Four Injured In Two Car Crash At Franklin and Fleming
Four people were injured in a two car crash at Franklin Street and Fleming Road yesterday. Elizabeth Richardson, 20 months, suffered a fractured right thigh and was listed in satisfactory condition today. Other injured passengers included Mrs. Jo Ann Richardson, 31, and Al Decatur Jr., 15, with minor head and forehead injuries, and Roger Selph, 11, who had mouth cuts and loose teeth. The Decatur car sustained 700 dollars of damage, total vehicle damage 1,200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
Franklin Street
Fleming Road
Elizabeth Richardson
Rt. 3
Lake City
Fla
Jo Ann Richardson
al Decatur,Jr
al Decatur
Fleming Rd
Roger Selph
Catherine Fridolph
Fleming
Decaturs
Decatur
Richardson
Richardsons
Riggs
Eight More Vets Given Probation in Fraud Cases
Eight more Korean War veterans from the Butler Hamilton School of Business in Hamilton received six month suspended sentences after pleading guilty in U S District Court Cincinnati to making fraudulent GI Bill reports. They were among 109 veterans accused of obtaining school funds while cutting classes. Ninety six had earlier been sentenced. five await trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
U. S. District Court
Cincinnati
Butler-Hamilton School of Business
Geckeler Elected Treasurer of Ohio Westminster Youth Synod
Steve Geckeler of Middletown was elected treasurer of the Ohio Westminster Youth Synod during a Wooster meeting. The Ohio Synod of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. adopted a report urging an Ohio Fair Employment Practices Commission and studies on juvenile correctional institutions and potential state housing for the aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Geckeler
Middletown
Ohio Westminster Youth Synod
Wooster
Ohio Synod of the Presbyterian Church In
U.S.A
Ohio Fair Employment Practices Commission
County Tax Revenue Sets First-Half Record in 1956
Butler County collected a record 4.525 million in real estate taxes for the first half of 1956, according to County Treasurer John W. Wendel. Total receipts were 4,525,804.90, up from 4,376,750.30 last year, and 508,573.80 higher than the previous record. Middletown and Madison and Lemon townships posted 1,835,211.36 while Hamilton and nearby townships totaled 2,690,593.54. last year’s Middletown area first-half was 1,501,784.26. Wendel said township breakdowns are not yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
John W. Wendel
Middletown
Madison
Lemon
Hamilton
Wendel
Haiti Junta Rules as U S Approval Sought
Haiti's three Army rulers seek U S approval of their de facto government and plan for financial aid to stabilize the crisis struck nation. Brig Gen Antonio Rebreau's junta tightens grip under martial law and postpones elections to build a firm political and economic base after exiling Provisional President Daniel Fignole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port AU Prince
Haiti
U.S
Antonio Rebreau
Negro Republic
Daniel Fignole
United States
Fignole
Airman of the Month Oakley Owens stationed in Germany
Airman first class Oakley B Owens brother of William S and Owens of 208 Burton Rd won the Airman of the Month award for his squadron at Erding Air Force Base near Munich Germany. He works in the Air Postal Service. his wife Betty and two children Thomas Martin and Sandra Jean are with him in Germany. The family is expected back in the U.S. within two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley B. Owens
William S&s. Owens
Burton Rd
Erding Air Force Base
Munich
Germany
Oakley
Air Postal Service
Betty
Thomas Martin
Sandra Jean
U.S
Police Briefs Report Arrests and Missing Person Case
Police yesterday arrested Don ald Wells on a conversion warrant tied to a car owned by Garret Johnson. Darlene Neal, 15, is missing from her home. James Ratliff, 22, was arrested on warrants for no operator's license and giving false information related to a Tuesday accident. Hubcaps were reported stolen from Mrs. Walter Kirskey and Dorsie Helton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Wells
Malvern St
Dayton
Darlene Neal
Garfield St
James Ratliff
Girard Ave
Warants
Ptl
Jack Crocker
Yankee Road
Hippo Snoozes in Zoo But Requires Constant Dentist Care
A hippopotamus spends most of its time in a zoo taking a siesta yet needs regular dental attention. The article notes the animal rests much of the day while demanding ongoing veterinary and dental care from keepers.
NAMH Drops Ohio's Mental Health Group
The National Association for Mental Health disaffiliates the Ohio Mental Health Association after an executive committee recommendation citing unethical fundraising. Senator Raymond E. Hildebrand, a state director, denounces the move as libel and says no legal action will follow. Oberlin figures note a faction within NAMH pushed to take control of OMHA, but OMHA vows to remain a vital citizens’ movement for mental health in Ohio.
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New York
National Assn
Ohio Mental Health Assn
H. W. Elley
NAMH
National Organization
Ohio
Raymond E. Hildebrand
State Association
Columbus
Cincinnati
Cleveland
OMHA
Hildebrand
State Liquor Control Committee
Ohio Association
Oberlin
Walter G. Nord
Football and Business Use Same Plays Says Ex Coach
Ex Notre Dame star and coach Harry Stuhldreher told the fourth Miami Institute of the National Office Management Assn at Miami University that football and business share a common formula. He cited changes in both areas toward treating workers as capable thinkers and emphasized mutual respect enthusiasm loyalty confidence competitive spirit and preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Miami Institute
National Office Management Assn
Miami University
Harry Stuhldreher
United States ‘Steel
Notre Dame
Four Horsemen
Villanova
Wisconsin
Stuhldreher
Doomed Man and Blind Wife Celebrate 78th Wedding
In Sarasota Florida John D Adams 99 years old blind and terminally ill spent his 78th wedding anniversary at home with his wife also 99. An ambulance brought Adams home on Thursday and Mrs Adams greeted him on the porch wearing her prettiest dress. He spoke softly and embraced her as she kissed him and held his face for several minutes despite his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota, Fla
John D. Adams
Adams
Mama
Financial incomes rise alongside regular earnings in U S families
A survey indicates about one third of American families report an additional income beyond wages and salaries. The finding highlights the growing role of supplementary earnings in household finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Surplus Export Bill Cleared By House With Broad Support
The House passed and sent to the Senate a bill extending for one year the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act. It allows sale of U S farm surpluses to friendly nations and carries a 344 to 7 vote. The program's available surpluses rise from three to four billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
U.S
Middletown Veteran Receives Korean Bonus Check Early
Dick Henderson of 312 Kennec Dr is the first Middletonian to report receiving a Korean Conflict Compensation Fund bonus. A $240 check arrived by mail, earlier than he expected, for 24 months of Army service. Henderson notes claims were mailed the same day filed and that many claims remain awaiting processing as the fund handles over 193,000 applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Henderson
Kennec Dr
Middletonian
Ohio
Old Legion Armory
Armory
Henderson
Lampe
Middletown
Bonus
Compensation Fund
Karen
Western & Southern Life Insurance Co
Middletown man ordered to serve 90 day probation term
Auriel Wallen of Middletown was ordered to serve a suspended 90 day term in Warren County Jail after violating probation on an assault and battery charge from March 6 1956. He had been placed on probation for three years and was arrested on the assault and battery charge in Middletown, reportedly involving two of his children.
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Franklin
Middletown
Warren County
Auriel Wallen
Columbia Avenue
Wallen
Butler County Domestic Relations Court
Tramp Parson Wanders World Under Salvation Army
London cleric Rev Frank Jennings known as the Tramp Parson says in 1922 he hosted a bum who inspired him to live as a tramp. Since then he has roamed the globe sleeping in hobo jungles and working as a day laborer while seeking to win souls to Christ, now in Los Angeles under Salvation Army auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Frank Jennings
London
England
Jennings
Salvation Army
Fireman's Call Is To Own Home
A Middletown fireman answered a blaze at his own home at 122 Harrison St. The basement fire in Fireman Ralph Curlis’s house was blamed on an overheated dryer. Curlis, acting captain of Company 2, led responders to the alarm at 3 25 p m. A second alarm at 10 35 p m at McKinley Street and Manchester Avenue found a barricade ignited by an upset torch set by McCurdy Construction Co. No damage reported.
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Alfred Bishop
Beech St
Larry Mulligan
Baltimore St
Central Avenue
Middletown
Harrison St
Ralph
Pete) Curlis
Curlis
Company
McKinley Street
Manchester Avenue
McCurdy Construction Co
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Sharon Kay Brown
Central Ave
Wilson Hershner
Alameda
Carrie Adair
Main St
Allen White
Trinity Place
Webster Street
Ted Karchner
Erie Ave
Charles Loop
Columbia Ave
Iglehart Street
Chrysler
Airtemp
Westinghouse
H.P. Chrysler
H.P. Westinghouse
Melampy
Southwood Drive
Columbia Heights
Hamilton, Ohio
Esther Williams
America’s
Jack Blumenthal
Twinbrook
Paul N. Riege
Paul E. Riege
West Alexandria
Berchtesgaden
Riege
Seth Evocation
Ft. Leonard Wood
James R. Weir Jr
Marshall Rd
Army Engineer Reserve
Ft. Belvoir
Weir
79Th Engineer Group
Army
Nevin R. Williams
Roger F. Williams
N. Barron
Eaton
Ft. Benning
Williams
7Th Cavalry
Camp Otsu
Japan
Walter Kirskey
Heffner Ave
Dorsie Helton
Raes
A.J. Ammons
Saatcu
Ai Power
Kempton
Hunterad
Acumen
Iona Asher
J. T. Riley
Gijon Shockley
Mentz Rd
Anna Lambert
Charles Winkelman
George Davidson
Old Fort
M. C
Paul Ward
S. Main St
Owen Lambert
Turner la
Joseph Korb
St. Clair
Mich
Edward Evans
Wheelersburg
Bum
First National Bank
Sunday's Journal
Billy Graham Crusade
Bible School
Howard Sears
Grace Baptist Church
Nix
Middletown Federal
Middletown Federal Savings & Loan Assn. Savings & Loan Building
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