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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1957

Page

2

Citizens Form Action Committees Over County Jail And Home

One hundred twenty five Butler County natives formed four committees Finance location requirements and publicity to aid the County Commission in a corrective program after a tour of the County Home and Jail The groups aim to study juvenile detention housing the courthouse and county poor house and to present a plan addressing overcrowding and aging facilities.

Butler County County Commission Ross Snyder Middletown Judge Cramer John M. Horn Jr Hamilton Eunice Hammerie Fred Grant Neil Millikin Walter Rentschler Phillip Reinartz Frank Dobrozsi William Boast Paul Kordenat Caroline Andrews Overpeck Ruth Ortleb Oxford Arthur Schalk Fairfield Harry Stretcher Trenton William Murstein Robert Burtels Don Fitton Arthur Mason Charles T. Ru Jackson Bosch Lauderman Calvin Verity Fred Woodruff James Hogan Tom Gorman Charles E. Lewis Sr Fairfield Township Calvin Skillman Dave Regan W. J. Montgomery Joseph le Moyne Ruth Doench Maurice Ittel Gordon Augspurger Snyder Ess Butler Countians Tor

Mrs Kent Little Heads Fund Drive Office Staff

Mrs Kent Little of 3009 Grand Ave is named head of the Office Staff Division of the Middletown Civic Association Youth Building Fund Campaign. The campaign runs April 10 through May 15 to raise funds via increased dues, with headquarters at Room 201, Manchester Hotel, serving as information center.

Kent Little Grand Ave Youth Building Fund Middletown Civic Association W. JW. Sebald Little Manchester Hotel Middletown Sebald

Child Hit By Auto Yet Injuries Minor Wanda Himler Named

Seven year old Wanda Himler sustained a cut lip and scraped knee after darting into a car driven by Herbert G. Pennington who stated the girl ran from Broad Street into his vehicle. Pennington, 54, confirmed the incident. mother declined further treatment.

Herbert G. Pennington S. Verity Pkwy Broad Street Wanda Himler Pennington

Annexation of Island Sought by Hamilton Officials

City officials plan hearings on annexing Riley's Island in St. Clair Township to Hamilton for a proposed 3 million sewage plant owned by the Miami Conservancy District. No resident freeholders. A second hearing for May 17 targets a 323 acre tract northwest of Hamilton along Eaton Road Hill, with 17 adult freeholders representing 75 percent of property owners seeking annexation.

Riley Eaton Road l Eaton Road Hill

Assault With Car Charged in Local Arrests

Detectives arrested 18 year old Robert Cottingham of Locust Grove on two warrants. He faces assault with intent to injure Harry Eichorn and assault and battery at his wife Kay’s signature. Bond set at $600 for Monday court. Also arrested: Glen Whitaker on DUI in Conrad Wynne, Wynne Cincinnati man Wynne on expired plates, Ralph Via for disorderly conduct, Robert Cavaleo for failure to register, and Robert Pummill for speeding.

Paul Fouts Edward Poling Robert Cottingham Locust Grove Cottingham Harry Eichorn Eichorn Kay Ralph E. Via Gratis Robert J. Cavaleo Cincinnati Robert Pummill Ellen Dr

Middletown Journal Announces Weekly Price Increase

Price rises to 45c per week effective tomorrow Sunday March 17 with collection by carrier on Saturday March 23. Carriers receive a portion of the increase and advance paid subscribers are asked to pay the higher rate for upcoming weeks. The rise covers higher costs in newsprint paper and materials, a change long delayed.

Middletown Journal

Guard Eligible To Get Korean Bonuses Heavy Filing Reported Here

Ohio National Guard members in 1951 may claim Korean bonus pay for extended active duty not listed on DD-214. Director Goble announced after a conference with state officials, outlining qualifying periods before Jan 15, 1952. Veterans must submit official orders. processing lines reported high turnout and ongoing eligibility for $10 monthly state service and $15 overseas service.

Ohio National Guard Chester W. Goble Army of the United States United States 2Nd Army United States National Guard Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard Reserve Goble E. A. Lampe Middletown Veterans Service Center Legion Armory Lampe Ohio Lampe Korea

Crash damage slight at Verity Park intersection

An afternoon collision at Verity Park Way and 1st Avenue involved a car driven by Ebie Banks 47 from 206 Curtis Street and a pickup driven by Edward Allen 21 of 311 Young Street. Banks claims a semi trailer caused his bump into Allen. Banks car sustained $10 damage. Allen’s truck was undamaged.

Verity Parkway 1St Avenue Ebie Banks Curtis St Edward Allen Young St Allen

Spring’s Here 3 Fishermen, Unlicensed, Given Fines

In Franklin, municipal court heard three unlicensed fishermen. Ralph Nunley and Billy Puckett were fined 15 dollars with 15 dollars suspended. Jarious Gibson forfeited a 25 dollar bond. No addresses listed. Motorist E A Myers of Dayton Oxford Road fined 25 dollars and costs with 10 day license loss. Kenneth Kellis paid 25 and costs. license suspended 30 days. Kellis also charged on second count with no registration costs only. Two-car accident cases: Roger Korn fined 25 dollars and costs with 30 day license suspension. Emery Kidwell charged with failure to yield but the charge was dismissed.

Franklin Frank Gusweiler Ralph Nunley Billy Puckett Jarious Gibson Faye Litsch Kenneth Kellis Franklin Rt. 1 Kellis Gusweiler Roger Korn Miamisburg Emery Kidwell Highland St Korn

Forfeitures Involving Dayton Residents Highlighted

Forfeitures included Herbert King, 19, of Dayton with a truck loaded over width valued at $25, Harold Hipsher, 29, of 366 Deardoff Rd., and Dorsey Fisher, 25, Dayton, for no operator's license, $15.

Herbert King Dayton Harold Hipsher Deardoff Rd Dorsey Fisher

Police Briefs: theft at Ross Motors and prowler report

Ross Motors reported the theft of a 1955 two tone green sedan from the used car lot last night. Police answered a prowler call at Mrs. Wilbur Parshalls home on Young Street reporting basement noise but a prowler was not found.

Ross Motors Wilbur Parshall Young St

Safety Official Urges Care In Trip To Garden

Middletown Safety Council president Joe Ayres warned that cheating traffic laws can cause death or crippling injury on the trip to Cincinnati for the regional basketball game. He urged motorists to obey all laws, noting fines, vehicle damage, tow costs, medical bills, job loss, lawsuits, license suspension, higher insurance, and increased taxes as consequences of speeding, wrong turns, red lights, or improper passing.

Joe Ayres Middletown Safety Council Cincinnati Gar Ayres

Echoes Of Harmony To Sing At New Era Church Tonight

The Echoes of Harmony of Washington DC will present a program tomorrow at 8 p.m. at New Era Baptist Church 1220 Young St. Sponsored by the Sunday School Union led by Selma McKeller, with Oliver Smith as program chairman.

Echoes of Harmony Washington, D. C New Era Baptist Church Sunday School Union Selma McKeller Oliver Smith

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Fred B. Cramer Com Mrs. Kent Little City Commission George Washington Middlebrook N. H THE Gardner Board and Carton CO Middletown, Ohio Glen D. Whitaker Riverview Dr Central Avenue Conrad Wynne E. A. Myers Dayton-Oxford Rd America House of Chrome Hard South Main Central Ave
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