Auto Struck By Train At Curtis Street Crossing Injures Man
A 31 year old Oneida resident James McLean suffered chest cuts and facial injuries after his car crashed into a Pennsylvania locomotive at the Curtis Street crossing at 3 25 a m He was admitted to Middletown Hospital Witnesses say he was speeding toward the train and the engineer flashed a light to halt the vehicle The engine and car sustained damage estimated at 400 and McLean was removed by Baker ambulance Police reported widespread property damage from further accidents in the city including several cars on Curtis Street and damage to a church and parked vehicles.
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Oneida
Pennsylvania Railroad
Curtis St
James McLean
Mohawk St
Middletown Hospital
McLean
McLeLean
Baker Ambulance
Three Hurt In Accidents On Highways
Three people were injured yesterday in highway accidents near the city. Alvie Carter, 31, suffered facial injuries and tooth loss when his car left a curve on the Franklin Trenton Road and hit an embankment four miles north of West Middletown. His wife Elva Carter, 33, fractured her left elbow. Both were treated at Middletown Hospital and released. Gladys Gilt, 53, of Dayton, sustained a right arm fracture and a knee injury in a three‑car crash on Route 73 at Manchester Road when Charlies Frasher, 21, struck the rear of Fred Kimball’s car. Frasher’s car was then hit from the rear by Frank Gift, 56, of Dayton. Gift and Frasher were treated. all three cars were heavily damaged.
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Alvie Carter
Sheridan Ave
Franklin- Trenton
West Middletown
Carter
Elva Carter
Middletown Hospital
Gladys Gilt
Aerial Ave
Dayton
Manchester Rd
Charlies E. Frasher
Texas Ave
Fred A. Kimball
Bruestle’ St
Cheviot
Frasgher
Frank C. Gift
Grass Fires Reported On Busy Weekend
Two grass fires and two rubbish or minor blazes were reported by the fire department over the weekend. A grass fire was fought on Currier Road Saturday afternoon and another on Lyfburn RV Sunday afternoon. A rubbish fire burned weeds behind the Allison family home and a bonfire sparked a car park incident at Fourmous Avenue. A small fire behind Reedy's Market on South Broad Street caused a wooden fence to burn. no damages were reported.
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Currier Rd
Lyfburn
H Robert L. Allison
Fourmous Ave
South Broad St
Reedy’s Market
I Am An American Day Committee Meeting Set
The I Am An American Day general committee will meet tomorrow at 4 pm at the Legion Home. Co chairman Russell Stevens Jr said plans for a parade and a speaker for the May 18 event will be discussed.
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Legion Home
Russell Stevens, Jr
At The Movies Paramount And Strand Listings
Movie times at Paramount Monday feature Bugice In The Afternoon at 145 345 and 545 745 945 pm Corete Of Danger at 115 415 7 pm 43 pm Try And Get Me at 245 545 850 pm Strand shows Brush Girl at 135 455 810 pm Lemon Drop Kid at 310 630 945 pm
Fire squad aids woman in heart attack and infant abduction scare
The Sunday emergency squad responded twice. First to Chiefes Street for a 43 year old woman with a heart attack. A second call involved an 18 month old missing child case pursued by private investigators before hospital transport.
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Fire Department
Do Ehidate
Glietvs
Maddis
Patna
Anthony Hurry
AuMien Grart
Probe into Fatal Fire Is Closed
The Warren County coroner officially closed the investigation into the deaths of Jack Thorpe and Lola Thorpe after autopsies found asphyxiation and cremation as the causes. Charles Richards was cleared. he is hospitalized in Middletown with burns. Autopsies by Dr. Frank R. Dutra found no foul play.
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Lower River Rd
Franklin
Warren County
H. M. Williams
Charles Richards
Middletown
Williams
Jack Thorpe
Lola
Frank R. Dutra
Kettering Laboratory
Cincinnati
Thorpes
Richards
Kentucky
Middletown to Meter Cabs As City Sets Rates
Taxi meters begin operation tomorrow for 28 Middletown cabs after an ordinance takes effect Tuesday. Police tested meters and found them accurate, charging 30 cents for the first mile, 10 cents per half mile, 15 cents per extra passenger, plus 3 dollars per hour waiting time. Fares rise for longer trips.
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Middletown
Secvenfolds
Woman and Child Aided At Hospital
Two people were treated at Middletonen Hospital yesterday. A woman twisted her right ankle while stepping at home and a second person swallowed a parcel at Mrs Emma Pfeiffer's address on 1825 Kenedy Ave. The injured were assisted in the emergency room.
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Middletonen
Emma Pfeiffer
Pon
Sanday
Tach Aopr
Anthony Hurr
Kirag Pl
Tus
Indictments Filed in Lebanon Case and Burglary
Fred Lee Comber of near Loveland indicted on second decree murder in the death of his infant stepson. He faces arraignment Tuesday afternoon before Judge Alton Brown at Lebanon. Robert McGill indicted on burglary of an uninhabited dwelling.
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Lebanon
Fred Lee Comber
Loveland
Alton Brown
Robert McGill
Jobless Claims Down Slightly In March Week
Unemployment compensation totals show 647 claims for week ending March 22 down from 712 the first week of March. The report also notes 46 new claimants for the week ending March 22, compared with 60 a week earlier.
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Sia
Ote Bureau of
Spring Awakening In Middletown Sees Town Come Alive
Middletown residents flocked to parks, playgrounds, and streets as warm sun and clear skies ended winter. Families ditched television sets to enjoy scooters, bikes, tennis, golf, and fishing while drivers, shoppers, and drive-ins buzzed with activity and outdoor dining.
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Middletown
Driver Samuel Riser Arrested After String of Crashes
Middletown man Samuel Riser, 23, was arrested after a series of crashes starting near Seventh Ave and Main St. He was released on a $1000 property bond to appear in municipal court. Riser allegedly attempted to lure three girls on Young St but fled. He was treated at Middletown Hospital for pains and bruises after the final strike on Seventh Ave and Main St.
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Samuel Riser
Middletown
Riser
Seventh Ave
Main St
Pele
Potice
Kiser
Cliiton St
Vail Ave
Fourth Ave
Cineinini
Peticeed Kiser
Mian
Regulation W Changes on Home Repair Credits
The Fourth Federal Reserve District announces new rules easing no longer requiring law payments for home repair and modernization credits. The maximum maturity remains 36 months, and officials say the measure will not significantly affect outstanding balances.
Warm weather hits Middletown with record warmth
Middletown experienced summerlike temperatures reaching 77 at 3 p.m. after a low of 40 at 6 a.m. The day stayed warm with a 58 degree low at 7 a.m. and 65 degrees at 11:15 a.m. The Ohio forecast called for partly cloudy skies, scattered showers, and a few thunderstorms today through tomorrow with a predicted high of 72.
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Ohio
Patrol Auxiliary At State Meeting Attend Colubus Convention
Eighteen from Middletown Auxiliary 21 from Jebanan 14 from Hamilton and 34 from Cincinnati attended the State Patrol Auxiliary convention in Columbus over the weekend. Speakers included Gov. Frank Lausche and Legion leaders. Middletown officers Cpl. O. J. Simmons Louis Cornthuvite John Booth and H. S. Veelker attended.
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Middletown
State Highway Patrol
Fins
State Patrol Auxiliary
Columbus
Middletown Auxiliary
Jebanan
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Frank Lausche
Legion High
Cpl
O. J. Simmons
Louis Cornthuvite
John Booth
H. 5. Veelker
Holy Trinity PA to Hear Cincinnati Guest Andrew Baudi
Andrew Baudi of Cincinnati will speak at Holy Trinity School P A meeting after the business session at 7 30 pm Tuesday in the P sumbly room. He will discuss Lady of Fatima and show a film. Members and guests are invited.
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Andrew Baudi
Cincinnati
Holy Trinity School
P. A
Psumbly
Baudt
Mobile X Ray Unit Visits Mayfield School Tuesday
The Mayfield PTA sponsors a visit of the mobile X ray unit at the school from 2 to 4 30 pm Tuesday. Any adult in the Mayfield school area may visit the truck during those hours. All reports are held confidential.
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Mayfield P.ta. Group
Mayfield School
Scouts to Entertain at Mayfield Day Meeting
Members of Girl Scout troops 15 103 and 115 and Browne troops 84 162 and 130 will join a business meeting at Mayfield Day.
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Girl Scout Troops
Browne Troops
Extra hour at license bureau aims to help late buyers
Deputy Registrar Tom Galeese grants a 60 minute extension at the auto license agency on Central Ave to accommodate late applicants for 1962 windshield stickers. Lines stayed long, with 75 or more motorists waiting at the fire station as the day wore on.
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Central Ave
Tom Galeese
Leibee St
Galeese
Franklin
Paul Gaynor
Toastmasters Entry Beaten in Miami Valley Finals
John Brannan of Middletown Toastmasters was a contestant in the Miami Valley area public speaking contest in Springfield Saturday. He spoke with six other Toastmasters, facing Roscoe Dyke of Dayton who won first prize and will compete in the district contest in Cincinnati.
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John Brannan
Middletown
Toastmasters
Springfield
Brannan
Roscoe Dyke
Dayton
Cincinnati
Man Says He Was Struck By Bottle
Richard Smith aged 32 of 113 Doty Street was found lying at Wayne Avenue and Crawford Street at 1 52 p m yesterday. He told police he was inside the Steak House on Crawford Street when struck with a beer bottle. He was taken to Middletown Hospital in good condition with possible skull fracture and internal injuries.
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Richard Smith
Doty St
Middletown Hospital
Smith
Wayne Ave
Crawford St
MccCoy-Leffler
Trapped By Phone Call Arrest of Eugene Cochran
Police traced a telephone tip to arrest Eugene Cochran 25 of Springfield Route 2 on forgery charges. They found him after his wife tipped they were in town and arrested him at his father’s home following a second call to his wife.
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Hamilton
Eugene Cochran
Springfield
Cochran
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