Judges defend probation and shock therapy approach
Butler County Common Pleas Judges Fred B. Cramer and Arthur J. Fiehrer argue for using probation and the shock statute to tailor sentences to individuals. They defend ongoing parole readiness and emphasize rehabilitation over vengeance, noting four of 31 shock cases have failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Riegel
Hamilton
Butler County Common Pleas
Fred B. Cramer
Cramer
Learned Hand
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Man Gets Probation In Death
A 19-year-old former Hamilton youth Leon Allen Ludy of Eaton, formerly 125 Park Ave, was placed on five years probation after being found guilty of first degree manslaughter in the shooting death of his 16 month old stepdaughter Vickie Lynn Cole on Oct 29. He initially claimed the shooting was accidental but later said he pointed the gun at the infant without knowing it was loaded. Two co-defendants John W. Sharitz and Donald Lee Hall, both 21 and 20 respectively, were also placed on five years probation for a January break-in at F W Ellison residence Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County Common Pleas
Fred B. Cramer
Leon Allen Ludy
Eaton
Park Ave
Vickie Lynn Cole
Ludy
John W. Sharitz
Baltimore St
Trenton
Donald Lee Hall
Rt. 1
Oregonia
F. W. Ellison
S. Marshall Road
Middletown
Toledo Woman Hurt On I-75 In Two Car Crash
A Toledo woman, Judith Neubert aged 27, in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after a two car crash on Interstate 75 2.8 miles north of Route 122. Dayton resident Chester Schaaf, 39, and his wife Mary Ann, 35, with four children were also treated and released. Travilian 32 was charged with failing to stop in an assured clear distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Middletown
Dayton
Judith Neubert
Ralph Travilian
Rt. 122
Chester Schaaf
Mary Ann
Travillian
Riddler Leaves His Mark At New Miami High School
A burglar left a penciled message inside the vault at New Miami High School during the weekend. Officials estimate $1500 to $1600 in cafeteria receipts were stolen from the walk in safe after intruders climbed a wall and broke through a concrete block barrier. Ohio Bureau investigators were called to assist. In separate incidents, a Middletown resident reported a rifle and pistol stolen from a pried bedroom window, a custodian noted a broken locker room window at Amanda Elementary with nothing taken, and a church window was struck by a rock tossed from a moving vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
London
Rade Gross
Alexandria Road
Middletown
Butler County
Cecil Banks
Amanda Elementary
Oxford State Road
Kelley Ratliff
Perry Ave
The
Baptist Church
Seneca St
Finance Report and Ordinances on City Commission Agenda
Finance Director Harry E. Newlin will present a report on city finance activities at the regular City Commission meeting tomorrow. The commission will weigh ordinances to purchase part of a lot for the University Boulevard right of way and to lease city land to Carl Miller for farming at the airport and Sebald Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Harry E. Newlin
University Boulevard
Carl Miller
Sebald Park
Pistol Stolen From Home of Frank Ross
A .25 caliber Italian automatic pistol was stolen from the home of Frank Ross at 800 17th Ave. He found the firearm missing from under a mattress after returning Sunday following a three day absence beginning Saturday. The pistol valued at 40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ross
17Th Ave
Ross
Two Girls Earn 10-Year Service Pins At Thinking Day
Linda Morgan and Louise Dougherty, Lemon Monroe High School seniors, received 10-year active service pins during Girl Scout Thinking Day at the school. They completed first class requirements, earned the God and Community Award, Program Aide Bars, and served as day camp aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Morgan
Louise Dougherty
Lemon-Monroe High School
Lemon- Monroe High School
Miss Morgan
Guy Morgan
Dorothy Lane
Miss Dougherty
Harold Dougherty
Brentwood St
Fire calls report injuries and property damage in two incidents
At 3 42 a.m. Irene Ingram 48 suffered burns on left arm and hand from a stove accident at 1526 Meadow Ave treated and dismissed from Middletown Hospital. At 8 06 a.m. a fire in the front seat of a car owned by Sonia Dennis at 2112 Sheffield St caused by a fallen cigarette, $25 damage.
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Meadow Ave
Irene Ingram
Middletown Hospital
Sheffield St
Sonia Dennis
Barnitz Officer Stricken Dies at Midtown Bank Branch
Richard T. Burdge 48 an assistant vice president at Barnitz Bank died at 10 05 am at Middletown Hospital after being stricken with a heart attack about 8 25 am while entering the Central Branch at 1730 Central Ave Tren ton He lived at 104 Rogers Drive and joined the bank in February 1956 He summoned the fire department emergency squad when he collapsed alone at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard T. Burdge
Barnitz Bank
Middletown Hospital
Mr. Burdge
Rogers Drive
Trenton
Central Ave
Fire Department
Golden Age Club Seeks Members for Evening Dance
The Golden Age Club holds its monthly dance Thursday at 7 p.m. at 603 Mary Etta St with music by the Chapman Trio. New center director Betty Knox says other weekly activities include a 1 p.m. card party tomorrow and rehearsal and meeting times, plus bowling at J&J Lanes and a Friday dance practice. The center will welcome Middletown residents 69 and older weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as Civic Association agency.
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The
Golden Age Club
Mary Etta St
Chapman Trio
Betty Knox
Center
jClub
J&j
Knox
Middletown
Civic Association
Mason school bond proposal eyed by Supt Frey
Mason school Supt David Frey says about 20 percent of local high school students would benefit directly if Hamilton County Joint Vocational School bond issue passes. The 1.42 mill measure is on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MASON
Hamilton County Joint Vocational School
Mason School
David Frey
Hamilton County
JVS
Frey
William Mason High School
Butler County
Associates To Discuss Uniforms For Middletown Band
Middletown High School Band associates meet at Central School at 7 30 tomorrow evening focusing on purchasing about 180 uniforms for next year. They have reviewed materials from three manufacturers and will choose from sample uniforms in the coming weeks. Uniform costs range from 9 to 110 dollars per item. The group is led by James Carter with Mrs Win Bryant heading the key uniform committee. A program by instrumental ensembles from Manchester and Roosevelt Junior highs will be part of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Win Bryant
Manchester
Roosevelt
Four-year-old helps raise six thousand six hundred sixty eight for heart fund
Four-year-old Lisa Buckingham added five dollars to the Butler County Heart Fund total of six thousand six hundred sixty eight dollars and twenty six cents. About 950 volunteers canvassed Middleton, Monroe and Trenton with Mrs. Walling Gray leading the drive and noting increased generosity over last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa
Buckingham
Butler County Heart Fund
Robert Buckingham
Browning Sr
Heart Fund
Middletown
Monroe
Trenton
Hole in One Dilemma Sparks Laughs on Golf Course
A light moment on the links features a witty line about choosing a club for a hole in one. The remark highlights playful banter between players and spectators during the round.
Car Drives Along Sidewalk Crashes Building
Police reported an unusual crash at 11 05 p m Saturday after a east bound car on First Avenue sidewalk near Central Elementary School left the curb crossed Garfield Street and hit a Manpower Inc building. Victims were Edward D Leppard and William H Vorhees cited for driving while intoxicated and disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue
Central Elementary School
Garfield Street
William H. Vorhees
Brentwood St
Edward D. Leppard
Young St
Garfied Street
Voorhees
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Butler
Common Pleas
Arthur J. Fiehrer
Fred Cramer
Riddler
Obert Ogers
DIAL
Barnitz
Warren County
Byere Supermarket
Vannest & Manchester
Tom Jones
North Main St
Middletown, Ohio
Officin
Murphy’s
G. C. Murphy CO
Armbruster Florist, Inc
Grand Ave
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