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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1956

Page

2

Parole Board Faces Petition After Holder Murder Verdict

Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission will receive and consider petitions on Richard Holder Jr. as supporters circulate a 15 000 signature drive urging no parole. The case stems from Holder's first degree murder conviction for the fatal shooting of his wife Eloise in Middletown. Judge Cramer and prosecutor Bosch sparred over public sentiment influencing parole.

Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Richard Holder Jr Middletown Kmolder State Reformatory Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer Eloise Parole Board Journal Today Percy Lowery Lowery Cramer Jackson Bosch Parole Commission London Bosch

NLRB Sets Hearing Date On UAW Petition at Woodall Plant

The National Labor Relations Board schedules a February 15 hearing at 10 a.m. in Middletown City Building auditorium on a UAW petition seeking an employee representation election for about 70 maintenance, production, and clerical workers at Franklin's Woodall Industries Inc. The UAW notes no current local representation at the plant, part of a nationwide Woodall operation. Results will be sent to NLRB in Washington for election date decision.

United Automoble Workers Aflcio Franklin Woodall Industries Inc Middletown National Labor Relations Board George Dick NLRB Cincinnati UAW George Wilkin Darton Woodall Washington, D. C

Missing Men Sought By Draft Board

The Selective Service Local Board No 10 seeks immediate information on 14 missing registrants from Butler County. Names include Jeff Davis Howard Fred Fletcher Freddie Mack Pummill Franklin Delano Jackson George Johnson Clayton Center Everett Allen Orbie Denzil Barnette James Robert Harding Charles Bruce Thle Neil Gene Fagin Gordon S Leeds and Donald Joseph Fisher with last known addresses in Middletown Trenton Hamilton Somerville and surrounding areas.

Butler Selective Service Legion Home Jeff Davis Howard Woodlawn Ave Fred Fletcher Yankee Rd Freddie Mack Pummill Grand Ave Franklin Delano Jackson Middletown George Johnson West Middletown Clayton Center Middltown William Frederick Draeger Everett Allen Trenton Orbie Denzil Barnette James Robert Harding Hamilton Charles Bruce Thle Neil Gene Fagin Gordon S. Leeds Donald Joseph Fisher Somerville

Rossi's Grocery robbed. juveniles steal $2.50 in coins

Police say Rossi's Grocery at 1401 Garfield St. was entered through a rear cellar window and about $2.50 in nickels and dimes was taken. Separate theft report: construction materials and ladders valued at $150 from Phillip Stacey's home project at 614 Highland St.

Rossi's Grocery Garfield St Phillip Stacey Highland St

Woman Beaten by Husband Hospitalized in Butler County

Edna Ogle, 31, of 1603 Manchester Ave., suffered a brain concussion and facial injuries from beatings by her common law husband Claude Potter, 31. Potter received a 30 day jail term for intoxication and faces further charges as police investigate three separate assaults during the weekend.

Middletown Middletown Hospital Edna Ogle Manchester Ave Claude Potter Butler County Potter

Men Sentenced After Charges Are Reduced

Two brothers Forrest Barrett and Sherman Barrett pleaded to reduced assault and battery charges after a shotgun blast shattered a patrolman’s window at 1029 Brough Ave. Forrest drew 90 days in the Cincinnati Workhouse and a $100 fine, while Sherman received three years probation and $175 restitution plus costs. The jury had deadlocked on shooting with intent to kill.

Hamilton Virgil Mann Brough Court of Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer Forrest Barrett Pascal Cincinnati Sherman Barrett Elmo Ave

Husband Sues For 875000 In Auto Death Of Wife

Stephen E. Settich filed a 875000 civil suit in Butler County Common Pleas Court against Leroy Mehl over the death of Mary Lucy Settich. He alleges Mehl’s neglect at the intersection caused a crash on Baltimore Street and Penfield Avenue on November 5. Mrs Settich was killed when the other car struck hers and overturned.

Butler County Common Pleas Court Leroy Mehl West Middletown Penfield Avenue Settich Mehl Lettich

Pellet damage hits Norris Music House window

A pellet pierced a window at Norris Music House at 1216 1st Ave causing about 150 dollars in damage, police learned last night. Officers found a BB gun hole in John Zalock's front window after a 1100 Madison St call yesterday. Police arrested 27 year old Boyd Smith at his home on assault and battery and resisting arrest charges. he was treated at Middletown Hospital for a wrist puncture and released.

Norris Music House 1St Ave Madison St John Zalock Boyd Smith Clayton Sta Smith Middletown Hospital

Coral Sea Battle Marks First All-Aircraft Damage History

The Coral Sea clash stands as the first naval engagement where all damage came from aircraft alone, marking a historic shift in carrier warfare and aerial combat priority.

Coral Sea

Dillon Files Petitions in State Legislature Race

Middletown attorney David F. Dillon 31 will file petitions for the Democratic nomination for state representative. Other candidates include Harry Ty Wilks Marvin Cline and Jack Thomas. The winner will represent Butler Brown Warren and Clermont counties. Dillon also plans a petition for First Ward central committeeman.

David F Pat) Dillon Middletown Dillon Harry Ty Wilks Marvin Cline Hamilton Jack Thomas Marine Corps Guadalcanal Tytug Ave Julia A. Dillon Panama Avenue Di'lon First Ward Democratic Club Young Democrats For Stevenson Holy Trinitychool Miami University University of Cincinnati Law School Edward H. Dell Dell Wiliam Beckett Beckett Butler County Republican Committee Butler Brown Warren Clermont

Tuesday meetings listed for multiple local groups

South Middletown Fire Department meets 6 30 p m 1108 Forrer St North Middletown Fire Association 7 p m North Middletown Fire House Mayfield Fire Department 7 50 p m Sheffield Street Fire House Lemon Township Board of Trustees 7 30 p m township hall Mayfield PTO 7 30 p m auditorium Battery A 180 AAA Gun Battery 7 45 p m Armory FOE 8 p m hall SPEBSQSA 8 p m Legion Unity Council 241 D of A 8 p m IOOF Hall Holy Trinity PTA 8 p m Assembly room Sportsmen s Club trustees 8 p m club Golden Age Club 1 50 p m Civic Association Knights of St John 7 p m church basement National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry 7 30 p m Armory Franklin FOE Auxiliary officers 7 30 p m membership 8 p m FOP 8 p m Police Pistol Range

South Middletown Fire Department Forrer North Middletown Fire Assn North Middletown Mayfield Fire Department Sheffield Street Lemon Township Board of Trustees Mayfield Pto FOE Spebsqsa Legion Unity Council D of A IOOF Holy Trinity Pta Sportsmen's Club Trustees Golden Age Club Civic Association Knights of St. John National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry Franklin Foe

Voters Likely To Decide Parking Meter Issue In Germantown

Germantown residents probably will vote in November on a proposal to install meters in the business district. Mayor Donald Moyer and the council instructed Solicitor Harriett Wetta to petition the Montgomery County election board to place the measure on the ballot. The Chamber of Commerce supports the plan, as it did last year, and village officials favor letting residents decide.

Germantown Donald Moyer Harriett Wetta Montgomery County Election Board Chamber of Commerce

Village approves new police and street department salary plan

A resolution was introduced to set new pay and vacation rules for village police and street department staff. The police chief would earn 4000 dollars annually and the assistant chief 3800 dollars, with two year officers among those affected.

Snelling Boy Struck By Car In Middletown

A 10 year old Middletown boy named Mike Snelling was slightly injured after being struck by a car at Crawford Street and Logan Avenue at 9 28 p m yesterday. He received treatment at Middletown Hospital for abrasions on both knees a nose cut and an injury to his right hand. The auto was driven north by Roscoe Frazier 42 of 1505 Manchester Ave. Frazier was not held. A second incident on Clinton Street and Vail Avenue at 4 35 p m involved vehicles driven by Steve Lazaron 60 of 1813 Sherman Ave and Ira Scott 36 of 2100 Bryant St, with damages totaling 275.

Middletown Crawford Street Logan Avenue Middletown Hospital Mike Snelling Claude Snelling Grand Ave Roscoe Frazier Manchester Ave Frazier Sherman Ave Ira Scott Bryant St Clinton Street Vail Avenue

Ben Youssef Arrives in Tripoli for Political Asylum

Salah ben Youssef, exiled former leader of Tunisia's Neo Destour party, has reached Tripoli to seek political asylum.

Ben Youssef Tripoli Libya Salah Ben Youssef Neo-Destour

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