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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1960
Page
9
The 1960 Cancer Crusade final total is 10 632.85 with a prior year at 9 668.55 and a goal of 11 000. Alan Cooper, general chairman, credits generous locals for the success and invites further gifts to American Cancer Society Middletown-Butler unit.
A 15 year old West Middletown youth, Larry Eckhart, and his 13 year old brother James were injured when their motor scooter collided with a southbound truck on Rt 122. Both boys were admitted to Middletown Hospital in stable condition. Volney Mullins, 36, of 9 S Canal St Middletown, was cited for failure to yield. The brothers were transported by McCoy Leffler ambulance.
Butler County commissioners petitioned the State Highway Department to reduce speed limits on four county roads in Union Township. The roads affected are Butler-Warren County Road from Tylersville Road to Felds-Ertel Road, Cox Road from Tylersville Road to U.S. 42, Dimmick Road from U.S. 25 to the end, and West Chester Road from U.S. 25 to Butler-Warren County Road.
Twelve boys and twelve girls from Middletown's three high schools will attend a 6 30 pm banquet at the Manchester Hotel to honor self reliance efforts. Four top boys and four top girls win cash prizes totaling 1500. Knight Goodman will speak, David Murray hosts, Hugh Roger chairs.
A false alarm at 12:07 am directs firemen from Companies 1 and 2, the ladder unit, and the emergency squad to the John Ross Store at 1101 Central Ave. No injuries or details of the cause are provided.
Middletown High announces finalists including Brian Lenae aged 19 from Santa Fe Road as a standout entrant in the boy competition.
The filing deadline for Middletown city income tax returns is extended to 5 p.m. Monday. Tax director Robert Ritter said the extension because the prior deadline fell on Saturday. The tax office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Saturday hours are 8 a.m. to noon. Residents and workers with untaxed city income must file.
The Butler County Republican Executive Committee bid farewell to 44 year old Coyle at a homecoming party in Manchester Hotel. Jack Moser was announced as Coyle’s successor while Coyle kept the reason for resignation vague. Moser, Hamilton native and University of Cincinnati graduate, pledged continued party leadership and cautioned members to keep their clothes clean.
Two zoning motions head the agenda along with emergency measures to open parts of Orchard Street and Selden Avenue. A contract with Harry Duane for survey work in Barbara Park is also on the timetable while a letter from Madelyn Glover requests a street light and alley repairs.
Carlisle High School reinstated band director Tom Clay after a 3-2 vote reversing a prior decision to drop his contract. Parents credit Clay with growing the band from seven to 160 members in 30 years, while officials cited past omissions such as half time shows and Lions Club involvement.
Ronald Lane was elected president of the Wilson School PTO last night. Roger Turrell becomes vice president with Wanda Williams as secretary and William Harrison as treasurer. The school lawn fete on May 6 was discussed.
The Lebanon medium security prison near Columbus should be ready late next year officials say. Knowlton Construction Co of Bellefontaine bid 2 978 000 for the final phase, with state estimates at 3 589 797. With extras the total may reach about 4 300 000, about 600 000 under prior estimates.
A scouters service day to prepare Boy Scout Camp Hook for summer sessions is set for Saturday from 8 a m to 2 p m. All council and district scouts are asked to come and assist with the work on the camp.
A three year old Middletown girl was rolled over by a car at 4100 Lisa Lane and treated for facial and chest bruises after the child released the gear shift and attempted to escape. Her name is Sandra Geran, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Geran. Another child, Steven Riley age 2, was bruised after he fell from a car driven by his father at Lysburn Road and Nora Roads. No injuries were reported in a separate $600 collision at Grimes Street and Manchester Avenue between Sherry Clark and Finley Nord, with both drivers claiming a green light.
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