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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1955

Page

2

Judge Rules Probation and Restitution for Three Brothers

Judge Fred B Cramer ordered Marvin White 32 Everett F White 20 and William White 24 to probation with 10 weekly dollars restitution to Patrolman Clarence Bailey and 1200 within a week. The trio faced assault with intent to kill charges for the May 31 Middletown officer attack. A fund drive by local veterans and fraternal groups aims to finance education for Bailey’s seven children with a 30000 goal and planned events including a February dance.

Fred B. Cramer Middletown Clarence Bailey Fred. B Cramer Marvin White West Middletown Everett F William Georgetown Cramer Golden Helmet Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Bailey Henry F. Bohne Fraternal Order of Police American Legion, Elks Fraternal Order of Police Associates Alden Williams Cyprian Klamo George Pierce A. H. Hartman Henry Bohne Bohne

Volunteers Build Camp Hook Utility Warehouse

A 36 by 96 foot Steelex utility building was erected at Camp Hook by Armco Foremen's Club and AEIF Union volunteers for the Boy Scouts of the Mound Builders Area Council. The structure will serve as a warehouse and workshop, with completion expected later in the week.

Steelex Camp Hook Armco Foremen’s Club Aeif Union Boy Scouts Mound Builders Area Council Charles Stutenroth Stutenroth McGraw Construction Co Armco General Office Armco General Office Fred Sauer Armco Drainage Wally Adams Camping Activities Committee Statenroth McGraw Company Middletown Sand & Gravel Co

Delay Faces Webb Appeal Hearing Postponed

Delay in the Webb appeal on a motion for a new trial due to the illness of a Middleton officer. Landon Webb, 46, was convicted of buying two stolen guns from Andy Bates and is recuperating from a heart attack suffered after the verdict in Common Pleas Court. Webb rests at home on Garfield Street and was en route downtown when he fell ill.

Landon Webb Middletown Webb Common Pleas Court Andy Bates Florida Garfield St. Webb

Church trustees seek court authority to mortgage property

Dorsey R Morrison Kern Law and Marvin Richardson as trustees of the Church of God on Clayton Avenue file in Butler County Common Pleas Court to mortgage church property to raise 39000 for real estate to provide parking facilities. Mae Robinson of Hamilton seeks alimony from Clarence Robinson for neglect and cruelty. Mildred Johnson of 13234 2 Walnut Street seeks alimony from Harold Williams Johnson of Middletown for neglect.

Dorsey R Morrison Kern Lawson Marvin Richardson Church of God Clayton Avenue Common Pleas Court Mae Robinson Hamilton Clarence Robinson Mildred Johnson Walnut St Harold Williams Johnson Middletown

Local Custody Petitions Filed Across States

Freda Collett of Hamilton sues Ramine Collett of Burlington N J for neglect and cruelty and Lovernmne Ingram of 3008 Navaho St against Edward Ingram. Beatrice Reed of 1627 Garfield St sues William Reed for neglect and wilful absence. Ione Musselman of Oxford sues Kenneth Musselman for neglect and cruelty, Walter B Patton of Oxford sues Dartha M Patton for neglect.

Freda Collett Hamilton Ramine Collett Burlington N. J Lovernmne Ingram Navaho St Edward Ingram Beatrice Reed Garfield St William Reed Ione Musselman Oxford Kenneth Musselman Walter B. Patton Dartha M. Patton

Vanderbilt Sinatra Plan Western Movie

Hollywood report says Gloria Vanderbilt will star opposite Frank Sinatra in a western debut for both. Vanderbilt denies dating Sinatra, saying they are just friends as she pursues acting after separating from Leopold Stokowski.

Vanderbilt Hollywood Gloria Vanderbilt Frank Sinatra Orchestra Leopold Stokowski

Perhaps Its New Pledge at Miami University Fraternity

Oxford special report. Delta Kappa Epsilon at Miami University finds a baby pig behind the house Sunday morning. Fraternity members try to nourish the animal while officials and local farmers search for an owner, unsure of village rules. Police say no responsibility.

Oxford Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Miami University

Train Fracas Leaves Two Dead and One Injured

Loyal G. Caster 57 of Veterans Administration Hospital Madison Wis in critical condition after a stabbing aboard a moving train near Camden. The assailant, General Smith 47 a sawmill worker from Martin City Mont, fled the scene and was found dead beside the tracks near Potter s Corner Eaton. Autopsy planned in Dayton. Cause of the fight unknown.

Hamilton Camden Mercy Hospital Loyal G. Caster Veterans Administration Hospital Madison Wis Caster General Smith Martin City Mont Potter’s Corner Eaton Smith Corwin Dayton

Community meetings schedule for Middletown area

A listing of meetings on Monday and Tuesday including Middletown Civic Boys Choir at 6 30 p m at the YMCA Middletown Board of Education 7 p m at Middletown High School Middletown Civic Symphony 7 30 p m at Middletown High School Lily of the Valley Chapter 55 CES 8 p m Trades and Labor Hall Amana Athletic Club 8 p m Amanda Club House Tuesday clubs at Manchester Hotel Civitan Sertoma 6 30 p m Manchester Hotel North Middletown Fire Assn Mayfield Fire Department Sheffield Street Fire House South Middletown Fire Assn 7 30 p m Fire House 1108 Forrer St Wilson PTO 7 30 p m Wilson School Battery A 180 AAA Gun Battery 7 45 p m Armory FOE 8 p m Hall Unity Council 241 DA 8 p m IOOF Hall SPEBSQSA 8 p m Legion

Middletown Civic Boys YMCA Board of Education Middletown Middletown Civic Symphony Orchestra Middletown High School Lily of the Valley Chapter CES Trades and Labor Amana Athletic Club Amanda Club Rotary Club Manchester Civitan Club Sertoma Club North Middleown Wilson Wilson School Armory FOE Hall Unity Council D. of A IOOF Spebsqsa Legion

Exercise Sagebrush Claims 21 Soldiers Killed

Public in formation officers released a listing of 21 soldiers killed in accidents on and off Fort Polk post since Exercise Sagebrush began in western Louisiana. Casualties include Pvt Ralph M Pickering Rt 2 Wadsworth Ohio drowning Sept 18.

Fort Polk Louisiana Ralph M. Pickering Rt. 2 Wadsworth Ohio

Arson Charge Stirred by Circumstantial Evidence

Louisville police charged 40 year old John W. Maynard with arson after finding him near the third fire in an alley. He carried a box of matches and stated he did not smoke, according to investigators.

Louisville John W. Maynard

Two-Car Crash Injures Three At Main Street Intersection

Three people suffered minor injuries in a two car collision on Main Street at Lafayette Avenue. James Anderson 22 was charged with failure to yield. Estimated damages totaled 1700 dollars to two cars. Other minor incidents reported in Middletown include speeding sideswipe on Yankee Road and several under 200 dollar damages.

S. Main Street Lafayette Avenue Middletown Hospital Janice Pay Lewis Anderson William Taylor Navaho St Yankee Road Taylor Melvin Thornsburg Seneca St Yankee Rd

Keays Appliance Firm Plans Land Development and Sale

Robert W. Keays proprietor of Keays Appliance Co announces focus on land development and residential construction in Middletown Franklin. Stock will be sold within three weeks and the building offered for sale or long term lease. Three development tracts include Keays Subdivision Jefferson Road and two Franklin area farms.

Robert W. Keays Keays Appliance Co East Ave Appliance Company Keays Middletown Franklin Jefferson Road Mayfield Franklin Martz-Paullin Road Anna Brown Ohio Rt

Sebald to Address Middletown Rotary on Armco Expansion

Armco Steel Corp. President W. W. Sebald will speak at the Middletown Rotary noon meeting about Armco’s postwar expansion and its global operations. Erle A. Hanson notes the talk will cover Europe impressions and the American steel industry’s outlook. Hanson will introduce the speaker.

Armco Steel Corp W. W. Sebald Rotary Club Armco Erle A. Hanson Rotary Europe Armco International Sebald

Police Briefs Report Arrests for Intoxication and Disturbance

Police last night arrested Mitchell Staton age 25 of 1924 Erie Ave for intoxication and disorderly conduct. An assault and battery warrant was served in city jail today. Elrie Yankie age 29 of 4215 Warren Rd was arrested for driving while intoxicated at 1st Ave and Crawford St. A report described a vehicle striking a garage at 2205 Crescent Blvd causing about 50 dollars in damage and further damage to a garage at 2207 Crescent Blvd and to a lawn at 1106 Calumet Ave.

Mitchell Staton Erie Ave Elrie Rae Yankie Warren Rd 1St Avenue Crawford Street Crescent Blvd Calumet Ave

Townsend Arrested on Disorderly Conduct Charge

Officers arrested Jess E. Townsend, 24, of West Middletown Rt. 2, at Central Avenue and Clinton Street on a disorderly conduct charge last night.

Jess E. Townsend West Middletown Rt. 2 Central Avenue Clinton Street

Bicycle stolen from residence on North Clinton Street

David Adams of 5 North Clinton Street reported last night his bicycle was stolen from his home.

David Adams N. Clinton &J

Jail Cheered by Services at Butler County Facility

Cheer-up services were held at the Butler County jail in Hamilton yesterday afternoon. Elder Bert Perkins and Miss Eunice Perkins conducted the event with participation from people from Middletown Cincinnati and Franklin areas.

Bert Perkins Eunice Perkins Butler County Hamilton Middletown Cincinnati Franklin

Adventists Plan Week of Prayer and Sacrifice

Seventh Day Adventists will observe a week of prayer and sacrifice from November 19 to 26 led by Pastor John E. Davidson. Evenings at 7 30 and Sunday at 3 p m each service includes a sermon. Members will contribute on November 26 as a personal sacrifice.

John E. Davidson Davidson

Civitans To See Nursing Pictures

Miss Ann Middlemiss director of nursing at Middletown Hospital will present colored slides on the hospital training course for student nurses at tomorrow's Civitan Club luncheon. The club funds two student nurse scholarships and proceeds from a fruit cake sale downtown tonight go to the student nurse fund.

Ann Middlemiss Middletown Hospital Civitan Club

Williams Hatfield On School Committee

C. H. Williams superintendent of Butler County schools and Ray mond Hatfield Warren school superintendent were appointed to an advisory committee on school building and rehabilitation. State Education Director R. M. Eyman said the committee will confer with the Department of Education on plans for use of new construction and rehabilitation funds. W. E. Laws superintendent of Tuscarawas County schools was named head of the committee.

C. H. Williams Butler County Raymond Hatfield Warren R. M. Eyman Department of Education W. E. Laws Tuscarawas County

Body found in pond on Symons farm Elyria Ohio

The body of Lloyd Cheesman aged 76 was found yesterday in a pond on the J. E. Symons farm where he worked. Police and investigators are examining the scene for clues as to the cause of death.

Pondelyria Ohio Lloyd Cheesman J. E. Symons

College Dean To Give Talk At Local Church Tonight

Dr. R. V. Bollinger dean of Manchester College students will speak at a Church of the Brethren fellowship supper on Why Have a Christian College and Manchesters March of Progress as the local start of the campaign. The drive seeks 1.5 to 2 million dollars over ten years ending at the college 75th anniversary.

R. V. Bollinger Manchester College North Manchester Ind Church of the Brethren Bollinger Christian College Manchester Churches of the Brethren Ohio Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Indiana

School Board Meeting Set At Middletown High

The Board of Education meets at 7 pm tonight at Middletown High School with Supt. John D. Blackford outlining a routine agenda focused on personnel and policy matters. A second factual note notes Louisiana residents eat about 100 pounds of rice per year.

Board of Education Middletown High School John D. Blackford

Patrolman Porter suffers second heart attack at work

Middletown Police Patrolman Donald Porter, 26, collapsed near 2 a.m. Sunday at the City Building and was hospitalized with a probable heart attack. Porter, on limited duty, received oxygen from the fire department and was transported by Baker’s ambulance. He has a history of a similar ailment in September and was listed in satisfactory condition. Also admitted were Ray Wells, 43, and George Pergram, 59, both treated for injuries and other conditions. Charles Scholl, 26, needed ten stitches after slashing his hand. James Fraley, 40, sustained a five-future cut from a bin mishap. Robert Rice, 34, required treatment for a dog bite.

Donald Porter Middletown Middletown Hospital Porter Fire Department Baker Poinciana Rd Dayton Miami Valley Hospital Ray Wells N. Clinton Sr George Pergram Fleming Rd Pergram Sorg Paper Co Wells Charles Scholl Burton Rd James Fraley Windsor Rd Wtheridge Corp Robert Rice West Middletown

Five accident victims treated in emergency ward

Twelve year old Paul Meeks son of Claude Meeks 1502 Forrest Ave and ten year old David Pieratt son of Corbin Pieratt 2216 Hill Ave were treated after injuries from a fall and a sewer pipe incident. Other victims suffered possible fractures with details unclear.

Paul Meeks Claude Meeks Forrest Ave David Pieratt Corbin Pieratt Hill Ave Young Meeks

Strand Schedule for Apache and Duel on the Mississippi

The Strand lists showings of Apache at 1 15, 4 10, 7 05 and 10 00 p m and Duel on the Mississippi at 2 50, 5 45 and 8 40 p m on Monday and Tuesday.

Mississippi

Driver Cited After One Car Collision in Ohio

Cecil Long admitted to Middletown Hospital with a bruised nose and right knee abrasions after a one car crash at Ohio 73 and U S 25. State patrol charged Long with reckless driving as his car failed to turn and went off the highway. Passenger Olan Webb of Franklin suffered a lacerated right hand and scalp.

Cecil Long Middletown Hospital Ohio 73 U. S. 25 Long Olan Webb Main St. Franklin

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