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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1948
Page
2
In a Vatican release Pope Pius XI proposes international guarantees for access to Jerusalem and nearby holy places. He argues an international Jerusalem could reduce tensions and foster security and well being for all parties, urging the world to support a peaceful, just arrangement.
The article profiles Jackson Bosch a Democratic candidate for Butler County Prosecuting Attorney noting his long service as assistant prosecutor since 1932 with a break for World War II service. It highlights his role in a sensational murder trial and his extensive state work, praising fairness, principles, and trial skill.
Findlay Ohio AP reports 81 year old Leila Schoot of Forest was killed instantly when she stepped in front of a Pennsylvania passenger train near Forest last night.
Charles R. Hook of Armco Steel was reelected a National Industrial Conference Board member for the coming year at the 299th regular meeting at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Hook has long been active, first joining the board in 1931, with the Conference Board funded by about 3,000 business and public institutions.
The masked Halloween costume event at Castle Hall is set for Friday with Lafay ette Lodge members Knights of Pythias. Entertainment chair William Webster along with Elza Abraham and Earl Coddington announced prizes for best and funniest costumes and games for Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters and families. Activities start at 7:30 p m. November 11 plans include a Reds speaker at the lodge dinner for boys’ baseball teams, plus a Thanksgiving breakfast on November 25.
Floyd Adkins, 36, of 600 Catalpa Dr, arrested on South Clinton St and Verity Pkwy at 3 10 a m for operating a vehicle while under the influence. Edward Warders reported a young man threatened to shoot him for his wallet in the 200 block on Garfield. Warders said no weapon seen but his billfold was taken and only photos and IDs were lost. Charles Hartman, 24, of 511 Garfield St, and Barbara Lee were thrown from their motorcycle on Grand Ave after hitting a highway hole. both suffered bruises. James Risner, 26, of 1112 Garfield St, arrested on a fugitive charge and turned over to Hamilton Police. Bradley Lairson, 33, of 1918 Winona Dr, hit a parked car at 317 Clark St. Lairson arrested on scene for driving while intoxicated.
Firemen reported a Halloween pumpkin caused a blaze at Wayne Rogers home 301 Burton Rd. They investigated at 8 p.m. and found Mrs. Rogers had the fire under control. Estimated damage was about to be determined.
Fred Stitsinger, clerk of the Board of Elections, said the vote may reach 55000 this election, an all time county record surpassing the 54500 mark set in 1940.
Word reached Mrs. Fred Dorner of 20 Sante Fe Road about the death of her mother Mrs. H V Sherburn 79 of Terra Haute Indiana. She died yesterday in the Jacksonville Sanatorium Illinois after more than a year of illness. Services and burial will be held Monday. She is survived by a second daughter Mrs Arthur R Cline of Terra Haute.
William J. Welsh 64 city purchasing agent for nearly 20 years died Friday at home 857 Ross Ave. Services will be 8:30 a m Monday at Colligan Funeral Home and 9 a m at St Marys Church Burial in St Marys Cemetery Friends may call after 4 p m tomorrow at the funeral home He is survived by his widow Marie four sons William Paul Warren and Raymond one brother Charles and a sister Miss Winifred Welsh Also brother of the late Leo J Welsh former Hamilton mayor
James Lee Dwyer 41 died suddenly at his home in Wabash Indiana. Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev H S Gessner officiating. Burial will follow in Springboro Cemetery. Friends may call at the Robert Eaton Funeral Home until noon Sunday and at the Murray home until noon Monday.
U S farm fires incur 200 million dollars yearly in costs and destroy lumber for about 25 thousand home builds. Major firms listed include Allied States, American Can, Armco Steel, General Electric, General Motors, Swift, Packard Motors, and United Aircraft among others in the New York exchanges.
Autopsy on Pryse Haddix, 50, of City Hotel, found dead in city jail, shows death from natural causes not skull fracture. Dr Garret J Boone reported no head injury and explained the facial mark caused initial misbelief. Services set for 2 p.m. Monday at Joseph R. Baker and Sons Funeral Home with burial in Woodside Cemetery.
A local survey shows no milk price reductions yet in Middletown. Two Columbus firms, Borden's Moores and Ross and Borden's Hamilton, cut quart prices by one cent, to 20 cents, while farmers receive lower prices and pass on the drop. Housewives still pay 22 cents, with one dairy noting a possible early month cut. Prices follow Cincinnati and Dayton market trends and are reflected locally.
Rumors from reliable sources in Lebanon Ohio say the Western Ammunition Company of Alton Illinois may have completed the purchase of the Columbia Recording Corporation Plant at Kings Mills. It is also rumored the company desires the Auto-Lite building atop the hill at Kings. No confirmation has been received.
At the movies Paramount lists Best Years of Our Lives and Life With Father with showings across Saturday and Sunday. Strand offers Overlanders and The Flame on Saturday and Enchanted Valley and Guns of Hate on Sunday. Dixie Cause presents Apache Rose and Her Sister's Secret. Snakes which eat eggs whole carry eggs after swallowing.
William Verity Middletown peace movement leader and American Legion executive board member spoke at the national Legion convention in Miami. His interview outlining the Middletown Plan and foreign relations chairmanship will be rebroadcast at 11:30 p m today on WLW after transcription from Miami was flown to Cincinnati.
George Farris, chief permit examiner for the Ohio State Liquor Control Board, told a Republican rally at Buchan an School Lausche can no longer pose as independent after boarding the Truman train He said the move will cost him votes from undecided electors Farris also attacked the liquor department under Governor Herbert noting trimming stock and removal of wasteful inventories.
A community prayer band meets at 6 a.m. Sunday at Holiness Tabernacle Garfield Street for sunrise prayer. Rev. C. C. Crawford, former pastor of Second Baptist Church, will speak at Friendship Baptist Church Sunday at 11 a.m.
Police hunted a dark haired woman with shoulder length curls and a male accomplice for robbing the June Building Savings and Loan Company in Cincinnati of between $1000 and $1500 yesterday.
Estimated $200 damage reported after a collision on West Central Ave. George Craft, 58, of 1320 Columbia Ave., stopped to avoid a car. Frank Egelston, 22, of 2012 Pearl St., struck the rear of the truck. Front-end damage noted.
John Bullock secretary of the local Moose Club was presented a gold life membership card at a club social. Har Shaffer state director of enrollment made the presentation. John Jack and Herbert Spade received 25 club certificates and pins. Edward Wyllie membership director arrived in Middletown for a five to six week membership campaign.
Police said the automobile was estimated at 175 dollars and the truck rear sustained 25 dollars in damage.
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