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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1958
Page
2
Middletown hosts the Soap Box Derby amid a clash between Police Chief Joseph Blackmore and Fire Chief William Fishbaugh. Both leaders traded barbs over driver selection and alleged preparations as the Oil Can Derby events loom Sunday with community officials pledging security and fair play.
Postmaster L M Taylor announced ample supplies of stamps postal cards and envelopes will be available August 1 to meet new rates. New 4 cent Lincoln stamps and 4 cent commemoratives join 8 cent international stamps plus 7 cent air mail stamps and 3 5 and 4 cent postal cards and envelopes. Existing 3 and 6 cent stamps and 2 4 cent cards may be used with extra penny stamps after August 1.
A two car collision at Ohio 4 and Thomas Road north of Middletown left eight people with injuries. Dorothy Mae McKnight and her family, plus Opal McKnight and others, sustained knee contusions abrasions and facial injuries as both cars were towed and victims were taken to the hospital.
A 27 year old Middletown woman slashed both wrists with a razor at her home around 5 p.m. Police said she was treated and discharged from Middletown Hospital yesterday.
About 8 000 persons toured the Warren County Fair in its second day in Lebanon. fair board secretary Corwin Nixon called attendance exceptionally good with more than 5 000 through the gates by 4 30. Beef cattle judging results showed Rosette Hereford Farm Sardinia sweeping grand and reserve prizes. Tullevin Farms Franklin won both male and female grand champion placings. Aberdeen Angus winners included Wingmeade Farms Keckering grand male and David Scholl Franklin grand female. W N Stewart Son South Charleston reserve male. C F Hidebrant Farms Morrow reserve female.
A two car collision on Central Avenue and Grimes Street injured William Jackson, 14, who was crossing Grimes Street. He was taken to Middletown Hospital with a right wrist injury. Charles Johnson, 43, was arrested for DUI and fleeing the scene.
Multiple divorce petitions filed in Butler County Court include Freda Tirey of Hamilton against Edward Tirey for neglect, Virginia Brown of 201 Garfield St. against Donald Brown, Everett Mills of Hamilton against Lou Mills, Floyd Mack of 1618 Garfield St. against Sadie Mack for neglect and cruelty, Shirley J. Spicer of Hamilton against James W. Spicer, Dorisgene Bunger and Anna Dolores Poffenbarger against Curtis Allen Poffenbarger for neglect and cruelty, Diana Greene a minor against Paul Edward Greene for neglect, Lena Callahan against Bradley Callahan for neglect and cruelty, Carol Sue Clemons a minor against Lloyd Buce Clemons, and Ellen Winsted against David Winsted for neglect and cruelty.
Ohio's 40th annual state Legion convention opens with about 25 women delegates. Frances Chubb heads Robert E. Bentley Post in Cincinnati as a post commander. Event expected to draw up to 10 000 attendees by Sunday parade with color guard drill team firing squad and drum corps contests. James F. ONeil warns Middle East crisis could endanger us if Eisenhower aid decisions fail.
The Rev. John B. Holt 62 of 1120 Young St died at Middletown Hospital after a five month illness. He led Zion Baptist Church Harveysburg for 20 years and retired last December. Survived by wife Juna daughters Goria Glover and Mary Lee Rutledge two brothers and four sisters. Services Tuesday 1 pm at Zion Baptist Church and burial in Soldier's Lot Woodside Cemetery. Bailey Funeral Home in charge.
Franklin Special judge J T Riley suspends Frederick Albright license for 30 days after a reckless operation charge. Albright fined 10 dollars plus costs but suspended on good behavior. State troopers detain Albright on Chamberlain Road Sunday amid disorderly conduct charge against Logan Eversole who receives a 10 day jail term, suspended on good behavior. Several bonds forfeited for license issues and speeding across multiple residents.
Neon sign fire caused by a transformer breakdown at the Manchester Hotel last night. Firefighters were dispatched at 7:44 p.m. and again at 10:20 p.m. to assist Dan Cline, 68, who had trouble breathing but was not hospitalized.
The Rev Jimmie Willis will speak at 11 a m tomorrow at Friendship Baptist Church on Walnut Street. The Rev Mutual Burton of Columbus will speak at New Era Baptist Church tomorrow at 7 p m. The Starlight Club sponsors a tea with the Rev and Mrs Joseph Pate at 1507 Jacoby Ave from 3 to 6 p m on Sunday July 27.
Oliver Tester a 42 year old man of 2832 Wilbraham Road was discharged from Middleton Hospital yesterday after sustaining a head injury from an assault the previous night July 5.
Nellie Brill 83 of 116 N Mi ami St Trenton died at 4 05 a m at Middletown Hospital after a month’s stay. Widow of Albert Brill who died in March 1955 she lived in Trenton most of her life and was a St John Church member. Survived by daughter Dorothy Pillo Trenton son Russell Middletown brother Irvin Keer in Kentucky. Services 2 p m Tuesday at Joseph R Baker Sons Funeral Home with Rev A M Wilson officiating Burial in St John Cemetery Trenton. Friends may call after 2 p m Monday.
Joseph J Ranchich EATON Services for Joseph J Ranonich 66 will be held at 1 30 p m Monday at Girton Schmidt Memorial Home He died at his home in Eaton Siracus will be in Mound Hill Cemetery Friends may call at the memorial home tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m Surviving are his wife Mildred a son Joseph of Macon Ga a stepson William Hake of Eaton a daughter Mrs Mary Ann Ward of Columbus and a stepdaughter Melvin Pieratt of Richmond
Francine Crego ten and her brother Michael eight were found after a 52 hour ordeal in a tangled Minnesota wilderness. Residents and 300 volunteers aided by planes helicopter and radios tracked them to a forest lookout near Elephant Lake then they walked to safety. The siblings had eaten wild berries and drank swamp water before arriving at grandpa’s home.
The annual patrons program of the Sunday School Union will be held at New Era Baptist Church at 4 p.m. Readings are to be given by Sister McKnight Mrs Bertha Webb Miss Marylin Massey Kenneth Bryant and Johnnie Johnson. Soloists include Odessa Parson Snell Reynolds Phillip Gregory and Norma Kinley. Instrumental pieces feature Hazel Whitner Beatrice Wilson Katherine Haywood and a duet by Mrs. Mary Benton and Mrs. Corine Hood.
Treaties are commonly translated into all languages spoken by the countries represented. Officials emphasize accessible wording to ensure broad understanding.
Two charges against Margaret Ogg 54 were withdrawn at the prosecution request. Ogg of 1994 Winona Drive Middletown had allegedly taken pillows and antiques from Hardy's Department Store. She had been arrested at her home on July 10. The merchandise was reportedly returned or paid for.
John Heigh 75 of 4275 Augspurger Road died recently. Services set for 10 a.m. Monday at Klaus Funeral Home. Elizabeth Hagan 88 of 607 East Avenue reposed with Requiem High Mass at 9 a.m. Monday at St Mary Church.
Henry Farman, an aviation pioneer who began with balloons and later built aircraft that carried a passenger, died after a long illness. He achieved a historic 30 yard flight in October 1907 and helped establish early flight records.
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