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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1956

Page

2

Teenagers Involved In Accident Injuries Reported

A car carrying seven teenagers skidded into a ditch on Route 122 near Warren Street at 3 15 a.m. injuring two passengers from Cincinnati William Denniston 13 with hand abrasions and Sandra Ann Tanner 13 with a lacerated forehead and arm. Both treated at Middletown Hospital. Police also noted two West Chester men injured riding a car into a guard rail on Route 2 near Greetree Road with minor cuts declined treatment. Driver Melvin Wilson 23 charged with reckless operation. Another one car mishap on S&S Verity Parkway Oxford State left Ferguson 23 uninjured but charged with reckless operation after speeding and hitting a post.

Rt. 122 Warren Street State Patrol Joseph Pasqualetti Cincinnati William Denniston Sandra Ann Tanner Middletown Hospital West Chester Rt. 2 Greettree Road Melvin Wilson West Chester Rt. 1 Wilson Willie Dowers Earl F. Ferguson 8Th Ave S&s. Verity Parkway Oxford State Ferguson

Easter at National Presbyterian Church and nationwide rites

The 1773 Easter service recalls newly Christianized Indians invited to participate. Nine years later, 90 Indians were killed by white rangers and are memorialized by a 36 foot limestone shaft in the cemetery. Easter services will be carried by many TV stations and Radio Free Europe. President and Mrs. Eisenhower will attend services at National Presbyterian Church and preside at White House events the next day.

Radio Free Europe Eisenhower National Presbyterian Church Washington White House

Three Middletown Boys Stop Woman From Jumping

Three youths Dewitt Conley James Short and Jim Williams told police they talked a woman out of jumping into the hydraulic near Columbia Avenue yesterday. The woman later said she was “just kidding” and authorities turned her over to relatives.

Middletown Dewitt Conley Columbia Ave James Short Logan Ave Jim Williams Plum Ave Columbia Avenue

Trenton Man Hurt When Car Hits Pole

Shelby Million, 49, of 104 Trenton Pt Trenton was admitted to Mercy Hospital in Hamilton yesterday with injuries from a one car crash on the Hamilton Trenton Road in Overpeck. Deputies report Million lost control and struck a telephone pole. He sustained scalp lacerations and possible fractures to both knees.

Shelby Million Trenton Pt Trenton Mercy Hospital Hamilton Hamilton Trenton Overpeck Sheriff's Deputies Million

Woman Jumps From Car To Avoid Crash

Middletown woman Elizabeth Kelly, 57, sustained knee back and neck injuries after leaping from a moving car on Tytus Avenue to avoid a collision with a second vehicle. Police said a truck from Akron struck the Kelly auto rear, causing $15 damage.

Middletown Elizabeth Kelly Texas Ave Middletown Hospital Tytus Avenue Helbar Street Colin B. Kelly Kenneth Kennel Akron Kelly Auto

Deaths and Pallbearers for J Dan Cummings

J Dan Cummings 56 of 304 Ardmore Drive died Wednesday afternoon at Middletown Hospital. Pallbearers include John and James Cummings Charles Arnold Richard Boxwell Wayne Norris and Michael Long. Honorary pallbearers are 17 Armco Employees Independent Federation executives. He helped organize and led that group as its first president and worked 38 years at Armco Steel. Requiem High Mass at Holy Trinity Church 9 a.m. Monday followed by burial at Woodside Cemetery. Knights of Columbus and Holy Trinity Holy Name Society will meet at Serhamm Funeral Home for Rosary at 7 p.m. tomorrow. Friends may call 7–9 p.m. today and 2–5 and 7–9 p.m. tomorrow.

J. Dan Cummings Ardmore Middletown Hospital John James Cummings Charles Arnold Richard Boxwell Wayne Norris Michael Long Armco Employes Independent Federation Executive Board Cummings Armco Steel Corp Holy Trinity Church Woodside Cemetery Knights of Columbus The Holy Trinity Holy Name Society Serhamm Funeral

Pleads Not Guilty In Centerville DUI Case

Eaton-Ray Taylor 31 of Centerville Ind bound over to next grand jury term after pleading not guilty to two driving charges in Eaton Municipal Court. Bond set at 300 dollars for driving while under the influence of intoxicants and reckless operation. Taylor drove in a head on collision on Highway 35 March 20 injuring Elizabeth Walton of Camden.

Eaton Ray Taylor Centerville Ind Eaton Municipal Court Taylor John Stover Here Elizabeth Walton Camden

Weekend Movie Showings At Local Theaters

Paramount offers Battle Stations and Joe Macbeth with multiple showings on Saturday. Strand presents The Last Frontier Hell's Horizon at set times. Colonial features Carousel while Dixie Cruise In hosts Cactus Roundup Crime Wave and The Moonlighter at listed times.

Paramount Joe MacBeth Colonial Carousel Dixie Cruise

Mrs Mary Gaston Dies at Middletown Hospital

Mrs Mary Gaston 64 of 2508 Oxford State Rd. died at 12 40 a m today at Middletown Hospital. She was the widow of Louis P Gaston who died last year. Arrangements are incomplete at Schramm Funeral Home.

Mary Gaston Oxford State Rd Middletown Hospital

Clarence J. Jordan dies at 69 in Reading Ohio

Clarence J. Jordan 69 former Franklin resident and brother of Miss Elizabeth Jordan of Middletown died Wednesday morning in Reading Ohio where he resided He formerly worked at Richardson Paper Co in Franklin and at retirement was with Gardner Paper Co of Lockland Survived by five sons a daughter six grandchildren three sisters and a brother Funeral services 9:30 a.m Monday at Sts Peter and Paul Church Reading burial in Reading Cemetery Friends may call after 2 p.m tomorrow at Schmidt-Donahue Funeral Home Reading Road

Clarence J. Jordan Franklin Elizabeth Jordan Middletown Reading Ohio Jordan Richardson Paper Co Gardner Paper Co Lockland Sts. Peter and Paul Church Reading Cemetery Schmidt-Donahue Funeral Home Reading Road

Death of George N Lockwood, 76, in Hamilton

George N. Lockwood 76 of 5050 Trenton Rd Hamilton died Friday at Mercy Hospital Hamilton Born July 1 1879 in Hamilton he was a self employed sheet metal worker A longtime Dayton resident survived by wife Laura Harbron Lockwood daughter Carolyn Carts of New York City sister Carrie Winn of Hicksville Ohio Funeral services at Webb Funeral Home Hamilton 2 p m Monday Rev Russell Rockwell of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Middletown officiating Burial Greenwood Cemetery Hamilton Call after 4 p m Sunday

George N. Lockwood Trenton Rd Mercy Hospital Hamilton Mr. Lockwood Reorganized Church of the Latter Day Saints Dayton Trenton Road Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Middletown Lockwood Laura Harbron Lockwood Carolyn Carts New York City Carrie Winn Hicksville Ohio Webb Funeral Home Russell Rockwell Greenwood Cemetery

Mrs Carrie Thinnes Rites Scheduled for 46 Crawford St

Services for Carrie Thinnes age 46 who died unexpectedly yesterday morning at Middletown Hospital will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at J R Baker and Sons Funeral Home. Rev Paul Galvin of St John’s Church will officiate and burial will be in Woodside Cemetery.

Carrie Thinnes Crawford St Middletown Hospital J. R. Baker and Sons Paul Galvin St. John’s Church Woodside Cemetery

Funeral for Mrs Thinnes Details Autopsy Findings

Autopsy shows a blood clot not from surgery struck the lungs. Mrs Thinnes, wife of Ed Thinnes of Thinnes Care at 112 Charles St, died during surgery for a fibroid stomach tumor after hospital admission Wednesday. An active member of the Elks Ladies Socialites, she will be waked at the funeral home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

Mrs Elizabeth Watkins Dies at 63 in Middletown

Mrs Elizabeth Watkins 63 of 1717 Church St died at 2 25 am today in a Cincinnati hospital. She and husband Harry ran the Art Shop at 1328 Central Ave and lived in Middletown most of her life. Survived by three Soule brothers Edgar Ira of Middletown and Clarence of Hamilton. Services 2 pm Tuesday at J R Baker and Sons Funeral Home Rev A A Wilson officiating. Buried Woodside Cemetery. Monday.

Elizabeth Watkins Church St Cincinnati Watkins Harry Central Ave Midletown Charles Soule Middletown The Christian Church Edgar Ira Soule Clarence Soule Hamilton J. R. Baker and Sons AA. M. Wilson Woodside Cemetery

William Bauer 83 funeral in Dayton Monday

Services for William Bauer 83 brother of Mrs Carrie Reasor Lebanon will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Herrick Funeral Home Dayton with burial in Woodland Cemetery He died Thursday after a five year illness residing at 27 Burlington Ave Dayton Survived by a daughter a grandson and two great grandchildren

Lebanon William Bauer Carrie Reasor Herrick Funeral Home Dayton Woodland Cemetery Bauer Burlington Ave

Edward C. Janney 75 dies in Franklin residence

Edward C. Janney, 75, of 268 Allen St Franklin, died yesterday at home. A Springboro native and longtime Warren County resident, he was a cabinet maker by trade and retired in 1945. He belonged to Franklin Masonic lodge and is survived by his son Benjamin and two grandchildren. Services set for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Angiesby Funeral Home with Rev. H. Allen Cooper officiating. burial at Springboro Cemetery.

Franklin Edward C. Janney Allen St Janney Springboro Warren County Franklin Masonic Lodge Benjamin of Angiesby H. Allen Cooper Springboro Cemetery

Henry Morton Franklin dies at 86 in Dayton

Henry Morton Franklin 86 died at St. Elizabeth Hospital Dayton yesterday morning after a day as a patient. A Springboro native, he lived with daughter Ester Dreiser in Dayton and worked as a painter around Franklin most of his life. Survived by two brothers, a niece he reared, and his daughter, he will be buried in Springboro Cemetery after services at Angiesby Funeral Home with Rev. Murrell. Friends may call after noon tomorrow.

Franklin Henry Frank) Morton St. Elizabeth Hospital Dayton Springboro Morton Ester Dreiser Germantown Plc Clifford Blackwell Okla William Drexel Ohio Earl Barnes Angiesby Murrell Germantown

Perry Priser 93 Germantown Stone Mason Dies

Perry Priser 93 retired Germantown stone man and carpenter died yesterday at Alta Rest Home Dayton He had lived in Germantown 42 years Surviving wife Lala two daughters Mrs Harold Stoughton Tipp City Rt 2 and Mrs Nettie Hayslet Farmersville a stepdaughter Mrs Audrey Cravens Albuquerque N M two sons Perry Jr West Alexandria Rt 1 and Roy Baton Rouge La a stepson Eugene Smith Moraine City three sisters Mrs Nora Waggoner Dayton Mrs Minnie Davis Brookville and Mrs Mattie Young Minster and five grandchildren.

Germantown Perry Priser Alta Rest Home Dayton Lala Harold Stoughton Tipp City Rt. 2 Nettie Hayslet Farmersville Audrey Cravens Albuquerque N. M Perry Jr West Alexandria Rt. 1 Roy Baton Rouge Eugene Smith Moraine City Nora Waggoner Minnie Davis Brookville Mattie Young Minster

Youths Fined After Fight on Reynolds Avenue

Marvin Haddix 18 and Cecil Bryant 23 were fined 200 plus costs each by Municipal Judge J T Lamb after pleading guilty to assault and battery without intent to rob Albert Wells of Middletown. Earlier unarmed robbery charges were dismissed. Wells was treated at Middletown Hospital for injuries.

Reynolds Avenue J. T. Lamb Marvin Haddix West Middletown Pil. Coy Hall Haddix Wells Bryant Middletown Hospital

Middletonian Held On Bond In Kentucky

Lexington police said John David Clem 27 of Middletown Ohio was held on a 5000 bond after allegedly pulling a gun on a hotel bellhop He faces charges of drunkenness and assault with a deadly weapon.

Lexington John David Clem Middletown Ohio

Monday Funeral Service at Arpp Home in Brookville

A funeral service will be held Monday at the John Arpp Funeral Home with burial in Arlington Cemetery near Brookville. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. tomorrow.

John Arpp Arlington Cemetery Brookville

Mrs Mae Pyle Dies at 72 in Lebanon

Mae Pyle 72 widow of Albert Pyle died last night at her North Mechanic Street residence. A Leb anon Grange member, she had no immediate survivors. Services Monday at Oswald Funeral Home with burial in Springfield Church Cemetery.

Lebanon Mae Pyle Albert Pyle North Mechanic Street Lebanon Grange Oswald Springfield Church Cemetery

Obituary notices for Mehl and Everich

Samuel C. Mehl aged 85 of 1575 Dixie Highway listed for Brown Dawson Funeral Home. Joseph F. Everich aged 74 of 2714 Andrew Ave. private services at 9 a.m. today at Webb Funeral Home.

Samuel C. Mehl Dixie Highway Brown-Dawson Funeral Home Joseph F. Everich Andrew Ave Webb Funeral Home

Easter Dawn Services Unite Chapters at New Era Church

Colored News Esther Chapter 5 OES and Lilly of the Valley Chapter 22 OFS and Queen Esther Chapter 2 Hamilton join Easter Dawn services at 6 am tomorrow at New Era Baptist Church. Rev. Joseph Pate is pastor.

Esther Oes Middletown Lilly of the Valley OFS Queen Esther Hamilton Tomorow New Era Baptist Church Joseph Pate

Principal's Son Takes Post in Sitka Alaska Dean Role

John B. Baker, Hamilton cadet principal, leaves for Sitka to serve as dean of Sheldon Jackson Junior College. The 78 year old boarding school houses 150 students from Eskimo, Indian, and white backgrounds, with a funded $500000 redevelopment. Baker, former Hillsboro High teacher and Army veteran, is married with three daughters.

John B. Baker Hamilton Sitka Alaska Sheldon Jackson Junior College Presbyterian Church Board of National Missions Sheldon Jackson Baker Mission School Hanover School Hillsboro High School Hamilton Schools Miami University Hillsboro Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church

Mystery donor Easter Bunny delivers baby gifts at hospital

A private messenger delivered 15 wrapped gift packages to Middletown Hospital’s obstetrical supervisor Mrs. Mary F White. Each contained a receiving blanket and a handmade kimono for a newborn. A prior delivery before Christmas included 12 blanket kimono sets and four extra blankets. No return address or markings.

Santa Claus Middletown Hospital Mary F. White

Woman Altered Ballots Gets Five Years Probation

Cincinnati judge Otis R Hess placed Nina Gilmore a 45 year old on five years probation after she pled guilty to altering ballots in the 1954 election.

Cincinnati Otis R Hess Nina Gilmore

Franklinite Hurt In Truck Fall At Raymond Bay Co

Franklinite 55, of 513 Main St Franklin, sustained facial cuts skull and chest injuries in a fall from a truck at Raymond Bay Co. He was listed in satisfactory condition at Middletown Hospital today after being admitted yesterday.

Tip Cornett S. Main St Franklin Middletown Hospital Raymond Bay Co

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