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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1961

Page

11

Man Hurt As Auto Rams Tree At Yankee Road Intersection

Lynn Sallie, 20, of 207 Park St., is in fairly good condition with arm, knee and wrist lacerations and chest abrasions after losing control of his car at the Yankee Road Lafayette Avenue intersection. He entered the intersection to turn, went straight about four feet, hit a curb then struck a utility pole, demolishing his car. He was charged with an assured clear distance violation. A parked police cruiser was damaged when struck by a passing car yesterday on Tytus Avenue. The motorist, Robert Dunn, 33, of 1982 Oberon Drive, blocked out while passing the cruiser in front of 2204 feet site. Damage totaled $200 to both cars. Two other accidents were minor. Leona B. Chrisman, 48, of 6516 Lorain Dr., Franklin, slid on Carmody Boulevard into a stop sign at the Central Avenue intersection. Cars driven by Charles J. Revelos, 7, of 114 Harrison Sr., and Betty Bergmann, 32, Highland S., collided at Sherman Avenue and Stephen Street when Revelos swerved that Bergmann was stalled in front of him, pulled around and nicked the front car in the rear end.

Lynn Sallie Park St Yankee Road Lafayette Avenue Sallie Robert Dunn Oberon Drive Leoa B. Chrisman Loraine Dr Franklin Carmody Central Avenue Charles J. Revelos Harrison Sr Betty Bergmann Highland S Sherman Avenue Stephin Street Revelos

Bert Lawler Emcee For DC Dinner

N. J. Bert Lawler editor of The Journal will emcee the annual Mid-William Verity dinner meeting. The event at the Manchester Hotel Thursday at 7 p.m. features the theme An Evening With Mac and principal speaker Logan T. Johnston president of Armco Steel Corp. Tickets sales deadline is Wednesday noon.

N. J Bert) Lawler Acnae Ieedan Aeaie Oe Manchester Mac Logan. T. Johnston Armco Steel Corp

Schrock Wins Bronze Medal at Wyoming High School Event

Larry Schrock of Middletown High School earned a bronze in the original oration category at a Wyoming High School tournament. He and nine MHS students competed in individual events, with members including Tim Walker Bob Casper Terry Law rence Nick Pantel Boonie Cox Nancy Ward Marcia Letis and Monique Braun. They advance next Saturday to Delaware for more contests.

Larry Schrock Middletown High School Wyoming High School Schrock MHS Wyoming Tim Walker Bob Casper Terry Lawrence Nick Pantel Boonie Cox Nancy Ward Marcia Letis Monique Braun

Bone china composition high in powdered bone content

A historical note indicates bone china may contain about sixty percent powdered bone within the clay mixture, highlighting the distinctive ingredient ratio used in this ceramic ware.

China

Waynesville Boy Places Second in Prince of Peace Finals

Larry Schrock of Middletown took second in the Prince of Peace state finals held at Veterans Memorial Hall Columbus. He spoke The Great Loss earning $75 and a two year Ohio University scholarship. First place went to Jack Wright Massillon with a similar award.

Larry Schrock Prince of Peace Middletown Ohio University Schrock Raymond Schrock Gladys Drive Ohio Pastors Convention Veterans Memorial Hall Columbus Massillon Waynesville Carol Sue Jones Karen Jane Cyriacks Hilliard Wright Peace Ohio Council of Churches John Akerman Middletown High School

Middletown Board Targets Budgets for 1961 and 1962

The Middletown Board of Education will devote most of its regular meeting at the high school tonight to its 1961 budget and a tentative 1962 budget. Superintendent Cromwell reports enrollment up 420 and 22 new teachers, with 1960 underspending of 174000 and a cash balance of 55547.78. The 1960 receipts were 4931658 and expenditures 4878110.22. Encumbrances exceeded payments due to December 1960 debts not payable until January 1961.

Middletown Wuuety Creekview Manchester Nxiget Cromwell

Kadir Dies At 55 Amid Congo Peace Mission

Maj. Gen. Abdul Kadir, age 55 and recently named to the U.N. Congo truce commission, died Saturday in Jakarta Indonesia. The announcement confirms his unexpected death and notes his appointment to the peace mission.

Kadir Jakarta Indonesia Abdul Kadir U.N. Truce Commission The Congo

Open House Reveals Butler County Children's Home Stats

Middletonians and local residents toured the Butler County Children's Home in Hamilton at its annual open house. The home cared for 162 children over 21,492 child care days, with total operating cost $120,528.61 and an average $5.61 per child daily. The average daily population stood at 55.75. New emergency receiving unit aids county welfare placements, six month admissions average 11 days. The program shifts toward shorter stays as children rarely remain long-term.

Hamilton Butler County County Welfare Department

Council Changes Meeting Times in Springboro

SPRINGBORO The Clear Creek Community Council voted to move meetings from Sundays to the third Tuesday of each month at 7 30 p m in the high school. The next meeting on Feb 21 will elect officers. A motion approved placing one year’s county fair meal proceeds in the bank for community projects.

Springboro Clearcreek

Warren Sales Barn Destroyed By Flames Near Springboro

A late night fire destroyed the Warren County Sales Barn southeast of Springboro, killing livestock and burning hay. Owner Hubert Gooch estimated losses at 70,000 to 80,000 dollars, with Fire Chief Robert South citing 50,000. Franklin and Lebanon, Waynesville and local fire crews fought the blaze for four hours, starting from a possible defective flue.

Springboro Warren County Here Hubert Gooch Robert South William Metcalf Ohio Red Lion Metcalf South Franklin

Area Men Hurt In Brawls

Hamilton area weekend brawls sent at least three men to area hospitals. Jack Smith, 22, was treated for stab wounds after an altercation outside a Cincinnati Dayton Road venue and released from Ft Hamilton Hospital. Elmer Edwards was attacked. William Durbin, 44, suffered a left leg fracture at a New Miami Cafe. Earl Young, 38, was treated for a cut left ear after a disturbance at Grand Hotel bar.

Hamilton Hamilton Area Butler County Sheriff's Deputies Jack Smith Parkamo Ave Ft. Hamilton Hosital Kenty Inn Cincinnati Dayton Elmer Edwards Fairfax Ave Smith William Durbin Fear Not Mills Road Mercy

Young Seeks Federal Aid for Middletown Hamilton Area

Sen Stephen M Young urged rapid federal aid for the Middletown Hamilton corridor as distressed unemployment area. Speaking on Open Circuit in Cleveland he cited labor department survey placing the region in distress with about 4500 residents drawing unemployment compensation last week.

Stephen M. Young Ohio Democrat Middletown Hamilton Young Cleveland Middletown - Hamilton Department of Labor Associated Press

Middletown Aero-Modelers Create Flyer of the Year

The Middletown Aero-Modelers voted to establish The Flyer of the Year award. The honor goes to the member with the most points from club and flying activities, to be presented annually. The group met at the Sports Bowl and planned summer contests at Smith Farm, with a winter fly-off set for February 5.

Middletown Aero - Modelers Model Airplane Club Sports Bowl Smith Farm Flying Circle Smith Farm

Stolen 14‑foot Boat Reported From Local Pond

Carl Martin of Rt 4 south of here told sheriff's deputies that a 14 foot aluminum boat was stolen from a pond behind his home. He said the theft occurred since Christmas.

Carl Martin Rt. 4 Here Sheriff's Deputies

Gas Station Cleaned Out On 38th Road

The owner Chester Poff says thieves hit his Stan ard Oil station for the third time in five weeks. They stole an estimated 624.23 worth of merchandise including anti freeze oil a drill battery charger and a range of tools. Deputies found the break in at 3 15 a m noting the same window was used.

Chester Poff Elwood St Keister Road Old Ohio 4 James Davis Butler County Sheriff's Office

Hearing Feb 7 in British Navy Thefts

London AP reports evidence will be heard February 7 against five persons accused of stealing British naval research secrets for an unnamed foreign power. A hearing will decide if the three men and two women should be sent to trial. They have been held since January 7.

London

Railroad trouble eases with partial service restored

Middletown felt only slight disruption as the New York Central strike halted late trains between Cincinnati and Cleveland. Settlement late yesterday restored partial service. full service to resume tomorrow as agent Frank Robinson stated. The last Cincinnati to Cleveland passenger left at 3:15 p.m. yesterday, with two trains back today the Ohio State Limited at 3:55 p.m. and 11:20 p.m. No. 306. Tomorrow morning No. 327 will be the first southbound train at 7:55 a.m. All freight embargoes have been canceled.

Middletown New York Central Railroad Cincinnati Cleveland Frank Robinson Ohio State Limited Robinson

Hamilton Store Ripped By Blast

A two alarm blast yesterday at Paramount Dry Cleaning Co. on S Third and Court damaged the store and caused smoke to cover the street. The explosion blew out a plate glass window of a neighboring building and fire crews, including investigators, worked through the incident with damage estimates running into thousands of dollars.

Hamilton Paramount Dry Cleaning Co S. Third and Court Streets Thies Miles Mawes Sobusii Fee Vic Weutrze Socmostetneck

Six Fewer by Gas Fumes In Michigan Ave Garage

Six people were overcome by defective gas fumes in a Michigan Avenue garage during a partyful early Sunday morning. Four were treated at Middletown Hospital and released, including Percy Jefferson and Joel Bailey, while two others required no medical aid. Fire crews from multiple companies responded under Assistant Chief Harvard Clark to a blaze causing ceiling debris. Huesman of Al Joes Pet and Garden Store assisted at the scene as authorities investigated the incident.

Middletown Hospital Michigan Avenue Percy Jefferson Michigan Ave Joel Bailey Baltimore Doris Ramey Indianapolis de Moore Jr Young St Susie Jefferson Delores Perrin Eighth Ave Morris Loan Co Third St Huesman Harvard Clark J Companies Schlotterbeck Ralph Lenehan Owen Gowlin Willard Gillespie

Saw Lucky Star winner named Anthony Jack

Anthony Jack of 115 N Sutphin St reported seeing the Lucky Star at Elwood Street and Tytus Avenue as Friday's contest winner conducted by the Safety Council.

Anthony Jack N. Sutphin St The Safety Council Elwood Street Tytus Avenue

Debate Team Places Third at Princeton High Meet

The Middletown High School debate team of Bill Havelman and Marcia Aronoff as positive and Ron VanBuskirk and Bob Davidson as negative finished third with three wins and three losses at the Princeton High School event in Cincinnati. Accompanying them was Mrs. Arlene Akerman who also judged the top debaters from Mariemont and Newark high schools.

Middletown High School Bill Havelman Marcia Aronoff Ron VanBuskirk Bob Davidson Princeton High School Cincinnati Arlene Akerman Mariemont Newark

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Bert Lawler Delaware Lincoln Alan Cooper Jack Wright Board To Eye Ohio Photos Central Ave of Children’s Home Stuart M. Fitton Home Board of Trustees Donald E. Stuckey Donald Osborne Charles Beck Leo F. Kieinartz Thomas Wilson Warren Sales Boro Gooch Fred Ryan Beavertown Rt. 48 Mamnes Lebanon Otis Powell Houston Dillingham Powell Dillingham Model Airplane Club Alin Converse Monument Co Manchester GA al Joe Court St D. W. Snider and Son Insurance South Main Jos.r.baker & Sons, Inc
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