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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1956

Page

3

Newcomer Leads Taylor In Primary Battle In Idaho

Frank Church a Boise newcomer led incumbent Sen. Glen Taylor by a small margin as Idaho's Democratic senatorial primary remained undecided after 90 percent of precincts reported. The vote count suggested a canvass on Aug. 20 will determine the winner in one of the closest races in state history. Herman Welker easily won the Republican renomination, with William Holden the closest challenger.

Boise Idaho Glen Taylor Frank Church Taylor Herman Welker William Holden Idaho Falls Welker Progressive Party Henry Wallace Henry Dworshak

New Ideas Needed as Truman Dull Convention Misfires

James Marlow writes from Chicago on a stale Democratic convention with little enthusiasm for nominees. Delegates trade votes in hotel rooms while Adlai Stevenson leads in delegates but Truman's push for Harriman falters. The piece questions whether Truman seeks political influence or personal relevance, hinting at fatigue with the campaign.

James Marlow Associated Press Chicago Nixon Saaceorn Remy Adlai Stevenson Truman Averell Harriman

Dont's for Pimples and Itch Relief Ad

Don't scratch or squeeze pimples you risk infection Peterson's Ointment offers fast relief making skin feel better at 50¢ in all druggists One application delights or money back ad promotes ointment for itchy feet and toe cracks with advertised results and warranty.

Peterson

Truman defines moderation as a Republican helper

President Harry Truman on NBC Today labeled moderation a Republican helper and rejected the idea of backing a candidate who needs a lot of support. He emphasized wanting someone independent and not an appeaser, while endorsing Averell Harriman.

Chicago Harry Truman Adlai Stevenson NBC Today Truman Averell

Typhoon Baths Near Okinawa

Weather alert reports a powerful typhoon near Okinawa with gusts up to 105 mph. All U S personnel are ordered to stay in quarters or seek shelter unless engaged in emergency work.

U. S

Police Briefs Arrests on Warrants and Charges

Police yesterday arrested James Hester 37 of Parkview Ave on warrants charging red light violation and a $210 fee. Officers arrested Leo Sherlock 4 on an assault and battery charge. James Briscoe 4 of Earle Hotel was arrested on an assault and battery warrant. Benny Dykes 20 of Winona Dr was arrested at Central Avenue and Clinton Street on a paternity charge.

James Hester Parkview Ave Leo Sherlock James Briscoe Earle Hotel Benny Dykes Winona Dr Central Avenue Clinton Street

Polio Party Planned at Gloria Moore Home

A polio fundraiser event with refreshments and entertainment is set for 7 30 p m Friday in the backyard of Gloria Moore 416 Park Street admission is 195 cents proceeds go to the polio fund the program will feature singing and other activities for attendees.

Gloria Moore Park St Polio Fund

Second Tract Added To County Park System

Butler County Park Board announces a 33.9 acre Indian Creek tract along Reily Ox ford Road for a creek side park leased from Delores Marmaduke Russell Marmaduke and Miss Myra Duncan. A five year lease with renewal options and a potential purchase follows. Voters will decide Nov 6 on a .10 mill tax levy to fund parks in the district.

Gilbert E. Condo Butler County Park Board of Directors Delores Marmaduke Russell E. Marmaduke Myra Duncan Reilly Four Mile Creek Bruce Diehl Condo Middletown Indian Creek Butler County

Obituary: Vickie Mills 12 Day-Old Daughter of Jeff Mills

Services for Vickie Mills, 12 day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mills of Salzman Road in Middletown Rt. 1, dead on arrival at 9:30 a.m. at Middletown Hospital, will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Brown Dawson Funeral Home in Hamilton. Burial follows at Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton. Friends may visit tonight from 6 to 9 at the funeral home. An autopsy attributed the death to diarrhea. Surviving besides her parents are a brother Mitchell and two sisters Mary Linda and Susan.

Vickie Mills Jeff Mills Salzman Road Middletown Rt. 1 Middletown Hospital Brown. Dawson Funeral Home Hamilton Greenwood Cemetery Mitchell Mary Linda Susan

Hensley Services Set After Rt 123 Crash

William Hensley of Lebanon is killed in a traffic accident on Route 123. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Claren Hensley in Salyersville Kentucky. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Jean three sons Anthony Michael and Keith at home six brothers Paul Loren Samuel Dennis Edward and Howard all of Maggard Ky and three sisters Mrs Joe Isaacs Ann and Georgia Hensley of Maggard. Burial will be in Salyersville.

Lebanon Wil- Rt Claren Hensley Salyersville Phyllis Jean Anthony Michael Keith Paul Ridgeville Loren Samuel Dennis Edward Howard Maggard Joe Isaacs Ann Georgia Hensley

James Higgiston obituary note for Lebanon

James P. Higgiston, 76, former Dayton cafe operator, died yesterday at Warren County fair grounds where he worked as a guard and caretaker. He once ran three cafes in Dayton and Concordia, Missouri. Services set for 11 a.m. tomorrow at Oswald Funeral Home with burial in Lebanon Cemetery.

Lebanon James P. Higgiston Dayton Warren County Fair Grounds Higgiston Concordia Oswald Lebanon Cemetery

Butler County Deaths List Highlights Local Obituaries

Samuel Owen Grigsby 81 of 1917 Pleasant Ave Hamilton. services 11:30 a.m. Friday at Proeschel Funeral Home. Charles Thomas Ross-St. Clair Rd is listed with 64. services 2:30 tomorrow at Proeschel Funeral. Mrs Bertha Finkbine 79 of 7191 Brookville Rd Oxford. services 2 p.m. tomorrow at Marshall-Smith at Home.

Butler County Samuel Owen Grigsby Pleasant Ave Hamilton Proeschel Charles Thomas Ross

Deaths in Ohio and Ohio area notable figures

Henry A. Saller 38 assistant technical director at Battelle Memorial Institute Columbus Ohio a nationally known authority on atomic energy died yesterday Swan R Sundstrom 59 president of Eastern Greyhound Lines began career as a bus driver with a company now part of Grey died Monday Born in Sweden both notices from Associated Press collected from Greensburg and Cleveland reporting death details

Associated Press Greenburg Henry A. Saller Battelle Memorial Institute Columbus Ohio Cleveland Swan R. Sundstrom Eastern iGreyhound Lines Sweden

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Newcomer Kroehler Franklin Monticello Utah Ntral Ave Okinawa Polio Party Reily-Oxford Road William Hensley James Higgiston Soft Water Service Menhetten St Opry ROSS Hibeioof Holywood Maxwell Ross’ Bras Ross’ Cotton Shop
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