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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1953
Page
2
Commission stalls on a report about city equipment used outside city limits as Miller and Redding exchange sharp accusations. Miller defends past practice and alleges Redding aims to embarrass the commission while questioning sewer plans and insurance.
Germantown fire department won best-looking apparatus in the parade held in Miamisburg for the 23rd annual Central Western Firemen's Association conference. More than 1,200 firemen from over 120 departments participated in meetings, parade, and fireworks. Next year’s conference is set for Brookville.
Five motorists were fined a total of $60 and costs yesterday before area magistrates. State patrolmen made the arrests. Fined by Mayor Thomas Linn of Monroe for yellow line violations were Forest G. Williams 20 of Navaho Street Franklin General Delivery Robert L. Harper 26 and William R. Wolfe 52 of Dayton. Others fined were George A. Mains 43 Peebles Route 3 by Squire Lewis Bolser of New Miam no mudflaps and Earla Rose 42 of Cincinnati by Justice J. Woodard of Glendale for permitting an unlicensed minor to drive.
I. F. Bishman of the Goodyear Store reports the theft of 11 television sets valued at the total amount. The disappearance occurred sometime between April 26 and June 23.
A resident urged that his name be withheld while stating a citizen asked to sit on city committees to show genuine interest. Frank Herzog noted a water main break and rapid response. The commission discussed policy on winter snow emergencies and urged constructive criticism without heckling.
Middletown senior fours team upset Detroit's American championship squad at the Great Lakes Roller skating competition in Dayton. Members Gary Houk Maxine Dorn Frances Becker and Billy Sticklen as the youngest team aim for a third American title at Cleveland July 26 to August 1. Other Middletown scorers included Faye Creech Jim Phillibaum Rita Key and Dicky Sticklen. They train at Midway Skating Rink under Ivan Findlay.
A woman trapped by the car wreck at Engle's Corner required help to escape after a collision involving a Bobbitt vehicle and a truck. Police and fire units, including Middletown officers and the Monroe fire department, controlled traffic for about 90 minutes as bystanders aided the extraction. One driver reported drowsiness and a late stop, while witnesses noted the intersection's history of crashes.
Paramount screens Take Me to Town at 1 30 4 20 7 20 and 10 10 p m Law and Order at 3 00 5 50 and 8 50 p m Strand presents Treasure of the Golden Condor at 3 30 and 7 30 p m Mississippi Gambler at 2 55 6 30 and 9 55 p m
C A Boeke director of public services states all workers under his supervision are prohibited from using city equipment for personal reasons. He notes the street department keeps two on call for emergencies and on duty foremen may take gear home only for urgent, approved city use. A full report will be submitted to city manager H W Starick.
State patrol investigated two accidents yesterday. Virginia Craig 32 of Fort Lauderdale Florida sustained a forehead laceration and Dedee Craig 3 suffered a nose fracture after a northbound car driven by Harry E Fisher 63 left the road on Ohio 48 near the Montgomery Warren line at 7 15 p m. Fisher said another vehicle turned in front of him and he could not stop. A separate incident on Ohio 129 48 miles southwest of Monroe involved a pickup driven by Roger Turner 19 that went off a curve tipping a tractor on a trailer. no injuries were reported and minor damage occurred to the truck.
Lt. James Combs of the Traffic Bureau announced a Monday implementation to shift parking on Yankee Road from the current pattern to the east curb between Broad Street and Fourth Avenue. The change aims to reduce traffic tie ups caused by jogs in parking, limiting parking to the east side between Broad and Main and along Fourth's east side.
Final plans for the Golden Age Club picnic on July 22 were announced after a Civic Association building meeting. Caroline Siebert named head of refreshments and Lonnie Gibson chaired entertainment. Middletonians over 60 invited, with transportation provided. Members celebrated Mrs Siebert’s birthday.
Theodore Gregory 30 of 821 Seventeenth Ave cited for reckless operation after a car plunged off Germantown Dam. Hearing postponed to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Justice Guy Stude baker court. Two passengers Jean Jackson 25 and Willmon Sparks 38 treated and dismissed from Middletown Hospital. four others escaped injury.
Marilyn Marshall reported two boys about 11 and 13 took her billfold yesterday afternoon at the Verity tennis courts on Second Avenue. They fled before officers arrived, taking 20 cents. Deputies in Middletown arrest AWOL sailors James Arrowood and Paul Van Cleve, and a bicycle licensed 9762 was recovered on Lind Street.
Northio Theatres Corporation requests repeal of the 3 percent amusement tax on admissions to aid the Paramount and Strand theaters. Harold W. Brown cites a three-year decline in theater grosses and a high weekly payroll as reasons for action. City Commissioners will study the letter for the city manager.
The board will review a report by Thomas J. McLaughlin on adding auxiliary lighting to Wade E. Miller Gymnasium, pending final electrical approvals. Finances come up with the tentative 1954 budget, cafeteria account, and principals’ reports as two new teachers’ appointments are discussed.
President Eisenhower nominated Charles White of Cleveland president of Republic Steel Co and Richard J Gray of Ohio and Washington DC president of the AFL building and construction trades department as members of a Post Office Department advisory board.
Sgt. Carl Baker Jr. of 1711 York Ave and Pfc. Kenneth L. Miller of 412 Park St are among 2,673 servicemen set to arrive tomorrow in Seattle aboard the Gen. R. L. Howze from the Far East. Also aboard are Pfc. Harold L. Wert of Hamilton Pfc. Jerf L. Waddell of Lebanon Route 3 and Sfc. John C. Wright of Oxford.
Police found a man with a broken leg on Central Avenue after a collapse during a spree. Witnesses said the victim struggled to get home due to his injury as officers responded to the call.
A man aided by crutches was surrounded near the Municipal Court. Officers loaded him and his crutches into a cab and sent them home.
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