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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1955

Page

2

Webb Dismissed From Police Job in Middletown

Landon Webb 46 of 15 Garfield St. was dismissed from the Middletown police force by acting city manager Charles W. Thompson for felony conviction and malfeasance. Webb faces a Dec 14 deadline to file explanations amid a pending city commission confirmation.

Landon Webb Garfield St Middletown Charles W. Thompson Thompson City Commission Webb Fred B. Cramer Ohio

Safety Group Grants Okay To Seat Belts

The National Safety Council endorses seat belts in motor vehicles. It notes belts reduce injury severity, urges compliance with SAE and AS standards, and calls for belts to restrain one person per belt while continuing research on belt effectiveness.

National Safety Council Middletown

Civitan Club Forms Social Civinettes Group

Civitan Club members met at the Police Pistol Range hosted by Police Captain John Fitzgerald. Wives formed the Civinettes electing Mrs. R R Hasemeier president and Mrs. George Pierce treasurer, planning social activities through next fall before starting service projects.

Civitan Club John Fitzgerald R R. Hasemeier George Pierce Troup Civinettes Victor V. Mackall Dix Road Robert Perry Marilyn Thomas Hasemeier A. Schwarz Miss Thomas Edward Barker

Police Briefs A string of thefts reported across city streets

Norman Mack reported a brown top coat and tan hat stolen from his car on Yankee Road and a broken glove box. George Chrisman said a rock shattered his garage window on Garfield Street. Lillian Parker reported a red billfold with $45 cash a $180 check and papers missing at Clinton Street and Central Avenue.

Norman Mack Jackson St Yankee Road Garfield St George Chrisman Lillian Parker Hamilton Clinton Street Central Avenue

Holder Trial Date Set For Jan 23 in Murder Case

Judge Fred B. Cramer set a tentative January 23 trial date for Richard Ider Jr. 28 charged with first degree murder in the slaying of Eloise at his 1303 Barnitz Street home. Ider pleaded not guilty at arraignment. Also, Thomas Turner of Excello was placed on five years probation for neglecting to provide for three children and ordered to pay 55 dollars every two weeks for child support.

Fred B. Cramer Richard Ider Jr Eloise Holder Barnitz St Common Pleas Court Thomas Turner Excello Cramer

Man suffers finger fractures at Prior Products plant

Russell Egelston aged 60 of 308 S Sutphin Street injured at the Prior Products plant when his hand was caught in a press. He received treatment at a physician's office and was referred to Middletown Hospital emergency ward for further care.

Russell Egelston S. Sutphin St Prior Products Egelston Middletown Hospital

Vandalism in Cement Work Draws Warning from Police Chief

Police Chief Joseph Blackmore warned that juveniles caught damaging fresh cement will be cited into juvenile court. Parents will be held financially responsible for any damage. He cited sidewalk work on Crawford Street and said contractors face high repair costs.

Joseph Blackmore Blackmore Crawford Street

Holy Trinity To Broadcast Midnight Mass

The Rev James F McNary told Holy Trinity PTA at a Christmas dinner the Christmas Eve midnight mass will be broadcast on WPFB. The service will be led by Rev Walter Sternert with Rev Joseph Keller deacon and Thomas Dorenbusch sub deacon. Servers are Larry Mulligan John Herr and Dan Burney.

James F. McNary Holy Trinity Pta Father McNary WPFB Walter Sternert Joseph Keller Thomas Dorenbusch Larry Mulligan John Herr Dan Burney

Weak Safe Nets $200 For Thieves At Lebanon High

Thieves backed into a wall behind a steel walk in safe at Lebanon High School Principal Harry Bennett office and escaped with 200 dollars, cameras, and other equipment. A janitor found the break in and police suspect a home talent job.

Lebanon Lebanon High School Harry Bennett W. H. Folkerth

Driver Cited After Wreck Costing $500

A Dayton motorist, Carl E. Whitesell, 69, was cited for a red light violation after a $500 collision at Central Avenue and Sutphin Street yesterday. No injuries were reported as his car sustained $300 damage and the other vehicle $200.

Dayton Central Avenue Sutphin Street Carl E. Whitesell Whitesell Russell E. McElfresh Tytus Ave McElfresh McElfresh Auto

Car Hits Ditch Near Millville Injures Cincinnati Driver

Saul Z. Bell, 43, of Cincinnati, was injured when his southbound car failed to negotiate a curve on U.S. 27, left the road, struck a cinder barrel, crossed the highway, and plunged into a ditch about 2:30 p.m. He was taken to Mercy Hospital, Hamilton, with scalp and leg cuts and a bruised ankle. The car was demolished.

U.S. 27 Millville Saul Z. Bell Cincinnati Mercy Hospital Hamilton Bell

Scouts To Treat Otterbein Girls In Christmas Plans

Ten Otterbein Home residents in Lebanon are central to Girl Scout Troop 162’s Christmas activities. The girls will attend a Dec 15 party, receive gifts and clothing, while Troop 162 hosts its own Dec 22 party at Mrs. Russell Anness’s home. Caroling follows on Dec 23 at 6 30. Leaders Mrs. Kenny Steele and Mrs. William Wilmer oversee arrangements.

Otterbein Lebanon Russell Anness Central Ave Kenny Steele William Wilmer

Blackford Addresses Sertomans on Schools and Nation

Supt John D Blackford spoke at the Sertomans dinner at the Manchester Hotel praising public schools as foundations of greatness. He urged schools to contribute to world security by fostering Christian morality family living vocational skill and intelligent citizenship against destructive philosophies.

John D. Blackford Manchester Blackford

At The Movies Weekday Showtimes Across Theaters

Paramount shows Desert Sands at 1 20 4 50 and 8 15 p m Gentlemen Marry Brunettes at 2 50 6 20 and 9 45 p m Colonial presents Seven Cities of Gold at 1 15 3 30 5 30 7 45 and 9 45 p m Dixie Cruise In screens Firemen Save My Child at 8 50 p m East of Sumatra at 7 00 and 10 20 p m

Dixie Cruise Sumatra

Aeronca Union Swaps Tactics in UAW Election Fight

The Aeronca Independent Union seeks a consent election with the United Auto Workers while the CIO argues for a regional NLRB restart. UAW opposes immediate consent, urging the Washington board to proceed. Cincinnati officials note a pending hearings case and possible remand.

Aeronca Union UAW ED Edmiston Aeronca Manufacturing Corp Aeronca Independent Union Whecc NLAB United Auto Workers Afl-Cio National Labor Relations Board Cincinnati Auto Workers George M. Dick NLRB Washington Aeronca Enis Marshall Levey & Levey CIO CIO Coul Middletown George Wilkin National Labor Relations Act Uawcio Independent Union Independent National

Franklin man found unconscious near US 25. patrol doubts assault

State patrol investigators doubt Tilman Smith was attacked after being found unconscious beside U S 25 a mile north of Franklin. The 53 year old Franklin resident and construction worker may have fallen backward and was believed intoxicated. He sustained a skull injury and remained in satisfactory condition at Middletown Hospital as officers wrap up minor remaining details.

U.S. 25 Franklin Tilman Smith Sycamore St. Franklin Smith Middletown Hospital

Torch Ignites Straw Fire Near Milton Road

An overturned torch started a small blaze at Milton Road and Aber Deen Drive last night. Firemen reported no damage. Company 2 firemen responded to the still alarm at 8 02 p.m.

Milton Road Aberdeen Drive Company 2

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