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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1954

Page

2

School Merger Petitions Due In Monroe Tonight

Petitions seeking signatures for or against the Lemon Township and Middletown city school merger must be returned to Lemon Monroe School and C W Young by 6 o clock tonight. Negotiations between the boards have broken off over a 14 point consolidation plan though talks may resume.

Monroe Lemon Township Middletown City Lemon-Monroe C. W. Young Young Glenn Selby Princeton Ave Vic Simpson Middletown Board Township Nn Board Middletown Consuliaton

Gang Assault on Middletown Man on N Main Street

A 32 year old Middletown man, Donald Snider of 20 S Main St, reports four men jumped him on N Main Street between Columbia and Tytus Avenues, robbed him of $15, and left him unconscious. He described the assailants as about 30 years old and Negro, with no further details. He was found behind a business on the 300 block of N Main Street with bruises and missing clothing.

Middletown N. Main Street Columbia Tytus Avenues Donald Snider S. Main St John Fitzgerald Snider

Springfield woman dies after attempting to stop runaway car

Mrs. Laura M. Eichelman aged 64 of Lying field died from injuries suffered when she tried to prevent her car from rolling away. She was trapped between the open door and the car body wedged against a fence three days after the initial incident.

Springfield Ohio Laura M. Eichelman Lyingfield

Six Cars Smashed as Youth in Cadilac Flees Cleveland

Police chased a young man driving a stolen 1953 Cadillac, causing a six-car collision and a tree impact before fleeing on foot. Officers believe the 18 to 20 year old was injured in the chase.

Cleveland

Cop Dies On Duty In Cleveland Patrolman Ralph E Dyke

Cleveland patrolman Ralph E Dyke aged 39 collapsed and died on duty yesterday after several days of indigestion. He had served on the force since 1948. The coroner will rule on the cause of death.

Cleveland Ralph E. Dyke

United World Unit Elects Officers in Ohio

Delegates at the United World Federalists Ohio Division convention named Harry H. Hollingsworth of Akron president. Other officers include Dr. Paul E. Wisenbaugh of Berea, Harry Wright of Columbus, Charles R. Bridge of Dayton as vice presidents, James C. Hallet of Akron as treasurer, and Mrs. Kenneth H. Rogers of Cincinnati as secretary.

Cleveland United World Federalists Ohio Harry H. Hollingsworth Akron Paul E. Wisenbaugh Berea Harry Wright Columbus Charles R. Bridge Dayton James C. Hallet Kenneth H. Rogers Cincinnati

Director Named For Akron Symphony From Cleveland

Laszlo Kraus of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra was named yesterday to direct the Akron Symphony. He also serves as director of the Mansfield Symphony.

Akron, Ohio Laszlo Kraus Cleveland Symphony Orchestra Akron Symphony Mansfied Symphony

EXSORA Claims Quick Cure for Itch Mite

EXSORA from Dayton Ohio advertises a three day treatment that kills the itch mite instantly, claiming containment of a highly contagious scabies outbreak if used promptly.

Exsora Exsora Company Daytona Ohio

Two Mishaps Result In $540 Damage

Police report two auto accidents in the city caused 540 dollars in damage. Arrelus Cunningham 27 of 808 17th Ave was cited for no operator's license after a 5 25 p m collision at 17th and Ohio where his westbound car struck Betty L McCarthy 29 of 1418 Garfield St damage was 75 dollars to each vehicle. Clarence E Carmody 45 of 3810 Central Ave crashed into the rear of a stalled westbound car driven by Willie J Moore 27 of 23 Colgate Ave Dayton at 9 50 p m Saturday damage 350 dollars to Carmody vehicle Moore's loss was

Arrelus Cunningham 17Th Ave 17Th Ohio Avenues Cunningham Betty L. McCarthy Garfield St Clarence E. Carmody Central Ave Willie J. Moore Colgate Ave Dayton Carmody Moore

Break-In Nets Thieves Nothing at Tire Service

A break-in at Gene Fay's Tire Service on 408 N Verity Parkway damaged a rear door but yielded no theft. Police report the entry was spotted by Merchant Policeman Al Carr who discovered the scene Saturday night.

Gene Fay N. Verity Parkway Tony al Carr

Stolen 1939 Car Reported in Richmond Parking Lot

Richmond resident William Reed said his 1939 car was stolen from a parking lot behind 1212 Central Ave. Dayton man H. C. Henshul, 28, was arrested at 900 W. Central Ave. on intoxication and resisting arrest charges. Officer Clarence Bailey used force to subdue him during the arrest.

William Reed 8Th Ave Richmond Ind Central Ave H. C. Henshul Dayton Clarence Bailey

Middletown and Lemon Teachers Register for Miami Workshop

Twenty eight teachers from Middletown and Lemon Township schools have registered for a summer community resources workshop at Miami University. Sessions will be split between Middletown High School and the university to count toward degree credit. The third annual workshop is sponsored by Middletown industries and the Board of Education.

Middletown Lemon Township Miami University Middletown High School Middletown Industries Board of Education Manchester Bertis Capehart Oak Ridge

Tax Department Ge Expands Kit For Student Training

The Internal Revenue Service in Washington will expand a high school income tax training course for 1954 55. District Director Russell A Welch announced distribution of teaching material by mid summer. Middletown High uses the kit in bookkeeping class. The kit covers Form 1040 and farm income reporting with a teacher's manual and miniatures for student exercises.

Internal Revenue Service Washington Russell A. Welch Middletown High Welch Ohio

Lawyer Files Direct Challenge to LO Welfare Authority

Hamilton lawyer William D. Schaeffer filed in Juvenile Court for release of 14 year old Joyce Lee Brandenburg from the Butler County Welfare Department. He argues the department lacks lawful custody and is unfit, citing temporary care and alleged harmful conditions and religious liberty issues.

Butler County Welfare Department William D. Schaeffer Hamilton Joyce Lee Brandenburg Carthage Schaeffer Lucille Wood Welfare Department Juvenile Court Conley Roach Nell Stewart Roach-Stewart

Four Injured In Head-On Crash On S Main Street

A Middletown driver John E. Davis 26 was charged with reckless operation after crashing head on into Dixie Cruise-In manager Carl Long's car in front of the theater on S Main Street extension. Davis Myrtle Peck and Lillian Davis were treated at Middletown Hospital with injuries listed as fair.

Middletown Dixie Cruise-In S. Main Street Middletown Hospital Fair John E. Davis Lillian Davis Carl

Flying Saucers Reported Near Jets At Franklin Golf Course

Four Armco Steel Corp employees on the Franklin course sighted an unidentified flying object during a morning round. The round object appeared perfectly round and silvery while jets flew overhead, moving faster than the planes and vanishing in a bright haze. The witnesses noted no sound from the object and downplayed publicity.

Douglas Electrical Department Joe Woodruff Tommy Harris Franklin Fritzsche

Suspect Balks at Alcometer Test in DWI Charge

Todd Smith of Hamilton was brought to headquarters on a driving while intoxicated charge. He balked at taking an alcometer test citing sanitary concerns with the mouthpiece. He was not required to test but was booked for DWI.

Hamilton Todd Smith Smith

Tide Turn Against McCarthy, Lamont Says in Speech

Cincinnati report notes Corliss Lamont, target of the Communist hunt, telling at the First Unitarian Church that televised Army McCarthy hearings reveal McCarthy methods and mark a civil liberties crisis. Lamont calls the senator’s tactics a turning tide against him.

Cincinnati Sen. McCarthy Rwis Corliss Lamont Hunter Wisconsin Lamont First Unitarian Church Columbia University McCarthy

Six Arrested On Gambling Charges In Jefferson County

Sheriff Tom Fasula and three deputies raided a garage near Ashta bula yesterday arresting six men on gambling charges. Five paid fines and one goes to court today. Fasula said officers had to break through three doors before detaining the six and a dice ta

Jefferson Ohio Tom Fasula Ashtabula Fasula

Credit League To Meet At Hamilton Thursday

Armeco's Hamilton division hosts the Butler County chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League Thursday at the Armco Hamilton Camp on Cotton Run Road near Hamilton. A film titled Man's Credit and Man's Confidence in Man will be shown by a representative of the First National Credit Bureau, Inc. Middletown members should reserve with Ruth Finney.

Armeco Hamilton Butler County Ohio Credit Union League Armco Hamilton Cotton Run Road First National Credit Bureau, Inc Middletown Ruth Finney

Paramount and Strand Screenings Announce Busy Week

At The Movies features Paramount with Executive Suite showings at 1 20 4 55 and 8 30 p m Give a Girl a Break at 3 05 6 40 and 10 15 p m Strand offers Ivory Hunter at 1 15 4 40 and 8 05 p m and Three Sailors and a Girl at 3 00 6 25 and 9 50 p m

Test Of Man Himself U S Editor Addresses Oxford Centenary

Norman Cousins editor of The Saturday Review spoke at Western College for Women during the centennial commencement, warning the U S faces total danger. He urged building a stronger world law system via a reformed United Nations while noting cultural and political tensions. Five women received honorary degrees after the ceremony.

Oxford Norman Cousins Western College United States Cousins Saturday Review America United Nations Wea H B. Young Mabeth Blake sUdne Aneel Anna M Keel Akers Palmers Georg Farr Sibley Anna Helen Tappan

Stop Taking Harsh Drugs for Constipation

For constipation never take harsh drugs. Safe gentle relief without salts or repeated doses is available with Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative Syrup Pepsin. The extract of Senna is a fine natural laxative. gives gentle, satisfying relief for the family and may relieve stomach sourness. Mail bottle to Box 280 New York 18 NY.

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Interaent County Board of Education Gang of Four Beatty Igiehart St United World Unit Tax Department LO Welfare Department Bank OF Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Central Park Place Sutphin Monroe Branch Monroe, Ohio Armco East Gate Long Davis Squire Lammie Bailey Moses H. Johnson Reynolds St Oxford State Road U. S. 25 Johnson Armco Steel Corp Oscar Fritzsche Armco Research Dept Dave Alcometer Credit League Clipper Packard Barton Sales & Service Paramount U.S Asia Free World Dodd Monument CO Robert Kontnier, Mer Verity Pkvy Appr Mr. Moth Berlou Gough Lamb Charles ST Erle Hanson
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