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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1961

Page

9

Middletown Chamber Plans Expanded Area Development

The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce announces an expanded program to lead regional development. Edward Cohn chairs the area development committee, with M. C. Patton directing steps including annexing industrial areas, attracting and aiding firms, surveying industry needs, promoting Middletown to businesses, and targeting sites, labor, transportation, and utilities.

Edward Cohn Middletown Area Chamber M. C. Patton Middletown Patton George F. Baier Sam Tutt Vic Williamson Dohn Cohn

Taunton Youth Confesses Killing 11-Year-Old Newsboy

In Raynham Massachusetts a 16-year-old Taunton youth was booked on a murder charge for killing 11-year-old James Maurice, foster son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Bemis of East Taunton. Police say an argument led to the fatal rock strike.

Raynham Mass Dist. Atty Edmund Dinis Richard Williams Taunton Russell Reid Williams James Maurice Gilbert P. Bemis East Taunton Reid

May Good Month For Car Dealers In Butler County

Butler County auto dealers report May sales tied with March as the highest month this year. Total new models sold were 547, same as March, with Chevrolet leading at 109 and Ford at 84. Trucks accounted for 45 units, and overall five month total stood at 2,182, about 1,000 less than the same period last year.

Joseph T. Kiep Butler County Chevrolet Ford Oldsmobile Pontiac Buick Tempests Plymouth Rambler Volkswagen Comet Mercury Cadillac Valiant Dodge Studebaker Austin Healey Lincoln Chrysler Renault Metropolitan Peugeot Imperial

Police Briefs From City Streets Reveal Damaged Vehicle and Break-in

Police answered a call at 2301 Sherman Ave where a tree limb fell on a car owned by Lewis Slatton. Thieves entered the Municipal Service Building through an unlocked door early today and stole change from a cigarette machine. An attempt was made to break into the coffee machine there.

Sherman Ave Talen Lewis Slatton Municipal Service

Officers arrest War ren Murray on non-support warrant

War ren Murray, 38, of 301 Moore 5t., was arrested at that address on a non-support warrant issued by Warren County.

Warren Murray Moore Warren County

Thefts Reported Across Town And Local Vandalism

Police logged thefts including a 1954 car with license 68ME from Richard Schramm at 106 N Highview Rd a hi fi set a typewriter luggage and insurance policies from Josephine Bradley 2103 Bryant St and a purse with 70 dollars keys and papers from Mrs Glenna Grimmett 2200 Central Ave Vandals damaged the rear window and antenna of vehicles and a service station at Wilbraham Road Winona Drive and Woodlawn Ave A woman in Middletown reported a boy exposed himself during clothes drying in her back yard and rode away on a bicycle police could not locate the youth.

Richard Schramm N. Highview Road Josephine Bradley Bryant St Glenna Grimmett Central Ave Bob Lewellyn Madison Road Wilbraham Road Winona Drive Kinnamon & Shyers Woodlawn Ave Middletown

Armco launches seat belt drive for company fleet

Armco Steel Corp begins equipping all company owned or leased vehicles with front seat belts. J S Chapman says the program covers divisions and subsidiaries, affecting over 2000 vehicles. R E Moore ties the move to a regional seat belt campaign by Middletown, Hamilton, Dayton and Cincinnati councils.

Armco Steel Corp J. S. Chapman Chapman Armco R. E. Moore Middletown Hamilton Dayton Cincinnati Moore

Daytonian Renamed To EUB Post Daytonian Renamed To EUB Post

Dr William K Messmer was unanimously chosen for a fourth four year term as superintendent of the Ohio Miami Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The Dayton leader spoke at Camp Miami and noted plans for a new church site east of Middletown on Shaker Road near Ohio 122. Pastoral assignments will be read tomorrow night to close the annual meeting.

Germantown William K. Messmer Ohio Miami Evangelical United Brethren Church Dayton Camp Miami Messmer Ohio Council of Churches Ohio Middletown Shaker Road Ohio 122

Ohio State official to speak at Butler County alumni meet

John T. Mount a member of the OSU president's cabinet will address the Butler County alumni gathering at Brown's Run Country Club on June 15. Mount is noted as a Middletown native.

John T. Mount Ohio State University Butler County Brown's Run Country Club Mount Middletown

Plan OK'd For Boro Pupils Summer Studies

Springboro approves a tuition free summer program for students who failed promotion. Clearcreek board to pay $20 tuition. transportation provided to Franklin. Registration June 12. sessions split between Anthony Wayne and Hampton Bennett schools with specific grade groupings.

Boro Springboro Franklin Raymond Perez Clear Creek Board of Education Clearcreek Board Perez Clearcreek Anthony Wayne School Hampton Bennett School

Eisenhower Attends Ball Game With D-Day Commanders

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, marking the seventeenth anniversary of D-Day, attended a ball game in Washington with 14 World War II commanders who served under him. The group dined at the ballpark and watched Cleveland beat the Senators 14 to 3, hosted by E. R. Quezada, former 9th Tactical Air Command leader.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Ball Park Cleveland Senators E. R. Quesada 9Th Tactical Air Command

Crash Ends Chase Of Hit Skipper

A Middleton man fleeing a hit and run caused a four car crash four blocks from the first scene. Landon Webb, 51, of 15 Garfield St was not injured. Webb chased the fleeing westbound vehicle after his car suffered 25 dollars in damage. He then crashed at Tytus Avenue and Catalpa Drive, damaging a parked truck and his car totaling 575 dollars. Eamon Neathery, 40, was treated for shock after a two car crash at Goldman Avenue and Park Drive. Ronald Stewart, 18, faces an assured clear distance violation after colliding with Neathery. Sharon Manning, 5, was struck by an unknown car while crossing near 914 Catalpa Drive and sustained a minor leg injury.

Landon Webb Garfield St Tytus Avenue Nelbar Street Webb Catalpa Drive Mary Parks Riverview Drive Eamon Neathery Middletown

West Ready For A War If Attacked West

Deputy Defense Secretary Roswell Gilpatric stated that if Western European forces faced overwhelming attack by Communist armies atomic weapons would be used. He affirmed the long standing NATO and Eisenhower administration position and said nuclear weapons would retain a role with more flexible deployment in future wars. He questioned the feasibility of a truly limited nuclear conflict.

Washington Roswell Gilpatric Europe Lauris Norstad NATO Eisenhower Gilpatric

Advisory committees back Garfield Area public housing plan

Two city advisory groups endorsed a 250 unit public housing project for Garfield Area. The resolution calls for 100 units for elderly residents and 150 for low income families and urges fast action to secure architecture and federal funding. City plans include property acquisition in August or September with demolition next spring while 1961 street resurfacing bids are set for July 3.

Garfield Area Hamilton Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing Authority Chicago Charles W. Thompson Thompson Lover Town Nec

Hunter in Frying Pan Over Frogs

Joseph Hunter of Dayton was cited for out of season frog catching at Spring Valley Lake. Conservation officer Vern Bare processed the case, with Hunter posting 100 dollars bond plus 50 dollars per frog or 25 dollars per leg. Hunter claimed ignorance of a season. Fine range for out of season catching is 15 to 200 dollars.

Lebanon Spring Valley Lake Joseph Hunter Dayton Vern Bare Hunter Warren County Sheriff's Office Bare

Deadline On Taxes Nearly Here

The deadline for first half 1961 personal property taxes is Saturday with a $1 daily penalty after. Treasurer John W. Wendel notes due is the March-declared first half of 1960 tax. Filing deadlines for individuals firms and corporations were April 3. Second half bills will be mailed in October. payments may be made in Middletown or by mail to Hamilton.

John W. Wendel Ohio Middletown Hamilton

Basin F storm water plan eyed for North Middle town

Officials consider adopting Basin F to create a storm water retention area in North Middle town. A following ordinance will determine proceeding with bids to be let next week. Residents will be notified as the project unfolds. Ordnances on fence and private pool installations were to be read third and final time.

Essity Middletown Thompson

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