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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1963
Page
13
Hamilton postmen Fred Winsted and Charley Ballard completed a 2 mile trek from Hamilton to Greenville in 15 hours. The Marines required a 50 mile hike in 20 hours for the test. A third postman Gary Goins started the hike but quit after 42 miles.
In Columbus Ohio AP report the railroad brotherhoods and eight cities appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court against a Public Utilities Commission order. They argue the order dated March 15 192x is inadequate for public transportation needs. The appeal seeks restoration of Cleveland Cincinnati daylight train No 321 and retention of No 16 plus restoration of trains 322 323 and a ban on self propelled Budd cars.
In Cincinnati a police canine Duke a 32 year old German Shepherd on the Police Canine Corps was fired after losing interest on trails and chasing small animals. Patrolman Joseph St Helaire shifts back to a regular beat as Duke returns to his original owner.
Reda Carrah Calloway of Old Hickory was fined 300 for illegal use of a shotgun during a boundary dispute with neighbor Byrd King. Police say Calloway fired at King, missed, and struck a house.
Eighty six dogs compete in eight obedience classes as the Middletown Dog Training Club holds its annual show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the National Guard Armory on Main Street. Entrants hail from Middletown, Hamilton, Dayton, Columbus, Canton and Indiana. entries include Tonta the Miniature Schnauzer and Betsy the German Shepherd. Admission is nominal and the public is welcome.
City police cited a 16 year old local driver on charges of fleeing the scene after an accident in Sunset Park. Michael Kelly listed at 1605 Columbia Ave was charged with driving without a license after the youth reportedly failed to report an accident at 8 p.m. Also cited were drivers Joseph Cox and William L. Cluxton for accidents in Franklin Verity Parkway area with total damages varying. multiple other pairs cited for assured clear distance and one for failure to yield. Overall damage cited in total amounted to several hundred dollars.
Marietta Ohio AP retiring college president Dr W Ray Irvine received a Student Achievement Medal named in his honor during the college 128th Founders Day convocation Irvine has led Marietta College since 1948 and was recognized Thursday night for his long service and impact.
Canton Ohio AP Stark County Grand Jury indicted nine deputy sheriffs and a bail bondsman on thievery charges.
Middletown police intensify efforts to catch a thief after a spate of downtown break ins. Police Chief Joseph Blackmore says more officers are out and urges merchants to secure cash and protect property. A Parrot Restaurant break in and a Saturday cash theft are noted, with two suspects possibly involved in separate incidents.
Middletown police traffic bureau expects extra effort to clear back tickets before March 1 license tag change over. Lt James Combs says the list is shorter but still a stack remains. Ptl Paul Judd, called the ace ticket tracer, will see more work continue despite the change.
Tu-Tu a 6 year old toy French poodle in Brockton wears a mink coat costing $125 made to fit her royal Dutch trim. Owner Mildred Holmes notes it is a real coat with armholes and several fittings by the furrier were required.
Washington AP report says the ordnance steel foundry in Lima Ohio and the Cleveland ordnance plant are among 10 surplus plants slated for sale to private industry soon. Rep John J McFall named six more plants for disposal proposals to be sent to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees by month’s end. None of the others are in Ohio.
Springboro council approves 49 mercury vapor street lights with a monthly cost of 159.25 to Cincinnati Gas and Electric. A separate 152.25 contract for Lloyd Jones water dept work is adopted, and North Street becomes one way at school dismissal. Daniel P. Fedders rehired as village solicitor at 160 per year.
Columbus, AP reports Insurance Director William R. Morris announced the appointment of attorney Jean C. Hiestand, 40, of Leroy in Medina County as deputy director. Hiestand previously directed the research department at Ohio Farmers Insurance Co. in Leroy.
Absentees in Middletown public and parochial schools total 11.29 percent of enrollment as 1,528 pupils miss class in public schools and 297 in parochial and Madison Township systems. Garfield Elementary records 183 absentees, Taft 123, Middletown High 136, Lemon Monroe 81, with 53 teachers also absent. Parochial totals average five to sixteen absent per school, Fenwick up by three. Total enrollment across all districts is 16,162.
Middletown youths plan a 50 mile hike starting at 5 to 5:30 am from the Lee residence toward Morrow and back via Red Lion and Lebanon. Larry Skidmore 17 Ronnie Lee 17 and Chuck Lansdale 16 aim to complete in 15 to 16 hours to beat Kennedy's 17 hour mark.
Hamilton Butler County commissioners approved the annexation of a 53.9 acre tract along Todhunter Road to the village of Monroe. Petitioner was Susan Holman of Middletown Rt. 3, the sole land owner involved. The move will square off Monroe's northern boundary along Todhunter Road after planning commission approval and no objections were voiced.
Fire swept through lockers in the boys gym at Middletown High 225 Curtis St destroying clothes in several lockers. Firemen arrived at 3 48 p m and suspect a light red cigarette as the source. Total damage not estimated but at least one locker needs replacement and several repainted.
Police report Paul Deaton of Cable Auto Sales in Franklin said a car belonging to the dealer was stolen from a parking area at the intersection of Girard Avenue and Curtis Street overnight last night.
Lloyd Shearer of 2008 Linden Ave. reported yesterday losing a billfold in the downtown area earlier this week.
Mrs Clyde Bryant of 517 Young Street told police a door handle was broken from a car and the radio antenna stolen, and the trunk lock was busted.
Robert Deem, driver for 77 Cab Co., said an unknown man struck him in the face as he opened his cab door to pick up passengers outside Yan kee Tavern early this morning.
The jury trial for Geneva Holt, 52, of 531 Ludlow Street, charged with first degree manslaughter in the Thanksgiving Day death of her husband Ray Holt, 52, has been set for Tuesday at 9:30 am in Common Pleas Court before Judge Fred B. Cramer. Holt pleads innocent. her lawyer Norman G. Grevey says she was beaten and that he held a kitchen knife, which she says she pushed away, and it entered his chest.
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