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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1957
Page
2
Police said Manuel Snelling and Billy Little Jr. were tied to a burglary at Bow's Restaurant 1st Ave noting $161 stolen including $120 in nickels from a tackle box and $41 from the cash register. Detectives completed the week long investigation with charges to be filed.
In Hamilton a motorcycle collision on Saturday night at High Street and Fair Avenue left Ronnie Courtney fifteen and Frank Schneider thirteen in critical condition at Mercy Hospital. Driver Todd Hensley, thirty five, was jailed on charges including driving under the influence and leaving the scene.
Gardner division president Colin Gardner announced Christmas gift checks totaling about $65,000 were given to more than 2,600 Gardner employees including 156 retired workers and 44 in the armed forces. Checks also went to staff at Manchester Machine Co. and Yoder Engraving Co. in Middletown.
The 1958 dog tags go on sale in the office of Preble Auditor Cecil C. Welsh this week. The fee is two dollars for any dog, with a one dollar penalty if the tag is not purchased by January 20.
Two men, Billy James Hocker and C D Bowling, are jailed in Butler County on suspicion of an armed robbery in Fairfield Friday night. A money bag with about 7222 dollars vanished from Nicola Langdon as he left a residence to go to Nick's Cafe. Hocker led officers to a field where 3476 dollars were found, and 2675 more were recovered nearby.
Last chance to enter the Christmas and Lighting Contest with entries accepted by midnight by mail or phone GA 3-2820. Mrs. Glenn Selby reports thirty nine entries so far from city residents. judging Friday 6 to 10 30 p m with winners announced by phone the following day. Three prize levels exist for doorway picture window and general categories.
Priesthood members of the Reorganized Church discussed a forthcoming series of meetings led by R. M. Rockwell at the church. John W. Blackstock will speak next Sunday and February 9 concludes that series. A second February series will feature visiting missionary A. Pelletier.
Two drivers were hospitalized after a two car collision on U S 25 at Cranes Run Road at 8 40 last night. Robert S Zsigray 26 Toledo was in serious condition with possible fractures of the right arm. Ernest Laughner 42 1128 Thirfield Ave Franklin was in fair condition with a severe chin laceration. State patrol continues investigation.
In Middletown Hospital, two young children were treated after home accidents. Three year old John Frisby Jr. from South Lebanon sustained first and second degree burns from scalding water. Nineteen month old Donald Scherbert Jr. suffered a nose cut requiring ten stitches. Both children were released after treatment.
Seven year old Mark Kroger of 1509 Church St. was badly burned on his right leg when his pants caught fire during a bonfire behind his home. Firefighters arrived at 9 28 am and removed burning clothing. He was taken to Middletown Hospital by Fire Department ambulance. Separate note mentions new jet transports for commercial airline use estimated at five million dollars each.
Officials at Southwest Hospital in Lawton Okla report a record event as six siblings, ages 5 to 14, underwent tonsil and adenoid removal on the same day. The children, offspring of Mrs Jean Grace, were described as model patients and include Virginia 14 Howard Earl 13 Eugene 11 Helen 9 Harold 7 and Heth 5.
About five thousand students and workers welcomed seventy delegates and secretaries from the Soviet Union Outer Mongolia North Viet Nam North Korea and Red China. A Soviet TU104 jet airliner carried the visitors for the weeklong conference of non government groups from 44 countries opening Thursday. Main topics include imperialism national independence the Algerian rebellion racial discrimination and the ban on nuclear weapons testing.
Franklin police arrested two youths, aged 16 and 17, at 4 17 this morning as they tried to burglarize the Western Northern Life Insurance office just outside the city limits on U 25. Officers Flinspach and Young reported burglary tools found on the pair. They are in Franklin custody awaiting transfer to Warren County Sheriff and juvenile court.
American Legion Post 218 hosted its annual Christmas party for cerebral palsy children in the Middletown Hamilton area. About 250 youngsters enjoyed Sneaky the Clown on Santa Claus knee, plus performances by Joan Ritter and the Syncopators. Marguerite Rose led as general chair with Charlene Price and Mrs J B Strickland assisting.
Deputies said burglars broke into Conrad's Service Station on St Verity Parkway after 9 p.m. and into Eckert & Conrad Grocery on Harrison Street. They pried a drink machine, stole cash and cigarettes, damaged a gum machine, took coins, and left meat, chocolate milk, and several cigarette cartons behind.
Over the weekend Franklin police logged three traffic crashes causing about 900 in damage. Fred Dalton 29 of Helton Drive struck a tractor trailer driven by Oliver Lowe 38 of Lebanon, with Dalton arrested on a hit and run charge. James Taulbee 21 of Dayton hit the rear of Clifford Stevens 18 of Wall Street, Taulbee charged with driving without assured clear distance. Noah Gross 28 of Olive Avenue collided with Ray Eller 28 stopped at a light, Eller sustained minor damage.
Three hundred needy youngsters from the Middletown area were expected at the Salvation Army’s children’s party today at the Legion Home. Santa Claus, Christmas treats, and a special program were planned. Mrs. Raymond Moore and Mrs. Gilbert Sheard led the event.
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