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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1960

Page

2

Ohio shelves plan to create intermediate school districts

The State Board of Education shelved for now a committee report proposing reorganizing Ohio into intermediate districts that could cross county lines. Proposals would set minimums of 10 000 pupils per intermediate unit, maintain independent districts with optional contracts, and require at least 100 graduates per district. The board also considered two year junior colleges and more aid for emotionally disturbed and special education classes, while extending contract-waward time limits.

Columbus Ohio State Board of Education Sudy

Number Right. Details Wrong. Journal errors on accident report

The Journal correctly stated the number of city street accidents on Saturday but erred on the specifics. Mrs. Mattie Shorter of 1418 Garfield St was not driving when her car was bumped by another motorist entering a parking spot at the Kroger Store lot on Stevens Avenue.

the Journal Mattie Shorter Garfield St Kroger Stevens Avenue the Journal Story

UN Troops Backtrack In Katanga Congo Tensions Rise

UN forces retreated from danger areas in north Katanga as hostile Baluba forces massed up to 5,000 for a possible offensive. Irish troops withdrew from Niemba vicinity after an ambush killed 29, including nine Irishmen, prompting a rethink of UN operating methods.

Elisabethville Katanga U.N Albertville United Nations Niemba Nga Balubakat Party Moise Tshombe Kata

Rebels Had Cuban Aid In Guatemalan Uprising

Guatemala President Miguel Ydigoras asked the OAS to act on his charges that Cuba aided rebels fighting his forces since Sunday. He reported successes against Puerto Barrios and Zacapa and said the rebels sought talks while he refused to meet with traitors. the OAS Inter-American Peace Committee discussed the claim in Washington and authorized its chairman to seek more information from Guatemala’s ambassador.

Guatemala City Miguel Ydigoras Guatemala Organization of American States Cuba Puerto Barrios Atlantic Coast Zacapa Ydigoras Fidel Castro Washington OAS Inter- American Peace Committee

Man Bound To Jury On Check Charge

William Lawson, 56, of 11264 La Fayette Ave, bound over to Butler County grand jury on a bad check charge after waiving preliminary hearing in Municipal Court. Bond set at $40. Complaint by Lewis Hamilton, 1320 Orchard St, notes previous January bound over on five similar counts. Judge J. T. Lamb also disposed of six intoxication cases, with one DWI continued to November 23.

William Lawson Lafayette Ave Butler County Grand Jury Lawson Lewis Hamilton Orchard St. Cour J. T. Lamb

Band Uniforms To Be Discussed By Boosters Club

The Amanda Junior High School Boosters Club will meet at the school Wednesday night to discuss the purchase of band uniforms. Uniforms for the school's cheer leaders and basketball team, recently purchased by the club, will be exhibited. Donald Butts, club president, will preside.

Boosters Club Amanda Junior High School Donald Butts

Fractures and Cuts Send Four To Hospital

Fractures and cuts sent four persons to Middletown Hospital yesterday. Dean Trimble, 27, of Moore Street, fractured his right leg when a car pinned him against a wall at work. Floyd Nickell, 62, of Van Avenue, received four stitches in his right thumb when an iron table fell on it. Hannah Tullis, 77, of Vannest Avenue, had five stitches after a fall at home. George W. Deaton, 23, of West Alexandria Route 2, may have chipped his right ankle after a fall while dancing at the Manchester ballroom.

Middletown Dean Trimble Moore St Floyd Nickell van Ave Hannah Tullis Vannest Ave George W. Deaton West Alexandria

Tire Market Competition Declines Seiberling Sales

AKRON Ohio AP Seiberling Rubber Co reports the tire market is the most severe in over a decade and hurts sales and earnings for the first nine months of 1960. Losses from tire operations nearly offset by non tire income. Net sales reach 7,589,082 a 10 decline from 41,728,669 last year. Net income 143,633 2 cents a share vs 1,055,352 1 56 a share in 1959.

Akron, Ohio Seiberling Rubber Co J. P Seiberling Selberling Serberling

First American Representative Assembly Formed in Virginia

The Virginia House of Burgesses, founded in 1619, established the first representative assembly in America, marking a milestone in colonial self government and legislative precedent.

Representative Assembly America Virgin Ey House of Burgesses

Obituary for Albert H Singleton Middletown Man 67

Albert Henry Singleton, 67, of 220 N Wall St, died at 6 15 p m yesterday at Middletown Hospital after a year long illness and three weeks of serious condition He was born in Monroe Louisiana and lived in Middletown 23 years He belonged to Mt Zion Baptist Church His wife Gwendolyn is the sole immediate survivor Arrangements are incomplete at Bailey Funeral Home.

Albert Henry Singleton N. Wall St Middletown Hospital Mr. Singleton Monroe Middletown Mt. Zion Baptist Church Gwendolyn Bailey Funeral Home

Funeral services held for James I Linkous of Stillwater Ky

James I Linkous of Stillwater Kentucky died last Thursday at his home. Services and burial were held Sunday in Compton Kentucky. Survivors include four sons Floyd Walton Rex and William all of Middletown and four daughters including Mrs Anna Collier of Franklin.

Bural James I Linkous Stillwater Compton Floyd Walton Rex William Middletown Anna Collier Franklin

Francis Pierson 52 dies. services set at Gallimore Funeral Home

Francis Pierson of 710 Tylersville Road dies Sunday at home. Services are at 2 p m tomorrow at Gallimore Funeral Home with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may call this afternoon and evening. Survived by wife Jewel a daughter Mrs Sarah Jane Cross a brother Dick and sister Mrs Martha Combs all of Mason.

MASON Francis Pierson Tylersville Road Gallimore Funeral Home Rosehill Cemetery Pierson Jewel Sarah Jane Cross Martha Combs

Services Held for Anna Rosenbalm in Lebanon

Mrs Anna Rosenbalm 52 of South Lebanon died Sunday at home. Services were held at 2 p m today at South Lebanon Baptist Church with burial in Millville Cemetery. Survived by husband Robert a daughter Anna at home four step sons four step daughters three brothers and two sisters. Arrangements by Johnson and Sons Funeral Home.

Lebanon Anna Rosenbalm South Lebanon South Lebanon Baptist Church Millville Rosenbalm Robert Anna Johnson & Sons Funeral Home

New Walsh College Opens Near Canton Ohio

The Walsh College opens Thursday in Canton with 63 freshmen expected to start classes. The Catholic school sits on a 50 acre campus north of Canton on a $1 million plant with a 400 student capacity. Brother Thomas Farrell leads the staff. the school bears the name of Bishop Emmet Walsh of Youngstown Diocese.

Canton Ohio Walsh College Thomas Farrell Emmet Walsh Youngstown

Defiance Plans To Replace Hall

Defiance College trustees meet November 26 to plan a new building replacing Weston Hall destroyed by a Sunday night fire. President Kevin McCann says meetings with architects are in progress and Richard Wohn estimates about 1 million dollars to rebuild Weston Hall and its equipment.

Defiance Ohio Defiance College Board of Trustees Weston Hall Kevin McCann Richard Wohn

Police briefs on vandalism and a DUI arrest

Vandals slashed tops of autos owned by Russell Moore at 312 Monroe Street and Mary Lindsey at Bundy Apartments. thieves took three cases of outside enamel and four paint rolls worth 100 dollars after breaking into a School entrance by removing a panel. Omar Blevins, 24, of West Middletown, was arrested for driving under the influence near Yankee Road and Young Street.

Russell Moore Monroe St Mary Lindsey Bundy Omar Blevins Box 43 West Middletown Yankee Road Young Street

Break-in at Vernon Calhoun Home on Jewell Ave

Weekend break-in at 4011 Jewell Ave. Vernon Calhoun reports entry via front door and losses around five dollars. No suspects named or arrests reported. Police alerted. investigation ongoing.

Vernon Calhoun Jewell Ave

Thiefs Reported Stolen Radios From Two Local Cars

Police report two thefts from vehicles. Eva Galeese of 1304 Curtis Street lost a radio from her car, and Raymond Creech of 1603 Smith Avenue reported a radio and a flashlight stolen from his vehicle.

Eva Galeese Curtis St Raymond Creech Smith Ave

Population growth warned by Dr John Rock in Fort Worth

In Fort Worth a regional conference heard Dr John Rock of Boston warn that the United States is growing faster than China and India. The gynecologist said rapid population increase challenges civilization and urged steps to control growth.

Fort Worth Tex John Rock Boston United States China India Dr. Rock Planned Parenthood Federation of America

New Draft Of Doctors Is Hinted

Washington AP reports the Defense Department will resume drafting doctors unless more hospital interns volunteer. Over 4,500 interns were told to submit forms by December 1 after ignoring initial requests. Assistant Secretary Dr Frank Berry said the 1954 volunteer program works but the draft law runs to 1963 and 650 doctors could be drafted next spring if needed.

Washington Defense Department Frank B. Berry Secretary of Defense For Health and Medicine Berry

Two Women Hurt In Franklin Trenton Road Crash

State patrolmen reported a car ran off the right side into a ditch on a curve on Franklin Trenton Road a mile west of Rt. 4 at 5 45 p m yesterday. Nancy Ann Huffman 65 of Eck Road West Middletown was in fair condition with right arm and nose injuries. Passenger Cynthia Gephart of the same address suffered head lacerations and was released after treatment. The Baker ambulance transported the injured to Middletown Hospital.

Middletown Franklin - Trenton Rt. 4 Nancy Ann Huffman Eck Road West Middletown Cynthia Gephartis Baker Ambulance

Thirteen presidents elected with tiny share of popular vote

A historical tally shows thirteen U.S. presidents won the office while securing under six percent of the national popular vote. The data highlights the era’s political circumstances and electoral dynamics shaping presidential selection.

United States

Marin Voters Told to Confess by San Juan Priest

In San Juan Cathedral, Father Thomas Maisonet urged Massgoers who voted for Gov. Luis Munoz Marin to confess before receiving Communion. Similar prompts were reported in other churches as Puerto Rico Catholics faced bishops' warnings about the Nov 7 election. Munoz Marin won re election with about 60 percent, as Popular Democrats kept legislative majorities.

San Juan Puerto Rico Luis Munoz Marin Thomas Maisonet Father Maisonet Munoz Marin

Woman Charged with Manslaughter in Infant Death

Cleveland Ohio AP report says Mrs Clyde Felder age 20 faced manslaughter charges over the death of her 8 month old daughter Chris from malnutrition at St. Vincent Charity Hospital October 30. Authorities accuse the mother of failing to provide proper medical care.

Tot Cleveland Clyde Felder Chris St. Vincent Charity Hospital

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