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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1960

Page

2

Journal Carrier Wins New Honor

Ron Lawrence recently named Ohio's outstanding news carrier won the local Elks Youth Leadership Award. He receives a 25 dollar savings bond at Memorial Day services in June. runner up Michael Dennis Day wins 10 dollars. Lawrence, son of H N Lawrence of 2511 Wildwood Rd, Middletown High senior, competes against other seniors for district state and national prizes up to 1000 dollars. Judges praised his exceptional record in activities and employment.

Ron Lawrence Ohio Elks Adaen Sv“ Ge Lawrence Michael Dennis Day H. N. Lawrence Wildwood Rd Middletown High School Day John N. Day Columbia Ave Fenwick High School Tom B. Farquer Howard Cotton Ernest Quinn

Burglary Is Solved At City Commissioner Home

A 16-year-old Middletown boy was arrested for breaking into City Commissioner and Mrs. Martin Miller’s home at 300 Aberdeen Dr. A storm door and inner entry were used. Stolen items included a safe-type bank with 19 silver dollars and $2 bills, two Cuban dollars and other coins about $20, plus a glass bank with about $9.50 in change and $3 in pennies. Money was recovered on Ellen Drive and behind an Aberdeen Dr. residence. Det. Douglas Barrett investigated.

Martin Miller Aberdeen Dr Middletown Fllen Aberdeen Drive Douglas Barrett

Indiana Crash Injures Two Near West Chester

Two Indiana residents were injured when a car slid across U S 25 near West Chester and into a tree. Charles Callery, 26, from Fort Wayne, sustained scalp cuts and a right arm injury, and Miss Augusta Immanuel, 20, from South Whitley, had forehead cuts. They were treated at Middletown Hospital around 9 20 p m.

Indiana U.S. 25 West Chester Shriff Middletown Hospital Charles Callery Fort Wayne Miss Augusta Immanuel South Whitley

Pinewood Derby Winners Chosen in Cub Scout Event

After a week of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Boy Scout movement, more than 300 miniature racers competed in the second annual Pinewood Derby at the American Legion. Ten-year-old Terry Cornett won the final, with Gary Bollinger second and Bobby Fairchild third, representing Packs 25 and 10.

Pokey Griffith The American Legion Terry Cornett Den 9 Pack 25 Gary Bollinger Ber Bobby Fairchild Cornett Bill Alexander Trenton Elmer Cornett Bollinger Preble Bollinger Lylburn Rd Fairchild Marvin Shane Optimist Cubs Woodrow Bell Karl Billman Mark Hodap Urban Dineen Robert Cordray WPFB Mound Builders Area Council Boy Scout Movement Cub Scouts

Weekend Snow Forecast Hinges on Northeast Winds

Snow flurries expected by Sunday morning with a high near 30 degrees. NE winds of 15 to 25 mph will persist, and heavier snow accumulations were reported south and east of Cincinnati.

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Southeast snowstorm buries towns from Texas to Carolinas

A huge Southeast snowstorm dumps up to 18 inches in Virginia and over a foot in surrounding states. The system blankets Mississippi Alabama Southeast Arkansas with 2 to 8 inches while Virginia anticipates more snowfall before tapering. Dozens of drivers stranded and events disrupted across the region.

Virginia Mississippi Alabama Arkansas

Winter storm spans Ohio River region and beyond

The Cincinnati Weather Bureau and state patrol warned of heavy snow with up to 14 inches in the Portsmouth Marietta area. Southeastern Kentucky and West Virginia had 8 to 12 inches by last night, Roanoke reported 14 inches, while Columbus and Youngstown saw more snow as Dayton anticipated only light flurries or possible miss of the storm. The Dayton airport reported minimal accumulation through 8:30 pm.

Ohio River Cincinnati Weather Bureau State Patrol Portsmouth - Marietta Kentucky West Virginia Roanoke Columbus Youngstown Dayton Dayton Weather Bureau Vandalia

NBC Letter Prompted Par r Remarks on Saturday

Paar spoke of a letter from NBC delivered Friday night and referenced Kintner and NBC officials including Board Chairman Sarnoff as unavailable for comment. The network’s Ernest Jahncke Jr. said the action was based on good taste after a joke was cut from a program.

Paar NBC Kintner NBC Board Robert W. Sarnoff Sarnoff Ernest Lee Jahncke Jr Department of Standards and Practices

Wrong Address Used In Arrest in Municipal Court

Hiram J. Barnard, 37, found guilty Friday of driving while intoxicated and driving under suspension, used 517 Tytus Ave. as his address, which residents say he never lived at. Mr and Mrs Chester R Thomas, residents there, told the Journal he never lived at that address. Authorities report Barnard gave police that address at arrest.

Hiram J. Barnard Tytus Ave Chester R. Thomas Journal Barnard

Mothers March for Polio Aided by Local Volunteers

The annual Mother's March for Polio raises funds for polio and arthritis relief with a house-to-house canvass in Middletown from 1 to 4 p.m. Co chairs Mrs. Lee Pohlable and Mrs. Fenton Hall. Butler County polio committee chairman Charles Reuthe, with county vice chairman John Fitzgerald.

Middletown Lee Pohlable Fenton Hall Charles Reuthe Butler County John Fitzgerald

Driving Cases Are Given Fines

FRANKLIN Charged with insufficient brakes. Brogan, 25, 142 Arlington Ave., fined $1 plus $7.50 costs by Municipal Judge J. T. Riley. Others fined were Joel F. Bailey, 37, 1601 Baltimore St., failure to display an operator's license, $25 and costs, $25 suspended, and Freddie Permenter, 22, West Milton, assured clear distance violation, $25 and costs. Bonds forfeited: David Johnson, 25, 3792 Shaker Rd., running a stop sign, $15. James Anderson, 23, 613 Lake Ave., running a stop sign, $10. Emanuel Miller, 21, 99 Maple Dr., no operator's license, $15.

Franklin Hear Brogan Arlington Ave Muniscipal J. T. Riley Joel F. Bailey Baltimore St Freddie Permenter West Milton David Johnson Shaker Rd James Anderson Lake Ave Emanuel Miller Maple Dr

One Minor Auto Crash on Snowy Franklin Streets

Police reported a single minor auto accident in Franklin by 10 p.m. yesterday on snow slick roads. About an inch of snow covered the area.

Franklin

City Salting Effort Intensifies Amid Snowstorm

Street Superintendent Robert Holida said 90 to 95 tons of rock salt had been used by midnight to combat last night's heavy snow. Calls were made for only the fourth time this winter as four salt trucks began treating hills and main routes from about 6 30 p.m. All streets except dead end residential streets were covered.

Robert Holida Holida

Obituary for Golda B. Elben of Oregonia Route 1

Funeral services for Golda B. Elben 76 of Oregonia Route 1 will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oswald Broadway Chapel Lebanon with Rev J Taylor McHenry officiating. Burial in Miami Cemetery Waynesville survived by husband Fred son Warren S and brother Karl Brown of Lebanon. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Died Saturday morning at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton.

Golda B. Elben Oregonia Oswald Broadway Lebanon J. Taylor McHenry Miami Cemetery Waynesville

Funeral services for Clinton Stephens in Stanton Ky

Clinton Stephens 38 of 1212 2nd Ave died after a heart attack at Hobart Arena in Troy while watching a wrestling match Friday night. Funeral 7 p.m. Monday McCoy Leffier. burial in Stanton. Viewing 4 to 10 p.m. Monday. survived by wife Nancy and father Marion Stephens. employed by Coolidge & Hoover Corp.

Clinton Stephens 2Nd Ave McCoy-Leffier Stanton, Ky Stephens Nancy Marion Stephens Coolidge & Hoover Corp Hobart Arena Troy

Three Injured In City Crashes On Snowy Streets

Three people were injured in city traffic accidents yesterday with four crashes on snow slick streets. A Dayton mother and child suffered minor injuries at S Verity Parkway and Yankee Road. Damages totaled $850. Police cited Denyne Conley for red light violation after a collision with James McChesney.

Dayton S. Verity Parkway Yankee Road Middletown Hospital Brian McChesney Mary McChesney Denyne Conley N. Main St Monroe James Mce- Chesney Conley McChesney Auto Tytus Avenue Charles Street Renie Engle Armco Dr Shirley Engel Armco Tytus Charles McDaniel Iglehart St Eagle Auto

Wildwood Club approves plans for new $40,000 pool

Wildwood's members vote to build a 35 by 70 lazy L shaped pool near the No 9 green, financed by member pledges with up to ten year repayment. The pool will host AAU meets and serve families during summers while husbands play golf on the course.

Wildwood Golf Course Wildwood Wildwood’s No. 9

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