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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1960

Page

2

Woman Free On Bond In Double Murder Case

Pauline Freeman 21 is free on 5000 bond after being charged with second degree murder for the shooting death of her husband Robert 30 at their home. He allegedly abused her and their children. she says she fired as he reached for a hidden gun. Freeman to be arraigned Monday in Lebanon before Warren County Judge Robert Ray. The couple's children are Donna 5 Wendell 3 and Diana 1 with Freeman's parents and siblings listed as survivors. Funeral services for Robert Freeman are planned in Pikeville with burial at Iron Hill Cemetery.

Kings Mills Pauline Freeman Robert Freeman Freman Lebanon Warren Robert Ray Richard Satterthwaite Pikeville Tenn Barton Sales & Service, Inc Middletown Donna Wendell Diana Jesse Freeman Nina Jane Barbara Sue Ferguson Marvin Leroy James Jesse Jr Putnam Funeral Home Iron Hill Cemetery Witten

Ohio Bell Expands At Franklin

The B D Morgan Co will begin a $90,000 addition to the Franklin dial office of Ohio Bell Telephone Co. A 2030 square foot one story beige brick extension will rise at 10 E Third Street. Work starts after completion anticipated mid October to meet community growth and growing demand for higher service.

B. D. Morgan Co Franklin Ohio Bell Telephone Co J. R. Miller E. Third Street Miller

Betrothal of Princess Margaret to Antony Armstrong Jones

The article notes the engagement announced from Clarence House. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother confirms the betrothal of Princess Margaret to Antony Armstrong-Jones with the Queen’s consent. The couple have a high-profile royal lineage and social circle.

Princess Armstrong-Jones Clarence House London Queen Elizabeth Daugher Princess Margaret Antony Armstrong-Jones

Boy Scouts May Aid Jaycee Drive

Bob Housh as general chairman of the Junior Chamber of Commerce paper drive met with Jack Lewis to discuss Boy Scouts aiding the drive. Lewis is the camping and activities chairman of the Boy Scouts Po key Griffith District. The tentative date set for the drive is April 30.

Bob Housh

21 Cars Impounded Over Old Parking Tickets

City police report a 21 car impoundment since Thursday as part of a drive on motorists with unpaid parking tickets over 48 hours old. Four people paid citations before impoundment, reducing totals from the list of about 600 unpaid tickets to 25 license tags.

Traffic Bureau

Police chief orders fitness rule for Hamilton officers

Hamilton police officers must lose weight to meet a normal standard, said Police Chief Albert Osborne. Officers overweight knowingly will be required to shed pounds within a reasonable time or enroll in a mandatory physical fitness program.

Hamilton Albert Osborne

Tot Burned and Mother Hurt in House Fire

A three year old girl named Lucretia McGuire sustained first to third degree burns when her clothing ignited near an electric stove. Her mother Mary E. McGuire, 47, suffered burns on her hands and injuries to an ankle and foot while fighting the blaze. both were treated at Middletown Hospital.

Middletown Hospital Lucretia McGuire Willie McGuire Yankee Road Middletown Rt. 1 Mary E. Meuire

Guns Seized After Domestic Quarrel In East End

Police took three guns from an East End couple after a 2:04 a.m. domestic dispute. The wife said her intoxicated husband beat her. he denied ownership of the pistols and claimed no gun was in his car. Officers found no weapon on him and noted ongoing marital strife.

East End Tytus Avenue

Police Briefs Report Arrests and Thefts in Local Area

Officers arrested Don W. Copple, 40, of 214 McKinley St, on intoxication and resisting arrest charges. Juveniles damaged property at several addresses with snowballs. Thefts included a 1950 model car with plate 5104 LL from Gus Skulkey and a bicycle from John Gerber. A $40 coat stolen from David Gates was recovered from a 13 year old. a watch valued at $49.95 was taken but not recovered.

Don W. Copple McKinley St Gus Skulkey Second St Franklin Webster Street John Gerber Flemming David Gates Armco Center

Noted seaside Long Beach once a cattle range

Notice of Appointment Case No 32982 Estate of Leona Hodgin Deceased W Howard Hodgin executor appointed in Middletown Butler County Ohio file claims within four months Probate Judge Harry F Walsh Feb 17 196 HARRY F WALSH Walter R Bender Middletown Attorney Feb 27 Mer 5-12 Legal divorce for divorce Olene Hollon unknown address will take notice that Hershel Hollon filed a supplemental petition in Butler County Common Pleas Case No 2555 seeking divorce on gross neglect of duty answer by March 5 1960 Clerk Joseph T Kiep Charlotte F Hermann Deputy Finkelman & Ross Attorneys Feb 23-30 Feb 6-13-20-27 Legal notice One Kidd 91 Wilson St Haverhill Mass petitions for divorce in Butler County Case No 3684 against Ernest Kidd answer by March 26 1960 Clerk Joseph T Kiep Charlotte F Hermann Deputy Donald M Gose Attorney Feb 13-20-27 Mar 5-12-19

Leona Hodgin W. Howard Hodgin Middletown Ohio Iate Butler County Oiece Olene Hollon Hershel Hollon Common Pleas Court Joseph T. Kiep Charlotte F. Hermann Finkelman & Ross Van Kidd Wilson St Haverhill Mass Ernest Kidd Donald M. Gose

Franklin Crash Leaves Couple Hurt As Fire Flares

On S Main Street just before midnight a crash sent Albert Webb and Mollie Webb to Middletown Hospital with facial lacerations and knee and shoulder injuries after the car Roach drove struck a parked Habegger auto and exploded into flames. Roach faces charges of reckless operation and expired permit.

Franklin S. Main Street Middletown Hospital Fairview Subdivision Albert Webb Willard Street Mollie Robert D. Roach N. Main St Cora Habegger S. Man St Habegger Main Roach Merle Moore E. Sixth St

Republicans Blast Democratic Critics In Public Address

In Raleigh North Carolina AP report Republican National Chairman Thruston E Morton labeled Democratic leaders politically motivated critics and claimed they have tried to persuade Americans that national defense has weakened under President Eisenhower. He contrasted critics with Eisenhower's proven leadership and stature.

Raleigh N.C Thruston E. Morton Eisenhower

Two Hurt When Car Overturns on Yankee Road Todhunter Road

Two young men suffered minor injuries when their auto flipped over a guard rail on Yankee Road at Todhunter Road around 2:30 am. Harold Patrick, 24, driver of 2405 Sutphin St, had lac erations and a sprained shoulder. Manuel Watson, 19, same address, had a bump on the head. Both were treated at Middletown Hospital. Patrolmen said Patrick mised a curve, causing the car to strike the guard rail, overturn, and end in a ditch. the car was a total loss.

Yankee Road Todhunter Road Harold Patrick Sutphin St Manuel Watson Middletown Hospital Patrick

Sanitary sewer project bids sought for Gage Drive area

Middletown Ohio invites sealed proposals for a sanitary sewer on Gage Drive and Manchester, with 700 feet of eight inch vitrified clay pipe, four manholes, four house services, 140 feet of concrete cradle, and pavement replacement. Bids due Feb 7 1960 at City Engineer room City Building.

Gage Drive Manchester Slaglietown Ohio Charch Middletown City of Donham

Threatened men flee car crash after cafe dispute

A man warned he had been threatened then his car slid on an icy West Alley street striking a steel post at 1 05 am. George Riley Jr 53 and passenger Paul Riley 22 escaped injury in the northbound crash. Police noted earlier the men said cafe staff blocked their car and an argument ensued with a gun and blackjack involved.

Central Avenue West Alley George Riley Jr West Middletown

City Auto Crashes Reported In Local Parking Lot

Yesterday two city crashes were logged. Wirt Cade aged 65 of 108 Ross St collided with a city truck driven by Herbert Collins 53 of 321 N Main St at the Main Manchester parking lot causing 150 dollars in damage. Oma Hamb lin of Hamilton and Dr E W Washington age 64 of 821 Ninth Ave collided at Central Avenue and Alameda Circle causing 130 dollars damage. Samuel Dalrymple 17 of 1407 Browning St and Homer Hartman 28 of West Middletown Rt. 1 collided on Germantown Road causing 30 dollars damage.

Wirt Cade Ross St Herbert Collins N. Main St Main - Manchester Oma Hamblin Hamilton Dr. E. W. Washington Ninth Ave Central Avenue Alameda Circle Samuel Dalrymple Browning St Homer Hartman West Middletown Rt Germantown Road

Compromise Not Likely Russell Signals Stand on Civil Rights

Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia leading Southern opposition in a filibuster against civil rights legislation expressed doubt any compromise is possible. He said no compromise had been proposed and none could be acceptable. The remarks came ahead of an unusual Saturday Senate session.

Washington Richard B. Russell D-Ga Senate Russell

Woman fined suspended after petit larceny at Albers Market

Mrs Centers, 46, 1339 Central Ave, found guilty of stealing cigarettes worth 2.49. A $200 fine plus costs were suspended on condition she not reappear and undergo psychiatric exam. Six months probation. Other fines by Judge Lamb include Morgan 25, Collins 10, Smith 3 and 50, and a suspended 30 day jail term for Weathersby.

Albers Clinton Street Ohie Centers Central Ave J. T. Lamb

Colored News Men Chorus to Perform in Hamilton

The Men’s Chorus of Israel Baptist Church in Hamilton will present a program at Friendship Baptist Church, 1319 Wainu Street, Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

Israel Baptist Church Hamilton Friendship Baptist Church Wainu’St

Helianthus Common Name Sunflower

The plant Helianthus is more commonly known as the sunflower, a tall bright flowering species recognized for its large yellow blooms and seed production.

Helianthus

Father Of 8 Crash Fatal To Camden Man

Edward Jerdon, 34, of Camden Route 2, died at Reid Memorial Hospital after a head on collision near Fair Haven. He rode with Tom Price, 29, who survived with injuries. The other driver John Achenbach, 48, of Anderson, is hospitalized with a broken jaw. Jerdon leaves a large family. services set for Tuesday at R. C. Nein & Sons Funeral Home in Camden.

Eaton Edward Jerdon Camden Rt. 2 Reid Memorial Hospital Richmond Ind Jerdon Tom Price Ohio 177 Fairhaven John Achenbach Anderson Richmond Hospital Jordon Evelyn Susan Karen Deborah Marie Barry Douglas Dennis Kerry Angeline Jordon Hamilton R. C. Nein & Sons Funeral Home Camden

Man Confronts Café Shooting in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati a man identified as Emmitt Sallee, 68, opened fire with a 12 gauge shotgun inside a crowded cafe injuring patron Charles Oliver and killing his wife Etta Mae Oliver. Sallee told police he shot them over a $280 theft two weeks earlier and was restrained by patrons as he tried to reload.

Cincinnati Emmitt Sallee Etta Mae Oliver Charles General Hospital Sallee

Symington Attacks Grain Storage Plan in Illinois Tour

Sen. Stuart Symington labels the grain storage program a waste of money during a two day speaking tour in northern Illinois. He asserts warehousemen earn unusually high profits from the program run by Secretary Ezra Taft Benson.

Peoria, Ill Stuart Symington D-Mo Illinois Symington Ezra Taft Benson

Al Lang Dies in Florida

Al Lang 89 known as Mr Baseball of Florida died in St. Petersburg after pneumonia. A Pittsburgh native who moved to Florida in 1910 he shaped the city’s baseball history and served as St. Petersburg mayor 1916 to 1920. He funded Florida children’s home society gift 1956 and donated 200000 for Florida Presbyterian College scholarship.

ST. Petersburg al Lang Florida Lang Pittsburgh Lang Hey Florida Children's Home Society Jacksonville Florida Presbyterian College

Sentences Suspended For Hamilton Pair

Teddy R. Jackson and Jewell Taylor won suspended sentences after pleading guilty to altering U S coins. They appeared in U S District Court Friday after Hamilton police arrested them February 13 for filing pennies to dime size to obtain soft drinks from a vending machine.

Cincinnati Teddy R. Jackson Jewell Taylor U.S U.S. District Court Hamilton

Executrix Appointed for Estate of William M Snyder

Case No 32966 Estate of William M Snyder appoints Mary Elizabeth Snyder of Middletown Ohio as Executrix. Deceased resided in Middletown Butler County Ohio. Dated February 19, 196. Harry F Walsh Wilmer Wilmer Attorneys at Law Middletown Ohio February 27 March 5 12.

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Baby Ohio Bell Ronald C. L. Armstrong Jones Oliver Messel Earl of Rosse Pentagon Rubin N. Clintos Insurance Your Best Protection Dodds Verity 14Th Ave Woodside Cemetery Robert Kontnier Mgr Boy Scouts Jaycee Drive Nea Johnny Lang South Ave Sycamore St Marshall Rd Long Beach Calif Harry F. Walsh Said Walter R. Bender Carol Sue Hedgepath Kenneth Hall Hill Avenue Charles Hedgepath Glenwood Ave Carol Sue Journal Weith Webb Ikes Nmobil Manchester Mobil Manchester & Vannest Colored News Price McCullough - Hyde Hospital Oxford Man William M. Snyder W. M. Snyder Mary Elizabeth Snyder Harry F Walsh Said County Wilmer & Wilmer
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