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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1957

Page

2

Heated exchange at Hamilton Board of Elections meeting

Democratic leaders attack GOP for failure to file election expense reports. The dispute centers on Coyle and Grevey with calls for non partisan conduct. Board approves return to five Oxford precincts and two machines per precinct, plus a $45,000 Trenton School bond on ballots.

Butter County Board of Elections Hamilton Washington Omy GOP Cavie Grevey Elections Board Democratic Committee Oxford Oxford Township Trenton

Tullis Reelected to NICE Board of Directors

H H Tullis administrative vice president of Armco Steel Corp was reelected to the National Industrial Conference Board for a one year term at its 374th meeting in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel Tullis active with the board since 1952 the Conference Board Founded 1916 counts over 3500 subscribing associates including business organizations trade associations government bureaus labor unions libraries individuals and colleges.

New York H. H. Tullis Armco Steel Corp National Industrial Conference Board Waldorf-Astoria Tullis Possibe

Five Middletown youths held by Miamisburg police

Five Middletown boys were taken into custody by Miamisburg officers for stealing a tire and fender skirt from a used car lot and hubcaps. Two 17 year olds and a 16 year old were returned to Middletown and released to parents to appear before juvenile authorities. Jim Kelly, 18, of 3203 Grand Ave, was released on a $50 bond. The remaining 17 year old was turned over to his parents in Miamisburg.

Middletown Miamisburg Jim Kelly Grand Ave

Rev Weber to speak at 3rd Annual Men's Day Rally

The third annual Men's Day Rally is set for 4 p.m. Sunday at Second Baptist Church with guest speaker Rev. G Walter Weber, pastor of First Baptist Church.

Rev. Weber Second Baptist Church Roland Hans G. Walter Weber First Baptist Church

Flinspach Named Police Sergeant in Franklin

John Flinspach was promoted to police sergeant by Mayor C. C. Black after leading a January civil service exam. A Springsboro High School graduate, he joined the Franklin police in 1948 and ranked highest in the competitive test supervised by Safety Service Director E. M. Woodward.

Franklin John Flinspach C. C. Black Flinspach Springsboro High School Police Department Safety Service E. M. Woodward Black

Seventeen Film Premier At Grace Baptist Church

The Grace Baptist Church screens the hour long film Seventeen on Saturday at 7 30 p m Youth director Kenneth Weiss says the picture blends romance humor and tragedy and appeals to all ages Nearly two years were spent producing it with a cast of over 200 teenagers from more than 400 hopefuls nationwide involved in tryouts

Seventeen Grace Baptist Church Kenneth Weiss America

Youth Loses Five Teeth In Oxford Auto Crash

Three Talawanda High School students skipped class and wrecked a Kyger Motors car left in the service lot. A 17-year-old suffered five teeth extracted after the crash on Ohio 732 in Preble County. The others were bruised or unharmed and all three were handed to Butler County juvenile authorities.

Oxford Talawanda High School C. H. Wassenich Dale Baird Kyger Motors Harold Howard Ohio Preble County Butler Butler County

Sheep Invasion Triggers Clash On Jordan Frontier

A flock of sheep from Jordan invaded Israel causing a 30 minute exchange between Israeli troops and Arab Legionnaires. An army spokesman reported no Israeli casualties but two frontier police and two civilians were wounded in three ambushes along the Jordan frontier.

Tel Aviv Israel Jordan

Diem narrowly escapes assassination in Saigon attack

President Ngo Dinh Diem survived a rifle shot in Saigon as a government minister was seriously wounded. The 56 year old leader remained calm and continued his speech at the fair after a bystander deflected the gunman and officials arrested him.

Saigon South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem

Port Columbus to Get Terminal

A grant of 1,870,000 dollars for a new terminal building at Port Columbus airport was authorized by the Civil Aeronautics Administration. City officials said the city will contribute to construction costs from a 3,975,000 dollar airport bond fund approved on September 14.

Columbus Ohio Port Columbus Civil Aeronautics Administration

Verity Parkway opens after sewer work

Verity Parkway resumes north and south bound traffic at the Verity Manchester intersection after three weeks of sewer construction. Manchester Avenue remains blocked from N Broad to N Clinton with Clinton Street limited to one lane. contractor may seek full closure next week per Public Service Director C. A. Boeke.

Verity Parkway Manchester Avenue N. Broad Street N. Clinton Street Manchester-Clinton Clinton Street C. A. Boeke Public Service Charles F. McCurdy Manchester Clinton

Driver Hurt In Accident Near Excello

A Middletown man, George Doering, 3114 Bexley Jr., sustained left knee cuts and skull abrasions after a two car collision on Ohio 4 at Excello. Doering was treated and discharged. Noah Lambert, 56, of 644 Auburn St., rear ended Doering’s southbound vehicle during a U turn at 3:40 p.m. Both vehicles suffered extensive damage and investigation continues.

Middletown Ohio Excello George Doering Bexley Jr

Club Hear Meat Packer Details From Europe Trip

R L McTavish vice president of John Dupps Co a German town meat packing equipment firm spoke last night to the Evening Optimist Club. He outlined the companys operation and described uses of meat by products.

R. L. McTavish John Dupps Co Europe Meat Company

Coal pipeline ships 400 tons to Cleveland plant

The first load of coal via pipeline is to arrive in Cleveland after a 108 mile trip from Cadiz. 400 tons of coal, ground and mixed with water, were pumped from Georgetown to the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. plant at Eastlake. A 60 mile earlier test moved 25 tons.

Cleveland Cadiz Georgetown Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co Eastlake

Juliette Low Club Plans Saturday Meeting

The Juliette Low Club will meet tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the Girl Scout clubroom at the Civic Association. Two representatives from each troop will attend, and girls should bring money for the Juliette Low World Friendship Club per Mrs. Nell Blackford who leads the program.

Juliette Low Club Civic Association Juliette Low World Friendship Club Nell Blackford

Two Falls Cause Wrist Fractures In Home Incident

A woman and a child sustained wrist fractures in separate home falls yesterday. One-year-old Joann Johnson daughter of Abner Johnson of 5% S River Street Franklin fractured her right wrist. Mrs. Powell Spensel of 2712 Oxford State Road aged 45 suffered a left wrist fracture. Both were treated at Middletown Hospital.

Joann Johnson Abner Johnson S. River St. Franklin Powell Spensel Oxford State Rd Middletown Hospital

Lumber Firm Named In Bankruptcy Suit

An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in Cincinnati District Court against C. L. Amburgy operator of the C. L. Amburgy Lumber Co. The petition, led by Dant & Russel Inc and partners, claims about 40000 dollars owed with more than 4000 to petitioners. It alleges Amburgy allowed a federal government lien on his property last month.

Cincinnati C. L. Amburgy C. L. Amburgy Lumber Co Wilmington Rt. 2 Dant & Russel, Inc Columbus MacArthur Brick Co., Inc McArthur Ohio Stengel Sash & Door Co Amburgy

Police Briefs Highlight Local Thefts And Replacements

Barbara Crase of 624 Moore St reported a theft at her home yesterday of a billfold with $11 and papers. Hubcaps were stolen from four residences on Moore St and Hill Ave, while Earl Gehron lost two hubcaps. Mrs. Harry Evans of 808 5th Ave found her fur coat missing and another coat left in its place after a meeting at the American Legion Home.

Barbara Crase Moore St al Feezer James Alspaugh Franklin Rt. 2 Earl Gehron Hill Ave Harry Evans 5Th Ave American Legion

Ptl Barker Reinstated to Middletown Police Force

Patrolman Melvin Barker is reinstated to the Middletown Division of Police by City Manager Charles W. Thompson. Barker had resigned Nov 30 after three years’ service and ran a gas station at North Verity Parkway and Winona Drive before selling his interest to partner Jack Barnes. He will replace Patrolman Jack Crocker, sidelined by surgery.

Melvin Barker Middletown Charles W. Thompson Barker N. Verity Parkway Winona Drive Jack Barnes M.ddietown Joseph Blackmore Ayon Thompson Ptl Jack Crocker Civil Service Regulations

ALU To Install New Officers

Newly elected officers of the Aeronca Independent Union will be installed at 1 30 p m Saturday at the Nelva Center 11 S Canal St The installation accompanies a business meeting Agee president elect of the ATU will preside and open floor to members He defeated Donald DeFrates 514 288 for the union presidency and several officers will serve a one year term Glenn Cease Vane Set lies Wise Combs Plant 1 Plant 2 Dorsey Hatton Plant 3 Bertha Cooley Charles Spicer Robert Perry are named for the positions.

Aeronca Independent Union Nelva Center S. Canal St Robert Agee ATU Agee Eaton Rt. 1 Donald DeFrates Glenn Cease Vane Setlies Plant Wise Combs Dorsey Hatton Bertha Cooley Charles Spicer Robert Perry

Injuries Fatal To Dayton Man After Two Car Crash

William Hanby 63 of 104 Indiana Ave Dayton died at Miami Valley Hospital from injuries after a head on collision on U S 25 near Miamisburg. A Columbus couple and their two children were injured in the crash. Hanby is survived by his wife Ruth Hanby.

Dayton U. S. 25 Miamisburg William Hanby Indiana Ave Miami Valley Hospital Columbus Hanby Ruth Hanby

Cyprus Youth Sentenced to Death for Shooting

A 17 year old Greek Cypriot, Fixons Lambrou, was sentenced to death in a British court for firing a revolver at a British army officer last November. The officer sustained slight injuries.

Nicosia Fixons Lambrou

Cincinnati Woman Escapes Injury In Triple Roll Collision

A 20 year old Cincinnati woman Barbara Attinger escaped injury when her car overturned three times after colliding with Robert Stover at Verity Parkway and Lafayette Avenue. Attinger was treated for shock at Middletown Hospital. The accident occurred at 12 55 p m with about 1200 dollars damage to Attinger s 1952 model and 100 dollars to Stover s car. Police also cited Laura Farris for careless driving after a separate collision at Yankee Road and Michigan Avenue. Several other city accidents with minor damage were reported along Verity Parkway and Elwood Street.

Cincinnati Verity Parkway I Lafayette Avenue Barbara Attinger Crestline Ave Middletows Hospital Robert Stover Brentwood St Lafayette Avenue S. Verity Parkway Stover Attinger MccCoy-Leffler Laura Farris Sycamore St Samuel Smith 17Th Ave Yankee Road Michigan Avenue Carl Ridenour Hamilton Thomas Helsinger Box Excelle Nt 1St Avenue Helsinger Harold Martin Auburn St Lloyd Smit Elwood St Elwood Street Gerald Ratliffe Eldora Dr Bethel Berry Excello Eldora Drive Wilbraham Road

U S Needs Minor Sports Says Dillard

Olympic champion Harrison Dillard told Miami University students that the United States must focus on minor sports to regain Olympic supremacy. He cited Russia’s 1956 lead in soccer gymnastics Graeco Roman wrestling and field hockey and urged exposing more grade schoolers to these sports to win broader championships.

Oxford America Russia Harrison Dillard Miami University

Legion Smorgasbord Planned For Legion Post 218

A smorgasbord and dance for Legion Post 218 members and guests is set for tomorrow. The buffet begins at 7 p.m. at the Legion Home with Jack Carr's orchestra providing music for dancing until 1 a.m. Co chairs are Jack Sebald and Glenn Bewley.

Legion Post Legion Jack Carr Jack Sebald Glenn Bewley

Student Honored on Howard University Dean’s List

Miss Rose Robinson daughter of Mrs W L Robinson of 21st Ave has earned a place on the dean's list at Howard University Washington D C. She is a freshman studying dental hygiene.

Rose Robinson W. L. Robinson Tn Ave Howard University Washington, D.C Robinson

Missionary Events Gather in Indiana and Ohio Churches

Willie May Thomas of Indiana Polis will show films of her missionary work at 7 30 p m Sunday at Tried Stone Baptist Church during a lecture tour. Rev John B Holt and Zion Hill Baptist Church of Harveysburg guests at Holiness Tabernacle 1200 Garfield St service 3 p m Mrs Callie Mae Smith leads. Rev Lucius Montgomery of Cleveland preaches both sermons at Phillips Chapel CME. A missionary program starts 3 30 p m Sunday at Church of God 11th Avenue Lincoln Street.

Willie May Thomas Indianapolis Tried Stone Baptist Church John B. Holt Zion Hill Baptist Church Harveysburg Holiness Tabernacle Garfield St Callie Mae Smith Lucius Montgomery Cleveland Phillips Chapel Cme Church of God 11Th Avenue Lincoln Street

Sparks Ignite Grass Fire Behind Lafayette Ave Field

A rubbish burner sparked a grass fire in an empty rear field behind 916 Lafayette Ave last night. Firemen reported no damage.

Lafayette Ave

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Greg Holbrook Harry B. Grevey Martin A. Coyle Holbrook Coyle Republican Campaign Committee Richard B. Wilkerson Wilkerson Thomas W. Baird Ohio Republican Finance Committee Ohio Republican Democratic Organization Secretary of State’s Office U.S. Senate NICE Creeme Cd ROY A White CO Central Ave IANS Sam Bartel The Middletown Dry Cleaners Ass'n Bandbox Dry Cleaners Butler Dry Cleaners Gough-Lamb Cleaners Mathews Service, Inc Mayfield Dry Cleaners Merit Cleaners Oakland Cleaners One-Hour Cleaners Perfection Cleaners Tattershall Cleaners Verity Club Meat Packer Ptl. Barker ALU Cincinnati Auto U. S Dillard Whitehouse Crawford ST Zac Strand Theatre Bidg Colored News House of Chrome Walter Bratcher
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