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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1952

Page

2

Two Killed In Warren County Crashes

Two Warren County crashes within nine hours claimed two lives. William E. Hubbard, 31, of Cincinnati, died when his truck hit a train tender near Hageman's crossing on Route 42. Jess M. Coffey, 51, of Franklin, died when his car struck a cement culvert on Route 25 north of Franklin.

Warren County Cincinnati Franklin William E. Hubbard Hollister St Jess M. Coffey Forest Ave Hubbard Pennsylvania Lebanon Hageman

Middle Banquet Limit Expanded for Quarterback Club

Bill Long of the Middle football banquet committee announced at the Legion Auditorium that ticket reservations are capped at 49 instead of 300 due to strong demand. Tickets go on sale tonight at the Legion. The event starts at 5 45 PM and women are invited.

Bill Long Legion Auditorium Long Ledon

Draft Board Seeks Eight Local Selective Service Men

Local Draft Board No 10 seeks the locations of eight Middletown men and six out of towners for service. Middletown residents listed include Jiles D Manning Route 1 Roy L Smith 1320 Sycamore St Sylvester Johnson 1721 Garfield St James Edward Welsh 1606 Plum St Vernon R McIntosh Route 1 Joe Manning Jr Water St Homer Stacy Woodlawn Ave Alvin B Rebman Charles St Out of town men named Willie Thompson Dayton Robert Lawson Somerville Homer Warren Detroit James Allen Owensboro Donald Elmore Cincinnati Johnnie Johnson Trenton.

Local Selective Service Board No. 10 Middletown Jiles David Manning Roy Lee Smith Sycamore St Sylvester Johnson Garfield St James Edward Welsh Plum St Vernon Ray Mcintosh Joe Manning, Jr Water St Homer Stacy Willie Thompson Dayton Robert Lawson Somerville Homer Warren Detroit Mich James Allen Owensboro Donald Elmore Cincimnnati Johnnie Johnson Trenton

Two Men Returned On Warrants In City Plea

City police yesterday brought two men back from other cities for questions in a break in at a junk yard on Charles Street. James Etingham of Dayton is questioned for a August burglary. he is booked at 1216 Germantown. Robert Banks of Chillicothe is back on non support and larceny warrants. Detectives Paul Fouts and Roy Crout escorted them.

Ar Latif Ralph Bauer Dayton Charles St James Etchison Germantown St Robert Banks Mechanic St Chillicothe Paul Fouts Roy Crout

Coffey Auto Misses Curve in Warren County Fatality

Coffey, driver of a restaurant operator, died after his car failed to negotiate a curve and struck a culvert. He died at Middletown Hospital from multiple fractures and internal injuries. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Robert Faton Funeral Home.

John Booth Coffey Middletown Garrett J. Boone Butler County Warren County Russell McElvesh Post American Legion Fraternal Order of Eagles South Main St Heis Ruth Deering Coffey Mollie E. Coffey Thornhill Tenn Estella Keely Kansas City Myrtle Johnson Franklin James Zollie Morristown Robert Faton Woodhill Cemetery

Truck Driver Killed In Route 42 Train Collision

Hubbard, driving a 20 ton rubber laden truck, struck a moving water tender on Route 42. The impact caused a skull fracture and internal injuries. Hubbard died at the scene after being pinned for two hours. The train aimed for Middletown and wreckers cleared debris as state patrol and coroner investigated. The body was taken to Johnson Funeral Home in Lebanon.

Hubbard H. M. Williams Warren County Middletown John Booth State Patrol Johnson Lebanon

Contino Returns to Stage After Draft Evasion Sentence

Accused accordionist Dick Contino prepares for his first public appearance since a prison term for draft evasion. He headlines a Sunset Strip cabaret and fears audience reception.

Hollywood Dick Contino Sunset Strip

Driver in Accident Fled on Foot With Suitcase Captured

A driver, Damon Moore 38 of Jackson County Ky, fled after a two-vehicle crash on Route 25 south of Monroe at 6 15 p m. He was chased by State Patrolman Carl Brown and Deputies Emanuel and Dick Schultheiss and arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Two passengers Mable Morgan 27 and Bill Ross 50 were injured. Moore had a bulging pocket containing an eight inch pipe loaded with tobacco.

Damon Moore Jackson County Carl Brown Reusute 25 Monroe Brown Emanuel Dick Schultheiss Moore Middletown Mable Morgan Richmond Bill Ross Hazard

Middletown trio among Ohio bar exam passers

Three Middletown men plus 260 others passed the Ohio State Bar Exam given in Columbus February 5 7 the Ohio Supreme Court announced. William R Bailey William F E Rathman and Frank J Kaurich were among the successful applicants Kaurich will be sworn in in Columbus Wednesday Rathman plans to begin practice in Ohio mainly in the tax field Bailey connected with Armco Steel faces admission in Ohio and plans to practice statewide.

Middletonians Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Carl V. Weygandt Cincinnati Cleve William R Bailey Middletown William FE Rathman Hizhind Ave Frank J. Kaurich Widdletown Kaurich University of Cincinnati Law School William Haas Delaware Rathman Ernest Rathman Highland Ave Kenyon College Ohio Northern

Emergency Squad aids Webster Street woman

The fire department emergency squad was called to 109 Webster St at 655 p.m. Monday to aid Miss Clara Baker 46 of that address who reportedly suffered a heart attack. After treatment with an oxygen inhalator for 40 minutes she was removed to Middletown Hospital by ambulance.

Fire Department Webster St Clara Baker Middletown Hospital

At The Movies Showings For Paramount And Strand

Paramount presents Belle Of New York on Tuesday at 1 45 3 45 5 45 7 45 9 45 p m and Wednesday at 1 15 3 11 5 00 7 00 8 44 p m White Heat screens at 10 00 p m only Strand shows At War With The Army on Tuesday at 1 15 4 05 7 10 10 00 p m Passage West at 2 43 5 46 and 2 40 p m Wednesday Last Outpost at 1 30 4 40 7 55 p m and Appointment With Danger at 3 05 6 20 9 35 p m

Paramount New York Belle of

Driver Hurt Arrested After Mishap In Middletown

Virgil Lacy 30 of 600 Plain St faced charges of physical control while intoxicated and no license after a crash at 7 51 p m in front of 609 Highland St. He suffered facial injuries and was treated at Middletown Hospital before custody. Lacy's car damage $400. another car $200. A second crash at Columbia Ave and Clinton St caused $35 in damage. Roy E Hobson 59 and Steve J Pate 27 were involved.

Virgil Lacy Plain St Highland St Lacy Goldschmidt South Main St Middletown Hospital Columbia Ave Clinton St Roy E. Hobson Erie Ave Steve J. Pate Illinois Ave

Franklin Planning Commission Denies Home To Store Conversion

The Franklin Planning Commission denied Herb Wilson’s request to convert a Roberts Ave grocery from a residence and delayed Paul Hamilton’s plan to turn 120 South Main St into a dry goods store. Mayor Rossman urged that residence to business changes require commission approval and discussed extending Bryant Ave with Arthur Harp needing a profile drawing for the proposed street extension.

Franklin Franklin Planning Commission Safety Service Jesse Hollingsworth Herb Wilson Roberts Ave Paul Hamilton Spring St South Main St James Rossman

Coffman Heads Lebanon Boosters Club

Robert Coffman was elected president of the Lebanon Boosters' Club at a last night meeting. Gerald Spivey will be vice president and H. M. Coyne secretary treasurer. The club aims to take 80 boys to see the Harlem Globetrotters versus the College All-Stars in Cincinnati Garden on April 17, with each member bringing one guest.

Lebanon Robert Coffman

Cub Scouts Gain Advancement at First Methodist Church

Cub Scout Pack 6 held a meeting at the First Methodist Church where advancement awards were presented to Eddie Knott Kenny Campbell Johnny Halderman Teddie Traylor Teddy Brown Jack Willer Ronnie Dearth Tommy Davis Matt Horn Tom Frailey Tom Hilton Pat Johnson Reggie Begley Tim Johnson Gary Lehmkuhl and Roger Arthur The Parents' Club planned a get together for April 19 Den One members led the opening and closing exercises Prizes for the Easter Bonnet contest were awarded to Mrs Fay Robbins and Mrs Catherine Swift for hats made by their sons and husbands.

First Methodist Parents’ Club Eddie Knott Kenny Campbell Johnny Halderman Teddie Traylor Teddy Brown Jack Willer Ronnie Dearth Tommy Davis Matt Horn Tom Fraley Tom Hilton Pat Johnson Reggie Begley Tim Johnson Gary Lehmkuh Roger Arthur den One Fay Robbins Catherine Swift

No Waiting for Registration at Middletown Elections Office

Registration rush grows as May 6 primary nears with deadlines looming. Voters must be registered by 9 p.m. tomorrow to be eligible. Hours vary by office including Hamilton courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and a new Oxford town hall branch open today and tomorrow.

Middletown Board of Elections Federal Savings and Loan Hamilton Oxford Town Hall

Y's Athletes Place At Area Festival

Fourteen athletes from Middletown California competed at the Ohio-West Virginia Area sports festival at Ohio State University. Dick King finished eighth and Dick Robinson sixth in trampoline among 40 entrants, Homer Abner ninth. Jack Sizer placed seventh in gymnastics among 30 competitors.

Fourtee Middletown CA Ohio State University Dick King Dick Robinson Homer Abner Jack Sizer

Ten Fined At Franklin Court for Failure to Appear

Franklin court records list ten individuals fined and one bond forfeited for failure to appear before Acting Judge Warren Young yesterday. Among city cases, John Dalton faced 100 dollars and costs plus a 30 day jail sentence suspended on good behavior, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. other defendants received varying fines, license issues, or suspended penalties. The report also notes a definition of heartwood in central tree trunks.

Franklin Warren Young John Dalton South Main St Johnson Dalton New Rd James Lewis Wilson Dr Linzy Cyrus Reading Willie Ross, Jr Grand Ave Lonnie McLemore Miamisburg Riley Hillard John W. Smith Cincinnati Alvin Sisk Carlisle Thomas Sullium Billie Mochosher

Two Attempted Attacks Prompt Police Warning

Middletown police warn women to avoid going out alone after two attempted assaults on local women last night. A 17 year old near Middletown High School was grabbed and dragged, her coat torn and knees bruised. The second victim, an older woman on Clark Street, was grabbed and thrown into a yard before the assailant fled. Police Chief Joseph Blackmore pledges to pursue the suspect, believed tied to both incidents.

Middletown Joseph Blackmore Blackmore Middletown High School Baltimore St Clark St

Minister Passes Physical Tests for Navy Chaplain Recall

The Rev. Bernard Heuer pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church passed a Cincinnati physical with flying colors and, unless deferred, will report to reenter the Navy as a chaplain on June 12 at Newport R I. His wife noted possible deferment due to dependents and discussed timing, while doctors called him disgnstingly healthy and noted his prior chaplain service in the South Pacific during the last war.

Bernard Heuer Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cincinnati Newport R.1 Heuer South Pacific Chaptain’s Corps Naval Reserve

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