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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1952

Page

2

Battery A Enlistments Opened Up For New Defensive Plan

Ohio National Guard Battery A in Columbus announced enlistments open to men 17 through 44 for original service and up to 55 with prior honorable service. The unit, part of the 371st Anti Aircraft Artillery Group, will defend five Ohio industrial centers Dayton Youngstown Warren Canton Akron using 90 mm guns and radar control, with drill at LeSourdsville Armory Tuesdays at 8 pm.

National Guard Columbus Adj Albert E. Henderson Ohio National Guard Ohio Dayton Youngstown Warren Canton Akron Middletown Andy Dobrozsi 180Th 371St Greenville Lima Piqua Wilbur Fricke Henderson Air National Guard LeSourdsville Armory South Main St Dobrozsi

Two Injured In Car Crash Near Franklin

A Dayton man and a Franklin resident are in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after a Route 25 collision near Franklin Friday night. Leon Turnmire, 21, of Franklin Route 2, turned left into oncoming traffic, hitting William Full, 35, of 1304 Watervliet, Dayton. Full suffered concussion and chest injury. Turnmire and passenger Herbert Parker, 24, Franklin, both in fair condition for facial lacerations and jaw fracture respectively.

Dayton Franklin Middletown Hospital Pence Rd Frank Leon Turnmire William Full Watervliet Turnmire Full Herbert Parker East Fourth St

Driver Escapes After Car Demolished on Trenton Road

Harold Combs aged 29 of 2406 North Verity Parkway escaped with minor injuries after losing control on a curve and crashing into a utility pole halfway between Trenton and Overpeck. The crash at 3 15 am toppled the pole and high tension lines, the car demolished, Combs treated at Middletown Hospital and released.

Harold Combs North Verity Pkvy Busenbark Trenton Overpeck Combs Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company Middletown Hospital

At The Movies At Paramount And Strand Weekend Shows

Paramount schedules Untamed Frontier Bonzo Goes to College Hurricane Smith Blazing Forest with showtimes Saturday and Sunday. Strand features Hawk Of Wild River Captive City Kid Monk Baroni and Toughest Man in Arizona with listed times.

Paramount Kid Monk Baroni Arizona

Mother who fed children poison sent to Longview for observation

Norma Jean Alexander, 26, of Oxford, admitted feeding six children and herself home made fudge laced with poison on Thanksgiving. After care at Mercy Hospital, she was ordered to Longview Hospital, Cincinnati, for observation. Sheriff’s deputies took her there. Her children, all recovered, are in Butler County Welfare care as her husband Roy Alexander is sought for desertion.

Norma Jean Alexander Oxford Longview Hospital Cincinnati Harry F. Walsh Sheriff's Deputies Butler County Welfare Department Roy Alexander

Trash-Dumping Brings $25 Fine

Emmett Gross of 3203 Morgar St Home Acres pleaded guilty to dumping garbage on Brown's Run Rd adjoining John Finkbone property in Madison Township. He was fined $25 costs and given a suspended 10 day jail term after arraignment before Squire Charles Paullin in Trenton. Gross was arrested by Contable Wilbur McCray after papers in the trash identified the Morgan St address and the incident, said to have occurred Thanksgiving Day, led to court action entered Nov 28 with an earlier hearing continued last night.

Madison Township Squire Charles Paullin Trenton Emmett Gross Morgar St Home Acres Contable Wilbur McCray Brown's Run Rd John Finkbone Finkbone Morgan St Gross

Mirrors Melt In Hot Blaze In Empty Home

A fierce fire at Roy Stewart’s empty one story frame dwelling at 3417 Vannest Street started in the living room around an upholstered Davenport and melted window panes and a radio set. Firemen from North Middletown, led by Chief William Long, battled the blaze. total loss estimated at 2000 dollars with interior damage. Nine members responded to the scene at about 10 a.m.

Roy Stewart Vannest St William Long North Middletown North Midwe Fire Department

Prince Of Peace Finals Tomorrow at Two Churches

Four Middletown high school students join 11 from Butler County in the county wide Prince of Peace speaking contest tomorrow. Florence Thress Kenneth Blount Louis Christy and Nancy Berkey enter for Middletown with alternates Ruth Roess John Hurston Sally O Freid and Margaret Cain. Contest starts at 7 30 p m with six speakers at First Methodist Church and five at Hamilton Presbyterian Church.

Middletown High School Butler County Prince of Peace Florence Thress Kenneth Blount Louis Christy Nancy Berkey Ruth Roess John Hurston Sally O'Freid Margaret Cain First Methodist Church Hamilton Presbyterian Church

Births Recorded in Franklin and Surrounding Areas

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Evans of Franklin welcomed a girl yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Olden Potter of Winona Dr. reported a boy yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lanier of Meadow Ave announced a girl today. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Koeppel of Winona Dr. welcomed a boy today. Mr. and Mrs. David Proffit of Franklin Route 1 reported a boy today. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Sheley of Germantown Route 1 announced a boy today.

Harold Evans Franklin Olden Potter Winona Jack Lanier Meadow Ave Oscar Koeppel David Proffit Wallace Sheley Germantown

Hospital Notices From Local Residents

In The Hospital Mrs. Willie Deaton of Oxford State Rd medical. David Carmody son of Mr. and Mrs. John Carmody of Tytus Ave medical. Linda Hinkle daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hinkle of Franklin Route 1 medical. Mrs. William Lewis of Burton Re medical. William Bergmann of Highland St surgical. Mark Adams son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams of Finley St John A. Crist of Germantown Rd medical. Mrs. Eddie Lawson of South Sutphin St medical. John Jack of Morrow medical. DISMISSED Mrs. George McChesney of Mal vern St Flint Howard of City Hotel. Mrs. Millard Highley of Buena Ave. Valeria Glover daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Glover of Seventeenth Ave. Mrs. Buford Fugare of Yankee Rd Mrs. Mary Capalde of Lopane Mrs. John Ball of Lind St.

Willie Deaton Oxford State Rd David Carmody John Carmody Tytus Ave Linda Hinkle John Hinkle Franklin Route 1 William Lewis Burton Re William Bergmann Highland St Mark Adams Robert Adams Finley St John A. Crist Germantown Rd

Rib Bone In Throat Kills Cincinnati Man

A rib bone from barbecue became lodged in the throat of 59 year old Frank Jones of Norwood causing a perforated esophagus. He died at Jewish Hospital Friday night after the incident Thursday.

Cincinnati Frank Jones Jewish Hospital

Damage Exceeds $1000 In Ten Middletown Crashes

Ten accidents in Middletown Friday caused damage over 1000 dollars with no injuries or arrests. Notable incidents include a 6 p.m. collision at Charles Street and Tytus Avenue, involving William Adelsperger and Benjamin Ligeon, totaling 400 dollars. Other wrecks occurred on Manchester Avenue, Main Street, and Verity Parkway, varying from 25 to 300 dollars, plus one unreported hit-and-run with no injuries.

Middletown Charles St Tytus Ave William Adelsperger North East St Hamilton Charles Tytus Benjamin Ligeon Eigheenth Ave Adelsperger Ligeon Claysam Lawson East Fourth Street Franklin Central Verity Pkvy

Obituary of William Nixon 44 Middletown Resident

William Nixon 44 of 4323 Grand Ave died at 3 30 a m today at Middletown Hospital after a long illness. He worked in Armco Fabricating Department as foreman for 17 years and belonged to the Armco Foreman's Club and First Baptist Church. Survived by wife Prudence two sons William Jr and Charles two daughters Rose Marie Ruth Ann two sisters Lucille Green Helen Stansel and one grandchild. Funeral at 2 p m Monday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with burial in Woodside Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2 5 and 7 10 p m.

William Bill) Nixon Grand Ave Middletown Hospital Nixon Middletown Mr. Nixon Burt and Edna Lloyd Nixon Armco First Baptist Church Prudence Wiliam, Jr Gratis Charles Rose Marie Ruth Ann Lucille Green Helen Stansel Oakwood McCoy- Leffler Woodside Cemetery

Graveside rites held for infant Larry Tipton at Woodside Cemetery

Graveside services were conducted for Larry Lee Tipton, one lay old son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tipton of 1516 Taylor Ave. The Rev. John J. Williams officiated at 10:30 a.m. The infant died at 3:20 p.m. Friday at Middletown Hospital. Surviving are the parents, three brothers, four sisters, and grandfathers James Tipton and Jeff Marcum of Clay City Ky. Arrangements were by Mc Coy Leffler Funeral Home.

Larry Lee Tipton Floyd Tipton Taylor Ave Woodside Cemetery John J. Williams Meadowlawn Church of God Middletown Hospital James Tipton Jeff Marcum Clay City

Infant Barker Graveside Service Held at Woodside Cemetery

Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Barker were held at 11 a.m. at Woodside Cemetery. The child, who died at birth at 2:12 a.m. at Middletown Hospital, is survived by Randolph and Sherry Elaine Barker and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barker and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown. Arrangements were by McCoy Leffler.

Carl Barker Pearl St Woodside Cemetery Middletown Hospital Randolph Sherry Elaine Fred Barker Middletown Frank Brown Big Woods McCoy- Leffler

Dutro Dies at 42 After Long Illness in Middletown

Dorance Dutro 42 of 1519 Central Ave died at 11 55 p m Friday at Middletown Hospital where he had been admitted November 27 after a period of failing health since October 7 He was a native of Zanesville a longtime Trenton resident in Middletown 40 years a bench mechanic for Berkeley Electric Manufacturing for 35 years His wife Edith preceded him in death April 3 1947 Surviving two sisters Mrs James Walker Hamilton and Mrs Lon Shepherd Orlando Fla Private funeral services will be held at the McCoy Leffler Funeral Home at the family's convenience

Dorance Dutro Central Ave Middletown Hospital Zanesville Dutro Trenton Middletown Barkeley Electric Manufacturing Company Edith James Walker Hamilton Lon Shepherd Orlando Fila McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Deaths Elsewhere

Edward H. Bunyon aged 63, noted newspaperman who first reported the Dionne quintuplets birth in 1934 while at North Bay Nugget, later telegraph editor of the Ottawa Journal for eight years.

Associated Press Ottawa Edward H. Bunyon North Bay Nugget Telegraph Ottawa Journal

Two Green Parrots Sought as Disease Carriers in London

London broadcasters aided authorities in tracking two green parrots possibly carrying parrot fever pstittacosis. The birds, imported from Australia and sold to an unknown buyer, may be linked to a pet shop manager's death from the disease amid a 1930 epidemic that claimed 100 Britons.

London British Broadcasting Company Australia

Cloudy Mild Weekend Forecast With Warmer Sunday

The forecast calls for clearing tonight and a milder Sunday after cloudy skies. Temps may drop to about 28 tonight with yesterday’s low 36 and high 48, overnight low 28 recorded this morning.

Police Briefs Report Several Thefts and Alarm Incident

Police responded to a false alarm at the Park Place branch of First National Bank on Central Ave at 11 41 a m Friday. Edward Collingsworth reported a $29 television antenna theft from his front porch. Wanda Powell reported a purse theft in downtown Friday morning. John Jack reported a bicycle theft from McKinley School rear. Mary Willis reported a stolen black cloth purse with drivers license and $2 50. Zona Calhoun reported a missing billfold with $25 and papers after leaving a downtown cafe and later finding it unreadable.

Park Place First National Bank Central Ave Edward Collingsworth Garfield St Wanda Powell Franklin Route 2 John Jack Woodlawn Ave McKinley Mary Willis Middletown Trailer Park Ark St Zona Calhoun Baltimore St

McCloy to Lead Chase National Bank Chair Role

New York Times reports John J McCloy former U S high commissioner for Germany will become chairman of Chase National Bank He would succeed Winthrop W Aldrich recently named ambassador to Great Britain by the president elect

Accidental Ruling Still Studied In Hamilton Death

Hamilton coroner Dr. Garret J. Boone says the death of 17 year old Mary Ann Fildes may still be accidental even as homicide is considered. Inquest heard three witnesses who last saw her with a stranger at a downtown cafe. Two state liquor agents attended as questions about alcohol were raised. Rewards totaling 600 dollars plus funds from local dealers were noted.

Hamilton Mary Ann Fildes Garret J. Boone Butler County Hamilton High School Beissinger Rd Mercy Hospital Fildes Miss Fildes Ruth Rose Boone Cincinnati

Dr Booy Comments On Correlation Of Effort

Dr Booy earlier yesterday stated there could be a better correlation of effort in attempts, hinting at improved alignment between actions and outcomes in ongoing efforts. The remark suggests reevaluation of current strategies to boost effectiveness.

Dr. Booy

Lovett directs sole release channel for missile data

The Defense Department designates its public information office as the only military agency to release atomic energy guided missile and new weapons data. A writer must obtain prior approval to visit bases, receive only unclassified information, and submit material for security review before publication.

Washington Defense Department Public Information Office Defense Lovett Akesman Information Office Department Security Review Branch

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Trenton Road Longview Church of the Nazarene Columbia Ave L. P. Rossman Grace Baptist Church Wilbraham Wilmore Howard Sears Pharisee WPFB Jennings Thurman Fairmount Ave Manchester Ave Clinton St Dessie Chambers Bryan St Manchester Jennings Pear Auto Edward N. Caudill Wilson St Lloyd E. Cole Main St Caudill Cole Girard Ave Dorsie Stamper Harold Gardner Lemhoff Detroit Stamper Parkway Girard Lemhoff Cyprian Klamp, Jr Yankee Rd William Inis, Jr Troy Lattimore Michael Hydler Excello William Nixon Larry L. Tipton Union Sanitary Park and 2Nd Avenue Central Avenue Bohne’s Trozzo the Tailor Ixtra Jewelers Tom Howard Everett Meeks R. C. Caudill God Dr. Caudill THE First Church OF God Crawford & Logan Sts
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