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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1956

Page

2

School Insurance Study Unit OK'd For 3-Year Term

Middletown Board of Education approved a six member school insurance committee for a three year term after a report by R. S. Hayden and non agent members to extend one term. The board also approved bids, staffing changes, and tuition policies as part of a wide set of actions.

Middletown Hayden Q. R. Reeder Charles State Department of Education State Board of Tax Seventh Day Adventist Church Roosevelt School Mber Spring Hill Ae Wilkinson Eva Jean Leath Arthur Gathman Ray Pepper Ruth Chip Bowen James L. Fritz Vandalia Delpha Laycock Gaston Ind Doris Meehan Betty Schiering John D. Snowden St. Helens Muriel Wood‘ward Ridge Alma Nelson Iddletown Ruth Kempf Ruth Parker Marten

School Board Rules Out Schoolhouse for Wedding

A letter requesting use of the schoolhouse for a private wedding reception was denied. The board cited a sea attachment and said there are other places more suitable than a schoolhouse for a private affair.

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Pool Attendance Drops at City Facilities in July

Municipal swimming pool attendance slipped in July, totaling 5,597 fewer visitors than July 1955 and a $4,000 shortfall in receipts. June saw gains over 1955, with buoyant turnout countering last month’s slump. Sunset Pool posted its best day of the year on August 5 with 2,300 payers, while cool weather and rain were blamed for the decline. Douglas and Sunset pools stay open through Labor Day. Yankee Pool closes August 31. all city pools shut Fridays at 6 pm.

Park Board Siow Ross Kramer Kramer Sunset Pool Douglas Sunset Yankee

Young Trio Admits 13 Burglaries

In Franklin, three boys aged 9, 10, and 11 admitted to 13 house break-ins after police apprehended them at 10 a.m. The thefts, dating back two months, involved jewelry cigarettes and cash. Eight burglaries occurred in the last two weeks. $60 in loot recovered. One watch and a ring remain missing. officers cite tips from residents leading to arrests.

Franklin MrPolice

Polio Fund Raises About $29 At Local Carnival

A community carnival at 1101 Ellen Dr raised roughly 29 for the polio fund after Coca Cola and Carter drinks donations. Participants included Butch Terrill Brenda Terrill Donnie Dennis Susan Dennis Timmy McClure Sharon Galeese Carole Heckard Sharon Wells Jay Moorehead Martha Moorehead and others.

Shen Coca-Cola Co Carter Erages Butch Brenda Terrill Donnie Susan Dennis Timmy McClure Sharon Galeese Carole Heckard Sharon Uae Wells Jay Martha Lee Mary Jo Moorehead Soee Nee Ellen Joe Luibel Tommy Heckard Jay Moorehead David Wells Mike Royce Gary Mount Butch Terrill Frank Hoffman

Police Briefs Recover Stolen Car. Suspect Arrest Made

A car reported stolen from C. E. McIntire at 604 14th Ave was recovered at 1:05 a.m. today on Minnesota Street by Det. Roy Crout. McIntire reported the theft from his garage. Police yesterday arrested Samuel Felder of 929 8th Ave on charges of assault and battery and carrying a concealed weapon after a stop at Sycamore Street and Hudson Avenue. The theft of two cases of flexi ble ure from the City Building auditorium over the weekend was reported to police yesterday. A woman at 334 Clark St, Jim Curry of Curry Motors, and others were linked to hubcaps and fender sets.

C. E. MccIntire 14Th Ave Minnesota Street Roy Crout McIntire Samluel Felder 8Th Ave Sycamore Street Hudson Avenue Wman Clark St Jim Curry Curry Motors Vick Fraley Fairmount Ave Johnny Birchfield Church St Fender

Peacocks Pampered as Pets at Out of Town Event

A quirky out of town gathering featured peacocks treated as pampered pets. Spectators observed showy birds moving among attendees while organizers highlighted exotic birds and local vendors. The event drew curiosity for its colorful display and unusual pet culture.

Woman Hurt Slightly As Cars Collide

A Middletonian was cited into Municipal Court after a two car collision at Tytus Avenue and Nelbar Street at 7 50 p m. Stella Cohoon 69 suffered right arm and elbow bruises and was treated at a local facility. Everett Cohoon 75 was charged with failure to yield right of way. The crash caused about 175 in damage.

Middletonian Tytus Avenue Nelbar Street Everett Cohoon Garfield St Stella Cohoon

City seeks school crossing guards this September

City Manager Charles W. Thompson announced a call for applicants to serve as school crossing guards starting when local schools reopen in September. Applicants should reside in areas served by city utilities and preferably in the nearby region.

Charles W. Thompson Ae Cae Se Tase Sen Thompson

State School Board Revokes Henry and Geneva Fordham Certificates

In Columbus, the State School Board on Monday night canceled the teaching certificates of Henry J. Fordham and his wife Geneva after an attorney argued neither held proper credentials. Fordham taught in Cincinnati city schools.

Columbus Ohio State School Board Henry J. Fordham Geneva Fordham Cincinnati See Bee

Lebanon Man Killed In 2 Car Crash On Rt 123

A Lebanon man William Hensley 26 dies when a pursued car driven by Stanley Howard 24 Lebanon crashes head on two miles southeast of Lebanon. Eldon Kirkpatrick 39 Morrow driver of the fleeing car will be charged with manslaughter. Howard sustains minor injuries and is treated at Middletown Hospital. The wreck ends Warren County’s traffic toll at 13 for the year.

Lebanon Highway Patrol Williams Kirkpatrick Ohio 123 Warren County Howard Middletown Hospital

Gas price cut anew by order for CG&E

The Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co announced another gas price reduction effective yesterday. Northern division manager William K. Robinson said the adjustment lowers the escalator clause price by 1 cent per 1000 cubic feet, part of a four-cent drop in eight months.

Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co William K. Robinson Northern Cg&e Robinson

Blast Victim Still Critical In West Middletown Blast

A West Middletown man James Tincher, 21, remains in critical condition at Middletown Hospital after a Sunday blast when he tried to light a propane water heater in a neighbor’s home. Also under care are Mrs Freda Gross, ma, and her three year old daughter Michelle with burns. Raymond Grace, 27, occupied the home and was uninjured.

West Middletown Middletown James Tincher West Midree Rt. 2 Freda Gross Michelle Raymond Grace

Infant Vickey Mills Dies at Middletown Hospital

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mills, believed ill, was pronounced dead on arrival at 9:45 a.m. at Middletown Hospital. Mrs. Mills had brought the child for treatment. The death was discovered in the emergency room. an autopsy will determine the cause.

Vickey Mills Mia Jeff Milla Solomon Read Monroe Middletown Hospital

Housing Committee To Meet Tonight At The Movies

Housing Committee To Meet Tonight as schedules list multiple films and showtimes at ARAMOUNT STRAND and COLONIAL theatres. Listings include Do not Bother to Knock Jubal Way of a Gaucho Highway in the Sky The Naked Alibi and others with various evening showings around 1:15 to 10:20 p.m. in the area.

Ozarks Joell Bailey Baltimore Street

Beehive Yields Reported Across Eight Ponds at Bane Aa

Report notes average beehive yields set across eight ponds at Bane Aa, outlining production figures and potential gains for local apiaries. The brief mentions participating beekeepers and nearby facilities assisting with data collection and observation.

No Box Car Fire Just Waste Burning

Middletown firefighters responded to an alarm at 11 49 a m in the 400 block of N egg tape area and found a repair man burning waste on the ground beside a journal box he was working on There was no damage

Middletown New York Comma & Mane

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Pyrechllins Dairy Ayton Bread Co Aa Baking Co Cincinna SS One St. Se Office of the Cuba Cupid Sunshine Bermuda IRS Ryndam Mational Bank Central Garden American Society of Travel Agents Young Trio John Wilkinson Highview Rd Victor Gray Armco Wicorf Street Queen Avenue Wilkinson Auto Rt. 123 William Hensley Jonnson Funeral Home Aramount Re Bos Bales Ort Wolf Man Armco Girls Jamboree East Side Ball Diamonds Crawford ST M‘coy - Leffler Lee Walter I. McCoy Homer D. Leffler Broad St 1St Ave U. S U.S Middletown’s Finest Senifara Central Ave Second Ave Broad Verity North Main Street
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