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Middletown Journal

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Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1950

Page

2

Ohio to Recall 557 Army Reservists by Nov 22

Fort Meade officials announced Ohio must provide 557 more officers to meet the Second Army quota of 17 000 reserve officers by November 22. The state breakdown lists District of Columbia 135, Maryland 154, Virginia 183, West Virginia 122, Delaware 0, Pennsylvania 666, Ohio 557, Kentucky 44. Over 1,700 officers will be called for physical examinations with about 55 percent from combat arms.

Ohio Second Army Middletown Fort Meade Md Department of the Army Continental Army Fort Meade States District of Columbia Maryland Virginia West Virginia Delaware Pennsylvania Kentucky Camp Thonn

Grand Jury Fails To Indict Mayor

Lima based report that Allen County grand jury refused to indict Mayor Stanley A. Welker on a charge of direct interest in municipal office supply purchases. The case centered on $420.99 in commissions credited to the mayor at Lima Printing and Ledger Company.

LIMA Allen County Stanley A. Welker William M. Miller Welker Lima Printing and Ledger Company

Burn Victim Robert Shane In Fair Condition At Hospital

Robert Shane of 125 E Fourth St Franklin is in fairly good condition at Middletown Hospital after suffering burns at work yesterday morning. The incident occurred at the Sorg Paper Company where he was employed.

Robert Shane E. Fourth St Franklin Middletown Hospital Shane Sorg Paper Company

Hymn Sing at Booker T. Washington School Auditorium

The Union Baptist Senior choir hosts a Hymn Sing Sunday at 3 30 p m in the Booker T Washington School auditorium with Mrs R E Taylor guest conductor The Rev F H Hampton of Mt Zion Baptist Church will join Rev J B Holt at the Harvesburg Church Sunday departure at 2 30 p m The piece notes gold prospects in South Africa compare to Australia and California.

Union Baptist Senior Booker T. Washington School R. E. Taylor F. H. Hampton Mt. Zion Baptist Church J. B. Holt Harveysburg South Africa Australia Califonia

Enlistments Before Draft Call Warned For Youths

Maj. Walter E. Flagg, Cincinnati recruiting chief, warns youths of draft age that once they receive pre induction notice they fall under Selective Service. He cites Robert Williams of Kentucky who sought Air Force OCS after notice, then learned draft rules. The Army and Air Force urge voluntary enlistment before draft status and pre induction physical.

Walter E. Flagg Army and Air Force Cincinnati Selective Service Board Robert Williams Orphanage Rd South Ft Mitchell Ky Earlham College Williams Air Force Officer Candidate School San Antonio Texas Oo. C. S Bob Flagg Army Air Force

Elmer Davis And Henry Mathis Nominated In AEIF Election

Primary results announced for Arraco Independent Federation places on the ballot. Nominees include Elmer Davis and Henry Mathis for president, East Veorks Howard Ward and Lloyd Wiliams for vice president, with a three way tie for second among James Abbott Robert Armbruster and Ray Ramsey. Several trustees and officers named for East Works and Fabricating divisions.

Arraco Independent Federation Elmer Davis Henry Mathis East Veorks Howard Ward Lloyd Wiliams Sterling Long James Abbott Robert Armbruster Ray Ramsey Armco Drainage Richard Chamberlin Walter Leonard Everett Meeks East Works William Amburgey Lloyd Murphy Denny Stamper William Ulrich John Hall Leslie Peck Thomas Weeds Stanley Rock Walter Sparks Kenneth Berry Robert Lehmkuhl Leslie Philhower Patty Fisher Edna Snider

Woman Fends Off Prowler With Pistol Shot

June Rupp of 609 Elsmere St fired at a prowler who knocked on her door early. The man, about 6 ft 3 in and 200 pounds, wore brown clothing and fled after the shot. Police noted $70 of Wise Transportation Co gear, tarpaulins, chains, and a money box were stolen. a screen door at 20 D Veterans Village was cut but entrance not gained.

June Rupp Elsmere St Wise Transportation Company Manhattan St Bertha Lykins 20 D. Veterans Village

Middletown Man Arrested on Route 73 for DWI

State Highway patrolmen arrested Andrew Shephard, 40, of Middletown Route 1, on Route 73 on a charge of operating a motor vehicle when under the influence of alcohol. He was taken into custody yesterday afternoon.

Andrew Shephard Middletown

Tim Tymon 56 World War I veteran obituary

Tim Tymon aged 56 of 1513 Columbia Ave died yesterday at 1 p.m. in Hamilton. He leaves four sisters Mrs. Mary Reuter of Gadsden Alabama Miss Ruth Tymon Mrs. Francis McComas and Miss Elizabeth Tymon all of Middletown. Requiem High Mass is set for 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Trinity Church with burial in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call at Schramm Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday.

Tim Tymon Columbia Ave Hamilton Mary Reuter Gadsden Ala Ruth Tymon Francis McComas Elizabeth Tymon Middletown Holy Trinity Church Woodside Cemetery Schramm Funeral

Funeral Services Set for Holly Arnold in Paducah

Funeral services for Holly Arnold 57 of 824 South Seventh Street Paducah Kentucky will be held Monday at Mundy Funeral Home Paducah. Burial will be in Huntington Tennessee.

Holly Arnold South Seventh St Paducah Mundy Funeral Home Huntington Tenn

Funeral services for George Wilmoth held Monday

Funeral services for 84 year old George Wilmoth who died Thursday at his home on Route 73 south of Franklin will be conducted Monday at 2 30 p m at Anglesby Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Woodhill Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p m Sunday at the funeral home.

Franklin George Wilmoth Anglesby Woodhill Cemetery

Death of E N Darmody Former Franklin Resident

E N Darmody died Tuesday at age 66 in Los Angeles California. He leaves a widow, three children and a sister Miss Genevieve Darmody of Los Angeles. Funeral services were held today in Los Angeles.

Franklin E. N. Darmody Los Angeles Calif Genevieve Darmody

Ralph Carr, Colorado Governor and 1938 Primary Candidate

Ralph Carr, age 62, served as Colorado governor for two terms from 1938 to 1942 and was the Republican candidate for governor in the September primary election.

Associated Press Denver Ralph Carr Colorado

James A Fulton Dies Ex President of Life Insurance Body

James A Fulton aged 61 chairman of the Home Life Insurance Company of New York and the first president of the Life Insurance Association of America in 1944 passed away.

New York James A. Fulton The Home Life Insurance Company of Life Insurance Ociation of America

Portrait Painter Norman H Blanch Dies at 54

Colorado Springs report notes Norman H Blanch a renowned portrait painter born in England whose works have been shown regularly by the Royal Portrait Society of England.

Colorado Springs Colo Norman H. Blanch Royal Portrait Society of England England

Editor retiring at Ohio State after 36 years

AP reports J. E. Mc Clintock agriculture editor at Ohio State University will retire on September 30 after 36 years with the Agriculture Extension Service. C. M. Ferguson announced the retirement.

Columbus J. E. McClintock Ohio State University C. M. Ferguson The Agriculture Extension Service

Cub Pack One Plans Monday Meeting

The first fall meeting of Cub Pack One sponsored by the Church of the Ascension will be held Monday at 7 p m at the Church. Cubmaster Clarence Dieterick announced the event.

Church of the Ascension Clarence Dieterick

Air Force delays bill granting equal nurse ranks

Rep. Bolton says Air Force reluctance slows Defense Department action on a bill to give male nurses the same rank and privileges as female nurses in the armed services. Mrs. Bolton notes the Air Force will have to accept the idea.

Washington Air Force Defense Department Armed Services Bolton Ohio

Four locals join Air Force after swearing in

Four local men were sworn into the Air Force and headed to Lackland Air Force Base for basic training. Named are Lewis Lee Figley, Emmett Woodrey Jr., James Huffman, and George Wright, all with family addresses listed. Sgt. Luther Gregory noted available openings in Army and Air Force and urged eligible men to contact the recruiting station before pre induction physicals.

Air Force Tech Luther Gregory U. S. Army U. S. Air Force South Canal St Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Lewis Lee Figley Harold Figley Shafer St Francis Emmett Woodrey, Jr Francis Woodrey Highview Rd James Russell Huffman Marie Huffman Main St Excello George Franklin Wright George Wright Marshall Rd Gregory Regular Army Army

Sohngen Bid For Judgeship Not Endorsed By State Dems

Reports from the Ohio Democratic convention in Columbus show Sohngen's bid for the Ohio Supreme Court vacancy created by Judge Edward Turner’s death gained no consideration and was not among the 14 names recommended to the governor. The list includes W. U. Annat, Ralph J. Partlett, Joseph Bowman, Dennis Dunlavy, Howard E. Faught, John H. Wuammaeck, Margaret Mahoney, FarL D. Parker, Edward Savard, William Thom, John Ewing Smith, Paul Ward, Lillian Westroppe, and Albert A. Waldman.

Robert Sohngen Butler County Ohio Supreme Court Edward C. Turner Columbus Democratic Executive Committee Sohngen W. U. Annat Wooster Ofice Ralph J. Partlett Franklin County Joseph Bowman Dennis Dunlavy Ashtabula Howard E. Faught Cambridge Common Pleas John H. Wuammaeck New Philadelphia Margaret Mahoney Cleveland Farl D. Parker Waverly Edward Savard Sandusky William Thom Canton John Ewing Smith Belefontaine Paul Ward Lillian Westroppe Albert A. Waldman

Alkali Workers Reject Unions in NLRB Vote

PAINESVILLE AP Employees at the Diamond Alkali plant voted 546 to 50 for neither union in an NLRB election. The International Chemical Workers and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters contested representation. The UMW remains the bargaining agent for 2,497 workers, while the plant’s gas supply to northeastern Ohio is cut about 30 percent during the strike.

Painesville AFL National Labor Relations Board John A. Hull, Jr NLRB United Mine Workers District UMW International Chemical Workers International Brotherhood of Teamsters Ohio

Taft Faults Truman on Four Main Points of Program

Cincinnati AP Taft, Republican Policy Committee chair, reviewed the 81st Congress and said President Truman failed to win on four main points: repeal of the Taft Hartley act, Brannan farm subsidy, socialized medicine, and the Spence bill. He credited Republicans and compliant Democrats for blocking the program and praised some 81st Congress outcomes as continuations of 80th policy, including ECA, Atlantic Pact concept, RRTA extension, and rural electrification.

Cincinnati Robert A. Taft Ohio Truman Taft Senate Republican Policy Committee Congress GOP Democratic Party Republican Republic

Cyclist Hurt When Vehicle Goes Into Skid

Robert Hartgrove twenty of 1708 Winona Drive suffered cuts and bruises yesterday afternoon when his motorcycle skidded and he was thrown to the pavement. Police said the accident occurred at Verity Parkway and Titus Avenue as Hartgrove applied brakes to stop at the intersection. He was taken to Middletown Hospital by a passing motorist. Police estimated thirty five dollars damage to the cycle.

Robert Hartgrove Winona Dr Verity Pkwy Tytus Ave Hartgrove Middletown Hospital Eber Byrne Lawn Ave Clarence Hornback Wilbraham Rd Columbia Ave Byrne Parkway Hornback

Two Drivers Injured in Central Ave Collision

Lydia Phillips 30 of 2910 Oxford Street and Daniel Blackburn 26 of 1802 Meadow Avenue were in a crash at Central Avenue and Garfield Street. Police said Blackburn pulled out in front of Phillips. Estimated damage 40 dollars.

Lydia Phillpis Oxford St Daniel Blackburn Meadow Ave Central Ave Garfield St Blackburn Phillips

Car Crowding Leads to Minor Collision in City

Robert Van Gorder, 20, of 2011 Wayne Ave, reported his car was crowded over the curb by another vehicle trying to pass. His vehicle then struck the right fender of a parked car owned by David Gividen, 39 South Main St, with damage estimated at $50.

Robert van Gorder Wayne Ave van Gorder David Gividen South Main St

Pyrethrum Growing Seen Unprofitable in U S

Report notes pyrethrum cultivation in the United States is deemed unprofitable due to the heavy reliance on extensive hand labor and the high cultivation costs involved. The assessment highlights labor intensity as the key obstacle to commercial viability.

U.S

At the Movies Paramount Schedule Details

Saturday showings include Where Sidewalks End with Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney at 1 35 5 05 and 8 40 p m Love That Brute with Paul Douglas and Jean Peters at 3 15 6 45 and 10 15 p m Sunday lists Petty Girl starring Joan Caulfield and Robert Cummins at 1 15 3 20 5 25 7 30 and 9 40 p m

Paramount Dana Andrews Gene Tierney Paul Douglas Jean Peters Petty Joan Caulfield Robert Cummins

Weekend Cinema Schedule At Strand Theatre

Saturday showings include Square Dance Katy with Vera Vague and Shelia Ryan at 2 25 and 5 45 and 9 45 p m Marshall of Helldorado with Jimmy Ellison and Russell Hayden at 3 50 7 10 and 10 30 p m Sunday programs feature State Penitentiary with Warner Baxter and Onslow Stevens at 1 15 3 25 5 50 8 05 and 10 30 p m On the Isle of Samoa with John Hall and Susan Cabot at 2 20 4 30 6 50 and 9 15 p m.

Katy Vera Vague Shelia Ryan Marshall Helldorado Jimmy Ellison Russell Hayden State Penitentiary Warner Baxter Onslow Stevens Isle of Samoa John Hall Susan Cabot

Colonial Theater Showings Feature Louisa With Reagan Coburn

The Colonial screens Louisa this weekend with Ronald Reagan and Charles Coburn in multiple daily showings at 1 15, 3 50, 4 40, 6 30, 8 15 and 10 PM across Saturday and Sunday.

Louisa Ronald Reagan Charles Coburn

Bethlehem Lutheran Church to Install Pastor Sunday

Installation services for Rev. Bernard E. Heuer new pastor at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church will be held at 10 30 a m tomorrow The service will be conducted by Dr E G Schmidt pastor emeritus and Dr Otto Ebert president of the Ohio District of American Lutheran Churches Dr Ebert will conduct the altar service and the sermon will be delivered by Dr Schmidt The program opens with a prelude by Mrs Gilbert Pumphry and includes massed choirs an anthem Make a Joyful Noise a hymn and the offertory The benediction will be pronounced by Mr Heuer and a reception follows between 7 and 9 p m at the parish social rooms The Heuer family has moved to 214 South Broad St Middletown.

Bernard E. Heuer Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church E. G. Schmidt Otto Ebert Columbus Ohio District of American Lutheran Churches Heuer Middletown South Broad St

Franklin Pastor Elected Moderator of Miami Baptist Association

The Rev. H. S. Gessner of Franklin was chosen moderator at the Miami Baptist Association's 152nd annual meeting held at Evanston Baptist Church in Cincinnati. About 175 attendees heard Day on. The body adopted a resolution opposing Vatican appointments and public funding for parochial schools, affirming church-state separation.

H. S. Gessner Franklin Miami Baptist Association Evanston Baptist Church Cincinnati I. N. DePuy Dayon Vatican

Battle cast as Reds surge around Kumchon and Sangju

Enemy area described with Seoul under Red assault threat. Reds defend Kumchon eight miles from U.S. forces as battles rage near Sangju and along highways toward Sangin and Suwon. Seoul’s besieged defenders dig in on South Mountain with artillery in a public park.

Sangju Seoul Kumchon Sangin Suwon South

Middletown Teachers Plan Fall Social at Hotel Manchester

The Middletown Classroom Teachers Association will hold its fall social in the Hotel Manchester ballroom Monday at 6 30 p m. More than 200 teachers supervisors principals board members and superintendents are expected. The event features music entertainment inspiration and a welcome for ten new Middletown teachers.

Manchester Middletown Middletown Classroom Teachers’ Association Alma Kinnett Roberta Gibbs Booker T. Washington School Clara Mae Yorgen Central Edith Sigg Young Helen Hartman J. F. Winkleman Harold Brooks McKinley Paul Krebbs Roosevelt Katherine Roudebush Ralph A. Ringgenberg

Ministers Seek Suspension of Warren Police Chief

Warren Mayor and local ministers press for suspension of Police Chief William E. Johnson after a Bay City drunkenness conviction and an intoxication charge. The Warren Ministerial Association says residents are aroused and embarrassed by his conduct and a letter to Mayor Harold C. Smith requests his dismissal. Johnson declined to comment as Mayor Smith plans to return from vacation.

Warren Warren Ministerial Association Saety Service Walter Pestrak Harold C. Smith William E. Johnson Bay City Mich Pestrak

Raid Pulled At Portsmouth Fraternal Eagles Club

State liquor agents confiscated 100 cases of whiskey in a raid on the Fraternal Order of Eagles club in downtown Portsmouth. Three bartenders were arrested and charged with illegal sale of liquor. The raid was led by enforcement agent John Kocevar. A prior raid in New Boston netted 107 slot machines from an American Legion storeroom. Kocevar said the Eagles' liquor permit expired last June and had not been renewed. No slot machines were found at the Eagles premises.

Portsmouth Order of Eagles Club John Kocevar New Boston American Legion Club Kocevar Eagles

Population comparison in Malaya and Chinese counted

The report states 2,615,000 Chinese and 2,234,000 Malays in Malaya. Numbers indicate Chinese outnumber Malays by a margin of about 381,000. The figures reflect ethnic composition in the regional census.

Malaya

Barkelew Wage Hike Announced for 75 Workers

Barkelew Electric Company announced a general wage increase of 10 cents an hour for 75 hourly workers and salary adjustments for other employees. The raises take effect September 25 under the current two year contract signed January 1 1950 with a cost of living clause.

Barkelew Electric Company Charles Denny, Jr W. E. Shaffer Barkeley Employes Association, Incorporated

No More Rain, Cool Weather Ahead

No more rain is in store for this region but cloudy and windy conditions will persist tonight. Sunday should be fair and cool with a gradual drop in temperatures after a high around 68 and lows near 55 to 60 observed earlier today.

Servicemen News From Local Area

Albert Louis Gorrell leaves for basic training at Sheppard AFB Wichita Falls Texas. He is a Ft Myers Florida High School graduate and the son of Mr and Mrs Allen Gorrell. Paul Combs of Central Ave reports continuing operations for a collar bone injury from a February San Diego accident. Gunners mate Peter Paul Martinek witnessed change of command aboard USS Columbus at Bizerte before Mediterranean Sixth Fleet exercises.

Albert Louis Gorrell South Main St Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls Tex Ft. Meyers, Fla Central Store Allen Gorrell Ft. Meyers Fla Paul Shetter Harry Gowker Curtis St Virgil Combs Central Ave Tripler General Hospital Honolulu Paul Combs Adam San Diego Calif San Diego Naval Hospital Tripler Hospital Uss Sicely Korea Peter Paul Martinek USN Monroe St Columbus Bizerte Mediterranean

Hamilton's YMCA Secretary Retires

HAMILTON G Earl King aged 68, longtime social secretary at Hamilton YMCA for nearly 30 years, will retire next month due to ill health, according to YMCA officials.

Hamilton G. Earl King Hamilton Ymca

Local Banks Affected By New Insurance Order

Middletown banks Oglesby Barnitt Bank and Trust Company and First National Bank will have insured accounts boosted from 5000 to 10000 under a new federal bill. The measure also cuts insurance costs to banks by about 60 percent and follows Truman signing similar increases for building and loan associations. Three Middletown savings bodies including Middletown Federal Savings and Loan Association are affected, all insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.

Middletown Oglesby Barnitt Bank and Trust Company First National Bank Truman Middletown Federal Savings and Loan Association American Building and Loan Association Citizens Building Loan and Savings Association Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation

Two Franklin Crashes Involving Left Turns Reported

Franklin police reported two minor auto accidents. Hubert Welbaum of Troy turning left onto the bridge was struck by Archie Coleman of Piqua. both cars sustained slight damage and no injuries. Another collision on Main Street involved Robert Turner of Franklin and Clyde Charlton of Springboro as Turner attempted a left onto River Street. slight smoke observed from both vehicles.

Franklin Hubert McKinley Welbaum Troy Archie Coleman Piqua Welbaum Robert Turner Clyde Charlton Springboro Turner Main St River St

Municipal Court Fines Sam Lykins in Assault Case

Sam Lykins aged 75 of 629 Auburn Street was fined ten dollars and costs for assault and battery. The fine was suspended on condition he cover damages. Lykins appeared yesterday in Municipal Court before Judge Alton H. Combs.

Sam Lykins Auburn St Lykins Alton H. Combs

Ngorongoro Crater Worlds Largest Volcano

The Ngorongoro Crater in East Africa is the largest volcanic crater in the world. It hosts about fifty thousand wild animals within its 110 square mile basin.

Ngorongoro East Africa

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