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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1964

Page

11

Hearing Scheduled On Zoning For Bertha D Varga Market

A public hearing set by the city planning commission will consider applying B-1 neighborhood business zoning to a Yankee Road fronting property near Askew Avenue. Bertha D Varga owner of Dobrozsi's Market seeks a new supermarket site currently in R-2. The area ties to a larger study for B-2 central business zoning bounded by Yankee Road Grove Street Michigan Avenue and York 14th Avenue connection. The staff review will be presented at the 7 30 p m hearing tomorrow.

City Planning Commission Askew Avenue Yankee Road 14Th York Avenues Bertha D’ Varga Alameda Garfield St

Lodge arrives in Bonn to seek West German help on Vietnam

Bonn reports Henry Cabot Lodge special envoy of President Johnson arrived to press West Germany for support of U.S. policy in South Vietnam. He tours allied capitals to explain U.S. Southeast Asia policy.

Bonn Germany Henry Cabot Lodge Johnson U.S South Viet Nam

Middletown Driver Cited After Car Hits House

A 25 year old Middletown man, Talmadge Arnold of 1100 Yankee Road, was cited for careless driving after his car rammed a house at 823 825 Eighth Ave. Police say the car backed from the street at high speed, cleared the curb, and crashed into the front porch, then stopped in the living room of 825. Damages were set at 3 000 to the house and 500 to the auto. The Kelly and Mack Colbert families were uninjured.

Middletown Eighth Ave Talmadge Arnold Yankee Road Arnold Osf Kelly Mack Colber Evelyn Colbert

Preble County Man Killed In Truck Accident

West Alexandria resident John Heck 87 died at Good Samaritan Hospital after being struck by a 1962 pickup driven by Janice F Shelton 24 of Dayton on Sulphur Springs Road. Deputies say Heck walked in the roadway and appeared to jump in front of the vehicle leading to head injuries and arm abrasions. Accident under investigation.

Dayton West Alexandria Sulphur Spring Road Good Samaritan Hospital John Heck West Alexandria Rt. 1 Montgomery County Heck Janice F. Shelton Sulphur Springs

Only 24 of 5392 Constitutional Amendments Adopted

A brief item notes that just 24 amendments to the United States Constitution have been adopted from a total of 5392 proposals, highlighting the rarity of formal amendment success.

United States

Land Trade Tops Agenda at City Commission Meeting

City commissioners meet at 8 o clock with a light agenda. The sole ordinance would authorize a property swap to straighten Charles Street between Manchester Avenue and Central Avenue.

Charles Street Manchester Avenue Central Avenue

Miss United States Pageant Opens With Missing Contestants

The Huntington AP report says the week-long Miss United States pageant opens with five contestants disqualified for not living in their represented states Maine Vermont New Hampshire Connecticut and Rhode Island. attorney Robert Schaub says all five resided in Massachusetts. The winner will be chosen Friday.

Huntington W.va Maine Vermont New Hampshire Connecticut Rhode Island Robert Schaub Massachusetts

Crackdown on Boarding Set Targets Skateboarders

Middletown police under Chief James Howerton announce a crackdown on skateboarding on public streets. Warnings will be issued today and Tuesday as officers enforce the 1945 ordinance permitting use only in crosswalks or on designated play streets for derby or winter sledding.

Middletown James Howerton Howerton Traffic Bureau

Nine Injured In Rush Of Area Wrecks

Nine persons were injured in four area accidents yesterday and today, according to 40 state patrolmen. Four people were hurt at 4 a m on Hawkins Road near Rt 4 when a car driven by Kenneth Baker left the road and hit an embankment, fence and tree. Treated at Middletown Hospital were Nettie J. Carver and three others declined treatment. Driver cited for reckless operation. Another early crash on Oxford State Road near Rufus Street injured two. William Borders and passenger Charles Geiger declined treatment, VanFossan cited for passing at an intersection. A motorcycle collision on Cincinnati Dayton Road injured two. Helen Gooch treated, Henry Gooch cited for rear end fault. A one car wreck on Howe Road near Rt 122 injured Harold Taylor and Robit Sabota. Taylor treated for head and chest injuries, Sabota for head injuries, Taylor cited for reckless operation.

Hawkins Road Rt 4 Kenneth Baker N. Main St Middletown Hospital Nettie J. Carver Germantown Road Joyce Burke Wilder Road Franklin Robert Perkins Beech St James L. Thomas Oxford State Road Rufus Street Patrolma William Borders Garfield $T Rufus William VanFossan Dayon Dayton Vankossan Charles Geiger VanFossan Cincinnati Dayton Road Rt 122 Henry Gooch Sunset Drive Carlisle Helen Gooch Howe Road Rt. 122 Harold Taylor Cincinnati Taylor Robit Sabota Finley St

Sheriff Schedules October Auction of Dixie Development Property

Hamilton county sheriff to auction Dixie Development Corp property at 3669 Dixie Highway in Butler County. Court ordered sale follows a $20,000 judgment in favor of David B. Hamilton. The 4.5 acre site includes an unoccupied brick factory building once housing Asociates Aircraft, Tool and Manufacturing. Sale likely five weeks of advertising. biggest Butler County sheriff auction in a decade.

Dixie Development Corp Dixie Highway Butler County Common Pleas Court David B. Hamilton Cincinnati Asociates Aircraft, Tool and Manufacturing Co, Inc Bagley Butler County

Novices Win Armco Jamboree Miss Armco Titles

Kathy Hollon crowned Miss Armco of 1964 as 4,000 attendees watched the Armco Girls Jamboree. First runner up Dallas Coughlen and second runner up Nancy Sticklen named among 18 contestants. prizes included a $50 bond and roses. Contestants from Armco divisions were noted for youth and work tenure. Proceeds benefit charity.

Kathy Hollon Dallas Coughlen Nancy Sticklen Armco Travis Hausmah Sinbrunette Clyde Hollon Jeffrey Drive Franklin Metal Products Fenwick High School Ann Jeannette Coughlen Elmo Place Lloyd Sticklen Goldman Avenue Miss Coughlen Middletown High School Wooster College Administrative Services Department Armco International Blonde Stic’sten D. C. Boone Shirley Gividen Robert Montgomery Oo Glendale Chardelle Weber Middletown Journal Dick Grund Middletown Chamber of Commerce Winfred Duff Jack Jennings Bob Nickell

Luke's Boy Has Long Way to Go

Jeffrey Allen Lucas born at 11 p m Sunday at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati weighs eight pounds and is 21 inches tall. He is son of Jerry Lucas and his wife from Columbus. the father a three time All American from Ohio State and Middletown High star and a Cincinnati Royals scout notes his big hands. Maternal grandparents are Jean Lucas and Mark Lucas of Middletown.

Jeffrey Allen Lucas Jewish Hospital Cincinnati Jerry Lucas Ohio State Middletown High Cincinnati Royals’ Star Lucas Columbus Jean Lucas Mark Lucas Middletown

Accident lawsuit seeks 22715 dollars for crash injuries

James M. Robinson of Mason sues Thomas Ford Kenney alleging a snow slick Tylersville Road collision on February 10, 1963, caused by Kenney’s excessive speed. Robinson claims left lung collapse, fractures in both wrists, 12 days hospitalization, and eight months unable to work.

James M. Robinson E. Circle Drive Mason Butler County Robinson

Federal aid totals 7.9 billion to states and locals

The federal government allocated 7.9 billion dollars to state and local governments in the previous year, detailing funding distributions and intended use across programs. Many states received funds for infrastructure, health, and public services, reflecting nationwide support and legislative guidance.

Butler County Fair Opens With Strong Turnout

Hamilton reports about 10 500 people attended the opening day of the 114th Butler County fair. Officials described the crowd as good and forecast a record turnout for the event. Judging of livestock Grange exhibits ceramics and farm products began at 9 a.m. Activities shift to the jamboree and talent show at 7 30 p.m. and judging continues tomorrow morning with entries in many divisions. Ferris wheel marathons are banned by Gooding Amusement Co. of Columbus and the fair runs nightly to 11 p.m.

Grange Butler County The Gooding Amusement Co Columbus

Refining Employes Pick Union

The International Molders and Allied Workers Union AFL-CIO was chosen Friday by Water Refining Co. employees to be their bargaining agent. In an NLRB supervised election 50 voted union and 27 voted no union. The local will represent 83 workers at the N. Verity Parkway plant in the old Eversharp building. Harlan Washburn of Cincinnati led the union as chief organizer. No contract negotiation date has been set.

International Molders and Allied Workers Union Afl-Cio The Water Refining Co National Labor Relations Board N. Verity Parkway Eversharp Molders and Allied Workers Union Harlan Washburn Cincinnati

Secret Service Seizes 7.2 Million in Counterfeit Currency

Washington AP reports the Secret Service seized a record 7.2 million dollars in counterfeit money for the year ending June 9. Agents uncovered 44 counterfeit operations and arrested 737 as the force widened its crackdown on bogus currency.

Washington (Ap Secret Service James J. Rowley U.S Washington Johnson

Four Men Die In Dynamite Blast Near Meeker

In Meeker Colorado an explosion with twenty two sticks of dynamite tore through a flatbed truck crew. Four men all from Verna Utah were killed namely Charles McConks 35 his son Duane 16 Robert Hatch 27 and Houtz Ross 4. Bodies found along Piccance Creek the blast occurred day or Saturday according to Undersheriff Bob Kracht.

Meeker Colo Colorado Bob Kracht Oil Company Kracht Piccance Creek Verna Uteh Charles McConks Duane Robert Hatch Houtz Ross

Second AFS Pupil Is Named Miss Goncalez

Miss Mark Goncalez 18 of Maya Brazil arrives in Miami today to join Middletown High as an American Field Service exchange student. She will live with Mr and Mrs William Withey at 4405 Riverview Ave with daughters Lynne 15 and Jeanne 13. Goncalez contemplates a teaching or diplomatic career and enjoys sports reading and guitar. Another AFS student from Bangkok Miss Wilativarn Bhavilai will be a senior at Lemon Monroe High and stay with Mr and Mrs Robert Snyder at 307 Britton Lane Monroe.

Mark, Goncalez Maya Brazil Miami Fla Goncalez Middletown High William Withey Lynne Jeanne Riverview Ave Wilativarn Bhavilai Bangkok Thailand Lemon - Monroe High School AFS Robert J. Snyder Britton Lane Monroe

Water Skiier Killed In River Near Hamilton Park

An 11 year old boy Charles Ryan of Mt Healthy died after being struck by a boat on the Great Miami River at Combs Memorial Park early yesterday. The victim was waiting to be towed when a northbound craft operated by James Schlenk swerved to avoid another skier. Ryan died at Mercy Hospital.

Hamilton Combs Memorial Park Great Miami Charles Ryan Homer T. Ryan Neal Drive Mt. Healthy Doyle Wells Cincinnati Ryan Mercy Hospital Butler County Garret J. Boone James Schlenk Grisemer Ave Schlenk

Assistant Professor Named at Miami University

Dr Jerome S Allender of Chicago is named assistant professor of educational foundations at Miami University in Oxford. He will join in September from the University of Illinois Medical School where he has researched medical education since 1960. A Milwaukee native he earned two Bachelors degrees a masters and a PhD from the University of Chicago.

Oxford Jerome S. Allender Chicago Miami University C. Neale Bogner Miami School of Education University of Illinois Medical School Milwaukee University of Chicago

Tshombe Seeks White Soldiers in Congo Conflict

Premier Moise Tshombe’s Congo government launched a drive in Salisbury to enlist young white volunteers to fight communist backed rebels. Fit applicants are flown to the Congo to reinforce regular units with salaries up to 280 dollars monthly. Tshombe previously used white mercenaries during the Katanga secession.

Salisbury Southern Rhodesia Moise Tshombe Congo Tshombe Katanga

Preble Shawnee Booster Meeting Canceled

The Preble Shawnee Boosters Club meeting at Gratis School scheduled for tomorrow at 8 p.m. has been canceled. Vice president Merrill Brubaker cited the president's ongoing vacation as the reason for the postponement.

Gratis Preble Shawnee Boosters Club Merrill Brubaker Vice Press School Board Boosters Club

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Preble County Walburg Insurance Agency First Ave Hauselman Transportation Co Park ST Ethel Michaelson Roosevelt Avenue Luke Butler Fair State Farm John Tytus State Farm Insurance Companies Home Office Breemington Marli Preble U. S Sno White Hentia Trenton White Water Street
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