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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1957

Page

2

City Commission to consider Thompson aide O'Brien appointment

Dayton city officials plan to seek confirmation today of Patrick G. O'Brien as administrative assistant and personnel director, with the appointment taking effect April 1. Frank Dean's promotion to utilities clerk in the division follows Kenneth Young's recent rise to sanitation division superintendent, as 27 year old O'Brien brings GM public relations and personnel experience to the post. In other business, commissioners study a county wide fire department mutual aid agreement to protect against liabilities and to safeguard firefighters compensation, and review annexation transcripts for the Bachman Subdivision 222 acre tract.

Patrick G. O’brien Dayton Charles W. Thompson Ci Ece Thompson Frank Dean O'Brien Miami University U.S. Military Academy West Point Dean Kenneth Young Bachman

Fence Worth 550 Stolen On Road Job

Eleven rolls of top grade fencing reported stolen from a road construction project by the Paul Peterson Co of Columbus. Deputy Davis said the missing No 9 fencing 39 inches high weighs about 225 pounds per roll and was stored along Rt 73 east of Collinsville.

Paul Peterson Co Columbus Collinsville James Davis Rt. 73 Collinsy

Middletown Man Shot When Gun Misfires While Guarding Chickens

Edward Talor, 32, of Stubbs Road West Middletown, says he went outside to frighten dogs from his chicken pen at about 6 30 p m Monday with a 16 gauge shotgun. The weapon discharged accidentally wounding his left arm and he was treated at a local doctor's office yesterday.

Middletown Yesterda Edward Talor Stubbs Road West Middletown Ptl Alfred Taylor

Hit-Skipper Damages Car in Middletown Incident

A hit and run damaged a parked car owned by Freda Strassburger at 1306 Curtis Street in Middletown. The incident occurred between 7 and 11 pm Monday in front of her home. no injuries were reported and damages were estimated at $50.

Middletown

Pike Patrolman Cleared By Chief

Ohio Turnpike patrolman Davis was cleared by Patrol Chief Lt John Bishop after an investigation into a complaint by David Benis 50 of Cleveland. Benis alleged abusive language and that his 7 year old child cried during a traffic stop. Benis waived rights and paid a 15.20 fine at Newton Falls police station.

Cleveland John L. Bishop Bishop David Benis Benis T. A. Davis Iter Davis Newton Falls

89 Lucky Names Drawn For Tourney Tickets

Middletown High fans packed Miller Gym for a lottery to win 178 reserved seats and 500 standing room tickets for Friday's State Class AA Tournament in Columbus. The event drew 89 names for 178 seats and 500 standing tickets, with 100 names read for 200 standing room tickets to be sold Saturday at St. John’s Arena.

Middletown High Middies Miller Gym Melvin Miller Ing St. John's Columbus

Experts urged to aid Butler County tax collection

A group of finance experts was urged by Middletown officials and school boards to study Butler County tax collection methods. Donald Reichelderfer proposed a 60 day review by auditors and treasurers to speed remittances as county funds rely on slow tax payments. County leaders weighed new equipment and expert input to improve efficiency.

Butler County Hamilton Donald Reichelderfer Middletown Board of Education City Commission Hamilton School Board Ounty John W. Wendel R. H. Smith Middletown Bleichelderfer Armco Steel Corp Smith Wendel Reichelderfer Gordon Arger

Firemen Aid Two Women and Baby in Middletown Emergencies

Middletown Fire Department rushed to multiple calls late yesterday. Grace Ellis, 54, at 1215 Baltimore Street suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized in serious condition. Grace Hill, 63, at 823 Sth Ave had an epileptic attack and was treated and dismissed. Isaac White, five weeks old, at 703 Lafayette Ave was helped after choking but not hospitalized. Ronald Hart, 24, of West Middletown Rt 2, received aid in a bank lobby and was listed in satisfactory condition.

Middletown Baltimore St Grace Ellis Riggs Middletown Hospital S. Verity Parkway Girard Avenue Grace Hill Ronald Hart West Middletown Rt

It's A Girl First One In Trenton Family In 56 Years

James and Pat Johnson of Trenton welcomed Karen Kay Johnson born at 2 a.m. at Middletown Hospital. The six pound fourteen ounce girl ends 56 years without a daughter in the Johnson clan. Grandmother and father anticipate good-natured teasing and cigars for the celebration. Both mother and baby are healthy.

Trenton James and Pat Johnson Homer Johnson Karen Kay Johnson Middletown Hospital Johnson Homer John James Johnson Karen Kay James

Boss Fined for Slapping Boy in Ohio suburb case

An 18-year-old Indianapolis man faced assault and battery charges after being slapped and choked by his Hamilton boss Don Centers 33 for failing to sell a magazine subscription. Centers received a 200 dollar fine with 190 dollars suspended if he covers the employee’s hotel and transport costs, plus 10.60 in expenses. The incident occurred on Lakeview Avenue in Le Sourdsville as the youth was sent back to Indianapolis by Deputy Burton Gabbard.

Hamilton LeSourdsville Don B

Bike License Hours Changed in Middletown

Police Chief Joseph Blachmore and Fire Chief William Fishbaugh announced new bicycle license sale hours at Middletown stations. Licenses may be bought Monday through Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 6 p.m. effective immediately, replacing the previous 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily schedule.

Middletown’s Joseph Blachmore William Fishbaugh

Franklin Stag Bar Is Looted

Franklin Smokery on 15 FE 6th St was found broken into with 10 to 15 cases of whisky and dozens of cigarette cartons missing. Police, led by Police Chief Frank Harbach, investigated after George Hawthorne of Miami Maid Bakery discovered the ajar door during an early morning delivery. The theft likely occurred between midnight and 5 30 a m while the smokery was closed except for a janitor from midnight to 10 p m.

Franklin Franklin Smokery FE. 6Th St Frank Harbach Miami Maid George Hawthorne Hawthorne

Park Board Approves 116563 Budget For Highview Area Talks

Middle town Park Board okayed a 116563 budget to submit to the City Commission. Major expense covers administration and maintenance staff 588624.36 with allocations for Smith Pond fishing 7120 swimming pools 23385 recreation staff 27433.66 and capital outlay 6400. Four of six members attended. A special meeting Monday at 730 p m will consider softball lights Smith Park toilets public day camp and the Highview park issue. PTO members urged higher offers on four lots totaling about 1.33 acres valuing 2166 per 99 ft tract and 1083 per 49 1 2 ft lot. The board plans to answer the Highview need with raised offers. City Commissioner Miller attended.

Middletown Carlson Smith Park Highview Area Wilson School PTO Ed Erlandson Tom Stubbs Harold Agee William Storer Highview PTO Group Stubbs Rowan Crawford S. J. McAdow Highview Park Martin Miller

Deputy Sheriff To Leave Post In Butler County

Bearl Joyce the Butler County deputy sheriff has resigned effective April 1. Joyce a former state patrolman was among new deputies appointed January 1 as Sheriff Pell took office. Pell will return to Wilmington to run a drive in stand near there in his former job.

Hamilton Bearl Joyce Butler County Paul Pell Joyce Pell Wilmington

Glass Breakage Reported in Two Peasttown Heights Houses

Deputy James Davis reported about $250 in damage from vandalism at two houses owned by Ray McMonigle on Miller Road Peasttown Heights. Both homes on Joe Road off Kiester Road suffered broken windows and damaged electrical fixtures. one house had all windows shattered and a brick struck a picture window.

Peasttown Heights Ray McMonigle Miller Road Joe Road Kiester Road James Davis Davis

Peterson's Ointment Offers Fast Skin Relief Ad

When skin is irritated with pimples and itching, the ad promotes a 50e box of Peterson's Ointment from a druggist. It claims prompt relief from smart tingling and itching and promises money back if not delighted.

Peterson Adv

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