Aeronca Announces 10-Cent Wage Increase for 400 Workers
The Aeronca Aircraft Company raises hourly pay by ten cents for about 400 production workers effective Monday after 60 days of negotiations with the Independent Union. Salaried staff, numbering 86, may see pay changes after a job re-evaluation with results later. Union president e Fisher notes enhanced benefits and cost of living concerns, praising cooperative labor relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeronca Aircraft Company
Jack Inzie
Bud Fisher
Joe Cook
Dave Iler
William French
Roy McClory
Della Sorrell
Aeronca
Steelworkers Cio
eFisher
Sentenced to Workhouse for Delinquency Case
Elmer Kidd thirty two of 1701 Meadow Avenue was sentenced to six months in the Cincinnati Workhouse for contributing to the delinquency of a seventeen year old girl He appeared yesterday in Juvenile Court before Judge Oscar Leiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Kidd
Meadow Ave
Cincinnati
Oscar Leiser
Armco Official in Serious Condition at Cincinnati Hospital
Newman Ebersole 61 longtime Armco official and civic leader at 1102 South Main Street is in very serious condition after several operations at Holmes Hospital Cincinnati. Doctors report his health remains poor. he serves as director of purchases for Armco.
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Newman Ebersole
South Main St
Armco
Holmes Hospital
Cincinnati
Ebersole
Car Crash Damages Emley Restaurant Front
A car driven by William Montgomery 35 of Osborne Ohio crashed into the Emley Restaurant at 406 Charles Street causing about 1500 in damages to the storefront and interior. Montgomery said brake failure caused the swerving into the curb and sidewalk. The vehicle sustained 100 in damage and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emley
Charles St
William ©. Montgomery
Mound Rd
Osborne
Montgomery
Fleming Rd
Draft Registration Surpasses Five Thousand With One Day Left
Draft Board No. 10 reported 25 men registered this morning pushing total to 4,982 with one day remaining. Officials noted slower activity in Middletown, but Oxford area registered 348 in two days. Chairman John Winger warned all men 18 to 26 that tomorrow is the final day to register and to report to avoid penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board No. 10
New Miami
Middletown
Oxford
John Winger
Winger
Box Seat Auction Planned Saturday by Butler County Society
The Butler County Agricultural Society will hold a 2 p.m. Saturday box seat auction at its quarters on the first floor of the courthouse. The sale secures reservations for three racing afternoons at the county fair on September 29, 30, and October 1. Secretary Barton Kuster noted strong interest due to expected high quality midwest stables and top horses entering the fall program.
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The
Butler County Agricultural Society
Barton ‘Kuster
Fair Board
Mid-West
Ohio
Truster
Weekend Movie Schedule With Multiple Stars
At the Movies shows Ad ventures in Silverado with William Bishop and Gloria Henry at 2 52 and 34. Betty Hutton and Mac Donald Carey at 3 27 6 53 and 10 0 p m. Strand features Green Grass Wyoming with Petry Cummins and Charles Coburn Friday 2 40 5 50 9 p m Sat 3 05 6 45 10 p m. Also Bold Frontiersman with Allan Rocky Lane and Eddy Waller Friday 1 15 4 25 10 40 p m Sat 2 5 40 8 55 p m. Panhandle with Rod Cameron Friday 8 25 and 10 55 p m. Bride of Frankenstein with Basil Rathbone and Boris Karloff at 7 30 and 11 10 p m. Son of Frankenstein with Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi at 9 29 p m Mid night show Slave Girl at 12 15 a m.
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Silverado
William Bishop
Gloria Henry
Betty Hutton
MacDonald Carey
Green Grass
Wyoming
Petry Cummins
Charles Coburn
Allan “Rocky” Lane
Eddy Waller
Panhandle
Rod Cameron
War veterans form small share of Hiram College freshmen
Enrollment at Hiram College stands at 660 students, roughly the same as last year. About 20 percent of the new freshman class are veterans of the armed forces.
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HIRAM
Hiram College
Elder C Pequignot Obituary in Dayton Businessman Pharmacist
Elder C Pequignot 48 of Dayton died Wednesday night at Miami Valley hospital. He was a Rubicon Pharmacy pharmacist and Corpus Christi church member. Survived by wife Francis and brothers Earl J and Peter N. Services 10 a m tomorrow at Westbrook Funeral Home 1712 Wayne Ave then 10 30 a m at Corpus Christi church with burial at Calvary cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p m today.
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C. Pequignot
Dayton
Miami Valley Hospital
Rubicon Pharmacy Company
Corpus Christi Church
Francis
Nee Hasenstab
Earl J
Peter N
Middletown
Westbrook Funeral Home
Wayne Avenue
Calvary Cemetery
Middletown Man Thomas J. McClain Dies After Ill Health
Thomas J. McClain 42 of 1903 Finley Street died Wednesday at Middletown Hospital after a heart condition. He worked 26 years at Armco Steel and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral set for 10:30 a.m. at the church with burial in Woodside Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Flora a son Robert W a daughter Patricia Ann his mother Belle McClain of Shelbyville Ky two brothers and seven sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. McClain
Finley St
Middletown
McClain
Armco Steel Corporation
First Baptist Church
Woodside Cemetery
McCoy -Leffler
Flora
Robert W
Patricia Ann
Belle McClain
Shelbyville
Carl McClain
Detroit
Frank Neal
Mrs Mary Curran Barrett Dies In Dayton Relocation
Ward reports the death of Mrs Mary Curran Barrett a Middletown native at her daughter Mrs Howard Harmon home 46 Redwood Ave Dayton She was the widow of John Barrett and had resided in Dayton for 25 years Services are set for 9 am Monday at Stamper Funeral Home corner of Mair and Ridge Streets Dayton
Funeral services for Mrs Lil lian C Schuyler
Funeral services for Mrs Lil lian C Schuyler 40 of 413 Burton Rd die in Middletown Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. Services at Wilson Funeral Home with burial in Woodside Cemetery. Survived by husband Jerold R Schuyler daughter Laura Lou Neuenswander parents Millard and Mrs Cornwell and six sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian C. Schuyler
Burton Rd
Middletown Hospital
Wilson Funeral Home
E. R. Turnmer
Woodside Cemetery
Rebekah Lodge
Pythian Sisters
Ladies of the Moose
Council Hall
Jerold R. Schuyler
Laura Lou Neuenswander
Middleton
Millard Cornwell
Frenchburg
Ruth Elleman
Lula Moore
May Phillips
Dayton
Iva Gambill
Marie Nipper
Knoxville
Tenn
Donald Cottle
West Liberty
Caretaker From Margarita Cemetery To Speak Here Monday
Mrs. Mary Kruger of Holland, caretaker of Margarita National Cemetery, will address Middletown War Mothers and guest mothers Monday at 7 30 p m at the American Legion Home. She will show motion pictures of Margarita Cemetery and will attend a luncheon at the Marfchester Hotel at 1 p m for her by the chapter.
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Holland
Middletown
Europe
Mary Kruger
Margarita National Cemetery
War Mothers
L. J. van Guelpen
Kruger
Margarita
American Legion
Thirty Middletonians elected to Safety Council Board
Thirty residents of Middletown were elected to the Safety Council Board under revised by laws. Ten three year terms, ten two year terms, ten one year terms. Several named Armco Steel, Middletown News Journal, University groups, churches, and agencies hold seats. Five additional members to be appointed later by specified local bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylie Mitchhell
Armco Steel
Wade Miller
Elmo Lingrel
Middletown High School
E. E. Grant
Crystal Tissue Company
W. 8 S. Geckeler
Mabel Gardner
Professional Womens
James Byrum
Elmer Barker
Campbell Allen
C. W. Beck
Alex Cheek
P. Lorillard Company
F. W. Chew
Middletown News Journal
Hugh Harvey
Bell Telephone Company
Don Holstein
Arinco Steel
Kenneth Leorey
First Methodist Church
Delbert Mann
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Masgr
J. F. McNary
Holy Trinity Church
Martin Thomas
Butler County Auto Club
Roy L. Patterson
City Commission
State Patrol
Police Department
Fire Department
L. F. Reinartz
R. M. Lukens
Marth Thomas
H. H. Harrison
Thomas Carmody
Elmo Singster
Cpl
Dan Mahoney
Reuben Pieters
J. R. Byrum
Max Stamper
Frank Myers
Ranny Daly
Arch Robison
William Niblock
Harry Martin
Alton Combs
Roy Patterson
Lee Ortman
Walter Geckeler
E. F. Shirley
A. H. Oglesby
C. J. Tranter
Jack Linzie
Donald Goodman Jr
Lou Kenney
John Johnson
Donald Woodward
Mrs Cora Baird Rites Set In Franklin
Mrs. Cora Jane Baird 76 of 768 South Main Street Franklin died at home after a long residence in the community. She lived with her daughter Miss Florence Baird widow of George Baird and is survived by other relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Franklin
Cora Jane Baird
S. Main St
divorce notice in butler county ohio suit
Viola Marie Bausman of 65 Beaumont Place Newark NJ is notified that on August 25 1948 Robert C Bausman filed for divorce in the Butler County Ohio Common Pleas Court case No 62717 on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Defendant must answer by October 9 1948 or the petition may be granted. Con rd C Stroh Clerk. Joseph Kiep Deputy Herbert S Miller Attorney. Aug 27 Sept 3 10 17 24 Oct 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Marie Bausman
Beaumont Place
Newark
New Jersey
Robert C. Bausman
Common Pleas Court
Butler County
Ohio
A. D
Conrad C. Stroh
Joseph Kiep
Herbert S. Miller
League of Women Voters to Open Third Year in Middletown
The Middletown League of Women Voters will begin its third year on October 13 with a kickoff meeting at the home of Mrs G W Breiel. Officers include Mrs Spindler as president and a board featuring Mrs Verity, Mrs Hanson, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Middletown
G. W. Breiel
South Main St
Leagtie
League
Federa
New York Times
Collier's Magazine
Collier's
W. H. Spindler
Breiel
E. J. Sebald
Ray Sebald
William Verity
Erle Hanson
Earl Emerson
Bees Mit- Earl Emerson
Bess Mitchell
Mary _ Strodtbeck
E. H. Weyman
E.K. Smith
R. A Hill
Harold Neill
Ralph Rettig
Funeral services announced for Sunday at Anglesby Funeral Home
Survived by a sister Mrs. Nettie Griest of Middletown. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 p.m. at Anglesby Funeral Home with Rev. William J. Hannon officiating. Burial in Woodhill Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Nettie Griest
Middletown
Anglesby Funeral Home
William J. Hannum
Woodhill Cemetery
Death of Mrs Lillian Lamb South in Dayton Ohio
Mrs Lillian Lamb South 33 of Loveland Fark O died 11 30 p m Tuesday in Miami Valley Hospital Dayton. She is survived by husband Willard eight children one brother Seaman 1 C Thomas Lamb five half sisters and one half brother. Services 2 30 p m Saturday Oswald Funeral Home Lebanon with burial Springboro Cemetery.
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Franklin
Lillian Lamb South
Loveland Fark O
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton
Willard
Seaman
Thomas Lamb
Charles Parker
Dudley Holland
Slath Marcum
Callie Lamb
William Jones
Humphrey McKinley
Columbus
Oswald
Lebanon
Springboro
Last rites for John J. Cox scheduled at Dayton funeral home
John J. Cox died at 7 30 p m Wednesday at his daughter's home Mrs C F Deller 205 South Broad Street. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Saturday at Leo F Walters Funeral Home 501 South Main Street Dayton with Rev E R Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Dayton.
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John J. Cox
C. F. Deller
South Broad St
Leo F. Walters
South Main St
Dayton
E. R. Turner
Memorial Park
Death of Mrs. Ella Groves Noted in Franklin Area
Word arrived today of the death of Ella Groves age 67 a former Middletown and Franklin resident. She died Thursday at the home of her niece Mrs. Robert Lentz in Franklin.
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Franklin
Ella Groves
Middletown
Robert Lentz
Mrs Groves Dies in Kokomo After 33 Years in Indiana
In Crawfordsville Indiana Mrs Groves widow of John Groves lived in Middletown and Franklin for 33 years before moving to Kokomo six years ago She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Middletown Surviving are sister Emma Rosselot of Kokomo and numerous nieces and nephews Two nieces Mrs Albert Maier and Mrs Alvin Bushhorn reside in Middletown Services will be held Saturday at Jacobs Funeral Home Kokomo with burial in a local cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Groves
Middletown
Franklin
Kokomo
First Methodist Church
John Groves
Emma Rosselot
Albert Maier
Alvin Bushhorn
Jacobs Funeral Home
Deaths Last Night Highlights Prominent U S Figures
Somerville Massachusetts Arthur D Healey 58 served five terms in Congress before 1941 appointment as U S district court judge Hartford Connecticut Everett J Lake 77 governed 1921 23 and was lieutenant governor Toledo Ohio Edward Rochette 85 retired distributor of auto parts in Buenos Aires Vatican City Cardinal Raffaele Carlo Rossi 72 secretary of the consistorial congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Mase
Arthur D. Healey
Congress
Massachusetts
U S
Hartford
Conn
Everett J. Lake
Connecticut
Oodstock, Conn
Toledo
Edward Rochette
Buenos Aires
Vatican City
Raffaele Carlo Cardinal Rossi
Consistorial Congregation
Sunny Weekend Forecast For Middleton Residents
The weatherman predicts a sunny warm weekend with cool nights. In Middleton, readings show 90 degrees Wednesday, a low near 52 at 7 am, and a 54 degree start this morning, rising to 70 by 9:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mule Hitch-Hikes Memphis Worker’s Pet Mule
Pigeon, the pet mule of an airport worker Hulette Smith in Memphis, cannot fly but hops into the truck for a ride when Smith climbs aboard. The unusual animal trots along as they travel together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Pigeon
Hulette Smith
Smith
Transportation Committee To Meet Wednesday
Middle town announces a special meeting of the Transportation Development Committee to discuss the Nelbar Underpass depot relocation and Wildwood crossing after the City Commission session. Francis Carmody chairs and notes a city traffic survey and related studies will be reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
New Transportation Development Committee
City Commission
Francis Carmody
Carmody
Nelbar
New York Central
Com
Wildwood Crossing
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Aeronca Company
McGuffey
Wilson Ambulance Service
Upholstering Company
Eagle Hall
Robert Wall
Baker Funeral Home
Cecil Dane
Cecil Butts
Sec
Hatfield Coal CO
Central Ave
Elder C. Pequignot
Mrs
Mary Barrett
Lillian Schuyler
Safety Council
Cora Baird
Lillian South
Associated Press
Gray
Iroom
Castell Bidg
Transportation Committee
Dud Mecum
Shim
Doellmann’s
Standt’s
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