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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
2
City Commission postponed Shafer Neibar underpass opening from February 13 to February 20 citing weather delaying concrete pours. City Manager Howard Kramer reported freezing temps hindered pouring and set times, with a seven day curing period. opening now hinges on precipitation and mild temperatures.
Three petitions filed in Butler County Common Pleas Court seek 115771.61 in damages for the deaths of Thomas Earl Ross, Lillie Ross, and Ruby Profitt in a June crash at Rt. 747 and Kyles Station Road. Herbert S. Oldham, administrator, represents the Ross estates against Rosamund Hime of West Middletown. Mrs. Hime was convicted of manslaughter and placed on probation. The suit seeks funds for the Ross sons aged 19, 16, and 2.
Golden Agers yesterday celebrated their second anniversary with a slide presentation by Alonzo Wilson about his year long trip through the East and South. Francis Carmody of the City Commission offered congratulations and pledged Parks and Recreation support. Walke of Armco Assa was honored as a co founder. club president Harry Gordon announced the role. The Red Cross hosted the program and refreshments in appreciation of the membership drive. A Hamilton trip to visit Senior Citizens Inc. is planned this month.
Betty Baldwin 20 and sister Wilma 23 at 2100 Stahlheber Road Hanover Township received leg cuts and body bruises after their eastbound car left the road and overturned. The auto was demolished. State patrol reported fourteen minor mishaps on slippery area highways investigated by Post 9 yesterday.
A chimney fire blamed on burning soot at 1537 Brown Ave. caused no damage last night. Firemen from Companies 1 and 3 responded to the 9 32 p m alarm. The residence is occupied by Kenneth MacLean and owned by Dan Corson.
Middletown Board of Education after a two hour meeting declines action on three Baltimore Street properties for sale near the high school site. The meeting adjourned without an offer as officials cite uncertain needs and the cost of potential purchases. Superintendent Blackford says a site may be needed while a survey is pending.
The Junior Achievement Open House concluded with applause from over 200 Achievers and about 250 visitors. M G McCall noted a Nashville visitor plans to start a JA in her hometown and called the event a definite success. Attendance surpassed last year by more than 50, with 14 companies expected to gain new interest in 1955's final four months. Final half year reports due soon. some Achievers may travel to Cincinnati for comparison with Trade Fair Open House exhibits at 2333 Gilbert Ave.
In mid-year Junior Achievement elections Wagonette Co retained its entire officer slate. Text Craft re elected its president and production manager. Wagonette officers serving second terms include Pat Viel president Maryann Dennis treasurer Shirley Velde secretary Judy Kent vice president Barbara Shockley sales manager Carol Rudd production manager and Nancy Stone personnel manager. Text Craft officers include Pat Phillips president Margie Downs treasurer Judy Sabo secretary David Ballard vice president Danny Dennis sales manager and Seburn Post production manager.
Seven youngsters were rushed to the emergency ward after ice and spills on sidewalks and in classrooms. Victims include Robert Wood Jr., Linda Howard, Carolyn Larson, David Gerber, Thomas Moore, David Pergram, Steven Rupp and others, with fractures, head injuries and cuts. A separate incident involved James Cochran burns at Mokry Tesmer Inc and Jeff Oakley toe injury at Raymond Bay Co.
A 50 year old Middletown woman Mrs Roy Wells was injured and treated at Middletown Hospital after being struck at Canal Street and Central Avenue by a truck driven by Joseph W Condon. Condon was cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian and no operator license. Total damage estimated at $600.
Ohio legislators may amend the Conservancy Act to authorize assessment bonds for the Miami Conservancy District subdistrict. The board seeks broader authority to levy charges for water supply, stream regulation, and conservation beyond mere water delivery. Progress on plans continues with final submissions expected mid summer and a Conservancy Court review in fall.
Samuel W. Russell III reports his father Samuel W. Russell Jr. missing since 2 p.m. Tuesday. The 57 year old man is 5 feet 10 inches tall, about 255 pounds with hazel eyes and gray brown hair. He wore a gray brown over coat brown hat and brown shoes.
Paramount for Thursday and Friday screens Athena at 1 15 4 10 7 05 and 100 pm Masterson of Kansas at 2 50 5 40 and 8 40 pm Strand presents Dr Jeky and Mr Hyde at 1 15 5 15 and 9 20 pm Woman's Face at 3 20 and 7 25 pm Friday Take the High Ground at 1 15 4 55 and 8 25 pm Lone Star at 3 05 6 40 and 10 05 pm.
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