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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1957

Page

22

Marines Leave Budapest Enduring a War Time Wait and Parting

In Budapest nine U.S. Marines guarding the legation livened the capital with music and gaiety during Hungarys thaw. They hosted jazz records and the Marine Hymn, learned Hungarian, and socialized with locals before political strain and expulsions led to their departure.

Budapest U.S Legation Hungary Aranykez-Area Golden Hand Street Uncle Sam Vienna Janos Kadar Washington

Dayton Blind Man Slain. Tenant Surrenders to Police

A 67 year old blind man Thomas Nicholson was shot in Dayton Ohio. John Henry Dewberry a 57 year old tenant who had stayed two weeks with Nicholson surrendered nearby and confessed the killing. Detectives say robbery may be motive and a 26 aid to the blind check was missing. Dewberry was held for investigation without charge.

Dayton Ohio Lucius P. Gleaton Thomas Nicholson Gleaton Nicholson John Henry Dewberry Dewberry Charles W. Dewberry Greaton John Dew

Two Killed Five Injured In West Tennessee Crash

Stanton Tennessee record reports a two car crash near town killing Clyde William Adams 48 Huntington West Virginia and Mrs Charles Elmo Adams 49 Huntington. Five others injured include Marshall Jelly 59 Lexington Kentucky a police officer in critical condition Mrs Jelly satisfactory Charles Elmo Adams 50 Huntington Louis King 12 and Stanford Bromfield 36 both of Michigan with varying conditions.

Trenton Mich West Virginia Satisfactory

Toledo Mother Is Attacked Then Strangled

The nude body of Anna Louise LaTour 32 a mother of four was found near a Toledo post office substation. Coroner Dr Hobly said she apparently was raped and strangled with bruises around the neck and signs of dragging. A diamond broach lay near her hand and $13 cash plus a $5.25 check were found in her pocketbook.

Toledo Ohio Hobly Anna Louise LaTour Richard K Hardenbrook LaTour National Lead Co. Doehler-Jarvis Monroe Street Hardenbrook Hohly

Body Examinations in Louisville Death Case

In Louisville investigators plan to examine Mrs. Donna Duerr motive hair samples as they pursue leads in the strangling death found last month. Two Toledo drivers Mitton Weiner and Frederick Anderson were arrested July 13 on charges related to her death but were released last Monday.

Louisville Donna Duerr Here Mitton Weiner Frederick Anderson Toledo Ohio

Wage Hike Granted to Republic Rubber Workers

Youngstown Ohio workers accepted a wage package from Republic Rubber Co as part of a 14 percent hourly raise plus 6 to 12 cent night differential increases. The agreement was approved Thursday by 7H employees represented by the United Rubber Workers Union.

Youngstown Ohio Republic Rubber Co United Rubber Workers Union

Dormitory construction starts at Lake Erie College

Construction begins on a $356000 dormitory for women at Lake Erie College in Paineville Ohio. The project was moved up in priority after a fire destroyed Scomerial Hall last April as part of a broader expansion plan.

Painesville Ohio Lake Erie ‘College Scomerial Hall

Brush Fire Burns Homes in Mount Washington Area

A leap-frog brush fire believed started by juveniles burned 12 homes and charred 500 acres in Mount Washington Highland Park. Crews fought the flames with water tankers due to low pressure as mop-up continued. two other southern California fires in Beverly Glen Benedict Canyon and Brea Canyon were contained.

Los Angeles Mount Washington Highland Park California Mopup Beverly Glen Benedict

Robbed of 80 At Knifepoint by Two Suspects

Lincoln Florida truck driver Robert Carpenter reported an armed robbery at a roadside park on U S 127. He said two men approached asking directions, one brandished a knife and stole his wallet containing eighty dollars. he was uninjured. Suspects described as about 5 feet 8 inches, 165 pounds, Black men.

Hamilton Lincoln Fla U. S. 127 Here Harry McDaniel Robert Carpenter Chase St Napoeon Ohio Jacksonville Carpenter

British Planes Raid Tribesmen in Oman and Muscat

RAF air raids target rebel camps in Oman and Muscat in a campaign against tribesmen. Low flying planes fired rockets and machine guns destroying tents huts and fortifications at Farqand and around the mud fort and barracks at Niewa. The revolt is led by Iman Ghaleo with Ben Ali seeking a sultanate.

Sultanate of Oman Muscat RAF Crebel Farqand Lever Niewa Iman Ghaleo Ben Ali Jant Said bin Taimur

Brother And Sister Reunite After 40 Years In Virginia

In Petersburg Virginia Mrs Annie Hoover 83 from Glendale Ohio was reunited with her brother George Johnson 70 after 0 years Thursday. Police aided the search helping connect the separated siblings during the visit.

Petersburg Annie Hoover Glendale Ohio George Johnson

Boy Drowns In Muskingum River Near Marietta

Arthur Benson Jr. 14 of Marietta drowned Thursday in the Muskingum River five miles north of Marietta. A companion wading with him was rescued by a fisherman. the sheriff reported.

Marietta Ohio Arthur Benson Jr Muskingum Here Benson Sheriff's Office

Ten Unfilmed World Adventures Proposed by Jack Douglas

Hollywood host Jack Douglas lists ten largest unfilmed adventures from Life on Pitcairn Island to a Gypsy caravan in Spain or France. He notes some have been filmed already only with still cameras, and he plans to source expeditions from amateurs to keep the program intimate.

Hollywood Jack Douglas Douglas Pitcairn Island Mt. Izalco el Salvador Sea of Galilee Dead Sea France Devil's Mountain Venezuela Arthur Conan Doyle Los Mt. Kilimanjaro Afghanistan Spain

Reducing Pill Ads Are Probed

House investigators examined weight reducing pill advertising labeling some claims fraudulent. Dr. S William Kalb of Newark testified as first witness before the House government operations subcommittee scrutinizing whether ads for various products mislead the public. Blatnik noted postal inspectors report medical frauds are lucrative and cite a potential fifty million dollar annual loss.

Washington “House S. William Kalb Newark N. J House Blatnik D-Minn

Paris Fashion Sees Short Skirts and Spindle Lines Dominate

Paris shows feature varying hemlines and bold necklines for winter. Designers like Dior Balmain Patou Lanvin and Givenchy unveil short skirts loose waists and low necklines with bows plaid coats fur trims and dramatic sheath silhouettes. The season highlights include Dior’s Spindle Line and minibespread styles from Patou and Balmain.

Paris Paria Rien Dior Patou Heim Levin(Castillo Carolin Balenciaga Givenchy Balmain Desses Grille Laroche Chanel Lanvin Pierre Cardin

Worker Dies After 55 Foot Fall At Chemical Plant

ASHTABULA Union A construction worker slipped from a beam and fell 55 feet at Stauffer Chemical Co in Foxhall. 33 year old Stauffer employee from Linesville Pa died about three hours after the fall at Ashtabula Hospital.

Ashtabula, Union A For Stauffer Chemical Co Foxhall Linesville Ashtabula Hospital

Washington Agriculture Dept launches fruit and vegetable inspection

The Agriculture Department begins a continuous inspection service for fresh fruits and vegetables to aid merchandising and ensure product quality for buyers and sellers.

Washington Wrime Agriculture Department

New Trial Sought In Pike Fraud in Harrisburg

Four of five men convicted of conspiracy to defraud the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission seek a new trial in Dauphin County Court. Attorneys argue the 42 day trial produced insufficient evidence. motions filed for Thomas J. Evans James F. Torrance Charles W Stickler Jr. and Paul J McNeill. Landisidle convicted earlier.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Dauphin County Thomas J. Evans Coaldale James F. Torrance Export Charles W. Stickler Jr Mann- Mine Research and Development Co Reading Paul J. McNeill

Mother Sues Over Scalping Of Young Son

In York Pennsylvania a mother sues for 5002.98 damages on behalf of her 17 year old son Theodore against Franklin J Zimmerman and wife who ran Green Valley swimming pool. She alleges a group of boys held him as Zimmerman gave a Lon Eagle haircut leaving a strip of hair in an unsightly center scalp area. The suit seeks 5000 dollars plus 2.98 to replace a torn T shirt.

York Paul Eppley Common Pleas Court Theodore Francis J. Zimmerman Green Valley Zimmerman Lon Eagle Don Eagle

Miami Group OK In Mexico

In Oxford special report nine Miami University students and two staff members spent summer in Mexico as a study party. A letter from Mrs. Berries says the group felt quake shocks while traveling from Tarso to Mexico City but escaped injury. Their apartment survived while a nearby building collapsed killing two people. The area was without electricity as of Tuesday.

Oxford Miami University University of Mexico Mexico Alfonso Berries Miami Berrios

Dayton Deaths Reported in Separate City Incidents

Dayton authorities investigate the deaths of Dana R. Carder 55 of Dayton and George Wotring 39 of Warren whose bodies were found in separate city locations. Carder was found in his apartment and had been dead four or five days. Wotring was found near the Webster Street dump allegedly from natural causes.

Dayton Ohio Dana R. Carder George Wotring Warren Carder Worring Webster Street

Ohio airman charged in payroll swindle at Shaw AFB

Airman 2. C. John Davis Jr. of Cleveland is among about 20 airmen charged in a $38 000 payroll scam at Shaw Air Force Base S C. He faced a $1 967 theft charge as two others have already received prison sentences.

Shaw Air Force Base S.C John Davis Jr Cleveland

Millionaire Jamesons Make Nightclub Openings Expensive Hobby

Harry and Dotty Jameson, famed Beverly Hills couple, attend and fund top nightclub openings worldwide. Their lavish pastime includes flying to London and Barcelona for shows, tipping generously, and maintaining a $250,000 two bedroom home while enjoying Latin music and celebrity guests.

Hollywood Harry and Dotty Jameson Harry Dotty London Lena Herne West End Lena Beverly Hills Oregon Jamesons Ciro’s Jameson's

New York Stocks and Cincinnati Produce Prices

Financial quotes list numerous issue names and percent changes for New York stocks including General Electric, Bethlehem Steel, Boeing, Chrysler, American Can, DuPont, and Goodyear. Cincinnati produce prices show United States farm rates for chickens, potatoes, and other staples with classifications and ranges.

Cibaiire Mohaseo Scveesessens Allied Stopgs Bethlehem Steel Boeing Aircraft Bott Ceaneuae lCanadian S Pacific Eed Phillip Carey Caeeien Champion Paper Chesapeake Chrysler Motors Scite Columbia G. & EF Commonwealth Edison Consol Edison of Container Corp American Airlines Ccccs American Can Tseeesee American Motors Sesce American Rad Eovseve Serene Ty Tscnwikersee Anaconda Copper Vodue OM Armco Steel Ashland Oil Baltimore & Ohio RR Bendix Aviation Continental "Baking Sess Crane Co Vesaeewons Crucible Steel C.eeeeevee Curtis Wright Gabeedas Diamond Match Co Cidehbaeiaa OD Dow Chemical Martin Cofy Goodrich Tire Goodyear Tire Great Northern RR Greyhound Bus Line Pimen Hotels Keane Kennecott Corp Kroger Baking Loew Seeeseen Sabes Lockheed Cccc Cscs Marshall Field Oss- Ese Mont Corp. Spee Redeereen New York Central Northern Pacific RR Cvee Paramount Movies Pennsylvania Cseceesses Phelps Dodge Ese Esdeue Philco Phillips Petroleum Procter & Gamble Pullman Corp Cssseeeeees Republic Steel Ceve Revere Copper Sinclair Oil Southern Pacific Aren Stand Oil Ohio Studebaker- Packard Motors Sunray Oil Csess Texas Corp Tidewater Ace United Airlines United Aircraft Tee Westinghouse Electric Iweteeds Oolworth Ae Younestown Sheet & Tube Zenith Radio Vextron Inc Sears Roebuck

Middletown securities and paper companies report

A scattered list shows Middletown securities along with Aeronca pid Aeronca prior pid Crystal Tissue Co Sore Paper Co Sorg Pa Co Pid Wrenn Paper Co and related entities. The fragmentary OCR text preserves company names and partial groupings without clear events or actions.

Aeronca Crystal Tissue Cocket National Bank Sore Paper Co Sorg Pa Co Wrenn Paper Co

Dayton Livestock Market Prices Circa 200s

Readable livestock price list shows weights from 160 to 300 pounds with various cattle types. Note prices for light and heavy cows and bulls, sows, and common stock. Includes ranges like 200-240 pounds at 22.50 to 22.00 and heavy bulls and canners categories.

Cincinnati USDA hog and cattle market report

In Cincinnati the USDA market shows hogs around 240 lb and 200-235 lb trades at 22.10 to 22.35 and 21.85 to 22.10 respectively. heavier weights scarce. Sows steady to 50 higher on some bids, boars 11.75 to 12.00. Cattle and calves overall slow with good steers and yearlings under 600 lb at 20.00 to 21.25. calves 17.00 to 18.00. feeders 19.00 for 800 lb. Sheep steady with spring lambs 21.00 to 23.00 and feeder lambs around 15.00 to 17.00.

Cincinnati USDA U.S

Dayton Produce Prices and Poultry Listings

Poultry and produce notice lists hens and ducks with selling prices. Leghorn hens and Pekin ducks appear among items, showing varied lot sizes and price notes. The damaged text indicates multiple birds and price marks, typical of a supplier catalog page.

Ecas

Chicago Grain Table From Old and New Wheat Futures

A grain table from Chicago shows bid and ask figures for Wheat futures with old and new data across Sep Dec Mar May contracts. Corn and Oats entries list Sep Dec Mar May rows with price changes and percentages, but several OCR artifacts and stray symbols appear in the column headers and figures.

Ohio pilot bails out as jet crashes near Alpena during guard exercise

Captain Robert Stephens of Cleveland a member of the Ohio Air National Guard 164th Fighter Interceptor Squadron bailed out of a spinning F84 Thunderjet from 13 000 feet Thursday. He landed in trees with minor cuts bruises. The aircraft crashed in a wooded area 15 miles west of Phelps Collins International Guard Base near Alpena during a two week summer exercise.

Alpena Mich Robert Stephens Cleveland Ohio Air National Guard 164Th Kfeet Phelps Collins International Guard Ohio Air Guard

Ohio Foresters Name President

W. H. Hildebrand of Chillicothe is the new president of the Ohio Forestry Assn. He succeeds Bryce C. Browning of New Philadelphia, who becomes board chairman. Hildebrand is with the Mand Corp. Browning is secretary treasurer of the Muskingum Conservancy District. Harry Miller of Columbus, president of the Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co., was renamed treasurer. William Laybourne of Columbus is association executive director.

Columbus Ohio W. H. Hildebrand Chillicothe Ohio Forestry Assn Bryce C. Browning New Philadelphia Hildebrand Mand |Corp Browning Muskingum Conservancy District Harry Miller Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co William Laybourne

Soldier Relief Filing Date Set

Columbus Ohio reports that eligibility must be met by the first Monday in May to be placed on the soldiers relief list. Atty Gen William Saxbe allows emergency relief for those becoming eligible after list preparation. Saxbe also rules that county recorders must note release and satisfaction of encumbrances on registered land even if mortgage copies are lost.

Columbus Ohio William Saxbe S. Truth Ashland County Sax John Ballard Summit County

Birthday Dinner Honors Carl Updyke at Home

Carl Updyke was the honored birthday guest at a Monday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Don Updyke and their children. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Updyke, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pursley, Mrs. Robert Sharrod, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Barker and Battle Creek visitors. Clyde Baker and family hosted others. Earlier, Calvin Mayne of Dayton visited Mrs. Edgar Cross and Charles Cross, and Mrs. Robert Scott and daughter of New Richmond spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. John Squier and children.

Carl Updyke Don Updyke Updyke Richard Lucas Ray Pursiey Robert Sharrod Lyman Barker Battle Creek Mich Clyde Baker Calvin Mayne Dayton Edgar Cross Charles Cross Robert Scott New Richmond John Squierland

Pleasant Ridge visitors share Sunday gathering in Middletown

Pleasant Ridge residents Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wills of Creek Road visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Wills in Middletown. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Badger of Kettering and Lee and Wayne McDonald attended the Springfield mee Shoot Sunday in Spring. J. E. Diver is slowly improving from his illness.

Steve Wills Creek Road Orville Wills Middletown Jack Badger Kettering and Lee Wayne McDonald Springfield Mee J. E. Diver

Lausche For Change Bricker Against Civil Rights Jury Trial

The Senate approved the jury trial amendment to the civil rights bill by 51 to 42. Sen. Lausche of Ohio voted for the amendment while Sen. Bricker of Ohio voted against it.

Washington Senate Sen Lausche Ohio Bricker

Orchid Sitter Hired for McCawley Orchid House

Navy Cmdr. Edmund S McCawley of Ithan Pa hires an orchid sitter to regulate temperature for his delicate orchid collection when he is away.

Philadelphia Navy Edmund S. McCawley Ithan

Journal Want Ads Advertise Truth and Fairness Promise

The Journal announces it will remove fraudulent mislead ing ads and asks for cooperation in enforcing standards. Ada ordered a 10 day ad but canceled early. charges apply only for the days the ad appeared at the earned rate.

Ada

Obituary notices and funeral services listings

Fragmentary obituary items list multiple individuals with addresses and funeral details. Names include Henry J. Kramer and Frank Sears with service dates, locations like Middletown Hospital and Woodside Cemetery, and funeral homes such as McCoy Leffier. Also includes a memorial verse for Clifford Burns and a thank you note section.

SEARS Frank Curtis Sae Girard Ave Paseedaus MotCos Ifffier Jerome C' Bei Woodside Cemetery McCoy-Leffier Nerel Dial

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Wythe America College of William and Mary Vito DE Luca New York City By Jack Lefler Nadeane Walker Ohio GL James Bacon Las Vegas New York You Lewis Cugars Xavier Abbe Lane Censo Barcelo Greene & Ladd Ane Cincinnati Produce U. S Ladd New York Stock Exchange Manchester Dayton Livestock Cincinnati Livestock Chicago Ohio Foresters Carlisle Pleasant Ridge Orchid Sitter Journal Gresser Jefferson Lodge No Todhunter Ra Bhale St. John's Church McKiney Kimo Place Hanna Monuments Barre Guild YU aBasre Dodd Monuments Lloway Davia Sar Highview Ra Ier Letner Kramer Henry J Yankee Ra Ruth Hussey Beroy Dorothy Way Middletown Hospital Pryon Harrison Ave Sneinnall Seracent Hiri Jetery, Vitt & Stermer Punerai John X. Smith Clifford Burns
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