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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1953

Page

2

Crash Fatal To Gratis Youth In Lebanon Collision

Gerald Bransford Collinsworth 19 of Gratis was killed when a car driven by Harlan Sexton 17 of Home Acres hit a tree in Lebanon. Sexton, injured, was arrested on a stolen auto report and held in Warren County jail. The Mills car had been reported stolen in Middletown.

Lebanon Gerald Bransford Collinsworth Gratis Middletown Warren County Harlan Sexton Morgan St Home Acres Sexton John M Mills Elwood St Don Epping Tom Johnson Lebanon High School Williams Clinic West Silver Streets McGraw Construction Company Mills Collinsworth Willie Collinsworth Johnson Funeral Home West Liberty

Veteran Hit Near Lebanon In Hospital

William Brooks a 25 year old Korean War veteran from Lebanon was struck by a car on Ohio 123 near Lebanon and suffered a possible broken left leg. He was found in a ditch and later moved to Mercy Hospital Hamilton in satisfactory condition.

William Brooks East Main St Lebanon Mercy Hospital Hamilton Middletown Brooks Ohio 123 Ralph Palmer Warren County George Carrel Frigidaire Dayton

Police Briefs Report Auto Theft and Local Incidents

A car taken from Howe Motor Company lot was found abandoned on Manchester Avenue and returned to the company. Sam Sanders, 3 of 211 Court St. is charged with disorderly conduct. Alberta Rose, 225 Baltimore St. reports purse with 46 dollars stolen at Central Avenue shuffleboard. Jehan Schrote, 17, 2408 Fiem Leg Re, bitten by stray pup at Sunset pool while trying to separate it. Dorothy Kauffman reports purse taken from car on South Cans Street. James Edward Betler, 21, Middletown Germantown Reed, arrested for speeding and released on 50 dollar bond. Luther Parrot, Parrot Coal Co., 321 North Verity Pkwy., reports theft of 110-foot extension cord valued at 110 dollars.

Howe Motor Company Manchester Avenue Cincinnati Ralph Bauer Wilford Palmer Sam Sanders Court St Alberta Rose Baltimore St Clayton's Grill Central Avenue Jehan Schrote Sunset Pool James Edward Betler Middletown Germantown Reed Thurso Luther Parrot Parrot Coal Company North Verity Pkwy

Civitans Hear Probation Officer on Juvenile Welfare

Sherron chief probation officer for Butler County Juvenile Court will address the Civitan Club at noon tomorrow in the Manchester Hotel. He will discuss Juvenile Welfare in Ohio based on visits to state correctional and custodial care institutions.

Sherron Butler County Juvenile Court Civitan Club Ohio Manchester

Live Stock Sends 2 Men To Hospital

Two area men were hurt in livestock incidents over the weekend. Richard Newsome, 25, Monroe, fell from a horse Saturday night and was kicked by a cow, suffering facial abrasions at Middletown Hospital before release. Joe Evans, 39, Spurlock Ranch Maud Station, dislocated his shoulder after stumbling while roping a calf and was treated and released.

Richard Newsome Monroe Ewsome Middletown Hospital Joe Evans Spurlock Ranch Maud Station

Guard Pilot Escapes In Ohio Plane Crash

Lt. William Wilmer of the Ohio Air National Guard escaped serious injury when the F-51 fighter struck the ground during takeoff at Cox Airport. Maj. Edwin L. King said power may have failed. the craft skidded 900 feet, nearly hit the control tower, was a total loss, and an investigating board will determine cause.

Middletown Ohio Air National Guard William Wilmer Cox U. S. 25 Edwin L. King 162Nd Ilmer King

Turner Held for Grand Jury in Cincinnati Murder Case

Roy C. Turner, 35, was ordered held without bond for grand jury action after arraignment in Cincinnati Police Court on first degree murder charges in the killing of 23 year old Mrs. Betty Smith Fredericks. No testimony was heard. Turner had been ordered from town with her after violating a court order and was found kneeling beside the battered body in a hotel room early last Tuesday.

Roy C. Turner Cincinnati Betty Smith Fredericks Turner

Warmth Shifts Across Regions With Notable Heat Spikes

Readings show 77 in Middletown at 6 30 p m while Garden City Kan tallies 104 and Hobart Okla 112 with 109 at Wichita Falls Tex A cool 56 in Gila Bend Arizon a after a 112 high Sunday Miami Conservancy notes 1 03 inches of rain in Middletown from Saturday’s drenching storm

Miami Valley Great Plains Mississippi Valley Gulf of Mexico Middletown Garden City Kan Hobart Okla Wichita Falls Tex Arizona Gila Bend Mercury Miami

Summer Pupils Lack Teachers At Middlesex High School

Principal D R Baker of Middletown High School reports two summer classes must be dropped without teachers. Eighteen students enrolled in junior high English and 27 in typing, but no instructors yet. Other courses include junior high math 12 American history 22 and senior English 17. Summer session runs until July 24.

D. R. Baker Middletown High School

Ministerial Changes Announced as Shoup Leaves Calvary Church

The Rev. Fletcher E. Shoup transfers from Calvary Methodist Church to Prospect Street Methodist Church in Marion. Replacing him here is the Rev. O. S. Hall from Blanchester. Other clergy moves include Rev. Richard P. Coad to Epworth Dayton and Rev. H. A. Sayre from Norwood to replace him at Eaton and more transfers across central Ohio. Shoup leaves Middletown this week. Hall preaches here next Sunday. Shoup served Calvary four years after coming from Toledo.

Fletcher E. Shoup Calvary Methodist Church Prospect Street Marion Ohio Methodist Conference Lakeside Shoup O. S. Hall Blanchester Richard P. Coad Eaton Methodist Church Epworth Methodist Church Dayton H. A. Sayre First Methodist Church Norwood H. Allen Cooper King Avenue Columbus Franklin J. R. Stanforth Germantown Alvin Middletown Hall Calvary Methodist Toledo Superior Ave

Thomas Webb Named Lemon Township Aide to Superintendent

J. E. Heck announces the appointment of Thomas F. Webb as assistant superintendent of Lemon Township schools. Webb, a Ohio State graduate and Miami University education master, has taught in Mayfield and served as assistant principal at Lemon Monroe High. He served in the Ninth Air Force in Europe during World War II and is active in Middletown church groups. He and his wife plus three children reside at 2221 Fernwood St Mayfield.

C. W. Young Webb Ohio State University Miami University Ohio University University of Wyoming Lemon Township Lawrence County Mayfield Lemon « Monroe Air Force Europe Ninth Air Force First Baptist Church Middletown Fernwood St

Two Crash Victims Improve After One-Car Accident

Two crash victims from a one car accident near Gratis Saturday night were reported improved at Middletown Hospital. Clarence Creech, 27, of 1617 Pershing Ave, had facial arm and back burns and was freed from under the car after heater hose broke. Everett Barker, 28, same address, also improved with a fractured kneecap.

Gratis Middletown Clarence Creech Pershing Ave Everett Barker

Woman Improves at Middletown Hospital

Mrs. Clementine Haren, 72, of 1963 Central Ave, is in good condition at Middletown Hospital after being taken by Riggs ambulance at 8 26 a m yesterday due to illness at home. Lela May Kay, 23, of 1613 Baltimore St, was treated there for a mouth injury on Saturday and released. she says a man struck her with a stick.

Clementine Haren Central Ave Middletown Hospital Riggs Lela May Kay Baltimore St

Middletonian Held In Hamilton Arrest

Hamilton police arrested William H. Flagg Jr 24 of 1712 Calumet Street Middletown for allowing an unlicensed driver to operate his car at Third and High streets. He also faced a charge of having an open liquor flask in the vehicle. The 16 year old driver was turned over to juvenile authorities for operating without a license reckless driving and carrying a concealed switch blade knife.

Hamilton William H. Flagg, Jr Calumet St Middletown Flagg

Forestville Wins Drum Corps Flag At 1952 State Meet

Forestville Post 318 captured the 1952 state drum and bugle corps title at Armco Field during the district convention. Satan's Angels led the open contest with non-Legion teams. 500 witnessed. Delegates elected Rudolph Gruber district commander for 1953-54 and John Monroe as vice commander. Representatives from 90 posts gathered for the convention with plans for a Cleveland state gathering July 24-26 and a St Louis national meeting August 30-September 2.

Forestville American Legion Armco Field Satan’s Angels Harold Kerr Bellefontaine Charles R. Gailey VFW North College Hill Leland M. Barnett Norwood Middletown Legion Home Rudolph Gruber Cincinnati Deer Park John Yowell Mount Lookout John Monroe Ohio St. Louis Robert Barnard Sam J. McAdow John Engle Hamilton J. D. Sawyer McAdow Cleveland Journal Bill Weith

Wounded Soldier Hit In Abdomen In Front Of Home

John Moore Jr. 28 of 1334 Sycamore St. in serious condition at Middletown Hospital after a 1:20 am shooting at 820 Eighteenth Ave. He was shot in the right abdomen with a small-caliber revolver during an argument with Beatrice Weathersby. Moore, an Air Force member stationed at Clinton County Air Base, was operated on and there is ongoing investigation by Captain Bauer and officers. Miles Hunter, 33, of 345 North Main St. received a back stab wound from a pocketknife during a separate altercation at Main Street and was treated and jailed for intoxication.

John Moore, Jr Sycamore St Middletown Moore Eighteenth Ave Eighteenth Avenue Air Force Clinton County Air Base Wilmington Ralph Bauer Wilford Palmer Bernice Webb Jack Combs Bauer Miles Hunter North Main St Middletown Hospital Main Street

Two Middletown Men Held on Woman’s Charge

Two Middletown men Harry Williams aged 25 of 3210 nois Ave and William Ryan 26 of 624 Auburn St were held for action by the Butler County Grand Jury on criminal attack charges after arraignment before Squire Lammie Bailey. Bond was set at 1500 each. They were arrested at their homes by Deputy Sheriff Frank South and Patrolman Ed Lykins after a 24 year old area housewife accused them of picking her up in a Middletown cafe and assaulting her on roadways near Route 3 by German town after she entered the car about midnight and was not released until 6 30 a m.

Middletown Butler County Grand Jury Squire Lammie Bailey Harry Williams South Butler Montgomery County Germantown

At The Movies Showings Listed for Paramount Strand

Paramount presents Tropic Zone showing at 1 15 4 50 and 8 25 p m Seared Stiff at 2 45 6 20 and 10 00 p m Strand screens Torpedo Alley 1 30 4 20 7 15 and 10 10 p m Hiawatha 2 50 5 45 and 8 40 p m

Torpedo Alley Hiawatha

Kiddies Day Picnic Funds Lag Behind Goal

LeSourdsville Lake set for Salvation Army Kiddies Day picnic with applications reaching tomorrow. Organizers report more than $600 raised toward a $1,200 goal as committee treasurer James Mulligan expects late contributions from sponsor groups.

LeSourdsville Lake James Mulligan Mulligan

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Associated Press Dorothy Kauffman South Cans Street Civitans Slaining Calvary Church V. Ritts Gordon- Verona Methodist Church H. A. Rothrock Vanlue-McCutcheonville John T. Carter Somerville- Gratis South Lebanon - Morrow Methodist Church Howard Dunn McGonigle Chapel Robert R. Meredith West Jefferson Springfield Louis R. Walter Thomas Webb J. E. Heck Lemon Board of Education Thomas F. Webb Elder McMurray Chicago Regal Theatre Eddie “Rochester” Anderson Frank Sinatra New York Martha Raye Lionel Hampton Bethlehem Temple Church York and Young Streetsiddletown Elder C. Holiday Middletonian Beatrice Weathersby Paramount N. Main ST Fabric Oxfords Sanitone Charles ST Erle Hanson
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