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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1955

Page

12

City Precinct Vote Totals Across Multiple Districts

Comprehensive precinct results show candidate tallies Agee Carmody Miller Redding Stiles Wells across commissions and school boards in numerous wards with issue no 1 and no 4 voting totals. Key counts include high performances for Carmody and Miller in several districts and mixed outcomes on issued propositions.

Agee Carmody Miller Redding Stiles Wells Montgomery Owens Reicheldorfer Reuthe Woodruff Reichelderfer Commission Owens St Routhe Third Ward M — Commission N — Commission I — Commission

Casper Leads Discussion on Liberty at Breiel Home

I A Casper led a discussion on constitutional liberty and sedition at 501 S Main St last night. He traced sedition laws from 1798 to 1950 noting no Smith Act prosecutions and highlighting First Amendment protections. A follow up meeting is planned for January at E A Correa home to discuss Freedom of Speech and the Press.

I. A. Casper G. W. Breiel S. Main St Casper McCarran Supreme Court E. A. Correa

State Post Goes To Tom Carlson

Tom Carlson director of Middleton Parks and Recreation has been elected third vice president of the State Recreational Assn Herb Davis now director of recreation in Cincinnati was named president of the group The association met in Columbus last week for its annual policy The objective this year is to push a bill in the Ohio Legislature creating a state recreation board to advise cities of all sizes.

Tom Carlson Middletown

Achievers Bowling Opens Saturday at YMCA Alleys

The junior bowling league begins Saturday at 10 a.m. at the YMCA alleys. A bowling committee led by Gene Howard as chair and including Dick Beebe Al Nation Chuck Winkelman Ralph Kemp and Pat Howard finalized plans. Pat Howard was named bowling secretary.

Junior Ae YMCA Gene Howard Dick Beebe al Nation Chuck Winkelman Ralph Kemp Pat Howard

Builders Group Hears Talk On Code Revision

Building Commissioner Frank Ludewig spoke at the Middle town Chapter luncheon about the proposed revision of the city building code. He highlighted general features and focused on sections related to residential construction. Chapter President Ray McMullen reported heavy attendance at the Homestead restaurant.

Frank Ludewig Middletown the Home Builders Assn Butler County Homestead Ray McMullen Ludewig

Miss Leatha Banks to wed Richard Allen in November

Miss Leatha Banks of Middles town will marry Richard Allen of Columbus on Saturday November 19 after a dinner and china shower hosted by Miss Patricia Ewing and Miss Alice Downing in Dayton. Sixteen guests attended the event. A fellowship service led by Rev. Arthur Steele of Connersville will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe with Bishop Kilgore in charge.

Leatha Banks Middletown Richard Allen Columbus Patricia Ewing Alice Downing Dayton Miss Banks Arthur Steele Connersville Ind Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe Mr. Steele Kilgore

Passenger pigeons named for wandering Indian term

The passenger pigeon earned its name from an early Indian word meaning wanderers, reflecting the bird's roaming behavior and vast historical ranges.

Real Estate Transfers In Middletown and Surrounding Areas

Transfers list numerous parcels in Middletown and nearby towns with buyer and seller names, parcel numbers or descriptions, and recorded amounts or tax status. Highlights include Arch Bales to Oglesby Barnitz BnR lot 7224 for 5000 dollars and Jess Rose to American Building for 12500 dollars.

Middletown Arch Bales Oglesby- Barnitz Bnr Norman Cole First Natl, Bnk Midd Jewell Winkle L. S Hayden Tobias Citizens Bidg. LL

All Suspect Cutter Polio Vaccine Found With Live Virus

Washington reports that all six originally suspect lots of Cutter polio vaccine contained live virus type 1 in every lot with type 2 in one lot and type 3 in two. The Public Health Service notes improved testing standards and ongoing safety assurances after suspending manufacture last spring amid child polio cases.

Washington Public Health Service the Health Service Cutter Laboratories Berkeley Calif The Health Service

Grandma, 3 Tots Die In Ohio Fire

A grandmother and three grandchildren perished in a house fire two miles west of Jackson Ohio. Victims were Mrs. Thomas Elkins 55 and grandchildren Victoria Jean Addis 7 Timothy Wayne Addis 4 Linda Combs 4. Parents lived nearby.

Jackson Ohio Here Thomas Elkins Victoria Jean Addis Timothy Wayne Addis Herschel Addis Linda Combs Ray Combs

Population Growth in Mexico 1930 to 1950

Mexico's population rose by about 30 percent over the twenty year period from 1930 to 1950. This rise reflects postwar demographic trends affecting urbanization and labor markets in the country.

Mexico

Theft suspects and property damage reported in local incident

Police answered a theft complaint at Hughes Motors finding two tubeless tires a jack and rims stolen from new cars on the lot. Marcella Stewart, 18, Oxford State Road, was arrested on a petit larceny warrant for theft of $25 from William Conrad at 3212 Morgan St. BB guns damaged a service station window and a coal company door at 136 Curtis St.

Hughes Motors Marcella Stewart Oxford State Road William Conrad Morgan St Curtis St

Jimmie Wilson Arrested on Curtis Street With Loaded Revolver

Jimmie Wilson aged 31 from Trenton was arrested in the 400 block of Curtis Street on charges of intoxication and carrying a concealed loaded .32 caliber revolver.

Jimmie Wilson Trenton Curtis Street

Lemon-Monroe High School Open House

Lemon-Monroe High School will host its annual open house during American Education Week tomorrow from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Parents will follow a 10 minute class period schedule with 5 minute breaks and faculty will discuss subject objectives. Refreshments follow at 9:15 p.m. in the old gymnasium.

Lemon-Monroe High School Ruth Yinger Marie McClellan Connie Hanna

Area Girl Picked For OSU Chorus

Miss Betty Jean Allen the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Allen 1225 Prospect Ave has been chosen as a member of the 385 voice Ohio State University Chorus. Announcement from Prof Louis H Diercks director notes the chorus and other university musical groups will present the annual White Christmas programs on Dec 4. Miss Allen a freshman at the state university graduated last June from Middletown High School.

Betty Jean Allen Charles Allen Prospect Ave Ohio State University Chorus Louis H. Diercks Miss Allen The State University Middletown High School

Bus Crash Near Erzurum Kills 17 on Zigana Mountain

A bus plunged from a precipice on Zigana Mountain near Erzurum, Turkey, killing 17 passengers and injuring 33 seriously in the Tuesday crash. Local authorities ordered a search for missing victims as rescue teams worked through the wreckage.

Erzurum Turkey Zigana Mountain

Mrs Emma J Hughes Dies at 90 in Local Home

Mrs Emma Jane Hughes 90 of 331 North Broad Street died at 5 45 p m yesterday at her home. She was a native of Miamisburg and widow of Robert H Hughes city street commissioner who died in 1924. Survived by two daughters Esther Hughes Stillwell and Margaret Hughes and a son Robert L Hughes all at home and one grandchild. Services at 2 p m Friday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with burial in Woodside Cemetery. Rev Louis Walter to officiate. Friends may call 2 5 and 7 10 p m tomorrow.

Emma J. Hughes Emma Jane Hughes N. Broad St Miamisburg Robert H. Hughes

Tron Mike Forecasts South Viet Nam Defense Strength

General John W. O'Daniel says South Viet Nam has 7 to 1 odds of repelling Communist attack, backed by a strengthened national army and joint French American training. He notes Vietminh outnumbers Southern forces 2 to 1 but high morale supports stability and possible SEATO participation. Lt. Gen. Samuel Williams will replace him.

Saigon South Viet Nam John W. O’daniel U.S Mike O’daniel Samuel Williams Man National Army O'Daniel Southeast Asia Defense Alliance Viet Nam SEATO Laos Cambodia

Middletown Ranks Fourth in National Traffic Inventory

Middletown’s traffic inventory placed third overall among 197 cities in the 1954 National Safety Council ranking. It also ranked second in accident facts, fourth in traffic safety program, sixth in school safety education, and ninth in traffic engineering. The safety council endorsed a non profit operating policy and noted 300 attendees at four traffic sessions in September and October.

Middletown Safety Council Board of Control National Safety Council Local Safety Council Chicago The Traffi School Louis Rossi

Five Children Die In Hazard Kentucky House Fire

Five children aged 4 to 14 were killed in a home blaze in Hazard Kentucky just before midnight. A neighbor woke the fire crews after discovering the fire and the cause is suspected to be a heating stove.

Hazard Hazard, Ky

Woman seeks divorce and 2000 concrete blocks

Covington, Kentucky. Mrs. Kate Dishon Schultz filed for divorce and asked custody of 2000 concrete blocks. Her petition did not state block source or intended use. She also sought furniture and household effects from Edward Schultz and his assets.

Covington, Ky Kate Dishon Schultz Edward

Services for George E. Davis Mentioned in Waynesville notices

George E. Davis 72 of 526 St. Nicholas Street Dayton uncle of Clarence and Irwin Smith will be buried at Middletun Cemetery after services at 2 p m Friday at Roberts Funeral Home Dayton. He died Sunday at Grandview Hospital. viewing hours are 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

Waynesville George E. Davis St. Nicholas St Dayton Clarence Irwin Smith Roberts Funeral Home Middletun Davis Grandview Hospital

Memorial Services Held for Martin Ruvoldt in Waynesville

Services were held yesterday in Waynesville for Martin Ruvoldt 76 of Cincinnati uncle of Mrs Harry R Thompson of Lebanon. Mr Ruvoldt died Sunday in Cincinnati.

Lebanon Waynesville Martin Ruvoldt Cincinnati Harry R. Thompson Ruvoldt

Franklin man Stamper dies after heart attack

Harry A Stamper 71 of 403 S Main St Franklin died after a heart attack at home. He was a salesman for M D Larkin Co Dayton and a veteran minstrel performer. Survived by wife Lucy and sister Mrs George P Chapman. Arrangements at Anglesby Funeral Home.

Franklin Harry A

Lebanon School Vacancy May Be Hard One To Fill

The Lebanon Board of Education accepted resignations from Harold Short who taught physics and chemistry and Lois Anderson who held a first grade post. Short resigns to move to Florida and the vacancy may not be filled this year due to a shortage of instructors in those subjects. Lois Anderson leaves to join her husband in the armed forces.

Lebanon Lebanon Board of Education Harold Short Florida Musgrave Lois Anderson

Wolf Earns Title for Dead Eye Dot in Osage County

Mrs Dorothy Hendrix deputy treasurer of Okfuskee County earns a county bounty after shooting a wolf in her yard five times with a .22 pistol. She cut off its ears and brought them to the courthouse to collect $2 50 becoming the first woman in the county to receive a bounty.

Weleetka Okla Dorothy Hendrix Okfuskee County

Detroit Parking Authority Reports Big Utilization and Profit

The Detroit Municipal Parking Authority says 14 million motorists used the city parking system last year, yielding a net profit of $612 000.

Detroit Municipal Parking Authority

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