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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1957

Page

6

No-Hit Effort Powers EUB Past Church of God in Softball

Ray Miller pitched a no-hit game as Evangelical United Brethren defeated Church of God 4-0, boosting EUB to 5 wins in six. Miller fanned 14, with two base runners. Calvary Methodist beat Oakland Presbyterian 5-2. Don Combs hit a grand slam for Trenton Nazarene in a 17-3 win over First Presbyterian.

Ray Miller Evangelical United Brethren Holy Trinity EUB Miller Yankee Rd Church of God Middletown Calvin Riley Bob Larsson Henry Louth Butch Rossi Holy Trinity Middletown Nazarene Nazarenes Rossi Jim Kraft Larry McMonigle McMonigle Calvary Methodist Oakland Presbyterian Ed Gunderson Tewell Witt Jaycees Sawyer Realtors Johnny Kraft Sorrell Baty Firemen Roberson’s Mayfield Cleaners Sportsman's Club Lewis Realtors American Legion Strickland Realtors Eagles Vance Walker Lewis Strickland’s Conley Lattimore Strickland Strickland Realty

Armco Mounts 8-0 Victory In Double No-Hitter

Armco defeated Kiwanis Club 8-0 at Smith Park in the Class C League's second-half opener. Eddie Timmers pitched 11 strikeouts in 7 wins this year, marking his and Dick Evans’s second no hit game. Key errors, a walk, and a hit batsman aided Armco's offense.

Smith Park Eddie Timmers Armco Dick Evans Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Timmers

Honor Roll and Lane Winners From Yesterday’s Bowling Results

Mixed Doubles and team scores highlighted yesterday’s bowling results. Notable performances include George Schuller 217 and Leroy Sparks 201 in 200-Games men, Helen Kalnai 203 in 190-Games women, and Carlos Smith 206 201. Teams listed include Middies 2 and Dutch’s Tavern 1 with various match scores.

Middies Dutch’s Tavern George, Schuller Leroy Sparks Carlos Smith Ed Busby Fred Gravitt Dale Fordyce Helen Kalnai

Franklin Boy Stull in Critical Condition After Vehicle Collision

Two year old Fultz, son of Mrs. Wanda Fultz of 14 E. 4th St., Dayton, remained in critical condition at Miami Valley Hospital after a Thursday head injury from running into a moving car. Franklin Police Officer Ottis Frank, 22, of 736 Harrison St., Dayton, drove the auto involved. witnesses say the child dashed from behind parked cars into the vehicle.

Franklin Fultz Wanda Fultz E. 4Th St Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Ottis Frank Harrison St

Optimists Hear Representative on Butler County Jurisdiction

Charles Jones state representative from Butler County spoke to the Middletown Optimist Club at the Manchester Hotel about the municipal court extension bill expanding Hamilton and Middletown courts to cover all of Butler County. Hugh Cook, Opti-Derby chairman, reported on race plans.

Charles Jones Butler County Hamilton Middletown Optimist Club Manchester Jones Ohio Middletown Hugh Cook

Gardner Sinatra Divorce Final Ends Long Marriage

Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra finalized their Mexican divorce yesterday, four years after separating. Sinatra did not contest. Gardner, 34, filed on grounds of desertion. They wed in Philadelphia on November 2, 1951 after a turbulent courtship across several countries. This was Gardner’s third marriage and Sinatra’s second. The oldest Baptist congregation in America, founded in 1638, is based at the First Baptist Church in Providence.

Mexico City Ava Gardner Frank Sinatra Sinatra North Carolina Philadelphia United States Spain Britain Mexico America Roger Williams First Baptist Church Providence, R

Combined Lebanon choirs present program at Bethel AME

The combined choirs of Bethel AME and Second Baptist churches in Lebanon will give a program at 4 p m tomorrow at Bethel AME Church. The principal speaker will be Miss Kimberlin of Lebanon.

Bethel Ame Second Baptist Churches of Lebanon Miss Kimberlin Lebanon

Radio and TV Highlights Tonight

At 8 30 WHIO Actress Neva Patterson and satirist S J Perelman join Dr Bergen Evans on The Last Word. At 10 30 WHIO Hon Earl Warren Chief Justice delivers address at Harry S Truman Library dedication in Independence Missouri.

Radio Tonight WHIO Neva Patterson S.J. Perelman Bergen Evans Earl Warren The Supreme Court Harry S. Truman Independence

Radio and TV Schedule Highlights for Evening Lineup

The listing shows Julius La Rosa and Stubby, Peter Lawford, Angie Dickinson, and Jimmy Durante appearances on WLW and WHIO WKRC. Lawrence Welk returns on WCPO. SRO Playhouse stars Will Rogers Jr. in a tense plot. Laraine Day leads Encore Theater reruns Woman Who Dared. Gunsmoke tensions involve Matt Dillon and a rancher’s wife. Ann Sheridan and Alexis Smith appear on WKRC.

WLW Julius la Rosa Stubby Kaye Bobby van WKRC Peter Lawford Angie Dickingson Jimmy Durante WCPO Lawrence Welk WHIO SRO Playhouse Will Rogers, Jr Encore Theater Laraine Day WKRCA Matt Dillon Dillon Ann Sheridan Alexis Smith

Model Weds In Airplane Files Suit

Mrs Maria Williams, 29, a former New York model, sues Edward L Williams 54 a cemetery developer in Olathe Kansas alleging violence temper and obstruction of a property settlement. She seeks division of over two million dollars in property with temporary alimony of 1500 monthly and 2000 attorney fees awarded by Judge Raymond H Carr.

Kansas City Mario G. Williams New York Iowa Olathe Kan Edward L Doe) Williams Williams

Near-fatal carbon monoxide leak endangers seven in car

In Oroville California a car air conditioning leak filled the vehicle with carbon monoxide. Four adults and three children suffered fainting and unconsciousness as the family and two grandparents huddled in the car. All seven were treated at a hospital and released after the incident.

Oroville Calif C. A. Lewis Diane David Ray Misquit Raymond Brown Raymond Lewis Sheriff's Office

Franklin Man Receives 10 Day Jail Sentence

Arn old Williams, 36, of Van Horn and Bridge Streets, was sentenced to 10 days in Warren County jail by Municipal Judge J. T. Riley for assault and battery. The charge was filed by Valero Williams. Two other assault charges were dismissed against Jim Hatfield and William Dodson. Oliver Creitzer was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Bonds forfeited by Dan Singleton, Andy Lane, and Lee John Reed for speeding and an improper U turn.

Franklin Arnold Williams van Horn Bridge Streets Warren County J. T. Riley Valero Williams Jim Hatfield S. River St Betty Hatfield William Dodson Melvin Sn Mildred Dodson Oliver Creitzer S. Main St Dan Singleton New London Rd Hamilton Andy Lane River St Lee John Reed Patricia Ave

Sunday School Union Program Planned Sunday

The Sunday School Union will present a patrons' program at 4 p.m. tomorrow at the Second Baptist Church. Representatives will lead devotionals and solos by Norma Kinley Phillip Gregory Odessa Parson Edgar Smith Eliza Howard Wadena Phillips Thelma Young and Mrs. Pearl Maxberry readings by Mrs. C Hood Mrs. Benton Mrs. E Harris and Mrs. M Hackney duets Mt Zion Male Chorus participates B W Haywood and Mrs J Pertha Webb speakrs Selma McKeller president Jesse Knox secretary treasurer.

The Sunday School Union Second Baptist Church Norma Kinley Phillip Gregory Odessa Parson Edgar Smith Eliza Howard Wadena Phillips Thelma Young Pearl Maxberry C. Hood Benton E. Harris M. Hackney Mt. Zion B. W. Haywood J Pertha Webb Selma McKeller Jesse Knox

Rail Passenger Rate Hike OK'd

The Ohio Utilities Commission approved a 15 percent fare increase on five railroads serving Ohio. The approved trains include the Chesapeake and Ohio, New York Central, Norfolk and Western, Pennsylvania, and Pittsburgh and Lake Erie lines.

Columbus Ohio The Utilities Commission Chesapeake and Ohio New York Central Norfolk and Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh & Lake Erie

Crossword clues compiled from King Features syndicate

A dense set of crossword clues spanning across horizontal and vertical entries. Includes topics ranging from geography and chemistry to literature and anatomy with references to common abbreviations and classic terms.

Vitamin R Heals Worry Wart In Miami Reader Letter

Howard G., 47, long plagued by health anxiety, replaces pills with faith and community. After reading Dr. Crane's book, he joined a church, sleeps better, and reports panic and insomnia relief. He credits Vitamin R religion for improved well being and happier nights.

Howard G Howard Florida India Bethlehem Judea America Jesus Dr. Smith Dr. Crane Miami

Radio Program Schedule Highlights For WKRC Area

A snapshot of 1940s broadcast slots lists music programs and news on WKRC WSAI WMOH WLW WPFB LW W and others. Notable entries include Red Foley and Ben Gabbard with various hour long segments and the Opry lineup.

WLW Records WKRC WMOH Mayfield Wpfb Matinee WSAI Red Foley WLW Motor WPFB Trooper WLW WLW Music Hall Haynde Ben Gabbard Randy Blake Ray Morton Kay Morton Remington

Wedding Party Tragedy Hits Fort Worth Area

Three young women headed to a wedding rehearsal were in a car crash. Carol Hudspeth 21 of Dallas died after being thrown from the car. Bride-to-be Kay Kerbrow 21 of Fort Worth and maid of honor Ellen Kaufman 21 of Austin were seriously or moderately injured and hospitalized in Fort Worth. The wedding to Air Force Lt Malcolm Russel Gregory Jr. of Austin may be postponed.

Fort Worth Tex Carol Hudspeth Dallas Kay Kerbrow Air Force Malcolm Russel Gregory Jr Austin Ellen Kauffman Kerbrow Miss Kaufman Harris Hospital

Porch Collapse Hurts Five in St. Louis Incident

A second floor porch collapsed under eight persons in St. Louis injuring five in a 15 foot fall. The injured include Angeline Mitchell 84 Annie Mosby 53 William Mosby 58 Hattie Wallie 52 and Alonzo Grover 55. Three others were released after hospital treatment. Police say rotted supports contributed to the accident.

ST. Louis Angeline Mitchell Annie ‘Mosby William Mosby Hattie Wallie Alonzo Grover Everese

Fireworks Victim Dies in St Joseph

Eight year old Jonnie Lee Keller of St Joseph died in a hospital here from injuries suffered in a July 4 fireworks explosion. He had been hospitalized since the incident.

ST. Joseph, Mo Jonnie Lee Keller

Sweetheart of Dead Boy Kills Self

Diane Fearis 22, fiancé of University of Texas student John Richard Vaughan Jr., died by suicide after Vaughan’s funeral. Police found Fearis shot in the left breast in a car near her apartment in Austin, with a .22 rifle in the vehicle. The mother of Fearis attended Vaughan’s funeral and denied any knowledge of the call.

Austin Tex Diane Fearis John Richard Dick) Vaughan Jr University of Texas K.R. Herbert Vaughan Herbert V. T. K. Fearis Miss Fearis

Airman Faces Court Martial Over White Sidewall Haircut

Airman 3 C Wheeler of Cortez Colorado challenges an order to adopt a white sidewall haircut. He states he disobeyed a direct order by refusing the style while noting an Air Force regulation haircut the day before. No Air Force comment was provided.

Tokyo Colorado 3.C Don Wheeler Cortez Colo Wheeler Air Force

Ten buried after building collapse in Molfetta

A southern Italian port city of Molfetta reports an old building collapse leaving about 10 people buried under rubble. Rescue crews search the site as authorities confirm fatalities are possible.

Molfetta Italy

Daughter leaps from roof in New York tragedy

A 200 pound woman named Jean Ricio, 24, escaped her mother Anne Ricio during a dispute at an east side rooming house. They fought on the roof and, after the daughter wriggled free from her jacket, she plunged five stories to her death as onlookers watched.

New York Jean Ricio Anne Ricio Miss Ricio

Funeral Notice for Lizia Ann Carpenter

Lizia Ann Carpenter widow of Asa B Carpenter and mother of Mrs H C Craft died July 3 at Middletown Hospital. Friends may call Friday at Potter Funeral Home West Liberty. Service 1 p m Saturday at Presbyterian Church Ezel Ky with interment in Ezel. Local arrangements by Jos R Baker & Sons Funeral Home.

In Memory of Our Mother Mrs Taulbee

Memorial verse expresses regret and fond memories for mother who died July 4 1955. Family pledges to remember her during twilight and sunset moments as thoughts return in dreams.

Race Taulbee

Funeral Homes and Directors Listed with Dial Numbers

Local funeral homes including McCoy Leffler Clark St Schramm Baker Memorial Mal Riggs Bailey are shown with phone numbers for contact. Listings include McCoy Leffler GA 2 3691 Schramm Funeral Home Clark St GA 2 871 Jos R Baker Sons GA 2 5405 Memorial Home Mal GA 22 2661 Riggs GA 24545 Bailey 1601 Baltimore St GA 3 5672 ae.

McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home Schramm — Funeral Home Clark St Dial Jos

Local Florists and Nursery Ads Highlight Vintage Listings

Readable ad copy presents multiple businesses: Starr Floral Co at 2615 S Main St GA 2-3231 with twenty five years in flowers, Schraffenberger at 50 S Main St GA 2-5486, Boulevard Gardens at 7300 S Verity Pkwy GA 3 6544, Garden & Flowers with Top Soil Direct from the woods, Arthur Harp SH 6-5102, Evergreen Trees and flowering shrubs, Greenridge Nursery three miles south of town on State Route 4 GA 2-4249, landscaping services GA 2-1879 or GA 2-537, Red Raspberries, Sam Atchley’s Greenhouse, Toolhunter Ad CLE 8-7248.

THE Starr Floral CO S. Main St Dial Schraffenberger Main St Boulevard Gardens S. Verity Arthur Harp Greenridge Nursery Sam Atchley

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