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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1955

Page

2

Judge Upholds Probation For Three Brothers in Assault Case

Common Pleas Judge Fred B. Cramer upheld a probation order for Marvin White and his brothers William and Everett George town both 24 and 21. The trio, charged with assault with intent to kill, must pay Patrolman Clarence Bailey $9,000 with $1,200 in a week and the rest at $10 weekly for five years.

Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer Middletown Cramer Marvin White West Middletown William Everett Georgetown Clarence Bailey Grand Ave Herbert Walsh Walsh Jackson Bosch

Raymond Firm Sold Continues Bid in Multiplant Expansion

The Raymond firm reports continued ownership transfers with four sack types used to bulk pack over 400 commodities including agricultural and building materials. Leadership remains stable as W F Lawrence and C L Mers hold top posts while George Brown retires after 30 years. Albemarle operates four plants in VA and NC with its Roanoke Rapids mill boasting three paper machines the newest completed two years ago.

James Lawrence Cincinnati W. F. Lawrence George Brown C. L. Mers J. H. Lawrence William G. Shaw C. C. Mers Albemarle Virginia North Carolina Roanoke Rapids N. C

Webb Hearing Is Continued For Landon Webb Case

A continuation until November 28 was granted for a motion for a new trial in the case of Landon Webb 46 charged with buying stolen property. Judge Fred Cramer granted after a doctor’s statement urged delay as Webb recovers at home from a recent heart attack following his conviction. Webb previously served 13 years on the Middletown police force and was accused of buying two stolen guns valued at 165 from Andy Bates, a former Md-Gietonian and Florida inmate.

LandaWeboo Landon Webb Common Pleas Fred Cramer Butler County Webb Middletown Andy Bates

Probation Trend Highlighted for First Offenders

The speaker argues the modern trend favors probation and rehabilitation for young first-time offenders. He notes if police involvement were absent there would be no objection and cites offenders with good records.

Man Sentenced After Shooting at Hasty Tasty Drive In

Paul Morgerson Jr. was fined 400 dollars and costs and sentenced to one year in the Cincinnati Workhouse by Common Pleas Judge Fred B. Cramer for a Sept. 12 shooting at the Hasty Tasty Drive In. He faced assault with intent to kill charges, with earlier penalties of six months on four assault and battery counts, two fines suspended. He allegedly fired at a floor during a scuffle with the restaurant staff at 2711 S Main St while seeking a friend of his estranged wife and was disarmed by managers Wendell Cox and Chester Reid.

Paul Morgerson Jr Excelle Cincinnati Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer Morgerson S. Main St Wif Wendell Cox Chester Reid

Christians Can Cross Israel Jordan Frontier

The border between Israel and Jordan will open three times this Christmas season to allow Christian pilgrims to Bethlehem. Arrangements were made today between the Jordan Foreign Ministry and Israel's Office for Minorities for the annual pilgrimage route.

Jerusalem Israel Jordan Bethlehem Christ Jordan Foreign Ministry Office For Minorities

At The Movies Showings This Week

The Paramount presents Trial showings Tuesday and Wednesday at 1 15 3 15 5 20 7 25 and 9 30 p m The Strand runs Apache at 1 15 4 10 7 05 and 10 00 p m Duel on the Mississippi 2 50 5 45 and 8 40 p m Colonial shows The Tall Men at 1 49 4 26 7 03 and 9 40 p m The Cruise In screens Thunderbay at 7 20 and 9 40 p m for Tuesday only.

Paramount

Two-Car Collision Causes Minor Damage in City

A crash at Manchester Avenue and De Street at 7 05 p m caused about 150 dollars in damage with no injuries. Ethel Majors of 3309 Jewell Avenue ran a stop sign and hit John Anthony of 1306 Eaton Avenue who was driving west.

Manchester Avenue De#. Street Ethel Majors Jewell Ave John Anthony Eaton Ave

Man Suffers Head Injury In Ohio 4 Crash Near Hamilton

Russell McCracken Jr., 18, of 8739 Gilmore Road, is listed in serious condition at Mercy Hospital with a skull fracture after a two car collision at Ohio 4 and Magee Avenue south of Hamilton. John D. Kloth, 30, Glendale, reported stopping to turn left when McCracken’s southbound car struck the left front of the northbound station wagon. McCracken’s car left the highway, overturned, and hit a culvert abutment, ejecting him.

Hamilton Russell McCracken Jr Gilmore Rd Mercy Hospital Ohio 4 Magee Avenue McCracken John D. Kloth Glendale Kloth Andy Guenther

City Commission Shifts Meeting To 2 P.M.

Regular city commission session moved from 7 45 p m to 2 p m tomorrow. Doris Kronborg, clerk, announced the change adopted last week.

Reguar Doris Kronborg

Car Overturns. Driver Hurt Near Blue Ball

Robert Kovacs 21 of 2024 Yankee Road was listed in fairly good condition at Middletown Hospital after his car left U S 25 near Blue Ball and overturned early today. State patrol said Kovacs driving south lost control on a curve. vehicle suffered extensive damage and he received scalp lacerations requiring stitches along with back and lip pain. McCoy Leffler ambulance transported him to the hospital around 12 25 a m.

Robert Kovacs Yankee Rd Middletown Hospital U.S. 25 Blue Ball Kovacs Kovas McCoy - Leffler

YMCA Board Meeting To Be Led By Harry Holiday

The YMCA board of directors will meet tomorrow with Harry Holiday presiding. A noon luncheon and a business session are planned at the Y facility.

Harry Holiday Ymca Board of Directors

Man Fined and Jailed on Second DWI Offense

George Williams aged 34 of 323 Moore Street received a $300 fine and 16 days in city jail plus a five year driving ban after entering a not guilty plea on a second DWI charge. Other defendants faced fines, jail terms, and suspensions for various offenses in the same session led by Judge J. T. Lamb.

George Williams Moore St J. T. Lamb Williams Charles Street Central Avenue Ellie Rae Yankie Warren Rd Crawford Street 1St Avenue

City Seeks Renewal of Sewage Permit in Great Miami River

City acts to extend its state permit to discharge sewage into the Great Miami River. Acting City Manager Charles W. Thompson cited progress on the eight million dollar sewer plan, including Bulls Run outfall, 9th Avenue District, interceptor sections A and B, and Lakeside relief sewer. He expects no trouble securing the extension.

Great Miami Charles W. Thompson Thompson Water Pollution Control Board Ohio Department of Health Pollution Control Board Bulls Run City Commission 9Th Avenue Lakeside Main Manchester Tytus Avenue Wikiwood

Cabinet Boys Man In Eye

One man admitted and five others treated at Middletown Hospital for injuries from accidents. Arthur Adams 38 suffered eye and nose fractures while installing a cabinet. Five others had possible fractures. all were treated and released. Names include Thornton Reed 34 Mrs Catherine Williams 71 Paul Meeks 12 Billy Barton 9.

Middletown Hospital Arthur Adams Young St. Adams Whitman Co Cleveland Thornton Reed S. Main St William Sparks Cleveland St Sparks Catherine Williams Franklin Bt Paul Meeks Claude Meeks Forrest Ave Billy Barton Roy Barton Eldora Dr Holy Trinity School

Smoking In Bed Causes $40 Mattress Damage

A fire started by smoking in bed caused $40 damage to a mattress at the home of Jean P. Engle on Armco Drive early today. Firemen from Company 4 found Engle had moved the mattress to the backyard before their arrival. The alarm was answered at 4 14 a.m. There was no damage to the one story house.

Jean P. Engle Armco Dr Company 4 Engle

Fire crews respond to faulty alarm at old Loril lard Building

Firemen rushed to the old Loril lard Building at Central Avenue and Grimes Street shortly after 8 a.m. today and found no fire there. The alarm was caused by a faulty alarm system. Companies 1 2 and the ladder unit responded.

Lorillard Central Avenue Grimes Street

False Alarm At Park Place Bank In Middletown

Four Middletown officers rushed to the First National Bank on Central Avenue after an early morning alarm. Capt. Ralph Bauer Detective Herbert Frazier and patrolmen Marvin Amburgey and Wilford Palmer found a short circuit triggered the alert. The same false alarm had sounded at police headquarters about 8:45 a.m.

Middletown Park Place First National Bank Central Ave Ralph Bauer Herbert Frazier Marvin Amburgey Wilford Palmer

Middletown Schools face $100000 revenue drop from personal property tax

Midletown City School District may lose 80 000 to 100 000 in revenue if personal property taxes continue to fall as seen in the first half of the year Supt John D Blackford told the board He expects a further estimate from the county auditor and notes a year end balance near 160 000 with state funds due later this month The board approved field reconditioning plans and rules for public use of school buildings.

Middletown City John D. Blackford Board of Education Blackford Schools’ General Fund Barnitz Athletic Assn

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