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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1958

Page

2

Gasoline Flows Into New Terminal at Red Lion Opening

Texas Eastern Transmission Corp opens a 2 million dollar delivery terminal near Red Lion as the eastern most unit on the Little Big Inch line. First shipment of 50,090 barrels of premium gasoline goes to Socony Mobil Oil Co with Miss U.S.A. helping christen the facility.

Texas Eastern Red Lion Texas Eastern Transmission Corp Little Big Inch Millard K. Neptune Socony Mobil Ol Co Socony Cap. M. W. Carson Department of the Interior Walter Guthrie Socony Modi Oil Co J. W. Hargrove Jack Decker U.S.A Earlyne Howell Ohio Howell Peggy Puttam Buckeye Atlantic City H. M. McDonald Little Big Inch Petroleum Products Lebanon Gulf States Arkansa Oklahoma Midwest Gulf Birger United States Mexico New York Texas Louisana la Gloria OU Gas Co

Cars Sideswipe After Signal Stop In Multiple Minor Crashes

Police logged four minor accidents Friday night and Saturday morning. Jimmie Johnson, 20, of Trenton tied up at Verity Parkway and Germantown Road, sideswiped as another driver fled the red light. Other crashes involved Jimmie Wilson, 34, at 29 S Clinton St. Donald Miller 23 of Gratis rear ended at Yankee and Pearl. and Robert Gray 36 northbound on Central past Shafer Street hit by Richard Royster 74 on Germantown Road. Totals ranged from $10 to $200 in damage.

Jimmie Johnson Trenton Rt. 1 Verity Parkway Germantown Road Johnson Price Jimmie Wilson Verily Pkwy S. Clinton St Carl Hollon Middletown Rt. 1 Donald Miller Robert George Gray Manchester Ave Central Shafer Street Richard Royster Gray

Iraqi court tries former officer for plotting against security

In Baghdad a military court opened trial of Maj. Gen. Ghazie Daghistanie on charges of plotting against national security and conspiring against Syria and Lebanon. The proceeding includes over 100 others such as former Foreign Minister Fadnil Jamali and royal government officials, with six journalists also slated for trial.

Baghdad Iraq Syria Lebanon Ghazie Daghistanie Fadnil Jamali

Cyclist Killed in Ohio Motorcycle Collision

Dale E. McGuire, 35, of Loudonville, was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car on Ohio 3 two miles north of Millersburg in Holmes Ashland County. The accident occurred early today, authorities reported.

Millersburg Ohio Dale E. McGuire Rt. 1 Loudonville Ohio 3 Holmes-Ashland County

Chuckle Prosperity Sent to Washington Feels Felt

A brief note describes a sense of prosperity associated with humor and sentiment directed toward Washington. The line suggests an optimism tied to national policy or aid, conveyed in concise, wry terms.

Grave marker found far from Middletown cemetery

Police investigate a grave marker found on a street island near W 4th Avenue. The stone reads Father: John Loomis Born 1957 Died 1925. Local cemetery and health records show no match. police believe it was dropped there by pranksters and kept at city headquarters.

John Loomis Larry White Paul Judd W. 4Th Avenue Woodside Middletown

County Pledges Funds For Veterans Relief

Hamilton special report: Butler County Commissioners assured the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission they would find funds to operate the remainder of the year. Service officer Phil Burkhardt said funds are exhausted and about 9500 0 is needed. Deputy auditor Gordon Smith noted there is no emergency fund. Commission president Ben Van Gorden pledged support and said departments have benefited from the relief budget.

Hamilton Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Relief Commission Butler County Phil Burkhardt Relief Commission Burkhardt Ben Soldiers’ Relief Commission

Stolen Car Found and Other Thefts Reported

Police found a stolen car belonging to Margaret Scholl near Glen Lane and Milton Road at midnight Friday. A second car owned by Martin Kleines was reported stolen during the night. Other thefts included a bank book and a black billfold with 150 to 200 dollars, a wheel and tire from Elmer Reed’s car, and a tent from Mrs. French Combs’s yard. Three men were arrested for fighting near Central Avenue and Eagle Alley on disorderly conduct charges.

Margaret Scholl Glen Sa Glen Lane Milton Road Martin Kleines Auburn Ave Myrtle Trent Baltimore St Elmer Reed Curtis St French Combs 16Th Ave Central Avenue Eagle Alley Glen Banks Rufus St Paul Fore Plymouth St John Browns Middletown Rt. 1

State Plow Tests Set Near Akron

The first ever Ohio State plowing matches in Summit County attract about 8000 spectators. Twelve contestants from seven farm areas compete on Mrs. Emma Gigger’s Pickle Road farm for contour and level-land matches judged on quality, not speed, with winners advancing to national contests in Hershey Pennsylvania August 21 and 22. The international event is scheduled for Stuttgart Germany in October.

Akron Ohio Summit County Emma Gigger Here Pickle Road Hershey Stuttgart Germany

Refugees Attack Hungarian Legation in Bern

Two armed Hungarian refugees invaded the communist legation in Bern Switzerland. Swiss police overpowered them after a 20 minute shooting fray inside the building. One Hungarian was critically wounded. About 30 police surrounded the legation with tear gas and submachine guns at the request of Hungarian Minister Joszef Marjai.

Bern Switzerland Legation Joszef Marjai

Fishing Lake Stand Entered and Looted

The operator of a fishing lake off U.S. 26 north of Maud reported to deputies that intruders broke into a concession stand at the lake, tore a window screen, and stole $12.05 in change along with candy and soft drinks. The incident was investigated by local authorities.

U.S. 26 Maud Howard Homan Mason Rt. 1

Suit Filed Against CG&E Over Back Injury

Gerald E. Gansheimer filed in Butler County Common Pleas Court a $54,253 suit against Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co and Bond & Sheehan reading firm in Reading. He says a Dec 8 1956 fall at Stanley Street and Superior Avenue caused a back injury after stepping from his auto into a hole left unfilled by CG&E gas main work. He seeks medical expenses and loss of earnings.

Bond & Sheehan Co Cg&e

Calvary Methodist Church Picnic Leaders Named

Committees for the Calvary Methodist Church picnic to be held Sept. 7 were named at a church meeting last night. Loren Beatty chairs publicity with Eugene Weidner and Mrs. James Reffitt as co chairs. food by James and Wynne Alexander. transportation by Mrs. James Pelley. Dinner is set for 1 p.m. at Armco Private Park on Manchester Road, west of Holiday House.

Calvary Methodist Church Loren Beatty Eugene Weidner James Reffitt James Wynne Alexander James Pelley Armco Manchester Road Holiday House

Hamilton Bus Fares Raised Across City System

Hamilton announces fare increases for city buses effective Sunday. Adult cash fare rises from 20 to 25 cents, token rate shifts to five rides for 1.15, and children’s fare moves from 10 to 15 cents. School fares stay at 10 cents. six and under ride free with an adult.

Hamilton Rupert William M. Wasick Coun Cl

Driver Charged After Accident In Franklin

Franklin report says Homer Lewis, 17, of 915 Melvin Street Hollywood, was charged with reckless driving after a collision Friday with a truck owned by Anderson Lumber Co driven by Benjamin Gustin, 42, Franklin Rt. 1. Damages were about 300 to the truck and 75 to the car.

Franklin Homer Lewis Melvin Sa Hollywood Lewis Park Avenue Anderson Lumber Co Benjamin J. Gustin Franklin Rt. 1 Damge

Mother and Daughter Hurt in Mason Area Accident

Two persons were treated at Mercy Hospital, Hamilton after an accident near Mason. Mrs. Ruth Brewster, 40, of 313 S West St Mason, received knee injuries while her daughter Carolyn, 13, suffered left shoulder injuries. Patrolmen had few details.

Hamilton Mason Mercy Hospital Ruth Brewster S. West St Carolyn

Locusts and Grasshoppers Distinction Noted

The chief difference is that locusts have shorter antennae, while grasshoppers cover all those in the group.

Go To The Moon 60 Cent Space Ride At Planetarium

Los Angeles AP reports the Griffith Park Planetarium offers a 60 cent lunar trip simulating a three day one way journey to the moon. A 45 minute dome version uses sound and color with Dr. C. H. Cleminshaw guiding a vivid flight toward celestial scenery and an Earth rise beyond rainbow skies.

Cape Canaveral Griffith Park Planetarium C. H. Cleminshaw Planetarium Dr. Cleminshaw Los Angeles Forrest Helliwell Patty Johnny

Fire Crews Respond to Two False Alarms Overnight

Firemen were called out on two false alarms last night. One response occurred at 11 39 p m to Garfield Street and Fairfield Avenue, the second at 12 45 a m to Fairmount and Curtis Street.

Garfield Street Fairfield Avenue Fairmount Curtis Street

Voters in Australia Mandated to Cast Ballots

The statement declares that every eligible man or woman in Australia must vote, enforcing compulsory voting across the electorate. It notes no exemptions beyond eligibility and frames voting as a civic obligation rather than a choice.

Australia

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