Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Middletown Journal in Middletown, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1958

Page

2

Boy Nabbed After Third Department Store Break-In

A 13 year old Middletown boy was arrested after a third break in within a month. Detectives say he burglarized Sears Roebuck warehouse at 4004 Tytus Ave and Montgomery Ward at 24 N Main St. Loot included seven watches two fishing reels and knives totaling 19 dollars. He was caught at Tytus and Ohio en route home with loot in his bicycle basket. All items recovered and the youth held for juvenile authorities.

Sears, Roebuck & Co Tytus Ave Montgomery Ward & Co N. Main St Tytus Ohio Avenues

Two Auto Accidents Leave Two Injured In Middletown Area

Mozella Stewart 39 of Dayton and Sheila Loricker 4 of Middletown sustained minor injuries in separate crashes. Stewart suffered a painful left shoulder after a two vehicle collision at Yankee Road and Pearl Street. Loricker received a forehead bump and abrasions after a crash at Manchester Avenue and N Verity Parkway. Police cited Glenn Cox 41 of Dayton for illegal lane change.

Dayton Middletown Mozella Stewart Middletown Hospital Yankee Road Pearl Street Earl Morgan Vandalia Sheila Loricker Brentwood St Manchester Avenue N. Verity Parkway Glenn Cox Mark Moore

Plan Board Sets Meeting Wednesday

City Planning Commission schedules a 7 39 p m meeting for Wednesday announced by City Manager Charles W Thompson. Agenda includes zoning proposals for Marshall Road and Central Avenue corners and Breiel Boulevard tract owned by Paul F Braden plus amending the zoning ordinance to expand facilities for area shopping centers.

City Planning Commission Charles W. Thompson Planning Commission Marshall Road Central Avenue Breiel Boulevard Paul F. Braden

Grier and Grand Named To Jaycees Board Here

Perry Grier and Dick G were named new members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce board at Letourdeville Lake. New inductees included Lee Lynch Jim Dumford Dick Nab or A C Neff Jr and Bob Moush. Members will skip the regular meeting to visit Field to see the ball.

Perry Grier Dick G Sane & Amere & Lecees Letourdeville Lake Lee Lynch Jim Dumford Dick Nabor A. C. Neff Jr Bob Moush

Usher Board Plans Program at Second Baptist Church

The Senior Usher Board of the Second Baptist Church arranged a program with participation from the Era Baptist Church and the Second Choir. The Rev Douglas Francis will read the scripture and provide the invocation.

Second Bapitsst Church

Sanitary Sewer Dispute Settled

Workers on the North Middle town sanitary sewer project returned to work after a settlement with the contractor. C A Boeke director of public service said the men walked off Tuesday following a power fee dispute and resumed duties today.

North Middletown C. A. Boeke Public Service Boeke

June Births Decline at Middletown Hospital

A hospital report shows 173 births in Middletown Hospital last month, down from 226. James Elder announced that 90 girls and 83 boys were born, with 24 births to Franklin residents and births spread across Butter ar Warren Montgomery counties.

Middletown Hospital James Elder Stork Franklin West Middletown Trenton Excella Monroe Butter Ar Warren Montgomery County

Alaska Statehood Plebiscite Date Planned

San Francisco AP reports Gov. Mike Stepovich plans to set Alaska statehood plebiscite date before August 1. He predicts voters will accept the statehood provisions including boundaries and Defense withdrawals of 163 million acres in northwest Alaska. Stepovich and his family depart via Portland after visiting Saratoga.

San Francisco Mike Stepovich Alaska Congress Stepovich Chhildren Portland Yuka Stepovich Saratoga

CG&E Seeks 48 Percent Oxford Street Light Rate Hike

CG&E asks Oxford village council to approve a new five year contract raising street lighting charges by 48 percent. The rate would lift the monthly bill from 68.65 to 78.10, replacing a expiring three year contract prepared by Charles Gregg. 278 units are affected.

Oxford Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Charles Gregg Cg&e Gregg

Beaten Man in Park Suffered Serious Injuries

Oliver Tester, 42, of 2832 Wilbraham Road, reported being beaten in a local park Saturday. He remained in Middletown Hospital in serious condition with multiple cuts and a skull injury.

Oliver Tester Wilbra‘ham Middletown Hospital

Middletown High School Band Director Resigns

Joe B. Franklin 34, instrumental music instructor at Middletown High since 1950, has resigned. The Board of Education accepted the resignation after Franklin said he will take another teaching position. A successor will be appointed at the board meeting next Monday. Franklin previously taught in Deer Park Ohio and Hartwell Elementary near Cincinnati. He is a University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music graduate.

Joe B. Franklin Middletown High School Board of Education Howard Cromwell Franklin Middletown Deer Park Ohio Hartwell Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Conservatory of Music

Fisherman Found Safe After Night on Lake

Angora officers drag Jimmerson Lake after a found unoccupied boat with four baited poles. Vey, the man seen in a tavern, said two thirsty friends rowed to the tavern and he changed boats to join them. Authorities seek a suitable charge while withholding the fisherman's name.

Angola Ind Jimmerson Lake Vey Angier

Storm causes brief power outage on Dickey Road

Residents on Dickey Road in West Middletown were without power for about 15 minutes during a thunderstorm that struck the area last night. Cincinnati Gas & Electric reported the outage occurred around 11 15 p.m. and noted the day began with a light morning shower and total rainfall for yesterday.

Dickey Road West Middletown Cincinnati Gas & Electric Tee

Legion Auxiliary Idle Until Fall

The Legion Auxiliary discussed fall activities and reviewed the constitution and by laws. Meetings will resume in the latter part of September.

Legion Auxiliary

Union Baptist Church Hosts Musical Program and Bazaar

A musical program will be presented at Union Baptist Church from 5 to 7 p m Sunday sponsored by the Deaconess Club. The Missionary Society will hold a bazaar at 1 pm tomorrow, featuring bake goods, a white elephant booth and handicrafts.

Union Baptist Church Deaconess Club the Missionary Society of the Union Baptist Church

Broad Street Angle Parking Under Fire

The traffic bureau proposes ending angle parking on Broad Street amid 19 recorded accidents in the past three years from cars backing out of angle stalls. City Manager Charles W. Thompson cites loss of four to six parking spaces per block as a consequence.

Broad Street Charles W. Thompson North Broad Street Manchester Columbia Avenues S. Broad 1St Avenue Vanderveer Street N. Broad Thompson Traffic Bureau

Boater Sparks Rescue When Car Rolls Into River

Neal Arbill and his son were at the Mohawk Boat Club ramp when the car began to roll. Arbill jumped into the vehicle as it rolled into the Great Miami River and the front of the car submerged before he stopped it. Local police report.

Hamilton Miami River Neal Arbill Franklin St Mohawk Boat Club Stephen Arbill

Social Security Survivors Benefits Explained by District Manager

More than 16 000 people in the Hamilton area received protection last month under the Social Security Act says Mary Lloyd Lane district manager She explains survivor benefits include monthly payments to widows widowers and dependents based on the deceased earnings record with amounts from 30 to 200 per month Warns that some eligible survivors may not know their rights and urges inquiries at her office.

Hamilton Social Security Administration Mary Lloyd Lane Lane

$25,000 Granted for Pisgah Area Water Study

A federal grant of 25000 dollars for preliminary planning and engineering in the Pisgah area of Buller County has been approved. Ross Snyder commissioner John P. McCall regional director announce the funding.

Pisgah Eng Pisgan Buller County Ross Snyder John P. McCall

Middieown Sportsmen's Club Dance Planned for July

The Middie.own Sportsmen's Club completed plans for a July 19 dance for members and guests. Five Bees and Honey will provide music. admission is free.

Middie Sportsmen's Club

Wedekind Undergoes Heel Growth Removal

Carl Wedekind deputy county treasurer was in Middletown Hospital yesterday for surgery to remove a growth on his heel. The procedure reportedly went smoothly and no complications were disclosed.

Carl Wedekind Middletown ‘Hospital Miper Sunit

Probe Planned Into Hamilton Police Morale by August

Hamilton city officials expect a probe into morale and possible administrative deficiencies in the police department to wrap up by August. City Manager Howard F. Wilson said interviews with officers will continue in coming days and some former officials may also be questioned. He noted eight miles of tape will be used and expressed optimism about the inquiry’s results.

Hamilton Howard F. Wilson Wilson Council Albert Osborne Ae Henderson Hendersson Henderson

Long Journey To Retirement Facing Engine

An aging steam locomotive nicknamed Old 20 is moved for a two mile test trip under Army engineers. The 174 ton, 83 foot engine once hauled the Crescent Limited from New York to New Orleans and is slated for permanent exhibit at the fair, its final trip marking retirement.

Atlanta Mies An Siarta Army Allanta and Wear Point Mrpet Nating BA Rail Road Crescent Limited New New York

Get Rich Quick Vending Machine Car Heist Stirs St Louis

AP reports a bizarre incident in St. Louis where a coin vending machine wreck led to a chaotic scramble as a man attempted to salvage money. Authorities say the incident caused minor injuries and a rush of onlookers.

ST. Louis

Middletown Guards End Ft. Knox Training Sunday

Guardsmen from Ohio National Guard units at Fort Knox prepare to move in 40 vehicular convoyes to Buckeye regions. More than 1600 citizen-soldiers trained since June 2 focusing on armored and ordnance tasks, with next year's missile and crew training anticipated. Major General Leo M. Kreber praised the units for progress.

Middletown Ft. Knox Fort Knox Buckeye Wate Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo Uew Sty Group ONG Amy Leo M. Kreber Ohio

Hamilton Man Hurt In Fall At Fort Hamilton Hospital

Richard Stoker 40 of Dayton was reported in fair condition at Fort Hamilton Hospital after falling down an elevator shaft in the hospital’s new wing under construction He sustained leg back and shoulder injuries from the accident Wednesday at the Hamilton facility

Col Robert Herman Assumes Key AMC Supply Role

Col Robert H Herman appointed deputy director for supply requirements at Air Materiel Command HQ. He replaces Col Ralph J Rockwood who moves to Clark AFB Philippines. Herman, a 1907 US Military Academy graduate with an MBA from Ohio State, has served in World War II and Korea and holds the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. He and Mrs Herman reside at Wright Patterson AFB with family links to 312 Ardmore Dr.

San Bernardino Air Middletown U. S. Miliary Academy Ohio State University Air War College Herman Aleutians 15Th Air Forcs Colorado Springs USAF Sth Air Force Korea Residing Wright + Pattersos C. W. Long Ardmore Dr Air Force Base

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boy Plan Board Klondikes Revelos Confectionery Central Ave MHS Storm Colored News Greem Sions William Shumate Pershing Ave W. Cassidy Shaker Road 107 Armored Cavalry Fegt Wwe Lady Sheaffer Teem Fenerge Sxewis Peeee Reed Tacweles N. Main Col Robert Herman AMC Bigelow BANKS Main ST
Search Courier

Search the Middletown Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Middletown Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication