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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1952
Page
2
Two people were injured in crashes on busy highways near Middletown as state patrol noted a storm of activity over the weekend. Officers cited, warned, and made numerous arrests while detailing incidents on routes 4 25 73 Coles Rd and local roads.
Mrs Margaret A Anderson 78 of 2902 Grand Ave died at 6:15 p m Sunday at Middletown Hospital after two weeks hospitalization and six months ill health Born in New York City she moved to this city in 1950 She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star widow of Charles B Anderson Surviving a daughter Mrs James Fasany a son Maj Robert Anderson one brother John Joss and three grandchildren Funeral arrangements by McCoy Leffier will ship the body to New York for services at 8 p m Tuesday at Thomas C Bible Funeral Home West Chester Ave New York Interment in St Peters Cemetery Bronx Wednesday.
Mrs Ada Rice Roberts 76 died Sunday at St Elizabeth Hospital Dayton. Funeral services at Kramer Funeral Home 2 p.m. Wednesday with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Lewisburg. Survivors include daughter Mrs Joseph Singer Middletown and three other daughters plus three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Herbert Ridinger of Dixie Highway Miamisburg Route 3 died suddenly at 6 30 pm Sunday. Heart attack listed as cause by the Montgomery County coroner. Survived by mother Elizabeth Ridinger of Franklin two brothers Herbert Jr and Charles two sisters Marjorie Ridinger and Dorothy Mae Powell all of Indianapolis. Funeral set for 2 pm Wednesday at Robert Faton Funeral Home with Rev. William J. Hannum officiating burial in Hillgrove Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Fonce Marts 72 retired farmer of Jacksonburg dies. Funeral services scheduled for 2 pm Tuesday at McCoy Leffier Funeral Home with Rev. Loyd Davis of Jacksonburg United Brethren Church officiating. Burial at Elk Creek Cemetery. Visitation today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Frank Gremling 84 will be held Tuesday at St. Peter's Catholic Church Toledo with burial there. He died Saturday night at his daughter's home in Oxford after a three month illness. A native of Ottevile Ohio he lived in Miami Florida 15 years and summers in Oxford. He was a Nickel Plate Railroad conductor for 50 years before retirement. Survivors include his widow Zula two daughters Mrs Manrod and Mrs Georgia Rahrig both of Miami Florida two sons Charles of
Weather notes vary across Middletown with no extreme changes expected. Tonight turns colder with a low in the upper 20s, Tuesday becomes cloudy with moderation forecast, and prior reports show a day of fluctuating temperatures from 31 to 64 with brisk winds and light snow flurries in the north.
Police Chief Joseph Blackmore announced new parking restrictions on the east side of Sutphin Street between Central and Manchester Avenues. Signs already placed on Garden Street south side between Verity Parkway and Pine Street. further streets to be restricted include Baltimore Street sections and Moore Street, with planned through-street changes at Moore except for Woodlawn Grand and First Avenues.
Over the weekend police investigated three accidents at Verity Park and Hanover Street with two at the same spot. Elmer South 17 suffered a cheek cut in a late Saturday crash involving a car driven by John Wells 19 and another car driven by William Crawford 19. A third incident nearby saw Frederick Banker 27 slowed to pass wrecked vehicles when another car, bearing Marion Spencer 1627 Smith Ave, sideswiped Banker’s car causing modest damage. Andrew Lane 66 of 320 Washington St Dayton faced a charge for driving under the influence after his car struck a parked car on Ninth Ave, causing damage to the parked vehicle owned by Clem Reed Faulkner 810 Ninth Ave and to Lane’s car.
Sgt Luther Gregory announced Middletown men enlisted in the Army for Fort Meade Maryland: Joseph Snelling Evert Lewis Joseph McGee. Air Force recruits sent to Lackland Air Base San Antonio: Wayne Shephard and John Moore Jr. Navy reports Thomas Cornelle and George Gentry enlisted as seamen recruits for four years and minority term respectively. sent to Naval Training Center San Diego. Upon training completion they will be assigned to a ship or station.
Toledo and Arnold of Lansing Mich. eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Clem Slack 69 of College Corner and former Union County sheriff from 1932 to 1936 died Saturday after a lengthy illness. Services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home College Corner with burial in College Corner Cemetery. Survivors include widow Rachel four daughters Naomi Hamilton Helen Kelly Carolyn Thesken Nina Hammerle a son Forest Pendleton one brother and nine grandchildren.
James Wilkinson aged 76 of 205 Main Street died Saturday with services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Colligan Funeral Home. Bentley Hopper age 16 of 1470 Parrish Avenue was killed in a train car collision near Lebanon and will have services at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Webb Funeral Home.
Terrington Eng Sir Alfred George Lascelles aged 94 former chief justice of Ceylon MIAMI Fla Thomas R Shipp 76 former public relations man Born Morristown Ind PITTSBURGH F C Biggert Jr 73 board chairman United Engineering and Foundry Co pioneer in continuous strip mills for steel NEW YORK William Howard Taft nephew and namesake of former president and cousin of Sen Robert A Taft NEW YORK Lincoln Cromwell 86 former president and board member of a textile banking firm DETROIT John F Kelly 68 traffic division executive Western Union Telegraph Co former press telegrapher
N J Lawler general manager of The Journal will address the Men’s Club Tuesday night at the First Methodist Church. The 15th annual address reviews 1951 and forecasts 1952. Reservations for the 6 15 dinner are available by phoning the church office. Explorer Scouts of Troop 54 will perform a skit for Boy Scout Week.
Civic Association headquarters in Middletown shows a packed schedule for Junior Achievement. Today marks the mid year audit treasurer books deadline under Robert J. McDade. Friday deadlines follow for seniors applying for JA scholarships, and for companies to submit profit and loss sheets, product samples, and National Industry Award Contest entries. Local firms submit wood metal food plastic chemical novelty and arts and decoration goods for the annual competition.
Virginius P. Hall, director of the Cincinnati Historical and Philosophical Society, speaks at the Butler County Historical Society meeting in Hamilton on Monday at 8 p.m. in the museum, 327 North Second St. The talk, titled Old Books, focuses on works tied to the Miami Valley and Ohio Valley. All are invited.
Jack Puckett aged 21 of 604 Malvern Street remains in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after a Friday night crash on Ohio Route 122 at West Middletown. He suffered possible skull fracture several rib fractures and internal injuries when his car hit a tree after losing control.
The Salvation Army of Middletown filed a petition in Common Pleas Court seeking authority to sell real estate on Verity Parkway. An offer of 7500 dollars was received from Louise Hughes of West Middletown Route 1, per the petition filed via Holland French, vice president.
Elmer Webster, 39, of 1910 Dexter Ave., was arrested by detectives yesterday on a desertion charge from the Army at Camp Lee, Va., dating back more than six years.
Warren County Bears Club conducted a fox drive near the Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon. Fifteen foxes escaped despite hunter injuries, blamed on excitement. Hunters plan return next Saturday at 9 a.m. with shotguns and dogs allowed. Bounty proceeds benefit the Bible Church of God in Lebanon.
The Ohio Board of Liquor Control rejected the reissuance for Mary Boyd doing business as the King Pin at 27 South Clinton St. The chief said premises lack restroom facilities and ventilation in one bath. The application fee was returned and an appeal to be filed within 30 days.
Glenn Risner, 45, of 2207 Hill Ave, was released on bond to appear in Municipal Court today on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a Clinton St and Vail Ave arrest. William Handy, 59, of 715 Granada St, charged with physical control while intoxicated, arrested at Sixth Ave and Maple St yesterday. Walter Moon, 20, of 1326 Garfield St, arrested on Eighth Ave for disorderly conduct.
Sunday afternoon cheer up services were conducted at the Butler County Jail for inmates. Sponsored by Mrs. Bertha Perkins, the event recurs on the second Sunday of each month. The Rev. S. G. Spencer spoke, with participants including Mrs. William Myers, Lester Newcomb, and Eunice and Constance Perkins.
Patrolman James Hoskins reports his service revolver stolen from his home last week. The weapon was recovered behind a billboard. Hoskins signed a warrant yesterday charging 19 year old Azer Andrew Benson with the theft. Benson reportedly confessed.
A four engined Pan American World Airways Constellation with 51 aboard made a safe emergency landing at Idlewild Airport after engine trouble forced a return trip to Puerto Rico.
A 15-year-old youth, released from jail Friday, admitted taking at least three automobiles over the weekend, including a car owned by a police officer. He described stealing from a Woodlawn Ave. garage, a Trenton car, and a City Building vehicle, then cruising to Dayton before abandoning the last car. The city jail swelled to 26 inmates as other juveniles faced investigations.
In Hamilton a Foley Radio and Electric Service safe on st Erie Highway was stolen with a firm truck. Thieves tried to crack the safe with torch and sledge, rolled the 300 pound safe to a garage on casters, then loaded it and fled. Loot totaled 1750 dollars, including two blank payroll check books from First National Bank and Trust Company. Police report the pickup truck license 3C016.
The Pokey Griffith District roundtable of Mount Builders Area Council Boy Scouts meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in First Presbyterian Church. Don Garrett announces Cub Pack Two hosts. Topics: Jungle Tales for Cub Scout leaders, Outdoor Living for Boy Scout leaders, Vocational Exploration for Explorer leaders.
Safety Director Paul Wilson says the Board of Control will hear a traffic division recommendation on opening and closing street surfaces in Middletown. The 4 PM meeting will be held in the Civic Association library, with possible floor items from members.
Butler County Probate Court settled two auto injury claims involving children. Willis Brewer, 6, split with A C J Tansan and the 17 Taxi Company for 1200 dollars after a taxi door opened on Manchester Ave. and he fell, injuring his head. Joel, 3, settled for 499 dollars against W A Harrison, Ednad Harrison and W T Harrison Insurance Agency for injuries from a May 20 traffic accident at First Ave. and Broad St.
Paramount shows Sailor Beware on Monday and Tuesday at 1 15, 3 20, 5 30, 7 40 and 9 50 p m. Strand offers Tarzan Triumphs at 1 15, 3 55, 6 35 and 9 10 p m and Tarzan Desert Mystery at 2 40, 5 20, 8 00 and 10 25 p m.
Butler County Democrats say they will not block the Republican Executive Committee’s move to oust Fred Stitsinger of Hamilton as clerk of the Board of Elections. The board, with two members from each party, could tie the vote to name a new clerk, sending the matter to Secretary of State Ted Brown. Corwin Brosius is named by Republicans for the post. Stitsinger has served nearly 20 years. the part time job pays about 305 dollars monthly, potentially rising to 400.
The Rev. E. H. Hammon and Mrs. Hammon suffered only bumps and bruises when their car overturned on Airway Road in Dayton while en route to Westerville to fetch their children for the funeral of Mr. Hammon’s father Edward P. Hammon. They recovered in a borrowed car and Mrs. Hammon returned home.
State treasurer Roger W. Tracy reported prepaid tax stamp sales in Butler County totaled 39 742 73 for the week ending January 26. Preble and Warren counties reported 4 726 25 and 4 978 38 respectively. Ohio's 88 counties overall sold 2 233 627 93, about 200 000 less than last year’s same week.
A special meeting of the Leaders' Club nominating committee of the Middletown Council of Girl Scouts is called for 9 30 a m Wednesday in the Civic Association by Mrs Michael Hydler chairwoman. The group will begin preparing a slate of nominees for the June election of Leaders' Club officers, per Mrs Dorothy Davison Council assistant.
Two accident victims from near Middletown were treated in the Middletown Hospital emergency room last night. Janet Gillen, 16, of Gratis, had fractured ribs from a Saturday Eaton crash and was released. Ardel Patrick, 22, of Middletown Route 2, sustained chest contusions from an 8:45 p.m. crash yesterday in Miamisburg on Route 25.
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