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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1958

Page

2

Five hurt in two car Franklin crash injures head and shock

Four of five injured in a two car crash on U S 25 north of Franklin were admitted to Middletown Hospital. William Stover 42 of Miamisburg suffered a head injury and scalp cuts and was listed as serious. William Sewell 53 of Dear Mich and John Brigner 51 of Franklin were treated for chest injuries and shock. Mrs Virgie Jewell 51 of Franklin was treated for forehead cuts. her husband Myrtle 51 was discharged after treatment. The crash occurred after rain near the Victor Motel at 1 44 p m and involved two 1956 model cars. Ambulances from Franklin and Eaton transported the injured.

U.S 25 Franklin Middletown William Stover N. St. St Miamisburg William Sewell Dear Mich Chest John Brigner Oxford Rd Virgie Jewell Moore St Wople Cee City le Stover Brigner Dayton le. Sewell Jewell Loren Sewell Grandview Hosital

Dayton Stabbing Kills Man at West Dayton Bar

Johnny May Greathouse, 26, was killed in a bar stabbing on Saturday night near Dayton. County detectives seek his brother in law Frank Smith, 42, who allegedly argued with Greathouse before the stabbing. Smith is on parole from a Michigan State prison.

Dayton Ohio Johnny May Greathouse Greathouse Frank Smith Smith Michigan State

Three priests elevated to new ranks in Ukrainian Cathedral

In Philadelphia a Pontifical Mass at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral celebrated the elevation of three priests to higher clerical ranks. The ceremony, attended by city clergy and parishioners, marked a significant step in their service to the church.

Philadelphia Rmansigner The Middletown Rotary Lions Sertoma Optimist Civifan Kiwanis Verity Bob Huntainger Bill Ridge Bill Goodmen Bob Barnhart Jim Johnson Bill Weith

Stonybrook Open House Set Today for Scouts

Girl Scouts from the Middletown Area council host an open house at Camp Stonybrook near Waynesville from 2 to 5 p m for parents and the public. Fifty five girls in their third week of camp share new activities including a Paul Bunyan Day with games and a cookout and receive swimming instruction from Red Cross instructors at the new pool.

Stonybrook Waynesville Wll Middletown Area Girls Scout Council Red Cross

Man Held For Jury In Non-Support Case

FRANKLIN charged with pennant support, James Ross, 26, Dayton, bound to Warren Ross. Ross fined $25 and costs on disorderly conduct by Judge J. T. Riley. Arnold Fugate, 25, 912 Agney Lo, disorderly conduct $35 and costs. John Sotiropoulos, 24, Dayton, reckless driving $2 and costs. Four defendants forfeited bonds.

Franklin James Ross Dayton Warren Ross J. T. Riley Arnold Fugate Agney Lo John Sotiropoulos

Car injures rookie officer. driver charged in crossing crash

A rookie officer, Ptl. James Peck, 24, was injured crossing Clinton Street with a walk signal when a car driven by Robert Kienzle, 19, made a turn and struck him. Peck and fellow officer Ptl. Jack Barnes attempted to pull him from danger. Kienzle faces a municipal court charge of failure to yield to a pedestrian.

Clinton Street Central Ave Middletown Hospital Ptl James Peck Robert Kienzle College Corn Ter Pike Oxford Jack Barnes Peck Central Avenue Barnes Kienzle

Dynamite Blast Kills Man In Car Near Carrollton

A dynamite blast in a car Saturday night killed Alfred P. Simones of Kent, Ohio. The body was hurled about 100 feet onto Ohio 8, with car parts scattered up to 100 yards. Sheriff Richard Beamer and Coroner Clarence Dechenesson will continue the inquiry.

Carrollton Ohio Carroll County Richard Beamer Alfred P. Simones Kent Clarence Dechenesson

Eisenhower Extends Emergency Powers Through 1962

President Eisenhower signed a law extending his emergency powers and those of his successor until June 3, 1962. The measure preserves authority to proclaim emergencies and mobilize personnel without Civil Service limits, ensuring relief to civilians during attack threats.

Akgetree Eisenhower

Water Skier Drowns After Dam Swoop in Defiance

Defiance Ohio AP report says Paul J. Krayer 24 of 2048 University Blvd Lima fell into the Maumee River while water skiing with Robert Bay of 9064 University Blvd Lima near a dam and was swept over it. Sverill John K. Bridenbraugh cited the incident.

Defiance Ohio Maumee Paul J. Krayer University Blvd Lima Robert Bay Sverill John K. Bridenbraugh

Pipe Collector Keeps First Pipe from School Days

Brierly boasts a vast pipe collection filling every room. He preserves the very first pipe he used when he began smoking at age fourteen.

Brierly

Mansfield Opens Sesqui Festivity

Mansfield Ohio kicks off its sesquicentennial commemoration with a 1 hour 45 minute parade. It features 230 units including four floats and 27 bands from Mansfield and nearby areas. Queen Judy Hartman presides alongside 1908 centennial queen Nellie Gerkee in a rose covered convertible. Gov. ONeill and J Harry McGregor crown the sesquicentennial queen.

Mansfield Ohio Judy Hartman Nellie Gerkee Cincinnati C. William O Neill J. Harry McGregor O'Neil Gerkaa

Police arrest man on bad check and assault charges

Officers yesterday arrested Irwin Stander, 32, of 3203 Yankee Rd., on a warrant charging him with issuing a check for 51.50 with insufficient funds and another accusing him of assault and battery.

Irwin Stander Yankee Rd

Obituary of Miss Mary Keenan of Middletown

Miss Mary Mayme Keenan 300 Baltimore St. Middletown died at home Saturday at 3 45 p m after a viral illness. She worked for P Lorillard Co until 1947 retirement. Two sisters Rose and Katherine preceded her in death. Surviving cousins only. Native of Fayetteville Ohio she belonged to Sodality of Immaculate Conception. Requiem High Mass at Holy Trinity Church 9 a m Wednesday. Burial Woodside Cemetery. Visitation Riggs Funeral Home 2 5 and 1 to 9 p m Tuesday.

Mary Mayme) Keenan Baltimore St Middletown Miss Keenan P. Lorillard Co Rose Katherine Fayetteville Ohio Sodality of Immaculate Conception Holy Trini Church Woodside Cemetery Riggs Funeral

Mrs Eliza Kerby dies at 82 in Franklin

Mrs Eliza Ellen Kerby aged 82 died at 8 45 a m yesterday at the home of a daughter in Franklin Street. She leaves a daughter Mrs Lula Fullen of Dayton and three sons John Elmer and Tom. A brother Jacob Perkins and a half sister Mrs Ran Bicknell survive. Funeral services Tuesday at 10 a m at Eaton Funeral Home with Rev H C Watson officiating. Burial in Millville Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 2 5 and 7 9 at the funeral home.

Franklin Eliza Ellen Kerby Ao Thomas Anderson St Lula Fullen Dayton John Elmer Hamilton Tom Butlerville Jacob Perkins Ran Bicknell Cincinnati Eaton ‘Funeral H. C. Watson Millville

Frank R Snyder Dies At 82 In Oxford After Stroke

Frank R Snyder 82 longtime Oxford businessman and portrait photographer died after a stroke. He studied at Miami University and Western College for Women and photographed celebrities including William Howard Taft and Wendell Willkie. He was an honorary member of the Ohio Photographers' Board and a member of the Photographers' Association of America. Survived by widow, a son and a daughter.

Oxford, Ohio Frank R Snyder Oxford Miami University Western College For William Howard Taft Wendell Wilkie Ohio Aren Photographers’ Assn. of America

Billy Graham says sin is the same everywhere in U S

Fresno AP Billy Graham told a press conference in Fresno that sin is uniform across the nation saying hypocrisy pride and lies are as bad as vice and crime He described indifference as the biggest obstacle and urged Christians to bring Christ to people without strings or obligations while criticizing American obsession with wealth and comfort

Fresno Calif Billy ‘Graham New York San Francisco North Carolina Graham Christ Peopl

Be A Brick And Buy One At Miami University

Oxford Ohio bricks from Harrison Hall will be sold as keepsakes for 10 dollars each to raise funds for a chapel. Bricks are being removed from the north doorway before demolition for a new classroom building during the universitys 150th anniversary year.

Miami University Harrison Hall Miami

Lightning Strikes Florida Beach Killing Three

A sudden thunderstorm on a crowded Clearwater Beach killed three people under an umbrella. Victims were Eugene Davidson 24 Tamms Illinois Marjorie Davidson 24 and Robert Melvia Hase Jr 24 Tampa Florida. William Dusty and his two young daughters survived though injured. Dusty described the bolt lifting victims into the air and the umbrella collapsing.

Clearwater Fla Eugene Davidson Tamms Marjorie Lois Davidsson Robert Melvia Hase Jr Tampa William Dusty Dusty

Auto Fire at 1809 Wayne Ave Checked by City Firemen

Fire crews found exterior blaze on a 1948 car owned by Ted Cohen at 1809 Wayne Ave. The fire, likely caused by careless smoking, caused no damage. report filed yesterday at 12:05 p.m.

Wayne Ave Ted Cohen 1St Ave

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