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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1954

Page

2

Girl Killed When Motorcycle Crash Ties To Route 122

A Tennessee girl 27 from Erwin was killed when thrown from a motorcycle on Ohio 122 west of Middletown. The rider Paul Morger son Jr. 20 received scalp and leg injuries. a second car driven by Robert Napler 19 struck the victim. Both drivers reportedly sped and fled to the scene. The victim’s sister Elaine Nelson 20 was a passenger on the motorcycle. The accident occurred near a tavern. victims’ body taken to McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Tennessee Ohio Butler County Garret J. Boone Louella Nelson Erwin Tenn Paul Moergerson Jr Rufus St Middletown Morgerson Robert C. Napler Park St Elaine Nelson Ohio 122 Alexandria Road McCoy-Leffier Ruth Hardin Taylor Ave

Circus on Fleming Road Delights Kids Raises Polio Funds

The Greatest Show on Earth entertained neighborhood youngsters at 2615 Fleming Rd as tigers posed, clowns acted, and games raised 1.97 for polio. Two Middletown men Wesley Calhoun and William Harris were fined 25 dollars for loitering after a July 8 crowd near 9th Avenue and Lincoln Street. disorderly conduct charges were dropped.

Fleming Rd Duke Lady Fleming Road Iccababa Heather Faith Hidy Molly Rayburn Middletown 9Th Avenue Lincoln Street J. T. Lamb Wesley Babe’’ Calhoun N. Broad St William Harris 9Th Ave Calhoun

Patrol Court Hears Franklin Traffic Caseload

Franklin traffic court dealt with patrol cases led by several drivers cited for yellow line violations and improper passes in hazardous zones. Names include Mareid Thomas, Thomas Thorn, Le rd Shoup, Eustice McMurrin, J W Smith and others with fines ranging from 10 to 106 dollars and costs, plus bond forfeitures and license issues.

Franklin Marid Thomas Dayton Thomas Thorn Lerd Shoup Eustice McMurrin Darton John Sherwood Lenoir City Tenn Leon Heffner Miamisburg Mary Jane Spencer Middletown J. W. Smith Hillsboro Thomas Porter Cincinnati Irvin Gaston Hamilton Glenn W. Melton Detroit

Six Accidents Cause About 440 In Damage Citywide

Police report six auto accidents yesterday causing about 440 in damage. Pedestrians or injuries not listed. Drivers include Perry Wallace Bernard Frye Virginia Baty Paul Cox William Cates John Hurr Everett Kincaid Lester McKinney Bessie McGonigie Allen Williams Carl Spradling Hershell McGraw and others at Verity Parkway Central Avenue Clinton Street and Park Verity.

Perry Wallace Curtis St W. T. Grant Co Central Ave Bernard Frye Camden Rt Virginia Baty W. State St Trenton S. Verity Parkway Paul Cox West Middletown Carl Spradling Sutphin St Hershell McGraw West Middletown Rt Central Avenue Verity Parkway

Van Jackknife Fatalities Shock Cincinnati Street

A moving van jackknifed on a Cincinnati street killing two furniture movers. James Estep aged 32 died at the scene while Maurice Maddox aged 27 the truck driver died later at General Hospital.

Cincinnati James Estep Maurice Maddox General Hospital

Dayton Woman Slain in Domestic Leading to Arrest

Dayton police say 36 year old Mrs Chris tine Riley was shot to death in her home during a domestic argument. Her husband Willie Riley 45 was detained on suspicion of homicide and faced charges anticipated Monday.

Dayton Ohio Christine Riley Willie Riley

Sermonettes and Recital Planned Amid Local Services

Colored News outlines public services at Friendship Baptist Church Walnut Street at 3 30 p m with Rev Douglas Francis Rev William Robinson and Rev William Teasley and participants including the Jones Sisters Norma Jean Smith and Juanita Terry. Also notes Friendly Women Club picnic at Armco Park and OOC Club meeting at Mrs Blanche Smith home with Helen Cole assisting. Gospel Crusaders of Wilmington led by Rev Henry Rogers will present a public Song Recital at New Era Baptist Church Sunday at 4 p m.

Douglas Francis William Robinson William Teasley Friendship Baptist Church Walnut Street Jones Sisters Norma Jean Smith Juanita Terry Friendly Womans Club Armco Park Frank Black Carrie and Frank Jr John Talbert Cleveland OOC Club Blanche Smith Helen Cole The Gospel Crusaders of Wilmington Henry Rogers New Era Baptist Church

Deaths and Funerals Chronicle Local Obituaries

Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mary Frances Jackson of 904 9th Ave. have been completed and friends may visit at Jordan Hall Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Sunday. The body will lie in state at Second Baptist Church from 12:30 p.m. Monday until services at 2 p.m. with the Minnie Ha Ha Temple conduct and officiating by Rev. R. A. Hans and Rev. Louis Smith. Interment in Woodside Cemetery. Mrs. Jackson died Thursday morning at Middletown Hospital after a three month illness. Also noted is the death of a Celina Rt. 6 resident visiting in Sheldon Iowa. Arrangements are incomplete at Barnes Funeral Home pending word from the son.

Mary F. Jackson Mary Frances Jackson 9Th Ave Jordan Hall Second Baptist Church Minnie Ha Ha Temple Ellis, Ibpoe R. A. Hans Louis Smith Woodside Cemetery Fof Celina Sheldon Maus Sugar Valley Here Holy Name Society FOE Lodge Richmond Ind Coldwater Post American Legion Katheryne Mary K. Harding Cleveland Helena Tasso Marcella Geisler Hamilton Nicholas J. Mays U. S. Navy Barnes Funeral Home

Funeral services for Charles C Hunter in Mi am isburg

Charles C Hunter 81 a retired farmer and Jefferson Township resident died Thursday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton. He is survived by a son Granville Hunter Gratis a daughter a sister and two grandchildren Funeral services held at 2 p m Sunday at Lower Miami Church of the Brethren Burial in Lower Miami Cemetery Friends may call Gebhart Schmidt Funeral Home after 3 p m today and at the church after 1 30 p m tomorrow

Miamisburg Charles C. Hunter Granville Hunter Gratis Lower Miami

Funeral services for Oscar B. Cain in Mainville

Funeral services for Oscar B. Cain 96 retired farmer and cannery operator were scheduled for 2 30 p m today at Mainville Methodist Church He died at his home in Mainville on Thursday

Lebanon Oscar B. Cain Mainvile Methodist Church Mr. Cain Mainville

Lenihan and Hentz Rites Set for Early Monday

Miss Mary M. Lenihan 54 of 427 East Ave died Friday at Mercy Hospital after years with the Federal Government in Cincinnati and service as secretary to the late state representative Oscar Hughes. Services 8:30 a.m. Monday Cahill Funeral Home and 9 a.m. Requiem at St. Mary's Church. Louis Hentz 81 of 964 Lawn Ave died Thursday night. Funeral 8:45 a.m. Monday Klaus Funeral Home with 9 a.m. Requiem at St. Peter's Church.

Mary M. Lenihan East Ave Mercy Hospital Cincinnati Oscar Hughes Lenihan Columbus Cahill St. Mary's Church Louis Hentz Lawn Ave Klaus St. Peter's Church Mr. Hentz

Preble Man Killed as Tractor Overturns Near New Paris

Reuben B. Lindsey, 60, of near New Paris in Preble County, was killed when the tractor and trailer he was driving overturned yesterday. The accident occurred near Eaton, Ohio, with Lindsey trapped under the equipment.

Preble Eaton Ohio Reuben B. Lindsey New Paris

At The Movies PARAMOUNT Showtimes This Saturday

The Living Desert plays at 1 15, 3 25, 5 45, 8 05 and 10 25 p.m. Stormy shows at 2 40, 5 00, 7 20 and 9 40 p.m.

Limping Forger Sought After Bad Check at Sears

Police hunt a limping man who passed a $97.50 bad check at Sears. He claimed to be L. C. Patterson of 1002 Dixie Highway, bought a $51.45 mattress, received $46.05 cash, and left with no delivery. Franklin National Bank returned the check marked no account. The suspect cited a broken hip and cane.

Sears, Roebuck & Co Louis Janka Jack Miler Sears L. C. Patterson Dixie Hwy Miller Franklin Franklin National Bank P. B. Preston

Two Fires Reported But No Damage Found

Two fires were reported yesterday with no damage. Company 1 was called at 2 22 p.m. to Mid-Town Motors on N. Verity Parkway for a rubbish fire and at 10 43 p.m. checked a blaze at Del Riley's home on 1716 N. Verity Parkway caused by a leaking refrigerator.

Company 1 Mid-Town

Also Mentioned on This Page

Route 122 Clyde Nelson Verna Nelson Betty Rutherford Ann Bumgardner Lake City George Rogers Virginia Nora Weatherford Otis Hilbert Kenneth J. D. Nelson Kiser Funeral Home Johnson City McCoy - Leffler Funeral Home Barnum Was Robert Sloan Paul Judd Houston Tilmon Ellison Ellison Lincoln Corner Brack Didlick Mollie Rayburn Mindy Tish Day Franklin Court Sudan Jackknifing Bible School B. R. Lakin Grace Baptist Church Wilbraham and Wilmore Colored News Chicago Michigan Congress Cubs Ainner Tour Bell Geome Nicholas CG. Maus Eaton Nicholas G. Maus Round Beef the Crystal Restaurant Paramount FLINT Tytus Vradelis Broad ST
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