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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1957

Page

2

Middletown Man's Body Found In Wisconsin Lake

Harold Blanton a Middletown resident, 28, disappeared after a boat swamped on Lake Koshkonong Wisconsin. His body was recovered Sunday as a search ended after two survivors reached shore. He left with two relatives for a three day fishing trip. Burial planned at Woodside Cemetery.

Middletown Wisconsin Harold Blanton Granada Ave Lake Koshkonong Blanton Ake Jefferson County Wis Rockford Ill Mr. Blanton Doolin Gene Fal Tire N. Verity Parkway Mildred Harold Leonard Diana Mollie Blanton Camden David Somerville Marie McRoberts Pauline Doolin Germantown Sarah Johnson Franklin McCoy-Leiflgi Cliffford Hutchinson Woodside Cemetery

Minor area accidents injure four in Middletown region

Over the Labor Day weekend four people suffered minor injuries in Middletown area crashes. Laura Cupler cut mouth after rear ending a car on U S 25 near Oxford State Road. Lexie Egelston and Asa R. Egels tus were involved in a head on collision on U S 25 north of Monroe with Louis Weinhouse at fault. James Tavibee injured in a fall from a moving car on Greentree Road. Mrs John Dobboas treated after a motorcycle overturn at U S 25 and Route 73. All were treated and discharged from Middletown Hospital.

U. S. 25 Oxford State Road Laura Cupler Stewart W. Cupler Garden City Mich Middletown Hospital Cupler Ralph Baker Finley Sr Lexie Egelston Asa R. Egelstus Monroe Egelston Louis Weinhouse Quitman St Dayton Weinhouse James Tavibee Vanderveer St Greentree Road

Wolter to Speak at Y's Men's Club Meeting

Dr. Louis Wolter pastor of the First Methodist Church will address the Y's Men's Club at the YMCA tomorrow. He will speak on safety during the 6 15 p.m. dinner meeting.

Y's Men's Club Louis Wolter First Methodist Church YMCA Wolter

Redstone Missile Parade Display At Grand Central Terminal

The Army artillery erected a 63 foot Redstone ballistic missile upright at Grand Central Terminal in New York. The display runs for three weeks as a salute to the International Geophysical Year and honors scientific outreach.

New York Army Artillery Grand Central Terminal

Doctor's Wife Is Drowned Near Hamilton Farm

The body of Mrs. Marguerite Scott, 35, wife of Dr. David R. Scott, was recovered from a farm pond near Wiredom Road off Route 177 north west of Hamilton. Coroner ruled accidental drowning after a late dusk incident. The couple had been moving to the farm location and a gathering preceded the disappearance. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Hamilton Marguerite Scott David R. Scott Wiredom Rd Route 177 Scott Paul A. Pell Butler County Garret J. Boone Nilles Ird Fairfield Webb Funeral Home

Ohio Toll Car Crashes Leave Multiple Fatalities and Injuries

The report lists several crashes across Ohio with victims including Marie Bolles 34 of Wal bonding Coshocton County killed on Ohio 715 east of Mount Vernon and Sharon States 13 of Stone Station near Zanesville who drowned in Cedar Run north of Gaysport. Other drivers Carl A. Heinrich 40 Ashland Kenneth Nemire 28 Toledo William Hawkins 40 and Helen Puckett 38 suffered serious incidents on local roads and raceways.

Coaltown Jackson County Grennell Road Carl A. Heinrich Ashland Hayesville Kenneth Nemire Toledo Charles Chandler Lorain Lorain County Amherst Marie Bolles Walbonding Coshocton County Ohio Mount Vernon William Hawkins Tronton Ironton Helen Puckett Felicity Clermont County Ohio 74 Sharon States Stone Station Zanesville Cedar Run Gaysport

Senior Usher Board Sets Meeting at Church

The New Era chapter announces a special meeting of the Senior Usher Board tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the church. Board President Oliver Smith will preside.

New Era Oliver Smith

Experiment Film Evening Promotes Summer Exchange

A 7:30 p.m. Tuesday orientation program at First EUB Church introduces Middletonians to the Experiment In International Living project. Carol Reynolds leads the committee with Helen Hartman and Joan Gilder assisting as 11 French youths arrive next month for a month here, with film The Experiment Way showing Putney Vermont headquarters and scenes from Austria France Germany Italy and Holland. Attendees are asked to enter via the church rear parsonage entrance on Baltimore Street.

EUB Carol Reynolds Putney Austria France Germany Italy Holland New York Reynolds Helen Hartman Joan Gilder Baltimore Street

Seal Coat Program for Streets Starts Today

The city begins its seal coat street resurfacing with eight to five miles slated for the year. Public service director C A Boeke notes a reduction from last year's 20 miles and lists 23 streets and 10 alleys in the current plan. First applications target Wildwood area and Manchester Road.

C. A. Boeke Public Service Boeke Wildwood Manchester Road

Two Stabbings Reported in Hamilton

Police report two recent stabbings in Hamilton. Mary Coleman, 32, was cut on her right shoulder and Donald Lorion, 21, was stabbed in the abdomen. both were admitted to Mercy Hospital. Authorities described an unidentified assailant and separate incident on 2nd and Hanover Streets.

Mary Coleman Lane St Donald Lorion YMCA Mercy Hospital 2Nd Hanover Streets Lorton

Harding Jones Picnic Held at LeSourdsville Lake

Harding Jones Paper Co. employees and families gathered at LeSourdsville Lake for a Saturday picnic chaired by Bud Jones. Prizes were awarded in contests organized by D. W. Jacot, with swimming boating dancing horseshoe pitching and social activities plus a Dutch lunch.

LeSourdsville Lake Harding-Jones Paper Co D. W. Jacot Park J Bud Jones

Hamilton area to lead consolidated Liberty Union School Board

Ralph A. Brate of Hamilton will serve as president of the newly consolidated New Liberty Union Township School District Board for Education. Other members include James S. Neely as vice president Roy E. Hance as clerk Mrs Gall Mitzel as assistant clerk Roy Maddox and F Marion Duckwell. D Russell Lee named superintendent and Harold Wissman principal of Liberty Elementary School.

Hamilton Ralph A. Brate Mulhauser New Liberty - Union Township James S. Neely Princeton Rd Roy E. Hance Cox Rd D. Russell Lee Harold Wissman Liberty

Nevada's Rainfall Stays Mild Across the State

Nevada remains the driest state in the Union with average annual rainfall just over eight inches. The dry climate affects water supply and agricultural planning across the region.

Nevada The Union

Truck Driver Injured When Steel Truck Overturns

Robert Hauselman a 33 year old Steel Transportation Co. employee was hospitalized after his truck overturned at the Rt 73 and U S 25 intersection in Franklin. He suffered back chest and leg injuries and breathing difficulty. He swerved to avoid cars when brakes failed and the 18 ton steel load spilled on the highway. Franklin police reported the accident occurred at 4 07 p m Sunday and Hauselman was listed in satisfactory condition this morning.

Robert Hauselman The Steel Transportation Co Middletown Hospital Rt. 73 U. S. 25 Franklin Hauselman Creekview Dr Rt. 25

Two Cyclists Hurt In Lebanon Race

Two motorcyclists were injured at the Lebanon race track during Dayton Motorcycle Club events. Joseph Weeden of Fort Wayne Indiana suffered chest and right shoulder injuries plus abrasions and was admitted to Middletown Hospital for surgery. Peter J. Kipe, 26, of Scot Mich, sustained a broken right foot and facial lacerations after his vehicle hit a wall. he was treated and released.

Lebanon Dayton Motorcycle Club Joseph Weeden Fort Wayne Ind Middletown Hospital Peter J. Kipe Scot Mich Aethe Ital Kipe

Pentagon Hints Nike Missile Ring Around Cincinnati

The Army plans four Nike Hercules missile batteries to ring Cincinnati with a circular belt spanning Ohio Kentucky and Indiana. Sites near Oxford Middletown and Lebanon as well as North Middletown Franklin area are under study with launches possible within 30 days. Completion is estimated at 18 months to two years.

Washington Cincinnati Pentagon Army Ohio Kentucky Indiana Oxford Middletown Lebanon Nike Palmer Edwards Dan Kothe Public Utilities Kothe North Franklin Edwards

Swimmer Injured After Lake Collision

Franklin man Ed Shoupe, 22, suffered a possible skull injury and scalp laceration after colliding with a companion at LeSourdsville Lake. He was admitted to Middletown Hospital in satisfactory condition. Also treated were Marshall Hamilton, 28, for gasoline explosion burns and released after care.

Franklin LeSourdsville Lake Ed Shoupe E. St. St. Franklin LeSourdsville Middletown Hospital Shoupe Marshall Hamilton Camden Rt. 1 Hamilton

Court Report Flags Rising Delinquency in First Half

Hamilton special report by Judge David Black details 665 juveniles referred to the Court of Domestic Relations from Jan 1 to July 1, with 806 cases. Traffic violations, theft, breaking and entering, and running away are noted, along with 20 youths committed to institutions and 52 on probation, plus 582 divorces filed, 360 involving minors, and 843 hearings. The court laments the absence of a detention home and cites plans for construction pending a survey.

Hamilton Court of Domestic Relations David Black Black Boys Industrial School Girls Industrial School Ohio State Reformatory Tthe Juvenile Diagnostic Center Iome

Two Teens Arrested After High Speed Stolen Car Crash

City police say two 16 year olds from Middletown and Lebanon were arrested after a 1957 model stolen car fled at 110 to 115 mph, crashed at La fayette Avenue and Minnesota Street. One youth injured and fled, later captured. others in the car were at large. Both suspects in juvenile custody.

Lafayette Avenue Minnesota Street Ptt. Coy Hail Clarence DeHart Middletown Lebanon Warren County Sheriff's Deputies Dallas Gideon Ra Armes Co Warren County Harrilton Ptl Hall Ernest Weaver

Car Flips Over In Crash Injuries To Two Middletonians

Two Middleton residents sustained minor injuries in a two car crash at Franklin Street and Fleming Road at 2 40 p m yesterday. Mrs James Hogan 19 mother to be and passenger in the overturned vehicle suffered abrasions and cuts while Delaine Doan 15 received head bruises elbow and heel injuries. James W Hogan 18 driver of the northbound car and James Pridemore 20 driver of the westbound car were involved. Estimated damage totaled 890 with 800 to the Hogan car marked as a total loss.

Franklin Street Fleming Road Middletown Hospital James Hogan Carroll Ave Delaine Doan Wiliam A. Doan McKinley St James W. Hogan James Pridemore Arlington Ave Hogan

School Budget Up For Airing

The tentative budget for 1958 will be presented by acting Supt Howard Cromwell at the Board of Education meeting at 7 30 p m tonight. The budget is first shown in July and finalized after the new year. Also revisited will be coal and bus bids discussed earlier.

Board of Education Howard Cromwell

Unconscious Toddler Fultz Holds Critical Condition

Two year old Tommy Fultz remains in critical condition at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton after a head injury from running into a moving car near his Franklin home. He was initially treated at Middletown Hospital and later transferred to Dayton Hospital, remaining unconscious at last report. The Ohio and Missouri rivers are noted as Mississippi tributaries.

Tommy Fultz Miami Valley Hospital Wanda Fultz 4Th St Franklin Middletown Dayton Hospital Ohio Missouri Mississippi River

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