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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1952

Page

2

Youthful Means Great Cancellation of Buckeye Boys State

Ohio American Legion headquarters called off Buckeye Boys State for 1936’s inception 950 high school boys from 400 posts across Ohio would miss a week long mock government convention planned for Camp Perry June 6. Post 218 planned 20 students from Middletown Lemon Monroe Wayne Township and Trenton. lake flooding and a breached dike at Camp Perry left the site uninhabitable.

Buckeye Ohio American Legion Columbus American Legion Ohio Camp Perry American Legion Post 218 Ron Lane Middletown High Lemon-Monroe Lake Erie Legion Headquarters

Railroad Petitions Seek Zone Change In Sutphin Area

New York Central Railroad files petitions asking a zone change on Sutphin Street to permit new track installation and a second petition to vacate an unused alley west of Sutphin Street. City manager says petitions will be received and referred to the Planning Commission. area affected spans west Sutphin from McKinley to 20 feet south of Miami Avenue.

New York Central Railroad Sutphin St City Commission H. W. Starick City Planning Commission McKinley St Miami Ave Lorillard Neibar-Shafer

Six Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrest

Six motorists were fined after arrests by the state patrol. John Cox of Springfield paid 100 dollars and costs for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated before Squire Clarence Banker of Lebanon. Carl Lambert of Fayetteville fined 25 dollars for fictitious license plates. David Freeman of Highland Heights, Kentucky, 25 dollars for speeding. Frank Young of Cincinnati 25 dollars for disobeying a stop sign before Squire J. E. Jackson. Norman Gehron of Germantown 10 dollars for reckless operation before Squire Lammie Bailey. William Dunaway of Hamilton 10 dollars for driving left of center before Mayor Thomas Linn of Monroe. John Haskins of Oxford cited to Mayor Worley’s court for speeding. Charles Stingley of Cincinnati forfeited a 25-dollar bond for failing to appear on a speeding charge before Judge J. T. Riley, Franklin.

John Cox Springfield Squire Clarence Banker Lebanon Squire Banker’s Court Carl Lambert Fayetteville David Freeman Highland Heights Frank Young Cincinnati Squire J. E. Jackson Norman Gehron Germantown Squire Lammie Bailey William Dunaway Hamilton Thomas Linn Monroe John Haskins Oxford Worley

Starick Attends Daytons Salem Ave Bridge Dedication

Starick visited Dayton for the dedication of a city project where he once served as planning director. He received a special invitation to the Salem Avenue bridge dedication, part of several new improvements in Dayton, and the event included a luncheon program.

H. W. Starick Dayton Salem Ave

Picture Is Gilt Of Wilson Grads

Inaugurated at the new Wilson elementary school the first Feagen sixth grade presented a picture to the school. Frank Watkins spoke for classmates and a book of Audubon prints was given by Jimmy and Ricky Lehmkuhl. D W Jacot, retired principal, spoke at the exercises as George Crout led the school as principal.

New Wilson Elementary School Feagen Frank Watkins Jimmy Ricky Lehmkuhl D. W. Jacot George Crout

Break-In At Johnny's Coffee Shop Reported

About 80 dollars in cash was stolen from the cash register in a break-in at Johnny's Coffee Shop located at 1229 Central Ave. Police said the incident occurred after closing around 1 a.m. A back door glass was broken and found unlatched. John Methven, the proprietor, discovered the break-in.

Johnny's Central Ave John Methven

Cool And Wet Weather Probed Across Midwest

The midwest saw cool and wet conditions widespread while other regions enjoyed fair weather. Middletown is forecast to remain unsettled through Friday with mostly cloudy skies and cooler temps, occasional showers, and a few thunderstorms. Overnight low temperatures should dip into the low 50s.

Midwest Middletown

Tax deadline moved to June 5 due to holiday

Butler County real estate tax deadline is advanced to June 5 from June 1. Deputy treasurer Carl Wedekind announced the change noting a steady stream of taxpayers returning to the windows after a slow mid period in the collections.

Carl Wedekind Butler County Wedekind

Newkirk Condition Still Said Fair

Assistant Police Chief Joseph Newkirk remains listed as fair at Middletown Hospital after a Saturday night illness. He was admitted Sunday following a heart ailment, previously noted last August and linked to chasing a reckless driver. Also reported today, Tony Krizan Sr., 61, of Vanderveer Street, is improved after a 25 foot fall at Armco East Works left him with a broken leg and possible internal injuries.

Joseph Newkirk Middletown Hospital Tony Krizan Vanderveer St Armco East Works Krizan

Salvation Army Bible School Dates Arranged

Salvation Army vacation Bible schools begin June 2 to 13 at Miltonville and Rolling Mill Park posts. Citadel session June 16 to 27 with crafts class. Rolling Mill Park runs 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, Miltonville 9 a.m. to noon. Auxiliary crafts instructors already trained staff.

Salvation Army Miltonville Rolling Mill Park William E. Prescott Citadel Army Building Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Auxiliary

Air Base Engineer Killed in Route 73 Crash

Dwight B. Trout 36 aeronautical engineer of Lewisburg Route 1 died instantly after a collision at routes 503 and 73 one mile north of Seven Mile. Joseph Wa ssi 38 Warsaw Ind. suffered minor injuries. Trout was in Wright Patterson Air Base Guided Missiles Division. Survivors include Ila his widow and four children. Funeral plans set for Lewisburg and Warren Ind. graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Hamilton Dwight B. Trout Lewisburg Seven Mile Joseph Trout Wright- Patterson Air Base Dayton Ila Wayne David Marcia Alice Harley Trout Kenneth Eugene J. Harold Robert Lee Roger D. Trout Rose Marie Trout Warren Ind Kramer Woodlawn

Unemployment Claims Dip in Middletown Week

Middletown unemployment compensation claims fell from a month high of 575 to 536 for the week ending May 24, according to the Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation. The May 24 total exceeded the May average by 152. Middletown ranked fourth among about 60 offices, with Portsmouth, Bridgeport, Lorain and Cambridge leading. Hamilton office reported 227 claims.

Middletown Ohio Bureau of Columbus Portsmouth Bridgeport Lorain Cambridge Hamilton

Teen Injured Thumb In Chisel Slippage Incident

In Middletown Hospital emergency room one patient was treated last night. Ronald Ring, 15, of Middletown Route 1 received care for a cut to his left thumb after a chisel slipped while he was cutting the top from a tin can and he was discharged following treatment.

Middletown Hospital Ronald Ring Middletown Route 1

At The Movies Showtimes For Paramount Strand

Paramount screens High Sierra at 1 15 4 35 and 8 00 p m To Have and Have Not at 2 50 6 15 and 9 35 p m Strand offers Crosswinds 1 15 4 45 and 8 20 p m Big Carnival 2 55 6 30 and 9 50 p m Wednesday and Thursday.

Ross Addition Permit Issued For $270000

John Ross Store on Broad Street and Central Avenue will gain a two story addition. Orville Corson, building commissioner, announced a permit valued at 270000. The 149 by 46 foot reinforced concrete steel brick exterior expansion will join the existing structure at 1109 15 Central Ave with a February foundation permit previously issued.

John Ross Broad St Central Ave Orville Carson Corson

Wounding Case Referred To Probation Office

In Butler County Common Pleas Court two Middletonians won suspended sentences while a third was sent to the new probation department. Harold McQueen admitted cutting with intent to wound and was referred to the probation officer. Carl Edward Wills pled guilty to neglect and received five years probation with child support. Beach Gillum faced a bad check charge and was fined 200 dollars, suspended on restitution.

Middletonians Butler County Common Pleas Court Harold McQueen Fred B. Cramer Carl Edward Wills Beach Gillum

Safety Council Praises Record of School Patrol

The Middletown Safety Council praised the School Patrol and cooperating groups for low accident rates in 1951-52. Seventy-seven minor incidents affected city and parish schools, with one serious case impacting the Green Pennant safety award. 700 pupils completed health and safety courses. A traffic division meeting is set for 4 p.m. at the Civic Association.

Sertoma Club Automobile Club State Highway Patrol Middletown Safety Council Mammie Barker The Civic Association Howard White

City considers 90 day dog quarantine amid rabies cases

The Board of Health voted at noon to implement a 90 day dog quarantine and urged immediate rabies immunization for all dogs as possible canine rabies cases prompt action. Dr. L C Neer stated seven people are undergoing anti rabies treatment after exposure to two dogs that died.

Board of Health L. C. Neer Mayfield Middletown Columbus Robert Cornelia Goldman St Jay Willer Neer Jerry Chambers Lamberton St Mayfieldd Larry Chambers David Chambers Edwin Adams Jefferson Rd Dr. Neer Red Lion Germantown

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Wayne Township Trenton Legion Post Lane Legion Post 218 Ed Portsmouth Railroad Sutphin Junior Chamber of Commerce Victor Wells, Jr Jaycees Police Fire Departments Mueller Hair Hetterich Architectogrants Armco Colored Center Starick AYR Geet Thay Bellans Packard Barton Packard Sales Wilson “Grads MR. Adams Middletown Trailer Park Engle’s Corner Roberts-Gordon Gas Burners Roberts-Gordon A. G. A. and F. J. Scull Cincinnati, Ohio Broadway Newkirk SA Bible School Paramount Ross Safety Council Middletown Association OF Fire and Casualty Underwriters Journal Middletown Journal Sheer Little Jantzen
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