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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1957

Page

16

Hazardous Main Street Intersections Allege Franklin

Franklin council learned two key intersections on U.S. 25 Route 73 and South Main South River caused a fifth of local auto crashes in seven months. Chief Harbach reported 15 accidents and 9 770 dollars in damage at Route 73 plus 9 accidents 1 845 dollars at Main and River. city total 113 accidents 29 injuries 34 363 dollars.

Franklin Frank Harbach U.S. 25 South Main South River Harbach Middletown Paul Smith Smith Ttend Main Street Main River Point

Franklin judge to study excise tax case

Municipal Judge J. T. Riley will receive written briefs from both sides this weekend in Franklin on the 50 percent water and sewer excise tax. No timetable for a decision on constitutionality. judge indicated it will take several days. Oral argument on July 26 featured H. C. Finkleman of Middletown for the city.

Franklin J. T. Riley Riley H. C. Finkleman Middletown

Tax on Water Users at 8 Percent Ruling Faces Court Contest

Harrison leads a protest of about 500 residents challenging a city water tax on rental properties. City officials defend the 75 cent to $1.25 monthly charges as constitutional, citing a Supreme Court ruling and city operating needs. The Ohio Court of Appeals decision awaits.

Robert Morrison Jr Clay Ave George Elliott Clinton Boyd Jr Harrison Fifth ‘St Lloyd Rity Finkleman

Franklin Fish Rodeo Attracts 200 Kids In Franklin

More than 200 youngsters ages 9 to 16 are expected to compete Sunday in the Franklin Fisherman’s Lodge second annual fishing rodeo at lodge ponds near Route 123. Prizes include largest fish and most catches. Also notes births and local travels among Franklin residents.

Franklin Franklin Fisherman’s Lodge Jodge Pond Peking Roie

Springboro Howser At Model Plane Convention

Ivan Howser of Springboro and Robert Kleinfelter of Hamilton attended the national model airplane exhibition and convention in Philadelphia last week, with dates also noting events in Cleveland Delaware and Ft. Myers. The item then lists a long series of local social visits, guests, and travels among residents of Springboro and nearby towns.

Springboro Ivan Howser Robert Kleinfelter Hamilton Phila Cleveland Delaware

Camden Dayton District Youths Attend Area Camp Week

Camden area youths from the Dayton district attend Camp Southwest Obie near Camden this week under camp director Seyberth. Denis Craig and Kenneth Meili from Dayton assist, while Hansbrough and daughters have returned home after a tour.

Dayton Camden Methodist Southwest Obie Denis Craig Kenneth Meili Fay Sis ‘Hansbrough

Carlisle Couple Return From Visit To Kentucky

Carlisle residents note a two week Kentucky visit by Mr. and Mrs. Verner Simmons and families from Westerville, West Carrollton, and Middletown. Several local names appear at gatherings with friends and relatives, including travels to Fort Knox and Cleveland for family events and a Tank Destroyer reunion.

16 Cases Heard By Judge Of Lebanon Court Monday

Detroit Michigan notes list village cases with fines for driving without a valid license improper license plates reckless operation speeding and related costs. Individuals Eugene Evans Claude F. Alexander Richard J. Scheper are named with various fines in Lebanon court records.

Lebanon Court Ner Detroit Mich Eugene Evans Franklin Claude FE. Alexander Springfield Richard J. Scheper Ray Lvillage

ICD Units To Parade On Sunday

Warren County Civil Defense plans a two hour Sunday parade in Franklin with about 20 equipment pieces and 100 personnel. Maj. Gen. E Forrest Harding leads the display showcasing rescue trucks fire pumpers water tankers and support vehicles from the 107th Armored Division. The event aims to illustrate disaster readiness amid refugee arrangements from Cincinnati.

Franklin Warren County Civil Defense Unit E. Forrest Harding Civil Defense Main Street River Street Main Fourth Street New York Central Railroad Yards 107Th Armored Division Civil Defense Police Harding Cincinnati US. 42 U.S. 25 Robert Hermann Fred Dennis Herbert Schwartz Robert Patchell George Guenther Roy Cruhot Clifford Hughes Charles Black Council John Hoffer Franklin Civil Defense J. T. Riley Warse Ge Valley Civil Defense Authority

Man Kills Dayton Wife With Hoe

In Dayton Ohio a dispute over harvesting beans led to Lola Mays 71 being struck over the head with a hoe by her husband David 79 in Jefferson Township near Dayton Deputies said Lola a former mental patient was incoherent after the attack and a knife taken by Lola during the confrontation was reported

Dayton Ohio Lola Mays David Jefferson Township G Hee Mays Sheet Mees

New Editor Appointed At Athens Messenger

Andrew Chonko of the Ada Herald will join the Messenger as sports editor and the paper creates a new news editor post combining central news supervision with city editor duties. The change follows the departure of V Webb Ack Gilbert.

Athens V. Webback Gilbert Messenger Sports Andrew Chonko The Ada (Obie) Herald the Messenger Isports Bush

Preble County Fair Opening Draws Record Crowd

About 15,000 attended the Preble County Fair opening day, a possible record. Youth Day entries set records, delaying schedules. a 4 p.m. parade was canceled and rescheduled for 11:30 a.m. Friday. Livestock judging dominated, with Carol Agler winning grand champion steer Babe, and Kay Spraker, Dale MacWhinney among other top picks. Queen candidates were named and modeling prizes awarded, with Thrill Show set for Thursday and Saturday and a Friday night rock and roll act added.

Carol Agler Jean Agler Carol Babe Angus Kay Spraker Dixon Turnpike Dixon Chapter Henry Avery Eaton Harold Yost Gene Whiteoes

Largest US balloon launched from Grenier Air Force Base

The largest balloon ever released in the United States was launched at Grenier Air Force Base in Manchester New Hampshire. The pear shaped craft will reach about 200 feet in diameter and ascend to 90 000 feet over five days with signals tracking its position from Bedford Massachusetts.

Manchester N. H Grenier Air Force Base Air Force Alvin H. Howell Air Force Research Center Bedford Mass Howell West Rocky Mountains

Youth Draws Jail Term On 2 Charges

A Middletown youth was ordered to serve fines and costs totaling 162 dollars on careless driving and resisting arrest in Municipal Court. Ray Stephens, 26, Wilbra for careless driving at Main Street and 18th Avenue July 21, and 109 dollars for resisting arrest. A total of 1, days in jail at 63 dollars daily. Herbert Hall, 4 N Broad Street, fined 200 dollars and costs, three days in city jail, one year license suspension. Richard Ovan bound to grand jury under 1000 dollars bond on check with insufficient funds. Dunn pleaded guilty. Robert Flavin, 22, charged with speeding 65 mph in a 50 zone, fined 20 dollars and costs, four traffic school sessions. Five intoxication cases disposed of.

Middletown Ray Stephens Wilbra S. Main Steet Herbert Hall N. Broad St Central Avenue Canal Street Richard Ovan Butler County Grand Jury Wits Dunn Earle Eads Robert Flavin Central Ave

Twin Creek Bridge Opens on Chamber Main Road

Carlisle reports the new Twin Creek Bridge on Chamber Main Road west of town opened to traffic this week after completion.

Carlisle Twin Creek Chamber

Jacksonburg Club Plans Lawn Supper

Special report notes Marty has returned home with season events. Andrew Craig of Middletown and Mr and Mrs Shafer Schenck attended a social at Ridge Church last Saturday. Seventy three Cox family members gathered at Sharon Woods with relatives from Ohio Kentucky and California.

AO. Williams Dayton Leslie Gray Lytle W. Hi. Null Carl Beck Evansville, T Allen A. O. Harbaugh Daugrand Harry O'Neill Harold Rogers Orlando Fia Ed Brewer Cincinnat James Dime Andrew Craig Middletown Shafer Schenck Ridge Church Las Cox Sharon Woods Ohio Kentucky California

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