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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1951
Page
2
About 300 captains and workers attended a kickoff dinner at the Dayton YMCA auditorium for the 1951 Member Enrollment Drive. A goal of 1,400 members was set with quotas by area and a prize offering two football game seats for the top fundraiser.
The weatherman cautions that rain is not guaranteed and predicts rather cloudy conditions with scattered thunder showers. Yesterday’s high reached 92 degrees at 5:30 p.m. and the low 67 at 6 a.m. today’s morning low was 62 at 6:30. Today’s high is expected between 85 and 90, with tonight’s low in the 66 to 70 range.
Armco Fabricating Foremen's Club plans a kickoff dinner next Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Manchester Hotel. Robert M. Wall, president, says the first of about 10 meetings this year will introduce a familiarization program. About 65 to 75 members and guests are expected, with Marion Kerschner as program chairman.
Vic tor Johnson junior, 28, of 1035 Laurel Avenue, was knocked down by a Baltimore & freight train near Caldwell. He suffered back injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital for observation.
Nine retiring board members head a 23 name slate for 11 open seats on Middletown Safety Council as nominees are named. The group discussed the northwest corner open basement site and a possible filled parking lot with city safety benefits and later action by the parking committee.
A man LeRoy Kirkland and woman Sarah McIntosh both of Hamilton face Municipal Court today after arrest on sales of numbers for a Middletown game. Kirkland allegedly signed a confession admitting the Palm Gardens operation at 915 Eighth Ave Middletown, with Palm Grill under surveillance.
Cincinnati District OPS office reminds retailers and mail order houses to file additional pricing charts for articles under Ceiling Price Regulation 7 in a new toys games and Christmas decorations category. The deadline is September 30 said Fred G. Glock acting chief of the Consumer Goods Division in Cincinnati.
Paramount screens Kind Lady at 1 35 4 50 and 8 10 p m Teresa at 2 55 6 10 and 9 30 p m Thursday schedules indefinite Kind Lady Teresa Strand presents Babe Ruth Story at 1 15 4 05 7 05 and 10 08 p m Jack Robinson Story at 2 50 5 40 and 8 40 p m
A report notes that unequal tire pressure can make the car’s front wheels shimmy while driving. It warns drivers to check tire inflation to avoid steering instability and uneven wear.
Draft board today announced the October induction quota increased by four to 39 men with an October 1 induction date. The old quota was 35, with an extended enlistment privilege for those who have or will complete a physical. State quotas increased statewide to 3436. Butler County 66, Preble 13, Warren 22.
Mrs Emily Sawtelle Kiefer wife of Dr C F Kiefer died Tuesday at her home 6510 Elmwood Ave College Hill Cincinnati She was a Delta Delta Sorority member and Monett Club of Ohio Wesleyan Surviving are widower father Elmer Sawtelle a daughter two sons sister and one brother Friends may call Hodapp Funeral Home after 4 p m Thursday The body lies in state Hartwell Methodist Church Friday noon services at 2 p m
William Pate 50, a former linotype operator at the Western Star in Lebanon, died Monday in Columbus after moving there 15 years ago. Survived by widow Dorothy Spencer Pate of Columbus. Services set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Oswald Funeral Home with Rev. M G Mittelstedt officiating and Lebanon Cemetery interment. Friends may visit at the funeral home until services.
Mrs Minnie A Robbins 39 of near Morrow died Monday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton. Funeral at Stubbs Funeral Home Thursday at 2 pm with Rev James Rader officiating. Burial in Miami Cemetery. Survived by Sherman widower two daughters Nona Lou Margaret Sue father Smith Elam of West Liberty Ky two sisters Lettie Fairchilds Lizzie Brooks both of Ky and brothers Strawther Kane Elam of Waynesville. Friends may call at residence.
Leroy Hooten, 46, of West Elkton, collapsed at work Tuesday and died of a heart attack at Mercy Hospital Hamilton. He was a foreman at Hamilton Foundry and Machine Co. Funeral services are planned with Camden F and AM 159 and Eaton Chapter 22 Royal Arch Mason in attendance. Surviving: widow Naomi, two sons, a daughter, five sisters. Services in Camden with R C Nein and Sons. Rev Guy E Smith to officiate.
The Army announced in Washington that Ohio's 37th Division will be ordered to active duty next January 15. Locally affected is Company F of the 2nd Battalion, 147th Infantry Regiment. Other details appear on page 1.
Clarence E. Thompson 29 Franklin Route 2 was fined 15 dollars and costs and given a 30 day jail sentence suspended for reckless operation after swerving into the path of a car driven by James M. Johnson 65 of 28 North Main Street Germantown on the Route 4 bridge at the south end of Peasttown bridge. Johnson’s car sustained considerable damage. The accident occurred at 8 02 p m yesterday.
The West Elkton E. VU. B. Church will officiate the service with burial in West Elkton Cemetery. Friends may call or visit home after 4 p.m. Friday.
John H. Carr 79 former Eaton resident and Ernst Nursery employee died at his son James’ Hollansburg home after a heart attack on Tuesday. Born October 30 1871 in Brown County he was predeceased by wife Bertha. Survived by sons James Donald daughter Gertrude plus seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Friday at R C Nein Sons Funeral Home with Rev. James H Misheff officiating. Burial Fairmount Cemetery Camden. Friends may call 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday.
City manager Shawhan urged faster street work in Harlan Park and Aberdeen Dr to finish before bad weather. King Wilder Co plans bituminous surfacing on Elwood St to Erie and Erie to Malvern. Aberdeen Dr gravel prep moves toward final surface. Runway lighting contract at the airport to be filed, enabling night operations once Hecco Co begins work.
Robin Hawkins, 39, of 131 Carlisle Street, Dayton, charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and failure to have a driver's license after an arrest at Verity Parkway and Elwood Street. Hawkins offered a fishing license instead of his license, amid reports of a weaving vehicle and resident complaints. Charles Williams, 71, of 315 North Main Street, charged with failure to have an operator's license after an arrest on save yesterday. Mrs Maud South, 62, of 17 Garfield Street, suffered minor injuries from a fall on Central Avenue but appeared not seriously hurt.
Judy Carmody nine year old of Church Street was bitten on the left forearm and finger by a dog yesterday. Police ordered the animal tied for a regular fourteen day observation period.
The Park Place Branch of the First National Bank opens for business at 9:30 a.m. with an open house from 5 to 9 p.m. Carl Nicklas is branch manager since November 1921, previously assistant cashier at the main bank. Visitors receive souvenirs and a $5 savings account gift for any Middletown Hospital baby born today between 12:01 a.m. and 12 p.m. Assistants include Mrs. Ruth Giffen Mrs. Charlotte Rupp and Gerald F Huntsbarger.
A former area man among 57 inmates granted paroles by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Board. Edward Lamb, jailed for carrying concealed weapons, was arrested May 2 1950 age 44 West Middletown Route 1. Also paroled were Bige Spivey for rape with consent and Raymond Argo for burglary.
Two Crystal Tissue Company employees attend the Tissue Fall Industry Conference in Hot Springs Georgia. Thomas McMurray sales manager mill products and Richard E King sales manager converted products participate as representatives. The conference sponsored by the Tissue Association of the American Pulp and Paper Association runs three days.
Electricians advise keeping extension cords away from rugs especially underfoot areas. Repeated foot traffic can wear insulation and create a short circuit or fire hazard, so relocate cords to safe channels and use proper outlets and surge protection.
Seventeen girls meet at the Civic Associations to form Crystalettes Junior Achievement Company and seek a New York charter. The firm plans 12 inch decorative candles, with capitalization set at 100 dollars. They will issue 200 shares, open a checking account, and elect officers next week. Beaderettes JA company meets to begin organization with wreath plans. Advisors include Mrs Osborne and Daniel Earl.
James Clark, 39, of 524 Grand Ave, suffered cuts to his left arm when his vehicle failed to negotiate a curve on Route 127 near Collinsville, plunged 12 feet into a ditch by a bridge and overturned several times. Deputy sheriffs A. N. Peters and Louis Fritz investigated at Mercy Hospital.
A Buffalo druggist created an ointment to ease itching and burning piles. The product earned rapid praise for cooling soothing relief and became a favorite in thousands of homes nationwide. Ask your druggist for the box or applicator tube. Peter son’s Ointment delights or money back.
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