Knights Of Columbus to Install Officers at Middletown Banquet
The Father Butler General Assembly Fourth Degree Knights Of Columbus in Hamilton will install new officers at a Middletown K of C Hall banquet tomorrow night. Dinner at 6 30 p m precedes the ceremony led by Charles L Bartlett and staff from Isaac Jogues General Assembly Cincinnati with attendees from Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton. New officers include Msgr William C Welch faithful friar Elmer H Sauer faithful navigator J Donald Judge faithful captain Paul Lamphier Middletown Elwyn G Vanderhart faithful comptroller Ronald J Miller faithful admiral Lawrence Heinering inside guard and Joseph B Bange outside guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Butler
Dayton
William C. Welch
Elmer H. Sauer
Oil Men Elect New Officers In Hamilton
A 12 member group from Butler Preble and Warren counties formed an oil men club at the Anthony Wayne Hotel Hamilton electing G E Douglas president Martin T Cooney vice president James Megginson secretary treasurer and Charles West publicity chairman A club name will be chosen at the next meeting set for Tuesday November 9 with plans to improve attendance. Meetings will alternate between Middletown and Hamilton membership open to oil industry participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Preble
Warren Counties
Anthony Wayne
Hamilton
G. E. Douglas
Martin T. Cooney
James Megginson
Charles West
Middletown
Six Men Pass Pre-Induction Examinations
Middletown’s Draft Board No 10 learned it can fill its November induction quota after Cincinnati reports six of 13 local volunteers passed pre-induction physicals conducted October 14. The names of the six will be released when official notification arrives.
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Middletown
Draft Board No. 10
Cincinnati
Army Recruiting Office
Obituary of Mrs Maggie Combs of Middletown
Mrs Maggie Combs 65 wife of Walker Combs of 4109 Lewis St died at 12 30 p m yesterday after five months illness. A Middletown resident 26 years she worked at Garfield Mission and belonged to Beattyville Ky Methodist Church. Survived by husband seven sons Harlan Thomas Clifford Earl David Edward Elmer. six daughters Freda Hall Margaret Russon Martha Combs Myrtle Miller. seven grandchildren. Visitation after 10 a m Wednesday until Friday noon when body returns to Joseph R Baker and Sons Funeral Home for service 2 p m. Jacob F Seibold Garfield Mission officiant. Burial Woodside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Combs
Walker Combs
Lewis St
Middletown
Garfield Mission
Methodist Church
Beattyville
Harlan
Thomas
Clifford
Earl
David
Edward
Middltown
Elmer
Germantown
Freda Hall
Margaret Russon
Martha Combs
Myrtle Miller
Winchester
Joseph R. Baker and Sons’ Funeral Home
Jacob F. Seibold
Woodside Cemetery
Veterans' Day services for Lebanon veteran Dwire
Howard Dwire 54 of Mason died yesterday in the Dayton Veterans Hospital after a three week stay. He was a World War I veteran and member of the American Legion Disabled American Veterans and Lebanon lodge of Eagles. Survives: sister Mrs. W. E. Bishop two brothers James of Norwood and Donald of Mason. Service 9 30 a m Wednesday at St Susanna Church Mason burial Rose Hill Cemetery Mason.
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Lebanon
Howard Dwire
Mason
Veterans’ Hospital
Dayton
Dwire
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
Lebanon Lodge of Eagles
W. E. Bishop
James
Norwood
Donald
St. Susanna Church
Rose Hill Cemetery
Civic Drive Division Organized For 30K Solicitation Drive
The Industrial Employe Division of the Civic Association forms its solicitation groups for a November 8–18 membership push. R L Lukens leads with Elmer Davis James Maines and W J O'Brien assisting. A kickoff dinner is set for November 4 at the Manchester Hotel to launch efforts across multiple companies and departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Association
R.L. Lukens
Lukens
Elmer Davis
James Maines
W. J. O'Brien
Verna Bradshaw
Raymond Bag Company
Victor M. Cook
Eversharp Incorporated
Mertha Williamson
Crystal Tissue Company
Paul L. Dishun
William Amburgey
Armco Steel Corporation
Lewis J. Gehron
United Welding Company
Herbert Barr
Ohio Bell Telephone Company
Robert Nolan
Barkelew Electric Company
R. L. Lukens
Fire Department
W. J. O’brien
News - Journal
J. A. Maines
Soft Paper Company
Ben Morgan
Wrenn Paper Company
Elmo Vanderpool
Inland Container Corporation
Ovie
Oral Sallie
Interstate Folding Box Company
Manchester Hotel
Commissioners May Receive Bid On Vehicle
City commissioners will discuss bids on a new police patrol wagon to replace the antiquated Black Maria in operation for years. At least one bid is expected. Also on the agenda is a second reading of a zoning change for Grand Ave to allow a Dave Finkelman apartment project from residential A to residential B. A letter from railroad officials about crossing repairs is to be reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Ave
Dave Finkelman
Finkelman
Fred J. Schatzmann
Schatzmann
Silver Tea For Women’s Society Service Held At Monroe
A Silver tea is planned at the Monroe home of Mrs. Lloyd Reed tomorrow from 2 to 5 p.m. to benefit the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Monroe Methodist Church. All church ladies are invited and guests are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Reed
Monroe
Women's Society of Christian Service
Monroe Methodist Church
Halloween Parade Opens Monroe Event With Prizes
The Monroe Methodist Church sponsors a Halloween party starting with an 8 p.m. Thursday parade through town. The organizing committee promises many prizes and lunch will be served by the W.S.C.S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Methodist Church
W.S.C.S
111-Year-Old Robert Johnson Admitted After Football Injury
Robert Johnson aged 111 and son of Mr and Mrs James M Johnson of 703 Buena Ave was admitted to Middletown Hospital for a checkup after head injuries from a yard football game Friday night. X rays are planned for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
James M. Johnson
Buena Ave
Middletown Hospital
Franklin Community Fund Drive Falls Short of Goal
Franklin reports the 1948 Community Fund campaign raised 9134.68 dollars, nearly 900 below the 10000 target. Donald House, the drive chair, said many worker reports remain and totals may rise. nine village welfare agencies seek 9430 dollars for next year.
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Franklin
Donald House
House
E. H. Bindley
E. F. Harding
C. W. McCreary
Robert Eaton
Milo Italy
Robert Schol
Gordon files appeal in Morris Abbott murder case
Cyril Scotty Gordon 27 appeals to the Court of Appeals from a life term for first degree murder in the Morris R Abbott slaying. Marie Conn Abbott, widow, was convicted of second degree murder at a joint trial. Counsel claim trial errors and verdict against the weight of the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Cyril
Scotty) Gordon
Morris R. Abbott
Reily
Court of Appeals
J. Joseph Marr
Ted I. Weiss
Marie Conn Abbott
Gordon
Abbott
Marysville Reformatory
Miltonville Youth Dies After Car Collision
Jerry C. Scott nine year old son of Mrs Mildred Scott of Miltonville died at Middletown Hospital at 1125 p m Monday from injuries after being hit by a car near his home He reportedly darted in front of the vehicle and was found with a crushed skull He was in the fourth grade at West Middletown School Surviving are his mother and father Carl of California grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas Scott of Farmers Ky and J M Borders of Meally Ky Funeral arrangements are at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry C. Scott
Mildred Scott
Miltonville
Middletown
Wilda Augspurger
Ported
West Middletown School
Carl
California
Thomas Scott
Farmers, Ky
J. M. Borders
Meally
McCoy - Leffler Funeral Home
Industrialists and Educators Debate 14 Points at Manchester Hotel
More than 60 industrialists and educators met at the Manchester Hotel to discuss 14 mutual interest points. The forum, led by Wade E. Miller and Robert Miles, covered math instruction, on the job training, and cooperative guidance programs, aiming to improve student preparation for industry. The event opened a fall series of five meetings for 1948-49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Wade E. Miller
Robert Miles
Miller
Miles
Murder Trial Set December 7
Judge P P Boll and Prosecutor Paul Baden announce the murder trial of Lawrence Lowe of Middletown for first degree murder, set for December 7. William Mims of Middletown faces a shooting charge involving Willie Hilliard, also of Middletown, with his trial postponed due to Hilliard’s hospitalization after a June 2 shooting near the Crystal Tissue Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
P. P. Boll
Paul Baden
Lawrence Lowe
Middletown
William Mims
Willie Hilliard
Hilliard
Crystal Tissue Company
Resident's Car Stolen Twice In Quick Succession
McMann of 2113 Wayne Ave had his car stolen twice in one day. Police recovered the vehicle both times. during a key making trip it was taken again. Officers found the car abandoned each time and warned McMann to keep an eye on it.
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McMann
Wayne Ave
Peru Territory: Estimated 482,258 Square Miles Within Trophies
The report notes Peru holds an estimated 482,258 square miles of territory entirely within unnamed trophies. It emphasizes geographic scope without naming specific assets, dates, or entities beyond the territorial measure.
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Peru
Calvin Verity Reelected to Ohio Chamber Board
Calvin Verity of 218 South Main Street was reelected to a three year term on the board of directors of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. He also joined the state board's executive committee. Verity has served on the Middletown Chamber of Commerce board for four years. The state conference was attended by Middletown chamber members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Verity
S. Main St
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Netherland Plaza
Cincinnati
Herschel Atkinson
Ohio Chamber
Verity
Middletown Chamber of Commerce
Middletown
Monroe Lions Hear Dr Campbell Urge Equal Liberty Through Law
Dr Daniel C Campbell of the United Presbyterian Church urged the Monroe Lions Club to reflect on spiritual stop lights and the role of law in liberty. Peter Harmon received his past president pin. Darwin Kimble and William Boggess spoke on projects. Halloween dance plans for Oct 29 at Monroe Catholic Hall were announced. guests included P S Jasperson, P R Nardine, and Judge Harry F Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel C. Campbell
United Presbyterian Church of
Monroe
Peter Harmon
M. A. Boyd
Darwin Kimble
William Boggess
Monroe Catholic Hall
David Harmon
P. S. Jasperson
Wyandott, Mich
P. R. Nardine
Harry F. Walsh
Armco reports strong 1948 Q3 earnings and dividend
Armco Steel Corp reports third quarter 1948 net earnings of 8 347 966 after charges, 2 09 per common share on post dividend shares, 2 51 per share on pre stock dividend basis. Nine month earnings total 20 372 369, or 5 07 per share, with 6 08 per share pre dividend. Directors declare 50 cent dividend payable Dec 15 to holders of record Nov 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armco Steel Corporation
Charles R. Hook
Armco
Hook
Armco Board of Directors
Life with Father at Paramount and Saxon Charm on Wednesday
At the Paramount Tuesday showings include Life with Father starring William Powell and Myrna Loy at 1 3 10 20 7 50 and 10 p.m. Wednesday features Saxon Charm with Robert Montgomery and Susan Hayward at 1 20 3 20 5 30 7 26 and 9 55 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
William Powell
Myrna Loy
Saxon Charm
Robert Montgomery
Susan Hayward
Black Cat Show With Alan Ladd and Basil Rathbone at Loc
Tuesday and Wednesday screenings feature Alan Ladd and Basil Rathbone in The Black Cat with showings at 2 30 pm 7 35 pm and 10 20 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Ladd
Basil Rathbone
40 New Representatives Join Middletown Peace Group
William Verity, chairman of the Citizens Committee, announces 40 Middletown organizations added new representatives to the peace group. A meeting follows Thursday at 7 30 p m in the American Legion executive room to assess support and plan ahead for actions ahead of the 81st Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movement For World Peace
William Verity
Citizens Committee
Middletown
American Legion
Verity
Washington
Washingon
Nightly film bill features Karloff Lugosi and Abbott Costello
The Dixie Cruise-In presents Buck Privates Come Home starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with showings at 7 8 50 and 10 05 p.m. Also scheduled are Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi in Black Friday with screenings at 1 15 3 45 6 20 and 9 05 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris Karloff
Bela Lugosi
Dixie Cruise
Buck
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Paper Delivery Notice at Regular Carrier Gaps
A service informs readers that a paper will be sent if the regular carrier misses them. Delivery is maintained from 7 p m evenings and 10 a m Sundays.
Labor Political Rally Scheduled
A Hamilton labor political rally will close the campaigning week with speeches at the Moose Auditorium starting 8 p.m. Speakers include Michael J. Lyden and Phil Hannah of the Ohio Federation of Labor, plus Mayor Edward Beckett and others from the CIO and local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Michael J. Lyden
Ohio Federation of Labor
Phil Hannah
Moose Auditorium
Edward Beckett
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Roslin Everett
Cincinnati
Howard F. Wilson
American Federation of Labor Groups
AFL
The
CIO
Beckett
Law for strip mine regulation enacted and aid raised
The report notes enacted regulation of strip mines and increased state aid for farm animal disease control. It records $208,872,793 paid to local government divisions, $158,012,476 to local subdivisions, and $27,000,000 for welfare institutions, with limited use of appropriations and no bill on strip mine regulation despite discussion. It also mentions vetoed school appropriations and failure to advance a sales tax reduction.
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Knights of Columbus Order
Gray
Watch Repair
Watch Inspector
Y. C
Sis Castell Bldg
Broad ST
DIAL
Mrs
Civic Drive
Monroe Silver Tea
Joseph T. Kiep
Souarts
Conrad C. Stroh
State Chamber
Monroe Lions
D. G. Campbell
Thomas H. Stubbs
P.l. A.v
Armstrong
Butler Tile & Flooring CO
Hot Ave
Middletown,o
AT the Movies
Paramount
Labor
Aclavy
William H. Shawhan
Republican
Thomas J. Herbert
Paul M. Herbert
Secretary of State
Edward J. Hummel
Roger W. Tracy
Don H. Ebright
Hugh S. Jenkins
Por
Congress
George H. Bender
Tom Herbert
Herbert
Ohio
Ohio Republican Campaign Committee
Fred H. Johnson
Columbus, Ohio
Civil Service
Dewey
Political Adv
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