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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1955

Page

3

Trial Likely For Voting Machines Here

Butler County officials weigh a trial of voting machines in about 40 precincts this fall without a bond issue. If voters approve, a $450,000 bond could be placed later. rental would be about $150 per machine with interest, creditable toward purchase. Machines unavailable in Hamilton due to proportional representation.

Butler County Board of Election Corwin Brosius Election Board Hamilton

Senator Seeks Prayer Room After Longview Visit

Ohio Senator Wilbur L. Shull visited Longview State Hospital in Cincinnati as part of a study on mental hospital needs. He proposed a bill to create a prayer and meditation room in the Statehouse linking the visit to the effort. He also toured Columbus State School and introduced a 40 million dollar rehabilitation bill for the institution.

Columbus Ohio Wilbur L. Shull Franklin Longview State Hospital Cincinnati Ohio Senate Ohio Statehouse Shull Longview Senate Columbus State School

Fish with cork lifebelt helps goldfish swim

Seven year old Ian Miller from Newcastle upon Tyne reports his pet goldfish Peter, who cannot swim, now moves around wearing a cork lifebelt. After slipping from his bowl and injuring its fins, Peter sank before the cork enabled it to stay on top and propel itself by tail flicks.

Newcastle - ON - Tyne England Ian Miller Peter Ian

Sheriff to extradite 65 year old in 34 year old case

West Virginia sheriff Thomas Boyd traveled to Stockton to escort Vincenzo Penino back to Brooke County for the fatal 34 year old shooting of Paul Lucia in Wellsburg. Penino, arrested in Lodi, is to waive extradition as the grand jury in Brooke County plans an indictment convening March 7.

Stockton Calif West Virginia Vincenzo Penino Brooke County Thomas Boyd Wellsburg W. Va Penino Paul Lucia Boyd Ralph Pryor Peniftio Lodi

Ancient Romans Played Marbles and Jackstones Like Modern Kids

Children in ancient Rome played marbles hopsketch and jackstones in forms similar to those used by today’s children, illustrating enduring play patterns across eras.

Rome

Severed Twin Reported Fine After Checkup

CHICAGO Rodney Dee Brodie, the surviving Siamese twin of Roger Lee, was released from the University of Illinois Research Hospital after a monthlong checkup and was reported in fine condition. At 34, he can walk unaided and converse. The historic 1952 separation left him with an open skull to be treated with a hard covering later.

Chicago Rodney Dee Brodie University of Illinois Research Hospital Royt Brodie Ferris Rodney Roger Lee Roger

Church Battle Songs Miss Battlefield

Dayton professor Calvin H. Reber Jr. urged editors and missionary educators at a National Council of Churches meeting to connect world mission to current world news. He warned of revolt among multitudes, races, and nations and urged clarity that God cares for people’s hungers.

Cincinnatia Calvin H. Reber Jr Dayton Ohio Union Theological Seminary Division of Christian Education National Council of Churches World News

Vital Statistics Births and Hospital Notes

Birth announcements list Mr. and Mrs. Robert Petry Jr. of Sherman Avenue for a girl. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ruhle of Franklin for a girl. Mr. and Mrs. John Fryman of Spencer Street for a boy. In out of town notes Mr. and Mrs. John Reinartz of Shaker Heights, Ohio welcome a girl. Several residents receive medical or surgical notices including Harriet Lowe, Henry Melton, Danny Compton, Frank Kurtz, Deborah Jones, Mrs. Addie Wilson, Joseph Marconi, Marcus Hunter, Addie Wilson, John Smythe, and Kenneth Copenhaver with their respective addresses.

Robert Petry Jr Sherman Ave Harold Ruhle Dayton-Oxford Rd Franklin John Fryman Spencer Sn Rt. 2 Harriet Lowe S. Main St Surgical Henry Melton Danny Compton Reginald Compton Fleming Rd Frank Kurtz Vanderveer St Chester Lewis Blue Ash Deborah Jones Arthur Jones Franklin St Clarence Rust the Alameda Joseph Marconi Joseph Marconi Sr Cleveland St Marcus Hunter Cecil Hunter Garfield St Addie Wilson Gideon Rd Jan Adams Charles Adams Sycamore St John Smythe YMCA Kenneth Copenhaver Crawford Copenhaver Germantown Rt. 1

Marriage Licenses for McClary and Ellis

Donald E. McClary 24 a paper worker and Geraldine Ellis 22 a office clerk both of Hamilton obtained a marriage license. The couple hails from Hamilton and filed the official papers together.

Donald E. McClary Geraldine Ellis Hamilton

Hospital News Notes Mention Mrs Harvey Gibson

In The Hospital Mrs Harvey Gibson of Burbank and Homer Lemley of Middletown are reported as patients. The brief item offers no further details on their conditions or hospital affiliations.

Harvey Gibson Burbank St Homer Lemley Middletown

Local Residents Named In Community Directory

Mrs. Arthur Freeman of Franklin. Linda Wise daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Wise of Sheffield Street. Mrs. Sarah Wilson of Garfield. James Wells of Illinois Avenue. Benjamin Puckett of Manchester Avenue. Richard Plummer of Middletown 1 Seb. Mrs. Nicholas McArdle of Monroe Street. Mrs. Kenneth Hall of Yankee Road. John Fuhr of Franklin. Carl Burdge son of Mr and Mrs Aaron Burdge of Trenton. Armand Bridger son of Mr and Mrs Solomon Bridger of S University Parkway.

Linda Wise Donald Wise Sheffield St Sarah Wilson Garfield James Wells Illinois Benjamin Puckett Manchester Richard Plummer Middletown Nicholas McArdle Monroe St Kenneth Hall Yankee Rd. John Fuhr Franklin Carl Burdge Aaron Burdge Trenton Armand Bridger Solomon Bridger S. Versity Pkwy

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