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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1955

Page

2

Franklin Judge Declares War On Gangs In Franklin

Judge J T Riley vowed war on gangs in his Franklin bailiwick after sentencing two Middletown youths, J B Horn and Bennie Dykes, for assault and battery. Horn, 18, received 600 dollars in fines and seven months confinement with costs. Dykes, 19, was fined 1100 dollars and eight months confinement plus costs. Both youths were convicted of disorderly conduct and related charges and are jailed in Warren County. A warrant was issued for a suspected third youth. Other cases saw drivers fined for reckless operation, speeding, driving while intoxicated, and driving left of center.

Franklin Middletown J. T. Riley J. B. Horn Illinois Ave Rt. 73 U. S. 25 Bennie Dykes South Ave Horn Riley Warren County Ebanon Ben Meore James A. Kabler Dayton Delmas Bowline William Traylor Paul E. Bennett Franklin

Japanese steel men see problems differ from American ones

Visiting Japanese steel industry observers say labor, markets and costs differ from the United States. They note Japan exports about 20 percent of output, imports half its coking coal, and aims to raise export share while expanding ore sources in the Philippines and markets in Southeast Asia and South America.

Armco Steel Corp Foreign Operations Administration Japan Tsutomo Tsuchiya Japan Iron & Steel Federation Ind America Pacific Reiichi Sayama Fuji Iron & Steel Co Tokyo Russia England Germany France Sayama Tsuchiya Philippines Southeast Asia South America

Four Cars Pile Up At Blue Ball Shaken Man

A four car collision on U. S. 25 at Blue Ball yesterday left Charles Heller with neck pains and Phyllis Smith with shoulder pain. John J. Beals faced reckless driving charges and will be arraigned in Franklin Municipal Court.

Blue Ball U. S. 25 Charles Heller Hamilton Middletown Hospital John J. Beals Miamisburg Franklin Municipal Court Beals Heller Howard Brooks Phyllis Smith Judy Dr Hood Avenue

Missing wife prompts police inquiry. man held on disorderly charge

Hubert Casey reports his wife Mary Alice aged 40 is missing from home since Tuesday morning. She stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. Officers arrested Embry Hardeman aged 40 of 858 6th Ave at Grove Street and Michigan Avenue on a disorderly conduct charge.

Hubert Casey S. Main St Mary Alice Embry Hardeman 6Th Ave Grove Street Michigan Avenue

Thomas Sanders Held on Paternity Charge

Thomas Sanders, 25, of 1805 Fleming Road, was arrested yesterday on a paternity charge.

Thomas Sanders Fleming Rd

Movie Schedules For Paramount Strand Colonial Dixie

Paramount shows Davy Crockett at 1 45 3 50 5 55 8 00 10 05 p m on Saturday and Sunday. Strand screens New Mexico 1 15 5 00 8 45 p m and High Lonesome 2 45 6 35 10 10 p m. Colonial offers Quest of Space 1 30 4 00 7 20 p m and Bridges of Toko Ri 2 50 5 15 9 30 p m. Dixie Cruise In presents Bowery to Bagdad 10 00 p m Massacre Canyon 8 30 11 30 p m with late show 12 30 p m.

Paramount Davy Crockett New Mexico

Divorce Notice in Butler County Ohio Case No 73045

Donna Yeary filed for divorce from Ross Yeary in Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio case 73045 on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Respondent must answer by July 23 1958 or petition may be granted. Clerk Joseph T Kiep. Deputy Norman G Grevey. Attorney David F Dillon.

Ross Yeary R.A 25Th Signal Company R&m APO San Francisco Calif Donna Yeary Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio Joseph T. Kiep Norman G. Grevey David F. Dillon

Damage 750 Dollar Crash Cites Woman Driver

A $750 car-truck crash at Cherry Street and Yankee Road last night injured Manford Riley and led to the arrest of Jean Riley for following too closely. The northbound car driven by Mrs. Riley struck a stopped truck operated by Willard Shearer at 11:45 pm. Riley refused medical aid.

Cherry Street Yankee Road Manford Riley Woodlawn Ave Jean Riley Woolawn Ave Riley Willard Shearer Franklin Rt. 1

Fire levels S800 garage in South Middletown incident

A one car frame garage at 1711 Sheridan Ave owned by Roy Wagner and listed by resident William Bush was destroyed after noon yesterday. Fire officials said children were seen playing with matches nearby and 12 volunteers battled flames for 35 minutes before they could prevent spread. The garage was empty. owner Wilbur Stouse of the South Middletown Fire Department reported.

Sheridan Ave Wilbur Stouse South Middletown William Bush Roy Wagner

Minor Plant Fire at Logan-Long Co In Franklin

A small blaze erupted in the receiving and shipping department of Logan-Long Co. in Franklin last night causing slight damage. The Franklin fire department sent one truck at 7:43 p.m. The cause remains undetermined, a company spokesman said.

Franklin Logan-Long Co Franklin Fire Department

Lebanon farmer held on drug charge in city jail

John E May a 40 year old Lebanon farmer is jailed on a 3000 bond for possession of a hypodermic syringe and needles with intent to administer habit forming drugs without a doctor's certificate. Deputies South and Green arrested him Wednesday night in a cafe restroom on Ohio 4 near Peasttown. A syringe needle and a heated liquid were found on May.

Lebanon John E May Frank South Ralph Trimble South James Greenfield May Ohio 4 Peasttown

Jelly sandwich incident leads to arrest in market

Frank Spieker, 38, jailed on suspicion of burglary after entering a market and making a jelly sandwich from its stock. He slipped on the jelly in the dark, knocked himself out, and was revived by police before booking. Market manager Joe Bennish found him unconscious.

Los Angeles Frank Spieker Spieker Joe Bennish

$800 Check Fails as Warrant Arrests Middletown Man

Police arrest Bert Antrim, 40, of 515 Yankee Rd on a warrant for a bad $800 check issued January 8 drawn on Oglesby Barnitz Bank. The complainant sues for payment, claiming insufficient funds. Antrim was taken into custody at 3 a.m. by warrant signed by Charles Wysong.

Middletown Bert Antrim Yankee Rd Charles Wysong Antrim Oglesby-Barnitz Bank & Trust Co

Deaths and Funerals Ben Paulin Led Preble County Board

Ben H. Paulin 63 longtime Preble County commissioner died at home in New Paris Rt. 1. Appointed 1952 to fill term of Will H. Thomas, elected to full term in 1954. Survived by wife Viola a son Marvin two sisters and two brothers. Services Monday 1 p.m. at Keessler Funeral Home New Paris. burial Memorial Park Dayton.

Ben H. Paulin Glenn Paulin Middletown Board of Preble County Commissioners New Paris Rt. 1 Paulin Will H. Thomas Minersville Ohio New Paris Dayton Preble Masonic Council Katy Weber Middleport Ernest Decatur Ala Keessler Memorial Park Cemetery

Obituary for Mrs Nannie Boyd at 85 in Princeton KY

Mrs Nannie Boyd age 85 died at 9 15 p m yesterday at her daughter Mrs Clarence Wilson Oliver 919 8th Ave after 12 weeks of serious illness. Survived by four granddaughters four great grandchildren and Mrs Oliver. She belonged to UBF and Queen of Sheba Eastern Star Lodge Princeton Ky. Visitation after 4 p m Tuesday at the residence. Body to Bridges Funeral Home Princeton Ky for 2 p m Friday service at Sheppard Street Baptist Church with Rev J T Lander. Burial Cedar Hill Cemetery Princeton. Local arrangements by Jordan Hall Funeral Home.

Nannie Boyd Clarence Wilson Oliver 8Th Ave Boyd Oliver UBF Eastern Star Lodge Princeton Bridges Funeral Home Sheppard Street Baptist Church J.T. Lander Cedar Hill Cemetery Jordan Hall

Death of Ex-Superintendent Ernest Steinforth at 63

Ernest W. Steinforth, 63, former superintendent of the Rauh Mack Shirt Co., once based here, died. The brief obituary notes his prior role with the local garment firm and his passing.

Ernest W. Steinforth Rauh-Mack Shirt Co

Mrs Minnie Cooper Eaton Dies at 86

Mrs Minnie Cooper 86 died at 3 30 p m yesterday in Eaton. Widow of Clem Cooper she is survived by two daughters Mrs Robert Russel of Middletown a Roosevelt Junior High School teacher and Mrs L D Spiesman of Troy. Arrangements incomplete at Girton Funeral Home.

Eaton Minnie Cooper

Mrs Mamie Dare 81 Died at Home on Lebanon Morrow Road

Mrs Mamie Dare 81 of Morrow Rte 1 died Thursday night at her home on the Lebanon Morrow Road after a heart attack. She was active in clubs including Morrow Eastern Star Garden Club Progress Club and Rochester Community Club. Survived by two daughters Mrs Emma Murray Pleasant Plain Mrs Dorothy Swindell Canton a son John Morrow seven grandchildren four great grandchildren.

Lebanon Mamie Dare Morrow Rt. 1 Lebanon-Morrow Road The Vale Funeral Dare Morrow Eastern Star Garden Club Progress Club Rochester Community Club Emma Murray Pleasant Plain Dorothy Swindell Canton John Morrow

Obituary notices for Delia Lovett and Betty Reynolds

Delia Lovett aged 53 of 17 Wilson Street dies and funeral services are announced at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Betty Jane Reynolds aged 75 of 810 Cleveland Avenue funeral services set for 2 PM Monday at Proeschel Funeral Home.

Delia Lovett Wilson St Pilgrim Baptist Church Betty Jane Reynolds Cleveland Ave Proeschel

Kilburn Divorce Notice From Butler County Court

Clarence Kilburn of Kodak Kentucky must answer Irene Kilburns divorce petition filed June 8 1955 in Butler County Common Pleas Court case 73049. If no response by July 23 1955 the petition may be granted. Clerk Joseph T Kiep.

Franklin to Break Ground for Woodall Plastics Plant Tuesday

Ground breaking at the 12 acre site south of Mackinaw Addition marks initial construction for Woodall Industries 64 000 square foot Franklin plant. McGraw Construction won the contract in excess of 500000 dollars with four month build time and 700000 dollar annual payroll.

JIM Mills Journal Franklin Woodall Industries Middletown McGraw Construction C Lloyd E. Ritz Franklin Chamber of Commerce Herbert J. Woodall Woodall Industries, Inc M. E. Griffin C. Bayard Johnson H. H. Polk Jr Cleveland Larry Isbell Clark Salsbury John Shotwell Carl Munich William F. Smith Chamber of Commerce Ritz Mackinaw Addition

Firemen's Group Names Committee for Officer Slate

A three member nominating committee was named by the Butler County Fireman's Assn to present a slate of officers at the July meeting. Chiefs Jerry Cain New Miami Frank Tompkins Morgan Township and Richard Estes City View Heights were named. Election of officers for one year terms will be at the August meeting.

Butler County Fireman's Assn Community Chest Building Hamilton Jerry Cain New Miami Frank Tompkins Morgan Township Richard Estes City View Heights Howard Gall Middletown

Two Middletown Residents Helped After Fire Department Calls

Firemen aided Willie Jones, 37, at 1712 Garfield St after a 2 42 a m asthma incident. He was transported to Middletown Hospital and treated before release. John Bishop, 7, 1507 Fairmount Ave, received assistance after a 5 05 p m呼 emergency call. He was taken by Riggs ambulance to the same hospital and released.

Middletown Garfield St Willie Jones Bailey Middletown Hospital John Bishop Fairmount Ave Bishop Riggs

Riley Divorce Petition Filed in Butler County Ohio Court

Delbert Riley of 5400 28th Street North St Petersburg Florida is notified that Martha Riley filed in Butler County Common Pleas Court case No 173050 for divorce on gross neglect of duty. Defendant must answer by July 23 1955 or petition will be granted. attorney is Thomas H Stubbs.

Delbert Riley 28Th Street St Petersburg Florida Martha Riley Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio Joseph T. Kiep Norman G. Grevey Thomas H. Stubbs

Thefts Hit Cars Bikes And Lanterns

City police received complaints about gasoline thefts and stolen lanterns bicycles and fender skirts. Officers observed three boys siphoning gas at a Coolidge Corp parking lot and reported larcenies from a Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co lanterns on Sheldon Road and Goldman Avenue. A bicycle license 18205 was reported stolen from Sunset Pool and two fender skirts vanished from another car.

Landon Webby Cecil Short Coolidge Corp Clint Freeman Auburn Street Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Theodore Thompson Louis Pierce Sheldon Road Goldman Avenue Michael White Fairmount Ave Sunset Pool Steve Takach Centennial Ave

Driver 22 Killed in Hillsboro Area Crash

The state highway patrol reported Franklin Davis, 22, of Rt. 1 Mount Crab Brown County, was killed early this morning when his car left Ohio 134, about 15 miles southwest of Hillsboro.

Hillsboro Ohio State Highway Patrol Franklin Davis Rt. 1 Mount Crab Brown County Ohio 134 Here

Woman Walks Away With Active Disc

In Ipswich England a woman left a civil defense exhibit with a radioactive metal disc given to visitors. Officials say she likely believed it a free sample and took it home. No immediate effects expected unless the disc is kept near her body.

Ipswich England

Dunn divorce petition filed in Butler County Ohio court

Golden Dunn of Simpson Kentucky is notified that Bill Dunn filed a divorce petition in the Butler County Common Pleas Court case number 73951 on June 8 1955 alleging gross neglect of duty. Defendant must answer by July 29 1955 or the petition may be granted by default. Finkelman and Ross, Attorneys.

Golden Dunn Simpson Kentucky Bill Dunn Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio Joseph T. Kiep Norman G. Grevey Finkelman and Ross

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ED Edmiston Cincinnati Brooks Cora Blount 1St St Trenton Bears Vi Riggs North Broad SUN the Friendly Church Grand Ave. Church OF God DRY Cleaning Butler DRY Cleaners St. Clinton Jelly Sandwich Fosdick Ben Paulin Preble County Commission Geraldine Dr Mt. Airy Steinforth Victoria William Celina Robert Battle Creek Mich David Ft. Mitchell Miller Funera Springrove Ernest Steinforth Mrs Clarence Kilburn Kodak Irene Kilburn H. O. Finkelman Fred Ross Central Church OF Christ Vacation Bible School Bible School Donald E. Arnold McGraw Franklin Plant Detroit Chicago Monroe Nanhasset N. Y the Meadowlawn Church of God Smith Ave John J. Williams Evangelistic Monkey Mutual Aid Society Daily Vacation Bible School Howard Sears Grace Baptist Church
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