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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1963
Page
11
Fire caused by overheated air ducts in interior walls at Charles Moore’s two story farm residence on Shaker Road. Alarms by Moore at 9 05 p m. Fire spread from basement to attic, damaging walls floors and furniture. Moore recently moved, prompting resignation from city council.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce plans its fifth annual Career Day at Amanda Junior High January 30 and 31 and at Roosevelt and McKinley Junior Highs February 1. Don Keffer chairs the event, aiming to expose pupils to training paths and career options through conversations with adult leaders in government, business, and professional fields. Dale Hinshaw, Jaycee president, notes a speakers bureau will aid the civil defense program with talks before service clubs for the January 22 alert, with assignments by Hinshaw of Armco contact.
Clarence Johnson owner of the Moonglow Cafe reported keys and 12 dollars stolen while sleeping at a Balti more Street address. An Auto owned by Malcom Brenner at 1404 Carolina Ave was recovered by police on Charles Street. Daniel Morris at 1206 Curtis Ave said two dummy spotlights and four hubcaps valued at 55 dollars were stolen from his auto parked in front of his residence.
County Auditor A. R. Tilton announces house trailer registration at the Hamilton courthouse office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, with Middletown’s county treasurer office open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to noon Saturday. The second year of the trailer tax law bases the tax on valuation minus depreciation with a minimum of $18. Original assessment uses either market price or cost to owner, whichever is greater. Tax period runs Jan 1 to Dec 31. payment due by Jan 31, 1963, with a daily penalty of $1 up to $25.
Mrs. Joan Loehner, 35, of Hamilton, died after a two car crash on Hamilton Cleves Road near the Columbia Bridge. John Townley, 34, in fair condition at Mercy Hospital with head injuries, said he saw tail lights and could not stop. The other car occupants Robert Roth and Helen Roth were treated and released. The crash occurred after both cars returned from Venice where they attended installation of officers for Hamilton and Middletown Letter Carriers. Additional injuries were reported to Richard L. Smith, J. H. Whitman, William P. Ross, Jesse Lee Combs, and the Purvis family in separate incidents. Authorities cited speed, alcohol, and sliding conditions in several cases.
Warren County Sheriff Byron Kennard will ask commissioners for approval to buy 30 mattresses and blankets for the jail. The grand jury urged a new jail or addition, citing poor conditions including one shower, inadequate facilities for female and juvenile prisoners, dirty bedding, and foul odors. Kennard said the order was placed last December and delivery could be sped by timely approval.
Ohio eight city average weekly gross earnings edged up from October to November by fractions to one per cent. Cleveland led gains at 1 per cent with $111.84, Dayton $114.55, and Youngstown $106.96. Canton rose to $104.77. Akron, Cincinnati, Columbus fell about one per cent, and Toledo dipped slightly. Compared with November 1961, all eight cities show increases from 2 to 5 per cent.
Ten indictments were returned eight publicly listed, with two secret. Named defendants include Charles Roach Franklin for armed robbery. Josph L Peck Middletown for malicious destruction of property. William Napier Middletown for malicious destruction of property. Sam E Stone Franklin for armed robbery and breaking and entering. Fannie Riley with no address for second degree manslaughter. Franklin D Sprague Cincinnati for breaking and entering.
The Sun Day's Journal feature on Edward Jones a Middletown pork packer and founder of the town's first major industry omits that the material and photos came from his grandson Edward W Jones of 228 Yankee Road.
Middletown moves a $1.62 million East End sanitary sewer grant closer to approval after regional HHFA clearance in Chicago and transmission to the U S Commerce Department for final action. Additional city requests for water system upgrades and Breiel Boulevard widening are under HHFA review with possible capital transit to Washington this week. City Manager Charles W Thompson cites a high volume of applications and notes a potential low income area designation affecting eligibility. HHFA Urban Renewal chief Charles Wilcox plans a January visit to assess downtown revitalization and discuss a feasibility survey.
Loretta Page 23 facing first degree manslaughter charges in her husband 22 died in an early Saturday shooting. A Middletown Municipal Court judge granted a one week continuance delaying the preliminary hearing. Page released on 10000 bond posted by her father Mason Keeton pending appearance. Police say Page threatened if she had a gun before she shot her husband through the heart during a party at their Philadelphia Avenue home. Page works as a waitress at Martins Grill. he recently took a part time bartending job after being laid off by Armco Steel.
A 43-year-old Lebanon student pilot walked away from a demolished single engine plane crash in Campbell County. He said icy conditions caused the loss of altitude as he flew back from Georgetown Kentucky with a non functioning radio. He landed in an open field but hit a tree and fence, flipping over. He borrowed the $2,500 plane from Joseph Locke of Lebanon and had about 50 hours of flight time in six months. He was treated at St Luke Hospital and released. He is a father of seven.
Three break ins were reported to city police over the weekend including Liz's Snack Bar at 609 Crawford St where about 25 dollars was stolen from a juke box and cigarette machine after entry via a pry bar after 8 p.m. Saturday. A Gillen Crow store at Yankee Road and Fourth Avenue was entered through a rear door with a pry bar. Central News at 1371 Central Ave reported a theft of 12 dollars with rear door entry using a pry bar early yesterday morning.
The Board of Education meets in regular session at 7 30 discussing the 1963 64 school calendar the annual Washington DC senior trip contracts for noncertificated staff and other personnel matters.
Butler sheriff's deputies reported two thefts over the weekend. At Triple B Hardware in 2711 Burbank St a .38 caliber pistol valued at 70 dollars was stolen. In West Middletown Kenneth Gerber at 5851 Elk Creek Road reported $50 worth of baled hay stolen from his barn.
Former Columbus Dispatch staffer Dean Jauchius, 41, a Newark native, remains on Gov. James A. Rhodes team as coordinator of programming and financing in the new administration after serving as administrative assistant in the state auditor's office since 1957 with a campaign leave last year.
A 3 year old boy escaped injury yesterday after tumbling from a moving car on Vannest Avenue. Joseph Whittman of 3114 Bexley Drive was examined and released at Middletown Hospital. The car was operated by Rowena Whittman of the same address. the driver said the child fell while she drove south. The car rolled backward, striking the woman and knocking her down, then hit a stop sign and broke it. Mrs. Whittman received abrasions to legs and hands and was released. Auto damage was about 35 dollars. In another accident Marilyn Lovely, 16, of 307 Gideon Road, riding with Judy L. DeBusk of 2005 Brentwood Street, got a bump on the forehead when DeBusk’s car collided with Blueford Bowman’s at 1809 Columbia Avenue. DeBusk was not treated. Damage to both cars was about 200 dollars.
Emergency squad administered oxygen to 12 day old Monica DiCrisoforo at 1708 Dix Road yesterday at 5 14 p m when the infant had difficulty breathing The child was reported choking on arrival and was taken to Middletown Hospital by private car where she was treated and released
City firemen ruled a gas heating unit leak caused a small fire at Lindon Sales and Service garage 404 N Verity Parkway extinguished at 7:35 p m with slight damage. In a separate call at 709 S Main St today, no fire was found though a smoke pipe was plugged.
Fifteen Boy Scouts and three leaders completed a 17 mile hike along the General Simon Kenton trail from Springfield to Urbana. Participating scouts included Bill Ledford Scotty Wells Victor E. McGuire Jim Eakins and others from troops 58 77 and 23. Leaders were Victor McGuire John Rich and William Wells.
Girl Scout training sessions have moved from Amanda Methodist Church to the Civic Association clubroom. Sessions prepare for the Council’s program change and will run tomorrow and January 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and January 29 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Middletown officials defend the local school safety patrol as effective and part of city safety efforts. Oakwood plans to abolish its patrol citing heavy responsibility on youths and lack of direct supervision. Fifth graders in Middletown receive training before patrol in sixth grade with tests to qualify. Officer Jack Combs notes patrols are routinely observed around the city.
Sandra Johnson, 19, a Rosebud Grill waitress on Dayton's near West Side, believed a man who boasted he could open a cigarette machine. He opened it, shoved her aside, and both suspects fled with change and cigarettes after the attempt.
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