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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1957

Page

2

Four Car Smashup Leaves Several Injured in City

In the 2300 block of 8S Sutphin Street a four car crash injured two people and prompted two drivers to face traffic charges. John DeBolt, 20, and Jack Boone, 21, were hospitalized with abrasions after DeBolt’s southbound vehicle struck multiple parked cars. DeBolt was charged with careless driving. Additional crashes on Grand Avenue and Yankee Road injured several others and led to charges including driving while intoxicated and no operator's license. Christine Watson and Clifford Harris were treated for facial injuries after a collision at Yankee Road and Verity Parkway.

Sutphin Street Middletown Hospital John DeBolt Manchester Avenue Jack Boone Winton Sr DeBolt Auto DeBolt Grand Avenue William Apgar Walnut St Lebanon Paul Hulley Fleming Yankee Road Verity Parkway Christine Watson Hanover Ave Clifford Harris Tytus Ave Tone Watson Harris Thomas Ehrhart Charlestown Ohio Rt. 73 Seer Ainlantine Ehrhart Frank Stricklett Broad St Middletown Stricklett

Jobbers And Carolers Aid Cancer Unit

The Middletown Jobbers Assn and carolers gave donations to the American Cancer Society unit in Middletown- Butler County. Mrs. Arthur Harvey said the Jobbers group donated a generous gift on behalf of customers, with another gift from Judi Royalty, Linda Thorp and carolers totaling 28.36 dollars to support research, service and education programs.

Middletown Harvey

Two Suspects Arrested In Auto Theft Case In Hamilton

Two suspects are jailed in Butler County on auto theft charges involving Winn E. Thomas’s car from his Williamsdale home. Lloyd Walker, 19, is charged with operating without consent and Robert Flinchum faces receiving and concealing stolen property. A long chase followed a stolen car seen fleeing near Morganthaler Road. One wheel was found in Flinchum’s trunk.

Hamilton Butler County Winn E. Thomas St. Clair Ave Williamsdale Thomas Lloyd Elbert Walker Gordon Ave Robert Flinchum Somerville James Davis Sheriff's Department Corp Morganthaler Road Hamilton-Trenton Davis James Powell Walker Flinchum

Lebanon Youth Shot In Mishap

Winton Allen 18 of 435 E Main St was in fair condition at Mercy Hospital Hamilton with a hip wound from a shotgun discharge while rabbit hunting with his brother Millard 14 on their father's farm near Mason. Deputy Sheriff George Carrel said they are sons of Lucian Allen of near Mason.

Lebanon Winton Allen E. Main St Mercy Hospital Hamilton Allen Millard Mason George Carrel Lucian Allen

Man Hurt As Car Strikes Tractor At Shandon

Florin Muller 60 Shandon feed store operator admitted to Mercy Hospital with possible broken back after his car collided with a back-loader tractor on Rt 126 in Shandon. He was en route to Venice when pinned in the wreckage by deputies.

Hamilton Florin Muller Shandon Mercy Hospital Rt. 126 Muller Venice Sheriff's Deputies

Post 218 Plans New Year Dance For Legionnaires

A New Year's Eve party and dance will be held Tuesday at 9 p.m. for Post 218 legionnaires and guests. Music will be provided by Bob Legg's orchestra. Reservations may be made at the Legion office or the taproom, per Curtis Thomas, program chairman.

Post 218 Legionnaires Bob Legg Legion Curtis Thomas

Williams Arrested on DWI After Collision at Tytus and Clark

Officers arrested Darrell Williams, 21, of 608 Granada Ave, on a DWI charge after his car collided with a vehicle driven by Darlene Gibbs, 4512 Hannah Dr, at the intersection of Tytus Avenue and Clark Street Tuesday night.

Darrell Williams Granada Ave Darlene Gibbs Hannah Dr Tytus Avenue Clark Street

City Commission Agenda Lists Routine Items

The City Commission begins at 2 p m today with routine matters on the agenda. Communications include a letter from Donald Jordan urging a Negro be chosen as the fifth member of the commission. The American Legion Post 218 requests a street light over the 10 block of S Main Street to replace two lights damaged by a hit skip driver.

Donald Jordan American ‘Legion Post 218 S. Main Street Legion

Motel L airway Out Loss Reported

Bowling reports two men checked out of College View Motel on U S 27 south of Oxford and took two blankets and two sheets, disappearing with them.

Hamilton College View U. S. 27 Oxford

Christmas Time Break-In Baffles City Police

Thieves broke into the Home Restaurant at 21 N Main St stealing cigarettes cigars potatoes eggs candy and a radio valued at 59.10. The burglary was reported at 6 01 a m by owner Mrs Minta Elam. Earlier burglars broke into Mose Cohen's Auto Parts at 1614 1st Ave gaining entry by breaking door glass and took a fifth and a pint of whisky.

N. Main St Minta Elam Mose Cohen's Auto Parts, Inc 1St Ave

Radiators Stolen From Blumberg & Cohen Firm

Police report theft of radiators from Blumberg & Cohen Inc at Calumet Avenue and Walnut Street. Night watchman observed an overhead door broken into last night as officers investigated.

Blumberg & Cohen, Inc Calumet Avenue Walnut Street

Christmas Dinner Surprise for 11 Jail Inmates

Eleven prisoners at the Middle Town City Jail received Christmas turkey dinners with all trimmings at 8 15 p m thanks to Rev Hastings Nord and Eunice Perkins of the Temple Cincinnati The jail normally serves soup bologna sandwiches and coffee The Perkins home at 701 18th Ave hosted a separate meal service aiding more than 100 needy families assisted by Mrs Pharphine Woods on Letha Johnson Myrtle Burton and David and Fred Burton

Middletown City Hastings Nord Eunice Perkins Temple Cincinnati Perkins 18Th Ave Pharphine Woodson Letha Johnson Myrtle Burton David and Fred Burton

Indian population in the United States in New Mexico

More than one seventh of the Indian population in the United States lives in New Mexico. There are about 50,000 in New Mexico.

United States New Mexico

Expectant Mother Hurt In Crash Near Morrow

Nine people were injured in Christmas Eve and Day accidents in the area. An expectant mother, Leora Hipsher, 19, of Franklin, survived a one car crash on Rt. 123 near Morrow and underwent surgery after a guard rail impact. Two arrests followed two car collisions near Germantown and on Rt. 73 near Seertown.

Leora Hipsher Thirkield Ave Franklin Middletown Hospital Rt. 123 Morrow

Extra Chuckle About Teen Suspicions Confirmed

The quip notes how teens find validation in magazines as a playful jab at parental scrutiny, suggesting youth can spot familiar attitudes in media.

Police Investigate Thirteen Minor City Accident Incidents

Police looked into thirteen additional minor city accidents reported yesterday and Tuesday, noting limited damage but continuing inquiries.

Boy Hit by BB Gun in Eye At Christmas Toy Gathering

A six-year-old Middletown boy named Juan Young was shot in the right eye with a BB gun while playing with cousins at 701 20th Ave. He arrived at Middletown Hospital in satisfactory condition with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ewell Young reporting the incident occurred yesterday after Christmas gifts included BB guns.

Middletown Juan Young 20Th Ave Juan Middletown Hospital Ewell Young

Three Charged In Bow's Restaurant Burglary

Three men face burglary and larceny charges for a December 17 break‑in at Bow's Restaurant 1200 First Ave. totaling 161 dollars. Suspects Manual Snelling 22 of 1615 Fleming Rd Billy Little Jr 22 of 113 City St and Jesse Gibson 20 of 1205 Askew St were jailed after warrants. Items stolen include 120 dollars in nickels 41 dollars from the cash register and an unestimated pinball money.

Bow'’s 1St Ave Manual Snelling Fleming Rd Billy Little Jr Céty St Jesse Gibson Askew St

Franklin Fire Delays Dinner

Eleven firefighters abandoned a Christmas dinner at 236 Oliver Ave to tackle a fire alarm at Robert Carver's residence. An oil stove overheating caused a slight explosion but firemen reported no damage. One firefighter joked about the interrupted meal.

Franklin Robert Carver Oliver’ Ave

Fire Department Busy Holiday Day Responds To Fires

Firemen checked a chimney fire at 906 Malvern Street and then a furnace motor stuck by the fire at 2820 Shattle Street. A Tuesday cigarette believed to have caused a blaze doing 365 damage at 1406 Central Avenue. Two emergency runs aided Edward Denisi and Mrs Anna Cavolt.

Malvern St Shattle St Central Ave Edward Denisi Charles St Anna Cavolt Craw Jford St

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Louis Waldner Forrest Glen Dr Waldner Harold Foster S. Sutphin St Foster Harold Finkleman Morris Bentley Hawkins Road Bentley Yankee Rd Aid Cancer Unit Aer House of Chrome State Patrol Mattie L. Puckett Hipsher Astoria Friend Roads Germantown Joseph Gomis Baltimore St Earl Patrick Kiester Road Patrick Gomis Paul Gomia Gerry Gomia Gomia Millikin Road Indiana Paul Franklin Arnold Muncie Ind Mariel Williams West Middletown Rt. 1 Arnold Clara L. Dublin Irvin Mae Lynch Williams Ross Gift Fire Department Ross’ Coats
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