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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1956

Page

12

Flying Batys Almost Take First And Third In Cruise

Mid dletown husband wife team Bruce and wife faced peril from storms on the transcontinental cruise from Phoenix to Philadelphia. They landed in Cincinnati with third overall and first in the Cessna class, but a Parkersburg landing due to a timing issue cost them the top prizes. Winners were Robert and wife Bouthitt of El Centro, Calif., with second place to Richard Jackson and son of La Mesa, Calif. The Batys vow to try again next year.

Middletown Cincinnati Mrs. Baty Batys Philadelphia Philadelphia Junior Chamber of Commerce Parkersburg Baty Robert Bouthitt el Centro Calif Richard Jackson la Mesa Eugenie Heise Milwaukee Heise

The Driver Not Drunk in Blanchester Fatal Crash

A correction states Harvey L. York of Blanchester was not arrested for DUI after a collision on Ohio 28 near Blanchester in which his wife died. The charge actually lies against the other driver, James A. Ballard, also of Blanchester, while York and Ballard sustained minor injuries.

Harvey L. York Blanchester James A. Ballard York Ohio Ballard

Check Bounces Drunk Is Jailed

James T. Jones pleaded guilty to drunk driving in Pasadena California. Municipal Judge Joseph A. Sprankle Jr suspended a 180 day sentence and fined 210 dollars. Jones paid 110 dollars by check and was allowed to pay the balance later. He returned to court and the judge reinstated the 180 day term and added another 180 days after the bounced check.

Pasadena Calif James T. Jones Joseph A. Sprankle Jr Jones Sprankle

Pastor to Attend Adventist Bible Conference

John F. E. Davidson, pastor of the local Seventh Day Adventist Church, will participate in the Adventists 92nd annual Bible Conference and camp meeting at Mt. Vernon from Thursday through July 8. He has helped prepare for the convention this week as thousands are expected to attend sessions aimed at re emphasizing spiritual values and renewing the consecration of church members.

John FE. Davidson Seventh Day Adventist Church Adventists Mt. Vernon

Police Briefs Arrests on Warrants For Menace Threat and Non support

Lawrence Shackelford age 33 of Wells Road was arrested yesterday on a menace and threat warrant. Charles Lee Adkins age 28 of 1820 Central Ave was arrested on a Juvenile Court warrant charging non support.

Lawrence Shackelford Wells Road Charles Lee Adkins Central Ave

Bicycle theft report from Sunset Park leads to two suspects

R. L. Tippell of 202 Charles Sr and Clyde Davies of 3204 Fleming Rd reported bicycles stolen from Sunset Park. The incident involves two individuals and the location Sunset Park, detailing the theft report filed with authorities.

R. L. Tippell Charles Sr Clyde Davies Fleming Rd Sunset Park

Latin's Dead? Don t Try To Tell Texans!

Henderson High School in Texas helps drive a Latin boom as the Junior Classical League expands to 41,000 members in 1,000 chapters across 45 states. Miss Belie Gould, organizer and longtime Latin teacher, notes rapid growth from 478 to over 900 attendees and outlines Torch U.S., the league's official publication, while convention activities reward Latin study with Rome themed meals and costumes.

Oxford Belie Gould Texas Gould Henderson Tex Miami University Miss Gould Dallas Cedar Falls Iowa Rhone Island Utah Nevada Torch U.S

Golden Agers Anniversary Party At Civic Association

Golden Agers will gather tomorrow at 1 30 p m for a birthday and anniversary celebration at the Civic Association with games and refreshments to follow. The note also mentions a 1935 statistic: more than 90 percent of U S farms now have electricity, a growth from 11 percent then.

Civic Association U. S

Smart Dog Overswims in Flood Waters

Upper Sandusky Ohio report about Candy the Boston bull pup left in a basement during heavy rain. A neighbor found her floating on a divan in five feet of water as floodwaters flooded basements and likely electrified wiring. The pup refused to swim to the stairs, illustrating a warning about water safety.

Sandusky Ohio Candy Boston R. M. Rossel Jim Mason Dr. Rossel Mason

Community meeting notices span clubs and services

Towns list Tuesday gatherings across Sertoma Club at 6 30 p m Manchester Hotel and fire departments at 6 30 p m 1108 Forrer St Middletown Mayfield Sheffield Street Fire House Miami Valley Post 3809 WIFW at 7 90 p m headquarters Battery A 180 AAA Gun Battalion at 7 45 p m Armory FOE 8 p m hall SPEBSQSA 8 p m Legion Golden Age Club 1 30 pm Civic Association National Guard Company D 167th Armored Cavalry 7 90 p m Armory Franklin FOE officers 7 90 p m membership 8 p m FOPA & p m Police pistol range

Sertoma Club Manchester South Middletown Forrer St Middletown Colony Mayfield Fire Department Sheffield Street Miami Valley WIFW Armory FOE Hall Spebsqsa Legion Golden Age Club Civic Association National Guard

Won't Walk Out Foes To Church Merger Cool Off

Omaha report on the General Council of the Congregational Christian Churches as leaders from Evangelical Reformed Church hail unity into a new United Church of Christ. Frictions give way to hope with reconciliation praise from critics and calls for bilateral action between the Ri and R. church as a supplemental declaration on church rights is rejected.

United Church of Christ General Council Congregational Christian Churches Evangelical Reformed Church New Unity Post Henry David Gray Hartford, Conn Philip Scott Washington, D. C R. Church Richard A. Wolff Swampcott, Mich

Paper Blazes Behind Central and Reynolds Avenues

Minor fire damage occurred when a blaze behind 1232 Central Ave spread to the rear wall of 1217 Reynolds Ave last night. Firefighters from Companies 1 2 and the ladder unit arrived at 6 39 p m. A child's bicycle tire burned and a transformer caused a radio flare at 107409 2nd Avenue yesterday with Companies 1 3 and the ladder unit responding at 12 20 p m.

Central Ave Reynolds Ave 2Nd Avenue

Nasser Seeks Peace With West In First Day as President

Cairo Egypt on his first day as president Gamal Abdul Nasser declared Egypt desires friendly relations with the United States. He told Newsday editor Alicia Patterson that he will do all he can to help good relations between Americans and Egyptians while preserving complete independence.

H. C. Nutting Company Cincinati Ohio Middletown Butler County Francis Carmody Cincinnati Doris E. Kronborg H. Cutting.Company City of Doris FE. Kronborg H. C. Nutting Argare Cairo Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser United States Alicia Patterson Long Island, N.Y Newsday

Burglar Alarm Gadgets Unveiled at National Convention

Hollywood reports the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Assn convention opening with new gadgets. An ultrasonic system saturates a room with electronic impulses and detects movement to trigger a central alarm. A compact device shields a briefcase or diplomatic pouch with a protective electronic ring and a sharp alert if touched.

Hollywood Calif

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