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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1957

Page

2

Butte County Tax Collections Probe Sets Tomorrow

County commissioners will host a 10 a.m. meeting with city governments and school boards from Butte County to discuss speeding tax collections. Middletown Board of Education President Joseph Woodruff says Hamilton Fairfield and Oxford entities are expected to attend. The inquiry follows a two week old resolution by Middletown and the city commission citing tardy remittances to municipal and school authorities.

Butter County Joseph Woodruff Middletown Board of Education Middletown Ham Ilton Fairfield Oxford Ross Snyder City Commission Hamilton School Board Hamilton

Girl Scout Report Nears Release for Middletown Council

Downtown merchants will receive an annual report from the Middletown Area Girl Scout Council this week. The 1956 financials show about 142 dollars in the black after expenses of 18881.62. Income of 19024.24 included 14727.74 from the Middletown Civic Association and 3151.61 from camp receipts. The council lists 2161 girls and 436 adults in membership with 771 weekend and 329 campers and 79 residents in summers. The Middletown Area Council covers Middletown Waynesville West Middletown LeSourdsville Franklin Springboro Pea stown Trenton Carlisle and Aman da Blue Bal.

Middletown Middletown Area Waynesville West Middletown LeSourdsville Franklin Springboro Peasttown Trenton Carlisle Ae Amanda Blue Bal

Fire damages at Theda's Restaurant on Central Ave

A fire originating in the ham burger grill at Theda's Restaurant at 1806 Central Ave caused Companies 1 2 and 5 to respond and extinguish the blaze shortly after 4 20 p m yesterday. The damage was estimated at 160 dollars.

Theda's Central Ave

At The Movies Showings for Paramount Colonial and Strand

Paramount shows Full of Life at 6 30 and 9 30 p m High Tron at 8 10 p m Colonial offers Back From Eternity at 7 00 and 10 10 p m First Traveling Saleslady at 8 38 p m Strand presents An guarded Moment at 6 30 and 9 30 p m White Squaw at p m only

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Hamiltonian Passenger Seriously Hurt After Train Crash

A car struck a diesel locomotive on Main Street in Hamilton injuring several people. George Barnes, 41, suffered a leg fracture and multiple cuts, the most serious injury. Others included Lewis Motzer, Delores Motzer, Susan Motzer, and Odell Barnes with various injuries. Motzer and the girl were taken to Mercy Hospital while the Barnes party was admitted to Ft Hamilton Hospital. Motzer said he did not see the locomotive. a flagman waved a lantern.

Hamilton Ft. Hamaitien Hospital Main Street George ‘Barnes Hilda Ave Lewis Motzer Chase Ave Delores Motzer Susan Odell Barnes

Church Brotherhood Plans Family Night

The Brotherhood of St. Paul's Church invites members and families to a covered dish dinner at 6 30 p m tomorrow. Program chairman is John Conn and committee members include Harvey Apple William Have lmann Paul Steigerwald R D Stevens Jr Calvin Woodrey and Robert Line.

Brotherhood of St. Paul's Church John Conn Conn Harvey Apple William Havelmann Paul Steigerwald R. D.stevens Jr Calvin Woodrey Robert Line

Pil Fawley to Retire from Middletown Police

Pil Fawley, second senior patrolman, will retire April 30 after 20 years with Middletown Police Department. He will take terminal leave using vacation and holidays. The 48 year old plans to open a small business with his wife Edna Marie and may seek other work until then. He has no major injuries in his two decades. 15 years ago a marksman fired at him but missed on his beat.

Middletown Fawley Edna Marie 1St Ave

Hearing Set For Local Man In Columbus Row

Middletown man Louie Rudd of the Lucky Stop Cafe 2016 Yankee Rd faces charges of liquor law violations and gambling before the Ohio Board of Liquor Control during a three day Columbus session. He is charged with Sunday liquor sales conviction and gambling.

Middletown Ohio, Board of Liquor Control Columbus Louie Rudd Lucky Stop Cafe Yankee Rd

Hereford Sale Date Is April At Butler County Fair Grounds

Fifth annual sale by the Polled Hereford Association will be held at the Butler County fair grounds on April 13, not March 13 as yesterday. Col Emerson Martin of Washington D. H. will be auctioneer.

Hereford Assn Butler County Fairgrounds Emerson Martin Washington D. H

Y Club to Hear Butler County Auto Assn Manager

Martin Thomas, manager of the Butler County Auto Assn., will speak to the Y's Men's Club tomorrow. The dinner program starts at 6 15 p.m. at the YMCA.

AAA Martin Thomas Butler County Auto Assn Y's Men YMCA

Cleveland Crowds Parade St Patrick Day Route

Police estimate 150000 people joined the two hour St Patrick's Day parade through downtown Cleveland. The temperature stood near 40 degrees as marchers filled the street.

Cleveland Victor Webber

Pursued Auto Crashes Injuring Driver and Two Passengers

Henry Morgerson, 19, Excello, in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after a pursuit crash on Yankee Road at 5 45 pm. Police say Morgerson fled at high speed 85 mph, ran a light, skidded into a tree near 2200 Yankee, and hit a porch pillar damaging a Ray Craft home. Two teen passengers suffered facial injuries. one released, the other in hospital. Morgerson charged with driving while intoxicated.

Henry Morgerson Excello Middletown Hospital Lloyd Reffitt Morgenson Yankee Road Garland Nickell Rufus St Keith Oxford State Rd Ptl Reffitt Morgerson Lafayette Avenue Ray Craft Yankee

Oxford Mishap Seriously Hurts Indiana Youths

An Indiana youth, 19, Robert Leon Schninger of Laurel, is hospitalized in critical condition with a skull fracture after his car rear ended a truck at a stop sign in Oxford. Teammates or other passengers include John Estes Boyd of Rushville in poor condition with leg injuries. The truck driver Eugene Eyl of New Richmond Ohio and a passenger suffered minor injuries.

Oxford Indiana Robert Leon Schninger Laurel Ind Mercy Hospital Schninger Albert Erby Jr Linden Ave Dayton John Estes Boyd Rushville Eugene Eyl Sycamore St New Richmond Ohio

Adventists Plan Special Service for Persecuted in Colombia

Middletown Seventh Day Adventists will fast next Saturday and hold 9:30 a.m. prayers for people facing persecution in Colombia South America. Pastor John E Davidson cites Adventist World President RB R Figuhr as urging the service.

Middletown Colombia South America John E. Davidson Adventist World RB R, Figuhr Washington, D. C

Stolen Guitar Reported From Car on Canal Street

A guitar valued at 100 dollars was reported stolen from the car of Risner at 546 Crawford Street after the vehicle was left at Canal Street and Reynolds Avenue Saturday night. Police also reported Bobby Wallace 18 of 2008 Woodlawn Avenue treated for lacerations at Middletown Hospital after a Dayton bar incident involving three strangers. a tire tool was used and he and a companion were attacked. Wallace was treated and released. A broken window pane at Perfection Cleaners on Central Avenue and Clark Street was reported yesterday by Eugene Fay. nothing else was missing.

Risner Crawford St Canal Street Reynolds Avenue Middletown Hospital Bobby Wallace Woodlawn Ave Dayton J. B. Horn Wallace Perfection Cleaners Central Avenue Clark Street Eugene Fay Poet

Bicycle thief reported by Mrs Lewis Reiner

A rear wheel was stolen from a girl’s bicycle reported by Mrs Lewis Reiner of 2113 Linden Avenue. The theft occurred Sunday evening. Charges were filed for driving while intoxicated against Clayton E. Breisford of 42 Morgan Street. Arrests included Henry Clay Osborne 3 and James Osborne Jr 33 for interfering with a police officer. Samuel Felder 24 was charged with driving under suspension and no license. Irene Hatton 33 was arrested and held for parole officer after a Breezeway Trailer Court detainment.

Lewis Reiner Linden Av Clayton E. Breisford Morgan St Yankee Road 1Lawn Street Henry Clay Osborne James Osborne Jr Dayton Canal and I* Avenue Samuel Felder Sycamore St 18Th Avenue Minnesota Street Irene Hatton 16Th Ave

Credit Union League PR Chief to Speak at Civitan Club

William White director of public relations for the Ohio Credit Union League in Columbus will speak to the Civitan Club tomorrow at noon at the Manchester Hotel. Edward Barker serves as program chairman.

William White Ohio Credit Union League Columbus Civitan Club Tomer Om Manchester Edward Barker

Monroe Leads in district music contest at Miami University

Monroe Junior High School students topped district ratings at Miami University with 22 qualifiers and 28 total points. Top finishers advance to the regional meet in Dayton Fairview on April 6, with Anderson Township Lemon Monroe High Middle town Wyoming High School and Greenhills also well represented.

Monroe Junior High Miami University Monroe Vonsnroe Hed Sach Education Assn Dayton Fairview Anderson Township Lemon Monroe High Middletown Wyoming Greenhills High Carol Chupka Fenwick Sonia Gingrich Sandra Weidle Trenton Dana Kelhofer

Three Scout Meetings Planned in Middletown Area

Tomorrow in Middletown Area Girl Scout Court activity includes a leathercraft workshop from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m and two district meetings. District 2 led by MOS Robert Kruse will meet at 7 p m at Mrs Kruse's Moore Street home.

Middletown Area Seventeer Brary MOS Robert Kruse

Small Safe Believed Stolen From Purse-Ture Co

A patrolman on a rentis check at 3 30 a m found the rear door of Purse ture Co 1343 Central Ave ajar and a small amount of money and several checks missing main checking still under way no further information available this morning

Rentis Purseture Co Central Ave

Decline in New Orders Brings Steel Mill Shutdowns

The piece notes a mild drop in orders for steel as three major producers idled open hearths and cut back output. Production remains volatile with inventories used, plans for price increases in July, and the USW steel contract second raise due July 2.

National Steel Corp Great Lakes Steel Corp Detroit Sharon Steel Corp

Betlet County Mental Hygiene Ass elects officers

George McCandless is elected president of the Betlet County Mental Hygiene Ass. Reelected are Dr. John Rae of Middletown and C. Fracker as treasurer. Trustees include Allen Bartlett Bush, Mrs. Bernard Hirschhorn, Rev. Lou S R Walter, and H A Manco. New trustees are Mrs. Day of Middletown Robert Willwock and Met. George Seltzer. Mrs. Helen Davis becomes chairman of the new SPO aming committee.

George McCandless Betlet County Mental Hygiene Ass John Rae Middletown C. Fracker Amhen Peasurer Allen Qarttlebush Bernard Hirschhorn Hamilton Lou S R. Walter Middletra H. A. Manco Will A Day Robert Willwock Oxford Met George Seltzer Helen Davis SPO

Battle Ends In Apologies At Youth Brawl

A chaotic exchange between youths ended with apologies after a heated clash. A girl reportedly struck the other with an object during the incident, while bystanders described the scene as tense before calm returned.

Order of the Arrow Executive Committee Meeting Notice

The executive committee of the Order of the Arrow will meet tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the Civic. Steve Geckeler is lodge master. Topics include the Silver Trail, the spring gathering, and new lodge members.

Order of the Arrow Tomorfrow Steve Geckeler Lone m New Lodge

Further Drop Expected In Steel Output

Cleveland reports steel production fell to 92 percent of capacity last week and is expected to dip below nine tenths next month. Contributing factors include a Linde Air Products strike tightening oxygen supplies, labor troubles at two mills, and a shutdown in Cleveland for an expansion project. January and February averages ran 97.3 percent, with three weeks of declines. Scrap prices slipped $1.34 to 60.33 per gross ton. finished steel held at 139.51 net tons.

Cleveland Steel” Magazine Metalworking Trades Magazine Linde Air Products Buffalo East Ohio Chicago Detroit

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