West Middletown Man Held On $10,000 Bond In Fatal Crash
Oscar F. Hunsicker Jr., 27, of West Middletown Route 1, is held on $10,000 bond on three charges after a car struck and killed George W. Heiland 75, of Trenton Route 11, as he stood by his parked car on Ohio 122. Heiland died at Middleton Hospital an hour later. Virgil Root, 46, suffered minor leg injuries. Hunsicker faces second degree manslaughter operating a vehicle under the influence and leaving the scene. Preliminary hearing set for 7 p.m. tomorrow before Squire Bailey at the Butler County jail. He was taken into custody at Elk Creek Tavern. Heiland is survived by a widow and six children. funeral Tuesday at Inman Funeral Home with burial in Collinsville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar F. Hunsicker, Jr
West Middletown
Lammie Bailey
Hunsicker
George W. Heiland
Trenton
Butler County
Squire Bailey
Heiland
Ohio 122
Middletown
H Heiland
Virgil Root
Garret J. Boone
Louis E. Cornthwaite
Elk Creek Tavern
Route 122
Cornthwaite
Etta
Charles
Hamilton
Kenneth
Hugh
Wilmington
Elwood Heister
Dayton
James Shafer
Collinsville
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Seven Mile
Presbyterian Church of
Wayne Township
Inman Funeral Home
Somerville
J. D
Vital Statistics of Lebanon and Nearby Areas
Vital statistics notice lists Shirley Stayton 68 Lebanon Franklin Ida Green 50 Franklin James Johnson 1315 Walnut Gus Hill Jr 33 York Street James Bailey 90 Middletown Route 3 Olive Barradaile 71 Camden Ohio. The brief item records ages and residences of individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Stayton
Lebanon
Ida Green
Franklin
O. James Johnson
Walnut St
Gus Hill, Jr
1714
York
James B. Bailey
Middletown
Olive Barradaile
Camden
Multiple births reported in local families this week
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Puckett of 1603 Church St. welcome a boy. Mr. and Mrs. John Booth Jr. of Franklin greet a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dicker of Dixie Heights announce a girl. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Williams of 126 South Clinton St. announce a girl. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Elam Lebanon Route 1 report a girl. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clark of West Middletown Route 1 welcome a girl. Mr. and Mrs. George Long of 1311 Michigan Ave. greet a girl. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Combs of 905 Wilson St. report a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Delmus Brown of 204 North Sutphin St. announce a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Puckett
Church St
John Booth, Jr
Franklin
Satuday
Robert Dicker
Dixie Heights
Orville Williams
South Clinton St
Russell Elam
Lebanon
Henry Clark
West Middletown
George Long
Michigan Ave
Jack Combs
Wilson St
Delmus Brown
North Sutphin St
Jack Ferguson
George Ferguson
Highland St
Alma Brewer
South Ave
Harrison Arrowood
Woodlawn
Virgil Adkins
Carolina St
William Jackson
Waneta
Glen Metzcar
Sherman Ave
George Sander
Middletown
Thomas Bailey
Somerville
William Patterson
Seneca St
Arthur C. Richter
Trenton
Ezra Carpenter
Grover C. Willis
Hill Ave
Wes Leonard Helton
Grandve
John Kauffman
Louise Brewer
Superior Ave
Mari Orth
Lawn Ave
Angeline Albanese
Frank Albanese
Fifteenth Ave
Harry Dell
The
Alameda
Morris Evans
Yankee Rd
Robert Holiday
Gideon Rd
Shirley Ann Moon, Daugher
Paul Craig, Jr
South Excelle
Joyce Abney
Maxine Bone
Reuben Rigg
Grimes
Ashby and Selby Families Welcome Two New Babies
Mr and Mrs Richard Ashby of Arlington Virginia welcomed a girl on Saturday with maternal grandparents Sherman Perry and the Selby family listed among relatives. Mr and Mrs Thomas Selby of Washington DC welcomed a girl on January 9 with paternal grandparents Carl Selby and Mr and Mrs Heinz Marka mentioned. A Good Samaritan Hospital birth near Dayton produced a boy on Sunday involving the Mare Marshall family of Woodside Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ashby
Arlington Va
and _ Sherman Perry
Stanley
Thomas Selby
Washington, D. C
Carl Selby
Auburn St
Heinz Marka
Dayton
Good Samaritan Hospital
E. . Marshall
Woodside Ave
Marriage Licenses for Merle Carpenter and Claire Anness
Merle M. Carpenter aged 20 and Claire L. Anness aged 19, both file clerks residing in Hamilton, filed licenses. Buryl D. Jones 21, crane leader of West Middletown, and Billie Jean Shouse 16 of 57 South Main St Middletown filed licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle M. Carpenter
Claire L. Anness
Hamilton
Buryl Daniel Jones
West Middletown
Billie Jean Shouse
South Main St
Middletown
Medical notices and surgical cases listed for local residents
A hospital brief lists numerous local residents by name and residence with medical or surgical conditions. Names include Shirley Murphy Wanda Brewer James Hilbert Edgar Reffitt and others, indicating patient status and home streets across Woodlawn Manor Manchester and surrounding areas.
Middletown Republican Women Meet Wednesday at YMCA
The Middletown Women's Republican Club holds its first New Year meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the YMCA The schedule shifts from the third Monday to the third Wednesday Mrs Golda Edmonston from State Headquarters will speak on State Organization Club president is Mrs Clinton D Boyd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Women's Republican Club
YMCA
Golda Edmonston
Clinton D. Boyd
Names Recited in Community Notices Mix of Addresses and Dates
A fragmented listing of residents and family members with addresses and marital or health notes. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Ron of Woodlawn Ave surgical, Lowell Barnhart son of Herschel Barnhart Robin Wright daughter of Ewell Wright Jewell, Harold Dearth son of Richard QYearth Calu met Ave medical, Angeline Albanese daughter of Frank Albanese Fifteenth Ave, other residents on various streets and routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Roscoe Ronto
Woodlawn Ave
Surgical
Lowell Barnhart
Herschel Barnhart
Fleming Rd
Medical
Robin Wright
Ewell Wright
Jewell St
Harold Dearth
Richard Qyearth
Calumet Ave
Don Crowley Wins Prince of Peace District Finals
Middletown High School senior Don Crowley won the Southwest Ohio district Prince of Peace contest, topping seven county winners to advance to the state finals in Columbus. He spoke on The Battle for Peace and received a gold medal, aiming for a cash prize and college scholarship. The 25th annual statewide event drew over 4,300 entrants. next Sunday 22 districts will be represented in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Crowley
Prince of Peace
Middletown
Butler County
Ohio
Columbus
Young Crowley
John Roth
Ohio Council of Churches
C. N. Gingerich
Trio Arrest May Clear Up Robberies
Police filed armed robbery burglary and larceny charges against John Richard Kinney 33 Ivan B Singleton 18 and a 17 year old youth in Middletown as investigations tied them to a September 1949 armed robbery at the Coffee Cup restaurant a home break in and a car theft from a Richmond car lot Detectives Crout and Fitzgerald arrested Kinney and Singleton with the youth aiding in custody Kinney also faces grand larceny and auto theft inquiries with potential federal involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
John Richard Kinney
South Third St
Trenton
Ivan B. Singleton
West Middletown
Kinney
Edgar Lykins
Reynolds Ave
Hamilton
John Fitzgerald
Dayton
Richmond
Ind
Fitzgerald
Crout
Route 4
John Methven
Central Ave
Methven
Eighteenth Ave
Main St
Ernest Weaver
Singleton
Court
Herbert Frazier
James Greenfield
Oliver Foyton
Bob Holiday
Ohio
Deputy County Coroner Dr Thomas Wenzel retires
Announcement today confirms the retirement of Dr Thomas Wenzel Middletown as deputy coroner of Butler County. Coroner Dr Garret Boone notes a new two salaried pathologists arrangement with Dr Kurt E Lande and Dr Robert C Dunn, aiming for a more effective investigations framework. Wenzel maintains offices at 201 South Main St Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Thomas Wenzel
Middletown
Butler County
Garret Boone
Wenzel
Kurt E. Lande
Mercy
Fort Hamilton
Robert C. Dunn
Middletown Hospital
South Main St
At the Movies Showings Across Paramount and Strand
Paramount screens Pincky with Jeanne Crain and William Lundigan at 1 15 3 16 5 22 7 28 and 9 34 p m Monday and Tuesday Strand shows Task Force with Gary and Jane Wyatt at 5 55 7 05 and 9 45 p m plus Adventures of Don Juan with Errol Flynn and Viveca Lindfors at 12 15 4 05 and 7 55 p m on Monday and Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Pinky
Jeanne Crain
William Lundigan
Gary
Jane Wyatt
Errol Flynn
Viveca Lindfors
Middle Big Blue Classic Goes on TV at Cincinnati Garden
The Middletown Hamilton basketball rivalry game at Cincinnati Garden will be televised for the first time. Armco sponsors the event with about 7,000 employees, WKRC TV Cincinnati will air the broadcast. The game starts at 8 30 p m, with early coverage at 8 p m to show the Middletown junior varsity contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Blue
Middletown
Hamilton
Cincinnati Garden
Armco
Wkrc TV
Cincinnati
Minor injuries in several city car wrecks
A series of light vehicle crashes occurred around the city with minor injuries and slight damages. Frank A. Wolner, 39, escaped unharmed after a blowout overturned his car on Fleming Rd in front of 2406 Fleming Rd. H. M. Durbin, 29, Dayton, caused a head-on collision at Monroe St and Manchester Ave while making a U turn. Leon Frisby, 32, failed to yield from a curb on Young St and hit Marion M. Smith, 40, on Garfield St. George Wallace, 58, and Earl Kendricks, 27, suffered slight damage at Verity Pkwy and 18th Ave while turning and passing respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming Rd
Frank A. Wolner
Calumet Ave
Monroe St
Manchester Ave
H. M. Durbin
Dayton
Jack L. Bayes
Christel Ave
Leon Frisby
E. Liberty St
Cincinnati
Young St
Marion M. Smith
Garfield St
George Wallace
Sycamore St
Earl Kendricks
Franklin
Verity Pkwy
Eighteenth Ave
Wallace
Youth Jailed For Stealing Four Chickens
A 19 year old youth admitted stealing four chickens from a Wells Road residence. He was fined $10 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail by Squire Lammie Bailey. Silas Oliver of Franklin Route 1 was arrested at his home by Deputy Sheriff Schultheiss and Constable Bowden. Oliver also admitted involvement in a chicken house intrusion at Elmer Curryer’s Coles Road home. Curryer reported 31 chickens were taken last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Wells Rd
Squire Lammie Bailey
Silas Oliver
Franklin Route 1
Emanuel Schultheiss
Dave Bowman
Schultheiss
Oliver
Elmer Curryer
Coles Rd
Curryer
Fire Runs Emergency Squad Responds Twice in Middletown
The Emergency Squad of the Middletown Fire Department answered two calls Sunday. At 11 a.m. at 1345 Walnut Street they administered oxygen to a 16 month old boy, son of Mrs Evelyn Johnson, who died at Middletown Hospital. The second run occurred at 4 43 p m to 1901 Finley Street for Mrs Christine Bradley 50 of Beattyville Kentucky who reportedly fell on cellar steps at her son in law A C Farmers home injuring her right hand. A physician treated the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Major portions of new Presbyterian church to start soon
Work on the east and center wings of the First Presbyterian Church on East Central Ave is to begin soon with an estimated cost of 350000 dollars. The sanctuary will be built later as funds allow, and seating will be expanded to 542 in the completed structure. The project, designed in Georgian colonial style, includes offices and a parlor in the center wing and may require two Sunday morning services during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
East Central Ave
Carleton C. Clark, Sr
Clark
Scout
First Ave
South Main St
Central Ave
McGee Ave
Dimes Booth To Remain Open Monday Evenings
The March of Dimes booth at Broad Street and Central Avenue will stay open until 9 p.m. today and every Monday during the campaign. Campaign Chairman Martin Thomas said Butler County’s National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis drive began Friday and has raised 724.50 in two days at the booth. The county chapter plans house to house efforts as well with a $25,000 quota for Middletown and activities such as a sports parade, skating party, and a jamboree. Geraldine Hester of Hamilton was named Butler County’s Fighting Lady of 1950 and will reign over the drive. The booth is being staffed by the Fraternal Order of Eagles today and by the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March of Dimes
Broad St
Central Ave
Martin Thomas
Butler County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Middletown
Geraldine Hester
Hamilton
Order of Eagles
Veterans of Foreign Wars
26th Manager Application Received Here
The twenty sixth applicant for city manager was received at the City Building. Robert F Quinn of Lansdowne Pa is the latest applicant and Rochester N Yuan 34 has held the post for less than a year. Yuan is Oberlin graduate 1937 with economics and political science majors. He entered the army in 1941 and was discharged as a major in 1946. Also noted the Butler County Commission asked the city to reconsider water service to properties between Coles and Marshall roads. The county would finance mains and pay the city a rate based on quantity used. The city also received word that William F Rumpkey and his brother Bernard purchased stock in the Middletown Service Company and will operate the garbage contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Quinn
Bryn Mawr Ave
Lansdowne
Rochester N. Yuan
Oberlin
Butler County Commission
Coles Rd
Marshall Rd
Thomas H. Feltz
County Board
Feltz
William F. Rumpkey
Bernard J. Rumpkey
Middletown Service Company
Middletown
No Squawks No More as Duck Returns Home
The escaped duck found its way to a detention area after blocking traffic on Fourteenth Ave and Yankee Rd. Police recovered the bird and returned it to owner Mrs. Rozalia Svarda of 1303 Yankee Rd. after she identified it yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rozalia Svarda
Yankee Rd
Fourteenth Ave
Paramount hosts Middletown carriers for Pinky screening
The management of the Paramount and Strand Theaters will host tonight the 63 Middletown Journal home delivery carriers to see Pinky at the Paramount starring Jeanne Crain and William Lundigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Strand
Middletown Journal
Pinky
Jeanne Crain
William Lundiga
Police Briefs Include Disordery Conduct Charges
Ezra Collins 19 of 1822 Logan Ave was charged with disorderly conduct after an arrest early Sunday. He was released on $50 bond to appear in Municipal Court this afternoon. A 24 year old man detained on investigation after an Route 122 crash may face driving with fictitious plates and could be linked to a $300 plus bad check. Joseph Mato 22 of Gratis and Oscar M Reed 22 of Trenton were arrested early yesterday at Central Ave and Broad St on disorderly conduct charges, released on $50 bonds to Municipal Court today. Warren Dowdell 71 of 400 McKinley St was charged with operating under the influence after an arrest early yesterday at Clinton St and Manchester Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Collins
Logan Ave
Joseph Mato
Gratis
Oscar M. Reed
Trenton
Central Ave
Broad St
Warren Dowdell
McKinley St
Clinton St
Manchester Ave
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shirley Murphy
Gerald Murphy
Wanda Fay Brewer
Hager Brewer
Finley St
James Hilbert
Manchester Rd
Edgar William Reffitt
Edgar Reffitt
Sheffield St
Charles Downs
York Ave
Herbert Minor
Shirley Ann Kroger
Wilburg Kroger
Waite St
Albert Fitzgerald
Charles Gross
Bobby Mokry
Jack Mokry
Arthur Ward
Woodson Lipps
Germantown
Augusta Rebmann
Horace Lawson
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nkham
EF. R. Early
William McIntosh
Shermayv
Eastnyton
Lykins
Register
Breakn
Breakins
Sheriff's Department
Hamilton Court
Fatimate
Is Lear
Social Mon
THUR
Ted B. Martin
Castell
Westinghouse
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