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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1957

Page

2

North Middletown Zoning Tops Commission Agenda

City Planning Commission prepares zoning recommendations for the newly annexed North Middleton area after a public hearing with property owners seeking higher zoning. A petition requests general business zoning north of Eldora Drive between Wilbraham Road and Verity Parkway.

City Planning Commission North Middletown Planning Commission Eldora Drive Wilbraham Road Verity Parkway Charlies W Middleton Thompson Germantown Road

Color Film On Stocks Seen By Club

The Civitan Club screens a color film on the American Stock Exchange shown by Robert Barnard of Greene & Ladd. He traces curbside trades to today’s vast investment industry and notes about 54 000 investment plans and 10 000 clubs. Barnard cites Middletown with ten clubs and says the exchange handles 150 stocks across 20 states. Next meeting will feature Civilian members and a paper drive led by Scoutmaster Joe Caldwell.

American Stock Exchange Civitan Club Robert Barnard Greene & Ladd Stock Exchange Barnard Middletown U States Joe Caldwell

Parolees Return to Prison Amid Local Court Terms

A string of court actions wires through Hamilton with Verna English 27 of Middletown linked to bad checks and embezzlement histories. Frank Germantown and others face fines and prison terms for theft and drunken behavior. Richard Martin Angus 19 of Cincinnati convicted of breaking and entering. Ronald Hell New Miami faces weapons and probation steps. Delbert Mee and Oscar Cherry tied to juvenile delinquency with suspended sentences.

Frank Wen Richard Martin Angus Cincinnati Ronald Hell New Miami Delbert Mee Oscar Cherry Oe Rae David c

Woman Hurt Cited After Jefferson Road Collision

One driver received minor injuries and was cited in court after a two car crash at Jefferson Road and Sheffield Street yesterday at 3 15 p m. Trixie Potters 33 of Fernwood Street treated at Middletown Hospital for minor leg injuries. State patrol cited her into the court of Squire Lammie Bailey for failure to yield right of way. Officers said Potters slowed at the intersection then failed to see westbound car driven by Cora Hudson 802 15th Ave. Potters auto crossed the intersection and was struck by Hudson’s. Minor damage reported.

Jefferson Road Sheffield Street Trixie Potters Fernwood St Middletown Hospital Squire Lammie Bailey Cora Hudson 15Th Ave Potters Auto

Nine Registrants Reported for Local Board Physicals in Kentucky

Nine registrants were reported for delivery to Ft. Thomas Kentucky for physical examinations. Names include Robert Eugene Smiley Jack Douglas Romany Demetrious Tsoutouras Carl Duane Escello John Lorencz James Emanuel Butler Gordon Lee Bardon and James Martin Eldridge. Five others registered with different boards were transferred into the Local Board for exams.

Ft. Thomas Renga Forces Robert Eugene Smiley S. Main St Jack Dougie Romany Yankee Rd Demetrious Tsoutouras Ave Central Ave Carl Duane l Escello Ben Harrison St Excello San John Hamilton Gordon Lee Bardon iSenith Trenton Rt. 1 James Martin Eldridge Trenotn Rt. 1

Gardner-Diamond Merger Expands Leadership Roles at Middletown and Beyond

The Gardner Board and Carton Co will become Gardner Division as three executives move within the merged organization. Colin Gardner will continue to lead Middletown operations, with roots dating to 1900 when E. T. Gardner helped found the firm. The sprawling expansion spans Gardner subsidiaries, affiliates, and Diamond divisions across multiple states and countries, including new plants and Western Hemisphere facilities.

Gardner Board & Carton Co Gardner di Colin Gardner Middletown Gardner Firm E. T. Gardner Gardner Board Colin Gardner Sr George H. Harvey W. Central Avenue

Jail Courthouse Group To Begin Studies Friday

A 250 member county wide committee will begin studying the county buildings Friday. Members meet at 2 p.m. at the County Home then tour the jail and courthouse, with a final discussion in Common Pleas Judge P P Boli's courtroom. County Commissioner Ross H Snyder plans a smaller executive group to implement the building program.

Hamilton- Princeton Pike Hamilton Common Pleas P. P. Boli Ross H. Snyder Snyder Butler County Board of Commissioners Snyder Wrate Cou- I

First Grade Teacher Hurt In Accident

A Spring Hill School incident left Opal Broaddus a 66 year old first grade teacher with hand lacerations requiring more than 11 stitches. Four other Middletown residents, including a 14 year old boy and two adults, sustained finger and wrist injuries from a glass door and a skating fall. All victims were treated at Middletown Hospital and released after emergency care.

Spring Hill Middletown Hospital Opal Broaddus Mary Ta Donald Hall West Middletown Rt. 1 Roosevelt Henry Kramer Yankee ‘Rd Chestersieaet Curtis Ave Ernest Webb Windsor St

Dish Event For Amanda Scout Family Tonight

The Amanda area Girl Scouts and brownies host a family covered dish gathering at 6 30 PM at the Legion Home. Neighborhood chairman Mrs Edward Fabing leads the arrangements.

Amanda Legion Home Edward Fabing

Optimist International Leader to Visit Middletown March 26

C Lease Bussard, president of Optimist International, will visit Middletown for Zone Six of District 24 on Tuesday March 26. He heads over 1 250 Optimist clubs across the United States Canada Mexico Puerto Rico Cuba Hawaii and Alaska. He has served as local club president district governor and international vice president. Bussard is a Western Maryland College alum and has worked in the family feed business before. He and his husband have a daughter Jeanne Frances.

C. Lease Bussard Optimist International Robert Stampersident Middletown Fist Club Bussard United States Canada Mexico Puerto Rico Cuba Hawaii Alaska Western Maryland College Middletown Jeanne Frances

First National Promotes Creech to Assistant Cashier

James Creech of 2801 Armco Drive has been promoted to assistant cashier at the First National Bank of Middletown. He joined the bank February 1953 and has worked in the loan department for three months after formerly serving as a teller. A native of Edinburg Ohio, he served in the Navy 1945 to 1947, is married with two children, and is taking courses at the American Institute of Banking through the bank’s training program.

James Creech Armco Dr First National Bank of Middletown Creech First National Edinburg Ohio Youngstown Navy American Institute of Banking University of Cincinnati

Tips on buying suits from clothing specialists

Practical guidance on suit selection and fit. Tips cover collars and lapels flipping back into place when rolled forward gently. Planning continues with more tips promised for tomorrow.

Eagles Offer of Monolith Gift Accepted by Middletown

The Fraternal Order of Eagles voted to present a five foot high granite monolith of the Ten Commandments to Middletown to be erected at the City Building corner. City Manager Charles W. Thompson said the city accepted the gift from Aerie 528 and will landscape the surrounding area.

Order of Eagles Middletown Charles W. Thompson Aerie Eagles Eagles Aerie Xenia Greene County

Chief Warns Owners of Loose Pets in Middleton

Police Chief Joseph Blackmore warned Middleton residents that allowing dogs cats fowls or other animals to run at large is illegal and may bring a fine up to 50 a civil suit for damages and prosecution. He noted hotspots around Roosevelt Junior High School Central Avenue and Meadowlawn where many pets lack licenses.

Joseph Blackmore Middletonians Middletown Blackmore Roosevelt Junior High School Central Avenue Meadowlawn Blackimore

Trusteeship Listed for Middletown Residents in Municipal Proceeding

Two Middletown residents entered trusteeship listing debts to multiple creditors. Ralph Phelps of 1241 Ellen Dr. reported 3751.98 owed to 37 creditors and Earl Banks of 1112 Garfield St. reported 988.72 owed to 13 creditors.

Middletown Nfor Ralph Phelps Ellen Dr Earl Banks Garfield St

Commission OKs Plans For Detention Facility

Butler County commissioners approved preliminary drawings for a proposed juvenile detention facility and authorized final blueprints. The $109,640 project would include dormitories for 16 youths, a front offices area, a large activities room, and fenced 80 by 85 foot recreation space, with bids possible after final plans.

Hamilton Butler David K. Ranck Frederick Winkler Hamlton Butler County Gordon Augspurger Augspurger Ben S. van Gorden Commissioners Ranck

Boy 2 Suffers Head Injury In Falling Box Incident

A two year old boy was injured when a large box fell on his head while playing behind his home. He received treatment at Middletown Hospital. Fire squad aided by police transported him. Firefighters answered the call at 7 20 p m and extinguished a truck blaze causing about 20 dollars in damage.

Middletown Hospital Michael Combs York Ave Fire Departement

Petersons Ointment Offers Quick Eczema Relief

An advertisement touts Petersons Ointment as a fast relief for itching eczema and irritated skin. It promises calmer skin, reduced redness, and soothing effects for cracked areas and between toes, priced at 50 cents at all druggists.

Peterson

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