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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1957

Page

2

Cincinnati Girl Dies After Warren County Crash

A two car collision at Route 122 and 741 in Red Lion left Marilyn Albrecht, 19, of Cincinnati dead at Middletown Hospital after eight hours of injuries. Robert Edington, 21, Wyoming, survived with scalp cuts and possible back and knee injuries. Coley Stewart and Eugene Scott were treated for facial cuts and other injuries. Route 122 and 741 intersection seen as possible stop sign violation. both cars were totaled. Funeral arrangements were set with John Hodapp Funeral Home Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Middletown Marilyn Albrecht Newberry St Warren County Miss Albrecht Red Lion Robert Edington Darrell Avé Wyoming Coley Stewart 18Th Ave Eugene Scott New Street Lebanon State Patrol Edington Scott Auto John Hodapp Eaton and McCoy - Leffler

Registrations Open for Salvation Army Kiddies Day Picnic

Walter McCoy of McCoy Lefflers Funeral Home announced registrations begin June 13 at the Salvation Army Citadel for the 17th annual Kiddies Day Picnic on June 20 at LeSourdsville Lake. Local outpost registrations run through Miltonville and Rolling Mill Park centers with chaperoned rides, refreshments, and a special morning train for 400 plus children.

Salvation Army F. Mulligan First National Bank Tom C. Venable The Civic Association McCoy Mulligan LeSourdsville Lake

Highway Chief Pushes Early Start for Cincinnati Ne aut Freeway

Ohio highway chief Charles M. Noble pressed an early start for the Cincinnati Nea ut Freeway, design Ohio 1, with a June 26 public hearing in Ashland to review Richland Ashland Wayne and Medina county routes. A June 14 Delaware hearing will consider Franklin Delaware and Morrow routes. The 100 mile toll free section from Columbus Outerbelt to Ohio 18 east of Medina is projected at one million dollars per mile. W R Hauserman of Ashland will conduct both hearings and maps will be on display. Interchanges proposed include Ohio 97 3 30 60 76 relocated 224 and 18.

Neaut Ohio 1 Ashland Richland Wayne Medina Franklin Delaware Morrow Columbus Ohio 18 W. R. Hauserman Department Division 3 Morrow County Noble Ohio

Denver Taulbee Elected Councilor In Jr OUAM

Denver Taulbee was elected councilor of Alpha Council 326 Jr OUAM at a weekly meeting. Hubert Robinson will be vice councilor with Walter Fasterling Ray Sommers Doyal Wells Richard Van Gorder Jesse McIntosh and Kelly Cornett as officers. The group plans Flag Day observance in Middletown and next Thursday’s meeting is cancelled so members may attend the Valley Star Council in Elwood Ohio where degrees will be conferred.

Denver Taulbee Alpha Council 326 Jr. Ouam Hubert Robinson Walter Fasterling Ray Sommers Doyal Wells Richard van Gorder Jesse McIntosh Kelly Cornett Middletown Valley Star Council Elwood Ohio

Former Jap Prisoner To Speak Here At Parkway Church

Evangelist J Willis Hale will lead services Sunday at 10 50 a m and 7 30 p m at Parkway Church of Christ. The program includes Manila Bible Seminary and Philippine Mission Churches of Christ work. Hale couple were interned at Santo Tomas and Los Banos during World War II and released in 1945.

J. Willis Hale Parkway Church of Christ Manila Bible Seminary Philippine Mission Churches of Christ Hale Manila Santo Tomas Los Banos America Hales

Underwriters Quality Awards Presented by Middletown Group

The Middletown Association of Life Underwriters honored nine members at a dinner for quality in life insurance including persistency, performance, stability and overall quality. E Calhoun Grier earned the 12th award. Richard W. Rossman the 8th. Kent M. Little 7th. Clifford A Gebhart 6th. Richard F. Nuner ard. David P. Popplewell 2nd. first timers were James C. Harris Russel J. Pressler and Grover A Sebastian. A film on business life insurance closed the program. Edward W Jones presented the gavel to incoming president John R. Hackett.

National Assn. of Life Underwriters Middletown Assn. of Life Underwriters E. Calhoun Grier Richard W. Rossman Kent M. Little Clifford A Gebhart Richard F. Nunerg Ard David P. Popplewell James C. Harris Russel J. Pressler Grover A. Sebastian Little Edward W Jones Association John R. Hackett

Armco Engineers Dinner at LeSourdsville Lake

One hundred Middletown Armco Engineers are scheduled to attend a family chicken dinner this evening at LeSourdsville Lake. Henry Kruse, chairman, said park attractions will also be enjoyed during the event.

Middletown Armco Engineers LeSourdsville Lake Henry Kruse

Beating Ends Drag Race Offer Involving Camden Youth

A 17 year old Camden youth was beaten and robbed after a drag race invitation on the Hamilton Trenton Road. Four Hamilton youths aged 18 to 21 were held on delinquency charges. Marvin Henson of Camden was treated and released from Mercy Hospital.

Camden Hamilton Hamilton-Trenton Clarence Blevins Richard Metcafe Sheriff Soffice Marvin Henson Camden Rt. 3 Henson Mercy Hospital 3Rd High Streets James L. Ivey Sanford Irvin Squire Hollingsworth Gary Baker

Trapped Driver Freed By Hacksaws After Train Crash

Mrs. Clara Arrit, 54, of Kalamazoo, was freed from a wrecked car at a spur crossing on Black Street after a Baltimore & Ohio train derailed cars pushed onto the street. She suffered several injuries and was listed in fair condition at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. Engineer Harry Edgecomb, 59, was aboard the train. Arrit was alone in the car.

Black Street Bridge Harry Edgecomb Morgan-Ross Rd Arrit

Paramount Hellcats and Abandon Ship Showings

At Paramount theater Friday and Saturday schedules list Hellcats of Navy Abandon Ship and Boys Town Man From Del Rio showings with varied times. Specific screenings include Hellcats of Navy at 6:40 and 9:55 p.m. on Friday and at 3:15 6:30 9:50 p.m. on Saturday, Abandon Ship at 8 p.m. Friday and 1:30 4:45 8:05 p.m. Saturday, Boys Town at 6:15 9:40 p.m. Friday and 2:50 6:20 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and Man From Del Rio at 8 p.m. Friday and 1:15 4:40 8:10 p.m. Saturday.

Hellcats Navy Boys Town del Rio de Rio” J

Superintendent backs merger of two schools

Hamilton special report notes Butler endorses consolidation approved by the county board. C H Williams says the Morgan Ross district merger aims to secure a stronger program for children. Ross High School provides expanded subject options and the district could lower taxes next year without extra levies if needed. Williams asserts the new district will act in the best educational interests.

Hamilton Butler C. H. Williams Ross and Morgan I. C. Leibrook Morgan Williams Ross High School North Central Association of Secondary Schools Ross Morgan- Ross

Four Charged With Aiding Army Deserter

FBI agents arrested three Franklin residents and one Mason resident on charges of aiding and harboring army deserter Ossie D. Rowland. Benjamin Rowland Mary Elrod King O Rae Rowland and James Rowland face up to three years in prison and a 2000 dollar fine each. Special agent E D Magon said the case is among the first in years.

Franklin Mason FBI Benjamin Rowland Mary Elrod King O'Rae Rowland James Rowland Ossie D. Rowland Ossie Rowland E. D. Magon Cincinnati

Sorg Papers declares dividends after stock split

In a quarterly meeting the Sorg Paper Co directors declare a cash dividend of 1.38 a share on the 5 percent cumulated preferred stock payable July 1 to shareholders of record June 15, 1957. They also declare 0.15 a share on the new five dollar par value common stock payable June 25 to holders of record June 14. A prior quarterly common dividend was 0.25 a share on the old 10 dollar par value stock before the March 25, 1957 two for one stock split.

Sorg Paper Co

Motorists Warned To Obey Lane Direction Arrows

Middletown police will station a traffic patrolman during peak hours at channelized intersections to cite drivers who ignore lane arrows. Lt. James Combs notes violations at Germantown Road and Verity Parkway and Titus Avenue and Nelbar Street have caused accidents and violators will be cited into Municipal Court.

Middletown James Combs Traffic Bureau Lt. Combs Germantown Road Verity Parkway Tytus Avenue Nelbar Street Combs

Middletown Social Workers Elect Officers

Louis A. Rossi chief probation officer for the city municipal court was chosen president of the Middletown Social Workers at the annual picnic meeting hosted by Homer Weikel in West Middletown. P. F. Johnson of the Middletown Employment Office was named vice president and Robert McConaughy city health commissioner secretary. Rossi succeeds Robert Truck as president.

Middletown Louis A. Rossi Homer Weikel West Middletown P. F. Johnson Robert McConaughy Rossi Robert Truck Jefferson School Laura ‘Crist William ‘Ramsey Margarete Bailey McConaughy

Rainbow Inn Receives 3.2 Beer Permit from Ohio Liquor Control

William H. Perrin proprietor of the Rainbow Inn at 1301 Garfield St. was issued a new 3.2 beer permit for on premises and carry-out sale. Another permit was reported issued to Clermont Sportsmen Inc Batavia.

William H. Perrin Rainbow Inn Garfield St Ohio Department of Liquor Control Clermont Sportsmen, Inc Batavia

Three hurt in Germantown Road two car crash

A nighttime two car collision on Germantown Road injured three people, none seriously. Victims treated at Middletown Hospital include Jesse Roberts, Gladys Barnes, and Deborah Priest. Alton Cope was cited for fault and other minor crashes were reported with multiple names and damages.

Germantown Road Middletown Hospital Jesse Roberts Lafayette Ave Gladys Barnes Canal Rd Hamilton

Detention Facility Report Due for Hamilton Area

Special report notes progress on the new juvenile detention facility and the Domestic Relations Court remodeling. Judge David Black says the Citizens Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m. to review the reports. County earmarks 100000 for the juvenile facility. bids to follow once the site is set. Remodeling bids already taken for the courthouse east wing have been held up by commissioners after a Public Administration Service survey.

Hamilton Domestic Relations Court David Black Citizens Advisory Committee Butter County Public Administration Service

Camden Driver Escapes Injury in Night Crash

Don Christian 19 of Camden Rt. 2 lost control on U S 127 three miles north of Collinsville at 12 10 a m. His northbound car left the highway, damaged 36 feet of picket fence and overturned. Cpl. Richard Metcalfe investigated. Christian escaped injury.

Lady Luck Don Christian Camden Rt. 2 U. S. 127 Collinsville Richard Metcalfe Sheriff's Office Christian

Charcoal in colonial times produced by earth cover on burning logs

The practice involved spreading earth over smoldering logs to restrict air flow, creating charcoal. This method reflects early fuel processing techniques and resource conservation in colonial economies.

New Hope Baptist Church Street Fair Planned

The New Hope Baptist Church will sponsor a Street Fair on June 14 15 from 2 to 10 p.m. Church auxiliaries will sell sewing handiwork ceramics and hardware items. Children will enjoy a narrow gauge railroad Shetland ponies and a fish pond. Sandwiches and drinks available. Mrs Lucille Lidge is general chairman William Gregory handles publicity.

New Hope Baptist Church Lucille Lidge William Gregory

Middletonian Appointed Director of Carver Center in Kokomo

Clinton and Churchman of 826 Ave and a 1957 Central State College graduate from Wilberforce has been notified of his appointment as director for the Carver Center in Kokomo Indiana. Churchman, a Hamilton native and Middletown resident, completed social welfare studies on June 9.

Clinton & Churchman Ath Ave Central State College Wilberforce Carver Center Kokomo Ind Churchman Joel B. Tinder Community Board of Directors Hamilton Middletown

Despondent Middletown Woman Takes Overdose Pills

A 30 year old mother of five was treated at Middletown Hospital after taking an overdose of sleeping pills in the early morning. Police said she was despondent over domestic troubles and she was not expected to be admitted.

Chhildren Middletown Hospital

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