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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1960
Page
2
15 year old Charles Riley of Loveland Park died at the Glenn Ellen pool in Foster, possibly from choking after a meal. An autopsy was ordered to determine the cause. Lifeguards revived no one. the body was taken to Tufts Funeral Home as Sheriff Satterthwaite investigated.
A Middleton man was cited for careless driving after a minor hit and run on Yankee Road. The crash damaged two parked cars $50 total. a license plate led officers to the driver, Chelcie Strait, 225 Wildwood Rd. Another youth, Michael Smithson, 17, faced juvenile authorities after a two car collision on Main Street. Multiple minor city crashes reported with various names and modest damages.
Richard Brown suffers a leg cut requiring ten stitches after a city truck hits his garage in an alley behind his Prospect Avenue home. The driver James Kidd faces Municipal Court on no operator license charges. Brown’s wife reportedly cut him. Brown treated at Middletown Hospital and released.
Cadet Charles P. Otstott of Dallas Texas graduates first in his class at the U S Military Academy in West Point N Y next Wednesday He is No 1 academically and militarily a distinction achieved by only eight graduates since 1871 Of the eight four rose to general officer including General of the Army Douglas MacArthur Otstott will receive a second lieutenant commission in the infantry and a bachelor of science degree at the graduation ceremony
Officials report more than 100 dead pigeons found in the City Hall courtyard after poisoning. Raymond J. Maverman, deputy commissioner of public property, says an investigation is ordered into the incident and the roosting problem.
Dr. Vance F. Cribbs of Middletown was reelected for his 11th year as chairman of the Otterbein College board of trustees in Westerville Ohio. The trustees also approved a five million dollar expansion program for the college.
Fire of unknown origin swept through a tobacco barn on the Dayton Oxford Road between Franklin and Chautauqua. Loss estimated at 1200 dollars with only a few bales of hay inside. Firemen protected nearby buildings as the 30 by 90 foot barn collapsed at 11:35 AM. Neighboring farm occupants Clyde Boggs and Mathew Hermett are listed as the owners.
An Indiana man and three Georgia family members were taken to McCullough Hyde Hospital Oxford after a head on collision on U S 27 one mile north of Oxford. Walter B Williams 60 Connersville Ind admitted in fair condition with severe head cuts possible skull fracture chest injury and rib fractures. John C Gardner 23 Macon Ga dismissed after treatment for elbow cuts and leg abrasions. Diana Gardner 21 admitted with leg fractures. Jeffrey Gardner 20 months admitted with brain concussion. State patrolmen cited Gardner for passing at crest of hill during overtaking maneuvers. The 6 45 p m crash demolished both cars.
Dr. Albert Sabin argued that the state law could be fulfilled by his live virus polio vaccine rather than three Salk shots. Ohio Health Director Dr. Ralph Dwork maintained the Sabin vaccine is not acceptable under current law amid licensing questions. Sabin noted the vaccine has not been licensed due to lack of sufficient testing and data, while local health authorities inoculated about 160000 children with early doses in Cincinnati.
James Jordan Jr. son of Mr and Mrs James Jordan 808 unknown Ave Cincinnati received his Masters Degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati last Wednesday.
Miami Valley Chautauqua Amateur and Variety Show holds auditions 2 to 4 p.m. next Saturday and Sunday at the Community Center Building. Fifteen acts advance to final eliminations with prizes of 25, 15, and 10 dollars. Eliminations begin at 8 p.m. June 17 and June 24, judges include Gee Mitchell, Charlie Reeder, and Viczie Jo Boyer. Participants must be over 13. bring costumes and music if needed. An accompanist is available.
Philadelphia transit firm agrees to bury a new power station four feet deeper to keep Cobbs Creek waterfall visible from Millbourne. Borough President Lillian H Mustard and residents lobbied to avoid blocking the view across PTC tracks. Building permit granted on the condition of the deeper construction.
The Villa family in Mexico City campaigns to erect a monument to Pancho Villa, killed in 1923 after an armed attack on Columbus New Mexico. The New Mexico Legislature previously rejected a Columbus monument proposal.
Funeral services for Tom Demetrion, operator of the Kory Korner Restaurant, will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at St. Constantine and Eleni Greek Orthodox Church. He died of a heart attack Saturday. Visitation is Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Contributions to the church preferred.
A 5 year old Middletown area boy was found inside McGee & Sons Super Market Manchester Road and Vannest Avenue yesterday after entering by smashing a window. He took several dollars from the cash register and was returned to store officials before being turned over to his parents for juvenile detention. A separate report notes a theft at 213 Harrison St where $40 and meat were stolen yesterday afternoon.
Joseph Romano a 35 year resident gambler in Youngstown survived a shotgun ambush after a 16 punctured places and a torn liver. He underwent three hours of surgery and remained conscious en route to St. Elizabeth Hospital. Police identified two suspects Leo Moceri and Ernest Fusco as persons of interest. The case ties to a broader Mahoning County gambling racketeering conflict marked by Naples killing and bombings.
A Chinese relief association reports 420 refugees from Communist China registered in May in Macao, a figure likely only one third of the total. Many escapees avoid registration to escape Communist reprisals.
In Los Angeles three princesses Margrethe of Denmark Astrid of Norway and Margaretha of Sweden and Prince Axel of Denmark arrived after Scandinavian Airlines inaugural DCS jet service from Copenhagen. The flight left Copenhagen 16 hours earlier with a stop in Montreal. Royalty were greeted by girls in native Scandinavian costumes.
Scientists led by Dr. Angel Silva report Mexico City has almost twice the dust and smog of New York City. The study urges relocating industry out of the city and surrounding suburbs to reduce pollution.
A survey reports over 300,000 classified ads published last year in U.S. newspapers. Ninety percent of home seekers read want ads, and 87 percent check classified pages daily.
The infant daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Slezak Jr. died at Middletown Hospital after premature birth. Survived by parents and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Slezak Sr. Graveside services at Calvary Cemetery Monday, withamm Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Police yesterday arrested Earl King 19 Lind St at 99 Central Ave to be held for his parole officer. Theft reports list a flashlight and fire extinguisher from John Alfien 800 Stanley St four derby wheels from A E Schrock 902 Crawford St a bicycle from Richard Freeman 1710 Philadelphia Ave an Optic derby racer wheel and tools from Edward Rose 1609 Smith Ave Authorities arrested Bob Wesley Jackson 27 1515 Flemming Rd on a Texas child abandonment warrant Judy Guncke 13 413 Auburn St has been missing since Friday at 6 p m
Police found 15 stage windows broken by rocks during a complaint check at Taft School. The incident highlights property damage at the campus and ongoing security concerns.
Chicago AP reports a 15 month wage dispute involving 17 000 members of the Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen and the railroads was resolved Saturday. The settlement adopts the 4 percent boost formula from the engineers arbitration award.
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