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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1957
Page
2
Gratis superintendent Albert Kiracofe announced 1,050 of 1,200 Class A tournament tickets for the Friday game against Bethel at St. John arena Columbus. If 150 balcony seats sell, 300 more tickets may be released. Gratis population about 700.
Vision chairmen reported optimism as pledges push the drive toward the overall targets. The industrial division led by J Richard Miller expects further donations to reach $21,500, while Oliver Seitter's outlying area has already surpassed its $900 goal. Citation L Morton Taylor noted professional groups should help lift the $2,500 quota, with mail gifts likely to arrive this month. Mitchell Division, aiming for $600, under Richard Jemeurt, will solicit through the month toward a $6,000 goal.
A Morrow police officer was seriously hurt in a two vehicle crash at U.S. 22 and Ohio 123. Jack Sprinkles, 27, of Broad St., was treated in Middletown for injuries after being struck when William Blaylock, 25, of Hamilton, tried to pass. Both cars suffered heavy damage and the officer remained in fair condition at Memorial Hospital.
A local report links loans to a mayoral matter involving a waiter, suggesting potential ties and ongoing scrutiny. Names and places are discussed but details remain unclear in the fragmented text.
A report from Gratis details an incident near Gratis that affected a Hamiltonian figure. Wanda Staumann, 22, of 1650 was involved or affected, with non-specific injuries reported. Further details were not available in the fragment.
The body of Joseph G. Miller aged 58 was found Monday on his farm east of here after an apparent fall from a Sunday incident. Authorities reported no foul play.
A jury pool is being formed for the trial of Raymond L. White 33 of 1811 Woodlawn Ave charged with abduction and two counts of armed robbery in a $9000 Sealtest Dairy holdup. Potential jurors include Dairy manager Dow and Hamilton Police Det Frazier. White’s attorney notes an alibi claim.
A Middletown man reported burglars stole five fishing rods and reels along with a power saw and case valued at 90 dollars. Deputies investigated the intruder incident.
Female and male applicants for the 1997 Sebald Self-Reliance Awards will be interviewed at 5 15 p m today and next Tuesday at the Sorg Paper Co employment offices. The eight annual $1800 awards honor the most self reliant Middletown seniors, administered by the Junior Chamber with vice chairman Armée Steel.
The 1956 annual report from Butler County Home discloses resident counts and finances. It lists residents numbering 52 men and 3 women, with many from other states, and outlines expenditures for food, clothing, medical care, land, water, and upkeep. Total outlays include $110,000 for the home, $18,090 for farm buildings, $10,500 for equipment, and $45,650 for land.
The report lists Hackney and Earle as guilty of intoxication and disorderly conduct with fines and costs. Horace W. Marshall of Dayton was fined for reckless operation on multiple counts. Hoy Hull, also of Dayton, paid costs for a yellow line violation.
Fragmentary OCR item references a speeding case in Trenton with a $15 penalty and a $100 amount connected to a person named Robert Coop. Additional readable details include a river street address and a state or city context.
Police report seven separate crashes causing about 2160 dollars in damage. Victims include Forrest Swanger with scalp injuries and several drivers cited for traffic violations. The incidents spanned early morning hours near intersections on local streets, involving vehicles at ambers and yielding disputes.
A threatened New York Central System strike, which would have halted New York City rail service, was averted after union and company officials set a conference time. The walkout, initially planned for the morning, was canceled following discussions and a commitment to meet, avoiding service disruption for the metropolitan area.
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