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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1954

Page

2

No Shutdowns Major Layoffs Seen In Local Industry

Middletown industry spokesmen report five day forty hour workweeks are standard, with some six day operations. Minor layoffs are down, hiring up slightly, unemployment claims leveled, and relief rolls up from 1952. Aircraft employment rises to about 1900 with continued production outlook.

ED Edmiston Middletown P. F. Johnson Ohio State Employment Service Council Middletown Hospital Shafer-Neibar

Webb Hearing Delayed Ane

A third continuation of a hearing on the dismissal of Bernice Webb from the Middletown police force was granted until 7 p.m. Monday, March 15, by the Civil Service Commission. Webb requested the postponement to locate counsel. attorneys Dell and Dillon withdrew. The charges include alleged non payment of bills and discourteousness in relations with the public. the hearing will be held in the Municipal Court room.

Bernice Webb Middletown Civil Service Commission Webb Edward Dell David Dillon Ben Kitchen

Six Students Enroll in Sinclair College Spring Terms

Six Middleton residents join Sinclair College of the YMCA for the spring semester. Mary Christman studies human relations in supervision. Earl Flint takes mathematics of radio and television. Roy C. Longman, radio fundamentals. Yvonne Weillman, human relations in supervision. Robert Puckett handles money and banking plus government and business. Richard E. Weller pursues government and business. William Neff of Trenton enrolls in business correspondence, sales fundamentals, and property law. Sinclair marks its 67th year as a nonsectarian community college.

William Neff Trenton Sinclair

Police Briefs Highlight Local Arrests and Property Damage

William Lindley of 1021 Garden Street reported his 1952 auto lost an aerial while parked beside his home. Otis Brown, 44, of 1112 Garfield J., was arrested on a non-support warrant. Earl Gill, 21, of 1st Middleton Route 1, faced a disorderly conduct charge on Central Avenue. Pauline Collins released on own recognizance for a court appearance.

Wiliam Lindley Garden St Otis Brown Garfield J Earl Gill 1St Middletown Rt. 1 Central Avenue Pauline Collins

Dayton Man Fined for Drunkenness and Disorderly Conduct

Edward Guinn, 57, of Dayton, was fined 10 dollars plus costs for intoxication with all penalties suspended and 50 dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct. He was taken into custody last Saturday afternoon.

Edward Guinn Dayton

Bullets Fly in House Shooting Wounds Five Congress Members

Rep. Paul F. Schenck recounts nearly 25 to 30 shots fired by four Puerto Rican extremists at the House chamber. Five congressmen were wounded, including Schenck and Rep. Halleck. Rep. Brown helped aid the victims as a woman shooter fired toward the chamber ceiling. Schenck urged tighter security for lawmakers and public officials.

Washington Paul F. Schenck Ohio House of Representatives Schenck Halleck House Clarence J. Brown Brown House Administration Committee

Young Boy and Cyclist Hurt in City Auto Mishaps

Two separate accidents in Middletown left a motorcyclist and a pedestrian with minor injuries. Billy L. Palmer, 18, suffered elbow contusions and abrasions after his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Carl Larimore, 47, at Verity Parkway and Tytus Avenue. Jim D. Shepherd, 7, sustained a sprained right ankle after being struck by a vehicle driven by Grant Barnett, 55, at 1st Avenue and Curtis Street. Damage totals about 200 dollars. Palmer treated at Middletown Hospital and dismissed. Additional minor collision involved Paul Baker, 18, rear ending Margaret Anderson, 38, with 75 dollars damage to Baker’s car.

Middletown Hospital Billy L. Palmer Central Ave Jim D. Shepherd Wall St Palmer Verity Parkway Tytus Avenue Carl Larimore Excello Motor Trailer Court 1St Avenue Paul Baker West Middltown

Missing Middleton Teen and Woman Sought by Mothers

A 15 year old girl Bonnie Coyle of 906 Crawford St and a 22 year old woman Katherine King of 1627 Garfield St, both Middleton residents, were reported missing by their mothers. Bonnie left for school yesterday and is described as 5 feet 11 inches, 120 pounds with black hair and blue eyes. she was last seen with three other juveniles in a car. Katherine has been missing since 8 p.m. Saturday, described as 5 feet tall and about 100 pounds, wearing a blue coat and a two piece dress, and was believed to be with a Cincinnati man.

Bonnie Coyle Crawford St Mavis Bair

Masses Scheduled For St Marys Lenten Season

The Rev. Sylvester Huser of St. Marys Church announced Lent masses after returning from vacation. Ash Wednesday services include ash blessing at 6 45 am. Lenten Rosary sermon and benediction at 7 30 pm. The Way of the Cross and benediction Friday at 7 30 pm. Weekly services Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 30 pm with 7 am weekday masses.

Sylvester Huser St. Mary's Church

Driver Cited After Warren County Crash

William V. Nussbaum aged 69 of Pleasant Plain Rt 1 was cited by state patrolmen at the mayor's court in Morrow after losing control on the Maineville Road south of Rossberg Warren County and colliding with Florence J. Daugherty 38 of Morrow. No injuries and only slight damage reported to both cars.

William V. Nussbaum Pleasant Plain

Stolen Car Recovered After Police Report

Recovery of a stolen car tied to James W. Howard at 206 S. Main St. was made at Garfield Street and Hudson Avenue at 3 p.m. yesterday. Officers said the vehicle’s license plate was missing. Police also investigated thefts at Striefthau's and a bicycle theft from 315 Webster St. Seven brass switch boxes valued at 10 dollars each were reported stolen from Striefthau's, 1728 Central Ave. Det. Capt. Ralph Bauer and Detective Roy Crout followed the case.

James W. Howard S. Main St Sycamore St Garfield Street Hudson Avenue Ralph Bauer Roy Crout

Four Pay Three Forfeit Bonds In Franklin Court

In Franklin, Judge J. T. Riley fined four men for traffic violations. John Willis of Miamisburg faced a 25 dollar fine plus costs with 25 dollars suspended for fictitious plates. William Callahan of Dayton paid 20 dollars plus costs for driving without a license. Thomas Hurst of Miamisburg was fined 10 dollars plus costs for speeding, and Michael Hoover of Middletown paid 20 dollars plus costs for a yellow line violation. Bonds were forfeited by James Alex of Dayton for yellow line, 20 dollars. John D. Lynch of Dayton for operating without a license, 30 dollars. Nevin Hardman of Franklin for yellow line, 20 dollars.

Franklin J. T. Riley James Alex Dayton Yellow Line John D. Lynch Nevin Hardman

Elderly Man Leonard Post In Fair Condition After Fire Rescue

Leonard Post aged 75 of 902 Garfield Street was treated at home for chest pains and breathing difficulty by a fire department emergency squad. He was transported to Middletown Hospital by McCoy Leffler ambulance after being deemed in fair condition.

Leonard Post Garfield St Middletown Hospital Fire Department Post McCoy-Leffler

Erebus and Terror Among Antarctic Cove Volcanoes

Erebus and Terror are identified as cove volcanoes in the Antarctic region, highlighting their volcanic status and geographic location within the southern polar area.

Erebus and Terror Cove Volcanoes Antarctic

Auditor Opens Tax Return Aid Office in Middletown

Mrs. W. W. Griest deputy county auditor will open an office Monday in the City Building to assist Middletown residents with personal tax returns. The law library room on the second floor houses the office, with hours 8 30 a m to 4 p m Monday to Friday and 8 30 a m to noon Saturday. The office runs through March 31 deadline. Griest will help taxpayers prepare returns and may draft tax bills for payment at the deputy treasurer's office next door.

W. W. Griest Middletown Law Library

Middletown Driver Cited After Verity Parkway Crash

Pete Doby, 19, of Peastown Rt. 1, was arrested on a warrant for careless driving after a two car crash at Verity Parkway and Yankee Road Saturday. Complainant Johnnie Watkins, 26, of 1308 Sycamore St., said the eastbound car cut in front of him to left turn. Damage totaled $400. No injuries.

Middletown Area Verity Parkway Yankee Road Pete Doby Peasttown Rt. 1 Johnnie B. Watkins Sycamore St Watkins

At The Movies Tuesday and Wednesday Listings

The Strand shows Eddie Cantor Story at 2:30 6:10 9:30 p.m. Sensation at 1:15 4:40 7:15 10:15 p.m. Saadia at 1:15 4:15 7:15 10:15 p.m. Man in Hiding at 2:50 5:50 8:50. Also Lone Hand at 1:15 3:50 6:25 9:05 p.m. Project Moon at 2:40 5:20 7:55 10:25 p.m. Man from the Alamo at 1:15 4:15 7:20 10:10 p.m. Master of Ballantrae at 2:35 5:40 8:45.

Eddie Cantor Sens Ballantrae

Youth Service Thursday Prelude To Friday Rites

A high school service tied to World Day of Prayer will be at Calvary Methodist Church Thursday at 7 p.m. Organized by Lee Yocom and Rev. Louis Walter with Youth Council and Y Teen Hi Y councils, the event opens city observances. Readings include multilingual prayers, scriptures John 10 7 11, hymns, a Green Cathedral selection, and a message by Jerome Egelston.

Calvary Methodist Church Youth Council of Churches Lee Yocom Louis Walter First Methodist Church Joan Morris Green Cathedral Hahn Nancy Berkey Judy

26 Gas Heating Permits Okayed

Allocation of 26 new gas connections for home heating in the northern division of Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. announced by George J. Kuehnle Jr. These allocations cover Middletown Lebanon area with about half for new construction and half for conversions. In Ohio 528 CG&E applications were approved by the Public Utilities Commission. over the state 2,500 were allowed.

Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co George J. Kuehnle Jr Middletown-Lebanon Kuehnle Cg&e Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

Man Hurt In Fall Down Home Stairs

Elmer Beagle, 48, of Mason Road, Monroe, suffered extensive face cuts after falling down stairs at his home and crashing through a glass door. He was listed in good condition at Middletown Hospital today.

Elmer Beagle Mason Road Monroe Middletown Hospital

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Helen Davis Family Service Bureau The Civic Association Zeke Red Turner WLW Television National Guard Armory Main Street Rothman Moore St Sinclair College Daytonian D. W. Snider & Son Insurance Agency Ist Floor Pickwick Bldg Maker Charles Haileck Leslie Arends J. Edgar Chenoweth Chenoweth William McCulloch Piqua St. Mary's Warren County Kerry Byrd Webster St Franklin Court Order of the Golden Rule Order Walter N Homer Duneral Home Broad Street First Ave Hone Deep Sanitary
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