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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1957

Page

2

Hospital Chief Fair After Smashup In Car

William O. Bohman Middletown hospital administrator was seriously injured when his 1954 Cadillac collided with a bridge abutment on U S 25 north of Monroe. He suffered a severe chest injury eight broken ribs and a broken jaw. Bohman remains in fair condition with multiple injuries after the 3 10 p m crash. he had reportedly run out of gas near Bethany and was alone in the vehicle.

William 0. Bohman Middletown U. S. 25 Monroe Bohman Poin Ciata Rd Oakland Station Bethany Cincinnati McCoy - Leffler

Armco Assn Elects Four Directors in Annual Vote

Sherman Steele Kenneth Giltrow John Dunphy and Leslie Hollon named directors in Armco Association elections. Steele beat Floyd Bishop in District 2 and Whitman edged Sanderson in District 7. Dunphy won over Clayton Whitman and Robert Root in District 11. Hollon captured District 12 in a three way race. Total votes 1169 of 1405 eligible. Jurists and clerks named for election. Dinner and officer installation set for January 9 at the Sportsmen's Club.

Sherman Steele Kenneth Giltrow John Dunphy Leslie Hollon Armco Assn Steele Floyd R. Bishop Itrow Arthur Sanderson Dunphy Clayton Whitman Robert Root Holton One Mulligan Dan Cain Robert Koontz James C. Imfeld S. G. Smallwood Raymond Joslin Sportsmen’s Club Armco Asen Mark Walke

Crash Kills Preble Youth In Ohio Creek

A car left Ohio 503, plunged through ice into a creek killing driver Johnny Vangus 16 West Alexandria. Passenger James Bower 17 also West Alexandria injured while rushing to obtain basketball uniforms.

EATON Ohio Johnny Vangus West Alexandria James Bower

Brown Visits Father In Medina After Car Crash

Interim Gov. John W. Brown returned Friday night from Medina where he had visited his critically injured father in law A. J. Helman 75. Helman was hurt in an auto accident Wednesday.

Columbus Ohio John W. Brown Medina A. J. Helman Helman

Polio Drive Totals From First Day Reach $695 73

The first day’s March of Dimes collection reached 695 dollars 73 cents. Middletown Hamilton game at Cincinnati Gardens yielded 445 73, about 50 dollars more than last year. Reuthe cites smaller turnout than a year ago with aid from Ahepa and Kiwanis drives.

Charles Reuthe Butler County Middletown Yteens Kiwanis Club Central Avenue Broad Street

Reiff Motion Fails to Fund County Home Upgrade

Butler County Commissioner Arthur Reiff failed in a last bid to earmark 75,600 from leasing 36 acres of county home property for a new rest home. His motion to explore selling the entire county home property to fund a replacement failed for lack of a second as health officials urged immediate renovations and a committee to study county home conditions. Commissioners set a reorganization meeting for Monday.

Hamilton Arthur Reiff Butler County Board of Commissioners Reiff de Reiff Ross Snyder Middletown Butler County Board of Health

Area Drivers Again Draw Good Word

Butler County Traffic Safety Assn reports New Year weekend drivers kept county accidents to 61 with only one fatality. McKinley Ash 58 of 801 Charles St died after a two car crash on Yankee Road. Oxford and Fairfield praised for no fatalities. county commended for courtesy during holidays.

Butler County Traffic, Safety Assn Irma Soule Association McKinley Ash Charles St Mercy Hospital Yankee Road Ohio Oxford Fairfield Butler County

Rail Strike Idle 75,000 in Canada

Montreal report shows about 75,000 railway workers idle as Canadian Pacific strike enters its fourth day. Both sides say they are willing to consider proposals to end the walkout though prospects for early settlement remain dim. CPR spokesman notes openness to constructive suggestions. No talks since the strike began.

Montreal Canadian Pacific Railway Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen CPR Unon

Nursing Home Fire Fatal to Elderly Man in Ohio

An early morning fire at a North Lima nursing home claimed the life of 79 year old Smith E. Sweets of Mesopotamia Ohio. 89 year old John Malone suffered severe smoke inhalation and remained in poor condition. Several other residents were treated at South Side Hospital.

Youngstown Ohio North Lima Smith E. Sweets Mesopotamia South Side Hospital John Malone

Service News Pvt Lionel W Stover Remains At Ft Bliss

Pvt. Lionel W. Stover son of Mr and Mrs Robert Stover 2217 Brentwood St spent Christmas with his parents and left Thursday to return to Ft Bliss Texas after eight weeks more training in Radar School air warning. He was employed by Armco Steel Corp before enlisting in September.

Lionel W. Stover Robert Stover Brentwood St Ft. Bliss Tex Pvt. Stover Armco Steel Corp

Police Briefs Report Polio Box Thefts In City

Police filed two polio box theft reports yesterday and today. A box holding about $6 was stolen from the 77 Taxi Co office and another containing about $5 from the Golden Elk Cafe. Fred Blevins, 34, West Middletown Rt. 1, arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge. Victor Amburgey, 348 S Main St, reported car license 7871MR stolen from Water Street on December 22.

77 Taxi Co Golden Elk Cafe Fred Blevins West Middletown Rt. 1 Victor Amburgey S. Main St Water Street Martin Kleinas Auburn St Henry Avenue Auburn Street Kleinas Gerald Johnston Johnston

Commissioner Clarence Lauderbaugh Dies in Ohio

Columbus Ohio Franklin County Commissioner Clarence Parkes Lauderbaugh 63 died Friday at Mt. Carmel Hospital from a blood clot on the brain He served as a trustee of the National Association of County Officials and was a former president of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Franklin County Clarence Parkes Lauderbaugh Mt. Carmel Hospital The National Assn. of County Commissioners Assn. of

St Bernard Dog Size Highlights Guarding and Companionship

A full grown St Bernard weighs roughly 160 to 210 pounds, emphasizing its large size and presence. The breed is known for strength, gentle temperament, and use in rescue work historically.

St. Bernard

Emergency birth on route to Garfield Street address

At 6 40 am an emergency squad assisted Mrs Ruth Hunter 19 of 1610 Garfield St rear an expectant mother. While Bailey s ambulance was enroute she gave birth and survived.

Fire Artment Ruth Hunter Garfield St Bailey

Driver Drawes Fine Jail At Franklin

George Abrams 44 Berea Ky found guilty of driving while under rev ocation by Municipal Judge J T Riley fined 200 dollars and costs with 100 suspended. Abrams also sentenced to three days in jail and Ohio driving rights suspended three years. Mrs Bertell Melton Carlisle fined 50 dollars and costs for reckless operation in pedestrian crash. fine suspended on damages paid. Mrs Mamie Bixbie Dec 28 Main and 2nd Streets. rights suspended 60 days except doctor and grocery trips. James Maloney 24 Middletown fined 50 dollars and costs for driving left of center. Bond forfeitures listed for Argen Manning 25 Middletown speeding 15 Hall Merrill 18 Miamisburg disorderly conduct 15 Robert Kruse 27 Middletown speeding 15 Rupert King 49 Middletown speeding 15 James Malicote 27 Waynesville permitting unlicensed operator 15 William Coffey 21 Berea Ky unnecessary noise 15 Paul Filbury 28 Middletown reckless operation 15.

Franklin George Abrams Berea J. T. Riley Abrams Ohio Bertell Melton Carlisle Mamie Bixbie Main 2Nd Streets Robert Kruse Moore St Middletown Rupert King Queen Ave James Malicote Waynesville William Coffey Paul Filbury Lafayette Ave

Faulty Tire Suit Settled For 65000

In Charleston West Virginia a $200000 suit against U S Rubber Co over a faulty tire was settled for 65000 filed in U S District Court by Mr and Mrs Edward J Bostwick The couple were badly injured in a two car crash at Goodland Kansas when the tire allegedly failed their children receive 500 each for minor injuries and the Bostwicks continue treatment for hip and leg injuries

Charleston W. Va U. S. Rubber Co U. S. District Court Edward J. Bostwick Goodland Kan Rubber Company Bostwicks

Tax Fine Set At Six Thousand In Ohio Case

Judge John H. Druffel fined Miss Sarah Nolan of Cincinnati six thousand dollars after she pleaded guilty in U S District Court to eight counts of income tax evasion.

Cincinnati John H. Druffel Sarah Nolan U. S. Distriit

First Rain In Month Delivers Drought Relief in LA

Rain fell on a parched southern California area last night marking the first rain in almost a month. Less than a half inch has fallen this fall and winter, compared with the normal near five inches for this period.

Los Angeles California

Car Crash Kills 31 Year Old On Ohio 7 Near Marietta

Robert Sellers of McConnelsville aged 31 died when his car rear ended a gasoline tank truck on Ohio 7 about three miles north of Marietta. Police reported the fatal collision occurred Friday night.

Marietta Ohio Robert Sellers McConnelsville Rt. 2 Ohio 7 i Here

Kenaf Developed as Jute Substitute in Western Hemispheric Growers

Kenaf fiber, adaptable to the United States and Latin America, is being developed as a substitute for jute. The initiative aims to diversify locally grown fibers and expand fiber production in North and South America.

U. S Latin America

Woman and two girls hurt in city bus crash

A Middletown woman Luc Williams 49 and two girls were injured when a car ran a red light at Verity Parkway and Lafayette Avenue colliding with a city bus. Four other bus passengers were uninjured and Williams admitted to Middletown Hospital.

Middletown Verity Parkway Lafayette Avenue Semngs Luc Wiliams 17Th Ave Barbara Clemons Elmer Clemons Howard Ave Delores Matthers Frank Matthers 20Th Ave

New Ohio Governor Doing It Up Brown

Interim Gov John W Brown will have official stationery with his name printed for a 16 day tenure A rapid printing job for the Brown stationery was finished Friday in Columbus Ohio.

Ohio Columbus John W. Brown Brown

Beechler Dies in Greenfield Train Collision

Irvin Beechler aged 48 from Greenfield was killed Friday when his car collided with a Baltimore and Ohio freight train at a crossing in Greenfield, authorities said.

Greenfield Ohio Irvin Beechler Baltimore & Ohio

Missing Springboro boy returns after overnight outdoor sleep

Eleven year old Jackie Vernetti of Springboro slept outside with a sleeping bag after leaving home during a basketball game. Parents alerted police and state patrol. he wandered off and returned about 8 a.m. none the worse for the experience.

Springboro Jackie Vernetti John B. Vernetti Jackie Vernettis Dayton State Patrol Shungry

GI Bill For Peacetime Veterans Under Study

Washington House Veterans Committee Chair Teague and Rep Ayres indicate support for a new GI Bill of Rights for peacetime veterans. They cited the World War II era program and its costs, noting many men discharged after the 1955 cutoff lack wartime readjustment benefits. The push aims to aid those finishing two-year service since 1955.

Washington Teague House Veterans Committee Rep. Ayres Ohio Rene

Ann Sheridan Named In Mexican Divorce Case

Lawyers for Rodolfo Acosta Perez seek to use adultery charges by his estranged wife against him and Ann Sheridan to obtain a divorce in Mexico City. Mrs Cohen de Acosta alleged the pair lived together and that Acosta threatened to kill her over a divorce for their two daughters. Sheridan has returned to the United States.

Mexico City Rodolfo Acosta Perez Ann Sheridan Jeanine Cohen de Acosta Casablanca Miss Sheridan Acosta United States

Firefighters Roll Truck to Fight Blazing Fire

In Chambersburg Pennsylvania volunteers pushed their fire truck from the firehouse to battle a blaze yesterday. Firemen reported a short circuit started the fire and the truck was used onsite to reach and fight the flames.

Chambersburg

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Fair Crash Preble Youth Father M. A. Moore Health Board John F. Bierman Schramm Funeral Home Robert Brown W. P Cecil Butts Secy GEM City Tae Federal Savings & Loan Assn Richard Jones Elmo Ptl Jones Ernest Charles Vanderveer St Ortman-Stewart Co Jack Hixon Williams Riggs Ambulance James Smith Trenton Gordon Allen Jr Miamisburg Tytus Avenue Veri Russell Proffitt Jim Etter Woodlawn Ave S. Verity Parkway 1St Avenue Roller N.Y.P.S Christian Fellowship Trenton Nazarene Church A. M. Wilson
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