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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1949

Page

2

County Sets Hearing on North Middletown Annexation

The county schedules a public hearing October 11 at 11 a.m. to hear petitions on North Middletown annexation. County Clerk Feltz notes the Attorney General ruling places annexation petitions under the County Commission until the city acts, with City Commission of Middletown having tabled the matter.

North Middletown Hamilton Feitz Feltz Jackson Bosch Middletown City Commission of County Commission Mayfield

District Court May Hear Local Case Tomorrow

C. T. Morningstar former chief engineer of the Water Works Department may have his appeal heard by the First District Court of Appeals in Cincinnati tomorrow. Morningstar claims his dismissal by the City Commission on April 20 was arbitrary and the city’s action was sustained.

C. T. Morningstar Water Works Department First District Court of Appeals Cincinnati Morningstar City Commission

Capotine Liquid Heachdan Claims Fast Pain Relief

A fragment touts Capotine as a pleasant liquid remedy for stomach pain with rapid effects. It emphasizes four pain relief ingredients and a soothing sensation, though details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Capotine

Man Injured In Car Mishaps On Route 22

State Patrol reports Glen P. Harper of Morrow suffered forehead cuts when his car was rear ended by Jack E. Gaskins, 21, Sharonville, on Route 22. The impact sent Harper into a third vehicle driven by Harry E. Clark of Park, Cincinnati, as weekend accidents caused multiple injuries and minor damages.

Glen P. Harper Morrow Jack E. Gaskins Sharonville Harry E. Clark Cincinnati

Driver escapes injury after Route 122 crash near Route 744

Police report an early today crash on Route 122 east of Route 744 with an overturned car found abandoned. The license on the vehicle is issued to Joseph S. Make of the YMCA in Middletown.

Route 122 Route 744 Joseph S. Make YMCA Middletown

Collision causes $70 damage in city street

Damage of about $70 occurred yesterday in a collision between Edward A. Hummel, 61, of 2610 Wilbraham Rd, and Pearl Howard, 34, of 2840 Burbank St. Officers say Howard’s car hooked the other vehicle as both were tiny in the same direction.

Edward A. Hummel Wilbraham Rd Pearl Howard Burbank St Howard

Car driven by Charles Martin crashes into parked car

Charles Martin, 20, of 1816 Ninth Ave., swerved in the 1500 block of Garfield St to miss a child and hit a parked car on the east side. The other car’s license was issued to Minnie Stewart, 1929 Brentwood St., police said.

Charles Martin Ninth Ave Martin Garfield St Minnie Stewart Brentwood St

City Chief Engineer Fired for Absence and Uncooperativeness

Morningstar challenged the action as the Civil Service Commission case moved to the Court of Appeals. The city previously won part of the dispute when the appeals court upheld a motion to strike exhibits from Morningstar's petition. The discharge stemmed from a recommendation by water works superintendent C. E. Beatty, citing absence without leave and lack of cooperation.

Civil Service Commission Morningstar Court of Appeals Fred J. Schatzmann C. E. Beatty Mar

Local Woman Volunteering for Polio Work

Miss Carolyn C Derrickson of 1302 Elm Street volunteered with the American Red Cross to aid polio victims. An enrolled Red Cross nurse and former Army personnel, she was quickly assigned and began work in Ankher Hospital, St Paul Minnesota, returning to travel after contact with national headquarters.

American Red Cross Organization Carolyn C. Derrickson Elm St Dorothy Spears Red Cross Misa Derrickson Ankher Hospital St. Paul Minn Derrickson Army

Hamilton Youth 29th County Car Fatality

A 21 year old Hamilton youth died from skull fractures after his car collided with a moving train at Fifth and High Streets crossing. Carl Hahn Route became the county 26th automobile fatality of 1949. Donald Gene Maupin 17, Mason Route 1, survived with injuries. Train engineer Charles McMillen 55 and conductor C. E. 55 were on board.

Hamilton Fifth and High Streets Pennsylvania Crossing Carl Hahn Mercy Hospital Donald Gene Maupin Mason Route 1 Hahn High St

Scouters Sponsor Luncheon With Author Humorist Oct 12

Miss Oleda Schrottky, famed humorist and author, will speak at a luncheon October 12 at the Manchester Hotel. Tickets from the Girl Scout office, Civic Association, public event. attendance expected from service clubs and local groups. Schrottky known for engaging talks on youth, travels as dramatic advisor to the National Girl Scout Organization.

Scouters Manchester Oleda Schrottky Girl Scout Office Civic Association Girl Scout Council National Girl Scout Organization

Deaths of Mrs Ruth Kohler and O Carl Schafer

Vital statistics report lists deaths including Mrs Ruth Kohler Franklin and O Carl Schafer, aged 63, in Trenton Ohio. Records show lines on immediate family and burial details pending.

Ruth Kohler Franklin Carl Schafer Trenton

Births at Hospital Reported This Week

Mr and Mrs Thurman Hisle Franklin greet a girl Friday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Gilbert Germantown Rd greet a girl Saturday. Mr and Mrs Russell Jones Young St greet a boy Saturday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hall Wilson St greet a girl Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Marconi Route 2 greet a boy Sunday. Mr and Mrs Everett Brown Sycamore St greet a boy Sunday. Mr and Mrs Matt B Smith Franklin greet a boy Monday. Mr and Mrs George Roust Carolina St greet a boy Monday.

Hospital Matt B. Smith Franklin George Roust Carolina St

Dayton Couple Welcome Baby Girl Friday

Out of town birth notice reports Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Hagedorn of Dayton welcomed a girl born Friday.

D. L. Hagedorn Dayton

Hospital notices list patients by address and procedure

Fred Schneider Garfield St medical Lois Irene Cheatham daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Cheatham Tenth Ave medical James Salter Maryetta St surgical Mrs William Willis Trent on surgical Mrs Julia A Hassett Franklin surgical Mrs John H Brooks Wilbraham Ave surgical Mrs David Mullendore Dayton surgical Mrs Archbur Osborne Avalon Dr surgical Mrs Albert Pheobald Middletown Route 1 medical Paul H Van Ostrand Grand Ave surgical Donald Brown Avalon Dr medical

Fred Schneider Garfield St Lois Irene Cheatham Ray Cheatham Tenth Ave James Salter Maryetta St William Willis Trenton Julia A. Hassett Franklin John H. Brooks Wilbraham A&d David Mullendore Dayton Archbur Osborne Avalon Dr Albert Pheobald Middletown Paul H. van Ostrand Grand Ave Donald Brown

Dismissed Residents Named in Local List

A list of individuals including Mrs. Charles Froman Crawford St David Iler Woodlawn Ave Edward B Sickle Central Ave Arthur Polly Arlington Ave Mrs Edward Peace Shafort William H Davis Winona J Combs Glencoe Ave Job A Ebright German town Andrew J Hughes Fairfield Ave Patsy Nadine Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Davis Hall Garfield St and James Helton Manchester were dismissed from the record.

Charles Froman Crawford St David Iler Woodlawn Ave Edward B. Sickle Central Ave Arthur Polly Arlington Ave Edward Peace Shafort Oe J. Combs Glencoeve Job A. Ebright Germantown Andrew J Hughes Fairmont Ave Patsy Nadine Hall Mrs. Davis Hall Garfield St James Helton Manchester Ave

At the Movies Paramount Moonday and Tuesday

Paramount shows You're My Everything starring Dan Dailey and Ann Baxter with screenings at 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:20 and 9:20 p m across Moonday and Tuesday.

Paramount Dan Dailey Ann Baxter

Strand Screenings Highlight South of St. Louis and Roadhouse

The Strand presents South of St. Louis with Joel McCrea and Alexis Smith at 3 05, 6 35 and 10 p m and Roadhouse starring Ida Lupino and Gernel Wilde at 1 25, 4 55 and 8 20 p m on Monday and Tuesday.

Safety Council Meets Set Plans for Drivers Round-Up

The Safety Council Commercial Vehicle Division schedules a drivers round-up at 3 p m today chaired by A J Frey. Walter S Geckeler calls a School Division meeting for 4 p m Tuesday at the Civic Association. A 4 p m Wednesday Traffic Division meeting will review an off street parking survey done for the Middle town Merchants Association. Fire Prevention Committee time not yet set, assistant fire chief Robert Bell says.

Safety Council A. J. Frey Paul Wilson Walter S. Geckeler Civic Association

County 50th Polio Victim Reported at Mercy Hospital

The 50th polio case in Butler County this year was admitted to Mercy Hospital in Hamilton last evening. Mrs Bodie Baker 40 of Hamilton Route 2 West Elkton Road was diagnosed this morning as a definite case of paralysis. She is the wife of farmer Baker.

Butler County Mercy Hospital Hamilton Charlies J. Reuthe National Infantile Paralysis Foundation Reuthe Bodie Baker West Elkton Rd

Record Crowd Opens Butler County Fair

Fine weather drew a large turnout at the Butler County Fair in Hamilton with 15 000 to 16 000 visitors. Officials say attendance was at least 30 percent higher than last year as band concerts and rabbit judging opened a six day event showcasing 4 H dairy and livestock judging and harness racing.

Hamilton Butler County Robert Hillbrand Butler County Fair Board

Planning meeting for Fire Prevention Week observance

A meeting is to be held this week to advance planning for Fire Prevention Week observed October 9 to 15.

Raine Named To Bank Staff At First National

David Raine son of Mr and Mrs L F Raine of 115 Harrison St joins First National Bank in a general banking assignment announced by VP R H Snyder He is an Ohio State University graduate class of September 1 studied accounting economics money and banking and has WWII Army Air Corps service and Armco Steel experience

David Raine L. F. Raine Harrison St First National Bank R. H. Snyder Raine Ohio State University Snyder Army Air Corps Germany Armco Steel Corporation

District Elks Name Officers At Session

Leo Smith was installed as 45 district vice chairman at the fall meeting of the Ohio State Elks Association Southwest District Sunday at the local Elks Temple. Harry Lang joined the district executive board as 550 people attended the convention. Delegates from 16 lodges including Cincinnati Dayton Greenville Greenfield Hillsboro Hamilton Lebanon Piqua Urbana Washington D H Wilmington Zenia Troy Sidney Middletown. A tour of Armco Steel East Works Plant and Elks Club Ballroom entertainment followed. The district Bowling League held a tourney prior to the business meeting. The Cerebral Palsy Aid program was presented with local committee Jay LeMoyne Sam Marstein and Francis Carmody. Ben Rowekemp announced plans to visit Middletown lodge October 27 for inspection.

Leo Smith Ohio State Elks Association Elks Temple Harry Lang Cincinnati Dayton Greenville Greenfield Hillsboro Hamilton Lebanon Piqua Urbana Washington D. H. Wilmington Zenia Troy Sidney Middletown East Works Armco Steel Corporation Elks Club District Bowling League Elks Ohio Jay LeMoyne Sam Marstein Francis Carmody Ben Rowekemp Middletown Lodge

Wildwood Subdivision Bus Service Meeting Tonight

Wildwood Subdivision representatives and Ortman-Stewart Bus Company will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the City Building. City Attorney Fred J. Schatzmann said the meeting was called after residents asked for changes to the new hourly service launched last Wednesday. He will contact residents’ spokesman Gene Mize and bus officials to check if the proposed time works.

Wildwood Ortman-Stewart Bus Company Fred J. Schatzmann Tony Schatzmann Gene Mize

Alabama Children Make Up One-Eighth of Population

A census note states that eight percent of Alabama residents are children aged five to nine, highlighting a significant youth cohort in the state.

Alabama

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