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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1958

Page

2

Beaten Man In Serious Condition At Middletown Hospital

Oliver Tester, 42, of 2832 Wilbraham Rd, was found beaten at Lakeside park near N Verity Parkway and Tytus Ave. Suffering head and skull injuries, he was taken to Middletown Hospital in serious condition after being struck with a four foot plank. Police continue the investigation with no motive yet established.

Oliver Tester Wilbraham Rd Middletown Hospital Tester Lakeside Park N. Verity Parkway Tytus Avenue Wilbraham Road Baker Ambulance

Dayton man injured in two car crash near Seven Mile

A Dayton resident, 61 year old Matthew Ulitchny of 2150 Burnside Ave, was taken to Midietown Hospital after a two car collision at Ris Road and S63. Ulitchny suffered skull fracture risk and severe head wounds. Robert Zimmerman, 35, Camden, was charged with failure to yield after his eastbound car collided with Ulitchny's southbound vehicle. The crash occurred north of Seven Mile and occurred during a Fourth of July week with patrols reporting 12 mishaps, seven injuries, 85 arrests, and 199 warnings.

Ris Dayton Ietown Matthew Ulitchny Burnside Ave Ulitehny Robert Zimmerman N. 2Nd Camden Avy Om Seven Mile

Miami Adds Instructor In Religion

Dr. F. Don ald James, formerly an assistant minister in Swampscott Massachusetts, joins Miami University's religion department as an instructor. He earned magna cum laude from Oklahoma University in 1951, a theology bachelor's from Boston University in 1964, studied at the University of Zurich on a Foundation Fellowship, and served in Navy electronics instruction in San Francisco. His wife Janet Petree James has degrees from New England Conservatory.

Oxford F. Donald James Swampscott Mass Boston University Miami University A. C. Wickenden James Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma University Boston University School of Theology University of Zurich Switzerland Navy San Francisco Janet Petree James New England Conservatory of Music

Vast rain forest encircles earth between tropics

A vast rain forest surrounds the globe in the tropics extending from northern South America to northern Australia. It covers roughly half of the South American continent with dense tree growth and biodiversity.

Tropics South America Australia Southmee

Two Youths Injured in County Weekend Crashes

In Hamilton county two weekend accidents left 16 year old Alice Marie Cain with severe head injuries and multiple lacerations after falling from a scooter near her Wayne Milford home. Weyne Balter, 19, escaped injury when his westbound car left the road on Ohio 129 and struck a fence in a cornfield. the driver was cited for leaving the scene. Isabel Ragsdale of Fairfield sustained head and knee lacerations when her auto collided with a cat in Fairfield Saturday.

Hamilton Sheriff's Deputies Alice Marie Cain Wayne-Milford Mercy Hospital Weyne Balter Harrien-Sciplo Ohio 129 Bolser Isabell Ragsdale Fairfield Ave Fairfield City Fairfield

Traffic light violation notice from Chillicothe resident

A Chillicothe resident writes to Municipal Court Mere claiming a red light passage was unintentional. He asks if a five dollar fine is standard and notes it would be his first driving offense since 1910 with no prior accidents.

Election board meeting amid rural residence confusion

A rural resident lingered at the polling site all afternoon discussing the election with board members after a ballot issue arose. The incident centered on a voter who forgot to cast their ballot and sought guidance from officials.

Wong Peron Couaiine Ee Sa SD Seas

Expert In Research Retiring From Armco Steel After 48 Years

Finkbone, a metallic coatings expert, retires after 48 years with Armco Steel Corp. He began as a ectap buncher in the Middle town Works galvanizing department in 1910 and rose to superintendent. In 1940 he became a product engineer and later galvanizing consultant in the Research Division. He helped develop culvert sheets, bonded metal and Armco grades Zincgrip Paintgrip and Aluminised. He helped organize the Galvanizers Committee of the American Zinc Institute in 1936 and has been a charter member and longtime councilman.

Armco Steel Corp Finkbone Armco Middletown American Zinc Institute

Servicemen News Highlights Army and Navy Training Programs

Pte. Rey F Ree 23 wife Bunlee l lives at 1005 Garden Ave recently joined 28rd Armored Engineer Battalion on the Rhine. Others include Lt John Zeller and Lt James Myahier in naval and ammunition officer courses at Pensacola and Aberdeen proving ground. Eck aboard USS Southerland to take part in Blue Bolt drill, a large Eastern Pacific exercise. Pvt William Hege completes five week Army Finance School course at Fort Benjamin Harrison. James Mosier joins Fort Riley ROTC camp as part of Marquette University participants in a six week military training in the Fifth Army area.

Pte Rey F. Ree Bunlee Garden Ave Rhine Germany B. Ree Ft. Benning Europe John &. Zeller WL. Zeller Grand Ave Aberdeen Proving Ground Zeller University of Kentucky Derry Eck Willam Windsor Ave Blue Bolt Southerland Navy Aercraf William $. Hege Janet Forest Ave Army Finance School Benjamin Harrison Ind Hogg Golden Hogg Wilbraham Rd Army Fi. Knox James A. Mosier Charles Mosier Jr Erie Ave Ft. Riley Kan Mosier Marquette University Fifth Army Ite U.S. Army Reserve

Lightning Strikes St. John’s Church Spire in Storm

A severe thunderstorm hit downtown causing roof damage to the spire of St. John’s Catholic Church at 1405 1st Ave. Tiles fell onto Curtis Street and traffic was blocked. Firefighters responded to a pole strike on Tytus Avenue and Catalpa Drive with no damage reported.

St. John’s Catholic Church 1St Ave John L. Oberlander Curtis Street Reynolds and 1St Avenues Middletown Tytus Avenue Catalpa Drive

Elvis Impersonator Set for LeSourdsville Lake Hop

Teens at LeSourdsville Lake will see Muriel Koebbe, a female Elvis mimic, perform during the Teen-Age Record Hop from 8 to 10 30 pm. Koebbe has appeared at civic meetings high schools and on local TV after a Dayton Coliseum Elvis party with fans cheering as she pantomimed hits.

LeSourdsville Lake Muriel Koebbe Elvis Presley Elvin Presley Dayton Coliseum Mise Koebbe Stardust Gardens

Auto In Wrong Lane, 2 Arrested

Dwight Ballard of 602 Central Ave Hamilton was arrested about 4 am on intoxication and resisting arrest after deputies stopped his car on Rt 4 at Liberty Fairfield Road north of town Ballard fled the scene Deputies cited Ade Lae Marshall 41 Middletown RI for driving while intoxicated and improper lane use Ballard and Marshall are in Butler County

Dwight Ballard Central Avé Hamilton Rt. 4 Liberty-Fairfield Road Ton Ballard al Eesig Marshall Middletown Ri Lihe Butler County

Youth on the Run Captured After Escape from Deputy

Kenneth Lyttle a 19 year old prisoner from Xenia broke away from Sheriff’s deputy William Bagley as he was being returned to the county jail after sentencing in common pleas court. Lyttle fled across Court Street and was recaptured minutes later by Fairfield patrolman James Weber in an alley east of Sand Street.

Hamilton William Bagley Sheri's Department Kenneth Lyttle Xenia Bagley Court Street Lyttle Moes Ptl James Weber Fairfield Mansfield Reformatory Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer McGonigle

Four Minor Accidents Reported in Franklin Holiday Traffic

Franklin police logged four minor crashes over the holiday period. A Detroit driver, John P. Barbalas, 30, was cited after a River Street incident at Farm Avenue causing $275 in damage. Another parked car rolled, striking a fire plug on E 4th Street, $200 damage. Ruth Kesling, 108 4th Ave Chautauqua, hit Elmer Steward, 414 Home Ave, on Home Ave and Rt 123 causing $110 damage. A two car crash at S Verity Parkway and Lincoln Street left Kenneth Jones cited for failure to yield. Total damage cited around $60 with multiple drivers, including Charlies Jones and Ames Myers Jr., involved.

Franklin John P. Barbalas Detroit Mich River Street Farm Avenue E. 4Th Street Emma G. Harris Pennyroyal Rd Ruth Elizabeth Kesling 4Th Ave Chautauqua Elmer Licoyd Steward Home Ave Home Avenue Rt. 123 Steward Intel S. Verity Parkway Lincoln Street Kenneth Jones Franklin Rt. 2 Charlies ‘Jones 17Th Ave Ames Myers Jr Young St Girard Avenue

East End Zoning Decisions On Braden Tract In Middletown

City Planning Commission to vote tonight at 7 30 on zoning 55 acres owned by Paul F Braden and adjacent parcels on Marshall Road and Central Avenue The panel also may amend the zoning ordinance to ease restrictions on large area shopping centers Opponents include local merchants and residents while Braden's attorneys previously pressed for commercial development with a multi year plan through 1965

East Middletown City Planning Commission Planning Commission Paul F. Braden WPFB Marshall Road Central Avenue Zaning Braden Breiel Boulevard George H. Eliot Clinton D. Boyd Ben Bender Dowstop Central and Marshall

Squad Aids Man in Medical Emergency at Broad Street

Fire Department emergency squad responded at 11 15 p m to 427 North Broad Street for Dan Cline 68 who was having trouble breathing. He was transported to Middletown Hospital by McCoy-Lel Der ambulance using sound wave cleaning technology context.

Fire Department N. Broad St Dan Cline Middletown Hospital

Franklin driver skids on U S 25 at corporation line

Cleo B. Smith 123 Van Horn S. said his rear wheel locked as he drove south on U S 25 at the south corporation line. His car skidded about 100 feet striking two No Parking signs. Damage to the auto was estimated at $200. No injuries reported.

Franklin U.S. 25 South Corporation Cleo B. Smith van Horn S

Barton Becomes Licensed Dentist joins family practice

Thomas J. Barton son of Dr C J Barton has passed the state board and received his dentistry license. He associates with his father in Dr Barton's Castle Building office. A Mercersburg Academy and Ohio State University graduate he holds a BA in dentistry and lives on Stephens Avenue with his wife and child.

Thomas J. Barton C. J. Barton State Dr. Barton Castell Building Barton Mercersburg Academy Ohio State University Stephens Avenue

Buying on time remains in fashion in postwar credit trends

The AP report notes steady growth in short term credit for soft goods and rising personal savings, while auto loans shrink. ABA cites prompt payments and receding delinquencies in many areas, with overall installment credit near 33 billion at start of June, down from January.

New York Assn Co. Alchieago ABA Wotor Federal Reserve Boards

Scrap Dealer Civitan Speaker to Address Club

Eldon McLaughlin, a scrap dealer in Cincinnati, will speak at tomorrow’s Civitan Club noon meeting on Scraps of Life. The event focuses on his experiences in the scrap trade and community service roles.

Eldon McLaughlin Civitan Club Cincinnati

Middletown Shopping Center zoned B-1 plan

The planning commission recommends reclassifying the Middletown Shopping Center site to B-1 zoning during its construction. They also consider an amendment to extend electrical horsepower and staffing limits in processing at a large shopping center. The 100000 square foot building project is under construction. Planning commissioners will not act tonight on a downtown parking ordinance. The commission’s zoning and ordinance recommendations were requested by the City Commission several weeks ago.

Braden Breiel Boulevard Planning Commission Middletown Planning Board City Commission

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Daytonian End Post Miami Reneabor Poincior First National Bank First National Bank of Middletown F.C Finkbons James &. Myahier James C. Myahier West Middletown Ri Naval Air Station, Pensacola Fis Saulley Field Pensacola St. John’s Ohio C. T. Morningstar Elvis Mimic Barkeley Electric Co LeSourdsville Charles F. Witner Elme PL Harry Lewis Lafayette Lodge 27 The Knights of Pythies Witner Lodge East End Chicago Bank Standard Financial Corp Frigidaire Streifthaus Central Ave Civitan Speaker Sanitone Gough Lamb Charles
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