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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1960

Page

9

Ohio backs Kennedy Johnson ticket in Democratic caucus

Los Angeles AP Ohio delegates hail Kennedy Johnson as a winning ticket for November. Gov. DiSalle solidly backs the pair and sketches planned Ohio campaign stops from rural areas to major cities and possibly the State Fair. Feeney forms Ohio Youth for Kennedy to organize across eight counties and campuses under Columbus attorney Donald Tishman.

Los Angeles John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Michael V. DiSalle Ohio Kennedy Patrick J. Feeney Columbus Ohio Youth For Kennedy Feeney Young Democratic Clubs of Young Democratic Clubs Donald Tishman Johnson DiSalle Stuart Symington Missouri D'Salle Ohie Harvey Johnson Cleveland Voice Voice Texas Washington

Girls Caught After Run in Amanda and Oneida Areas

Two juveniles ages 11 and 13 were taken to Butler County Juvenile Detention after deputies chased and captured them following a home entry on Oxford State Road. A deputy was bitten during questioning of the suspects who admitted four break-ins in Amanda and Oneida. Officers recovered a bracelet, wrist watch, necklace and more than five dollars.

Butler County Gray Sauter Oxford State Rd Jack Milbauer F. S. Ratliff Amanda Oneida

Garfield Area renewal eyed as industrial park plan grows

The City Planning Commission will act soon on Roy Wenzlick & Co. study proposing converting the 52 acre Garfield Area to light industrial zoning under urban renewal. Public hearings are planned at the next board meeting, with City Manager Thompson or Planning Director Newman to request a special session.

City Planning Commission St. Louis Garfield Erle Hanson Planning Commission Charles W. Thompson Walter Newman Ds Board Plan Board Hanson Roy Wenzlick & Co S. Louis Wenzlick City Commission Thompson Newman

Division 8 awards 22 million in road projects

Division 8 of the Department of Highways reported nearly 22 million in construction and engineering costs were awarded to contractors for 17 projects in the fiscal year ending June 30. Statewide 524 projects totaled 266.1 million, including right of way and preliminary engineering, with 309 miles of major construction and 1,238 miles of bituminous surface treatment among items.

Divison 8 Department of Highways

Two Middletown Boys Nabbed In Theft Case

Two youths, a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old, were interrogated in a theft of a 1956 station wagon from Goldman Park. Officers recovered the car at West Carrollton. The 16-year-old, reported missing, was arrested at the police department at 3 a.m. and both were sent to Butler County Juvenile Detention Home in Hamilton.

Middletown Goldman Park West Carrollton Butler County Hamilton Fred Brown Highland St

Three Car Crash in Baltimore Street Cited Driver

A three car collision on Baltimore Street last night caused $375 in damage and led to a Municipal Court citation for Edger C Wilkerson, 37, of 216 Curtis St. No injuries reported. Police say Lester Gilbert, 39, started to turn into a parking place and Wilkerson’s northbound car rear ended Gilbert, pushing his vehicle into a parked car owned by William Muraski. The incident occurred at 10:33 p.m.

Baltimore Street Edger C. Wilkerson Curtis St Lester Gilbert Sue Ave Franklin Wilkerson Gilbert Auto William Muraski

Picnic Date Change at St. Marys Franklin Picnic rescheduled to July 24

The St. Marys Church picnic in Franklin will be held July 24 instead of Sunday as previously reported yesterday.

Franklin St. Mary’s Church

Airport upgrade request filed seek extra FAA funds in Middletown

City Manager Charles W. Thompson announced a new application to the Federal Aviation Administration for additional funds to expand and improve Municipal Airport. The plan extends the runway from 3800 to 4100 4200 feet, adds lighting and drainage, and converts the field into a feeder airport to support larger commercial aircraft and potential regular feeder service linking Middletown with major central state airports. Local industries and airport users will largely fund the city’s share, with bids hoped to come in under the engineer’s updated cost estimate.

Federal Aviation Agency Charles W. Thompson Thompson Middletown Central States

Hunt On For New Park Ride

The Department of Parks and Recreation seeks a replacement after Joan Bailey resigns. Applications must be sent to James Robey by July 22, with the new supervisor to start Sept. 1. Bailey’s resignation takes effect Sept. 7. Carlson says the appointee will be male, must be a college graduate in recreation or related field, and have two years of supervisory experience. Salary starts at 4922, rising to 5643 after three years, with possible reclassification adding about 400. The role coordinates summer and winter programs and coordinates with community agencies.

Department of Parks and Recreation Joan Bailey Tom Carlson James Robey Carlson

X-Ray Unit Busy In First Half Of Year Findings

Butler County Tuberculosis and Health Assn mobile Xray unit logged 5356 photos in six months under Charles G. Greig. Nine TB cases found, including six arrested or healed, two moderately advanced, one new suspect. 13 referred for further chest issues.

Butler County Tuberculosis and Health Assn Charles G. Greig Middletown

Burn Victim Dies in Cincinnati At 81

Mrs. Emlyn Brenner aged 81 died Thursday from burns suffered last Sunday. Police said her clothing caught fire and burned matches were found on the room floor, providing the sole clue to the accidental blaze.

Cincinnati Em'ly Brenner

Lions Club Installs President Melvin Miller at Ladies Night

Melvin Miller manager of the Welfare Finance Co Middletown office was installed as Lions Club president during a Ladies Night dinner at LeSourdsville Lake he succeeds Ray Miles. Officers installed include Ern est Graff Jr Arthur Lennie Adrian Smallwood Richard Smith Jack Townsend Winton Steller Ken Collier and Wilbur Cohen and Mac Tobbias as board members. Service pins were awarded for 10 15 and 20 years to listed members. Richard Francis of Reading spoke on member contribution. An Aug 3 organizational meeting and an Aug 27 stag party at Moorman Yacht Club were announced.

Melvin Miller Middletown The Welfare Finance Co Lions Club LeSourdsville Lake Ray Miles Miller Trenton Ernest Graff Jr Arthur Lennie Adrian Smallwood Richard Smith Jack Townsend Winton Steller Ken Collier Wilbur Cohen Mac Tobbias Maurice Rohrkemper Sam Tutt William Thompson Edward Moorman Charlies Harmon Miles Clarence Crout Martin Bauer Joseph Canter Harold Blank Smallwood Richard Francis Reading Lions International

Eight Norfolk and Western cars derail at Portsmouth street

In Portsmouth Ohio on a Thursday night eight Norfolk and Western cars derailed at the 14th Street intersection. Two limestone cars left the track with one narrowly missing a residence. No injuries reported though extensive damage to cars roadbed and street. Trains rerouted and west bound traffic halted for hours. Road master A H Steele Jr attributed the accident to a hot journal box causing an axle to break. Six cars remained upright.

Portsmouth Ohio Norfolk & Western Railroad A. H. Steele Jr Steele Hot Journal

Firemen Aid Woman, Take Daisy Kincaid to Hospital

The Fire Department emergency squad aided Mrs. Daisy Kincaid at 227 South Broad Street after she fainted last night. An ambulance from McCoy Leffier transported her to Middletown Hospital, where she was reported in good condition today.

Fire Department Daisy Kincaid S. Broad St Jon

Franklin May Chop Improvement Plans

Franklin May work on a $226 000 Hollywood Addition improvement package faces heavy opposition as residents call it too costly. A meeting with City Manager Leland Orendorff led to revisions likely removing street rebuilding and driveway drainage to cut costs to about 716 dollars per property from 1021. Officials expect sewers and water lines to remain, while engineering and legal advertising shrink to 157 20 68 480 dollars, with a public hearing set for August 1 and residents urged to attend with objections.

Franklin Hollywood Addition Hollywood Leland Orendorff Orendorff

Kishi Cabinet Resigns As Ikeda Nears Leadership

Premier Nobusuke Kishi and his cabinet formally resigned in Tokyo today. The act clears the way for Hayato Ikeda to be installed next week as head of a new government. The cabinet met for a final session to prepare resignation notices, which were signed at Kishi’s hospital bedside.

Tokyo Nobusuke Kishi Hayato Ikeda Kishi

Hospital Hovers at Over Capacity in Major City

Middletown Hospital filled beyond its 336 patient capacity at 11 am with 337 patients. Seven extra beds were used in medical wards to cover vacancies in the children's ward, per administrator Walter Mischley. The prior high was 329 on June 16.

Middletown Hospital Walter Mischley

Burglars Steal $2059 From Buckeye Paper Co Safe

Burglars smashed into Buckeye Paper Products Co at 2520 Atco Ave and removed deposits totaling 630 in currency 6.30 in silver and 1423.19 in checks. They entered through a north loading door tore the office ceiling crawled over the safe wall and loosened a false ceiling. Police were notified at 6 am.

Buckeye Paper Products Co Atco Ave

School Fire Causes Heavy Damage At St Dominic’s School

A late night blaze gutted St Dominic's School in Columbus, estimated at $25,000 in damage. Firemen said the fire started in the third floor attic of the 70 year old brick building and was contained to the attic though the lower floors suffered water and smoke damage. No injuries were reported.

Columbus, Ohio St. Dominic's School

Sixteen Chosen as Video Teachers for Airborne TV

Sixteen teachers from Cincinnati and elsewhere selected from 300 auditioners to produce taped lessons for the Airborne Television Instruction project. MPATI coordinator Jack R. Neill says the team will prep for a February start, with lessons broadcast from four-engine planes at 20,000 plus feet over north central Indiana. Miami University will provide facilities and serve as an area coordinator as part of a six state program with 18 resource institutions.

Oxford Cincinnati Midwest Jack R. Neill Miami University School of Education Uo Mpati Purdue University Indiana Miami University

Telephone Quiz Being Checked

Police investigate an unauthorized telephone quiz in the city. Jasper Walton, store manager of Lady Sylvia Inc., 21 S. Verity Pkwy, says no quiz is authorized and prizes are claimed at the store after correct answers. Investigators trace calls and question callers about the scheme.

Lady Sylvia Inc S. Verity Pkvy Jasper Walton Walton

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