Youth Dies When Car Falls On Him
James Arthur Cunningham a Gratis high school basketball team member killed when a automobile he was repairing fell on him. He was removing bolts under the car parked on Harrison Street Gratis when the last bolt came free. He died at 5 30 pm. Surviving are his parents and a sister Mrs Felicia McClain. The body was taken to Zimmerman Funeral Home West Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Arthur Cunningham
Gratis
Harold Cunningham
Yankee Rd
Harrison Street
Bud
State Rt. 122
John Vesley
Preble County
Felicia McClain
Zimmerman
West Alexandria
Trio Treated At Hospital For Injuries
Three youngsters were treated at Middletown Hospital after home mishaps. Timothy Caldwell, 3, of 3204 Morgan St., fractured two bones in his left arm from a fall and was released. Eugene Sullivan, 5, of 157 Olive Ave., Franklin, received 10 stitches for a dog bite to the back of his left leg and was released. Robert Hoskins, 58, of 608 10th Ave., required 12 stitches after catching his left index finger in a car door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
Timothy Caldwell
Hubert Caldwell
Morgan St
Eugene Sullivan
Ernest Sullivan
Olive Ave
Franklin
Robert Hoskins
Diablo Delayed Again At Atomic Test Site
The Diablo test explosion at the Atomic Test Site in Nevada has been postponed 24 hours due to weather. Officials cited forecasted conditions delaying the nuclear test and rescheduling the explosive sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nev
J P s Told Jurisdiction Is Removed
Four Butler County townships lose their own jurisdiction as Justices of the Peace. Hamilton Municipal Court coverage expanded to St. Clair and Ross Townships, Middletown Court to Madison and Lemon Townships except Monroe. Law took effect June 17 with copies arriving July 2. Prosecutor Robert Marrs said counties are advised the JPs lack authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County
Middletown
Robert Marrs
General Assembly
St. Clair
Ross
Madison
Lemon
Monroe
Marrs
Young Cyclist Hit And Driver Fails To Stop
A six year old boy riding a tricycle was slightly injured in an accident yesterday near Eagle Alley and Vall Street. The driver left the scene after apologizing, and police reported the incident as a hit and run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Roberts
Central Ave
Eagle Alley
Vall Street
No Joke Impersonator Of Officer Is Locked
Middleton man Frank Welsh pleaded no contest to impersonating a deputy sheriff in Bean Hollow last June 25. Judge J T Lamb fined Welsh 100 dollars and costs but suspended it on condition he stay out of Bean Hollow and not reappear in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bean Hollow
Frank Welsh
Howard Ave
Butler
James Fugate
J.T. Lamb
Welsh
Fugate
Fother
Lamb
Pair Held To Grand Jury In Series Of Break-Ins
Two men faced Butler County Grand Jury action on burglary and larceny charges linked to recent Middletown break-ins. Dennis Blair, 23, of Farmers, Ky, held on three counts with $2,500 bond each, and Donald Campbell, 27, Franklin, held on one burglary count with $5,000 bond. Both pleaded innocent. Additional charges against Campbell were dismissed for evidentiary issues. Multiple defendants faced fines or were bound over, including car crash and intoxication cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Middletown
Dennis Blair
Farmers
Point
English
Donald Campbell
Maple S
Franklin
Irene Lawson
N. Verity Parkway
J. T. Lamb
Hirm
Blair
Campbell
English Tavern
Point Drive-In
Parker’s
Poasttown
Ohio
Memphis
Tenn
S. Main St
Seven Area Students Named to Miami University Deans List
Two Middletonians and five area residents earn high honor on the Miami University Dean's List for the second semester of 1956-57. The list includes Doris Cook Lair and Jane Thomson locally, with multiple Middletonians and area students noted for high honor or honor, reflecting averages around 3.0 or higher across various towns including Trenton Camden Eaton Lebanon and Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami University
Doris Cook Lair
Florence St
Jane
Thomson
Marye
Charlies F
Trenton
Richard P. Deem
Main St
Camden
Joyce Martin
Cherry St
Eaton
Mary
Armeid
Broadway
Lebanon
Paul J. Pease
Lewisburg
Donald L. Jones
Tytus
Barbara Kerr
Linden Ave
Stephany A. Moore
Central Ave
Stephen F. Williams
Young ‘St
Conrad KR
Inman
Collinsville
Jean L. Gunderman
Seven Mile
Naomi F.stock
James E. Peirce
Germmantown
Arthur Dexdids
Germantown
Carol J. Ferris
Diane B. Gilmore
College Corner
Mark C. Parman
Stanley Ashworth
Grass fire near State Highway Garage in Middle Town
Firefighters from the Middle Town Fire Department responded to a grass blaze in the 4100 block of Tytus Ave. at 1 18 p m yesterday. The fire occurred on state owned property near the State Highway Garage and was likely caused by a cigarette tossed from a passing motorist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Denominations Unite in National Council of Churches
The National Council of the Churches of Clarist in the U.S. A. is formed by thirty distinct denominations joining for cooperative action across religious communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of the Churches of Clarist
U.S. A
Police Briefs Include Arrests and Vehicle Thefts
Victor Kimbell, 4, Cleveland, was arrested at the Ohio Bus Station on charges of intoxication, disorderly conduct and abusing a police officer. Bicycle thefts report several stolen bikes including a red and white bike from Sunset Pool and a black and white bike from Crawford Street. A home break in on 819 11th Ave. netted a bank containing $60. Other thefts include a car key stolen on Hughes Street and hub caps from several cars. Charles Bell, 42, Dayton, was arrested for driving without a license. Jies Hunter reported a convertible top ripped off in his garage on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Kimbell
Cleveland
Ohio
John Reed
Kenwood Ave
Sunset Pool
Ellem Dr
Edward Mullens
N. Sutphin St
Crawford St
Vernon Collier
Hughes St
Tony Krizam
Wilbraham Rd
Donald Milburn
Chester St
Charles Bell
Germantown St
Dayton
Obituary for Kirk W Eichelberger Berkeley Resident
Services were held yesterday in Berkley for Kirk W Eichelberger 74 of 1024 Parkside Dr Berkeley Calif a former Middletown resident He died of a heart attack at home Surviving wife Nellie Tobitt Eichelberger sister Mrs Frank Robins and Walter J Tobit Middletown and son Thermas of Los Angeles The Eichelbergers lived in Dayton before moving to Berkeley about 40 years ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk W. Eichelberger
Parkside Dr
Berkley
Calif
Middletown
Wee
Eichelberger
Nellie Tobitt Eichelberger
Frank Robins
Walter J. Tobit
Thermas
Los Angeles
Eichelbergers
Dayton
Services for Albert E. Comrad Held Monday at Local Funeral Home
Albert E. Comrad 72 of 16 N Lafayette St died Thursday from shotgun wounds. Services set for 2:30 p m Monday at R C Nein Son Funeral Home with Rev Ralph M Martin officiating. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery. Calling hours 2-4 and 7-9 p m tomorrow. A retired farmer in failing health for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Albert E. Comrad
N.lafayette St
R. C. Nein &Son
Ralph M. Martin
Fairmount Cemetery
Memorial services for Zella Greathouse in Lebanon
Miss Zella Greathouse 95 of the Biltmore Hotel Dayton died Thursday at Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton. Services were held at 2 p.m. today at Oswald Funeral Home with burial in Lebanon. She was a retired secretary at the Davien Young Soap Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Zella Greathouse
Biltmore Hotel
Dayton
Oswald
Lebanon Cemetery
William N Hunt of Red Lion Dies at 82
William N Hunt 82 of Red Lion, lifelong Warren County farmer, died at St Elizabeth Hospital Dayton after 16 days illness. Survived by wife Jennie son Herbert daughter Mrs Joseph Jameson brother R C Hunt sister Mrs Bess Wilson and two grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m Monday at Blue Ball Presbyterian Church. Burial Woodhill Cemetery. Friends may call at Angles by Funeral Home 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
William N. Hunt
Red Lion
Warren County
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Dayton
Hunt
Blue ‘Ball
Franklin Farmers Club
Greentree Advisory Council
The
Farm Bureau
Blue Beall Presbyterian Church
Jennie
Herbert
Joseph P. Jameson
R. C. Hunt
Bethel
Ohio
Bess Wilson
Lansbury
Blue Ball Presbyterian c
William H. Winch
Woodhill
Anglesby
Infant Mark D Robison Dies After Birth
Franklin Mark D Robison infant son of Mr and Mrs William Robison of 3 Legion Ct died shortly after birth at Middletown Hospital. Survived by brother William Jr sister Gina maternal grandparents Charles Deckard Duncannon PA paternal grandparents Fred Robison Franklin. Graveside service 9 am tomorrow Woodhill Cemetery Anglesby Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Mark D. Robison
William Robison
Legion Ct
Middletown Hospital
William Jr
Gina
Charles Deckard
Duncannon
Fred Robison
Infant Obituaries for Enderle Lednik Wise and Henley
Infant Normman Enderle son of Mr and Mrs Albert Enderle of 834 S Fifth St. has a 10 a m service today at Brown Dawson Funeral Home. Donald Ray Weldnik infant son of Mr and Mrs Teofil J Lednik Jr of 63 Irene Ave has a 10 a m service today at Colligan Funeral Home. Orval Wise 70 former Hamilton resident has a 10 a m service at Griesmer Grim Funeral Home. Mrs Maggie Henley 79 of 439 East Ave has a 2 p m Monday service at Brown Dawson Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normman Enderle
Albert Enderle
S. Fifth St
Brown-Dawson Funeral Home
Donald Ray Wlednik
Teofil J. Lednik Jr
Irene Avve
Colligan Funeral Home
Orval Wise
Hamilton
Or. Griesmer-Grim Funeral Ome
Middletown Braces During Nationwide Civil Defense Drill
Middletown housed 170000 Cincinnati evacuees as the nation wide simulated attack trained response. Civil defense director Paul Wilson noted the checker board alert at 11 20 am and blue alert at 11 32 am as bombers simulated at 450 mph. Evacuees poured into Hamilton and Middletown by 2 43 pm with most cities warned already hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Cincinnati
Hamilton
L. C. Curryer
Civil Defense
Wilson
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Senator Green Collapses At Embassy Party
Senator Green a 99 year old chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee collapsed at a reception at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington. He was taken to Bethesda Naval Hospital for rest and was described as in satisfactory condition after brief loss of consciousness due to heat exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen. Green
D-Ri
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Tool
Pakistan
Green
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Two Injured In Accidents In Middletown Area
Victor J. Powell, 22, of 218 Park St, admitted to Middletown Hospital after his car hit a pole on Rt 122 two and a half miles west of Middletown. He received cuts to his forehead and chin and was transported by ambulance. Asa B. Smith, 41 15 Riverview Ave, injured in a two car crash at Germantown Bridge on Rt 4. treated and released. James Truman James, 22, of 18 Costello St, Dayton, also taken to hospital but dismissed after examination. Further details unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Newson
Canal St
Franklin
Newson
4Th Avenue
Yankee Road
Yankee
Victor J. Powell
Park St
Middletown
Powell
Rt. 122
McCoy-Leffler
Germantown Bridge
Om Rt
Asa B. Smith
Riverview Ave
Flo
Middletown Hospital
James Truman James
Costello St
Dayton
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Trio
Diablo
Vance Russell
J.p.s
Ruth Ann Agee
Webster St
Jeanette Back
Romerville Rt. 1
Grand Jury
Merle Allen
Butler County Grand Jury
Allen
Pennvles
S. Vine Street
West Middletown
Jerry C. Manning
Douglas St
N. Clinton Street
Robert Lewis
18Th Ave
Wiley Gross
State St
Bill McCall
Columbia Ave
Indiana
Herbert Shortt
Sheridan Aye
Darlene Hughes
Miami
Fred. E. Bults
Middletown Rt
Suzanne £. Caldwell
Manchester Rd
Kiki Dermetrion
Harold W. Draut
Patrick Ray
Shirley Stegemiller
Elmo Pi
Tom Collins Jr. Day
Meadowbrook Park & Pool
Venice
Robert Coleman
11Th Ave
Jies Hunter
Federal Savings & Loan
Kirk Feichelberger
Albert Ee. Conrad
Conrad
Jella Greathouse
Williaree N. Hunt
Mark de. Robison
Woodhill Cemetery
Alert
Senator Green
Ly Borden
Melle
Bondems
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