season's First Frost Hits Community and Area
Middletown recorded its season's first frost with a low near 28 degrees at 4 a.m. as a windy cold snap moved from the plains toward the Atlantic coast. The day saw a 45 degree high at 9:30 a.m. and a 30 degree midnight mark, with forecast calls for freezing temperatures tonight and a gradual warmup Tuesday. Across the region, city and state readings included Nashville 29, Minneapolis 30, Chicago 23, and Lake Michigan snow showers, underscoring a broad early-season cold spell and travel hazards from slush on highways.
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Middletown
Atlantic
Nashville
Tenn
Texas
Minneapolis
Minn
Bismarck
N. D
Lake Michigan
Lake Erie
South Bend
Ind
Cleveland
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Traverse City
Mt. Summit
Oakland
Maryland
Elkins
Beckley
W. Va
Uniontown
Minnnesota
Dakotas
Plains
Chicago
Midwest
Evansville
Indianapolis
Springfield, Ill
Effingham
Oxford Kiwanians Hear GOP Candidate
Thomas H. Stubbs former Middletown prosecuting attorney and Republican candidate for Butler County prosecutor spoke at the Oxford Kiwanis luncheon stressing that good government starts locally and that the prosecutor's office plays a key role in enforcing state and national laws at city township and county levels.
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Thomas H. Stubbs
Middletown
Butler County
Oxford Kiwanis Club
Stubbs
GOP
Cold snap hits many cities with lows in the 30s
Temperatures across the South and Midwest show a mix of 30s and 40s with scattered snow in northern Ohio. Elyria, Cleveland, and Chardon reported light snow late last night, while Columbus may reach 30 today and 28 tomorrow. A cold mass from Canada drives the unsettled pattern. The Rev. Alexander John Forsyth, an English divine, invented the percussion principle in firearms in 1807.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Elyria
Chardon
Columbus
Pine
Canada
Midwest
Great Lakes
Alexander John Forsyth
Mrs Minnie Hughes Obituary Notice in Alabama Roots
Mrs Minnie B Hughes 58 died 2 55 am Sunday at 706 Fifteenth Ave after a week illness Born Greensville Alabama March 4 1890 active Union Baptist Church Survived by husband Millard daughter Jennie Henderson five sisters Jennie Zigler Marhinnie Warren Alice Goldson Cora Jordan Ethel Cates three grandchildren two great grandchildren Funeral arrangements pending at Riggs Funeral Home
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Minnie B. Hughes
Fighteenth Ave
Greensville
Ala
Hughes
Union Baptist Church
Millard
Jennie Henderson
Birmingham
Jennie Zigler
Greenville
Marhinnie Warren
Oxford
Alice Goldson
Cora Jordan
Alabama
Ethel Cates
Riggs Funeral Home
Death of John Class 76 Dayton Blacksmith Shop Owner
John Class 76 of Dayton died Saturday at his daughter's home after months of illness. He born Route 4 Rockdale Road, long-time Amanda blacksmith, later Dayton salesman. Survived by sister Mrs. Stephen Douglas of Helena Mont and brother George Class. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. in Dayton with Greenwood Cemetery Hamilton burial.
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John Class
Dayton
George Class
Walter Warner
Mr. Class
Route 4
Rockdale Rd
Amanda
Middletown
Stephen Douglas
Helena
Mont
Greenwood Cemetery
Hamilton
Death of Arthur L. Gividen in Indianapolis
Arthur L. Gividen, 37, former Middletown resident, died at 9 15 a m Sunday in Fort Benjamin Harrison Hospital Indianapolis. He lived at 43 South Broad Street before moving to Indianapolis two years ago. Survived by son Joseph and daughter Doris Louise, both of Hazelgreen Kentucky, three brothers Joseph Middletown Virgil Chicago Noble Ruthven Ta and two sisters Mrs Frank Rodg ers and Mrs Douglas Staley Middletown. Services 2 30 p m Wednesday at Mc Coy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev H H Jung officiating. Burial in soldiers plot Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call 4 10 p m Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Arthur L. Gividen
Middletown
Fort Benjamin
Indianapolis
Gividen
South Broad St
Joseph
Doris Louise
Hazelgreen
Virgil
Chicago
Noble
Ruthven
Frank Rodgers
Douglas Staley
McCoy-Lefffer
H. H. Jung
Woodside Cemetery
Death of Carmine Carrozza Middletown Veteran
Carmine Carrozza 55 of 907 Centenniel Ave died 4 p m Sunday at Dayton Veterans Hospital. Born in Italy he came to Middletown 38 years ago and since 1926 worked for Armco. Survived by Rosa his widow six sons Samuel Anthony John Oscar Raymond Christopher three daughters Charlene Dorothy Judy two grandchildren. Last rites 9:30 a m Thursday at St Johns Catholic Church burial Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p m Tuesday at home until service time.
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Carmine Carrozza
Centenniel Ave
Dayton Veterans Hospital
Italy
Mr. Carrozza
Middletown
Armco
Rosa
Samuel
Anthony
John
Oscar
Raymond
Christopher
Charlene
Dorothy
Judy
St. John’s Catholic Church
Woodside Cemetery
Greek immigrant Theodore Vradelis dies at 83 in Dayton
Theodore Vradelis 83 died at his son Thomas's Dayton home at 4 30 today after a year long illness. A native of Greece he came to Middletown in 1923 and retired eight months ago, with sons in the local appliance business. Survived by five sons James Thomas Nathaniel Peter Stavros one daughter Mrs Flores Floridis and twelve grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are complete at the McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.
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Theodore S. Vradelis
Thomas
Dayton
Middletown
Pet
Greece
Vradelis
James
Nathaniel
Peter
Stavros
Flores Floridis
McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home
Mount Rites Held For Franklin Farmer
Thomas A. Mount 57, farmer and former Franklin resident, died at 10 p.m. Saturday at his home on Indian Riffle Rd near Dayton after three years of failing health. Survived by his widow May McCabe Mount and three sons John of Columbus William of Miamisburg and Eldon of Dayton.
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Franklin
Thomas A. Mount
Indian Riffle Rd
Dayton
Middletown Civic Association names drive committees
The 25th anniversary membership drive for Middletown Civic Association, November 8-19, is led by D. G. Doll as general chair. Harold Jones heads public relations to raise 830,000, with H. W. Wricht Don Lyons and Knight Goodman assisting. The speakers bureau is led by Rev S H Garvin with Dr R F Pieters Mrs R F Pieters Rev H H Jung and others.
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Middletown
City Engineer Completes Map Of Depot Plan
City engineer R A Pochel said a map showing a proposed depot location between Sherman and Wayne Aves with access routes would be handed to the Transportation Development Committee this afternoon or tomorrow. The plan includes an underpass linking Lp Ave to Fairmount, requiring rerouting Baltimore and Ohio tracks and leaving a strip for north side homes, plus a large rear parking area. The depot site lies in a nonbuilt area aimed at easing traffic around the current Charles St depot.
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Transportation Development Committee
R. A. Pochel
Sherman
Wayne Aves
Lp Ave
Fairmount J
Russell Stabler
Baltimore and Ohio
Sherman Ave
Wayne Ave
Pochel
George Shafer
Francis Carmody
Carmody
Charles St
Central Ave
Monroe Parents To Meet Tuesday
Monroe The Monroe Parents Club will meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the Monroe School auditorium. All parents of elementary and high school students are urged to attend. The Monroe band will present a musical program. Burns of Oregonia and Herman of Indian Lake are among relatives listed. Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery Franklin.
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Monroe
Monroe Parents Club
Monroe Band
Deaths Saturday in Beverly Hills AP report
William H. Dodge, 68, publisher of the Sacramento Call and former president and general manager of the Central States group of the Scripps Howard Newspapers, dies Saturday in Beverly Hills, California.
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Associated Press
Beverly Hills
Calif
William H. Dodge
Sacramento
Onian
Central States
Scripps- Howard Newspapers
Notable church, corporate and literary figures die
Chicago Archbishop Francis J. L. Beckman 72 former head of the Dubuque archdiocese born in Cincinnati. Pittsburgh’s David Garrett Kerr 84 retired U S Steel VP and Carnegie partner. New York’s Royal Cortissoz 79 longtime art critic for the Tribune and Herald Tribune.
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Chicago
Francis J. L. Beckman
Dubuque, Ia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
David Garrett Kerr
U. S. Steel Corporation
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Roya) Cortissoz
New York Tribune
New York Herald Tribune
Carnival success reported by Sportsmen club
The Sportsmen's Carnival was a huge success despite bad weather. About 25 000 food servings were served over four days as crowds surged to the clubhouse. Concessions moved indoors due to mud while a wrecker aided motorists. a first aid tent and ambulance operated throughout. The club plans a New Year's Eve dinner and dance for members and guests.
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Joe Blose
Blose
Overseas Relief Group Meeting Promotes Rural Food Campaign
The Rev J E Amstutz of Trenton Mennonite Church calls a gathering of ministers and groups to plan a Butler County drive for Overseas Rural Pro gram with support from Catholic Rural Life Church World Service and Lutheran World Relief. The state association director will speak and assist in organizing the effort.
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J. E. Amstutz
Trenton Mennonite Church
Butler County
Christian Rural Overseas Program
YMCA
Catholic Rural Life
Church World Service
Lutheran World Relief
State Association
Campaign For Overseas Food Relief
Jacot Improves After Admission To Middletown Hospital
D. W. Jacot, once in serious condition after Thursday admission to Middletown Hospital, was reported improving this morning. Jacot serves as principal of Lincoln and Sherman elementary schools and is a former recreation director.
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Jacot
D. W. Jacot
Middletown Hospital
Lincoln and
Sherman
Parole Granted for Gilbert Turpin in Butler County Case
Gilbert Turpin of Butler County is granted parole while still serving a man slaughter sentence. The action affects a group of detainees up for review.
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Gilbert Turpin
Butler County
Judge Addresses NAACP Gathering in Middletown Church
Judge Fred B. Cramer told the Middletown NAACP meeting at Mt Zion Baptist Church that the Common Pleas Court is the county’s trial court and closest to the people. He said judges serve all people by interpreting laws and that justice prevails when judges are fair capable and diligent.
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Common Pleas Court
Fred B. Cramer
Middletown
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Cramer
Ohio Kiwanis Session Opens in Dayton
The 1948 Ohio Kiwanis District session opened yesterday in Dayton with Middletown Kiwanis representatives Harold L. Young David T. Selvar and Howard A. Murray among over 160 clubs. The program features Kiwanis International trustees Lee F. Campbell and Al R. Cox plus Edmund F. Arras. Robert F. Hill Columbus will preside as the convention covers committee conferences plans for the year and officer elections. Campbell will serve as Kiwanis International’s official representative at the convention. He has led Middlesboro Chamber of Commerce and taught at Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate Tennessee.
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Middletown
Dayton
Harold L. Young
David T. Selvar
Howard A. Murray
Kiwanis International
Lee F. Campbell
Merchant
Middlesboro
al R. Cox
Canton
Edmund F. Arras
Columbus Realtor
Community Service Organization
Robert F. Hill
Columbus
Ohio Kiwanis District
Campbell
At the Movies Paramount and Strand Programs
Paramount shows Two Guys From Texas with Dennis Morgan and Jack Carson at 1:15 3:25 5:35 7:45 and 9:55 p m Monday and Tuesday. Strand screens Emperor Waltz with Bing Crosby and Joan Fontaine at 2:45 7:15 and 9:15 p m plus Man Of Evils with James Mason and Phyllis Calvert at 1:15 4:40 and 8:10 p m. Tuesday features Sutter's Gold with Edward Arnold and Binnie Barnes at 1:35 5 and 8:25 p m and Seven Sinners with John Wayne and Marlene Dietrich at 3:15 6:40 and 10 p m. Dixie Cruise-In presents Til The End Of Time with Dorothy McGuire and Guy Madison at 7:35 and 10:05 p m.
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Texas
Dennis Morgan
Jack Carson
Bing Crosby
Joan Fontaine
James Mason
Phyllis Calvert
Edward Arnold
Binnie Barnes
John Wayne
Marlene Dietrich
Dixie Cruise
Dorothy McGuire
Guy Madison
Paroles Granted by Mansfield Reformatory
Mansfield Reformatory has granted paroles effective January 4. The release details provide that multiple inmates receive parole and begin supervised freedom on the noted date. The action reflects ongoing parole decisions and the facility's rehabilitation efforts.
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Mansfield Reformatory
FASTEETH Powder Keeps Dentures From Slipping
FASTEETH is an improved alkaline powder sprinkled on upper or lower plates to prevent teeth from sliding or rocking. It holds dentures more securely with no gummy taste and reduces plate odor. Available at drug stores.
NALC Delegates Head for Home After Florida Convention
Local delegates to the National Association of Letter Carriers began their return trip yesterday noon from Florida. Elza Abraham reports LaVerne Knox was selected and initiated into the Shriners of the Letter Carriers. Other attendees include James Layer Chester Hollenbaugh and Harry Carter.
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National Association of Letter Carriers
Florida
Elza Abraham
LaVerne Knox
Southwest
Ohio
Shriners of the Letter Carriers
Army to Demonstrate New Recoilless Gun at Camp
The Army will showcase its new recoilless .75 caliber shoulder type cannon at a contact camp next weekend for former military personnel. It will not be fired due to limited space.
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Akron. O
Extraordinary by mail plant offer from Owen Nurseries
A historical advertisement promotes mail order shrubs and blooming plants in varied colors including blues pinks and whites. Budded stock ready for spring, offers C O D, 10 cent postage, and bulk pricing. Includes a free exotic fragrant bulb with $1.90 order or full refund if not satisfied. Bloomington Illinois based Owen Nurseries Dept. 501 K. Clip this Adv. 1.
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C.O.D
Owen Nurses
Dept
Bloomington
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