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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1960

Page

13

County Pay Hikes OK'd

Hamilton County commissioners near finalizing Butler County 1960 budget expected to adopt in today’s session. Lt George Carrel resigns from Warren County sheriff’s department and will reveal future plans later. Budget provides $10 monthly across the board raise for county employees. Sheriff Pell’s office appropriated at $197,607, up from last year but below his request, amid prior years’ budget clashes.

Hamilton Butler County George Carrel Warren County Sheriff's Department Carrel Pau Pell Ross H. Snyder Pell Yar

Citywide Accident Toll Rises With Five Crashes

Police report five city crashes causing about 1125 in damage. Marvin Priest of Franklin faces following too closely after a collision at Clark Street and Tytus Avenue with a station wagon driven by George Henderson at 445 p.m. Another crash at Yankee and Jefferson roads involved John Wise and Paul Wallen with 400 damage in wet conditions.

Marvin Priest S. Mai St Franklin G.eon Henderson Wrenn Ct Clark Street Tytus Avenue Henderson Priest Ivers John Wise Middletown

Traffic collisions in city with multiple drivers named

Several auto incidents reported. Giorgedda Mc Nabb and Rob ert Walter Jr. involved in a 1:30 p m crash at Manchester Avenue and Clinton Street causing about 100 dollars in damage. Lois Campbell and Richard Hatfield involved in a separate crash at Crawford Street and Central Avenue around noon. Richard Reed and Barbara Ligett collided at Second Avenue and Park Street at 8:17 am with about 125 dollars in damage.

Giorgedda McNabb Winton St Robert Walter Jr S. Verity Pkwy Manchester Avenue Clinton Street Lois Campbell Yankee Rd Richard Hatfield Urbana Crawford Street Central Avenue Richard Reed Park St Barbara Ligett Knoll Woods West Middletown Second Avenue Park Street

Jet Crashes In Alaska Claims Crew After Takeoff

FAIRBANKS Alaska AP a six engine B47 jet bomber crashed after takeoff bursting into fumes and exploding shells. Co pilot Capt Alfred S Despres leaped out to rescue pilot Capt Daniel J Hahn. Two others believed trapped and killed. Plane from Schilling AFB Kan.

Fairbanks Alaska Alfred 5S Despres Daniel J. Hahn Eielson Air Force Base Here Air Force Hahn Schilling Air Force Base Kan

Three Hurt In Industrial Accidents At Local Plants

Three paper factory workers were treated at Middletown Hospital and released. Stanley Middleton aged 45 of Franklin lost parts of two fingers in a calendar roll at Miami Valley Coated Paper Co. Robert Bottles, 56 of Miamisburg, gashed his left shoulder at Sorg Paper Co. Kay Soule, 22 of West Middletown, suffered a neck abrasion after being caught in gears at Pollock Paper Corp. All incidents occurred late last night.

Middletown Hospital Stanley Middleton Farm Ave Franklin Miami Valley Coated Paper Co Robert Bottles Miamisburg Rt Sorg Paper Co Emergency .Com Kay Soule West Midletown Rt. 1 Pollock Paper Corp

Police Briefs on Local Thefts Reported

Thefts were reported from multiple vehicles and locations. Items include a bowling bag ball and shoes from J. T. Fisher’s car at 2132 Winton St, a sport coat trousers two shirts and work shoes from Richard Wynn’s car at 2137 Sheffield St, a 1950 model car with license 791MH belonging to Chester Collins at 1012 Elwood St, five faulty lawn mowers valued at 100 dollars from Wildwood Golf Club, and a transistor radio worth 67 dollars from Robert Knorr’s auto at 904 First Ave.

J. T. Fisher Winton St Richard Wynn Sheffield St Chester Collins Elwood St Failway Wildwood Golf Club Robert Knorr First Ave

Detectives arrest Robert Gabbard on bad check charge

Detectives yesterday arrested Robert Gabbard, 39, of 1 Baltimore Street, on a charge of passing bad checks.

Robert Gabbard Baltimore, St

Arrest of Jack D Williams on warrant

Police arrested 34 year old Jack D Williams of 3301 Goldman Avenue on a warrant charging a specified event. The arrest occurred last night by officers.

Jack D. Williams Goldman ,Ave

Vandalism Damages Convertible on Monroe Street

William Helsel reports vandals cut the top of his convertible at 312 Monroe Street, prompting a police report.

William Helsel Monroe St

Detectives arrest William F. Lawson on fraud warrant

Detectives arrested 55 year old William F. Lawson at 1126 Lafayette Ave on a fraud warrant issued by authorities. He was taken into custody without incident and headed to the county jail for processing.

William F. Lawson Lafayette Ave

Plan Hinged to Barnitz Fund Buy of Passenger and Freight Stations

City commissioners study a proposed Barnitz Fund purchase of NYC passenger station on Charles Street and freight office on Columbia Avenue. The plan would relocate the passenger station near Sutphin Street, extend Sutphin Stevens arterial, and move NYC main lines east. Negotiations hinge on land terms and alternative routes.

New York Central Central Avenue Miami Avenue Railroad Barnitz Fund Columbia Avenue Webster Street NYC Barnitz New York Central System Sutphin Street First Avenue Manhattan Street Oglesby-Barnitz Bank & Trust Co Charles Street Nyc Columbia Avenue Stevens NYC Main William Denham Donald M. Gose Robert Hayes Calvin Lloytland Martin Miller Erle A. Hanson City Planning Commission Charles W. Thompson Russali Ls Weatherwax City Commission Cen P First Manchester Barnits Fund Middletown Doty Street Hatfield Coal Co Ashworth Coal Co B. ID. Morgan & Co Hatfield and Ashworth Denham Planning Commission J. D. Sawyer Harry A. Finkelman Middletown Realtors Cincinnati New York Central System Realty Department Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc

Butler County tax bills to rise after countywide reappraisal

County Auditor A. R. Tilton announced that 1959 60 tax bills will be higher due to an 11 percent increase in total property valuation after a countywide reevaluation. The Journal will publish a three part series by Tilton explaining the reappraisal reasons and results. Bills will be mailed once billing preparations are finished.

Butler County A. R. Tilton Tilton

Thieves Loot Armco Center In Early Morning Burglary

A burglary at Armco Center in Lafayette damaged two vending machines and a jukebox, with about 2000 dollars in loss. The safe was unlocked and money, candy, soft drinks, and an amplifier were stolen. Three offices were torn apart, windows and doors smashed, intruders entering through a broken rear window.

No Advice To Voters

Los Angeles AP President David McDonald of United Steelworkers said he cannot sway his wife’s vote and would not urge his half million workers to back Nixon if asked. He praised Nixon for helping settle the steel strike and noted he has many political friends. McDonald credited James C. Hagerty, Eisenhower’s press secretary, with an important role in the settlement.

Los Angeles David McDonald United Steelworks Richard M. Nixon McDonald Nixon James C. Hagerty Eisenhower

Man Charged After Alleged Car Incident

Cecil McQueen 23 of 823 Oxford Dayton Rd Lebanon is jailed on assault and battery charges after allegedly driving over his wife s feet during a dispute over a child She Carolyn 18 signed the warrant Police say she was treated for contusions at Middletown Hospital in Warren County.

Franklin Cecil McQueen Oxford - Dayton Rd Warren County Lebanon Carolyn McQueen McQueen Middletown Hospital

Adventist Church Sets Service and Board Meeting

The Rev. Ben F. Mowry will discuss freedoms of assembly speech press and religion at the 9 20 a m worship service at the Seventh day Adventist Church 611 S Main St Sabbath school is at 10 40 am A Church Board meeting will be held Sunday at 7 30 pm with department reports on 1959 activities.

Ben F. Mowry Seventh - Day Adventist Church S. Main St

Thieves Loot Five Vending Machines at United Welding Plant

Police report a 5:15 am burglary at United Welding Co on Lafayette Avenue. Burglars forced an unlocked window with a steel bar, opened cigarette, candy, coffee, milk and cake machines, taking the money boxes. Detectives Fouts and Poling and officers Frisby and Amburgey investigated.

United Welding Co Lafayette Avenue Dets Paul Fouts Ed Poling Ptl Paul Frisby Carl Amburgey

Hamilton City seeks new city manager to fill role

Hamilton City Council opened applications for a new city manager due by March 15. Top five will be interviewed, with a goal to hire by April 15 and install by May 15. Salary listed at 16500 dollars. Former manager Howard F. Wilson was dismissed then kept as acting manager and may reapply.

Hamilton Council Howard F. Wilson Wilson

Woman matches license tag to telephone digits

Ora Ashwell of Oklahoma City hit the odds by matching the last four digits of her auto license tag to her telephone number Windsor 6 8389. Officials say the chance is about 150000 to 1 for such a match.

Oklahoma City Ora Ashwell Oklahoma Tax Commission Miss Ashwell Windsor

Middletown Watches Flu Spread as Other States Report Cases

City Health Commissioner Robert McConaughy says Middletown has no unusual flu activity with absenteeism not rising. State and national reports show scattered Asian flu in several states and outbreaks in facilities, while Dayton notes rising incidence but no epidemic.

Robert McConaughy Ohio Middletown State Health Department Columbus Oia Welfare Arthur S. Flemming Texas Tennessee Kentucky Michigan California Nevada Utah Hawaii Dayton

St Marys Men Name Chairmen in Board Appointments

St Marys organization announced chairmen and vice chairmen for committees at a meeting held at St Marys School. Appointments include Membership Paul Slezak and Jerry Hass. decent literature Bob Hutson and Bud Lawson. family life Joe Mohan and Bob Clark. communications Frank Montgomery and Bob Weatherwax. social Herm Griffith and Dr Roy Fassler. public relations Paul Deger and Bob White.

Jolia St. Mary's St. Mary's School Paul Slezak Jerry Hass Bob Hutson Bud Lawson Leo Meyer Larry Schell Joe Mohan Bob Clark Frank Montgomery Bob Weatherwax Herm Griffith Roy Fassler Paul Deger Bob White

Old Timers League Sets Monthly Meeting Date

The Old Timers League amended its constitution to fix the monthly meeting date at Armco Center. The next gathering is Sunday at 1 p.m., with a second Sunday option at 7 30 p.m. at the school, and all interested persons are asked to attend.

Old Timers League Armco Center

Mackey hearing set in Preble County on wife murder case

A special session of the Preble County grand jury will be convened after evidence is prepared in the Theodore Bud Mackey case. Arraignment is planned for 9 30 a m in Preble County Common Pleas Court following a delay due to Judge Kiracofe's absence. Mackey admitted shooting Myrtle Josephine Mackey at their Sugar Valley home. three children and a neighbor witnessed the event. He viewed her body at Nein Funeral Home before services for Mrs Mackey at 2 p m at the First Brethren Church in Camden.

Eaton Preble County Theodore Bud) Mackey Myrtle Josephine Mackey Sugar Valley Here Mackeys Nein Camden Willard Moss Jr

Driver Injured In Rt 1 Crash

Paul H. Gooder, 55, of 1744 Cedar Ave Cincinnati was treated yesterday at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton for injuries from a crash on Route 1 north of Hamilton. State patrol said he lost control, left the road and hit a mailbox, and was transported by sheriff's ambulance with head injuries and facial lacerations.

Paul H. Gooder Cedar Ave Cincinnati Mercy Hospital Hamilton Sheriff's Ambulance Gooder

Treasurer Wendel in fair condition after fall at home

Butler County Treasurer John W. Wendel, 79, remained in fair condition at Mercy Hospital after a fall at his residence Wednesday. He sustained several fractured ribs.

Fair’ Hamilton Butler County John W. Wendel Mercy Hospital

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City Eyes Arthur Reiff County Commission County Budget Commission Barnit Ford Weatherwax Furher United Welding Rev. J Jy. Allen Harold Gray James Howerton Armco Colored Center Lafayette Vestigated Minnesota Street Adventist Services Lye Flu McConaughy St. Mary’s Galvary Methodist Church Broad ST Geraldine Conway Evangelist India Mackey Hearing Rt. 1 John Seward State Farm Bloomington Itino's Elite Sale Sat-Sun Klondixes Elite’s Crawford & Logan
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