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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1961

Page

9

Stricken Man Causes Crash in Hamilton

A Hamilton man suffering a heart attack triggered a three car crash at Ridgelawn and Rhea yesterday. Carl Morton, 80, of 885 Ross Ave, died at the scene of natural causes. He was a rear seat passenger in a car driven by his daughter Erdine Biltz of Ft Thomas Kentucky.

Hamilton Ridgelawn and Rhea Avenues Garret J. Boone Carl Morton Ross Ave Erdine Biltz Ft. Thomas

Deputy Al Training Sessions at Columbus Police School

Hamilton-Butler Sheriff James F. Hixon announced a special police training school in Columbus. The Buckeye State Sheriffs Association sponsors the program at no cost beyond officers personal expenses. Sgt. William Patrick attends through Friday and will later train other sheriff's department members.

Hamilton Butler County James F. Hixon Columbus Federal Bureau of Investigation Deshler-iilton Hotel Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association William Patrick FBI Patrick Sheriff

Oxford Man Sentenced in Second Degree Manslaughter Case

Elmer Potter 40 of 5151 Morning Sun Road Oxford pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court before Judge Fred P. Cramer. Potter faces sentencing after a panel truck struck Kenneth Walling 59 of Cinccinati on U S 127 near Hamilton. Loretta Walling 40 was injured in the crash.

Hamilton Oxford Probation Department Common Pleas Court Fred BP Cramer Elmer Potter Morning Sun Road Kenneth Walling Cinccienati U.S. 127 Walling Loretta

Auxiliary Supper Set by Miami Valley Post 3809

The Ladies Auxiliary or VFW Miami Valley Post 3809 will hold a covered dish supper at Post headquarters on Friday starting at 6:90 p.m.

Ladies Auxiliary VFW Miami Valley Post 3809 Post Headquarters

Middletown observes Good Friday closures and shortened hours

Numerous public offices and places of business in Middletown will close part of Good Friday with noon to 3 pm church-attendance windows. The State Highway Department Public Library Board of Education and two State Liquor Stores will close all day while Municipal Court sessions shift to Thursday and next Monday. YMCA activities halt noon to 3 pm to allow employee church services.

Middletown Retail Merchants Association State Highway Department Public Library Board of Education State Butler County Domestic Relations Court Arni Hamilton American Lesson Post Veterans’ Service Center Legion YMCA

Area Couple Finds Stolen Hamilton Safe

A 300-pound battered safe stolen in a Hamilton cafe burglary was found afternoon off Eaton Road at Four Mile Creek Park by a Mid district town couple. The safe from Bill Welsh Gate contained 3000 in cash and checks. checks totaling 1297 and 1.9 in change were found at the scene. Police said burglars broke glass in the cafe door and beat a dog inside. cafe owner Esther Brown reopened to detect the theft.

Hamilton Cate Eaton Road Four Mile Creek Park Middistown Butler County Sheriff's Depuutes Ralph Redding Oxford State Reed Welsh Gate Second St Hamilton Ita Railton Esther Brown Yes Peray

Patrolman Ralph Trimble Listed In Good Condition After Crash

Patrolman Ralph Trimble, 36, underwent nose surgery and was listed in good condition at Middletown Hospital after a collision Monday between his police motorcycle and a car at Road Street and Manchester Avenue. He suffered facial cuts and leg bruises and lost his Hyde Park watch. anyone with information on the watch should call his brother Robert at GA 3-6906.

Ralph Trimble Middletown Hospital Trimble Wilbraham Road Road Street Manchester Avenue Hyde Park Robert

Fire damages rear lot as logs burn at Main Street site

A fire last night started by burning logs on a lot behind 319 N Main St caused a blaze at the rear. No damage reported. Property owner Elizabeth Ritter of 323 Curtis St. was identified. A false box alarm sent firemen to Gene Acente and Moore St. at 3:54 p.m. yesterday.

N. Main St Breanan Elizabeth Ritter Curtis St Proverty Gene? Acente Moore St

Easter egg hunt to feature Mac and Mrs Mac in Middletown

Thousands of Middletown children will search Armco Park Sunday for two golden eggs Mac and Mrs Mac in a Downtown Retail Division event. Byron Johnson guards the Mac egg while General Chairman Larry Schell helps coordinate with explorers and police.

Middletown Middletown Area Johnson Mac Schell Elwood Richardson Harold Warner John Mandzak Merle Leeds Bill McKinnon John Haas Mandzak Boony Hollow Armco Park

Coroner rules Buena Vista boy death natural causes

Ronald Dale Howard ten died at Middletown Hospital after collapsing while playing ball. Autopsy found a cerebral aneurysm rupture as the cause, with no head injury. Witnesses said a line drive may have deflected by his glove. funeral services set for Friday.

Buena Vista Ronald Dale Howard Henry Howard Jr Granda Ave Middletown Hospital Aler Garret J. Boone Buller County Boone Ronald James H Davis Howard

Woman Tries Death by Her Own Action in Jail

Betty Feltner, 29, of Hamilton, allegedly attempted suicide by hanging with a towel in the women’s quarters at Lae County Jail. Three cellmates awakened her with about 1:30 am, rescuing her from a pipe. she was unharmed and spent the night in a jailer’s office under supervision.

Hamilton Butler County Betty Feltner St. Seventh St Miss Feltner

Sertomans Hear Farming Talk At Meeting

T. T. Conner of WLW spoke on dairy farming at the Sertoma Club gathering in the Manchester Hotel. The annual flower gate fund-raiser runs tomorrow through Saturday at 1366 Central Ave from 8 30 a m to 6 p m. Attendees included Ernie Caffock and his father, Ernest Caffock, plus Gilbert Bowling from the school faculty. The flower trade began in Britain’s Scilly Isles in 1881 with a shipment to London.

T. T. Conner WLW Sertoma Club Manchester Central Ave Erniie Caffock Sherman School Patrol Ernest Caffock Gilbert Bowling Britain Scilly Isles London Islands

Bathing Suits and Bare Feet Spark Lauderdale Riots

Fort Lauderdale police cleared the beach area during the holiday riot as scores of unkempt college students were jailed or fined. Over 100 youths were arrested Tuesday night and two judges offered 46 students three days in jail or a $35 fine with more awaiting court.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Fort Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale Students Riot Over Night Beer Ban

About 25,000 students on spring vacation rioted in Fort Lauderdale after police banned beer at night and water front necking. Police arrested 100. traffic jams formed on US 1 as officers enforced moves to quell unrest.

Fort Lauderdale USASA Atlantic Ocean

Local Students From Ohio Face Fine and Jail Terms

In Fort Lauderdale eight students from Ohio or studying there were fined or jailed in Municipal Court. Names include Thomas Priobisonno of Wickliffe with four days, Edward Hanway of Toledo with three days, Gerald Coburn of McKeesport with a $50 fine, Robert Herrmann of Cincinnati with $15, Samuel Weingartner of Oxford with $35, Richard Bergman of Rocky River with several days, and James Stethem of Middletown with three days.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Ohio Thomas Priobisonno Wordeen Road Wickliffe University of Dayton Edward J. Hanway Toledo Yale Gerald C. Coburn McKeespert Miami (Ohio) University Robert L. Herrmann Cincinnati Cornell Samuel R. Weingartner N. Tallawandy Oxford Richard G. Bergman Rocky River Purdue James H. Stethem Winona Middletown Miami

City to Decide on Income Tax Delays and Bridge Contract

City commissioners may postpone tax discussions to allow a progress committee more time for review. A study-group report is due by month end with no recommendation yet. Today they plan to approve an emergency contract for the Columbia Avenue bridge and hear zoning and park facilities updates.

Charles W. Thompson Cincinnati Columbia Avenue Thompson Smith Park Planning Commission Flemming Road Sutphin Street

Franklin Board to discuss teacher extra pay and bus bids

Franklin board of education holds a special session to review extra salaries for teachers for added duties and to consider bids on two school buses. The topics were deferred from March 20 due to lengthy session concerns over half day first and second grade programs.

Franklin Franklin Board of Education

Charles Elam Installed as Commander at VFW Miami Valley Post 3809

Charles Elam was installed as commander of VFW Miami Valley Post 3809, succeeding Louis Warmoth. Also installed were Paul Miller as senior vice commander Orman Elam as junior vice commander Samuel Warmoth Jr as quartermaster Hobart Hopper as chaplain William Rathman as judge advocate Strates Demosthenes as surgeon. New trustees are Robert Armbruster Oscar Day Emerson Wood. Dave Durham named chairman of the executive committee with Ray Hall Ollie Chapman and Robert Wetzel as members. Harold Throckmorton named service officer. Herbert Dineen of Boy Scouts of America discussed sponsoring Scout troops at the meeting held at the Post home.

Charles Elam VFW Miami Valley Louis Warmoth Paul Miller Orman Elam Samuel Warmoth Jr Hobart Hopper William Rathman Strates Demosthenes New Post Robert Armbruster Oscar Day Emerson Wood Dave Durham Ray Hall Ollie Chapman Robert Wetzel Harold Throckmorton Herbert Dineen Boy Scouts of America Coles Road Old U.S. 25

Paintings Displayed At Shop Center

An exhibit of paintings and ceramics by students of the Middletown Fine Arts Center is on display at the Middletown Shopping Plaza. The show features Helen Lawson's four year progress and oil works by Marion Bryan Janette Mulis and Tony Rivera. Demonstrations in painting ceramics and silhouette cutting by Alma Gage Nelson will be announced later.

Middletown

Driver Cited In $150 Car Collision At Woodlawn Intersection

Richard Parella, 29, of 519 Baltimore Street, was cited in Municipal Court for an assured clear distance violation after a $150 crash at Woodlawn Avenue and St Sutphin Street. Lola Leger, 506 Jackson Lane, stopped for a yield sign as Parella, eastbound, said he braked then pressed the gas and struck Leger from the rear at 60 pm.

Woodlawn Avenue St Sutphin Street Richard Parella Baltimore St Lola Leger Jackson Lane Parella Woodlawn Leger

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