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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1951

Page

7

Federal funds likely for Fernald road upgrade near Hamilton

Hamilton and Butler County officials seek federal aid to build access roads to the Fernald AEC plant, with estimated $3 million in costs. Plans call for Wiley Road widening to four lanes, culvert and bridge work, and heavier traffic handling, possibly funded entirely by federal programs.

Hamilton Butler County Atomic Energy Commission Fernald Public Roads Administration AEC Hamilton-Butler Hamilton County Hobart A. Webking George Lemme Wehking Washington

Dayton Injured In Tumble Off Cycle Five Others Treated

Six people were treated at Middletown Hospital yesterday with two admitted. John Joseph 43 of Dayton Route 11 suffered facial cuts possible jaw fracture and collarbone fracture from a motorcycle fall near Germantown at 4 30 p m He was taken by ambulance. Fred Gill 30 of 1813 Fernwood St cut tendon in big toe when a saw caused injury on Jacksonburg Rd Route 73 and was admitted after surgery. Donald Ebens 18 of 1200 Girard St was cut across the face by a chain and released. Charles Demostenes 59 of 301 Webster St sustained head injuries from a fall at Webster St and Trinity Pl and was treated by ambulance.

Middletown Hospital John Joseph Dayton Germantown Joseph Mayfield Fred Gill Fernwood St Jacksonburg Rd Donald Ebens Girard St Charles Demostenes Webster St McCoy-Leffler Trinity Pl

Out-of-town incident leaves two men injured

Harold Tuddle of New Milford was treated for a right cheek cut after an out-of-town case. Harry Burnett, 38, of 1215 Grove St., suffered a lip injury at a nearby establishment. Both were released after treatment per police.

Harold Tuddle New Milford Harry Burnett Grove St

Planes Bring 44 Farmers to Ohio Flying Farmers Event

Twenty light planes arrive at Middletown airport hosting 44 members from the southwestern district of the Ohio Flying Farmers Club. Marion Wetzel reports the group toured Aeronca and will return next year. A later meeting will select a Miss Ohio Flying Farmer contender.

Middletown Ohio Flying Farmers Club Middletown Aviation Club Marion Wetzel Wetzel Mac Aeronca Ohio

Police Briefs Report DUI Charge and Traffic Violations

Escue Broughton 39 of 911 Garden Ave jailed for operating under influence and fleeing an accident after his car hit a parked vehicle. A 24-year-old companion faced intoxication charges. Hubert Thurmond 26 of 1418 Sycamore St arrested for license and registration failures and failing to stop, released on 103 bond. Edward Daniels 25 of 76 Chester St charged with license and stop violations, released on 50 bond.

Escue Broughton Garden Ave Garden and Elm Sts Broughton Hubert Thurmond Sycamore St Eighteenth Ave Minnesota St Edward Daniels Chester St Hamilton

Franklin man charged with DWI after arrest on Tytus Ave

Edward Roberts, 32, of Franklin, was charged with physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence after an early morning arrest at the intersection of Tytus Ave and Catalpa Dr. police reported.

Edward Roberts Franklin Tytus Ave Catalpa Dr

Willie Thomas Held on AWOL Charge by Police

Police report Willie Thomas aged 25 of 1610 Sycamore Street was picked up on a charge of being AWOL from the armed forces and is being held for military authorities.

Willie Thomas Sycamore St

Evening arrests report for Reeves and Robinson

Charles Reeves aged 31 of 1001 Clement Street Dayton and Lula Robinson aged 34 of 200 Greenmart Building Dayton were charged with disorderly conduct after police arrested them at the intersection of Eighth Avenue and Lincoln Street.

Charles Reeves Clement St Dayton Lula Robinson Greenmart Eighth Ave Lincoln St

John Hull Charged With Disorderly Conduct

John Hull aged 26 of 828 Eighth Ave was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after he was taken into custody at the intersection of Eighth Ave and Lincoln St police said yesterday.

John Hull Eighth Ave Lincoln St

Clarence Adams Faces DUI Charge After Arrest

Clarence Adams age 49 of 2503 North Ave was arrested at First Ave and Crawford St on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, police said.

Clarence Adams North Ave First Ave Crawford St

Break-in Probe At Hampock Home. No Missing Items

Police investigated an attempted break-in at Clinton Hancock's home 1112 Enoch Dr yesterday. Officers noted a pry mark at the kitchen window top but found no other signs of forced entry and nothing reported missing.

Clinton Hancock Enoch Dr

Thefts Reported at Le Sourdsville Lake Carnival

W F Boeler of Cincinnati reported the loss of a wristwatch a billfold with about 8 and an Army Navy E award pin after visiting Le Sourdsville Lake yesterday. Samuel Jackson of Ninth Avenue reported a missing billfold with 8 and an ID card from the carnival that left town Saturday.

W. F Boeler Marlowe St Cincinnati le Sourdsville Lake Samual Jackson Ninth Ave

Cleveland Truck Walkout Paralyzes Local Freight

AFL Teamsters Local 407 led about 5000 members in a strike that halted most truck deliveries in the Greater Cleveland area. Interstate and in state shipments were restricted to nonunion crews, while food and beverage goods moved only by non striking units. The walkout seeks an eight hour day a 40 hour week and overtime pay stipulation.

Cleveland AFL Teamsters Local 407 Local 407

Koo Says Reds Gain Time By Truce Talks

Nationalist Chinese ambassador Dr. Wellington Koo said the Communists join Korean cease fire talks to gain time for political purposes and to rebuild their strength. He spoke in a telecast interview from Washington.

Koo Washington Wellington Koo United States

Mother of eight killed in Mentor Township crash

Mrs. Jessie Schwertner, 38, of Willoughby, mother of eight, was killed when the car she rode in failed to make a curve in Mentor Township.

Willoughby Jessie Schwertner Mentor Township

83 Casualties Listed in Korea Defense Report

The Defense Department identified 83 additional Korean War casualties including 15 killed 52 wounded 10 missing in action and 6 injured in combat area accidents.

Washington Defense Department Korea

Obituary for Garfield Ringer

Funeral services for Garfield Ringer age 64 of 1313 Garfield Street are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Era Baptist Church. The Rev. Joseph Pate and Rev. J H Price will officiate with burial in Woodside Cemetery.

Garfield Ringer Garfield St New Era Baptist Church Joseph Pate J. H. Price Woodside

Bail For Two Two For Bail Wail In Jail

In Los Angeles a wife, Mrs Henry G Nadeau 46, is booked on suspicion of drunken driving after hitting a parked car. Within an hour her husband Henry G Nadeau 59 arrives at the city jail asking to bail her out, then learns his own bail needs the same leverage.

Los Angeles Henry G. Nadeau

Crawfordsville restaurant owner survives 3 hour gunfight

John M. Culver, 45, fled from window to window in a pre-dawn gunfight with police at his Crawfordsville restaurant. His shotgun jammed and he was wounded by about 20 pellets. Ten tear gas bombs were used before Culver surrendered in his basement after a standoff that began when his wife reported threats to kill.

Crawfordsville, Ind Crawfordsville John M. Culver Culver

Servicemen News from USS Eldorado Visits Kobe Japan

Hospitalman Gerald G. Colliver, after ten months aboard the amphibious flagship USS Eldorado, spent seven days in Kobe Japan. Eldorado has backed UN troops in Korea since last September and took part in major amphibious operations including Inchon. Colliver is the Mason Route 1 resident, husband of Charlene Hanna of Maud.

Eldorado Gerald G. Colliver Kobe Japan Korea Inchon Colliver Lloyd Colliver Mason Route 1 Charlene F. Hanna Cari Hanna Maud

Couple Survive 340 Foot Waterfall Fall at Yosemite

In Yosemite National Park California Eric Yeoman 25 Alameda and his wife Norma 25 survived a 340 foot plunge down Waterwheel Falls. Yeoman slid uninjured while Norma suffered spinal injuries and possible head and pelvis fractures. Rangers called it a miracle both survived the fall.

Yosemite National Park Calif Eric Yeoman Alameda Norma Forest Rangers Sierra

Necktie Slaying Trial Opens in Canton

The first degree murder trial of Russell G. Muskus, 30, begins in Canton for the December necktie slaying of George J. LeMasters of New Philadelphia. Sandra Lee Kingsley, 24, Muskus’s friend, was indicted and will stand trial July 30.

Canton Russell G. Muskus George J. LeMasters New Philadelphia Sandra Lee Kingsley

Portugal Elects Craveiro Lopes President

Portugal chose Gen Francisco Craveiro Lopes 57 as president with backing from premier Antonio Salazar and no opposition. The vote occurred yesterday in Lisbon and establishes Craveiro Lopes as head of state.

Lisbon Portugal Francisco Craveiro Lopes Antonio de Oliviera Salazar Craveiro Lopes

Ringer Dies After Long Illness. Rites Set at Michigan Ave Home

Mr. Ringer died at 11 20 a.m. Saturday at Middletown Hospital after a months long illness. Born in Rome Georgia, he had lived in this city 29 years. He belonged to New Era Baptist Church and Star light Lodge A F and A M. Services are 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Pearson residence 1301 Michigan Ave. Survived by Una his widow four daughters six sons including Garfield Jr and Solomon of Dayton two brothers and a sister. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday. Maxberry Funeral Home in charge.

Ringer Middletown Hospital Rome New Era Baptist Church Starlight Lodges A.F A.M Lee Pearson Michigan Ave Una Henry Reid William Young Pete Pendergrass Miles Clarence Paul Garfield, Jr Solomon Dayton Nicholas Las Vegas Nev Charles Ringer Bessie Christian Columbus Floyd Pearson Maxberry Funeral Home

Infant Arthur Netherly Jr Graveside Services Held Today

Graveside services were held at 3 30 p m at Woodside Cemetery for Arthur Netherly Jr infant son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Netherly Sr of 2914 Wilbraham Rd The infant died at birth at 1 20 p m Sunday at Middletown Hospital Survivors include grandparents Herbert Netherly and Jessie Young and two great grandfathers Nelson Netherly and Otis Young Riggs Funeral Home handled arrangements

Woodside Cemetery Arthur Netherly, Jr Arthur Netherly Wilbraham Rd John I. Parr Middletown Hospital Herbert Netherly City Jessie Young Franklin Nelson Netherly Trenton Otis Young Indiana Riggs Funeral Home

Infant Brandenburg laid to rest in Woodside Cemetery

Graveside services were held today at Woodside Cemetery for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Sidney Brandenburg of 3235 Mohawk Street Oneida The infant died at birth at Middletown Hospital The funeral was conducted by Eugene Brandenburg The family includes two sisters and grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Brandenburg and Mr and Mrs Granville Combs The Schramm Funeral Home handled arrangements

Sidney Brandenburg Mohawk St Oneida Woodside Cemetery Eugene Brandenburg Middletown Hospital Charles Brandenburg Granville Combs Trenton Schramm Funeral Home

Death of John T Kelly After Sunday Eagles Picnic

John Thomas Kelly 65 of 304 Clark St died Sunday at his sister Mrs Catherine Hill's home where he lived. He worked 35 years for P Lorillard Co and attended the Eagles' picnic before dying. Survived by sisters Mrs Margaret McMahon and Mrs Ellen Hecht and several nieces. Requiem High Mass Wednesday 9 am at Holy Trinity Church, burial Calvary Cemetery. Visitation Schramm Funeral Home Tuesday 2-5 and 7-10 pm.

John Thomas Kelly Clark St Catherine Hill Mr. Kelly James Margaret Cosette Kelly P. Lorillard Company Hill Margaret McMahon Ellen Hecht Holy Trinity Church Calvary Cemetery Schramm Funeral

Mrs Florence Irons Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Florence H Irons 55 of 1730 Brentwood St died 8 45 am at Middletown Hospital after July 18 admission. Daughter of the late William Otis and Clementine Padgitt Boyce she was born and raised in the city. Survived by husband Jacob a daughter Clementine at home sister Mrs E F Anderson Dayton two brothers George Boyce and Raymond Boyce. Funeral services incomplete at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Florence H. Irons Brentwood St Middletown Hospital Irons William Otis Clementine Padgitt Boyce Jacob Clementine E. F. Anderson Dayton George Boyce This City Raymond Boyce West Elkton McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mrs Irene Anglesby Franklin

Funeral services for Mrs Irene Anglesby Anglesby 81 will be held at 2 pm Thursday at Anglesby Funeral Home. The Rev William J Hannum of First Presbyterian Church will officiate Burial will be in Carlisle Cemetery She died Friday evening in St Anthony's Hospital St Petersburg Fla A Carlisle native and founder of Miami Valley Chautauqua she is survived by two step daughters Neva Crist Middletown and Mable Wheatley Marion two step sons Wilbur Anglesby Franklin and Huber Anglesby Baton Rouge La and a brother Harry Byers St Petersburg.

Franklin Irene Byers Anglesby Anglesby Funeral William J. Hannum First Presbyterian Church Carlisle Cemetery Anglesby St. Anthony's Hospital St. Petersburg Fla Carlisle Miami Valley Mable Wheatley Marion Wilbur Anglesby Huber Anglesby Baton Rouge Harry Byers

Edgar Puls 58 Dies of Heart Attack in Carlisle

Edgar W Puls 58 died at 9 30 p m Saturday of a heart attack at 405 Lake Ave Carlisle He formerly worked for the Frigidaire Division General Motors in Dayton He was a member of New Jersey Presbyterian Church of Carlisle Surviving Martha widow two sons Leonard Germantown Kenneth Franklin a daughter Irene Laker Dayton four sisters Hattie Penrod Sadie St John Edna Holabaugh Edith Yensel a brother Ora Puls Funeral services set for 2 p m Tuesday at Robert Eaton Funeral Home Rev William Meyer to officiate burial in Hillgrove Cemetery Friends may call after 3 30 p m today

Franklin Edgar W. Puls Lake Ave Frigidaire General Motors Corporation Dayton New Jersey Presbyterian Church of Carlisle Arer Martha Leonard Germantown Kenneth Irene Laker Hattie Penrod Sadie St. John Miamisburg Edna Holabaugh Edith Yensel California Ora Puls Farmersville Robert Eaton Wiliam Meyer Hillgrove Cemetery

Death Notice of E. Kofroth of Germantown

E Kofroth 39 of Germantown Route 1 died at 3 40 am Sunday at Middletown Hospital after a two week stay for a cerebral hemorrhage She had lived in Germantown 14 years and was a member of Germantown Emmanuel Lutheran Church Surviving are her widower Lawrence M a daughter Nellie Marie her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Erisman of Miamisburg two brothers Joseph Erisman and Leonard and a sister Mrs Iva Bell all of Miamisburg Funeral services set for 2 pm Wednesday at John Arpp Funeral Home with Rev Paul B Bressler officiating Burial in Germantown Visitations after 4 pm Tuesday at the funeral home

Ta E. Kofroth Germantown Middletown Hospital Lee Erisman Miamisburg Joseph Erisman Leonard Iva Bell John Arpp Paul B. Bressler Germantown Cemetery

Powell Rites Held For Explosion Victim In Dayton Area

Funeral services are set for Ralph E. Powell 24 of South Dixie Highway at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brough Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Frease officiating and burial at Centerville. Powell second victim of July 4 explosion at Dayton Power and Light station. Survivors include widow Janet Pickel Powell a daughter Sandra Kay mother May Mee Grushon and four sisters four brothers. Funeral home opened for viewing from 4 to 9 p.m. today.

Miamisburg Ralph E. Powell South Dixie Highway Brough Joseph Frease Wall Centerville Powell Dayton Power and Light Company

Funeral services for Sadie Studer in Lebanon

Funeral services for 63 year old Sadie Studer of Clay Street Lebanon will be held at 2 p m Tuesday at Oswald Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Miami Cemetery at Corwin. She died at home Saturday night after a lengthy illness. Survivors include her widower John five sons Billy William H Raymond L T Price and Gene Studer all of Lebanon three daughters Mrs Nan...

Lebanon Sadie Studer Clay St Oswald Miami Corwin

Navy Chief Admiral Sherman Dies After Attacks

Navy Chief dies after two heart attacks in Naples following a weekend visit that included talks in Madrid Paris and London. Flags were lowered fleet wide as news spread. Survived by daughter Elizabeth Ann wife of Lt Cmdr John Fitzpatrick.

Madrid Paris London Sherman Pompeii Navy Naples John Priscilla Alden Elizabeth Ann John Fitzpatrick

Divorce notices and public sale in Butler County Ohio

Legal notices announce divorce petitions by A D Williams and Bertha Sankey in case numbers 66976 and 66856 with required responses by August and September 1951. A public sale of Anna Berry estate real estate at 117 Iglehart St Middletown is set for August 10 1951 at 4 PM with minimum bid and cash payment.

Elien Williams North Kernee Drive Morristown Tennessee A. D. Williams Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio Ring Casper & Casper Cowing Miles Sankey Bertha Sankey Joseph T Kiep Richard N. Koehler Richard L. Luff Anna Berry John A. Berry Iglehart St Middletown Oho

Notice to Contractors State of Ohio Highway Bid

State Highway Director announces sealed proposals for unit price resurfacing on Butler County section BUT 4-24.85 State Route 4 in Madison Township. bids due July 31 1951 at 10:00 A.M. Ohio time with plan and wage requirements and bid security noted.

Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio State Highway Director of Butler County Madison Township Bidpas Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Department Rector Divison T. J. Kauer

Lebanon families linked in obituary note fragment

Cy Bennett and Mrs. Olfie Dane of Lebanon and Mrs. Ernest Melampy of Springboro are named alongside two brothers and two sisters in an obituary notice fragment. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Cy Bennett Olfie Dane Lebanon Ernest Melampy Springboro

Pelle Sr. funeral set for 2:30 p m at Barnes

Charles H Pelle Sr 72 died Friday morning of a heart attack while working with a state highway crew Funeral services were held at Barnes Funeral Home at 2 30 p m Rev Richard Coad officiated Burial was in Mound Hill He was a state highway worker for 12 years and resided at 407 East Israel Street

Eaton Barnes Charles H. Pelle Richard Coad Mound Hill Cemetery Pelle East Israel St

Edwin M. Borchard Dies at 66 Yale Law Faculty Veteran

Edwin M. Borchard, 66, long time Yale University law faculty member and vocal critic of U.S. participation in World War I and World War II, died in Hamden Conn. He taught at Yale for over three decades and was noted as a prominent scholar and public intellectual.

Associated Press Hamden, Conn Edwin M. Borchard Yale University United States

Pioneer in autogiro and helicopter dies

Philadelphia obituary notes Wade Wallace Kellett age 60 born in Boston and a pioneer in autogiro and helicopter development.

Philadelphia W. Wallace Kellett Boston

Atlanta Soldier and Taft Aide Dies at 73

Maj. Graham L. Johnson aged 73, who served as military aide to President Taft from 1909 to 1913, died. He was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, and is noted for his service in the early 20th century.

Atlanta Graham L. Johnson Taft Tuskegee Ala

Henry M Hyde noted as author and newspaper man

Charlottesville Virginia Henry M Hyde 84 longtime author and former Washington correspondent for the Baltimore Evening Sun and a former Chicago Tribune newsman. He was renowned for his reporting on the famous monkey trial of the schoolteacher.

Charlottesville, Va Henry M. Hyde Washington Baltimore Evening Sun Chicago Tribune

Middletown Ordinance Repeals Browne Contract 1951

Ordinance No 2794 repeals Ordinance No 2613 authorizing a contract with Floyd G Browne and Associates of Marion Ohio. The mutual obligations are released and the contract is declared void. The measure is an emergency to preserve city operations and safety. Adopted July 18 1951. Attest Deputy Clerk July 23.

Middletown Butler County Ohio Floyd G. Browne and Associates Marion City of Floyd G. Browne Floyd.g. Browne Francis Carmody Oma Long D. W. Jacot L. T. Palmer R. C. Dowling Oma

Middletown City approves emergency board for water main project

Resolution 3057 appoints D. W. Jacot L. T. Palmer and R. C. Dowling to estimate assessments for Thorn Hill Lane Thorn Hill Drive and RoseA dale Road water mains. Emergency measure aims to preserve public health and city operations in Middletown Butler Ohio.

Thorn Hill Lane Rosedale Road Thorn Hill Drive City of Middletown Butler Coun Ohio City Commission Rosecale Road Butler den Oho

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