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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1955

Page

2

City launches new garbage collection with crews and trucks

City officials report a start for the new sanitation division as five city trucks and 28 applicants begin daily and weekly pickups. Dan Rothe directs operations while Kothe and Kramer plan equipment leasing, emergency runs, and temporary self disposal incentives amid weather concerns.

Middletown Division of Sanitation Harlan Park Dan Rothe Public Utilittes City Sanitary Service Co Kramer Kothe

Highways In This Sector Remain Safe This Weekend

The state patrol reported a normal weekend in Butler and Warren counties with 16 arrests for traffic control and only one injury accident. Carl E. Richardson, 18, of Hamilton, lost control on Rt. 130 near Hamilton, overturning in a ditch after a car passed him. Richardson and two Hamilton passengers Ollie Howard and Everett Jenkins sustained minor injuries treated at Mercy Hospital.

Butler Warren State Patrol Carl E. Richardson Lee Ave Hamilton Rt. 130 Richardson Ollie Howard Central Ave Everett Jenkins Ludlow St Mercy Hospital

Middleton man sends New Year greeting with traffic citation

Loren Buchanan of 107 S Main St mailed back a traffic citation with a $1 payment and a holiday greeting attached to a sheet reading Thank You Middletown. Officials found a note at the bottom promising a long first year.

Traffic Bureau Loren Buchanan S. Main Middletown

Model Curfew Ordinance Studied by Franklin Council

Franklin city officials study a model curfew ordinance that holds parents and juveniles responsible for violations. The measure, modeled after a wartime California law upheld by its Court of Appeals, may be acted on later. A separate item calls for issuing 50 000 bonds at 150 dollars each to fund street improvements in Harpland subdivision and newly annexed areas along U S 25, awarded to Seasongood and the mayor of Cincinnati.

Franklin Lloyd Ritz California Court of Appeals Jitz Harpland Sub- Givision U. S. 25 Seasongood Cincinnati

Pantel Heads Church Board For Greek Orthodox Church

John Pantel 2713 Central Ave is the new president of the board of trustees at Sts Constantine and Eleni Hellenic Greek Orthodox Church. He moved from treasurer after more than 10 years as a board member, succeeding retiring president Peter Laras. Harry Rikas is vice president, Arthur Eliopoulos secretary, and Chris Hagias treasurer. Election held last night after services.

John Pantel Central Ave Sts. Constantine and Eleni Hellenic Greek Orthodox Church Pantel Peter Laras Harry Rikas Arthur Eliopoulos Chris Hagias

Two Cafe Operators To Face State Board

Ohio Board of Liquor Control will hear 33 applicants this week including 49 liquor law violations. Stanley Wilson of Pud's Forest Lake and Clyde McDaniel, both among permit holders, face charges of gambling devices and unlawful possession and unlawful possession respectively at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Hamilton Ohio Board of Liquor Control Stanley Wilson Pud Forest Lake Forest Lake la Clyde McDaniel 2Nd St

Police Briefs Seize Suspects on Warrants and Minor Injuries

Saturday police arrested Robert L. Leis 25 of 320 N Broad St on a non-support warrant. Gilbert Long 32 of 26 Burton Rd was taken on a failing to provide warrant. Donald Wright 24 of 1400 Woodlawn Ave was treated at Middleown Hospital for minor injuries after a fight.

Robert L. Leis N. Broad St Gilbert Long Burton Rd Donald Wright Woodlawn Ave Middleown Hospital

New Year Weekend Auto Mishaps Reported in Middletown

Middletown saw nine crashes from Friday 6 p.m. to midnight with four injuries and four citations. Property damage topped $3,000, two drivers were cited, and one car totaled after hitting a utility pole on Manchester Avenue. Police noted no alcohol intoxication arrests.

Middletown Manchester Avenue

Minor weekend collisions mar Franklin scene

Two traffic crashes over the holiday weekend produced no injuries but about 325 dollars in damage. Hattie Bottles of 626 Spring Ave. and Joseph E. Cramer of 117 E. 5th St. collided as Bottles turned left from S. River Street. Cramer’s car sustained 75 dollars in damage. A second wreck on Saturday involved Elmer James Wilhoit of Springboro skidding on railroad tracks on Sixth Street and hitting Willard Klater’s car at 538 S. River Street, with 12 and 25 dollars in damage respectively.

Franklin Hattie Bottles Spring Ave Joseph E. Cramer 5Th St S. River Street Cramer Elmer James Wilhoit Springboro 6Th Street Willard Klater S. River St Klater Wilhoit

Falls BB Gun Injures Five in Local Mishap

Five people were treated at Middle town Hospital after falls and a BB gun incident. Loren Southard, 35, dislocated his right shoulder. Orville Watkins, 24, lacerated brow and left shoulder. Donald Howard, 2, lip cut. Ruby DeHaven, 41, rib concerns and leg abrasions. Robert Staton, 12, pellet removed from nose. All were discharged.

Middletown Loren Southard Somerville Rt. 1 Orville Watkins Grand Ave Donald Howard Edward Howard Brough Ave Hamilton Ruby DeHaven

At The Movies Showings This Week Paramount Strand

Paramount presents Man With a Million showings at 1 15 4 47 and 8 29 p m Young at Heart at 2 45 6 15 and 9 50 p m Strand screens Sun Downers at 1 15 4 20 7 25 and 10 15 p m Destination Moon at 2 40 5 45 and 8 45 p m for Monday and Tuesday.

Paramount Young

Institute Report Sets Lifetime Income Expectation at 10000

The Institute of Life Insurance says the typical American starting work today can expect a lifetime income around $10,000. This figure highlights long term earnings prospects and retirement planning considerations.

The Institute of Life Insurance

Robbery Charge Is Denied In Taxi Theft Case

Oscar Riley Jr. 24, of 3126 Ottawa St. was arrested on a warrant charging him with stealing $125 from Leonard Yocum in a Hamilton taxi Thursday night. Yocum, 55, said three men joined the ride, robbed him near the Grand Hotel, then returned the money after one man slapped him. Riley denied the robbery under questioning by Detective Paul Fouts.

Oscar Riley Jr Ottawa St Hamilton Leonard Yocum Seneca St Grand Hotel Yocum Paul Fouts Riley Coy Hall Delmas Birch

Vandalism Reports and Thefts Over Weekend

Several vandalism incidents and a theft were reported to city police yesterday. A resident on Yankee Road said a front door was unlocked and a shoulder bag with a few dollars was stolen Saturday night. Another resident on Central Avenue reported a broken left door glass on a car. A third resident on Lopane Avenue said a large silver globe valued at 25 dollars was damaged in the driveway. A separate report noted a pane of glass shot from a front door at Alameda Court.

Guy L. Morgan Yankee Rd Verity Parkway Central Avenue William Baker S. River ‘St Franklin Baker Freda Zitzerberger John Birch Central Ave Price Richard Capozzi Lopane Ave

You Eligible Election Board Opens for Voter Check

Middletown Board of Elections opened today for the annual voter eligibility check. Those who did not vote in 1953 or 1954 will be removed from the eligibility list. The office is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the next month. Register at the Middletown Federal Savings and Loan Association building if ineligible or newly eligible. Those who must register include those who changed addresses or names, reached voting age, or were naturalized.

Middletown

Truck Demand To Hinder Pick Up Of Epiphany Trees

City trucks may be diverted from garbage routes, delaying discarded Christmas tree collection for Thursday Epiphany ceremonies. Parks Director Tom Carlson urged Middleton residents to haul trees to Goldman Park before the 8 p.m. bonfire, with support from local merchants and officials like Capt. Howard Gall of Fire Prevention and Rev. Earl Dale coordinating the program to reduce post-holiday fire hazards.

Tom Carlson Parks and Recreation The Parks and Recreation Board Howard Gall Bureau of Fire Prevention Earl Dale

County Lawmakers In Ohio Assembly Take Oath Today

Two Butler County state representatives and a state senator will take oaths in Columbus. Republican James Sexton begins a third term, Ralph Cole Grove starts his first two-year term, and Democrat Edward H. Dell is sworn in for a second term in the 2nd-4th District.

Butler County Columbus James Sexton Elwood Sr Ralph Colegrove Hamilton Edward H. Dell Sen Dell Kunz Ave

Fox Hunters Bag A Pair In Warren County Drive

Rainy weather did not stop Warren County hunters from a fox drive that netted two animals. One fox weighed 14 pounds and had been sought for four to five years. The 14 pounder was flushed from a farm where sheep grazed. A follow up drive is set for Saturday with hunters meeting at the Red Lion Methodist Church at 9 a.m.

Warren County Ralph Johnson

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Middletown Hospital Division of Streets Howard H. Kramer Frank G. Barger Barger Robert Holida Pantel Heads Church Board Excelsior Institute State Board Richard L. Barnes West Carrollton 1St Avenue S. Broad Street Barnes Broad Street 77 Taxi Co John Blaylock Jr West Middletown Dallas Tincher Box 63 Garfield Street Tincher Robert Staton Herbert Staton Waneta St Roger Jones Calumet Ave Mrs. Jones Roger Edward Jr John Flemming James Ajax Construction Co Jannuis Lee E. W. Washington Jannius Lee Alameda Cl Don Holstein Spitsbergen Norway Arctic North Pole Election Board Gold Ohio Savings Club Chrstmas Club Way First National Bank Federal Depost Insurance Corporation Park Place Sutpeio Maares, Die BULLS Ols Ril Fox
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