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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1955

Page

2

Middletown City vows all means to fight Schatzmann tax suit

Middletown officials prepared to enter a mandamus action filed yesterday in common pleas court seeking to place about 20 million dollars of city utilities and real estate on the county tax duplicate. Fred J Schatzmann, former city director of law, seeks county collection on water works, sewer system, airport, parking facilities, and related property.

Middletown Common Pleas Fred J Schatzmann R. H. Smith Schatzmann Amicus Curiae Harry E Newlin Charles W. Thompson Thompson Jackson Bosch State Commission Hamilton Law

Ahlbrandt Named Trustee of Pittsburgh University

Roger Ahlbrandt executive assistant to Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp. in sales becomes trustee of the University of Pittsburgh filling the vacancy from G. Greer Coolidge’s death. Ahlbrandt a Navy veteran and long time Pittsburgh district sales manager previously served as treasurer for the firm.

Roger Ahlbrandt Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp University of Pittsburgh Alan M. Scaife Ahlbrandt G. Greer Coolidge Middletown Ahl U.S. Navy American Iron and Steel Institute American Society For Metals

Two Car Crash Causes 200 Damage at Crawford and Logan

A two car collision at Crawford Street and Logan Avenue yesterday caused 200 in damage. Carl Rhinehart, 38, and Barbara Pergam, 710 Pinta Ave, were involved. Rhinehart said he did not see approaching cars as he began a left turn.

Crawford Street Logan Avenue Carl Rhinehart Burbank Sr Barbara Pergram Pinta Ave Rhinehart Rhinehart Auto

Petersime to Speak at Lions Club Meet

Ray Petersime of Gettysburg Ohio will address the Trenton Lions Club dinner meeting Thursday. The United Presbyterian Church and CIC Class of the church will serve the dinner.

Petersime Lions Club Ray Petersime Gettysburg Oho Trenton Lions Club United Presbyterian CIC

Golden Agers Meeting Renamed and Rescheduled

The Golden Agers meeting is postponed to Thursday at 1 30 p m per club president Harry Gordon. The group gathers Thursday afternoon at the Civic Association with City Recreation Director Tom Carlson showing a film and planning the Thanksgiving and Christmas parties.

Golden Agers Harry Gordon The Civic Association Tom Carlson

Two Men Slashed After Friendly Fracas in Trenton

Harper 23 and Arlin Powell 25 of Trenton Rt. 1 were treated at Mercy Hospital around 12:30 a.m. Sunday for knife wounds described as from a friendly argument. They sustained forehead lacerations, a cut lip, and a chest wound, and refused to identify their assailants or sign warrants. Both were discharged after treatment.

Car Harper Arlin Powell Trenton Rt. 1 Mercy Hospital Elmer Grabel Powell

Civic Boys Choir Seeks Piano Accompanist

The Middle town Civic Boys Choir needs an accompanist for weekly Monday night rehearsals and engagements. Rev Walter Davis, choir director, offers a small salary. Interested applicants should contact the Rev Mr Davis at the First Methodist Church this week.

Middletown

Off-Duty Fireman Held In Shooting Of Wife

An off duty Middletown firefighter is held after a wifes shooting. Police found him washing her face after the incident. A two month old daughter was in another room. Coroner says a post mortem is underway and the bullet likely killed her. Neighbors say the gun had been fired Sunday. Surviving are husband, child Cheryl Ann, and her extended family. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Hyter Cheryle Ann Holder Garret J. Boone Butler County Boone Ralph Bauer Company 4 Company 1 Fire Department Middletown High School Middletown Federal Building Cheryl Ann Claude Snelling McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Postmaster Urges Early Shipments for Christmas Mail

Postmaster L. Morton Taylor advised Middleton residents to mail early for Christmas deliveries. He urged estimating stamp needs, stocking wrapping supplies, and noting parcel post rules, with deadlines Dec 5 for out of state and Dec 10 for local mail. He stressed first class stamps for cards and including return and zone addresses.

L. Morton Taylor Taylor

Miami Professor Heads Conference

Miami University assistant professor Dwight L. Smith was elected president of the American Indian Ethnohistoric Conference at its annual meeting held at the University of Michigan. Smith, a founder of the group, promotes interdisciplinary research on American Indians and was named a liaison fellow by the American Anthropological Association for his contributions.

Oxford Dwight L. Smith Miami University University of Michigan Smith The Anthropology Association

Moose Plans Fish Fry at Firemen's Club

The Moose lodge bowlers host a fish fry and stay party at 6 30 p m Friday at the Firemen's Club. Tickets are sold through any lodge bowler led by Wally Moon who heads the arrangements for the event.

Moose Firemen’s Club Lodge Wally Moon

Public Cheated Is Youth Untrained, Professor States

Dr. Clarence W. Kreger of Miami University says industry needs engineers and communities need doctors and teachers, yet 150,000 top high school graduates forego college annually due to funds. He warns tuition gaps will rise and by 1970 could total $500 million, urging voluntary college support.

Oxford Clarence W. Kreger Miami University Kreger

Brownie Dance Workshop Set

Thirteen Brownie Scout leaders have registered for a song and dance workshop opening tomorrow at the Girl Scout clubroom on the Civic Association. The session runs 9 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. and is conducted by Mrs. Mavis Beltz of Hamilton. Plans include songs ballads pantomime singing and games. A second workshop for Intermediate Scout leaders is planned for Wednesday November 16.

Brownie The Civic Association Mavis Beltz Hamilton

Fairfield Traffic Death in Hamilton Train Collision

A 24 year old Hamilton man, Charles Harold Everhart of 2134 Parkamo Ave, died after his car was struck by Union No. 207 northbound at the Bobmeyer Road crossing. The accident, near Fairfield city limits, left his car 150 feet from impact. Everhart, employed by Champion Paper Co, was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital. The cause remains unknown. He is survived by his wife Joyce and son John Charles.

Hamilton Pennsylvania Railroad Bobmeyer Road Here Charles Harold Everhart Parkamo Ave Mercy Hospital Ohio Public Utilities Commission Everhart J.E. Dawson Richmond Ind D. Hawley Clinton Springs Ave Cincinnati Butler County Fairfield City Middletown Joyce John Charles

At The Movies Showings This Week

Paramount schedules Rebel Without a Cause and Bengazi with multiple showings Tuesday and Wednesday. Strand features Love Is a Many Splendored Thing and Bring Your Smile Along with varied times. Colonial presents Far Horizon and Seven Little Foys, Dixie Cruise In adds Garden of Evil screenings.

Paramount Bengazi Colonial Far Horizon

Fire damages second story at 2116 Woodlawn Ave

A morning blaze caused an estimated 450 dollars in damage to the second story of a home at 2116 Woodlawn Ave. The fire started from a short circuit in wiring and was confined to the second floor with no damage to contents. Firefighters from Companies 2 and 3 responded at 7:45 a.m. The residence belonged to William Helton with Marian Center as property owner.

Woodlawn Ave Companies 2 William Helton Marian Center

YMCA Young Adults Activities Committee Meeting

The Young Adults Activities Committee at the YMCA will hold a planning session Thursday at 7 p.m. Richard Hofferbert, the adult program secretary, will lead the meeting.

Young Adults Activities Committee YMCA Richard Hofferbert

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