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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1956

Page

16

Public Meeting Sought on Carlisle Incorporation Plans

Carlisle seeks resident input at 7 30 p m Saturday at Carlisle High School auditorium on incorporation. Merrill Clay heads a seven member committee to gauge support and outline next steps while boundaries remain undecided. Other members include Ray Sturgis Harvey P Green Clay Thacker Gene Wilcox Leslie Earnhart and James Clemmons.

Clay Carlisle Ray Sturgis Harvey P. Green Clay Thacker Gene Wilcox Leslie Earnhart James Clemmons

Press leader laments battle for free press at ANPA meeting

Richard W. Slocum, president of the American Newspaper Publishers Assn, told over 1,000 publishers in New York that US newspapers have not gained in the fight for press freedom. He urged editors to scrutinize government secrecy and to push back against interference with the public’s right to information.

New York Richard W. Slocum Publishers Assn Free Press ANPA Shum Senate Subcommittee U.S. Treasury Daily Worker House Waldorf- Astoria Hotel Slocum

Lausche to Speak in Los Angeles on Education Awards

Gov Frank J Lausche travels from Columbus to Los Angeles for a non political address presenting awards to California college students who competed in a Forest Lawn Foundation education contest. He says the speech does not breach his pledge against outside Ohio political talks before November. He will then join Mrs Lausche in San Jose to visit a cousin whose wife is ill.

Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche Los Angeles California College Forest Lawn Foundation Lausche San Jose Edwin Wilcox

Midlick MADLICK Visits And Family Time Spendings

Mrs Paul Crigler and Mrs Wilma Kendel of Hamilton spent Saturday with Mrs Maurice Lamb Special visit. Donald Bailey of Louisville Kentucky is spending several days with his brother Charles Bailey and family.

Madlick Paul Crigler Wilma Kendel Hamilton Maurice Lamb Donald Bailey Louisville Charles Bailey

Germantown Jay-C-Etts To Sponsor Card Party

Germantown Jay-C-Etts plan a Saturday night card party at 8 in the Grange Hall. Attendees may play any chosen game with tickets available from a member or at the door.

Jay-C-Etts Germantown Grange Hall

Burglars Visit Hutchinson Home Near Springboro

A weekend break in at the Charles Hutchinson farm north of Springboro left drawers emptied and dishes piled on chairs but no valuables taken. The incident ended as the burglars fled toward Lytle Road when the Hutchinsons drove in. Local social notes follow with church events, visits, and community gatherings across Springboro and surrounding towns.

Springboro Charles Hutchinson Here Lytle Road Hutchinson Farm

Gambling Charges Hearing Postponed in Newport

Four men arrested by U S treasury agents in Newport had their charges continued for two weeks. U S Commissioner William Seidenfaden set May 3 to hear charges against Ben Lassoff Amberly Village Robert Lassoff Cincinnati Myron Deckelbaum Roselawn and Simon Klayman Roselawn. They face conspiracy to defraud the government of taxes non-payment of a 10 percent excise wager tax and failure to have a $50 federal gaming stamp.

Newport U.S. Treasury William Seidenfaden Ben Lassoff Amberly Village Robert Lassoff Cincinnati Myron Deckelbaum Simon Klaymhan Roselawn

Garwood Wells Dance Orchestra Availability in Middletown

The Garwood Wells Dance Orchestra a six to ten piece group is available for Friday or Saturday night engagements. Reference and pictures provided on request recordings heard by appointment for details on music lessons or engagements call Middletown 3-6854 or visit 1109 Ellen Drive Middletown Ohio.

Garwood Wells Garwood Wells Dance Orchestra Middletown Ellen Drive Ohio

Paint Job On Tank Delivers Weekend Prank

Camden officials report vandals painted the village water tower over the weekend. Mayor Orville Wood said the tank shows streaks of white paint and suggests pranksters chose an easy target rather than harder mischief. Sheriff Floyd Spitler confirmed the report.

Camden Orville Wood Preble County Floyd Spitler

Lebanon Schools Seek Site Override Authority

The Lebanon Board of Education studied sketches for an elementary building by Joseph Baker & Associates of Newark. Attorney General O'Neill ruled boards can override planning commissions with a two thirds vote, aiding construction on a 15 acre Haford farm site purchased for $1,000 per acre. The district approved a $480,000 bond last election. two new board members have taken office since.

Lebanon Lebanon Board of Education Joseph Baker & Associates Newark C. William O'Neill Warren County Marvin E. Young Haford Planning Commission O'Neill Youn William Hufford Sr

Second DWI offender fined and jailed in city court

A second offender on a charge of driving while under the influence, Leis, 26, was fined 300 dollars and costs. Judge J T Lamb sentenced him to 10 days in city jail and suspended driving for five years. Other cases included assault and battery fines and dismissals. three intoxication cases disposed of and two hearings continued.

Wane St J. T. Lamb Leis Lois Central Avenue Doty Street Arnold Daniel Sonset St Butler County Grand Jury Tytus Marion Clemens 18Th Ave Reuben Pelfrey Taylor Ave Dorsey Mayable N. Broad St Ellis Johnson S. Clinton St Charles Sparks

Bomb Shakes Ohio Judge Finley's Vacation Home

A dynamite bombing shattered the hillside home of Probate Judge Ralph Finley near Dover Ohio while he was in Florida. His wife and mother-in-law were injured and shaken by the blast that cratered an apple orchard near the bedroom. Deputies arrived within 10 minutes to find extensive damage and shattered windows.

Dover Ohio Ralph Finley Lydia Pfeiffer King Hiller Lovers’ Lane Seven Mile Hill Hiller Judge Finley Florida

Liberty Township Community Council Meeting at Liberty School

Liberty School hosted a meeting of the Liberty Township Community Council with seventh and eighth graders and a girls chorus providing entertainment. Local residents attended gatherings at Port Union and Monroe, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Chester Chance and other area families. A surprise stork shower followed a supper hosted by the Co-Wed Club for Rev and Mrs. Lewis Thompson.

Derl Troutman Lawrence Leis Lawrence Taylor P. A. Easton Milo Beck Ralph Yarlow Valley Brotherhood Jefferson Township High School Elerton Curtis Beck Women's Guild Moraine City Youth Fellowship The Evangelical and Reformed Church Dayton Area Camp Kern Fort Ancient Bethany Liberty School Chester Chance Paul Rahm Greentree Road W. R. Prichard Blanch Bursk Rhoda Rhoades Fred M. Beckley Port Union Emmett McClung Monroe Vernie Bowen Middletown Lewis Thompson Robert Puckett Chucky and Lance Thompson Frank Idle Fred Ihle

Calumet Sees Forty Inches Snow in January 1955

In Calumet Michigan January 1955 brought forty inches of snowfall affecting streets schools and daily life. Local observations noted deep drifts and disruption as residents adjusted to the heavy winter storm.

Calumet, Mich

Preble grand jury to hear Martin case in June term

The Preble County grand jury has been selected for the June term. George Martin, missing Eaton farm implement dealer, is charged with embezzlement fraudulent representation and forgery as the panel convenes Monday June 4. Up to 20 indictments may be pursued and the case follows a cognovit note suit for over 100000 filed by Allis Chalmers.

EATON Preble County Everett Fahrenholz George Martin Martin Ashland Allis-Chalmers Co Fahrenholz Alan Eby West Elkton Rosa House Camden Carl M. Brouse Everett Roberts Somerville Orla Fudge Betty Robinette Ivan Neff Lewisburg Carrie Reitz Elizabeth McDivitt Earl Mattick Gary A. Phares Rosemary Ross Norma McDivitt John Loughmen Louise Murray New Paris Lena Glander West Alexandria Albert F. Howard June Pence Joe W. Brown Robert Barker Willard Haye Ruth Lowman Gladys Johnson Donald Kitson Eldorado Ruth Prettyman Mildred Thornburg Martha Kelly Vergie Gunder Helen Moore Malcolm Clear Lucille Rockwell Agnes Dungan Irene Houdeshell Robert Weegaman Paul J. Sauer Clarence Runk Jean Swihart Forrest Barnett Edna Brown Ruth Wright College Corner

Franklin-Warren C Young Likely To Seek Warren County Judge Post

Local attorney Franklin Warren C Young is expected to publicly announce a bid for Warren County Common Pleas Court judge tomorrow. Rumors say he may also be considered for acting or interim judge while the vacancy follows Frank Andersons death. He currently serves as acting municipal judge in the absence of J T Riley.

Franklin Warren C. Young Warren County Common Pleas Court Young Frank C. Anderson Lebanon Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Warren County Election Board J. T. Riley

Luncheon Guests Gather in Shineboro and Franklin

Shineboro Mrs. Max Wells hosted a luncheon with Middletown visitors including Mrs. Robert Guthman and Mrs. Paul Bruggeman. In Franklin, 3 year old Jill Taylor celebrated a birthday at home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor with guests including Mrs. H. E. Curtis and Jane Ann of Richmond.

Paul Shank Grace Judy Carl Victory Franklin University of Cincinnati James Dean Worthington Raymond Dean Lester Kurfiss Lee Kurfiss Hamilton Cora Pope Dayton Roy Getter Walter Kilburn Middletown Carlos Moses William Rasey E. J. Streitenberger Kenneth Streitenberger Greenfield W. E. Stanton Warren County Historical Society Golden Lamb Inn Lebanon Norman Frankenstein Robert Hart Madeira Jene Taylor Iva Checkler Walter Gentry A. D. Jones I. B. Doyle Charles Logan Joseph Logan Ray Brown Harry Brown Centerville Eugene Emerick William Dug An and Sons T. S. Coffeen Lynn Eaton Patritia Lzer Don Forliner Anna Seiker Robert F. Moxam U.S. Marine Corps Quantico Max Wells Robert Guthman Don Daly Paul Bruggeman Lester Creekbaum Fred Gall Andy Haresa Frank Lengyel Harry Eckhart Miami Valley Hospital Walter Stevens Carol Ann H. E. Curtis Jane Ann Richmond Ind Jill Taylor Mrs Richard Taylor

Jacksonburg WSWS Meets Today At Gerber Home

Jacksonburg reports a WSWS monthly meeting held this afternoon at Helen Gerber's home. Unity Class held its monthly gathering Saturday evening in the social room with a covered dish supper hosted by Mrs. Fred Talbee.

WSWS Gerber Jacksonburg W.S.W.S Helen Gerber Unity Class Fred Talbee

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BY Jim Mills Ruud Breecemark Ruud Manchester Ave Phony Martha Rettich Bud Rettich Kansack Farmer’s Home Methodist Church South Park Methodist Church Rodney Vernon Reason Davie Circle I Ladies Society First Baptist Church of John Woods Greenville Bill May Willard Allen Mary Allen Minnie Ethel Flick Harrison W. J. Fox Myron Ketron Vance Ketron Roxie Jones Lloyd Jones Robert Skillman Yvonne Bogan Darrel Bogan Reason Davis W.C.T.U Friends Parish Waynesville Ralph McKenzie William Turner North Vernon Sgt. Moxam A. B. Wood Gladys McClanahan and Son Troy McCoy & Son BLACK Kiwanis Mason Kiwanis Club Stuart M. Henderson Bedford Princeton Daniels Dynamite Shakes Liberty Township Fairfield Center Fred Glenn Prichard Robert Hughes Robert Koehner Robert Ihle Gail Mitzel Ralph Idle Grover Green South of Mason Tommy Wills Azz Democrats Broad St Pol. Adv Martin Case Preble Grand Jury Shineboro Florsheim Florsheim Shoe Sale
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