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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1958
Page
2
Three die in a head on collision on Ohio 4 south of Dayton and a separate crash near Jacksonburg claims Willie R. Perry 4 of Camden Rt 1. Perry died at Mercy Hospital from chest injuries after his car struck a tree. Survivors include wife Lillian and eight children.
Carl Lilly 52 a part time Foster tavern bartender pleaded innocent to two counts of second degree murder during arraignment in Warren County Common Pleas Court. He was ordered held on 20000 bond. Victims John Lewis Jr 31 and James H Sykes neighbors in Loveland Park were shot after leaving Dick's Inn Foster Lilly says the men attacked him as he carried a pistol to his car claiming he fired when threatened with knives.
Franklin special report covers Judge J. T. Riley hearing three cases in traffic court. Defendants include Barry Turner charged with DUI with jail and suspensions. Charlotte Nisbett and Chris Dwinell cited for speeding with modest fines. Bond forfeitures totaling fifteen dollars were posted by ten defendants for speeding and related violations.
Columbus, C. stands as the largest city in the United States named for the era of exploration. The note highlights its status among similarly named places reflecting early American discovery.
Three firemen were called to extinguish a trash fire in a scrapyard owned by Mose Cohen at 1723 Woodlawn Ave. The blaze occurred at 10 20 p m Friday and was brought under control by the emergency crew.
Chief Joseph Blackmore says the investigation is unsatisfactory though he accepts the coroner's traffic death listing for George Miller, 67. Miller died from multiple injuries after a Wednesday 3:30 am crash in Middletown Hospital. Harold Finkelman, driver of the Florentine Hotel, says he could not stop in time. The traffic bureau will pursue witnesses to complete the report. Services for Miller, a retired Sorg Paper Co. employee, planned for this afternoon.
The Civic Association lists 22 candidates announced by Ed Cohn for 10 board seats in the 1958 election. Nominees include executives from Armco Steel Corp First National Bank Sorg Paper Co Aeronca Manufacturing Corp Diamond Gardner Corp and McGraw Construction Co Inc among others. Nine candidates face three year terms and one seeks a two year term. Ballots and tellers timing set with results to be announced the following week.
Police investigated two stolen cars one found within ninety minutes. A 1957 sedan owned by Earl Hamilton was recovered at 1113 Red Bud Dr after being stolen from city parking lot No 1. A second car owned by Jane Williams was taken from in front of her home. Bicycles were stolen from Steve Cole and Bobby Callahan. Vandalism included broken church windows milk bottles at First Christian Church. Two juveniles were seen taking keys at First National Bank lot on N Main Street. One boy described in red and black shirt. another in blue jeans. Roman Culbreath reported scaring off a boy trying to remove hubcaps. the juvenile left in a 1950 automobile.
The Middletown Council of the Knights of Columbus will attend Mass at St Mary's Church in Franklin at 7 30 a m tomorrow and take communion. A breakfast will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Middletown.
A cow falling on a patient sparked multiple injuries sending five people to Middletown Hospital. Warren Maue, 39, of Miamisburg, suffered leg abrasions and bruises. A 3 year old girl Shirley Isbell broke her left forearm. Marilyn White, 13, broke her left wrist. John Hellion, 23, treated for back injuries from a cave-in during sewer work. Zila Morris, 25, treated for facial and hand abrasions after a car incident.
James W Alder 8 of 1411 Maple Ave Wilmette Ill died at home at 6 30 p m Thursday after two months illness He was a brother of Mrs Katie Alder Sheets and a great grandson of Jonathan Alder first white settler in Madison County He had worked in sand and gravel and supply business in Columbus and was 1918 president of American Sand Gravel Co of Chicago He is survived by wife Linda a son James L Alder two daughters Mrs Marie A Rolfing and Mrs Betty Alder Marx 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren Private graveside services were held Manitowoc Armco vice president died Thursday at Dayton Grandview Hospital Also noted Dayton leader Olt 63 former brewing industry executive Dayton Dis play Fixture Co secretary Dayton Auto Club survivor list included two sons Herman J and Richard G and two brothers
Annual Lutheran Rally sponsored by the American Lutheran Church in Butler County will be held at the county fair in Hamilton next Sunday. Dr Alvin Rogness of Luther Theological Seminary will speak on My Fathers World at 11 am worship. laymen service at 2:15 pm features Hugo Eskildson of the Atomic Energy Commission on The Eternal Christ in the Atomic Age.
Funeral services were held in Dayton at 10 a m today for Fred Olt father of Theodore F Olt.
Two persons charged with false registration at a hotel drew fines of 50 dollars and costs each in yesterdays Municipal Court session. Judge J. T. Lamb levied the penalties on Carl F. Davis of West Carrollton and Marie Cantrell of West Carrollton after they were arrested early Friday at a motel on U.S. 25 by sheriff's deputies.
Two thefts reported to the Butler County sheriff's office. A lime oak bedroom suite valued at 150 dollars was stolen from a garage where stored by Golden Kendrick, 3100 Rufus St. Another theft involved assorted small wrenches from Joseph Fisher's auto at the Sports Bowl on South Main Street around 12 45 p.m. yesterday. No loss estimate given.
Mrs Lottie Lawrence Powers 83 died yesterday at the home of her son David J Powers 155 Franklin St Centerville. Survived by daughter Maudie Galliner four sons Norman William J Powers Cecile L Powers Joseph Powers 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services 2 p m tomorrow at Brough Memorial Home Miamisburg with burial Centerville Cemetery.
William K. Simpson aged 76, a retired carpenter and longtime resident, was found dead at his son Russell’s home on the Preble Montgomery county line road. The death was ruled suicide by hanging. He is survived by son Lee of Farmerville and daughter Hazel Glander of West Alexandria. Funeral services were held at Zimmerman Funeral Home with burial in Twin Valley Cemetery. Friends could call at the funeral home Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Mrs Rhoda Cress 72 of Campbell Avenue Hamilton has service today at Webb Funeral Home. Carl F Warren 63 of Main Street Oxford has service today at Elm Street Christian Church. Mac Harrison 71 of New Paris has service at 2 30 p m tomorrow at Miller Funeral Home College Corner.
About 1,900 of 2,500 Fisher Body plant workers voted to return to work next Monday after agreeing to talks on grievances with management. Local 233 members demanded negotiations next Tuesday night and warned of possible escalation if issues are not resolved. The wildcat strike began last Wednesday over senority, job classifications, and disciplinary actions without union representation.
The phrase describes constant dispute between two people. Loggerhead refers to a large marine turtle.
A car crashed into a stopped disabled truck at 1707 Germantown Rd at 12 30 am injuring the car driver David Mynhier 32 of West Middletown Rt 1. He was taken to Middletown Hospital with chest injuries and lacerations listed as good condition. Truck driver Donald Wells of Trenton Franklin Rd had left to call for help after the breakdown. Damages: Mynhier car over 1000 dollars truck about 780. Police note no time to stop or swerve and no skid marks. Local second incident: D HM Heffen victim of hit skip on Yankee Rd at Young St.
The body of Fred Rider, Franklin Boy Scout, was found in Clear Creek by an unidentified fisherman after he was reported missing Thursday morning following a Troop 12 campout.
The Bethesda Gospel Chorus of Dayton directed by Peter Conley will perform for services at the Lebanon Prison Farm tomorrow at 4 p.m. Eunice Perkins conducts this event with evangelist Lily Mayweather and ministers the Rev Hasting Nord and Rev and Mrs J E Hawley on the program.
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