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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1958

Page

2

Two Die In Weekend Franklin Middletown Traffic

The Middletown area reports two weekend traffic deaths. William M. Stover 25 of near Franklin died at Middletown Hospital from injuries after a two car crash on U.S. 25 near Franklin. Joe D. Griffen 20 of Franklin died from injuries after a one car crash on U.S. 23 near Monroe. Charges of second degree manslaughter filed against Clifford Rey Griffen 19 of Franklin, driver of the fatal car.

Middletown William M. Stover Franklin Middletown Hospital Joe D. Griffen Olive St Monroe Butler County Stover Miamisburg N. Main Street U.S. 25 Jell Sir Moore Sr Jon ‘ Sr Oxford Rd William Sewell Dearborn Midh Sheriff's Deputies Clifford Rey Griffen Union Rd Joe Griffen

Special Session on Franklin Budget Set Tonight

Franklin council calls a special meeting at 7 30 p m to hear the proposed fiscal year ending December 31 budget and to discuss the 10 mill tax levy first proposed at last Monday's meeting.

Franklin

Beaten Man Is Improved in Lakeside Park Incident

Oliver Tester, 42, of 2832 Wilbraham Rd., was beaten near Lakeside Park at Ty tus Avenue and Verity Parkway on the night of July 5. He suffered head and facial lacerations and injuries to his leg.

Lakeside Park Tytus Avenue Verity Parkway Oliver Tester Wilbraham Rd

Funeral arrangements for Griffen family noted in obituary

An employee of Beyend Key Co. Griffen, son of Mr and Mrs Henderson Griffen, lived with them. Surviving are brother Keger at home and several at home relatives. Funeral services by Eston Funeral Meme Freakie performed Thursday at Eaton Funeral Home with burial at Weed Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 pm at the agency.

Beyend Key Co Middletown Griffen Henderson Griffen Brother Keger Ivelee Delptus Griita Pumerel Serviers Catley Eston Madeline Sylvia Eaton Funeral Home Weed Ree Agence Temerree

Social Planned by Philips Chapel CME Church Lodges

The lodges 1 Philips Chapel CME Church plan a social Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. May Yates 617 A Ave.

Philips Chapel CME Church May Yates Ave

Boy Struck By Auto Suffers Cuts In Alley Collision

A three year old boy was struck by an eastbound car in an alley behind the 500 block of 15th Avenue and treated at Middletown Hospital for head and chest abrasions. Driver Don ald Matterand said he was 5 to 10 feet from the child when it ran into the street. Police also cited Ralph Johnson on an assured clear distance charge after his car struck a stopped vehicle driven by Arlie Cunningham.

15Th Avenue Middletown Hospital Byron Jones Ludlow Donald Matterand 16Th Ave Matterand Ralph Johnson Young St Arlie Cunningham Columbia Ave Iat Avenue Clinton Street

39 School Budget Up For Review

The Middletown Board of Education holds a meeting to review the proposed 1959 budget. Architects from A M Kinney Associates present plans for the Mid High School annex and the board weighs legality concerns on the Metalab bid of 26841 for a kitchen contract. The board has three days to rule on bid compliance and may name a successor to Joe B Franklin who left last week.

Board of Education A.M. Kinney Associates Metalab Equipment Co Supt Howa Cromwell Cromwell Joe B. Franklin Middletown High

Sparks Start Minor Blaze At Slab Mill

A torch from mill roof work ignited a pit with waste oil and electric motors, sparking a small blaze at the Slab Mill. Firefighters said the incident caused motor damage but no building damage.

Monroe Boy Hospitalized After Auto Accident

A three year old boy was hospitalized yesterday in Monroe after an automobile struck him. Christopher Grimes, son of Mr. Grimes of Monroe, was injured and listed as being home on Bim Street.

Monroe Christopher Grimes

Two Men Injured In County Car Crash

A two car collision in Buller Warren County injured two men, Reed and Carr. Reed, 31, of Middieows, RI, and Carr were occupants of the involved vehicles. Reed reportedly failed to signal and collided with the other car. both sustained injuries including possible rib fractures and a lung puncture.

Buller Warren County Carr Tallmadge J. Reed Middieiows Ri

Ambulance Collision Injures Three in Columbus

The Columbus crash injures three people, including Bessie Bearie Johnson of Chilwethe, as an ambulance and car collided downtown. Johnson suffers stomach injuries and is en route to University Hospital after arriving at White Cross Hospital with head wounds. Also injured are Lawrence Basen of New Mable Menefee and Miss Ana.

Columbus

Stolen Bicycle Surprise Unearths Four Foot Monster

In London a man who left a bicycle outside a port shop Saturday becomes the target of a surprise when he opens a carrier bag on the bike and discovers a two four feet meme concealed inside.

London Demebody

Mideast Situation Shifts As Embassy Silence Grows

Reported upheaval in Beirut as rebels threaten the Lebanese government and claim to control parts of the capital. The British embassy in Beirut has not communicated since 6 a.m. today, while U.S. officials monitor the coup unfolding in Lebanon and its regional implications.

London Selwyn Lieyd Lieyd

Fire destroys 1812 model car in Madison Township

Firefighters battled a blaze near West Alexandra Avenue close to the Preble County line in North Madison Township. The 1812 model vehicle owned by Clarence Parks was destroyed before crews arrived. cause remains undetermined.

Astute Clarence Parks Wes Middletown Rt. 2 Alexandra Ave Preble Madison Township

Fall Injuries Fatal Cleveland Man

A man in Cleveland died after injuries from a fall on cellar stairs at his residence. Police and medical personnel responded to the scene and ruled the incident an accidental fall.

Cleveland George

Water Skiers and Boaters Plunge Over Hamilton Dam

Four people narrowly escaped drowning after a water skier and three boat occupants went over the Black Street dam on the Miami River. Spectators pulled the skier to safety as rescue teams battled currents, and all were treated for shock at Mercy Hospital.

Hamilton Sos Wenawiay Black Street Miami River Otters Shortia Shuge, Sr Waverly Dr Sueswee County Sheriff's Department Baltimore & Onto Teeviele Tebente Mercy Hospital Barnes

Runyan Heads Driver Schools

Cecil Runyan of 2801 Central Ave was elected president of the driver schools association. He and two vice presidents and six directors were chosen as about 38 members attended. Runyan runs Runyan Easy Method Driver Training at 909 West Let Ave.

Runyan Ee Bowers On Deng Stee Divo Sam Mately

Vandals Strike Holiday Drive-In, Cause Over $300 Loss

Deputies report a weekend break-in at the Holiday Drive-In Theater on Hi 10 Old Oxford Road. Loss includes cigarettes cigars candy ice cream and tools. Ice cream melted and debris was scattered. some popcorn and concessions were damaged.

Hi 10 Old Oxford Road Sperii

Thefts and Matters From a Sunday Meeting Report

A report to deputies details a theft at a residence on Warren Road and related incidents. Eugene Turley of Oxford Tate Ra is involved, with items including a dog and a purse noted. The text also references a license work and driver training schools in a garden context.

Shepne Eugene Turley Oxford-Tate Ra Lavonts Lite Warren Rd Pew Kreem

Armco Rebuilding Hot Strip Mill At Middletown Works

Armco begins phase two of a 25 million hot strip mill rebuild at Middletown Works under works manager Don Holstein. When completed, the mill will run at reduced capacity until August 10, with many workers reassigned to construction while furnaces and related equipment are repaired and upgraded. The project aims to boost efficiency, allow 200000 tons annual output, and lower costs, with a third phase planned for April 1969 as new equipment including a screw down assembly and various mills and transfer systems are installed.

Armco Middletown Don Holstein Newet Holstein Ee Steel

Man Held In Attack On Girl

Police arrested a year-old ex convict after a seven year old girl was attacked near Sunset Pool. The suspect, released from London Prison Farm, was taken into custody by detectives Barrett Poling Walton and Smith at 2 10 pm. The girl reported the man asked her to go with him and she refused. She was taken to a hospital and examined. doctors said she appeared molested.

London Sunset Pool Douglas Barrett Ed Poling Robert Walton Earl Smith Adao Pilice Lan Asellal Suaper

Noted Surgeon Dies in Cincinnati Office

Dr. Harry Haggar, 67, a noted plastic surgeon, suffered an apparent heart stoppage and died in his downtown Cincinnati office building Sunday. The report notes his prominence in surgery and his lifetime of medical work.

Cincinnati Harry Haggar

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