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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1961

Page

2

Husband Sought In Wife Stabbing

Detectives search for Alex Childs Jr of 1613 Hudson Ave after a 30 year old wife was stabbed in the abdomen with a butcher knife following a quarrel last night. The couple had moved into a nearby apartment behind Mrs. Bernice Childs' mother's home. The nine year old son Larry witnessed the argument over sleeping arrangements. The woman was on the operating table with a six inch wound reported by police.

Alex Childs Jr Hudson Ave Larry Bernice Childs Mabel Reed Hudson Avenue

Police Briefs Detain Suspect After Auto Theft Report

Patrolman Lloyd Brewer answered a theft call at the Clare don Hat Shop on Central Avenue where a purse worth 75 dollars and a billfold of 1 dollar were reported stolen from owner Betty Brooks. The purse later appeared empty at the city bus station. Patrolman Andrew Stephens arrested Don Latimore at the Car Wash on N Main Street and held him for Warren County Sheriff's Department. Detective Edward Poling and juvenile officer Jack Crocker arrested William Madden for AWOL. Mrs Harold Norris reported an auto battery theft valued at 32 dollars. Mark Griffin reported his auto glove compartment torn but nothing taken.

Lloyd Brewer Claredon Central Avenue Betty Brooks Pauline Peterson Andrew Stephens Don Latimore Sixth Ave N. Main Street Warren County Sheriff's Department Harold Norris First Ave

License Granted for Lee's Discount Barn in Ohio

The Ohio Board of Liquor Control announced yesterday that a C2 license for high powered beer and wine carryout has been issued to Lee A. Kempi doing business as Lee's Discount Barn in Okeawa Morgan Township.

Lee A. Kempi Lee's Discount Barn Okeawa Morgan Township Ohio Board of Liquor Control

New Jersey Split Highlights Democratic Rift in 1962 Race

Democratic state chairman Michael H Prendergast endorsed Gerosa as tensions surface in New Jersey where Michael De Sapio said he would not vote for Wagner If 1962 and 1964 indicators emerge in Tuesday elections New Jersey remains a pivotal swing state with observers noting the Kennedy era shifts. Harrison anticipated in Virginia while other races in Michigan Pennsylvania and Kentucky shape voters mood ahead of local contests in Buffalo Cleveland Louisville Houston and beyond.

Michael H. Prendergast Gerosa Tammany Carmine de Sapio Wagner New Jersey House Senate Kennedy Texas John Tower Virginia Albertis S. Harrison Democratic Harry F. Byrd Repubican H. Clyde Pearson Roanoke Harrison Pensylvania Michigan Kentucky Buffalo Cleveland Pittsburgh Detroit Louisville Houston Hughes Trenton Harry S. Truman Mitchel

Warren County Jail Conditions Criticized by Board

Warren County jail was sharply criticized by the county board of visitations in a report to Probate Juvenile Judge Robert Ray. The panel faulted mixed housing of juvenile and adult inmates, the drunk tank next to juvenile cells with bare steel bunks, filthy mattresses, exposed plumbing, odors, no ventilation, a floor crack, and a depressing atmosphere. It urged separate facilities for juveniles and noted area authorities could not assist due to capacity limits and the state schools’ admissions freeze.

Lebanon Warren County County Board Robert Ray Ohio David Hines Fred Mayne Springboro Marian Willoughby Gloria Miler Mason Paul N Herdman Ray Butler Hamilton County

Five Youths And Soldier Suspects In Auto Theft Spree

Police arrested five Middletown juveniles and an 18 year-old AWOL soldier from Fort Gordon Ga for nine auto thefts this week. The youths, not deemed a gang, allegedly sealed cars for joy rides. All were turned over to juvenile officer Jack Crocker. The arrests largely cleared last week’s thefts in Middletown.

Middletown U.S. Army William Madden Lawn Ave Fort Gordon Jack Crocker Ato

Modern Jericho in Jordan world's lowest-lying town

Jericho in Jordan holds the title of the world's lowest-lying town at about 840 feet below sea level. The unique elevation shapes its climate and surroundings, attracting researchers and visitors curious about this geographic extreme.

Jericho Jordan

Sun Cause Of Crash Blamed On Sunlit Light

Middletown motorist Lester Carroll Roddenberry 42 cited for failing to yield at a red light on Verity Parkway and Lafayette Avenue. Roddenberry said the sun thought the light. collision with John James Dennis 51 caused about 2200 in damages, with passenger Stan Cory injured. Dennis had green light. police cited Kleemeier 71 for curb pull that caused another auto collision. Three minor crashes reported with no injuries.

Middletown Verity Parkway Lafayette Avenue Lester Carroll Roddenberry Middletown Rt. 1 Roddenberry’ Auto John James Dennis Eighth Ave Hamilton Dennis’ Auto Roddenberry Stan Cory Middletown Hospital Dennis Verity Lafayette Harry C. Kleemeier Fifth Ave Willard Hampton Wilbraham Rd N. Broad St Kleemeier

Sixteen Boy Scouts Hike 20 Miles Under Scoutmaster

Sixteen Boy Scouts hiked about 20 miles yesterday on a Laurel Indiana expedition directed by scoutmaster Jim Miller. The group traveled to Laurel then followed the White Water Canal Trail to Brookville before returning last night. Troop 16 is sponsored by Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Jim Miller Laurel Ind White Water Canal Brookville Avalon Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Deaths And Funerals In Trenton And Greenville

Funeral services for Gregory Brown 13 will be held at 2 pm Monday at St Constantine and Eleni Greek Orthodox Church. He died at Middletown Hospital following brain tumor surgery. Surviving are his mother Mary Brown father Carl and grandparents. Corbie Wells 38 died at Wayne Hospital Greenville after living in Middletown and Cincinnati. Surviving are wife Bertha Wells two daughters and a son along with siblings and extended family. Visitation at Riggs and J R Baker funeral homes precedes Tuesday afternoon services at Woodside Cemetery. Local church and watch repairman Corbie Wells had been connected to Middletown First Christian Church.

St. Constantine and Eleni Greek Orthodox Church Gregory Brown Mary Brown Brestford Ave Trenton Middletown Hospital Carl Armea Employe Young Brown Trenton School Middletown Ymca Earl M. Brown Steve Commines Middetown Riggs Woodside Cemetery Corbie Wells S. Broadway Greenville Wayne Hospital Wells Cincinnati Bertha Nickell Wells Brenda Lee Janet Elaine Corbie Leon Farmer H. Wells Peasttown Mary Welch Nellie Crane Roby Gibbs Middletown Martha Johnson Bethel Holland Menifee County Edwin Cleveland Asa Orbie Lebanon Arthur Springfield Joe Franklin First Christian Church J. R. Baker & Sons Edwin Bobbitt

Warren Courthouse To Close Two Days

Warren County Courthouse offices will close Tuesday afternoon for Election Day and all day Saturday for Veterans Day. Offices will open Tuesday morning until noon, per Commission Chairman Cecil Linkous.

Warren Courthouse Lebanon Warren County Commission Cecil Linkous Linkous

Three Fires Reported On Friday Night

City firemen reported no calls last night but three on Friday. Fire crews were sent to 1605 Hudson Ave to douse a couch fire started when Willie H. Smith reportedly fell asleep while smoking, with damages listed at 50 dollars. Firefighters next dealt with a Falls cleaning establishment sign fire caused by a short from an overhead wire, then responded to the 1900 block Sherman Avenue where a lead short triggered a blaze that stopped short of entering a home. no damage.

Hudson Ave Willie H.smith N. Clinton Falls Sherman Avenue

Australia population tops 10.5 million in census

Canberra Australia authorities report that the latest census shows Australia’s population exceeding 10.5 million. The 1954 census recorded 9 million, marking a substantial rise.

Canberra Australia

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