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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1957

Page

2

Christmas Seal Leaders Optimistic Despite Lag

Mrs. Lillian D. Sebald, chairman of the 1957 Tuberculosis Christmas Seal Sale, reports local chairmen say the drive may equal 1956. Butler County has sent in 26777.20, near last year's 28178.91 by Christmas. campaign short of 40000 by about 14600 though many gifts pending. The effort aims to fund a replacement chest X-ray mobile. organizers hope to match or exceed the goal by March 31.

Lillian D. Sebald Henderson Estes Middletown Vernon Roden Hamilton J. Paul Albert Oxford and County Butler Olan

Stillborn infant of Kantscheafer family dies

A stillborn infant, son of Mr and Mrs George Kantscheafer Jr of 3305 Goldman Ave, died at 7 30 p m Friday. Survived by parents a brother George Edward III maternal grandparents John Molloy Hamilton Lebanon Rd paternal grandparents George Kantscheafer Sr Middletown and great grandparents Eva B Tice James F Molloy Cincinnati. Short services set for 10 a m Monday at Schramm Funeral Home Father Sylvester Huser officiating. Burial at Woodside cemetery.

George Kantscheafer Jr Goldman Ave George Edward III John Molloy Hamilton- Lebanon Rd George Kantscheafer Sr Middletown Eva B. Tice James F. Molloy Cincinnati Schramm Funeral Home Sylvester Huser Woodside Cemetery

Eldridge Former Middletown Resident Dies in Cincinnati

Samuel E. Eldridge aged 76 and former Middletown resident died yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. He was purchasing agent for Acme Steel Co. at Newport, Kentucky for 28 years and previously served 12 years as assistant to Charles R. Hook, Armco chairman. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Jacobs-Eldon A. Good Funeral Home on Gilbert Avenue in Cincinnati.

Samuel E. Eldridge Middletown Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati Eldridge Acme Steel Co Newport Charles R. Hook Armco Board Hook Armco Jacobs- Eldon A. Good Funeral Home Gilbert Ave

Funeral services for Margaret King at New Era Baptist Church

Mrs. Margaret King, 39, of 909 Bin Ave., died Friday at home after three weeks of illness. Services set for 1 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Joseph Pate officiating at New Era Baptist Church. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call at Jordan Hall Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Monday and at the church after noon Tuesday.

Margaret King bin Ave New Era Baptist Church Joseph Pate Woodside Cemetery Jordan Hall

Tragic Death Of Seven Month Old Claude English Jr

Claude W. English Jr. died on arrival at Middletown Hospital after a month of illness. Survived by parents Claude W. English Sr and Mrs English, a sister Peggy Ann, half brother Roger E. Elam, and grandparents Clayton English Jasper Siler. Friends may visit J. R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home Monday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Tuesday at 10:30 am at the funeral home with Dr R C Caudill. Burial in Woodside Cemetery.

Claude W. English Jr Claude W. English Sr Millers Trailer Court Franklin Middletown Hospital Peggy Ann Roger E. Elam Clayton English Jasper Siler Middletown J. R. Baker & Sons R. C. Caudill Woodside Cemetery

Funeral services for Robin L Stimson

Funeral services for Robin Lynn Stimson three week old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Stimson of Franklin Rt 2 will be held at 2 pm Monday at the McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev Edwin Bobbitt officiating Friends may call today from 7 to 9 pm Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery

Robin Lynn Stimson Lester Stimson Franklin Rt. 2 McCoy-Leffler Edwin Bobbitt Woodside Cemetery

Missing Boy Galante Appears in Three-State Search

Richard John Galante, 17, son of Dominick and MT Galante, resides at 1723 Lamberton St. He has been missing for 10 days after a quarrel at Monroe High School. He is about 5 ft 10 in, 150 pounds, last seen in Levi’s jeans, a dark striped shirt, and a blue jacket. Police and sheriff’s office seek tips from the public.

Richard John Galante Dominick Galante Lamberton St Anther Monroe High School

Couple Win Fred Astaire Dance Contest in Dayton

Mr. and Mrs. Don Murphy were named winners of the Fred Astaire dance contest held December 22 in the WLW-D studios Dayton. They receive a trophy and eligibility to compete for the grand prize a trip to New York City.

Don Murphy Clark Sr Don and Ellen Fred Astaire Wlw-D Dayton New York City

Freak Accidents Mark Americans In 1957

A roundup of peculiar mishaps across the United States in 1957 includes a 62 year old Royal Oak woman who sideswiped a parked car and sheared off a utility pole en route to a driver's permit. A Baton Rouge teen caused multiple collisions in her first family car. An Oswego man’s brakes failed and his car smashed into a service station door. A Grand Rapids oil executive misdirected at Norfolk and crossed the Hampton Roads bridge tunnel. A Stamford trucker rerouted home with a 16 000 pound statue of Simon Bolivar after delays on bridges. A Salt Lake City woman learned the door was hers only after a passerby broke in. A Memphis woman suffered injuries when her child’s speeding tricycle tipped her. The Civil Aeronautics Board rejected a space passenger service proposal from Terminal Transport Inc.

Washington Royal Oak Mich Baton Rouge Oswego N.Y Grand Rapids Norfolk Hampton Roads Ed Thompson Stamford Memphis Tenn Civil Aeronautics Board Outer Space Terminal Transport, Inc Atlanta

Woman Unhurt As Car Slams Into Cincinnati Basement Wall

A Cincinnati woman escaped injury when a car she briefly left in a building parking area surged forward and crashed through a garage door and rear wall into the basement. The impact tore through plumbing, damaged two water heaters, tubs, furnace, washer and dryer, and created a six by sixteen foot opening, with water and gas pipe damage. Estimated damage totals $3,000.

Cincinnati Howard Fox Jule Hanlon Fox

Warren man sentenced six months for deadly crash

George Kennedy of Youngstown admitted causing a July Hubbard area crash that killed four people including two children. He pled guilty to four counts of second degree manslaughter before Judge G. H. Birrell and received six months in jail plus a $500 fine.

Warren Ohio George Kennedy Kennedy Youngstown Common Pleas G. H. Birrell Hubbard Roshell Cornwell Judy Patricia Gilbert Eugene Martin

City Suffers Rash of Accidents Last Night

A citywide report details several crashes causing about 800 in damage. William Danford 20 and Kenneth Larsson 52 collided at Main Street and Fourth Avenue, Danford’s car hitting a pole after avoiding Larsson. Debris and injuries were minor.

Main Street Fourth Avenue William Danford Marshall Rd Kenneth Larsson Somerville Rt. 1 Danford Larsson

Hours Set For Aid On Tax Returns

A. R. Maupin Jr. announced Middletown IRS office hours to help with income tax questions. From Jan 6 to April 14 weekdays 8:15 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. Tuesday April 14 8:15 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. Tax deadline is April 15. Telephone service Garden 26227 offers quick answers.

A. R. Maupin Jr Internal Revenue Service Middletown Tme Maupin Garden

Symington Seeks Second Senate Term From Missouri

Creve Coeur Missouri Senator Stuart Symington announced plans to seek re election to a second Senate term next year. The 56 year old Democrat noted his Senate record and pledged to continue serving Missouri and the nation. Symington who served as Truman era Air Force secretary previously drew 45 percent in nine states at the 1956 Democratic convention.

Creve Coeur Stuart Symington D-Mo Senate Symington St. Louis Truman Air Force Chicago

Sioux Actress Connie Buck Advised on Cheyenne Episode

Connie Buck, a full blooded Sioux, acted alongside Clint Walker and became a technical adviser for Indians on the Cheyenne episode. Director Alan Crossland Jr. credited her as a big help, noting she is batting 1,000 for solutions to Indian related issues.

Connie Buck Clint Walker Alan Crossland Jr Connie

Uprisings and famine raise alarm in Indonesia

Jakarta reports rebel uprisings and food shortages as Cabinet meets over the economic crisis. In Celebes and West Java fighting is linked to Dutch shipping seizures. Officials seek to ease famine with rice imports and bartering while pursuing arms from both Eastern and Western bloc nations.

Jakarta Indonesia Makassar Celebes Indo Nesia West Java KPM Darul (Islam West New Guinea Ajiandjur Anj Sudibyo Malaya New Guinea Southeast Asia United Nations Dutch West New Guinea

Manned satellite by 1962 urged by space panel

A panel of 27 scientists led by Dr. James A. Van Allen proposes a ten point plan to place a manned satellite in orbit by 1962 and to establish US leadership in space through a national space establishment with a $10 billion decade budget. Objectives include moon missions by 1965 to 1971 and returnable satellites by 1962.

James A. van Allen Witn Iowa City Iowa van Allen State University of Iowa U. S Earth Moon

Doctor and wife injured in auto crash near Dayton

Dr William Sherk and his wife were injured when a car driven by Emmett N Myers left of center and collided broadside with the Sherk vehicle on Rt 741 two miles south of Rt 122. Myers suffered facial cuts knee and bruised arm and was cited. The Sherks were taken to Miami Valley Hospital for treatment.

Dayton William Sherk Patterson Rd Miami Valley Hospital Sherk Rt. 741 Rt. 122 Emmett N. Myers Cincinnati Myers

Private clubs and taverns raided in Lorain County

State liquor agents conducted raids on three private clubs and four taverns in Lorain County. Ten pinball machines were seized and all seven establishments were cited for payoffs to players. Bartenders at the private clubs were arrested for sales to non members.

Lorain Ohio Lorain County State Liquor Board Sokol Assembly Abrussesi Club Shullicks’ Tavern Sheffield Gartner Inn. Inc North Ridgeville Grassie’s Wayside Inn Carlisle Eddie's Bar

Man Sentenced For Five Car Crash In East Cleveland

James Johnson Jr., 27, was sentenced to three months in jail and a $1,000 fine by Municipal Judge Stanton Addams after a five car crash on Euclid Avenue. He was arrested Oct 10 after his car struck a stopped vehicle, triggering injuries to six people.

Cleveland Stanton Addams James Johnson Jr Euclid Ave

Woman Narrowly Escapes Fall From Genoa Bridge

Mrs. Rosa Montobbio, 64, fainted Friday night and toppled from a Genoa bridge to railroad tracks 200 feet below. Three trains passed over her as bystanders freed the unconscious woman and she was taken to a hospital for minor bruises.

Genoa Italy Rosa Montobbio

Police Briefs Report DWI Charge For Oscar Fraley

State patrolmen arrested Oscar Fraley a 38 year old man from Hamilton yesterday on a charge of driving while intoxicated. The theft of a toolbox and equipment valued at 14 dollars was reported by Albert Hayes of 607 Wilson Street. Larry Cross of 2015 Wanetta Avenue reported the theft of his bicycle.

Oscar Fraley Hamilton Albert Hayes Wilson St Larry Cross Wanetta Int

Twin Kidney Transplant Patient Dies After Infection

Delores Huskey of De Soto Missouri died at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital four days after turning fifteen. The transplanted kidney from her twin sister became infected with the same disease that damaged her original kidney. She was the second person to die after a twin donor kidney. four such operations had been successful.

Boston Delores Huskey de Soto Peter Bent Brigham Hospital

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Samuel EB. Eldridge Mrs Robin L. Stimson T.V House of Chrome Chee Ak By Paul Duke Verity Parkway Girard Avenue Willie Ligen Baltimore St Randolph Vice Atco Dr Verity Girard George Ivey Jr Water St Langley Smith Middletown-Todhunter Road Ivey Lad and Lassie Skop T Symington Clint Dodds Monuments 4Th Ave Republic Subandrng Poland Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Gordo Mein U.S. State Department America U.S U.S. GA Central Avenue The Strand West Central Ave 1St National Bank Second Ave Broad & Verity Pkvy Grand Ave Gideon Road
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