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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1965
Page
11
A brief storm drenched Middletown with high wind and a thin slime of topsoil and debris. The event boosted business for car washes while irritating residents with sensitive lungs as temperatures fell from 56 to about 36 degrees by evening.
At the annual shareholders meeting Calvin Verity retires as chief executive officer while remaining chairman. Four new directors and officers are elected including Robert Q. Millan as first vice president and director, Edward W. Barker re elected president, and Robert B. Crooke and Robert G. Mitzel named vice presidents. The bank names a seventh branch and unveils a new computer system set for spring. Verity’s 50 year service record spans Armco, government service, and leadership in local chambers.
Butler County commissioners will review a plan for a 127 unit trailer park on a 34 acre site near Middletown after residents objected to property devaluation and increased school needs. The proposal seeks a zoning change from heavy to light industrial to allow a mobile home court by R W Richman and Lloyd Miller amid opposition from The State Trucking Co and local residents.
Thirteen new members were initiated and 10-year pins given to Simuel Howard and James Harrison at the Harold John Hursh Chapter 131 Disabled American Veterans monthly meeting led by Commander Stanley Sorrell. Topics included closing of the Cincinnati VA regional office and hospitals, urging unity among veterans groups to strengthen the order.
Damage totaled 725 dollars when a vehicle toppled a metal light pole in front of 1211 S Verity Parkway at 1 am. Driver Luis DeBolt, 47, of 3008 N Verity Parkway, suffered a nose bleed after losing control and was cited for failing to keep an assured clear distance. Earlier accidents listed include Brenda Purvis, 76, cited for failing to yield at a red light at Central Avenue and Highview Road. Theresa Klamp, 2611 Fleming Road, involved. Kent Johnson, 19, and Charles Bendel, 34, collided at Manchester Avenue and Charles Street for 175 dollars in damage. Bendel cited for not keeping an assured clear distance. Damage totals include 50 dollars in a stop-sign collision involving Marie Ashton and John Berner, with Berner cited for failing to yield at a stop sign.
AUSTIN Texas AP State Rep W H Miller of Houston seeks to recover the battle flag captured by Mexican troops as the Alamo fell in 1836. His resolution would authorize a seven man committee to negotiate with Mexico for the banner s return.
In Columbus an AP report states Jerry Taylor a 24 year old inmate at an Ohio penitentiary was found guilty by a jury of five men and seven women of second degree murder for the April 11 1964 stabbing of fellow inmate Albert Eugene Scott in the dining hall. The jury deliberated about seven hours. Taylor already serves a life sentence for a prior first degree murder in Detroit. He testified Scott had threatened him with a knife on two occasions.
Groundbreaking for Miami University Middletown campus scheduled for 10 a.m. at Holiday House 4200 Manchester Road with David L. Smith presiding. Officials include Gov. Rhodes and Miami U acting president Charles Wilson. Richard Johnston and Armco Steel donated land. Construction to begin March 1–15 with funding from industry gifts, subscriptions, and state and federal funds.
A special traffic officer has been assigned by the police department to direct traffic in the area.
Wrenn Paper Co The Mead Corp papers division will be honored by the Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting and awards banquet. Howard F E Whitaker of Chillicothe Mead board chair will accept. About 600 guests expected for a 7 pm dinner themed Faith in the Future and Blue Print for Tomorrow.
Paul W. Briggs, superintendent of schools in Cleveland Ohio, told the Senate Education Subcommittee that the education program requires urgent federal assistance. He praised the proposal to establish supplementary educational centers in communities as a bold, innovative and educationally sound approach.
Police reported thefts from private vehicles Monday night. Victims Herbert Stephens, Dorsey Williams, and Ross Ewen found spare tires and wheel rims stolen from cars parked at their homes on Baltimore Street, Woodlawn Avenue, and Garfield Street. John Alspaugh reported mats valued at $3 stolen while he worked at Armo on Logan Avenue.
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