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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1953

Page

2

Robber Returns to First Ave Grill in Early Morning Hold Up

Nelson Dennis owner says a bandit in a slouch hat and handkerchief mask may be the same man who took 500 dollars from the safe on March 18. The morning raid netted under 100 dollars from the cash register after threatening Dennis and firing a gun. Police note the safe was robbed of 2257 dollars late last year. Nine patrons were present plus the bartender and Dennis when the gunman fled on foot around 12 23 a.m. Detectives planned further interviews today.

First Ave Nelson Dennis William E. Lesch Dennis Lesch Nickles Ed Poling Theodore Thompson Robert Sloan Ed Lykins Cecil Short

Sixteen Men Sent to Cincinnati for Induction

Local Selective Service Board sent sixteen men to Cincinnati for army induction. Named inductees include Langdon L Leighton Richard B Mor row Dudley G Shrout and others with addresses in Wil liam Fletcher Tuttle Jr Richard Dale Hooper and James Robert Harrison among those listed. Transfers and volunteers noted for certain individuals and two additional registrants requested induction transfers.

Selective Service Board Cincinnati Langdon Leslie Leighton el Paso Ave Willaim Fletcher Tuttle, Jr South Main St Richard Burt Morrow Aberdeen Dr Richard Dale Hooper Queen Ave Kenneth Martin Vanderveer St Rudolph Pringle Seventhteenth Ave Dudley Gerald Shrout Taylor Ave James Robert Troy Wilson Harrison West Middletown Kelly Paul Smith

Rickels Fined and Jailed for Operating Vehicle While Intoxicated

Clyde Rickels 50 of Hamilton received a 200 fine and costs and a three day jail term for operating a car when intoxicated. His license is revoked six months except for work travel. Robert Baker 21 of Cincinnati received 10 fine and costs and a 10 day Workhouse sentence for intoxication and resisting arrest. He was arrested at Vail Avenue and Verity Parkway.

Clyde Rickels Williams Ave Hamilton Harold G. Dance Rickels Garfield Street Robert D. Baker Christell Ave Cincinnati Vail Avenue Verity Parkway

Girl 19 Tells Police Of Attack At Yankee Road Park

A 19 year old told police early today she was sexually attacked by a serviceman at Yankee Road Park after he made advances and struck her when she resisted. Officers advised that charges could be filed.

Yankee Road Ark

Football in 1905 US Faces Crisis Amid Injuries

In 1905 football in the United States reached a critical low as widespread injuries and safety concerns threatened the game's survival. Reform calls emerged from universities and officials to overhaul rules and reduce harm to players.

United States

Aunt Ellen Becomes Oldest Golden Ager At 101 In Georgia Legacy

Ellen Bentley Melvin of 1337 Sycamore St. is 101 and recalls slavery days on the Georgia plantation of Preacher Harrison. Born December 11, 1852 near Sandersville, she describes life with 500 to 600 slaves and notes the master's records in a book. The Golden Age Club gathering at Civic Association featured her memories and a planned Sunset Park picnic.

Ellen Georgia Ellen Bentley Melvin Sycamore St Golden Age Club The Civic Association Sandersville Drury Harrison Harrison

Eight Drivers Hit With $180 In Traffic Fines

Eight motorists were fined a total of 180 dollars plus costs in area courts for traffic violations this week. Local arrests were reported by state patrols. Fines ranged from 10 to 50 dollars at various city and village courts for yellow line violations improper backing speeding and license infractions. In Cincinnati two men each faced 50 dollar fines after arrests at the Carthage drive examination station for loaning and using another’s operator’s license.

William Fraser Lebanon James J. Kuebrich Nitanawanda N.Y Frank S. Pace Cincinnati Thomas Linn Monroe Carmen Huff Box Middletown John D. Harbin Fourteenth Ave L. D. Lane Mason Anthony Marmeno Rochester Roy C. Moss Georgetown Carthage Drive Edward L. White Arthur Henderson

Bandits Rob Service Station For $176 At High Street

Two armed men robbed Dulli Marathon service station at High Street and Erie Avenue at 4 45 pm. They threatened attendant Foste Allen with a gun, locked him in a restroom, and escaped with $176. Suspects described as bareheaded in gloves. one about 21, 5 8, 160 pounds, the other about 24, 6 feet, 185 pounds.

Hamilton Dulli High Street Erie Avenue Foste Allen Rob Allen

Aunt Ellen Recounts Slave Era Past and Grand Living Years

Aunt Ellen describes being freed before marriages and slave passes for travel. She recalls family separations, a long Atlanta grocery life, and reuniting with George Melvin in Middletown. Ed Dell weds them free of charge. Melvin died two years ago as Golden Agers welcome a new member amid refreshments.

Ellen Atlanta Middletown George Melvin Ed Dell Melvin Ed Rusk The Golden Agers Aunt Ellen Golden Age Club

Certificate of Compliance for Home Fire and Marine Insurance Co

Ohio Superintendent certifies Home Fire and Marine Insurance Co of California compliant with state law. Annual statement as of December 31 1982 shows assets 45 900 623 6 percent liabilities 27 037 980 including reserves net assets 15 852 642 57 paid‑up capital 2 000 000 Surplus 16 853 642 97 income 21 040 814 95 expenditures 17 673 505 74 signed in Columbus by Walter A Robinson Superintendent of Insurance of Ohio. Seal M-2

Ohio Home Fire and Marine Insurance Company OF California San Francisco Columbus Walter A. Robinson Insurance of

Sour Apple Sauce Fight Lands Woman In Hospital

A neighbor asked why sour apple sauce, then dumped sugar into the pot. A struggle ensued leaving one woman injured and another fled. The injured party was taken to Middletown Hospital and released after treatment. she declined to prosecute.

Middletown Hospital McCoy - Leffler

Goodyear Builds New Larger Blimp

Goodyear Aircraft Corp prepares a new type of airship larger than WWII submarine spotting blimps. The project marks a step in civilian and military airship development as construction progresses.

Akron, Ohop Goodyear Aircraft Corp

South Pole Plateau Stands 9 800 Feet High

A description notes that the South Pole region sits on a plateau rising about 9 800 feet above sea level. The statement frames the geographic high point in simple terms.

New City Manager's First Session Ends Smoothly

City Manager Howard H. Kramer capped his first City Commission meeting with a 30 minute session. Residents discussed Doebler Bros disturbances and sought enforcement of a June restraining order. The board revisited park restrictions and approved land sale to Denny Lumber for 530 dollars.

Howard H. Kramer Middletown Cemetery Denny Lumber Company L. A. Waldner Kensington St Grand Avenue Eaton Drive Sherman Avenue G. A. Cooney Eastover Avelington Knolls James Morris Dayton Ross A. Hill

Magnesium Rails Halt Hull Corrosion On Ocean Vessels

Engineers equip ocean going vessels with long magnesium rails to reduce hull corrosion and lessen the need for periodic dry-dock maintenance.

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