Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Middletown Journal in Middletown, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1958

Page

2

Rezoning Fight in East Middletown Hearing Over 5 Acre Plan

Public hearing before the planning commission drew about 75 residents opposing Paul Braden’s bid to zone 5 acres for business use along Breiel Boulevard. Braden, WPFB owner, touted a 1965 buildout and deed restrictions to guarantee development, while critics warned of devalued homes and wasted urban space. The commission planned a July 7 vote on a recommendation as opponents urged caution.

East Middletown City Planning Commission Paul F. Braden WPFB Breicl Boulevard Braden George H. Elliott Clinton D. Boyd Planning Commission Warren G. Printz Elliott Breiel Boulevard Central Ave Dan Miller Moore Rd A. C. Neff Neff Joe Lewis East Middletown Cit Charies W. Thompson

Armco Theft fugitive Surrenders To FBI in Cincinnati

Lannie Lee Williams 27 of 417 Yankee Rd surrendered to FBI agents in Cincinnati after being sought since February on a federal warrant accusing him of issuing fraudulent checks. Williams, tied to Armco payroll checks stolen with Claude Horn Jr. and Yvonne Evans, had evaded capture since escaping a motel at Ironton. He faced a $5,000 bond and awaited arraignment before Judge John H. Druffel.

Lannie Lee Williams Yankee Rd FBI Cincinnati E. D. Magon Willams Mason Williams Tand Main Ironton Claude Horn Jr Chestnut Dayton Yvonne Evans Waneta St Middletown Armco S.eel Corp Armco Ashland Horne Miss Evans Evans Horn Cincinati William Ohio Kentucky Indiana Missouri Cach Federal Post Office Musjter Hamilton County U. S John H. Druffel

Local Man Charged In Holdup Attempt In Newport

John Wells of 1521 Lawn Ave faced a continued assault with a deadly weapon charge in Newport Ky court after being identified as the man who attempted to rob Fred Albert near a Newport chilli parlor Sunday night. Albert described Wells jabbing a pistol into his back and telling him to walk away. Wells fled in a car but later returned to the scene and was spotted by Albert in the crowd. The case was continued until July 2.

John Wells Lawn Ave Newport Ky Wells Fred Alber Albert Newport

Aaronoff Elected President at National Speech Meet

Aaronoff, Middletown, was elected president of the House of Representatives at the national speech tournament in Sioux Falls, on the first ballot. He serves a second term and sits on the Rules Committee, under coach Richard Nadlin. Tim Hams, Youngstown, won Senate presidency as the National Forensic League re a elected Carl Mundt as national president.

Mike Aaronoff Middletown Sioux Falls S.D House of Representatives Aaronoff Richard Nadlin Tim Hams Youngstown Student Congress Senate National Forensic League Carl Mundt

Two Injured In Nelbar Street Collision In Middletown

A two car crash on Nelbar Street sent William Gick and Dora Gick to Middle Township Hospital for minor injuries. William Gick was cited for failure to yield right of way. Another scooter accident on Vannest Avenue injured John Perkins and led to a license charges, while additional city accidents caused $50 to $700 in damages.

Middlestown Hospital William Gick Blue Ball Dora Gick Gick John Perkins Sawyer Rd Vannest Avenue Sunset Street Middletown Hospital

Scouts Rated High at First Summer Camp Session

Camp director George Bundick announced that 98 Boy Scouts at the first summer session received high marks on National Inspection Day. Inspectors Harolid Bedenbaugh and W. T. Adams led the group, awarding grades from Campsie to maintenance with mostly A’s and B’s and praise for excellence yet room for improvement.

Camp Hook George Bundick Harolid Bedenbaugh National Boy Scouts of America W. T. Adams Middletown Bundick

New Ad Director Named for Cincinnati Times-Star

Samuel B. Hill is named advertising director of the Cincinnati Times-Star by publisher David S. Ingalls. Hill previously served as advertising director at the Washington Times-Herald. Appointment announced Monday.

Cincinnati Samuel B. Hill Washington Times-Herald Cincinnati Times-Star David S. Ingalls

Earthquakes Hit Abruzzi Towns in Southern Italy

In the Abruzzi region of southern Italy, a pair of earthquakes rocked towns and hamlets causing panic and damaged roofs and buildings. No injuries were reported as shocks struck in two waves with the second lasting about sixteen seconds in some areas.

L'Aquila Raly Abruzzi Italy

Archbishop Alters Talk Funds Aid Two Miami Scholars

Two Miami University students will receive Archbishop Karl Alter Scholarships funded by the archbishop returning his honorarium from the baccalaureate address. Carol Jo Argus of Columbus will be a junior, and Albin Edward Vile of Fairport Harbor will be a sophomore, both on one year registration fee scholarships.

Oxford Miami University Karl Joseph Alter Cincinnati Miami Carol Jo Argus Columbus Albin Edward Vile Fairport Harbor

Germantown Woman Cited After Two Car Collision

Florence Selby of 333 S. Cherry St. was cited for pulling from a curb into the path of Dale Brandenburg’s northbound car on N. Clinton Street. Damages totaled $375. A Sunday Journal report incorrectly stated Brandenburg caused the crash.

Germantown N. Clinton Street Florence Selby S. Cherry St Dale Brandenburg Arlington Ave Selby

Captain Placed On Retired List in Fort Thomas Ceremony

Captain Thomas B. Howard of 613 7th Ave was moved from active reserve to retired reserves in a ceremony at Fort Thomas Kentucky headquarters for the XXth Corps Area of Southern Ohio. He has over 18 years of regular and reserve duty plus seven years in the National Guard. Howard began as a military high school cadet then served in regular army infantry and in the National Guard of New York. In later reserve and active duty times he served with the 26th Infantry 27th New York Division 289th Reserve Infantry Regiment 856th Signal Company Aviation and 99th Fighter Group. He currently works for McGraw Construction Co as an electrical design engineer.

Thomas B. Howard 7Th Ave Fort Thomas Xxth Corps Ohio Howard National Guard New York State 26Th Infantry New York 289Th Reserve Infantry 856Th Signal Company 99Th McGraw Construction Co

Texas as a Republic Before Joining United States

Texas existed as an independent republic from 1836 to 1845 before it joined the United States. The period marked its separate government, diplomatic efforts, and subsequent annexation into the U.S. in 1845.

Texas Republic United States

Two Middletown Men Fined for Slug Use in Milk Machines

Judge J. T. Lamb fined James Eads aged 19 and Earl Raymond Gill aged 25, both of Middletown, $200 each and sentenced them to 60 days in jail but suspended all except $50 of each fine. The men did not reappear in court.

J. T. Lamb Middletown Earl Raymond Gill West Middletown Rt. 1

Stonybrook Opens July 6 for Girl Scout Camp Session

Camp Stony Brook near Waynesville starts Saturday July 6 with the first session filled. A second 12 day session runs July 20 to August 1 but room remains for girls to register. Marilyn Day is camp director with staff including Nannette Brown and Nancy Leonhardt etc. A pre camp staff training on July 15 will outline activities and games for campers.

Camp Stonybrook Waynesville Edward Barker Miss Day Jeannette Brown Nancy Leonhardt Cora Ellison Georgia Hood Anne Sneathen Mona Eggleston Marjorie Weiler Carolein Warren Kay Ellen Domanick

Powell Signs With Royals in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Special reports the Royals sign Johnny Powell from Miami University as the third Royal rookie this year. Powell, a guard from near Franklin, Ohio, helped Miami win the Mid American Conference title and joins Vern Hatton of Kentucky and Wayne Stevens of Cincinnati as new Royals rookies.

Cincinnati Royals Johnny Powell Miami U) University Powell Frank Wooll Jr Franklin, C Vern Hatton University of Kentucky Wayne Stevens University of Cincinnati

Joyriding youths held by officers in Middletown

Three local youths aged 13 14 and 15 were picked up by Det. Harold Gray after using a borrowed car for joyriding in Middletown. The boys took the vehicle from Garfield Street at 2 a m and drained its gas before being detained for juvenile authorities at 4 25 a m on Jacoby Avenue and Baltimore Street.

Middletown Harold Gray Jacoby Avenue Baltimore Street Garfield Street

Emergency Squad Aids Man at Broad Street Address

The fire department rapid response unit rushed to 427 North Broad Street at 9 pm yesterday to assist Dan Cline, 68, who was having trouble breathing. He was not hospitalized.

Fire Department N. Broad St Dan Cline

Miami Instructor to Lead Area Music Teachers Meet

Louise Glasgow Erickson of Miami University music faculty is to be installed today as southwest district chairman of the Ohio Music Teachers Assn during its four day state convention in Columbus. Her Thursday talk on college music study will feature audition winners Bessie Arline Kruse and Douglas Rister, with piano student Rister accompanying. Mary Frances Barron of Oxford is named district vice chairman but will not attend.

Oxford Louise Glasgow Erickson Miami University Music Southwest Ohio Music Teachers Assn Columbus Erickson OMTA Bessie Arline Kruse Hamilton

Indian Railways Electrification Expands Across Lines

Railways in India use about one third of the nation’s coal and many major routes are now undergoing electrification to improve efficiency.

India

Red haired hitchhiker threats driver and steals car

Belcher reports picking up a man in Cincinnati who threatened him with a knife north of the Butler Hamilton county line. The hitchhiker, joined by two men in another car, disabled the auto, stripped a spare tire, floor mats, golf clubs and tools, and fled. Belcher escaped, calling deputies who found the abandoned car on Gimmick Road.

Hamilton Butler Hamilton County Nist Belcher N. Liggett Ave Lincoln Heights Butler County Cincinnati Gimmick Road Sheriff's Department Charles Gibson William Patrick Union Township

Circleville Firm Wins Bid for Cincinnati Dayton Freeway Section

C F Replogle Co of Circleville submitted the apparent low bid of 3 910 686 for the second section of the Cincinnati Dayton Freeway, announced by the Ohio Department of Highways. The estimate was 4 100 000 and the segment in Butler County links the southern end of the first section near Hamilton. It includes a traffic interchange with U S 25 and Tylersville Road and is slated to finish July 31 1960.

C. F. Replogle Co Circleville Cincinnati-Dayton Columbus Ohio Department of Highways Butler County Tylersville Road Hamilton

Two Youths Caught Stealing Coins From Phone Booths

State patrol captured two reading youths early yesterday on U.S. 25 north of Bethany as they pried open a telephone coin box. Thomas Higgins, 19, faced destruction of property charges and was bound over to the Hamilton County Grand Jury on $3,000 bond. a 17 year old was sent to Butler County juvenile authorities. The pair, who yielded $55, had previously broken into a booth at High Point in Clermont County. Both had been picked up at Philpott's filling station after officers received the alarm.

U.S. 25 Bethany Thomas Higgins Hamilton County Grand Jury Lockland Butler County Boys’ Industrial School Lancaster Philpott High Point Clermont County

Teen Swim Party Set At Sunset And Douglas Pools

Ross Cramer Middleown municipal pool director announced a teen swim party tomorrow evening at Sunset and Douglas pools. The two hour swim begins at 9 p.m. at Douglas with a teen start at 9 30 p.m. Admission is 25 cents for ages 13 through 19.

Douglas Ross Cramer Middleown Kramer

Dog Bites Man on Leg in Williamsdale

Charles Eubanks 42 of 276 Howman Ave New Miami was bitten on the left leg by a dog at about 6 15 p m Monday while operating a mower on Caldwell Street in Williamsdale. He was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment. Eubanks works for the St Clair County trustees and has been cutting grass in the Williamsdale area.

Hamilton Charles Eubanks Howman Ave New Miami Eubanks Caldwell Street Williamsdale Mercy Hospital St. Clair County Trustees

Franklin Court Docket Short. Bond Forfeitures And Fines

Special Judge J T Riley handled a light Franklin municipal docket yesterday afternoon. Two men forfeited bond. two cases were continued. one man was fined for intoxication. Bond forfeitures included Arlie Lawson of Franklin Township for unsafe vehicle and E A Myers of Farmersville for unnecessary noise.

Franklin J T. Riley Iman Arlie ‘Lawson Franklin Township E. A. Myers Farmersville

Music Dealer Dies in Cleveland Leader Anthony Maresh Jr

Anthony L. Maresh Jr. 42 a well known musical instruments dealer and former president of the Ohio Music Merchants Assn died in Cleveland on Monday.

Cleveland Anthony L. Maresh Jr The Ohio Music Merchants Assn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paul Braden Ben Bender Central Store New Middletown Breiel Grand Avenue Smith & Co Miller Middlestown Joe Riley Stolz Dr Charles Ortman Carolina St Weere Printz Thompson Francis Carmody John Burdsall Middletonian Mansfield Reformatory Nelbar Street N. Verity Parkway Germantown Road James Miller Barnitz Miller Auto Carol Hagin Middletown Pike Verity Parkway Janet Roberson Hood Ave Yankee and Jefferson Roads Mc Coy -Leffler Gaterick Walter N. McCoy Homer D. Leffler Broad Stat Ist Ave Christopher Crosby Bob Croby West Los Angeles Jack Castleberry Cedar Hill Farms Inc Mariemont Journal Ralph Deaton Sycamore St Butler County Grand Jury King Stonybrook MY Company State Farm Mutual John Howard Tytus Ave Circleville Firm Law On Franklin Court Docket Light Rivieral Cannes Nice Genoa Santa Margherita Portofino Naples Pompeii Amalfi Sorrento First National Bank N. Main Street Sanitone Gough-Lamb Charles
Search Courier

Search the Middletown Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Middletown Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication