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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1952

Page

2

Rain Induced Floods Highlight Sewers Need in Middletown

City Manager H W Starick cites heavy Friday rains that flooded basements and streets, with raw sewage backing up near Minnesota Street and Seventeenth Avenue. He says only extension of Lakeside sewer and overall sewer improvement program can solve the problem and fund via a sewer service charge. 2.80 inches fell, one of the heaviest rainfalls this period.

Middletown H. W. Starick Starick Minnesota St Seventeenth Ave Grand Ave Harlan Park Wildwood Lakeside

Three Year Old Takes Early Morning Naked Walk

A three and a half year old girl, wearing only a belt, walked from Lafayette Avenue to Minnesota Avenue and Eighteenth Avenue before being found by Mrs. Kate Hardeman. Police took the child home and suggested spring may trigger more lost child reports.

Lafayette Ave Minnesota Ave Eighteenth Ave Kate Hardeman Eighth Ave

Driver Finds Back Seat Fire Believed A Prank

Dale Klaber of Pennyroyal Hill found his car back seat ablaze early Sunday after a prank at Franklin High School alumni dance. He drove to the Franklin Fire Department at 8:30 a.m. and the blaze was not extinguished before arrival.

Franklin Dale Klaber Pennyroyal Hill Klaber Franklin ‘Fire Department Franklin High School

Driver Arrested in Franklin for DWI Charge

Albert Hipsher, 44, of Franklin Route 2, was arrested at 2 a.m. Sunday by State Highway Patrolmen and charged with physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He posted a $125 bond and is slated to appear in Franklin Municipal Court before Judge J. T. Riley at 4 p.m. today.

Franklin Albert Hipsher Franklin Route 2 Franklin Municipal J. T. Riley

Loveland Father Is Ruled Sane

Fred Lee Cramer Jr a 29 year old Loveland route dman accused of second degree murder in the death of his 16 month old stepson Freddie Ray has been found sane after tests at Lima State Hospital He is being returned to Lebanon to face charges from a Warren County grand jury His not guilty plea stands and a trial date is expected this week in Common Pleas Court Judge Alton F Brown presiding

Lebanon Fred Lee Cramer, Jr Loveland Routedman Lima State Hospital Warren County Gerald Couden al Schwartz Grand Jury Freddie Ray Cramer Alton F. Brown Common Pleas Court

Armco Sues U.S. Steel Over Metal Coating Patents

Armco Steel Corp files a federal suit in Pittsburgh for infringement of three patents by United States Steel Co. The patents by Tadeusz Sendzimir cover zinc and aluminum coated steel, with Armco claiming exclusive rights for zinc and aluminum coated material and noting four coating lines in Middletown and Butler, PA. Armco licensed Inland Steel in 1950 to produce zinc coated steel under these patents.

Armco Steel Corporation United States Steel Company Pittsburgh W. W. Sebald Armco Tadeusz Sendzimir Sebald Middletown Butler Inland Steel Company

At The Movies Showings This Week

Paramount screens Mac ao at 1 45 3 06 5 55 7 45 9 40 p.m. Strand presents Desert Pursuit at 1 35 3 50 6 25 a.m. 9 05 p.m. Outlaw Women at 2 35 3 10 7 45 10 15 p.m.

Paramount Macao Strand Desert Pursuit Outlaw

To Sell Your Home Trailer See Mr Adams Middletown

A local classified notice advertises sale of a mobile home at Middletown’s Engle's Corner trailer park on State Route 4, directing interested buyers to Mr Adams for details.

MR. Adams Middletown Trailer Park Engle's Corner

Chief Newkirk in Fair Condition After Chase Incident

Assistant Police Chief Joseph Newkirk, hospitalized at Middletown Hospital for a heart ailment, was reported in fair condition after chasing a reckless driver. He may have overtaxed himself but hopes to return soon. Newkirk, who first fell ill last August, lives at 1404 Yankee Rd in the city.

Joseph Newkirk Middletown Hospital Fourteenth Ave Verity Pkvy Newkirk Yankee Rd

Kindness and sympathy urged as path to problems

Rev Howard M Stone of Irvington Presbyterian Indianapolis told Middletown High seniors that kindness and sympathy are the answer to corruption, hate and war. He warned alcoholism and urged love, prayer, and a Christian resolve to guide graduates.

Howard M. Stone Irvington Presbyterian Church Indianapolis Middletown High School Stone Middletown High Jamestown College North Carolina Christ

Break-ins Linked to Juvenile Suspects at Local Sites

City police investigated three weekend burglaries at American Legion Post 218 Middletown High School and Middletown Public Library. Juvenile-appearing break-ins targeted the high school and library, while the Legion scene showed more professional effort with a broken kitchen window and a removed cash drawer. Evidence includes burned cardboard used for light and a Hospital campaign headquarters basement hint. no library items were taken.

American Legion South Main St Middletown High School Middletown Public Library Herbert Frazier Legion Taproom

Memorial 4 Parade Registrations At Blythe Williams Post

Blythe-Williams Post 231 and its auxiliary urge all members to register at the post on Eighth Ave from 7 to 9 p m today Tuesday or Wednesday. Commander William Commodore said other Legion business will be handled during those hours as the post has been closed for 10 days. Plans for the May 30 Revue and Dance at Armco Center are complete featuring an all girl band a dance quartet and other entertainers.

Blythe-Williams American Legion Eighth Ave William Commodore Commodore Armco Center

Girl Scouts Filler-Inner Ends Service in Middletown

Mrs Dorothy Davison longtime Middletown Girl Scout volunteer administrator ends her stint as council assistant after assisting Sam Ingwersen field director since November. She returns to South Miami Florida tomorrow and will visit a daughter in Illinois before resuming her Florida home.

Middletown Girl Scout Council Dorothy Davison Ilinois Florida Davison Sam Ingwersen

UNESCO Liaison to Speak at Diocesan Meeting

Alexander J. Lambriaud UNESCO liaison officer will address the women's auxiliary regional meeting at the Church of the Ascension on Tuesday at 1 15 p.m. The event will be opened to the public due to the notable speaker.

Alexander J. Lambriaud Unesco Woman’s Auxiliary Southern Ohio Church of the Ascension

Worker Hurt in Pit Fall at Armco East Works

Tony Krizan Sr 61 of 332 Vanderveer St suffered serious injuries when a crane bucket cable snapped while he steadied the bucket from a pit at Armco East Works at 3 am He fell 25 feet into the pit breaking a leg and possibly sustaining internal injuries His condition is serious at Middletown Hospital.

Armco East Works Tony Krizan, Sr Vanderveer St Krizan Middletown Hospital

Kiddies Day Picnic Plans Set At Salvation Army Event

Final plans for the June 11 Kiddies Day picnic at LeSourdsville Lake were completed by the Salvation Army general committee. General chairman W. N. McCoy said the groundwork is laid and remaining tasks will be handled by members and sub committees.

LeSourdsville Lake Civic Association W. N. McCoy

Two Escape Drowning As Boat Capsizes Near Kings Mills Dam

In the Little Miami River near the Kings Mills Dam two South Lebanon men narrowly escaped drowning when their flat-bottomed rowboat capsized. W. Rowland, 23, reached the river bank. Stanley Rogers, 29, was marooned from midnight to 4 a.m. Clinging to a willow, he was rescued by Sheriff Gerald W. Couden and volunteers with a 125 foot rope. They had been trot line fishing with an outboard motor when the mishap occurred.

Lebanon South Lebanon Little Miami Kings Mills W. &. Rowland Stanley Rogers Rogers Gerald W. Couden Rowland Couden

Police Briefs Report Multiple Arrests and Warrants

Police report include Escue Broughton 39 charged with operating a vehicle under the influence at Fifth Ave and Main. James Turner 37 arrested on assault and battery warrant. Roy Hensley 29 released on 10 bond to face a procession driving charge. Artie Bush 27 and Ray Wasson 23 arrested for disorderly conduct near Central Ave. Bitchie Chaney reports stolen iron post. William Gipson 32 released on 50 bond for license violation. Louie Daniel 23 charged with disorderly conduct at a Ninth Ave address. Juanita Brewer 20 facing court order violation after cafe pick up. Raymond Wright 30 arrested on fraud warrant at metrics address.

Escue Broughton Garden St Fifth Ave Main St Roy Hensley Florence St Artie Bush Germantown Ray Wasson Trenton Rd Central Ave William C. Gipson East Fifth St Dayton Louie Daniel Belvidere St Ninth Ave Juanita Brewer Minnesota Ave

Intruder Breaks Into Maple Park School With Sledge Hammer

Deputy Gustin says a man with keys entered through an east side window at Maple Park School and used a sledge hammer to batter the principal's office door. Damage may total $200. no theft reported. Matches lit the scene. a safe appears untouched.

Maple Park Loren Gustin Gustin

Reserve Officers Association to hear Lt Col Turner address Miami U group

RCA members will hear pro fessor of air science and tactics Lt Col Lewis M. Turner of Miami University speak at the Reserve Officers Association meeting. The gathering is set for Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Colony.

Lewis M. Turner Miami U Reserve Officer's Association

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