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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1952

Page

2

Reprisals Center Debate Over Sheriff Walke Candidacy

In Butler County Democrats threaten action if the Board of Elections does not certify Sheriff Charles B. Walke. Secretaries said a member blocked Walke’s nomination. an questioned expense of 217 dollars fell under legal limits, with talks of court action if certification is denied.

Charles B. Walke Butler County Democratic Board of Elections Walke Harry Grevey Democratic Executive Committee Martin A. Coyle Elections Board Republican Executive Committee Robert Briede George Brandhoff James Schollenbarger Grevey Ohio Democratic Committee

Prosecutor Confirms Complaints on Republican Expense Account

Prosecutor Jackson Bosch said complaints had been filed about a Republican expense account but declined to say whether the matter might be reexamined or pursued further.

Coyle Walke Ohio Jackson Bosch

Butler County GOP Eyes State Parley in Columbus

A Butler County Republicans group plans to attend the Ohio State GOP convention on July 31 at the Palace Theater in Columbus. Speakers include Sen. Richard Nixon and Arthur Summerfield. a bus trip from Hamilton may be arranged if enough members sign up.

Butler County GOP Palace Theater Broad St Columbus Richard Nixon California Arthur Summerfield Martin A. Coyle Republican Executive Committee Dwight D. Eisenhower Ray Bliss Ike Coyle Hamilton

Franklin Break-In Misses Goods. $1.50 Stolen

Franklin police report an early break-in at Jones Trading Post on East Second Street. Entry occurred between Saturday closing and morning discovery. Only $1.50 in cash was missing. no merchandise taken. Police Chief O. E Chamberlain led the investigation.

Franklin Jones Trading Post East Second St O. E Chamberlain

Rumor Circulates About Grand Jury Recall Session

The courthouse rumor places the grand jury in recall during the current week as officials confirm a recall session is expected.

Two Hurt Slightly Sunday On Area Highways

State Highway Patrol reports two minor injuries from Sunday crashes on area highways and 12 motorists fined for driving offenses. Bessie Collins and George Collins were involved in a left turn collision with Ellen Cohen. Blanton suffered hand and elbow cuts after a guard rail impact. Additional fines were issued for reckless driving and yellow line violations.

State Highway Patrol Bessie Collins Lewisburg Ellen Louise Cohen Hamilton Cohen Seven Mile Collins George Robert L. Blanton Miamisburg

Middletown Weather Sees 100 Degree Heat Expected

forecasters predict near 100 degree temperatures in Middletown with partly cloudy skies. Tonight's low mid 70s, today’s high around 97 and yesterday reached 100. Isolated showers may appear later today though not in full strength for the area.

Middletown Ohio

No One Injured in City Accidents Over Weekend

Three minor city accidents were reported with no injuries. Lillian F. Neff, 21, of Franklin said another driver struck her car on Central Ave and fled. Roy McKelvey, 3), of 512 Baltimore St., and Millard Hale, 55, of 2400 S Vine St., Muncie Ind, had damage at Clark St and Jefferson Ave. William S. Alexander, 24, and Kenneth Boyd, 32, both of Dayton, reported damage at Verity Pkwy and Girard Ave.

Lillian F. Neff Franklin Central Ave Roy McKelvey Baltimore St Millard Hale South Vine St Muncie Ind Clark St Jefferson Ave Hale Verity Pkwy Girard Ave William S. Alexander Dayton Kenneth Boyd

Township School Leader Resigns

EATON Taylor Gluth, Jackson Township high school superintendent, resigns to take an elementary principal post at West Carrollton. He led Jackson schools the past year after a four year tenure as Hollensburg superintendent in Darke County and is a Van Wert County native with degrees from Rockford High School Huntington College and Indiana University. He has also served as principal at Willshire and Ridge Township in Ohio.

YMCA Summer Fun Club Tours Moorman Sand and Gravel

Members of the YMCA Summer Fun Club plan a Tuesday afternoon tour to the Moorman Sand and Gravel Company. Boys meet at the YMCA by 1 30 p m and depart at 1 45 p m with 10 cents for bus fare. A swim follows the tour and registrations open for Thursday’s trip to the National Cash Register Company in Dayton with a 6 p m Wednesday deadline and a 1 p m Thursday meet at the Y with a 1 bus fare of 1.

YMCA Moorman Sand and Gravel Company Harry Ter Braak Ter Braak National Cash Register Company Dayton

Driver Injured Near College Corner in Collision

Harold J. McLaughlin, 27, of College Corner, suffered left arm injuries when his southbound auto on U S 27 was struck by an unidentified vehicle one mile south of College Corner. Deputy Sheriff Al Mahatha said he was taken to Ft. Hamilton Hospital by Don Parrott.

Harold J. McLauglin College Corner U. S. 27 al Mahatha Ft. Hamilton Hospital Don Parrott

Pool Engineers Recommend Study for Middletown Pools

F H Waring and W E Spies urged a full study of all three Middletown municipal pools after Health Department tests showed substandard water. The report notes insufficient chlorination, excessive loads, and inadequate bathhouses. Corrections include adjusting chlorinators and removing a cross connection at Sunset pool.

F. H. Waring W. E. Spies Park Board Spies Health Department Middletown Waring H. W. Starick

Third Polio Case Listed in Butler County

Richard Cole five month old son of Donald Cole Hamilton became Butler County's third polio victim over the weekend. He was diagnosed definite Saturday after admission to Mercy Hospital in Hamilton on July 16. His condition is listed as fair. Two other polio cases are in Mercy Hospital's polio ward Mrs James Bryant 22 Oxford Route 2 and James Long 7 son of Bernius Long Liberty Ind.

Richard Cole Donald Cole Allstatter Ave Hamilton Butler County Charles Reuthe National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Mercy Hospital Reuthe James Bryant Oxford Route James Long Bernius Long Liberty Ind

Man Burned In Smoking In Bed Fire At Park Street

Damage estimated at 50 dollars after a smoldering fire in Ralph Ashley s apartment at 128 Park St. two fire companies responded at 1 04 a m Sunday. Ashley sustained slight burns and received first aid. A separate false alarm was reported at 2614 Superior Ave. with no fire found. Overheated brakes caused a non incident on Garfield St with no damage to a car owned by Emmet Wilkerson.

Park St Ralph Ashley Ashley Garfield St Emmet Wilkerson Sycamore St Superior Ave

Wreck Leaves L region in critical and serious condition

One of four injured in a South Lebanon auto crash near Mason South Lebanon Road remains in critical condition at Middletown Hospital. Two others are in serious condition, including Ernest Boles and Vernon Brown, while Nancy Boles is in fair to good condition.

South Lebanon Middletown Hospital Hubert Knight Mason-South Lebanon Rd Ernest Boles Vernon Brown East Main St Lebanon Nancy Boles Knight Boles Brown Mrs. Boles

New Legion Board To Meet Tonight

New members of the local Legion post executive committee will meet tonight at 8 p.m. for the first time since their installation Wednesday. Portsmouth said the meeting will focus on organization and may name heads of chief committees. Attending are Walter H. Spindler commander and Samuel J. McAdow immediate past commander, plus six other officers and nine executives.

Legion Post Edward W Portsmouth Walter H. Spindler Samuel J. McAdow

At The Movies Showtimes for Paramount Strand

At The Movies listings provide Monday and Tuesday schedules. Paramount shows She's Working Her Way Through College at 1:35, 3:55, 5:35, 7:40 and 9:40 p m. Strand presents Denver and Rio Grande at 1:15, 4:40 and 8:10 p m with Decision Before Dawn at 2:40, 6:10 and 9:40 p m. Tuesday features Detective Story at 2:50, 6:25 and 9:55 p m and Quebec at 1:15, 4:35 and 8:05 p m.

Paramount Denver and Rio Grande Quebec

Saucer Watch Sparks Reader Calls and Reporter Satire

The Journal relays how Ken Yarber covered the saucer beat with serious and fantastical pieces. A reader mistook a fictional landing at the airport for real events and contacted the State Department seeking action, though editors stated the story was a joke.

Door to Door Mail Delivery Inaugurated in East End

Postmaster Hilbert H. Martin announced the switch from mounted route delivery to house-to-house mail delivery for parts of the East End. The change, spurred by street improvements, affects 3501-4310 Central Ave and 10 609 South Highview Rd, with notices sent to residents and a start of foot delivery to multiple streets including Curryer, Lylburn, Redbud, Highview, Rosedale, Magnolia and more. Residents are asked to install home mail receptacles within a reasonable time.

Fast End Hilbert H. Martin Post Office Department Highview Rd Martin Central Ave South Highview Rd Curryer Rd Lylburn Rd Redbud Rd South Highview North Highview Rosedale Rd Magnolia Rd Hampton Dr Poinciana Glenmore Dr Curryer Lylburn Redbud Highview Rosedale Magnolia

Faculty for Y Red Cross Courses Set

The cooperative Red Cross YMCA life saving program at Sunset Pool runs July 28 to August 9 with two course levels. Bill Wetzel leads senior classes with Dick Knight directing. junior courses led by George Wilson. Fees and enrollment details offered at Red Cross, YMCA, or pool.

Red Cross Wetzel Sunset Pool YMCA

Dayton Woman Posts Drunk Driving Bond

Franklin police released 35 year old Mrs Heald Machle of 2520 San Rae Dr Dayton on a 200 dollar bond after arrest for driving under the influence at Clay and Main Streets. She is to appear August 8 before Judge J T Riley in Municipal Court.

Franklin Heald Carol) Machle San Rae Dr Dayton J.T. Riley Mabhle Clay Main Sts

Skywatch enters second week with Middletown air patrol

Operation Skywatch continues as John Dobrozsi Jr reports 81 multi-engine aircraft spotted within three miles of Middletown in the last week. About 30 volunteers contributed 234 hours. the duration depends on the Eastern Air Defense Command. Admiral Byrd is noted for a world trip at age ten.

John Dobrozsi, Jr Middletown Dobrozsi Eastern Air Defense Command Admiral Byrd

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Democrats Dat Cail Charles ST Erle Hatson EBL Cpl Gerald J. Springer Cecil Springer Wayne Ave Navy Springer S. T. Dunham Japan 24Th Infantry Pusan Taejon Washington, D. C Joseph Veda McKinley St Squire Lammie Bailey Roger Colwell Squire Bailey James Hacker West Middletown James Melzer Norwood Yellow Line Squire Lewis Bolser New Miami David Beatty Euclid St Jerry Rapavy South Main St Thomas Linn Monroe Clarence Day West Virginia Squire J. EB. Jackson James Russell Minnesota St Mayor Linn Paul Eckhoff Cincinnati Squire Mercer J. Sexton Addie Hensley Squire Otto Granner Millville Yankee Pool Douglas New Legion Board the City Harry Benadum, Mer Ken Yarber Yarber Washington East End Skywatch Mer N. Clinton St Electro-Hyciene Vacuum Cleaner Co Columbia Ave
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