Middletown Senior Killed in Warren County Car Crash
Robert Lee Barr a Middletown High School senior 17 died at 11 45 p m after his car collided with a second vehicle at Route 741 and Mason Bethany Road Warren County Five others escaped injury Barr who was ejected suffered severe internal injuries and skull fractures Roess 20 cited for failure to yield the right of way Passengers Sams Frisby Williams and Williams son were uninjured Barr survived by parents and twin sister He was active in Triangle Hi V Club scouting and was employed at Ernest Hardware Funeral services set for 2 p m Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home interment in Xenia Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown High School
Robert Lee Barr
Barr
E. O. Barr
Kenwood Dr
Carl D. Roess
Elmer A. Williams
Lebanon
Mason-Bethany Rd
Warren County
Roess
Williams
Terry Sams
James Frisby
Vivian
Elmer Williams, Jr
Nancy Jean Barr
Triangle Hi
Meetings Planned For Girl Scouts
The Middletown Council of Girl Scouts plans two meetings at 7 p.m. today. The Senior Planning Board meets at the Civic Association with Mrs. Carl Minch announcing the event. Kay Huntington, national equipment service director, is in Middletown inspecting the Central Store. Mrs. Wade Ex and Mrs. Ernest Cracraft will attend the district KV IV adults meeting at Franklin Methodist Church where a district chair and vice chairman will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Kay Huntington
National Equipment Service
Girl Scouts
Wade Ex
Ernest Cracraft
Girl Scout Council
Franklin Methodist Church
Mercury Skids To Sudden Lows In Valley Area
A cold spell lowers temperatures across the valley with a 1:45 p.m. Sunday reading at 50 degrees and a string of cool days ahead. Forecasts predict cloudy to partly cloudy skies, light showers, and a high near 55 today, with lows around 42 tonight and days slightly warmer by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
X ray Unit to Visit Civic Association on Wednesday
The mobile x ray unit of the Butler County Tuberculosis and Health Association will be stationed at the Civic Association from 2 to 4 p m Wednesday. Tom Venable Civic Association managing director says pre employment examinations will be given during this visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County ‘Tuberculosis and Health Association
Civic Association
Tom Venable
Venable
Hubcaps Heist and Car Stolen On Verity Parkway
Police report weekend thefts include one full car taken from North Verity Pkwy between 12 15 and 9 am yesterday. Owners Charles Howell George Cox Eugene Davis William Delaney Edward Erlandson and William Reedy report hubcaps stolen ranging from one to four pieces. John Ridenour, who earlier reported his car stolen, located it at Lewis Pl and Grand Ave in running condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Verity Pkwy
Charles Howell
Pine St
George Cox
Meadow Ave
Eugene Davis
Verity Pkvy
William Delaney
Hill Ave
Edward C. Erlandson
Fifteenth Ave
William Reedy
Forrest Ave
John Ridenour
Lewis Pl
Grand Ave
Man Ser ious After Auto Smashes Tree
Frank Hall aged 26 of 406 Clark Street remained in serious condition at Middletown Hospital after his northbound car left the road near Middletown at 12 55 a m struck a large tree. He suffered a possible skull fracture a fractured nose and jaw and facial lacerations as the car was almost demolished per State Highway Patrol. J C Smith 22 of Franklin was treated for a slight scalp laceration after his car rear ended another driven by James Davis 28 of Akron on Ohio 73 near Franklin. Smith was cited for following too closely and ordered to appear in Franklin Municipal Court at 4 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hall
Clark St
Middletown Hospital
Hall
Ohio
Middletown
State Highway Patrol
J. C. Smith
Franklin
James Davis
Akron
Ohio 73
Davis
Harold Ave
Smith
Franklin Municipal Court
Traffic incidents and warnings top weekend report
Highway Patrol logged 13 accidents over the weekend with mostly minor injuries. Forty seven drivers were arrested by the state patrol on Friday. Saturday and Sunday saw 62 warnings issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Highway Patrol
State Patroleum
Two Pedestrians Hurt as Bus Driver Is Charged
In Middletown over the weekend five accidents left two pedestrians injured, Mrs. Bessie Schoonover, 71, and Alexander Johnson, 42, both treated at Middletown Hospital after being struck by an Ortman-Stewart Bus at First Ave and Verity Pkwy. Driver Lloyd C. Page, 42, was arrested for failure to yield to a pedestrian and released on bond pending court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Bessie Schoonover
First Ave
Alexander Johnson
Washington St
Peoria
Ill
Middletown Hospital
Verity Pkvy
Ortman-Stewart
Lloyd C. Page
Crawford St
Page
Seniors Present Flashbacks The Kind Lady Play
Senior play Kind Lady uses flashback structure to unfold the tale at Middletown High auditorium. Dharma Mason stars as Marty Herries with Larry Sullivan Sally Boxwell James Pappas and others delivering dramatic scenes of imprisonment danger humor and a looming confrontation as tickets remain available at the principal’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown High Auditorium
Marty Herries
Dharma Mason
Jerni Kindred
Mary
Henry Abbot
Larry Sullivan
Henry
Ada
Sally Boxwell
Monsieur Rosenberg
James Pappas
Abbot
Need Help Plea From Scout Group Leaders Sought
Earl Klein, commissioner of the Pokey Griffith District in the Mound Builders Area Council of Boy Scouts, appealed for volunteer leaders after a district meeting. Ft Ancient and Miami districts also need adults for scoutmaster, assistant scoutmaster, Cubmaster, and Explorer Advisor roles. He stressed willingness to serve as main qualification and said training would be provided if needed. contact the Council office at the Civic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Klein
Pokey” Griffith
Mound Builders
Boy Scouts
Klein
Ft. Ancient
Miami
Mound Builders Area Council
Council
The
Civic Association
At The Movies Showings For Monday And Tuesday
Paramount screens Singing In The Rain at 1 15, 3 20, 5 30, 7 40 and 9 50 pm Monday. Darling How Could You at 1 30, 4 50 and 8 10 pm. Anything Could Happen at 2 55, 6 15 and 9 35 pm. Strand shows Oklahoma Annie at 1 15, 4 10, 7 05 and 10 10 pm. Kansas Territory at 2 50, 5 45 and 8 40 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Oklahoma
Kansas Territory
Man Hurts Wrist In Car Accident
Raymond Upchurch 26 of 129 Northwestern Ave Dayton fractured left wrist when his car left Route 725 between Gratis and Camden at 4 15 p m yesterday. He was treated at Middletown Hospital and released. Jerry Kidwell 18 of 1507 Fleming Rd treated in emergency room for a cut thumb from a pocketknife at 9 15 p m and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Upchurch
Northwestern Ave
Dayton
Gratis
Camden
Middletown Hospital
Jerry Kidwell
Fleming Rd
Fowl Deed Solved by Alert Police
Police announce the fowl case solved after patrolmen Ferguson and Murphy traced feathers across a block to a neighbor's garage. A chicken reported missing by A Valarid of 108 Curtis St was found alive but missing half its feathers, likely the work of a hungry dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Ferguson
Don Murphy
A. Valarid
Curtis St
Woman 94 Hurt In Fall At Home
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Johnson, 94, of 334 Clark St, is under observation at Middletown hospital after a fall from a stool Sunday. Doctors described a possible fracture of the right hip and minor injuries. Her condition was reported as good this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Johnson
Clark St
Middletown Hospital
Cheered Up Service At County Jail
Youth Crusade of First Church of God held a Sunday afternoon service at the county jail for 52 prisoners. Volunteers including Mrs. Charles E. Miller Miss Loretta Duff Bob Short Jean Jake Mrs. Bertha Perkins Eunice Connie Perkins Mrs. Elaine Myers and Louise Hueston handed each inmate a flower. The next service is planned for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Crusade of
First Church of God
County Jail
Charles E. Miller
Loretta Duff
Bobby Short
Jean Jake
Bertha Perkins
Eunice
Connie Perkins
Elaine Myers
Louise Hueston
Readability of dark blue on yellow for text clarity
A claim cites that dark blue letters on a yellow background improve legibility compared with the common black on white. The statement suggests perceptual advantages in contrast and rapid recognition for readers, highlighting color choice as a factor in reading efficiency.
Fenwick Catholic High School to Open in Middletown
Middletown will launch Fenwick High School to serve Catholic students from Middletown Franklin Monroe and Trenton with a four year curriculum. Rev John Oberlander pastor of St John’s Church notes St John’s and Holy Trinity School will cease eighth and nine grade offerings respectively. Rev Julian O Krusling named principal will enroll students today at Holy Trinity at 3 30 and 7 pm and at St John’s 1 to 3 30 pm and 7 pm Tuesday continuing at St Mary’s Wednesday. He will also serve as assistant pastor of Holy Trinity Church and departs Elder High School Cincinnati May 26 for this post. A board of education of district churches will govern the new school housed in the old South School building, with future plans for a new building. The school is named for Cincinnati’s first bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
New Fenwick
Franklin
Monroe
Trenton
John Oberlander
St. John’s Church
St. John’s School
Holy Trinity School
Father Oberlander
Julian O. Krusling
St. Mary's School
Holy Trinity Church
Elder High School
Cincinnati
Oberlander
Withey Elected To Civitan Post
Bill Withey was elected lieutenant governor of the Civitan International Club Ohio District at the district convention in Cincinnati. Delegates from Middletown Civitan Club included John Fitzgerald Dr William Henry and Fred Ross. The district covers five clubs in Cincinnati Dayton Urbana and Marietta. The Cincinnati club hosted a luncheon followed by a 2 PM to 6 PM business session. An address was given by Roy Abagnale of Springfield Mass and Civitan International sergeant at arms. The main topic was expanding the number of Civitan Clubs in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Withey
Civitan International Club
Ohio
Cincinnati
Middletown Civitan Club
John Fitzgerald
William Henry
Fred Ross
Civitan
Dayton
Urbana
Marietta
Neonesme
Lost 21 Lbs Back to Normal Weight
Cincinnati man G. D. Poore shares his success with Rennel Concentrate claiming a 21 pound loss and return to normal weight. He endorses the home remedy and urges others to buy Rennel, mix with grapefruit juice, and take two tablespoons twice daily for guaranteed money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Poore
Neave St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
MHS
Wilson Funeral Home
Russell W. Galloway
First Presbyterian Church
Xenia Cemetery
Robert Lef Barr
Melampy
Gough-Lamb
Tut Ai
Gough- Lamb
Charles ST
Erle Hanson
Basil Majors
Central Ave
Majors
Walter Reichter
McKinley St
Hubert Ricker
Garfield St
Woodlawn Ave
Waite St
Ricker
John W. Duncan
West Middletown
Duncan
Gerald L. Williams
Winton St
Lawn Ave
Fred Roby
Yankee Rd
Aberdeen Dr
Miss Boxwell
Robert Baker
Beulah Squires
Barbara Arnold
Edwards
Baker
Zany Salley
Miss Squires
Mother Edwards
Aggie
Ruth Marie Stutenroth
Bill Lane
John Akerman
Fordomatic
Aliy
Fenwick” Catholic High
Withey
Gough Lambs
S. M1
Erk Hanson
FDA
Ford
Ross Motors, Inc
Tytus Ave
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!