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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1960
Page
12
Franklin council tonight aims to pass ordinances raising residential water taps from 105 to 125 and subdivision taps to 65 for sewer taps. Officials plan curb and gutter work on Canal Street and Poplar Street as part of the agenda.
Jim Guyler announces St. Mary’s annual picnic has raised 7746 of its 15000 target. Sales teams exceed 100 percent: Rod Clark 158 percent, Leo Meyer 139 percent, and Dr. John Varney 112 percent.
The Little family of 3009 Grand Ave. received Middletown keys to the city from City Commission chairman William Denham. The Littles topped a state and national contest, with Boni and Ashton families also honored as top contestants. Edward Dohnn presented the scroll, and awards included a $25 savings bond for the Littles and paintings for Boni and Ashton from Miami University professors.
The Little family received a city key branding them Ambassador of Good Will as Middletown seeks to raise its national civic profile. The group, including Cathy and Betsy, traveled to Lehigh Acres Florida for national finals, highlighted by family discussions and a diverse variety show.
Presiding yesterday was Mrs. C. W. Smith, president of the Middletown Federation of Women's Clubs, with Tom Carlson, director of recreation, among the attendees.
Butler County Commissioner Ross H. Snyder will speak at Middletown Real Estate Board noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel. Topic Butler County Tomorrow reviews past decade growth and prospects for industrial growth highway and subdivision development annexation and other realtor concerns. Public welcome. non-members should call to reserve luncheon seating.
Franklin Paul E. Ruppert a longtime postmaster at 259 Deardoff Road will become township clerk to fill the unexpired term of resigning Paul Gaynor who quit as city auditor. Gaynor had held the clerk post since the death of G H Gerke four years ago and his term would have expired December 31 1963. The clerk handles official bookkeeping for trustees who meet twice monthly.
BLOEMFONTEIN South Africa The ruling Nationalist party announces its convention August 29 30 will debate whether to declare South Africa a republic. The nation currently recognizes Queen Elizabeth II as ceremonial head of state.
Thirty two Middletown seven mile Camden and Eaton residents attend Miami University's annual summer music workshop through July 3. Participants live in campus dorms under faculty supervision and study in band chorus or orchestra with weekly public concerts. The roster lists multiple student names and home addresses in detail.
Patricia short 27 of West Middle town Route 2 suffered a compound leg fracture and severe lacerations after a suspected sleep accident struck a bridge on Astoria Road Mudlick Montgomery County deputies said she was removed to Middletown Hospital in fair condition.
Three adults were treated at Middletown Hospital after horse incidents on Brown's Run Road Princeton Pike and at the Black Saddle Riding Club. Paul Gravett fractured his right collarbone Judy McKinney aged 18 suffered a back injury Arthur Finley 22 had a chest cut from a horse bite. Other injuries included seven additional fractures and several deep cuts.
Persons treated for lacerations include Ray Buchanan 75 of Miamisburg with deep left palm wound after a Sunday fall on a tin can needing twelve stitches. Charlotte Campbell 11 of Franklin Rt.1 lacerated left leg from a grape vine fall requiring sixteen stitches. David Morris 2 of West Middletown Rt.2 back lacerations after a Saturday fall from a lumber pile with seven stitches. Gordon Rogers 17 of Middletown Rt.1 back scalp wounds from a golf ball strike at the Sport Center Driving Range with six stitches. Kristie Barnes 6 of 1310 Barnitz St. lacerated right palm from a glass fall Saturday with five stitches.
Authorities say a man started a basement fire by throwing a match into a waste basket after a family feud. Joseph Higdon was arrested and charged with destruction of property. Firefighters tackled the blaze at 1:49 a.m. with $900 in damage and no injuries.
Yesterday five accidents caused total damage of 2215 dollars and led to five motorists cited in Municipal Court. Two people injured. Dawn Swanger and Gerald McQuinn treated at Middletown Hospital after a car truck collision at Central Avenue and Sutphin Street. one driver faced licenses and suspension charges and others cited for unsafe driving.
Ken neth C. Rickard, 38, of Alliance, becomes state president as the Ohio State Exchange Clubs close their 40th convention in Hamilton. Roy L. Motts is vice president, Ralph E. Foster serves a 19th term as secretary treasurer, with Hymar Persson and Paul McGrew joining the board. Re elected trustees include Harold Hostetter, John A. Hansel, Robert J. McKenty, and Arthur T. Reeves.
The Fire Department will end its annual hydrant testing this week with re checks planned in city sections tomorrow and Wednesday weather permitting. The program began two months ago.
Theodore Gordon, 58, of Columbus, died after his car struck two trees and a culvert on US 22 two miles southwest of Morrow. Coroner said skull fracture caused death. Survived by wife Daisy Gordon of Columbus. body taken to Vale Funeral Home in Morrow for arrangements.
The American Citizen Club postpones its regular meeting from tomorrow night to next Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. The session will be at 30 S Broad St with secretary Mrs Angeline Rice announcing the change.
Mrs. Eugene Gillum, 23, of Dayton was shot in the back while picnicking with her husband along Twin Creek near Franklin. A .22 caliber bullet struck her, but she was treated at Middletown Hospital and released. Deputies searched the Twin Creek area for a suspect but found no one.
George Leos 36 of Birmingham cited for reckless driving after a head-on collision on Rt. 4 north of Hamilton. Seven injured, three seriously including C W Millice 43 of Hamilton in critical condition with multiple injuries. Passengers include Stella Barsaxes 29 Cincinnati and Millice’s children Charles 10 Sally 8 in varying condition. Ambulances transported victims to Mercy Hospital. witnesses reported the crash occurred about 4 p m near Fern Way Drive as Leos swerved to avoid a slowing car in front.
L. T. Johnston sits on the advisory board of the 13th International Management Congress set for 1963. Nearly two score top executives from industry finance education and publishing join the committee announced by David Rockefeller of Chase Manhattan Bank. The congress expected to draw about 3000 leaders from 30 countries and is sponsored by the Comite Internationel de l Organisation Scientifique known as CIOS XIII.
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