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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1959
Page
2
Police report eight accidents after yesterday’s downpour with four minor injuries. Slippery streets from dust and oil on dry pavement contributed to crashes on North Avenue, Shafter Street, and S Verity Parkway. Several drivers cited for failing to yield or running red lights. Total damages listed from $45 to $575.
Charles King age 39 of Seneca Street finished third behind his mother and the court after a confrontation with his mother. He was convicted of intoxication and fined $50 plus costs. a prior suspended fine of $46 was also paid. Police were summoned to a domestic quarrel on Seneca Street where the mother stated King chased her with an iron skillet. she clobbered him with a stick as he advanced. King arrested at Middletown Hospital for intoxication after treatment. Other defendants: John Blaylock fined $3 and costs for disorderly conduct. warrant signed by wife Dolores. Oliver Tester, 43, of Auburn Street, given until 5 pm to leave the state and stay out, after serving 30 days in jail for disorderly conduct.
Charles Pressier of 311 141h Ave reports damage to a windowsill. Police identify a cock er spaniel with termite tendencies as the sole suspect after a thorough investigation.
Franklin police report two drivers suffered minor injuries in a head-on crash on Shaker Road yesterday around 1 pm. Dale Kirby, 20, of 818 Union Road, treated at Middletown Hospital for head, eye, and knee injuries and cited for driving left of center. John F. Lengel, 67, of Hamilton, had left foot abrasions.
A Friday downpour in Middletown delivered about 1 inch of rain in under an hour, ending July’s drought. Officials reported 0.95 to 1.03 inches with temps dropping from 85 to 76 degrees during the heavy shower. The rain stretched from halfway to Hamilton to east of Lebanon, benefiting hay and corn prospects.
Jeddo Crook, 48, Ashville North Carolina, was found guilty in municipal court of driving while intoxicated. Judge J T Riley imposed 200 dollars fine and costs, five days in jail, with a six month driving suspension. Other cases listed fines and costs for offenses including insufficient brakes and speeding.
Butler County grand jury returned a first degree murder indictment against Vernon Dennis 42 Middletown for the fatal shooting of his wife Louise Dennis 35 at the Dipsy Doodle Cafe on June 25. Louise died July 4 at Middletown Hospital. Dennis previously faced a shooting with intent charge and was held without bond after his wife’s death. Arraignments set for 9:30 am Tuesday. The panel issued 45 indictments against 33 defendants. 13 cases were ignored.
Linda Sue Lewis infant daughter of Willie and (name) Lewis of Excello died at birth at 3 15 a m in Middletown Hospital. Survived by parents a brother William paternal grandparents Willard and (Mrs) Lewis of Baxter Kentucky maternal grandparents John L Noe and (Mrs) Noe of Wilhoit Kentucky Graveside services set for 2 p m tomorrow at Noel Cemetery Wilhoit Local arrangements by McCoy Lefler Funeral Home.
Premature infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas O Flynn of 1028 Kunz Ave was stillborn at Middletown Hospital. Graveside services were held today at Gate of Heaven Cemetery near Sharonville. Survived by parents a sister Justine Ann three brothers Thomas Paul and Lawrence and grandmother Mrs Margaret O Flynn Middletown. Arrangements by Schramm Funeral Home.
Lightning struck wires at the home of Jack Dudley 204 Stanley St blowing fuses with no damage. Fire crews received the 2:30 p.m. call. Fire Emergency squad treated 4-year-old Shawn Smith 1508 Heffner St for breathing trouble with oxygen for 15 minutes.
The Rev. James Allen announces a church chicken fry at New Hope Baptist Church has been postponed to next Saturday. The event was originally set for today.
Miss Jean Warner Simpson, 86, a lifelong Middleton resident, died at Middletown Hospital yesterday after a five week illness. She had lived at Mt. Pleasant Home in Monroe the last two years and previously worked as secretary and treasurer of the Parkway Tea Room in Chicago. Survived by a sister, Mrs. W. T. Harrison of Middletown. Private services at Riggs Funeral Home with cremation to follow.
Charles W. Trybell 71 longtime Middletown resident died at 2 a m yesterday at his Birmingham Alabama home 1709 7th Ave West Survived by wife Louise Service and burial set for Monday in Dayton Ohio
William F. Kechner 84 of Camden Route 3 died at 7 40 am yesterday in a rest home in Eaton after a hip fracture suffered in a fall at home. A retired farmer, he lived in the area 35 years and is survived by two sons Pete of Montgomery Ohio and Martin of Camden four daughters Mrs Ruth Mayberry of West Elkton Mrs Mary Jett of Dayton Mrs Emma Jane Flatley of New Paris and Mrs Margaret Avery of Camden Route 2. Services are set for 1 pm.
Hamilton special report states Dr Charles Gluhm a Butler County Board of Education member vows to pursue his challenge to Ernest Myers Oxford to the Ohio attorney general. Gluhm claims Myers corruptly sells merchandise to district schools while Myers and his lawyers dispute the claim. Gluhm plans re election in November.
The notice states a funeral is planned at the R. C. Nein & Sons Funeral Home with burial in West Chester Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs Anna C Geisler 67 of Mi amisburg formerly Hamilton services 2 pm Monday Webb Funeral Home Shelby Laubenstein infant son of Mr and Mrs Charles Laubenstein 24 B Rambo Harris Apts services today Greenwood Cemetery Leonard Burns 82 860 St Clair Ave services 10 am Monday Brown Dawson Funeral Home
Eleven year old Steven South repeated as grand champion in the 4-H baby beef division at the Warren County Fair with his hereford Bingo. He also captured reserve champion. Despite a midday downpour crowds gathered as harness racing was delayed. Grange results list Springboro first in display with Harveysburg and Maineville following. juvenile Grange Mason first and Springboro second. The fair ends Monday with the 4-H beef sale and parade.
Camp Stonybrook reports busy activities for Girl Scouts including widdling, cookouts, a canoe instruction trip to Camp Butterworth at Foster, a life saving class for ages 12 and up, and a slush hike for younger campers. Bonnie Paul and Nancy Oliver lead a primitive camping trip near Springboro while a new dining hall undergoes daily progress inspections ahead of September dedication.
Police were called to locate Eddie West 4, of 101 N Highview Rd, found by his father at Middletown Shopping Center. Two cases of premium beer valued at $7 were stolen from a truck behind Beckman Dickson Co on Crawford. Vandals broke into a machine at M and M Laundry, 420 Baltimore St, taking about $5 in change, per Venice Maupin.
Zelson Kindred reports a fender skirt taken from his car parked in the Armco lot yesterday. Lloyd Wagers complains someone took two hubcaps from his automobile.
Dayton based Rike-Kumler, Ohio's longtime department store, will merge with Federated Department Stores in a deal valued near 37 million dollars. Federated, owner of Shillito's Lazarus and other chains, will exchange 1.1 Federated shares per 528,879 Rike's shares. Shareholders must approve August 2 and the merger cannot close before October 3. Rike's traces roots to Dayton dating back over a century.
Thieves yesterday attempted to steal a small Renault from the rear of Howe Motor Co at 1727 Central Ave. They pushed the car some distance before trying to start it, but abandoned the attempt when no ignition system was installed. Employee Bernard Sora reported the incident.
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