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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1948
Page
2
A Hilltop Tavern brawl left Lincoln Gabbard injured and Elroy Lakes jailed on cutting with intent to kill. The Charles R Hook Day parade on September 26 will feature 15 themed floats honoring Armco chairman’s 50 years in steel with planning by local civic groups.
The weather forecast calls for cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers tonight and again Tuesday. Holiday travelers enjoyed warm temperatures from 71 to 89 degrees with brief showers during the open weekend.
Estel L. Horton, 30, of Middletown Route 1, was arrested yesterday on a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was taken into custody at the intersection of Grand Ave and Kensington St, according to police.
Police report two men arrested yesterday on disorderly conduct charges. George Wyatt 21 of 901 Baltimore Street and Woodford Chaney of 435 Yankee Road were taken into custody.
Ten cows ran loose on Ty tus Ave yesterday, blocking traffic. Patrolman Delman Whitt and Marvin Amburgey coralled the herd to restore movement.
Ohio ranked fourth in the nation last year in degrees conferred by colleges and universities. Ohio institutions granted 17,106 degrees including 15,152 bachelor’s, 1,742 master’s, and 212 doctor’s. New York led with 31,963 bachelor’s, followed by Pennsylvania and Illinois.
Gustav A. Wiegner 24 of Dayton Virginia is to face a preliminary hearing September 7 on charges of murdering John A. McComas 52 during a trip along the Alaska highway. The case began after Wiegner said the shooting was accidental and he fled with McComas's daughter.
Paramount presents Easter Parade starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland with showings at 1 15 3 15 5 20 7 25 and 9 30 p m STRAND offers Gung Ho with Robert Mitchum and Randolph Scott at 1 15 4 40 and 8 20 p m Also Eagle Squadron with Robert Stack and Diana Barrym ore at 2 45 6 03 and 9 45 p m
The Dixie Cruise-In schedules two evenings of classics with Robert Young and Laraine Day in Those Endearing Young Charms at 8 25 and 10 45 p m Monday. Tuesday features The Beg and I with Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray at 7 30 and 9 55 p m.
Hamilton Citizens Association filed petitions with 2788 signatures seeking recall of Mayor Edward Beckett. Beckett vows to fight the move, aided by his CIO ties. City Clerk Adele Edmonds will verify signatures for potential November ballot placement. 2587 signatures required. Beckett, 52, a machinist and former CIO official, serves third term as councilman and first as mayor.
Holy Trinity PTA schedules its first fall meeting at 8 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The Hunter Clark Post Veterans of Foreign Wars will convene at 8 p.m. at the Silver Leaf Social Club.
Civitan Club members schedule a noon business session at the Manchester Hotel.
Trustees of the Sports Men's Club hold a meeting at 7 30 p m at the clubhouse to discuss club affairs and plans.
Annual inspection of Span ish American War Veterans Auxiliary will be held at 7 30 p m at the Legion Home.
Spanish-American War Veterans will convene at 7 30 p m in the Legion Home for a scheduled meeting. Local post members are invited to attend and discuss upcoming events and veterans’ activities.
The cancer clinic will be open at 7 p.m. at Middletown Hospital, offering evening appointments and expanding after-hours access for patients seeking treatment and consultation.
The Miami Valley Post reports a veterinary group will meet at 7 30 p m at post headquarters to discuss local affairs and plans for upcoming activities.
A weekly meeting of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will begin at 8 p m at the hall.
Lemon Township Board of Trustees will meet at 7 30 p m in the township building in North Excello.
The Middletown Co operative Club will hold its weekly dinner meeting at 6 30 p m in the Manchester Hotel.
The Rotary Club will hold its noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel. Members are expected to attend for the regular session and announcements.
The Women’s Auxiliary of Post 3809 will meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p m Officers are asked to report for drill practice at 6:45 p m.
Six people were injured in traffic incidents here Saturday and Saturday night. A four-person collision at Erie Highway and Heaton Street at 10 30 p m left Junior Delaney Roberta Collins Barbara Jones and Gwynn Lowwill severely cut and bruised. Police blamed brake failure in Collins s car. Separate incidents left Jean Bowles Lloyd Townsley Reid Bartley Lawrence Bosler injured or charged with drunkenness and related offenses.
Three people were admitted to hospital last night for food poisoning. The victims are Jack A. Casper, a local attorney from Sheldon Road, Alex Casper of Central Avenue, and Mrs. Dora Casper from Chicago.
John Collett Martin 44 well known Middletown businessman died in his sleep at 6 a m today at Veterans Administration Hospital Dayton due to lung cancer. Survived by widow Elaine three children Marilyn Joan and John his father John W Martin two sisters Jane Hagan and Mrs Charles Sherman. Funeral arrangements pending with Wilson Anglesby Funeral Home at 2 p m Tuesday burial Woodhill Cemetery.
Pfc Maurice L Richardson 38 formerly of the city was killed March 19 1945 at Meretesdorf Germany while serving with the 43rd Reconnaissance Squadron of an armored division He lived in the city 16 years worked about 12 years for Armco Steel Corporation He is survived by his widow Doris Baster of 1006 Jackson St and his mother Mrs M E Dupuis of Canton Burial will be in Canton.
William Burt Franklin a carpenter died Saturday night at his home 213 Roberts Ave of a heart attack He is survived by his widow Alice a son Oscar of Franklin a daughter Mrs Clara Tabors of Yukon Oklahoma a brother James of Cincinnati and three sisters Mrs Ellen Warner of Constance Ky Mrs Belle Kane and Mrs Emma Gordon both of Cincinnati Funeral services will be fe...
Seven week old James Howard, son of Mr and Mrs Blanton Howard of 1428 Central Ave, died at 7 30 p m Sunday in Children's Hospital Cincinnati Funeral home Joseph R Baker and Sons will receive friends after 7 p m today Funeral arrangements are in complete
A school for Ohio conservation district supervisors opens tomorrow at Cedarville College. Sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Association, the program runs through Friday. Baseball pitchers wear electrically heated jackets to keep their arms in condition.
Mrs. Bertha Perkins was presented an orchid on the Breakfast in Hollywood program after being named a good neighbor. A letter praising her charitable works was read, and friends from Middletown flooded her home with congratulations.
The Loyal Women's Class of First Church of Christ will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the home of Mrs. Leppich at 4214 Warren Rd. for its monthly gathering.
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