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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1953
Page
2
Ronald Stokley of 1516 Meadow Ave. suffered partial ear loss in a late night crash on Elk Creek Road near Trenton. Police say he had multiple cuts and both ears were severed at the top before being treated at Middletown Hospital.
Honesty paid $2 after Billy Theodore found a lost billfold near his home and turned it in at police headquarters. It contained $14 and belonged to Mrs. Charles Joy who rewarded the boy. A car driven by Robert J. Rawlins overturned after failing a curve injuring Robert Morris and others. they were taken to hospital by ambulance. Stokley, a top football prospect, is noted as a former state champion basketball player.
A Franklin area man, Williams Sims aged 42, was bound over to the Warren County Grand Jury under $2,000 bond after an arraignment before Judge J. T. Riley in Municipal Court. He faces a charge of taking indecent liberties with a minor and was sent to Warren County jail in Lebanon after arrest by Franklin police. Other city cases saw Lou Nemech fined 25 dollars and costs for assault and battery, Claude Holt for reckless operation with a 15 dollar bond forfeiture, and state patrol actions include Wilma Ritchie fined five dollars, Fred Slezak fined two hundred dollars with most of it suspended, and Gilbert Blackmon fined five dollars for traffic violations.
Two fires yesterday caused $200 in damage at a restaurant at 1951 Central Ave. Grease in a French fryer ignited, damaging the building $100 and its contents $50. The fire department reported at 11:22 p.m. The restaurant is operated by Allie Bailey and owned by Anna Lam.
An electric motor overheated at 3:25 p.m. at 501 South Main Street, the home of G. W. Breier. Fire officials cited a overheated bearing as the cause, with $50 in damage reported.
A 29 year old Indiana man Conrad Olsen from LaPorte was injured when his car overturned after losing control on Route 122 south of Gratis at 4 30 p m. He suffered head and collarbone injuries and was admitted to Middletown Hospital. Deputy H L Plander said Olsen was traveling at high speed and failed to negotiate a curve.
The vicar general of the Cincinnati Archdiocese, Rt. Rev. Vance G. Issenmann P.A. V.G., will officiate at two masses at St. Marys Church tomorrow. He will conduct the 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. masses and is pastor of St. Louis Church in Cincinnati.
Father Sylvester B. Huser pastor of St. Mary’s Church will be guest speaker tomorrow at 8 30 AM on WLW Radio, broadcasting live. The program invitation highlights his religious message and parish leadership.
Paramount presents Great Sioux Up rising It Happens Every Thursday Battle Circus Jeopardy at Paramount Strand shows Love Happy Africa Screams Luxury Girls Carib bean with listed showtimes across Saturday and Sunday
City employees honored H W Starick at a farewell in the municipal courtroom attended by over 80, presenting golf clubs and tributes as he leaves for Dayton. Starick praised the staff and Middlesown’s cooperation, and introduced Howard L Kramer, newly arrived city manager, who will return from Traverse City and settle in by August 1.
The Police Department sent a playful gift to City Manager H. W. Starick by wrapping an old official car sign in red paper with a white ribbon. Starick received a parking ticket on his first day, mirrored by new manager Howard Kramer on his first day in town. The card read good until July 15, Starick's last day as manager.
Eight city traffic incidents were logged by police with no injuries. An 5:15 p.m. crash at Verity Parkway and Central Avenue involved Robert Carr and Percy Hill, cars damaged mainly Carr’s. both drivers said they had green lights. A 9:05 p.m. hit-skip on Ty tus Avenue injured Clyde Gibbs’ front end. Ross car damaged $10. Barr faced intoxication charges.
Damage estimated at 350 dollars occurred at 12 25 a m in front of 2204 Tytus Ave. Police said Charles Richardson, 29, of 4012 Jewell Street was driving east when he struck a parked vehicle owned by Hazel Long of 4338 Grand Avenue. Richardson said he did not know what happened.
Carl McIntosh, 48, of 413 Curtis St, drove from an alley behind Woodlawn Avenue and struck a car traveling south on Curtis Street driven by Dora Honschul. The crash occurred at 7:25 p.m. damage was $105. McIntosh said he did not see the other vehicle.
John Barr, 20, of Riverview Drive backed into a parked car owned by Ann Ross, 33, of 2004 Winona Drive at Clinton Street and Vail Avenue. Damage to the vehicles occurred.
Clarence Lawson 34 of 1912 Wayne Ave clipped a parked car owned by Vernon Runs 36 of 624 Moore St while pulling from a curb at Grand Ave and Moore St. William Mack 66 of 1346 Shuler Ave was northbound on South Main when Lewis C. King 59 of 1105 Baltimore St attempted to pass and struck Mack as he pulled right. Damage totaled about 13 dollars.
New York report describes a streetcar motorman and a transport conductress who planned a marriage with a special license. At the moment of the ring ceremony the bride refused to proceed, threw the ring down, and cried she would not go on. The court ruled the marriage legal and granted a divorce, though the chief justice argued no marriage existed without a completed religious service.
Chinese press says Communist authorities in Shanghai banned copper use in factories producing light bulbs flashlights and bells to conserve the strategic metal for arsenals. Sing Tao Jih Pao notes door knuckles containing copper would be collected for war industries.
Mrs Starick expressed thanks and invited friends to visit the new Starick home in Dayton. City Commission members Francis Carmody, C B Stiles and Harold Goetz attended along with all department heads. Refreshments followed. Another farewell from industry and civic groups will be held Tuesday at the Manchester Hotel.
A permanent mountain rescue service with helicopters has been established in Switzerland. Operated by a private nonprofit, it covers the Swiss Alps except extreme altitudes, with helicopters stationed at Dubendorf Airport reaching any Swiss point in under two hours. It can evacuee casualties, fly doctors to hard to reach spots, deliver aid, and assist avalanche rescues with trained dogs.
The Turkish Parliament, led by the Democratic Party, voted to revert the 1937 language reforms to the 1924 constitution. The change would restore former bureau and department names and invalidate current forms and letterheads reflecting the newer wording.
Army report notes Yokohama scrap metal and rubber sales to Japanese firms have brought in 2.75 million dollars for American taxpayers since 1951. Proceeds come mostly from small business buyers.
Mrs Blanche Bolton Alexander former Middletonian died suddenly at her Chicago home. Found slumped in a chair by sister Miss Mary Bolton she was pronounced dead. Survived by daughter Mrs Robert Plowright and a grandson in Chicago two nephews Charles and Fred Bolton. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
Mrs Pearl J Renner 55 wife of Lawrence Renner of 525 Garfield St died 5 55 pm Friday at Middletown Hospital after a four week illness. born Germantown Feb 25 1898 daughter of Richard and Effie Coffman Beach lived Middletown 34 years. Funeral 1 30 pm Monday Wilson Funeral Home. Interment Ellerton Cemetery.
Miss Bertha May Halsey 58 of 1721 Winona Dr died at home at 6 30 p m Friday after a six week illness She was a native of Campton Kentucky and had lived in Middletown many years Surviving are her mother four sisters and four brothers with her father George Sr deceased The body is at McCoy Leffier Funeral Home.
Elmer E Woodrey 60 of 203 South First St Trenton a Butler County farmer died at 6 30 p m Friday at Middletown Hospital after a two week illness He was a Warren County native and lived most of his life here Surviving wife Alma Mae Allspach Woodrey two sons Elmer S Woodrey of Middletown Calvin G Woodrey of Trenton a daughter Elsie Mae Demonge Hamilton a brother Homer Carl Woodrey Dayton five grandchildren The 10 a m Monday service at McCoy Lefler Funeral Home Rev H H Jung St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church burial Miltonville Cemetery viewing 2 to 7 and 7 to 10 p m Sunday
The two day old infant son of Mr and Mrs James Catching of 1421 Oxford State Rd died at 2 15 am today at Middletown Hospital Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Riggs Funeral Home
Gilbert Jones, 43, of German Town Route 1, died at 6 30 this morning at Middletown Hospital after an illness of several days. Survived by wife Pearl and seven children. Arrangements pending at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.
John Salley 90 retired painter died at 5 a.m. today at his Union Road residence in Franklin Route 1 after a year of declining health. Survived by four sons Charles John Hardin and Arnold all of Franklin and five daughters Grace Hitte Mary Hurtt Myrtle Trent Ada Ratliffe and Masie Baughtman. Funeral arrangements are in
Hamilton county records its 33rd traffic fatality of 1953 after six year old William Clarence Morgan was killed when his bicycle skidded and was run over by a tractor trailer near his home. The accident occurred on private property alongside Wilson Stor Freight Transit Company. The driver Theodore Webb was questioned and released. The coroner cited multiple skull fractures as the cause.
Marvin W. Gaines of 1219 Baltimore St appeared before Judge Al H. Combs on a charge of carrying concealed weapons and was placed on probation for one year. He must avoid trouble and stay away from the woman complainant. the gun was confiscated.
Roy C. Blevins, 37, of 1005 Hanover Street, was fined 50 and costs for assault and battery. The sentence was suspended on condition he provides support for his family.
Carl Hogg aged 46 of 1719 Fleming Road was fined 50 dollars plus costs and had the sentence suspended on the condition he keep away from Zelma Hogg aged 41. Zelma Hogg’s charges were dismissed.
Ishmael Clair of 34 South Main Street received a $10 fine plus costs for disorderly conduct with the fine suspended.
Charlie Hall age 30 of 1900 Anesota Ave. received a 10 day jail term and $6 costs suspended on good behavior in an assault and battery case.
Goldie Kindrick of 704 Sixth Ave reported the loss of a bill fold containing $90. She told police she lost it downtown yesterday.
A bicycle theft occurred outside the Strand Theater reported by Barry Laycock of 705 Cleveland Street. The bicycle license plate or tag read 14 861.
Police report Anadell Howell, 37, of 711 Auburn Street was bitten on the calf by a dog yesterday. The incident details are provided by local authorities.
Hamilton authorities arrested Jiles Langdon a 31 year old bartender at the Rite Spot Cafe on Heaton Street after a marked $5 bill helped police and state agents prove he sold a bottle of whisky to a customer.
Two notices list Stella Irene Erb aged 57 of 3515 Freeman Ave with services at 2 p.m. Monday at Webb Funeral Home and Pearl Cornelius Smith aged 73 of Reily Route 3 with services at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Riker Funeral Home.
Elder Rudolph Pringle will be the speaker Sunday at 7 30 p m when a revival resumes at the Friendship Baptist Church The Rev William Bankston pastor said services will continue throughout the week
Humane Society officers hunted a dog poisoner after three dogs died in one block on Lulu Avenue within two weeks. Investigator George Van Liu said the deaths were deliberate and under police scrutiny.
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