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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1959

Page

5

Girton Named Permanent Police Chief in Lebanon

Lebanon village council approved Dean A. Duke Girton as permanent police chief after his probation as acting chief. Mayor Jack Decker announced the decision citing Girton’s wide recognition in Warren County and the Miami Valley.

Lebanon Dean A. “Duke’ Girton Jack Decker Girton Warren County Miami Valley Middletown Edward EF. Emsley Mildred Mengle

Help Overcome Loose Teeth with FastEeth Powder

A vintage ad-style health claim promotes FastEeth an improved alkaline powder for dentures. It promises firmer plate fit and comfort, reducing embarrassment from loose teeth and urging readers to obtain FastEeth at drug counters.

Burns Girl Dies After Dress Fire at Xenia Home

Seven year old Darlene Dodge died after flames burned over 74 percent of her body when her dress caught fire at a Xenia home on February 22. She passed away Tuesday night at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

Dayton Ohio Xenia Darlene Dodge Miami Valley Hospital

Dig Increase Seen In Science Award Exhibits

A 100 percent rise in engineering exhibits is expected in this year’s North Butler County Area science awards contest, signaling growth in student projects and competition. The article notes expanded participation and heightened interest from local schools.

Larry Beckwith Butler County Robert Johnson Journal Thomas

Maple Park Pupils Plan Comedy Show

Maple Park School eighth graders will present Goodnight Uncle George a three act comedy written for junior high students. The cast includes 15 characters ages 13 to 40 with Bob Smith son as Junior Allen. The show features music between acts by the Maple Park band and a trio led by Delores Revelos. Tickets are sold by students or at the door.

Maple Park School Penny Duvall Roger Brevins Junior Carol Harkrader Stella Bluestone Carolyn Allen Donna Philhower Betty Cain Lynne Flimt Jessie Johnston Susan Abbott Ray Ashton Virgil Kemp Tim Norris

Butler and Preble Counties Could Shift in New District Plan

A bill in the Ohio legislature would redraw Miami Valley districts. Rep. Barrett proposes moving Butler and Preble into the Seventh District, leaving the Third with Montgomery County only. Brown would lose five counties to other districts. supporters cite shared interests while opponents fear political gain. The plan targets several Republican strongholds and aims to undo 1951 changes, with many counties reassigned and Trumbull County split eliminated.

Miami Valley Thomas J. Barrett Youngstown Butler County Paul F. Schenk Dayton Montgomery County Clarence J. Brown Blanchester Preble County Schenk Washington William M. McCulloch Piqua Brown General Assembly Cuyahoga Hampton Franklin Miami Shelby Allen Defiance Fulton Henry Paulding Putnam van Wert Williams Wood Butler Clinton Greene Preble Warren Crawford Hancock Hardin Logan Seneca Marion Morrow Union Wyandot Ashtabula Geauga Lake Portage Trumbull Erie Huron Lorain Medina Ottawa Sandusky Summit Mahoning Trumbull County Mahoning County All

Gas and Bone Incidents Reach Middletown Hospital

Two emergency cases were treated at Middletown Hospital. A 36 year old woman had surgery to remove a chicken bone lodged in her throat. A five year old boy consumed gasoline and was released after treatment. An industrial accident injured a youth who lost four fingers in a punch press at Atlas Dye Casting Co. A 13 year old received ten stitches after a scalp laceration from colliding with a car while playing ball.

Middletown Hospital Myron Mehl State St Trenton David Hall Ellis Hall Waneta St Floyd Amburger Pollyana St Germantown Atlas Dye Casting Co John Joseph Dobrozsi Emrie Dobrozsi 1St Ave

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Unknown Disease Killing Infants in Memphis

An unknown malady has caused scores of unexplained infant deaths in Memphis among African American children aged 3 to 18 months. Coroner J. Robert Teabeaut seeks the cause, with officials noting most infants died after falling ill and records labeling the deaths as due to an overwhelming infection.

Memphis, Tenn J. Robert Teabeaut Commercial Appeal Teabeaut

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