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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1954

Page

3

Bandleader Xavier Cugat and Abbe Lane Robbed at Gunpoint

Hollywood. Bandleader Xavier Cugat and wife Abbe Lane report they were kidnapped and robbed of nearly $20,000 in jewelry and cash by a masked gunman after a Pacific Auditorium performance. The suspect demanded valuables including Lane's wedding ring and a diamond wristwatch.

Xavier Cugat Hollywood Abbe Lane Cugat Pacific Auditorium Bandit Miss Lane

Mother and Baby OK After Accident Near Dallas

William Keller drove his wife to the hospital but forgot the baby clothes and had a minor collision. Returning home his car went off a curve, struck a railing, rolled twice, and he was shaken up. The wife and baby boy are reported doing fine.

Dallas William Keller Keller

Across and Down Word Puzzle Clues

A crossword style list of clues for across and down entries including definitions for items such as sleeveless garments head coverings and abstract beings with various lengths and wordplay hints across themes and a Dutch city. The puzzle also includes math like expended and rewards like gifts as well as language notes and abbreviations.

Thailand Texan Shrine

Puzzle Solving Phrase Set For Crossword Clue Match

The prompt lists crossword style clues and answers across numbers with definitions for musical note Mediterranean right island dangling rubbed out facilitates formal sea eagles capuchin skirts with monkey and summer in French.

Island

Real Estate Transfers in Middetown and Surrounding Areas

A compiled list of property transfers and cancellations across multiple holders. Names include Amanda Ferguson Gertrude Carlier William Martin Ray G McMonigle and Clarence Cottrell with parcels in Englemeade Daman Park and Oxford Lax, with prices from 1.10 to 12,000 and a note of cancellations for two parcels in Roselawn.

Amanda Ferguson Paul Ferguson Gertrude Carlier Justine O'Flynn William Martin J. Les DuErmit Ray G. McMonigle Clarence Cottrell Evangeline Solingen Ruth Ortleb Oxford Brell Realty Corp Lee Nickill Daman Pk Ray G. la Dixie John Brell Board of Education Spring Hill

Disaster Loans OK'd For Water Supply Promotion

The W Authority in Ohio was authorized to use disaster loans for water supply development across 40 southern counties. Oregon? no. C. A. Gehrig, state director of the Farmers Home Administration, said funds usually used for feed and operating costs are now allowed for water projects following a Washington FHA approval prompted by Ohio farm agencies. The counties were designated a disaster area recently, making them eligible for 3 percent federal loans.

Columbus Ohio W—Authority C. A. Gehrig Farmers Home Administration FHA Washington

Township trustees begin three day government course in Ohio

About 1 730 township trustees started a three day course in government as the annual convention of the Ohio State Assn of Township Trustees and Clerks opened in Columbus Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Assn

Butler County Probate Notices Include Several Estates

The will of Vera Handley of College Corner was filed by executor Harley H. Pulis. She directs converting the estate to cash and equal division among sister Mrs. Charles C. Heizer and three brothers. Valuation not determined. George W. Schaefer's will leaves estate to widow Carrie M. Schaefer. executrix named. valuation not determined. Pauline Gertrude Shirer estate appraised at 4750 real estate. Leonard S. Owings estate letters testamentary sought by widow Byce Ethel Owings. Daisy Banks estate inventory shows 5400 total including 100 personal goods and 5300 real estate.

Vera Handley College Corner Harley H. Pulis Charles C. Heizer Connersville Ind Roy Handley Liberty Ralph Handley Dayton Carl S. Handley Canton George W. Schaefer Middletown Carrie M. Schaefer Auburn St Pauline Gertrude Shirer Charles H. Shirer Leonard S. Owings Ethel Owings Shafer St Daisy Banks J. A. Casper

Estates of Burkart Rose Roll Schaeuble listed with values

Appraisements filed by executrices and administrators show the estates of Joseph W. Burkart Martha Rose Frances B Roll Hamilton Wayne J. Schaeuble Fairfield Township with values ranging from undetermined to 38500.05. Burkart real estate 4250 Martha Rose accounts 2415.86 Frances Roll estate undetermined Gebühren and Schaeuble totals include 2315 personal goods 106 cash 10393.68 stocks 12685.3 receivables 13000 real estate.

Joseph W. Burkart Hamilton Elizabeth Burkart Executrix Martha Rose May Rose Grathwohl Frances B. Roll Patricia Roll Schmuck N. Locust St Oxford Wayne J. S. Schaeuble Fairfield Township Madge Schaeuble

Local Notices: Domestic Neglect and Cruelty Allegations Across Several Pairs

A series of court notices lists pairs including Ruth E Greathouse versus Katie Hughes and Ellis Hughes. Hazel Marie Gentry versus Albert Gentry. Edna Mae Stacy versus Raymond Stacy. Elizabeth Hounshell versus Earl M Hounshell. Findley Brandenburg versus Naami Brandenburg. Della Mae Snyder versus Paul A Snyder. and Minnie Arlene Daniel versus Wayne Daniel. Each entry cites neglect or cruelty and includes addresses in Middletown, Trenton, Hamilton, and New Miami.

Ruth E. Greathouse Katie Hughes Middletown Ellis Hughes Hazel Marie Gentry Elsmere St Albert Gentry Edna Mae Stacy Rt. 1 Raymond Stacy Burke St Trenton Elizabeth Hounshell Earl M. Hounshell Staten St Findley Brandenburg New Miami Naami Brandenburg Della Mae Snyder Hamilton Paul A. Snyder Minnie Arlene Daniel Wayne Daniel

Family neglect and cruelty cases in Hamilton court

The records list plaintiffs Charlotte Tincher and June Reese, both of Hamilton, alleging neglect and cruelty by spouses Donald Tincher and Stanton Reese, with defendants Robert L. Lawson of Hamilton and Anna E. Lawson of San Antonio, and Stanton L. Reese of Cincinnati. Judges Fred B. Cramer and P. P. Boli oversee.

Charlotte Jean Tincher Hamilton Donald Tincher Robert L. Lawson Anna E. Lawson San Antonio Tex Fred B. Cramer June E. Reese Stanton L. Reese Cincinnati P. P. Boli

Mother and Two Sons Drown After Creek Fall

In Columbia Tennessee a young mother Mrs James Sims 21 and her two sons Larry 2 and David 2 months slipped on a rain slick foot bridge and fell into a swollen creek. The father rescued James Jr who also fell in but survived.

Columbia Tenn James Sims Larry David James Jr

Gallagher seeks separation from 84-year-old husband

Mrs. Mary V. Gallagher, 72, asks the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court to separate from her husband Michael, 84, whom she married in 1899. She alleges he refuses support or association though they reside in the same home. The article notes horses’ lifespans as a separate aside.

Cleveland Mary V. Gallagher Common Pleas Court Michael Gallagher

Bottle Found With Note Traveled Mississippi River To Rhode Island

John Phillips found a bottle on Block Island that had traveled 18 years from the Mississippi River in Tennessee to Rhode Island. The sealed bottle contained a note identifying Eugene Noell of Clayton Missouri as the thrower on January 15 1936 and offering two dollars to the finder. Phillips mailed the note back yesterday.

Block Island R. I John Phillips Mississippi River Tennessee Rhode Island Eugene 8 Noell Clayton Mississippi Phillips

Bible Contains Family Gossip

Social security staff in Houston examined an old Bible to verify an age claim. The family record lists five births and ends with Maw quit paw June 1923, providing a potential clue to ages and lineage.

Houston P Social Security Office Paw

Divorce Suits Filed by LeRoy Greathouse

LeRoy Greathouse of 822 10th Ave. files divorce suits. The notice records pending actions in local court and outlines standard filing details.

LeRoy Greathouse 10Th Ave

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