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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1950

Page

2

City Manager to Assume Post Tomorrow in Middletown

H W Starick will be sworn in as city manager at 9 a m in the city hall office with Director of Law Fred J Schatzmann administering the oath and city officials in attendance. His appointment was made two months ago and becomes effective immediately. He will attend his first City Commission session tomorrow night. Possible issues include a salary increase for city employees amid rising costs and a taxi fare rise with a three zone plan. Parking meters are being upgraded with new heads and adapters, expanding the downtown metered area.

H. W. Starick Fred J. Schatzmann Starick City Commission Morrow Middletown Central Ave Clark Moore

Prolific Production and Toledo Coal Dock Mention

The article notes the roughly 650 car makes since the U S auto industry began and highlights Toledo Ohio as home to the region’s largest coal loading dock, underscoring industrial breadth and logistics.

United States Toledo Ohio Onaye

Firemen Warn Halloween Pranksters About Leaf Burning

Firemen battled several leaf fires last night on Main Street Fleming Road Hampton Road and Aberdeen Drive caused by Halloween pranks. Chief William Fishbaugh urged caution and warned against discarding cigarettes near dried leaves while noting a separate minor fire at Wolvers Restaurant caused by a jukebox motor short circuit with negligible damage.

Hal Cween Wiliam Fishbaugh Fishbaugh Main St Fleming Rd Hampton Rd Aberdeen Dr Wolvers North Main St

Three Births Reported in Local Families and Out of Town

Vital statistics note a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Jess Brashears of 518 Spring Ave Franklin Routel yesterday. A boy joins Mr. and Mrs. William Wilch of Monroe today. A girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marcum of 118 Webster St. today. Out of town a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Shumate of Dundalk Md Saturday. Grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Flanagan and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Shumate Sr.

Jess Brashears Spring Ave Franklin Routel William Wilch Monroe Robert Marcum Webster St Edward M. Shumate Cornwall Court Dundalk Joseph P. Flanagan Orchard St Girard Ave

Hospital admissions and discharges listed by street names

In The Hospital Benjamin Linville of Yankee Rd medical. William Hassett of Franklin surgical. Donald Risner of South Ave James Bishop of Webster St Clarence Harris of Grand Ave Clarence Green of Queen St Fred Tobitt of South Main St medical. Mrs. Bertha Coate Curtis St medical. Mrs. Charles Downs York Ave medical. Fred Rogers Franklin St Gary Tewart son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tewart Pearl St Thomas Sullivan Poplar St Carol Sue Hall daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hall Waneta St medical. James Lindsay son of Mr. and Mrs. Williamregory Seventh Ave surgical. Billie Epstein daughter of Mrs. Barbara Epstein Tytus Ave surgical. Deborah Rosselot Ingen St Mr. and Mrs. Max Blot Midway St surgical. DISMISSED John Flimspach Franklin William MacGonigle Park St Floyd Turner Franklin John Masiris Webster Walter Warstler Trenton Floyd Halsey Sr YMCA Virgil Rose Garfield St Mrs. Edward Moore Minnesota St Albert Moore Glencoe Williams Wayne Charles Rettig Tytus Ave Mrs Robert McGlothen Walnut St

Benjamin Linville Yankee Rd William Hassett Franklin Donald Risner South Ave James Bishop Webster St Clarence Harris Grand Ave Clarence Green Queen St Fred Tobitt South Main St Bertha Coate Curtis St Charles Downs York Ave Fred Rogers Franklin St Gary Tewart Ray Tewart Pearl St Thomas Sullivan Poplar St Carol Sue Hall Ellis Hall Waneta St James Lindsay Wiliamregory Seventeenth Ave Surgical Billie Epstein Barbara Epstein Tytus Ave Deborah Rosselot Ingen St Max Blot Midway St John Flimspach William MacGonigle Park St Floyd Turner John Masiris Webster Walter Warstler Trenton Floyd Halsey, Sr YMCA Virgil Rose Garfield St Edward Moore Minnesota Albert Moore Glencove Williams Wayneve Charles Rettig Robert McGlothen Walnut St

Two Cars Looted At Hamilton Ohio

Hamilton police report two visitors from Williamson West Virginia had cars looted near the Anthony Wayne Hotel. Articles valued at over 1000 dollars were stolen, including clothing worth more than 600 dollars from one vehicle. Other details about the second victim are unclear.

Hamilton Anthony Wayne Hotel E. Charles Williamson W Va Kenneth

October Construction Costs Hit Record High for Middletown

Building permits issued in October totalled 65 with costs at 990135 bringing 1950 year-to-date construction to 5773592. Largest permit covers South School at 690000 with plans approved in two weeks. 217 one family permits and nine four family plus two two family permits recorded.

Orville Corson Corson Middletown New South School Verity Pkwy Armco Sun Oil Gardner Board and Carton Company

Lighting Of Runway Nearer At Middletown Airport

Plans for runway lighting move forward after a morning meeting with E H Scofield CAA state director at Fred J Schatzmanns office The project will bring standard runway lights and warning lights on stacks and trees and may gain five to six weeks for CAA approval The effort is part of an 11 member airport improvement study started last year with further work planned including three runway grading and extensions and an 8500 levee built at a cost of 90

Middletown E. H. Scofield CAA Fred J. Schatzmann C. B. Stiles Stiles Scofield Colin Gardner Raymond W. Kelly R. A. Pochel Schatzmann

Eviction Case To Be Heard In Federal Court

An Oneida man Arlie Blankenship of Ottawa Street is to appear in Cincinnati Federal Court Friday at 1 a m for an injunction hearing over claims he unlawfully evicted tenant Bewah South. Blankenship faces bond on $1500 in Buller County grand jury action for charges of conversion and destruction of property. The case arose from eviction actions led by Area Rent Control authorities.

Oneida Cincinnati Arlie Blankenship Ottawa St Blankenship Buller County Grand Jury Squire Lammie Bailey Squire Bailey Bewah South Temant

Weekend Movie Showings at Paramount Strand and Colonial

Paramount shows Panic in the Streets with Widmark and Douglas at 1 25, 3 30, 5 35, 7 45 and 9 50. Strand presents Hoedown with Eddy Arnold and Carolina Cotton at 2 20, 4 40, 6 50, 9 15. Fighting Stallion with Edwards and Merrick at 1 15, 2 35, 5 45, 8 05 and 9 16. Colonial offers Glass Menagerie at 1 15, 3 20, 5 25, 7 30, 9 35 and Secret Furies at 1 35, 3 35, 5 35, 7 35, 9 35.

Paramount Richard Widmark Paul Douglas

Camera Theft Reported in Montgomery

Weaver reported the loss of a camera and cloth valued at $400. Both items were taken from a vehicle parked on Monument Ave near Court St in Montgomery, Alabama.

Montomery Ala Monument Ave Court St

Be Cautious Tonight City Drivers Urged

Paul Wilson Middletown Safety Director warned motorists to drive carefully for Halloween night. He said last night drivers were less cautious and urged patience as children in masks may have reduced vision crossing streets. He emphasized slow, cautious driving throughout the city. More matches are made in Summit County than in all of Suoten, the former match capital.

Paul Wilson Middletown Wilson Summit County Suoten

Beggars Night Sweeps City With Candy and Surprises

Strange visitors roamed Middle town as porch lights glowed and residents handed out candy. Beggars arrived in growing numbers with 83 and 40 gifts reported at two streets, while costumes and rubber masks were popular and one rock threw a windshield.

Middletown Rger Olice Alfred Sorrell State St Robert Banta Young St

Centerliner Returns to Mark Area Highways

State patrol reports the centerliner used to stripe highways is operating in this area for ten days to two weeks. Two motorcycle officers are on duty at the work site and motorists are warned not to cross freshly painted lines, with citations possible for violations.

Banker Attends State Chamber Sessions Today

Calvin W. Verity president of the First National Bank of Middletown and Ohio Chamber director attends the 57th Annual Ohio Chamber of Commerce meeting in Columbus. He seeks re election as director and represents the Southwestern District. Featured speakers include Senator Harry F. Byrd Raymond Moley and Fred G. Clark.

Ohio Chamber of Commerce Columbus Calvin W. Verity First National Bank of Middletown Ohio Chamber Verity Chamber Harry F. Byrd Virginia Raymond Moley Newsweek Magazine Fred G. Clark American Economic Foundation

Middletown Hails 2250 Honorary Junior Firefighters

The Middletown Council reports 2250 new honorary firemen added to the Fire Department rolls. The fourth to sixth graders completed safety forms with Junior Chamber of Commerce and Safety Council support. Fire Chief Fishbaugh and assistants presented pins to the youngsters.

Middletown Council Middletown Fire Department Junior Chamber of Commerce Safety Council Fire Department William Fishbaugh

Cincinnati Population in 1841

In 1841 Cincinnati reported a population of 46,338. The figure reflects the city’s rapid growth amid early industrial expansion and urban development.

Cincinnati

Vandalism Across Valley Street Ends Quietly

Objects damaged and property smeared as windows smashed at Valley Sheet Company. Apples were thrown at a car, milk bottles damaged, and wood placed across a street. The night remained largely orderly with crowds dispersing. many beggars gathered a sackful of items, sparking uneasy dreams or discomfort.

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