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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1956

Page

14

Preble Hunting Area Near Somerville Plans Growth

Seven farms in Camden to Somerville area selected for a new Rush Run Wildlife Area in Preble County Ohio. State to buy about 1,750 acres with federal funds covering 75 percent. The project will create a public hunting ground supervised by the Division of Wildlife. Several named landowners list parcels totaling hundreds of acres. The Kessen house will become a caretaker HQ while other buildings are removed.

Camden Robert Nunilist Preble County Cora Johnson Joe Keck Bertha Kessen Dorothy Alta Kadle Ohio Department of Natural Resources Nuulist Rush Run Here Somerville Kermit Morse Somers Nunlist Edger Mattie Blevins Hugh Stella Gabbard Robert M Dorothy Craig George C. Hoel Mike and Mary Kennes Stark O. Burch S. Pardner Edith Conway Henry E Mable Kerns Clarence P Evelyn Fisher Helen Robert Doughman Henry Kerns Curtis Powell Everett Mikesell George R Mildred Hoover W. L. Williams F. E. Snowden Kessen

Kidnapper Plans Plea of Temporary Insanity

MINEOLA NY WA lawyer for Angelo John LaMarca the 31 year old mechanic charged with kidnapping little Peter Weinberger says his client will plead temporary insanity caused by his desperation over debts The attorney David Markowitz held a news conference in New York City with Mrs La Marca and the prisoner s parents and other relatives Meanwhile Peter s mother identified scraps of clothing found with the dead baby s remains The jury will be asked to indict LaMarcaby aauk eee Police say LaMarca confessed stealing the 32 day old infant and abandoning him at Plainview near the La Marca home He left a note demanding 2000 ransom but was ee ae Oa ee

Mineola N.Y. WA Angelo John LaMarca Peter Weinberger David Markowitz New York City LaMarca Babu LaMarca Plainview N.Y

Democrats Press Paschen Off Illinois Ticket

In Chicago reports indicate Democratic party leaders fear Herbert C. Paschen on the state ticket could harm Adlai Stevenson and the ticket overall. Paschen, Cook County treasurer, has faced sustained pressure to remove his name after a boardroom fund controversy involving bankers and improper pay practices.

Chicago Herbert C. Paschen Adlai E. Stevenson Illinois Paschen Cook County

Dayton VA Resident Found Dead In Bush

George Harvey, 60, a Dayton VA Center resident, was found dead behind the center's dining area. An autopsy cites a skull fracture from a severe blow. Montgomery County and federal agents investigate the incident.

Dayton Ohio George Harvey Tx Veterans Administration Center Harvey Montgomery County

Girl Born In Park New York After Ambulance Fire

In New York a girl was born in a park after an ambulance taking her mother to a hospital caught fire. The incident occurred last night and involved Mrs. Amelia pound tral Park.

New York Amelia Pound Tral Park

Trenton School Staff Set Friday Planning Meeting

Trenton teachers bus drivers cafeteria workers and custodians will meet Friday at 9 30 am to finalize plans for the opening of school Supt Robert E Weary announced The schedule runs 8 30 am to 11 30 am for the day session with first grade pupils in village attending 12 30 pm to 3 30 pm Sessions begin after 8 10 am due to closed doors Lunch prices are 20 cents for grades 2 to 4 and 25 cents for grades 5 to 12 The district urges timely payments for meals and other school charges this week or on the first day of classes.

Trenton Robert E. Weary Wearly Board of Education

Telephone Talks Resume Friday in Portsmouth Strike

War Company and union negotiators tentatively agreed to resume discussions Friday to settle the 45 day old strike at Consolidated Telephone Co. Federal E. L. Phillips said Tuesday the meeting is set for 2 p m at Portsmouth.

Portsmouth Ohio War Company Consolidated Telephone Co E. L. Phillips

Stolen 1950 Green Sedan Belongs to Walter Dinwiddie

A 1950 green sedan was reported stolen from the 1300 block of Central Avenue at 9:45 a.m. today. The owner is Walter W. Dinwiddie of Dayton. License plate number 9749 NL.

Central Avenue Walter W. Dinwiddie Dayton

Boy Sprayed With Acid In Lemay Bicycle Crash

James Badger, 13, was sprayed with sulfuric acid leaking from a truck and burned critically while bicycling in Lemay. A passing car splashed the acid, causing him to lose control and fall. his shirt and trousers burned as the driver noted about 4,000 gallons escaped.

ST. Louis James Badger Lemay Badger

Backfire Cited As Likely Cause Of Car Fire

A backfire was reported as the possible cause of a vehicle fire on Michigan Avenue at 1 p.m. today. The car owned by James Jennings of 821 9th Ave sustained damage.

Michigan Avenue James Jennings 9Th Ave

Child Hit by Automobile in Louisville Police Briefs

A six year old boy was hit by a car at the Woodlawn Fleming Road intersection. Police report a warrant was served on Bruce Clemons for assault. Thomas E. Smith was involved in a car incident on Ohio Avenue with no injuries reported at hospital. Several thefts and arrests are listed including hubcaps stolen from two vehicles and individuals charged with assault and battery.

Martin Blair Auburn Ave Germantown Road Fiernoon Bruce Clemons Woodlawn St Fleming Road Michael A. Reffitt Woodlenwre Hospital Thomas E. Smith Ohiove

Ispringboro Girls Bring Back Prizes

A group of baton twirlers from Ispringboro led by Mrs. Dale Dayton won multiple prizes at NBTA and Ohio contests in London and Logan County fair. Benny elsh and Sharon Thomas earned top finishes. Ruth Easton, Lindé Moore, Mary Ann Coffeen, Beverly Chenault, and Sharon Duncan also placed. Accompanying families and friends joined the event and tours of Canada and the western U.S. followed.

Springboro Eriace Ae Soomieeerom I Dale Dayton London Bennyelsh Ohio Benny Lamb Sharon Thomas NBTA Ruth Easton Lindé Moore Mary Ann Coffeen Beverly Chenault Sharon Duncan Logan County Fair Lefontaine Ruth Easton Wen T Edna Hawthorne Bellefontaine T. S. Coffeen

French Rebels Clash in Algeria Kills Three, Wounds Twenty-Two

In Algiers a clash between French forces and rebels left three people dead and twenty-two wounded at a police box. The incident underscores ongoing violence in Algeria amid anti French actions.

Algeria Algiers

Trusteeship records filed for Willie Triplett and Raymond Lawson

In Civil Court yesterday Willie Triplett of 1301 Yankee Rd was admitted to trusteeship listing eight creditors and 637.18 in debts. Raymond Lawson of 1332 Fairmount St also admitted to trusteeship listing 15 creditors and 861.47 in debts.

Willie Triplett Yankee Rd Raymond Lawson Fairmount Ist

Russian seizure of Swedish ship ends within hours

A Russian patrol boat seized the Swedish sailing ship Flying Clipper nine miles off the Soviet Baltic coast but released it within five hours. The vessel with 36 crew members had been training Swedish merchant seamen and was near Gotland after sailing from Nynneshamn.

Stockholm Baltic Russia Foreign Office Gotska Sandoen Gotland Nynneshamn

Ex Con Bradley Shot by Cincinnati Policeman

Thomas Bradley was fatally shot by Patrolman Dan Downing in Cincinnati after brandishing a knife and fleeing when ordered to stop. Bradley, 31, a parolee released last May after serving part of a 125 year sentence for armed robbery and assault to kill, allegedly struck an officer and then ran.

Cincinnati Thomas Bradley Dan Downing Don Hopewell Downing Harold Klopp Bradley

Drunken Driving Costs Man 300, 10 Day Term

Edgar J. Carter, 46, was sentenced to 10 days in jail and fined 300 dollars in Municipal Court for driving while intoxicated and lost his driving rights for five years.

Edgar J. Carter Young Int Carter J. T. Lamb Clifford Hunter Jagger W. College St Louisville Cincinnati Albert Moore Columbia Ave Moore

Report For Draft Physicals Lists Volunteers And Draftees

Five volunteers and six draftees reported Monday for armed forces physical examinations per Local Board 10. Volunteers include Carl Dean Roberts and Emer Clay Deaton among others. several named answers and addresses appear in the release. A transfer for John Allen Danneker moved his physical examination to Local Board 211 Joliet Illinois.

Armed Forces Local Board 10 Carl Dean Roberts Fleming Rd Emer Clay Deaton Rufus St Louis iLee Lighter Oxford Charles William Baker Busenbark Rd Hamilton Kenneth Rhea Milmee Miami St Trenton Wilson Dea Delaware Ave Robert van Bennett, Jr

One Teacher Needed For Franklin Pupils Friday Registration

Franklin special report notes registration for grades two through twelve on Friday with times 2 to 3 p.m. for grades two to five and 3 to 4 p.m. for grades six through twelve. First and kindergarten graders register next Tuesday. The new junior high near the high school will serve grades six to eight and some rural fifth graders. Several staffing changes include Miss Jeannette Brewer teaching second grade at Central Annex and Miss Margaret McAdams teaching first grade at Anthony Wayne. Three new bus drivers are hired: Fred Abner, Arthur Jordan, and Earl Woodward. James Sewell becomes assistant janitor at Anthony Wayne.

Burns Fourth Street Main Street South School Jeannette Mae Brewer Central Annnex Beattyville Margaret McAdams Bowling Green Ohio Anthony Wayne Seneca County Central School Fred Abner Arthur Jordan Earl Woodward James Sewell

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Ada Hartman at Jacksonburg

Ada Hartman was surprised on her birthday Thursday evening in Jacksonburg. Guests included Walter Hartman and family of Camden Howard Hartman and family of Eaton Jim Hartman and family of Middletown Des Brown Jr. and family of West Middletown and Ada Yorgen, her aunt.

Ada Hartman Walter Hartman Camden Howard Hartman Eaton Jim Hartman Middletown Miamisburg Anatts Des Brown Jr West Middletown Ada Yorgen

Sunbury visit with Middletown friends noted

Sunbury residents Mrs Monroe Swartz and Mrs Glenna Rickard visited Mrs Isabel Gates of Middletown.

Monroe Swartz Glenna Rickard Isabel Gates Middletown

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