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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1953
Page
2
About 40 telephone operators and 11 business office staff walked out at 9 45 a m and 3 p m respectively in Middletown to press for air conditioning. Management cited space cost and other hurdles while workers complained of temperatures around 90 degrees and inadequate cooling.
The 1953 street resurfacing plan is delayed a week as a paver breaks down. A new machine will be delivered Thursday or Friday, pushing work to begin Monday. Initial repairs to curbs and gutters proceed. costs may be assessed to property owners where not already fixed. First phase targets Douglas Park pool and Middletown Airport, then Crawford Street. Also up: bids for two firehouses on Columbia/Clinton and Jackson/Tytus. prior bids rejected due to excess.
After yesterday and this morning’s accidents on Ohio 4 and Route 123 near Franklin, two motorists faced court fines for offenses. Frank Hansen, 27, of Hamilton, was cited for unsafe lane change, Ruth Prows, 53, of St Petersburg, Fla., was involved in the collision, minor damage reported. Carl Johnson, 19, West Middletown Route 1, fined for defective brakes. Robert Bottles Jr., 21, of Franklin, also involved, minor damage. Frank Stone, 17, Cincinnati, escaped injury as his car demolished after losing control and overturning near Middletown.
Ten representatives from the Scene join a permanent American Iron and Steel Institute committee on education cooperation for a two day meeting in Mid today and tomorrow. Members include United States Steel Corporation Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel Youngstown Sheet and Tube Armco and Hill and Knowlton Inc. E S Bowerfind of Republic Steel chairs. They plan to discuss how the steel industry can aid educators with a Manchester Hotel session and a Miami University workshop on community resources hosted by Armco’s Hugh W Wright.
Chester Lakes 19 Overpeck Route 7 was reported in poor condition at Mercy Hospital Hamilton after a one car crash on Morgenthaler Road. Injuries include fractures to the left hip arm jaw and collarbone, with passenger injuries. Jake Davis 15 Overpeck suffered severe head cuts and was dismissed yesterday. Mrs Florence Brewer 50 Versailles Ind remained in air condition at Mercy Hospital after a Thursday accident that killed her daughter Doris Mahon 25 Lawrenceburg Ind. Brewer’s injuries included severe head knee and facial cuts. Her children Larry 12 Catherine 9 were in good condition. The mishap occurred at Ohio 1128 and US 27 near Venice.
Police report two trucks and a tool shed at city disposal grounds were ransacked over the weekend. A 20 gauge shotgun a grease gun a pocket watch and an alarm clock were stolen. In a separate theft at G C Murphy Co a purse containing about $3 driver’s license and social security card was taken from a locker.
Ohio State University historian Dr. Foster Rhea Dulles, cousin of the secretary of state, is among 40 authors whose works were removed from overseas libraries per a New York Times survey. Dulles has written several books on American foreign policy in the Orient and has taught at OSU since 1941.
The Clerk of Courts office at the City Building will close after 5 p.m. for months due to staff shortages. Ruth Lawson shifts to day duties during Ida Louise Reiner’s absence. Janet Davis says night hours paused during Lawson’s vacation. No warrants issued after 5 p.m. unless exceptional.
Aaron Fields was reelected 1953 president of United Paper Workers CIO Local 112 at a regular meeting. Officers elected include Sam Richardson vice president Roger Stewart trustee Price Fletcher recording secretary John Eichorn financial secretary George Pergram sergeant at arms and additional members Asa Ratliff James Hines Noah Wise and Richardson to the negotiating and agreements committee.
A window at Interstate Securities on Vail Avenue and Canal Street was broken but entry not gained. Fred Dennis, 20, was arrested as an Army deserter at Central Avenue and Clinton Street. A report of a woman forced into a car yielded no suspects after police checked 1800 North Ave. Pete Pendergrass, 33, was arrested on a disorderly conduct warrant at York Avenue and Garfield Street. George Maloney, 25, released to appear in court for assault and battery next Monday. Two bicycles were reported stolen from Eighth Avenue and Yankee Road, and from Sunset Park. owners include Norval McGraw, David Aleman, and Terry Elam.
Capt. William C. Sharp, 34, of Fort Walton Florida and son of Dayton Ohio residents, died from injuries after an Air Force F-94 jet crashed into a Missouri River dike Sunday and he succumbed Monday to those injuries in Kansas City Kansas.
The Grand Canyon hosts about 180 bird species 60 mammal species 25 reptile species and five amphibian species highlighting its rich biodiversity across avian mammals reptiles and amphibians.
Warren N. Frahlman, an 18 year old Middletown High School graduate of 1211 Calumet St, won an Armco Foundation Scholarship to Wilmington College. The $225 yearly award for four years funds study in the college’s new industrial supervision program, a coop work study leading to a bachelor of science degree.
Two Middleton residents were seriously hurt and four more injured when a car left Creek Road and plunged about 30 feet into Twin Creek at 3 a.m. All six occupants were treated at Middletown Hospital. driver Theodore Neff was cited for reckless operation. Other occupants included Jean Jackson and Willmon Sparks with injuries. four others escaped unharmed.
City police reported two accidents with combined damage of $515. Roy C. Blackwell 40 of 219 Garfield St caused a rear collision on Girard Ave and Park St at 3 30 am injuring Dallas R. Bogan 19 of 1200 Girard St. Margarette L. Hutchingson 26 of 1513 Lafayette Ave struck Clyde Snell 29 of 2125 Carolina St on Central Ave at 3 01 pm damaging both autos. Blackwell cited for careless driving.
Jack Achberger general manager and Bernard Goldberg advertising manager of Reed Company visit Chicago for the National Furniture Market. They aim to select new merchandise for the fall and winter season.
Ohio conducted its first surprise mock atomic bombing drill near Springfield with the State Highway Patrol and its auxiliary. Clark County was isolated by road blocks at 80 entry points, and over 1,000 motorists were stopped in a half hour. The drill aimed to test rapid blackout and response to isolate radioactive areas.
Police Chief Joseph Blackmore warns of a vandalism surge with heavy damage on Gardner Place Nelbar Street and at parks. Officers will pursue offenders through Juvenile Court and hold parents responsible for the damage in multiple city sites including Clinton Canal Street and Douglas pool area.
Thirteen motorists were fined a total of 560 dollars and costs after patrol arrests. The heaviest fine of 200 dollars and costs went to Lowell Johnson for driving under the influence. Others received fines for speeding yellow line violations stop sign offenses and no license with several men from Dayton Hamilton Cincinnati and Indiana towns named along with respective judges and mayors. Bonds were forfeited in two cases before Judge Wessel.
Paramount presents Girls of Pleasure Island at 1 25 4 50 8 20 p m Pony Express at 3 00 6 30 10 00 p m Strand screens Iron Crown at 2 05 4 25 6 45 9 05 p m Blades of the Musketeers shows at 1 15 3 35 5 55 8 15 10 35 p m
R C Dowling 80 of 110 Kenwood Dr longtime friend of city youths was accosted by two juveniles who tried to steal his billfold. He resisted and knocked one suspect into bushes receiving a head laceration treated at Middletown Hospital. Suspects described as five feet and five feet ten inches.
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