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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1950

Page

2

Seven Hurt In Sunday Highway Mishaps Across Area

Seven persons were injured in Sunday crashes reported by State Highway patrol. Injured include Shirley and Jane Kurth of Middletown and Cincinnati residents Rosa Hail Anna Townsend Ruth Bracey and others in crashes on Routes 4 and 25 near Maud. Cars collided as drivers faced sharp turns and stops. several victims were treated at homes or hospitals.

Shirley Kurth Jane Kurth Shaffer Rd Middletown Charles Riley Franklin Irvine Spicer, Jr Miamisburg Rosa Hail Freeman Ave Cincinnati Anna Mae Townsend Ruth Bracey West Douglas Blvd Chicago Shirley LeSourdsville Lake William E. Snow Bundy Apartments Thomas Gerth Ohio Ave Riley Spicer Benner Rd Chester E. Leis Franklin Route 1 Leis Warner Forbes South Fifth St Reily and Miereev Ely Maud Thomas Hall Hall Cincinn Hospital

Pravda Criticizes MacArthur for Rebuilding Japanese Forces

Pravda charges General MacArthur with rebuilding the Japanese military in violation of United Nations and four power agreements. The article also notes a historical reference to Indians in New Mexico at the arrival of the Spaniards in 1540 and a mention of butter bean.

Moscow Pravda MacArthuris United Nations New Mexico

Obituary of Rev. B. A. Mitchell at 73

The Rev. B. A. Mitchell, 73, of 828 Eighth Ave., died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday at Middletown Hospital after a week’s confinement. He belonged to Second Baptist Church and Tridestone Lodge No.83, F and A M. Surviving: daughter Helen Sewell of Detroit. sisters Margaret Strauder of Middletown and Elizabeth Coleman of Columbus. one grandchild. Funeral at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Second Baptist Church with burial in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. tomorrow. Tridestone Lodge services at 8 p.m. Tuesday at residence. lodge members to meet 7:30 p.m. at Maxberry Funeral Home.

B. A. Mitchell Eighth Ave Middletown Ospital Second Baptist Church Tridestone Lodge No A. M Helen Sewell Detroit Mich Margaret Strauder Middletown Elizabeth Coleman Columbus

Ragland Milford educator father dies at farm home

Clarence T. Ragland of Milford Ohio father of L J Ragland principal of McKinley Junior High School died last night at his farm home Surviving his widow his son here and another son Clarence T Ragland Jr at home Funeral services Wednesday at 230 p m at Carver Funeral Home Milford

Clarence T. Ragland Milford L. J. Ragland McKinley Junior High School Clarence T. Ragland, Jr Carver Funeral

Funeral services for a child in Lincoln Street family

Funeral services for three year old David James Doolittle son of Mr and Mrs William C Doolittle of 814 Lincoln St will be at Maxberry Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 pm with burial in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 pm today at the funeral home.

David James Doolittle William C. Doolittle Lincoln St Maxberry Funeral Home Woodside Cemetery

Mayes Rites Held for Franklin Resident

George Henry Mayes 62 of 720 South Main St. Franklin died at 9 p.m. Sunday at Christ Hospital Cincinnati. He worked as a body worker at the King’s Garage in Lebanon. Survived by widow Norma two sons Mearl and Donald a step son Walter King a daughter Miss June Mayes two brothers Thomas Munice Ind and John Detroit Mich three sisters Mrs Anna Adams Portland Ind Mrs Phoebe Wikle and Mrs Flora White both of Dunkirk Ind and one grandchild. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Robert Faton Funeral Home with Rev Ray Thompson officiating. Burial Woodhill Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Franklin George Henry Mayes South Main St Christ Hospital Cincinnati King’s Garage Lebanon Norma Mearl Donald Franklins Walter King Santa Anna Calif June Mayes Thomas Munice Ind John Detroit Mich Anna Adams Portland Phoebe Wikle Flora White Dunkirk Robert Faton Ray Thompson Woodhill Cemetery

Mrs. Ethel Retallick Dies in Dayton Hospital

Mrs. Ethel Retallick of North Broadway Lebanon died early today at Grandview Hospital Dayton from a heart ailment. She is survived by daughter Mrs. Warren G. Bradford of Dayton two brothers William Booth Springfield and Clarence Booth California a sister Mrs. Zelma Drake Lebanon and two grandchildren. Services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at John Funeral Home with burial in Lebanon Cemetery.

Lebanon Ethel Retallick North Broadway Grandview Hospital Dayton Warren G. Bradford William Booth Springfield Clarence Booth California Zelma Drake John Lebanon Cemetery

YMCA Swimming Sked Announced For Youngsters

A temporary schedule for YMCA swimming classes was announced by physical director John Johnson. Boys attend Monday Wednesday Saturday with specific time slots for Preps midg ets junior high and high school. Girls swim Tuesday Thursday and junior high times follow. The ancient Egyptians grew watermelons.

YMCA John Johnson

Duty Sergeant Faces Burden in Chief Carmody Death

Sgt Joseph Albert faced his hardest morning as Chief Tom Carmody died at Middle Town Hospital. For 90 minutes he could not tell the force, then began calling officers back while the department, once close to danger, mourned. Carmody, 22 years on the force, led an active life and planned a new records system and stronger department.

Joseph Albert Middletown Tom Carmody Ralph Bauer Carmody

Three Youths Charged In Assault Of Driver

Middletown youths were charged with assault and battery after three boys forced a motorist from his car and beat him. Glen Byrd, 43, of Dayton, suffered possible skull fracture. three suspects David Snively 21, Charles Williams 20, Perry Neill Jr. 20, all released on $500 bonds to appear Friday in Squire Bailey’s court.

Glen Byrd Dayton Middletown Hospital Middletown David Snively Burton Rd Charles Williams Franklin St Perry Neill Jr Harrison St Squire Lammie Bailey Engle’s Corner Byrd

Kiwanis Club Here Will Sponsor National Kid's Day Observance

Middletown joins cities across the continent observing National Kid's Day on Saturday September 23. Kiwanis Club sponsors locally to raise funds and focus attention on the needs of underprivileged children with proceeds staying in the community. Floyd H Starr the club president says plans are nearing completion and stresses noncommercial aims and broad youth awareness. The effort is in cooperation with the National Kid's Day Foundation to stimulate concern for youth problems and accelerate help from adults.

Middletown Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Clubs United States Canada Alaska Hawaii Floyd H. Starr National Kid's Day Foundation Starr Kiwanis International International Organization National Kid’s Day Foundation, Inc

Rev Oberlander to Present Film of Rome Tour

The Rev John Oberlander pastor of St John s Church will present colored movies of his recent pilgrimage to Rome and tour of Europe at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the church basement cafeteria The showing lasts about one hour and fifteen minutes No public is invited to view the film

John Oberlander St. John’s Church Rome Europe Father Oberlander Middletown

GOP Candidate To Be Chosen In Butler County Meeting

Republican committees of Butler County will likely select a state representative candidate in a Tuesday night meeting. The vacancy arose after the sudden death of Herbert Miller, Middletown lawyer. Potential contenders include Frederick Randolph of Hamilton, a Republican Central Committeeman, along with former representative Thomas Rose, Middletown lawyer Ben Worcester, and Hamilton lawyer David Black who lost to Miller in the May primary.

Butler County Herbert Miller Middletown Frederick Randolph Hamilton Republican Central

Pigs Killed on Blue Ball Pike Farm by Dogs

Two pigs valued at 24 dollars were killed by dogs on the farm of Alvin Bennett on Blue Ball Pike, deputy sheriff Richard Schultheiss reported Friday.

Alvin Bennett Blue Ball Pike Richard Schultheiss

Cultural paths: Japan adopts Chinese origins via Korea

National Geographic Society notes that much of Japanese culture originated in China and arrived through Korea, shaping early Japanese artistry, philosophy, and institutions. The insight highlights cross regional exchange driving cultural development.

China Korea National Geographic Society

Mary Read a Notable Female Pirate of the Spanish Main

One of the era's boldest pirates Mary Read felled men with sword and pistol before being condemned to hang and dying in prison.

Mary Read

Things Rough in Korea Says Corporal Crout

Corporal Roy W. Crout Jr. of Company C 89th Medical Tank Battalion serving in Korea writes home that life is rough but you learn fast. He asks readers to mail letters to his APO address in San Francisco, requesting friends write to him at RA-15225862 APO 707 c o Postmaster San Francisco California.

Roy W. Crout Roy Crout Yankee Rd Korea Far East Crout Roy W. Crout Jr Company C 89Th Medical Tank Bn C-O San Francisco Calif

Weather forecast and temperatures for the day

Fair and cooler tonight with a low around 50 to 55 degrees. Tuesday will be fair with little temperature change. Yesterday's high reached 83 degrees at 6 pm after a 65 degree morning. Today's low was 58 at 6:30 am with 60 degrees at 8 am.

53 Men to Take Draft Exams Tuesday in Middletown

The Middletown draft board schedules 53 men for pre induction physicals Tuesday in Cincinnati as part of September calls. Quotas: 53 on the 5th, 53 on the 18th, 36 on the 21st, and 17 on the 28th, totaling 159 to support October draft needs.

Middletown Area Cincinnati Legion Home

At the Movies Paramount Strand Colonial Listings

The Paramount shows Fancy Pants with Bob Hope and Lucille Ball at 1 29 329 529 729 929 p m The Strand screens Marine Raiders with Pat O Brien and Robert Ryan at 2 55 6 15 9 35 p m Wake Island with Brian Donlevy and MacDonald Carey at 1 30 4 50 8 10 p m The Colonial presents Black Rose with Tyrone Power and Orson Wells at 1 15 3 20 5 25 7 30 9 30 p m

Paramount Bob Hope Lucille Ball Marine Raiders Pat O'Brien Robert Ryan Wake Island Brian Donlevy MacDonald Carey Colonial Black Rose Tyrone Power Orson Wells

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pravda Hite General Ry Tees Anna Havana Larry Raine St. Louis The Sammy Kaye Eddy Hillbilly Ernest Tubb Hank Williams Hank Snow Gee Grandpa Jones Kings Sacred Music Store Central Ave Eugene Goildflies Clarence Ragland David J. Doolittle George H. Mayes Mrs Ymca Swimming Sked Wanis Club Rev. Oberlander GOP Cardinal Stores Francis C. Hood Wabash Kansas City Mr. Hood Sok the LeBlanc Corp. Adv Complete Optical Service Trno 2
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