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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1963
Page
9
Mary V Lenk found another car in her garage mistaken as mirage after a service station attendant moved Emma Fenton s car into her driveway both vehicles are identical and both owners used the same station resulting in a humorous mix up with groceries visible in the garage car.
Accused check forger William McKinney 23 of 2043 Howard Ave was to be moved to Butler County jail today awaiting grand jury hearing on 13 charges of forgery and one for an alleged break in Judge J T Lamb added three more $5000 bonds to the total as three additional check charges were filed The Baltimore Inn on Baltimore Street and Pat's Market both sue McKinney over bogus payroll and other checks.
John B. Whitlock retired Armco Steel chief engineer is named chairman of the community activities building committee. John A. Lawler of the Middletown Civic Association appoints five members to serve under Whitlock including Robert Bender Paul Cain Gex Condit James Martindale and H K Moore. Whitlock also led the university building committee and engages with the Mound Builders Area Scout Council and the First Presbyterian Church.
The Civic Association plans its first committee meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday in the association library to discuss construction of a new two story activities building on the same site as the Civic building. Whitlock, formerly with Armco from 1916 to 1961 in roles incl chemist and chief engineer, is noted.
A Miami unit board member was named to a third nine-year term in 1956 and appointed as chairman of the group. The notice highlights his leadership role and extended tenure within the trustees.
Ohio lawmakers to extend junior probationary driver provisions to 19 and 20 year olds. Rep Sam Landes and Rep Luther J Mitchell sponsor the bill citing rising traffic violations after 18. The measure would trigger automatic license revocation after three moving violations for 19 and 20 year old drivers.
Caroline Blair, 17, of 1328 Fairmount Ave, was treated at Middletown Hospital yesterday at 6 44 pm after an asthma attack at her residence. City firefighters administered oxygen and she was transported by ambulance.
Local Selective Service Board 10 trims 4-F numbers after a Washington directive, reclassifying 265 men to 1-Y who are fit for civilian work in emergencies. The board oversees 14 719 registrants across nine townships and notes ongoing address update failures among registrants, with penalties for misreporting.
Police Chief Joseph Blackmore warns that unlocked doors invite criminals after three patrolmen found four stores unsecured early today. He says merchants were advised to lock up and remove loose money. The town saw no break-ins last night despite a recent spike in robberies.
John Haas selects Miss Happye West Ernest E Graff Mrs Harry A Finkelman and Mrs Joseph H LeMoyne as publicity co chairs for the April Cancer Crusade. Middletown aims at thirteen thousand dollars. Publicity highlights seven danger signals of cancer and notes increased public awareness through the local chapter education program. Cancer programs have reached fifty groups since last September 1 versus twelve the prior year.
Property stolen from Mrs. George Ritter at 401 Aberdeen Drive includes a 300‑pound safe with $180 in cash and ten $50 U. S. Savings Bonds after 5:50 p.m. Wednesday. Also taken were a diamond stick pin a wedding band two pocket watches a diamond ring and a man’s watch valued at $200.
Three Lemon Monroe High graduates earned winter quarter scholarship honors at Hamilton Technical School. Dick Bendel Jr. Leroy Line and Dennis Meyer, all majoring in mechanical and drafting technology, were named on the achievement list by the Hamilton Board of Education.
Albyn Davis a 16 year old junior at Middletown High School was elected president of the Ohio Junior Classical League at its annual Columbus convention. He faced no opposition and led a delegation of 101 local members aboard three chartered buses.
James Welsh reports two car spotlights stolen from his vehicle between 6 45 p m and 8 10 p m with a total value of 30. Marie Litch says a car battery was taken last night. A correction states Barney B Falkovacs assistant manager at Grays Drug Store confirms youths fled after attempting to steal records. previous report naming B Pollovic was incorrect.
A hearing is scheduled for April 29 in Lebanon's municipal court on NLRB charges of unfair labor practices against Production Plating Works. The two month old dispute has shut the plant one day and kept about 30 percent of workers from work while pickets remain. Milton Reiner, president of Production Plating, disputes the charges and says a court of appeals may be sought if the ruling is unfavorable.
Ora Burdge owner of Trenton Lumber Co received the first annual distinguished service award from the Trenton Jaycees at Bosses Night in Hamilton. He is a welfare director and community leader who pushed sewer and water projects and subdivision development. Ed Wimmer urged local support for keeping money in town and boosting small businesses.
James Dick of Lebanon Route 3 was arrested Wednesday for disorderly conduct amid a strike at Production Plating. USW accuses police of discrimination and faults City Manager Guard for breaking faith by promising even enforcement. Guard defends the arrest as officers acting on disorderly public swearing.
An eight year old driver was cited for failure to yield at a red light after his car collided with a truck at Central Avenue and Breiel Boulevard. Everett Cohoon of 123 Garfield Street was cited after his auto struck a Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. truck driven by Albert Robinson of 1608 Sheridan Avenue. The truck was undamaged while Cohoon’s car sustained $200 in damage. Cohoon’s wife suffered a bump on the head but did not require treatment.
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