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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1953
Page
2
Donald Hussey 35 of Hamilton Route 5, a VA Dayton patient, suffered a concussion in a three car crash near Verity Pkwy and Cape Ave. He was treated, then returned to the Dayton VA on a pass. Hussey faces a driving while intoxicated charge with bond set under 500 dollars.
LEBANON Edward H. Ott, 42, of Oregonia Route 1, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday at Middletown Hospital from injuries after slipping and falling 25 feet from a silo on the Stolle farm four miles east of here while fixing an electric wire. He was treated at a physician’s office before transport to the hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Oswald Funeral Home.
Mrs Carmen Brewer of 607 Mal vern St reports her daughter Ruby a 13 year old girl has been missing since 3 p m yesterday. She is about 5 feet 3 inches tall 138 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a red coat.
Paramount presents Stop You're Killing Me at 1 30 5 00 and 8 25 p m The Jazz Singer at 3 00 6 30 and 9 50 p m Sunday Pa and Ma Kettle On Vacation at 2 10 4 05 6 00 7 55 and 9 45 p m Strand shows African Queen at 1 40 5 45 and 9 40 p m High Noon at 3 50 and 7 50 p m
About $1,000 more is needed to reach the Red Cross goal of $33,414 as Middletown's drive totals $32,450, 97.2 percent of the target. Ted Olt and J. W. Deininger urged continued donations through Red Cross headquarters at 116 South Main Street as the campaign extends to meet the quota.
In Cleveland police sought Peter Falletta a 60 year old unemployed painter after he shot his wife Angelina 60 in the head and wounded daughter Sarah 16 following an argument over a poodle haircut. Authorities alerted Pennsylvania and New York as they believe he may have headed to Buffalo to reach two married daughters and two sons.
Two Butler County youths, Paul W. Hersey of Oxford and Robert H. Johnson of Hamilton, are among nine Ohioans selected for four year Naval ROTC scholarships. The list, submitted to Sen. Bricker and Rep. Hess, includes 1,800 chosen nationally for midshipman appointments to 52 colleges this fall awaiting final fitness clearance for six more Ohioans.
Chancellor Conrad Adenauer of Germany and his daughter arrived at San Francisco airport at 1:00 a.m. local time after a Denver stop in a driving snowstorm. The United Air Lines flight reached the city under a clear sky.
The Monroe National Bank in Monroe Ohio calls a special shareholders meeting for May 14 1953 at 2:00 p.m. in the banking house to vote on ratifying an agreement to consolidate with First National Bank of Middletown and to address related matters. The agreement is available for inspection during business hours at the bank. President Co E Yost signs the notice.
RCA Estate announces a one million dollar modernization and expansion plan for the RCA Estate Appliance Corporation in Hamilton. Frank M. Folsom says gas and electric ranges production could double by year end as lines are expanded and machinery added. The move follows RCA Estate’s acquisition last fall and includes plant reorganization and broader product display at the nearby hotel lobby.
Mrs. Sarah Strinko 58 of 1513 Lafayette Ave died in her sleep Friday night. Husband Thomas Sr. reported the death at 7 a.m. She died at Middletown Hospital after being rushed there. A Middletown resident 34 years she worked for P. Lorillard 20 years. Survived by husband son Thomas Jr daughter Mary Dean four brothers three sisters and three grandchildren. Solemn Requiem High Mass set for 9 a.m. Tuesday at St Johns Church with burial at Woodside Cemetery. Family hours 7-9:30 p.m. Sunday 2:30-5 and 7-9:30 p.m. Monday at Schramm Funeral Home.
Joseph W. Holland former Middletown resident died suddenly Friday at his home in Tucson Arizona. He had lived in Arizona for six years. Survived by two daughters Mrs William Baker and Mrs Gilbert LaFayette Jr and two sisters Mrs Frank Daly and Mrs Walter Weber, all of Middletown.
Eugene McClain 85 a retired Ohio river steamboat engineer died Thursday at his home in Hopkinsville Warren County. He was known in Hamilton and Warren counties. Surviving son Jesse and daughters Mary and Iantha all of Hopkinsville. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday at Taft Funeral Loveland burial Ross Hill Cemetery Mason.
George Ed ward Yost 56 of 1531 Central Ave died after being stricken Tuesday morning and dying shortly after admission. Funeral services completed with viewing hours at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home and services at First Baptist Church with burial at Woodside Cemetery. Pallbearers from American Legion Bowling League. Survived by his wife three sons and two sisters.
William Trego aged 89 retired farmer died at 6 55 p m Friday at the home of his daughter Mrs Oscar LaPoole in Franklin Route 1. A native of Ross County he lived in Wapakoneta and retired from farming in 1923. He had lived with Mrs LaPoole since 1941. Survived by three daughters Mrs Emma Ruth LaPoole Mrs Florence South and Elizabeth Trego and three sons Theodore Robert William all of Wapakoneta Lima. Funeral arrangements are complete at the McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Pearl Throckmorton 74 lifelong Middletown resident will be held at First National Bank of Middletown at 11:00 a.m. on May 14 1953. The Monroe National Bank and First National Bank of Middletown announce a proposed consolidation and offer inspection of the agreement during business hours.
George Traicoff a Miami University student told the Optimist Club at the Manchester Hotel that hot rodding is not limited to teens but also exists among adults He urged measures to curb fast driving and proposed dedicated tracks for sport cars as a solution The article lists upcoming club nominations for president vice president and board seats with several candidates named for each post.
Governor Lausche signed a narcotics bill authorizing the attorney general to study enforcement laws and propose changes to curb illegal drug use. The measure directs a study by law officers and suggests legal adjustments for a community program. Local obituaries note Mrs. Throckmorton’s death Friday with calling hours Sunday at Anglesby Funeral Home and burial in Springboro Cemetery.
Mrs. Maria Lampl 78 of 1047 Ross Ave died recently with services set for 2 p.m. Monday at Proeschel Funeral Home. Henry Harrison McKay 64 farmer of Hamilton Route 4 died recently with services planned for 2 p.m. Sunday at Griesmer Grim Funeral Home.
SANTA MONICA California Dr Hans Reichenbach 62 renowned logic and philosophy of physics authority and UC Los Angeles professor for 15 years. HAVANA Cuba David Wertheim 55 New York Zionist leader Western Hemisphere executive secretary of Israels Histradruth campaign. CHICAGO Robert L Scott 79 former VP treasurer board member Carson Pirie Scott Co and 40-year State Street Department Store associate born Ottawa IL.
Tucson widow of Pierpont Davis and great great niece of John Marshall, long prominent in local society. Born in Natchez Mississippi.
Franklin Special report: Morris Dunaway 38 of Middletown was prevented from jumping from a bridge railing over the Miami River by a passerby. Judge J T Riley fined him 10 dollars and costs for intoxication but suspended the fine if he seeks treatment at a veterans hospital. Police said he previously attempted death by gas in a Middletown kitchen.
Middletonians washed cars as a weather report warned of weekend rain in southwestern Ohio. Clouds may bring showers and possible thunderstorms Sunday with highs near 58 and lows around 44. Friday temperatures ranged from 47 to 75, with today’s low 39 and morning high 50.
A 16 year old Middletown boy was arrested on South Broad Street at 1 05 PM and held for juvenile authorities after a report he stole a comic from The Star News. A complaint at midnight noted a burn of a building permit at 1805 Manchester Avenue. Leroy Smith aged 20 of 1605 Hudson Street was arrested at Garfield and York on a bench warrant for non payment of a fine. Hershel Holland aged 20 of 1010 Second Avenue was arrested at 9 PM yesterday on intoxication and carrying a concealed weapon. Edward Ingram aged 50 of 3008 Navarro Street was arrested at 12 45 PM yesterday for physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol on South Clinton Street and released on 300 bond to appear in Municipal Court Monday. Police were called at 11 PM to Liberty Restaurant to investigate a disturbance and found the suspect had left.
Mary Ecton reported to police on Friday that a dog bit her left leg. She received medical treatment from a physician.
Luther E. Craft of 1805 Tytus Ave reported yesterday afternoon that a 32 automatic pistol valued at 45 dollars and 6 dollars in cash were missing from his residence.
Area motorists cooperated with Post 9 of the State Highway Patrol ahead of a Monday afternoon inspection at headquarters on North Tytus Ave. Patrolmen including Cpl. O J. Simmons and Officer B A. Joyce prepared by cleaning uniforms, lockers, cruisers, and radios while recording zero accident calls through Friday noon. The three hour routine aims to ensure all equipment and paperwork are in order for the Monday visit by a State official.
Willa B. Cowgill 34, of 1113 First Ave., a waitress at King Pin Cafe, fined $50 and costs for selling beer to a 16 year old. Patrolman Gilbert Lafayette made the arrest Wednesday. Rachard Congleton 25, 600 Plum Ave., fined $35 on intoxication and carrying a concealed weapon. LEGAL NOTICE No. 67557 Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio. Ora C. Burdg dba Trenton Lumber Company sues Russell A. Allen et al for foreclosure of real estate in Trenton, Madison Township. Descriptions cover Tracts A B C in Lot 227 with boundaries along Pierson Road and the Cincinnati and Lake Erie Railway. Notice to answer by May 16.
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