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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1950

Page

2

Two Drivers Held After Route 25 Collision

Two drivers were charged with operating under the influence after a center-line two car crash on Route 25 south of Miamisburg. Troy Beltz and Charles Isaacs face hearings in Miamisburg Municipal Court next week. Injured were Nellie Isaacs 22 Geraldine Tillson 24 and Beltz with treatment at Miami Valley Hospital. A second accident at Glenn Ave and Finley St in Rolling Mill Park left Ruby Richardson 22 with a fractured clavicle and forehead cuts. Patterson 22 was charged with failure to yield the right of way. The injured rider was taken to Middletown Hospital.

H. E. Voelker Miamisburg Troy E. Beltz Charles E. Isaacs Franklin Nellie Isaacs Geraldine Tillson Montgomery St Beltz Miami Valley Hospital Brough Ambulance Glenn Ave Finley St Rolling Mill Park Ruby Richardson Robert Patterson Patterson Troy Baker Middletown Hospital

Cincinnati Man Fined and Licenses Revoked for DUI

William Earl Redman 37 of Cincinnati was fined 100 and costs and his license revoked for six months after operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He appeared yesterday in Municipal Court before Judge Alton Combs. Dayton man Junior Stafford 23 was fined 100 and costs for physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated.

William Earl Redman Race St Cincinnati Redman Alton Combs Junior Stafford Tenth Ave Dayton

At the Movies Paramount Showings This Weekend

Saturday schedule lists D O A starring Edmund OBrien and Pamela Britton at 1 30 PM 4 55 PM and 8 25 PM and Tripoli starring John Payne and Maureen OHer a at 2 50 PM 6 20 PM and 9 45 PM Sunday Copper Canyon with Ray Milland and Hedy Lamarr at 1 45 PM 3 45 PM 5 45 PM 7 45 PM and 9 45 PM

Paramount D.O.A Edmund O'Brien Pamela Britton Tripoli John Payne Maureen O'Hara Copper Canyon Ray Millar Hedy Lamarr

Strand Shows Barricade with Ruth Roman and Dane Clark

Saturday screenings include Barricade at 3:45, 7 and 10:15 p.m. with Ruth Roman and Dane Clark. Also Mark of the Lash features Lash LaRue and Al St. John at 2:40, 5:50, and 9:10 p.m. Sunday brings Roy Acuff to the stage at 2:45, 5, 7:25 and 9:30 p.m. Traveling Salesman with Joan Davis plays at 1:15, 3:30, 5:50, 8:10 and 10:15 p.m.

Strand Ruth Roman Dane Clark Mark of the Lash Lash LaRue al St. John Roy Acuff Joan Davis

Colonial Showings of So Young So Bad Feature Katherine McLeod

The Colonial screens So Young So Bad with Katherine McLeod in multiple daily showings at 1:15, 3, 4:40, 6:30, 8:20 and 10 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Katherine McLeod

Charles Hook Renamed To Industry Board

Charles R. Hook, chairman of Armco Steel Corp, was reelected a board member of the National Industrial Conference Board Inc for a one year term at the Board's 316th meeting in New York City. Hook has served since his first term began in 1931. The Conference Board, started in 1916, is a nonprofit facts finding organization supported by over 3,000 business concerns and other entities.

Charles R. Hook Armco Steel Corporation National Industrial Conference Board, Inc New York City Hook

Shell Station Ransacked on Broad Street

The Shell Service Station at Broad Street and Tytus Avenue was broken into last night. About $5 in half-dollars and various items including seven leather billfolds, two hood ornaments, five flashlights, two tail pipe cans, visors, and clearance lights were stolen. The break-in occurred between midnight and 7 am, with a broken overhead door pane observed. Officers Dan Pelfrey and Larry White noted the incident appeared likely the work of juveniles.

Broad St Tytus Ave George Latham Carolina St Dan Pelfrey Larry White

Obituary: Florencene Wright Dies at 1 45 PM

Florencene Wright one day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Levi Weight died at 1 45 PM yesterday at 1623 Garfield residence. She is survived by brother Vera Eugene sister Terlene grandparents Odell Riley and Ned Moore. Graveside services held today at Woodside Cemetery. Maxberry Funeral Home arranged.

Florencene Wright Levi Weight Vera Eugene Terlene Odell Riley Ned Moore Woodside Cemetery Maxberry Funeral Home

Death of Mrs Armina McIntosh at 74 in Lexington

Ward reports the death of Mrs Armina McIntosh aged 74 from a heart attack at her Lexington home Thursday. She is survived by her husband George five sons Arch Jerry Cai Ted and Fred all of Middletown and Lexington and two daughters Mrs Henry Kelly and Mrs Benton Blanton of Lexington. Services and burial are planned for Monday afternoon in Lexington with interment to follow.

Ward Armina McIntosh Lexington George Arch Jerry Cai Middletown Ted Fred Henry Kelly Benton Blanton

Rafael Guastavino Dies Architect Of Timbral Arch Legacy

Rafael Guastavino 78 longtime architect and engineer died at Bay Shore New York. He originated the Timbral Arch used in the Cathedral of St John the Divine and other notable buildings. Born in Spain his work shaped modern arch construction.

Associated Press Bay Shore N. Y Rafael Guastavino New York City Spain

FBI probes man over 12 auto license plates found

FBI agents question a man in Zanesville about 12 automobile license plates found in his room. No charges filed. He was arrested after trying to sell a car to a used car dealer, with California plates issued for another vehicle.

Zanesville, D

Manslaughter case delayed in Hamilton court

Robert O Hara 31 of Vets Village faces manslaughter charges in the death of William E Wilmot 31 of Eaton Road after a Sept 5 fight at the Grand Hotel vestibule. Coroner Dr Garrett J Boone postponed verdict until autopsy results and brain tissue analysis are received. Wilmot died last Friday. O Hara remains free on 10000 bond.

Hamilton Robert O'Hara Vets Village William Ernest Wilmot Eaton Road Garret J. Boone Butler County Wilmot Grand Hotel Boone Mercy Hospital O'Hara Liberty

Convicted Killer Appeals Sentence

Homer Jack Dean, 39, convicted of first degree murder in the 1947 slaying of Elmo C. Rice, seeks a new trial citing new evidence. A hearing date will be set next week. The jury recommended life. Ohio Penitentiary term is mandatory, while West Virginia holds a detainer.

Columbus Homer Jack Dean Joseph M. Clifford Dean Elmo C. Rice Mercy Ohio Moundsville West Virginia Okey L. Patteson

Gospel Chorus Sings at Second Baptist Church Sunday

The Gospel Chorus of the Second Baptist Church hosts a program Sunday at 7 30 p m with performers including Mrs E L Maxberry Mrs Gertrude Wills Mrs Florence Bennett and others plus Calvary Singers and the Gospel Five Quartet. Public invited. Sportsmen's Club features Kid Malone and four vaudeville acts at Armco Colored Center from 9 p m tonight to 2 a m Reservations: 2 7856.

Gospel Chorus of The Second Baptist Church E. L. Maxberry Gertrude Wills Florence Bennett Marie Carter Esther Lewis T. H. Ward Rebecca Bryant Edna Johnson Rachel Stout Rachel Crane Gertrude Massey Ellen Turner Margaret King Caius Williams Jodie Childs Calvary Singers Gospel Five Quartet Sportsmen's Club Kid Malone Armco Colored Center

Halloween Dance at St John’s School

The senior class sponsors a Halloween dance at 8 15 p m in the church basement. Frances Scotti chairs arrangements and urges all students to attend in blue jeans.

St. John’s School Frances Scotti

John Peter Zenger Jailed for Criticism in 1734

John Peter Zenger, early New York editor, was jailed in 1734 for his criticisms of the royal governor. The case highlighted press freedoms and the role of colonial journalism in challenging authority.

John Peter Zenger New York

Senior Class Officers Named Friday at Middleton High

Dick Neff editor of the Middletonian was elected president of the 1951 senior class. Jack Howard was chosen vice president, Jean Burgess secretary, and George Georgeopolous treasurer. Results were announced in a pep assembly after homeroom voting, with Miss Helen Barkley counting ballots.

Dick Neff Middletonian Neff Hi-V The Journal Jack Howard Jean Burgess George Georgeopolous Pep Helen Barkley

Unemployment Benefits Top $16,700 Mark

In Middletown the September unemployment compensation total reached 16,784 dollars for 208 claimants. P F Johnson of the local BUC noted payments covered Ohio Law and GI Bill veterans allowances, with Ohio Law benefits totaling 16,684 dollars and 490 dollars of independence payments included. Since January, total benefits paid amount to 629,007.50 dollars, with an average September weekly check of 20.73 dollars.

Middletown P. F. Johnson Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Office Johnson

Police Briefs Detail Falls and Alleged Assaults

John Wills, 81, of 1364 Columbia Ave, treated at Middletown Hospital after a fall at Vail Ave and Clinton St at 9 p.m. He suffered abrasions to the upper lip and face. A 25-year-old of 1819 Wayne Ave was charged with assault and battery in a warrant filed by Jack Greathouse of 822 Tenth Ave, tied to an accident investigation last Saturday, with Greathouse alleging he was struck by the officer. John Crout reported his car parked at Shartle Brothers Machine Shop lot appeared rummaged as small articles were missing.

John Wills Columbia Ave Middletown Hospital Vail Ave Clinton St Wayne Ave Jack Greathouse Tenth Ave John Crout Shartle Brothers

Police log notes two minor collisions yesterday

Police investigated two minor accidents yesterday with slight damage. Richard S. King, 47, of 715 Waite St., failed to stop at the Woodlawn Ave Waite St intersection and hit Asa Earl Middleton, 26, of 1915 North Ave. Damage was about 10 dollars. In a second incident E L Morgan, 78, of Hamilton, rolled back and struck Eliza Lefever, 71, of Franklin Route 1 on Woodlawn Ave eastbound.

Richard S. King Waite St Woodlawn Ave Asa Earl Middleton North Ave E. L. Morgan Hamilton Eliza Lefever Franklin

Vital Statistics Born to Several Families This Week

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Oligee of 2132 Highland Street welcomed a girl Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Swain of Eaton Avenue welcomed a girl Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Denny Smith of Franklin Route 2 welcomed a girl Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burns of Lebanon Ohio welcomed a boy Saturday.

Marvin Oligee Highland St Earl Swain Eaton Ave Denny Smith Franklin Route 2 Joseph Burns Lebanon

Hospital roll call lists local residents in medical and surgical cases

Ada Howard and others from Garfield Street Stanley Street Young Street West Middletown Excello and nearby areas are recorded as patients in medical or surgical care. Names include William Price Albert Varin Mrs Melvin Larsson Edward Lewis Donald Mize Harry Hall Robert Martin and many others with addresses on Woodlawn Park Elmo Germantown and Winona Drive among others.

Ada Howard Israel Howard Garfield St William Price Stanley St Albert Varin Young St Melvin Larsson West Middletown Edward Lewis Park St Donald Mize Excello Harry Hall Superior Ave Robert Martin Woodlawn Ave Frank Watson Wayne Campbell Green Campbell Trinity Place Robert C. McCabe Elmo Place

Optimists Hear Talk On Youth From Miami Instructor

Roy Henderson of Miami University spoke at the Optimist Club noon meeting. Active in Oxford scout work for ten years he discussed "Snakes Snails and Puppy Dogs Tails" tracing the typical 11 year old boy and his dreams. He urged parents and guardians to guide gently and set wholesome examples to shape character.

Roy Henderson Miami University Optimist Club Henderson Oxford

Rabbi Carmel Dies in Cincinnati Founder of Keheleth B'nai Israel

Rabbi Isaac Carmel founder of the Keheleth B'nai Israel Congregation in Avondale died yesterday at Jewish Hospital at age 78. A native of Yaneskel Lithuania he retired four years ago.

Cincinnati Isaac Carmel Keheleth B’nai Israel Avondale Jewish Hospital Yaneskel]l Lithuania

Third Guard Armory Three-Unit Activation Set for November 1

Middletown appears poised to gain its third National Guard armory unit as activation on November 1 is agreed upon after a deadline extension from October 24. Lt. Col. Moore confirms progress and bid advertisements will start that day for armory construction funded at about 250000 dollars. The unit, Company D, Second Battalion, 107th Armored Cavalry, will join existing units Company F, 147th Infantry and Battery B, 182nd Anti Aircraft Battalion. A further meeting is planned next Wednesday at 7 15 pm in the Recruiting Office on South Canal Street.

Middletown National Guard William F. Moore Ohio Adjutant General Leroy Thompson Moore Dayton 107Th Armored Cavalry 147Th Infantry South Canal St

House Numbers Urged For Rural Areas

Butler County Commissioners study a plan to assign house numbers to rural homes to aid mail delivery. Postmaster George Zettler urged adoption. final cost depends on platting land frontage into 50 foot lots, estimated initial outlay about 5000 dollars. Property owners would bear home number costs. budget constraints and potential next year funding discussed.

Hamilton Butler County George Zettler Gordon Augspurger Commissioner Board Augspurger R. H. Smith

Former Middletown Residents Hit by Florida Hurricane

Several former Middletown residents were in the tropical hurricane that struck Florida early this week. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gingerich reported no property damage, but their granddaughter Mrs. George Ruebel, also a former Middletown resident, lost a roof and furniture in the storm.

Middletown Florida Dave Gingerich George Ruebel

Weather outlook: cool, cloudy through Sunday

The forecast predicts cool cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday. Yesterday's temperatures ranged from 54 degrees at 7:30 a.m. to 71 degrees at 3:30 p.m. Today's low was 43 degrees at 6:30 a.m., rising to 52 degrees by 9 a.m.

Tax Deadline Extended Again Due to Strike

Hamilton real estate tax deadline extended to November 1 by treasurer John W. Wendel amid a four week machinists strike at Lima Hamilton Corp. About 1,600 workers affected. extension aims to avoid penalties and school funding shortfalls. Original closing date was October 14 with a prior one week delay. The George Washington Memorial Bridge over the Hudson is described as containing 107 000 miles of wire.

Hamilton Lima-Hamilton Corp John W. Wendel Hudson River New York New Jersey

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