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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1953

Page

2

Two Youths Charged In Break-ins In Dayton Area

Detectives charged two youths, Woody Briscoe aged 20 and a 17-year-old, with breaking and entering in Dayton area cases. They admitted to break-ins at Point Drive-In and nearby sites, with thefts described as small in value but causing notable damage. Additional youths, both 18, were questioned in Middletown for other break-ins including Murphy's Service Station and Franklin locations.

Middletown Barry Blakney Hawthorne St Wilbur T. Wilson East Fourth St Franklin Murphy Clark St Franklin Golf Course Good's Drug Store Franklin High School Logan- Long Company

Fire destroys truck after Route 127 crash

State patrol reports a truck jackknifed on a curve on Route 127 at 1 15 am. The trailer crushed a gas tank causing gasoline spill and a fire extinguished by Seven Mile and New Miami Fire Departments. Driver James Slinker escaped injury. vehicle owned by Haeckl Express of Hamilton.

Route 127 James Ernest Slinker New Palestine Seven Mile New Miami Haeckl Express Company of Hamilton

Senator Edward Dell's mother in poor condition after fall

Mrs. Anna Dell, 84, mother of Senator Edward Dell, remains in poor condition at Middletown Hospital after a home fall Thursday. She suffered a forehead laceration.

Anna Dell Fourteenth Ave Edward Dell Middletown Hospital

Don’t Leave Pets Near Dog Shelter

County commissioners urge residents not to drop off dogs near the Riverside Drive dog pound after reports of desertions. Unattended dogs may form packs and threaten farm animals. the pound on Riverside Dr and Trenton Rd operates until 4 30 p m daily.

Riverside Dr Trenton Rd

Municipal Court Fines Man for DWI and Jail Term

A man in Municipal Court on onth Ave. was fined 200 dollars and costs and sentenced to three weekend days in jail for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was arraigned before Acting Judge Harold G. Dance and also had his driver’s license revoked for two years.

Onth Ave Harold G. Dance

Local Court Gives 10 Day Term for Vagrancy

Denny Creekboom, 53, received a 10 day sentence in the Cincinnati Workhouse on vagrancy charges. Robert Tallon, 51, was found not guilty of a similar charge and remains at large.

Denny Creekboom Cincinnati Robert Tallon

Hamilton Boy Burns Feet in Oil Fire Near Gas Main

Fifteen year old Robert Heasley spilled oil in a field near his Hamilton home starting a blaze that ignited a buried gas main. The flames burned his feet before a fire company arrived and repaired the line. Heasley and his injuries were treated at Mercy Hospital.

Hamilton Robert Heasley City Utilities Department Young Heasley Mercy Hospital

Two Criminal Assault Cases Charged Here

Two youths were arrested yesterday on charges involving sex offenses. Herbert E Kidd 22 of Peast town Heights was arrested in the 1300 block of Central Ave at 5 30 p m and charged with criminal assault in a warrant by a 19 year old girl. Billy Page 18 of 546 Crawford St was arrested at 9 p m and released for a juvenile hearing on a charge of attempted criminal assault involving a 15 year old girl. the juvenile court issued the warrant.

Herbert E Kidd Peasttown Heights William Brewer Eugene Wolgamot Central Ave Kidd Yankee Rd. Park Billy Page Crawford St Paul Fouts Brewer Page

Drivers Held In Accidents

Two drivers were arrested on charges of failure to yield the right of way after separate accidents in the city. James M. Wolf, 32, and William J. C. Johnson, 26, released on $100 bond each, faced court dates. Wolf’s crash at Charles Street and Manchester Avenue caused $200 damage to Ezra Collins's car. Johnson’s at Yankee Road and Garfield Street damaged another vehicle. An unknown cyclist escaped injury after a collision on Manchester Avenue.

James M. Wolf Germantown William J. C. Johnson Garfield St Wolf Charles Street Manchester Avenue Ezra Collins Webster St Collins

Automobile rear-ends Seeger on Grimes Street

Earl E. Chandler, 30, of 131 Ohio Ave., backed to let traffic pass and hit the rear of William E. Seeger, 24, of 1709 Fleming Rd. The crash happened at Grimes Street and Fleming Road. Seeger’s car damage was estimated at $15.

Earl E. Chandler Ohio Ave William E. Seeger Fleming Rd Grimes Street Fleming Road Seeger

Obituary: Samuel E. Gerber 82 of Eaton

Samuel E. Gerber 82 of 306 East Somers Street Eaton died at 8 50 p m yesterday in Mercy Hospital Hamilton after a year of poor health He was born in Pleasant Run Ohio in 1870 and lived in Bat er County most of his life He worked in the coal business in Somerville 33 years retiring in 1933 He married Mae Korner Gerber January 25 1900 Their golden wedding anniversary was observed in 1950 The Gerbers moved to Eaton in 1952 He was a member of St Paul Methodist Church Eaton and Collinsville Grange for over 25 years He is survived by his widow brothers Dr David F Gerber of Middletown and John Gerber of Collinsville a sister Mrs Ralph Hood Seven Mile Funeral services will be held Monday at 230 p m at the Inman Funeral Home Somerville with Rev Richard P Coad and Rev Wendel Pontius officiating Burial will be in Somerville Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m Grange services will be held Sunday at 8 p m Flowers omitted by request.

Eaton Samuel E. Gerber East Somers St Mae Korner Gerber Mercy Seven Mile Presbyterian Church Somerville Cemetery Grange

Obituary of Sherman Lansdale Former Middletown Resident

Ward received notice of the death of Sherman Lansdale of Ontario California, a World War I and II veteran who served 25 years in the U S Army. He is survived by his wife Lois, his mother Mrs Nancy Lansdale, seven brothers and two sisters, with funeral arrangements at Draper Funeral Home in Ontario.

Ward Nancy E. Lansdale Wilbraham Rd Sherman Lansdale Ontario Calif Middletown Lansdale Lois Nancy Lansdale Mary Lansdale Don Townsend Leslie Allie Clay Frank Lexington John Mt. Sterling Raymond Warsaw William New Brunswick N. J Draper Funeral Home

Edward Taylor 82 Dies After Ladder Fall

Edward Taylor 82 of 415 Garfield St died from a basal skull fracture after a fall from a ladder while painting his home. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev. Jerome Schulz officiating. interment at Woodside Cemetery. Spanish-American War Veterans will conduct a service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2–5 and 7–10 p.m. at the funeral home. Born in Indiana, Taylor moved to Middletown in 1914 and was a carpenter and cabinet maker. he was a member of the Spanish-American War Veterans. Survived by his wife Mary Estella, a daughter in Pittsburgh, and one grandson.

Edward Taylor Garfield St McCoy-Leffler Jerome Schulz United Presbyterian Church Woodside Cemetery Mr. Taylor

Mrs Cora E Worman 93 Dies in Dayton Home

Mrs. Cora E Worman aged 93 died at 9 30 p m yesterday at the home of her son W A Worman 1805 Flemming Rd She had been in failing health for four years Born in Phillipsburg she lived in Dayton most of her life and moved to live with her son six years ago She was a member of Victory Chapter OES Past Noble Grand of Galilee Rebekah Lodge and the Dayton White Shrine Surviving are her son three grandchildren and one daughter in law.

Cora E. Worman W. A. Worman Flemming Rd Phillipsburg

Brothers Charged In Tavern Robbery Case

Two Birch brothers Elmer 29 of Dayton and Macy 31 of Excello Route 1 are charged with armed robbery and related counts after an attempted holdup at Scotties Tavern Amanda. Tavern owners Wilbur and Marie Stoufe overpowered one bandit with beer bottles. Elmer wounded by gunfire and in hospital. Macy held for investigation.

Scottie’s Amanda Elmer Birch Albany St Dayton Macy Birch Excello Frank South Loren Gustin Wilbur Sroufe Sroufe Marie St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Stoufe Elmer Macy Squire Lammie Bailey South Emer Birch Nora Gustin

Attorney Named Defense Head of Official Action

Richard Koehler a Hamilton attorney was named as Butler County civilian defense coordinator pro tem until formalities are settled Gordon Augspurger vice president of the county board of commissioners and defense committee chairman announced that Hamilton City Council approved 1250 dollars to clear the way for the appointment.

Richard Koehler Hamilton Butler County

Funeral rites set for local resident in Dayton

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Carrigan Funeral Home in Dayton with Reverend Klepinger officiating. Burial follows at Woodland Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

Death of C. P. Tracy in Portsmouth at 88

C P Tracy 88 of 1035 Kinnyes Lane Portsmouth died yesterday after years of ill health. He was a retired N and W Railway superintendent and is survived by his wife Mrs Atkinson, another daughter Miss Mable Tracy, son Walter Tracy, grandchildren Tracy Atkinson and Mrs Virginia Jones, and two great grandchildren. Dr Atkinson will travel to join Mrs Atkinson in Portsmouth tomorrow.

C. P. Tracy Kinnyes Lane Portsmouth Cc. T. Atkinson Park Drive Dr. Atkinson

Perkins Family Reunion At Bunny Hollow

Members of the Perkins family gathered for a reunion at Bunny Hollow with guests from Middletown Cincinnati Dayton Hamilton and Franklin.

Perkins Bunny Hollow Middletown Cincinnati Dayton Hamilton Franklin

Two Arrested by State Liquor Agents in Middletown

State liquor enforcement agents arrested Mary Kenner and James Kenner, both 828 Eighth Ave., Middletown, for illegal sale and possession of liquor respectively. They posted $200 bond and await Municipal Court hearing at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Separately, raids seized five pinball machines in Silverton and Monroe, described as five ball bingo type with payouts by nickels.

Middletown Mary Kenner Eighth Ave James Kenner Loree Grill Route 25 Monroe Silverton A. J. Kapan Cincinnati

Reuben Doty Seeks City Commission Post

Reuben Doty filing petitions to seek a second term on the City Commission. He lives at 817 Eighth Ave and is active in local safety and community groups. Filing deadline is September 3 with 544 registered voter signatures required.

Reuben Doty City Commission Board of Election Eighth Ave Commission Doty William Denham Armco Lloyd Miller Sam Redding Britt Kendrick Middletown Tridestone No 83 Masonic Lodge Sylvia McKinley Junior High School Harold Goetz

Arrest of fugitive charges cited in Weldon Madden case

Weldon Madden aged 28 of 3212 Andrews Street was arrested on a Wolfe County Kentucky fugitive warrant alleging failure to provide. Two boys caught killing birds with an air rifle were referred to juvenile authorities and the air rifle was impounded.

Weldon Madden Andrews St Wolfe County

At The Movies Paramount and Strand Listings

At The Movies Paramount Saturday and Sunday Charge of Feather River 3-D showings at 1 15 3 25 5 35 7 45 and 10 p m Strand Saturday cartoons at 2 45 p m Siren of Bagdad at 5 10 and 8 40 p m 49th Man at 6 24 and 9 50 p m Sunday Valley of HeadHunters at 1 15 3 30 5 45 8 05 and 10 20 p m Wagon Team at 2 20 4 35 6 55 and 9 10 p m

Paramount Feather River Bagdad

Inland Worker Hurt When Door Closes on Hand at Plant

Wilbur Johnson aged 32 of 607 Elsmere Street was injured when a freight car door closed on his left hand at the Inland Container Corporation plant. He received treatment for lacerations to the first three fingers at Middletown Hospital around 11:15 p.m.

Wilbur Johnson Elsmere St Inland Container Corporation Middletown Hospital

Noisiest corner in the world named in Britannica

The Encyclopedia Britannica cites Sixth Avenue and 34th Street in New York City as the noisiest corner in the world. The claim highlights traffic, commerce, and urban density as key factors shaping the soundscape of midtown Manhattan.

Sixth Avenue and 34Th Street New York City

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