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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1960

Page

15

Day for Leap Year Members Marked by Birthdates

Pittsburg Kansas AP reports World Chapter No. 1 of the Order of 29ers holds its leap day birthday celebration. February 29 born members across the U S and abroad mark the day. Senior member Julia Covert is 104, Irene Alexander 100, Elizabeth Cathen 100. The group notes 1960 applications from California and Kansas leads.

Pittsburg Kan United States Julia Covert Jeffersonville Ind Irene Alexander Oskaloosa Elizabeth Cathen Chickasha Okla Kenneth L. Simons Simons Sun New York California Kansas

Fine Arts Group Elects New Officers

Mid dletown Fine Arts Center board of governors elected executive committee officers yesterday. President Mrs. Robert N. Richardson, vice president Mrs. Edward J. Sebaid, recording secretary Mrs. C. W. Young, corresponding secretary Mrs. Cecil Kindred, and treasurer P. J. Jaques. The meeting followed the annual membership meeting which added new board members Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gardner and R. S. Gruver. Mrs. Robert Nelson reported growth in art students and exhibits at the center.

Middletown Fine Arts Center Robert N. Richardson Edward J. Sebaid C. W. Young Cecil Kindred P. J. Jaques Board of Governors Robert Gardner R. S. Gruver Robert Nelson

Negro Picketing To Be Extended To Cincinnati

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People plans to begin picketing a downtown Woolworth store in Cincinnati today and extend to four Woolworth locations in outlying areas Tuesday. The action targets Woolworth hiring policy and opposes lunch counter policy in Woolworth stores in the South. Raymond C. Rambo, manager of the downtown store, stated that there has never been an anti Negro policy and never will be.

Cincinnati F. W. Woolworth Woolworth The National Assn. For the Raymond C. Rambo

Bus Schedule Change Delayed between Oxford and Hamilton

Oxford reports the Ohio Bus Line Co postponed the schedule change by one week. This week buses run on the old timetable, with the new plan starting next Saturday. The adjustment cuts one weekday round trip and two Sunday runs.

Oxford Hamilton Ohio Bus Line Co

Fire truck bogs in mud burning six room home

Richland Texas fire department truck bogged in soft ground and burned with a six room frame house on Saturday night. The vehicle, used to haul water due to the town lacking a central system, could not be moved after getting stuck behind the Raymond Livingston home.

Richland Tex

Second Victim Dies in Ciney Slaying Case

Cincinnati AP report states Charles Oliver, 59, died of a back shot in the Ciney double shooting that killed his wife Etta Mae Oliver, 48, Friday night. Emmitt Sallee, 68, confessed to the shootings but offered vague motives. no charges filed yet.

Cincinnati Charles Oliver Etta Mae Oliver Polie Emmitt Sallee

Burglar Alarm For The Birds

Detroit police officers responded to a burglar alarm at a radio TV store but found a starling inside triggering the alarm. Officer Guthrie, using a confiscated slingshot, hit the bird on the third shot and stopped the disturbance.

Detroit John Guthrie John Golec R. M. Polgar Guthrie

Three Die in Philadelphia Fire Tragedy

A mother Rose Ann Billing aged 26 and her sons John 7 and George 3 died in a Philadelphia blaze. Fire Chief George Hink blamed a delayed alarm after the fire started in a sofa on the first floor. The mother was found with her arms around the children in the second floor bedroom as firefighters arrived. Mrs Billing reportedly telephoned a telephone operator who alerted the fire department.

Philadelphia George Hink Rose Ann Billing John George Hink

100th Birthday With 24 Candies in Snohomish Cake

Emma Schott of Snohomish turns 100 as 24 candies grace the cake. Born February 29 1860 in Adrian Michigan she has celebrated leap year birthdays since birth. She moved to Washington in 1898 and recalls her eighth birthday as most memorable after surviving a horse kick. Her life motto echoes a simple formula be happy for the first 93 years after that it’s a habit.

Snohomish, Wash Emma Schott Mrs. Schott Adrian Mich

Mayfield PTO Plans Film Viewings At Meeting

The Mayfield Parent Teacher Organization will show two educational films at its monthly meeting. Who Will Teach Your Child emphasizes community responsibility for supporting high quality teachers, and How Good Are Our Schools reviews Dr. James A Conant's report and school improvement recommendations. Howard Kern will preside at 7 30 p m with refreshments after the program.

Mayfield Pto James A. Conant U.S Howard Kern PTO

Hold-Up Man Had Wrong Gas Station

Detroit AP report says a man pretending to have a gun robbed a Jewel gas station till for 30 dollars then grabbed the clerk. The clerk tackled him. police revived the injured thief with a resuscitator at Wayne County General Hospital where he remained in custody as Marvin O K ray 21 of Melvindale suburb.

Detroit Jewel Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Wayne County General Hospital Marvin O’kray Melvindale

Two-Vehicle Crash on S Main injures none reported

Police report a two car collision on S Main Street near Fourth. Damages totaled 150 dollars. Drivers Omar T. Tibbs age 19 of 415 Park Ave and William F. Clifford Jr age 17 of 111 Olive St were involved.

Franklin S. Main Street Fourth Omar T. Tibbs Park Ave William F. Clifford Jr Olive St

New York Stocks Markets and Livestock Prices Report

Market report lists slaughter steer prices 27.50 to 28.00, steers 750 to 800 pounds at 27.00, mixed sales 900 to 1,285 pounds at 26.00, bulk 1,200 pounds down 23.50 to 25.50, cows 15.50 to 17.00, vealers 35 to 38, hogs running around 35, feeders 25 to 29, sows 11.75 to 12.75, lambs 20 to 20.50, boars higher, slaughter lambs steady with small good woolly lots 8 to 20, around 50 head good and choice 109 to 115 pounds.

Middletown Securities and Related Notes Trading Update

Security listings show Aeronca preferred and prior preferred, Crystal Tissue Co, First National Bank, Sorg Paper Co and Sorg Paper Co preferred, with Lou Blower at 2 1545 90. Market table reflects par values and holding indicators for multiple issuers in Middletown.

Aeronca Aeronca Prior Crystal Tissue Co First National Bank Sorg Paper Co Lou Blower

Cincinnati cattle market steady with selective gains

Cattle 1600, calves 150, slaughter steer and heifer bids modest. some 700-750 lb heifers sold 25-50 higher. Steers and heifers near steady, cows fully steady, bulls and worners about steady. Mixed lots 900-1200 lb high to average choice.

Cincinnati USDA

Cincinnati Egg and Poultry Prices Report

Dayton Produce in Cincinnati lists egg grades and prices for various sizes and grades. U S large white and brown eggs 32-34 cents, medium 29-31, jumbo 26-30, large 23-28, small 14-19. under grades 16-14. Poultry prices at farms show No 1 quality fryers 18-19, 2 hens heavy 17-20, light 8-12. Potatoes priced 3.00-6.25 per cart.

Cincinnati f.C.b

Nehru and Chou Agree on April Frontier Talks

Indian Prime Minister Nehru and Red Chinese Premier Chou En-lai agreed to an April meeting in New Delhi to discuss the border dispute. The leaders called the talks exploratory with a view toward motion negotiations to settle the frontier feud causing bloodshed.

New Delhi India Nehru Chou En-lai Ttoday Vloodshed Chou

Wealthy Tahitian Takes Pill Overdose

Hollywood AP reports 22 year old Charles Hirshon, son of a Tahitian family, in good condition after an overdose of sleeping pills. He was found unconscious in his apartment clutching a photo of Natalie Trundy, the socialite actress wife with whom he had separated after five months of marriage.

Hollywood Charles Hirshon Natalie Trundy Miss Trundy

Fire at Cleveland Heights home for aged claims 84 year old

Charles F. Smith, 84, died in a fire at a home for the aged in Cleveland Heights. Dr Isaac Meredith, 93, suffered second degree burns and was hospitalized. Firemen said a heat lamp ignited the bed area. flames stayed near the bed.

Cleveland (Ap Charles F. Smith Cleveland Heights Isaac Meredith Doctors Hospital Smith

Bering Sea Becomes Rich Fish and Crab Producer

The Bering Sea, separating Alaska from Siberia, grows as a major source of fish and crabs for markets. Improvements in refrigeration enable longer hauls and fresher catches reach distant buyers.

Bering Sea Alaska Siberia

Monday and Tuesday Meeting Schedule Across Middletown Groups

A dense list of club and civic meetings appears for Monday and Tuesday at various venues including Middletown High School, VFW Post 6405, Manchester Hotel, and Legion Home. Participants include Civitan Rotary Sertoma South Middletown Fire Dept Amanda Fire Station Civics Chorus Mayfield and Sheffield fire houses, Trenton High School and multiple PTOs, plus military and veterans groups and support organizations.

South Middletown Amanda Civic Chorus Roosevelt Junior High Mayfield Fire Dept Sheffield Street Trenton Trenton High School

Senator Dodd In Hospital In Miami Beach

Senator Thomas J. Dodd is hospitalized in Miami Beach for extreme fatigue after collapsing at a Democratic dinner. Dr. Paul Unger says he will likely stay in the hospital at least until Thursday for rest and recovery.

Miami Beach Fla Thomas J. Dodd D-Con Dodd Paul Unger Connecticut Unger

Notice of Estate Appointment in Ohio Probate

Jewell Repyneck of Middletown Ohio appointed executrix of the estate of Iva M deceased late of Middletown Butler County Ohio. Proceedings dated February 5 with notice published for February 15 February 22 and February 29 in the local probate records.

Alice B. Beerman Alice B. Bierman Gertrude Bierman Trenton Ohio Alice Ban Middletown Butler County Harry F. Walsh Said Maxwell Finkieman Minnie Kerns Walter H. Kerns Said County Elva Leslie Hannah Wilson Harry Walsh Judes H. O. Finkelman Fred Ross James McKinney Ola Mae McKinney Thomas H. Stubbs John B. Cadden William A. Bryan Cincinnati 4 Union Township Walter R. Bender Iva M Jewell Repyneck Iva M. Oe Otler County Robert B. Dell

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