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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1957

Page

2

North Middletown zoning shifted to B-1 and Bel districts

City commissioners altered the Middletown Planning Commission plan for North Middletown area zoning on first reading. Five parcels were reclassified to B-1 or Bel to permit business sites and mixed use while six properties retained residential designations amid protests from local owners.

Middletown Planning Commission North Middletown Planning Board Plan Board Commissioners Planning Commission Eldora Drive Wilbraham Road Verity Parkway Bel Tytus Avenue Illinois Ohio Avenues Webber and Illinois Avenues Vannest Avenue Manchester Road Marshall Road Paul F. Braden WPFB

Armco Assn Club Park Dedication Planned Saturday

Armco Assn Club announces a Saturday dedication for its 356 acre park east of the city on Rt. 741 and Greentree Road. The ribbon cutting features R L Gray and C H Murray with a program at 10 am and prizes for first and largest fish.

Armco Assn Rt. 741 Greentree Road Harry Hall Gate House Otterbein R. L. Gray Armco Steel Corp C. H. Murray

Levee Complaints Survey Seeks Resident Feedback

Six hundred residents in the North Side area are asked to support flood protection funding. They discuss paying assessments in full, possible group meetings at Grace Baptist Church on Wilbraham Road within 30 to 60 days, and obtaining legal counsel for the protest.

Harlanscient Park and Avalon Letgage North Side Grace Baptist Church Wilbraham Road

Thieves Hit Homes Stole Fans and Toys Worth 240

Sheriff deputies reported two thefts Wednesday with goods valued at 240. Mrs Lucile Wills of Club Miami on Hamilton Middletown Rd said two 30 inch fans valued at 100 each were taken after a window and front door were broken. Clyde Hampton on Vanda Ave said someone stole 40 worth of children's toys from his yard including three trucks a tractor with shovel attachment a shovel a hoe and a rake.

Lucile Wills Club Miami Hamilton-Middletown Rd Clyde Hampton Vanda Ave Hamilton

Husband reports wife missing in Millville

Hamilton police said 49 year old Efie Young was last seen at home on May 28 around 9 pm. Tarkie Young of 4915 Dixie Hwy reported his wife, described as 5 feet 6 inches tall with short black hair brown eyes and light complexion, missing from their residence.

Hamilton Fairfield City Tarkie Young Dixie Hwy Effie Young Millville

Michigan Educator Names New Parma Superintendent

The Parma Board of Education announces Paul W. Briggs as superintendent to start August 1. Briggs current head of Bay City schools receives a five year contract with starting salary of 17000 dollars and annual raises to 20000 dollars.

Cleveland Board of Education Parma Paul W. Briggs Briggs Bay City Mich Car Cy Byers

Residents protest Miami Conservancy District assessments

Mrs. Eugene McGraw secretary of a 200 resident committee says the group met with Miami Conservancy District officials after protesting high assessments on properties protected by the Miami River levee. Leonard Kahny notes a lengthy discussion and asserts the district followed lawful procedure, while residents complain notices gave insufficient warning for protest or study.

Eugene McGraw Erie Ave Miami Conservancy District Miami River Leonard Kahny Conservancy District

Weather Lets Golden Age Club Picnic Shine

About 80 to 90 members and guests joined a sunny Armco Park picnic organized by Mrs. Harry Gordon. Games were run by Miss Joan Wilson from the city park and recreation department, with food and prizes arranged by the club president’s wife. The next outing is a July watermelon party.

Golden Age Club Armco Park Harry Gordon Joan Wilson City Park and Recreation Department

CG&E Employees Plan Family Picnic at LeSourd Lake

Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. Northern Division workers and their families head to LeSourd Lake this Saturday. A reserved picnic area, park concessions, and activities include baseball, games, contests, a family lunch, and a Saturday evening fireworks display.

Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Northern Division LeSourdsvile Lake

Hamilton Man Fined In Court Over DUI Charge

A Hamilton man, Robert O'Neil, 34, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated after an auto crash at Pearl Street and Yankee Road. Judge J. T. Lamb fined $200 and costs, sentenced three days in city jail, and suspended driving rights for one year. Johnson, Courtney, 53, pleaded innocent to a separate DUI charge.

Pearl Street Yankee Road Hamilton Udge J Johnson Tytus Avenue Germantown Road

Car Swipes Railroad Flasher. Driver Unhurt

A 19 year old youth fell asleep at 2 25 a m and sideswiped a railroad flasher near New Miami Hamilton. The out of control car driven by Gerald D Emmert of Columbus struck the signal then slid along the highway stopping in front of an appliance store. Sheriff deputies reported no injuries.

Hamilton Gerald D. Emmert Columbus U. S. 127 River Side Drive New Miami Richard Metcalfe I'S Department

Salesman Reports Clothes Stolen From Car

Wilbert L. Wise district sales manager for R. Lowenbaum Manufacturing Co. of St. Louis reported theft of women’s dresses from his car in the Manchester Hotel parking lot. The left front door wing was broken and several early fall cotton dresses in dark colors were taken valued between 400 and 500 dollars.

Wilbert L. Wise R. Lowenbaum Manufacturing Co St. Louis Manchester Hotel Wise

Music program at Tried Stone Church this Sunday

The Junior Usher Board of Tried Stone Baptist Church will present a musical program at 3 p.m. Sunday. Guest vocalists will be the Corinthian Singers of Dayton. The Rev. Herbert Hart is pastor of the church.

Tried Stone Baptist Church Corinthian Singers of Dayton Herbert Hart Tried Stone

Boy Nipped By Catfish Bites 99 Year Old Boy

A 99 year old boy named Garland Lacy was treated at Mercy Hospital for a swollen left hand after being bitten by a catfish. He and a companion were examining catfish when the attack occurred.

Garland Lacy Granville Lacy Camden Rt. 3 Mercy Hospital

Poolitsan Named Head of District

George T. Poolitsan of Middletown AHEPA was governor of Buckeye District 11 at its June convention in Cleveland. The district covers 24 chapters across Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky. Tyke Politz chaired the district convention and Mrs Cleo Laras led the Daughters of Penelope district meeting. Other new district officers named include William Glares Gus Diniaco Dinno n Perry Zinzigk and Jack Foudoulais. Delegates from Middletown to the national AHEPA convention in St Louis were Poolitsan George Calvaris and alternates Politz and George Manos.

George T. Poolitsan Middletown The Order of Ahepa Buckeye Cleveland Ohio West Virginia Kentucky K. A. (Tyke) Politz Cleo Laras Daughters of Penelope Daughters of Penelope District Meeting Held At the Same Time. Mrs. Laras William Glares Youngstown Gus Diniaco Steubenville Dinnon Dayton Perry Zinzigk Cincinnati Marshall Jack Foudoulais Warren Poolitsan George J. Cavalaris Hamilton St. Louis Politz George Manos

Boy Jumps Off Barn The Germantown Hospital Scene

A 10-year-old Germantown area boy, David Carder, was admitted to Middletown Hospital for internal injuries after jumping from a barn. He arrived with a lacerated back and painful left side, showing no improvement this morning. Stephen Moon, four, treated for a broken right wrist after a fall on a rock, was released from the local emergency ward yesterday.

Germantown Area David Carder Herman Carder Germantown Rt. 1 Middletown Hospital Stephen Moon Earl Moon Jr Hill Ave

Fire Department Free Child From Porch Knee Trap

Middletown firefighters using a hydraulic jack freed the knee of five year old Michael Litsakos who became trapped in a porch at his home on Fleming Road. The emergency squad responded at 11 51 a m.

Middletown Michael Litsakos Flemming Rd

Two Local Men Arrested After $400 Car Crash

Two local men were arrested after a car truck collision at Yankee Road and Curtis Street at 2 03 p m yesterday. George Park 21 1325 Grove St was charged with careless driving William Crawford 25 618 20th Ave a pedestrian was charged with interfering with a police officer Officer Porter Crawford tried to resist arrest and argued about the officer s rights. Damages totaled 400.

Yankee Road Curtis Street George Park Grove St William Crawford 20Th Ave Ptl Donald Porter Clark Lester Mowen Camden Rt. 1

Pacific Ocean Declared Largest Single Ocean Body

The Pacific Ocean is identified as the largest single body of water on Earth. It surpasses all other oceans in surface area and volume, shaping global climate, weather, and marine ecosystems.

Pacific Ocean Earth

Camp Chapel on Agenda by Mound Builders Council

The camping and activities committee of the Mound Builders Area Council will discuss an architectural plan for a proposed chapel at Camp Hook and the maintenance budget for the 1958 59 fiscal year. W T Adams committee chairman will open at 7 30 pm in the Civic Association library.

Camp Hook Mound Builders Area Council W. T. Adams Civic Assn

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