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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1948

Page

2

County GOP Rally Opens Campaign Efforts in Butler

Republican activities in Butler County kick off with a Manchester Hotel rally at 7:45 p m headlined by Gov. Thomas J. Herbert. The event precedes a short parade of county candidates traveling from Oxford and Seven Mile to introduce campaign platforms and discuss Herbert administration. Local GOP leaders include Martin A. Coyle and Eu gene Danner.

Butler County Manchester Thomas J. Herbert Martin A. Coyle GOP Seven Mile Oxford Presbyterian Church Cincinnati Carl Rich F. E. Morgan Oxford Republican Club Ed Bath Knights of Pythias Hall Bath GOP County Robert Hillbrand James E. Shollenbarger Hamilton Thomas H. Stubbs Middletown Albert J. Hoffman Clifford A. Buell Carl E. Engel Lewis E. Hirt William H. Shawhan Oscar R. Leiser Fred B. Cramer Common Pleas Court Millville Ross Township Reily Hanover Morgan Townships John Gee Ohio Tom Herbert

Sterling Hollon Fined for DUI in Municipal Court

Sterling Hollon aged 48 of Middle Town Route 3 was fined 100 dollars after being found in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Hollon appeared before Judge Alton H. Combs yesterday following an arrest at 1606 Lafayette Street.

Sterling Hollon Middletown Hollon Alton H. Combs Lafayette St

Akridge Fined for Disorderly Conduct in City Disturbance

James Akridge aged 25 of 1237 Sycamore Street was fined ten dollars after arrest on Eighth Avenue for creating a disturbance.

James Akridge Sycamore St Akridge Eighth Ave

Witness Absence Drops Assault Case in City Court

Alphair Spencer, 24, of 624 Auburn Street, faced assault and battery charges but the case was dismissed after the complaining witness failed to appear in court.

Alphair Spencer Auburn St

Apnex Electric reports nine month profit rise

Apnex Electric Manufacturing Co. announced a net profit of 1,494,312 dollars for the nine months ending September 30, equal to 4.32 dollars per common share. This compares with a year earlier net of 381,206 dollars or 1.10 dollars per share.

Cleveland Apnex Electric Manufacturing Company

Advertising talk urged sensible ad copy by McFee

William McFee told about 60 members of the Dayton Advertising Club at the Biltmore Hotel that advertising must give readers useful information about products or services. He urged avoiding mere ballyhoo and said helping readers buy wisely is the profit secret. He emphasized newspapers magazines and trade papers all require truthful, helpful content.

William McFee Dayton Advertising Club Biltmore Dayton MccFee

Franklin Village Revenue From Meters Tops $1000

Mayor J T Riley reported September meter revenue of 1006.34 plus 398.36 from amusements and admission taxes and 284.50 from special taxes such as traffic fines and building permits. The Village Council authorized bidding for gasoline oil and grease for the rest of the 1948 49 period.

Franklin J.T. Riley

Young Trumpet Player Joins Gene Williams Band in Philadelphia

John Salmon son of Earl and Mrs Sally Salmon of 600 Wikoff St joins Gene Williams Band at the Click in Philadelphia. Salmon, a Middletown High School 1947 graduate, formerly played with Tommy Wills Orchestra locally.

John Salmon Earl Salmon Wikoff St Gene Williams The Click Philadelphia Salmon Middletown High School Tommy Wills

Settlements Reach 490000 in Vet Housing Program

Settlements totaling 490 746 dollars have been paid or corrected in 1 826 houses under the Veterans Emergency Housing Program, with more pending for 1 627 units and investigations continuing on 4 207 units, according to U S Housing Expeditor Tighe E Woods. Local complaints in Middletown were reportedly resolved by contractors.

Tighe E. Woods U. S Middletown C. G. Grist Office of Housing Expeditor Woods Housig Veteran's Administration Office Cincinnati OHE

Miss Lexie Pearl Hardin Obituary

Miss Lexie Pearl Hardin 23 died at 2 45 a m at her home after more than four years illness. Born in Morehead Kentucky she lived in Trenton eight years worked six months for Armco Steel before illness. Survived by mother three brothers and grandparents. Last rites 2 pm Saturday Lane Funeral Home Morehead with burial in Brown Cemetery. Friends may call Mc Coy Leffler Funeral Home Wednesday.

Lexie Pearl Hardin Myrtle Martin North First St Trenton Morehead Cecil Hardin Middletown August Hardin Shelby, O Alfred Hardin Eva Gregory Lane Funeral Home Brown Cemetery Friend McCoy -Leffler

Local barber Nicholas Eliopulos dies at 66 in Middletown

Nicholas Eliopulos 66 a well known barber of 410 Crawford St Middletown died at 3 35 am today in Middletown Hospital after a short illness He had lived in Middletown 42 years and operated his shop there 23 years Surviving wife Effie two sons Ernest Middletown Louis Cincinnati four daughters Eunice Diane Ruth and Mrs Georgia Denadeiros Springfield Ohio and brothers George Middletown Peter and Charles Kalamat Greece Funeral services set for 2 30 pm at Mc Coy Leffler Funeral Home with burial in Woodside Cemetery

Nicholas Eliopulos Crawford St Middletown Hospital Eliopulos Middletown Effie Ernest Louis Cincinnati Eunice Diane Ruth Georgia Denadeiros Springfield George Peter Charles Kalamata Greece McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home Woodside Cemetery

Dedication of West Middletown Bridge Set for 5 30 PM

Gov. Thomas J. Herbert will arrive in Middletown to dedicate the new West Middletown bridge at 5 30 this evening. The dedication includes a motorcade from the Manchester Hotel led by the Middletown High School band and features remarks by C W Denny Jr and Armco director Charles R Hook before a ribbon cutting. The event marks the end of a long effort to replace a hazardous crossing.

Thomas J. Herbert Middletown West Middletown Middletown High School Manchester C., W. Denny Jr Visintine Company Denny Charles R. Hook Armcosteel Corporation Herbert Butler County Middletown Journal Frank J. Lausche State Highway Department Journal

Funeral services for John Class in Dayton Wednesday

Funeral services for John Class 76 of Dayton brother of Middletown Street Superintendent George Class will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Witmer S Brothers funeral home in Dayton. Mr Class a native of near Middletown died Saturday. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Hamilton.

John Class Dayton Middletown Street George Class Witmer S Brothers Class Middletown Greenwood Cemetery Hamilton

Infant Walters rites set for Wednesday in Middletown

Services for infant son of Mr and Mrs Linville Walters of Michael Road West Middletown will begin at 2 30 p m Wednesday at the residence Burial will follow in Middletown Cemetery Wilson Funeral Home handles arrangements The infant died at Middletown Hospital at 5 00 a m today

Walters Linville Walters Michael Rd West Middletown Middletown Hospital Middletown Cemetery Wilson Funeral Home

Last rites set for Mrs Minnie B Hughes

Mrs Minnie B Hughes 58 died Sunday at home 706 Eighteenth Ave. Funeral at 2 p m Thursday Union Baptist Church Rev R L Robinson officiating. Body to be sent to Birmingham Alabama for interment at Shadylawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p m Wednesday.

Minnie B. Hughes Eighteenth Ave Union Baptist Church R. L. Robinson Birmingham Ala Shadylawn

Ward Received by Mrs D R Baker

A ward has been received here by Mrs D. R. Baker of the local household, with details indicating a formal handover or custody arrangement. The note records the party involved and the recipient's name for archival tracking.

D. R. Baker The

Funeral services set for Theodore S. Vradelis 83

Funeral services for Theodore S. Vradelis 83 who died Monday in Dayton will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home and at 2 30 p.m. at the Greek Orthodox Church. Burial will follow at Woodside Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home from 7 to 10 p.m. today and Wednesday until service time.

Theodore S. Vradelis Dayton McCoy - Leffler Greek Orthodox Church Woodside Cemetery

Miss Mary Drake Rites Set In Lebanon

Miss Mary Drake 79 lifelong Lebanon resident died at her Warren Street home after an extended illness. She was active in East Baptist Church. Last rites will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oswald Funeral Home with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Survived by several nieces and nephews.

Lebanon Mary Drake Warren St Drake East Baptist Church Oswald Lebanon Cemetery

Franklin businessman Fred S. Bone dies at 75

Fred S. Bone of Franklin died at 4 30 p m Tuesday at his home 527 South Main Street. He worked with Anglesby Funeral Home and was a Lebanon native and Masonic Lodge member. Surviving: wife Lydie daughter Mrs Thomas Hutchinson and grandsons Robert and Jack, all of Franklin. Services Thursday 230 p m at Anglesby Funeral Home conducted by Rev William J Hannum. Burial in Lebanon cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Franklin Fred S. Bone South Main St Anglesby Funeral Home William J. Hannum Lebanon Cemetery Friend

Carpenter Chalmers Taulbee Dies. Rites Planned in Ky

Services for Chalmers S Taulbee 22 a South Lebanon carpenter who died yesterday will be held in Wolfe County Kentucky on Wednesday He is survived by his mother and several brothers.

Lebanon Chalmers S. Taulbee South Wolfe County

Manager Named To Ohio Service Office

P F Johnson manager of the Ohio State Employment Service office was elected president of the Ohio Association of Public Employment Services at the annual convention in Columbus. Frank Collopy spoke at a dinner at Fort Hayes Army and Navy Club. Victor Christgau of Minnesota addressed the banquet at the Deshler Wallick Hotel. Johnson succeeds Ralph Gable of Columbus as head amid about 200 attendees from Ohio employment offices.

P. F. Johnson Ohio State Employment Service Ohio Association of Public Employment Services Columbus Frank Collopy BUC Army and Navy Club Fort Hayes Victor Christgau Division of Employment and Security of Minnesota Deshler-Wallick Johnson Ralph Gabele

Cyril Gordon Is Taken To Ohio Prison

Cyril Gordon, 27, convicted of first degree murder of Morris Abbott, 46, a Reily Township farmer, was en route to Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus with Sheriff Charles B. Walke and Deputy Eldon Peters. Gordon, sentenced to life, said he would write if he had anything to say.

Hamilton Cyril On Gordon Morris Abbott Reily Ohio Columbus Charles B. Walke Eldon Peters Fred B. Cramer Gordon

Two Guys From Texas and More At Local Theaters

Paramount features Dennis Morgan and Jack Carson in Two Guys From Texas with showings at 1 15, 3 25, 5 35, 8 45 and 9 55 p.m. Also Secret Beyond the Door stars Joan Bennett and Michael Redgrave at 1 25, 4 55 and 8 20 p.m. Mr Peabody and the Mermaid with William Powell and Ann Blyth at 3 10, 6 35 and 10 p.m. Strand presents Sutter's Gold with Edward Arnold and Binnie Barnes at 1 35, 5 00 and 8 25 p.m. Also Seven Sinners with John Wayne and Marlene Dietrich at 3 15, 6 40 and 10 p.m. Dixie Cruise-In offers South of Tahiti with Maria Montez and Brian Donlevy at 7 10 and 10 15 p.m. Way Out West features Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy at 8 45 p.m.

Paramount Texas Dennis Morgan Jack Carson Joan Bennett Michael Redgrave Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid William Powell Ann Blythe Strand Edward Arnold Binnie Barnes John Wayne Marlene Dietrich Maria Montez Brian Donlevy Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy

Scouting Leaders To Meet Wednesday

The Girl Scout Leaders Association will hold its October meeting on Wednesday October 20 at 8 p m instead of the following week. President Mrs Ray Bunnell said the early date is to allow leaders to attend the regional conference in Columbus from October 27 to 29.

Girl Scout Leaders’ Association Ray Bunnell Bunnell Columbus

Sandusky considers ban on sex crime themed comic books

The Sandusky City Commission discusses proposed legislation to prohibit the sale of comic books that depict sex or crime. The measure aims to curb content deemed unsuitable for minors and would regulate local retail practices.

Sandusky, O The Sandusky City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Manchester Hotel Eugene Danner Howe Motor Co George M. Hill Armco Steel Corporation Lincoln School Association Hill Advertising Club K of C Knight of St. John Knight of Columbus Hall Bud Lawson Denisi Daily Nook Frank's Place Elame News Ted’s Tee’s Restaurant John Schwartz Grocery Lyla Zao Ee Miss Pearl Hardin J. R. Palmer Mansfield Baker Minnie Hughes Fnc North Broad Street Theodore Vradelis Miss Mary Drake Robert Chamberlain Glencoe Ave Lincoln-Mercury, Inc Roselawn Ohio Service Louis F. Jones Central Ave Capital Finance Corp Cyril Gordon Marie Conn Abbott Marysville Reformatory Armstrong Butler John Dobrozsi, Jr General Insurance Bellemonte ST Ralston Paint Store, Inc NHITE EE Duneral Broad Street First Ave Middole Town COAR Blue Cross the Hospitals. OF Sats Ul and Hospital Care Corporation Borden
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