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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1956

Page

2

Youth Dies In Crash West Of Here Cincinnatian 16 Killed

A 16 year old Cincinnati youth died when his car overturned on Rt 503 near the Butler County line. Five other passengers were injured. a 14 year old girl was admitted to Middletown Hospital with possible fracture. The mishap followed by a second two car collision on U S 25 and Yankee Road caused minor injuries to several teens. All injured were treated and released at Middletown Hospital.

Cincinnati West Elkton Middletown Robert Coy Hall Vernon Place Butler County Rt. 503 Preble County Hall Vandalee Vaught Reading Rd Middletown Hospital Vaught Barbara Matthews Delilah Matthews Thomas Mathews Moore Zimmerman Funeral Home U.S. 25 Yankee Road Charles Johnson Franklin Rt. 1 William Cassidy Fairmount Ave Cassidy Ted Williams Dixie Hwy Charles Williams Harold McQueen Windsor Rd Julia R. Smith

Garage Worker Suffers Lacerations At Middletown Hospital

A Chapple Buick employee was treated for a lacerated left forearm with five stitches at Middletown Hospital. Harold Tets, 44, of 3132 Mohawk Street, received five stitches and was discharged. Eugene Moore, 25, of Trenton Route 1, sustained a lacerated right ear and left eyebrow after a fall on Clinton Street, needing eight stitches before release.

Buick Middletown Hospital Harold Tets Mohawk St Eugene Moore Trenton Rt. 1 Clinton Street

Vital Statistics Babies Born to Area Families

Listing of births with parents and addresses shows seven girls and three boys born yesterday, one boy and one girl due today. Names include Waldron, Kessler, Hatfield, Stacy, Singleton, Frisby, Baker, Blickensderfer, and Wilson Jr. in multiple Franklin and Germantown routes and streets.

Henry Waldron Philadelphia Ave Glen Kessler Franklin Willis Hatfield Franklin Rt James Stacy Hughes St Earl Singleton Germantown Donald Frisby Garden Ave Nelson Baker Illinois Ave Robert Blickensderfer Dix Rd

Local Residents Named in Separate Notices

Raymond Carter 40 of Frigidiare Employe 608 Waite St and Ruby Hazel Adams 39 a waitress 1100 Hughes St are listed. Thomas Gerald Green 23 Marine Corps Akron and Janet McCune 21 Oxford appear in another entry. Robert Joseph Boone 26 engineer 2012 Winton St and Mary Jane Loyola 24 clerk typist 1817 Carroll Ave are named in a third item.

Raymond Carter Frigidiare Waite St Ruby Hazel Adams Hughes St Thomas Gerald Green Marine Corps Akron Janet McCune Oxford Robert Joseph Boone Winton St Mary Jane Loyola Carroll Ave

Obituaries and Social Notices From Local Residents

A list of residents and relatives including Mrs. Robert McCandless, Rev. Robert Mizell, Richard Egan, Joseph Achberger, Miss Jeanette Bell, Robin Jean Burns, Mrs. Earl Collins, Mrs. Ralph Tinch, Thomas Aldridge, Verlin Haynes, Donald Roell, Simon Sickle, Mrs. George Sticklen, Benjamin Tewell, Miss Ola Tolliver, and Mrs. Orville Whitaker associated with Grand Ave, Keays Ave, Germantown, Bellemonte St, Brown Ave, Franklin, Trenton, Wilbraham Rd, West Middletown, and Jefferson Rd.

Robert McCandless Grand Ave Robert Mizell Keays Ave Richard Egan Germantown Joseph Achberger Bellemonte St Jeanette Bell Brown Ave Robin Jean Burns Robert Burns Franklin Earl Collins Finley St Ralph Tinch Thomas Aldridge Sycamore St William Hale Sherman Ave Verlin Haynes Trenton Frank Nemckc Wilbraham Donald Roell Edwin Roell Simon Sickle Woodlawn George Sticklen West Middletown Benjamin Tewell Ola Tolliver Curtis St Orville Whitaker Lefferson Rd

Warren Jury Indicts 8 in Warren County Court

Warren County grand jurors returned eight indictments in Common Pleas Court after hearing 14 cases in a two day session. Five indictments were secret. three targeted Louis White neglect of children Robert Fair burglary in an uninhabited building and William D Howard carnal knowledge of a female under 16. The jury also continued Everett Corliss non-support and Thomas Cooke issuing a check with insufficient funds. They urged constant enforcement of alcohol laws to prevent juvenile drinking.

Lebanon Warren County Common Pleas Court Marvin E. Young Louis White Robert Fair William D. Howard Everett Corliss Thomas Cooke

Movie Schedule at Theaters This Saturday

Paramount shows Music Land at 3 14, 6 12 and 9 10 p m Lone Ranger at 1 30 4 28 7 26 and 10 19 p m Strand offers I Died a Thousand Times at 1 15 5 35 and 9 45 p m Run For Cover at 3 55 and 8 15 p m Colonial presents Lieutenant Wore Skirts at 1 50 3 45 5 45 7 45 and 9 35 p m Dixie Cruise In screens City of Shadows at 7 20 and 11 15 p m Double Jeopardy at 8 45 p m In a Paddeed Cell at 10 00 p m

Dixie Cruise

Man Hunted In Theft Ring Jailed In Kentucky

A fourth man tied to Middletown safe burglaries has been arrested in Kentucky and held in Rowan County jail. Robert Oscar Ingram, 24, of Middletown, refuses extradition. Suspects include Paul Duncan, 29, Roy Cremeans, 28, and a 17 year old. Two burglaries yielded about 4700 dollars.

Middletown Kentucky Robert Oscar Ingram 4Th Ave Rowan County Morehead Ingram Crawford St Borden Co N. Main St Thomson Radio TV Tytus Ave Paul Duncan Roy N. Cremeans Dayton Duncan Franklin Cremeans

Obituary for Fidel Brown 94 German-born Sorg Paper retiree

Fidel Brown 94 a native of Germany and former Sorg Paper Co employee died recently. Funeral service set for Monday at McCoy-Leffiter Funeral Home with burial in Middletown Cemetery. Calling hours scheduled 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

Fidel Brown Winton St McCoy-Leffiter H. C. Grunewald Middletown Mr. Brown Germany The Sorg Paper Co

Funeral services for Mrs Florence Shields in Chillicothe

Mrs Florence B Shields 78 of 1949 Central Ave died yesterday at Westhaven Rest Home Hamilton. A Chillicothe native she lived in Middletown 16 years and was a member of First Christian Church. Survived by son Howard Chillicothe. Services 2 p m Monday Root Funeral Home Chillicothe with burial Green lawn Cemetery. Visitation tomorrow afternoon and evening. Local arrangements by McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Florence B. Shields Central Ave Westhaven Hamilton

Lebanon man 74 dies of heart attack at Mason home

Everett Aylstock longtime Warren County American Legion band director dies unexpectedly at his Mason residence from a heart attack. He worked at Auto-Lite in Lockland, served in World War I, and led bands in this region and beyond. Survived by wife Ethel a son Charles Mason a daughter Louise Robinett of Mason and step-daughter Lorene Ettel Dayton. Funeral Monday Gallimore Funeral Home Mason burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Viewing after 3 p.m.

Lebanon Everett Aylstock Warren County American Legion Mason Aylstock Auto-Lite Lockland Ethel Charles Louise Robinett Lorene Ettel Dayton Gallimore Funeral Home Rose Hill Cemetery

Frankin Clar ence Bell 66 served fire dept and local worker

Franklin services for Clarence Bell 66 who died yesterday at his daughter’s home will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Anglesby Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Light and burial in Woodhill Cemetery. The Franklin American Legion Post will conduct military rites. He served 25 years with the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department and formerly worked for the Franklin Board & Paper Co. Surviving are his daughter Mrs Shinkle a brother John Bell of Dayton two sisters Mrs Cora Sandlin of Franklin and Mrs Opal Baker of Dayton a step-brother Harold Harris of Middletown and two step-sisters Mrs Helen Back of Middletown and Mrs Mary Enyart of Dayton.

Franklin Clarence Buzzy) Bell Charles Shinkle High St Anglesby Donald Light Woodhill Cemetery Franklin American Legion Post Bell Franklin Volunteer Fire Department Franklin Board & Paper Co Shinkle Arother John Bell Dayton Cora Sandlin Opal Baker Harold Harris Middletown Helen Back Mary Enyart

Raymond S. Sheard Funeral Service Details

Raymond S. Sheard, age 76 of 1616 Pleasant Ave, will have services at 2 p.m. Monday at Zettler Funeral Home.

Raymond S. Sheard Pleasant Ave Zettler Funeral Home

Mrs Speyer 83 Pulitzer poet and former violinist dies

New York obituary notes the death of Leonora Speyer aged 83 a Pulitzer prize winning poet and former concert violinist who led the Poetry Society of America for many years and taught poetry at Columbia University.

New York Leonora Speyer Poetry Society of America Columbia University

Optimists Hear hockey players from Cincinnati Mohawks

Two Cincinnati Mohawks forwards Duke Edmundson and Reggie Grigg spoke at the Middletown Optimist Club. They showed films and explained game fundamentals and equipment and penalties. Lt. Gov. Q R Reeder noted the club ranks fifth among 1100 Optimist International clubs for achievement points.

Cincinnati Mohawks Middletown Optimist Club Duke Edmundson Reggie Grigg Cincinnati Q. R. Reeder Optimist International

Hubcap theft and assault arrest reported in city brief

Eddie Geran reported two hubcaps valued at 30 dollars stolen from his car parked at Curtis Street and 1st Avenue. Gail Whitt Williams 20 Norwood was arrested on assault and battery charges at Clinton Street and Central Avenue on a warrant signed by Lucetta Hood.

Eddie Geran N. Sutphin Sr Curtis Street 1St Avenue Gail Whitt Williams Norwood Clinton Street Central Avenue Lucetta Hood

Methodist Dinner to Cover Estate Planning Now

Joe Ayers will speak on estate planning at the Methodist Men's Club dinner meeting at the church Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. The topic is Estate Planning Now Legal.

Joe Ayers Methodist Men’s Club

Divorce action filed in Butler County Common Pleas Court

Linville Lewis seeks a divorce from Janice Lewis on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The case No 74026 names Clyde McGuire as minor’s father. he must answer by February 18 1956. Clerk Joseph T. Kiep and attorney Norman G. Grevey represent the parties. Jan 7 14-21-28 Feb 4-11. Public hearing notice upcoming zoning appeal for 2425 Hill Avenue with a building addition plan denied for insufficient side yard width.

Janice Lewis Clyde McGuire Grassy Creek Kentucky Linville Lewis The Common Pleas Co Butler County Ohio Joseph T. Kiep Norman G. Grevey Casper Public Hearing Board OF Zoning Appeals Irving Dorothy Wise Hill Avenue

Armco Steel announces executive changes in advertising

H V Mercer is retiring after a 40 year Armco career as advertising manager. Rae K Leedom becomes advertising manager following Mercer 1956 retirement. Edgar S Schellenbach promoted to supervisor of copy for both Armco and Armco Drainage. Schellenbach joined Armco in 1934 and is a University of Cincinnati alumnus.

Armco Steel Corp R. A. Dadisman Armco H. V. Mercer Mercer Rae K. Leedom Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc Leedom Ohio State Univer Edgar S. Schellenbach Armco Steel Armco Drainage Schellenbach The University of Cincinnati

Trenton Driver Cited In Crash

A 19 year old Trenton driver was charged with failure to yield right of way after a collision at the alley Grand Avenue intersection. Damages to both cars were about 250 dollars. Other minor crashes reported include several vehicles and one bus with damage under 100 dollars.

Trenton Grand Avenue Randolph Potter 1St St Denver Cook Denver St

Divorce petition filed in Butler County Ohio case No 74089

Mary Frances Henry and Ollie Mason Henry appear in the Butler County Common Pleas Court on January 16 1936 with a divorce petition for gross neglect of duty. Respondent must answer by March 24 1954 or the petition may be granted. Also referenced are proceedings involving Arm co Steel Corp and a temporary parking lot permit at 128 N Broad Street.

Mary Frances Henry Ollie Mason Henry Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio Joseph T. Kifp Norman G. Grevey H. O. Finkelman Fred Ross Board OF Zoning Appeals Paul D. Galeese Armco Steel Corporation Broad Street

Eleven-year-old given suspended term for gas theft

A 14-year-old Middletown boy received a suspended sentence to Boys Industrial School in Lancaster for gas theft in juvenile court. He was one of two youths reportedly caught by James Johnson, owner of Johnson's Service Station in Mayfield, stealing gasoline. The boy's older brother, 18, was fined and jailed by Squire Lammie Bailey on February 2 for petit larceny involving about $30 in gas and tools.

Middletown Industrial School Lancaster James Johnson Johnson Mayfield Squire Lammie Bailey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Here Cincinnatian Inman Funeral Home Somerville Service B. L. Dawson & CO Howard Sears Lord Kenneth Wells Grace Baptist Church Wilbraham & Wilmore Billy Graham Truth Tabernacle Verity Pkwy Bibbs N. J. Bibbs New Castle, Indiana Indiana State George Bibbs W. N. Hidelbough Truth Tabernacle Choir Warren Paramount Ath Florence Shields Clarence Bell Associated Press Wierdett Ee US Seedom Sity Courtney Stephens Chalmer Elam Middletown Rt. 2 Verity & Broad Union Sanitary, Inc Upper Arlington Federal Savings & Loan Assn Savings & Loan Bldg Cappel’s
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