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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1952
Page
2
A lone armed bandit robbed Corner Store at 1923 Woodlawn Ave of about $300 to $400 yesterday at 1 09 PM. A green old model car with dusty Illinois plates and a “wash me” message on its back is being sought along with its driver. Detective John Fitzgerald led the investigation and several leads are under check.
Two Dayton men were fined for a three vehicle crash in Franklin while a Mentz Addition resident pled guilty to driving while intoxicated. Robert Parrott, 72, Dayton, was found guilty of feckless operation with a $10 fine and suspended costs. Oscar Wade, 22, Dayton, paid $10 plus costs for following too closely. Johnson, 29, Mentz Addition, charged with DWI, pled guilty, fined $100 with six month license suspension, $50 of which was suspended. Other city and patrol cases listed with varying fines for crossing yellow lines and following too closely.
Longview Social Service League members met at Mrs. Ronald Gill’s home to plan a fall drive to replenish the treasury for the annual Longview Christmas party. The American War Mothers led by Mrs. Bessie P. Johnson will host a day party for Longview patients on August 16. Attendees included Mrs. Norman Trisler, Mrs. Tom Lawson, Mrs. Harry Montgomery, Mrs. William Arill, Mrs. Homer Shepard, Mrs. Ida Martin, Mrs. Robert Conatroe, Mrs. Fred Garver, Mrs. L. D. Will, Miss Elizabeth Johnson, and Mrs. William Call. Miss Johnson will host the September 15 meeting.
WETZEL announces final grades for Red Cross YMCA life saving course at Sunset 1. Seven seniors earned senior life saver status and 13 juniors earned junior life-saver ranks. Names listed include Phil Brewer and Norma Knight among seniors and Judy Abernathy and Mike O'Neil among juniors.
The City Planning Commission approved a 15 lot subdivision on Route 73 west of Trenton, named the Brelsford plat. Officials approved final plans and scheduled follow up work with the developer.
A 20 year old woman told police she was assaulted in an alley in the south section at about 11 p.m. She said she knows her attacker but would not sign a warrant after being choked and attacked. A downtown woman worker also reported a man grabbed her in an alley near First Ave and City Bus Station. Police logged the incidents as weekend events with minor details.
Repaving of Verity Parkway, torn up by sewer construction, will begin the last week of this month or the first week of September. City manager H. W. Starick said the work will take 10 days to two weeks and will replace temporary pavement with T-35 blacktop to meet Ohio standards. The project is included in the bid from Burch and Marra with Don Cisle as sub contractor. inspection of backfill showed stabilization.
Bill Wetzel announces a YMCA boys division event to find the biggest blow-hard. On August 20 in the CA pool learn-to-swim through advanced classes will hold underwater breath-holding eliminations with prize ribbons for first second and third in each division.
Developments of subdivisions within a three mile limit of the city are advancing. Details include planning steps, proposed street layouts, and anticipated impact on local services.
Two sets of twins arrived at Middletown Hospital Maternity Ward in a rare day. The Maupins welcomed a boy and a girl, while the Halls welcomed another boy and girl. Mr. and Mrs. Hall have two older children Linda Sue and Wanda Jean. The Maupins have two sons Ronald and Richard. Hospital staff joked about mixing up the newborns as the day unfolded.
Raymond Gonzalez 29 of Dayton was cited for reckless operation after a Route 25 crash one mile south of Franklin injuring four. His car crossed the yellow line into a southbound vehicle driven by Everett Smitherage 42 of Cincinnati. Gonzalez head injuries. Smitherage left shoulder. passenger Dale Musick 28 faced injuries. Litzenberger 36 Cincinnati back injury. Litzenberger sent to Middletown Hospital. Gonzalez to appear before Franklin Judge J. T. Riley Friday.
Seven pamphlets and about 20 motion pictures on fire safety will be offered to the public, especially schools and service groups, on Middletown Fire Day September 18. Materials include colorful brochures and 20 page comics, plus a free one act play. The items are provided by the National Board of Fire Underwriters and insurers, available through local agencies led by the Middletown Association of Fire Underwriters, the Fire Prevention Bureau, and the Middletown Safety Council.
The outlook stays similar with partly cloudy skies and near sixty degree temperatures tonight in Middletown and vicinity. Rain is expected, with a soaked area noted by Lonnie Gibson of the Miami Conservancy. Weekend totals included several inches of precipitation and a 109 degree reading in Presidio, Texas, while Dallas surpassed 100 degrees for a 10th straight day.
Donald Gene Barnette aged 18 of 916 Garden Street was cited for failure to yield after a collision at Calumet Avenue and Baltimore Street at 5 40 p m Police said he stopped for a sign then proceeded failing to see auto driven by Arnold Watson aged 23 of 109 Igiehart Street Damage estimated at thirty dollars
At The Movies listings show Paramount screenings Clash By Night at 1 20 3 25 5 30 9 40 Tuesday Robin Hood at 1 35 3 40 5 50 7 55 10 05 p m Water Birds at 3 00 5 10 Strands Fol low The Leader at 1 15 3 35 5 55 8 20 10 30 p m Pride for Bowery at 2 25 4 45 7 05 9 30 p m
A loaded Pepsi-Cola truck swerved to avoid a car on Route 4, tossing crates that struck bystander Streitenberger and hit another vehicle. Streitenberger, 37, of Middletown, suffered multiple injuries and was treated and dismissed. Jackson, Hartleb, and Bowles were involved in the wider incident where Bowles’ tractor-trailer remained undamaged. Four others from Garden City and Monterey were treated at Middletown Hospital after a separate Route 25 crash near Bethany. Elkins was jailed for following too closely on the city limits.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship Institute of the Cincinnati District opens at Miami Valley Chautauqua August 17 23 with theme Still He Calls Rev George Marshall will lead Morning Watch at Chapel In the Woods and Dr Walter Dickhaut will lecture at the general assembly. More than 250 youths expected.
Police said Charles Willoughby, 38, of 1706 York Ave was arrested for physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and nonpayment of a Municipal Court fine. Ernest Puchanan, 26, of 708 Eighth Ave was arrested at Eighth Ave and Lincoln St on a charge of nonpayment of a fine.
Police recovered two bicycles, numbered 15617 and 1377, yesterday one on Bexley Drive and another downtown. Hornsby Berry, 42, of Nicholas County Kentucky, was arrested at Armco East Works on a fugitive warrant from Kentucky.
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