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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1953

Page

19

Middletown High to retain distributive education program

Superintendent Wade E. Miller assured local merchants and retail students that Middletown High School will keep its distributive education program despite potential Congress cuts. He said the program would continue even if Washington reduces funding, while noting the situation is not rosy. The banquet honored employers and included remarks from state and local education leaders, with several retail students named as graduates and participants.

Wade E. Miller Middletown High School Congress Miller Middletown Washington LeSourdsville Lake State Departments of Education Marguerite M. Loos Ohio

Young Drivers Among Six Cited In Area Courts

Two 17 year olds were among six motorists cited after state patrol arrests. One Hamilton youth was fined $10, license suspended four weeks, and ordered to Traffic Safety School. The Germantown youth paid $10 to a charity and was placed on probation. Other fines included Fayne Jordan 53 Middletown for excessive speed, Martha Ringersen 18 for no driver's license, Charles Wiley 37 South Lebanon for driving on West Virginia plates, and Clarence Troutman 19 Hamilton for excessive speed.

Hamilton Harry Walsh Germantown J. F. Seibold Thomas Linn Monroe Fayne Jordan Middletown Martha Ringersen Navaho St Charles Wiley South Lebanon William Fraser Lebanon West Virginia Ohio Clarence Troutman Lewis Bolser New Miami

Two Collapse At Trial Delays Columbus Perjury Case

In Columbus a prosecution witness Larry Bergen, 45, and defendant Mrs Lulu Barnes, 46, both collapsed in criminal court on Wednesday. The incident caused the postponement of the perjury trial to today.

Columbus Larry Bergen Lulu Barnes

Spanish War Veteran Named Grand Marshall For Parade

L. S. Owings, a Spanish American war veteran, will be the grand marshal of the Memorial Day parade at 10:30 a.m. on May 30, announced by the Memorial Day committee. Margaret G. Freeman will be honorary grand marshal, with Mrs. James Flisher and Mrs. Shelby Wilkison as aides. The Rev. Douglas Framers will invoke at Woodside Cemetery services after the parade, and Dr. R. C. Caudill will deliver the benediction and invocation at Middletown Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. Open cars will be provided for officials, and the final arrangements meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. next Wednesday at the Legion Home.

L. S. Owings Memorial Day Committee American Legion Home Margaret G. Freeman American War Mothers James Flisher The War Mothers Shelby Wilkinson Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Joe Cox Douglas Framers Woodside R. C. Caudill Caudill Middletown Stanley Crist Norma Rhoades VFW Middletown Cemetery Tom Brown Transportation Legion Home

Suits Filed Over Auto Train Crash Fatal To Rose Family

Two separate actions totaling 131 291.86 filed in U S District Court Cincinnati against Pennsylvania Railroad arise from October 28 1951 auto train collision at New Miami. Janet Rose seriously injured. three companions died. Additional suit seeks 3449.57 for medical expenses. Attorney Otto Stangenberg says related cases will be filed in Butler County Court.

Hamilton U.S. District Court Cincinnati Lee Rose Heaton St Pennsylvania Railroad New Miami Janet Rose Miss Rose Pennsylvania South Ave Carl Wehr, Jr Sycamore St Patricia Ann Wehr Charles F. Englert McKeesport Wehr Otto Stangenberg Buttler County

County to Meet With Council On Bridge Proposal

Hamilton Butler County commissioners will meet with Hamilton City Council at 4 p.m. Friday at the courthouse to discuss widening the Columbia bridge county property. Art Reiff said city officials requested the meeting after the council signaled interest in the improvement. The $400000 project funding is undecided and the city may be asked to share costs. The aim is to relieve traffic congestion since the Atomic Energy Commission plant at Fernald opened nearby.

Hamilton Butler County Columbia Art Reiff Reiff Atomic Energy Commission Fernald

Ike Admits Hot Rodding As Youth

President Eisenhower recalled in a televised speech to Ford executives in Dearborn that around 1920 he souped up a Model T with a Bosch magneto ignition and a Strom carburetor after his tank corps motor school training. He said thieves stole the carburetor and ignition system but the Ford, he noted, was not stolen.

Washington Eisenhower Ford Motor Company Dearborn Mich White House Tank Corps

Pigeons Galore Will Take Off For Big Race

About 1,000 homing pigeons will soar from the bank of the Miami River early Sunday toward Cleveland in a midstate race. The owners of the birds are described as organizers planning the event and handling the release and travel details.

Miami River Middletown Cleveland

Ford Honors Fifty Years of Industry Leadership

In a formal address, the speaker congratulated Ford on its 50th anniversary. He stated the company has expanded access to goods at lower costs and significantly contributed to the United States' global standing and leadership.

Ford United States

Pigeon Racing Event Plans Release by Levee

Two Delveland pigeon racing clubs prepare a morning race on South Main Street across from Washington School with releases at 7 and 7 30. David A Bailey in charge of the release says spectators may watch 1 000 birds take to the air from the levee side.

Middletown Washington School South Main St Delveland David A. Bailey Sixteenth Ave

Three Attend State Highway Meetings in Columbus

Butler County Engineer Jesse Pochard Ben Van Gorden and Tom Fe clerk of the board attend the Ohio Highway Engineering conference and road show at Ohio State University in Columbus. A county commissioners and engineers meeting is scheduled for 3 p m tomorrow as the conference wraps Thursday.

Butler County Jesse Pochard Ben van Gorden Tom Fe Board of Commissioners Columbus Ohio State University Coune Ty

Leaky Faucet Wastes Water Over a Year

A faucet that drips once per second can waste about 700 gallons of water in a year. The fact highlights how small leaks accumulate into significant water loss over time.

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