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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1954

Page

2

Board weigh plan to use Lincoln School fieldhouse as classroom

Three board of education members met with city commissioners to overturn a ban by the inspector of buildings on using Lincoln School fieldhouse as classrooms. They argue space is needed for fall overflow and estimate remodeling at ten thousand dollars versus fifty thousand for new classrooms.

Board of Education Commissioner of Inspection Lincoln School Lincoln Wet Keene Jegular Butler Corson Journal Commission Gruver Roosevelt Junior High Middletown High Washington Helen Hayes Central Amelia Mattson Roosevelt Dorothy Reinartz Sherman Mary Lou Green Ruth Howland Howland Mary Lansdale Garfield D. R. Jones Linden Ave Henderson Estes Estes

Crash Fatal To Three

Three people from Cincinnati Donald Ronald and David were killed in a crash. Mrs. Profitt formerly of Middletown survived with a son Danny Profitt 14 and other relatives. She had lived in Middletown 21 years and worked at Aeronca Manufacturing. Services at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Donald Ronald David Cincinnati Profitt Elbert Profitt Middletown John Bowden Hamilton Danny Profitt Cecil Rogers Elmer Rogers Stanton, Ky Hattie Lee Profitt Stanton Ruth King Lawrenceburg Ind Marjorie Basye Richmond June Rogers Aeronca Manufacturing Corp Grand Avenue McCoy-Leffler

New Group Forms to Aid Petitions for Merger

A citizen group in Lemon Township formed last night to coordinate consolidation petitions. A central committee of 15 residents will guide petition circulation, with a meeting planned next Tuesday at Lemon Monroe School where school boards officials will answer questions and mimeographed materials will be distributed.

Lemon Township Lemon-Monroe High School Robert Nelson Joseph Heck Wilbur Flory Nelson Glenn Selby Will Organ N.ailson Lemon- Monroe C. W. Young Hugh Butler

At The Movies Showtimes This Weekend

Paramount marquee lists Friday and Saturday showings for Fire Man Save My Child at 1 45 5 10 8 30 p m Them at 3 10 6 30 9 45 p m Strand presents San Antone at 1 30 4 55 8 25 p m Mr Scout Master at 3 10 6 35 10 05 p m Saturday San Antone at 1 15 5 10 8 35 p m Mr Scout Master at 2 55 6 50 10 05 p m.

San Antone

Automobile Ownership Shares in United States

Approximately seventy percent of U S families own an automobile reflecting widespread vehicle ownership across the nation. The stat underscores the reach of motor transport and its role in American daily life.

United States

Out Of Prison Man Faces Preble Justice

Eaton special report James Hamblin 26 was released from Indiana State Reformatory last week and returned to Preble County court on burglary and grand larceny charges. He pleaded not guilty and Judge John M. Kiracofe continued the case for further investigation.

Seven Mile Driver Cited In Accident

State patrolmen arrested Ralph G. Zehler of Seven Mile for driving across the center line on Rt. 127 and sideswiping a semi truck. The truck driver was Barney E. Wilson of Hoopeston Illinois. No injuries were reported and damages were minor. Zehler cited to Squire Lewis Bolser's court.

Ralph G. Zehler S. Main St Seven Mile Rt. 127 Barney E. Wilson Hoopeston Zehler Squire Lewis Bolser

Three Hurt In Two Car Orchard Street Collision

Three persons suffered minor injuries in a $2 600 two car crash at Orchard Street and Sherman Avenue last night. Williams was charged with careless driving after his car struck the Waybright vehicle. Damage totaled about 2700 with both cars listed as total losses.

Orchard Street Sherman Avenue Middletown Hospital Faris D. Williams Gideon Rd Ira Waybright Ohio St. Monroe Guy Waybright Jr Williams Waybright Orchard St Waybright Auto McCoy-Leffler

Police Briefs Report Dog Bite and Car Theft Attempt

Sheila Kramer seven of 208 Shafer Street was bitten on the left arm by a dog. Betty Baker of 3231 Mohawk Street said a man rammed her car at Wicorf Street and Woodlawn Avenue and fled in another vehicle. Kathryn Siebert of 127 North Grimes Street reported losing a black ladies billfold with photos papers and five dollars in cash downtown.

Sheila Kramer Shafer St Betty Baker Mohawk St Wicorf Street Woodlawn Avenue Kathryn Siebert N. Grimes St

Bicycle theft report and aircraft wings description

Roberta Long of 1340 Curtis Street reported her bicycle stolen from her basement. The article notes Wings of a modern jet bomber appear thin yet weigh 18 tons with wingskin thickness comparable to a destroyer hull.

Roberta Long Curtis St

Auto stall under collision at Verity Parkway area

Kenneth A. Leischer age 33 of Cincinnati drove a stalled auto into a truck driven by Carrol Moore age 21 of East Fultonham Ohio. The crash occurred at Verity Parkway and Yankee Road at 8 23 p m. Officers said damage totaled 40 dollars.

Kenneth A. Leischer Cincinnati Carrol Moore East Fultonham Ohio Verity Parkway Yankee Road

Car Crash at Central Avenue Parking Stop

Eugene Mathis 25 of Franklin Rt. 1 and Alfred Bieler 65 of 624 Moore St. collided in the 1800 block of Central Avenue as Mathis tried to pull into a parking place and Bieler moved from the curb. The 5:45 p.m. accident caused $10 damage.

Eugene Mathis Franklin Rt. 1 Alfred Bieller Moore St Central Avenue

Middletown Builds Independence Without Federal Aid

Charles R. Hook of Armco Steel told the National Council for Community Improvement in Washington that Middletown thrives on self reliance. He noted residents declined a new post office and funded flood control and a water survey locally, while a hospital expansion was supported with funds raised in town.

Middletown Charles R. Hook Armco Steel Corp National Council For Community Improvement Washington, D.C Armco Board Charles R. Hook Jr Washington Hook Miami Valley Council

Individual Is Key The Hi Y Congress Ends in Miami

In Oxford special report Dr Amos L Boren Indianapolis Methodist minister closes the seventh annual Hi Y and Tri Hi Y congress with a message that Christian world citizenship begins with the individual He urges Americans to seek moral improvement beyond national pride Nearly 650 delegates and advisors prepare to return home after his address.

Oxford Amos L. Boren Indianapolis

Boys Tour New Fire Station 1 on Clinton Street

Seventy six members of the YMCA Boys Division Summer Fun Club and guests toured the new Fire Station 1 on North Clinton Street yesterday. Assistant Fire Chief James Mattson and firefighters Robert Linville and Louis Knezick led the visit showing alarm reception, firefighting gear and living quarters for on duty firemen.

YMCA N. Clinton Street James Mattson Robert Linville Louis Knezick

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