This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1956
Page
2
Franklin city officials called the three mill operating levy defeat unfair though only 58 percent supported it and 42 percent opposed. City records show 2 740 voters with 1 441 for and 1 044 against, plus 255 disregarding the levy. A failed levy halts equipment for the city dump and parks plans, delaying street repairs and recreation programs.
Eighteen selectees, the largest number since March, reported yesterday to Local Draft Board 10 for induction into the armed forces. Middletown area men include Thomas Byrne and George Cox with volunteers Trulin Williams Robert Ritter Rusche Fuller Borders Combs Hayes Smith Morris Hall. A short program at the Legion auditorium marked departure for Ft Thomas Kentucky with coffee and doughnuts served by the Moose Lodge Ladies Auxiliary.
Los Angeles mentalist Jack Swimmer, who calls himself a mentalist, stumped the Board of Supervisors after his prediction inside a box sealed in the county safe was opened. The correct figures matched every digit though Swimmer offered no explanation.
Amanda third and seventh graders performed for PTO members during the parent teacher group meeting. Irene Link's second grade won the membership drive. Christmas program is planned for December 19 and the first school basketball game is November 27. Magazine sales return this year. Harold Newcomb and his wife named chairs of the spring lawn fete.
The St. John's PTA held a meeting at the school cafeteria. Rev. John Oberlander reported progress on remodeling the school building and announced a fish fry planned for November 23. Attendance prize went to Sister Norberta's 8th grade class.
The former Springboro and Lebanon officials join SW Ohio P and S A officers elected last night at Vandalia. Walter Stephens Jr. becomes secretary treasurer and Ted Williams is vice president. Deputy Robert Tehan named president as Clark County Sheriff Archue Shuman attended. Middletown officers Chief Joseph Black and Capt. John Fitzgerald also present. Paul Zeigler, Vandalia city solicitor, was speaker.
A 73 year old Middleton man, Withers, was struck by a car driven by 64 year old Milligan at Clinton Street and Central Avenue at 1 20 p m He suffered facial abrasions and a right hand injury and was treated at Middle town Hospital The driver was not charged and the car sustained about 5 in damage Evelyn Stanton 42 Auburn Street was treated for nose and knee cuts after a separate two car crash at 400 Curtis Street She dropped a cigarette lighter while searching for it and her northbound car hit a parked auto owned by Hamilton The Stanton car then struck a fence 323 Curtis Street and damage was about 75
Paul Wilson will head a local Back the Attack safety program opening December 1. Chosen yesterday by the Mid board, the project runs through 1957 to boost public backing and halt rising traffic deaths. Eisenhower endorsed the national safety drive. The board also reviewed the National Safety Congress report and division chair activity.
Trinity PTA honored cafeteria staff and helpers at its annual appreciation dinner. About 140 members and guests attended, organized by second grade mothers led by Mrs. Thomas Kidd. Rev. Joseph Heskamp urged closer laity clergy cooperation and praised the PTA’s fine spirit. Honor guests Msgr. Jamie F. McNary and Rev. Joseph Keller attended.
Beth Hammon, 23, in Middletown, reports Vienna buzzing over the Hungarian revolt. Her brother John HAMMON works at the American Consulate in Salzburg and sends word of refugees, aid convoys, and flags filling streets. Radio Free Europe in Munich draws sharp debate as Europe watches Hungary.
Middletown realtor Harry A. Finkelman was elected to the board of governors of the National Institute of Farm Brokers at the St Louis convention. He serves as convention chairman and is active in multiple real estate groups. Vernon Groff was named president of the farm brokers institute and J D Sawyer attended sessions with the Society of Industrial Realtors.
A combustion engineering department worker slipped while hurrying to the telephone and dislocated his right shoulder. He was admitted to Middletown Hospital for observation and released this morning.
The City Commission announces a regular meeting moved to 2 p.m. tomorrow due to Chairman Francis Carmody being in Florida on vacation and Commissioner Arthur Sanderson attending the National Municipal League convention in Memphis Tennessee.
The Ohio District Conference of the Cincinnati Philip convened at Philip Chapel CME Church 615 9th Ave. Sessions begin daily at 10 AM through Saturday with preaching by visiting ministers Bishop W. Y. Bell of South Boston and Elder O. A. Calhoun, pastor of Philip Chapel Church.
State patrol arrested James Rose on Route 4 for driving while intoxicated. Stacia Willis and Betty Ferguson were arrested on assault and battery warrants. Dieterich reported a $20 gray suede jacket stolen from Tip Top Restaurant. A window break occurred at a vacant store at 4100 Tytus Ave. Callahan said his bicycle was stolen. A dog killed eight chickens on Sawyer Road after a complaint.
Miss Eunice Perkins will lead the youth services at the Apostolic Faith Church of Jesus Christ tonight at 7 30 p m. The event is set for the church location and invites local youths to participate.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.