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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1955
Page
15
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation backs a penny per pack cigarette tax to retire a $150 million constitutional bond issue for capital improvements. Funds would support public schools state universities and mental hospitals, with no rise in property taxes.
Dr Arch D Harvey county health chief announced a second round of polio vaccine will be given in late October or early November after arrival from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Eligible are first and second graders who had the first shot last spring, now reclassified as second and third graders. Parents must sign a new consent form as distributed through the school system.
Elza Scott of Waynesville was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Mayor William Fraser on an intoxication charge.
Warren County draft clerk Mrs. Marjorie Revenaugh reports six registrants deemed delinquent after mail delivery failed. Names and last addresses filed: Jack M. Chapman Waynesville Dewey Books Harrison E. Taylor Lee Vaughn Ulysses Holbrook Franklin and Van D Barnhart Lebanon. Citizens with info urged to contact the board.
In the Dayton Springfield region milk sales increased last month aiding a 16 cent rise in the producer gross blend price to 4.22 per hundredweight for Grade A milk testing 3.5 percent butterfat. Federal Milk Order 71 officials noted total market receipts of 25,943,368 pounds and a 5 percent year over year gain, with bottled milk up 11 percent.
Franklin special report notes Jo-Ba-Lena Garden Club to install new officers at tomorrow's 1 30 meeting at Mrs William Cluxton's home A talk on house plants and care by Mrs Robert Parker followed by a plant exchange.
Betty Jean Lindley of 3700 Hamilton Richmond Road near Hamilton has been chosen as the outstanding 4-H junior member in Butler County. The selection cites her county fair exhibit, nine completed projects, club activity over five years, and strong school and community involvement. She is treasurer of her class and a majorette in the school band. Sponsor of the trophy is Robert LaBoiteaux.
The Lebanon Drama Guild delays its season opener “Bell, Book, and Candle” from Oct. 18 at Harmon Hall to November. Other titles for the season include “Outward Bound” and “The Tender Trap.” Membership progress is strong under Katherine Kaufman and Marjorie Herrick with participation in plays and access to all three productions.
Local police cited Mrs. Mattie Ayers of Lexington Kentucky on a reckless driving charge. She was fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor William Fraser.
A church party at the Methodist Church Friday night ended the Red and Blue sides contest with the Reds entertaining after losing the competition. Beverly Cogan hosted the Springboro Senior Scouts meeting, with a second gathering Oct 10 at her home to discuss fund raising for a trip.
Mrs Eva South of Batavia visited the Nunn home where Mrs iNunn hosted a stork shower in the gathering. The event celebrated expectant mothers with fellowship and gifts.
The Trenton School variety show is sponsored by the senior class and directed by Mrs. Franc is Brelsford and Mrs. Thomas Gorman. A Halloween carnival by the PTA and student council is set for Friday night, Oct. 28, followed by a junior class steak supper on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Mr and Mrs John Jacquart attended a barbecue dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Burns Taber in Jacksonburg. Mr and Mrs Ralph Boxwell with Dr and Mrs Latcher of Middletown attended the Illinois Ohio State football game in Columbus recently.
Mrs Grace White visited recently with her grandmother Mrs Annie Rubles at Dreyfuss Kentucky. Mr and Mrs Herman Leight of Syracuse New York spent a weekend with Bernice and Carolyn Light. Mr and Mrs Laurence Rhoads visited Mrs Sarah Hollon and daughter. Mr and Mrs Raymond Powers and daughter of Kentucky visited Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Herman Beltz.
Mr and Mrs Herman Beltz had dinner with Mr and Mrs Burgin Collier in Middletown. Mr and Mrs Charles Reedy of Germantown called on Mr and Mrs Anna Blackburn. Mrs Stanley Hirschbach met Ralph Knox in Middletown on Tuesday.
Reports of nationalist attacks in Algeria reach Paris as the National Assembly weighs Premier Edgar Faure's fate. Rebels ambush a bus and siege the town of Stora near Philippeville. Sailors rush to bolster defenses. Debates loom on Faure's reform program amid Algeria policy pressure.
The Salvation Army Sunday School and Home League will host a Halloween party on Wednesday October 26 in Miltonville. Mrs Johnnie Schmutz of Glendale visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Shrout.
The Interstate Commerce Commission kept the 1952 rail freight increases of 12 to 15 percent in effect past December 31, folding the hikes into the permanent rate structure. Railroads argued drops would hurt finances. coal and other shippers urged expiration. Nine commissioners approved with two not participating and no dissents.
Washington will be evacuated at the first civil defense probable warning as other cities may wait for clearer word. Navy Cmdr. Edward L. Beach said the automatic evacuation for the capital is in a secret National Security Council directive approved by the President.
In Warren County last month new car and truck sales tapered from August. Beckett reports 265 units listed versus 282 prior month and 151 year ago. Titles issued 1715, mortgages filed near $580000, cancellations 631, and 829 mortgage-related records filed.
Robert and Laurence Weidle of Trenton visited Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hirschbach.
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