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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1957

Page

2

Citizens Group To Hear Jail Report Sept 11

The 200 member Citizens Committee for a Courthouse and Jail sessions begin Sept 1 at 4 p.m. in Common Pleas Judge Fred B Cramer’s courtroom. James of Public Administration Service will review the county building survey, with James staying Sept 11 13 to speak to groups.

Citizens Committee Common Pleas Fred B Cramer Public Administration Service Chicago Ross H. Snyder Butler County Commissioners Charles S. James Snyder James Citizens Steering Committee Einglisher Butler County Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Chamber Anthony Wayne Adolph Maslar Board of Commissioners

Pennsylvania Educator Named Assistant Chief in Ohio Juvenile Division

George W. Miles, superintendent of the Pennsylvania Training School at Canonsburg, Pa, was appointed assistant chief of the Ohio Division of Juvenile Research. He will earn 11280 dollars yearly, with the appointment effective Sept. 1. Miles previously worked at Cleveland Child Guidance Center and the Children's Aid Society, Canton Catholic Community League, and agencies for children in New York, DC, Texas, and Pennsylvania.

Columbus Ohio George W. Miles Pennsylvania Canonsburg Miles John R. Ferguson Cleveland Child Guidance Center Children's Aid Society Canton Catholic Community League New York District of Columbia Texas

Police Briefs Report Thefts Vandalism And Bad Checks

Vera Buckman of Gallaher Drug Co reported the theft of her billfold with six cards while at work. Byron Stassburger said vandals slashed the top of his 1954 convertible parked near Sherman and Euclid. Charles Rose reported a tire and wheel stolen from his car on Aeronca lot. Chester Hardin noted juveniles damaging a home under construction at Fulton and Laurel. A $100 radio was stolen from a 1956 model car on the Middletown Lincoln Mercury lot. Josephine May said she received a bad check for $20 from Oglesby Barnitz Bank & Trust. Mrs Ewell Robinson reported a vandal cut her value at $21 on Garfield Street.

Vera Buckman Gallaher Drug Co Central Ave Byron Stassburger Curtis Sherman Avenue Euclidtreet Charles Rose Rt. 1 West Liberty Ind Aeronca Middletown Josephine May Perfection Cleaners Oglesby-Barnitz Bank & Trust Co

City Commission Meets To Confirm Acting Superintendent

Routine agenda reports a 2 p.m. meeting as City Manager Charles W. Thompson requests confirmation of Leslie Hunter as acting superintendent of water distribution to fill Herbert Ingram’s vacancy after his Aug. 15 resignation. Commissioners will consider an emergency ordinance to set annual supplement copy prices and approve contractor estimates for city projects.

Coma Aa Charles W. Thompson Leslie Hunter Hunter Herbert Ingram

Civitan Club Hears Solar Energy Talk

Ralph T. Riefenstahl of Ohio Bell described solar energy uses in Americus Georgia rural lines powered by solar batteries. He explained silicon strip batteries store sun energy for night use and noted his 1948 start with the company and rise to advertising sales and lecturing duties.

Civitan Club Ohio Bell Telephone Co Ralph T. Riefenstahl Manchester Hotel Americus Riefenstahl Ohio Bell Yellow Page Directory

Alpine climber dies as two missing near peak

In Innsbruck Austria the Alpine death toll rose to 70 this year after Ursula Rueger a 19 year old German from Nuernberg fell to her death Tuesday while climbing Acherkogel Peak. Two others including a Dutch tourist are missing and believed dead.

Innsbruck Austria Ursula Rueger Nuernberg Acherkogel Peak

Fatal double-car crash claims Oakwood Village man

An 80-year-old man, Martin M. Foster of Oakwood Village in Cuyahoga County, died at Brentwood Hospital today from injuries suffered Tuesday in a two-car collision in suburban Bedford Heights.

Cleveland Brentwood Bedford Heights Martin M. Foster Oakwood Village Cuyahoga County

City union officers resign as new bargaining group forms

Two Local 84 officers Leslie Hunter and Robert Holda step down due to supervisory city roles but remain in the union. Raleigh Trent and Frank Dean are elected to replace them as vice president and secretary. A bargaining committee with Joe Kethwell Kelly Sorrell Ralph Fitzwater Charles McIntosh James Van Cleve meets to organize the independent city union. Eight members paid, excluding police and fire. fire and police unions remain separate AFL CIO affiliates.

American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employes Afl-Cio Leslie Hunter Robert Holda Raleigh Trent Frank Dean Joe Kethwell Department of Parks Kelly Sorrell Ralph Fitzwater Charles McIntosh James van Cleve van Cleve International Union Office Division of Fire

Lebanon Youth Dies After Car Struck While Flagging

Timothy Hundley an 18 year old Lebanon High School graduate died after a private construction site accident north of Washington Court House. He was struck by Albert Williams a 67 year old Hillsboro man who did not see him until nine feet away. Hundley died at University Hospital Columbus after brain surgery failed. He is survived by his parents two sisters and will be buried in Monroe Michigan with memorials to the Shrine for crippled children.

Albert Williams Hillsboro Columbus Williams Hundley Joseph Hundley Columbus Ave Lebanon Penelope Deborah St. Mary Episcopal Church Waynesville Monroe Mich Syrian Temple Shrine Cincinnati

Hook Elected To National Scout Board

Charles R. Hook chairman of Armco Steel Corp was elected a member at large of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hook has long supported cultural and recreational activities and in 1949 received the Silver Buffalo the highest Boy Scouts honor.

Charles R. Hook Armco Steel Corp National Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hook Boy Seceits of America

Fire Show Tonight At Fire House No 4

A firefighting demonstration opens at 7 30 p m tonight at Fire House No 4 on Tytus Avenue and Jackson Street. Assistant Chief Charles Hansel will direct the drill showing extinguishing of building and auto fires and an aerial rescue during Safety Week. Public attendance expected after a good turnout last night.

Tytus Avenue Jackson Street Charles Hansel

Ohio Edison Offer Rejected by IBEW Local Unions

Ohio Edison Co employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers rejected a 5 and 110 percent wage increase offer. IBEW System Council head Gilbert Steinen said an early meeting with company reps is requested. The bargaining affected locals include Mansfield Alliance Port Clinton Sandusky Warren Marion Lorain Elyria and Massillon.

Sandusky Ohio Ohio Edison Co International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Gilbert Steinen Ibew System Council Steinen Ohio Edison Mansfield Alliance Port Clinton Warren Marion Lorain Elyria Massillon

Two Local Men Granted Trusteeship by Judge Lamb

Municipal Judge J T Lamb approved trusteeship for James Clay of 3700 Tytus Ave and Henry Whitt of 3101 Morgan St. Clay reported debts totaling 800 22 to 13 creditors while Whitt listed 420 03 in debts to 11 creditors.

J. T. Lamb James Clay Tytus Ave Henry Whitt Morgan Sr

Registration Under Way At Fenwick High School

An estimated 325 Fenwick High School students were expected to register at the school. Lawrence Krusling, principal, said registrants would receive books and home room assignments as they prepare for the 1957-58 opening. The year starts with a half-day Tuesday at 8:20 a.m. and full days from Wednesday.

Fenwick High School Lawrence Krusling Fenwick

Male Driver Wins Second Orchid Prize

Mark Moore of 1808 Brentwood St won the courtesy orchid for stopping his westbound auto to let a car and a tractor-trailer pull off Harrison Street. He was chosen by Ptl. Murphy among three drivers and also received a Paramount Theater pass.

Central Avenue Harrison Street Mark Moore Brentwood St Moore Pti Donald Murphy Paramount Theater Armbruster Florists Ptl Murphy Bessie’ Graham Tytus Ave Floyd Hartzog Shafor St

Central Store To Get Marquee And Remodel

The Central Store will add a 10 foot weather shelter marquee over sidewalks around the Canal building with B D Morgan Co as contractor and Harold Goetz as architect. Work starts immediately though no completion date is set. interior remodeling moves clothing sections to a rear annex while plans expand the first floor men's department.

Central Parkway Canal Ben Bender B. D. Morgan & Co Harold Goetz Bender

Hamilton Woman In Critical Condition After Crash

Jean Kirby 21 of 520 S Fourth St Hamilton is in critical condition at Middletown Hospital after an Hawkins Road crash. Skull fracture broken foot and facial cuts reported. Edward Earl Gilley 24 of Middletown Rt 1 also hurt with severe facial and arm cuts and a rib fracture.

Jean Kirby Middletown Miss Kirby S. 4Th St Hamilton Hawkins Road Middletown Hospital Edward Earl Gilley Middletown Rt. 1

Evening clubs and meetings listed for Wednesday and Thursday

National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry meets 7:30 p.m. at the Armory. Thursday groups include Kiwanis lunchtime at Manchester Hotel Lions Club noon at Manchester Hotel Evening Optimist Club 6 15 p m at Colony Restaurant Blythe Williams American Legion Auxiliary 7 p.m. post headquarters Toastmasters 7 30 p.m. Civic Association Alpha Council 326 Jr OUAM 7 30 p.m. 19 N Broad St Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge 37 7 30 p.m. Castle Hall Moose Lodge 8 p.m. hall Middletown Lodge IOOF 8 p.m. 29S Main St Alcoholics Anonymous 8 50 p.m.

Kiwanis Club Manchester Lions Club Optimist Club Colony Blythe-Williams American Legion Auxiliary Toastmasters Club Civic Association Alpha Council 326 Jr. Ouam N. Broad St Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge Castle Hall Moose Lodge Hall Middletown Lodge IOOF Main St Alcoholics Anonymous

Three Middletown Girls Enroll at Dayton Nursing School

Three Middletown girls Shirley McDonald Donna Sue Niederauer and Fay Taylor joined the Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing in Dayton for the 104 student first year class the largest in the school’s history. They are Middletown High School graduates Fal.

Middletown Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing Dayton Shirley McDonald Thomas McDonald Sr Hannah Dr Donna Sue Niederauer William H. Neideraure S. Main St Fay Taylor J. E. Taylor Stanley St Miss McDonald Miss Taylor

Young Driver Cited In Crash In Middletown area a teen was cited in municipal court after a two car crash on Germantown Road at 5:30 p.m. yesterday.

No injuries were reported. Shirley Ann Ingram, 18, of Franklin Route 2, was charged with following too closely after her northbound car rear-ended a stopped vehicle driven by Jimmie Combs, 29, of 854 6th Ave. Damage totaled 350 dollars. She said she turned to talk to her sister and did not see the other car.

Middletown Germantown Road Olice Shirley Ann Ingram Franklin Rt. 2 Jimmie Combs 6Th Ave Combs

Tortoise Inherits 100 Pounds From Late English Owner

In Doncaster England a tortoise that belonged to Mrs. Emily Wilson for 20 years inherits 100 pounds from her estate. The 77 year old owner left the sum to provide the pet with his favorite treats strawberries oranges and apples in her will.

Emily Wilson

Knicks Lose All Playoff Appearances This Season

The New York Knickerbockers exit the postseason after losing the three National Basketball Association playoff series they entered this season.

New York Knickerbockers

Amburgy Home Sales Set Aside By Judge

The sale of six Amburgy subdivision homes near South Lebanon was set aside by U S District Judge John Druffel Cincinnati. The court ordered delivery of the new injunction against disposing of Amburgy assets. The sale raised about 7000 per home versus a 10000 valuation, amid a wider financial dispute involving Kash D Amburgy.

South Lebanon Kash D. Amburgy Amburgy John Druffel U. S. District Court Cincinnati Druffel Warren County Richard Satterthwaite Warren County Common Pleas Court University Building & Loan Co

Nuns Sentenced in Moravian Underground Case

A Czech court in Vsetin Moravia sentenced two Roman Catholic nuns to four and five years in prison for belonging to an anti Communist underground movement as reported by Vienna Prague radio.

Vienna Prague Radio Czechosovak Moravian Vsetin

Giant suspension bridge links Europe and Asia in Turkey

One of the world’s longest suspension bridges spans 4,496 feet with a central 2,214 foot span, under construction in Turkey to connect the European and Asian continents.

Turkey Europe Asia

Grandmother Emma Gatewood Starts Final Appalachian Trek

Mrs Emma Gatewood 69 from Gallipolis Ohio begins the last leg of a 2028 mile hike across the Appalachian range. She started the journey April 27 and previously walked the entire range solo in 1955 for the fun of it.

Grandma Shelbourne N. H Emma Gatewood Gallipolis Ohio Appalachian Mountain Range Gatewood Appalachian Range

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