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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1955

Page

3

Teen Scooter Rider Injured in Front of Central Ave Home

A 17 year old, Donald Hartbarger of 313 Gideon Rd, was treated at Middletown Hospital after his motor scooter struck a car driven by Dr. Gilbert Wagoner at 2226 Central Ave. He suffered forehead cuts, chipped teeth, and injuries to his chin, knees and finger. Hartbarger was cited in juvenile court for no operator's license. Estimated damage was 80 dollars.

Central Ave Donald Hartbarger Gideon Rd Middletown Hospital Hartbarger Gilbert

Obituary of Thomas J Frisby 88 longtime Caney native

Thomas Jefferson Frisby 88 died at 8 30 am at his son Stanley s home 2200 Bryant St He was a Caney Ky native and a retired farmer member of the Baptist Church and Caney Masonic Lodge Surviving are seven sons three daughters a brother and a half brother 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren Friends may call Saturday at Joseph R Baker and Sons Funeral Home Body to be taken to Woodshends Ky for services Sunday at 1 30 pm Burial in Woodshends Cemetery Rev Harlan Murphy to officiate

Thomas Jefferson Frisby Stanley Bryant St Frisby Caney Baptist Church Masonic Lodge Gorman James R William Middletown Hanibal Trenton Garland Felsmere Fla Monta Bridgeport Raymond Benton Flemingsburg Everett Ratliff Dayton John Lee Frisby Ragland Frisby Joseph R. Baker and Sons Funeral Woodshends Woodshends Cemetery Harlan Murphy

Regular Cleaning Preserves Rugs and Furnishings with Blue Lustre

Save valuable furnishings by frequent cleaning with Blue Lustre foam. It cleans wall-to-wall carpets, Oriental rugs, and upholstery without sagging or gummy residue. Easy to use and inexpensive, at JOHN ROSS STORE.

John Ross

Collision at Manchester Ave and Shafer St injures two drivers

Harvey Woodson 31 of 117 N Sutphin St and Clif ford Selby 47 of West Middletown Rt 1 collide at Manchester Ave and Shafer St at 5 35 p m Selby says he stopped at the stop sign and began to cross north not seeing the westbound Woodson car Damage total 175 dollars

Harvey Woodson N. Sutphin St Clifford Selby West Middletown

Car Crash At North Avenue Crossing Injures Two

Police report a car driven by James Coleman aged 20 struck the rear of a Standard Oil of Ohio truck driven by Richard Riffel 22 at the New York Central Railroad North Avenue crossing at 3 54 p m. Total damage 153 dollars with 150 dollars to the automobile.

James Coleman Charles Sr Standard Oil of Ohio Richard Riffel Hamilton New York Central Railroad North Avenue

Collision on Central Avenue injures drivers from Cincinnati and Garfield Street

Cars driven by Clellon Lakes an 18 year old from Cincinnati and Robert Ritchie 28 of 1108 Garfield Street were involved in a $10 collision at Central Avenue and Grimes Street at 12 50 a m today.

Clellon Lakes Cincinnati Robert Ritchie Garfield St Central Avenue Grimes Street

Middletown Man Held in Cafe Stabbing Case

James Willie Phillips 22 of 1302 Walnut Street arrested on a warrant for cutting with intent to wound in the March 5 incident at Johnson's Cafe Grove Street and Michigan Avenue. The victim, Robert Perkins 45 of 907 8th Ave, was hospitalized after a knife attack following a cafe fight.

Middletown Robert Perkins 8Th Ave Johnson's Grove Street Michigan Avenue James Willie Phillips Walnut St Herbert Fawley Phillips Perkins Middletown Hospital

Seasonal Temperature Trends North America

The text notes that September October and November are typically warmer than March April and May across North America. It asserts a pattern of seasonal warmth differences without citing specific data or dates.

North America

Williams Named 1955 VEW Post Commander at Golden Helmet

Alden Williams was elected post commander at Golden Helmet Post 7230 of the VFW. Also chosen were Cyprian Kla me senior vice commander William Walker junior vice commander Henry T Bohne Jr judge advocate Bill Goodman chaplain H Hobbs surgeon Adelberg Hartman quartermaster and Dick Hagins three year trustee. New three year trustees include George Pierce and Henry T Bohne Sr. Installation will be in April and Bill Letcher District Four commander attended with updates from national headquarters and Don Hopewell Ohio commander. He led a membership drive discussion and officers gave final reports.

Alden Williams Golden Helmet VFW Cyprian Klame William Walker Henry T. Bohne Jr Bill Goodman H. Hobbs Adelberg Hartman Dick Hagins George Pierce Henry T. Bohne Bill Letcher Cincinnati District Four National Headquarters Don Hopewell Ohio Letcher

Four Hurt In Mishaps On Highways

Four people sustained minor injuries in two Butler County highway accidents. At Ohio 4 near Hamilton a car pulled from a driveway into an Ohio Bus Lines bus injuring Frank Farr 87 Anna Louise Hrebengar 31 and Frank Peel 30 who were treated at Mercy Hospital and released. The car driven by John Lunsford 41 was fined 50 dollars for reckless operation after the collision with Arthur Brown 45 driving the bus. extensive damage to the car and minor bus damage occurred. no bus passengers were hurt.

Butler County Mercy Hospital Hamilton Ohio 4 Frank Farr Anna Louise Hrebengar Greenville Frank Peel John Lunsford

Car Crash In Ohio Smashes Into Pole Near U S 25

Shirley Hayes an 18 year old riding in a car driven by 17 year old Richard Gravett crashed off the right side of Oxford State Road just west of the U S 25 intersection striking a utility pole. Hayes refused treatment. The front of the eastbound auto suffered extensive damage.

Shirley Hayes Fernwood St Oxford State Road Richard Gravett Germantown Road U. S. 25

Ray Miles Photographs Win Recognition at Show

Ohio Professional Photographers Assn. recognized Ray Miles, Armco photographer, for three exhibited prints from four submissions. A blue ribbon went to his Glacier National Park shot while two other images, a serviceman with a gift from Armco and a Middletown blast furnace at dusk, were shown among 600 works hung from 3,000 entries.

Ray Miles Armco Ohio Professional Photographers Assn Miles Glacier National Park Middletown

YMCA Board Plans Delegates and Career Day Programs

YMCA board actions include selecting delegates for the Area Council meeting in Columbus on April 21 and appointing a National Council candidate from the 8th Ohio West Virginia Area District. The board approved a prior service allowance for five retiring employees and noted the annual Career Day in Southwest Ohio on April 2 at Hamilton. A Class C Southwestern Ohio YMCA basketball tournament is planned and the spring Informal School enrollment reached 195.

Ymca Area Council Ymca Board of Directors Harry Holiday Arenee Columbus National Council Ohio West Virginia Area Council YMCA Knight Southwest Ohio Hamilton Southwestern Ohio Jack Baltzell Lima Baltzell Southwestern Ohio Ymca

Activities report shows 191 committeemen giving 443 hours

General Secretary Ralph C. Knight revealed that in February a group of 191 committeemen and leaders provided a total of 443 hours of service.

Ralph C. Knight

Cincinnati City Council votes to keep pinball machines legal

Cincinnati officials rejected an ordinance to outlaw coin operated pinball devices. The council yesterday chose to preserve the legality of the machines amid public debate.

Cincinnati

Blind student elected to PBK at Western Reserve

A blind senior Mary Kay Howard, majoring in Spanish and history, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Western Reserve University. She credits help from her mother Mrs W Rush Howard of East Cleveland, fellow students, and professors offering special oral exams as she pursues a doctor’s degree in history.

Cleveland Western Reserve University Marty Kay Howard Frater Nity W. Rush Howeard East Cleveland Mary

Weight Loss Letter Promotes Rennel Concentrate

A letter from Mrs. Haze Neel of Chandlersville Ohio touts weight loss using four ounces of Howard Rennell Concentrate. She claims a 27 pound loss and higher activity after two daily spoonfuls, with a money back guarantee if results aren’t seen.

Haze Neel R.F.D Chandlersville Ohio Howard Renne Rennel

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