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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1950

Page

2

Six Residents Hurt In Lebanon Collision

Six Middletown residents were injured last night when cars collided at West Main and Sycamore streets in Lebanon. Marie Clifford, 16, suffered knee and head cuts. Gladys Stamper, 24, arm and leg bruises. Sharon Stamper, 4, a right leg fracture. Shirley Stamper, 3, face, arm and leg bruises. Henry Cundisf, 36, chest bruises. Martha Cundiff, 40, right leg cuts and bruises. Sharon Stamper admitted. others released after treatment. Drivers Danns Million and Andrew Stamper escaped injury. Damaged cars were extensive.

West Main Sycamore Sts Lebanon Middletown Hospital Marie Clifford West Middletown Gladys Stamper Pershing Ave Sharon Stamper Shirley Stamper Henry Cundisf Garfield St Martha Cundiff Danns Million Sycamore St Andrew Stamper Main St Clifford Million Stamper Kathryn Cundiff

Two Arrested On Break-In Charges Here

Charges of breaking and entering were filed this morning against two area men Gerald Farmer 19 of Middletown Route 2 Route 73 and Alex Rhodus 24 of Trenton Route 1. They face an alleged break-in at Murphy Restaurant September 5 and a separate August 24 break-in at Spence Market 4221 Grand Ave with 65 cartons of cigarettes and $3 in change taken. Farmer was picked up Saturday night at Canal St and Central Ave. Rhodes was arrested Sunday at his home by Detective John Fitzgerald and deputies. Additional warrants may be filed for breaks at Wildwood Golf Course and a Yankee Rd business.

Gerald Farmer Middletown Alex Rhodus Trenton Murphy First Ave Spence Market Grand Ave Ong John Fitzgerald Canal St Central Ave Rhodes Fitzgerald Emanuel Schultheiss Wildwood Golf Course Yankee Rd

Newest City Board Holds Election

The Board of Building Standards, the newest city board, elected Russell Bernard as chairman and Carl Martin as vice chairman at an organization meeting held late last week. The board, established in June by May 3 ordinance, will meet monthly on the second Thursday and handles building code interpretations and appeals, alongside members Martin L. Bauer and a representative of the Office of Orville Carson.

Board of Building Standards Russell Bernard Carl Martin Bernard Martin Martin L. Bauer Orville Carson Zoning Board of Appeals

Young Soldier Starts Training at Lackland AFB

Pvt. Thomas I. Roberson Jr aged 17, son of Thomas Roberson of 313 Harlan St, begins indoctrination at Lackland Air Force Base. He undergoes vocational and aptitude testing with personal guidance to place him in a suitable technical training assignment after the base.

Thomas I. Roberson, Jr Thomas Roberson Harlan St Lackland Air Force Base

At the Movies Paramount and Colonial Lineup

Movie schedule lists multiple films showings Monday and Tuesday. Paramount features Petty Girl Champion State Penitentiary On the Isle of Samoa Beasts of the East Before the White Man Came. Colonial presents Louisa with Ronald Bean and Charles Coburn in varied showtimes.

Paramount Joan Caulfield Robert Cummins Kirk Douglas Marilyn Maxwell State Penitentiary Warner Baxter Onslow Stevens Isle of Samoa Jon Hall Susan Cabot Louisa Ronald Bean Charles Coburn

State To Call 4 255 Ohioans For Induction

Ohio Selective Service headquarters issued a call for 4,255 Ohioans to report for induction in October. The requirement covers all 127 draft boards in the state and exceeds the October quota of 2,860. Col. Chester W. Goble, state Selective Service chief, outlined the plan.

State Columbus, O Ohio Selective Service The Armed Services Ohio Chester W. Goble Selective Service

Middletown Draft Quota Sets October Induction at 23

Middletown's October quota for induction is 23 men for October 9 with over call based on anticipated shrinkage due to student deferments. Colonel Goble announced 17,000 Ohioans across all boards will undergo pre induction physicals this month to form a pool of physically acceptable men for actual oecalls.

Middletown Goble

Westward wonders headlined by UP lecturer

The Middletown Sportsmen Club will host Col. H. C. Bud Anderson, traveling lecturer for Union Pacific Railroad, on October 10 for a 7 p.m. talk at Sun Valley. The illustrated presentation will feature color slides of America's West and highlight Andersons extensive travels in 48 states and eight foreign countries.

America West Middletown H. C Bud) Anderson Union Pacific Railroad F. B Swope Cincinnati Anderson Sun Valley H.C. Anderson United States Union Pacific Wyoming Commerce and Industry Commission

Butler County man among 69 granted paroles at London prison

Ea gar Adams of Butler County was among 69 inmates granted paroles from the London prison farm effective November 1. Adams was serving a term for carrying concealed weapons.

Butler County London Eagar Adams

Gourmet Club Feasts in Middletown Monthly

About 25 Middletown businessmen form The Gourmet Club to cook and critique meals monthly. Each dinner is planned by a small committee, with menus highlighting rare dishes and inventive prep. Members discuss ingredients and methods, in a round robin, as they aim to build a clubhouse for kitchens and dining plus a camping site for local groups.

Middletown Webster's New England Leo Homan Sam Marstein William Snider Brack Little Robert Whitaker Whitaker Little Britt Kendrick Arthur Diver John Miller George Garlinger Snider Hugh Harvey Harry Rizzo

Three Minor Vehicle Mishaps Reported by Police

Police investigated three minor accidents with no injuries. Norman Pardem seventeen of 16 Clark Street reported his steering locked while turning onto Clark causing $175 damage to a parked car owned by Arthur Hackney at 1608 Baltimore Street. A second incident at Central Avenue and Grimes Street involved Mildred Hocz driving 48 of 1101 Lind Street hitting a taxi driven by James Lawson at a stoplight, with $75 damage. James Murphy twenty four of 612 Baltimore Street said his car was sideswiped while parked Friday night, causing $25 damage.

Norman Pardem Clark St Arthur Hackney Baltimore St Parden Tony Central Ave Grimes St Mildred E. Hocz Lind St James Lawson Fermwood St James Murphy

Fire Association To Meet Tomorrow

Members and friends of the Mayfield Fire Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the fire house. The association is open to all persons in the fire district and fire insurance will be discussed.

The Mayfield Fire Association

100th Anniversary Fair Opens With Citywide Parade

About 30 000 residents lined Hamilton streets to see Butler County’s 1950 fair kickoff parade marking its centennial. The event showcased farm equipment, hogs, jellies, and desserts. Activities run through Friday include Grange displays, harness racing, Grand Champion 4-H Beef judging, a Seven Mile historical pageant, and a grand 100th anniversary farm parade.

Butler County Hamilton Seven Mile

Mystery of Abandoned Grocery Bags in Franklin

Franklin police report a third abandoned bag of groceries and unease grows as milk, bread, potatoes and cigarettes sit unclaimed. Chief O E Chamberlain notes a young man asked to leave the bags while he retrieved his car and never returned, with similar bags appearing at three local businesses. The motive remains unknown.

Franklin, O. Deepens Franklin O. E. Chamberlain Sunday Journal Chamberlain

Elks Install New Officers at Southwest District Meeting

The South West District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks installed officers including Joe Bowers of Piqua as chairman Leo M. Smith of Middletown as vice chairman Charles Cowie of Cincinnati as secretary Mary Humphert of Dayton Harry Lang of Middletown Earl Gray of Hamilton and Walter Springmeyer of Cincinnati to the executive committee The installing officer was Willard Swartz of Springfield The session also included a closed meeting and a program film by the Ohio State Elks Association chairman R Light. The women were entertained by the Piqua Ladies Glee Club and Ray Schrock William Byrd was general chairman with Louis Kiss welcoming.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Joe Bowers Piqua Leo M. Smith Middletown Charles Cowie Cincinnati Mary Humphert Dayton Harry Lang Earl Gray Hamilton Walter Springmeyer Urbana Willard Swartz Springfield Spastis Paralysis Ohio State Elks Association Eerelyes Ight Bill Room Piqua Ladies Glee Club Ray Schrock William Byrd Louis Kiss

Mail Messenger Vacancy Listed

Applications for a mail messenger job with a trucking service between rail depots and the Middletown post office are due October 2 to postmaster Hilbert H. Martin. The current carrier, Asa Lewis of 1932 Fleming Rd, has resigned. Applicants must supply a suitable vehicle with weather protection and locks.

Middletown Hilbert H. Martin Martin Asa Lewis Fleming Rd

Assault Charges Are Dismissed in Middletown Case

Cases of assault against three Middletown youths were dismissed at the request of the complaining witness in a hearing before Squire Lammie Bailey Saturday. Glen Byrd of Dayton had accused David Snively, 21, Charles Williams, 20, and Perry Neill Jr., 20, of forcing his car off the road and assaulting him.

Middletown Squire Lammie Bailey Glen Byrd Dayton David Snively Baton Rd Charles Williams Wranklin St Perry Neill, Jr Harrison St

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