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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1957

Page

2

New Aeronca Employes Committee Formed

Incorporation of the Aeronca Employes Committee, Inc. was announced, claiming support from more than half of Aeronca Mfg. Co. employees. Alton Combs, attorney and statutory agent, said the group aims to promote the welfare of the employees of the Aeronca Mfg. Corp.

Aeronca Mfg. Co Aeronca Employes Committee, Inc Aeronca Mfg. Corp Alton Combs Combs Secretary of State Don Thiel Alta Hornbeck Hurst Dyer Jane Hall Darrell Fisher Luther Profitt Joe Takach R. C. Fugate NLRB Labor Board Aeronca UAW United Auto Workers- Cio

Minor damage from multiple accidents including DeBolt hit skip

A series of minor accidents yesterday caused about 290 dollars in damage. Charles H. DeBolt, 22, 2819 Wilbraham Rd, was hit while turning from Nelbar St onto Ver ity Pkwy when another vehicle cut in and fled. Other crashes involved Aeronca Mfg. Corp. related actions and a Cincinnati man arrest after backing into a parked car. Byrd 41, 1408 Manchester Ave, sustained 175 dollars damage. Additional incidents reported on Wilson and Hill Avenues and Central/Main intersections with minor damages.

Charles H. DeBolt Wilbraham Rd Nelbar Street Verity Parkway DeBolt Combs Cincinnati Aeronca Immedia Jesse Byrd Manchester Ave Ike Moore Byrd

Bottle Fight Leaves Willie Mays Wounded at Cafe

Willie James Mays of 1404 Michigan Ave was treated at Middletown Hospital for a severe cut on the left temple after a bottle was used in a fight at the Moonglow Cafe, 1600 Garfield St. He was dismissed after treatment.

Willie James Mays Michigan Ave Middletown Hospital Moonglow Cafe Garfield St Mays

Rocky Mountains Reach High Peaks Across Range

The Rocky Mountains feature summits ranging from 11 000 to 14 255 feet in elevation. Central Georgia 35789 lists height data for reference, noting varied elevations across peaks.

Rocky Mountains

Air Force Slows F104 and F106 Deliveries

Washington reports the Air Force will stretch out deliveries of three fighter planes, delaying already ordered aircraft from McDonnell for the F104 and Convair for the F106. An average extension of about one year is planned as the service receives 314 million dollars less than requested for new aircraft in the current fiscal year ending June 30.

Washington Air Force U.S McDonnell Aircraft Co St. Louis Convair San Diego Calif

Amish Farmer Slaying Admitted by Peters Plea

MILLERSBURG Ohio Peters 19 of Muscatine Iowa pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the slaying of Amish farmer Paul M Cobilentz 25 in Mount Hope last July 18 He and Dumoulin 20 of Wooster faced charges after being captured in Illinois following a wounding of a constable

Millersburg Onion Cleo i E. Peters Muscatine Iowa Michael G. Dumoulin Wooster Paul M. Cobilentz Mount Hope Ilinois

Fire Loss At Sorg Paper Co. Reaches 2500 Dollars

A $2,500 fire broke out at Sorg Paper Co yesterday afternoon when a coated paper piece in a coating machine ignited as its end touched an electric drier. Fire crews from several companies extinguished the flames. the Manchester Avenue building suffered no damage.

Sorg Paper Co James Mattson Aerial Ladder Manchester Avenue

Franklin-Charged Minors and Residents Fail To Appear

Franklinite 4 case summaries list Estel Hanes 21 of 107 Van Horn Ave sentenced to 10 days in Warren County Jail with a $50 fine for disorderly conduct related to snow support of a minor. Russell Carter 58 of 337 Webster St. Middleton fined $25 for reckless operation on Ohio 122. Edgar Lawson 18 of Newtown fined $25 for fictitious license plate. Judge Riley dismissed charges against Clifford Blanton in his wife's absence. Bonds forfeited for George Summers, Jer ry Parker, and John Cola for license violations.

Franklin Estel Hanes van Horn Ave Warren County J. T. Riley Hanes Russell Carter Webster St Middleton Ohio Edgar Lawson Newtown Riley Clifford Blanton Franklin Rt. 1 Ruby

Police arrest three on varied charges in Middletown area

Police arrested Russell Adkins 23 of Middletown on a disorderly conduct warrant. Armco Police detained Thomas King 42 of Hamilton at the east works parking lot on a driving while intoxicated charge. James Lawson 20 of Arlington Ave was taken yesterday afternoon on an assault and a battery warrant.

Russell Adkins Middletown Armco Thomas King Sycamore St Hamilton East Works James R. Lawson Arlington Ave

Local man charged over fictitious license tags

John H ard n aged 25 of 213 Yankee Road was arrested on a charge of using fictitious license tags. Homer Adams of 2503 North Avenue reported the loss of a wallet containing $60 yesterday.

John &. Hardin Yankee Rd Homer Adams North Ave

Stolen bicycles reported from two residents

Bicycles were reported stolen from Larry Staton of 614 Young Street and Michael Gephart of 520 Crawford Street. Local police urged residents to secure bicycles and report any leads or suspicious activity.

Larry Staton Young St Michael Gephart Crawford St

Car stolen from 1110 Yankee Rd recovered at 1501 Yankee

A car belonging to Everett Poffffenberger of 2017 Hill Ave was reported stolen from 1110 Yankee Rd and later recovered at 1501 Yankee.

Everett Pofffenberger Hill Ave Yankee Rd Yankee

Propeller on Modern Oil Tanker Weighs 27 Tons

A modern oil tanker features a massive propeller weighing 27 tons. The notable component highlights ship design and propulsion scale.

13 Pound Baby Stuns West Middletown Family

It wasnt twin birth but a 13 pound infant born to Mr. and Mrs. Osa Lee Barnette of West Middletown Rt 1 at Middletown Hospital at 9 51 p m Thursday The baby weighing 13 pounds and 22 inches long was larger than any previous Middletown Hospital birth since February 1956 The Barnette family from Jackson Ky includes nine children with ages from 7 to 16 The newborn is described as the size of a three to five month old with light brown hair The father works for McGraw Construction Co and the family previously resided in Jackson Ky The infant surpasses all but one prior local birth on record

Osa Lee Barnette West Middletown Ition Philip Barbara Sue Imogene Jackson McGraw Construction Co Rita Harold Larry Osa Lee Jr Sheila Kay Middletown Hospital William Cox Reece St Germantown Cox

Rezoning Battle Near Monroe Draws Opposition

County Commission weighed a plan to rezone 28 acres in Lemon Township near Monroe from heavy industrial M-2 to residential R-1. Owners of Pleasant Valley Acres seek homesite freedoms, while Gardner Board & Carton Co. warns denial would block a key 300 foot property strip and threaten expansion plans.

County Commission Lemon Township Monroe Marvin Young Lebanon Gardner Board & Carton Co Pleasant Valley Acres Middletown Calvin Lloyd Lloyd Gardner Dean Phillips

Don’t Shoot You’ll Wind Up In Jail Area Shooting Warning

Deputy Sheriff James Davis warned that people caught illegally shooting rifles pistols air and pellet guns near Dicks Creek New York Central Railroad tracks and Oxford State Road will face prosecution. He noted youths recently emptied a box of shells and urged municipal residents to avoid dangerous hunting and shooting in gardens to prevent injuries.

James Davis Dicks Creek New York Central Oxford State Road Davis Sheriff's

Boys Escape Injury In Rt 122 Crash Near Gratis

Two Middletown youths, Donald Brewer and Julian Colliver, escaped minor or no injuries after their car overturned three times on Route 122 one mile south of Gratis in Preble County. Brewer, 17, with minor head and back injuries, was treated at Middletown Hospital and released. Colliver, 17, was examined with no apparent injuries as the vehicle was demolished.

Middletown Rt. 122 Gratis Yesteray Preble County First Ave

Not Guilty Plea By Dave Beck In Larceny Case

Seattle. Dave Beck, president of the Teamsters Union, entered a not guilty plea to grand larceny charges tied to funds from union owned automobile sales. Beck’s appearance focused only on the plea. He was scheduled for arraignment next Tuesday, but the date was advanced as he leaves for Florida today on union business. Beck Jr. faces two indictments and will enter his plea Tuesday.

Seattle King County Superior Court Dave Beck Teamsters Union Beck Florida Dave Beck Jr

Ina Ray Hutton Ordered To Pay Spouse Alimony

In Los Angeles bandleader Ina Ray Hutton must pay 35 dollars weekly alimony to her ailing husband Randy Brooks former trumpet player. The two, aged 41 and 38, are already divorced in Nevada and married on April 10 1949. The temporary alimony applies during Brooks divorce proceedings in California after a stroke hampered his playing since 1950.

Los Angeles Sna Ray Hutton Randy Brooks Miss Hutton Nevada Brooks California Superior Court

Zebras' Quiet Quang Quang Call Across Africa Veldt

Zebras marching in file across the veldt sound a quiet cough like quang quang. The banded animals move in line, their calls distinct yet soft, echoing over the dry grass.

Parakeet Missing Forces Family to Postpone West Coast Trip

West Middletown couple John and Mrs Alden lose their yellow and shell green parakeet Pretty Baby nicknamed Mamma. The bird, tagged OWL 54 with a damaged left claw, speaks about 250 words and can whistle Yankee Doodle. They offer a reward and plan to wait another week for his return.

John Alden West Middletown Alden Aldens Aeronca Pretty Baby Ulster Germantown Baby

Arguments In Franklin Tax Case On City Excise Tax

Franklin Municipal Court heard arguments on the legality of a 50 percent excise tax on rents as a sewer and water levy. Defense argued the tax violates equal protection and diverts funds from property owners, while city counsel contended it is a lawful excise not preempted by the state. Judge Riley ordered briefs due in two weeks as the case could set Ohio precedent.

Franklin — Counsels J. T. Riley Ohio Robert Harrison Jr George Eliott Clinton Boyd Middletown Riley Elliott C. Finkelman Cout Franklin Finkleman Finkieman

Firemen Quell Blaze During Movie at Loew's Theater

In Syracuse 350 patrons watched Man on Fire when firefighters tackled a basement stage scenery fire at Loew's theater last night. The flames were extinguished with no reported injuries.

Syracuse N.Y Loew's Theater

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Robert Clark Trenton Rt. 1 Robert Neal Brentwood St Wilson Street Hill Avenue Gladys Bracken Moore St Floyd L. Nickell van Ave Central Avenue Main Street John Dobrozsi, Jr Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Sorg Franklinite George Summers Michigan Jerry Parker Kenny H. & M. Dairy Bar Buns Dairy Gordon Reed Monroe Village Ithe Ina Ray Hutton Central Ave Middletown Federal Savings & Loan Assn. Savings & Loan Building
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