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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1958

Page

2

Franklin Chooses First City Manager for 33-Year-Old Post

Franklin selects Heintz secretary of Upper Moreland Township Willow Grove Pa as its first city manager at a salary of 7200 dollars annually Heintz 33 has eight years in local government and will assume duties Jan 16 with the new council and officers.

Heintz Willow Grove Moreland Township Harold Bennett Charles Moore Carl Minnick Paul Smith Herbert Daniels

Limbach Co. Founder Dies at 73 in Euclid Home

Cleveland Melville G. Limbach aged 73, founder of the M. G. Limbach Co and a manufacturers' representative, died Thursday at his Euclid home.

Cleveland Melville G. Limbach The M. G. Limbach Co Euclid

Miami University to host graduation speaker Byron Hollinshead

Miami University announced its winter commencement speaker for February 2 at 2 p.m. Byron S. Hollinshead, former president of Coe College and Scranton Keystone Junior College, has spent five years on a UNESCO project in Paris comparing European and American school systems. He recently returned as UNESCO project director of technical assistance.

Oxford Miami University Unesco Paris Byron S. Hollinshead Coe College Scranton Keystone Junior College Commission On Financing Higher Education Miami John D. Millett Hollinshead American Assn. of Junior Colleges Junior College Council of Middle Atlantic States General Education Board of New York Committee On Harvard American Council ‘On Education

Restful Night Reported For Injured Minister

The Rev. Cifford Hutchinson remained in very serious condition at Middletown Hospital after a train or accident left him critically injured on November 7. Officials said he spent a restful night as the 56th night in the hospital, with updates noting prior improvement and subsequent surgeries including a December 11 operation and subsequent tube insertions.

Cifford Hutchinson Middletown Hospital Henry Howard Hutchinson Grand Avenue Church Pittsburgh Toledo Chicago Omaha Cleveland Theus Warren Byington Byington

Three Nazarenes to Attend Evangelism Conference in Kansas City

Three pastors from Churches of the Nazarene in the area will fly to Kansas City Missouri for the Evangelism conference January 6 to 8. The Rev H B Watson Franklin the Rev A M Wilson Trenton and the Rev L P Rossman Middletown will join the event marking the churchs golden anniversary with international scope. The board of general superintendents will deliver key messages Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Churches of the Nazarene Kansas City Church of the Nazarene H. B. Watson Franklin A. M. Wilson Trenton L. P. Rossman Middletown

Bus Crash Kills Two on Toledo Expressway

A Trailways bus struck a disabled tractor trailer on the Toledo Expressway killing two and injuring 10. The dead include a youth about 16 and a young woman. The injured include bus driver Regis Franks and 9 others from several states. The truck driver Clyde Horrell called for help after stopping in the right lane.

Toledo Ohio Trailways St. Charles Hospital Regis Franks Dickerson Run Ronald Cicotte Girardville Rebecca Kegley Elkhart Ind Kathy Grant Fiott Gus Fiott Thomas Shinkle Richard Salmon Omaha Neb Howard Hinkle Brooklyn N. Y Joseph R

Sunset Park outdoor rink back in business for skating season

Sunset Park's open air rink operates 3 to 9 p m as long as cold weather holds with Tom Carlson noting a potential five days. The season so far matches last year with six days planned and previous season had seven good days. An ice skate exchange at All sports Inc on Central Avenue invites owners to swap or sell skates. Julius Tewell reports 75 to 100 pairs entered the exchange last year and the program has been successful.

Sunset Park Tom Carlson Parks and Recreation Carlson Allsports, Inc Central Avenue Allsports Julius Tewell

Manchester Avenue Traffic Change Set

City announces two mid month changes after sewer work. Manchester Avenue becomes one way east from Bellemonte to Sutphin, effectively west from Bellemonte to Main. North Avenue becomes one way east from Charles to Bellemonte to ease congestion and hazards.

Manchester Avenue Charles W. Thompson City Commission Bellemonte Street N. Sutphin Street Manchester Bellemonte M. Main Street North Avenue Charles Street Bellomonte Street Thompson

Man Rescued From Carbons Oxide Fumes at Home Ave Garage

Franklin special report describes a rescue by firemen police and Dr Orville Layman after Bobby Harp 25 collapsed in a closed garage at 412 Home Ave while working on a truck heater. Oxygen was administered and Harp recovered satisfactorily.

Howard Harville Erby Worley Home Ave Bobby Harp Laymen Worley

Thefts Reported By City Police Yesterday

The purse and billfold of Miss Margi Mills, 75 dollars and papers, were taken from her apartment at 28 S. Clinton Street rear. A supercharger, carburetor and water pump pulley were stolen from Lee Kissick’s garage at 325 Moore Street. Two hubcaps were stolen from Frank Moorman’s car in Peastown. A 1955 model car was taken from Ross Motors. Fred Centers, 66, Yankee Road, fell from a bar stool at Middletown Hospital and cut his head.

Billford Miss Margi Mills S. Clinton St Lee Kissick Moore St Frank Moorman Peasttown Ross Motors Middletown Hospital Fred Centers Yankee Road

Gas Theft Thwarted At Bowling Lanes Chestnut Park

Two youths siphoned gasoline from a car in the J and J Bowling Lanes parking lot on South Main Street but fled when startled by Oscar Carroza an employee. Deputies were informed last night the vehicle belonged to James E Martin of 3608 Poinciana Road.

J&j S. Main Street Oscar Carroza James E. Martin Poinciana Rd

Snow Eyed Streets Spark Multiple Auto Mishaps

Police reported icy conditions last night on Middle town streets caused several wrecks and a downed light pole. Kelly Greene 40 of Germantown Rt 1 struck a light pole at 14th Ave and Verity Parkway causing about 300 dollars in damage. Ernest Merchant 18 of 1227 Sycamore St skidded at S Main St and Lafayette Ave into a parked auto driven by Delores Pence. damage about 35 dollars. Leonard Morris 20 of 1134 Kunz Ave hit a stop sign on Nelbar St near N Sutphin St with no rear damage. Earlier two drivers were cited in Municipal Court for separate incidents including Fred Tyson 19 and Deloris Conley 19. Tyson collided at 1st Ave and Curtis St causing 325 dollars in damage. Conley 19 was cited for following too closely after a collision involving Walter Hasty 25 and Marty Griffins 3507 Jewell Ave at Tytus Ave and Charles St. damage about 60 dollars.

Middletown Kelly Greene Germantown Rt. 1 S. Verity Parkway Ernest Merchant Sycamore St S. Main Street Lafayette Avenue Delores Pence Leonard Morris Kunz Ave Nelbar Street N. Sutphin Street Fred Tyson Arlington Ave John Evans 7Th Ave 1St. Avenue Curtis Street Deloris Conley Oxford State Rd Walter ‘Hasty Franklin Rt. 2 Marty Griffins Jewell Ave Tytus Avenue Charles Street

Two 13-Year-Olds Find Tool Box in Four Mile Creek

Two youths along Four Mile Creek north of Hamilton recovered a metal toolbox containing about 50 dollars worth of tools and brass fittings. Thomas Lowe and Charles Deaton found the box near the Lowe boy’s grandmother’s home, reported Sheriff deputies. They notified officers and deputies sought the owner’s identity.

State Patrol Reports No Injury Accidents in 1958 so Far

Patrolmen at the state post record no injury traffic crashes in the two counties since 12:55 p.m. December 28. The new year has seen several minor incidents but no injuries reported.

Kiwanis Club Inducts Officers At January Meeting

Lt. Gov. Edson L. Rounsvill conducted the induction of the new officers and directors at yesterday's Kiwanis Club meeting. Service pins were awarded, with the longest tenure going to Dave Selvar for 17 years of perfect attendance.

Kiiwagis Club Edson L. Rounsvill Dave Selvar

Woman Treated For Overdose Of Pills

A 46-year-old South Middletown woman overdosed on sleeping pills yesterday just before noon and was rushed to Middletown Hospital by a Wilson ambulance. She was reported recovering today by sheriff's deputies.

South Middletown Middletown Hospital Wilson Sheriff's Deputies

Meadowlawn Church of God Plans Meetings Tomorrow

The Meadowlawn Church of God holds its yearly business meeting at 7 p m at the church with the Rev William Reynolds in charge. The church’s building fund program is led by the Rev Glenn LaVelle on Sunday at 2 30 p m.

Meadowlawn Church of God William Reynolds Glenn LaVelle

Torch Fire At Armco East Works Mill

A cutting torch caused a backfire spark that started a fire at Armco Steel Corp East Works hot strip mill yesterday but did no damage. Firefighters reported the alarm at 12 29 p m and were joined by Companies 2 3 the ladders company and the emergency squad.

Armco Steel Corp East Works Ladders

Grand Jury to Hear 31 Cases This January Term

Butler County Grand Jury convenes Monday at 10 a m for the January term. Judge P P Boll will handle the criminal docket. Xavier University senior Franklin Reichert, 20, faces second degree manslaughter in a three car Nov 3 crash on U S 42 near Pisgah. Reichert bound over from Monroe mayor s court. Middletown cases include Wells larceny Walker rape Creech assault Clouse burglary M cChone burglary Reeves larceny.

Butler County Grand Jury Joseph T. Kiep P. P. Boll Franklin John Reichert Mason Rt. 1 Xavier University Cincinnati Bernard Beaman Dayton U. S. 42 Pisgah Hamilton Butler Reichert Beaman Earl Parlett Grand Monroe Middletown Donald Wells Johnnie Rufus Walker Roscoe Stacey Jackson Creech Charles Clouse Mark M. McChone Nada Virgie Reeves Nalda Virgie Spurlock

Y Junior Leaders Are Inducted at YMCA Ceremony

Formal induction for 30 YMCA junior leaders last night at the YMCA. Emblems awarded range from five years to plain first year badges with recipients including Fred Giltrow, Kine Frisby, Sharon Cowgill, Dick Roof, Jim Robinson, Anne Dannecker, Betsy O Neil, Ken Campbell, Jim Liljestrand, and others. Don Hardesty and Steve Geckeler presented emblems while Ralph Knight and B P Allen participated in the program.

YMCA Fred Giltrow Boys’ Leaders Club Kine Frisby Girls Leaders Club Sharon Cowgill Dick Roof Jim Robinson Anne Dannecker Betsy O'Neil Ken Campbell Jim Liljestrand Donna Cross Gloria Millar Clark Thomas George Manning Lynn Leavell Barbara Leffler Paul Meeks Mary Elen Dieterly Jyce Boxwell Mary Ann Jacobs Jim McWilliams Phil Huber Gary Jestice Russ Dennis Ann Nardin Laurie O'Neil Wanda Wilson Odes Hensley Adolf Gendek Dick West Steve Nemekc Don Hardesty Steve Geckeler Ralph Knight B. P. Allen Geners Ilub

Statements From All Banks Called

Calls were issued today for statements of condition of both national and state chartered banks as of close of business Tuesday December 31. The Comptroller of the Currency in Washington and Ohio's banking superintendent Paul Hinkle issued the calls.

Comptroller of the Currency Washington Ohio Paul Hinkle

Czech Leader Arrives for 12 Day India Visit

New Delhi reports Czech Prime Minister Vilem Siroky arrived for a 12 day state visit to India. He is to meet Prime Minister and discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues during the trip ongoing in New Delhi.

India New Delhi Vilem Siroky Czechoslovakia

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