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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1965

Page

8

Lottery arrests rise after Middletown raid at Crawford Street Grill

Middletown police arrested two men at the Crawford Street Grill on charges of possessing lottery tickets and permitting gambling at the premises. Corbin Pieratt, 54, and Roy Pieratt, 49, were released on bonds of 100 and 500 dollars respectively and face court Tuesday morning.

Middletown Crawford Street Crawford St Corbin Pieratt Cleveland St Roy Pieratt Lis Harold Gray Robert Walton

Auto Hits Freight at Mason Morrow Crossing

A 43 year old Morrow man, Warren G Coates of Mor row R, was treated for head and arm cuts after his car struck a stopped freight train on Mason Morrow Road. Coates said heavy fog obscured his view at the crossing. The car was demolished and rested broadside against the train near the Boyer crossing as engineer William P Puckett of Cincinnati described the emergency stop and derailment details.

South Lebanon Mason-Morrow Road Here Warren County Warren G. Coates Morrow R Coates William P. Puckett Cincinnati Boyer Fess

Pilot Killed as Jet Crashes Near Buford

Maj. Alexander Jupp of Washington D C and Maj. Kupp assigned to Wright Patterson Air Force Base were aboard a jet interceptor that exploded on a test flight. Witnesses said the plane exploded after flying low, scattering wreckage over two canfields near Union 14 two miles from Buford.

Kl Odds Gino Ana Wooa Sigaiana Counssome Tina Rieciewot Alexander Jupp Washington, D.C Kupp Adic Systems Division Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Unio 14 Suford

Car Catches Fire On Tytus Avenue In Franklin

No injuries reported after a car caught fire under the hood at 4 10 p m near Tytus Avenue and Elwood. The vehicle owned by Inomas Peace of 991 Mar Lee Lane Franklin was damaged when the backfire ignited the carburetor.

Tytus Avenue Elwood Bet Inomas Peace 991 Mar Lee Lane Franklin E Carbrutor

Hamilton Bus Service Ends Strike Begins

Hamilton City Lines Inc in Hamilton halted service as bus drivers and mechanics urged a strike after voting March 10 to press for a new contract. The walkout, starting 5 am, affects about four company workers and follows a plan to cut service and lay off staff to reduce losses.

Hamilton Hamilton City Lines Inc Hamilton City Lines

Ten Accidents Leave Three Hurt and Several Cited

Yesterday ten traffic crashes caused minor injuries to three riders who were not treated. Five drivers were cited including Ronald Snenan 17, Millard King 18, and Alice Kokoski 8401 Floral Lane. Other incidents involved Charles Cramer 63 James Moore 17 James Perry 16 Clarence Davis 25 Robert Syphax 24 and Russel Van Buskirk 78 with varying violations at Germantown Road Wilbraham Road Central Avenue Marshall Road North Avenue First Avenue Clinton Street and other intersections.

Ronald Snenan Park Drive Carlisle Millard King Iglehart St Alice Kokoski Floral Lane Germantown Road Wilbraham Road Charles H. Cramer Lebanon Rt. 2 James W. Moore Tenth Ave Chautauqua Central Avenue Marshall Road James D. Perry Goldman Ave Clarence Davis Fourth Ave North Avenue Robert B. Syphax Cincinnati Russel, van Buskirk Calumet Ave First Avenue Clinton Street

Minor Hurts In Two Vehicle Crashes Reported

Two accidents yesterday left three people with minor injuries. Allen Frisby, 21, of Trenton, suffered back scratches after his sports car hit a tree on Howell Road near Eck Road and was cited for excessive speed for conditions. Drewey Stapleton, 20, of Miamisburg, had forehead abrasions but no treatment, and Edgar Alexander, 48, of Franklin, reported possible injuries after Stapleton attempted to pass at an intersection.

Hegway Allen S. Frisby Trenton Parolmen Howell Road Eck Road Frisby Drewey L. Stapleton Miamisburg Edgar W. Alexander Deardoff Road Franklin Yeser Day Alernoon Alexander

Teen cited for no license after parked-car crash

Jerome O Connor aged 14 of 570 Franklin Trenton Road was cited for no operator license after his car struck a parked car owned by Gary Young at 11 30 am yesterday in front of the Young residence. Damage to the parked car was about 300 dollars. A separate午 crash at 3 10 pm involved Paul C Elkin 39 of Cincinnati hitting a parked car owned by Justin W Holweger 19 at 10 McKinley Street in front of 25 Verity Park Way. Damage estimated at 300 dollars. A third incident at 3 35 pm saw Kenneth D Sweger 21 of 1408 Pershing Ave skid into the rear of a truck driven by Vernon Maloney 43 of 3214 Andrews Street in front of 1101 Central Avenue, with damage about 300 dollars.

Jerome O'Conner Franklin-Trenton Road Gary Young Grimes St Young Paul C. Elkin Cincinnati Justin W. Holweger McKinley St Verity Parkway Kenneth D. Sweger Pershing Ave Vernon Maloney Andrews St Central Ave Paul Hinds Lafayette Ave George H. Morgan Jr Excello Carl Mackabee Germantown Margaret Hall Woodlawn Doris Connor Harry E. Reedy Fifth St Franklin Thomas Green Lorg Place Glenn Boyd Highland St Jesse Caudill Logan Ave Elmer C. Adams Narshall Road Jack Cox Oxford State Road Roger Wells

Sheppard Seeks Rehearing At Sixth Circuit

In Cincinnati AP dispatch, Dr. Sam Sheppard’s lawyers filed a petition for rehearing by the full Sixth Circuit. F. Lee Bailey argued the court erred in review and should weigh Judge Weinman’s order to release Sheppard from prison. The filing came ahead of a June 14 deadline as Sheppard remains free on bond pending the decision.

Cincinnati Sam Sheppard Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Bay Village F. Lee Bailey Boston U.S Carl A. Weinman

Oberlin coed sues over denied jury trial in rights case

Marcia Aronoff a 20 year old Oberlin College student from Middletown Ohio filed in US District Court alleging civil rights violations after a municipal court refused her request for a jury trial on disturbing the peace charges stemming from a protest at the new federal building on April 24 She seeks a ruling on the constitutionality of an Ohio law providing a maximum fine of 59 dollars.

Cleveland Marcia Aronoff Middletown Ohio Federal

Burglars Break Dairy Queen Window. No Missing Items

Police reported two intruders broke a glass front window of the Dairy Queen at 2007 S Main Street last night but nothing appeared missing. Michael Wells of 1601 Meadow Ave showed police where sugar was found around his gas tank after his car reportedly stopped working.

Dairy Queen S. Main Street Michael Wells Meadow Ave

Arson Suspected In Vehicle Fire In Hamilton

Butler County sheriffs continue arson probe into a 1957 car fire at 36 Harris Road. James Strong reported the blaze occurred between 8 p.m. June 10 and 10 p.m. June 11. The car lacked a battery and the gas cap remained intact.

Hamilton Butler County Sheriffs Office Harris Road James Strong James Powell Powell

Robert Q Millan Sworn In To Butler County Fair Board

Robert Q Millan of 500 Thorn Hill Lane was sworn in Friday night as a board member of the Butler County Fairgrounds Association to fill the unexpired term of the late Robert Cisle of Hamilton. Millan becomes the second Middletown resident to join the Fair Board with A. J. Magie of Middletown Route 1 serving as vice president.

Robert Q. Millan Thorn Hill Lane Butler County Fairgrounds Association Millan Robert Cisle Hamilton Middletown Fair Board A. J. Magie Route 1

Fairground Utilities Faults Highlighted At Butler County Fairgrounds

Hamilton Randell Con ing county building and zoning administrator blasted conditions at the Butler County Fairgrounds reporting to the county commissioners. He warned a potential death trap exists in a non grounded utility building used as a laundry room with fuse boxes and loose wires. The grounds and facilities are leased to Hamilton Raceways Inc., which would assume responsibility.

Hamilton Randell Coning Butler County Coning Butler County Fair Board Barton Truster Robert Wheelwright Truster Hamilton Raceways — Inc

Obituary of Rodney L. Hoffman Dayton father and grandfather dies

Rodney L. Hoffman, 64, of Dayton, father of George L. Hoffman of Germantown and Robert of Dayton, dies Thursday. Surviving are six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Service 1 p.m. Monday at Bradford & Connelly Funeral Home. Burial Pleasant Hills Cemetery. Calling hours 4 to 8 p.m. tomorrow.

Rodney L. Hoffman Dayton George L. Hoffman Germantown College Hills Hospital Robert Bradford & Connelly Pleasant Hills Cemetery

Hospital reports child treated for cat bite

Hamilton Mercy Hospital informed the sheriff that Brenda Durham a five year old of 6901 Princeton Glendale Road was treated for a cat bite on the left arm and shoulder yesterday.

Hamilton — Mercy Hospital Brenda Durham Princeton - Glendale Rd

Franklin Man Fined and Jailed in DWI Case

A Franklin man was fined 300 dollars and costs, given 10 days in jail, and had his license suspended five years after a Municipal Court appearance. Ernest Caseel, 4952 Fisher Road, was found guilty of driving while intoxicated, with a prior DWI in Middletown in 1958 noted by police.

Franklinman Ernest Caseel Fisher Road Franklin Middletown

Homeowner’s Policies promote on and off premises coverage

An insurance offer highlights homeowners policy features covering the house, household goods, and liability both on and off the property, inviting readers to apply for coverage. The note stresses comprehensive protection and personalized quotes.

Clifford Morningstar Sr. 66 Dies After Illness

Clifford Harley Morningstar Sr. 66 of 7951 Thomas Road died 9:20 p.m. yesterday at Middletown Hospital after six weeks illness. He retired after 37 years in Sorg Paper Co. trimmer department. Survived by wife Leola two sons Marvin and Clifford Jr sister Zola Dennis and a grandchild. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home burial Fairview Cemetery Gratis. Visitation Monday 2–5 and 7–9 p.m.

Clifford Harley Morningstar Sr Thomas Road Middletown Hospital Morningstar Sorg Paper Co Gratis Middletown Leola Marvin Clifford Jr Zola Dennis Lima McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home Fairview Cemetery

Auto Crash Victim Is Critical

Mercy Hospital reports one of three injured in recent auto accidents is in worse condition. Marlene Raish 24 of Dayton is listed in poor condition after a one car crash on Rt 73 near Rt 127. Joyce Glaze 22 of Dayton in good condition. Benny Ray Hensley 24 of Riley remains in critical condition with severe burns.

Hamilton Mercy Hospital Marlene Raish Dayton Joyce Glaze Benny Ray Hensley Riley

Rev Frank E Robinson Assigned To Pleasant Ridge Church

The Rev Frank E Robinson is assigned to Pleasant Ridge EUB Church on Eaton Middletown Road and will preach tomorrow. A former Philippines missionary, he has pastored in Union City Indiana for eight years and hails from southeastern Ohio. He is married with five children and will move to Middletown the week of June 2.

Frank Robinson Frank E. Robinson Pleasant Ridge Eaton-Middletown Robinson Middletown

Franklin Child Hit by Car Injuries Minor

A three year old Franklin youth was struck by a car while running toward an ice cream truck. Jeffery Pruett of 598 Beam Drive was treated at Middletown Hospital for bruises and abrasions. The driver Wilbur D. Allen of 748 S River St said a parked car blocked his view. skid marks measured over 16 feet. Allen was not cited.

Franklin Jeffery Pruett Mr. and Eugene Pruett Beam Drive Middletown Hospital Wilbur D. Allen S. River St Allen Young Pruett

False Registration Card Brings Arrest

A 16 year old Miamisburg youth was arrested by Deputy Sheriff William Cain for presenting a false registration. He tried to buy beer at LeSourdsville Lake using a draft card and driver’s license claiming he was 18. He admitted being on parole in Montgomery County and was taken to the Hamilton Juvenile Center.

Hamilton Miamisburg William Cain LeSourdsville Lake Cain Montgomery County

Tobacco production drop in Pennsylvania lumber year decline

Tobacco production in Pennsylvania last year stood at about five million pounds less than in 1963, reflecting a substantial year over year drop. Associated factors include weather variability and changing crop patterns impacting total output and farm economics.

Pennsylvania

Girlfalls from 2nd story window in Hamilton

A 12 year old girl, Mary Margaret Stevens, fell from an open second story window at 701 S. 5th Street in Hamilton. She landed on the lawn and is reported in fair condition at Mercy Hospital. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Profitt.

Hamilton S. 5Th Street Mercy Hospital Mary Margaret Stevens John Profitt

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Auto Hits Freight Buford Ad Ratcliffe “Pen Co Ray Taylor Amalgamated Transit Union Afl-Cio Taylor Kokoski Union Sanitary Mes Dieoensy Tment Cleaners & Lovanderen Fork St & Ing Avenue Centre Avenue West Centre Avenue Grane Ave Gedees Oh Q. Millan Franklin Man J.T. Lamb Richard Lee Caudill Clarendon Ave Edward A. Hillard S. Main St Roy Lee Haddix Kiester Road Ray Lipps Radabaugh Road John Dobrozs Jr Ins., Inc First Ave O. GA C. H. Morningstar Southeastern Otterbein College Westerville The United Theological Seminary B. R. Lakin, Evangelist Call Church Office For Transportation Grace Baptist Church WPFB
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