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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1954

Page

17

Past Fines Catch Up Two Go To County Jail

Two defendants faced fines and jail time in Municipal Court with Judge J T Lamb. Sam Hester 37 received 100 fine and 30 day jail sentence plus 325 in prior fines. total 174 days. Marc Boyd 39 was fined 200 and 100 days jail with three month suspended jail. total 218 in fines and 100 days. James Bullock 35 got 100 fine and 30 days jail suspended on assault and battery.

J. T. Lamb Sam Hester Vanderveer St Imogene Hester Hester Marc Boyd Lamb Boyd S. Clinton Street Adition James Bullock Penfield Ave Carrie Bullock

Doctor Says Civil War Vet In Good Shape

Walter W. Williams age 111, a Confederate veteran, is described by Veterans Administration doctors as practically blind, having lost weight, and with hearing issues. He remains in fairly good overall condition, with minimal change over the past year, during an annual checkup at the VA regional office in Houston. Williams lives in Franklin, Texas, about 50 miles north. Doctors cite lack of funds and federal law not covering Confederate veterans for a hearing aid.

Houston Walter W. Williams Veterans Administration R. S. Wolfe Williams Franklin Tex Here Wolfe

Son Fined In Local Case Suspended On Good Behavior

A 22 year old son and another defendant were each fined 100 dollars plus costs. The judge suspended 75 dollars of each fine on the condition of good behavior.

Sycamore St

Bishop's Aide To Speak Here At First Methodist Church

Dr. J. Otis Young administrative assistant to Ohio Area Bishop Hazen Werner will be guest minister at First Methodist Church this Sunday. A 1929 ordained minister, he studied at Miami University Cedarville College and Garrett Biblical Institute and taught biblical literature at the University of Cincinnati. He received honorary Doctor of Divinity degrees from Cedarville Ohio Northern and Ohio Wesleyan. He will speak at 9 15 and 10 30 a m services on The Church Is Deathless.

J. Otis Young Ohio Hazen G. Werner Young Miami University Cedarville College Garrett Biblical Institute University of Cincinnati Ohio Northern University Ohio Wesleyan University Columbus

Four Cows Struck By Car Injured in Hamilton

Four cows owned by A A Williams were injured when an eastbound car hit them as they were herded along Hamilton Mason Road. Deputy Sheriff Andy Guenther reported the vehicle driven by 19 year old David J Bowman could not stop in time. Ronald Williams, 15, was driving the herd.

Hamilton A. A. Williams Hamilton-Mason Rd Andy Guenther David J. Bowman Bowman Ronald Williams

Religious Services and Local Music Plans This Weekend

The Rev. E. D. Thompson will lead 8 p.m. Friday services at People's Friendship Baptist Church 1404 Garfield St. The Rev. C. Scott and Abys-Sinta Baptist Church of Cincinnati will conduct 3 p.m. Sunday services. The Holy Travelers of Middletown and the Stars of Harmony from Dayton will present a musical program at 8 p.m. Sunday. Afghanistan laments shift toward silk production.

E. D. Thompson New Light Baptist Church College Hill People’s Friendship Baptist Church Garfield St T. J. Henry C. Scott

Purse Found Intact After Being Seized

A man grabbed a girl’s purse in the 800 block of 10th Avenue but the purse was recovered with the money still inside. Patrolmen Webb and Back were told at 11:14 p.m. of the snatching by a Black man about 5 feet 8 inches, 160 pounds, wearing a blue shirt. The purse and money were later found by the girl’s father. police searched the area with no success in locating the suspect.

10Th Avenue Landon Webb Alfred Back

Franklin Police Nab Kentuckian On Bond Charge

Franklin police held bond for John Lander 41 of Irvine Kentucky as a possible participant in an attempted murder there and in a subsequent intoxication case from October last year. Lander was picked up on 6th Street after a tip and faced possible warrants for attempted murder and intoxication.

Franklin Irvine C. E. Chamberlain John Lander Chamberlain Lander 6Th Street

Army and Air Force enlistment drive planned at Ft Mead

Army recruiters will focus on building the Regular Army after a conference at 2nd Army headquarters Ft George G Mead Md. Maj A G Meyer says the drive will concentrate on regular Army. Sgt Kenneth Wagner leads Army recruiting here and T Sgt Marvin R Hedrick handles Air Force enlistments, with offices at the American Legion home.

2Nd Army Headquarters George G. Mead A. G. Meyer Cineinnati Kenneth Wagner Tsgt Marvin R. Hedrick American Legion

Military Films Said Available in Ohio District Library

The Ohio Military District established a film library to distribute over 2900 Army films and film strips to state organizations at no cost. Subjects cover all Army life. Request forms available from Howard R. Hook at Ft. Hayes Columbus. organizations must provide their own projector and projectionist.

Ohio Military District Howard R. Hook Ft. Hayes Columbus

First Benefit Yields $5 For Polio Campaign

The first of this summer's benefit carnivals netted $5.07 for the Butler County polio fund over the holiday weekend. Detective John Fitzgerald announced the carnival was held in the yard of Barbara and Patty McQuire on Woodlawn Ave with participants including Pami Tennis and Virginia Comics. The proceeds were turned over to police headquarters.

Butler County John Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Barbara Patty McQuire Woodlawn Ave Pami Virginia Comics

Auto Demolished: Driver Bruised Near Middletown

James E. Alexander, 23, of West Middletown, lost control on West Alexandria Road two miles west of Middletown. His car left the road, overturned, and landed on its wheels. He suffered cuts and bruises and was treated at Middletown Hospital and released.

James E. Alexander West Middletown West Alexandria Middletown State Highway Patrol Alexander Middletown Hospital

Masses Changed At St. Peter Claver Church

The Rev. Julian Krusling announced new Mass times at St. Peter Claver Church starting this Sunday. Masses will be held at 6, 7 30 and 11 30 a m with the 6 a m service aimed at workers who attend church before work.

St. Peter Claver Julian Krusling St. Peter Claver Church

Radiomen Strike PARIS Paralyzing Broadcasts Again

Government радио technicians in France walked out for the third time this month, suspending all broadcasts for four hours. The walkout disrupted news, music, and emergency signals across the Paris area and drew protests from unions.

Paris

Saarland government resigns over labor law dispute

Premier Johannes Hoffmann's coalition collapses after the Socialists abstain on a new workers law. Hoffmann plans a new cabinet drawn from his Christian People's party, despite the party's 29 of 50 seats. The split ends the governing alliance in Saarbrucken, Saarland.

Saarbruecken Saarland Johannes Hoffman Hoffmann Christian People’s Party Christian People’s Group

YY Girls Tour Miami Maid Bakery

Forty members of the YMCA girls Summer Fun Club toured the Miami Maid Bakery in Dayton yesterday afternoon. They were treated to refreshments after the tour. The next tour will visit the Police Department and City Building next Wednesday leaving the Y lobby at 2:45 PM with girls expected to arrive 15 minutes early.

Ymca Girls Miami Maid Bakery Dayton

Driver Arrested in Hamilton on Careless Driving Warrants

Police yesterday arrested James De Bord, 31, of Hamilton, on warrants charging careless driving and failure to report an accident.

James de Bord Hamilton

Lebanon Shoot Site Is Shifted

Muzzle loading events moved from Lebanon Rt 1 to the Dayton Pike home of Dr. and Mrs. R M Brewer due to Elbert Irons illness. More than 100 shooters are expected to participate with camping facilities available at the Brewers property.

Lebanon Elbert Irons

Enlistment ofServiceman Stamper joins Air Force

Billie Gene Stamper son of Clayton Stamper of West Middletown Rt 1 enlisted in the Air Force at the local recruiting station and reported to Sampson AFB Geneva NY. Also notes that newborn elephants shed fur and adults have sparse hair.

Billie Gene Stamper Clayton Stamper West Middletown Rt 1 Air Force Sampson Afb Geneva, N. Y

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief for Backache

Nagging backache and fatigue may signal slowing kidney function caused by stress or diet. Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic used by millions for over 50 years, help flush waste from kidney tubes and fibers, restoring comfort and energy. Get Doan's Pills today.

Dean Doan

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