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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1950

Page

2

Scout Council Names Robert Funston New Area 1950 President

Robert Funston elected president of the Mound Builders Area Council at the annual meeting held in the Civic Association auditorium. He succeeds J. Goldschmidt Jr. and returns from Africa on leave. Other officers included Robert Brosius and Gardner Townsley as vice presidents, George Harvey and E H Bindley as national representatives, and William Saunders as council commissioner. The council covers Warren County and parts of Butler County with members from Cozaddale Waynesville Lebanon Franklin Carlisle Middletown.

Robert Funston Mound Builders’ Area Council Sue J. Goldschmidt, Jr Funston Armco International Corporation Africa Robert Brosius Robert Brayton Walter Cheaney Gurney Cole, Jr R. L. Davidson R. C. Dowling Samuel Rees Melvin Kelso K. S. Learey R. E. Leroy James Martin C. E. McIntire W. C. Macintyre Everett Sams Arthur Sanderson D. E. Reichelderfer Joe Ayres W. J. Beck Walter Bender Dr. R. M. Blair Edward Cohn Milo Fealy W. J. Fox James Gross Evan Hamilton Ray Hermes Elliott Levy C. L. Maxberry M. G. Mittelstedt W. H. Minton John Molloy Sam Murstein Clyde Pierson James Butler County E.J. Bindley George Harvey

At the Movies Paramount Showings This Weekend

Paramount screens Caribou Trial with Randolph Scott and Gabby Hayes at 3 15, 6 40 and 10 10 p m. Night and City stars Richard Widmark and Gene Tierney at 1 35, 5 05 and 8 30 p m. Strand presents Twelve O Clock High with Gregory Peck Friday 1 45, 5 30 and 9 15 p m and Saturday 1 40, 5 50 and 9 25 p m. Outlaw Country features Lash Larue and Fuzzy St John Friday 4 and 7 45 p m, Saturday 4 25 and 8 10 p m. Colonial offers Three Secrets with Ruth Roman and Eleanor Parker at 1 45, 3 45, 5 40, 7 35 and 9 35 p m.

Paramount Randolph Scott Gabby Hayes Richard Widmark Gene Tierney Gregory Peck Lash Larue Fuzzy St. John Ruth Roman Eleanor Parker

Phony Funeral Ruse Recalls Similar Attempt Here

A man failed to fool McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with a phony funeral here weeks ago and is reported to have succeeded in Kentucky. He posed as the bereaved father-in-law arranging burial for a non existent daughter in law from St Louis, then cashed a check at the home and disappeared. In Kentucky he used a different tale of a daughter in law killed in an auto crash and pictured himself in the Air Forces. He cashed an $85 check at Kilgore Collier Funeral Home in Catlettsburg and arranged a party of 12 at a Vanceburg hotel, even selecting flowers for the service.

McCoy-Leffler Kentucky St. Louis Manchester Homer Leffler Air Forces Edward R. Lockhart Kilgore-Collier Funeral Catlettsburg Vanceburg, Ky

Building Permits Drop in September to 332110

September permits for new construction fell to 332110, down from 729928 in August. Orville Corson said 14 permits were issued for one family homes and three for four family apartments in September, with 61 total permits that month.

Orville Corson Carson Sixteenth Ave South Main St

Fall Help Wanted Ad Writer Seeks Prompt Calls

A jour nal Want Ad writer offers to craft attractive ads to fill vacancies, dispose of belongings, and help find a used car. The piece notes autumn readiness and urges readers to call today for a faultless fall while a tangent warns improper valve spring tension causes engine sluggishness.

Way Cleared To Form Third Guard Company

Middletown gains a third National Guard unit as 1st Lt. Leroy Thompson accepts commanding officer post for Company D, Second Battalion, 107th Armored Cavalry. A second officer and 13 enlisted men are needed to form the nucleus, with a public meeting planned and recruitment efforts under way.

Third Guard Company National Guard Middletown William F. Moore Adjutant General of Ohio Leroy Thompson 107Th Armored Cavalry Thompson Ohio National Guard 814Th J. Wykon Pratt State National Guard William W. Johnson Cincinnati

Nobody Shows At Induction Call For 15 Draft Delinquents

Middletown draft board tried to induct 15 men on September 29 but no registrants appeared. Wylie Mitchell and Mrs. Lillian Sebald greeted empty chairs as the board faces turning the 15 delinquent names to the FBI, with possible imprisonment or compulsory induction upon discovery.

Wylie Mitchell Lillian Sebald Armed Services Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Lewis Hershey National Selective Service Middletown Selective Service Act

Mickey Cohen Armored Car Denied Permit in California

Los Angeles AP report says Mickey Cohen’s $16,000 armor plated Cadillac was refused a permit to operate in California. Highway patrol explains armored vehicles are limited to armored express companies and bank messengers, citing risk of widespread car armament if allowed. Cohen laments protecting his family amid gunfire threats. The car features eight inch doors, bullet proof fiberglass, inside armor, thick windows, and $800 air conditioning with $400 tires, all unable to be used on public roads.

LOS Angeles Mickey Cohen Highway Patrol California Cohen

City Qualifies For Ohio Health Department Fund

Dr. L C Neer health commissioner said the Butler County health department qualifies for federal aid as of July 1, receiving about 400 dollars a quarter and 1600 annually to cover expenses except salaries. State aid supplements local funds and about 70 of Ohio's 160 departments receive the funds. the federal program relies on population and need, with no direct personnel. The annual Columbus meeting discussed Civil Defense in health departments and questionnaires were issued to commissioners.

Ohio L. C. Neer Neer Butler County John D. Porterfield Columbus Frank Lausche

New Fall Glove Styles Highlight Rich Tones and Leathers

Stylish fall gloves debut in rust brown and red-brown brushed and smooth leathers. Double-woven nylon and nylon lined options join grey suede for dress, pigskin for country wear, and lined capeskin for cold weather, forming a versatile glove wardrobe.

Deaths: Ellis Atkinson Margolies Rodzinski Answ

Death notices list Frank E. Ellis 76 former Worcester Telegram co owner and vice president New England Fiber Blanket Company founder born St Louis Amy Atkinson 47 former Broadway actress wife of radio sales expert Robert S Keller Ida Fischel Margolies 88 widow of Orthodox Rabbis dean Moses S Margolies born in Kovno Lithuania Jadwiga Rodzinski 80 mother of conductor Arthur Rodzinski all noted by Associated Press in New York and region with hometowns and roles The items reflect obituaries and biographical notes across several states.

Associated Press New York Frank E. Ellis Worcester ( Mass Telegram and Gazette New England Fiber Blanket Company Worcester St. Louis Ida Fischel Margolies Moses S. Margolies North America Kovno Lithuania

Presbyterial Meeting Monday in Franklin District

The Franklin district Dayton Presbyterian Society of Missions will hold its annual meeting Monday at Oakland Presbyterian Church. Session begins at 10 a.m. The program covers the recent national quadrennial meeting at Clean Grove New Jersey. Miss Georgia L. McKinney, board of foreign missions, will be principal speaker.

Franklin District Dayton

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