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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1956

Page

2

Tragedy Strikes Port Union As 3YearOld Dies After Truck Incident

A Port Union three year old, John Fuchs, died from skull fracture after a truck backed over him on private property near the Port Union Cafe. Gordon Jeffries admitted he did not see the child before backing the vehicle. The death is not recorded as a traffic death. The boy is survived by his parents, siblings, and grandparents. Funeral arrangements are announced with services at St. Gabriel Church and burial at St. Stephen's Cemetery.

Mamilton Port Union John Fuchs Join Fuchs West Chester al Mahatha Robert Osterka M. Cheviot Garret Boone Fuchs James Mary Jeanne Theresa Anne Colette Madeline Mathias Fuchs Sr Hamilton Anna Urmschneider Brown-Dawson Funeral Home St. Gabriel Church Glendale St. Stephen's Cemetery

Local Man Max Bluhm Dies at 51 in Trenton

Max R Bluhm 51 of 106 Burhett St Trenton died 6 30 p m at Middletown Hospital He worked 12 years for Miami Cabinet Co Survived by wife Myra two sons Robert Richard at home a brother Arthur Cincinnati and two sisters Mrs Mar ton Nahrholdt Cincinnati and Mrs Julius Wenger Germany Services 2 p m Tuesday at McCoy Leffier Funeral Home Rev Robert Nixon officiating Burial Woodside Cemetery calling hours Monday 2 5 and 7 10 p m

Max Robert Bluhm Burhett St Trenton Middletown Hospital Bluhm Miami Cabinet Co Myra Robert Richard Arthur Cincinnati Marton Nahrholdt Julius Wenger Germany McCoy-Leffier Funeral Home Robert Nixon Woodside Cemetery

West Middletown Woman Alice Hunt Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Alice Hunt 62 of Front Street West Middletown died at 8 49 a m today at Middletown Hospital where she was admitted at 3 a m She had been ill seven years and in frail condition a week A lifelong resident she helped in the family grocery business Surviving include husband John G son William and daughter

Alice Gertrude Hunt Front Street West Middletown Middletown Hospital Hunt John G William

Edward M. Shuisae Jr dies at Middletown Hospital

Edward M. Shuisae Jr of 1230 Girard Ave died at 1 20 today at Middletown Hospital. He lived in Middletown for 54 years and worked as an assembly supervisor at Barkelew Electric Co for 49 years. Funeral services are incomplete at Schramm Funeral Home.

Edward M. Shuisae, Jr Girard Ave Middletown Hospital Shumate Middletow Barkelew Electric Co Schramm Funeral Home

Services for Marvin E. Dawson Held in Lebanon

Funeral services for Marvin E. Dawson 83 retired farmer were conducted at Oswald Funeral Home in Lebanon this morning. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery Mason. Dawson died Thursday night at his home and is survived by three daughters.

Lebanon Marvin E. Dawson Oswald Rose Hill Mason Dawson

Services for Mrs Laura Emrick Eaton

Mrs Laura Emrick Eaton died at her home in Dayton on Thursday. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 p.m. at Zimmerman Funeral Home with burial at Germantown Cemetery. She is survived by four daughters Grace Winfield Clara Martz Anna Suggs Edith Emrick. a son Lawrence. three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Eaton Laura Emrick Maple St Zimmerman Funeral Home Germantown Grace Winfield Clara Martz Anna Suggs Edith Emrick Dayton Lawrence of

Harry J MacDonald Dies at 78 in Oxford

Services for Harry J. MacDonald 78 of 106 E Spring St will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Marshall Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Oxford Cemetery. He operated a dry cleaning and laundry business at 118 E High St. Survived by wife Eva a son James a professor at Grove City College and sister Mrs Blanche Ingalls Harrison.

Oxford Harry J. MacDonald E. Springs St Mercy Hospital Marshall-Smith Funeral Home Oxford Cemetery MacDonald E. High St Eva James Grove City Blanche Ingalls Harrison

Mrs Mary Yeazel Dies After Long Illness in Lebanon

Mrs Mary Yeazel 70 of 213 Walnut St Lebanon died after a long illness at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton. Survived by five sons Herman Dayton Floyd Grand Rapids Mich Herbert Loveland Robert Sabina Andrew Jr Avalon Heights three daughters Sylvia Casson Dayton Irene Foster Loveland Pauline Dane Lebanon 28 grandchildren two great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home with burial Lebanon Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow afternoon.

Lebanon Mary Yeazel Walnut St Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Herman Floyd Grand Rapids Mich Herbert Loveland Robert Sabina Andrew Jr Avalon Heights Sylvia Casson Irene Foster Pauline Dane Johnson Funeral Home Lebanon Cemetery

Campbell Soup's famed chef Louis de Lisle dies at 97

Louis Charles de Lisle, who led Campbell Soup Co. as head chef for two decades and helped launch the company’s canned soup era, died Thursday. Born in Paris, he was 97.

Associated Press Camden N.J Louis Charles de Lisle Campbell Soup Co Campbell Soup Paris

Open House For Nursing Prospects

An open house for high school juniors and seniors interested in nursing training will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Verity Hall by Mid dletown Hospital's School of Nursing. Miss Anne Middlemiss will greet attendees as student nurses explain duties, followed by a tour, refreshments, and a color slide presentation. Parents are invited to attend with their daughters.

Kenneth McCoy Middletown Hospital Miami Valley Verity Hall Anne Middlemiss McCoy

Water Gone: Farm Home Burns Down Near Oxford

Fire destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs William J Farmer on Todd Road west of Oxford as Oxford and College Corner firefighters ran out of water. Chief Kent Shoemaker said losses exceed 12000 and were worsened by three dry cisterns and a high wind. The Farmers, two children at home, escaped injury while two others at school.

Oxford College Corner William J. Farmer Todd Road Here Kent Shoemaker Shoemaker Farmer

Somerville Man Shot Self In Leg

Charles William McKinney, 27, of N South Street Somerville, was listed in good condition at Mercy Hospital after a .22 caliber pistol discharged while he was repairing it. Deputies said he was loading a shell when the weapon fired injuring his right hand.

Hamilton Charles William McKinney South St Somerville Mercy Hospital McKinney

Quake Hits Lebanon Causing Widespread Damage

Three tremors struck Lebanon in short succession with heavy destruction reported in the south and Bekka Valley. No official casualty figure. unofficial accounts suggest scores injured or killed. Government radio lists 25 towns and villages affected.

Beirut Lebanon Bekka

Large Truck Skids Trigger Seven-Vehicle Crash on Tytus Avenue

A semi driven by William T. McClusky collided after a private driveway pickup pulled out, starting a skid that struck an eastbound car and five parked vehicles causing 4175 dollars in damage. McClusky was cited for careless driving. no injuries. Other wrecks on snowy streets included several fender benders with minor damage in nearby blocks.

Tytus Avenue William T. McClusky 17Th Ave McCluskey Homer Richmond Crescent Blvd Armon Lawrence Tytus Ave Harlan Combess Hampton Pl Steve Cable Baltimore St Interstate Securities Co Vail Ave Mary Akers Marshall Rd Combess Auto

Eliopoulos And Stamper Lead Optimist Club Candidate Race

James Eliopoulos and Robert Stamper were named as candidates for Optimist Club president for the coming year. Also nominated were Henry Bohne Hugh Cook Charles Lickliter M G McCall and E E Switzer for vice presidential posts two directors seats and sergeant at arms nominees W J Daly and J B Strickland. Juvenile delinquency was the topic as Lawrence Johnson Middletown School system psychologist spoke on urbanization and rising delinquent figures. He urged democratic family structure religious influence and better schools to curb youth crime.

James Eliopoulos Robert Stamper Henry Bohne Hugh Cook Charles Lickliter M. G. McCall E. E. Switzer Francis Blair Clarence Blevins Richard Brandenburg Robert Sparrow W. J Johnson

Graham's Sister to Be Subpoenaed In Murder Trial

Denver court approved subpoenaing Helen Ruth Habjutzel of Spenard Alaska to testify for John Gilbert Graham in his murder trial set for April 16. Graham faces charges in the bombing death of his mother Daisie E. King 54 of Denver aboard a United Airlines flight near Longmont Colorado.

Denver John Gilbert Graham Helen Ruth Habjutzel Spenard Alaska Graham Daisie E. King United Airlines Longmont Colo

Third Time He Took The Cab Crash

Louisville police report John T. Parsons, 21, took a taxi three times in four hours. On the final trip he crashed into a utility pole causing $800 damage and fractured his arm. he was hospitalized and charged with driving a vehicle without the owner's consent. Earlier that day he left his jacket as security while he gathered fare money.

Louisville John T. Parsons Parsons Parson

Freighter Strikes Destroyers At Norfolk Piers

The Italian freighter Laura Lauro was driven by high winds and seven foot tides into two destroyers at the Navy convoy escort piers in Norfolk Virginia. Damage was minor and no injuries were reported.

Norfolk Laura Lauro Navy

Two Ohioans Die In Military Plane Crash

SILVERTON Tex Five air force and army officers were killed when a small military plane crashed into a bluff in foggy weather. Among the dead were Maj Harold W Lehman and Capt Steve Obranovich both Ohioans identified by the Air Force.

Silverton Tex Air Force Army Harold W. Lehman Ed Lehman Jewell Steve Obranovich Anna Obranovich Stewartsville

This Is a Warning Bomb Strikes Pasadena College Home

A homemade gunpowder bomb exploded on the doorstep of Pasadena City College psychology teacher Miss Mildred Wellborn 50. Police found a note attached promising more damage if grades are unfair. The blast caused minor damage to the house and burned shrubs on the front porch.

Pasadena Calif Pasadena City College Mildred Wellborn

Death Row Riot Ends With Hose Fire at Cook County Jail

Nine condemned killers sparked a brief blaze in the Cook County Chicago Jail death row block. Warden Jack Johnson used a fire hose to extinguish flames in the day room. Vincent Ciucci led the disturbance and faces a pending appeal for murder of his wife and three children.

Chicago Cook County Jack Johnson Johnson Vincent Ciucci

Man Jailed for 30 Days at Franklin

Franklin report lists Benny Abney 21 jailed three days and fined 100 dollars plus costs for fleeing the scene of an accident. He also faces 50 dollar and cost fines for reckless operation with a one year suspension of driving rights. Other fines include Charles Phillips 19 Dayton for wrong side of road and John Lawson 18 Franklin for no license.

Franklin Benny Abney J. T. Riley Abney Charles Phillips Dayton John Lawson Eugene Vaughn John Ward West Carrollton Mary Lou Carroll Earl Best

Police Briefs Reported Careless Driving Crash and DUI Arrests

Police yesterday arrested Charles Simpkins 26 for careless driving after a Broad Street and Yankee Road crash that sent Sir Paul Frisby to Midtletown Hospital with minor injuries. Early today Black Little 22 was arrested in the 1300 block of Central Avenue on DUI license and permit charges. Arnel Blevins reported two hubcaps stolen from his car Thursday night.

Charles Simpkins West Middletown Broad Street Yankee Road Sir Paul Frisby Midtletown Hospital Black Little Glenn Ave Central Avenue Arnel Blevins S. Main St

Injured In Head-On Pileup On Rt. 25 Hill

Four persons were injured in a head on collision on U S 25 near West Chester. Three children suffered head and face cuts and were admitted to Mercy Hospital Hamilton in fair condition. Tim Johnson Jr. and passengers were in the other car. The driver, Lewis Phelps, 40, was cited for driving left of center.

West Chester Hill U. S. 25 Mercy Hospital Hamilton Roger Andrea Deborah Phelps Lewis Phelps Maud Ruby Eschliman Park St Sharonville Phelps Tim Johnson Fleming Rd Eschliman Johnson Cincinnati Tim Jr Martin Galloway Russell Galloway Middleown Gayle Whelan Camden

Man Charged With Arson After Bed Fire

Edmund Kleczinski 38 is bound over to Butler County grand jury on arson charge for allegedly setting a bed fire at 2115 Waneta Street on March 8. He pleaded innocent saying intoxication left him unaware. Fire brigade and occupants including Matthew and Bessie Riley aided the blaze causing $500 damage. Kleczinski suffered burns and was found in a shocked state after four hours.

Waneta St Edmund Kleczinski Butler County Grand Jury Squire Lammie Bailey Kleczinski Lemon Township Magistate Matthew Riley Bessie Riley Wilbur Stoufe South Middletown

Car in Curry Motors bad check case misdated model

The vehicle involved in the Curry Motors bad check case was a 1951 model, not the 1940 model previously reported.

Curry Motors

Fairborn Woman Injured By Accidental Gun Discharge

A Fairborn resident, Marlanah Printy, was treating a gun when it discharged hitting her right foot. She was treated and released from the hospital emergency room. A separate stove explosion injured 26 year old Kenneth ONeill of Middletown at 1513 Jacoby Street, causing first and second degree burns to face and hands. he was released after treatment.

Fairborn Marlanah Printy Stewart Blvd Middletonian Kenneth O'Neill Jacoby Sr

Mother Stricken As Son and Grandson Face Court

Rosa Carrier 71 died of a heart attack in Louisville Kentucky after hearing in criminal court for her son Roy Hooper 32 and grandson Dennis Blackerby. Judge L R Curtis continued both cases as auto theft charges remained unresolved.

Louisville, Ky Rosa Carrier L. R. Curtis Roy Hooper Dennis Blackerby

Xavier Professor Returns To Campus After Missing Report

Lt. Col. George H. Trafford, 45, an assistant professor in Xavier University's military science faculty, returns to campus after being missing since Wednesday. Officials cited personal reasons for the absence.

Cincinnati Military Science Xavier University George H. Trafford Xavier Trafford

Weekend Movie Showtimes Across Local Theaters

Paramount shows Littlest Outlaw at 1 15, 3 25, 5 45, 7 55 and 10 10 p.m. Strand runs Second Chance at 1 15, 4 50, 8 25 p.m. Count Three and Pray at 2 50, 6 25 and 9 50 p.m. Colonial presents Hold Back Tomorrow 3 00, 5 50, 8 50 p.m. Square Jungle at 1 15, 4 10, 7 10 and 10 p.m. Dixie Cruise In screens Boogies Bump at 7 40 p.m., Cattle Town at 9 05 p.m., The Window at 10 20 p.m.

Dixie Cruise

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