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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1957
Page
2
An unidentified car collided with a boxcar on the Charles Street siding early Sunday and sped away. A guard at the Aeronca Manufacturing Corp. building reported hearing a passenger scream toward Central Avenue as the car turned west. Police investigate the incident.
Middletown High star halfback and Ohio State Rose Bowl member 1955 Jerry Harkrader was named head football coach at Fenwick High School. Principal Father Lawrence Krusling announced the selection to succeed Bob Holycross. Harkrader, a 1952 Middletown and 1956 OSU graduate, will be assisted by Bob Gossett and Terry McGulf. Gossett also takes over basketball duties, with Harkrader helping in the cage sport.
A 1 pm hearing is set in Madi son Township Magistrate Charles B. Paullin's court for Willie Rader 3. Raeder was arrested at his home after a woman suffered cuts to her right hand and forearm. Rader remained jailed awaiting the hearing.
Civitan club hears JA Director M G McCall speak on community service and organizational goals. The address covers civic projects, leadership roles, and upcoming events.
Guianese and British Guiana leaders vow to attract foreign capital and expand sugar, reef, bauxite, gold and diamond industries. They pledge to raise living standards and advance independence within a West Indies federation. Elections, the first since 196, mark a new era after direct rule by governors.
Millard Schrote, manager of Armco Employees Credit Union, Inc, attended the third annual Credit Union Institute at Pennsylvania State University University Park. He was a first year student in the program for credit union employees directors and committee members.
A 22 year old, Richard Lang of 1019 Co- Ave, is in police custody on breaking and entering charges after a Saturday night burglary at John Gregory Sr and Jr’s home on Eth Ave. Over $1,000 was stolen from a locker box in a basement wardrobe. an additional $22 from a Gregory Jr. billfold was taken. Detectives Poling, Foutz, Watson, and Crocker led the investigation.
Six year old Donna McCarty daughter of Walter McCarty of 229 Park Street fell through a sewer lid at her home and cut her right leg. David Thomas five son of Fred Thomas of 1285 Dale Road Miamisburg was treated for a dog bite on his left cheek. Both were released after treatment.
Hamilton Chief announces the retirement of Lt. B. R. A. Stone a 26 year veteran of the Hamilton Police Department Stone served in World War II as assistant to the commander of Hamilton civil defense and earned commendations from local state and federal civil defense officials.
A 19 year old Frankl in resident Jimmy Vaughn struck an oncoming car at 6 39 pm on Pennyroagal an Road near Rt 25 injuring Marlyn Bicknell a Franklin girl who suffered a fractured nose as her car tethered left of the other vehicle.
Camping group plans a candlelight service at the YMCA tomorrow at five. Director Jack Wiley said the event will climax the camp activities with a concluding ceremony. Seventy attendees are expected.
Police report two strongarm robberies in Hamilton and a wave of break ins in Middletown. Frank Johnson said two youths attacked him and stole his wallet early Sunday. A woman reported being assaulted by two women on S and Caldwell streets, with valuables taken. In Middletown, a large break‑in at an inn yielded silverware, kitchen items, and cash. losses estimated at about 1100 dollars.
Two county deputy sheriffs responded to a 2:42 a.m. prowler call in Columbia County. They reported on the property and carried out the investigation without further incident.
Roger Ratliff 2 Dayton was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Delmas Kenser 4 2000 Express Dr Chicago was arrested here on an assault and battery warrant signed by his wife.
A series of brief items notes injuries from fireworks in Japan and various local incidents. Jett Atkinson and Rebecca Slaten, both ages five and four, were bitten by dogs. A theft of two hubcaps valued at $20 is reported by Robert Swaim. A bicycle theft is listed for Bill Elam. A bus incident relates fireworks causing heat and a passenger named Dee Back. Burglary at a garage shows pried door but no items stolen.
Kenneth Parson of Yankee Road Middletown Rt. 1 reported his home was entered and a camera and porte wash chine with $200 stolen. Katherine Clear of Middletown Rt. 1 was entered and ransacked but nothing was taken, deputies reported.
Several hundred anti communist students clashed with Swiss youths at Zurich main station as returnees from the Moscow World Youth Festival passed through. A poster reading Don't Forget Hungary was torn down by the demonstrators.
Four doctors at the Medical College of Virginia faced ribbing from colleagues as they pursue research on kidney development and how organisms adapt to environmental changes. Dr Lowell Becker notes the irony of spending days fishing when science seeks progress.
Police described a bus incident on a mountain pass yesterday that reduced the route and left injuries reported in terse terms.
Jerome H. Willis, 34, of Dayton, was killed when he tried to force entry into his former wife Julia Calloway’s home. Robert Lee Weems, 33, also of Dayton, is held by police for investigation in the shooting.
The first sewing machine needle featuring an eye near the point was created in 1841, marking a key advance in sewing technology. This design improved fabric penetration and needle strength for early machines.
Cincinnati police say a street corner dispute led to fatal injuries to 29 year old William J. Raines after a fist fight with 21 year old James K R Parrott. Parrott faced no charges immediately as the case was investigated.
A Middletown man used a door camera and flash to capture a window peeper at his home before the intruder could flee. Police will identify the suspect from the print once reviewed.
Yoder Engraving Co. began moving equipment from its Hamilton plant to the new facility at 2205 S Verity Parkway. Vice president Fred A. Yoder said the move will take three days and emergency photoengraving orders will be filled during the transition. Full production resumes Thursday in Middletown, with an open house planned for the fall.
A Franklin man a six year old child and a Union County Indiana woman were stricken with polio and admitted to Uton and Dayton hospitals. Harriet Belle Smith six at College Corner Rt 1 was admitted to Mercy polio ward listed paralytic. Mrs Loig Woodie 22 of College Corner treated for non paralytic polio after receiving two Salk vaccines. Butler County reports one polio case earlier in the year.
Construction will get in full swing this week on Miami University's married students housing project. Equipment was moved in late last week and some ground broken Friday. World War II units will be replaced by the new housing.
A man named Isivan Adam, tied to recent affairs in London, has requested political asylum in Britain as authorities investigate the incident. No further details were provided.
Mrs. Paul Patterson of Cambridge age 8 died in University Hospital after severe burns from a blast last Tuesday. The victim had been hospitalized in Columbus following the incident.
Angel Luis Perez, 37, of Youngstown, Ohio, was struck and killed by a car Saturday night after parking his vehicle and crossing West Virginia Route 2 north of Follansbee, troopers reported.
The Middletown Board of Education meets in regular session at Middletown High School. Dr. William J. Owens will be sworn in to fill the term through December 1959 replacing Charles Reuthe. The agenda includes staff appointments, transfers, pupil insurance, a hearing test program, bleacher bids, and a change to substitute teacher payments.
Thirteen defendants plead innocent at the opening of a military trial in Cairo for plotting to assassinate President Nasser and overthrow his regime. The case links five civilians and eight army officers with the United States and Communists, including former ministers Mohamed Salah el Din and Abdel Fattah Kassan.
Two Middletown nuns are among those affected by a typhoid outbreak at the Oldenburg Indiana convent of the Sisters of Saint Francis. Names of the sisters are withheld. It is unclear if local teachers are victims or quarantined. Twenty one sisters were reported to have contracted the disease.
Greenwood readers list cross state and international visits. Special mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Eckhardt and family returning from a visit with Ed Eckhardt in Middletown and Myrle Harkioo. B RR Emrick family from Texas visiting Anna Schul and relatives. Susana Harkoo of Scottsdale Ariz and Clare Schul weekend in Colina. Finley Johnson and family attending church in New Burling.
Murdis Milton of 801 17th Ave fell asleep while waiting for a doctor Saturday night and woke to find his billfold missing 40 to 50 dollars and a wrist watch worth 40. Police report.
City employes are set to meet at 7 30 p m in the Firefighters Clubhouse on Carmody Boulevard with AFL C IO representatives. Al Bilki of Cincinnati will outline union operations in other communities and note affiliations with workers in Dayton Hamilton and Cincinnati.
Wellington New Zealand Prime Minister Sidney Holland announced he will retire at the end of the current parliamentary session in October The 64 year old leader has been out of the cabinet since December Nolyaoke is expected to succeed Holland Nolyoake will likely be named tomorrow leader of Holland s National party at its annual conference in Wellington
A 103 year old woman identified as Mrs Salley Earl died Sunday at her home in Proctorville near Trenton Ohio. She was believed to be Lawrence County's oldest resident.
A Columbus woman was found slain in her bedroom of a local apartment. Police investigation continues as authorities seek clues and identify suspects. The case raises concerns in the community about safety and response times.
A Sunday head on collision on Highway 188 near Plainfield killed three men and injured a fourth. Among the deceased was Paul B. Carrera of near Geneva Ohio.
The New Era Church Senior Advisory Board will meet at the church on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Oliver Smith is chairman.
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