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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1958

Page

2

Defense rests case in Campbell murder trial recesses

In Hamilton a three day layoff stalls the highly publicized Campbell murder trial. Defense rested yesterday as Judge Bell ruled on motions. Campbell aging 21 hospital orderly is charged with first degree murder in the death of Miss Sylvesta Andy.

Hamilton Shirley Edward Campbell P. P. Bell Campbell Dixie Hwy Sylvesta G. Andy Mercy Hospital Miss Andy Harvey G. Woods Woods

Dayton Man Scheduled For Hearing On Burglary Charge

A Dayton man identified as R. L. Thomas age 38 is scheduled for arraignment in Municipal Court Monday on burglary and larceny stemming from a Davids Shoe Store break in at 1012 Central Ave. Thomas was held on a 2000 dollar bond after being arrested near S Veriy Parkway and Hanover Avenue. Police recovered two bags with cash and 40 one dollar bills. the store contained 161 dollars and 28 cents in cash missing.

Dayton David Central Ave R. L. Thomas N. Roberts Bird Thomas Way Hugh Imfeld Thomas S. Veriy Parkway Hanover Avenue David's

Daytonian Hurt in Greentree Road Crash

An accident on Rt 741 north of Greentree Road injures a Dayton resident identified as Steiner. An Eaton ambulance transported the victim to Middletown Hospital. details and extent of injuries were not available at presstime.

Carlereenec Greentree Road Eaton Steiner Middletown Hospital

Cupid Scores Behind Bars in Jail Wedding Plan

In Hamilton Butler County jail two prisoners awaiting grand jury action on unarmed robbery charges asked Probate Court for a marriage license. They were escorted to the courthouse and back to their cells. A five day waiting period is required before issuance.

Buckeye Lake Rides Reopen Except Two After Accident

Buckeye Lake amusement park in Licking County partially reopens for holiday visitors as all but two rides resume operation. The roller coaster and caterpillar stay closed pending investigation reports after a derailment injuring 15 people last Saturday. State engineers reviewed the rides and ordered the partial reopening.

Columbus Buckeye Lake Licking County Robert A. Skipton State Factory and Inspection Division Skipton

Crash Kills 2 Race Fans Near Indianapolis

Four race ticket holders in two cars collided at a northeast Indianapolis traffic light. Two people, Robert Henderson and his wife Jane, both 35, died. Arthur Rueck, 30, and Donald Schmoll, 29, were seriously injured. Rueck allegedly ran the red light and faced drunken driving and reckless homicide charges.

Indianapolis Robert B. Henderson Jane Arthur Rueck Columbia NL Donald Schmoll Gatewood Rueck Henderson Schmoll

Franklin Man Knocked From Ladder in Accident

Franklin resident John Conley Jr. 36 is in satisfactory condition at Middletown Hospital after tumbling 14 feet from a ladder while welding a neon sign on Northridge. A crane ween struck him and he may need hip X rays. Other yesterday injuries included Ed Wallace 6 who broke his left forearm, and Harmon Ehrman 49 who cut the tip of his left middle finger. Both were treated and released.

John Conley Jr Boys Ave Franklin Middletown Hospital Conley Ealm Northridge McGraw Construction Co Ed Wallace Herbert Wallace Shartle St Harmon Ehrman Union Rd Dayton McGraw

Short Circuit Blamed For Car Fire On Pearl Street

A 1958 model car owned by Heber Jones at 207 Thornhill Sa was damaged 150 dollars after a short circuit ignited in the wiring. Fire confined to the electrically operated front seat. Firemen responded from Company 3 at 10 06 p m. Another small blaze involved an air compressor at Elwood and Clayton streets caused by children with matches. no damage. Company 4 crews arrived at 6 04 p m. The compressor belonged to Mount Healthy Construction Co.

Heber Jones Thornhill Sa Pearl Street Company 3 Elwood Clayton Streets The Mount Healthy Construction Co

Turkish Cypriot left winger shot dead in Nicosia

A 26 year old Turkish Cypriot left winger was shot to death in Nicosia early today, reportedly by the anti Greek underground. The incident underscores the ongoing Cyprus tensions and violence involving armed groups.

Turk Cyprus Nicosia

Traffic Death Toll Rises As Memorial Day Travel Lifts

The Associated Press reports Memorial Day traffic fatalities mounting nationwide with an anticipated 350 deaths during the 78 hour holiday period and more than 40 million cars on highways from Thursday evening to Sunday midnight. Incidents include two deaths on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and a fatal collision near Indianapolis with out of state vehicle. a Brownsville Pa drag race crash killed three occupants.

Indianapolis Indiana Brownsville National Safety Council

Four pedestrians hurt in city crashes with one driver cited

Four people were injured in three city traffic incidents yesterday. A child named Derrick Massie was treated for scalp and facial cuts after running into a car driven by William Stiles on Lincoln Street. Dorothy Presley suffered a bruised leg after being struck at N Main Street and Manchester Avenue, and driver Woodrow Centers was cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian. A pair of minor injuries occurred when a truck driven by Charles Stone and a station wagon driven by Eloise Davidson collided on Grand Avenue. Damage from the Grand Avenue crash totaled 675 dollars. Additional incidents involved lane change violations and several parked cars with minor damage and no injuries.

Derrick Massie Thomas Massie Lincoln St Middletown Hospital William Stiles Franklin Rt Lincoln Street Dorothy Presley Wilbraham Rd N. Main Street Manchester Avenue Wooodrow Middletown Rt. 3 Charles Stone Stanley St Eloise Davidson Grand Ave Grand Avenue Susan Davidson Stone Morris Lay Felming Rd David Johnson Fleming Rd Fleming Road James Staton Woodlawn Ave 2Nd Avenue S. Verity Parkway Johnnie Mayhood Central Ave

Police Briefs: Local Theft Reports and Missing Minor

Thefts were reported including $2 from Donna Hill’s purse and a transistor radio plus $4 from Mrs. William West both at 1320 Fairmount Ave. A bicycle from Dale Mers 2215 Linden Ave a railroad watch worth $150 from H Lindner. Edith Byrd 15 of Garfield St is missing from home. she is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 115 pounds.

Donna Hill William West Fairmount Ave Dale Mers Linden Ave H. Lindner Middletown Luke Sickle Woodlawn Ave Edith Byrd Garfield St

Power line accident leads to non-support arrest

Police arrested Rich ard Karpewicz, 27, of 48 N Broad Int on a non-support charge after responding to a downed power line at Casper Avenue and Leibee Street. Cincinnati Gas and Electric workers were on site when one lineman snapped, burning Paul Gullett, 35, in the eyes and face. he received treatment at a doctor's office.

Richard Karpewicz N. Broad Int Casper Avenue Leibee Street Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Paul Gullett

Freeman and Phillips Chapel Guests at Holiness Tabernacle

The Rev. I. C. Freeman of Phillips Chapel Church and his congregation will attend the Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe service at 3 30 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Corine Allen will lead the service.

I. C. Freeman Phillips Chapel Church Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe Corine Allen

Navy unveils 9400-ton multitool ship Point Barrow

Baltimore AP reports the USNS Point Barrow a 9400 ton supply ship doubles as a dock for small craft dry dock for seaplanes and helicopter landing platform. Valued at 12.4 million dollars it was designed to support Arctic Military Sea Transportation Service bases and radar warning systems.

Baltimore Navy Point Barrow Navy Bureau of Ships Arctic Military Sea Transportation Service

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