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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1955

Page

2

Three Brothers Charged in Street Fight with Officer

Patrolman Clarence Bailey was beaten at Central Avenue and Clinton Street while arresting Marvin White after a car chase. White was wounded by Bailey in the scuffle and is in fair condition. two brothers Everett and William White are jailed for investigation. officers report Bailey remained in satisfactory condition but could not sign warrants.

Clarence Bailey Grand Ave Central Avenue Clinton Street Bailey Middletown Hospital Marvin White Michael Road West Middletown Joseph Blackmore White Everett F William Germantown Everett White Roger Bridger Miamisburg Bridger Joseph Albert Ralph [Rimble

May breaks city building permit high with 105 permits

May saw the city issue 105 building permits totaling 3 187 588 dollars the highest May figure on record and more than double February's previous peak. Through five months the value rose to 5 018 022 dollars and an anticipated June total could surpass a million. Major permits included Armeto Steel Corp projects at East Works with several expansions and new facilities.

Armeto Steel Corp East Works Ludewig

City Likely to Abandon Harlan Park Plans Tonight

City Commission expected to adopt an emergency resolution to drop efforts to condemn property for Harlan Park. Middletown Park Board asked to postpone the project. Also on the agenda are second readings on gas and electric rate ordinances with no hike, plus a $94,989 bond issue for park improvements. A letter from Miller-Thompson Construction Co concerns bid errors for the Oxford State Road sewage plant. bids are still under study.

Harlan Park Middletown Park Board Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Miller-Thompson Construction Co Detroit Mich Oxford State Road Howard Kramer

Middletown Police Officers Named in $10,000 Damage Suit

Roy J. Cornwell sues Patrolman Donald Murphy Eugene Wolgamot and Police Chief Joseph Blackmore in Common Pleas Court alleging unlawful entry on April 2 and assault. Cornwell seeks damages for loss of income medical bills and a facial scar. Charges were dismissed after a prior jury verdict and attorney agreement.

Middletown Common Pleas Court Roy J. Cornwell Baltimore St Donald Murphy Finley St Eugene Wolgamot Shafer Cornwell

State Considers Sewer Easement Across Armory Property

The Ohio legislature may grant an easement to construct part of a new intercept sewer across the Ohio National Guard Armory property. Senate Sponsor Ed Dell and officials Tilmon Ellison and C A Boeke will attend a Columbus hearing at 8 p.m. to consider the proposal.

Ohio National Guard Armory Howard Kramer Tovy Ohio Ed Dell Tilmon Ellison C. A. Boeke Public Services Columbus

Five Men Bound To Grand Jury In Butler County Court

Five men were bound to the Butler County Grand Jury in Municipal Court on burglary tool charges. one man faced assault with intent to rape. Four defendants pled not guilty to burglary tools as officers found a hammer, pliers, a flashlight, a screwdriver, a sledge hammer, and a steel bar in a car near the Carter Beverage plant.

Butler County Grand Jury Fred T. Wallen Front St Clyde N. Huffman Ross Ave Hamilton Denver Abner Hamilton Rt Paul Hoskins S. 8Th St J. A. Casper Paul Judd Coy Hail Carter Beverage Co Germantown Road Dayton

Drivers Pay $100 For Charges In Franklin Court

Franklin special report notes drivers paid a total of $100 in Municipal Court for traffic violations. Clarence Jackson of Franklin was fined $15 plus costs for insufficient rights and $10 plus costs for a muffler issue. Several defendants forfeited bonds for varying offenses including speeding and reckless operation. Two intoxication cases were also heard.

Caudil Sycamore St Clyde E. Morgerson Excello Prince Jackson Lincoln St J. B. Horn Ilinois Avenue Thomas Green Baltimore St Odies Marshall N. Main St James Miller Rockdale Rd Hamilton Dave Cornele Woodlawn Ed Kleczinski Grang Ave Franklin Clarence Jackson Benjamin Egelston Charles E. Douglas Inkster Mich Lester Kell Detroit Leroy Lakes John Dalton

Trio Confesses Kettering Theft to Police Here

Three brothers held for an attempted burglary were released to Kettering police after confessing multiple burglaries nearby. James McIntosh, 26, of New Haven Indiana, and Walker McIntosh, 23, of Dayton, were arrested at Blue Bonnet Drive-In Oxford Street, where a revolver was found. A 11-year-old suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended barefoot along Oxford State Road near Omaha Street.

Stanley Cain Baltimore St Cain Middletown 7Th Ave Kettering Frank South James Greenfield James McIntosh New Haven Ind Walker McIntosh Lorain Ave Dayton Taylor Weaver Blue Bonnet Drive Oxford State Road Osford State Road Omaha Street

Child Struck By Car Injuries Minor In Middletown Incidents

A Middletown girl suffered elbow abrasion and knee puncture after being struck by Billie Page's car at Jefferson Avenue. Page was cited for changing lanes after a two car crash at Central and Charles. A third collision near Verity Parkway involved Ralph Burton's distraction causing rear end damage to parked cars.

Middletown Harriet Bruffey Harry Bruffey Mary Etta St Jefferson Avenue Page John Kindred Superior Ave Central Avenue Charles Street Bradie H Williams Crawford St Kindred Ralph Burton 10Th Ave Verity Parkway Hanover Avenue

Warren County Man Escapes Reformatory

A Warren countian serving 1 25 year sentence for unarmed robbery and auto theft was one of three Mansfield Reformatory trusties who escaped yesterday. The trio fled in a maintenance worker’s truck and abandoned it near Mifflin Lake five miles from the institution. Also escaping were David Lee Moore of Indianapolis and Oscar Wood of Cincinnati, serving 1 20 and 1 15 year terms respectively.

Warren Countian Mansfield Reformatory William Robert Glaff Coraddale Mifflin Lake Reformatory George J. Allarding David Lee Moore Indianapolis Ind Oscar Wood Cincinnati

Elmer Melampy Installed as Sertoma Club President

J Elmer Melampy of Melampy Appliance Co was installed as president of the Sertoma Club after five years of service in the organization He will lead a one year term with Tom Brown as first vice president C A Boeke as second vice president Dan Kruger as third vice president Glenn Greenham as secretary Robert Hauseman as treasurer and William Weith as sergeant at arms Also named to the board of directors are Carl Jay past president Glenn Greenham Robert Hauseman Jim Merrick Wilbur McIntosh Carl Rossfeld and Dave Armbruster past lieutenant governor led installation

J. Elmer Melampy Melampy Appliance Co Sertoma Club Melampy Tom Brown C. A. Boeke Dan Kruger Glenn Greenham Robert Hauselman William Weith Carl Jay Robert Hauseman Jim Merrick Wilbur McIntosh Carl Rossfeld Dave Armbruster

Franklin Driver Arrested After Truck Loses Tire

Franklin police report David C. Davis of Lockland was arrested for operating an unsafe vehicle after his truck shed a right rear tire on Main Street near River Street. The tire struck Glenn Wittle and John A. Kemper, causing damage to two cars. Davis was released on a $50 bond.

Franklin David C. Davis Byrd St Lockland Davis Glenn Wittle Woodlawn Street John A. Kemper Drakewood St Cincinnati Main Street River Street

YMCA to Offer Archery Classes Next June

Archery classes will be offered for six Thursdays from 7 to 8 30 p m at the YMCA starting June 9. The registration fee is 4 for non members and 3 for members. Contact the YMCA program office at 26394 for details.

YMCA America

Millett Urges Graduates To Use Education For Service

Miami University president John D. Millett addressed 112 Lemon-Monroe High School graduates urging a creative hand courageous heart and cool head. He used local success stories including Armco’s steel process developer John Tytus and medical x ray innovator to illustrate the qualities and stressed service as the key to satisfaction.

John D. Millett Miami University Oxford Lemon-Monroe High School Ohio Millett John Tytus Armco William Holmes McGuffy McGuffty

Youngster Improves After Skull Operation

Darryl Wesco, 11, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wesco of 2710 Goldman Ave, Cincinnati, is reported improved today at Good Samaritan Hospital after yesterday’s skull fracture surgery from a bicycle fall on The Alameda. Surgeons are optimistic though his condition remains critical.

Darryl Wesco Charles Wesco Goldman Ave Cincinnati Good Samaritan Hospital Alameda

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