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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1960

Page

2

New Miami Pool Hall Raided By State Men

State liquor agents and Butler County deputies raided Slim's Poolroom in New Miami confiscating whisky beer and gambling gear. Six people were arrested including a 16 year old girl turned over to juvenile authorities. One operator faces illegal liquor charges and several others are held on gambling or possession counts. The raid led by James Leyman and Sheriff Paul A. Pell followed a prearranged plan after an undercover purchase, with the pool hall ordered padlocked and hearings set for Monday.

Hamilton Butler County Sheriff's Slim Joe Ave New Miami James Leyman Cincinnati Ohio Department of Liquor Control Paul A. Pell Leyman Harold Slim) O'Bannon Otis Acey Floyd Bailey S. Monument Ave Kenneth Jackson Lane St Lee Moneace Morris Ave Melvin Jones S Monument Ave Cincinnati Enforcement Division

Cadger Gets 60 Day Term On 2 Counts

Ollie Day, 48, address incomplete, was sentenced to two 30 day terms in Butler County Jail for intoxication and cadging by Municipal Judge J. T. Lamb. Day was arrested after police received two complaints about two men begging in the 100 block of N Sutphin Street. Julius Day, 40, 1518 Meadow Ave., was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail for intoxication. A cadging charge was discussed. Six other intoxication cases were disposed of yesterday. Mrs. Emma Knell, 226 Baltimore St., was fined 50 dollars and costs, all suspended, on a charge of harboring a vicious dog. The charge was filed by Lester Loveau, 1108 Hughes St., a city water meter reader, who told police he was bitten on the right leg by her dog while in the 200 block of Baltimore Street. He was treated by a doctor. The fine was suspended on condition Mrs. Knell does not appear in court and that she keep the dog confined. Judge Lamb dismissed a charge of harboring a vicious dog filed against Shirley C. Keller Jr., 204 Arcadia Dr., by Louise Stidham. Three other hearings were postponed.

Emma Knell Baltimore St Lester Loveau Hughes St City Water Meter Baltimore Street Knell Lamb

Burglars Hit Guyler Buck Inc In Loss Of 1350.51

Burglars broke into Guyler Buck Inc at 300 N Veri ty Pkwy and damaged the safe, stealing 211.51 in cash a 250 diamond ring a 70 wrist watch and power tools with four tool boxes damaged. Total loss estimated at 1350.51 by president Jim Guyler. Police also reported another break in at Ernest Hardware Co with three guns (two .22 cal) missing.

Guyler Buck, Inc N. Verity Pkwy Joural Jim Guyler Guyler Ernest Hardware Co Charles S

Firemen Check Grass Fire Behind 8631 Lower Carlisle

Franklin firemen yesterday checked a grass fire in the rear of a house at 8631 Lower Carlisle Road. The blaze on the Olinger property did no damage. Firemen received the call at 6:30 p.m.

Franklin Lower Carlisle Olinger Firemien

Probing In Welfare Stirs Fuss In Hamilton County

A dispute between Butler County Commissioners and the County Welfare Department flared at a meeting over the role of Warren Harding and a new investigator, Her schel Seward. Harding accused Seward of seeking credit for fraud discoveries, while Seward said he uncovered cases and sought more work. Annexation of a 25 acre tract to Trenton was approved at the county level for future residential development pending a 60 day period and council review.

Hamilton Butler County County Welfare Department Welfare Department Warren Harding Harding Herschel Seward Seward Gordon Augspurger Arthur Reiff Ross Snyder Augspurger Hartng Trenton County Commission Ralph Fall Elk Creek Rd Fall Madison Township Trenton Council

Children blamed for $1300 fire at Crawford Street property

Neighbors saw youths leaving Brady Williams garage on Crawford Street after a fire caused $900 to the structure and $300 to contents. The blaze also burned a fence at 186 Woodlawn Avenue owned by Marguerite Webb. Firefighters responded at 2 29 p.m. and also checked a car fire on Farmersville Road. A separate false alarm hit Michigan Avenue and Baltimore Street.

Brady W.liams Crawford St Woodlawn Ave Marguerite Webb Shelia Flory Farmersville Rt Middletown Michigan Avenue Baltimore Street

Three Patrolmen Given Permanent Police Appointments

Three of four probationary patrolmen received permanent appointments from City Manager Charles W. Thompson the public safety director. Ronan Van Arsdale Jeane Butler and Delbert Barker were made permanent. Kenneth Craig did not receive a permanent appointment and his employment ended yesterday.

Division of Police Charles W. Thompson Public Safety Ronan van Arsdale Jeane. Butler Delbert Barker Kenneth Craig

Mehring endorses safety lane but warns it isn’t cure-all

Lt. Arthur Mehring of Cincinnati police outlined three essential traffic safety phases the cars roads and drivers during Middletown Safety Council talks. He noted mechanical defects sometimes blamed on brake failure were often driver related and cited new cars with defects. he urged municipally run inspection not private garages and said safety lanes have psychological impact though not a full solution. Martin Miller noted Middletown opposition due to compulsory and cost concerns as the meeting ended with a Gardner Division citation for one million man hours without a lost-time injury.

Carl Thomas Cincinnati Arthur Mehring Cincinnati Police Department Mehring Middletown Safety Council Board of Directors Civic Association Delbert Mann Middletown Martin Miller City Commission Gardner Division Diamond National Corp Bill Oliver Gardner

Deaths And Funerals Mrs. Rose Ertle Dies At 91

Mrs. Rose Elizabeth Ertle 91 of 128 N Broad St Middletown died of a heart attack at 1 45 am in her home after three years of poor health She lived in Middletown 30 years after 30 in Dayton She belonged to the Altar Rosary Sodality of St Johns Church and the Golden Age Club Her husband Frederick died in 1948 A sister in law Miss Anna Ertle 90 died April 24 Surviving are daughter Louise Balon two brothers Theodore Ritter and Frank Ritter a sister Elizabeth Tullis three grandchildren and a great grandchild Arrangements are with Schramm Funeral Home.

Rose Elizabeth Ertle N. Broad St Middletown Dayton Ertle Altar Rosary Sodality St. John’s Church Golden Age Club Frederick Anna Ertle Broad Street Louise Balon Theodore Ritter Frank Ritter Elizabeth Tullis Clearwater Fla the Schramm Funeral Home

Selby, 55, Middletown station operator dies

Donald H. Selby of West Middletown died after a heart attack at his home on Vine Street near Route 122. He was dead on arrival at Middletown Hospital. Survived by wife Thelma, son Jerry, and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements at McCoy Leffier Funeral Home pending.

Donald Harry Selby Selby West Middletown Middletown Hospital Vine Street Rt. 122 Mr. Selby FOE Lodge Moose Lodges Thelma Jerry McCoy-Leffier Funeral Home

Mrs Ella Mae Wearts Dies At 70 In Middletown

Mrs Ella Mae Wearts 70 of 117 Webster Street died at 3 45 pm yesterday at Middletown Hospital where she had been a patient since December 29 She was born in Columbus Surviving are her husband Fred and two sisters Mrs Nan Brinning and Mrs Ruth Stauck both of Columbus Services set for 10 am Monday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with burial in W oodside Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm

Ella Mae Wearts Webster St Middletown Hospital Columbus Fred Nan Brinning Ruth Stauck McCoy-Leffler Woodside Cemetery

Driver Cited In 2 Car Accident

No injuries reported but four locals cited after a 3225 collision at Grand Avenue and Wico r Street yesterday. James Bowen of 2207 Queen Avenue charged with an ensured clear distance violation after his eastbound car struck the rear of a stopped vehicle driven by William McClain of 1917 Hill Avenue. Joe Aldridge of 1100 Grove Street charged with backing when unsafe after his truck collided with a station wagon driven by Martha Bourland of Middletown Route 1 at Clark Street and Vail Avenue. Damage totaled 75 dollars.

Municipal Cour Grand Ane Wicorf Street Yesteray James Bowen Queen Ave William McClain Hill Ave Joe Aldridge Grove St Martha Bourland Middletown Rt. 1 Clark Street Vail Avenue

Missionary Program Speaker at Friendship Baptist Church

Mrs Mary Pinkerton of Hamilton will speak at 3 30 p m Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church for a missionary program. A short Mother's Day play will be presented. The Old Ship of Zion Choir will give a public program at the Jercent Ship Church at 7 30 p m Sunday.

Mary Pinkerton Hamilton Friendship Baptist Church Old

Phillips Rites Are Shifted To Synagogue

Funeral services for Louis M. Phillips aged 55 of 3004 Sheldon Rd shifted to Beth Sholom Temple at 1 a.m. tomorrow with Rabbi Harry Roth officiating. Burial in Columbus. Wife Jessie remains in critical condition at Miami Valley Hospital. Phillips was president and treasurer of Filson's Middletown clothing store for women.

Louis M. Phillips Sheldon Rd Miamisburg U. S Beth Sholom Tempe Harry Roth Columbus Joseph R. Baker & Sons Phillips Jessie Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Philips Filson’s Middletown

Derby Day Controversy Over Spirits Area Bill

Washington talks deride Louisville derby as a low in spirits area sweepstakes. Rep Frank Bow Republican Canton Ohio votes against the bill saying attendees will fund aid to a depressed area. Rep Frank Burke Louisville Ky mocks Bow’s humor as poor.

Washington Tare Frank T. Bow Canton Ohio Bow Louisville

Thefts Reported In Economy Loan Co and Glenn Spencer’s Car

Police reported thefts including papers taken from the mail slot at Economy Loan Co at 1302 Central Ave and two hubcaps stolen from Glenn Spencer’s car at 1109 First Ave.

Economy Loan Co Central Ave Glenn Spencer First Ave

Cleanup Pickup Held Up

Weather and scavengers slowed a one week Junior Chamber of Commerce cleanup drive. Donald Dyehouse was found loading scrap iron onto a two ton truck from trash collected for city pickup. He was ordered to take the material to a scrap yard and a payment check was issued to the Jayces.

Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Donald Dyehouse Oxford State Rd Wayne Avenue Ptl Lawrence White Dyehouse Queen Avenue Pt. White Jayces

City trash haul nears end as crews work into next day

More than 300 loads of garbage were collected by city trucks by day's end and crews continued today. Uncertainty still hangs over whether the cleanup will finish by Monday or stretch to Wednesday.

Officer Finds Thief In Home In Middletown

Middletown police officer Ptl. Paul Frisby returned home to a burglary. A young boy was found inside the house and fled through the back door. About $25 damage was incurred to the back door.

Middletown Paul Frisby Highland St Frisby

300 Gather Here Librarians Dedicated Not Dowdy Devotees

About 300 librarians and trustees met at the Manchester Hotel for the Southwest district gathering. The talk ranged from library work to lighter notes, noting librarians are no longer the dowdy stereotype. Dayton Montgomery County Public Library boasted the largest staff presence, nearly 50 of its employees attending.

Southwest District Manchester Hotel Dayton Montgomery County

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Ollie Day J. T. Lamb ELITE Elite Fine Chocolates Crawford & Logan Safety Lane Rose Ertle Rose E. Ertle Donald H. Selby Mrs Ella Wearts Colored News Electae TYTUS DERBY Converse Monument Co Manchester By Patty Mummert Mildietown Ohio Librarian Assn William &. Smith Miami University J. Les DuErmit Dodds Verity Pkvy 14Th Ave Gage
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