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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1949

Page

12

State Patrol Adds Outpost at Lebanon

Middletown Post 9 of the State Highway Patrol established a third outpost in Lebanon. Corporal Dan W. Mahoney said troopers F. E. Mescher and H. E. Voelker will base there, operate in Warren County, and coordinate by radio with Harrison and Glendale posts.

Middletown State Highway Patrol Lebanon Dan W. Mahoney Col Mahoney F. E. Mescher H. E Voelker Mescher Chile Voelker Warren County Corporal Mahoney Harrison Glendale

Armco Junior Craftsman Forming Second JA Company

Armco Junior Craftsman becomes the second local Junior Achievement company to apply for a charter after 18 teenage boys reorganize and elect officers for the year. Darrel Rakine presides. Wylie Witherspoon VP. James Buguzedes treasurer. James Kemp secretary.

Armco Junior Craftsman Robert McDade Darrel Rakine Wylie Witherspoon James Buguzedes James Kemp Armco Association McDade Forest Ave Meinley Junior High Holy Trinity School Roosevelt Junior

Death penalty sought for 14 year old in father’s shooting

Upshur County prosecutors asked the death penalty for Jerry Riggs 14 of Talmansville in the murder trial for shooting his father Harry L. Riggs 48 after a dispute over a bicycle authorities said the boy later admitted stealing 1825 dollars from a home cache before hiding most of it along a road.

Buckhannon W. Va Upshur J. D. Jennings Jerry Riggs Talmansville Jerry Harry L. Riggs R. C. Culp Culp

Mrs Tillie Pence Obituary In Middletown Resident Dies At 75

Tillie Edna Pence age 75 longtime Middletown resident died yesterday at 3 10 p m at her daughter Mrs Mildred Graham’s home 406 Garfield St SheOutlived by two brothers Carl Albright Lebanon and John Albright Dayton a sister Mrs Mary Murphy Mason three grandchildren and three great grandchildren Services set Thursday at 2 p m Riggs Funeral Home with Rev Richard E Moore officiating Burial in Woodside Cemetery calling hours Wednesday 2 5 and 7 10 p m

Tillie Edna Pence Middletown Mildred Graham Garfield St Carl Albright Lebanon John Albright Dayton Mary Murphy Mason Riggs Funeral Home Richard E. Moore Woodside Cemetery

Franklin Obituary for Maude Kurtz Cummings

Mrs Maude Kurtz Cummings longtime resident of Middletown and Franklin died Sunday at her home in Rittman Ohio after a lingering illness She is survived by two daughters Mrs Diamond Eggleman Medina Ohio and Mrs John Collins Franklin and nine grandchildren Services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm in Rittman

Franklin Maude Kurtz Cummings Middletown Rittman, O Diamond Eggleman Medina, O John Collins Rittman

Mrs May Moore 64 Camden Resident Dies At Home

Mrs May Moore aged 64 of Camden died Sunday evening at her home 77 South Main Street after a short illness. Survived by brother Harry Van Skiver of Liberty Indiana and two nephews Murray and Delbert Van Skiver, plus two nieces Zelma Lainhart and Shirley Ann Van Skiver. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Girton Funeral Home Eaton with Rev Norman Sweat officiating. Burial at Mound Hill cemetery.

Eaton May Moore Camden South Main St Harry van Skiver Liberty Ind Murray Delbert van Skiver Zelma Lainhart Shirley Ann van Skiver Girton Norman Sweat Mound Hill Cemetery

Coal Disruptions Across States Spark Strikes and Pickets

Half a million in violence traced to Kentucky and West Virginia as strip mine confrontations injure few yet cause 13 truckloads of coal dumped. Pickets blamed. two tipple workers and a truck driver beaten in West Virginia. UMW denies knowledge. no arrests. Pennsylvania anthracite miners walk out, threatening supply in three to seven days. Coal stocks remain uncertain under Taft Hartley rules. Chicago post office readiness noted at 1.2 million letters per hour.

Kentucky West Virginia UMW Pennsylvania

Club Carnival Opens Thursday at Sportsmen's Club Grounds

Plans for the Sportsmen's Carnival run Thursday through Sunday at the Sportsmen's Club grounds. Adrian Smallwood is general chairman. The event features 50 attractions including kid rides, wildlife exhibits, radio shows, and social activities. Ken and Blanche Beegle from Remington Arms will demonstrate shooting Friday and Saturday. Parking is expanded to handle 2,000 cars.

Adrian Smallwood Ken and Blanche Beegle Remington Arms Manufacturing Company

Legion Balloting Presses On At Post 218 For Officers

Ballots poured in at American Legion Post 218 with the box about three quarters full and two voting days left. Ed ward Portsmouth said turnout may set a new record for officer and executive committee elections. Robert Vanderveer’s ballot arrived. he remains at Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, due to polio though his hometown interest continues. Voting closes 8 p m Wednesday, then in-person ballots at the post until the meeting. The gathering will also honor long time members, including 35 who have 30 years, 38 with 25 years, and 73 with five years of continuous service.

American Legion Post Edward Portsmouth Portsmouth Robert Vanderveer Mayo Clinic Minnesota Post American Legion the Post

Grangers See First Degree Ceremonies At Monroe

More than 100 Monroe Grange members and visitors from Lebanon Union and Hanover Granges watched the Monroe Youth Degree Team present the first degree at Monroe School. The team will compete with Miami and Highland Counties teams soon. Mrs Joe W Baird and Mrs Ernst Kesterman were named to the Home Economics Committee replacing retiring members. Dr Daniel Campbell spoke on the Brannan Farm Plan and Edward Rosellot sang. The Monroe Youth Drill team performed a brief drill.

Monroe Grange Lebanon Union Hanover Monroe Monroe School Fred E. Bley Union Grange Elizabeth Steed Miami Highland Joe W. Baird Ernst Kesterman Roy Kettman Emmett McClung Robert Campbell Roy Bake Brannan Daniel C. Campbell Edward Roselett

Ringing Fire Bell Triggers Neighborhood Concern

Residents near Crawford Street Fire House worried by a bell tolling for 20 minutes and suspecting a death in the line of duty. Firemen say the bell was tested while Chief Thomas Carmody recovers from a coronary condition in Middletown Hospital in satisfactory condition. A second note announces a Disabled American Veterans district conference at Memorial Hall with state commanders William Sweeney and Sarah Croy speaking.

Crawford St Journal Hugh A. King Thomas Carmody Middletown Hospital Carmody Lebanon Memorial Hall William A. Sweeney Sarah Croy DAV

Radio Programs on WSAI 1368 Highlight Armstrong

A listing from WSAI 1368 announces summer hour segments featuring Armstrong. The schedule notes program times and host segments with emphasis on Armstrong's contributions.

Mysterious Traveler Headlines Night of Radio Gigs

A scatter of radio show titles and personalities from WKRC WPFB and stations including Rex Maupin Lee Allen Jean Shepherd Johnny Dell Beulah Bob Crosby and Henry Busse Orchestra. The lineup features The Adventures of Mysterious Traveler and The Night Watch Sign Off ends the evening.

Television Listings and Schedule Fragment

A dense schedule of Channel 4 Channel 5 WKRC-TV and WHIO-TV listings for shows such as Haystack Hullabaloo Petticoat Party Line Kukla Fran Ollie Charades Weather and late night programs with multiple times across channels. Names include Burt Farber Magic Tele-Kitchen and Ruthie on the Telephone with CBS blocks and regional programming details.

Channel 4 Burt Farber Jon Arthur Kenny Roberts Howard Chamberlain Kukla Fran and Ollie Ruthie CBS Billy the Kid Elsinore Three Musketeers the Campbells Sonny Kendis Si Bruick Magic Reds New York Aee Roberts Paul Mr. Magic Channel 5 Arthur Godfrey Cliff Edwards Whio—Tv Itisco Lucky Oo Party Edwards St Burick

Cincinnati Livestock and Produce Market Update

Cincinnati livestock and produce listings show hogs and cattle prices, with hogs 200-300 lbs quoted around 18.15 to 20.60, sows 12.00-14.50, and cattle with varied bids for steers and bulls. Dayton and Cincinnati produce prices include eggs, butter, poultry, and dressed goods, plus wholesale grain and local advertising notices.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati U. S Dayton Cincinnati U.S

Rites Held For Middletown Area Residents

Obituary notices list several Middletown figures. Mary Louise Sallie, 4 months, died at iddletown Hospital September 17. Funeral 2:00 p.m. Tuesday Meadowlawn Church of God. Interment Woodside Cemetery. Mary Mae Sullivan, 70, died September 17 at Middle town. Requiem High Mass 9:00 a.m. Tuesday at WeWyinity Church. Interment Woodside Cemetery. John Terry, 39, of Chicago, died September 18. Services 2:00 p.m. Thursday Maxberry Funeral Home. Interment Woodside Cemetery. Local merchants advertise floral and memorial goods.

Sallie Mary Louise Leonard Sallie Lawn Ave Theiddletown Hospital Meadowlawn Church Terry John Marguerite Terry Chicago Maxberry Funeral Home Louis W. Smith Woodside Cemetery

Police Briefs Harolds Fitzpatrick Charged With Careless Driving

Harold Fitzpatrick, 21, of Middletown Route 2 Wells Rd, charged with careless driving after custody at Germanton Rd and Verity Pkwy. Cited to appear in court.

Harold Fitzpatrick Middletown Wells Rd Germantown Rd Verity Pkvy

Attorney Returns After Months Away

Middletown attorney Robert McCurry returned to practice today at the Federal Savings and Loan Building after several months of illness.

Robert McCurry Middletown McCurry Federal Savings and Loan Building

Stocks Open Lower After Broad Declines Across Market

Prices fell across the board at the opening with many issues sliding in small fractions. A few stocks rose modestly including select gold issues, while large blocks of shares traded heavily. Bethlehem Steel and Canadian Pacific led the downside among major names.

NEW York Bethlehem Steel Canadian Pacific American Telephone Anaconda Chrysler General Motors Goodrich Johns Manville International Telephone Pennsylvania R. A Republic Steel Southern Pacific U.S. Steel du Pont Westinghouse Electric Dome Mines Alaska Juneau

Barkley Attacks Critics of Welfare State Charge

Vice President Barkley defended social legislation after addressing the western states Democratic conference. He challenged critics to weigh party accomplishments against calls to repeal welfare measures and noted the difficulty of separating domestic and international concerns.

San Francisco Barkley Western States Democratic Conference Barkeley

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State Patrol Second JA Firm Tillie Pence Mrs. Maude Cummings Mrs Club Carnival Legion Grangers Paul Hodges Trail Blazers Ma Perkins Guiding Light Lorenzo Jones WLW Just Plain Bill Sports Review Morgan Peter Grant Wsai Joe Garretson Helfer Bob H Kings Ett Jones P.M Boy & Boys Jackie WKRC Challenge of Yukon Ace Amer Town Amer Monitor News Rex Maupin Lee Allen Jean Shepherd News the Chicagoans Johnny Dell Beulah Bob Crosby Mystery Theater Mr. & Mrs North Henry Busse Orch Breakfast Club My True Story Betty Crocker Ted Malone News Farm Upson Ar Baker Super Club Robert Q. Lewis Gregory Hood WPFB Miamisburg Mike Mysteries Cc Bell 1 Twikent Syme John Steels Brother Ivie Korn Krackin’ Night Watch News Kaffee Klatsch Melody Shopper WMOH Ivie Navy Band Listen Ladies Summer Hour Sky King The Cisco Kid Mrs Burton Nora Drake David Harum WERC Dick Nesbitt Wayne Cregg RADIO Lester Smith Ola Sardi Fulton Lewis, Jr City Council N. Y Cinn Brooklyn St. L Aeed Ball Supper Club Lenny Dave Gene Om K. Helen Trent Sauer's Wendy Warren Steel Flier Orchestra Mr. ¥. Light Beulah Club Chameleon Christian Burns & Alien Scattergood Baines Louis Johnson Zoey Panae Dayton Livestock eereesGn Geichard Greene & Allied Stores Amer. Rad Stan San Armco Steel Corp Ae Amer Tel and Tel Anaconda Co Baltimore Bendix Aviation Ehem Steel Boeing Airplane Chrysler Corp Columbia Gas and Electricity Commonwealth Edison Edison Seetene Container Corp. Eee Continental Baking Co Curtis Whent Curtis Wright Douglas Aircraft White Motors Woolworth Youn Zenit Radio Funeral Directors ‘Schramm Funeral Home Dial Wilson Funeral Home Jos. RR. Baker. & Sons Village Cana St. P. Franklin Boulevard Floral Gardens Woodside Ave Starr Floral Co S Main Sanderson Yankee Rd Highview Gardens Highview Rd Ohio Dial Midd Dodds Monument Co Xenia Onverse Monument Co Dale Converse American Trust U. B. Church Philadelphia Streifthau's U. C. University Taxi, Inc Oxford Dougherty Service Fairmount Roney Young St Central Ave Bynum’'s G.I. Bill First National Bank Hamilton Beal Bn BF Ren C-0 Journal AVON Janna Rose Dayton St. Hamilton Middletown Business College Wayne Wayne School of Practical Nursing C-O Buccess Services Rothman Shop Moore St. St Noland Camera Shop Central Hauselman Transportation Co Park Smithe Corona Agency Office Outfitters, Inc N. Main Franklin Ph Sas Saturn| Free GLASS Andre Bros. Glass Shop N. Verity Pkwy Frank Dee Hamilton Jacone Glass Shop Reynolds _ Dial Elmer Miller Germantown Poasttown Heights Jesse McCoy Suprema Rug Cleaning Co Beauty & Barber Daggett & Ramsdell Cosmetics Ratliff Martin Doench Otis Johnson & Sons Bellomonte Martin Dial Howard Cain Dal Stan Rothman Jack Stallsmith R. R. Stallsmith & Son R. E. Wendt CITY Grand Ave Stock Exchange Utter
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