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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1958

Page

2

Man Jumped From Pool While Fleeing Warrant

Will’am Tollon, 27, of Golden Cole, leaped from a pool to escape officers serving a warrant and fractured both ankles. He arrived at Middletown Hospital in satisfactory condition. he had juvenile custody and a resisting arrest charge and was arrested in the 1800 block of Grand Avenue.

Middletown Frac Will'am Tollon Golden Cole Coa Dion Louie Pierce Jack Crocker Salon Tallon Grand Avenue

Motorists Cited After Crashes Here

Two motorists faced traffic violations after city crashes yesterday and today. Joseph Franchini 26 Dayton careless driving after his northbound car hit a light pole on Verity Parkway. Pochahontas Hale 45 Hamilton neck and shoulder pains after a two car collision on Cerrral Avenue. Robert Jackson 27 Yankee Road cited for following too closely after a rear end collision. An ice cream truck and Edward Souih 25 YMCA collided near Central Avenue causing minor damage.

Joseph Franchini Dayton Verity Parkway Girard Avenue Franchini Pochahontas Hale Salde Dr Hamilton Cerral Avenue Robert Jackson Yankee Rd Ohio Ice Cream Co Edward Souih YMCA Central Avenue

Mason Names James Knott Acting Police Chief

Mason Council named James Knott acting chief of police after Elmer Wright resigned after 12 years. Wright gave no official reason for stepping down. Knott will serve until a permanent chief is chosen, leaving Lebanon also without a police chief following William H. Fulberth's recent death. An open hearing on the south Mason annexation, including Mason Heights and Manhasset Village, is set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Lebanon courthouse.

MASON James Knott Elmer Wright Wright Knott Warren County Lebanon William H. Fulberth Mason Council Mason Heights Manhasset Village

Conductor Maximilian Pilzer Dies After Collapse in Park

In New York, 68 year old conductor Maximilian Pilzer collapsed while leading an orchestral program in Central Park. He struck his head on the podium, did not regain consciousness, and was pronounced dead at Roosevelt Hospital. A native of New York City, Pilzer had a 90 year career across concerts, radio and TV, recordings, and film scores.

New York Maximilian Pilzer Central Park Pilzer Roosevelt Hospital New York City

Robbers Hit Fairfield Gas Station Attendant

An attendant at Alber's Service Station in Fairfield was struck on the head and robbed of $20 by two men who stopped for gas around 3:35 a.m. Donald McDonald, 24, was hospitalized with head injuries. Attendant Lowell Tinsley left briefly for coffee and saw a car flee the scene as the two suspects exited in a vehicle. The station is located at 5467 Dixie Highway.

Hamilton Alber’s Fairfield Donald McDonald Princeton-Glendale Mercy Hospital Fairfield PA James Nance McDonald Lowell Tinsley Tinsley Dixie Hwy

Man Shot In Driveway In Apparent Personal Safety Incident

A 24 year old man was shot in the abdomen about 4 45 a m in his driveway and is listed in fair condition at Mercy Hospital. Deputies say the wound involved a .32 caliber revolver and is considered a personal safety related incident. He was to be moved to Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati later today.

Hamilton Mercy Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati

Police Briefs Report Car Theft and Suspect Arrest

Mrs. Doris Harrington reported the theft of a 1957 model car bearing license 420MW from her garage. Police arrested David Puckett at Central Avenue on charges of intoxication and carrying a concealed weapon. A woman and two girls said a man exposed himself near 14th Avenue and South Main Street.

Doris Harrington 14Th Ave David Puckett Central Avenue 14Th Avenue S. Main Street

Vandals strike Barkeley Electric plant in Columbus area

Police report vandals smashed about 12 window panes at the Barkeley Electric Manufacturing Co located at 1905 Columbia Ave last night. No injuries reported and investigation underway.

Barkeley Electric Manufacturing Co Columbia Ave

Torch overturned under truck on Clayton Street

Fire crews were called to the 1900 block of Clayton Street at 12 42 p m yesterday where a torch had toppled under a parked truck. Officials reported no damage.

Clayton Street

UN Security Council to Meet Over Tunisia Clashes

The council plans a Monday session after Tunisia and France accused each other of armed clashes. Tunisian delegate Mongi Slim alleged French forces carried out aggression in Tunisia and Algeria. France countered that Tunisia violated troop-stationing agreements and accused Tunisian aid to Algerian rebels.

United Nations, N.Y Security Council Tunisia France Charles S. A. Ritchie Canada Council Mongi Slim Algeria Paris Guillaume Georges-Picot

Peron Can't Return Home

Federal judge ruled Juan Peron not entitled to a pardon under Argentina's amnesty law. Treason charges remain, barring his return from exile in the Dominican Republic. Peron faces additional common crime charges after being ousted in 1955.

Buenos Aires Juan Peron Argentina Congress Hector Ayarragaray Peron Dominican Republic

Drug Firm Break-In Netted $5 at Local Drugstore

The Gillen Crow Drug Co at 3228 Yankee Rd reported an early yesterday break-in. Thieves gained access to two cash registers and took $5 in change. Lt James Davis of the Butler County sheriff office said the incident is under investigation.

Te Gillen - Crow Drug Co Yankee Rd James Davis Butler County Sheriff's Office

Man Stabbed In Kentucky Treated Here

A 45 year old Powell County man, James Reed of 3108 Illinois Ave., was stabbed three times around 11 a.m. and treated at Middletown Hospital in satisfactory condition. Reed told police he was stabbed by another man after refusing to let him drive his car.

Powell County Middletown Hospital James Reed Illinois Ave Reed Kentucky

Clinton Planes Move Troops In Operation Oxcart Jr

Twelve C119 aircraft from Clinton County Air Force Base will transport a squadron from Alabama to Mississippi for two weeks of summer training. Crews of the 302nd Reserve Troop Carrier Wing depart Sunday to Donnelly Field Montgomery Alabama to pick up the 160th Tactical Recon Squadron and move them to Gulfport Mississippi. The planes return to base Sunday night and go back to Gulfport June 14 to relocate the unit to Alabama.

Wilmington Ohio Clinton County Air Force Base Oxcart Jr Alabama Mississippi 302Nd Reserve Troop Cartier Donnelly Field Montgomery Ala 160Th Tactical Recon Gulfport Miss

Man reports assault after scuffle near First Avenue Grill

Ellis Taulbee of 3222 Omaha St. told Lt. James Davis of the Butler County sheriff's department that a man he met in a truck near the First Avenue Grill assaulted him early yesterday. Taulbee said he would prosecute if his glasses lost in the fracas are returned.

Ellis Taulbee Omaha St James Davis Butler County Sheriff's Department First Avenue Grill Taulbee

American comedian Harry Green dies after TV appearance

Harry Green, 65, born Henry Blitzer, collapsed and died Saturday in London two hours after acting in a television play. The American comic known for Jewish dialect roles suffered a heart ailment.

London Harry Green Henry Blitzer

Wrecks injure several. one killed in Hamilton County

Five accidents, including a fatal on the Hamilton County U.S. 50 bypass, marked a busy weekend start. Michael Fechter, 60, Cincinnati, was killed when his car collided with Steril S. Fox, 30, Royal Oak Michigan, who with Shirley Collins, Cincinnati, suffered minor injuries. Others: Cal Steiner, 56, Dayton, serious at Middletown Hospital. wife Pauline Steiner with a fractured collarbone. two granddaughters uninjured. Patrolmen reported multiple speeding arrests and accidents near Middletown, Ohio 63, 741 and 122 with several drivers warned for excessive speed.

Hamilton County Middletown Middletown Hospital Ohio 63 Here Cal E. Steiner Dayton Ohio Greentree Road Steiner Pauline Patolmen Oma L. Reichstein Jackson Sn Ohio 122 Johnny G. Etter Bohlander Ave Gregory Creek Onion LeSourdsville U. S. 50 Miamitown Ross Michael Fechter School Section Rd Cincinnati Steril S. Fox Royal Oak Mich Fox Shirley Collins

TV Radio Taken From Butler Motel

Hamilton special report sheriff deputies search for a man and woman who allegedly stole a portable television and a radio worth 350 dollars from the Morris Motel in New Miami yesterday. Carmella Morris motel operator said the man gave a Hazard Kentucky address when registering and was with a woman and two young children.

Butler Hamilton Sheriff's Deputies Morris Motel New Miami Carmella Morris S. Riverside Dr

Vandals Damage Wildwood Golf Club Regarded

Police were told vandals caused 200 to 300 dollars in damage at Wildwood Golf Club. Greens and flags were torn, a shelter house overturned, and a garden hose slashed yesterday.

Wildwood Golf Club

Oldest Known Robin Hood Reference Found in 1377

A historical note cites the earliest known reference to the legendary outlaw Robin Hood dating to about 1377, indicating the character's roots in late medieval English folklore.

Robin Hood

Obituary of Carl Puckett 46 Eaton rural farm death

Camden obit for Carl Puckett of Eaton Route 2 who died of a heart attack Thursday night at his farm after a trip to Eaton. A WWII veteran formerly worked at the Crosley plant in Richmond. Survived by wife Dorothy two daughters Pamela and Barbara a son Donald four brothers and a sister. Services 2 30 p m tomorrow at R C Nein Son Funeral Home burial in Fairmont Cemetery. Friends may call today 7 9 p m.

Fairmont Cemetery

Mrs. Sarah Southard dies at 77 in Springfield

Mrs. Sarah L. Southard, 77, formerly of Lebanon, died yesterday at her home in Springfield. Survived by husband Frank and son Frank Jr., both of Springfield. Services set for 2 p m Monday at Oswald Funeral Home with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Funeral held Sunday afternoon and evening.

Ronald E. McKenzie Yankee Rd Middletown High McCoy-Leffier Lebanon Sarah L. Southard Springfield Frank Frank Jr Oswald

Mrs Belle Wood Mason dies in Arizona

Mrs Belle Wood Mason died May 29 at her residence in Tucson Arizona. Surviving are her brother Clem Bowyer of Mason and sister Mrs Pearl Conover of Florida. Graveside services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Hill Cemetery with Oswald Funeral Home of Lebanon handling arrangements.

Mason Belle Wood Tucson Ariz Clem Bowyer Pearl Conover Florida Rose Hill Cemetery Oswald Funeral Home Lebanon

Noted historian Norman Caldwell dies at 53

Norman W. Caldwell, 53, professor of history at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and author of The French in the Mississippi Valley, died Thursday of a kidney ailment. He previously led the history department at College of the Ozarks in Clarksville Arkansas.

Cape Girardeau Norman W. Caldwell Southern Illinois University Carbondale Ill Mississippi Valley Illinois Caldwell College of the Ozarks Clarksville Ark Taunton Mass Joseph E. Warner Massachusetts Massachusetts Superior Court Massachusetts House House

Man Severely Cuts Leg Falling From Electric Saw

Lee Linzie, 52, of 2236 Brentwood Street, lost control of an electric saw while working on a house. He severely cut his right leg above the knee, received emergency treatment at Middletown Hospital, and was dismissed after treatment.

Lee Linzie Brentwood St Middletown Hospital Linzie

Miami senior passes Fulbright for Illinois law scholarship

Roger Joslin, a Bloomington Illinois senior at Miami University, declines a 1958 Fulbright study abroad for a $750 plus tuition law school scholarship at the University of Illinois. He is Phi Beta Kappa president of the Miami student senate and has won campus honors.

Oxford Miami University University of Illinois Law School Roger Joslin Bloomington Ill University of Manchester England France Margaret Preston Brookville Ind University of Rangoon Burma Willis E. Sibley Malcolm Murray University of Southampton Ersland Sibley University of Utah Joslin Phi Beta Kappa Miami Delta Sigma Pi School of Business Administration Stephany Moore Middletown

Senior Wins High Award To Princeton

Middletown High School senior Ray Oram receives a Princeton University scholarship grant totaling 1600 dollars for four undergraduate years. It includes 1100 tuition, 200 loan and a 300 yearly job. Oram, son of Mr and Mrs Jonas Oram of 2800 Grand Ave, aims for medicine and a doctorate at Princeton.

Middletown High School Ray Oram Jonas Oram Grand Ave Princeton University Oram Princeton

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