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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1961

Page

2

Million Dollar Suit Is Strike's Result

An international union and 14 individuals are named in a million dollar suit filed yesterday in Hamilton Common Pleas Court. The Miami Cabinet Division of the Philip Carey Mfg Co alleges union misconduct, mass picketing, threats and property damage aimed to force contract terms, with $500 1000 sought in two cases and punitive damages.

Common Pleas Court Hamilton Miami Cabinet Division Philip Carey Mfg. Co Aawafl-Cio Wicur B. Evans Miami National Labor Relations Board Middletown the Carey Co

Backward Trip Brings 2 Car Crash On Fifth Avenue

Samuel Sparks, 45, was charged with drunken driving after backing into a following car driven by George H. Rigdon, 46, on Fifth Avenue. The crash at 5:15 p.m. caused $225 in damage. no injuries. A second early morning collision on Highland Street involved Donald Long, 23, and Lawrence Fraley, 29, with Long cited for failing to maintain a safe distance after Fraley clipped a parked car and moved it about 12 feet. damage estimated at $600.

Samuel Sparks George H. Rigdon Tytus Ave Donald Long Carolina St Lawrence Fraley Dixie Highway Highland Street Long Highland Stanley Street Fraley

Twirlers Win Honors At Xenia Meet

Four local girls from Germantown earned ribbons in a USTA sanctioned event in Xenia yesterday. Terri Lee Selby, 10, captured firsts in advanced 10 year olds and juvenile strutting for 10 and under. Ronda Napier, 4, placed fourth in advanced six years and under. Sue Napier, 15, was third in advanced 15-year-old bracket. LuAnn Evans, seven, finished fourth in intermediate seven and under.

Germantown U.S. Twirling Association Xenia Yesteray Terri Lee Selby Ronda Napier Sue Napier Miss Napier LuAnn Evans

Columbus Realtor Dies Of Coronary

Edward M. Dawson, 72, a nationally known industrial realtor and president of Edward M. Dawsons Inc., died Friday night en route to University Hospital after a coronary attack at his Columbus home.

Columbus, Ohio Edward M. Dawson University Hospital Dawson Edward M. Dawsons Inc Columbus

Firemen Run Three Alarms In Early Evening Blaze Run

Firemen fought three alarms yesterday raising the week total to five as a backfire caused a car fire on Hill Ave damaging 40 dollars. David Rose owned the car at 1825 Lamberton St. Residents on Lafayette Ave reported smoke prompting a crew to Trice and Jeanette streets where workers burned rubbish. the blaze was put out. A separate report says youths set off fire crackers causing a tree fire at Lincoln School playground with no damage.

Hill Ave David Rose Lamberton St Lafayette Avenue Armco Trice Jeanette Lincoln School

Man Wanted For Threat Picked Up

A Franklin man sought on a menacing threat charge was arrested by Middle town police yesterday. Jack R. Gillen age 38 of 312 Maple St Franklin reportedly threatened an eye doctor who refused to hand over repaired spectacles until a prior bill was settled. Gillen brandished a knife at the office of J Paul Kennedy 4 S Main St and was later arrested after he left. He posted bond for a court appearance next week Franklin police said.

Franklin Middlestown Jack R. Gillen Maple St. Franklin Gillen J. Paul Kennedy S. Main St Folikeaes

Girl Pushes Sister To Safety, Is Killed

Six year old Debra Luke of Marion was struck by a car while crossing Ohio 95 near Edison. The driver was not charged. Debra pushed her 3 year old sister Carol off the highway seconds before the collision. she died at the scene.

Mount Gilead Ohio Debra Luke Marion Ohio 95 Edison Ohio Highway Patrol Debra Richard Luke Carol

Man Dies In Warren County Car Crash

Dayton motorist Sterling E. Banks, 50, died at Miami Valley Hospital after a two car crash on U S 22 near Middleboro Road. Four other people, including the Delbert Ligon family from Columbus, suffered injuries and were treated at Clinton Memorial Hospital. Banks had run a stop sign and was transported after severe head injuries.

Morrow U.S. 22 Dayton Sterling E. Banks Miami Valley Hospital U. S. 22 Middleboro Road Here Banks Warren County Delbert Ligon Columbus Wilmington Ligon Bessie Bruce Carol Clinton Memorial Hospital

Driver Crashes Into Denver Home Ending In Shambles

Edith Broughton, 31, of Shorts Road, allegedly lost control of her car and crashed through a picture window at the Franklin Adams home on East Fourth Street, causing about 3000 dollars in damages. She was unhurt but faces charges of reckless operation and destruction of property as the residents were away.

Franklin Denver Adams Fourth St Edith Broughton Shorts Road

Hollywood Mourns Gary Cooper Deaths Echo Across Industry

Hollywood reacts to the death of Gary Cooper after a battle with cancer. John Wayne calls him the world’s most loved man as friends such as William Goetz Richard Arlen Dolores Hart droved to comfort his wife and daughter. James Stewart and Jerry Ward praise Cooper as a tall American icon.

Hollywood John Wayne Gary Cooper Cooper William Goetz Dolores Hart Richard Arlen Wings Coop James Stewart Jerry Ward Khrushchev America

Neighbor leads 80 year old to safety in Sidney house fire

In Sidney Ohio a neighbor, William Fritts, guided 80 year old Enoch Dunn from a blaze that badly damaged his home. Dunn suffered serious burns and was hospitalized at Wilson Memorial Hospital.

Sidney Ohio Enoch Dunn Dunn Wilson Memorial Hospital William Fritts

Kuwaiti Independence Seen Soon Amid British Rule

Cairo dispatch notes Akhbar el Yom reporting Kuwait’s independence likely to be announced in coming days. Kuwait remains under British protection with Britain controlling defense and foreign affairs.

Cairo Egypt Akhbar el Yom Kuwait

Dayton Boy 2 Drowns in Rain-Filled Vault

Keith Angles 2, son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Angles of Mad River Two near Dayton, died by drowning after rescue workers pumped thousands of gallons from a rain filled outdoor toilet vault Friday night.

Dayton, Ohio Keith Angles Wayne Angles Mad River Two Dayton

Conductor Sues Over Quick Stop

Cincinnati AP report states George Lloyd Taylor a Columbus railroad conductor sues Norfolk and Western for 10000 in U S District Court claiming a train stop at Portsmouth caused a permanent injury May 13 1959 when he was slammed against a locker due to negligence.

Cincinnati George Lloyd Taylor Columbus Norfolk & Western Railroad Co Portsmouth U. S Taylor

Greenville girl is Denison May Queen

Ann Goubeaux a 21 year old senior psychology major from Greenville Darke County is Denison University's May queen.

Greenville Denison May Queen Granville Ohio Darke County Ann Goubeaux Denison University

Middletown Student Awarded German Study Trip

Ronald Van Buskirk, a Middletown High School junior, wins a six week study abroad with American Field Service. He will stay with the Stoperans in Hamburg, joining other local students who earned placements, and departs with fellow Middletown student John Sherron in June.

Ronald van Buskirk American Field Service New York Young van Buskirk Kuno Stoperan Hamburg Germany Buskirk Middletown High School Loya van Buskirk Shafer St Scout Order of the Arrow de Molay Thespian Society National Forensic League Middletonian van Buskirk John Sherron Everett Sherron Oxford Ave Lemon Monroe High School American Field Serviceso Norway Middletown

Obituary of Benjamin J. Hivick Jr. Middletown veteran dies

Benjamin J. Hivick Jr. 49, Middletown resident for years, died Thursday night at Dayton veterans hospital after World War II service illness. Survived by daughter Betty Gallardo of Miami and six sisters, two brothers, and two grandchildren. Friends may visit Hohns Funeral Home Monday 4 to 9 p.m. A requiem high mass Tuesday at the veterans hospital chapel, with burial at Dayton veterans cemetery after military rites.

Benjamin Joseph Hivick Jr Middletown Veterans Hospital Dayton Regina Sanders Julianne Lenharry Azuza Calif James A Versailles George E Columbus Ohio Hohns Salem Avenue Veterans Hospital Chapel Veterans Cemetery

Lebanon Man Harry Ertel 93 Dead At Cincinnati

Harry Ertel 93 of 224 W Silver St Lebanon died Saturday at Christ Hospital Cincinnati He was a native of Lebanon member of the Junior Order and the Daughters of America He is survived by son Donald W Ertel of Lebanon brother John of Cincinnati sister Mrs Nell Baker of Bethany and two grandchildren Funeral services 2 p m Tuesday Oswald Memorial Home burial Lebanon Cemetery Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p m Monday at the funeral home

Lebanon Harry Ertel E. Mulberry St Lebanon Cemetery Funeral

Trenton Police Conduct Auto Safety Check Second Day

Trenton police on Hamilton Avenue resume the village auto safety check as part of a county program. State police aided inspections conducted yesterday on State Street within village limits from 10 30 am to 4 pm and similar hours were planned today.

Trenton Hamilton Avenue State Street

Bernstein sees good and bad in Bach and rock music

Visiting conductor Leonard Bernstein argues there is good Bach and bad Bach just as there is good rock and bad rock, stating that taste varies and quality exists in both genres.

Winnipeg Man Leonard Bernstein

Ohio Employment Service launches Hire Now drive

The Ohio State Employment Service will mail 1 000 letters to small businesses urging them to hire now and reduce unemployment. Staff will then visit employers to promote job openings and get the unemployed back to work as part of a state and national campaign endorsed by the governor. About 70 offices participate with 150 extra workers including publicists counselors and interviewers. In Middletown local officials push immediate hiring noting many qualified semi skilled and clerical workers are available.

Ohio State Employment Service Employment Service Ohio Middletown OSES City Commission William Denham Denham

Tire and wheel stolen from car in Armco lot

Vernon Coldiron of West Middletown Route 1 reported a tire and wheel valued at $49 stolen from his car parked on an Armco lot.

Vernon Coldiron West Middletown Rt. 1 Armco

Charles Daniel reports stolen license tags

Charles Daniel of 5031 Lesley Lane reports a set of license tags stolen, with authorities alerted and incident noted in the local police log.

Charles Daniel Lesley Lane

Steelmark Week Plans Told To Community Leaders

A luncheon to acquaint leaders with Steelmark Week objectives will be held at noon tomorrow in the Rose Room of the Manchester Hotel. William K. Robinson, general chairman, said about 50 representatives from various organizations will attend.

Manchester William K. Robinson Robinson

Roads in Southern Ohio Suffer Winter Damage

Southern Ohio roads showed the worst damage from winter freeze and thaw, based on a nearly complete survey by the state highway maintenance bureau. Engineer J W Reppel noted annual surveys guide county repair help while the department clears roadsides in a spring cleaning effort to protect mowing equipment, aiming to restore divider strips and roadsides to the ditch by Memorial Day.

Columbus Ohio J. W. Reppel State Highway Department Bureau of Maintenance Highway Department Everett S. Preston Reppel

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Ray Ross Springfield Charles J. Hyde Charles S. Rigby Emerson Barringer Charles Underwood i Associatons Ross A. Dalton Virgil Hicks Neil Blankenship David D. Back Gary Bowling Arnold King William Napier James C. Patell Jimmie Combs Maddletown Wiliam Napier James O. Prater Unions Ross Fifth Avenue Xenia Columbus Realtor Dodds Monuments Verity Pkwy Ave Bec Am Ti Ami Ak Robert Koninier Mgr Gold’s Registry Roto Green Services Call Girl Sister King Coop Wayne Union Sanitary Park 2Nd Avenue Central Avenue West Central Avenue Grand Ave Gideon Rd Strand Theater Dayton Boy Sues Benjamin Hivick Jr Steelmark Week S. Ohio Uik Wanderer Europe Dorothy W. Yoder Holland France Italy England KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Amsterdam London Paris Nice Rome PLUS Munich Bavarian Alps Travel Dept First National Bank North Main St Turkey Fenwick High School S. Main
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