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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1957

Page

2

Youth Bicycle Car Collision Injures 13YearOld

A 13 year old boy, Charles Mitchell, was treated for abrasions after his bicycle collided with a car on Riverview Avenue near the 4000 block. The rider, crossing from a hill, was struck by Mabel Fryman driving east. He was later released from Middletown Hospital.

Riverview Avenue Middletown Hospital Mabel Fryman Spencer Sa Ray Grigsby Oxord State Rd Suh Avenue

Driver Hurt In Two Car Crash At Blue Ball Crossing

Leroy Gibbs aged 47 of 3210 Omaha Street suffered possible nose and rib injuries in a two car crash at Ohio 122 and U S 25 in Blue Ball last night. He was treated at Middletown Hospital and released. State patrol cited Gibbs for failure to yield right of way after he allegedly turned left in front of Isom Handy of 1st Avenue around 7 15 p m.

Leroy Gibbs Omaha St Ohio 122 U. S. 25 Middletown Hospital Gibbs Isom Handy 1St Avenue

Man Shot. Victim Refuses to Prosecute in Middletown

Vernon Banks Jr., 27, was shot in the left thigh at 1600 Garfield Street and treated at Middletown Hospital. He declined to prosecute authorities said after the incident reported around 12 45 a m by police.

Garfield St Middletonian Middletown Hospital Vernon Banks Jr Young

Local Man Seriously Injured After Poisoning Incident

Police report a 40 year-old man found in his room after a note hinted at zinc oxide ingestion. He was rushed by Baker's ambulance to Middletown Hospital after responders arrived at 4 27 p m. Doctors said his condition was serious but he is expected to recover.

Middletown Baker's

Notice of Appointment and Public Estate Matters

Notice lists Case No 30787 for Elizabeth B Parrott estate appointing Albert Bolling as administrator with four months to claim. Also a separate Grace Jane Cooper case in Butler County Probate Court with Donald B Cooper as administrator alleging insufficient assets and describing a half interest in property and mortgage, requiring answers by January 4, 1958.

Grace Jane Cooper Gracie Jane Cooper Micnard J. Cooper Jerry L. Cooper Teddy H. Cooper Yates Street Denver Colorado Donald B. Cooper Richard W. Cooper Butler County Hamilton Ohio Middletown Citizens Building Loan & Savings Association Grace Jane.Cooper Uie O Willl Donald F. Coover Admr Ren M. Kitchen Fetate Nec

School Board Meeting Called Off Over Quorum Shortfall

Middletown Board of Education canceled yesterday's special session after board members failed to reach a quorum. President Joseph Woodruff said the group would review revised drawings by A. M. Kinney Associates of Cincinnati for Amanda Junior High School and set a new meeting date later this month.

Middletown

Man Reports Robbery by Acquaintance in Middletown Hotel

Peers Halsey, 56, of 2129 Winon says a man he met in Middletown befriended him at Harry's Café 1239 Central Ave and arranged a room at City Hotel. Around 10:30 a.m. yesterday the man robbed him at gunpoint of his $35, after allegedly drugging his drink. The suspect is described as 45, 189 pounds, gray jacket.

Middletown Lors Peers Halsey Winon Harry Central Ave Halsey City Hotel

Other Space Ball at YMCA for Young Adults and Couples

The YMCA hosts a dance called Other Space Ball tonight at 9 PM open to young adults and married couples. In a separate probate action, Harold Sherron as administrator petitions the Butler County Ohio Probate Court to determine heirs of Lionel Williams, with defendants required to answer by December 23, 1987, under cause No. 27995. Attorney J A McIntosh represents the plaintiff.

YMCA Molly Williams Belle Williams Lionel Williams Maintiff Harold Sherron de Bonis Linuel Williams Butler County Ohio J. A. MclIntosh

Emphasis On Teaching Of Science Urged At Education Conroe

Ohio Science Education Association at Miami University urges greater science emphasis in public schools from elementary grades. The six point plan supports early identification of gifted science students, integration of science across curricula, and expanded lab facilities funded by industry and government.

Miami University School of Education Ohio Science Education Association Oxford Constance Hardacre Pittsburgh Association Irvin Evans Sharonville Glenn S. Morris Lockland Ohio Ohio Science Miami University Russia Miami L. Warren Nelson Nelson Nei Tts Southwestern Ohio

Deaths And Funerals William H James 78

William H James 78 formerly of Middletown died early yesterday at Leigh Memorial Hospital Norfolk Va Burial will be in Miltonville Cemetery Services at 2 p.m. Monday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home officiated by Dr R C Caudill He retired from Armco Steel Corp and Continental Steel Co lived with daughter Mrs Margaret Whitaker 4535 Bainbridge Blvd Norfolk Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomorrow with viewing 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

McCoy-Leffler William H. James Middletown Leigh Memorial Hospital Norfolk R. C. Caudill Miltonville Cemetery James Armco Steel Corp Continental Steel Co Margaret Whitaker Bainbridge Blvd

William Mack 63 dies. services set at Bethel AME Church

William Alexander Mack 63 of 508 Lincoln Street died Thursday morning at Middletown Hospital. Services will be 2 PM Monday at Bethel AME Church with Rev. C. N. Flanagan officiating. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Surviving are two stepdaughters Rosa Kelly and Ernestine Threat of Springfield, MA, a sister Earlene Mack of Middletown, plus a former AF&M lodge member. Friends may call Jordan Hall Funeral Home after 6 AM tomorrow and Monday afternoon at the church.

William Alexander Mack Lincoln St Middletown Hospital Bethel Ame Church C. N. Flanagan Woodside Cemetery Mack Armco Steel Corp Samson Ala Af&m Rosa Kelly Ernestine Threat Springfield Mass Earlene Mack Middletown Jordan Hall

Eaton youth dies from truck crash injuries

James L Brower 19 son of Mr and Mrs Robert Brower Richmond Ind Rt 1 died Thursday night at Reid Memorial Hospital Richmond of injuries from a truck auto accident a week earlier He was a Centerville High School graduate class of 1956 employed at Standard Food Market in Richmond Surviving include a sister and his maternal grandmother Mrs Eugene Stephen of Eaton Funeral arrangements at Barnes tomorrow

Eaton James Lowell Brower Robert Brower Richmond Ind Reid Memorial Hospital Centerville, Ind Standard Food Market Eugene Stephen Barnes

Funeral services for Mrs Kate Hines at Barnes Funeral Home

Eaton announces a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Barnes Funeral Home for Kate Hines 79 who died Thursday at Grey Gables Rest Home Greenville. Burial in Somerville Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. tomorrow. She was widow of William F. Hines. They lived on a Dixon Township farm. Only nieces and nephews survive.

EATON Barnes

Lebanon painter Marine Smith 77 dies at home

Marine Smith 77 a retired Lebanon painter died Thursday night at his South Cherry Street home. Survived only by his wife Maud. Requiem High Mass set for 9 a.m. Monday at St Francis de Sales Church with burial in Lebanon Cemetery.

Lebanon Marine Smith South Cherry Street Maud St.Francis de Sales Church Lebanon Cemetery

Funeral services announced for Anna Henry and Walter Johnson

Mrs Anna R Henry 88 of 4668 Nichols Rd Oxford dies age and rites set for 9 30 a m Monday at St Stephen Church Walter Dorman Beef Johnson 56 of 2430 Ross Hanover Rd Hamilton dies and services scheduled for 10 a m Monday at Brown Dawson Funeral Home

Anna R. Henry Nichols Rd Oxford St. Stephen Church Walter Dorman Johnson Ross-Hanover Rd Hamilton Brown-Dawson Funeral Home

Poasttown PTO To Sponsor Evening School Dance

Poasttown School PTO sponsors a dance tonight at 7 30 in the school auditorium. The public is invited to attend.

Poasttown

Grand Jury Recall Set for Monday in Butler County

Hamilton Butler County grand jury recalls for 9 30 a m Monday in Common Pleas Court Judge Fred B Cramer to consider 24 defendants including four second degree murder cases and others. Prosecutor Robert Marrs says jury will finish inquiry by Monday with findings to be reported to Judge Cramer later in the week.

Hamilton Butler County Grand Jury Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer Robert Marrs Cramer John Oder James Lewis Hanover St Lloyd Miller Franklin St James Hamilton S. Front St Lewis Miller Oder Grand Hotel S. Fourth St Maple Ave James Crain Vincent St Crain Mercy Hospital Jesse Hueston Cottage Street S. Front Wilson Sts Hueston Veterans Hospital Dayton

Fire Kills Eight in Niagara Falls Building

A three story frame building housing two Negro families burned early Saturday in Niagara Falls NY. Eight people died and seven others were missing, including 12 children. Police and firemen believed the missing were dead. Fire discovered at 4 33 am by patrol officers, trapping residents on upper floors as flames blocked stairways.

Niagara Falls N. Y

Saw Mill Destroyed By Friday Fire

Fire of undetermined origin burned a saw mill owned by Chester Hiler at 3103 California Road near Qureana. Mrs. Hiler said her husband woke from the blaze and moved a truck loaded with lumber. All equipment including five tractors and much lumber was destroyed. Ross and Morgan fire departments halted spread.

Hamilton Chester Hiler California Rd Qureana

Socialites Club hosts chitterling dinner tonight

The Socialites Club will hold a chitterling dinner at 7 p.m. today at the home of Mrs. Ruth Mathis, 703 18th Ave. Police briefs accompany the item.

Socialites Ruth, Mathis 18Th Ave

Plans For Area MD Campaign Set For Wednesday Meeting

Area and district leaders in Middletown prepare for the muscular dystrophy drive with a 7 p.m. gathering at Bethlehem Lutheran Church to distribute supplies and issue last minute instructions. D. W. Jacot heads the local campaign and 25 percent of Butler County funds stay for patient care. Volunteers are urged to attend or contact Webster Newton or Veda McCray for more information.

Middletown Bethlehem Lutheran Church S. Broad Street D. W. Jacot Webster Newton Butler County Veda McCray Newton MD Organization Pers

Holy Trinity School Hosts Open House Amid Education Week

Holy Trinity School will close for American Education Week and hold an open house tomorrow. From 3 to 5 p.m. classrooms will be open to parents and visitors as faculty welcome questions and discuss school concerns.

Holy Trinity School

Special Service Planned by Salvation Army for Mrs. Ransom

A Salvation Army retirement service is set for Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Citadel Corps 106-08 N Clinton St to honor Mrs. Fred Ransom a local officer for 26 years. Brigadier W E Chamberlain Major Johnson and Mrs Chamberlain will attend and present a service pin with tributes from Home League members.

Salvation Army Citadel Corps N. Clinton St Fred Ransom Citadel Corps Miltonville Ward Sargeant Home League Charlies M Johnson W. E Chamberlain Chamberlain Major Johnston Brigadier Chamberlain Ransom Marjorie Osman Margre Betts Citadel Rolling Mill Park

Loretta Thompson to Perform on Tubbs Show in Nashville

Middletown teen Loretta Thompson 16 will sing Hi De Ho Rock n Roll on Ernest Tubbs show aired by Station WSM Nashville tonight at 1 a.m. EST. Thompson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Thompson of 617 Waite St, is a Middletown High School junior and was noted in Billboard Magazine for her appearance at a national disc jockey convention.

Middletown Nashville Tenn Ernest Tubbs WSM Loretta Thompson Theodore Thompson Waite St Anne Arkill Miss Thompson Tubbs

Suspect Arrested After Theft Report at State Street Home

Officers answering a call to 210 State St. learned Walter Perkins had moved from 100 Water Street Thursday and that a $50 store was stolen from the back porch. Police later arrested Homer Newby, 35, Dayton, on Germantown Road for thriving while under the influence of alcohol.

State St Walter Perkins Water Street Homer Newby Dayton Germantown Road

William Angel Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated

State highway patrolmen arrest William Angel 36 of 100 Home Ave Trenton on Route 73 south of Middletown on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

William Angel Home Ave Trenton Middletown

Estate of Harry C Benadum Notice of Executrix

Laura F Benadum of Middletown Ohio has been named executrix of the estate of Harry C Benadum deceased late of Middletown Butler County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred Dated November 12 1957 Probate Judge H O Finkelman and Fred Ross Attorneys Middletown Ohio Nov 16 23 30

Harry C. Benadum Laura F. Benadum Middletown Ohio Buteler County Harry F. Walsh Said H. O. Finkelman Fred Ross

Metzcar estate appoints administrator in Ohio county

Notice states Ethel Metzcar of Middletown Ohio has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Burnell L Metzcar deceased in Butler County with four months to respond. Maxwell Fillernam attorney records date November 16 23 30.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles Mitchell Clarence Mitchell Longfellow St Zenobia Tibbs Franklin Re. 1 Kelly Clair Jr Crawford St Yankee and Jefferson Roads John Rile Jr Grand Ave Francis Winglewich Smith Ave Lafayette Avenue Baltimore Street Alfred Proctor Young St Ernestine Roudebush E. 4Th St Franklin Curtis Street Russell Miller Man Elizabeth B. Parrott Elizabeth Parrott Elizabeth Bolling Albert Bolling West Middletown WWA Elizabeth Saa Edward H. Deil Yee Vance Russell Tytus Hicks Dohn National Science Foundation Lson George Probst Thomas Alva Edison Foundation New York America Dean Phillips Diamond Gardner Corp R. I. Davidson Armco Research Mound Hill Cemetery William A. Mack James L. Brower Inc. R. C Jack Harrington 14Th Ave Division of Securities Columbus Investors Diversified Services Inc Cincinnati Jack H. Harrington T.V House of Chrome Mrs Kate Hines PTO Colored News Area MD Salvation Army Loretta Legionnaires of Burnell L. Metzcar Ethel Metzcar Maxwell Fillernam Miami Beach Moat East Bay Harbor Bay Islands Phone Union
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