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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1956

Page

2

Three Residents Hurt In City Accidents

A Middletown area woman, Lorraine Wells, 33, was injured in a $400 collision at Manchester Avenue and N Clinton Street at 8 50 am. She suffered a cut lip and chest injuries and was treated at Middletown Hospital. Do Dores Holtz, 410 Nelson Rd, was driving another car involved. both cars sustained about $200 damage. A 11 year old girl, Mary Darlene Wolfe of 515 Yankee Rd, was checked after an incident at 1st Avenue and Baltimore Street. she appeared uninjured. Paul F E Russell, 24, Howe Road, sustained a back injury when his car hit a parked roller. damage about $500. Emanuel Howard, 20, 2018 Hill Ave, was cited for failure to yield after a collision with Corbin Pieratt, 45, at Queen Ave and Wilson Street. total damage about $500. Paul Sapp, 18, Excello Trailer Court, turned onto S Verity Parkway and struck a northbound auto driven by Albert Canter, 36, with about $425 damage.

Middletown Area Manchester Avenue N. Clinton Street Middletown Hospital Lorraine Wells West Middletown Rt. 2 Do‘Dores Holtz Nelson Ra Holtz Riggs Ambulance Mary Darlene Wolfe Yankee Rd 1St Avenue Baltimore Street Mary Neal 5Th Ave Paul FE. Russell Howe Road Shelly Blacktopping Co Hamilton Moore Street Russell Schramm Corbin Pieratt Hill Ave Queen Avenue Wilson Street Paul Sapp Excello Trailer Court Girard Avenue S. Verity Parkway Albert Canter Scott St

Daycamp Session Opens With 100 Attendees

More than a hundred youngsters attended the season's first daycamp sessions at Stonybrook and Middlemoor. Miss Margaret Bailey directs Stonybrook activities while Mrs. James Morningstar runs Middlemoor. Buses depart starting at 8:30 a.m. for Middlemoor and 8:00 a.m. for Stonybrook, with returns at 3:00 p.m. from Middlemoor and 2:45 p.m. to Stonybrook.

Stonybrook Middlemoor Margaret Bailey James Morningstar

Explosion Rumor Flares Over Early Morning Blast

Middleton residents woke to a loud blast around 5 30 am sparking police calls and a Journal report. Officials offered no definite cause and suggested a jet plane likely produced the sonic boom, with Armce somewhere noted in related chatter.

Journal Armce

Monroe Students Named To Honor Roll At School

Twenty four seventh and eighth graders at Monroe Elementary School earn final honor roll honors. Honorees include Linda Sue Barnett Patricia Berry James Buck Susan Coppess Donna Hammond Jackie Hollon Lynn Leavell Carol Lewis Maxine Roberts Linda Shackelford Jerry South Karen Teets. Honorable mentions list includes Edward Chambers John Conley Becky Hannah Travis Hausman Alda Hodapp Judith Lanier Donald McKinney Anna Montayne Doreen Neu Betty Robinson Thomas Short Ellen Sizemore Jackie Streifthau James White Ed Willoughby Carolyn Adams Helen Baltz Thomas Carter Sue Corley Gary Eckert Judy Frazier Joyce Haddix Gary Hausman Carol Hofmann Darrell Kinsser Joyce McKinley Loretta Norman Eileen Phalen Jury Robinson Glenda Rose Jerry Stamper.

Monroe Linda Sue Barnett Patricia Berry James Buck Susan Coppess Donna Hammond Jackie Hollon Lynn Leavell Carol Lewis Maxine Roberts Linda Shackelford Jerry South Karen Teets Betty Bake Harriett Bolton Shannah DeHart Janet Heflin Mary Hinsch Pete Lang Linda Lanson Susanna Long Sidney Loxley Judy Mannon Dick Saylor Marv Stubbs Edward Chambers John Conley Becky Hannah Travis Hausman Alda Hodapp Judith Lanier Donald McKinney Anna Montayne Doreen Neu Betty Robinson Thomas Short Ellen Sizemore Jackie Streifthau James White Ed Willoughby Carolyn Adams Helen Baltz Thomas Carter Sue Corley Gary Eckert Judy Frazier Joyce Haddix Gary Hausman Carol Hofmann Darrell Kinser Joyce McKinley

Overheated Motor Reported Fire At Union Sanitary Laundry

An overheated motor caused a fire at Union Sanitary Laundry on Central Ave and caused no damage. Fire units responded at 10 38 a m. Property is owned by Ernest Rathman. An emergency squad aided George Ivey 17 of 121 Water St rear and he was taken to Middletown Hospital by Wilson ambulance.

Union Sanitary Laundry Central Ave Ernest Rathman Water St George Ivey Middletown Hospital Wilson's Ambulance

Paroled burglar returns to jail over parole breach

St Joseph Missouri Johnny Curtis 25 had parole revoked after saying a relative made it hard and that he preferred serving his sentence, prompting the County Parole Board to remand him to jail from a two year burglary sentence.

ST Joseph Johnny Curtis County Parole Board

Local Meetings List Seated Across City Venues

A condensed schedule lists various group meetings on Tuesday across Manchester Hotel North Middletown Fire Dept Mayfield and Sheffield areas. Attendees include Sertoma Club Fire Departments VFW SPEBSQSA FOE Golden Age Club Knights of St. John National Guard and Police Pistol Range with times from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at multiple halls and armories.

Sertoma Club Manchester South Middletown Forrer St North Middletown Club FOE Hall Golden Age Club Civic Association Knights of St. John Franklin Foe Auxiliary National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry

Juveniles Break Into Back Building on Franklin Street

Police reported juveniles entered a rear structure on Mrs. Racheal Ashton’s property at 122 Franklin Street by breaking a glass pane. They rifled through junk but left without taking anything. Det. James Howerton noted the entry and mishandled items in the shed.

Senate backs Pray for peace postmark bill

The Senate approved a measure authorizing a Pray for peace postmark to be used on mail and sent it to the White House for signature.

Washington Senate White House

Workman Hurt Near Here Succumbs To Injuries

Ervin Trigger, 74, of Cincinnati, died at Middletown Hospital after injuries from an auto crash on U.S. 25 at Monroe. He and two other gas line workers were struck by Frank C. Filoso, who faces reckless driving charges. Survived by wife Ada. arrangements with Jamison Funeral Home.

Ervin Trigger Findlay St Cincinnati Middletown Hospital Trigger U.S. 25 Monroe Frank C. Filoso Lebanon Rd Sharonville Tiple Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co John Morrissey Clarence Jett Filoso Ada Jamison Funeral Home

Rites Thursday For Girl Crushed By Milk Truck

Franklin services are set for four year old Donna Fay Richardson daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Richardson of Sunset Division Franklin killed yesterday when the rear wheels of a milk truck rolled over her The funeral will be at Eaton Funeral Home at 10 am with burial in Woodhill Cemetery Friends may call 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home The child climbed aboard the truck driven by her father Tim Richardson who said he felt a bump and she fell The driver stands up in the Dayton dairy truck The parents are under doctor care for shock She is survived by her parents and sisters Peggy Ann Patty Sue and Saundra Kay

Franklin Donna Fay Patty) Richardson Wayne Richardson Sunset Division Eaton Funeral Home Woodhill Cemetery Richardson Tim Donna Dayton Peggy Ann Patty Sue Saundra Kay

Big Shots Testify In Vice Probe

Portland officials including Police Chief James Purcell Jr Mayor Fred L Peterson and Dist Atty William M Langley testified before a grand jury probing vice. State Atty Gen Robert Thornton said they were invited not subpoenaed. Governor Elmo Smith had Thornton lead the probe and Langley was removed from grand jury contact. The Oregonian had alleged Seattle gamblers conspired with Portlanders to establish a vice ring, with Langley tied to some charges.

Robert Thornton Grand Jury James Purcell Jr Fred L. Peterson William M. Langley Elmo Smith Thornton Langley Oregonian Seattle

Tumble On Steps Hospitalizes Boy

A 10-year-old Middletown boy, Fred Norman, son of Rev George Norman, fell on church steps after Bible School at Wesleyan Methodist Church. He was unconscious, then regained consciousness on arrival at Middletown Hospital. Admitted 11:15 a.m. with possible skull and left hip injuries. Skull X-ray results pending. Condition listed as good today.

Middletown Fred Norman George Norman Manchester Rd Wesleyan Methodist Church Middletown Hospital

Miss Eunice Perkins Leads Evening Devotions at Dayton Cottage

Miss Eunice Perkins will lead a 7:30 p.m. devotional at a cottage prayer meeting at 119 Gale St Dayton tonight. She will also conduct services at Rev Ed Lawson's church on Logan St at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. One estimate places the cost of each juvenile delinquent child at $300 to taxpayers.

Industrial Leaders Here Still Favor River Plans

Middletown industrial leaders, after reviewing engineers findings that a river flow plan for the Great Miami River is economically unfeasible, still favor further study. They noted high dam costs versus a maximum $7.5 million benefit and planned a thorough review at next Monday’s Industrial Council meeting.

Middletown Miami Middletown Industrial Council Miami Conservancy District G. H. Suhs Sorg Paper Co Industrial Council Whitlock Englewood

Miller May Visit Monroe

NEW YORK playwright Arthur Miller who just divorced his wife in Reno arrived in Monroe today and declined to say if he will wed Marilyn Monroe. When asked about a possible meeting he replied that it may happen one of these days. Monroe, not planning a trip to London, also avoided confirming marriage plans but said they are very good friends.

New York Arthur Miller Reno Marilyn Monroe Miss Monroe Miller

Legion Election Ballots Go Into Mails On Friday

Ballots for American Legion Post 218 officers will be mailed by Friday per post adjutant Ed Portsmouth. Nine posts are to be decided by Wednesday, June 20. Nominees include Ed Windsor and Art Albaugh for commander, George Hagen, Bill Akers, J. F. Seibold and Ray Miles for vice commanders, Louis Streitenberger Hal Stvens Mort Taylor Howard Cohen Robert Lubberger Tom Jones for executive committee, Charles Palmer and James Welsh for finance officer, the Rev. William S. Comfort as chaplain, and Ed Portsmouth as adjutant.

American Legion Ed Portsmouth Ed Windsor Art Albaugh George Hagen Bill Akers J. F. Seibold Ray Miles Louis Streitenberger Hal Stvens Mort Taylor Howard Cohen Robert Lubberger Tom Jones Charles

Agers to Finalize Plans for Club Picnic

The Golden Age Club prepares for the June 20 picnic with final resignation and planning at the Civic Association weekly meeting tomorrow at 1 30 p m The agenda includes a special musical program and social time for members at the club venue.

Golden Age The Civic Association

Theft at Arlington Avenue site hits two vises and wheelbarrows

Police report says Barney Massa Construction Co. lost two vises valued at 100 dollars and two wheelbarrows worth 50 dollars from a job on Arlington Avenue yesterday. Investigation underway with noted loss of tools at the work site.

Barney Massa Construction Co Arlington Avenue

Local residents report thefts and vandalism incidents

Carl Sorrell of 1306 Reynolds Ave. said two fender skirts were stolen from his car on May 25. Charles Spencer of 225 Charles St. reported yesterday that a tire and rim were stolen from his car. Moody Chaney of 311 N. Grimes St. reported yesterday that juveniles damaged five garage windows and one storm window.

Carl Sorrell Reynolds Ave Charles Spencer Charles St Moody Chaney N. Grimes St

Charles Hilton Reelected Cub Pack 6 Chairman

Charles Hilton was reelected chairman of Cub Pack 6 at their annual weekend outing at Camp Hook. Bob Brown becomes treasurer, Mrs. Bob Brown secretary, with Charles Conatroe French Combs Bill Stallsmith and Sam Lato as committee members. The outing featured a West Middletown bands skit and movies.

Charles Hilton Bob Brown Charles Conatroe French Combs Bill Stallsmith Sam Lato Camp Hook West Middletown

At The Movies Showings For Tuesday And Wednesday

Paramount features Man Who Knew Too Much at 1 30 5 30 and 9 30 Slightly Scarlet at 3 45 and 7 45 Strand presents Shark Out on 191 at 3 25 6 45 and 10 00 Rio Grande 1 30 5 40 8 10 Man Who Never Was 3 00 6 25 9 30 Inside Detroit 1 30 4 50 8 00 Colonial offers Valley of the Zombies 1 15 3 50 6 35 9 20 Cat Man of Paris 2 20 5 00 7 40 10 25 Dixie Cruise In shows Storm Fear 8 45 and Three Bad Sisters 10 20.

Paramount Rio Grande Detroit Paris

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Emanuel Howard Wale Ou M‘coy - Leffler Ginerl Titine Walter N. McCoy Homer C. Leffler Broad St First Ave Globe Wernicke Consolidated, the Hugh C. Nichols Batavia Miami University John B. Whitlock Armco Nichols Vice Portland Ore Colored News Dave Finkelman Conservancy Roy L. Patterson Council Patterson Armco Steel Corp Francis S. Friel Philadelphia R. M. Leggett Abel Welman Johns Hopkins University Miami Valley Conservancy District Conservancy Subdistrict Conservancy Court Middletown Industries California Canadian Rockies Los Angeles Hollywood Catalina Island Yosemite San Francisco Canada Victoria Vancouver Lake Louise Banff Ontario IRS American Society of Trove Agents Lincoln-Mercury CO Legion Palmer James Welsh William S. Comfort Portsmouth Agers Cub Pack Ra Onthy Golden Helmet Post VFW Ohio Dixie Marie Mantz Betty Jean Smith Betty Reed Lee Gregory Maria Collier Mary Furgerson Della Blount Sue Maple Central Kitchen Crispie Creme W. T. Grant Ann Cox Linda Deaton Rostella Stephenson Helen Wadell Jerry Deaton Laura Shatford Martha Ann Sewell Cottage Inn Golden Elk Dutch Tavern Vic Cassano Pizza Armco Kroger’s—Franklin Housewife Bermuda V.F.W. National Orphan Home Scholarship Fund Dbuy LeSourdsville Lake Belaires Wlw-Tv
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