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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1954

Page

2

Apartment Here Emptied While Owner Out Of City

Homer Anglin reported a burglary at 606 Crawford St while he was in Washington. Missing items include a television set, bed and mattress, rugs, draperies, lamps, clothing, a toaster, mixer, dishes, and other furniture valued in total at about 82 000 dollars. Anglin’s current address is 1811 Fleming Rd and he left May 4 with the housekeeper in charge.

Homer Anglin Crawford St Washington, D. C Anglin Fleming Rd

Fenwick Freshmen Lead Honor Roll Report

Fenwick High School announces the fifth report honor roll led by freshmen. First honors include Betty Beiser Kay Domanick Jo Ann Donisi Jane Dorenbusch Mary Jo Fenders Helen Hineline Kay Kenney Phyllis Lawson William Russell Rita Mary Steele Mary Jo Tolley David Uleman Tom Uleman Shirley Wood Robert Zuehlke. Second honors list Joe Hatton Mike McLaughlin Nancy Mulligan Barbara Piedel Susan Sennet Eugene Sora.

Betty Beiser Kay Domanick Jo Ann Donisi Jane Dorenbusch Mary Jo Fenders Helen Hineline Kay Kenney Phyllis Lawson William Russell Rita Mary Steele Mary Jo Tolley David Uleman Tom Uleman Shirley Wood Robert Zuehlke Joe Hatton Mike McLaughlin Nancy Mulligan Barbara Piedel Susan Sennet Eugene Sora Louise Cassidy Robert Do Alfreda Klingensmith Carolyn Murphy Janet Blashock George Dakin Eileen Davis Daniel Fedders Marilyn Potter Anthony Rogers Patricia Schumard Juanita Stone Jane Aleman

Fights Police Man Fined In Middle Itown Incident

Harold Anders, 25, of 616 Granada Ave, faced Judge J T Lamb on charges of intoxication resisting arrest and a bench warrant. He was fined 10 dollars for intoxication and costs and 50 dollars plus costs for resisting arrest, with a 30 day jail term suspended on good behavior. the warrant was paid after police subdued him at a downtown restaurant Thursday night.

Middletonian Butte County J. T. Lamb Harold Anders Granada Ave Olice Anders Paul Frisby

Walsh Cafe Is Sold to Cincinnati Firm

The Walsh cafe and restaurant at Fifth and Sycamore Streets changes ownership to a Cincinnati firm. The sale was announced today reflecting a transfer of the business to new owners.

Walsh Cafe Hamilton Walsh Fifth and Sycamore Sts Cincinnati

Wright Accepts Role on PR Study Committee

Hugh Wirt Wright, Armco Steel Corp. director of public relations, joins a Public Relations Society of America research committee. Led by Paul W. Douglas of Oberlin College, the panel will study PR management, salary levels, qualification backgrounds, and assist libraries in creating PR reference shelves.

Hugh W. Wright Armco Steel Corp Public Relations Society of America Wright Armco Paul W. Douglas Oberlin College

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Sponsors Army McCarthy Hearings Telecast

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch becomes the first commercial sponsor of the Army McCarthy hearings in Washington. It will buy time on WTVI in St Louis through a Dumont network affiliate to air the afternoon telecast. Price not disclosed.

New York St. Louis Post-Dispatch Washington Dumont Network WTVI St. Louis

Arrest Woman On Flagpole In Bogus-Check Case

Phoenix police used a 60 foot hook and ladder to reach Mrs. Margaret L. Blake 31 sitting atop a flagpole. Detectives obtained a warrant, she surrendered, and was freed on $500 bond. She returned to her publicity crow’s nest awaiting Christmas.

Phoenix Ariz Margaret L. Blake

Area Cadets Honored at UC C Awards Day

Special recognition highlighted UC campus awards day for Army and Air ROTC cadets. Troy N Brown received the bronze medal in air science and tactics. Jean A Nock earned the Scabbard and Blade Medal. Brown is Middletown High School 1949 graduate and UC applied arts student. Nock is Culver Military School 1952 graduate and pre med sophomore.

University of Cincinnati Army and Air Reserve Officers’ Training Corp Troy N. Brown Eldridge Brown Bryant St Department of Air Science and Tactics Jean A. Nock Jean A. Nock Sr Dixie Hywy Franklin Rt

General Hull Sends Armed Forces Greetings to Oxford

A Far East commanding general, John Edwin Hull, addressed Oxford and Miami University on Armed Forces Day. He praised the Army Navy and Marines for defeating world peace enemies and said they stand ready to meet any force from the enemy. Hull had been a Miami University student residing in Oxford.

Oxford Ohio John Edwin Hull Far East Miami University Hull Navy

Well-Known Tenor Roy Cropper Dies in Miami

Roy Cropper a 58 year old tenor noted for operetta work in New York Boston and Chicago was found dead in his Miami apartment yesterday. Police say he died in his sleep from a heart attack after retiring from music eight years ago. Survivors include a sister Mrs A B Stein of West Roxbury Massachusetts.

Miami Roy Cropper New York Boston Chicago Orr A. B. Stein West Roxbury Mass

AF Experiment Pays Off in Hiring Natives Overseas

Senator Ferguson said the Air Force program hiring foreign natives at overseas bases covers non combat housekeeping work. More than 200000 natives employed in France England Germany Japan and elsewhere freed 30000 airmen for combat or other duties reduced costs and built goodwill.

Washington Sen. Ferguson R-Mich US Air Force France England Germany Japan Ferguson Air Force

Concrete Bucket Crushes Two Men at The Dalles Dam

A concrete bucket weighing several tons broke loose from a crane and fell on workers at The Dalles dam. Two men were killed Ferrel C. Ball 22 The Dalles and Elmo Monroe Lawson 21 The Dalles died en route to a hospital. six were injured.

Dalles Dalles Dam Ferrel C. Ball Elmo Monroe Lawson

Police Called To Ladies Luncheon Over Chairman Rift

Tulsa Okla The Tulsa County Women's Jeffersonian Democratic Club planned a cafe luncheon yesterday but arguments over leadership reached near screaming level and the police were called. No arrests were made and the women ate in two separate groups.

Tulsa Okla Tulsa County Women’s Jeffersonian Democratic Club Crahmaments

Pakistan Seeks Clarity On Foreign Minister Resignation

Official sources say Sir Mohammed Zafrullah Khan has tendered his resignation as foreign minister of Pakistan. Premier Mohammed Ali later told newsmen the veteran diplomat had not resigned yet.

Karachi Pakistan Mohammed Zafrullah Khan Mohammed Ali

Miners Trapped After Belgium Mine Collapse

Nine coal miners were trapped in a collapse at the Rieu du Coeur mine in QUAREGON Belgium. Rescue teams have recovered two bodies so far as efforts continue to reach those still trapped.

Quaregon Belgium Rieu du Coeur

Two Women Injured in Falls In Franklin and Middletown

Two area women were hospitalized after falls. Mrs Luta Bone, 78, Franklin, fractured left wrist and neck after a fall at home and was listed in fair condition. Mrs Carl Wedekind, 73, Middletown, fractured right hip after slipping on a banana peel near a downtown grocery, in satisfactory condition.

Franklin Middletown Hospital Luta Bone S. Main St Carl Wedekind Ewood St Wedekind Middletown Frank Roe Columbia Ave

Vital Statistics Medical Admissions Listed for Area

A long list records individuals with medical or surgical status in the town area. Names and partial addresses appear, noting dismissals for some patients and various streets including Middletown and Trenton paths. The compilation preserves patient identity and ward status as submitted.

Local Birth Announcements From Several Families

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Spenser of 2712 Oxford State Rd. welcome a boy yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hayes of 900 S. Main St. report a girl yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Lenon Hunter of Minnesota St. expect a girl yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Janis Creech of Morrow Rt. 2 announce a girl yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Billi Cornett of 702 Baltimore St. celebrate a boy today.

Arnold Spenser Oxford State Rd Lawrence Hayes S. Main St Lenon Hunter Minnesota St Yesteray Janis Creech Morrow Rt. 2 Billi Cornett Baltimore St

Police Briefs Report Vehicle Thefts and Stolen Radio

Gerald Ratliff told police two hubcaps worth fifteen dollars were stolen from his car behind a Central Avenue restaurant. Philip Stone of 1714 Taylor Avenue reported the theft of a radio from his car parked in front of his home.

Gerald Ratliff Central Avenue Philip Stone Taylor Ave

Traffic light blamed for man’s death in city nuisance suit

In Butler County court a $50 000 damage suit against the City of Hamilton alleges the intersection at Central and South Aves failed to protect pedestrians. Bert Harris was fatally struck December 21 while walking on a green light with a green arrow directing northbound traffic. Administrator Clem Imfield argues the light allows crossing on a green arrow, making both pedestrian and vehicle movements unsafe.

Hamilton Butler County Common Pleas Court Bert Harris Hanover Sr Central and South Aves Clem Imfield Harris Parker Helton Tylersville Rd Central Avenue Helton

LeSourdsville Park Announces Monday Closures for 1954 Season

Lake officials unveil a policy closing all rides and concessions except bathing and picnicking on most Mondays to give employees time off. Holidays on Monday will see full operation. LeSourdsville’s grand opening occurs today.

LeSourdsville

Camden School Office Robbed

Thieves broke into the Camden school office early Friday and stole a camera from the superintendent's office valued at 140 dollars. The burglars attempted to open the school safe, knocking off the combination, and Deputy Sheriff Bill Runyon said substantial damage was done to the office.

EATON Camden Bill Runyon

Motorist Arrested After Ohio 503 Crash Injures Driver

State patrols arrested Richard Seals, 23, of Hamilton on no operator's license and fictitious registration charges after a single vehicle crash at the Butler-Preble County line on Ohio 503 around 11 p.m. He was cited to Hamilton Municipal Court and taken to Mercy Hospital, Hamilton, for treatment of a bruised hip after his car ran off the right side and struck a light pole, causing extensive vehicle damage.

Pollock Paper Co James McGuire Franklin Rt. 1 Aeronca Manufacturing Corp Hamilton Butler-Preble County Richard Seals Spratt Ave Scalf Mercy Hospital

Three Local Girls Graduate From Nursing School in Cincinnati

Three 1951 graduates from Middle Town High School completed the Jewish Hospital Association School of Nursing in Cincinnati as part of a class of 55. They are Carol Ann Clark Patricia Conn and Jacqueline Lester. Clark served on the yearbook staff and softball team. Conn is daughter of John G. Conn and a Student Government Association member. Lester received an engraved watch for outstanding participation and was president of Student Council while playing volleyball and basketball.

Middletown High School Jewish Hospital Association School of Nursing Cincinnati Carol Ann Clark Easton Ave Patricia Conn Wildewood Dr Jacqueline Lester Elen Miss Clark Stanley V. Clark Miss Conn John G. Conn Miss Lester Greenwood Hall Alva D. Lester

Eaton Woman Charged With Shoplifting

Mrs. Anna Armitage of Eaton was arrested on a shoplifting charge at Polar Foods Farm & Home Store. She pleaded not guilty before Justice C. M. Smith and posted a $1,000 bond. She previously pleaded not guilty to grand larceny in Greene County over a power lawn mower theft tied to Airway Road case involving her daughter and son in law, with $1,000 bonds posted and next grand jury dates set.

EATON Anna Armitage Polar Foods Farm & Home Store Justice of the Peace C. M. Smith Armitage Greene County

Middletown Man Held On Two Counts After Auto Crash

Orville Williams aged 44 of 302 Lylburn Road was arrested after a crash at 11:45 p.m. in front of 800 Crawford Street on charges of intoxication and having no operator’s license. A parked car owned by Joseph Meal suffered minor damage and the truck received lighter damage. No injuries were reported among five local accidents yesterday.

Middletown Orville B. Williams Lylburn Rd Crawford St Williams Joseph W Meal Middletown Rt. 1

Gardner Board Reelects kK. T. Gardner For 35th Year

kK. T. Gardner is reelected president of the Gardner Board and Carton Co. for the 35th consecutive year at the 54th annual shareholders meeting. Gardner joined the firm in 1919, founded in 1900, with other officers and directors also reelected and directors renamed.

Kk. T. Gardner Gardner Board and Carton Co Gardner W. B. Turner Colin Gardner R. B. Gardner W. E. Sooy E. T. Gardner, Jr Colin Gardner III C. H. Avery G. Carson Ellis Ames Gardner W. E. Gardner C. Chester Guy A. R. Harvey Herbert C Lange R. O. Brosius Floyd W. Lockard Calvin F. Lloyd

Boxer Owners Invited to Cincinnati Club Show

Boxer dog owners are invited to a Greater Cincinnati Boxer Club specialty show in Cincinnati. Registration runs 10 30 a m to 12 30 p m Sunday at the Armory on Asman Avenue and Reading Road, with judging starting at 1 p m. Prizes awarded in obedience novice and B classes and in four conformation classes plus best of breed. John Heine, ex trainer for Middletown Dog Club, serves as club official. the group is the region’s only such club.

Middletown Greater Cincinnati Boxer Club Armory Asman Avenue Reading Road John Heine Middletown Dog Club Ohio

Fire damages pickup truck on Main Street

A trash fire in the bed of a 1960s era half ton pickup damaged the Miles Haddix vehicle at the intersection of S Main Street and 18th Avenue. Firefighters from Company 3 arrived at 1 02 p.m. and reported the truck valued at 350 with damage estimated at 200.

Miles Haddix Sherman Ave S. Main Street 18Th Avenue Company 3

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