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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1956
Page
2
At Miami University delegates walked out at the final session as Harold Stassen was nominated for vice president. A fake telegram allegedly influencing Eisenhower support sparked the protest, with Landon backers condemning the forgery and demanding answers from Landon and Western Union.
A Middletown restaurant worker was arrested after a customer used a jar to buy five lottery tickets at T Ho Tavern 809 Crawford St. William Poffenbarger of Hamilton, a state liquor enforcement agent, returned with Dets James Howerton and Harold Gray to cite Ada Howard 44 Webster St. for selling lottery tickets. She posted $500 bond and awaits Municipal Court hearing.
A Middletonian was cited into court as Franklin resident Mrs Carol Moore was slightly injured in a two car collision at Coles Road and Arcadia Drive at 11 25 a m yesterday State patrolman cited Jerry Nardiello 33 222 E Broad St for improper passing The injured woman was treated at Middletown Hospital and released Nardiello driving west attempted to pass near a hill crest and struck Gerald Moore 23 of 211 Pine St Franklin Both drivers veered off the road to avoid collision and were uninjured in the off road incident
Carlisle residents are invited to a public meeting at 7 30 p m in Carlisle High School auditorium to gauge support for incorporating Carlisle. Chairman Merrill Clay said tonight’s session will shape the future of the move based on local opinions and urged all interested people to attend.
A small blaze early today at 1811 Howard Ave caused 45 dollars in damage in a bedroom, traced to smoking in bed in the home of Charles Surgenor. Fire companies 2 and 3 responded at 4 52 am. A second call by companies 1 and 3 at 12 47 pm yesterday to 612 20th Ave. found insulation burning from copper wire with no damage reported.
Pack 6 of First Methodist Church held a wiener roast at the Jesse Short farm in West Middletown last night attended by about 150 boys and parents. Committeemen included Mr and Mrs Robert Brown and Mr and Mrs Charles Helton and Mr and Mrs John Helton. Pack Leader Wallace Frayer announced plans to entertain mothers at 7 30 p.m. Monday.
The State Highway Patrol reported Philip George Ferryman, 25, of Milford Center Route 1, died in an early morning crash on U S 33 about 349 miles west of Dublin. His car collided with a truck trailer rig in the incident.
Greenville man John Bradley was arrested by Miamisburg police after a hit and run at 2nd and High Streets yesterday. He faces charges of driving while intoxicated failing to yield right of way and fleeing the scene. James Ball Jr. of 440 Shartz Road Franklin was the other driver. his auto sustained about 300 dollars damage with no injuries.
A 26 year old woman entered a trucking terminal in Indianapolis and stripped to the waist, annoyed workers, prompting manager Frank Pryor to call police. She was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
A seven year old Franklin boy James Hamilton son of Mr and Mrs Paul Hamilton 211 Park Ave fractured a little finger yesterday afternoon while playing at school He was treated and released at Middletown Hospital emergency room.
Services for James W. Barnett age 20 son of Vernon Barnett will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with burial in Woodside Cemetery. He died after stepping on a live electrical wire while vacationing at Pompano Beach north of Ft. Lauderdale. He was with four local boys water skiing on Lake Placid. Survived by father a sister and two brothers. Also graveside services for John William Gearhart 92 will be held at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Pyrmont Shiloh Cemetery. He died at his Brookville home. Surviving are several children and many grandchildren.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Coomer of West Middletown Rt 1 died at birth at 10 p m yesterday in Middletown Hospital Surviving siblings include three brothers and two sisters Graveside services are set for 10 a m Monday at Woodside Cemetery Arrangements by McCoy Leffier Funeral Home
Albert J. Grother 52 was vice president and general manager of Armco Drainage and Metal Products Iowa Nebraska Division. A Des Moines resident formerly of Middletown he died this afternoon in Fort Wayne Indiana. Survived by wife Katherine and two daughters Carolyn and Kay services set for 10 a.m. Monday in Des Moines with burial in Omaha Nebraska.
Mrs Ollie Small aged 91 mother of Morris D Small of Middletown died at 9 30 p m yesterday in a Defiance Ohio hospital She leaves sons Glen Harley John Marvin and Roger in Ohio Michigan and Toledo grandchildren 25 and great grandchildren 62 Her husband Owen and a daughter preceded her in death Services will be Monday at the Mansfield Manse Funeral Home with burial in Riverside Cemetery Defiance Ohio
Albert Turner, 72, died at 9 30 p.m. yesterday at Green Rest Home in New Miami. A native of Columbus Georgia he lived in the Middle Town area 39 years and worked for Armco Steel. He belonged to Bethel AME Church. Survived by sisters Aggie Tye and Sarah Riddle of Washington DC and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements pending at Bailey Funeral Home.
Frank E. Bunnell of Red Lion died at his home after a long illness. A Warren County native and lifelong farmer, he was active in the Lebanon Elks Lodge Knights of Pythias IOOF and the Red Lion Methodist Church. Surviving: wife Mary three sons Walter Howard Lester six daughters Edna Meyers Doris Hannah Elvin Beel Grace Morris Lois Clark Frances Nichols a sister Emma Wesselman 18 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren. Arrangements at Anglesby Funeral Home.
Milton E. Ross 80 lifelong Camden resident died Thursday at daughter Mrs Howard Lindsay’s home 316 E Dorothy Lane Dayton after a long illness. Services at 2 30 p m Monday at R C Nein Sons Funeral Home with burial in Fairmont Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs Lindsay and Mrs Anna Graham of Camden two sons William of Camden Rt 2 and Everett of Hamilton Rt 2 a sister Mrs Clara Berre of Hamilton two half brothers Paul and Wilbur Plew of Dayton 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
John J. Walsh age 60 of 39 Herman Drive and Sophie Louise Dulle age 86 of 1040 South Second Street attend Requiem High Masses and St Joseph and St Mary churches Monday morning. Stella Williamson age 57 of 173 Morris Avenue New Miami and Margaret Milholland age 90 of 819 Buckeye Street with Katherine Bell age 72 of 132 Wilson Street and Ella Durant age 78 of 808 Reservoir Street hold Monday or Tuesday memorial services at Webb Funeral Home and local churches.
Paul D. Howard 73 a retired Massachusetts attorney and former deputy secretary of state died Friday. He served as deputy secretary and had a long legal career in Massachusetts with ties to public service.
Word has been received of the transfer of Pfc Alan Bolling son of Mr and Mrs Albert Bolling Germantown Rd from Hokkaido to Kyoto Japan. He is serving with the Army Security Agency. He entered service in July 1954 and received advance training at Fort Devens Massachusetts. He was sent to Japan last May.
The Senior Choir of Bethel AME Church presents a religious pageant titled Heaven Bound depicting the Christian path to Heaven at 5 p.m. Sunday. Jerry Glover serves as choir president, Clara White directs, and Rev. C. N. Flanigan is the pastor.
Five year old Terry Young was struck and killed by an automobile Friday while attempting to cross Parkwood Drive near his home in Cleveland.
Robert S. Gruver administrative vice president of Armco Steel Corp was elected president of the Cincinnati Post of the American Ordance Assn at a Queen City Club board meeting The association began in 1919 and the Cincinnati Post post covers Kentucky Tennessee and parts of Ohio and Indiana Gruver was elected director in 1950 and serves on the Naval Ordnance Committee of the National Security Industrial Assn
Rome reports Somalia under UN trusteeship is moving to independence with first Parliament opening Monday and a full government by year end. Italian officials say regional authorities are being replaced and administration will transfer to Somalis. If progress continues, independence could come before 1960. The territory covers 194000 square miles along the Indian Ocean and hosts about 1.3 million people.
A benefit performance of The Summons of Sariel will close the drive for an amplifier at Second Baptist Church. The Sunday show at 8:15 p.m. features Wesley Jones Hazel Whitner Rose Robinson Paul Gates Lillian Childs Grace Rankin Beverly Sangster with Bonnie Mack Philip Gregory Patricia Lenear and Ebie Banks on a diverse program. Rosella Harper and Herbert Mac Bain chair the drive.
Eight city traffic mishaps left two people slightly injured and two drivers charged. Notable incidents include Willie Mays 32 arrested for DUI after a two car collision on Sycamore Street at 8 12 p.m. and Bertie Florence 53 charged with failure to yield after a collision at Howard and Moore. Damage totals ranged to about 500 dollars with other minor incidents across Tytus Avenue Central Avenue and nearby streets.
Franklin special report: Municipal Court heard traffic docket before acting Judge Warren C Young. Earl Hansford 37 Franklin Rt 2 was fined 25 dollars plus costs with 15 dollars suspended for failing to comply with a police officer. reckless operation led to 25 dollars and costs and a 39 day license suspension. Oneida Crisp 18 Brown's Trailer Camp was fined 10 dollars and costs for no operator's license. Bond forfeitures included Virginia Mueller Franklin Rt 1 for failure to yield 15 dollars, Clarence Cornett 55 Middletown for speeding 15 dollars, and Joseph Bell 21 Cincinnati for yellow line 15 dollars.
A record attendance was reported by officers of the Middle town Democrat Club after a rally at party headquarters last night. Candidates for the May primary spoke during three minute periods about the May 8 election.
Cpl. D. A. Duke Girton of the State Highway Patrol presented recently filmed highway safety slides to the Optimist Club during a noon meeting. He cited speeding as the top accident cause and driving left of center as the second most serious offense. Bob Hudson of Middletown High urged support for this year’s Prom Jubilee. Two new members, William Fishbaugh and Calvin Tucker, were introduced.
At The Movies lists Saturday showings across theaters. Paramount runs Price of Fear at 2 50, 5 50 and 8 30 pm Creature Walks Among Us at 1 15, 4 15, 7 15 and 10 15 pm. Strand shows Three Stripes in the Sun at 1 15, 4 45 and 8 10 pm Lone Ranger at 2 50, 6 30 and 10 pm. Colonial presents Man in the Gray Flannel Suit at 1 15, 3 50 and 7 pm. Dixte Cruise In offers Secret of the Incas at 7 40 and 10 20 pm Lion in the Street at 9 50 pm Magnetic Monster at 11 30 pm.
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