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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1959
Page
2
City commissioners argued over how much the municipality should pay for a flood control scheme in North Middletown. Proposals ranged from zero to 20 percent with discussions about funding from general funds and previous flood costs.
The discussion explores whether property owners financing a sewer upgrade would also bear costs for repairs if replacements were required, even when faults are not their responsibility. The rapid-fire Q&A format reflected urgency to resolve financing and liability questions.
Deputies report two armed men robbed the Circle 42 Bar on Route 42 between 2 and 3 p.m. yesterday. An undisclosed small sum was taken. The vehicle license described as a Miami suburb plate. The Circle 42 bar lies south of Mason. Suspects remain at large.
Richard Allen Coleman 12 of 2010 Pearl St suffered abrasions and bruises in a collision near 1138 La Fayette St while riding as a passenger. Robert Claar 27 and his son Eddie 11 were involved. the second bike cut in too close. The boy was treated at Middletown Hospital.
Police reported Robert Guy of Burd Construction said the right windshield of his dump truck was smashed causing 100 dollars in damage. James McGuire, 18, said two men attacked him Friday night leaving a head bump and knife cut. A break-in occurred at the Butler County Park concession stand and Alvin Shrock reported a stolen bicycle. Ralph Billman reported license tags 4464 LS stolen yesterday.
Luther Sheldon, 47, of Lebanon Rt. 2, suffered severe head lacerations after losing control on Rt. 48 north of Rt. 122 striking a guard rail. He was transported to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton by Johnson Ambulance of Lebanon.
Police reported a fight between black and white children yesterday at Central Avenue and Board Street. Adults were accused of encouraging the altercation. Officers arrested all involved and filed a full report, but it remained locked in the police chief's office and unavailable at press time.
In Cincinnati a convoy of 17 buses carrying Cub Scouts from Indianapolis collided with a taxicab at a street intersection injuring three cab passengers. Scouts were uninjured. The cab occupants Melissa Doth Ralph Michael and Theresa Walden sustained scalp knee and head injuries. A motorcycle officer led the convoy and the cab driver may have driven into the intersection unaware of the passing group.
Middletown Safety Council awarded a $10 prize to Mr. and Mrs. Moncrief for a home safety entry. They installed double locks on balcony doors and gates, secured stairway tops, and covered unused outlets. Drawings will continue weekly for three more weeks.
Mrs Marie Rose Witt 39 of Old Lorg Mansion S Main St died at Middletown Hospital from spinal cord compression after a July 29 accident. Coroner ruled accidental with no marks of injury. she fell over a chair while employed as a cook at Carjar Restaurant. Survived by husband Joseph Eugene and two brothers Ellsworth Mauro Harrisburg PA and Robert Mauro California. Services set at Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 7 to 9 p.m.
Nixon against spreading communism urges ending two hostile camps and promotes free communication among peoples. He challenges Soviet policy, suggests talks via radio and TV, and praises Soviet workers while stressing peaceful coexistence. About 10 million Russians view his remarks via a limited TV network.
Three local men were treated at Middletown Hospital after injuries at home and nearby. William H. Anslinger, 69, lost part of a finger in a belt accident at his Germantown residence. Daniel Barker, 10, broke an arm after a fall from a post near his Franklin home. Aaron Combs, 37, fractured a left arm and sprained a left ankle from a roof fall at 2913 Fleming Road while repairing the roof.
Funeral services for Mrs. Viola Mahone will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Union Baptist Church with Rev R L Robinson officiating. Burial follows at Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call at Jordan Hall Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Monday and at the church from 11:30 a.m. Tuesday until the service. She died Friday at her home 612 17th Ave after a yearlong illness.
Funeral services for Mrs Clara Jorden of 2715 Central Ave will be held at 10 30 a m Tuesday at Riggs Funeral Home with Dr Russell W Galloway of First Presbyterian Church officiating Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery Friends may call Monday at the funeral home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m Mrs Jorden died at 810 a m yesterday at Middletown hospital where she was admitted on Friday in critical condition
E G Streit father of Mrs George E Leighton of Middletown died at Garden Manor at 7 03 p m yesterday where he had been a patient since June He was a Cincinnati native, a retired district manager for packing firms, and a veteran Mason He is survived by his son Donald Streit of Cincinnati with travel to Maine pending, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral services, under Wilson Memorial Home, are pending completion.
Millie Fain 42 and companion Pat McGee 53 of California were detained in Pasadena after a Los Angeles detective linked them to the slaying of Ary G. Best near Flagstaff Arizona. Best was found dead in a wooded area and authorities say Fain witnessed the stabbing while McGee admitted involvement in a confrontation over alleged advances.
One minor blaze at Thomas Carter home 1412 Sycamore St caused by overheated food on the stove did no damage. Two false alarms yesterday afternoon sent firemen to 1329 Grove St and to Lamneck Street.
The Brown's Run Country Club was issued a 1-4 permit for beer wine or spirituous liquor by the glass. The Ohio Department of Liquor Control announced the permit yesterday.
Ancient Egyptians used petroleum to grease chariots and to preserve pharaohs' mummies, indicating early exploitation of natural oils for mobility and burial rites.
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