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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1961

Page

13

Regional airport meeting eyed by 1000 in Ohio

As many as 1,000 persons may attend the regional airport meeting in Lebanon on March 11. Counties from Butler to Clinton will send observers while city, county, and business leaders from southwestern Ohio are expected. A feasibility survey could follow funded at the county level to explore a jet facility.

Lebanon Manchester Ohio Kansas City Howard Butler County Charles H. Jones Warren County Charles J. Waggoner Indiana Kentucky Hamilton Weith

Six Injured In Interstate 75 Two Car Crash

A Middletown youth Clarence Wilson 14 in critical condition with possible neck fracture after a two car crash on Interstate 75 last night. Six people were injured when John Spicer 26 of Dayton stopped to pick up three hitchhiking Middletown youths.

McKinley Middletown Hospital Middletown Clarence Wilson Fairmount Ave John Spicer Dayton Ohio 122 Cincinnati Robert Coleman Los Angeles Spicer John

Scouts to Attend Southwest Area Conference in Columbus

Fifteen Senior Scouts and three adult advisers travel to Columbus for the Southwest Area Girl Scout Conference with about 400 attendees. Monique Braun, a foreign exchange student, and adviser Mrs. Herbert McBain join planning sessions tonight at pre conference board meetings. Senior Scouts attending meet five point program requirements.

Columbus Southwest Area Monique Braun Herbert McBain

Damage Low In 2 Crashes

Two minor Middletown accidents caused no injuries. A stopped car driven by Ella Miller and a truck driven by Gilbert Lafayette collided in the 1000 block of Central Avenue causing about 55 dollars in damage. A parked car owned by John A Beifuss and an unknown vehicle in Middletown Hospital parking lot sustained about 25 dollars of damage.

Middletown Ella Miller Poinciana Road Gilbert Lafayette Manchester Road Central Avenue John A. Beifuss Fourth St Franklin Middletown Hospital

Peak Of Their Careers Two Men Win Silver Beavers

Joseph R. Caldwell and Raymond W. Young received Silver Beaver awards at the Boy Scout Recognition Dinner at the Manchester Hotel. Caldwell led Troop 18 to multiple honors and Eagle Scouts, while Young chaired council finance, boosting the budget, and remains a council vice president.

Joseph R. Caldwell Manchester Road Raymond W. Young Stolz Drive Manchester Caldwell Cocity Order of the Arrow Nachenum Lodge Young Troop Council James Trimble Alfred Hardy

L A Ruebel firm wins airport contract for Hook Field

The L A Ruebel Co. won a city contract for Hook Field improvements with a $242,523 bid, below the $275,100 engineer estimate. Preliminary excavating starts soon with a June 15 completion target. City officials praised Ruebel’s prior state work and Interstate 75 projects, marking its first city job.

L. A. Ruebel Co Cincinnati City Commission Charles W. Thompson

Baby found on Friday put in foster care for adoption

A 10 week old infant girl abandoned Dec 16 at 1330 Manchester Ave was granted permanent custody to the Butler County Welfare Department for adoption and placement. Juvenile Judge David Black issued the order after efforts to locate the mother failed. The child is named Anne Marie Friday.

Butler County Welfare Department David Black Department For Adoption and Placement Manchester Ave Anne Marie

Crash on Route Left Vehicle Off Roadside

State patrol officers said the crash occurred when a vehicle went off the right side of the road after impact. The incident is under investigation by authorities.

X15 To Try Again For Speed Mark Today

Edwards Air Force Base California AP reports the X15 rocket plane will attempt a new world speed record near 2,650 mph after a previous cancellation due to cockpit pressure issues. The flight is the first in a series aiming for 4,000 mph and altitudes up to 100 miles within the year.

Edwards Air Force Base Calif Desert

Free TV sign prompts theft at St. Marys Motel

Evansville reports a guest from Chicago who checked in after seeing a motel sign promising free TV stole a $225 portable television set. Police said the man left with the set, citing the sign as the motivation for the theft.

Evansville Ind St. Mary's Motel Chicago

Police Briefs Thefts Reported Across Local Cars

The thefts include a billfold and battery from L V Kindred at 1402 Sycamore Street and two hub caps from Clyde Gibbs of 417 Curtis Street and John Myers Jr. of 2110 Tytus Avenue. The incidents were reported to local officers.

L.V. Kindred Sycamore St Clyde Gibbs Curtis St John Myers Jr Tytus Ave

Grand Avenue project could start this year in Columbus talks

City Manager Charles W. Thompson told commissioners that preliminary work for the Grand Avenue improvement may begin this year if engineering studies and right of way acquisitions proceed. State funds would cover construction costs, with city utilities relocation limited to a few water mains.

Grand Avenue Charles W. Thompson State Highway Department Columbus Thompson Orchard Street Breiel Boulevard

Stolen Wedding Band And Ham From Home Break-In

Police report a break-in at William Lowman 2113 Wayne Ave. Thieves took twelve pounds of uncooked ham from a refrigerator valued at 5.88 and a gold wedding band with four chipped diamonds worth 52. A white apron and a 2 sapron were wrapped around the barn. Entry was through a basement window.

William Lowman Wayne Ave

Spaghetti Supper Planned by Central PTO at School

A spaghetti supper is set at the Central School cafe at 7 30 pm sponsored by the Central School PTO. Proceeds support school programs and activities. Local families invited to attend this community fundraiser.

Central School The Central Ischool Pto

Missing Boy Reported. Man Arrested on Non-Support

David Rogers aged 13 of 1317 Manchester Ave was reported missing from his home yesterday. Officers arrested George Rothwell aged 31 of 706 16th Ave here on a non-support warrant from Franklin.

David Rogers Manichester Ave George Rothwell 16Th Ave Franklin

Automatic Zone Setup Is Started

Newly annexed property will no longer receive an automatic zoning designation. Planning commissioners approved an amendment to the city ordinance after a public hearing to comply with a state statute. A second hearing on Board of Zoning Appeals membership drew little response.

Board of Zoning Appeals

Zoning Change Hearing Sought for North Side Lot

A request to rezone a small tract north of Flemming Road off Stevens Avenue from R-2 to R-1 will be heard March 23, announced by the commission. Attorney David F. Dillon represents John C. and Myra L. Jackson. Subdivision plats approved include Golden Acres east of Elk Creek south of Miltonville, Oakcrest Section Two east of Hendrick Drive in Lemon Township, and Oak Knolls Section Five south of Todhunter Road in Lemon Township.

Flemming Road Stevens Avenue David F. Dillon John C Myra L. Jackson Golden Acres Elk Creek Miltonville Oakcrest Hendrick ‘Drive Lemon Township Todhunter

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