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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1954

Page

2

Lingler Will Not Seek Re Election In Ohio Assembly

Hamilton Republican Martin Lingler Jr announced he will not run again in the Ohio General Assembly with his term ending December 31 1954. Two Hamilton Democrats John W. Thomas and Richard N. Koehler formally declared for the May primary, while fellow Republican James W. Sexton weighs another term. Lingler cited family and time away from home as key factors and noted this would be his final Journal column unless a special session is called. Koehler active in Butler County Democrats and a local lawyer, is married with two children.

Martin Lingler Jr Hamilton Ohio General Assembly Ard N Lingler Journal

Work Begins Next Week On Hospital Expansion Wing

Months of planning culminate as Charlies Shook Co. of Dayton moves equipment to Middletown Hospital to start a new wing as part of a 2 million dollar expansion. Don Carey, building committee chair, says the low bidder will handle heating and air conditioning with a 370 thousand dollar bid and will use local labor as needed. Other remodeling bids will be sought after the wing opens.

Charlies Shook Co Dayton Middletown Hospital Don Carey Hospital Board of Carey Shook

Marine Death Toll Rises to 29 in Inchon Collision

In Inchon Korea the death toll among Marines from a collision between a troopship and a landing craft rose to 29. Officials said the landing craft carried 51 men and 22 were rescued from the icy harbor. One missing Marine listed is Donald C. Obert of Columbus Ohio.

Inchon Korea U.S Inchon Harbor Formosa Marine Ae Chioan Pfe Donald C. Obert Herman J. Obert Mohawk St Columbus

Sixty Die in Pakistan Train Crash Near Karachi

Railway officials report 60 dead and 50 injured after the Pakistan Mail express collided with an oil-tanker train north of Karachi. Funeral prayers were held at the disaster site in the Sand Desert as a blaze from the crash was controlled at midnight.

Karachi Pakistan Pakistan Mail

Pentagon hears on 49 million Spain airfield program

Washington committee officials questioned Pentagon leaders about a proposed 49 million dollar airfield program in Spain. The hearing examined goals and funding details for the project and its strategic implications.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Pentagon Spain

Thomas of Hamilton Aides Local Democratic Party

THOMAS grew up in Hamilton and graduated from Hamilton High School. He served three years in the Pacific with the Navy in World War II, studied at Miami University, then earned a law degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1950. He practices law in Hamilton, has been secretary of the Butler County Bar Association, and belongs to the Ohio State Bar Association. In 1952 he was elected a Democratic National Convention delegate from the 3rd Congressional District pledged to Estes Kefauver and served as Democratic Central Committeeman in Hamilton's Sixth Ward.

Koehler State Young Democrats Butler County Soumh Democratic Club Hamilton Public Miami University Chase College Cincinati Kautz, Holbrook and Koehler Thomas Hamilton College of Law University of Cincinnati Butler County Bar Assn Ohio State Bar Assn Estes Kefauver

Parole Violator To Stay In Butler County Jail

Robert Lee Baker, 39, confessed purse snatcher, pled guilty to petit larceny before Mayor Worley. Sentenced to 90 days and $300 fine, he must face burglary tools charge and be bound over to the county grand jury, delaying parole return and keeping him in county jail until after the grand jury and trial.

Oxford Butler County Ohio Robert Lee Baker Grace Dome Miami University M. D. Worley Baker Cincinnati Columbus Oscar Decker Grand Jury

Quick Action Of Woman Puts Nip On Flames

Mrs Clar ence Collinsworth of North Middletown acted quickly when an overheated motor in her home's oil furnace sparked a basement blaze at 1617 Germantown Rd. She shut off power, carried an 11 month old child to a neighbor, and alerted the North Middletown Fire Department. Firefighters said her quick actions prevented a furnace explosion and further spread of the fire.

Clarence Collinsworth North Middletown Germantown Rd Klinsworth NMFD

Somerville Pair Fined For Brawl

In Somerville Hamilton Special reports two men, uncle and nephew William Newton and Carl Newton, received suspended six month terms from Common Plea Judge P. P. Boli for an October brawl. Each man also faced a $200 fine reduced by half on condition of restitution. Colmar Stampler and Andrew Gibbs, bar tender at Fox Hole Cafe, were injured.

Hamilton Somerville Drew P. P. Boli Boli William Newton Carl Newton Colmar Stamper Andrew Gibbs Fox Hole Newtons

Prominent Ohio Educator Dies

Delaware, Ohio funeral services are set for Dr. William H. Rice 84 a founder of the Ohio High School Athletic Assn He died yesterday after 24 years in Delaware since retirement from active school work Rice spent 32 years as London city schools superintendent and also served in Chillicothe schools system

Delaware Ohio William H. Rice Central Rice Ohio High School Athletic Assn London Schools Chillicothe

Polio Fund Moves Up A Little

The 1954 Polio Fund made small gains but trails 1953. Civitan Club collected 123.84 at the Polio booth on Central Ave and Broad Street. Gifts by mail to Box 350 Middletown reached 652, and 33 was pledged on WPFB drive last night. Kiwanis and Junior Chamber of Commerce plan booth coverage. Y Teens will swap lapel tags for donations.

Charles Reuthe County Polio Group Reuthe Civitan Club Central Avenue Broad Street Middletown WPFB Kiwanis

Senate panel endorses McConnaughey for Renegotiation aid

The Senate Finance Committee recommended Senate confirmation of George C. McConnaughey of Ohio for the Contract Renegotiation aid post. The piece also notes Stuart kings of England favored cock fighting, once called the royal sport.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Senate George C. McConnaughey Ohio England

Judge Levies 225 Dollars in Fines on 15 Traffic Violators

Judge J C Lamb presided over Traffic Court and ordered fines totaling 225 dollars plus costs for 15 motorists. Milburn Gibson faced 25 dollars for failure to yield at an unmarked intersection after a two car crash. Other drivers received 50, 40, 10 or 20 dollar fines for speeding or related offenses.

J. ¢. Lamb Milburn Gibson Granada Ave

Delay In Barton Hearing Sought

George Franklin Barton 35, formerly 606 Crawford St, was tracked to Los Angeles by the FBI on charges of unlawful flight. Butler County seeks a postponement of his U S hearing and extradition decision while Barton weighs waiving extradition. he is held on 5000 dollar bond for shooting bartender Clark Tingley at Son's Grill on August 2. Barton has prior Kentucky robbery sentences.

Los Angeles Calif George Franklin Barton Crawford St Middletown Schedul Barton Clark Tingley Son's Grill E. Central Avenue Barton Tingley FBI Sheriff's Office Butler County Grand Jury

Germantown Woman Roxie Pallman Found Dead in Bed

Mrs Roxie I Pallman 57 well known Germantown resident found dead in bed at 35 Orchard Ave today at 5 am by husband Elmer death due to coronary thrombosis She moved here seven years ago from a farm west of town Survived by husband a daughter Marjorie O Neal two brothers two sisters and two grandchildren Funeral at John Arpp Funeral Home 2 pm Monday Rev John Bench officiating burial Germantown Cemetery Call after 11 am Sunday

Germantown Roxie I. Pallman Orchard Ave Elmer Pallmans Here Montgomery County Pallman Charles W Martha Hollenbaugh Staton State Road Eub Church Marjorie O'Neal Jessie Staton Farmersville Theodore Staton Middletown Eugene Lotts Dayton Harry Bussard Sadie Schenk John Arpp John Bench Germantown Cemetery

Ridpath Mueller Split Club Honors at Toastmasters

Robert Ridpath named top speaker and Bob Mueller best critic at the Toastmasters Club meeting held last night at Geck ler's Hearth. Robert Sutton was toastmaster, Bill Slack topicmaster, with John Bran non, M. C. McCall and Walker Carll among the speakers.

Robert Ridpath Bob Mueller Toastmasters Club Geckler Robert Sutton Bill Slack John Brannon M. C. McCall Walker Carll Bill Johnson Bob McIntyre Ernie Bowen Mallory Bell Bob McConaughy Jim Martin Geckler’s

Police Briefs: Runaway Teens Detained. Vehicle Burglary Probe

Two teen girls aged 15 from Middletown and 14 from Hamilton were taken into custody by juvenile authorities in Hamilton as runaways. Police responded to Burton's Service Station lot after reports of rifled cars. items stolen were not yet identified. Douglas Ford, 25, of Baltimore Street, was arrested on a bench warrant for failing to appear in court for a charge of improper vehicle lights and released on a $25 bond to appear Thursday morning.

Middletown Hamilton Burton Douglas Ford Baltimore St

Amber origin of electricity noted in Britannica

The word electricity derives from the Greek for amber, a substance said to exhibit magnetic properties when rubbed, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.

At The Movies Friday and Saturday Highlights

Paramount shows Hondo 3D at 1:45 3:40 5:30 7:35 9:25 p.m. Strand presents Broken Arrow 1:30 4:50 8:15 p.m. Abbott and Costello Go to Mars 3:10 6:35 9:55 p.m. Friday. Saturday Broken Arrow 1:15 5:05 8:25 p.m. Abbott and Costello Go to Mars 2:55 6:45 10:10 p.m.

Paramount Mars

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