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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1954

Page

2

Bindley Wins Silver Beaver at Franklin Scout Dinner

Bindley, of 131 Miami St in Franklin, received the Silver Beaver award at the Mound Builders Area Council dinner. Joseph A. Brunton Jr. of the national Boy Scouts presented the honor. Bindley, active 20 years, serves as council VP and is a national council representative with Middletown and Warren County troops.

Heinie) Bindley Miami St Franklin Boy Scouts’ Mound Builders Area Council Joseph A. Brunton Jr Boy Scouts of America Brunton New York Bindley Middletown Warren County E. H. Bindley Joseph Brunton Jr Boy Scouts

Cincinnati payroll tax to affect few locals

P F Johnson, manager of the Ohio State Employment Service, estimated that under 200 Leetonians would be hit by Cincinnati pay roll tax. Most workers in the area are at General Electric's Evendale plant, outside city limits, so not taxed. About 1000 Hamiltonians will pay, including city workers and those employed in Hamilton by Cincinnati firms. Tax runs April 1 to October 31 at one percent of gross income via weekly deductions.

P. F. Johnson Ohio State Employment Service Cincinnati General Electric Evendale Hamilton Oses

Royalty Awaits Achievers Vote Tomorrow Night

Junior Achievers attend the Civic Association Valentine Dance with a 9 30 vote window to pick prince and princess from three boys and three girls secret ballots this week. Names revealed at the dance during intermission. Committee led by Maryann Dennis with members Law son Alder Howard Faye Howard Dennis Masen Mc Conaughey. Music by Gene and his Rhythm Youngsters from 8 30 to 12.

The Civic Association Uring Maryann Dennis W. P. Lawson Douge Alder Gene Howard Sandy Faye Pat Howard Gene Dennis Jim Masen Lois McConaughey Gene Rhythm Youngers

Missionary to Speak at Church on Moore Street

Missionary Harlan Brooks from India will address the Church of the Brethren at Moore Street and Grand Avenue Wednesday February 17 at 7 30 p m A social hour will follow the service.

Harlan Brooks India Church of the Brethren Moore Street Grand Avenue

Auto Train Crash Kills Man at Unlighted Crossing

A Hamilton area resident, Bes tal Farmer, 62, was killed when his auto collided with a B&O passenger train on Crescentville Road near the Hamilton Butler line. Five others in the car were injured, including Farmer’s wife Oza, 52, with a possible skull fracture. Victims were taken to General Hospital Cincinnati and Mercy Hospital Hamilton. Authorities called the crossing dangerous with no signals and limited track view. The train crew included engineer J.A. Smiley of Wyoming and conductor S. E. Meyers of Lima. The exact county of the crash remained undetermined.

Hamilton Area B&o Crescentville Road Ohio General Hospital Cincinnati Bestal Farmer Port Union’ Rd Farmer Oza Mercy Hospital Hamilton Gordon Farmer Genviene Ferris Cherry St Blue Ash Ferris Linda Kathryn Linda Ferris Butler County Hamilton County

Purse Snatcher Detained After Downtown Slugger Episode

An 11:10 p.m. purse snatching on 1st Avenue led Officer Clarence Lawson to a youth who fled with a woman's bag. Mrs. Hasselback, 62, was knocked to the pavement and suffered abrasions. the suspect, found with brass knuckles, was taken to police HQ and released to his father. The youth helped police later in a Standt jewelry store burglary case and had prior chase-and-capture history with officers.

Middletown 1St Avenue Ist Avenue Main Street Clarence Lawson John Hasselback Lopane Ave West Alley Lawson Joseph Bibbs Dayton Standt Central Ave

Freedom Scrolls Circulated For 16000 Names Here

Freedom Scrolls supporting Radio Free Europe behind the iron curtain are circulated in Middletown schools and industries. County chair J. D. Sawyer and city chair George Kuehnle seek 16,000 signatures in support and funding for the program. Similar drives run in Hamilton, Oxford and day Lincoln's Birthday and a February 22 Washington's Birthday. Contributions are voluntary and sent to Sawyer & Son Realty Co.

Radio Free Europe J. D. Sawyer George Kuehnle National Campaign Middletown Hamilton Oxford Lincoln Washington J. D. Es Sawyer & Son Realty Co

Griffith Film Is Next At Oxford

Oxford will present the 1922 D. W. Griffith melodrama Orphans of the Storm as the next entry in its Film in America series. The film stars Lillian and Dorothy Gish with Joseph Schildkraut and Monte Blue. The seven program series runs Sundays at 2 30 in the Leonard Theater on campus starting April 18.

Oxford Western College America D. W. Griffith Lillian Gish Dorothy Joseph Schildkraut Monte Blue Leonard Theater

Hi Y Dances Canceled by YMCA Leaders

Hi Y dances scheduled for tonight and next Friday at the YMCA have been canceled announced by Harry ter Braak work secretary. The next dance will be held on Friday February 26.

YMCA Harry Ter Braak

School Board Considers 600000 Borrowing to Meet Expenses

The Board of Education may borrow 300000 as a cash shortage hits salaries and operations through March and April. Clerk Hugh Butler blamed slow county auditor processing and December tax collections delayed until April or May. Attorney H O Finkelman questioned salary schedule credits for Miss Mary Ann Brehany and whether contract and pay terms tie to the schedule. Superintendent Earle R Seidner urged lobbying state lawmakers while Butler called the situation a crying shame as a 300000 loan is authorized if needed.

Board of Education Hugh Butler Butler H. O. Finkelman Mary Ann Brehany Miss Brehany Earle R. Seidner

Robinette Released Under Bond After Raid

Dennis M. Robinette, owner of Denny's Place south of Darr town, was released on 1500 dollar bond after arrest stemming from a raid last Saturday. He may stay in Liberty until a Monday hearing at 1 30 p m. State Liquor Control cited broken glasses and beverages found at the tavern and nearby creek bed. County Prosecutor Jackson Bosch had padlocked the tavern over a year ago as a public nuisance with possible fines or jail if violated.

Dennis M. Robinette Denny's Place Darrtown Ada Hart Engle’s Corner Robinsete Liberty State Department of Liquor Control Robinette’s Jackson Bosch Bosch

School Board Considers Court Action Over Miss Brehany Case

Finkelman told members a court confrontation may be needed as no precedent exists. The board, which held a closed session after the regular high school meeting, discussed Miss Brehany's request and agreed to let United Cerebral Palsy use Edison School basement for a therapy center at a $50 monthly heat and janitor cost, though organizers may seek a cheaper option. The district also agreed to cooperate with Miami University resources workshop, providing classroom and support services this summer.

United Cerebral Palsy Butler County Edison School Sta- Middletown Miami University

Scout Father Son Party Honors Five Scout Awards

About 70 Boy Scouts and their fathers attended the annual father son party of Boy Scout Troop 11 at Eagle Hall. Scoutmaster Elza Abraham reported that Kenneth Back Bartolomew Denardo Charles Fakes Darrel O Malley Junior Teaster received second class awards. Phil Alexander John Allen William Apking Myron Aronoff Brandy Casper William Ingram Mike Miller Edgar Moore Donald Smith Jessie Schultz William Svarda Ray Steele Buddy West David Wysong earned merit badges. Brandy Casper received a Life Scout badge and Star Scout awards went to Edgar Moore William Ingram and Buddy West.

Boy Scout Troop 11 Eagle Hall Elza Abraham Kenneth Back Bartholomew Denardo Charles Fakes Darrel O'Malley Junior Teaster Phil Alexander John Allen William Apking Myron Aronoff Brandy Casper William Ingram Mike Miller Edgar Moore Donald Smith Jessie Schultz William Svarda Ray Steele

At The Movies Weekend Showings

Paramount screens Money from Home on Friday and Saturday with showtimes at 1 15 3 25 5 35 7 50 and 9 50 p.m Strand presents Darling Clementine at 1 15 4 50 and 8 25 p.m and Destination Gobi at 3 35 and 7 40 p.m Saturday Destination Gobi at 1 40 5 50 and 9 55 p.m My Darling Clementine at 3 00 6 40 and 10 05 p.m.

Paramount

School work orders approve payments and fence project

Differential payments to Carl Ridenour and Mrs Dorothy Connelly for supervising tennis at Roosevelt Junior High were approved. Butler is authorized to install a chain-link fence around 1200 feet of Wilson School for up to $1000.

Carl Ridenour Dorothy Connelly Roosevelt Junior High Butler Wilson School

Athletic Fund Scheduling Eye at Middletown Schools

Middletown Board of Education debates tighter supervision of high school athletics. Superintendent Earl R. Seidner suggests auditing the athletic fund of about 22 350 dollars and tighter control of bills. Board members Gruver Christy raise policy role and scheduling scrutiny amid concern over lack of current oversight.

Middletown High School Board of Education Superintendent of Schools Athltic Peo Ple Robert Gruver Earl R. Seidner D. R. Baker Elmo Lingrel Leidner Jack Christy Toledo Texas Seaver

Executives Seminar Outlined For Middletown Jaycees

Richard L Siegel director of industrial relations for Gardner Beard & Carton Co outlined for Middletown Jaycees the executives seminar heat at Aspen Colorado last summer The seminar aims to stimulate business minded men to consider basic American life and policy ideas He warned business leaders often neglect these ideas hindering new ventures A brief meeting preceded his talk Plans for a district Jaycee meeting in Middletown Feb 25 were announced Representatives from area chapters will gather for dinner at the Manchester Hotel at 6 30 PM A nominating session for the state will follow Vic Wells heads the Americanism Committee which will coordinate the Crusade for Freedom and petitions will be distributed downtown Don Bullock joined the chapter transferring from Trenton NJ

Richard L., Siegel Gardner Beard & Carton Co Middletown Jaycees Aspen Colo Siegel Gardner Robert Lubberger Middletown Manchester Americanism Committee Vic Wells Jay‘cee Don Bullock Jaycee Trenton N. J

May Is Word On Job Claims Johnson Explains

Manager P Johnson of the Ohio State Employment Service explains that claimants should phrase questions as How much may I get and that payments depend on meeting the law. In Ohio a weekly benefit ranges from 10 to 30 dollars for 26 weeks with a dependent allowance of 2.5 to 5 dollars weekly.

Johnson Ohio State Employment Service P. Johnson Ohio

Police Briefs Arrests and Vehicle Thefts

Police early today arrested Martin Shoup, 67, Earle Hotel, on a vagrancy charge. Charles Joy reported a downtown lot theft where four hubcaps and two fender skirts valued at 40 dollars were taken from his car.

Martin Shoup Earle Hotel Charles Joy Carolina St

Michael Heller Loses Billfold in Baltimore Street Area

Local notice reports Michael Heller of 1916 Baltimore St missing a billfold containing $50 and identification after leaving it somewhere in the vicinity. Police or authorities may be pursuing leads to recover the items and verify the owner.

Michael Heller Baltimore St

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