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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1956
Page
2
Six year old William Schoomer of Germantown Rt 2 was treated at Middletown Hospital after a head injury from a fall while riding a tricycle near his home above the Miami Conservancy Dam. He was admitted at 9 10 p m Sunday in good condition following minor surgery for cuts.
The Middletown Board of Education meets at 7 30 p m at Middletown High School to act on a 3 963 151 budget after a public hearing. A 1 mill operating levy and a 1 75 mill levy for teacher salaries are proposed, with older business on school transfers and crossing protections, plus staff changes and policy discussions.
City Manager Charles W. Thompson announced a revised Welcome New Resident pamphlet for Middletown will be ready in about two weeks. The updated booklet, now at the printers, will be distributed in North Middletown via the Welcome Wagon to new residents and includes current facts about the city.
Christian, a frequent visitor to Middletown, sustained a broken collar bone and multiple cuts when an automobile ran him over in an incident linked to a 1956 car.
Intruders tried to crack a safe at Trenton School last night but failed and caused 150 dollars in damage to the safe. Deputies say two rear doors were broken, tools left near the safe, and an unlocked office was entered before dawn.
Camp Hook's five week mer camp program ends this week with a 30 percent rise in attendance from last year. Russell Efker of the Mound Builders Area Council notes the total reaches 408, up from 319 previously. Troops and groups represented include 22 Blueball Presbyterian Church, 24 Franklin Club, 39 Otterbein Home, 7 Monroe Lions, 17 Kings Mills residents, 440 Waynesville Civic Assn., 34 Lebanon Bethel AME Church, 1 Middletown First Presbyterian Church, 2 Middletown Church of Ascension, and 16 Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Donors and volunteers who aided construction and renovation will be guests today, with Franklin Lion’s Club members visiting Thursday.
The 105th Warren County fair concludes with an 8 PM parade featuring live stock high school bands farm machinery and 4-H members. Today’s events include a 3 PM 4-H baby beef auction and morning tractor pull. Winners include grand champion steer owned by Bob Marr and reserve champion David Scholl with numerous dairy and dress revue awards and four fair board re-elections.
A schedule change sends the YMCA youth trip to the city waterworks plant instead of the post office. Jack Wiley, YMCA youth work secretary, will lead the group departing the Y at 2 p.m. Registrations are being taken for the Paramount Theater outing, with a free movie round starting at 12:30 p.m.
Several thefts of auto parts were reported to city police and Sheriff's deputies yesterday and early today. Sheriff James Davis was told today that four Mercury type hubcaps were stolen from the Ed Powers used car lot at S Main Street and Pinta Avenue last night. Shirley Townsend 1823 Sherman Ave told police that two tailpipe extensions were stolen from her car parked in front of her home after 9 p.m. Saturday. Richard Knapp 1909 Sherman Ave reported yesterday that two exhaust tips were stolen from his car parked in front of his home Saturday night.
About 350 members of VFW Post 3809 its auxiliary and families attended the annual picnic yesterday at Pine Hill Lake near Mason. Guests included Fourth District Commander Ed Jones and Mrs Jones and District Senior Fred Marriott. Marriott was credited in 1906 with the first man to go more than two miles a minute in a car.
A motorist, Bert Kinard, 41, was arrested after his car struck a large rock and a danger sign and hit a lamp post on Aberdeen Drive. Jack W. Ham mand, 20, was arrested on a charge of driving while under the influence after a rear of his home bicycle theft. George Henry, 56, Middletown Rt.507 Aberdeen Dr. was arrested on an assault and battery complaint after a 5:30 a.m. crash caused about $500 damage to the northbound car.
Five Middletown defendants indicted by Butler County grand jury face trials for alleged incidents involving Kenneth Lyttle, 18, of 2695 Shank Rd. Samuel Reece, Clifford Harrell, and Eddie Joe Craft set for Aug 1, James Skinner and Paul Duncan for Aug 2 on sodomy and related charges. James Edward Plummer remains at large after escaping Mercy Hospital June 27. Judge Cramer said Lyttle may testify in court, possibly on a stretcher if needed.
An expanded city manager’s office will include a yet to be appointed administrative aide. The fire destroyed part of the City Building next to the former Juvenile Court office, which moved to the west wing of the auditorium. The Public Utilities Department will relocate to the east wing of the former auditorium, while the Finance director moves into the vacated Utilities office. A room for City Commission meetings is also planned in the remodeled auditorium.
Ralph H. Colegrove of Hamilton, a Butler County state representative, will withdraw from this year's race to pursue a position with Paper and Fibre Go. and other opportunities. Martin Coyle, GOP chairman, said Colegrove has until Aug 17 to formalize withdrawal and that a new candidate will be chosen by the county committee.
A Middletown woman, Martha Terrill, 55, of 1504 Day Ave., suffered a heart attack and was aided by the Fire Department emergency unit before being transported to Middletown Hospital by Baker Ambulance at 6:36 a.m. today.
Fire department was dispatched at 3 16 p m to the residence of Mrs Camilla Markham 1101 Young St. for a gas leak. No fire or damage was found.
The Strand shows The Frogman at 3:00 6:15 9:20 p.m. Daaman plays at 1:30 4:40 7:50 p.m. Colonial presents Dallas at 1:15 4:40 p.m. Distant Drums at 6:45 9:20 p.m.
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