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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1956

Page

10

Carlisle boundary proposal outlined for incorporation

Public meeting sees near unanimous support to pursue incorporation of Carlisle with tentative boundaries stretching from Montgomery County line near Germantown along the Great Miami River to Route 123 area. Residents plus a survey underway to gauge sentiment ahead of a Carlisle town hall briefing tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

Germantown Route 123 New York Central Railroad Lower Carlisle Road Carlisle Baltimore & Ohio Montgomery County Cincinnati Northern Fairview Simm’s Grove Franklin Carlisle Road Clay Carlisle Town Hall

Toll-free North-South Pike Possible in Ohio

Cleveland report says a Cincinnati to Conneaut highway could be built as a freeway with federal aid, potentially toll-free. If not, the Turnpike Commission stands ready to build it. The panel also approves a $16,500 study on tolls and names Coverdale & Colpitts to survey.

Cleveland Cincinnati Conneaut Turnpike Commission James W. Shocknessy Cincinnati-Conneaut Joint Congressional Committee Commission Strongsville J. E. Greiner Co New York of Coverdale & Colpitts Russell S. Deetz Williams County

Tool thieves target Cincinnati firms in organized pattern

Tools valued at 20000 dollars were stolen from Cincinnati Supply Co. officials say the thefts point to an organized gang. Cleveland Twist Drill Co. notes a pattern with similar heists since 1950 at Dayton Tool Supply, McKee Tool, and other local firms.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Supply Co Charles Bird J. H. Phillips Cleveland Twist Drill Co Cleveland Dayton Tool & Supply Co McKee Tool & Supply Co Lima

Snowfall Triggers State Aid Threshold in Menominee County

In Menominee County Michigan a 4.2 inch snow event boosts the season total to 60.3 inches. The amount meets the 60 inch minimum required to qualify for ten thousand dollars in state snow removal aid next year.

Menominee Mich Menominee County Upper Peninsula

Texas Threatened With More Floods

Raging Texas floods threaten further damage as heavy rains fall across the state. The Brownwood area faced up to 12 inches of rain with floodwater rising about six feet over the Lake Brownwood dam spillway, prompting evacuations of around 250 residents. National Guard Capt. Russell Miller warned that conditions could worsen if rain persisted.

Dallas Texas Brownwood Lake Brownwood National Guard Russell Miller

Police Seek Two Hitchhiking Suspects After Car Crash

State patrolmen pursue two hitchhikers reportedly picked up on U S 27 near Millville where a stolen Lincoln Mercury from Cincinnati was recovered. The car was damaged and found abandoned after leaving the highway and crashing into a culvert north of Millville.

U.S. 27 Millville Cincinnati

UC Chooses 1819 as Real Birthday

Trustees of the University of Cincinnati declared 1819 as UC's founding year. President Walter C. Langsam noted two dates 1819 for the college and medical school and 1870 for university status, favoring 1819 as the starting point.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Walter C. Langsam Cincinnati College College of Medicine Civy University

Man Bound to Grand Jury in County Court

Glenn Moon, 21, of 1711 Sheridan Ave, bound to the Butler County Grand Jury under a 1500 bond after pleading guilty in Municipal Court before Judge J. T. Lamb. Disposed were charges of disorderly conduct against Nora Collette and Everett Applegate and no operator’s license against Burgan Settle Sr. Six intoxication cases were disposed of and two hearings continued.

Glenn Moon Sheridan Ave Butler County Grand Jury Moon J. T. Lamb Nora Lee Collette Manchester Ave Everett Applegate Wilbraham Rd Burgan Settle Sr Hamilton

Modern Farmers Have Problems

Cuba Ala A service station operator named Joe B Killian plans a 1956 cotton crop near his station after previously publicizing a 17 row patch. He faced a $6 fine for planting without a permit and paid it, keeping cotton for tourists to pick. much of the 1955 crop was plowed under this spring.

Cuba Ala Joe B. Killian Killian Secretary of Agriculture Benson

Skin Deep Beauty Is Miss Posture 1956

Chicago boards name Lois Conway an 18 year old as Miss Correct Posture of 1956 chosen by 25,000 chiropractic physicians judges cited skin deep beauty X rays and correct standing posture as basis for selection representing the Joint Chiropractic Committee

Chicago Lois Conway Joint Chiropractic Committee Chiropractic

Springboro Landmark to Be Razed for Service Station

The brick residence at the southwest corner of Routes 73 and 741 in Springboro, once a landmark, sold to Ashland Products Co. for a service station. Razing begins soon. the building houses two families and Dr. Jack Goeller’s offices. The article lists numerous local residents visiting guests and a May meeting for the Cream Ridge Club.

Springboro Ashland Products Co Jack Goeller Charles Harris John Mills Jack Greiner Dayton Wilbur Beltz Emmit Bishop Franklin W. F. Akers Germantown Cream Ridge Club Lola Thoms

Mystery Shooting Wounds Lineman Near Cowan Dam

George Nissen a 47 year old tele phone lineman lies in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital with two gunshot wounds. Clinton County Sheriff Floyd Foote said two men Kenneth Gallimore and Harry Hosier brought him to Memorial Hospital in Wilmington before he was transferred for surgery. The men found the injured man in a car near Cowan Dam after hearing the horn. A doctor said Nissen was shot in the neck and abdomen.

Wilmington Ohio George Nissen Cincinnati Floyd Foote Clinton County Nissen Memorial Hospital Kenneth Gallimore Harry Hosier Cowan Dam

Judges May Be Asked To Limit Vacations

Federal judges with backlogs may be urged to limit annual vacations to one month. Chief judges could be required to step aside at age 70. The proposals emerged from a Judicial Conference special session led by the Chief Justice. A report was released publicly yesterday.

Washington Sesson Judicial Conference United States Circuit Courts of Appeals

Northwestern to Honor Edgar Bergen With Citation

Northwestern University in Evanston honors ventriloquist Edgar Bergen with a citation marking 20 years as a radio star and praising his contributions to higher education advancement. The event highlights Bergen’s enduring impact and ties to his alma mater.

Evanston Ill Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy Northwestern University

Shrine pin valued at 250 dollars recovered after 1953 theft

Preble County Sheriff Floyd E. Spitler recovered a $250 Shrine past potentate pin stolen in April 1953 from Judge Frederick W. Howell. The jewel was found last week with a 19 year old Preble County girl. Her boyfriend is detained by Hamilton County authorities on suspicion of burglary.

Herd Test Program Underway in Warren County

In Lebanon the second Warren County Bangs disease test program is underway. It is voluntary and free, with county funds covering two workers and a trailer laboratory at the fairgrounds. Farmers may request testing at the lab open 8:30 to 4:30 daily except Saturdays.

Lebanon Warren Bang John B. Mowbray Fairgrounds

Butler Pupils To Be Tested On Word Skill

In Butler County Hamilton special report, the Babeck Spelling Test will be administered Friday to students from grades three through twelve across county schools. The 50 word year end test honors Albert F. Babeck who funded library books as spelling prizes and supported local schools. his two daughters reside in Seven Mile and Excello.

Hamilton Babeck Butler County C. H. Williams Albert F. Babeck Rosa Sheley Seven Mile Charles Line Excello

Former Springboro pastor dies on the coast

Special report from Springboro notes the death of former women pastor Rev. Elenor Bisbee who led the Springboro Universalist Church in 1917 and 1918. She died April 18 in Palo Alto California and was buried in Gloucester Massachusetts after her body was returned from the West Coast. Bisbee had later taught at Roberts American College in Istanbul and retired abroad due to ill health, though she remained a frequent visitor to Springboro.

Springboro

Preble County to add associate county agent July 1

Preble County will appoint Robert Timmons, Germantown High School vocational agriculture instructor, as associate county agent on July 1 to support 4 H and farm programs. The move, endorsed by the extension advisory committee, boosts southwestern Ohio to near 7-agent counties.

Ohio Preble George Wadlington Robert Timmons Timmons Ben Timmons New Madison Gratis Monroe Ohio State Wadlington Eisenhower Wallace Barr Ohio State University Extension Columbus

170 Butler County Kids To Take Tests Saturday

Hamilton report notes about 170 Butler County high school pupils will take state scholarship tests at Miami University next Saturday. Preliminary exams identify finalists across 18 subjects with tests conducted in many Ohio colleges and universities. List of eligible students includes participants from Union Ross Seven Mile Wayne Trenton Reily Oxford Stewart Hanover Fairfield New Miami.

Hamilton Butler County Miami University C. H. Williams Ohio UNION Juanita Perkins Glenn Drago Neil Maddox Charlene Weaver Melanie Maddox James Carr Larry Johnson Deborah Kopp Gail Humphries JoAnn Rinck Marilyn Fields Joyce Rich Pauline Mercer Ross Barbara Jean List Sandra Kay Rice Roy Rexel Bray Susan Jo Hostetler Jerry Dallas Hacker Jerry Eugene McElyea Marilyn May McElyea Marlene Gail Rohner Edward Lewis Campbell Robert Lee Day John Martin Evans Donald Nickels Edna Mae Shacklford Sandra Sue Warren Beverly Jane Abel Donald Verner Clemmons Ronald Gene Carmack Larry Julian Wyatt Don Mike Cornett Judy Elaine Isaacs Melva Eileen Alcorn Sarah Jane Russell Ruth Ann Hughes Joyce Kay Lancaster Patricia Ann Breen Evelyn LaVerne Liming Karen Sue Abrams Patty Sue Burnett Ronald Dale Phenis Lawrence Eugene Robbins Carol Dar

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