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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1956

Page

2

Break For Freedom Boy Flees Butler County Jail

A 15 year old Hamilton youth slipped from Butler County jail after an open door during feeding time and fled the second floor detention quarters. Police and deputies pursued but the boy remained at large. he had been held on probation violation and other charges, with a long delinquency record and prior auto theft and breaking and entering cases.

Hamilton Butler County Donald Brown Wayne Ave Juvenile Court Louis Fritz Lawrence Binegar Adrian Barber Lancaster Brown George’s S. Erie Hwy Fred B. Cramer

Thompson Disappointed With Meter Delivery At City Hall

City Commission met at 2 p.m. with routine items on the agenda. Officials planned to approve monthly contractor estimates and consider emergency legislation to amend a recent ordinance authorizing sewage pump purchases. City Manager Charles W Kunz cited Kunz Co failed to supply parking meters for the new city lot at ry Parkway.

Charles W The Kunz Co Ry Parkway

Civitan Meeting Hears Housing Plans in Noon Session

The service club met at noon to discuss housing plans and will continue at next week’s meeting. Hinders, scheduled to appear, arrived late after a Monday appearance before the Industrial Council. A special meeting is planned for August 22 to discuss extension work.

Service Club Hinders Te Wee Industrial Council Dat

Riveter files NLRB complaint against Aeronca

Oscar Carozza of 918 Delaware Ave yesterday filed an unfair labor practices complaint with the National Labor Relations Board against Aeronca Manufacturing Corp. He says he was discharged July 10 for refusing a shift transfer, contending the move violated the company contract with the Aeronca Independent Union. He seeks reinstatement with back pay and full seniority in the union’s grievance committee.

Oscar Carozza Delaware Ave National Labor Relations Board Aeronca Manufacturing Corp Aeronca Aeronca Independent Union Carozza

Real Estate Transfers Show Broad Property Movements Across Town

A wide list of property transfers includes Sarah Borders to Wilburn Stepp for Madison area 2.33 acres at $2.75 per acre, Verlin Walker to Sherrill Home Acres lot 157, and Andrew Stamper joined by others with Rolling Park lots 32 and 33 at $4.40. Blanche Allen transfers Liberty parcel 5.002 acres for $3.90, Frederick Diesbach to Union for 53.0 percent of ham lot 609 at $17.00, and Paul Courey to Paul Stei n for Monroe lot 485. Other transfers include Thomas Baird to Roy Davis Cedar Knolls lot 23 at $22.00, Orville Kearns to West Side Federal Liberty 7.50 acres, Kyle Brubaker to West Princeton pt lots 20-24, Ruth Maurer to Armco Building lot 4959 at $7,500, Midd. Dev. Supply Co. to First Natl Bank lot 9199 at $7,800, Samuel Carorra to First Natl Bank lots 9199 and 2203 at $850, Carl Heck to West Side Fed Seven Mile pi lot 63 at $5,800, Esselmann transfers to First Natl Bankmentinta lot 115 at $6,500, Alphonse Esselmann to First Natl Bank Bok Mayfield pt lot 115 at $1,640, Arthur Kimberlin to Butler Realty Co Monroe lots 499-50 at $2,890, Thomas Caird to Midd. Fed Sav L Assn Cedar Knoll lot 23 at $14,175 and Wilbur McCarty to First Penna with lots 213-14.

Sarah Borders Wilburn Stepp Madison Standalers Carl Tibte Clifton Farms Carl Tibbs Grand Place Ellinia Charles Mo Cue A. Kitmans Verlin Walker Sherrill Andrew Stamper Frank Reed Rolling ii Park Blanche Allen Kermit Parsons Liberty Frederick Diesbach Eeeee Union Acham Paul Courey Paul Stein Monroe Thomas Baird Roy Davis Cedar Knolls Orville Kearns West Side Fed Kyle Brubaker West Aes Princeton Ruth Maurer Armco Bidg. L Midd. Dev. Supply Co First Natl. Bnk Samuel Carorra First Natl. Bank Carl Heck West Side Esselmann Nat Mentinta Alphonse Esselmann First Natl Bok Mayfield Pt Arthur Kimberlin Butler Realty Co Thomas Caird Midd. Fed

GOP Approves Candidate Switch in Butler County

The Butler County Republican Executive and Central committees met in Hamilton last night and approved changes. Charles H. Jones of Hamilton will switch from county commission candidate to state legislature candidate, replacing Ralph Colegrove who withdrew after winning the primary nomination. Ross H. Snyder, executive vice president of First National Bank and former Middletown Board of Education president, will replace Jones on the county commission ticket.

Butler County Republican Hamilton Charles H. Jones Ralph Colegrove Ross H. Snyder First National Bank Middletown

Two Teachers Appointed To Boro School

SPRINGBORO Special reports Mrs. uise Gregg of Franklin and Lloyd Wilson of Kentucky have been hired as elementary teachers. Five vacancies remain on the teaching staff. The board announced additional staffing plans for fall. The article notes pupil pricing details as part of the notice.

Springboro Uise Gregg Franklin Lloyd Wilson Kentucky Clearcreek Township

Mrs Bevenger to Move to New British Home

Mrs. Bevenger and her son G are to arrive in London, based at a Wimpole Park Air Cambridge base. He has been stationed in England since last January and will remain until June 1959. The Bevenegers plan to live in Royston, England, and are the son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Sutter of 124 Comstock Ave.

Robert Bevenger London Wimpole Park Cambridge England Sis Bevenegers Royston William E. Sutter Comstock Ave

Horticultural Group To Meet At Baker Farm

The Ohio State Horticultural Society plans a Lebanon meeting at Maplewood Orchards near Morrow. Myron C. Baker reports a morning tour of the orchard and packing plant, followed by an afternoon address by an out of state speaker from Kentucky. Baker describes modern storage and a 10,000 bushel cold storage area.

Lebanon Ohio State Horticultural Society Maplewood Stubbsmill Morrow Myron C. Baker Enon Kentucky Baker Aed

Movie At Calvary Church Friday Show

A color film titled To the Book was produced by Dr. H S Gessner pastor of First Baptist Church of Franklin. The event occurs Friday at 1 30 pm at Calvary Church on Jackson Avenue and features coverage across three countries.

Entithe Calvary Church Jackson Avenue H. S. Gessner

At The Movies RAMOUNT PA Showings Thursday

Earth vs Flying Saucers at 1 15, 4 15, 7 10 and 10 10 p.m The Werewolf at 2 55, 5 50 and 8 30 p.m Strand Thursday 23 Paces to Baker St at 3 00, 6 25 and 9 48 p.m Sabre Jet at 1 15, 4 45 and 8 00 p.m ICOLONIAL Wednesday and Thursday One Way Ticket to Hell at 1 30, 3 50, 6 20 and 9 00 p.m Untamed Mistress at 2 30, 6 00, 7 30 and 10 10 p.m Dixie Cruise In Wednesday Running Wild at 8 45 p.m Tarantula at 10 20 p.m

Baker St Hell Dixie Cruise

Sesqui celebration leaves about $1300 in treasury

Eaton committee in charge of the sesqui celebration reports a remaining about 1300 after all bills are paid. Manager Robert C. says contributors will share in profits and the board will decide distribution method while officials pursue funding for a proposed 125000 bond for a swimming pool. Barnd and Harold V. Sell receive chamber certificates for meritorious service.

Preble Imills iChamber

Man Arrested on Rape Charge in Los Angeles Case

Eugene A. Singleton was arrested on a charge of rape connected to an 18 year old. Det Herbert Frazier and Sheriff James Green reported the indictment and arrest following the alleged incident in Los Angeles and Long Beach areas on July 9, 1955.

Middletown Eugene A. Singleton Losas Herbert Frazier James Greenfie Singleton Long Beach Calif Los Angeles

Police Briefs: Missing Man Returns Home and Local Incidents

Police reported Joe Nev 60 of 1010 Central Ave returned home today after disappearing since Aug 4. George McCreary 51 of 462 N Broad St was arrested on intoxication and carrying a concealed weapon. A car stolen from Joe Carpenter 1364 Reynolds Ave was recovered in the 1400 block of Central Ave. Kroger manager James Stanforth said a cashier received a worthless check for 84.32. Owen Flowers 27126 Queen Ave won theft of his bicycle. Wilbur Johnson 33 of 607 Elsmere St was arrested on a failure to provide warrant and a paternity warrant from Preble County. William Birch 29 of 221 Park St was arrested for driving while intoxicated near Sutphin Street and Wayne Ave. A purse containing 10 was reported stolen from Mrs John Bauer of 1200 Parkview Ave.

Joe Carpenter Reynolds Ave Central Avenue William Birch Park St Sutphin Street Wayne Avenue

Britain Builds New Cyprus Bases For Middle East Forces

Britain spends over 60 million dollars on two large Cyprus bases on the south coast. The newest Royal Air Force airfield is already operating, while the joint headquarters for land, air and sea forces will begin functioning early next year.

Britain Cyprus Nicosia Royal Air Force Middle East

Americans Held in Gena for Treason in World War

Twenty four Americans were in Gena charged with treason during World War II. The case centers on alleged acts deemed disloyal to the United States government amid wartime upheaval.

Gena

Ranft's offers better prices on Kroehler and Simmons furnishings

Don’t buy new home furnishings until you compare prices at Ranft’s where nationally advertised names like Kroehler and Simmons are sold for less.

Kroehler

Hamiltons School Issue Given Okay

Hamilton board certifies a 6.49 million bond for a school building program per OSU research. Bond on November ballot requires 55 percent to avoid half day sessions. Other measures include Middletown education bond, county jail, park district levy, tuberculosis levy, and township school issues in 11 of 19 townships. Hamilton also places a 750,000 traffic improvement bond on ballot.

Hamilton Hamilton Board of Education Butler County Bureau of Educational Research Ohio State University Middletown

Zoologist Joins Staff of Museum

Oxford special report states Dr Wesley Edwin Lanyon of Norwalk Connecticut joins Miami University zoology faculty as assistant professor expanding the staff. Lanyon trained at Cornell Wisconsin and University of Arizona with research on meadowlarks. New graduate assistants include Margaret Ann Berry of Fairborn and Paul Timothy Sandridge of West Alexandria.

Oxford U. S. National Park Service Miami University Zoology Museum Wesley Edwin Lanyon Norwalk Conn University of Arizona Cornell University University For Wisconsin Lanyon Meadowlark Miami Margaret Ann Berry. Fairborn Miami Valley Hospital Paul Timothy Sandridge West Alexandria

Butler County Reports Second and Third Polio Cases

Butler County listed its second and third polio cases for the year with details showing Paul L. Faust, 27, of 733 Dayton Street, Hamilton, as the father of two children. The report notes the ongoing polio outbreak and the affected individuals, emphasizing public health monitoring and preventive measures.

Butler County Paul L. Faust Dayton St Hamilton Faust

Man Bernard Coyle Dies After Brain Hemorrhage

Bernard Coyle age 62 of 133 ban ae pis died after suffering a brain hemorrhage at his home late last night. He reportedly called for help as emergency responders were alerted at 12 15 a m. Coyle, an auto hauler, was found unconscious in a chair and transported by Schramm's ambulance to the hospital.

Bernard Coyle Ae Pis Aeeition Eotee 4 Coyle Schramm

Dates Sessions For Police Academy Set

The Butler County police academy will run Sept 11 through Oct 18 with 12 two hour evening sessions and 12 morning sessions to fit officers’ schedules. Inspector Charles W. Roth of Toledo directs, cost projected at 1500 to 2000 dollars funded pro rata by participating agencies, with a dinner Oct 22 at the Manchester Hotel awarding certificates.

Butler County Police Academy Eaton Manor Charles W. Roth Toledo Butler County Erracek Middletown Blackmore

Wilson Sees Reduction of Forces

Secretary of Defense Wilson declined to confirm reports of a 280 000 man force cut within a year but said there should be some reductions. He denied discussions of trimming military manpower by 800 000 by 1960 and warned against unfounded forecasts. He noted a downward manpower trend due to new weapons and delivery systems, with projected 1957 defense budgets around 484 billion dollars.

Washington Wilson Defense Department T Itary

Middletown man jailed after suicide attempt at home

A depressed Middletown man attempted self harm by cutting his throat at home early today. He was treated and discharged from Middletown Hospital and then brought to the city jail for safekeeping by the McCoy Leffler ambulance crew.

Middletown McCoy-Leffler

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Harry F Walsh Thompson Civitans Manchester Ave Explorer Sef Fridey Calvary Baptist Church Jackson Lone O &B Anal Fremin O & B ThriftiCheck Amddletown -Onicarate Main and Couraneees Gonkol Avenue Riveter NLRB Boro School Mrs. Bevenger New British Home Baker Farm Cial GA Riggs Funeral Home North Broad Frank G. Clement Tennessee Chicago Treasury Sesqui Joe Nev Central Ave lGeorge McCreary N. i Broad St James Stanforth Kroger’s S. Verity Pkvy Owen Flowers Queen Ave Wilbur Johnson Elsmere St Preble County John Bauer Parkview Ave Stu Laer Franklin, Ohto Arrow Dry Cleaners Bandbox Dry Cleaners Butler Dry Cleaners Gough-Lamb Cleaners Mathews Service, Inc Mayfield Dry Cleaners Merit Cleaners Oakland Cleaners One-Hour Cleaners Perfection Cleaners Tattershall Cleaners Police Academy Tuli Man Zemo Remington Remington & Winchester Rifles Sporting Goods
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