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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1957

Page

2

Lebanon Merchan t Loses Four Thousand In Daylight Robbery

Irwin Erlich, co-owner of the Erlich Supermarket on Route 42 Lebanon, says two masked gunmen robbed him of over four thousand dollars in broad daylight as he returned from the bank. He described the attackers as two young men about 19 and 21, wearing dark shirts and masks, who fled in a car after the heist collaring the cash in a loading zone near his store. Police traced the car to a neighborhood under construction and are pursuing the suspects. The Erlichs plan increased security after the incident.

Lebanon Irwin Erlich Erlich Max Abe Erlich Chuck Erlichs Dayton Irvin Erlich

Youth Hurt In Auto Collision Near Princeton Pike

Ronald Holstein a 16 year old from Hamilton suffered chin and arm lacerations when the car carrying three youths was crowded off Princeton Pike around 1 30 this morning. He was treated at Hamilton Mercy Hospital. Sheriff deputies said Donald Lee Bowman 19 of Fairfield drove a westbound car off the road after being blinded by oncoming lights. Bowman and another passenger Paul Peil 17 son of Sheriff Paul A Peil were uninjured.

Ronald Holstein Hamilton Princeton Pike Holstein Hamilton Mercy Hospital Clarence Blevins Richard Metcalfe Sheriff's Department Donald Lee Bowman Fairfield Bowman

DWI Charged After Crash Near Verity Parkway

A two car collision at N Verity Parkway and Germantown Road led to a driving while intoxicated arrest. Napier, 21, of 408 Park St., collided with Hunter, 22, of 1624 Sycamore St., at 12 30 a.m. damage totaled 1050 with Napier cited.

N. Verity Parkway Germantown Road William Napier Park St Napier Verity Parkway Junon Hunter Sycamore St Hunter

Church To Hold Family Day Benefit Dinner

A "Family Day" turkey dinner for the Men’s Day Rally will be held in the Phillips Chapel Church dining room after morning services Sunday. Reservations may be made with Rev. James Harley or committee members Bishop Clark A C Williams or Samuel Holmes at the church.

Phillips Chapel James Harley Bishop Clark A. C. Williams Samuel Holmes

Pardon Wrong Name in Journal on Bartender Injury

The Journal corrects a Tuesday report naming bartender Steve Dennis as the injured worker after he was struck in the eye with a beer bottle at the Chili Parlor on Clinton Street. Dennis, of Webster Street, was treated at Middletown Hospital. prior report had identified him as William Dennis.

N. Clinton St Steve Dennis Webster St Middletown Hospital William Dennis

Middletonian Is Sentenced For Robbery

Ronald Long, 39, of 2013 Erie Ave., was found guilty of robbery by a Common Pleas Court jury and given an indefinite term in the Ohio Penitentiary. He slugged Frank Mackey of Mackey's Cafe with a beer bottle and stole about $20 last March 21. Long had prior prison terms.

Middletonian Ohio Common Pleas Ronald Long Erie Ave P. P. Boll Frank Mackey Mackey’. Cafe Long Mansfield

Insurance firm sues for 12706 on health policy

Omaha Benefit Health and Accident Assn of Omaha filed a suit in Common Pleas Court against Irving Margoles of 1519 Central Ave. The insurer claims misrepresentation on a health policy issued March 2, 1953 and says Margoles reported disability on April 26, 1954 for pulmonary tuberculosis leading to a payout of 12706.60. The firm alleges a prior tuberculosis history from 1951 was not disclosed. The company states no physical examination is required for underwriting.

Omaha Benefit Health and Accident Assn. of Omaha Common Pleas Irving Margoles Central Ave Margoles

Hearing Set for David Reynolds on Delinquency Charge

A hearing for David Reynolds 19 of 112 Webster Sr. is scheduled in Butler County Domestic Relations Court on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a 15 year old Middletown girl. The complaint was signed by a family member and Reynolds was taken to jail yesterday. Bill Fitzgerald of 106 Kenwood Dr reported a garage break in on June 7 with losses including two fishing rods two reels four spools of line and one plug totaling about 152.85.

David Reynolds Webster Sr Middletown Butler County Domestic Relations Court Reynolds Bill Fitzgerald Kenwood Dr

Stolen 1951 Model Car Recovered in Hamilton

Hamilton police recovered a 1951 model car stolen from Dale Brandenburg of 230 Park Street on June 3. The vehicle was found in Hamilton.

Hamilton Dale Brandenburg Park St

Waller says stolen clothes found on porch

Edna Waller of 1301 Yankee Road told police yesterday that clothes reported stolen from her bedroom Sunday night were recovered on her front porch.

Edna Waller Yankee Rd

Ford Mercury closes Wayne plant for a surplus of cars

The Mercury Division of Ford Motor Co. said Friday it will close its Wayne Michigan assembly plant all next week due to a surplus of new cars. Mercury plants at Los Angeles and Metuchen New Jersey were closed this week.

Detroit Mercury Ford Motor Co Wayne, Mich Los Angeles Metuchen N. J

Turnpike Restaurants May Lose Contracts

The Ohio Turnpike Commission will consider canceling the contracts of Olympic Commissary Co. of Chicago, operator of six substandard Turnpike restaurants on the eastern section, at a special Thursday meeting. Commission chairman James W. Shocknessy said final action would be taken.

Cleveland Ohio Turnpike Commission Commission James W. Shocknessy Olympic Olympic Commissary Co. of Chicago

Cleveland Orchestra Performs In Poland

The Cleveland Symphony Orchestra left Warsaw Friday after five concerts in Polish cities. Warsaw Radio 1 said it was received enthusiastically everywhere. The orchestra performed in Warsaw Katowice Krakow and Poznan.

London Cleveland Symphony Orchestra Warsaw Radio 1 Katowice Krakow Poznan

Canadians Killed in Headon Crash Near Bellefontaine

Three young Canadians died in a two car collision two miles north of Bellefontaine Ohio on U S 68 Friday night. Harold E Atkins Jr 23 and his brother FE A Atkins 22 of Willowdale Ontario and Dwight G Worley 24 of Toronto were identified by Logan County Coroner Dr W B Casey. The other driver Thomas H Hines of Detroit was in critical condition at Mary Rutan Hospital.

Bellefontaine Ohio Here Logan County W. B. Casey Harold E. Atkinson FE. A. Atkinson Willowdale Ont Dwight G. Worley Toronto U.S Casey Thomas H. Hines Detroit Mary Rutan

Cause Sought In Fire At Weinman Pump Plant

Columbus fire investigators probed the cause of a two alarm blaze that hit the Weinman Pump Manufacturing Co production area Friday night. Chief Walter G. Strickfaden put tentative damage at 50000 dollars. About 900 production workers, Local 3970 United Steelworkers on strike since May 10, were involved.

Columbus Ohio Weinman Pump Manufacturing Co Walter G. Strickfaden United Steelworkers of America

Seven Die In Missouri Flood In Farm Family Tragedy

Beaufort Missouri reports a flash flood swept a car carrying a farm family of seven. Deputies say a wall of water lifted the vehicle an eighth of a mile. five bodies were found inside, one nearby, and one child missing. The family name was not released. Beaufort lies about 40 miles southwest of St Louis.

Charles A. Granenmann Beaufort St. Louis

Plays Cowboy But Bullets Prove Real

A teenage farm wife, Leona Fern Chapman, 16, was shot in Havre de Grace Maryland while a claimed pretend cowboy duel with a real bullet occurred. Her husband, William Clifford Chapman, 24, said they were play fighting when the accidental shooting wounded her in the abdomen and she was hospitalized in Hartford Memorial Hospital in critical condition.

Havre OF Grace, Md Leona Fern Chapman Harford Memorial Hospital William Clifford Chapman

Jap War Crimes Prisoner Freed

The United States pardoned former Army Lt. Ichiro Maida, a 26 year prisoner from Sugamo Prison for World War II crimes. Australia also pardoned three prisoners. The Sugamo totals now stand at 66 U S and 5 Australia.

Tokyo United States Australia Sugamo Prison Army Ichiro Maida

Belgium Cuts Period Of Military Service

Brussels reports Belgium reduced compulsory military service from 18 to 15 months. Government promises compensating measures to keep NATO forces at full strength.

Belgium Brussels NATO

Bees Overrun Dredge. Crew Abandons Ship

In Philadelphia near Burlington Island the dredge Franklin was seized by a swarm of bees. Police Chief John R. Stewart, an amateur beekeeper, corralled the insects and the 20 crew members returned to the vessel after about 34 hours.

Philadelphia Franklin Burlington Island Delaware River John R. Stewart

Boy chews weed killer found near bus stop

Nine year old Britt Poland became ill after finding a small black crystal on the ground and chewing it while waiting for the school bus in Azusa California. His mother questioned him and officials confirmed the crystal was weed killer. He recovered.

Azusa Calif Britt Poland Britt

Two men rob Middletown man after forcing him into car

Ervin Ousley, 49, was accosted on Hudson Avenue near Garfield Street at 11:30 p.m. by two white men who drove him to a country road and back. They robbed him of about $1.50 and a straight razor before slugging him. Ousley received head cuts and was treated at Middletown Hospital. Police detained one suspect for investigation. another man was arrested at 2:40 a.m. and released after questioning.

Middletown Ervin Ousley Garfield St Middletown Hospital Ousley Hudson Avenue Garfield Street

Panic Buying Reported In Red Areas

Western diplomats report panic buying spreading from Moscow and into Czechoslovakia and Hungary as fears of ruble devaluation take hold. Pravda denies official devaluation while accusing hostile elements of spreading rumors. Satellites rely on Moscow loans to stay afloat amid economic strain.

Vienna Soviet Union Moscow Pravda Czechoslovakia Hungary Europe

Twining To Give Ideas On Defense

At Quantico Virginia General Nathan F Twining soon to be chairman of the joint chiefs of staff outlines defense views to 161 civilian and uniformed leaders at the fifth annual defense conference. The session is sponsored by Secretary of Defense Wilson with tight secrecy ahead of no public summary of opinions.

Quantico Nathan F. Twining Joint Chiefs of Staff Twining Air Force Marine Wilson Defense Department

Riding Club Plans Show Tomorrow at Bob Laird Farm

The Sundowners Riding Club of West Middletown heads a 17 event horse show tomorrow starting at noon on Elk Creek Road near Rt 122. President Joe Little and VP Clarence Pence lead the two year old club. Events include youngsters and small ponies. rain date is next Sunday.

The Sundowners’ Riding Club of West Middletown Bob Laird Rt. 122 Elk Creek Road Joe Little Clarence Pence

FDR's Grandson Marries in Denver Ceremony

William Donner Roosevelt, 28, grandson of Franklin D. Roosevelt, wed 23-year-old Denver native Karyn Kyle in an informal ceremony at Warren Methodist Church. Guests included Eleanor Roosevelt and the couple’s families as they begin life on Elliott Roosevelt’s ranch in northeastern Colorado.

Denver William Donner Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Karyn Kyle Roosevelt Elliott Roosevelt Elizabeth Donner Hansen Palm Beach Fla Eleanor Roosevelt Warren Methodist Church Thomas Kyle Colorado

New Finance Reports Due From Unions

Secretary of Labor Mitchell announced a revised financial reporting form for about 40 000 national and local unions. The form, for fiscal years ending on or after June 30, requires disclosure of asset sales loane repayments real estate transactions assets pledged as collateral and officer allowances plus any gifts or loans to officers or staff.

Washington Mitchell

Hungary coal production declines amid miner absenteeism rise

Vienna report says Budapest sources claim Hungarian coal output is dropping by about three percent due to unexplained higher miner absenteeism. No further specifics were provided.

Vienna Radio Budapest

Fall Injuries Fatal in Cincinnati Woman Dies

Mrs. Marie Sauer, 80, of Cincinnati, injured in a fall on May 26, died Friday at Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Marie Sauer Deaconess Hospital

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