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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1959

Page

2

Fenwick High School honors top graduates and awards

Fenwick High School announced its 1959 commencement with three top scholastic honors going to girls and most scholarships and cash awards awarded to female students. Patricia Anne Ferree earned a perfect conduct record as the school lauded the class and its leaders, with Msgr. Edward Graham urging graduates to see work as a continuation of God’s creation.

Fenwick High School Middlewa High School Patricia Anne Ferree Lawrence Krusling Lawrence Krusling Said, “This Might Sound Like A Put Up Job, For Miss Ferree Jo~n Kelier Edward Graham Msgr. Graham Catholic Telegraph - Régister Archdiocese of Cincinnati College Fenwick Middletown Council of Knights of Columbus J. F. Mulligan American Legion Post Mary, Catherie and Margaret Sullivan DAR History Archbishop Alter Hollow United Welding John Dobrozsi Jr Emrie Dobrozsi

NLRB Orders Union Election At John Ross Store

The National Labor Relations Board ordered a collective bargaining election for John Ross Store employees on June 12. Local 1099 of the Retail Clerks International Union would represent the staff if a majority signs for the union. Union officials say over 30 percent of employees have petitions backing the election, reportedly the first NLRB order in a Middletown retail store.

National Labor Relations Board John Ross Ross Retail Clerks International Union Homer Ames Sidney Rheuban Retail Clerks Union NLRB NLR Middletown

Four Injured In Home And Industrial Accident

Four people with minor injuries were treated and dismissed from Middletown hospital. Leah Cook 3 suffered cuts from broken glass at home. Alice Turner 37 had hand cuts from a knife slipping while cutting chicken. Donald Howard 19 burned hand when a can of gasoline exploded at his home. Paul K Tucker 22 sustained wrist forearm injuries and facial abrasions after a fall from a roof at a Poast town home.

Middletown Leah Cook Robert Cook Diane Franklin Alice Turner Park Dr Donald Howard S. Dixie Hwy

Don Dazey Improves After Emergency Surgery

Don Dazey general manager and vice president of LeSourds ville Lake, underwent emergency surgery at Holmes Hospital in Cincinnati. After weeks of illness a lengthy study led to immediate surgery last Thursday. He is reported to be responding well to treatment and improving.

Don Dazey LeSourdsville Lake Holmes Hospital Cincinnati Dazey the Lake

Train Crash Fatal Claims Warren Five Lives This Year

Nate Segall, 48, of Warren, was killed when his car was struck by an Erie freight train, marking Warren’s fifth traffic fatality of the year.

Warren, Ohio Nate Segall Warren Erie

Postmaster General cites tax reform as top U.S. problem

Oxford Ohio AP Postmaster General Arthur E Summerfield named tax reform inflation and communism as the three most pressing American problems. He told Miami University alumni the economy hinges on lowering taxes and controlling costs while warning unions against wage increases beyond productivity. He urged relief of the tax burden on individuals and business to reduce debt.

Oxford, Ohio Arthur E. Summerfield Summerfield Miami University

Radar Unit Snaps 79 Speeding Drivers Over Two Days

Police using a radar unit stopped 54 drivers yesterday and 25 on Thursday for speeding in Municpal Court. Offenders were clocked at 40 to 50 mph in a 25 mph zone along N Broad Street and on nearby avenues. Lt. James Combs said the unit will remain in the N Broad Street area to curb speeding amid resident safety concerns.

City Rac N. Broad Street Columbia Tytus Avenues 1St Avenue Garfield Street New York Central Railroad Highland Street N Broad Street James Combs

Two City Fires Cause $150 In Damages

Firefighters battled two blazes in a single day with total losses around $150. A 6 17 a m call to 715 Mary Eta St. caused $100 damage from a second floor fire blamed on smoking with Everett Nothern listed as occupant. A 7 10 p m alarm at 1305 Reynolds Ave. caused $50 damage from a gas refrigerator leak.

Mary Eta St Everett Nothern Fred Webb Reynolds Ave Chester Harden Gerard van Oorschot

Youth Hurt In Accident On Rt 17 And 130

Thomas Crawford aged 17 suffered a fractured right cheekbone when the car he rode in, driven by Edward King aged 16, lost control at Rt 17 and Rt 130 and hit an auto driven by Jerry Williams of Indianapolis. Crawford taken to Hamilton Mercy Hospital in fair condition. King cited for driving left of center. Edward Ankrom escaped injury when his car went out of control on Strebee Road near Preble County line.

Thomas Crawford Gardner Rd Hamilton Edward King Old Oxford Rd Rt. 17 Rt. 130 Jerry W. Williams Indianapolis Ind State Patrol Crawford Hamilton Mercy Hospital Sheriff's King Merle Edward Ankrom Twin Valley Trailer Court West Alexandria Strebee Road Preble County Line

Optimist Club Hear School Official On Non-Certified Staff

Robert Wearly, director of business affairs for public schools, led a Q and A on non certificated employees at yesterday noon Optimist Club. Next week's meeting will feature a recognition dinner for area Eagle Scouts.

Robert Wearly Optimist Club

Jailbreaker Returned to Butler County Jail

John R. Wolff, 23, Hamilton, one of three inmates who escaped the Butler County Jail January 13, 1956, has been recaptured and returned for trial. He was arrested in South Carolina on a breaking and entering charge, then brought back by Sheriff Paul A. Pell after release from the Columbia penitentiary. Wolff faces indictments for armed robbery, assault with intent to kill, and escape from confinement. The earlier escape also involved James L. Taylor of Cincinnati and Leonard Hamilton, while Darrell F. Smith of Cincinnati was thwarted during the escape. Taylor and Hamilton were later captured and sentenced to the penitentiary. Smith remained in custody on murder charges.

Hamilton John R. Wolff Butler County Louis Fritz Wolff South Carolina Paul A. Pell Columbia, S. C Pell Fritz Taylor Smith

Two Car Crash Fatal To Girl Two Hurt

In Norwalk Ohio a Plymouth High School girl Gertrude Ryan 17 was killed when her car collided on Ohio 61 near Plymouth with a car driven by Mrs Mary R McKown. A passenger Marilyn Kleer 30 and McKown suffered severe chest injuries and were hospitalized in Willard. Lois Wright 15 another passenger was also injured.

Norwalk Ohio Plymouth Gertrude Ryan Ohio Highway Patrol Miss Ryan Mary R. McKown McKown Marilyn Kleer Municipal Willard Lois Wright

Agreement On Atom Test Ban Believed Possible

Washington and Geneva talks reopen Monday with cautious optimism for a treaty with the Soviet Union. U S and Soviet officials debate detection of underground blasts and inspections while a German foreign ministers meeting continues with mutual denouncements.

Washington Geneva Soviet Union

Two Middletown Residents Cited After City Traffic Accidents

Police cited Ronald Weaver for an assured clear distance violation after his car rear ended Martha Baldwin's auto at Curtis Street and Yankee Road at 1 30 p m totaling 175 dollars in damage. Ronald Wart 27 of West Middletown was cited for a red light violation after his vehicle collided with Martha Wills at Central Avenue and Broad Street causing 20 dollars in damage.

Middletown Area Ronald Weaver 16Th Ave Martha Baldwin Middletown Curtis Street Yankee Road Baldwin Auto Weaver Ronald Wart West Middletown Rt. 2 Martha Wills Thomas Rd Central Avenue Broad Street

Accidents In Other City Yesterday Involve Several Vehicles

A truck owned by Ernest Wilson and a car driven by Allen Bolling collided at Verity Parkway and Gordon Alley around noon causing $150 damage. A second crash at S Verity Parkway and 14th Avenue near 9:15 a.m. involved Paul Pergram and Arlie McCracken with $40 damage. A parked car owned by Arabell Leap and a hit and run vehicle caused $25 damage at Moore Street and Wayne Avenue. A parked auto on Balti more Street and a hit skip car in the 400 block caused $50 damage.

Ernest Wilson Maple Street Allen Bolling West Middletown Moore Street Wayne Avenue I. A. Casper Euclid St Baltimore Street

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