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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1957

Page

17

Middletown Woman Hospitalized After Reported Alley Assault

A 20-year-old Middletown woman remained in satisfactory condition at Middletown Hospital today after an alleged assault near the library alley on First Avenue. Police said she described a Black male youth who forcibly disrobed her three times, tied her to an iron post with her sweater, stole from her purse, and threatened harm to her and her children if she screamed.

Middletown Ed Reiss 1St Avenue

Teacher Who Paddled Students Weds Former Pupil

MCCONNELLVILLE Ohio a former Deavertown High School instructor dismissed for paddling girls in class has married a former pupil. Jack Eberle 26 and Melda Barker 19 of Deavertown wed at Bob Jones University chapel in Greenville DC. Eberle a U of D graduate who may join staff next fall. Barker works in a Columbus insurance office.

Mcconnellville Ohio Deavertown High School Jack Eberle Melda Barker Deavertown Bob Jones University Greenville D. C Eberle University Columbus Denvertown

Lana Turner Aims to Decide Cheryl Crane School Future

Beverly Hills California actress Lana Turner and ex husband Stephen Crane weigh re enrolling their 13 year old daughter Cheryl Crane in Sacred Heart Academy near Pasadena. Cheryl ran away for four hours Sunday night and was found wandering skid row in Los Angeles. She said she ran away because she hated school. They consider alternate schooling options.

Beverly Hills Calif Lana Turner Stephen Crane Cheryl Crane Sacred Heart Academy Pasadena Los Angeles Skid Row Miss Turner Crane

Youths Convicted in Polish Riots

East German ADN reports seven youths convicted for leading an anti-Soviet riot in Sczeecin Stettin last December. Sentences range from six months to three years in prison.

Berlin ADN Sczeecin Stettin

Ball Club Sues Over Left Eye Loss by Hit Ball

West Palm Beach Florida George P Wennes of Cleveland Ohio filed a $75000 damage suit against the Kansas City Athletics claiming injury to his left eye from a batted ball on March 7 in a game.

West Palm Beach Fla George P. Wennes Cleveland Ohio Kansas City Athletics

Prominent figures die in varied U S cities

Obituaries report the deaths of Herbert Fleishhacker Sr. in San Francisco, J Edward Bassett Jr. in Lexington, Jun ius B Wood in Takoma Park, Julius Wood in Maryland, Hans G Hornbostel in New York, Amor W Shafer in Cincinnati, and Amor W Shafer in Cincinnati with details of their careers and ages.

San Francisco Herbert Fleishhacker Sr Fleishhacker Anglo-California National Bank Crocker First National Lexington J. Edward Bassett Jr Kentucky Public Service Commission Keeneland Race Course Greentree Farm Takoma Park Junius B. Wood Chicago Daily News Nation’s Business New York Maj Hans G. Hornbostel Bataan Carville Cincinnati Amor W. Shafer H. L. Doherty Co

Japs Hold Fish Fry Amid Ship Standoff and Fire Loss

In Tateyama Japan a massive fish fry event left 100 bonito boats stranded as a fire at the Tateyama Fishing Association destroyed over 80000 dollars worth of sardines bound for bait. The fish were stored in 120 bamboo cages partially submerged in tanks.

Tateyama Japan Tateyama Fishing Assn

Slaver Dies in Two Hour Gunfight Outside Iranian Village

Tehran Interior Minister says loyal tribesmen armed by the government killed Ghaderdad, alleged assistant to fugitive bandit Dadshah, during a two hour gunfight outside Benet village as part of a pursuit connected to Mrs. Anita Carroll’s slaying. The ambush also killed two Americans and two Iranians on March 24.

Tehran Iran Anita Carroll Ghaderdad Mrs. Carroll

Work Available For Farm Help In Two Counties

Warren and Butler counties list year round openings for farm hands. R. D. Oglesby of the Ohio State Employment Service notes positions for married men with small families. Requirements include knowledge of modern Ohio farming practices and willingness to work in poultry, greenhouse, and nursery operations.

Lebanon Warren Butler R. D. Oglesby Ohio State Employment Service Oglesby Ohio

Servicemen News from Middletown Area in Europe and Korea

Army servicemen from the Middletown area serve abroad in Germany and Korea. Kenneth R. Blount, 21, is a clerk with the 74th Field Artillery Battalion in Crailsheim, Germany, entering the Army in 1956. Estel K. Cloud, in Korea with the 7th Infantry Division, joined the Army in 1946. Earl H. Spicer, Mannheim, Germany, serves in the 62nd Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion. Clyde L. Morrison, Middletown, is a mail clerk with the 675th Field Artillery Battalion in Germany, entering service in 1955.

Pfe Kenneth R. Blount Catherine Blount Middletown 74Th Field Artillery Battalion Crailsheim Germany Blount Ft. Dix N. J Europe Army Estel K. Cloud Pauline Manchester Ave 7Th Infantry Korea Cloud Bryan Cloud Franklin Rt. 2 Earl H. Spicer Bettie Joe 62Nd Mannheim Spicer Erwin Spicer Shaker Rd Franklin Ft. Leonard Wood Clyde L. Morrison Clyde Morrison Middetown Rt. 3 11Th Airborne Division Morrison

Trusteeship Granted for Leslie Sharp in Municipal Court

Leslie Sharp of 2124 Yankee Road entered trusteeship after debts totaling 2149 owed to 11 creditors were revealed in Municipal Court yesterday. Separately, acting Municipal Judge Robert Dell bound Lannie Bailey of West Elkton to the Domestic Relations Court under a 500 bond on a paternity charge.

Leslie Sharp Yankee Rd Robert Dell Lannie Bailey West Elkton

Bridge Bill Offered for Lawrenceburg Toll Crossing

A House bill by Rep. Wilson of Indiana creates a bridge commission to build and operate a toll bridge across the Ohio River linking Lawrenceburg Indiana with Boone County Kentucky. The measure introduces a regional bridge project and federal authorization.

Washington Lawrenceburg Ind Ohio River Boone County Wilson

Corn Picker Stolen on West Alexandria Road

Carpenter of West Alexandria Road at the Butler Preble County line reported a theft Monday night. A conveyor from his corn picker parked in a field was taken. loss estimated at $55 as deputy sheriff James Davis investigated.

Fon Carpenter Alexandria Road Butler-Preble County James Davis Carpenter

Globetrotters Lose to College All Stars at Cleveland Arena

The Harlem Globetrotters dropped a 68-63 decision to the College All Stars before 6,000 fans at Cleveland Arena. It marked the fourth straight win for the Collegians there and the fifth time in eight exhibitions.

Cleveland Cleveland Arena Harlem Globetrotters College All Stars Collegians

China’s vast territory outlined amid Asia’s eastern expanse

The description notes China’s large land area in the eastern Asia region, claiming about a quarter of the world’s population and a territory roughly one third larger than the United States mainland. It highlights China’s size and global demographic weight within the eastern Asian context.

China Asia United States

Franklin Boy Faces Third Theft Charge

A 14 year old Franklin boy, released on probation after a March 22 hearing in Warren County Juvenile Court for alleged car theft, was picked up Sunday in Cincinnati in another stolen car. He and a 15 year old companion were detained by Cincinnati police then returned to Warren County jail. The youth admitted the first theft and said he and others in a self described gang met at a headquarters near Franklin.

Franklin Warren County Cincinnati Thomas Richardson Fairview Addition Richardson Maxwell Paper Co Ruppert Clear Creek

Lagging In Park Efforts Across American Cities

A conference speaker from the National Recreation Association says many communities lag in expanding parks as populations grow. He warns a new 52 million dollar federal highway program could threaten outlying parks unless a concerted protection effort is made.

Cincinnati National Recreation Assn G D. Butler Great Lakes Recreation Conference

Murder Charge Dismissal Asked in Adams Case

London's court heard defense move to dismiss the murder indictment against Dr John Bodkin Adams of Eastbourne. Geoffrey Lawrence argued the prosecution failed to prove the doctor drugged Mrs Edith Morrell to death to obtain a chest of silver and a Rolls Royce from her estate.

London John Bodkin Adams Patrick Arthur Devlin Eastbourne Geoffrey Lawrence Edith Alice Morrell

Wills Eye Hospital Marks 125th Anniversary

PHILADELPHIA Wills Eye Hospital the only western hemisphere institution devoted to eye care observes its 125th anniversary this month.

Philadelphia Wills Eye Hospital Western Hemisphere

Police Briefs Report Hubcap Thefts and Missing Child

A note from Police Briefs says a theft of two hubcaps from an auto occurred near Moore at 1708 Sycamore. Deputies arrested a 17 year old Middletown boy for AWOL from the Army for two years. Gerald Deaton, 11, of 1108 Garfield St., missing since Sunday, has returned home. Ralph Baker of 210 Vanderveer St. reported hubcaps stolen from his car.

Ee Moore Sycamore Sheriff's Deputies Middletown Gerald Deaton Ralph Deaton Garfield St Ralph Baker Vanderveer St

Couple Awarded $200 For Hit-Skip's Chase

Mr and Mrs Phillip Cook of Ashtabula received 200 from the Youngstown Crime Clinic for aiding in capturing a hit and run driver. They chased the car after it struck a pedestrian and held the occupants at bay with a shotgun until police arrived.

Youngstown Ohio Phillip Cook Ashtabula

Bargaining Talks Continue Amid Cincinnati Strike

Negotiators for B. F. Goodrich Co and United Rubber Workers hold another session in Cincinnati as a nine-plant strike enters its third day. Talks proceed day by day despite the walkout.

Cincinnati B. F. Goodrich Co United Rubber Workers

2500 Workers Idle in Ohio Copperweld Strike

In Warren Ohio a dispute over incentive pay idled 2,500 workers at the Copperweld Steel Corp plant. Company spokesmen and Local 2243 United Steelworkers officials called the walkout by mechanical department employees unauthorized.

Warren Ohio Copperweld Steel Corp United Steel Workers

Ohio Mayor Resigns Over Health Concerns

Mayor Thomas J. O'Brien of Mentor resigns citing health issues and doctors advice. In a letter to the Village Council he states his inability to continue serving as part time mayor.

Ohio Mentor Thomas J. O’brien O’brien

Local Club Meetings Schedule for Middletown Area

A dense list of evening meetings across Middletown including National Guard units at Armory and 107th Cavalry, Blythe Williams American Legion Post 231, Knights of Columbus, Order of Ahtepa, Highview Encampment, VFW Golden Helmet Post 7230, Kiwanis and Optimist clubs, Lions and Gion Auxiliary, Knights of Pythias, Lafayette Lodge 37, 147th Infantry, Alpha Council 326 Jr. OUAM, Toastmasters, Orioles Nest 227, Moose Lodge, Middletown Lodge 956 IOOF, West Middletown PTA, Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron, Tried Stone Masonic Lodge, and Alcoholics Anonymous with varied 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starts.

National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry Armory Middletown High Civic Association Library Blythe-Williams American Legion Knights of Columbus, & P. Im Order of Ahtepa Nerval Center Highview Monroe Golden Helmet P.m S. Main St Kiwanis Club Manchester Hotel Optimist Club Colony Lions Club Manchester Blythe-Williams American Legion Auxiliary Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge Castle Hall 147Th Infantry Regiment Alpha Council 326 Jr. Ouam N.broad St Toastmasters Club Civic Association Orioles Nest Middletown Hamilton Pike Moose Lodge Hall Middletown Lodge IOOF Main St. West Middletown Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron Legion Stone Masonic Lodge AFL Alcoholics Anonymous

Miss Bigby To Wed James A Jackson Jr

Plans for the marriage of Miss Tommisene Bigby daughter of Mrs Eloise Bigby to James A Jackson Jr son of Mr and Mrs James Jackson of St Louis Missouri are announced. The wedding is set for April 14 at 3 p m at St Mark's Community Church Detroit with a reception to follow. Miss Bigby a Wilberforce University graduate and Detroit school teacher belongs to Delta Sigma Theta. Jackson a dental technician trained at Elkhart Business College resides in Toledo.

Tommisene Bigby Eloise Bigby 17Th Avenue James A. Jackson Jr James Jackson St. Louis St. Mark's Community Church Detroit Bigby Wilberforce University Delta Sigma Theta Jackson Toledo Elkhart Business College

Middletown Middies Invited to Gratis High Banquet

Middletown High's two time state Class AA champion boys basketball team has been invited to attend the Gratis High hoop banquet. Gratis plans an April 12 event with guest speaker Miami University coach Bill Rohr. The Middletown cagers attended Gratis' lettermen banquet last week. Buriff says Gratis banquet will be a covered dish affair.

Middletown High Trojan John Buriff Miami University Bill Rohr Middletown Boosters Club Buriff

Singing revival opens at St James Baptist Church

A singing revival opened Monday at St James Baptist Church in Franklin. The Spiritual Travelers lead services and Rev George Tann will give a sermonette at 7 30 p.m. daily. The revival closes at 3 30 p.m. Sunday.

St. James Baptist Church Ranklin George Tann

Woman Ends Life With Power Saw in California Workshop

In Reseda California Mrs Cleo Campbell aged 40 apparently despondent over ill health used a power saw to sever her jugular vein in her home workshop. Her daughter found the body yesterday on returning from school. Allan Campbell a aircraft worker and husband said she had been despondent.

Reseda Calif Cleo Campbell Allan Campbell

Three Executives Die In Car Train Crash

In Ravenna Ohio a diesel locomotive struck a station wagon at Lake Street crossing killing three executives of Thew Shovel Co Lorain. Victims were Frank Laskay 42 Hermann R Speck 32 both of Lorain and Charles T Carson 30 Elyria.

Ravenna Ohio Lake Street Thew Shovel Co Lorain Frank Laskay Herman R. Speck Charles T. Carson Elyria

Ohio doctor suspended over wife’s murder case

Dr Lemuel Shepard an osteopath from Bay Village serving a life term for the murder of his pregnant wife Marilyn had his medical license indefinitely suspended by the State Medical Board on Tuesday.

Sam Columbus Ohio Lemuel Sheppard Bay Village Marilyn State Medical Board

Burke Pushed Juvenile Bill In Ohio Legislature

Mrs Lucille Burke head of Franklin County juvenile staff endorsed a bill in the Ohio Legislature holding parents financially responsible when their children are delinquent.

Columbus Ohio Lucille Burke Franklin County

North High coach Roy Kroll to re sign duties

Youngstown Ohio Roy Kroll longtime North High basketball coach announces he will re sign his duties at the end of the current school term ending his decade long tenure.

Youngstown Ohio North High Roy Kroll

Hog and cattle prices from Cincinnati USDA market report

Receipts total a mix of hogs cattle and sheep with barrows and gilts mostly steady to up for various weight classes. Hogs 200-235 lb mostly 18.00. 235-250 lb 17.50-17.75. 300-450 lb 15.00-17.75. boars around 11.25. Cattle and calves mostly slaughter steers and heifers steady to slow. 900-1100 lb steers 19.00-20.00. heifers 18.50-19.75. utility cows 12.50-13.50. Sheep and lambs small lots steady. spring lambs 26.00-28.00. wool lambs around 24.00.

LUDGE Cincinnati USDA U.S

Cincinnati Eggs Prices and Grades Report

The Cincinnati area reports farm prices and consumer grades for eggs and poultry. Listings include jumbo large and medium egg sizes with price ranges, current receipts, and grade assessments for fryers and hens across different quality levels.

Cincinnati U.S

Obituary notices for multiple residents in Florida area

Obituaries list several local deaths with ages and causes. Jacob E Huff 1, Nina spouse listed. Nancy Jane Hughes 84. Frank Kolker 60s. Lizzie Mae Perry 71. Will H White 56. John Bud Wills 74. Funeral homes, visitation times, and officiants noted for each. interment at Woodside Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery. services held at Riggs Fort Worth area?

Huff Jacob E Nina Central Ave Sarasota Fla Wilson Memorial Home Rev. H. C. Grunewald Woodside Cemetery Hughes Nancy Jane Bradenton Riggs Funeral Home Thomas J. Stienberger Kolker Frank S. Verity Middletown Hospital Friends McCoy- Leffier Funeral Home St. John Church Calvary Cemetery MccCoy-Leffier Funeral Home Dial GA Perry Lizzie Mae Winona Dr Leffler Frank Sowards Woodside Women of the Moose Meressa Funeral Home

Income Tax and Service Notices Listed for Local Area

Several notices advertise income tax services and home visits by local providers. Ruth Joy offers at home sessions at 2221 Carolina. Paul Brumfield and Mrs. Douglas Hobart list form filling services with contact numbers.

St. Ae 'S Church Altar Society Tom Walrburg Man Frigidaire Moraine City Paul Brumfield Ruth Joy Carolina Douglas Hobart 16Th Ave

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