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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1953

Page

2

Annexation petitions asked in Roselawn request

Roselawn subdivision between Brytus Avenue and city limits seeks annexation petitions. Avalon was first to request last week. City hires base maps. meetings to determine lines and service extensions follow with area reps and officials. North Middletown Fire Department serves Roselawn area.

Roselawn Brytus Avenue Big Four ‘Railroad Manchester Road Avalon Pauline R. Bur Princeton St H. W. Starick Avaon Starick North Middletown

Hamiltonian Plans Plea for Civil Sense Program Support

Hamilton attorney to appeal before Middletown City Commissioners for 1000 dollars to back a county wide civil sense program. Jack Blumenthal volunteers as a committee of one. County official Angus Burger says total rest of year cost about 4000 dollars with staged contributions from county 1500 and towns.

Hamilton Middletown Jack Blumenthal Angus Burger New Miami

Detroit tots find hospital pretty swell place after wreck

Five uninjured Coomer children aged 3 to 12 were cared for at Middle town Hospital after a collision with a steel-loaded truck on U S 25. Nurses kept them overnight on two mattresses, gave meals and toys, and their parents James and Mavis Coomer remained in fair condition.

Edith Broyles Coomers Robert Coomer Detroit Virginia Middletown Hospital Fred Joan George Elfreeda Alice Marie Lincoln Ave Mrs. Coomer

Passenger Hurt in Preble County Car Crash

Wilbur W. Locke, 41, Macy Indiana, suffered severe head and arm injuries and possible brain concussion after a car went out of control on Ohio 177 south of Fairhaven in Preble County. A witness, John Cook of Richmond, said the vehicle struck a culvert and guard rail, overturned into a ditch, and a man fled into nearby woods. The car carried Michigan plates and its driver’s identity was not learned.

Eaton Wilbur W. Locke Macy Ind Ohio 177 Fairhaven Preble County H. L. Plander Reid Memorial Hospital Richmond Locke Ohio John Cook Cook Plander Michigan

Suit Dropped Against Hamilton Mayor Radcliffe

Hamilton special report says a 150000 alienation of affection suit against Mayor George Radcliffe of Hamilton was dismissed in Butler County Common Pleas Court. Ralph Dicker Dickerscheid filed last November 21 charging Radcliffe, owner of Hamilton drugstore, with alienating his wife’s affections. Judge Fred B. Cramer signed an entry granting divorce to Dickerscheid on grounds of neglect. Mrs. Dickerscheid did not contest.

Hamilton George Radcliffe Ralph Dickerscheid Butlerounty Common Pleas Court Dickerscheid Radcliffe Hamilton Drugstore Fred B. Cramer

Patrolmen Detain Three Dayton Juveniles After Traffic Stop

Patrolman Clarence Bailey and Jack Combs detained three Dayton youths after a car crossing a yellow line multiple times. The oldest suspect, 17, drove and provided false names. the car was impounded as a possible investigation continues. Walter Moehring reported a stolen yellow gold pocket watch worth 50 dollars from a kitchen wall nail. Marjorie Combs reported two fender skirts stolen worth 25 dollars.

Clarence Bailey Jack Combs Dayton Bailey Walter Moehring Hill Ave

Farewell Party Planned for City Manager Starick

Plans were announced for a farewell party honoring City Manager H. W. Starick who leaves Middletown July 15 to take similar duties in Dayton. Invitations went out for a dinner July 14 at the Manchester Hotel cafeteria with cocktails at 6 and a program at 7. A letter from eight Middletonians expressed regret at his departure and appreciation for his work, naming committeemen Hugh Wright R L Siegel Francis Carmody E E Grant John Aull Jr A C Neff James H Martindale Roy L Patterson.

H. W. Starick Dayton Manchester Herb Starick Middletown

Keep Pets Out Of Parks Chief Warns

Police Chief Joseph Blackmore urged dog owners to keep pets from city parks after injuries at Barnitz Park. He warned the dog warden may clear frequent offenders and urged owners to keep dogs tied during park programs amid multiple dog incidents involving children including Ronnie Gray, 10.

Joseph Blackmore Blackmore Ronnie Gray South Main St Barnitz Park Chief Blackmore The Barnitzark

Nurse Program Topic At Kiwanis Meeting

Roy Kennett of the Riverdale Kiwanis Club Dayton will address local Kiwanians at noon tomorrow at the Manchester Hotel on a nurses training program his club sponsors. Several nursing trainees will accompany the speaker. John McClure is program chairman.

Roy Kennett Riverdale Kiwanis Club Dayton Manchester John McClure

Peterson's Ointment for itching relief ad claim

An old advertisement promotes Peterson's Ointment as a simple quick relief for eczema pimples red blotches and skin irritations. It claims fast itching relief and improved skin appearance with a 45c price at all druggists and offers a money back delight option for itchy feet and cracks between toes.

Peterson

Kramer to Lead City Administration Starting Tomorrow

Howard Kramer, newly appointed city manager, will inspect duties at the City Building tomorrow morning. He arrives with his wife and one son, and will spend several days reviewing city projects and meeting employees. His appointment becomes effective July 16, with duties likely starting August 1.

Howard Kramer H. W. Starick Dayton Kramer Kramers Starick

Armed Robbery Staged Near Kettering Village Fills Early Roadblocks

At 8 45 a m an armed robbery occurred at a filling station in Kettering Village just north of Miamisburg. A 1946 maroon Ford convertible was described as the getaway car. Three departments chased leads along Route 73 and Route 4 while roadblocks were set elsewhere. one car was stopped but released for lack of full description. Authorities say the robbery was staged by a young man with no further details. Latvia Lithuania and Estonia joined the Soviet Union in 1940, a move the United States has never recognized.

Miamisburg Kettering Village Middletown Douglas Barrett Patrol Franklin Latvia Lithuania Estonia Soviet Union United States

Report of Condition of the First National Bank of Middletown

Bank report for Middletown Ohio as of June 30 1953 shows total assets of 32 722 308 81 and deposits at 30 188 139 78. Capital includes 1 000 000 of common stock and 825 000 surplus with 421 475 97 undivided profits. assets pledged total 190 079 74. I J F Mulligan vice president and cashier swears to accuracy.

First National Bank of Middletown Ohio United States I. J. F. Mulligan

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