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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1960

Page

13

Christmas Seals Go Into Mail Campaign Opens Countywide

The Butler County tuberculosis and Health Association launches its 1960 Christmas Seal drive with mailings to residents. Theme is Protect the family circle. Mrs. Lillian D. Sebald emphasizes saving lives and preventing family suffering. Seals support free x rays, health education, and rehabilitation. Call Twinbrook 3-2644 to receive seals by mail.

Butler Countyberculosis and Health Association Lillian D. Sebald Twinbrook Hamilton

Emphasis On Religion Observed In Middletown This Month

The RIAL observance, promoted nationally since 1948, returns to Middletown this month for its second local showing after promotion in 1958. Middletown Jaycees and the Council of Churches sponsor the drive with posters, flyers, placemats, napkins, and three faith prayer cards. Local committees include Edwin Badgett as chair and Perry Grier Dick Grund and Bob Allen on the steering group.

Middletown Middletown Jaycees Middletown Council of Churches Edwin Badgett Kensington Ave Perry Grier Dick Grund Bob Allen Advertising Council

Plan Alaska slides for Maple Park PTO meeting

William Wiley JA director will present slides of Alaska where he lived three years at the Maple Park PTO meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the school auditorium.

William Wiley Alaska Maple Park

Final Total 825,005 Civic Assn. Drive Finally Makes Goal

A Civic Association drive reached its $25,000 goal after extensions, with final totals showing industry contributions at $17,027 and neighborhood, government, and retail sectors adding to the sum. The campaign closed on a high note as leaders thanked the community for 13 years of fundraising success.

Civic Association Tom Venable The John Lawler Sam Tutt

Four Injured in Middletown Hospital Weekend

Four persons were treated in Middletown Hospital over the weekend. Donald Thompson, 18, fractured his left elbow in a Franklin High School football game Friday. Wayne Back, 45, received eight stitches Saturday after cutting his right hand washing dishes. William Voorhees, 34, was given five stitches in his chin after a fall from his bed early Sunday. Tony Donisi, 6, received seven stitches after striking a storm door with his right elbow at home Sunday.

Donald Thompson Earl Thompson Union Road Franklin Franklin High School Wayne Back Circle Drive William Voorhees Goldman Ave Tony Donisi Anthony Donisi Evelyn Drive

PTA Directory to aid local legislator programs

Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Inc will issue twenty five thousand copies of an Ohio Legislative Directory. The directory lists names addresses and committee assignments of state and federal legislators for use by PTAs in legislative action programs during the coming year.

Ohio PTA Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc

Police Briefs Arrests and Thefts Reported

Police yesterday arrested Vernon Allen, 20, of 1225 Prospect Ave for Greene County assault and battery warrant. Thefts included a red fender skirt from Toby Bermnet of 1224 Calumet Ave and a gas tank siphoned from a car owned by Mrs. Jeanne Shoe of Lebanon Route 2.

Vernon Allen Prospect Ave Greene County Toby Bermnet Calumet Ave Jeanne Shoe Lebanon Rt. 2

Restoration of Colonial Williamsburg Costs Rockefeller 5.24 Million Dollars

Restoration of Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia ran to about 5.24 million dollars funded by John D. Rockefeller Jr. The project preserved historic buildings and grounds, drawing attention to philanthropic support for cultural preservation.

Colonial Williamsburg John Rockefeller Jr

School Board To EvE Bare Lev v Passage

Middletown Board of Education meets at the high school Monday at 7 30 p m to discuss the small margin passage of the school tax levy. The unofficial vote favored the levy by 368. An after-meeting report covers a State School Boards Association conference in Columbus. Principal Cromwell then speaks at the American Association of University Women venue about his trip to Russia.

Eve Bare Lev v Middletown School Boards’ Association Columbus

Fire at Armco East Works causes undetermined damage

Fire yesterday at Armco East Works open hearth caused unknown damage after a bottom drop from a furnace sent hot coals spraying. Firemen reported no injuries and described the incident as contained with no casualties.

Armco East Works

Garfield urban renewal meeting postponed by city

A planned public information session on the Garfield urban renewal project was postponed because a representative from the U S Housing and Home Finance Agency could not attend. City Manager Charles W Thompson cited an incomplete final report including relocation housing data and said a public hearing would follow after the information session and area survey.

Garfield Area Charles W Thompson U. S Housing & Home Finance Agency

Three 17 Year Olds Suspected in Theft Series

Deputies say three 17-year-olds tied to multiple thefts were expected to be charged after their arrest by Butler County Deputy Clifton Hyde. They allegedly looted a Middletown garage for tools and fishing gear, stole beer and cigarettes, and hid items behind an Amanda school. Additional arrests include Leon Porter, 25, held on charges for a separate theft spree involving a TV, a radio, and two shotguns.

Hamilton Butler County Clifton Hyde Harrison St Middletown Michael Hydler Brendel Drive Hyde Sports Bowl Leak’s Grocery South Main Deaton’s Amanda School James Abrams Stillwell- Beckett Road Leon Porter S. 12Th St

Girl Runs Into Car In Franklin City

Six year old Wilma Arlene Bray escaped serious injury after running from the sidewalk into a car near Nazarene Church on E Second Street. She suffered knee and leg abrasions and was treated at Middletown Hospital before release. Witnesses named driver Carol Jean Riepenhoff, 16, Dayton, and said the girl fell but stood and315 hobble returned to the curb aided by passers-by.

Franklin Nazarene Church E. Second Street Wilma Arlene Bray Clinton Bray E. Second St Middletown Hospital Kice Dayton Carol Jean Riepenhoff Eaton's Ambulance

Preble County Toll Rises After Weekend Crashes

Three people died in Preble County highway crashes over the weekend raising the year total to 22. Merrill L Miller 24 and Glenn F Miller 21 of Indianapolis were killed when their station wagon left U S 35 near New Westville and burst into flames. A third fatality, Robert BrumBaugh 17 of West Milton Rt 1, died Friday night in a one car crash on Rt 3 near West Sonora. Thomas Meyers 17 of Brookville Rt 2 survived with injuries. Survivors include BrumBaughs parents and grandparents. Services were held at the United Missionary Church Potsdam.

Merrill L. Miller Glenn FE. Miller Indianapolis Robert Brumbaugh West Milton Rt. 1 Miller Brothers U. S. 35 Here Merrill Miller New Westville Floyd Spitler Harold Brum. Daugh Harry §. Besecker West Milan United Missionary Church Potsdam

Cromwell’s Russia trip topic draws local clubs

Middletown School Superintendent Howard R. Cromwell, back from a Russia visit with American educators, is scheduled to speak to multiple local groups this week. He will present “My Trip to Russia” with slides at Amanda Junior High and venues including the American Association of University Women, the Men’s Club, Taft PTO, the Middletown Kiwanis, Germantown Rotary, and the Great Decisions Group at his home.

Middletown Howard R. Cromwell Russia Cromwell Seven Mile Kiwanis Club Kiwanis American Association of University Women Amanda Junior High School First Methodist Church Taft Pto Middletown Kiwanis Club Germantown Rotary Club Great Decisions’ Group Central Ave

Middletown Band Board Plans Preview Game Meeting

The Middletown High School Band associates will plan for the preview basketball game tomorrow night at 8 at the president's home on Orchard Street. The budget committee will meet at 7 at the same location.

Middletown High School Band Associates James Merrick Orchard Street

Area Accidents Put 2 In Hospital

Sunday accidents in the Middletown area sent two people to Middletown Hospital in fair and surgery awaiting conditions. Jack A. Hart, 7, was injured after colliding with a moving car driven by Kenneth M. Cook on Oxford State Road. Louis Kramer, 24, sustained fractures of his right leg and arms in a motorcycle and car crash on West Main Street. Virgil Lacy, 38, was arrested for driving under the influence after his car rammed two parked vehicles in the Sports Bowl lot. Sandra Vittatoe, 18, released after examination at Middletown Hospital following a rollover on West Alexandria Road. Ronald Tice, 20, cited for hazardous driving after a multi-vehicle wreck on Franklin Road. Heavy damage reported to multiple vehicles.

Detroit Baltimore Street York Avenue King Moses Holland York Baltimore Frances Wooldridge Ninth Ave Claven Middletown Middletown Area Sheriff's State Patrol Jack A. Hart Rufus St Kenneth M. Cook Vanmest Ave Oxford State Road Louis Kramer Winton St Virgil Lacy Auburn St S. Main Street Sports Bowl Janet Esposio James R. Bailey Dayton Sandra Vittatoe Rhea Ave Hamilton Middletown Hospital West Alexandria Road Ohio 122 Ronald Tice Park Ave Franklin Albert Smith Franklin Road Elmer Cox Martz-Paullin Road John J. Haney Ellen Drive

Six To Attend OEA Convention From Middletown District

Two principals and four teachers have been elected to represent Middletown School District at the Ohio Education Association convention in Columbus on December 15 to 17. Homer C. Davis Amanda School principal Walter Steve Geckeler Jefferson School principal H Payge Dampier Middletown High teacher Ralph A Ringgenberg McKinley Junior High teacher Mrs Patty Schanke Lemon Monroe High School teacher Clyde Yocum Middletown High School teacher. Alternates include Marilyn Cassacy Amanda teacher Ralph Guido Wildwood teacher Clemens Shull Lemon Monroe assistant principal and teacher Walter Wendt Roosevelt teacher.

Ohio Education Association Columbus Homer C. Davis Amanda School Walter Steve Geckeler Jefferson School H. Payge Dampier Middle Own High Ralph A. Ringgenberg McKinley Patty Schanke Lemon - Monroe Clyde Yocum Middletown Marilyn Cassacy Amanda Ralph Guido Wildwood Clemens Shull Lemon Monroe Walter Wendt Roosevelt

Alvis to talk on Lebanon Reformatory project

Ralph Alvis superintendent of the Lebanon Reformatory will discuss the recently completed reformatory east of Monroe during tomorrow's noon Civitan Club meeting at the Manchester Hotel.

Ralph Alvis Lebanon Reformatory Monroe Civitan Club Manchester Hotel

Truck Crash Injures Two In Hamilton At Dawn

Two men were hurt when their pickup overturned after colliding with four cars at Central and Krueger Avenues in Hamilton yesterday at 4 am. Driver James Puckett, 25, of 131 Gordon Ave, suffered chest injuries. James Parker, 21, of 831 Luddow St, the passenger, had a severe cut to his right leg. Both admitted to Mercy Hospital.

Hamilton Mercy Hospital James Puckett Gordon Ave James Parker Ludlow St Ay Central Krueger Avenues

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Plan PTO Candids Manchester & Verity Diane Diane Pierce Dallas Texas Three Bears Storyland Baby Bear Civic Assn Country Kitchen Daisy Reed Flemming Road John Raczor John H. Pickerel Yankee Rd Grand Avenue Stanley Street Pickerel Good Neighbor Ohio State Sherman, Taft and Thenitz Bank Ohio Liquor Star - Hauselman Transportation Central Edison Lincoln Garfield Oneida Brumbaugh Good Samaritan Hospital Ing Rt. 3 West Sonora Thomas Meyers Brookville Billie Louise Blankenship Lebanon Rt. 1 Lefiyerson Road Sheffield Blankenship OEA Alvis Ford Chevrolet Plymouth Goodyear Jeep Willys Motors America Lincoln-Mercury Co., Inc Tytus Ave Maverick Reinto D. W. Snider South
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