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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1956

Page

2

Policies For Commencement Set By School Board

Seniors took the spotlight at the Board of Education meeting with policies on graduation participation and two Washington DC trips for Middletown and Lemon Monroe seniors due to conflicting schedules. The board postponed action on group and individual yearbook pictures and discussed immunizations, teacher demographics, and several staff changes.

Board of Education Washington, D. C John D. Blackford Middletown Lemon-Monroe High School Middletown High School Lemon-Monroe Rethel Fights Amanda School P Comfort Ann Reeves Monroe Carl Elizabeth Wolf B. E. Flemming South Middletown Mayfield Lela Eldridge Cook Georgia Montgomery Thelma Helton Helen Cain Cleo McGuire Spring Hill School

Traffic Violators Top Court Docket

Franklin report shows a Municipal Court docket dominated by Seattle violations. Wallace M. Gullette of Wilbraham Road was fined 25 dollars and costs with driving rights suspended for six months for reckless operation. Curtis Elgin Kraiger and Roy Cecil Statzer, both of Middletown and Miami burgh, were each fined 25 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct. Bond forfeitures included Leo F. Quatkemeyer of Xenia for fictitious registration 15 dollars Glen Eugene Anspach 18 Springboro speeding 15 dollars Glen Larson Collins 821 River Street speeding 50 dollars Leroy Morris 15 South Avenue speeding 25 dollars Donald Eugene Jackson Dayton disorderly conduct 25 dollars and Herbert Hoover Parker 27 529 River Street disorderly conduct 25 dollars.

Franklin Seattle Middletown Wallace M. Gullette Wilbraham Rd Curtis Elgin Kraiger Roy Cecil Statzer Miamisburs J. T. Riley Leo F. Quatkemeyer Xenia Glen Eugene Anspach Springboro Glen Larse Collins S River St Leroy Morris South Ave Donald Eugene Jackson Dayton Herbert Hoover Parker S. River St

Police Briefs in Dayton Arrests and Theft Reports

Police last night arrested John Valentine 55 Dayton on a warrant charging fleecing the scene of an accident with a utility pole Saturday on Garfield Street. Pete Pendergrass 35 1320 Sycamore St arrested on a warrant charging destruction of property a storm window and frame valued at 50 dollars. Julia Million is the complainant. Jack Marts 407 Glenn St Tren ton reported Sunday night four hubcaps and two fender skirts stolen from his car at 1st Avenue and Water Street.

John Valentine Dayton Garfield Street Pete Pendergrass Sycamore St Julia Million Jack Marts Glenn St Trenton 1St Avenue Water Street

Garage doors opened and car pushed into alley

Eddie Cole of 1812 Clarendon Ave. reported a break in today with his garage doors opened and his car pushed into a nearby alley.

Eddie Cole Clarendon Ave

Agers To Complete Envelope Stuffing

John F. Miller chair Middletown Easter Seal campaign and Evelyn Leifheit executive secretary of the Butler County Society for Crippled Children and Adults will attend tomorrow's Golden Age Club meeting. The over-60 group will staff envelopes for the drive and complete the task tomorrow at 1 30 p m at the Civic Association. They will also present their regular entertainment program per Harry Gordon president.

John FR. Miller Middletown Evelyn Leifheit Butler County Society For Crippled Children and Adults Golden Age Club Civic Associaton Harry Gordon

Kershaw To Speak On The Theology Of Jazz

The Rev. Alvin Kershaw of Oxford, TV quiz alum and Holy Trinity pastor, speaks to the First Presbyterian Men's Club on March 6 about the Theology of Jazz. Tickets/ reservations via the church by March 5. Kershaw rose to fame on $64 000 Question and aims to blend jazz with religious experience.

Alvin Kershaw Oxford First Presbyterian Church Glenn Selby Seley Kershaw Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Louisville Mr. Kershaw George Lewis

Crash Probe Ends No Charges Filed

An investigation into a Preble County weekend crash that killed five people is complete. Windle Jarvis of Richmond Indiana, the sole survivor and driver of one car, faces no charges and is hospitalized at Reid Memorial with multiple injuries.

Polio Fund Receives $500 Donation From GE Employees Fund

Charles Reuthe, chairman of the Butler County Chapter, reports a $500 check from the GE Employees Community Service Fund to aid the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The gift was sent by L. R. Williams, chairman of the fund's board of administrators, for supporting its notable work.

GE Employes Community Service Fund Charles Reuthe Butler County National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis L. R. “Tag’’ Williams Service Fund Reuthe

At The Movies Showings Across Theaters This Week

Paramount shows Helen of Troy at 1 15 3 20 5 30 7 40 and 9 40 p m Strand presents Phoenix City Story at 3 00 6 25 9 45 p m The Americano at 1 30 4 50 8 10 p m View from Pompey’s Head on Wednesday at 2 55 6 21 9 45 p m Virgin Queen at 1 15 4 30 8 00 p m Colonial runs Benny Goodman Story at 1 15 3 19 5 30 7 40 9 50 p m Dixie Cruise In shows Iron Mistress at 8 50 p m and Black Castle at 7 07 10 50 p m

Paramount Phen’x City

Woodall Men To Elect Bargaining Delegates

George Wilkin of the United Auto Workers said workers at the Woodall plastics plant in Franklin will elect four bargaining delegates on Thursday. The union won the right to represent 70 maintenance and production staff in an NLRB election. Tom Hendries from the Dayton sub regional office will assist, with two delegates from the day shift and one each from the other shifts. elections will be held at Eagles Hall in Franklin. Certification is expected within a week or ten days before contract negotiations begin.

George Wilkin United Auto Workers Afl-Cio Woodall Plastics Franklin Wilkin Tom Hendries TAW Dayton Eagles Hall Washington

Church Blast Triggers Second $100000 Suit in Butler County

William Campbell of Hamilton sues B D Morgan Co over injuries from a vacuum cleaner explosion at First Methodist Church in Butler County. Campbell claims penetrating wounds to groin and legs and permanent disability from metal fragments after the unit disintegrated on a 220 volt extension cord. His father Russell Campbell had filed a $107 720 50 judgment suit last week.

Butler County Common Pleas Court William Campbell Hamilton B. D. Morgan Co Middletown First Methodist Church Campbell Russell P. Cambel

Damage $1000 In Morning Crash On Iy S Verity Parkway

A two-vehicle wreck on Iy S Verity Parkway near Lafayette Avenue at 2 45 a m caused $1000 in vehicle damage with no injuries. A 1956 auto driven by Jack C Toole and a tractor trailer operated by Merrel Denchsey collided after side by side travel.

Iy S. Verity Parkway Lafayette Avenue Jack C. Toole S. Main St Merrel Denchsey Connersville Ind Toole Auto

Ragland Attends Principal Meet in Chicago

L. J. Ragland principal of McKinley Junior High joins about 4 000 high school principals at the 40th annual National Association of Secondary School Principals convention in Chicago. The gathering features 82 clinics on all aspects of high school administration and school tours along with exhibits of books, supplies, and equipment. Howard R. Cromwell, Middletown School District assistant superintendent, also attends.

L. J. Ragland McKinley National Assn Chicago Howard R. Cromwell Middletown

City Zoning Appeals Board Names New Officers

Robert Nunlist was named chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals at the last night’s meeting. Rob ert Roberts became vice chairman and Eugene Danner secretary. The board approved Liberal Markets Inc. parking within 20 feet of the curb at Girard Avenue and Verity Parkway and denied Mrs. F. W. Dils’ plan to use 3100 E Central Ave. as a civic art center amid neighbor objections.

Robert Nunlist Mth Ave Board of Zoning Appeals Robert Roberts Eugene Danner Liberal Markets Inc Girard Avenue Verity Parkway F. W. Dils Miamisburg E Central Ave Frank Ludewig

Mount Vernon Fire Causes 20000 Dollar Loss

A three story business and apartment building in downtown Mount Vernon suffered about 20000 dollars in damage after a stubborn blaze that started shortly after midnight, flared again at 3 a.m., and was finally checked hours later. No injuries were reported and the cause was not immediately determined.

Mount Vernon Ohio

Defendants in Butler County Grand Jury Report

Prosecutor Bosch reports disposition of 52 defendants from the January term and earlier grand juries. Twelve sentenced to penitentiaries and workhouses, others jailed or fined. thirteen placed on probation. eleven cases reported as neglect. Two murder cases and one manslaughter case handled in the first meeting.

Butler County Grand Jury Jackson Bosch Common Pleas P. P. Boll Ohio Penitentiary Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Cincinnati Butler County Probation Department Bosch

No Damage In Grass Fire On Yankee Road

A grass fire behind a lot at 2124 Yankee Rd caused by burning rubbish produced no damage. Firemen reported the blaze at 11 26 a m with Companies 1 and 3 responding to the alarm.

Yankee Rd

Emergency crew aided 15 year old Edith Morris in Central Avenue incident

The department’s emergency unit responded at 12 27 p m to the 1700 block of Central Avenue to aid Edith Morris 15. She was taken to Middiewwn Hospital.

Central Avenue Edith Morris Meadow Ave Middiewwn Hospital

Windstorm Damages City Property Estimated at $1200

Acting City Manager Charles W Thompson reports windstorm damage to city property totaling about 1200 dollars. The heaviest loss is the radio antenna atop Fire Station No. 1 with other damage to windows awnings and traffic and street lights. Insurance adjusters expect a preliminary area estimate soon.

Charles W. Thompson Thompson No. 1 Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Dudley Graham Underwriters Adjustment Co

Cub Pack 6 Welcomes Seven New Members

Seven new members joined Cub Pack 6 during a meeting at the First Methodist Church. Seventy three cubs and parents attended with Bob Catpins presented by Cubmaster Wallace Frayer. Recipients included Ronnie Moore Phillip Shank Kenneth Meehan Robert Downey R Kent Stultz Jim Stabler and Stephen Lawson. Edie Pieratt earned the Webelos badge and graduates to Scout Troop 54.

First Methodist Bob Catpins Wallace Frayer Ronnie Moore Phillip Shank Kenneth Meehan Robert Downey R. Kent Stultz Jim Stabler Stephen Lawson Virgil Meehan Keith Johnson David Mohn Michael Calvert Billy Landen Louella Calvert Edie Pieratt

No Chest Clinic Cancelled at Middletown Hospital

The Butler County chest clinic in Middletown Hospital will be closed tomorrow during the usual 1 to 3 p.m. hours. The announcement was made yesterday by Mrs. Lillia Kucharski.

Butler County Chest Clinic Middletown Hospital Lillia Kucharski

Oil News Letter Promotes Leases and Profit Potential

Western Lease & Land Co promotes a free oil and gas leases newsletter claiming high profit potential with no drilling or taxes. The advertisement from Beverly Hills brokers urges readers to participate, promising substantial gains from U.S. government and private leases.

U. S

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