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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1955

Page

2

Junior Chamber Takes Over Middletown Guild at Hospital

The Middletown Hospital Community Guild transfers administration to the Junior Chamber of Commerce led by Rowan Crawford. Former trustees hand over a $4,000 bank balance as Sickle praises youth leadership and continuing gifts funding equipment and renovations for hospital use.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Community Guild Middletown Hospital Guild E. B. Sickle Rowan Crawford Jaycee Board of Trustees Middletown Ben Chamber of Commerce Sickle Wade E. Miller Russell Dempster William Bohman William Sebald Robert Lubberger Blevins

Three Youths Held in Gun Thefts Near Middletown

A 21 year old man Donald Holder and two juveniles, aged 17 and 14, are in custody over the theft of four shotguns from a Middletown area home two weeks ago. Guns were located at several homes south of Middletown after a tip from a teenager’s father. The youths, arrested at their homes, are in juvenile custody. Holder faces investigation. A separate report notes a .22 pistol stolen from Alvin Richardson’s wrecked car after a December 11 accident.

Middletown Richard Schultheics Donald Holder Waneta St Charles Meadows Ottawa St Hold Wz Schulteiss Schultheiss Frank South Otis Cole Holder Alvin Richardson Baltimore St

Checks Stolen From Mailbox At Kensington Street Home

Mrs George Hutchinson reported three checks stolen from envelopes in her mailbox at 538 Kensington St Police say the amount is unknown and she has notified postal authorities.

George Hutchinson Kensington St

Two Officers Attend Police Group Session

Det. Capt. Ralph Bauer and Detective John Fitzgerald attended the monthly meeting of the Ohio-Indiana Police and Sheriffs Assn yesterday at the Fairborn City Building. An exchange of police information took place.

Ralph Bauer John Fitzgerald Ohio- Indiana Police and Sheriffs Assn Fairborn City

Temples of Saturn Medical Schools Existed Four Millennia Ago

The record notes that Temples of Saturn, functioning as medical schools, are documented to have existed at least 4,000 years before current era.

Icy Highways Blamed For Three Auto Accidents

Three minor property damage crashes were blamed on icy Ohio highways in two counties. Fannie Allen was fined $15 for left of center after a collision on Ohio 43 at 6:30 a.m. George House and Albert Sewell were involved in separate ice incidents on nearby routes. Ronald Longworth overturned on Ohio 4 near Kyles Station Road after slipping on ice.

Ohio 48 Post 9 Fannie Allen Lebanon Ronald G. Longworth Lafayette Ave Ohio 4 Kyles Station Road Longworth Post Headquarters

Franklin approves Mackinaw Annexation to city limits

County Commissioners authorize release of Mackinaw Addition to Franklin. No opposition voiced at Lebanon meeting. Petitioners’ attorney Ritz says state 60 day waiting period before ordinance action. Annexation, 91.36 acres on Franklin’s west side, has Chamber backing and long consideration.

Franklin Rer Mackinaw Hollywood Lloyd Ritz Lebanon Franklin Council Ritz Franklin Chamber of Commerce

Delman Whitt Returns to Duty After Injury Absence

Patrolman Delman Whitt was welcomed back at police headquarters after a three month layoff due to injuries from a motorcycle auto collision at Columbia Avenue and Verity Parkway last October. The department issued a celebratory welcome and Whitt said he feels okay now.

Delman Whitt Columbia Avenue Verity Parkway Division of Police Hospital Zone Whitt

Damage $125 In 2 Mishaps In City Yesterday

Two minor auto accidents caused a total of 125 dollars in damage with no injuries. At 9 40 p m Gar field Street and York Avenue the Osterberger car and the Carter car collided after Carter stopped at a stop sign. Each car suffered about 50 dollars damage. Later at 10 15 p m in front of 9 N Clinton Street the Lockard auto and a Grigsby vehicle were involved in a mishap causing about 25 dollars damage to the Lockard car and none to the Grigsby vehicle.

John H. Osterberger Howard Ave Charles A. Carter Walnut St Garfield Street York Avenue Carter Osterberger Bernice P. Lockard Knoll Woods West Middletown Amos Grigsby Garfield St N. Clinton Street Lockard Auto Grigsby

Scout Council Rejects Merger Plan in Delayed Vote

The Mound Builders Council voted 27 to 16 against merging with the Ft. Hamilton Boy Scout Council. Hamilton had accepted the merger in November, but Mound Builders chose to remain independent for now. The area would have combined 1,700 scouts from both sides and involved Butler and Warren counties.

Mound Builders Area Council Ft. Hamilton George Harvey Young Builders Hamilton Butler Warren Manchester Richard Scheidt Earl McVey

Bauer Firm Wins AGC Safety Award

Martin L. Bauer Construction Co formerly at 1909 Marrchester Ave receives the Associated General Contractors of America best safety record award for 10 years. A bronze plaque will be presented at the AGC convention in New Orleans on March 16 at the Hotel Roosevelt after a telegram from AGC safety director Harry J. Kirk.

Martin L. Bauer Construction Co Marrchester Ave Associated General Contractors of America AGC New Orleans Bauer Harry J. Kirk Hotel Roosevelt

Wrong Spot Lady Hamilton Special

A 17 year old boy admitted nine local break ins after being questioned by Deputy Andy Guenther. He was jailed in Ross township within hours of allegedly prying open a window to steal photographs and other items from a home. The crimes linked to his ninth attempt led to his capture at Guenther's home.

Hamilton Ross Township Andy Guenther Guenther

New Assistant VPs Elected at Oglesby-Barnitz Bank

Four new assistant vice presidents were elected at the Oglesby-Barnitz Bank & Trust Co annual meeting. Ralph S. Barbour Douglas W. Lewis William W. Raines and Russell S Weatherwax Jr will join top ranks as R S Weatherwax announces all other officers were reelected. The bank reported deposits up over five hundred percent in 145 years and pledged continued expansion and client service.

Oglesby-Barnitz Bank & Trust Co Ralph S. Barbour Douglas W. Lewis William W. Raines Russell S. Weatherwax Jr R. S. Weatherwax Weatherwax Oglesby-Barnitz Barbour Bank Bank of America California Lewis Denny Lumber Co Ohio University Seabees

At The Movies Listings For Paramount And Strand

Paramount shows A Star Is Born on Wednesday and Thursday at 1 15 4 00 6 50 and 9 30 p m Strand presents Witness to Murder at 1 15 4 15 7 20 and 10 15 p m and Golden Mask at 2 40 5 45 and 8 45 p m

Paramount

City Commission Eyes Interim Payments for Sewer Projects

City Commission to consider interim payments to Foley Construction and Bulls Run contractor plus Burch Construction for the process and Bulls Run sewer projects. Also on the agenda are invoices from F G Browne & Associates, contract extension for Ladislas Scgoe & Associates, annual civil service report, and several communications including praise for garbage service and a parking request near Mt Zion Church.

City Commission Bulls Run Howard H. Kramer Foley Construction Co Burch Construction Co F. G. Browne &Associates Middletown Planning Commission Ladislas Scgoe & Associates Cincinnati Nual Civil Service Commission W. D. Carmichael F. H. Hampton Mt. Zion Baptist Church Baltimore Street Charles B. Timmons Madison Hills Madison Township

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