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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1955

Page

19

Nixon Calls For Less Sniping In Big Four Conference

Vice President Nixon urged Americans to back President Eisenhower and his aides in the upcoming Big Four talks with Britain Russia and France. He warned against appeasement and said concessions feed further conflict, praising Eisenhower and Dulles as trustworthy leaders resisting dishonor.

Rochester N. Y Nixon Eisenhower United States Britain Russia France U.S Sen Knowland California Sen. Bridges New Hampshire Len McCarthy Dulles

Girl Scout Troops 67 and 49 Cook Out at Mrs Warrell Home

Franklin Girl Scout Troops 67 and 49 held a cook out at the country home of Mrs H W Warrell. Tom Easton attended to teach the girls knot-tying. Leaders are Mrs Verrall and Mrs Jack Lindsay.

H. W. Warrell Tom Easton Verrall Jack Lindsay

Outstanding students named at Gratis High School

Principal Joe Brubaker announced the annual spring selection of top pupils at Gratis High. Winners include Larry Wright 10th Ray Cottingem 7th Bill McClain 12th Janet Moyer 11th Linda Leeds 8th and Cecil Phelps 9th with senior citizen winner Iain receiving a $25 award plus a certificate and medal. others receive medals and certificates.

Gratis High School Joe Brubaker Larry Wright Ray Cottingem Bill McClain Janet Moyer Linda Leeds

Local Family Visits and Outings Across Counties

Red Lion Michael Saunders visited his grandmother Mrs. Stella Rhoads on Pekin Road. Gerald Boyce and son Donnie enjoyed a Sunday at Cowan Lake. Mrs. Gus Boxmeyer and Gerald Boyce’s family spent a day in Newport Kentucky. Charles Hoyle and sons of Battle Creek Michigan visited Bernice Leight. Jimmie and Linda of Blue Ball stayed with their grandmother Bernice Leight Tuesday and Wednesday. Carl Ivins of Sharonville hosted Bernice Leight as guests.

Red Lion Michael Saunders Lebanon Stella Rhoads Pekin Road Gerald Boyce Donnie Cowan Lake Gus Boxmeyer Newport Charles Hoyle Battlecreek Mich Bernice Leight Jimmie Linda Blue Ball Carl Ivins Sharonville

Brick Use per Ton Sets Steel Production Cost

Steel production requires about 1.5 dollars worth of bricks per ton of steel, reflecting material costs in the manufacturing process.

Phil Drake Wins 176th Epsom Derby In Stunning Rush

Phil Drake from France surged in the stretch to win the 176th Epsom Derby in England. Panaslipper of Ireland finished second, Acropolis owned by Alice Lady Derby placed third in a field of 23. Solarium and Bryn, both American, finished out of the money. Purse totals: Drake received $52,645.60 with second place earning $6,193.60 and third $3,095.80. Results affect the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes.

Epsom England Phil Drake France Panaslipper Ireland Acropolis Alice Lady Derby Pawaslipper Solarium Bryn Joseph McGrath

Seven Of Nine Court Cases Involve Drink

Nine cases, seven involving intoxication charges, were disposed of by Judge J. T. Lamb in Municipal Court. James H. Jackson, 41, was fined $25 and costs for intoxication and $50 and costs for disorderly conduct. Donald Sexton, 18, fined $25 and costs for no operator license with $15 suspended on condition of no further court appearances and four traffic school sessions. Ashby Thomas Jr., 43, hearings continued to June 15 on driving while intoxicated and fleeing an accident. William A. Rutledge, 55, heard on driving while intoxicated, continued this afternoon.

J. T. Lamb James H. Jackson S. Broad St Donald Sexton West Middletown Rt. 1 Ashby Thomas Jr Moore St William A. Rutledge Norwood

Ex Ohio convict given life term in La Grange case

Herman C. Howard, a former Ohio convict, was sentenced to life in prison after admitting guilt to killing W. D. Porter, a La Grange police officer. He had robbed a Louisville supermarket and fled, leading to a pursuit where Porter, in a police cruiser, was shot as the cruiser overtook Howard. The jury could have imposed the electric chair.

LA Grange Herman C. Howard Oldham Howard Ohio W. D. Porter Louisville Porter

Local Notices and Family Visits

Mrs. Sam Mardis returns home from Nicholsville Kentucky after a visit with her parents. Fred Sipp remains in Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Earl Gingerich called on Mrs. W. Cook. Mr. and Mrs. George Haas of Cincinnati visited Mr. and Mrs. E. Housefield and daughter on Sunday.

Sam Mardis Nicholsville Fred Sipp Mercy Hospital Earl Gingerich W. Cook George Haas Cincinnati E. Housefield

Reds Making Progress U.S. Said To Hold Plane Edge

Washington reports top Pentagon officials insist U S air superiority remains over the Soviet Union while Sen. Jackson warns of alarming Soviet progress. Secretary of Defense Wilson and Air Force leaders claim qualitative and quantitative U S edge with flexible programs to boost production if needed.

Elton C. Fay Washington Pentagon United States Russia Sen. Jackson D-Wash Defense Wilson Air Force Roger Lewis Lewis Jackson Soviet Union Wilson U.s.-U.s.s.r

Waitress Given Fine After Fire Prank

A San Francisco waitress Elvina De Groupet, 38, was fined 100 dollars and given 90 days to pay after she tried to smoke out her estranged husband with burning newspapers. Judge Clayton W. Horn spoke from experience, showing bandaged hands from a barbecue mishap.

San Elvina de Groupet Clayton W. Horn

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