Two Injured As Truck Hits Ditch in Middletown Probation Case
A stolen tractor trailer crashed on a West Middletown hill, injuring Edward Gillum and Henry Warmouth. Gillum remained in fair condition with head and hip injuries. Warmouth had a hand laceration and was released. The truck rolled 100 feet after hitting a guard rail. Police say the vehicle was reported stolen from Alger Truck Terminal about an hour earlier. Gillum is on probation for auto theft. no charges filed yet. The accident occurred at 8 25 p.m.
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Middletown Hospital
West Middletown
Edward Gillum
Middletown Trailer Park
Rt. 1
Henry Warmouth
Pearl St
Frank South
Gillum
Alger
Oxford State Road
Yarmouth
Yankee Road
Great Hour Of Sharing Set Tomorrow
The Great Hour Of Sharing will be observed in several Middletown churches tomorrow. It highlights overseas relief and reconstruction programs of churches and supports Christian ministry to those in need abroad. Sixth year under Church World Service of the National Council of Churches. Major denominations cooperate through Church World Service in aiding the needy overseas. First Christian Church observed the Hour on Feb 21. Church of the Brethren will host a 9:30 a.m. service with Rev Lawrence Garst of Dayton. Other participants include First Presbyterian and Blue Ball Presbyterian churches. St. Mary’s Catholic Church held special collections March 19–21.
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Middletown
Department of Church World Servic
National Council of Churches
Unitcd
Church World Service
First Christian Church
Church of the Brethren
Lawrence Garst
Dayton
First Presbyterian
Blue Ball Presbyterian
St. Mary’s Catholic
Two Fined For Reckless Driving
Franklin motorists were fined a total of 45 and costs at arraignment on reckless operation charges before Judge J T Riley. Clarence Griffin 26 of Franklin was fined 35 and costs and Frances Couch 32 of Franklin was fined 30 and costs. Both licenses were suspended until damages from accidents are paid. Lonnie Wolfe 21 of Franklin was fined 11 and costs for running a stop sign.
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Franklin
J. T. Riley
Clarence Griffin
Francis Couch
Lonnie Wolfe
Deaths And Funerals Springboro Man Found In Creek
The body of 73 year old Jesse Earl Mullen was found in Clear Creek near Springboro. Coroner Dr. H M Williams says drowning and suicide are indicated, with a note in his pocketbook. Survived by wife, children, siblings and grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Anglesby Funeral Home Franklin. Burial in Springboro Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday.
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Springboro
Clear Creek
Here
Jesse Earl Mullen
H. M. Williams
Warren County
Williams
Doan Rites Held for Robert Haze Doan of Chattahoochee
Robert Haze Doan of Chattahoochee Florida, longtime Crystal issue employee, died at 7 20 a m Tuesday at his home. Survived by wife Daisy two sons William Arilis Dean of Middletown and four daughters including Mrs William Brock, Mrs J L Tester, Mrs Curt Bailey and Mrs Elizabeth Anderson. Also surviving are four stepdaughters ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Body to arrive at Mc Coy Leffier Funeral Home tonight services Monday at 2 p m with Rev D A Biggs officiating burial in Woodside Cemetery. Family to receive friends Sunday 2 5 and 7 9 p m.
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Robert Haze Doan
Chattahoochee
Fla
Doan
Middletown
Daisy
William Arilis Dean
William Brock
J. L. Tester
Kalamazoo
Mich
Curt Bailey
Gratis
Elizabeth Anderson
E. P. Dumford
Mt. Crab
Harold Leppich
Louisiana
Orville Moyer
Germantown
Charles
Kentucky
George
William Dean
Cincinnati
McCoy-Leffier
D. A. Biggs
Clayton Street
Woodside
Obituary for Grover C. Chaney 61 at 901 Baltimore St
Grover C Chaney 61 died suddenly at 9 30 am today at his residence 901 Baltimore Street He had lived in this area 40 years previously from Camden Route 3 He was born in Breathitt County Kentucky a World War I veteran with the 61st Division Infantry in France and a longtime Armco galvanizing department employee He was a member of Armco Veterans Club and formerly American Legion Post 218 He survived by his wife Dasha Mac daughter Garnet Keith of Fairborn three sons Ralph Middletown Seldon at home and Paul in Korea two stepsons Forrest Struthers Hamilton and Eugene Struthers Dayton five grandchildren and two brothers Arthur Chaney Middletown Clifton Chaney Stanton Ky and Seldon Chaney Stanton Ky The family will receive friends at Jose R Baker and Sons Funeral Home Sunday afternoon or arrangements are incomplete.
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Grover C. Chaney
Baltimore St
Camden Rt. 3
Breathitt County
Armeco
Chaney
Armco
Veterans’ Club
61St Division
France
American Legion
Camden
Presbyterian Church
Dasha Mac
Aughter
Garnet Keith
Fairborn
Ralph
Middletown
Seldon
Paul
Air Force
Korea
Forrest Struthers
Hamilton
Eugene Struthers
Dayton
Arthur Chaney
Mrs Helen M Jones dies at Miami Valley Hospital
Mrs Helen M Jones aged 64 of 628 Buckeye Street Miamisburg died at 422 am Friday at Miami Valley Hospital. Her death leaves a place in the family and inquiries are under way. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
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Germantown
Helen M. Jones
Buckeye St
Miamisburg
Miami Valley Hospital
L. T. Palmer Dies at 82 in Middletown Hospital
L T Palmer, 82, known as the dean of Ohio's reactors, died at 10 40 a m today in Middletown Hospital after a brief illness He lived at 211 McKinley Street and had been a patient since last Monday.
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L. T. Palmer
Ohio
Middletown Hos
Mr. Palmer
McKinley St
German native Mrs Jones dies in Miamisburg
Mrs Jones formerly of Germantown and a resident of Miamisburg for years died after 11 days as a patient in Dayton. She was in failing health for a year. Survived by husband Vernon and son Orville Ettel, plus a brother Albert Schneider and two grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at John Arpp Funeral Home with Rev Ambrose Aegerter officiating. Burial Germantown Cemetery. Visitation today 7–9 p.m. and Sunday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.
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Dayton
Germany
Jones
Miamisburg
Vernon
Orville Ettel
Germantown
Albert Schneider
New Philadelphia
John Arpp
Ambrose Aegerter
Martha Mitchell, 72, Mason resident, dies at home
Mrs Martha M Mitchell aged 72 of Mason Route 1 died Friday at her home. She is survived by her husband Charles and 11 children. Oswald Funeral Home will conduct services Monday at 10 a.m. with burial in Mason Cemetery.
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Lebanon
Martha M. Mitchell
Mason Rt. 1
Charles
Chizen
Oswald Funeral Home
Mason Cemetery
Perfect Driving Lands Man In Jail
Clinton Oklahoma report says William C Bloom aged 28 was arrested after police and FBI tied him to five thousand dollars in checks drawn on an Emeryville California bank that had bounced across the southwest. Officers said his driving was so flawless they grew suspicious, suggesting he hid a crime.
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Clinton
Okla
William C. Bloom
FBI
Emeryville
Calif
Green Parakeet Leads To Arrest In Check Fraud Case
Omaha Detective Inspector Harry Green traced a green parakeet perched on Louis Gibson's shoulder to the 27 year old Huntington West Virginia man. Gibson was arrested at a hotel with the parakeet and taken to custody while the bird was sent to the Humane Society.
Bethel Missionary Society Holds Silver Tea Meeting
The Bethel Missionary Society hosted a silver tea at Mrs. Clara Morgan's home with 24 Sister church members. Mrs. Nina Commondore led a discussion on whether Christians should dress like the world or attend worldly pleasures. Refreshments followed. The North End Neighborhood Club postponed its meeting due to illness. Members attended a barn dance hosted by the OOC Club and Never Fail Club in Hamilton. George Washington praised Connecticut as the Provision State for wartime contributions.
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Bethel Missionary Society
Clara Morgan
Nina Commondore
North End Neighborhood Club
OOC Club
Never Fail Club
Hamilton
Two Men Injured In Route 4 Auto Crash Near LeSourdsville
Cincinnati area men were rushed to Middletown Hospital after their car left Ohio 4 and overturned several times north of LeSourdsville. Finc Lewis and Shirey Kelling suffered scalp and rib injuries and hand lacerations respectively. both were expected to be released today. Riggs Ambulance transported the injured at 6 15 a m.
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Cincinnati
Middletown Hospital
Ohio
LeSourdsville
Finc Lewis
3Rd Ave
College, Hill
Shirey Kelling
Bend St
Lewis
Riggs
Old Fine Paid As Man Returns In Assault Case
Clarence Simms, 23, of 1425 Sy amore St, paid $25 and costs and received a 30 day jail term in Butler County jail, with the sentence suspended if he stays away from the complainant. Artis Mae Simms also ordered payment of a $25 suspended fine tied to good behavior from prior charges. Benjamin Linden, 27, of 521 S Main St, had a drunken driving charge dismissed.
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J. T. Lamb
Clarence Simms
Syamore St
Butler County
Simms
Artis Mae Simms
Lamb
Sevral
Benjamin Linden
S. Main St
Dayton FOP clubhouse praised. plan to build similar quarters
Daytonians impressed with the Fraternal Order of Police clubhouse and meeting facilities after a visit. During a Dayton John Post Lodge 1 FOPA meeting at the police pistol range, Police Chief Joseph Blackmore outlined the project history and funding. He noted off duty officers did most work, with bricklaying by tradesmen.
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Order of Police
Dayton Fop
Dayton John Post Lodge
Fopa
Joseph Blackmore
Daytonians
China Asks Help Setting Up Atomic Energy Group
Peiping Radio reports Communist China asked Russia for aid in establishing an atomic energy program. The notice notes Beijing seeking assistance to develop nuclear capabilities and research infrastructure.
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Tokyo
China
Peiping Radio
Animal Instinct in Lower Animals and Dreaming Dogs
The piece argues that while instinct governs many animal lives, experiments show limited thinking in animals. It notes that dogs dream, indicating imagination, revealing cognitive abilities beyond pure instinct.
Water shortage threatens Hamilton need for rain
Hamilton faces a worsening water crisis unless 5 to 6 inches of rain fall in 30 days. North well field levels are 17.45 feet below March 1950, with a 3.45 foot drop in the past year. Officials warn drought could extend, as the city restricts sprinkling and plans a new Wright plant to boost supply in about two years.
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Hamilton
Harold Augenstein
North
Angenstein
C. Y. Youngquist
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Youngquist
Wright
Tritium Has Peaceful Purposes in Life Research
Roy C. Thompson and John E. Ballow of General Electric described tritium traced in rat studies showing that most body chemicals renew slowly rather than continuously. They note 20 to 40 percent of hydrogen in body chemicals comes from ingested water and that tritium can mark chemical turnover to estimate renewal rates.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
American Chemical Society
Roy C. Thompson
John E. Ballow
Radiological Science Department
General Electric Co
Richland
Wash
Thompson and
Ballow
Thompson
Franklin Driver Injured When Auto Flips on Bridge
Franklin Carlisle Road resident Richard Creager, 25, was injured when his 1951 model car overturned twice on the S River Street bridge. He was taken to Middletown Hospital with a left hip injury after losing control while driving north, hitting a no parking sign and a tree. Police and hospital staff described his condition as fair.
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Franklin
Richard Creater
Carlisle Road
Franklin Rt. 2
S. River Street
Creager
Middletown Hospital
C. E. Chamberlain
Greager
Weatherwax Leaves Hospital After Heart Attack
Russell Weatherwax, president of the Oglesby Barnitz Bank and Trust Co, has been released from Baton Rouge hospital after a recent heart attack. He and his wife have rented a small apartment at Alamo Plaza Courts in Baton Rouge and will stay several weeks as he convalesces. Yesterday he enjoyed his first auto ride.
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Russell Weatherwax
Oglesby-Barnitz Bank & Trus Co
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Dog Rescues Oil Worker After Fall on Okla Ranch
Spike the dog followed a note in a handkerchief tied to his collar to reach Nath Jones after Burt Livingston fractured his leg on the Nath Jones ranch south of Pawhuska Oklahoma. Jones, alerted by the dog, found Livingston and sent help from his hospital bed where he was in good condition.
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Pawhuska
Okla
Nath Jones Ranch
Here
Spike
Burt Livingston
Livingston
Jones
Nath
German Arrested In Bonn For Misusing Government Funds
Former counter intelligence chief Friedrich Wilhelm Heinz jailed in Bonn as West German government charges him with misusing state funds.
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Bonn
Germany
Friedrich Wilhelm Heinz
Tax coverage of WWII government spending cited by fund
The Twentieth Century Fund reports that about 72 percent of U.S. World War II expenditures were financed by taxes, highlighting the fiscal mix of wartime funding and the reliance on public finance during the conflict.
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Twentieth Century Fund
Woman hit by backing car in park lot injures right leg
Ida Mary Lou Centers, 44, of 910 5th Ave, was admitted to Middletown Hospital in satisfactory condition after a car backed into a parked vehicle and struck her as she walked between two cars near Golden Elk Cafe. Driver Chester L. Hatton, 23, of 1820 Oxford State Rd, remained at the scene. the incident occurred in the 2000 block of Yankee Road early today. The parked car belonged to Barney Baker, 23, of 1600 Glenn Ave. Police said Hatton's vehicle damaged the left front fender and bumper and the parked car's rear right fender. Additional city mishaps included a no-license arrest for Alex Turner and minor collisions at several cross streets.
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Middletown Hospital
Yankee Road
Ida Mary Lou Centers
5Th Ave
Golden Elk Cafe
Chester L. Hatton
Oxford State Rd
Barney Baker
Glenn Ave
Hatton
Alex Turner
Ferrer St
Excello
Bernard Kinder
Young St
Woodlawn Avenue
Young
Turner
Auto crash injures 18 year old Merle Dean Wells
An unidentified car pulled from traffic and collided with the vehicle driven by Merle Dean Wells, 18, of an unspecified location, causing injuries and prompting emergency response. Further details on other party, location, and extent of injuries were not provided in the fragment.
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Merle Dean Wells
Two Men Arrested for DWI Last Night
Police brief reports Edward E. Yeary aged 36 from Franklin Route 1 and David C. Rose aged 32 of 2132 Highland Street were arrested for driving while intoxicated last night.
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Edward E. Yeary
Franklin Rt. 1
David C. Rose
Highland St
Bicycle Rider Bitten by Dog on Buena Ave
Officers report Earl Burton aged 24 of 1717 Buena Avenue was bitten on the left leg by a dog while riding a bicycle on Middle Town Street yesterday at Middle Town Hospital.
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Middletown Hospital
Earl Burton
Buena Ave
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