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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1953
Page
2
Slippery highways from wet snow and rain caused seven minor auto accidents investigated by state patrol between 6 30 and 4 30 a m. One bus and car collision in Liberty Township left Janet Wakley of Springfield with a forehead laceration treated at Christ Hospital Cincinnati.
Police report two Sunday accidents amid low visibility from falling snow and wet pavement. A driver crashed into Francis Lee Robins at Tytus Avenue and Charles Street, then fled. Robins, 45, of Dayton, suffered rear damage totaling about 175 dollars.
Middletown Municipal Clerk Doris Kronborg leads a push to organize the first association of municipal clerks in Ohio. After an Omaha meeting, she proposed the idea to the Ohio Municipal League, with 30 clerks at a preliminary meeting and 40 more expressing interest. An organizing committee chaired by Kronborg aims for an inaugural meeting next spring.
Walter Mitchell of Hamilton was found guilty of second degree manslaughter in Butler County Court and sentenced to six months in the Cincinnati Workhouse. Three months were suspended on condition he pay James Highley’s funeral expenses and Highley’s daughter Linda’s medical costs. Mitchell was also convicted of reckless driving and operating left of center.
Shortly after yesterday noon a car driven by John Piedel 22 struck another while Piedel tried to park on 4th Avenue near Yan kee Road. Patrolman Lawrence White said Marjorie Ditmeyer 38 of 803 14th Ave owned the second car but was not inside. Estimated damage totaled $25 for the Ditmeyer auto and more for Piedel’s.
A two car crash on Harrison New Haven Road at Ohio 128 in Hamilton County killed Thomas Hart 20, and Isaac Skidmore 52 from Lawrenceburg Ind. Hart is dead at the scene and Skidmore also died. Robert Roll 21 and Paul Kimble 20 are hospitalized in critical and serious condition at Cincinnati area hospitals. Hart Roll and Kimble were returning to Fort Knox Kentucky when their car was struck by Skidmore who may have failed to stop at the intersection.
John H. McFarland of Middletown is among 12 men from southwestern Ohio facing trial in Cincinnati federal court on charges of failing to report for induction. The defendants, including Jehovah's Witnesses, are expected to plead religious beliefs preventing bearing arms. The list includes Will E. Perry Van Wert Phillip E. Syme Thomas E. Arnold Raymond R. Bear Lawrence E. Ogburn Paul D. Dewey Jr Dayton Glen A. Witters Jr Ansonia Marcellinus E. Reier Rossburg Norman Culbertson Lebanon Robert M. Brown Hamilton Dale L. Hershey TOY.
Seven people were rushed to Middletown Hospital after an auto accident on Ohio 123 southeast of Franklin. The group included Robert and Marion Chasteen and their children Patty and Sandy from Franklin plus Daniel Roberts and his sister-in-law Mrs. Roberts from Highland Street and John Bush of Wilham Road.
A line of vehicles skidded on Ohio 73 about a mile east of Oxford around 9:45 a.m. today, tying up traffic within a 100-foot area.
Two of five minor accidents the patrol investigated yesterday resulted in court citations for motorists. No injuries or major damage. Wesley Harris of Dayton drove northeast on U S 42 and was rear ended by Harold Day of Selma near Ohio 741 at 5 15 p m. Day was cited for following too closely and fined 20 dollars plus costs by Mason mayor L D Lane.
James L. Creswall, 28, cited for using another's license after a collision at Wayne Madison and Hamilton Trenton roads at 3 35 p m yesterday. He paid 25 fine and costs to Mayor Harry Stretcher. Dorothy M. Bidwell, 26, of Dayton, reported driver of the other car, said to be hit on the left side by Creswall's vehicle.
Fire crews battled a $150 frame shed and garage blaze at 1301 Michigan Ave caused by a defective kerosene heater. Damage to building and contents totaled $150. Firefighters also responded to an oven fire at 2407 Queen St started by a candle, no damage. Additional calls included a grass fire on N Verity Parkway and a false alarm at 8th Ave and Lincoln St.
Charles F. Hill Jr. named assistant director of the technical department at Sorg Paper Co. Promotions for Walter J. Cassidy Melvin Dawson and Dan T. Dineen were also announced by R A Nash, vice president in charge of sales.
Suburban Bus Lines halt is permanent after losses of about seven thousand dollars since operations began. The Dixie Heights, East Plains, Mayfield, Clifton Farms, Blue Ball and Monroe routes ended at midnight Saturday. Passengers faced no service with many left without transport to Middletown. Ortman Stewart Co. offered no immediate plans to take over the franchise.
Vandals struck Middletown High School overnight entering Fred Banker’s office through a door and window damage with no money taken. Police found broken woodwork glass and burnt matches. Earlier Fenwick High School also reported four smashed first floor windows with stones thrown.
Franklin special report shows Clif ord E Harmon age 27 of Franklin Rt. 2 lost control on Miami Avenue at 4 am. His car ran up and over a levee. Harmon escaped unharmed and reported to the police. Police called the car a total loss.
Police reported a break-in at Shawhan's Drug Store 348 S Main St in Franklin. About ten dollars was stolen in the Saturday morning incident.
Middletown police asked for help locating two girls from Lapeer Michigan Barbara Lee Diamond 14 and Nancy Hill 13 who may be en route to Middletown. A provided address yielded no clues and officers could not locate them. Barbara is 5 feet 5 inches blue eyes light brown hair 120 pounds wearing blue jeans and a cream jacket. Nancy Hill described as heavy build wearing a varsity jacket and blue jeans.
Glen Moon, 18, of 1107 Baltimore St was arrested yesterday on two state motor vehicle violation charges. Police cited two warrants alleging failure to obtain and deliver a title and failure to register a motor vehicle.
Patrolmen Theodore Thompson and Melvin Barker responded to a 1:20 a.m. Sunday complaint about a car circling the 1900 block of Lafayette Avenue with lights out. No vehicle was located.
Mahlon Nixon of 217 Young St reports a thief stole a $70 grey flannel suit and a billfold from his car parked before his home between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. The billfold held credit cards for two service stations and a department store charge plate.
New York reports American relief for Korea has collected 40 000 pounds more clothing than its 1953 goal of 10 million pounds for destitute Korean civilians.
A light earthquake struck Forli in central Italy today with no injuries or damage reported. Local authorities say there were no casualties and residents felt a mild tremor. The event prompted routine safety checks in the area.
A Waynesville eighth grade student died of spinal meningitis prompting an extended school closure beyond Christmas. Health officials said the shutdown will last until January 4 affecting about 920 students as funeral arrangements are made for the Miami Valley Hospital patient. The second illness, Don Frye, is reported to be improving at home after a Dec 2 onset.
Dr Harvey urged Waynesville parents to keep children home. Several Christmas parties sponsored by the Eastern Star and Grange were cancelled. Except for early mass, no church services were held in Waynesville yesterday.
Learn to drive under real traffic in a 1953 Ford equipped with dual controls and power steering. Drivers’ test may be taken in the training car. Qualified instructors teach you step by step with endorsements from local traffic authorities. Middletown Safety Council phone 6 7883 for information. Rates reasonable. Clay Combs, Mgr.
Franklin special report states 12 year old John David Berger of 803 Clark Street was listed in satisfactory condition at Middletown Hospital after an eye injury Saturday night. Hospital staff unsure of cause with indications that something may have been thrown through a window or glass struck the wall.
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