The Journal News from Hamilton, Ohio • Page 2

"two HAMILTON DAILY NEWS, THUKSUAI, JCfcT 11, LEASE ON NEW THEATRE HERE GRANTED TO MID-WEST CHAIN i Louisville Firm Now Has 51 Houses With Highest Type Booking Latest Step Means Immediate Work Toward $1,000,000 Project--Many Sought Contract With Local Interests A 20-year lease to produce entertainment In Hamilton's new theatre to be erected facing HlRh ed. it will be only a short time mi- til iau.ing of property to a way for Ihe new combination a opposite the mm (house, was slenrd and 5-sIory omro building will! Thursday morning between start. Operators i-nlrt Trvm-srtny. hope by Nov stnuHure progv terior work in Six More Will Take I'alroliiKin Test Nine additional applications for civil service examinations to be conducted Saturday nfternoon.wero submitted at the last hour Wednesday. These three will take the examinations lor i reader hi addition to the H) listed Wednesday: Fred A.

Dusglns, 420 Walnut street; a p. Johnson, 1015 a avenue and David Iltcl, 533 Ross avenue. Six more applications for patrolman were received, They are: I.oman T. Fisher, Colllnsvllle; Carl Weber, U. H.

Charles Miller. Benninghofen avenue: An- di-ew Cain. Pah-view avenue'; Duke Blair, South Front street and Joseph McFall, 703 South Monument avenue. Hamilton Theatre Corporation, nnd the Fourth Avenue Amusement Of Louisville, Ky. Operators of ehain of 51 theatres in the Middle West, the Hamilton agreement is the first venture of a $3,000.000 extension program of the Louisville Company into the a of Now a the lease has been sign- mber Too Talented For Stay In V' City Prison Judge Pntrr Is Willing lo Help Composer, Devising OrtM Agreement Johnny Black, composer of "Dnr- danella" which swept country 10 years ago, must within 'a wccli submit to Judge A.

Pater ot municipal court, three manuscripts of Is own compos! ion or pny line of 5100 and costs. Mrs. Pater is to play the three manuscripts on her piano and Judge is to act as Judge lo determine whether they are worthy of being marketed or Pater rules them possible 1 he will finance the promotion, Black wns arrested Wednesday night on an Intoxication rhrge. He denied ever having been arrested leiore. "With your talent and possibility of a great future which you once had before you, this is uo place (or Judge Pater told Black.

Black admitted having wasted $20,000 since he Black said he had 100 compositions but could not pay to have them published. He sold he has been In Hamiltomfor the past eight months visiting his family. He saIJ he had no immediate oltinfr for ths future and regretted that he spent' 53,000 for a new automobile in California several years ago and drove it to Hnmilton.only to pay out more for repairs on the car. Judge Pater said he is willing to help Black "get back on his fent again" and will finance the three compositions with no agreement for recompense from Black any or all turn out to be "hits," 1. to have tho ssivl so Chftt in- the 1 a can be a before cold in.

Vri'rt J. UNle is president ami D. H. Long Is treasurer. o( I lie Louisville amusement, i Linked to liullnnapnUs The company holds a franchise for Fox nnd Movietones and a Vituphone productions, in addition to R-K-O circuit.

They nro lurtejx-mli'm operators jintl are Inrsr; buyers ol nil makes of a films. Tie-in i Lyric Theatre ill Indianapolis, will be made. i the Hamilton theatre, because of the proximity and a a tion facilities, Productions shown the Indiana capital will be brought directly here. The lease was made largely the efforts of James J. Reading, of Chicago.

The Louisville firm was from a large list of operators who sought the lease. It is snlrt competition was keen and each applicant was given a thorough Investigation. J. C. Hooven's Widow Called By Grim Reaper Beloved Yi'omnii, Native of Troy.

Hail Been III Throe Years Mrs. a a Jane tfnyeart Hcoven. 81. widow of John Clinton Hoovcn, one of the founders of the Hooven-Owons-Rentschler died at 11:40 p. m.

Wednesday at her home, 38 South street. Death was not unexpected as she had been in a state of coma many hours before the end came. Mrs. Hooven began to fail In health three years ago. Her decline was gradual and was attended by no pronounced ailment.

Prior to three yeats ago Mrs. The Louisville company is a high Hooven had been a a of great calibre firm and was chosen because i activity and of wide intercut. All her of records made in the a cities in which it operated. The company expects to draw from a radius of 30 miles of Hamilton and Is contemplating a large patronage from suburbs of Cincinnati. "Sold On Hamilton." The company is sold on Hamilton, its growth, factories and large payroll.

They, too, have conducted as complete Incvstlgatlon as they have in cities where they operate their other 51 theatres successfully. The company was built largely through the individual efforts of the operators and the attention they give to their enterprises. Peculiarly, 20 years ago, the two operators were rival theatre owners in Louisville. Among theatres which they control are the Strand and Alama, in Louisville; Lyric and Apollo in Indianapolis i and theatres in Evans- Wife's Story False, Says Divorce Suit Alleging she made false representations i inducing i marry her and that they lived together only four days after their marriage, A Cass brought suit In common pleas court Thursday for divorce from Myrtle Cass. They were marircd June 15, 1928.

Fliers at Iviglut COPENHAGEN, Denmark. 11. AP) Advices received July here from Ivlgtut, Greenland, state that Captain Albin Ahrenbers and the crew of the airplane Sverige reached Ivigtut at 6 o'clock this morning in a motorboat after landing at Kungnait Bay from Reykjavik, Iceland. They Dffer a reliable and i i ent service---Dndgc Bros. Trucks.

See Gene Welborn 14-18 Main St. life she had been notable for a marked physical vigor. A woman of cultivated mind nnd intellectual strength, she found interest and satisfaction in many diverse things. Retained Interest i quite recent years she maintained the interests and activities of her earlier mature years. As the burden of years came upon her she did not surrender pleasures, duties and responsibilities she had permitted herself in those earlier years.

She read widely and was profoundly interested in current events. This made her a most interesting conversationalist for she was always ready to express opinions based upon conclusions premised a sound basis through reading and observation. For many years Mrs. Hooven was active in the club life of Hamilton. ville.

Tcrrc Haute. Muncie. Logans- She was an early member of tlic port. Marlon and a number In Illinois. To Have Seals The new theatre will be of a seat capacity.

Architects have al- prcpared sketches of the new theatre, and details were being held up pending the signing of the lease. Now that the lease Is signed, the details will worked out Immediately and no time will be lost in starting actual operations. The new theatre will lace 100 feet on High street westward from the Diefenbach jewelry store. The auditorium will be 100 feet by 200 feet, at Front and Market street. 100 feet facing on Front street and 200 feet facing on Market street.

The lobby will be 100 feet long and 30 feet wide. A gigantic sign will be erected over the sldexvalk. Cost of the new project will be more than $1,000,00. it was announced. First Joint Catholic Outing Attains Success The first oullng staged Jointly by the six Catholic parishes of Ilnin- llloh attracted thousands of persons to Ihp fairgrounds Wednesday afternoon and evening, Favored by ft lierfect weather setting, the oul- lng progressed in full force.

Every department functioned lo capacity and Ihn outing, sloped as a benefit for Catholic high school, was rated the most successful event of its kind in recent years. Numerous concessions kept the larrce crowd entertained. For the children there were games and contests In the afternoon. The play was supervised by Ihe tfaslois and the kiddies, In addition to having good time, competed for the prices ottered in Ihe various races and contests. For the adults there were card games at 2 p.

m. and 4:30 p. m. followed by other games in which hundreds took part and enjoyed themselves most thoroughly. Varlrrt Concessions For both children and ndulls there were concessions of all kinds on the grounds.

The children enjoyed Ihe merry-go-round nnd ths swings, both of which had a large patronage until darkness when the fatigue which came from a full day had closed many little eyes and sent the young ones to a well-earned rest. There was the country store which sold out early, Candy, dolls, and many other articles were to had nt the stands. Lunch and refreshments were aorvcd throughout the (lay. The rifTah' was handled by committees from cnch parish and the pastors as well as those In charge of the oullnst. were gratified at Ihe which it attained.

Without doubt It will be made an annual affair. n.ince Popular The ahimnl of the school sponsored the outdoor dance which was one of the delightful features of the evening, Beginning at 8 p. m. the dance floor was crowded. Park plan dancing wns Ihe vogue.

Frank F. and his Venetians provided an enjoyable dance program which continued until almost midnight. In addition lo the local patrons, there were many visitors, who came from surrounding cities to make a day of It with their relatives and here. Aside from Ihe financial aspsct. the affair was looked upon as a most gratifying success in bringing together for a social time, the members of the various Catholic parishes of the city and In bringing them closer together In a neighborly way.

Auto Theft Spoiled by Angry Posse Neighborhood as Intruder Stumbles Over Bottlrs Store to Sponsor 17-Wccks Contest Enlrips to Receive 1,000 Voles nt Slnrt From Dow Drug Co. Charles Kcttncr, mrmnRcr of the HamlUon store of (he Dow Dnip Company, today announced nn un- usiml contact which starts tomor- and continues for seventeen weeks. Every child in Hamilton or surrounding territory is invited to Prizes will be mvnrrted weekly to the child receiving the most votes and nt the conclusion of the contest a grand prize of a bicycle will be given. The contest officially has been labeled the Motorbike contest. Mr.

Kettner said today that entrants may join the contest nt nny time tomorrow. Whiltlren must get an entry blank from the store, have their parents and six adult neighbors to sign, return to the store and they will receive a number. Each child will receive 1000 votes on entering the contest. Votes will be given for each purchase and contestants mny solicit votes from friends and neighbors. The weekly prizes will include scooters, baseballs, footballs, etc.

Faces Prosecution Under Life La FRIED FISH SANDWICHES Every Friday Nile The Blue Goose Inn 2929 Dixie Highway Toledo Mail Charged Wilh 'Attempted Holdup of Corporation BAY CITY. July 11 A i Roy Meyers. 21. of Toledo. Ohio, held for the a holrlup of Ihe Industrial Brown Hoist corporation last 29.

faced possible prosecution the Michigan criminal code Uiciay. His arraignment was postponed pending a checkup of bis rerord. Information received here revealed Meyerse was sentenced to the Ohio Stato Reformatory, at Mans- ficld.Oclobcr 20. 102B, under the name of Lloyd Melvin Oroup, for of an automobile. Browning club, oldest of the woman's organizations here.

She was. also a charter and honorary member of the Women's Club. Soon a coining to Hamilton in 1870 Mrs, Hooven united with the Tirst church. To its activities, particularly of the women's organizations, she gave herself for many years thereafter with characteristic interest. A woman of executive force she war, a constructive leader in their philanthropic work.

Born Near Troy Mrs. Hooven was born near Troy, May 9, IBIS, a daughter of John and Rebecca Landrcy Enyeart, The death of her sister. Mrs. Etta Enyeart Lewis, left her the last member of her parents' family. She married at Troy, November 24.

1861, John Clinton Hoovcn, They came to Hamilton In 187G, when Mr. i Hooven engaged in the agricultural implement business. Becoming Interested in manufacturing he joined with George Hclvey, Adam Rentschler, Job Owens. Henry Sohn and James E. Campbell in the purchase i of the Owens, Lane and Dyer which.

In 1882. was reorganized as the Hoovcn-Owens-Rcntschler Co. He was president of this company until his death In 1916. Mr. Hooven i was one of the founders and stock- I holders of The Republican Publish- ing Co.

Likewise he was widely interested in other enterprises that aided in building Hamilton into the city it has become. Interested In Youths The Hooven home at 38 South street was a center of many social interests. To it ii rmiltiUue of friends delighted to come and enjoy the gracious hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Hooven.

Young people always had a particular attraction lor Mrs. Hooven. She delighted to have them about her for her interest in their affairs never seemed to flag. There are many whom she quietly assisted in securing an education by which they became useful men and women. Surviving Mrs.

Hooven arc daughter, Mrs. Blanch Griflilhs; four sons. Earl, Enyeart and Don Hooven, Hamilton, and Paul Hoovcn, New York City, grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral is to be held Saturday at 2:30 p. m.

at the home. 33 South street. The service, which Is to be private, is to be conducted by Rev. J. H.

Denney, of Dayton, former pastor of the First M. church. Interment In Greenwood cemetery. L.O.O.M. Campaign Full Speed Ahead Team Captains and Nnlion- al Organizer Gives Talks nl Special Meetings At the regular and special meeting of Hamilton lodge L.

O. O. M. Mocse, last night a large number of members were in attendance and the meeting proved to be very successful. Captains on the membership drive reported progress of their teams and large number of application for membership In the Loyal Order of Moose were brought before this meeting.

Following the address given by the national organizer, Harry M. Licberman, the remainder of the meeting was spent in short talks given by the following members and captains, Fred Stephan, Harry Schuster, Al. Wagner, Charles Druck. Al. Blaesser, Frank Maley, John R.

Cole, George Wiseman, A. R. Laughlin, Clyde Nelson and Peler L. Berry. Harry Schuster laid before the members actual facts of what this fraternity does for Its membership, brought out the points telling the caplalns that they should meet with their members of their teams privately and explain to them the story of what this fraternity has In store for their friends and neighbors.

John Cole couldn't concieve the idea why every captain and members shouldn't be a success In this 'special drive. He said there are hundreds nnd hundreds of people who are waiting for the opportunity of affiliating themselves with this order. All the members and captains that were in attendance pledged to go out and make the balance of the remaining days ol this campaign a roaring success. Just before closing the meeting, Elmer Byerline, Dictator, in whose honor this is class named, gave very Impressive talk. "Cooperation is what we want of each and every one of you members," he said." It was unanimously voted that an entertainment will be given at the Moose auditorium Saturday, July 20 for its members and friends.

Committees have been appointed to start them in their plans and preparations for great event, which should prove one of the best ever hold by the Loyal Order of Moose In Hamilton. Admission by Invitation only. Two men were chased by resident In tho vlclnlly ol South Fourth and Chestnut at 2 a. m. Thursday, when the were seen lo run out the garage of V.

B. Emminger, painter, 110 South Fourth street, utter they had broken Into the garage, attempted to steal his automobile. Police Thursday were trying to link the prowlers with thieves, who stole car from the garage of Gilbert Qrevey, 823 Central avenue, nnd drove the car Into an alley two blocks away and stripped 11, The lock on the garage door ending Into the alley, In the rear, of F-mmlnger home, was broken. The thieves had broken a lock on door of the automobile. They ad a tools from under eats In an effort to unlock the ransmlssion and ignition, when a elghbor who parked his car In an djolnlng garage, drove Into the Hey.

Falls Over The two prowlers ran Ihrough the oor -leading into the Emminger ard. One of the men stumbled ov- a basket filled with empty bot- les, Noise of the breaking glass nd oaths mumbled by the man was felled, awoke neighbors, ten nearby who had just returned rom work were attracted by the olse, and gave chase. Police Joined ic search. The thieves ran through the Emminger yard, and escaped out the ront gate. They left marks In the ard, which may lead to their Idcn- Ity.

An hour later, a Chevrolet coupe You will hear a poor sermon if the preacher's mind Is on the collection. A woman first sheds a few tears-and then proceeds to open the tele gram. 2M i St. Oprn Kvenings MUSIC BO SHEET I ORCHESTRATION I SCHOOL NEW LOW RATES WEEK-END EXCURSIONS Hamilton lo Dayton and Tickets good Saturdays and Sundays only! For example--Tickets purchased July 13lh or 14th are good until midnight July 14th. Cincinnati, Hamilton Railway Co.

PHONE 217 Air castles should become mor popular as airplane travel increas cs. TRY DAILY NEWS WANT ADS COURT NEWS Probate Court The of Stapf, of InmUton, is ettlmated ftt In personal property In real In probate court. A. Mueller and Frederick H. Stapf applied In be named executors.

The estate of the late Paul Scudder, attorney, la appraised at $21,837.43 In the Inventory filed In probate court Wednesday, Of this amount (19,150 Is In real estate. 656 In personal property, 13,108.81 In money and 13,924,62 in securities. Appraisers were FJ. D. Mc- Cilnley, H.

Kchrn and Qua Bosch. His law library Is appraised nt (100 and the farm In Liberty township, at The estate of Daniel Thomas, of Mllford township, Is appraised $8.000 by Oliver Keller. H. M. Huffman and C.

H. Kehm. Grace G. Hagan, executrix of the estate of Newton M. Hasan.

nn Recount In probate court Thursday showing receipt and distribution or tl.5S4.78. The will of I-iOtilsn Joskem, of 1102 Reservoir street, filed for pro- bste gives $1,000 to her son, lo her zon.Avchte, and the residue to another son, Arthur. Archie Is named executor The will is dated April 26, 1926. driven from the Grevey garage nd taken to an alley In the roar a oearby poolroom where two ront tires and a spare tire- aken from the car. Grevey found he stripped car, Thursday morning.

Jack and screw driver taken from he car were found hi the alley. The louring car owned by Dan 'ennlngton, of McGoniglcs Station, tolen from on Beckett, street, on July 28, was reported found in Con- lersville, Thursday. The bat- ery had been removed from. th.3 ar. Found In Alley The automobile, a Chevrolet tour- ng car, owned by James C.

Gcar- lart, of New Miami, stolen Juna 16, rom Front and High street, was ound Wednesday afternoon by Sergeant James O'Connor in an al- ey In the rear of a coal yard along Baltimore and Ohio railroad The Chrysler sedan owned by William Smith, of 2805 Dixie highway, stolen from in front of his lonie on Wednesday, was found by Ray Warndorf along the River road south of Liridenwald. A flower vase, gear shift ball and horn had been taken from the car. Theft of the Smith car brings he total number of automobile thefts here this month to 16. Brothers Cone; Take $5 Bill YOUNGSTOWN, July 11-(AP) Two brothers, Patrick Mulrow, 10, and John Mulrow, 1, mysteriously disappeared from the home of aunt, Mrs. B.

Marrle here last night. They are thought by police to be on a train bound for Chicago. Investigation revealed they had boarded a city bus and handed the driver a $5 bill for their fare. Their home Is in Chicago and it is believed they became homesick and decided to go home. Common Picas Court Description of the property involved in the suit of the Valley Mortgage company against Penny Angelus and others, was corrector In common pleas court Thursday except that pnrt which had been deeded to the city of Mlddletown for street purposes.

Attorney for Joseph M. Gicrlnger holder of the second mortgage, flle( a brief In common pleas court an Thursday, to support his motion to set aside the entry of distribution and retax costs in the case Charles R. Howcll against Plckctl. T.Gilmore and others. It alleges an attorney fee of $955 was a i W.

Elliott as part of the costs, although the proceeds were enough to pay ofT the mortgages. Await Messages From Hero Flier Brother and IX'iecc Realize Demands on Time of Roger Williams No message has yet come from Rome to E. J. Williams of 102 Laurel avenue, from his brothei Roger Williams, who with Capt Louis Yancey Wednesday evenln completed a trans-Atlantic fligh from Old Orchard, to Rome Italy. Neither Mr.

Williams nor niece. Mrs. J. E. Conrad, of H0 Madison avenue, look for messagi to come until the enthusiasm the Romans and the a the reception they are giving Ib.

Americans has had time to subside The need of the aviators for re, and sleep also Is deemed a cause of what delay there may for filing messages. What Information Mr. E. J. Wi llam.s and Mrs.

Conrad have celved has come to them throng the medium of the Associated Pres. dispatches. They accept the situation with certain becaus of their own acquaintance with th life and experiences of aviator E. J. William.

1 himself was engage In aviation work in the World Wa In the Navy Aviation Corps whi his brother, Hoger Williams, was the navy at the expiration of term of service. Had he cuiitlnui King Receives Visitor LONDON, July 11--(AP) After spending the morning in the gardens of Buckingham palace in the bright sunshine, King George received his first official visitor since postponement of his journey to Sandrlngham. He was Jack Hayes, vice chamberlain of the household. CARS WASHED RIGHT-- 7Sc Baby Fretful From Skin Trouble on Face. Healed by Cuticura.

The breaking out on my baby'i face appeared tiny bllstors which contained water. Alter a white the broke and wherever Ure water touched more blisters formed. Then the eruptions SMlcd over over nncl itched and burned. I had to keep on his hands to keep him scratching. He was yery fretful and kept us awake a large part ol tnc night.

"I sent a free sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and after more and In three ight, Swatara, Minn. sampe a oap an using it there was an improvement. I purchased more and In three weeks he was healed." (Signed) Mrs. Percy Knig Above Is pholoRraph ol Tip Top Favorite, an Enftllsli shepherd do, product of the Bronkslcle Kennel, opcrnlcd by C. H.

Fornsheli, R. 3. Went Middlctown, on the Somor- vlllc-JacksonburK road. His master tells the story of bow the dog saved bin (lock. Although penned up In shed, with only a knot-hole to loo'K through, much nf- tcr the fashion of boy vvnlchliiR a hall gnrne.

the dog emitted a peculiar sound. Mr. Fornshell know (be sound Grubbing his be (or the pasture and found his llnck of sheep bclnu attacked by don wtili'h he put to Tip Top Favorite rose another nnlch In the tlmatlon of hh mnsler. When he tins extra pups for sale. Mr.

Fnrnnhcll Is sometimes seen with them on the locnl coiirthousr Olberwlse be in kept busy thlpplnjj them lo ajl parU of Uic United Sl.al.ci. H. R. BERNSTEIN OPTOMETRIST--OPTICIAN J. H.

ROSENTHAL JEWEI.F.R, EXPERT WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRKIt Rare Opened Branch Store A 6 1 6 A With a full line tit Ro(en 1847 SHnr Sliver Wilehet, Diamond! and Jewelry rtuonable pricei. 2 6 5 0 Other Ktorr, Main St. Phone MS3 --Olre lit a Credit It Good-- Joke Works Fire Origin Undetermined Vatcr Supply Dninanded by Plan! Operations-Dynamo Damaged A blaze of undetermined origin lowed operations at the plant of lie HamlUon Coke Iron New Miami, Wednesday at 7 p. and lu-catened for a lime to get out of ontrol because practically all water at the time was needed for online operations. Damage to the roof of the plant estimated nt nbmit J500, but a voter-soaked generator, valuer! at ilO.OOO may have been damaged to great extent, according to offl- ials.

The, flre started on the. roof'of he engine house at the southwest corner of old plant. It spread oward the Interior of the building, nnd employees frantically sought to check the blaze to provide exterior of the furnaces with a The was not brought under rol until O. Clark and vllller, division bosses, ascended to the roof and fought the flre from above. Officials said Thursday there is no of crossed wires, although the electric panel board Is immediately below the corner of the roof where Ihe blaze started.

Employees were forced lo shut off Ihe power vhlle the flre was In progress. in would have been In lino lo oeen one of the aviators Uiat mtidn the first historic tram-Atlantic light In the NC-4. For a time after Ihe war Brothers were associated In avia- lion in the East. E. J.

Williams ai- ter several years gave up while Roger Williams continued. E. J. Williams sees an explanation of the enthusiasm of me Romans nnd Ihe extravagance ot their reception of his brother and Capt Yauccy in that the Pathfinder Is a Belanca type plane. This Is a type developed by an Italian.Its successful performance naturally Is a point for additional pride for all Italians.

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