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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1954
Page
2
City officials including City Commissioner and City Manager inspect Fire Stations 1 and 4 as they near completion. Howard Kramer says opening date remains undetermined, with formal opening about 30 days after city acceptance and staff additions about the same window.
Residents of Locust Grove Amanda Buena Vista Daman Park Home Acres and Estelle Acres back a new South Middletown Volunteer Fire Department to serve their area from Monroe Fire Department. They plan to raise about 2000 to start and may house the old 1927 truck at a yet undecided location with a future new station possible.
Harrisburg reports a $250 project to refurbish murals inside the Pennsylvania State Capitol dome revealed hundreds of square feet of gold leaf trim amid dust from nearly fifty years. The work highlights gilded details in the dome artwork and underscores restoration efforts by state crews.
Navy officials report the death toll from the ship disaster rising to at least 95 with 201 injured. The Navy court of Inquiry will begin tomorrow as technical experts examine the vessel for clues. Several victims died at Newport Naval Hospital including Raymond C. Demers and Jesse H. Ramey. Lt. (j.g.) Paul S. Tondo and Chief Pay Clerk Stanley Capistrand are among the newly added casualties.
Middletown High School seniors received multiple scholarship offers this week. MIT awarded Art Draut Jr. a 500 dollar one year grant plus paid work. he declined Princeton’s 1100 offer with 300 loan. Shirley Armitage chose Miami University with tuition and vocal music class fees. Wanda Hogg, Shirley Stegemiler, and Barbara Kerr also got Miami University one year tuition scholarships. Kenneth Blount and Bill Rush received 200 dollar awards from William Jewell College. Phoebe Morgan earned an elementary education scholarship at Ohio State University covering four years’ incidental fees.
A yard fire at Blumberg and Cohen's, 1215 Girard Ave, was extinguished yesterday. Flames spread from welding work and no damages were reported by the fire department.
Britannica highlights Julius Caesar as a prominent figure in ancient gem collecting. The reference underscores his reputation among historians for curatorial interest in precious stones and connoisseurship within the Roman world.
A Middletown resident aimed to bet two horses at Beulah but spoke with a Hamilton detective instead. Officers raided a two story brick home at 308 S Second St uncovering race sheets pay-off envelopes with about 190 dollars. four players were present but not detained. Police chief John A Bippus identified the owner as Johnny Irwin who was absent during the raid. Chief Joseph Blackmore stated no hand book operations are known in Middletown.
A 54 year old Middletown woman told police an assailant grabbed her on 1st Avenue and dragged her into an alley where she was raped. She described the suspect as about 5 9, 140 pounds, 50 years old in dark trousers and a light shirt. Detectives and patrolmen responded at 1 25 a m to a 1st Avenue restaurant. she refused hospital.
The Saturday fund dance and radiothon at the American Legion Home features The Quintones and Phyllis Howard among performers. MCs are WPFB’s Billy Hart and Johnny Reznor. Tickets $2, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., radiothon to 1 p.m. Phone 2-1111 for pledges. proceeds aid cerebral palsied children in Middletown.
Police were called to the Thorn Hill subdivision about theft of materials from new housing under construction. Angela Laureno reported hubcaps valued at 22 dollars stolen from her car. William Denham, city commissioner, reported fender skirts stolen from his car parked outside.
Police said yesterday three bicycles were stolen from Paul Bieller of 1508 Manchester Ave, David Hounshell of 1109 First Ave, and Caroline Davis of 2213 Grand Ave. The incidents were reported to the police.
The Middleton Board of Education postponed new programs until a permanent superintendent is appointed. Acting superintendent Hugh Butler received a salary boost for his dual role as board clerk. New deputy decisions included staff changes and the Class of 1954 graduation, with commencement set for Thursday at Wade E. Miller gym.
Judge J. T. Lamb levied total fines and costs of 468 against Earl Barnett 25 of 1707 Glenn Ave for driving while intoxicated careless driving and driving when suspended Barnett received 3 days in jail license revocation for five years and four traffic school sessions He was arrested at South Avenue and Wicorf Street by Patrolmen Judd and Tallon. Other drivers received traffic school and fines for speeding muffler violations and related offenses.
The Ohio Baptist Women’s Day of Remembrance is set for 4 p.m. Sunday at Union Baptist Church with Miss Annetta Moore and Mrs. Coleman Roberts as speakers. Other participants include Mrs. Cunningham, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Cox, and several others, while the Friendship Missionary Bible Class will meet at an alternate home.
Paramount shows Sea of Lost Ships at 1 15 4 15 7 15 and 10 10 p m Flight Nurse at 2 35 5 40 and 8 40 p m TRAND 8 Friday Son of Ali Baba at 1 15 5 05 and 8 45 p m Rachel and the Stranger at 2 40 6 20 and 10 p m Black Fury at 4 30 and 8 10 p m Saturday Rachel and the Stranger at 1 15 5 30 and 9 50 p m Black Fury at 3 35 and 7 55 p m Son of Ali Baba at 4 05 and 8 25 p m
Chester Paynter, 40, was injured by a gunshot to the left chest when he tripped over a cord and discharged a loaded gun. His wife says he was in the attic and accidentally discharged the weapon, contradicting earlier reports of attempted self harm. He is listed in fairly good condition at Middletown Hospital.
More than 125 Middletown High School Optimists gather at the Nelva Center for an 8 p m hospitality night ahead of the Class of 1934 reunion weekend. Tomorrow's informal dinner dance at the Manchester Hotel follows a social hour and buffet. Nearly 150 have registered for the hotel event.
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