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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1951
Page
2
Luther Moore 40 of 3802 Vannest Ave was ordered to repay 80 dollars and faced a suspended 100 dollar fine and 30 day jail term for unemployment compensation fraud. The judge noted delayed prosecution and urged timely restitution within four months as enforcement increases.
City police reported six traffic incidents with no injuries and total damages ranging from 159 to 300 dollars. Keys include a 8:50 a.m. collision on First Ave caused by ice involving Clarence Simpson and John Harkrader, and subsequent rear hit on Reynolds Ave and Clinton St. Minor damages affected several vehicles including a taxi on Woodlawn Ave near Moore St and a collision at Columbia Ave and Charles St.
Frank Baird a 42 year old of 2499 Christe Ave is charged with contributing to the delinquency of two boys ages 13 and 15. A lie detector test scheduled for this morning was postponed to next Tuesday at 2 pm due to bad highways. Baird is in Butter County Jail awaiting jury. He consented to a truth serum but the lie detector test will be conducted first. He denies liability for any complaint involving young boys.
Frank Staple of 1507 Jacoby Street drove an Ortman Stewart bus when a truck from West Middletown driven by William Hunt 35 struck the bus front on Monday afternoon breaking the windshield, police reported.
Found unconscious at her home Mrs. George Hill 59 of 1818 Sherman Ave was revived by the fire department emergency crew. Firemen used the resuscitator for 10 minutes and she remained at her home after treatment.
Mrs Jennie Chamberlain aged 100 died last night at her son O J Chamberlain’s home in Springfield. A native of Zanesfield Logan County she would have turned 101 next August 10.
Charles O Connor a 64 year old labor foreman in the Middletown Street Department was charged with assault and battery after striking Street Superintendent William H Shawhan and assistant Lester Simmons during a voting incident for a wage study committee. The case was continued today to allow him to obtain an attorney. O Connor was taken into custody by Detective Frazier and Patrolman Whitt at Eighteenth Ave and Main St while on duty.
No legislation on the agenda as commissioners plan a roll call. They will move next week’s meeting to Tuesday rather than Wednesday to attend the Junior Chamber of Commerce Bosses’ Night program.
Wade E. Miler, Middletown public schools superintendent, will speak on Learn to Live with Yourself at the Middletown Safety Council Industrial Division dinner. Awards for no lost-time injuries go to Howe Motor Company, Eversharp Inc, Middletown Journal, and Armco Steel Fabricating Division. plaques will be presented by C. E. Statenroth with James H. Fluker of the Ohio Industrial Commission announcing additional recognitions.
Robert McDade of Middletown Junior Achievement announced 137 first year members have earned the Achiever pin this year. The pin is the first of four JA awards, with requirements including three months of participation and company involvement. The Advance Achiever and Junior Executive will be awarded later this month, with the Executive pin given at the annual banquet.
Ralph W. Bachman assistant Special agent in charge of the Cincinnati FBI office was guest speaker at the Middletown Personnel Association meeting at the Colony restaurant. He outlined the criminal investigation section duties and explained FBI department functions.
The Mid dletown Safety Council Traffic Division urged the Board of Control to restrict crosswalks to blocks at least 500 feet long. Only one downtown block, between Clinton St and Curtis St on Central Ave, exceeds that length. The committee argued added crosswalks raise hazards and erode the pedestrian ordinance designed for protection.
Middletown High School hosts Otterbein College scholarship tests starting February 19 for Ohio seniors. Otterbein offers seven thousand five hundred dollars in scholarships with five at seven hundred and ten at four hundred, across general education and music. Tests led by Dr. Wade S. Miller Don C. Shumaker and Maurice Gribler, with auditions for music as needed, at 1 30 p m at Middletown High School.
Michael Barok, 27, of 354 Baker St Brookville Ohio suffered a forehead cut when an empty oil truck he drove was struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train late yesterday just north of Ohio. Deputy Sheriff John Cleaver said the trailer portion of the Walton Oil Company truck, Dayton, was badly damaged. Barok said he was en route to Cheviot.
The Paramount shows When You're Smiling at 1 15, 3 45, 6 30 and 9 05 p m and Next Voice You Hear at 2 25, 5, 7 40 and 10 p m Wednesday and Thursday. The Strand presents House of Dracula at 2 45, 5 15, 7 50 and 10 25 p m and House of Frankenstein at 1 15, 3 55, 6 30 and 9 p m. The Colonial presents Halls of Montezuma at 1 15, 3 20, 5 30, 7 40 and 9 50 p m Wednesday and Halls of Montezuma at 1 30, 3 45, 5 55 and 10 p m Thursday plus September Affair at 8 p m.
For forty years millions have found relief from itching and smarting piles with a cooling astringent formula. A user testimonial claims itching stopped and sleep returned. Available at druggists for 40c and 70c. Money back if not delighted.
Middletown American War Mothers mark 30 years since founding in February 1921 with a noon Thursday covered dish dinner at the American Legion Home. The group, once Ohio’s only chapter, now has 170 members locally and nearly 200 nationwide after 1942 additions for World War II mothers.
Judge Fred B. Cramer of the Butler County common pleas court is absent from duties to sit on the Franklin County bench. The assignment, made by Chief Justice Carl V. Weygandt of the Ohio Supreme Court, should last until Friday or Saturday.
Eight year old James Dolinsky of Cleveland Heights died from a pistol shot wound in an accidental shooting caused by a 12 year old playmate. The older boy claimed he was demonstrating how to aim a .32 caliber automatic. Officials note statistics showing 20 to 24 is the most favorable age range for childbearing.
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