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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1958

Page

2

Cincy Man Burned In Mason Crash After Stop Sign Failure

Marion Kinnett 25 of Swifton suffered second and third degree burns when his car collided with a Covington driver on Bethany Mason Road at Rt 741. The car burst into flames and Kinnett was hospitalized in Hamilton. Others injured in related accidents nearby include Carl Johnson 24, and two West Middletown youths treated for head injuries after a dirt-embankment crash. Police report multiple accidents around Middletown with highway traffic described as heavy during the holiday period.

Middletown Joseph Blackmore Marion Kinnet Swifton Cincinnati Kinnett Bethany-Mason Road Rt. 741 Dorsie ‘Childers Covington Ky Kinnett Auto Mercy Hospital Hamilton Mason Life Squad West Middletown Middletown Hospital Franklin-Trenton Rt. 122 Leonard Taylor Taylor S. Main Street Rt. 73 Fiza H. Abraham Auburn St Eagle's Corner Kelly C. Prater Trenton Rt. 1 Sharon

Not Curb Service Price Up. City Raises Garbage Rates

City Manager Charles W Thompson announced higher garbage collection rates while clarifying curb placement rules. Commissioners rejected moving cans to the curb and approved a $5 annual increase from $16 to $21, citing inconvenience for residents without alleys and rear-yard cans.

Charles W. Thompson Thompson

Burns Send 3 To Hospital

Three people were admitted to Middletown Hospital with burns from spills and hot water. Howard Tutt 5 suffered first and second degree burns on legs back and right shoulder after a tub of hot water. Irris Cecil 1 burned on back and forehead when grease spilled on her from a kettle. Loretta Filgate 22 received first and second degree burns on both feet from hot grease and was released after treatment.

Middletown Hospital Howard Franklin Tutt Raymond Tutt Carroll Ave Irris Cecil Clarence Cecil Granada Ave Loretta Filgate Columbia Ave

Scouts Hold Holiday Party and Lodge Meeting

Seventy scouts and guests attended the Order of the Arrow Christmas party and business meeting at the Cincinnati Gas & Electric auditorium on Mary Etta Street. Lodge Chief Ronald Bales presided. Scout Executive Russell L. Efker spoke. lodge officers and committees were recognized. After dinner, entertainer Mark Hodapp performed sleight of hand tricks.

Order of the Arrow Cincinnati Gas & Electric Mary Etta Street Ronald Bales Russell L. Efker Mark Hodapp Loretta Dr

Miami student Garvin to speak on Russia education standards

William Garvin a Miami University graduate student will speak at tomorrow's Civitan Club noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel on Educational Standards In Russia His remarks draw on observations from a recent visit to Russia.

William Garvin Miami University Civitan Club Manchester Russia Garvin

Nativity Scene Presented To Middletown City

A 20 minute ceremony at Sunset Park marked the presentation of the Nativity Scene to Middletown citizens. Knight Goodman of the Middletown Journal presented on behalf of the Keep Christ in Christmas Committee. Commission Chairman Francis Carmody accepted the Crib. Mrs. Herschel Bennett and Mrs. Howard Price spoke brief remarks. A barbershop carol group led by Ray Lovely and Charles Apking provided music. The invocation was by Rev Lawrence Krusling and benediction by Rev G Walter Wever.

Sunset Park Middletown Knight Goodman The Middletown Journal Francis Carmody Herschel Bennett Howard Price Ray Lovely Charles Apking Lawrence Krusling G. Walter Wever

Vandals Break In At Amanda School Damaging Offices

Deputies report vandals caused about 200 in damage at Amanda School during a weekend break in. They ransacked the principal’s office, copying a radio valued at 39.95 that was later recovered, after drilling holes in two wooden doors.

Amanda School

Multiple Christmas Lights Stolen And Vehicle Accessories Taken

Police reported several thefts including over 100 exterior Christmas lights stolen from Fred Stork at 503 Florence St, and Arthur Harvey's lights at 101 Kensington St. Clyde Peters lost two hubcaps from his car at 3104 Ohio Ave. A spare tire was stolen from a George Kahn Co. truck after the chain was chiseled, and milk bottles were thrown at Gene Lewis's home at 109 N Highview Rd.

Fred Stork Florence St Arthur Harvey Kensington St Clyde Peters Ohio Ave George Kahn Co Germantown Gene Lewis N. Highview Rd

Hit robbed youth recounts early Sunday robbery

William Sparks, 18, of 804 Crawford St, says two armed robbers assaulted him at 12:40 a.m. near 1836 Central Ave. They demanded a wallet, stole $9, and struck him with a blunt weapon before fleeing toward 1st Ave.

William Sparks Crawford St Sparks Central Avenue Bureau of Motor Vehicles Central Ave 1St Ave

Millett Away Reception Canceled at Miami Orange Bowl

Miami University announces the New Year’s Day President’s Reception will not be held as President John D Millett and Mrs Millett plan a Florida family vacation. The trip aims to ensure some rooters attend the Orange Bowl basketball tournament opening game against NYU in Coral Gables with Tulane and Miami.

Oxford Miami University John D. Millett

Miami Professor Starts Radio Series on Atomic Energy

Miami University chemistry chairman Dr. Howard L. Ritter launches a 13 weekly programs on Atomic Energy and its Uses on Station WLW at 7 15 p m The Miami University Broadcasting Service produced the series The first program Monday titled The Phantom Key links radioactivity to radium isolation Future 15 minute segments will explain nuclear physics in plain language with emphasis on peaceful applications of the atom.

Oxford Howard L. Ritter iMami University Chemistry Department Atomic Energy WLW Miami University Broadcasting Service

Red Cross Directors To Elect Tomorrow

Middletown Red Cross Chapter directors meet for a noon luncheon at the Manchester Hotel to elect officers including a chapter chairman first vice chairman four vice chairmen and treasurer Ames Gardner chapter chairman announced

Middletown

Training Program For Den Chiefs On Agenda

Plans for a den chiefs training conference on January 17 will be discussed at 7 30 tonight in the Boy Scout office of the Civic Association. Russell Lo Efker the scout executive will lead the meeting.

Boy Scout Office The Civic Association Den Russell Lo Efker Tojuight

Co-Chairmen Named For Foundation Drive

Capt. John Fitzgerald of the Middletown Police Department and Emmitt Perkins of Rathman Troup Furniture Co. will lead the local National Foundation drive announced by Charles Reuthe. The campaign opens Monday Jan 5 under Middletown Civitan Club sponsorship with aim to fund polio and related crippling diseases.

Capt John Fitzgerald Middletown Man Troup Furniture Co National Foundation Charles Reuthe Butler County Middletown Civitan Club Civitan Club Dale Dowrey Fitzgerald Perkins Capt. Fitzgerald National Foundation For Sherron Emmitt Perkins Weith

Wrights Join Hall Of Fame List In Ohio

Ohio selects Orville and Wilbur Wright for the Town Age Hall of Fame alongside Edison Brown and others. Dedication exercises will be held next spring in the statehouse with State Auditor James A. Rhodes announcing the additions. The Wrights are noted for early aviation roots in Dayton and youth era inventive projects beyond flight.

Columbus Ohio Orville Wilbur Wright Thomas A. Edison Joe E. Brown Charles Francis Brush Paul Lawrence Dunbar Charles F. Kettering Annie Oakley Roy Rogers Howard Chandler Christy Dorothy Lillian Gish Paul E. Siple

Four of a Toledo Family Die in Train Crash

A Toledo family of four was killed when a New York Central mail train struck their automobile at the Westwood Avenue crossing. Deputies said the car crossed 16 of 17 tracks at the unlit crossing before the Elkhart Indiana to Toledo train struck. Victims were Walter Janiak 33 Ernestine 27 and children Hilda Marie 5 and Betty Ann 6.

Toledo, Ohio Toledo New York Central Mail Westwood Avenue Elkhart Ind Walter Janiak Ernestine Hilda Marie Betty Ann

Eaton Suggests Wife For Senate

Cleveland industrialist Cyrus Eaton suggested his wife could be a U S Senate candidate. Mrs Eaton, 36, has been confined to a wheelchair since polio ten years ago and offered no comment on any political plans.

Cleveland API Cyrus Eaton Cleveland Canada U. S. Senate Eaton

Knights of Columbus New Year's Eve Dance Name KC Hall

The Knights of Columbus sponsor a New Year's Eve dance at the KC Hall with music by the Syncopators Orchestra from 9 30 p m to 2 a m Elmer Reed of 4401 Creekview Dr is dance chairman Reservations can be made by contacting him or calling the KC Home.

Knights of Columbus K of C Syncopators’ Orchestra Elmer Reed Creekview Dr

Pravda Flags Trade War Over Western Currency Changes

Pravda described weekend shifts in Western Europe currency rules as an economic storm and a trade war. Its London correspondent noted France devalued unexpectedly, catching Britain off guard as London delayed pound convertibility until spring to boost its economy.

Moscow Pravda Europe London Britain Paris

Building Burns at Topeka Hospital Drives 260 Patients to Safety

A Sunday blaze in a 70 year old wing of the Topeka State Mental Hospital forced about 260 patients from their rooms with no injuries. Fire contained quickly, likely started in a first floor clothing room. Damage estimated at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. patients housed in other sections temporarily.

Topeka, Kan Topeka State Mental Hospital Alfred P. Bay

Big Day for Three: Father Son and Grandson Share Birthday

In Oakland California a father Aaron Levy 74 from San Francisco his son Harry 33 and grandson David all born December 27 gathered for a triple birthday celebration one day late at Harrys Oakland home.

Oakland Calif Aaron Levy San Francisco Bay Harry David

Five Officials Sworn In At Hamilton Ceremony

Five new state and county officials were sworn in at Hamilton Municipal Court. Edward H. Dell John W. Thomas Raymond Motley Arthur Reiff and Arthur Ray Tilton took oaths as Democrats. Dell and Reiff were comebacks from 1956 defeats. Tilton assumes in March, others Jan. 5. Louis W. Hoelle eyed as clerk. Reiff shifts board control to Democrats.

Hamilton Municipal Court Room Edward H. Dell Middletown John W. Thomas Raymond Motley Hamilton Arthur Reiff Arthur Ray Tilton Dell Reiff Tilton

Williams Predicts Doom If Man Fails to Settle

Miami AP Playwright Tennessee Williams warned the human race may be extinct by 1970 if people do not live in amity. He said cars and space travel show progress but humans still fail to live peacefully on Earth.

Miami Fla Tennessee Williams Amity Williams Sunday Herald Earth

Plans shown for Middletown High School annex and Roosevelt cafeteria

Architectural firm A M Kinney Associates will present working drawings for the Middletown High School vocational arts annex and preliminary cafeteria plans for Roosevelt Junior High. Superintendent Cromwell said the plans are far along and, if accepted, bids could be invited in early February. Cafeteria drawings are due about the same time. The Board of Education will meet at 7 30 p.m. at the high school.

A. M. Kinney Associates Middletown High School Roosevelt Junior High School Board of Education Howard Cromwell Roosevelt Cromwell

AEIF Seeks Legislation For SUB Funds To Aid Armco Workers

The Armco Employees In dependent Federation says about 88 600 dollars in supplementary unemployment benefits are held in escrow for Middletown Armco workers. Officials urge Ohio lawmakers to enact or interpret legal changes to allow SUB payments while furloughed workers are laid off. Windsor and Estes plan to press the matter with elected representatives and Governor-elect DiSalle.

Armco Middletown Ed Windsor Armco Employes Independent Federation Windsor AEIF Henderson Estes Edward H. Dell Dell SUB Michael V. DiSalle

Crash Kills Five on Arkansas Highway Bridge

Five Arkansans returning from a Colorado visit died when their car collided with a pickup on a bridge near Killed. Victims were Frank Zitzman and Jessie Zitzman, Sloan Rudy and Mary Rudy, and Lena O Bannon of Emboden. Virgil Heckathorn of Winfield Kansas survived and was hospitalized in Coffeeville in fair condition. Ice on the U S Highway 165 bridge is cited as a possible cause. The group had visited Bill Pitts in Colorado Springs.

Kan Colorado Here Frank Zitzman Jessie Sloan Rudy Mary Lena O'Bannon Zitzman Imboden Ark Virgil Heckathorn Winfield Coffeeville C. F. Gibbs U.S. Highway 165 Arkansans Zitzmans Bill Pitts Colorado Springs

Woman Denied Final Wish Amid Leukemia Tragedy

In St Louis Mrs June Walter a 22 year old mother of two learned three weeks ago she had leukemia. A plan arranged by the Military Air Transport Service would take her to England her native land to die there. She hemorrhaged Saturday night and died Sunday morning one day before departure.

ST. Louis, Mo June Walter England Military Air Transport Service

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Cincy Mason Thetown Hospital Sunbury Carl Johnson Reynolds Ave Dayton State Patrol Burns Civitan Amanda Garfield School Homer C. Weikel First National Bank Miami Prof Red Cross Wrights Senate Louis W. Hoelle Allison Ave Fairfield Township A.R. Maslar Butler County Board of Commissioners Ben S. van Gorden Gordon Augspurger Ross H Snyder Rieff Hoelle MHS Annex Armee Sai Estes Raymond C. Motley Middletown Federal Savings and Loan Association Mary E. Strodtbeck Sanitone Dry Cleaning Service Charles
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