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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1948

Page

5

Ohio Democrats May Campaign On State Aid To Cities Issue

Ohio Democrats at the state convention emphasize aid to cities as a campaign issue. Toledo Mayor Disalle named temporary chairman of the Resolutions and Platform Committee and Cleveland Mayor Burke to key posts. Lausche ally in the governor race, with Herbert opposing the aid measure.

Ohio Columbus Burke Cleveland Frank J. Lausche Lausche Thomas J. Herbert Disalle Eugene H. Hanhar O. P. van Scheik R. Ed Middletown Butler County Office of Ohio State Fire Marshal Warvin D. Clark Mary O'Connor McMahon

Clear Warmer Weather Predicted This Week

This week’s fickle forecast tilts toward warmth with clear skies. Temperatures rose to 82 by 6 p.m. Tuesday after a 66 degree 6 a.m. low, with 52 degrees at 6 a.m. and 68 degrees by 10 a.m. today.

Denison Completes Recreational Plans

Denison University in Granville plans a new physical education complex including a field house and gymnasium. The board of trustees, led by Frederick C. Crawford, outlines a unit by unit build with two spring purchase hangars as the base, funded as available.

Granville, C Denison University Board of Trustees Frederick C. Crawford Cleveland

First 50-50 Dance Planned Thursday at Sportsmen Club

A winter series of 50 50 dances starts Thursday at 8 30 p m at the Sportsmen Club West Middletown with Ben Hockman’s orchestra. Roy Diver will call. Kitchen service and refreshment stand will be available. Sponsored by Butles County Rural Youth Monroe Grange Peastown Grange and Monroe Lions Club.

Sportsmen Club West Middletown Butles County Rural Youth Organization Ben Hockman Roy Diver Monroe and Peasttown Granges Monroe Lions Club

Fish that crawl overland inch via tail and fin

Certain Asiatic and African fish can move overland by jerking themselves along on tails gills and fins. They adapt to damp habitats allowing brief terrestrial journeys between water bodies. Their remarkable movement demonstrates amphibious potential in select species.

Marriage During War Announced By Congressman

ALTUS OKLA AP A war time marriage to a Bavarian nurse Ursula Wendt was revealed by Rep Preston Peden who married the nurse while assigned to military government in Bavaria. The couple lived in Falls Church VA after returning to the United States and Peden announced the marriage yesterday before resuming his law practice.

ALTUS OKLA Preston Peden Dokla Peden Ursula Wendt United States Bavaria Falls Church Victor Wickersham Oklahoma

Prisoner Elmer Elder Dies In Federal Reformitory

Elmer Harry Elder aged 21 of McKees Rock Pennsylvania choked himself to death in his cell at the federal reformatory in Chillicothe Ohio. Warden L Clark Schilder said Elder who was serving 18 months for auto theft had been placed in a restricted section after refusing to work.

Chillicothe Elmer Harry Elder McKees Rock Federal Reformatory L. Clark Schilder Schilder Elder

Lightning Sparks Sap Boiling in Trees

A common effect of lightning strike is sap inside trees heating rapidly, boiling and evaporating which can damage the wood.

YMCA Board to Meet at Noon on Wednesday

City briefs report the YMCA board will convene at the Y at noon on Wednesday to discuss upcoming programs and community activities.

YMCA

Middletown Association of Life Underwriters Meeting

The Middletown Association of Life Underwriters holds its monthly meeting at noon at the Manchester Hotel. Members gather to discuss industry topics and network with local professionals.

Moose Club to Hold 8 P M Meeting at Hall on West Central Ave

Members of the Moose Club will hold a business session at 8 p m at the Hall on West Central Ave.

Moose Club West Central Ave

Order of Ahepa Meeting Set at YMCA

The Order of Ahepa will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. at the YMCA. Members are urged to attend.

Order of Ahepa YMCA

Blythe Williams Post 231 Meeting Set at Hall

The house committee and executive board of Blythe Williams Post 231 will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m at the hall.

House Committee Blythe- Williams Post 231

Middletown American Legion to Announce New Officers

Middletown American Legion post will reveal its new officers at an 8 p m meeting at the Legion Home.

Middletown American Legion Post Legion

District Fire Safety Committee Meeting Notice

A district meeting of the Governor's Fire Safety Committee will be held at Middletown Fire Station No 1 at 1 p.m.

The Governor's Fire Safety Committee Middletown

Thursday Dance Club Meeting of Veterans of Foreign Wars

The Thursday meeting of the Dance Club of Veterans of Foreign Wars is set for 7 30 p m in the club room with members expected to attend.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Alpha Council No. 326 Meeting Set for 8 PM

The weekly gathering of Alpha Council No. 326 Jr OUAM will begin at 8 p.m. at 19 North Broad Street.

Alpha Council No. 326 Jr. Ouam North Broad St

Odd Fellows Lodge Meeting Scheduled for 7:30 PM

Members of the Odd Fellows Lodge will meet at 7 30 P M at the Hall for an evening gathering and agenda.

Odd Fellows Lodge

Armco Employes Independence Federation to Hold Evening Meeting

The executive committee of the Armco Employes Independent Federation will meet at 7 p.m. in the AEIF offices to discuss pending concerns and organization matters.

Armco Employes Independent Federation AEIF

Maple Park Mothers Club Opens Season Meeting

The Maple Park Mothers Club holds its first meeting of the season at 1 p.m. in the school auditorium.

Maple Park Mothers Club

Kiwanis Talk and Local Club Meetings Planned

Clifford S. Palmer M D of Massillon will speak at the noon Kiwanians gathering in the Manchester Hotel. Blythe Williams Post Auxiliary of the American Legion meets at 8 p.m. at the Silver Leaf Social Club. Middletown Lions Club noon meeting hosts Middletown at Play with John Barton and Paul Wilson arranging the film. National Association of Letter Carriers Middletown Branch 188 meets at 7 30 p.m. at Milfred Pendleton’s home. Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association holds 8 p.m. meeting in the Chamber of Commerce board room.

Clifford S. Palmer M. D Massillon Manchester Blythe-Williams Post Auxiliary of American Legion Silver Leaf Lions Club John Barton Paul Wilson Middletown National Association of Letter Carriers Milfred Pendleton Manchester Rd

Retail Merchants Association to Meet at Noon

The Retail Merchants Association will hold a meeting at noon in the board of directors room at the Chamber of Commerce.

Retail Merchants Association Board of Directors Chamber of Commerce

Rotarians Hear LeSourdsville Lake Manager

Don Dazey, manager of LeSourdsville Lake and RPM of the National Association of American Parks, Pools and Beaches, told Rotarians about Ohio's amusement park history noting Ohio has 64 parks, second to Pennsylvania, and cited River View Park in Chicago as the largest in the U S with 624 parks nationwide.

Ohio Pennsylvania Don Dazey Dazey National Association of American Parks, Pools and Beaches LeSourdsville Lake Cazey Benjamin LeSourd Miami Valley LeSourd William Blackall A and H Ice Company Cincinnati Darey United States Canada North Dakota Riverview Park Chicago

Bus Ride Might Have Saved Wallet, Baby in Franklin

Franklin police report an elderly couple found a purse with money and papers after a woman with a baby accepted a ride. Police chief said the couple turned the items in after stopping between West Carrollton and Miamisburg, while the mother pondered if the bus ride would have been cheaper.

Franklin C. E. Chamberlain West Carrollton Miamisburg

Municipal Court Fines John English in DUI and Resisting Arrest

John English 28 of Catalpa Drive fined 150 dollars, jailed 60 days, and license suspended for one year for operating a vehicle under alcohol influence and resisting arrest. Patrolman Leonard McFeeters fractured a finger during the arrest, and English was hospitalized for head wounds after the incident at Tytus and Catalpa.

John English Catalpa Dr Butler County English Alton H Combs Leonard McFeeters Tytus Ave Sam Chopak New York City Finglish Henry English James Combs Arnold Ferguson Middletown Hospital

Camera Club Meets Tuesday in First Fall Display

The Middletown Camera Club opened its season with a “vacation prints” contest. Robert Weatherby took both first and third in Class A, Jack Ashman claimed second, Vernon Herrmann led Class B with Donald Wolford second, and Herrmann and B R Bashford tied for third. The club plans a speaker for September 28 or a round table if unavailable. Tests noted railroad wheels reaching 140 mph.

Middletown

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