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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1960
Page
17
Deceased members of all wars involving the United States are recalled as ceremonies nationwide honor their memories. Gravesite ceremonies across towns offer silent testimony to the cost of protecting this country on Veterans Day.
Washington AP reports nationwide ceremonies honor veterans of all wars. Arlington National Cemetery marks Armistice Day with a presidential wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns and two torches moved from Antwerp and the United States to Belgium as part of observances nationwide.
Oxford High School biology is added to Airborne Television Instruction offerings for next year. Dr. Jack R. Neill, area coordinator for the Midwest program, announced that an additional science course will join the program which will televise a range of grade school to college courses from airplanes circling at 20,000 feet over Indiana. The area committee will meet in Miami at the Radio-Television Building on November 19 at 9 a.m. to discuss interest and new developments.
The community observed Veterans Day with memorial rites at Woodside Cemetery and a noon luncheon by Gov. DiSalle at the Legion home. Chaplain Sullivan spoke on national unity and faith, while Walter F. Pawelkoski received the eighth E. B. Sickle Award for outstanding Legionnaire.
Mack D. Maffett of 2305 Linden Ave has joined the Robert B. Dell law firm in the First National Bank building. A 1954 Middletown High School graduate, he attended Muskingum College New Concord and earned a law degree from the University of Cincinnati last June. He is married with a three month old son.
No injuries were reported but the incident at Sutphin and Sanley Streets led to a municipal court citation for Harold Finkelman 38 of Gerimantown. Damage estimated at 325 dollars. Finkelman said sun glare obscured the stop sign and he failed to yield before pulling into the path of a pickup driven by Richard Bendel 38 of Winton Street.
The B. D. Morgan Co. was the apparent low bidder for a pipe culvert reconstruction north east of Hampton on Route 4. Morgan bid 17,434 versus the state estimate 14,100. The bid was among 17 totaling 1,837,411 opened for statewide construction and maintenance projects. John S. Cisle Construction Co. of Hamilton was the apparent low bidder for a U. S. 33 resurfacing job from Eaton east to the Preble County line and two related projects, with a bid of 178,513 about 36,000 under the estimate.
Lonnie Williams a 16 year old with blue eyes sandy hair and 6 foot tall has been missing from his home since 4 30 p m Saturday police were informed yesterday The boy weighs 140 pounds Assault and battery charges were filed yesterday against Eleanor Crawford 25 of 1117 Baltimore St and Ralph Crowe 34 of 113024 Walnut St
Republican Frederick K. Randolph announced a recount request for several Hamilton precincts after an unofficial tally showed 34 247 votes for Democrat Arthur J. Fiehrer and 34 123 for Randolph, a 124 vote margin. Retabulation narrowed to 83 votes, with Randolph gaining 43 and Fiehrer 2.
A warrant charges William Morris, 34, of 7811 Myers Road, with shooting with intent to kill after a Tuesday incident at the 900 Club on West Central Avenue. Herbert Stephens, shot in the back, was listed in good condition at Middletown Hospital. A separate warrant, signed by Stephens, charged Calvin Morris with assault and battery.
Ray Standafer principal led a PTO discussion on teaching children how to study. A Q&A followed on child adjustment to school. Fourth to sixth graders sang led by Delores Revelos. Attendance prizes went to Carolyn Smith and Mrs Russell Nein. A Christmas program by primary grades is planned for December 15.
The Pacers Car Club of Middletown will host a car club clinic Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the National Guard Armory on Main Street. Sponsored by Mid-West Time Turners, Inc., the seven state regional group, the clinic will cover club problems, a safety talk by law enforcement, technical help for drag strip cars, plans for shows, and future activities for M-WTT members and charter clubs.
Tom Wiley and Donald Hawk, sales associates of Tony Tenure Inc., enroll in the Dale Carnegie How to Win Friends and Influence People course. Classes meet weekly for 14 weeks with certificates awarded on completion. The program emphasizes salesmanship public speaking and time management.
A short circuit in a furnace motor caused a basement fire at 435 Yan Kee Road last night with no damage reported. The residence is owned by Charles Napier and occupied by John Buchanan and others. Firemen responded at 12 03 am. The emergency squad earlier assisted Timothy Jones, age 3, at 1633 Garfield St.
The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce's Downtown Middletown Improvement Assn. held two meetings at the Manchester Hotel with merchants and property owners. Plans show enamel steel facades and shared financing to modernize storefronts, projecting sales gains and renewed interest in the central district. Murphy's store could receive a major makeover for about 10,000 while firms with updated exteriors report strong growth and a 400 percent rise in downtown sales since 1954.
Property owners were asked to consider the proposal and await contact from a chamber committee to discuss financing for a modernization program. Supporters include Robert Osborne of Osborne Studios Inc, R Greathouse of Greathouse Clothiers, Paul Trey for Berman Management Co, W R Se bald, Harry Moore of H K Moore Plumbing, and A L Yingst of the G C Murphy Co store, reflecting broad downtown backing.
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