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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1958

Page

2

Foster Man Faces Murder Charges in Tavern Slayings

Warren County prosecutors planned to file murder charges against Carl Lilly after a double fatal shooting at Dick’s Inn in Foster. Lilly admitted firing seven or eight times at John Lewis Jr. and James Harvey Sykes after a knife attack outside the tavern. The victims, both 30s–34, died from gunshot wounds. Lilly said the two men attacked him first and that he aimed to defend himself.

Lebanon Foster Warren County Fred Jones Carl Lilly Davis Road Sheriff's Lilly John Lewis Jr Poppy Dr Loveland Park Lewis James Harvey Sykes Dick's Inn Hamilton Lewis and Sykes Richard Satterthwaite Dick Ash- Ridge Frances Freeman Belle Ave Blue Ash Ashburn Sykes Goldie Ashburn Ashburns Cearl Lilly Ralph Palmer James H. Sykes Richard Satterthweite Wiley Carr

Dr Wolter Addresses Nurse Class at Middle town Hospital

Dr Louis Wolter delivered the baccalaureate address to ten graduating seniors of the Middle town Hospital School of Nursing. The First Presbyterian Church program featured music by Mary Ann Blackmore and the student chorus under Mrs Alliston Neff Jr. The Class of 1958 graduation is set for 8 p m Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church.

Christ Louis Wolter Middletown Hospital School of Nursing First Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church Mary Ann Blackmore Alliston Neff Jr Margaret G. Clapp Margaret Hayes Boucher Della Ann Norman Blackburn Nadia Burroughs Joan Coomer Craft Janet Ford Dorothy Harris Joyce Ingram Lois McConaughey Shirley Groach Rowland Dorothy Vegso

Top Gospel Singers Here Next Sunday

Three gospel groups will perform at McKinley Junior High School next Sunday at 8 p.m. The Davis Sisters, known for gospel records, headline the concert on a national tour. Tickets cost $1.25 and are sold by Gary Williams or the Jordan-Hall Funeral Home.

McKinley Junior High School Gary Willams Davis Sisters Williams Jordan-Hall Funeral

Cedar trees stolen from grave plot at Woodside Cemetery

Mrs Marie Hensel of 210 Harri son Street reported planting two cedar saplings on her father's grave in Woodside Cemetery then learning they had been stolen.CRAP Monore of 3200 Bexley Or reported the theft of a bicycle from Sunset Park. Rey Sorrell of 2417 Sherman Ave sustained a cut eye in a Saturday night fight treated and dismissed from Middletown Hospital.

Marie Hensel Harrison St Woodside Cemetery Crap Monroe Bexley Or Sunset Park Rey Sorrell Sherman Ave Middletown Hospital

Rotary Joint Meeting Merges Middletown and Hamilton Clubs

A joint session of the Middletown and Hamilton Rotary clubs will replace tomorrow noon meetings. The session starts at 12:10 p.m. Thursday at Ville Lake with a chartered bus departing the Manchester Hotel at 11:40 a.m.

Middletown Hamilton Rotary Ville Lake Manchester

Fire damages John Hackett home modestly

A washing machine motor caused a fire at the John Hackett residence at 410 Glen La. The blaze resulted in about 25 dollars in damage. Firemen from Company 2 responded to the 9:42 a.m. alarm. No structural damage occurred.

John Hackett Glen la Company 2

Swim Pools To Open Close Hour Earlier In August

Municipal pools will start and end operations one hour earlier beginning Friday due to cooler evenings. Sunset Pool hours are noon to 830 pm, while Douglas and Yankee use a 12 to 8 schedule. Lifesaving classes began at Sunset with 54 students under instructors, and Douglas Pool classes start next Monday under James Saunders.

Municipal Swimming Ross Kramer Pools Sunset Pool Douglas and Yankee Kramer Don Hardesty Russell McHenry Sarah O'Neil Tim Draut Douglas Pool Willgin James Saunders

Board To Act On Teacher List Tonight

The Board of Education will hire new teacher personnel and take action on the school building program. Change orders and bids for blacktopping at schools will be reviewed. A. J. Kinney firm representative is expected to outline construction progress. A. E. Minnich and Robert Wearly will attend in Supt. Cromwell’s absence.

Board of Eduction A. J. Kinney A. E. Min‘nich Robert Wearly Howard Cromwell

Ghana Prime Minister Nkrumah to Receive Honorary Degree

Wilberforce University trustees vote to award an honorary doctor of laws to Kwame Nkrumah Ghana prime minister visiting the United States. Keobode Abbede Ethiopia official to receive doctor of letters. Promotion of George H Valentine to university vice president announced.

Wilberforce Ohio Wilberforce University Board For Trustees Ghana Kwame Nkrumah United States Keobode Abbede Ethiopia George H. Valentine University Vice Press

Priest calls for Hungary focus at summit talks

Msgr Bela Varga, head of the Hungarian National Committee in New York, urged that summit discussions address Hungary's plight alongside Middle East issues. He criticized Western governments for abandoning Hungary while acting swiftly on other matters at a news conference in Rome.

Rome Bela Varga Hungary Middle East New York City

Afghans Endorse Oil Search Pact With Soviet Union

The Afghan National Assembly approved an agreement allowing Soviet geologists to search for oil in Afghanistan. Radio Kabul announced the pact yesterday.

Karachi Afghan National Assembly Soviet Union Afghanistan Radio Kabul

DiSalle Campaign Caravan To Visit Northwestern Ohio

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate Michael V. DiSalle leads a two day tour through northwestern Ohio with a series of breakfasts, coffee hours, luncheons, rallies, and dinners in Wauseon Bryan Paulding Ottawa Napoleon Findlay Kenton Bucyrus Mount Gilead Upper Sandusky Marion and Tiffin.

Columbus, Ohio Michael V. DiSalle Ohio Wauseon Fulton County Bryan Williams County Paulding van Wert Ottewa Putnam County Napoleon Henry County Defiance Findlay Kenton Bucyrus Crawford County Mount Gilead Morrow County Upper Sandusky Marion Tiffin Seneca County

Swisher Named Kodak Graphic Reproduction Rep in Chicago

Terence J. Swisher, son of Mr and Mrs Forest B Swisher of Milton Road, has been named graphic reproduction technical representative for Eastman Kodak’s Graphic Reproduction Sales Division. He joined Kodak in May 1957 and will serve the Chicago area.

Terence J. Swisher Forest B. Swisher Milton Road Graphic Reproduction Graphic Reproduction Sales Division Eastman Kodak Swisher Chicago Kodak

No Progress in Logan-Long Strike

A Logan-Long Co. plant spokesman said no progress in the strike by about 140 production workers led by Local 102 United Paper Workers and Paper Makers of America AFL-CIO. No negotiations have been arranged after wage talks failed last week.

Franklin Logan-Long Co United Paper Workers & Paper Makers of America Afl-Cio

Antique car parade in Hamilton showcases 108 vintage vehicles

The fourth annual antique and classic car parade drew 108 entrants in Fairfield and Hamilton, Indiana. Cars ranged from 1901 to 1935 models, with trophies awarded for best classics and restorations. Judges included William Hiatt, Max Zilllox, and Stanley Matthews.

Hamilton Fairfield Antique Automobile Club of Butler County Hamilton Area Kenneth Nea Jacksonburg Maxwell Monroe Lexington Essex Auburn Brush

Ohio Senators Cast Votes On Key Roll Calls

AP reports details of how Ohio senators Lausche and Bricker voted on recent Senate roll calls. Passages include a 72 to 16 vote on extending the reciprocal trade act, a 62 to 25 study resolution on a new international loan agency, and a 67 to 4 vote on a four year wool subsidy extension. Bricker and Lausche split on several measures. House did not have major roll calls.

Washington Ohio Congress Senate Johnson D-Tex Lausme Bricker Lausche Monroney D-Okla

Kuwait Recognizes Iraq Regime Amid Gulf Ties

Kuwait says the new Iraqi government has its support and hopes for peace and progress. Kuwait, lacking diplomatic ties, utilizes Britain for foreign matters, effectively signaling recognition of the new regime.

Kuwait Britain Persian Gulf

Thief Steals Eight-Foot Christ Painting at Camp Reveal

Police say a thief took an eight foot painting of Christ from the chapel at Camp Reveal near Evansville on Sunday. The stolen artwork valued between $500 and $1,000. A neon sign nearby read He watches you every minute.

Evansville Ind Camp

Manchester Road Detour Near Dix to Gage

City plans a detour for two weeks or more as Manchester Road between Dix Road and Gage Drive closes for sewer work. Traffic will reroute via Marshall Road to Central Avenue for westbound travel and eastbound drivers must use downtown arteries to reach points east of Dix. City Manager Charles W. Thompson outlined the alternate routes and expected duration.

Manchester Road Dix Road Gage Drive Charles W. Thompson Marshall Road Marshall Central Dix Central Avenue Manchester Thompson

Latin Blasts Trujillo Jr. in Mexican Waters

Rafael Trujillo Jr. a Dominican playboy cruising in Mexican waters draws comment from another Rafael Trujillo living in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles resident, a 61 year old Mexican citizen and Baja California commerce official, calls the younger Trujillo's actions pitiful and tragic, harmful to inter American relations.

Los Angeles Rafael Trujillo Jr Rafael Trujillo Mexico Baja Calfornia Santa Claus Hollywood Trujillo

Boy Loses Leg In Shark Attack Off Florida Shallows

A shark struck Douglas Lawton aged year old near Longboat Key as he swam with his parents in Sarasota Florida. The shark clamped onto his left thigh forcing his father Richard G. Lawton to pull him free. Surgeons reported the injury serious but not life threatening.

Boy Sarasota, Fla Douglas Lawton Longboat Key Richard G. Lawton Lawton Douglas

Pacific Command roster lists 8 Hawaii based admirals generals

The latest Pacific Command roster shows a record eight admirals and generals based in Hawaii. The present lineup includes Army sixteen generals Navy fourteen admirals Air Force fourteen generals Marines four generals Coast Guard one admiral National Guard one general.

Honolulu U. S. Pacific Command Hawaii Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard Wall National Guard

County Toll Hits 31 After Tragic Child Accident

The death of seven year old Stanley Emory Durrough in Butler County raises the 1958 traffic toll to 31. A Cincinnati man and three Lima residents were injured in related crashes. John Chapple of Hamilton was treated for arm and chest injuries after his car left Ohio 129 and struck a ditch. In Middletown an out of control car injured four people, including Ernest Bonanno and his wife Wanda.

Stanley Emory Durrough Carrtown Butler County Cincinnati Lima John Chapple Monce St Mercy Hospital Hamilton Sheriff's Deputies Middletown Ernest Bonanno Middletown Hospital Paul Hahn Stever Bonanno Wanda

Durrough Boy Hit by Car In Derritown Incident

The Durrough youngster, son of Ludley Dur rough and wife, ran from between two parked cars into Darrell M. Will’s path in Derr itown. Will, 23, Redkey, Ind., struck the boy with his front bumper at about 20 mph and the child was knocked under a parked car, hitting his head. A penny was found in the boy’s hand as deputies investigated.

Ludley Durrough, Jr Main St. Derritown Darrell M. Will Redkey Rt. 1 Ind Will F!icers Wilt Sheriff's Deputies

Dog Walker Involved After Dog Bite Incident

Police respond to a dog bite call near Middletown Hospital at 11 p.m. Robert Bales of 09 Wi coll St. was walking dogs when another dog bit him near his home. Details are unclear due to scattered text.

Robert Bales Wicoll St Middletown Hospital

Reverend Sandy L Johnson to Lead Mt Zion Choir Event

The Rev. Sandy L Johnson of Cincinnati and his choir will perform at Mt Zion Baptist Church Sunday at 3 30 p m Sponsored by the You Women’s Progressive Club and the Young Men’s League The senior usher board of the New Fra Baptist Church will meet at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Tom Crowell’s home 1301 Greve Street replacing the originally planned location at Clarence Hunter’s home

Sandy L. Johnson Cincinnati Mt. Zion Baptist Church You Women's Young Men's League New Fra Baptist Church Tom Crowell Greve Clarence Hunter

Boy Struck by Car Injures 3 Year Old in Dayton

A three year old, William Ramsey, was struck by a southbound car in front of his home on Minnesota Street at 8 p m. He suffered a head bump and was released after examination. The driver was John Nelson of Dayton. Police noted three other recent city traffic accidents with minor damage reported.

William Ramsey Mamie Ramsey Minnesota St John Nelson Dayton Steven Sarigianis Central Ave Duriss Miller West Middletown Rt Central Avenue Clinton Street Joseph Rukewina 18Th Ave William Emmett Trenton Rea S. Verity Parkway Hanover Avenue

Boy Breaks Arm in Fort Ancient Fall

Richard Hurt eight-year-old son of Carl Hurt of 113 Baltimore Road broke both bones in his right forearm Saturday in a fall at Fort Ancient. He received treatment in Middletown Hospital's emergency ward and was released.

Richard Hurt Carl Hurt Baltimore 5 Ft. ‘Ancient Middletown Hospital

Fragmented etching on dental care advice and denture glue

OCR text discusses false teeth embarrassment and daily use concerns. Mentions alkaline powder and denture glue, complaints about taste and stability. No clear names, dates, or places.

Abe Stepine

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Frank Cleveland Hamilton County Fisher Body Diamond Gardner Corp Lockland Dr. Wolter Trcn Ea JOS. R. Baker & Sons, Inc Tanfral Home N. Main Caravan Tours Northern Terence Swisher Eastman Post Yesteryear Ray Perrineewport E. A. Wente Tom Hl Allen West Studebaker Hard Fisher OT. Randall Detroit Electric L. W. McConnaughey Russellville Bellalle Dayton Connersville Iraq Trujillo Jr Little Hawaii Cincy Durrough Colored News All America Sanitone Sanitone BR Were Charles
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